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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02

Are Raging in the Mountains Near Fort
Benton, Mont.
FORT BENTON, MONT, July 29.-Forest
fires are reported in the mountains and
along the banks of the Missouri for many
miles below here. At Bowdonin section
house was burned, and Miss Matte John
son, school teacher, was so severely
burned that her recovery is doubtful. The
Northern Pacific track east of Livingston
has been repaired. Several mining camps
have been deserted and ranchers are plOw-
ing around their land to prevent the fire in
the grass from running. The air is filled
with dense smoke. but so far no loss of life
is reported. The telegraph lines are some
what dem0ralized from the burning of the
poles.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
The Sioux Commission Meeting With
Bitter Opposition At Sitting
Bulls Agency.
The Indians Hold a Big Council and
the Whites Lobby With the
Dusky Warriors.
John Grass Has Been Selected by
the Indians as Chief Spokes-
man For Them.
The Indian View of the Question

STANDING Rock, July 29.-[Special.l-
The scene at Standing Rock this morning
was inspiring. Thousands of Indians
were present awaiting the signal of the
commission to open the council, and the
numerous whites who are anxious to have
lobbying with the warriors, but apparently
without effect. The commission met at IL
o'clock this forenoon, at which time the In
dians were asked If they had examined the
treaty and were prepared to say anything
upon the subject. John Grass, who has
been selected by the Indians as chief
spokesman, arose and said that they com.
pared the present proposed treaty with
that submitted last year and as for himself
he could not see ANYTHING in it that he
wanted or that could in any way benefit
him, and he would not sign. He said that
he understood the bill we'll enough to
know that It was not what the In
dianS wanted and delared that it was only
those who knew nothing of its details that
would sign it. There was many things that
he was not pleased with, and concerning
which he would like to ask some ques-
that the Santees were not excluded from
the benefits of this bill. He also wanted to
know why the twenty-five thousand dol
lars expenses of the commission should be
taken from the proceeds of the sale OF the
lands, and whether or not the provisions of
the treaties Of 1858 and 1875, with reference
to the schooling of the Indian children,
of Grass stunned the commission for the
moment, but Major Warner made q very
effective speech in reply. He said that
under the treaty of 1868, the Santees origi-
nally had share in this reservation in
common with all the tribes of the Sioux
Nebraska. Ho told them that the claims
SO small that it did not de-
serve serious consideration at their
hands. He also informed them
that the experiences of the COM
mission would not be taken from the pro-
ceeds of the sale of the land and promised
1868 and 1876 were still to be carried out,
regardless of the present treaty. and furth-
er that their rations and clothing supply
would be continued, regardless of the
treaty. Major Warner made quite an i'm
preston on the half-breeds and whites, but
1t is difficult to say whether or not he
changed the convictions of the Indians.
questions they desired on points they did
not understand and upon which they
wanted more light. The Indians were
given fifteen minutes in which to ask ques-
tiOns or speak for or against the bill. But
the spirit did not move them and instead
of speaking to the commissioners the In
dians passed the time in laughing and
far beyond the fifteen minutes for speech
from the Indians Major Warner suggested
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
Havine the Desired Effect,

Nelson county Observer: AS we go to
press we learn that Hon. NJ. l.. .McCor-
mack Of Grand Forks, has donated two
carloads Of flour to be distributed among
the needy of this. county. One car has
been shipped to this point and the other to
Michigan City. This munificent donation
entities Mr.. McCormack to the warmest
gratitude of the people of this county and
there will be nothing too good for him in
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
Johnson,s Body Found.

ANoKA. July 30-Mangus johnson,
whose body was discovered floating in
Run river this morning with bullethole
in his face. johnson had considerable
money on his person the day he disap-
peared. Foul play is feared. The Swedes
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
To Convene Thursday,

SIOUX FALLS, July so.-Half dozen
delegates met and adjourned today. A
telegram has been sent to each delegate
absent from the city to return in time for
session Thursday evening, as the commits
sion will have returned from Bismarck by
that time.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
The Grand army still Il efuse.

