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Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12
THE sioux RESERVATION.

THE SIOUX RESERVATION.
Boomers Pouring in-The Town Of
Picrre Rapidly DovelopiAE In tho
Building Line-BusIness Blocks Go
Ing Up and street Car Lines Being
Constructed
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. 1.-THE Jour-
nal's Pierre, s. D., special says: The city is
full of excitement. The news of the opening
of the reservation opened the long pent up
food gates and the rush Of boomers to the
west side is now well under way. Last
night pandemonium reigned, so jubilant
were the people. Real estate dealers prompts
ly advanced their prices, but activity in deals
has not yet begun. The boomers who hur-
ried across the river last night were met on
the shore by long line of blue coats, who re-
fused to let them land. 1t was reported
that the military had orders to keep every
body from the land south of the Bad river,
and that South Pierre boomers were prepar-
ing to make another raid In that direction.
It is not known how long this surveillance
will be maintained. If the soldiers are not
Withdrawn soon it is possible serious trouble
will ensue. Twenty-one counties have more
or less land opened to settlement by this
order. Pierre already has five banks, and
more getting ready to begin business. Prop
erty is being plated and street car lines con-
structed. Business blocks are going up and
the boom Ia fully on,
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A Question for Secretary WINDOW Il
Decide.
DIsGRACEFUL RIOTS.

Protestant EvanGelisss Attacked by
q HowlinE Mob OF French Cana
dams.
OTTAWA, Feb. 1.-THE city of Hull ACROSS
the river from here was the scene Of the one
of the most disgraceful riots ever ohronicled
In Canada. small band of Protestant
evangelists from Ottawa were attacked by q
bowling mob of nearly thousand of Frenc
Canadians armed with revolvers, shot guns,
sticks and stones. Five persons were
wounded. three seriously. 1t appears the
evangelists, some twenty in number, includ.
ing four or Eve ladies, some time ago an
nounced that they would hold evangelical
services in Hull, which Is inhabitated almos
entirely by French Roman Catholics. TheJ
were warned that trouble would rssult bu
in spite of this visited that city and begar
religious services in small mission hall. A
mob broke down the doors and windows
and rushed in, firing their revolvers as the.
went. Six of the evangelists, including TIVE
ladies. were seriously, if not fatally. in
jured. The rest escaped through a bacl
window and beat hasty retreat to Ottawa
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SENATOR PIRRCR,s BILL.

A Measure Introduced In the Senate
20 Create an Agriculture Csmmis-
sion.
WARRINGTON, Feb. 11.-Senator Pierce's
bill introduced to day in the senate to create
an agriculture commission to investigate the
causes of the present depressed condition of
the agriculture interests authorizes the pres
ident to appoint seven commissioners, at
least four of whom shall be practical farmers,
together with secretary, to be paid each at
the rate of SO day when engaged in active
duty. It shall be the duty of the commission
to take into confederation and to thoroughly
investigate the causes of the present de-
pressed condition Of the farmers' interests,
including the laws relating to the inspection
of grain, the regulations governing ware.
houses used for the storage Of farm products
and the feasibility Of providing for Interstate
inspection of cereals. Also the relation of
railway and transportation rates to the prices
of the product, the influence Of the tariff on
the prices Of necessaries Of life, its effect on
the agriculture interests and generally such
consideration of the subject.matter of this
inquiry a. In the judgement Of the commits
sion will best secure it, objects. The COM
mission shall make q report to congress not
later than at the beginning Of the next
session on. the result of It's Investigations
and submit also tho testimony taken by 1t.
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A UoUNTERFEITRR OAPTURED.

A COUNTER FEITRR CAPTURED.
Taken Before q United States Commits
sioner and Sent to Jall-A Clever Ar.
tist.
CHICAGO, Feb. lis. H. Shanks was ar
rested last night charged with counterfeiting.
This morning he was turned over to the gov
eminent authorities. He was taken before
Commissioner Hoyne, and in default of ST.
200 bail was sent to jail. The man IL said to
be one of the most clever artists ever cap
tured. His scheme was unique. He took .
81 silver certificate and by means of power
full acids and fine pen work the large figure
81" on the reverse was split in two items,
and the intermediate portion was transformed
into scroll. On the other side the Zone"
over the representation Of the silver dollar
WAS obliterated and "ten" substituted, but
the 81" was left OF tho dollar. The single
zone" figures in the corners were neatly
eaten of and the figure ''ten" substituted.
The small Zone" was changed to an "x" and
new number was printed In red upon the
face. The bill would pass anywhere. None
but an expert would detect the fraud. Gov
Shanks. The man il said to have Arst eper-
ated in Dixon, ILL.,, whore he made consider
able money before his plan was accidentally
discovered. From Duluth to New Orleans
the fellow has changed money, clearing s.
every time, and has eluded the secret service
operators very successfully.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12

