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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20
THE MISSISSIPPI FLOOD.
The situation Relieved by a Crevasse at
Ralegh-Mueh Damage Feared.


Ralelgh-Mueh Damage Feared.
VIcKsBURG, Miss, March 1.-THE
crevasse at the Raleigh leveo was !, 900
feet or more wide and the ends were
caving so rapidly that it was foolhardi-
ness to approach them The levee was
nearly fifteen feet high, and the i'm
mense volume Of water was rushing
through in a stream ten feet or more
deep.
The extent of tho crevasse and tho
immense amount OF water delivered by
it may be estimated by the fact that in
the twenty-four hours ending last even
ing the river had fallen three inches at
Vicksburg and four inches at Lake
Providence, though rising steadily prior
20 the crevasse.
The water from the crcvasso has
backed up several inches and flooded
several plantations. 1t will overflow
fully one-fourth OF East Carroll Parish
and the greater part OF Tensas and Mad
ison Parishes. The eastern part of tho
latter will escape. The water has not
reached the V, 5. & 2. railroad and
probably will not for several days Tho
crevasse has excited much consterna-
tion in these parishes and stock is being
removed.
Advices from other Louisiana lcvees
and from Mississippi show that the
crevasse has relieved the pressure on
them. 4 levee inspector the solitary
witness Of the break at Raleigh, says
seventy-five feet Of the levce caved of
at once into the rivcr.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20
MURDER AND LYNcHINo.
Speedy LynchIng the Fate Of "A Cold-Blood-
cd Murderer.

Speedy Lynching the Fate OF Cold Blood
cd Murderer.
HASTINGS, Neb., March 17.-Saturday
afternoon at 2:3O o'clock as w. W.
Lewis, one OF Bromheld's most res
pected citizens sat in his store reading
newspaper, totally unconscious Of
danger, he was suddenly startled by the
words:
"You are the man I've been looking
for fNyoor three days
And, looking up, was confronted by a
revolver in the hands of A. j. Stratton,
bachelor farmer living a mile south Of
Bromfield.
Stratton Immediately commenced fir
ing. The first shot took effect in Lewis
breast and passed into the lungs
Lewis jumped up and ran to the back
door Of his place and out into the back
yard, followed by Stratton, who fred
another shot at the fleeing man, who
was bleeding freely and weakening fast,
This shot took effect in the back, kill
ing Lewis instantly.
The arrest of the murderer was effect
ed by the village authorities, who placed
him in the lookup awaiting the arrival
OF hesherif and coroner from the coun-
ty seat.
A large crowd Of intensely excited
people rapidly gathered and threats of
violence were heard on every side, a
leader only being needed to bring mat
ters 10 a focus.
The necessary man was Immediately
found and inside Of thirty minutes from
the termination of Lewis life band Of
masked and armed men marched through
the crowd, consisting Of almost the en-
tire population Of the place, broke the
lookup open and dragged the wretch by
a rope around his neck to a livery barn
near by, where he was strung from a
rafter. No one interfered.
No motive seems TO be known prompt
ing the horrible deed and the affair is
rendered much worse by the fact that
Lewis leaves a wife and five children to
mourn his untimely end
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

DIAL has been consummated, it Is
reported, by which Keokuk. Iowa, viii
become the most important hog market
between Chicago and the Missouri river.
Grounds have been purchased and con-
tracts made for the erection Of sheds.
pens, feeding buildings and all the
necessary appliances TO put the institu-
tion in readiness to care for ZOO hogs
per day. +. NJ. Horine, lately Of the
Peoria stock market, will be president
Of She company, which will be known as
the keokuk Armour stock yards
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

The Supreme Court of New York has
decided that pool selling on races was
legalized by the act Of the Legislature
in 1857. The decision was in case
whore a man sued racing association
to recover winnings on peol ticket
The defense moved to dismiss the COM
plant on the ground that it was gam
bling. The lower court granted the mo-
ton. but tho general tas,.. -e.-e=.sA .A.=
ruling and ordered a new taial.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

The Tennessee House Of Representa-
tives recently enacted what is known as
the Dortch Election bill. Myers Regis
tration bill and Carson Poll Tax bill
into laws. they having previously passed
the Senate. They passed by a strict
party vote, the Democrats having but
three more than a Constitutional quorum
or two-thirdt and the Republican minor
ity by refusing to vote attempting to
prevent a quorum. Enough sick Demo-
Gratis we're brought in, however, to pass
flr Is1fv
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

eooMERs Musr HALr.