CHICAGO. July The Grand Army of
the Republic department commanders of
eight states were in session nearly all day
at tile Grand Pacific debating what stand
they should take in reference to the an-
5nl,;ll encampuent next month at Milwau-
kee., The result of the meeting was !. pos
tive and unqualified endorsement of the
announced determination to discourage. i.
general attendance in view OF the way
they wers treated by the railways.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
Burning Government Timber.

WASHINGTON, July 9O.-Secretary Noble
to-day received telegram from the COVER.
nor of Idaho dated Boise City, July 10th.
in which he says terrible fire is now rag
ing on government timer lands thirty miles
from Boise City, in Boise county. The
governor says that all efforts of the people
to check the fire have proved unavailing
and asks for aid. The secretary has
directed the government agent now in the
vicinity to promptly render all necessary
assistance. He is authorized to draw $500
in employing men to subdue the fire.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
Politics in South Dakota.

& WATERFOWL, July 29.-The county con-
vention to-day was full of delegates en-
thusiastic for Mellette. A lively scramble
for place on the state delegation was the
result, as there are but ten delegates from
this county, and fifty men were anxious to
help nominate Mellette for governor. Res
OlutiOns were passed commencing the ad-
mission of President Harrison and Gov
ernor Mellettes, and resolutions presenting
Mellette for Governor of South Dakota.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
Base I,alI-Wednesday.

Columbus s, Cincinnati 5.
Cleveland 0, Indianapolis l,
Boston 0, Philadelphia (rain).
New York 0. Washington 0 (rain).
Pitrsburg 0, Chicago (rain).
BROOKLYN 0. Louisville (wet grourlS).
Baltimore .. Kansas City o (wet srSnldj.
Ati.lefic Z, St. Louis 5
ST. Pau 8. st. JOSEPH, s..
Minneapolis Ii, Denver 6.
Omaha g. Des NiDne5 is.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
will They Never Quite

. NEWARK, N. j., July 30.-The most dis
astrous storm that has ever visited this
vicinity occurred this afternoon and even
ing in this city. Cellars were flooded and
sewers bursted. Work had to be suspend
ed in the factories in the lower portion of
the city. Trains were delayed for many
hours. In the south range several build
ings, including the postoffice, were washed
away. In Orange valley the water is up
to the second story windows, and great
damage has been done to the stock in num-
erous factories. People were compelled to
paddle around on planks and swim in
order to get to places of safety.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
Twisting t,,e Lions Tail,

VlcToKlA. =. c., july Si.--ln,lignation
is felt here over the seizure OF the schooner
Black Diamond in Behring strait. by the
Unitcd States revenue cttser Richard
Bush. y public me,ting Will probably be
heit and resolutions passed for transmits
sin, Il, The Imperial pallanltnt,askinyl that
their government intcIefere Ill btilalt of
Eriti>n subjects.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
K. NORTH DAKOTA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2. i,
THE LAST HOPE
For Crop in Worcester, Md, Swept Away
by Heavy Rains.

Snow HILL, July 26.-A rain storm sur.
passing all previous ones that have fallen
this year in Worcester county, began here
early Thursday morning last and con-
tinued with increased fury throughout
Friday. All railroad communication has
been cut off since Friday in consequence
of numerous washOuts, and 1T will prob
ably be several days before trains can
again run. Purcell's mill, near Snow Hill,
was completely swept away Friday night
with bridge and a large portion of q dam.
remnant of hope for the growing crops in
Worcester. A few farmers more favOrably
located will have an average crop.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
At Standing Rock.

STANDING Rock, July sl.-[Special.]-
At the conference to-day speeches were
made by Governor Foster and General
Crook for the government, and by John
Grass for the Indians. Grass repeated his
objections to the proposed treaty, and
made a strong argument against it. Gen
eral Crook made telling speech and Gre
ated good impression. The roll for sig
natures will be opened tomorrow, but
there is very little hope of success.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
will Accep, tise A,,ot,ncnts.

