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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
OFFICIALLY DEAD.
Maj. McLaughlin's Report of the
Killing of Sitting Bull.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The commits
sioner Of Indian affairs has received
from Indian Agent Mclaughlin a re-
port, dated Fort Yates, Standing Rock
Agency, Dee. 16, on the fight between
the Indian police and the followers of
Sitting Bull on the 18th inst. Agent
Fort Yates at midnight on tine l4th for
Grand river, with Louis Prmeau as
guide, and my Indian police. who were
then at Grand river, or en- route. were
instructed to arrest Sitting Bull when
the troops were sufficiently near to af-
ford them protection in case of resist
ance to the arrest. at daybreak on
Monday morning, the 18th, the police
went 10 Sitting Bulls camp, direct TO
his house, and surrounded the house;
a detail was sent into the house,
where Sitting Bull was sleeping on the
floor, the remainder staying outside.
They aroused him and announced their
purpose, at the same time raising him
to a sitting position, and he at first
seemed inclined to offer no resistance
and they allowed him to dress. during
which time he changed his mind, and
they took him fOrciblSfrom the house.
BY this time the police were surrounded
by Sitting Bulls followers, members Of
the ghost dance, and the first shot was
fired by Catch the Bear, one of the
hOstiles. and the lieutenant of police,
Bull Head, was struck. The fighting
then became general, in fact it was a
hand-to-hand fight. Sitting Bull was
killed, shot through the body and head
In the early part of the fight by Bull
Head and Red Tomahawk, each of
whom shot at him. Four policemen
were killed outright and three wounded,
one of the latter dying at the agency
hospital this morning after his removal
there. Bull Head, the lieutenant of
police, is dangerously wounded, but
may recover. The hostiles lost eight
killed and several wounded and
were driven from the field by the
police. They fled up Grand river.
leaving their wives and families
and all their property and dead be-
hind him. Two troops Of United States
cavalry 600 men) arrived on the ground
Immediately after the fight, which had
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
MORE LIGHT WANTED
Upon the Killing of Sitting Bull in
the Bad Lands

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-In the house
to-day Representative Blanchard, of
Louisiana, offered for reference the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, The recent killing of the Indian
chief, Sitting Bull. appears to have been ac-
compllShed under circumstances recognized
neither by the laws of war nor those of peace
Resolved. That committee consisting of
five members of this house, who are men,
bers-elect to the house of representatives of
the Fifty-second congress, to be appointed bv
the speaker of the present house. is directed
to inquire into and investigate the killing of
the Indian chief Sitting Bull, and the imme-
diate causes leading thereto, and whether a
state of war existed which justified his sum
mary taking off; and, il not, what iustiica-
ton, If any, there was for his violent death
at the hands of Indian police in the employ
OF the government.
Resolved, That the committee Is charged
with the duty OF investigating the threatened
Indian outbreak in the West and the causes
thereof; whether neglect by the government
of It's treaty obligations with the Indians or
the tardy and inadequate fulfillment of such
obligations on the part of the government
had anything to do with the turbulent state
OF affairs existing among the Indians
Resolved, That the committee shall have
power to appoint subcommittee and to
travel from point to point as may be neces-
sary, and in doing so it is authorized to use
government conVeyances and means of
transportation.
Resolved, That the committee may sit dur.
ing the present session and after the final
adjournment of the present congress, and
shall make report by the 1st of December
next to the Fifty-second congress.
Representative McAdoo offered for
reference resolution calling on the
secretaries of war and of ffle interior for
all official correspondence relating to
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
THAT HEArhaiN CHINEE.
Judge Maxey Decides a Point in
His Favor.

