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The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27
A Volatile Army.

WAsHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Secretary
Proctor is making an effort to reduce
desertiOns in the army to a minimum,
and is giving the subject much personal
attention. He receives monthly re-
ports from all the regiments, show
ing the assertions during each
month. The reports for November
have been tabulated and show las
assertions from the force Of 1880 en-
listed men. The assertions among the
cOlOred regiments are fewer than
among the white troops. The greatest
number of assertions was ut PresidiO
Barracks. San Francisco, where thir-
teen men out of 547 stationed there
took French leave last month.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

THE First Comptroller has decided
TO allow the accounts of United States
Marshal Needles, of Oklahoma, and the
United States Commissioners appointed
by Judge ShackelfOrd, in that Terri
tory, on the ground that the services
rendered by them were legal and
nrO..or
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

= = OSoA Va "a Wv
eminent has been more than subscribed
for in London.
IT is reported that France and Rus.
STA have assented to the conversion OF
the Egyptian debt.
PRATT COUNTY, Kan, voted the
$1OO, 600 sugar bonds, Notwithstanding
the recent scandals.
SEVERAL more arrests have been
made in Salt Lake City in connection
with the recent developments before
the grand jury. All gave bonds.
THE distillers and cattle feeders
trust at a meeting in New York de.
clared its usual monthly dividend.
MEXICO has decided to adopt the dec.
imal system at once All worn coins
to be redeemed at par for decimal coin
age.
AT a meeting of Irish landlords in
Dublin the Duke of Abercorn presid-
ing, resolutions protesting against the
compulsory sale of land were adopted
and measures taken to buy out the in
terests of tenants.
THE Italian Chamber of Deputies by
a vote of 1856 to 50 passed the bill de-
priving the clergy of the direction of
all charities. The Vatican organs Wig
OrOusly opposed and condemned the
measure.
IT vas rumored in New York City
that the steamboat City of Kingston,
which left two weeks ago to go around
Cape Horn to Oregon, had been lost.
No ground for the rumor could be
found.
THE Gettysburg Battlefield Associa-
ton has refused to remove the Second
Maryland cavalry monument, and de-
clares that all ex-COnfederates shall
have the right to commemorate their
dead similarly.
A SAD accident occurred during a re-
hearsal of q Christmas entertainment
at the Tilden public school, Detroit,
Mich. The gauze clothing of a num-
Der of girls became ignited and eight or
nine were burned. n fatally.
CULVER, the r%ecalcitrant CrOnin
juror, has brought suit against the
Chicago Herald for $3.50 damages
for libel.
THE old soldiers and personal friends
of General Jackson have published an
appeal that the anniversary of the bat
tie of New Orleans be made a public
holiday.
THE New York World estimates the
wealth of the United States at $61, OOO,-
OOO, 900.
A MISSISSIPPI CITY special says that
the whole assessed valuation of the late
Jefferson Davis property in Harrison
County is 1910. The personal assess
ment was 1851. Beauvoir is assessed
at 81, 800.
THE Guernsey-Scudder Furniture
COmpany's building at Third and LO-
Gust, st. Louis, burned recently. The
loss was heavy.
TIE Albany IN. W Evening Times
has been made the Hill administration
organ, taking the place long occupied
by the Argus.
THE Presbyterian Hospital, New
York City, was in flames on the 10Th.
The patients were removed safely.
Four firemen were somewhat burned.
The loss was $lOO, 600.
THREE of Bushiri's head men have
been hanged by the Germans in Africa.
JUDGE BREWER. in the United
States Court at Kansas City, decided
adversely to the Beales claim to the
Maxwell land grant of 10000, 900 acres
in New Mexico, etc. 1t was said an
appeal would be taken to the Supreme
Court. The decision affects a Kansas
City land company that bought the
claim.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

