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The Progress., 1889-01-26

there the Sieur de Ia Sale, q young
man Of birth and fortune, who
was never tired Of listening to his
tales. Ia Sale concluded that the
Missouri would furnish q water
way to the Northern ocean, and
hence through to China and the
East Indies. Fired by this brill
liant hope to attempt the passage,
he engaged the help Of the Cheva-
Ilier de Tonti and the Franciscan
Recollet, Pere Hennepin. and be-
gan by building the first vessel
ever launched on Lake Erie. She
was Of sixty tons burden, fully
rigged, carried seven cannon, and
had the furniture and equipment
of q miniature man-ofwar.
This expedition, starting in
1879, and overcoming the loss Of
its fine ship and various other
misfortunes, was finally landed at
the Southern end Of Lake Michi-
gan. Marching inland, a head
quarters named Fort Creveceur
was built near where Peoria, Ill
inois, now stands, and winter
was passed in preparation.
One Of the several expeditions
La Sale planned was directed to
survey the sources Of the Mississ-
ippi, Of which nothing was known
North of the Wisconsin. To Fa-
ther Hennepin was intrusted its
conduct, while La Sale himself
went South.
Upwards of two centuries ago,
then, on February 20, 1880, Hen
nepin set off on his trip-the
length or the dangers Of which
were totally unforseen-accom-
panied only by two Frenchmen,
Picard du Gay and Michel Ako.
A few miles above the Falls of
St. Anthony Hennepin and his
party had the misfortune to be ia
ken prisoners by the Issati, or.
Sioux, and during many weeks
suffered untold seventies, not 50
much intentional on the part Of
the Indians as from the necessary
rapidity Of their marches, the rig
or of the weather, and the scarcity
of food. Finally the priest and
Picard du Gay, seeing no way to
find the sources Of the river, nor
end to their sufferings, determined
to take canoe and float down to
the mouth Of the Wisconsin, where
they hoped La Sale would have
established a post or left cache
Of provisions. Michel Ako, the
other "canoe-man,' choose to
stay with the Indians, seeing he
began to relish the Barbarians'
way Of living So, parting in
friendly spirit from the red men,
who made no opposition, they en-
lbarked.
It was on this return trip that
Hennepin met Greysolon du Lhut
(later spelled du Luth, whence the
name Of the zenith city, Duluth). !.
This man was famous as a ooureur
de bois---.'the rowing chief Of a
half savage crew, trading, explor-
ling, fighting, and laboring with
persistent hardihood to foil the ri.
val English traders Of Hudson's S
Bay Nicolas Parrot was anoth-
er one Of them. Du Lhut, anxious
to open trade with the Sioux and
|Chippewas. begged Hennepin to
go back with him. He did so, and
they remained until autumn, bar
tering for furs, then returned to
Michilimackinac whence Henne-
pin went on to Quebec, and thence
!. home to France.
Protection for Indians Timber.
The Progress., 1889-01-26
i TAEo. II. BEAuLlEu.
White Earth, January Q6th, 1899.
Published Every Saturday.
Local and Personal.