Tho President Issues Proclamation Warn
ing Settlers Against Invading The .strip''
Troops Ordered TO the Territory.
WAsnISeToN, March 1.-THE Presi-
dent has issued the following proclama-
tion.
To Whom II May Concern;
The lands known as the Cherokee Strip are
not open 20 settlement. The bin pending In
| Congress and Intended to provide a civil
| government for the country known as Okla.
homa does not provide for opening tho
| Cherokee HtIip or Outlet 70 settlement and
has not as yet received the vote Of the twa
houses Of Congress or the approval Of tho
President
The entrance OF settlers upon these lands
II unlawful, and all persons are hereby
warned against entering thereon.
| When these lands shall become open TO
settlement, prompt public notice viii be
| given OF that fact. but in tho meantime IL Is
my duty 70 eschide al persons thereirom,
and those who enter unlawfuliy will only
involve themselves In Bnprohtlbl trouble
as they will be immediately removed
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Executive Mansion March i5, 1880
Archaeological Kelton telegraphed
General MeFntt at Fort Leayenworth,
Kan, 70 ase troops IL necessary and
with prudence, as heretofore, TO enforce
the proclamation by the President rela-
tive 10 intrnders upon the Cherokee
Strip lands The order is sent by direc-
tion Of the Secretary of War.
The President has appointed ex-sen-
ator Cameron, OF Wisconsin, member
OF the Commission to negotiate for the
cession to the United States of the Cher
okee and other Indian lands in the In
dian Territory vice General Lucius
Fairchild, resigned. This appointment
fills the only vacancy in the Commits
sion.
The members of the Commission viii
arrive in Washington within few days
to receive instructions from the Secre-
tary of the Interior, after which negoti-
ations with the Cherokees will be inn
mediately resumed.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
FoRT LEAvESwoRTH Kan, March II.
General Merritt has directed the COM
manding officers Of the posts at Forts
Supply and Reno in the Indian Terri
tory TO send, with the least practicable
delay, two troops of cavalry from their
respective posts to the Cherokee Strip
and drive out all trespassers
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

TnE Frankfort lottery is making O
great effort to prevent the Kentucky
Legislature from putting an end to its
operations. II is charged that its agents
have been attempting to bribe lesls.
lators. Hon. Evan Settle Of Owenton,
says that he was offered money as a re-
tainer, ostensibly for his services as at.
torney, but really in the nature of a
bribe. Feelingin the Legislature against
the lottery IS growing strong.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

In Is stated in Berlin that IN the
course Of an interview between Prince
Bismarck and DR.. Windthorst the Chan
cellor asked the Clerical leader TO support
the Government In the Reichstag.
The Government is preparing for intro
duction in the Reichstag proposals for
financial support to the Military Depart.
ment which will be startling in their
magnitude and scope.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

THE Foreign Corporations bill passed
both houses of the Maryland LegIsla-
isre-ssnd .aSal-s the signature Of the-
Governor 10 become law. Ii imposes
a tax ranging from one TO two per cent.
on the gross receipts Of all corporations
outside OF Maryland, doing business in
tho Statp
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

IN tho British House OF Commons Sir
James Ferguson, Under Foreign Secre-
tary, responding to a question as to the
position Of the Behring sea negotiations
declined TO say any thing until he should
be able TO communicate to the House
such information as might be impaired
without detriment
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

THE correspondence between Germany
and Great Britain relative TO the scope
Of the international labor conference
has been made public In his letters on
the subject Lord Salisbury, the British
Prime Minister declined TO favor any
scheme looking to legal restriction Of
the hours OF labor
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

Az official trial OF the dynamite guns
OF the cruiser Vesuvius has been made
The cruiser was towed to a point in the
Delaware river near Marquihook. The
test was on the points Of ranges, fuze
and distances. Wooden bombs loaded
with gunpowder were used and the test
is reported to have been eminently sat
isfactorv
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