THE st. Paul jury investigating the
case of the mutilated body found re-
Gently at Lake Johanna, Mimi. censure
Health Commissioner Hoyt and his
son, DIR. J. II. Murphy, Bert Austin,
George Lynch and others for violating
the State law in regard to dissection
and burial.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

THE State Department is Informed
that the Government of Salvador has
issued a decree imposing an export duty
of n peso on each one hundred
pounds of coffee sent out of
the country during the next twelve
months. The revenue derived from
this tax will be used in recon-
structing and restoring to it's former
grandeur the National Palace, which
was recently destroyed by fire.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

THE mixed commission composed of
Turks and Christians sent out by Cha
kir Pasha, the Governor of Crete, to
RethejmO to investigate alleged out
RACES there, has completed its work.
Their report confirms the previous re-
port that several unarmed Christians
were killed by gendarmes.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27
Fatel Cable Accident.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 21.-Patrick
Green, while boarding a cable train
ON Ninth, between Wyand0tte and
Central streets, last evening, received
injuries from which he died at nine
o'clock. Green was a quarryman and
lives at the corner of Twenty-eightb
and Penn streets. He was struck by a
"a passing in an opposite direction.
He was forty five years old and leaves
a family.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

REPORTS have reached Lisbon of
great discomfort in the Rio Grande
provinces, whose inhabitants have de-
claIed that they would rather unite
with Uruguay than consent to a
federation of the Brazilian States.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

PRESIDENT HARRISON has trans
mitted 10 the Senate the extraditiOn
treaty with England referred to in his
annual message, negotiated by Secre-
tary Blaine and Sir Julian PauncefOte,
the British Minister. BY its terms the
number of eXtraditablc Offenses is
largely increased.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27
A Theory ConcsrnIns Gowen.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Cassius NJ.
Clay Anistette, of the Treasury De-
partment. who some years ago was dis
trict attorney of the Eastern dis
trict of Pennsylvania, does not agree
to the theory generally accepted that
F. b. GOwen committed suicide. He
insists that 0Owen was the victim of
the vengeance of the MOllie Mcguire
gang whom he so relentiessly opposed
up to the execution of the leaders in
1876. GOwea was buried Tuesday at
Philadelphia. The services were very
brief.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

TWENTY Catholic churches in the
Russian province Of KieT have been
closed by order of the Governor of the
province. No reason was given for the
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

TIE railway projects of China, it is
said, have been suspended, owing to
political intrigue and popular oppose
firn-
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

PORTUGAL is said to be greatly
worked up over the danger of a repub-
lean coup by the Radicals.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

THE Portuguese Government is en-
deavOring to have its dispute with
Great Britain as to African possessions
submitted to arbitration.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

II is considered certain in Mexico
that Lorenzo, the Yaqui chief who re-
fused to surrender, has been killed.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

THE ST. Cyr military college at Paris
has been closed because of the preva-
3ence of the influenza among the cadets.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

Dr. C. II. NICHOLS, superintendent
Of the famous Bloomington Insane
Asylum near New York City, is dead.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27

A BILL has been introduced in Con-
gress to prohibit the sending of lottery
advertisements through the mails.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-27
Literally In Brazil.

LISBON, Dec. 1.-THE Brazilian
Consul here has received = telegram
from Rio de JaneirO announcing that
a decree has been promulgated declar-
ing all foreigners residing in Brazil
citizens of the Republic from the date
on which the Republic was proclaimed
and that all foreigners in future shall
be considered Brazilian subjects and
enjoy all civil and political rights, ex-
cept the right Of becoming chief Of
state> after q residence of two years.
In all cases the Government. reserves
the right to refuse citizenship. The
decree is signed by d. FOnseca and
LOdo.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19
The Church Of Christ Celebrates Its
second birthday.
sb.sa.a0 o.