His Favor.
WASHINGTON. Dec. %. = For some
time past it has been the practice of the
treasury department to return to China,
at government expense, all Chinese la
borers convicted of entering our terri
tory in violation of the Chinese eXclu-
sion act. This applied to Chinese snug
gled over the Mexican and Canadian
borders as we'll as those coming direct
from China. A recent decision by Jul se
MaXey, of the United States district
court OF the Western district of Texas,
however. will, il sustained, compel a
material modification OF this practice.
1t is in effect tnat the government has
no right, under the law. to seni to China
Chinese laDOrerS who enter the Unite d
States from contiguous countries, un-
less the evidence is produced that they
came from China; or, in other words,
that the language of the law-authoriz.
ins their return ito the country whence
they came"-shOuld in such cases be
construed to mean the contiguous coun-
try. and not China. In the case in
question two Cinnamon, who had been
convicted before United States cuIn-
missioner of unlawfully entering the
United States from Mexico, were Or
dered to be deported to China at gov
ernnent expense. Their counsel APP
piled to Judge Maxey for writ of ha-
beas corpus. and after hearing the evil
dence he ordered their release from
custody on the ground that the commits
sioner had exceeded his authority in or
derlng tifem to be sent to China. He
fhnU ln nrrfI if.c ~
Mexico, and nowhere else. Reports
from special treasury agents are to the
elect that the adoption of the course
suggested by the court would afford no
relief whatever, as. the Cinnamon fe-
turned to Mexico would remain in the
vicinity and come ba,.k into our terri
tory at the irst opportunity. Secretary
Window and Assistant Secretary
Spaulding are considering the matter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
QUORUM SECURED.
Senator Spooner's Conference Re-
ports Agreed To.

Senator Spooner's Conference Re-
ports Agreed To.
WASHINGTON, Dee. 22.-The small at
tendance of senators this morning at
tracted the attention of the Democrats,
and Mr.. Harris demanded call of the
roll. Thirty-two senators responded to
the call-twelve less than a quorum.
The sergeant-at-arms was directed ION
motion of Mr.. Hoar) to request the
presence of absent senators. In the
course of half au hour quorum made
its appearance. Mr.. Cockrell, from the
committee on military affairs, reported
Jana the senate passed) a bill to estab-
lish the record and pension office of the
war department. Mr.. Dawes presented
land the senate adopted) the cou-
ference report on the Sioux reservation
bill. Mr.. CullOm. by request, intro
duced bill to incorporate the Pan
American Transportation company. Re-
ferred. Mr.. Spooner submitted various
conference reports on public building
measures. The reports were agreed to.
The bills authorize the construction of
public buildings at Sioux City, To-;
Kansas City, Mo-, and Stockton, Cal.
AS agreed upon in conference, the bills
are lert as they came from the house,
which struck out the clauses making
appropriations. The house amendment
To the senate amendment to the urgent
deficiency bill (striking out the appro-
prlatiOn IOr the pay of clerks of Sena-
OrS) was non -cOncurred in.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
The Mystery Of Henry Pre-
tres Death May Now Be
Solved.
The Dead Mans Brother Ac-
cuses P. A. Milton Depart
With the Crime.
Mysterious Suicide Of a Young
Man in the Vicinity Of
La Crosse.
saltwater People Agitated
Over the Beet Sugar In
dustry.
Special 10 the Globe

Special TO the Globe.
LAKE BENTON, Minn., Dee. W.-On
the 26th of January, 1888, barn in the
southern part of Hope township was
burned. In the debris was found the
body of Henry Pretre. One leg was
burned nearly off. and the knee had
been fractured, it was supposed, by
Kick from horse. Every one supposed
that Henry came to his death by acci-
dent, and that the fire was set by a
lantern which he Tad in the barn. Sew
eral horses were burned and four or five
got out. Charles Pretre, brother of
the dead man, it seems, did not share
the common belief relative to his broth
er's death. but suspected foul play.
Acting on his suspicious, he has investi-
gated the matter until he thought he
had sufficient evidence to justify COM
plaint. He made it, charging p. A.
Milton Depart with the crime of mur-
der. Sheriff Whitman was given the
warrant, which was issued by Justice
Macarthur late Saturday night, and
Sunday had him in custody.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
WIVES TESTIMONY VOID.
Important Ruling of the Supreme
Court on POlygamy.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-Tbe supreme
court of the United States to-day rem
dered an important decision in Nor
mon pOlygamy case, holding that wife
is not competent witness against the
husband where polygamy is the crime
charged. William E. Bassett was, in
1886. found guilty Of polygamy on the
testimony of his first wife. from whom
he had been divorced after he took a
second wife. The former wife's testi-
mony, was the only direct evidence pro-
duced. and 1t was upon her testimony
that Bassett's conviction was secured.
He took an appeal to the supreme court
of Utah, c0ntendng that the wife's tes-
tlmony was not properly admissible, and
when the territorial court decided
against him, brought the case here.
This court reverses the decision of the
territorial court and holds that the wife
was an incompetent witness. Tue case
was remanded to the Utah courts, with
directions to grant new trial.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
TOO CONFIDENTIAL.
A Witness in the Raum Case Re-
fuses to Testify Against Him.