WASHINGTON, ,1u!y .o-rhe commits
sionerof indian affairs 10 day received u
report from Malaeli krehs, speci,l agent
10 a,iot lands iii Severalty Il, the Inhans of
lltviIs IaEe reservation. annnllnci1g that
the Indians wilt aecapJ all ,I,nen.s.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
Hroeress Mt Standing Rock.

STANDING Rock. .Dak.,July 30.-[Spncia'.]
There is very little progress at this
agency in the. matter Of gaining signatures
for the treaty. John Grass and Mail.
Bear bnth spoke today in opposition To
th. treaty. General Crook made u few
remarks and The council adjourned until
to morrow. The chiefs are obstinate ana
thus far no ixnatllrgs nave been secured.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
The Indians Apply the Torch.

SPOKANE FALLS, w. T.. July 3o-Thc
Indians ilavo burned $50 miles of timber
and threaten the lives nf the settlers.
Many Nf the settlers ara guartil,g their
hay stacks and dwelling !, IL. settlers
have signed u petition requesting a com
$ptMy 0t SGlditrS tote sent hrre.., protect
|. their property and perhaps their lives.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
no woman su.yr..:c in Montana

1ls1ENA,July 3C--ln the constitutional
convention this morning tile suffrage bill
with The amendment by the committee If
tleWliole was not takenup. More rp.lesp,rale
elfnrts Were made Oh behalf nt woman
suffrage, but tine vote was /, liz. This r.ie.
gates woman suffrage to uIiviO, f,r tile
present. TIE suffrage bill was ,ll.n sub
Mitlcd us intended.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
The Notorious Billings Again.

GARY, Dak.. July SO-M. E. Billings of
the famous Billings Kingleys murder cases
had District Attorney Monahan arrested
for appropriating S27O OF his money, but
wl1en the trial came the complaining wit
ness as had fled. i Monahan then had Billings
jOurned the case till 9 o'clock the next day.
That night Billings escaped and mas not
vet been captured.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
The Fastest ocean Voyage.

New YORK, July 31.-The City of Paris
arrived at Sandy Hook this morning, hav-
ing completed the journey across in five
days twenty three hours and ten minutes,
beating all records.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
South Dasota Convention.

S1oUN FALLS, July 3l.-There was a
slight increase in the attendance at;he con-
vention to-day A,ont dnzpn members
we,e present. n, business was transacted
The delegates Mjil arrive Tomorrow.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
No Il. t..liatory Mcs ssurcs.

OTTAWA, On'., July 3t.-The report that
the Canadian government had urged the
adoption of q ret,Iiatory policy in regard
to the seizure of III. schooner Hack
Diamond is untrue. The cabinet, after
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
HOW HE WILL CONE BACK

HOW HE WILL COME BACK.
CHICAGO, July S0-A Daily News special
from Winnipeg, Man., says: Burke will
be brought back to Chicago in special
car guarded by Chief Hubbard and posse
of men. It is thought superhuman efforts
will be made to induce him to squeal.
if he wishes to escape the law. '''>@
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
Billy Murphy was Injured.

SAN FRANCISCO, July S1.-After the
prize fight last night physician found
b Hs CONDITION nae precudes The ms poss
bility of the fight being continued for some
time
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
H. w. Lord for Congress.

DEVILS LAKE, July 29-Hon. H. w.
Lord has consented to permit his name to
be presented to the coming congressional
convention for congressional nomination
on the republican ticket.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
The Storm in tlla South.

LITTLE Rock, July SO.-'rhc damage
of the storm il, Johnstown, county
alone is over $780, 900. At Oar Daubles tho
river has risen ten 1eet in four ncurs and
is sttll ri ing
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
DECLARED UNcoxsr1TU11oNAL.

The Meat inspection Law of Minnesota
Decided as Infringing Upon the Do
main of Congress-.
SALTWATER. Minn., July 29-William
Fee, Wisconsin farmer who sold dressed
meats IN this city which had not been in
spected under the state law, was dis
charged by Judge Manharden this morn
ing, on the ground of unconstitutionality
OF the law, inasmuch as it infringes upon
the domain of the United States congress
which regulates commerce between states.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
Hundreds OF Cattlc Dying.