The Church of Christ Celebrates Its
second Birthday.
The Church OF Christ was well filled
with the members of its congregation
last evening 10 enjoy the second ami
yersary OF the present neat church
building.
Reports of the church work were
read, covering the two years just ended.
These reports show that in September,
1887, there were 224 members IN the
congregation. At present there are
2sb. The money that has passed
through the treasurer's hands for
current expenses and missions
amounted TO 1927 .92, for building pur-
poses, 5000, making a total of s. ,029.92
The Ladies AID Society has paid In
S502 SO, the Missionary Society sS9.62
and S232 .02 has been disbursed for the
relief of the poor.
After the reports had been read a
collection was taken toward the pay
ment of the church debt, and in a few
moments $3.50 was subscribed, and $20J
was subscribed for incidental expenses
1t will he necessary for the church t.
raise about Sl200 10y next May, and
the $500 raised last night Is a big steT
toward IT.
After the collection had been taken
an hour of social enjoyment was Ia
dulgod IN. The ladies of the church
had prepared refreshments, which were
served IN fine style to all VINO wished
TO paTtakc.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

VETERANS IN CAMP.
Thousands OF Old Members of the Army
of the Cumberland Gathering at Chat
tanocga-ReunIons Elsewhere.

Thousands OF Old Members of the Army
of the Cumberland Gathering at Chat
tanocga-Reunions Elsewhere.
CHATTANOOGA Tenn, Sept IS - The
members of the Society OF the Army OF the
Cumberland are coming in by hundreds,
and there are now z 0o0 old soldiers In the
city. The reunion exercises will begin to-
day. General Rosecrans, General Alger
General Cist and other leading officials
were rendered a reception last Night by the
old soldiers of both armies General Wild
er's brigade IL here, 100 strong. The first
reunion meeting will be held tonight
QUINCY, Ill, Sept 1S-The three days
reunion of the military tract and Central
State Soldiers-.and Sailors associationsand a
number of regimental associations began
Tuesday. The regImental reunions are
those of the 10th, 10th, 22d 27th, 4lst, 42d
50th, 51st. 18th, 1lsth and 10th Illinois In
fantry. Sd Missouri Cavalry and 10th Mis-
souri, Infantry The city is filled with vet
Grams. visitors, brass bands and drum corps
MONTICELLO, Ill. Sept IS-The Piatt
Comfy Veteran Memorial Association OF
Monticello was licensed Tuesday II will
bull memorial hall and erect n m0nu-
ment to commemorate the soldiers of Piatt
county who took part in the war for the
Union.
SABATHA, Kan. Sept lS-The inter State
reunion of the soldiers and sailors of the
late war opened here Tuesday Veterans
are present from Kansas, Missouri, Iowa
and Nebraska. Speeches were made by
Congressman Morrill, and Kelley and Gov
ernor Humphrey. Ten thousand people
are present
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19
RASCALS EXPOSED.
Spokane Falls Aldermen Fesgher
Their Nesta
1HIEyEGY OF IHE LOWEST SORT.
T~o Co1@eiisasa szd Ae4eeE 81 The Fo-
Bes fsFce Arrested Tor stssiaag SAP
El1ss ssns fer ths nsllsf of he
AErlxksn CITY.