FOR RENT,
~ First-class tenement, lower floor, consisting
3N OF hve or six rooms, and two upstairs bed.
rooms, all modern convenienceg; also half of
stables on the premises, 24l Sherman avenue. In
quire at Gao to THIS OFFICE.
FOR SALE,
- Houses In different parts e he city:
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GENERAL JOHN 4. FOSTER,

GENERAL JOHN 4. FOSTERs
A Prominent military Man, Found
Dead in . Lawyers once In Now
York.
NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-General John A.
Foster, once prominent military man and
An able lawyer, was found dead this morning
in the Office of Herman Albert, notary pub
lie at No. 1874 Broadway. General Foster
died from heart disease and his body was
found lying on tho floor of Q little room in
the rear Of the Office where he had slept for
the past three months. In late years he had
drank heavily and lost his extensive prac~
tice. General Foster conducted the prosecu-
ton of Ms. Burratt and witnessed her exc
cution. Ka was made colonel for bravery at
the battle of Port Hudson, and soon after
was appointed assistant judge advocate gen-
eral, which Office he held until the close of
the war. Under Grant he was district attor.
ney for the southern district of New York.
He became one of tho leading criminal law
yers of this city. His widow ID the daughter
Of Colonel Elliott, formerly awealthy Louisi.
ana cotton planter.
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TELBGHAPHIO JOTTINGs.

The Cattyhunk Life Saving station at New
Bedford, Mass, will be opened today.
The senate yesterday in secret session con-
frmed the nomination of Thomas j. Morgan
to be Indian commissioner
Senior Lobo, minister of the interior of
Brazil, has resigned in consequence of disa-
greement with General Fonseca.
An unknown man, about thirty years old,
committed suicide, by shooting, in the railway
station at Pawtucket, R., l., yesterday.
Lieutenant Charles O. Allibone has been
detached from the naval station at New
London and granted six months leave of abb
sence.
The Parnellte members of parliament held
meeting yesterday and reelected Mr.. Par
nell chairman. A vote of confidence in Mr..
Parnell was adopted.
Schweinfurth has information that King
Mawango has regained his authority in Ugan-
de-, has destroyed the slave dhows and is
friendly with the Christians.
Schooner Viola Brewer of Great Chebeagus
Island capsized in gale near South
Booth bay Saturday and sunk. The crew es-
capped in one of the schooner's boats.
The Bank of England is authorized to in
crease Its note issue to the extent of ones
quarter of a million pounds, upon the con-
dition that there shall be similar increase in
the securities for the issue.
The special election for member of the
legislature of Massachusetts to fill the vacan-
cy caused by the death Of John S. True res
suited yesterday in the election OF David w.
Moreland, Democrat, of Woburn.
Last night the new Office building of the
Methodist Book concern at Fifth avenue and
Twentieth street, New York, was dedicated
by Bishop Andrewe, a large number of prom
inent Methodist clergy and lsymen particle
pating.
An enormous crowd assembled yesterday
in the Place Dom Pedro, Lisbon, and republic
can orators endeavored to harangue various
groups, but the police and cavalry charged
the mass, which was dispersed after some
fighting. Twenty eight persons were ar
| rested.
Woedford & Farnham, extensive fish and
salt dealers of New York, assigned today
with preferences of $e3, 0e0. Among the
creditors mentioned are Sylvester w. Wood.
ruff, Clarke E. Nodiah and Rev. Edgar F.
Clarke of Stafford Springs, $1,000 each. The
firm claimed capital of $500, 200.
Al the annual meeting of the Boston Ma
rine society yesterday the trustees under thu
will of the late Captain William 8. Adaml
reported that the amount acoruing to the
society by requests OF three dftns of the res
idue of Captain Adams estate would reacf
$4,000. The remaining two fifths goes te
the Boston Pilots society.
The committee appointed by the state Of
New York to test the electrical appliances
for the execution of criminals in the state
prisons have reported at length the result Of
their tests and say they entertain no doubt
as to the efficiency of the three dynamos al
Sing Sing, Auburn and Psnnemora to &C.
complish the work for which they are in
tended.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12
The Asueduct cave way.

