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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-12
PROPOSALS..
The WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE Co.


The WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE COL
PITTsBURG. PA. July ii, 1889. I
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS-PROP
IN AIS will be received by this company
until MONDAY NOON. July p, 1889, for the
erection of fifty (50) frame dwelling houses
at Wilmerding station. Penn'a r. R. Plans
and specification can be seen at the office Of
the company on Robinson street, Allegheny.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
Proposals to be marked "Wilmerding Houses
and addressed to the undersigned, O. MILLER,
Purchasing Agent, Westinghouse Air Brake
Company. lyl274D
EDUCATIONAL
NEW YORK MILITARY ACADEMY,
In Cornwall-on-H Hudson. Courses of study in
civil engineering, English and classics. Labor
atory, drawing room and field work. Beautiful
buildings, grounds. location. COL Q. :.
WRIGHT, B. g., A NJ, Supt.; BELDEN T.
HYATT. Comd't Of Cadets. jel+D
NHELTENHAM ACADEMY. OGONTZ-
" Pa. Unexcelled location and surround
ings. New school equipment. Gymnasium,
military drill, ETC. Thorough preparation for
college or scientific school. For circular, ETC.,
address ]. CALVIN RICE, A. NJ, Principal.
je2S53
KEBLE SCHOOL. SYRACUSE, N. Y.
N Boarding School for Girls. Under the su-
pervision of the Rt. Rev. +. ID. Huntington, 8.
T. d. The nineteenth school year begins
Wednesday, September II, 1881 References
Ri. Rev. He. Potter, D.D..N.Y. Rev. VIM. R.
Pres. E. N. Potter, D. D., Geneva. N. Y. Hon.
Andrew d. White. ithaca, n. Y. Apply to
MISS MARY ]. JACKSON, Principal.
je1472TuF
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LOST.

r OST-POCKETBOOK AT WEST PENN DE-
IL POT. The finder Will please return to the
VEST PENN TICKET OFFICE and oblige
owner. jyi2-6
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-12

OFFICE OF PITTSBURG TRACTION Co.,
No. 80 FIFTH AVENUE.
nIVIDEND-THE DIRECTORS OF THIS
H. company have declared dividend of
ONE DOLLAR per share out of the earnings
of the past six months, payable July 15. at Allie
gheny National Bank. Transfer books will be
closed from July II to Is, inclusive w. Nc
CANDLESS Treasurer iyl036D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-12

UNION BRIDGE COMPANY,
PITTsBURG, July 2, 1889.
HNHE DIRECTORS OF THIS COMPANY
i have this day declared dividend of TWO
PER CENT, payable on and after July 10, 1889,
at Iron City National Bank
jylO-64 JOSEPH FORD, Secretary.
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MEETINGS.

NOTICE-THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
IN the stockholders OF the Pennsyivanla
Manufacturing Mining and Supply Company
will be held at their office. No. 1904 Penn ave-
nue.. Pittsburg, Pa, on WEDNESDAY, July
IL, 1889, at IL o'clock A. NJ.
d. A. STEVENSON, Secretary.
PITTsBURG, July II. 1883. 1yll-l6D
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
OFFICE OF CONTROLLER OF
ALLEGHENY COUNTY. PA.

PITTsBURG, July 6, 1889.
NOTICE TO PRINTERS. BINDERS AND
IN stationers-Sealed proposals will be re-
celved at this office until 4 o'clock P. NJ,
Friday, July II, 1889. for the binding and fur
nishing
185 assessors blotters.
145 Office duplicates.
ITO school duplicates.
l45 treasurers' or collectors books containing
5000 leaves more or less.
200 stenographers' books.
Also, for printing and furnishing blanks for
county offices for the ensuing year.
Also for furnishing stationery for the use Of
county offices for the ensuing year.
Samples of books. blanks and stationery, and
all information relating to same can be OBJ
tanned at the Office of the County Commits
sioners. JOSIAH SPEER
jyS-S2 County Controller.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-12