PoRFLAND. Gre sept - A special cis-
r4,ca from Spokane f44ls " a.. says
Dissr.csf4l a E-esares lave 1-sg b~sn t2ade
here = kick impIea1e LAs lAsnaosrs " tAs
coEAaon council aa4 Po-lce oneeF he
names q tas suspected persons srs sydney
u Waters. Peter DUsssr SAa william Oll-
lssgis.
These mea are charged With having
formed a conspiracy " apps0pri2te funds
and supplies furnished for tae foiieI "
those no suffered By the recent disastE ous
ire Several weeks ago Robert lAElis " -
arrested as Chico, Cal, On charge
OF having sold contributed pro
visions and appropriated the proceeds
Ca beiag brought back he made the
Startling statement that conspiracy
existed among the of1tciais aud 9TH
srs for ths appropriation on large
scale Of relief supplies Inghs was e1-
sminsd and admitted 10 bail bat has
since disappointed A partial iDvestlg atiOn
shows that several thousands or dollars.
worth OF goods have been stolen and con-
vertcd into money. A report which has
been made duplicates Councilman
Dusber and Waters and Police
Of.cer Gillespie. Bitter feeling
prevails over the scandalous ex-
posures Al a meeting IL was resolved 10
p eject tho city's good name ~ prosecuting
10 the full extent OF the law all who are sus-
peeted OF completely in tho proceed
ings. Warrants have been swoEn out
by A n Cannon, chairman OF the
relief committee, for the arrest OF
the three suspects on charge OF
grand larceny. Arrests Will be made az
once II is understood that other warrants
Will be sworn out IL has long been sus-
pected that a "boodle' conspiracy existed
IN the council
Tho three men appeared before Justice
Dunning and their examination was set for
Saturday They were released in bonds OF
si coo each. They have engaged some OF
the ablest attorneys in the city 10 defend
them There is great excitement over the
arrest and the relief committee has
adopted vigorous measures for the disc0v-
cry OF the whereabouts or IngliS
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19
THE SHARKS HABITS.
The Fish Is Great Coward in the Pres
eucc of 5-ivinE Men.


The author Of "On Blue Water" a man
who had sailed much on tropical seas and had
many opportunities for studying the nature
and habits Ct fish. treats the common be
lief that the shark Is q man-eater as
superstition. Man does not have his dwell
Ing in the water. and Il Is only rarely that
by accident or Ccricp, be exposes himself
20 the attacks OF the shark II is not
likely. therefore, that be was Intended &c
be the natural and preferred food of The
fish. The writer referred 70 above say.
that he had never couverscd with any one
who had seen "A living man attacked by q
shark He gives an amusing account of a
mesilng between a black sailor and shark
which makes 1t appear that this fsn is a
great coward in the presence of man.
His ship. an English one. was lying "a
Bombay harbor An enormous white shark
lay sluggishiv On the surface of the water
only few feet from the ships sice. The
ga ors were making such remarks as Hes
got his eve on us f5- supper" ard when
this opinion was doubted. they challenged
the iucredalors % pat a foot IN the water
within the sbsrks reach.
A negro made = bet of pognd a tobacco
that be would juup into the water just ss
be was. TIE bet vas taken. o1d. without
removing auy of hs clothing. the man
Jumped from fhe raa plump upon the mon
ster's back. The fab Tas large enough 70
have swallowed two men. BOT his fright
cvercane any longing for human flesh The
narrator SAYS.
II have seldom seer snv tiny a. scared
ss that shark was. hepuured q. fsf fis
h1cv c1t cf the w8ter - tines. leaving =
waFe IKE pa5d e-bo7t behind tin which
cCll1 be Traced frr ffree Dr four burrfrea
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

A number 81 interested parties have
arranged with tie &. a N n. railroad
for free excursion. snd have invited
tho officers Of the Fair ASSOCIATION, the
county officers, the Common Council,
iudqcs ~ tho courts. fhe members n
fne various CITY and county bosflf.
and a number Influential ctzens
and members n the pres. 81 tist the
Rows farm. near tho T.. :. a = s. cross
inr. with view ~ rvestifat ffs
de..rabltv Sc p str for thf far ground.
Tho train .esycs tae union depot o. 2
r. ~. Friday.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19
KILLED HERSELF.
Novel Method of SWicido Adopted by q
Half -Demcnted Woman In New York.