and pleasant.
Cord-wood is coming in at a
lively rate nowadays.
An affliction similar in symptom
to winter cholera is prevalent here
just now.
Agent T. j. Sheehan left for a
trip toward Brainerd aud st. Paul
on Thursday.
Miss Maggie Macarthur is a
guest Of her brother, w. w. Nc.
Arthur of the Headquarters.
Seed ANIMALS and catalogues, in
all colors and sizes, are making
their appearance numerously.
We are informed that Albert r.
Fairbanks has been rendered the
captaincy Of the Indian police.
Geo. w. Campbell is employing
his time to good advantage this
winter cruising in the Clearwater
lumber region.
La Senoreta cigars at G.. A.
Fairbanks are just the thing for
those who love the delicious rapt-
ure Of a pleasant smoke.
Monsieur Louis Lachapelle is
happy and his countenance beams
with the smiles of unrepressed Joy.
Mother and child doing well.
Commander John Beaulien Of
Col. Zebulon Johnson post, G.. A.
R., Rice River, took trip to Lit
tie Falls the fore part of the week.
Capt. w. L. Hilliard, Of Holley,
who has been up here and at Foss-
ton for the purpose Of instituting
a G.. A. R. post, returned home on
Friday.
We understand that the sociable
rendered the w. Z. R. G. at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A..
Fairbanks, on Wednesday eve,
was an enjoyable success.
A pleasant tea was rendered Mr..
and Mrs. W. T. Hollan, on the
eve Of their departure, by Mrs.
c. H. Beaulieu. Jr., at the resi-.
dence Of Col. Fl. Beaulieu.
Tom Bement, a distant relative
Of Ireland's sweetest poets, the
immortal Tom Moore, and a resi-
dent de le petit montaigne,' was
about town the latter part Of the
week.
Some thirty Of the loyal, true
and brave, who wore the blue du.
ring the late unpleasantness,' re-
siding on the reservation, have
been mustered into the G.. A. r.
Post lately established at Fosston.
That excellent matron, Mrs. E,
M. Campbell Of Buffalo township
left fresh roll Of sweet golden
butter on our table and requested
that the Progress be henceforth
sent to her address. Such are
some Of the never4to- -be-forgotter
instances which pierce. with JOY
Gus utilization, the gloom Of. des
ponding hopes which of surround
the sparse lot Of the country edit
or.
We're waiting, yes, watching !
This is the song Of many an anx
ous.to-gobble-on party, roostinz
on the jaggy edge Of 'lorn expect
ancy, and whose daily prayers ar,
interviewer with the spirit Of greco
and impatiease whilst they yainl,
cry "open sesame 9 Well, thi.
reservation may be open some day
that is, to the Chippewas Of Min,
nesota, but we doubtif the govern
ment Will permit It's gates to b,
ajar and unhesitating gly suffer thei,
right and title 80 their last remain
ing possessions to pass away from
tbesn uatil a Just and compatible
agreeIaeht is concluded and ever,
1indiyiaual has received his OF hea
equitable portion and iii accord
lance with treaty Stipula Is an.
The Progress., 1889-01-26
Protection for Indians Timber

tPuBL1c--No. 1871
AN ACT to amend section ffty-three
hundred and eighty. EIGHT Of the Re.
yised Statutes of the United States
IN relation to timber depredations.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
CHASED BIZ 4 DOMINICAN.
A schooner's Lively Run to Escape
Piratical or War Craft.

A Schooner's Lively Run to Escape q
Piratical or War Craft.
New YORK, April 1O.-Captain Stubbs
OF the schooner Carrie A. Buckman, which
arrived to-day from st. Domingo City, re.
ports that on March al, when of Samoa on
Island about noon, he sighted vessel
coming howard his vessel from land, then
distant about 6S miles.
The craft proved to be a Dominican war
vessel, and she laid her course to intercept
the Buckman, but could not do so. owing
to the strong breeze prevailing, and fell
astern half or thrse.quarters OF mile.
When nearly in the schooner's wake she
fired q shot which struck the water only q
few yards from the Buckman's stern. She
then gave chase, but, with good strong
breeze, the schooner soon distanced her.
After keeping up the chase two hours, che
gave up and putting about, steamed for
land. She was low, rakish three-masted
steamer OF about 500 tons, apparently OF
French or Spanish build. Her decks were
crowded with men.
iectured. as the Buckman was outside OF
their jurisdiction and on the high seas
where they could have no legitimate right
to overhaul her. The American flag was
flying at the schooner's peak all the time,
it having been hoisted al soon as the
steamer was made out to be war vessel.
Captain Stubbs says nothing was heard
by the Buckman's crew OF this vessel or OF
the rebellion. At st. Domingo city, the
better class Of people hesitate to speak
their minds, even to foreigners. They no
doubt are afraid OF compromising them.
selves.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
THE LOYAL LEGION CONGRESS.
A Large Gathering at Cincinnati-Gen..
b. Hayes Prssides-The Toasts.

A Large Gathering at Cincinnati Gen. r.
B. Hayes Prssides-The Toasts.
CINCINNATI, April 1O.-Over $50 members
OF the Loyal Legion sat at q banquet at
the Gibson House, tonight, given by the
Ohio Commandery in honor OF the Legion
Congress, which is in session here. Captain
C. Cadle, Jr., made an address OF welcome
to the congress OF the order, for the Ohio
Commandery, and Major General Ruther.
ford B. Hayes, president OF the congress,
responded. Toasts and responses were as
follows:
"Our future army and navy" Major Gen.
eral Jacob D. Cox, Ohio Commandery.
"The old Vermont brigade" Brigadier
General l.. A. Grant of Minnesota.
"The Military Order Of the Loyal Legion
OF the United States," Major W. II. La
inert, of Pennsylvania.
"The Baby Commanderies OF the Last
ouadrennial," Brevet Lieutenant-Colo
W. r. Smedburg, OF California.
Massachusetts, in Ohio" Brsvet Major
General Axworth, Of Massachusetts.
"soldier and Citizen" Lieutenant James
L. High, OF Illinois.
1.-THE Battlefield" G. F. Henderson, o.
Nebraska.
Letters OF regret were received from Pres
| ident Harrison, General Sherman, Senator
Sherman, Secretary Proctor OF the war de
| partment, Secretary Rusk OF the agricul
tural department, Secretary Tracy of th
navy, Secretary Noble OF the interior
Judge w. @. Gresham, General Schofield
General Wagers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
a GROUNDLEss CHARGE.
A Complainto of Cruelty to Animals for De-
hofning Cow.