THE BEN FRANKLIN INSURANCE Co.,
OF THE CITY OF ALLEGHENY, Pa,
ALLEGHENY, July 10, 1889.
nIVIDEND-THE E DIRECTORS OF THIS
H. company have this day declared divi
dend of THREE PER CENT Isl so per share),
payable on demand. WIN. A. FORD,
jyll-l0-D Secretary. ,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-12

Estate of A. b. BiLlman, deceased.
FXECUTOR'S NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that letters tesla
mentary on the estate of A. b. Bihlman, de-
Allegheny county, Penna., have been granted
to the undersigned, to whom all persons In
debted to sud estate are requested to make
immediate payment. and those having claims
or demands against the same will make them
known without delay to
JOSEPH BIHLMAN,
40 Diamond st. Pittsburg,
JOHN ]. WALTHER,
156 Lowrie St, Allegheny City. Executors.
jvIo
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LEGAL NOTICES.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN letters of administration on the estate Of
Mrs. Ellen Cowan, late of the city of Pirtsburg.
county of Allegheny, State of Pennsylvania,
deceased, have been granted to the undersigned.
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment, and all having
claims against the same to make them known
without delay to NJ. A. COWAN, Administra-
trix, 81 Gibbon street, Pittsburg. je2l-49-F
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WANTED.


WANTED.CUsTOMERs FOR DIAMONDS.
w gold and silver watches, marble clocks, sil-
srs s iie sfss w ssd
wv keenan, repair, rennish upholster old
furniture promptly and in the best possible man.
WANTED-FAMILIEs OR OTHERS TO COME
malaria; fine view: fishing and bathing; rates
cheap D Apply to HAIRY B0UToN, sf, Har-
WANTED-BY PEARsON. LEADING PHO
and - Federal street, Allegheny, everybody to
Know that he y making fine cabinets At 80 per
taneous process. mhl3-63
FOR sALE-IMPROvED REAL ESTATE.
CITY Residences.
EOR SALE - ON TUNNEL ST.. NEAR
cent Ue s psce asHsd
HERKoS s6Ns IS nTs
jys-7-a6sL2l62O
E,Ok sALE-NO. % sHINGISs ST., ONE
L square from Court House, fine brick house. of
srooms. hall. vestibule. both gases, all modern
3, SSdsnt 4 bargain; ALLIES & BAILEY; No.
EOR SALE-COK FORTIETH AND MlFFLIN
81 ;; ;; iSt StS with new zstory ya SapiI6tng i0tg
dwelling houses Of rooms each, that would pay
handsomely on the investment: price ~ 90; half
or all cash. THOS. MCCAFFREY, 35o9 Butler st.
jys-lO0
Enst End Residences
TOR sALE-THE PROPERTY OF THE LATE
IL Thomas English, near Colfax schoolhouse,
two minutes, walk from the new Squirrel Hill
road. MARY ENGLISH. jylo-Ss
UNOR SALE-9, po-s1oo CASH, BALANCE ON
E easy payments; houses rooms; well located
nm M yQh rect in bR mid a of (la A
jeso-ss-LSs12n
ErOR sALL-FoR R,soo-ON EASY PAY
IL MENTS, new and complete Oakland resi-
dence. rooms; only Is minutes from 2. y. via
cable line. For full particulars see w. A. HER
RON SONS, 80 Fourth ave. jeSo-6S-2 6, 81 R,l6
EOR sALE-Na aoOO-OAKLAND-ONE ACRE.
doubie-frsme dWelins. ~ qoo%,s hall ait in the eena
ter, bath, inside shutters and W. c.; slate and
marble mantels. etc. .; also good stable and car
eres wtS e large forest and fruit sbe new
cable loop will pass the door; small cash payment;
balance long time. to suit purchaser; No. in
vestment SAM'L W. BLACK CO., 80 Fourth
ave. jy12-53
Tor sALE-ONLY FEW NOW REMAIN
ings on Oakland square. The rapidIty with which
sales have been made show the estimation in
which they are held; durably built and handsome
yenience; standing on large lots and facing a
handsome park planted with beautiful shade trees,
these dwellings have the notable advantage Of be-
Pittsburg Traction road: q cable loop, for which
an ordinance is now in Councils, will pass within
100 feet Of the square: prices g. 500 and g. $50;
balance Apply to 5. W. BIXGk oo 8 s FoSrsh 81
avenue. je23-67
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Suburban Residences