CoxrooooK, N. H., Feb. 1.-THE village
aqueduct In Hopkinton which supplies about
sixty eight houses, gave out this afternoon
and inspectors are trying to ascertain the
leak but have not succeeded. The ground ia
frozen and it is hard to locate the break.
There are few wells in the village and much
concern il felt about supplying water fol
domestic purposes and for cattle. There Il
no danger of suffering, but 1t will be great
burden upon the people to bring water from
the streams. Fortunately the fire cisternf
are full of water.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12
The Ohess Touruey Enasd.

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 1.-THE championship
tourney of the chess tourney closed today.
Pollock and Lipschutz played the last game,
which the later won after forty-two moves.
Showalter takes frat money, Pollock second,
Lipschutz third, Haller fourth and Robbins
ffth. The meeting has been q great success,
Max Judd has cabled from Europe q chal'
lenge to Showalter which the latter has ac-
.eepted. to play match for $3.50 side, first
winner of seven games to decide, to como Of
in st. Louis in April. The next meeting o.
interest will be q match between Showaltel
and Lipschutz for purse Of $500.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12

PrTrsBuRa, Feb. 1.-THE dooEs OF IT,
Carnegie $500, 900 free library in Allegheny
City were thrown open to the public at one
O'Clock this afternoon and during the rest OF
day the magnificent structure was inspected
by thousands of people. The building
will be open to the public hereafter and the
formal dedicatory ceremonies will be held on
Thursday the Goth instant, when it is hoped
President Harrison will be present a. origin
ally intended. The structure is of Roman
csque style and consists of q library, art gal.
lery and music hall. 1t il built of Foz
Island granite with red granite trimmings.
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For1he Defe..e OF Iisbon,

For tho Defense OF Lisbon.
LISBON, Feb. 1.-THE ministers of war,
marine and finance have signed DEGREES au-
thorising the completion of the defenses Of
Lisbon and the arming of the forts with
guns. The DEGREES also provide for the pur.
chase of torpedoes, the reorganization of the
army and the buying of eight warships
Bonds will DO issued to cover tho indebted
ness thus incurred.
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REPUPLICANs SUCCESSFUL.


Breaks Its Record.
PrTrsF1ELD, Feb. 11.-At special town
election today the citizens voted to adopt Q
city charter, the vote standing 932 yeas, 7S6
nays. Less than half the voters of the town
appesred at the polls and the result is great
surprise to everybody. The republicans are
jubilant, as the charter adopted will give
them better representation In the town gov
eminent. The democrats are much disap'
pointed at the result, because, having 40(
majority IL the town they felt certain Of III
defeat. The selectmen will ct once divide
the town into several wards, although til,
charter docs not 90 into eject until mex
January.
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LIMA, Feb. 11.-via Galveston.-The cab
met resigned on the 10th inst, after ten
months term of service. The designations
of the members were rendered because of the
fact that several of them were candidates at
the coming election. The greatest harmony
prevails between the retiring members and
President Cscsres, who is now engaged in
forming q new ministry.
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Committce ON Claims.

vTyHE Committee on Claims will meet on
i Friday evening, Feb. IA, 1890, at 9 O'Clock, IN
the Mayors ONCE, City Hall. when the iohoWins
petitions will be considered: -
or g. o. Preston for abatement OF sewer aesess
ment.
or d. @. Sanderson for damages.
or Alexander Foote for return OF assessment on
extension of Dewitt street. . =,
taxes.
OF Mrs F. H Kelly for abatement OF taxes.
OF Mrs. Ann Hcaly for damages.
OF John B. Ward for damages.
or B. II. Merriman for abatement OF taxes.
OF M. F. Lipquist for damages:
OF Mrs. Catharine Burke fer abatement OF side
vsIk aasessmept JAMES B. MARTIN,
Tf0 A. Assistant City Clerk.
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st TIMOTHY F. CALLAHAN. Clerk.
Committee ON sewers.