A Complaint of Cruelty to Animals for De-
horning Cow.
An uncalled for case was tried In Justice
Hopkins court yesterday afternoon being
q complaint on information and beliei
sworn ont by e, A. Benson against 8. r.
Fitchett charging him withsruslty to ami.
mails in ydehorning Q COW belonging to La
Chapelle the barber. The circunnstances ol
the case as explained BY the defendant
were that he had dehernad several cattle
OF his own and that La Chapslle had asked
him to perform the same operation for his
COW for which he, the defendant, had been
paid So. The complaining witness was out
Of town yesterday when the case called II
the afternoon, but the -Justice thought do.
lay .unaecessary as he had felt at first that
there Vas no ground for the case having
bed brought and only issued the warrant.
he stated, in compliance with the direction
OF the County Attorney to whom the
complaining witness had submitted the
case.
As u !. CONSEQUENCE the; testlmony
.was all eone-sided. The Justice
himself examined La Chapelle, making him
the prosecution's witness, and elected the
facts already stated. 1t further appeared
the cows horns had been broken and were
hollow and thst cutting off the stumps
tended to improve her appearance. The
testimony as 20 the harn,lessness Of the
operation Of dehorning wss overwhelming,
a veterinary surgeon named Frisbie testi-
flying that he had dehorned nearly 5000
COWS in Scotland and 250 in this country.
It was generally approved by cattle breed
ers and pronounced painless operation
to the animals in no way iniuriHg them.
Thompson Campbell, Esq, conducted the
case for the defendant examining only
few of the witnesses and the Justice dis
charged the defendant, saying that he would
have taxed the costs to the complaining
witness had he not been acting under the
advice had.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
A Probable Railroad War.

CHICAGO, April 1.-THE Union Pacific
has taken an action which General Passen.
ger agent Fee OF the Northern Pacific says
will break up the transcontinental associa-
ton and probably demoralize the Pacific
coast rates. Some time ago the Union Pa.
cifc requested the lines in the central traf-
fic association to ticket Puget Sound busi-
ness over their line and the Pacific division
of the Northern Pacific. The latter road
had not been consulted and Immediately
entered protest, saying it was violation
OF the agreement. and that tickets via that
route will not be honored north OF Port
land, Chairman Leeds OF the trausconti
mental association also declares the Unior
Pacific notice to be violation OF the asso
citation agreement. The Union Pacific re
fuses to withdraw the agreement and wal
L is predicted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
TERRIBLE WORK OF THE FLAMES

An Investigation of the Ruin Wrought in
: Dakota by the Prairie Fires.
MINNEAPoLIs, April 19.-Alderman Smith
returned, this morning, from Sully county,
Dakota, where he went to investigate the
es tent of the damages by the recent prairie
fires. .-..-a
"It was terrible sight," he said. II did
not suppose that the fires were SO bad.
There are at least 100 families in Sully
county who lost most OF what they had.
Some of them saved a few things, but in
most cases nothing was saved.
"Those who witnessed the fire told me
that the flames jumped four to fiyerods, SO
that an ordinary fre-break was OF no
avail. One man had a sick daughter in
bed when be saw the Gre coming, and his
wife rushed into the barn to unite the
horses, while he ran to save the girl, and he
had lust carried her out into the plowed
feld when the flames reached his house.
His wife barely escaped, and the horses
were burned.
81 saw where 400 sheep were burned in q
heap.
"The people OF Blunt county have done
I a good deal for the sufferers, but they are
unable to do half enough, and hope thu
GOOD people OF Minnesota will put theil
shoulders to the wheel at ones. Seed wheat
is what they want most particularly, nov
that the spring season is at hand. Every
thing that can be given in the shape OF re
lief ought TO be turned lin at once"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
NO LATE NEHs FROM SAMOA.
1t is Uncertain ny what Mesns the Savs
will Reach their Homes.