ff-Dementcu WOm IN new tOfk-
NEw YORK, Sept. lS-The body of Mrs
Mary Kenny, who has been missing ten
days was found Tuesday In a chimney Of
the house No l73 Cherry street. where tho
woman boarded before her disappearance
Her husband, patrolman, died recently.
and Mrs. Kenny's mind seemed aft scted by
rgrief She attempted TO commit suicide
by jumping from window, but was pre-
vented She then disappeared, and evi-
dently descended into the chimney and
allowed herself to be suffocated by the
smoke Tho body was discovered by a
chimney-sweep. who had been sent for be-
cause the occupants of the house COM
planned that tho draft of the chimney was
defective and thev could not make their
fires burn well
The clothing had been burned up. and
the body was charred and decayed, so that
it weighed only forty pounds though Mrs
Kenney had in life weighed l25 pounds.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19
BOB YOUNGER'S BODY.
II VIII Re Laid Beside That of His Moth
CT In His Old Missouri Home.

sruLwATER. Minn.. Sept ls-The body
of the deceased Bob Younger was en-
balmed Tuesday aft.rnO and viii be for
warded TO his old home. a small village
known az Lees Summit. in Jackson Coun-
". No. fifteen miles from Kansas FCity.
The body OF the dead desperado Will there
be laid 5v the siCs % his mother, who has
been dead for some years
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19
" THE LAST DAYS"
Last Nights Exhibition Postponed Until
Tonight.

Last Nights Exhibition Postponed Until
Tonight.
The cold, damp weather last night
nocessitated another postponement OF
the Last Days of Pompen." If the
weather is favorable the exhibition will
be given tonight. The delay has per
mitted the perfection OF all ihc minute
details, SO that those who have been
disappointed IN witnessing II Will lose
nothing Icy the postponement. All
residents OF the city should endoavor 70
attend this week, as next week tho
crowds IN attendance viii undoubtedly
crowd the amphithcatcr 10 It's utmost
capacity. All over exchanges mention
the fact that parties are being made uT
in their respective localities 10 come.
and the city viii bc put on It's metal to
entertain the thousands of visitors who
Will be here next week.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

Baltimore, Vt, IS sai3 % be the smallest
town IN the United States l. is perched on
tie side q Hawks Nest and years ago was
part of Csveudish. On tho other side q the
mountain. bet voters lad 10 60 fifteen niles
70 cast their ballots. 50 a petition was cir
cuiated snd The town # Baltimore was sot
oT. II $50 the popu aton vas seventv-six.
and of these about dozen were voters rot
enough - fil the town cfices. f,T there are
tvrentv of30es 70 Ell
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19
THE COURT HOUSE.
The stone work Mas Be Done at
Once.

superintendent Morton. Of the West
ern Construction Company, has served
a notice upon Goo5all Bros. that they
must proceed with the stone work on
the new court house according o. con-
tract. or that the construction company
VII do 80 and collect paF from iIr
GOOdalis fOrthe work. ! Boz stone iof the
belt course j. expected carly nett We'k.
ABOUT a week H1i if reg geo .i
% get the stone ready. and . nl fn,h
have - be laid. 10 s IEe.y ~ tlat tlf
quarrel between tho Goodai- ard ibe
construction company 1913 fesiii h
serious and fKptn- SO lIt.Eai
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

AvarsTs, Ne. Sept rs Forest fires Ar.
reported IN the Dead river region. around
Cssin lake Lumhermen q this city re-
port their tracts free from FIRE Il is said
that timber owned 0y y shaw. o. Bath,
"a hnrutnr
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

Dennis O'COnnor and c. VI. Lullcr,
both old veterans of the war, died yes
terday at the Soldiers Home. O'Con-
nor was from Detroit and Lulior from
Aurora H.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19
Took His Rivals life

YvrreREES. Ala. Sept &c c Borden
was stabbed and killed at Andslusia Tues
day night in the Campbslits church by
John Endsley. Borden was in company
with young woman Who had refused Kin
siev's arta0f4ou
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

eRirch- -barz lawn parties are the lstest
p Name The invtsfions are written ~
bs--h BARK ard The rsfrssa11ents served
frsua pstes q tie sane UaierlaL
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

rr son0e troe past tae Italian fruit
aealrr on Cana -st-. just north ~
aveafs Hotel. have n0teed p nan
,arr n sn5 stes gs small quantities
~ fr~f Yesterday Detective Gates
nes 80 tne =-0Tf whom TIE follow came
r and ro't some fgs ard fsnsnof Hr
vas arrested aid gave tire name of
steven Harrington.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