Suburban Residences.
EOR SALE = HOMEwOOD A 2-STORY
Il frame dwelling of rooms, front and back
porch. good pump; this nice property only g 500.
and on terms. BLACK BAIRD, 95 Fourth ave.
(3-A-l33.) jyl0-29
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DIVIDENDS.

VNHE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE
Il Monongahela Navigation Company have
this day declared a dividend on the capital
stock Of THREE DOLLARS PER SHARE
for the past six months, payable to the stock
holders or their legal representatives on and
after the 18th inst. w. BAKEWELL,
PITTsBURG, July II, 1889. Treasurer.
iyl2-5l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-12

MANUFACTURERS & MERCHANTS INs. Co.,
Ofice. All Wood street,
PITTSBURG, Pa, July 9. 1889. y
DIvIDEND-THE BOARD OF DIRECT
H. ORS of this company have this day de-
clared dividend of 81 so PER SHARE, pay
able on demand. WIN. T. ADAIR.
jy11-19 Secretary.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

IL IL, at $50 P. M. Scotch and Irish games,
open to all, for 81. 2O0 in prizes.
Special Event-Pacing match between VIM.
Mclntyre's Jesse M and Mr.. Campbelps Six
Points for S2O0
Admission. % cents; grand stand % cents ex-
ira; boys lU cents. Entrees to II. NJ. Dufur,
Exposition Park, Allegheny. jyl0-7+wF
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

City Lots.
EORSALE-CITY LOTS-1oLOTS ON LIBERTY
I ave., between Thirty ninth and Fortieth sts,
Pittsburg, Pa: low and on long time. H.
FORBES, Wheeling, W. Va. je22-S5
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HaZolwood Lots.

NOR SALE-LOTS AT HAZELwOOD AND
Il Glenwood. near the station; only Is minutes
from new b. U. station. Smithfeld st. graded
streets, sidewalks, city water, gas: 500 to g. 900:
houses for sale. small payment down, balance in
monthly payments II desired: railroad fare,
monthly tickets. 5x cents per trip. GEORGE C.
BUR9WIN, $50 Fourth ave. je16-71-MwFssu
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nor SALE--AN OLD ESTABLISHED GRO
tion and making money; bad health the only
reason for selling; this is an old stand and is a
all saleable. Particulars conndentially from JAS.
W. DRAPE CO., 129 Fourth avenue, Pittseurg.
fvrn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-12

Suburban Lots.
EOR SALE-WILMERDING LOTS IN THE
Il Watkins Place plan cheap and on easy terms.
For plans and particulars call on REED b.
COYLE CO., la Fourth ave. Telephone No.
1903. jylO-63
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-12

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS SEALED
IN proposals will be received at the Office Of
City Controller until WEDNESDAY,, the 18th
day of July, A. d. 1889. at P. M, for the fol-
lowing, viz:
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FOR SALE-BUSINESS.

Business Chances.
ENOR SALE-GOOD SHOE STORE-1Z2 TAG
Il CART ST., Pleasant Valley, opposite car
stables, Allegheny city, Pa. jylO-26
EyOR SALE-AT BARGAIN-A GOOD PAY
IL ING drygoods store in Beaver Falls:
trally located Tor selling, other business.
For further particulars address W. l.. WOODS,
I0l8 Seventh avenue, Beaver Falls, Pa. jy11-1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-12

:" "AETED-MEN To ATTEND NEW YORK
w Cutting School; Urling's actual measure
ment taught in all Its branches; the only true
system ntting any and all shapes; trying on:
Instructions, 10 A. n. to p. NJ; evening. TO
=: NJ; call or write for circular. n4 WOOD ST.,
fittsburg, Pa. jyo-4s
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-05-15
THE NEW NAVY.