COmIMIlGOC OU SOWOHbs
TyHE Committee on Sewers will meet on Friday,
L Feb, II, 1890, at SEQ p. M, in rooms 10 and
II CITY Hall, when the following petitions will be
or Robert B. Penn for sewer in Gibbs street.
or Julius Schadee ct al. for sewer in Ashmun
81, John T McCrath ct al. for sewer in Lock
OF r. @, stoddard ct al. for extension Of Boule
Of Board Of Education for sewer in Putnam
OF A. j. Minor for sewer in Oak and Dwight
streets.
Of Joseph B. Morse ct al. for sewer In Ashmur
street JAMES B. MARTIN,
ff28t Assistant City Clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12
A mORmON DEFEAT.

Result OF tho Salt Lake Rlecti0n-A
Gentle Jubllaslon.
SALT LAKE, Feb. 1.-THE official returns
give George A. Scott (Gentile), for mayor, q
majority of 800; Louis Hyams (Gentile), fol
recorder, $50: ]. B. Walden (Gentile), TO,
treasurer, ESQ., E. r. Clute (Gentile). fol
assessor, 466; ]. NJ. Young (Gentile), fol
marshal, 773. The remainder of the Gen
tile ticket, including fifteen oouncilmen, art
elected by majorities ranging from 800 (
400. This gives them control of the munici
pal council for the first time in the history
of the CITY.
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Tohacco GroWera Meet,

NEW MILFORD, Conn.,, Feb. 11.-There
was large meeting of tobacco growers and
dealers in the town hall today and many
stirring speeches were made. A petition
signed by hundreds will be sent to congress
asking for specific duty of $1.50 pound on
Curnatra f0hacoo
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12
STILL POURING IN.
All Trains Arriving 1T Chamberlaine
Carrying Passengers for tho Sioux
Reservation.

All Trains Arriving ut Chamberlaine
Reservation.
ST. PAUL, Feb. II. - A Pioneer,Press
special from Chamberlaine says: Every in
coming train is laden with settlers bound for
the reservation and the streams Of humanity
crossing the river is almost continuous.
Several thousand have selected claims and
begun the erection of homes, the new ar
rivals being forced to 60 further into the in
terror. On the town site opposite this city
the saw and hammer were Piled diligently all
night and today several buildings of tem-
porary nature dot the praries. Agent An
derson has ceased to attempt to the removal
of settlers having received instructions but
is determined to guard the interests of the
Indians, and he says if all buildings erected
by settlers on lands fled upon by Indians
prior to the issuing of the proclamation are
not removed he will burn them. One inter~
esting event today was the arrival of mail
train with a number of fat cars absolutely
packed with settlers. A special arrived to-
night containing more than five hundred
persons, and reports are being received from
innumerable localities of the forming of
colonies to start for the reservation. The
settlers thus far have been of desirable
character, the tough element not having put
in an appearance as yet. At the present rate
of settlement it will not take moro than three
months to settle the entire ten million acres.
Sons OF tho Revolution.
NEW YORK, Feb. ia society of tbs
Sons of the American Revolution was organ.
lied today with these officers: President
Hon. G. M. Depew; vice president, Judge W
81. Armour; secretary and temporary regis
ter, Edmund g. Stanton; treasurer, William
81. Leo.
WILL 1T APPLY TO MUSICIANS.
A Question for Secretary window t.
Decide.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE collector o
customs at New York has presented an in
teresting question in regard to Strauss
Vienna orchestra, which is expected in New
York in May under contract to give serie
of concerts in the principal cities. Looa
musical organizations contend that thei
entry is prevented by the terms of the Law
which applies to all classes of foreigners ex
cept professional actors, artists, lecturer
and singers. It is said that the only question
to be determined IL whether the members o
the Strauss orchestra can be regarded a
"artists" within the meaning of the law, An
the only precedent on the point is an opin
ion that musician IL not per 80 an artist
brought from Cuba to Key West, Fla,
play in circus. It il claimed that th
members of the band were exempt from tn
contract labor law a. "artists," but upon tn
advice of the solicitor tho department de
cidsd otherwise.
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senate oonArunations.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE senate in ex-
ecutive session has confirmed the following
nominations: Robert Adams, jr., Of Penn
sylvania, to be envoy extraordinary and
minister plsnipotentiary to the United States
of Brazil, now credited to the empire of
Brazil; Harris 8. Newberry of Michigan to be
secretary of legation at Madrid; Adolph g.
Studer Of Iowa to be United States consul at
Baraman; A. w. Beard to be collector OF
the port Of Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12
First Train since February 1.

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 1.-THE first train
to arrive in this city over the Union Pacific
inR large number OF passengers and CON-
siderable mail and express. The BLOCKADE Il
permanently Ssased. III
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12
Icemen Abandon All Hope.