WINFiELD, Ran. July 30.-;lexas fever
is playing havoc among the cattle i'll the
Indian territory. Hundreds of cattle are
dying.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

ssssssns ssssmss "asss sss eEEssasa Tss5ss tS2 ese
lectOr to Jthe governor general
with the request that they be forwarded to
the colonial Office. The cabinet also re-
quested that her majesty's government
should adopt prompt measures to protect
British subjects on the high sea.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
The Canadian Authorities Decide
That the Cronin Suspect Can
be Extradlted.
A Convention Held at Grand Forks
to Elect Delegates to the State
Convention.
The Fight of the Featherweight
Champions Proves to be a Sort
.9r of q Joke.
Burke will be Extradited.

WINNIPEG, July 90.-A full court gave
judgment at noon to-day in the Martin
Burke appeal. All concurred in finding
there were no grounds for reversing the
action of Judge Balm committing Burke
tor extradltion. Burke, therefore. goes
from Ottawa.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-08-02
FOREST FIRES

Are Raging in the Mountains Near Fort
Benton, Mont.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-11-09

three-masted schooner Robert G.
Dunn, from Trinidad. with a load
of asphalt for the Barber Paving
Company. The schoonerleft Alex
'andria this morning before day
break and when off the arsenal
point it was grounded. Captain
Cr0well CINE ashore and went to
the customs Office as he wanted to
tighten the load and enter port.
He bad failed to stop at the Cape
Charles quarantine, and he there
fore could not enter. As the or
der was of snch recent date the
collector wonld not cause the
schooner's return to Cape Charles
for inspection, and consented to
allow an entrance upon an inSpec
ton by the health officer. Captain
Crowell applied to the health Off
Ger for relief, aud the schooner
will he inspected this afternoon.
Speaking TO Star reporter, Cap
tain Crowell said that the Cape
Charles quarantine was in all out
OF the way place, and he thought
that Point Lookout should be made
a quarantine station for vessels
bound 70 Baltimore and This city.
He said that he looked for the
yellow flag for quarantine station,
but failed to find one. he said
that ifthe order is to be enforced
the Secretary OF the Treasury will
be asked to establish another
quarantine statlon.-Washington
Srar 9Th
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-11-09
TIL Commission on the Maryland and
Virginia Boundary Line.

The commission appointed to dc
eide the boundary line of Maryland
and Virginia on the Potomac river
,,,l.,.. lVnd.as1..---- -F.;,;u Esto
agree, postponed further delibera
tion until November 13, when they
will meet at the Hotel Rennert.
The consultation was held on
hoard the steamer McLane, Of he
State fishery force, on Wednesday.
Mr.. William A. Jones, an attorney
Of Richmond county. representing
virginia, boarded the steamer at
Coan wharf, Coan river. General
Joseph r. Seth, the commissioner
for Maryland, and Mr.. Henry L..
Whiting. of the United STates
Coast Survey, The engineer, had
come from Baltimore. The terri
tory causin. the dispute was Hog
Island flats. 5000 acres, which
we're leased to Mr.. G. r. Lewis for
a term of twenty years by an act
of Assembly of Virginia. On this
territory Mr.. Lewis has establish
ed an extensive oyster plantation.
The hpadlands on the Virginia
shore of the Potomac are not de-
fined or located by the award of
1877. made by Messrs. j. S. Black
and Charles J. Jenkins, arbitrators
appointed Ivy the States of Mary
Land and Virginia, consequently
uncertainty exists 10 what is the
divisional line between the States.
The question in controversy now
is whether or not Hog Island is
within the territory of Virginia, as
defined by the awards Of Black
and Jenkins. 1t is claimed on the
part of Maryland that the division
al line runs along the Virginia
shore of The Potomac at low water
mark, while Virginia claims that
the line runs from llcadland to
beadland. Shonld the contention
of Virginia he conceded, then the
question would arise, swhat is a
.headland' within the meaning OF
this award?" A joint commission
was appointed in 1882, which nam
eli and located these headlands,
but this report was not adoFted
by the Maryland Legislature,
as it. was by the Virginia
Legislature. The question:, as
claimed by virginia, is still an
open one. If such prominentpolnts
as Smiths and Rugged Points.can
only be considered as headlands,
then Hog Island. being south of a
straight line between these points,
would be wholly in Virginia, and
This is the contention Of Virginia.
Gen. Seth claims that the line rubs
at low-water mark on the Virginia
/, shore, following the bend of the
river except where it crosses inlets,
which would put the flats in Mary
land. Gov. Jackson was seen in
Salisbury, and he was very much
disappointed at the failure of the
Commission to agree.-Balto. Ameri-
can, Nov. 1.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-11-09
NOTICE TO SURVEYORS OF ROADS.