1t Is Uncertainty what Nfesns the Saved
will Reach their Homes.
S. CHICAGO, April 11.-B. W.sWells of this
city, whose son, j. naval cadet. was on
board one OF the wrecked men-otHar in the
hafbor at Apia, and who was among the
saved, has receiEed q communication from
the navy department. under date of the
9th inst, in which he b informed that, mp
to date, the department had received no
news from Admiral, Kimberly since his
dispatch announcing the disaster at Apia.
Upon receipt OF this telegram the depart
ment authorized the admiral to use his
discretion az to wrecked ships and crews
attached to them.
It was thought that vessel could be
chartered at Auckland for the trans
peftatiea ef the men to San Francisco, but
since Lieut.. Wilson has gone to Sydney, it
is possible that suitable vessel could not
be obtained at Auckland. Therefore it is
impossible to tell when they may be ex.
pected to arrive at San Francisco.
Naval cadets of the class OF 1887, who
were upon the wrecked ships, had been
ordered to report for final examination
at the naval academy between May LIST
and 10th. Should they reach the United
States in time to visit their homes before
the expirat ation OF Il q period allowed for
reporting, they will be at liberty to do so.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
Loeging by Steam.

Forest Commissioner Theodore B. Bass
elm has introduced logging by steam into
the woods OF Lewis County, New York. He
he has built a steam sleigh, which is capable
of carrying $4,000 feet OF logs, equivalent
to the loads of fifteen teams OF horses. The
contrivance resembles a box car. The mo
tive power is furnished by boiler sever
feet high and weighing four tons and two
engines of 30O-horse power each. There
are four drive wheels wei Ching two tons
each, and an arrangement by which the e1
haust steam, condensed into water, falls
continually before the runners OF the sleigh
turning the snow into ice. The machine
costs So, 900, but is expected to be a profit
able Investment on account OF the saving
in cost of teams and men.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
Prosecution to be Suspended.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Secretary Noble,
in letter to the attorney general. has re-
uuested that the United States attorney
for Montana be directed to suspend all
action, civil or criminal, against the Mis-
soula Mercantile company, formerly the
Montana Improvement company, and the
Northern Pacific railroad for timber tres
pass on the public lands in Montana, until
the same can be investigated with q view
to the dismissal, as recommended by the
United States district attorney. The
amount of lumber involved is over 49,,
OOO. 900 feet besides a large amount oil
cord wood and railroad ties. This action
is taken, it is understood upon infoEpa.
ton that would be extremely difficult il
not altogether impossible for the govern
ment at this late day to secure sufficient
evidence to maintain this suit.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
Alleged Fraudulent Issue of Stock.

RALEIGH, N. c., April 11.-General Ma
hone, Senator Jones, OF Nevada. and
others have brought suit in the United
States court against w. P. Canaday, SER
geaut-at-arms of the senate, ex-Congress-
man Russell of North Carolina, and K. 4.
BRETT, former postmaster at Wilmington,
in connection with the operation OF the
Wilmington Creosote and Lumberman Co.
All the parties are stockholders and the
company was organized by Canaday. 1t ia
stock were made and the proceeds converted
for private use. A receiver is asked for and
an Injunction against the further issue OF
stock. 1t is said Malone and Senator
Jones dropped $4,000 each and Don
Cameron $12, 900 in the enterprise. The
bill makes a direct charge of fraud and con-
spiracy.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
What is Going on at Jupiter Inlet.

Signal Observer O. Brien, Of Jupiter Inlet,
Ga, says that the fish. turtles and other
marine life are being destroyed about fifteen
miles off Jupiter Inlet by an oily substance
which made it's appearance on the water
within the past three weeks. 1t has des-
troyed the splendid snapper and bass fish
ing in that locality. and deep sea turtles
and many varieties Of fish by the thousands
have come to the esurface as dead as March
herring. It is believed that some seismic
submarine disturbance has opened cavity
and liberated vein of oil, which, coming
up through the fishing banks, has killed the
fish by the thestrongimpregnation OF the water.
As this has occurred within fifteen miles oi
land, Investigations will no doubt follow to
see if oil does not underlie that portion oi
south Florida. and it is believed that when
the matter is brought to the attention oi
oil men prospecting will follow. That the
substance on the water is oil is conceded
and being upheaved in that immediate 10
cality the conclusion follows that oil can be
found by boring, but how deep is to be
known only after q test.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
THEY RUN THEM DOWN.
The Capture Of the Four Train Robbers-A
Severe Fight and Chase.