WASHINGTON. Dec. %. - Miss j.
RousE. a clerk in the pension office, tes-
titled before the Raum investigation
committee to-day that she had written
one letter at Mr.. Tanners request on
business Of the refrigerator company.
This letter was written after office
hours. Mrs. A. c. Patten, a clerk in
the pension Office, had never done any
work for the refrigerator company. nor
owned any stock in the company. j. ID.
Ferguson, of Baltimore. national bank
examiner, was asked 10y Mr. Cooper if
in examining the books of the Washing
ton banks he had discovered any notes
of Commissioner Raum indorsed by Mr..
Lemon. Witt ess said his relations with
the banks were confidential, and he was
not permitted by the department to
speak OF the affairs of the banks. AT
Mr.. Sawyer's suggestion the examina-
ton OF the witness was postponed until
Chairman Morrill's return. when the ad-
instability of the question will be de-
cided. Adjourned subject to call.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
HELP FOR IRELAND.
A Shipload OF Provisions En- Route
for Galway.

for Galway.
LONDON, Dec. 22.-H. M. S. Magnet
left Portsmouth to-day for the coast of
Galway. The Magnet is loaded with
meat and potatoes, together with a
quantity of government stores of all de-
scriptions. This cargo is one of series
sent and 10 be sent by the government
to relieve the distress of the famishing
inhabitants of certain sections OF Ire
land. Three other British gunboats,
the Sea Horse, Britomarte and Crap
pier, which have been engaged in SIM
liar work for sumo time past, have been
ordered to continue this duty for three
months longer, when. it is hoped, there
will he no further necessity for render
ing assistance at the coast.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
Two Motions Overruled.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22.-The nine
teen Italians accused in the Hennessey
case pleaded not guilty in the criminal
court to-day and filed plea in bar on
the grounds: First-That the grand
jury could not have found the indict-
ment in the short time in which it did.
Second-ThaJ the allotment of the case
was improperly made. Judge Baker
overruled both motions.
Judge Baker then ordered the prison.
ers to plead. They pleaded not guilty.
after which they were renlanded to the
parish prison, -thout the benefit of
BALTIC await trial, which will take
place some time next month.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
A BRUTE's FOUL DEED.
Charles IlOvetz Shoots and Kills
His Young Wife.


His Young Wife.
New YORK, Dec. 22.-This afternoon
Charles Lovetz, cigarmaker, shot and
killed his wife. Martha. LOvetz then
attempted to killed himself. but did not
succeed. He was arrested and taken to
the police station. LOvetz is twenty
four years old and has been married
four years. His victim is twenty years
old. The husband left the house to-
day, and on his return asked his wife
to write letter for him. She consent
ed and followed him into the trout
room. Soon after Mrs. L0vetZ's moth
er, Mrs. Brown, was startled by
pistol shot followed by a pierre
ing shrek. Rushing into the front
room, Mrs. Brown saw her daughter
lying on the floor, her face bathed in
blood, which gushed from a bullet
wound in her temple. LovetZ was
standing over the PROSTATE form, with
the pistol in his hand. He made mo-
rion as if to shoot his motller-in-law, but
she fled from the room. LovetZ turned
the weapon upon himself, but the bull
let passed through the brlm of his hat.
The police were notified, and the wife
murderer was taken into custody. Mrs.
LOvetZ died instantly. An examination
revealed that two bullets had penetrated
her skull. The supposed motive for the
crime was jealousy. The pair had one
child, but it died.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
CHIPPEWAs' TIMBER.

The President Transmits Co M
munication to the Senate.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 22-The presi-
dent to-day transmitted to the senate
communication from the secretary of
the interior in regard to the disposition
of timber on certain Chippewa reserva-
tions in Wisconsin, together with the
draft of bill prepared by the commits
sioner on Indian affairs to carry out his
recommendations. The secretary says
the provisions of the bill are similar to
those of bills on the calendars on the
same subject. AMI recommends that one
of the bills pass.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
CANADIAN INDIANS.
Severe Winter Weather Will Keep
Them From the War Path.