The following is inserted by or
der of Judge Hamilton. S. Neale:
At court held for the county of
Accomack. on the LIST day Of No.
yember. 1889.
The grand jury appeared accord
ing to their adjournment, except
Daniel J. Wbealton and S.WilkinS
Matthews, and were again sent out
OF court to their cEamher,and after
sometime returning into court,pre-
scented the following writing to the
court.
ITO His Honor Judge Fl. S. Eeale.
The grand Jury requests the
court to notify every surveyor ora
road throughout he county,
through The columns of the Pen.
INSULA ENTERPRISE or otherWis.
to drain their roads Of the surplus
water before the winter sets in, or
within 30 days from this date
where practicable. Failing to do
this the grand jury at its next term
will thoroughly investigate them.
n. w. Mock,
FOreman.n
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-11-09
The grand victory achieved in

The grand victory achieved in
Virginia on last Tuesday for De.
mocracy and good government can
hc inferred from the following ar
ticle clipped from that conservative
and reliable journal, BALTIC. SIM:
sThe outcome OF the election in
Virginia is the complete oblItera-
ton Of Malone and OF the hopes
based on his success. Large gains.
were made by the Democrats IN
every part of the State. with the
result that Capt. Mckinney is
elected by Il majority of phenom-
email proportions. with Legisla-
ture strongly Democratic i'll both
branches. The disaster is, i'll fact,
overwhelming. Even the South
west. the section Of the State that
contains the major part of the
white Republican strength, has
cone against Malone ard the poll
CIV of Federal interference which
he represents. Industrial centres
like Roanoke city united with agri-
cultural districts IN repudiating
the boss. Democratic strongholdS
increase their majorities, and cities
and counties hitherto Republican
ioin the Democratic columns
Shrewd observers have been pre-
dieting that President Harrison'S
hopes would be showed under in
Virginia, but, as a correspondent
puts it, they did not foresee AL
avalanche. The Virginians are a
spirited people. They resent the
attempt OF his administration, aid
ed by such men as Quay and Dud
ley, to foist upon them a boss
whose methods embrace every bad
practice known to modern politics."
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-11-09

Too fnil for ntterance, now abont
expresses the feelings of every
Democrat throughout The length
and breadth ofour Commonwealth.
Joy unSreakable and fnl of glory
truly reigneth in alltheir hearts.
They had hoped and prayed for
the defeat of Mahone-their petit
tioas have been answered With a
richness and fullneSs beyond their
most ardent expectations. The
news which at first they feared was
too good io be true, later adviceS
have shown, fell so far below the
mark. that they have not in the
cxubrrance of their joy yet recov-
cred sufficient power OF speech TO
give suitable expression to their
happiness. A majority OF fifty
thousand votes for the Democratic
ticket sounds to them almost like
a fairy tale and Yet it Is true. That
such a mountain Of ballots has fal.
len upon Boss Malone and ribs rs
forever of the filthy thing known
AS AishoneiSm is enough to make
every Virsinian happy. With
reverence, let us all unite in praises
to Him from whom all blessings
flow.