ON.HA Nsb sept ls The Touring mills
q 0skamp 4 Hslnes a. Twentieth an
Pierce streets. burned shortly after mid
niTBt T1ssdaT. less. 5000. Insurance..
& coz
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

vuNrNaTcv. Del Sept A destruc-
tive Ere occurred AZ ScAfOrd. Del Engines
we're sent from here The Town HsTf.
Masonic Hal. Odd Fellows Hail ten stores
snd several dwellings have been burned
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

wh2s ths -Fsrtsseemtas hepSr OF the
state HreasareE Ma ehs~

" tAf tNN z NFtfatuhl tt4t ="
state fr~s-aFef N IA ee>~-
LANSING. Mich, sept. ie.~-ihe an
nuxl report II the state treasurer Tor
tes FISCAL year ending june 50 fSes,
winch : about l. * issued from the
press, einbeaIes the following ngares.
"a &nee ~ h&n4 JUas 81 lss, - - =.
t.eceif.> Iaf ts.al se2r as%-' 'i -
Tsfa8 s41l lla Is
Pcs aeais lar ascsl yeat-.......... .i-t.s9
Balance iu gfsss. ~. Juae - 1859 , i.-loiss ~
lAe following statement ifoal iAe
general ana auxiliary lodges gives tat
condition I'll lle several tr4sl iuu4ss
sinking fund, t.9al 4eco4lt, elc.,
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

BONDED psEf.
The outstanding bonds OF thls State
now are.
Past due part paid s 0G6oo lean
bonds SIS t.1l. adjustable ~ tsao9i
per sliks nVt bearing Interest III lN,N- -
Wan bounty loan bonds. DER cent,
due Ia $50 .............. 2z30lo o.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

The trust fund debt. composed OF
balances upon which the State, as trus-
tee, pays interest Tor educational pur-
pOsts, GoN =.
Agricultural college
fund 81 6ie so
Normal school fund a.. Of -
Primary school fund
C pr centI.-....-- s3.se6.00l G.
Primary school fund Is
per cent ......-...- T9S.S5s s2-S4 .Sle $50 10
University fund . hla ~ r.
Aggregate balance Of
trust fund .......... s5.25a.a20 0i
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

W. J. Jcanlan comes 10 Powers sat
urdav afternoon and evening, IN
"Mylcs ArOon," fresh from an artistic
and popular conquest of the principal
cities of Great Britain. Mr. Scanlan
will introduce many new songs. The
matinee is gwen for the especial ac-
commodatiOn Of the ladies and children
Al which performance popular prices
will prevail.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19
TWO YEARS OLD.

Aggregate balance Of
trust fund ................
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

The famoul Hanlon's with Their
beautiful presentation OF "fantasma, -
at Powers all of next week, Will Ger
talnly be the spectacular event of the
year IN local theators. The company
comprises forty people, and several
carloads Of scenery Will be Ssed. Seats
now on sale.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

The novelty performance, as pre-
scnted AT smiths Opera House this
week, is by far the best entertainment
seen at this tbcatcf IN many months.
James 81. Belmo. the ARA gymnast IN
his leap for life. gives a mostscnsatoDsl
act, and u proving . drawing card.
Telegram-herald., 1889-09-19

Frank Daniels, hundreds Of regular
theater-gOers VIII remember hm a.
"Oid sport" VIII open two nights
engagement at Powers tonight in "Ilt-
tie Puck" TINS is All eXtraNacant
comedy, and Mr.. Daniels ls assisted n
the fun making by clever Bessie San
son, and half dozen attractive and
capable comedians.