RoNDoUT, N. T., Feb. 1.-THE extremely
mild weather which prevailed along the up-
per Hudson today has caused the ice men to
abandon all hope of getting crop from the
river this season. Superintendent Knicker-
booker and other officials started for Lake
Ohamplain tonight to secure a crop in this
region. The river tonight is full of thin
floating ice. In high attitudes in the CATS
kills seven-inch ice was cut today.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12

The Presbytery, the last Of the Philadel.
phia presbyteries to act on the revision Of
the Westminster eonfession, yesterday de-
cided against the change BY vote Of 81
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12

District Of New Haven, Probate Court,
rsrATE OF ELIZA M. AYREs. late Of Orange,
~ in said district. deceased.
Upon the application of Charles R Ayres, ad-
nstrato praying for power and au.nort ~
said estate, as per application on fle more fully
appears, It Is
determined at q Probate court to be held at New
Haven in said district on the 18th day OF February
Al D. 1890 at O'Clock in the afternoon, and that
notice be given Of the tendency of said application
and the time and place OF hearing thereon by pub
hayinS circulation in said district.
BY tho court,
ff23t TIMOTHY F. CALLAHAN, Clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-12

ASHLAND, Wis, Feb. 1.-THE Ashland
and Bessemer express, over the Wisconsin
Central, was wrecked this morning IS miles
south of this place near Mellen Junction, by
spreading rails. The express car and twenty
coaches were thrown from the track and
turned completely over. Half dozen pas
sengers had limbs broken and were otherwise
injured, but none fatally.
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Wednesday. February IL, 1890
Law AND ORDER LEAGUE.
Eighth Annual Meeting to be Held
TnrMnfn.

Righth Annual Meeting to be Held In
Toronto, Canada.
BOSTON, Feb. Ill. Edwin Dudley, Sec
rotary of the Citizens Law and Order league
of the United States, announces that the
eighth annual meeting of the league will be
held in Toronto, Canada, on the 22d, 23d and
oath inst. Many of the most prominent
speakers of the United States and Canada
will participate in the proceedings. Dele
gates will attend from many of the thousand
law and order leagues that have been formed
in both countries. Arrangements have been
made by which all persons attending will 70.
ceive with their railroad tickets certificates
which, being countersigned by the secretary,
will entitle the holders to return for one-
third fare. Headquarters have been estab-
lished at the Arlington house, Toronto, where
the officers of the league may be found. The
people of Toronto have been making extern
sive preparations to entertain their guests.
Especial arrangements will be made for per-
sons living in Boston and vicinity who desire
to attend the meeting. Many ladies and gen
tlemen, including some of the best people of
the city, have signified their intention Of be-
ing present. All who wish to join the excur-
sion should communicate with Mr.. Dudley at
No. 20 School street at once and he will fur
nish particulars. The larger the company the
smaller will be the expense.
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l89O.-Johnson { Brothers. "haxaIT' Flour!


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Some the Oldest Crow Bourbon for eln this market just what
needed In the bought designed for that
aunn Dublin and MMunen white label e Head
Ldebotchaner
California pei
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NEW YORK, Feb. ia society of the
Sons of the American Revolution was organ
lied today with these officers: President,
Hon. G. M. Depew; vice president, Judge W.
81. Armour; secretary and temporary regis
ter, Edmund g. Stanton; treasurer, William
81. Leo.
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8exI Estate.
FOR RENT.

~ The rooms now occupied by Dentist George
H E. Nettleton, corner Of Chapel and College
III streets, opposite New Haven Hotel aud Yale
College; which have been dentist oflces for over
Also store corner of Chapel and College streets,
opposite New Haven Hotel and Yale College.
Also south half OF third floor Of above building.
suitable for q hall, or will be put into separate
rooms II desired.
Co.; possession given Immediately. Call on
b. l.. Lambert,
fiji ST SO CHURCH sTREMT.
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Msx temp, 81: min. temperature e.
Precipitation 90 inches.
Max velocity Of wind, lone.
Total orcess Or deficiency Of temperature since
January 1, Z SEC degrees
Jan. LILO In.
H.J. COX, Sgt. Sig. Corps.
Note: A minus Sign l-]prenxed to thermometer
readings irdicGtes temperature below zero.
ss1r" In connection with rainfall indicates
trace Of precipitation too small to measure.
sSnow il melted and resulting depth Of water no.
Ted under rainfall.