The Board of Designs hard at Work on
Plans For the New ships.
WASHINGTON, May l4.-The naval board
of design has completed the plans for the
1000 ton gunboats which will soon be pub
lished and is now hard at work upon the
details of the construction of the Thomas
ship. This vessel will mark departure in
the practice of naval designing, as her
general plan was orininated outside of the
navy department by representative
Thomas, a member Of the naval committee
of the last house Of representatives. Much
work yet remains to be done upon the
plans by the department The vessel is
TO be of the modified Monitor type and her
pecuriarity will lie ia her heavy ordnance,
great defensive power and ability 10 make
long cruises with her ample coal capacity
differing In this last respect from the old
Monitor type.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-05-15
In south and North Dakota.

ST. PAUL, May l4-The election in
South Dakota to-day was for or against the
Sioux Falls constitution, upon which the
omnibus bill required another vote. and for
the election Of delegates to a convention at
Sioux Falls to complete the work
70 be done before the presidential
proclamation of statehood. The vote to
day was light but the majority In
favor of the constitution was over
whelming. while the delegates elected
70 the convention will be two repub1
cans TO one democrat In North Dakota
delegates were elected 70 a constitutional
convention, which will convene at Bis
marck July 4. Here. as In South DAKOTA
the minority party (democraticl was given
ne-third of the delegates Tbts being
true. there was but little interest taken in
the election.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-05-15

MEMPHIS, May 1.-THE southern Bap-
tist convention concluded its labOrs and
adjourned sine die this afternoon. Fort
Worth, Tex, was selected as the place for
holding the next convention, and Friday
before the second Sunday in May. 1890. as
the time. Dr. Haliher. Of Georgia, offered
a resolution which, after debate, was
adopted, THAT We fully sympathlze with
the American sabbath union in la
boring to secure such national legis-
latien as will allow employees of
the national government one day in
the seven as day Of rest, and request our
brethren TO promote its work so far as may
be practicable. The resolution offered
yesterday by DR.. Cranfeld, of Texas, was
also unanimously adopted that the South
ern Baptist convention favor speedy and
entire prohibition Of the liquor traffic; that
we oppose license for this trafhe in any Of
its forms through which men buy the right
10 destroy human hope and happiness and
blight human souls. as al Offense against
public morals and a sin against God.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-05-15
WILLIAMS ADVICE.

The striking German Coal Miners Have an
Interview With the Emperor.
BERLIN, May 14--At Cochum to-day the
strikers who drove of the miners who
wished to return 10 work at the Prince
Regent colliery yesterday were oyerawed
by the troops. A large quantity of English
and Belgian coal is arriving at Essen. The
strikers interview with the emperor to-day
lasted fifteen minutes. The emperor glad
Iy listened to the grievances of the strikers,
and occasionally asked questions. In re-
ply to their complaints he said he took a
deep personal interest in the welfare Of his
subjects in Westphalia, as be did in the
welfare of all his subjects. He had care
fully followed the struggle and he had
ordered thorough inquiry into the facts.
He warned the delegation against the plot
tings of political, and especially socialist,
agitatOrs. He was grieved there had been
riotiDR. and said that IL was impossible to
tolerate such conduct "Tell your fellow
wOrkmen.' he added, that the emperor
himself, II necessary, will order troops to
batter and shoot the rioters, while if they
are quiet the emperor will protect them"
He hoped the disputants would settle their
differences without the government med
ding
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-05-15
1T is A VICTORY.
2sre Montana Constitutional Conven-
tion Will be Controlled by
the Democrats.
Indications That the Majority Will
be Not Less than Five and
Probably More.
A Hard Fight in District No. a.,
Resulting in a Republican
Defeat.
Silver Bows Noble Reeord---0ne Of
the Districts There Still in
Doubt.
Large Democratic Gains in Missoula
County--Deer Lodge in Line
for Democracy.