Special to the Globe.
REGINA, n. w. T., Dec. 22.-Adviees
from Pieapot's reserve state that the
police detachment sent out yesterday to
prevent the Indians from leaving the
reserve found nothing unusual occur
ring there, and the second detachment
of police which were ready to reinfo rec
the first detachment have been ordered
back to the barracks. If the Indians
Intend joining the disatfected Sioux in
the states. they Will probably steal away
one at Il time and not go III a body, but
will be induced to 90 at this time of the
year. Severe weather is setting i'm, and
the Indians will be afraid to go on the
war path.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
Roller Skating Rink Burned.

CHICAGO. Dec. 22.-The Casino roller
skating rink at Cwenty-fourth and
State streets caught fire from some un-
accountable cause at $50 o'clock this
morning, and was DESTROYED, entailing
loss of S60,U00. w. j. Wilson, the
janitor, was badly burned about the
face and hands. The loss on the build
ing is estimated at $4,000, and on the
contents 500 600
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
sCULLY AND HOME RULE.
He Is the Only Hope for Ireland in
This Direction,

DUBLIN, Dec. 22.-The Freeman's
journal announces tonight that if the
Kilkenny electors return Sir John Pope
Hrnnessey they will be playing the
game of Stead and Hugh Price Hughes
and 1.-The crowd of Pharisees." The
election of Vincent Scully, the journal
says. is their one and only chance of
winning home rule, and is also the only
chance for the clergy To use their legit-
Innate influence. Parnell alone, accord
ing to the journal, has the strength to
control certain events of the Irish agita-
tiUn in which clerical control is most
deeply resented.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
THE "FAIR" sCoRCHED.

Thousands of Dollars Worth of
Christmas Toys Destroyed.
CHICAGO, Dee. GA fire broke out
in the third story of "The Fair' on
Adams street at O'Clock this morning.
Owing to the fact that large stock of
Christmas goods, consisting of light
toys, was distributed through the store,
the fire spread SO rapidly that for
time the entire structure was endan-
gered. The fire department., however,
responded quickly and soon had the fire
under control. The loss on the building
will probably amount to $4,000. and on
the fixtures and stock, $4,000; insur-
auce unknown.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
The Bank Will Resume.

HURON, S. D.. Dec. 22.-J. N. Bailey
Jr., of Sioux Falls, who went to Wash
ington in the interest of the Huron Ma
tional bank, which suspended last Tues
day, has made arrangements with the
comptroller of the currency whereby
the bank will be opened for business in
few days. Huron business men and
citizens generally are delighted with
this result.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
M'ADoo IN EARNEST.
He, Too. Wants an Investigation
Into the Death OF Bull.

Into the Death OF Bull.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Mr. McAdoo.
of New Jersey, introduced in the house
to-day resolution directing the secre-
tarieS of war and interior to send to the
house all the official statements and
correspondence in their possession re-
lating to the killing of Sitting Bull.
especially the reports of the Officers and
AGENTS directly concerned in ordering or,
etfecting his arrest, together with all
other papers or facts known to them in
connection with the matter. A pre-
ambie to the resolution says that it is
being charged in the public press and
elsewhere. TO the involving of the ma
tonal honor, that certain Indian reSer-
vation police. acting uHder the military
powers of the United States, killed in
arresting the late Sitting Bull and after
ward DarbarOusly mulilated his re-
MAINS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
An Eminent Composer Dead.

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 22.-The death
of Niels Wilhelm Gade, the composer,
has just been announced. He was born
in this city, Feb. %. 1917, and became
first violinist in the Chapel Roval; in
1S41 he won the prize offered by the
Copenhagen Musical association by his
first great musical composition, "Nach-
klange Won OsSian.''
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
A DEADLOCK.
Nothing Being Done With the FL
nanCial Bill for Relief.

nancial Bill for Relief.
WASHINGTON. Dee. 22.-It does not
appear that there is any material change
in the situation In the senate. and it is
impossible to predict when the financial
relief bill agreed upon by the senate
financial committee will be called up.
The measure itself has not yet been re-
ported back from the committee. 1t is
apparent that no success has yet attend
ed the efforts made to secure harmony
of action upon the bill. So far as the
elections bill is concerned. there are
signs of change of some kind in it's
treatment. anu it is possible that to-
morrow morning Senator Aldrich will
submit the clOture resolution as in
structed by the caucus. letting it lie
upon the table. to be called up when it
shall be deemed necessary or eXpedient.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
Parneu and America.