PRINCE BIsNARCK, replying to an ad-
dress Of the Peasants Union, promises
70 continue, as far as his strength viii
permit to work in the interest Of agri-
culture, fostering the farming industry
bg legislation as far as possible, and re-
lie ring Il from unequal taxation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

THE Whitney mansion at New York
was thrown open for the first time in
four years on the 1lth, and many guests
were bidden TO afternoon tea Assisting
Mrs. Whitney 10 receive were; Mrs.
Grover Cleveland Miss Winthrop, Miss
Amy Bend Miss Florence Kip the
Misses Hewitt and Miss Sallie largeous
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

TiE sessions OF the international la
hor conference will be held in the large
hall Of Prince Bismarck s College, where
the congress of 1873 was held. Baron
Won Berlcpsch, Prussian Minister OF
Commerce, will open the proceedings.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

PoUGHKEEPstE, n. y, March I'm
ST. Mary's Catholic Church, just before
the commencement OF the morning SER
vice yesterday, George Hughes, a prom
inent merchant and Father Early had
had some trouble over the right OF
Hughes to pew No IL, and a war Of
words followed, ending in Father Early
hitting Hughes in the face, after which
three men, one Father Early's nephew,
went to the latter's assistance, and a
man named Cullen pounded Hughes uu-
mercifully on the head and face. Hughes
swore out warrants for the arrest OF an
four OF his assailants Father Early
SAYS Hughes struck him first.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

TiiE wages Of the steamship flremen
and seamen at Liverpool have been adj
vanced ten shillihgs a month, and all
trouble SO far as these men are concerned
is ONor
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

NIsCouNT DUPLoY, son OF the Earl OF
Clancarty. who was married a short
time ago to Belle Billion, music hall
singer, has brought an action FOR di-
vorco against her.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

lIENRY NJ STANLEY will arrive in
London April 25, and on May he will
deliver lecture at Albert Hall. Emin
Pasha has accepted the invitation to vis-
Il London.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

Az unlocked lamp alonside the corpse
OF workman named Morris explains
the last colliery explosion in Wales
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

TIE remaining Indebtedness OF Ives
and Staynor, in connection with Cincin
natl, Hamilton q Dayton affairs, is to
be compromised at five cents on the doll
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

4 RIrL fixing the salary Of the District
court judges at rs, 900 per year has been
!avorably reported by tho Judiciary Com
mittee.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

AT tho annual meeting OF the Penn
sylvania railroad at Philadelphia it was
resolved to issue 40O,0 additional
shares Of stock amounting to $50, 900, 600
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

Tm O'Shea divorce case stll probably
not be tried until fall as further time has
been asked for by Mr., Parnell to secure
evidence.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

HENRY NJ. STANLEY will leave Cairo
on the 20th for Nice, where he will re-
main week and then proceed TO Brus-
soils
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

Prince BISMARCK is said TO be firm in
his intention oi retiring. He says; II
have done my work and want rest and
recreation
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

TnE leaders OF the mob convicted OF
lynching Olsen at Whitehall, Wis, have
been given life sentences.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

New YORK. March 16.-While Prof
George Tuttle was illustrating an alb
dominal operation on a subject before a
number Of students in the dissecting
room Of Roosevelt Hospital Wednes-
day morning he accidentally ran
the needle into his right hand
He bathed and cauterized the wound.
but blood poisoning set in and now the
doctor is in danger Of losing his arm.
Dr. Tuttle is one OF the best known -
dominal operators among the surgeons
Of this country. Should it be necessary
TO resort to amputation TO save his life
it viii practically put an end to his ca
reCr.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20
CURRENT COMMENT.

TnE 1irard Ministry of France has
resigned over an adverse vote in the
Senate
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20
A. d. CUBINE,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
CoffeYYlIIa. Kansas.