The election of delegates TO the constitu-
tiOnal convention passed of quietly yester-
day, there being no struggle such as seen
on regular election days, though in the
afternoon at some of the polling places
there was considerable hustling done, the
republicans voting men in blocks of five.
especially in district No. Is, Breck q
Fishers livery stable being the polling
place. b. Platt Carpenter and w. A.
Chessman, republicans, and William
Muth and Charles w. Turner, democrats.
were running. Carpenter, Chessman and
Muth were elected.
There was a bitter fight waged in the
fourteenth district, Hershheld's friends
knifing Msginnis, but without avail. as
Martin got there as he usually does with
both feet. Mr.. liershfeld goes in on a
minority representation.
Comparatively light vote was cast in
the Sixteenth district, the result being the
election of Arthur j. Craven and Milton
Cauby, republicans, and Alexander +.
Burns, democrat The vote IN detail in
the four districts of Lewis and Clarke
county, districts Nos. 12. IL. ii and Is. is
given in connection with the vote in other
districts.
The following returns are condensed
from special dispatches to the INDEPESD-
ENT, and indicate the election of Al demo
Gratis and 81 republicans, a democratic ma
JDTity of Z. These figures may be changed
by later returns, but IL is quite certain that
the democrats will control the convention.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-05-15
THE BENTON BUDGET.

smashuP on the Manitoba-GabrieI Du-
mont Recruiting the HaIf-Breeds.
FORT BENTON, May H.-ISpecial 70 the
Indepenpent Last night about Y o'clock
a Manitoba freight train ran through an
open switch at Benton station. The en-
gine kept on the track but the tender fell
over. Two cars loaded with sugar were
badly smashed and several others damaged.
No one was hurt.
The government steamer Josephine ar
rived here last evening and will remain in
this vicinity during the season, engaged In
the work Of Missouri river Improvement.
The dredge boat machinery has recently
been overhauled, and as much work will
be done as the appropriation warrants.
Adyices from the northern part OF the
county report that Gabriel Dumont, of
half-bTeed rebellion fame. is In the vicinity
of the Bear Paw mountains, engaged in
getting together contingent Of half-breed
French Cree Indians to take to the Paris
exposition. Some are inclined 70 think he
is on q recruiting expedition 10 secure vol
unteers for another half-breed uprising in
the Northwest territory.
Work has commenced on the new pas-
senger depot at Chinook. The building
will be one Of the largest or the Manitoba
road west Of Minneapolis, two stories high.
with $40 foot platform.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-05-15

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE United
States steamer MOnOcacy was TO have been
sold at auction to-day at Y Yokohama, but an
order from the navy department has been
telegraphed stopping the sale. The Mono
caey is an old wooden vessel which has
been on the China station 30 long IT would
across the Pacific 70 the United States.
Several times the department has decided
10 sell her, but the order was revoked az
the last moment. Not long ago a board of
appraisement was ordered, but after doing
their duty in the matter of appraisement
the board recommended that the MOnOcacy
be repaired, and for this reason the sale has
been again postponed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-05-15
FREE LEAD ORES
Resolutions of the Butte Board OF Trade
sent TO Delegate Carter.

Resolutions of the Butte Board OF Trade
sent TO Delegate Carter.
BUTTE, May 14-lSpecisl to the Inde-
pendent = The following dispatch was
for warded from here to-day:
"BUTTE CITY, Mont, May IA, 1859 Hon.
Thomas II. Carter, NJ. c.. care Riggs
House, Washington, ID. C.-I am directed
by the board Of trade 70 transmit to you the
following resolutions:
Whereas, The price Of lead has depre-
ciated 10 such an extent as 20 stop the
operation Of many mines, and seriously
threaten the destruction Of the lead mining
industry of the territories; and,
Whereas, We believe that this alarming
condition OF affairs IL due 20 the large i'm
pOrtatI0n OF lead ores from Mexico. amount
ing last year 1881 70 over 81, OOO. 900 pounds
OF pure lead, and all OF which was admit
ted free of duty, in direct violation of the
letter and spirit Of the law; now, therefore.
be il
Resolved by the Butte City Board Of
Trade, that simple justice demands that a
new ruling be formulated By the honorable
secretary - the treasury, that will prevent
the frauds and evasiOns now practiced and
which will afford 10 our lead miners the
protection contemplated by the law, and
which is so much needed 20 enable them TO
compete with the cheap labor of Mexico
LEE MANTLE,
President Of the Butte City Board Of
Trada
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-05-15
JONES EXPLANATION.
The Kansas NArshaI's Report on som
EutrIes In Oklahoma