KILKENNY, Dec. 22.-Timothy Har-
rington's manifesto. as it is called here,
declaring that the citizens of the United
States and the Irish In America would
never submit to the deposition of Mr..
Parnell, formed one of the prominent
features of the last stages of the elect
oral campaign in this section Of the
country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
Forefathers' Day.

Spec1ai TO the Globe.
HURON. S. d.. Dec. 22.-The Congre-
gationalists observed Forefathers' day
with appropriate exercises, including
speeches by Hon. o. w. Bair, Rev. F.
ID. Newhouse, DR.. Beaton and others.
and grand New England supper, all
being enjoyed by several hundred
people,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
That DELAYED Proclamation.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-It is said
that the president has completed his
examination of the papers in the case
of the worlds Columbian exposition and
that they have been referred to the
secretary of state for the preparation of
the proclamation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
A SCRIMMAGE.
An Attempt to Burn Copies OF
Davitt's Paper SQuelched.

DUBLIN, Dec. 22.-At tCarrick-on-Suir,
TipDerary, tonight, crowd of Parnell-
ties attempted to make bon fire of a
pile of copies of Mr.. Davitt's paper, the
Labor World, whereupon they were at
tackled by party of Davitt sympathiz-
ers, and a sharp scrimmage ensued.
The fight ended in the rout of the Par
nellites, several of whom were wounded.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
Bonds Defeated.

Special to the Globe.
ROCHESTER,, Minn.. Dec. pa spe-
cial election was held in this city to-day
to decide the question of Issuing $4,000
bonds to the Rochester & st. Paul rail-
way, which resulted as follows: In
favor of the bonds, 284; against, 652.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
Ice Boating at Red Wing.

Special 70 The tIIObe.
RED WING, Dec. 22.-Ice boating Is
, now the popular sport on Lake Pepin.
At least twenty of these crafts are now
owned at different points along the
lake, and the enjoyment OF this pleasure
has become quite general. Many ex-
celfent speed records ale made some
I averaging as higha as mile minute.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
RAILWAY PARALYSIS.
The Glasgow Strike Assumes Most
Threatening Proportions.

GLASGOW, Dec. 22.-In consequence
of the strike, all the express trains are
coming late, arriving. on an average,
about four hours behind time. The
managers of the railway companies
threaten to prosecute the strikers for
breach of contract. claiming that the
men failed to give their employers
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23

ceedings in the matter OF the proposed
sale of part of the court house square
to the government was dissolved by
Judge Parish to-day. Notice of appeal
from his decision was filed, and the case
will be carried to the highest court.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
Balfour to Visit Ulster.

DUBLIN. Dee. 22.-It is announced
here that Mr.. Balfour. chief secretary
for Ireland, will visit Ulster in January
for the purpose of making a series of
addresses to the masses. 1t is presumed
that his main efforts will be directed
upon the city of Belfast.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
BIG FOOT TAKEN.
One of the Worst OF the HCstiIes
Brought Into Camp.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-Maj. Gen.
Schofield has received telegram from
Gen. Miles, dated Rapid City, Dak.. Dec.
%, as follows:
II believe all, or very nearly all of the fol-
lowers OIL Sa.s pnlr nave ,e oeen eaPture9 e
Foots hand of Sioux. numbering I5J. He
has been one of the most defiant and threat
ening. The result so far has been satisfac-
tory
Gen. Schofield is very much pleased with
this report and said this morning that he
hoped to hear very soon that all the hostile
Indians had surrendered
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-23
Archbishop Katzer.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.,, Dec. 22.-It Is re-
ported here this afternoon that Bishop
Katzer. of Green Bay. has been ap-
pointed archbishop of the Milwaukee
diocese to succeed the late Archbishop
HeisS, Fathor ZeiI niger was also will
ing TO say that the appointment of
Bishop KatZer was most probable.