SALr LAKE, Utah, April 1.-THE four
men who robbed q train at Canyon Diablo
last month, were brought here yesterday
by four Arizona officers. having been cap
tured in southern Utah. The officers had
q 300 mile chase over rivers, mountains
and plains, ending in pitched battle and
forcing the robbers to abandon their horses
and scatter in tbe brush, where it took
two days search to secure them. The party
left for Denver this afternoon after six
hours rest in this city.
The officers had hard trip over desc.
late country and first sighted the robbers
April in Watee canon, about forty miles
east OF Cannonville, in this territory. The
officers called on the men to surrender and
were answered with q volley from tfier six.
shooters, with which they were all armed.
The country being heavily timbered both
parties were well protected and q battle
eneued.
After about fifty shots had been ex-
changed. the FObbeFs concluded it was
getting too warm for them, and, leaving
their horses, beat q hasty retreat on foot
The country is covered with q dense
growth of underbrush, which made the
pursuit very difficult. but the officers per.
sisted and soon overhauled Bill Stineau, a
noted desperado, and probably the leader
nf the gang.
The next day Charles Clark and John
Smith were captuIed and April 4 James
Ounce was gathered in. They had now
succeeded in their object, but another dif-
ficulty presented itself. To return with
their prisoners over the road they had
come would be no small undertaking, and
after consideration it was decided to press
on to Milford and then 60 to Denver by
way of Salt Lake and take the Santa Fe
for Prescott. It is not known even by the
officers just how much money was stolen,
but that found ON the men, together with
what has been accounted for amounts to
over 81, 900.
On the way up one Of the prisoners made
q full confession, so there is no doubt as
to the right parties having been cap
tured. All of the prisoners are we'll edu-
Gated, and Smith claims to be the son OF a
Baptist minister. Officer Heiton says he
formerly knew Stineau in New Mexico,
where he trained with q hard gang and was
generally considered tough. Their ages are:
Clark. %; Ounce, 2S; Smith, ~; Stineau,
about 80. They were quite jolly when first
arrested, but are beginning to show signs
of dropping. Train robblng was made a
capital offense by the last Arizona legisla-
ture, and the court sits May 1, so they are
in fair way to reach the reward which
their villainy merits. The party will ar.
rive in Prescott Tuesday night.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
BOSTON,S BAD FIRE.
Great Loss Of Property-ExplosiOns tina
Demeralized the Firemen.

Great Loss of Property-ExplosiOns that
Demoralized the Firemen.
BosToN, April 1O.-The two freight houses
of the Boston and Lowell division of the
Boston & Maine Railroad, burned last
evening. The buildings we're filled with an
almost ipdescribable vrriety Of general
merchandise, including a large quantity OF
oil of vltriol. etc., and several explosions
served alike to intimidate the firemsn and
to cause a rapid spread OF the flames.
Standing ON the tracks within the structure
were about 40 freight cars, many OF them
loaded, and all were destroyed.
A portion of the large building was used
as q grain elevator and there were stored
from 80, 900 to 10000 bushels of grain
and large quantity Of -four. The fire is
still burning though under control and
it will probably be many hours before the
firemen's work is completed. 1t is impos.
sible to correctly estimate the loss or in
snrance. but the officials affirm that the
loss will aggregate $500, 900, upon which
there is considerable insurance.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
Thrown from a Wagon.

Frank Mueller, the driver OF one OF the
teams for Kroger Brothers Soda Bottling
works. got thrown off the wagon in South
Butte on Tuesday afternoon and had leg
broken in consequence. He had been down
to the depot to deliver some freight, and
while the team was standing the lines got
fouled, buckle getting past the ring.
When he started back he could not tighten
the lines, the team ran away without his
being able to control them, and he was
thrown of. DR.. Leavitt was called in to
attend him.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
Domonstrative Rev. Sam Small.

PlTTsBURG, April 1O.-Rev. Sam Small
conducted an exciting temperance meeting
in church here tonight. He was denounc'
ing the liquor dealers as "law breakers"
when Jacob Keller, wealthy wine dealer,
objected. HE is one OF Them" cried q
man in the audience. You're liar,
cried Keller. The latter became very dem.
onstrative and was finally objected from
the church amid great excitement. Resolu-
tions were passed requesting the court to
refuse Kellar renewal OF his license. One
old lady became so much excited that she
rushed upon Kellar as he was leaving the
church and struck him in the face with her
fist.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13
Training on the PuyaIlup.

Orting "Oracle': The south fork OF the
PuyaIlup is becoming fruitful field for the
skillful trapper. Two trappers who came
to town this week report q catch OF nearly
5000 worth OF beaver, otter and mink
along the banks OF that stream. The
otter caught were of the black kind, whose
coats are the finest found anywhere. This
catch was the result Of about three
weeks work.