Inc hAnsAs MAMMALS Report Some
EutrIes In Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, May l4.-AttOruey-Gen-
eral Miller has received a report from
United States Marshal Jones, of Kansas.
in regard to the conduct of himself and
deputies upon the opening Of OkIahoma.
Marshal Jones says: Il ordered from my
old experienced deputies four to 20 to
Guthrie, together with three men appoint
ed at that place, to protect settlers against
lawlessness after that critical moment on
April p, where had been stationed two or
three companies of United States troops TO
preserve the peace up to that date. whose
functions ceased at the very moment when
the greatest difficulties were likely 10 Oc-
cur, and when thousands OF home seekers
business men, gamblers and whisky deal
ers rushed from incoming trains and pri-
Eate convey ances. until within twenty
four hours the entire face of the country WAS
dotted with hOmeSteaders' tents aud two or
three cities from 900 to 5000 inhabitants.
born IN one day, proved 10 me the neces-
sity OF a respectable number of deputy mar
shals- 1 ordered two old deputies of
experience and new man al DaT-
lington; at Fort Reno l made no change; at
Oklahoma City / ordered four. At the re-
quest of the officer commanding the troops
At Stalfred for the mRrshAls to capturs
horse thieves, appointed a couple OF depu-
ties and sent them to that point. | also
appointed, at the requestof an officer of the
AtchisOn railroad, eight of their employees
most OF whom were conductors constantly
passing through the territory, in anticipa-
ton OF lawleSsnesS on trains. The full
number OF deputy marshals in Oklahoma
appointed by me Is nineteen. besides eight
temporarily appointed at the request of the
railroad company.
81 believe that a few Of my deputies have
attempted 10 ME on many tracts of land in
the territory, but | know many of them
nave not, and while 1 Instructed them not
10 DO SO, when they saw themselves sur
rounded by from 500 10 200 persons. al
least one-hRlt OF that number at Oklahoma,
waiting tor the hour of L to come, do not
wonder that some of them, deputies who
were serving without pay and only there
IN the interest of good order, took the fever
and attempted to get home. As 70 my
self, 1 never attempted to homestead foot
OF land 10 Oklahoma or any other territory
or state"
In postscript Marshal Jones says: seThe
country Is absolutely quiet in Oklahoma
and am astOnished at the false reports OF
blOOdshed circulated by the papers There
has not been single person killed by vio-
lence IN that territory since April - "
The report is dated May 9th. IL is under
stood the attorney general is not satisfied
with the report, and he will call upon the
marshal for supplemental report, giving
the name of each officer who filed on a
claim and description Of the land secured
by him, together with an account attend
ing the circumstance.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-05-15
BRAVE SAILOR FOOGE.

An Order from Tracy Recognizing a sea-
mans Heroism.
WASHINGTON, May A-Secretary Tracy
has issued a general order calling attention
TO the reported acts Of herOism of William
FOOge, a seaman on the Nandalia, who
jumped overheard Feb 23d and March 9Th,
last, in the harbOr of Apia and rescued
shipmates srOm drowning, and again, on
the latter date, when the ships propeller
was fOuled by rope during heavy swell,
disabling the engines at a time when the
vessels position was unsafe. The SecTe-
tary says: 'Such bravery and devotion 10
duty merit the highest praise. The de-
board all ships of the navy in commission.