Does all kinds of boot and
shoe work, guaranteeing q fit
and satisfaction in every re-
spect. Parties desiring work
can send their names and ad-
dresses and will receive a circu-
lar giving full directions how to
measure the foot.
J. w. CUBINE, foreman, has dOno
nothing else for years and Is giving bet.
Ter satisfaction In the boot business than
any man in the West.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-03-20

Tho President Issues "a Proclamation Warm
ing Settlers Against Invading the ''strip''
Troops Ordered to the Territory.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-03-27
FAIRPOINT.

On Saturday, 18th inst, Mr.. Isaac Glaiz
ner, of Shepherdstown, departed this life
to join the assembly of the hereafter. Mr.
Glaizner was a quiet and peaceful citi
zen. The funeral services took place OF
Monday, services being conducted by the
Rev. Burgess, of New Athens. Inter
ment at HarriSville.
Mr.. VIM. White and family, who NOV
ed to Boston, Mass. last fall, have re
turned. and anticipate settling in New
Athens, the lst of April.
The box social given at the home Of
Mr.. B. A. Mcconnell, by the Wheeling
Valley Sabbath school is reported as
having been very enjoyable affair.
Quite number of our young people
attended social gathering at the resi-
dence of Mr.. VIM. Jackson, .Jr., a few
evenings ago, and report very pleasant
time.
Mr.. VIM. Taggart closed his term Of
school here last Friday, giving to each
scholar genuine candy treat, and alsC
good dinner.
All join III wishing Tim Hayseeds q
speedy recovery from his last attack Of
la grippe, and hope to hear from hin
again. Write soon. O. o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-03-27
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
Synopsis of Transactions in the National
Legislature.


WASHINGTON, March 2l-In the senate yes
terday the educational bill was taken up; Mr.
Blair closed the debate The senate then pro-
ceeded TO vote the bill and amendments
which resulted in the defeat of the bill by a
vote of 81 to 81 When the result was an
nounced Mr.. Blair changed his vote from aye
to no, so as to make a motion to reconsider,
which he did, and the senate proceeded to ex-
ecutive business.
In the house yesterday consideration was re-
sumed of the Mudd- Compton contested elec-
tion case and was addressed by Mr.. Comp
ton in his own behalf. After reviewing the
testimony, he closed by saying: II am made,
L hope to God, of that kind of stuff that does
not know how to crook the pregnant hinges
of the knee, that thrift may follow fawningl''' u
The resolution declaring Mudd entitled TO the
seat was adopted, and he then appeared and
took the oath of office, amid applause.
WASHINGTON, March 22-The senate devot-
ed the greater part of the day to discussing
Senator Sherman's antitrust bill. Mr. Sher-
man explained the provisions of the bill. Mr..
Cook offered substitute for the bill and Mr..
George offered an amendment to 1t and the
bill went over until Monday.
Immediately after the reading of the journal
the house went into committee of the whole on
the pension appropriation bill, which was de-
bated during the greater part of the day. The
committee finally rose and the bill was passed.
bill to retire Gen. Fremont was passed. At
the night session thirteen applicants for pen
sionS were heard.
WAsHINGT N, March 25-In the senate yes
terday several petitions were presented pro-
testing against the ratification of the extra
dition treaty with Russia. The bill to declare
unlawful trusts and combinations in restraint
of trade and production was taken up and
caused considerable discussion. The bill went
over without action and, after a short execu-
tive session, the senate adjourned.
In the house yesterday a resolution was
adopted making the worlds fair bill spec
ial order for Tuesday morning, the previous
question to be considered at o'clock The
urgent deficiency bill was referred back with
certain amendments which were non-con-
CURED in and q conference ordered.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-03-27
AGRICULTURAL DEPRESSION.

In the March report of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, Statistician Dodge
discusses the existing agricultural de-
preston in a noteworthy way. He calls
attention to the fact that it is not here
alone that farmers are suffering from
low prices and are showing signs of dis
couragement, but that in nearly every
civilized country something of the same
kind is going on. In Germany, England
France, Italy and other countries there
is depression and more or less distress as
well as in the United States. The pres
ence of the same or like phenomena
under such widely differing conditions
shows that it is some cause deeper than
systems of currency, as the silver mine
owners would have the farmers believe, or
economic systems, as the free traders try
to persuade them. This cause is un-
doubtedly to be found in the great in
crease in the production of the great ag-
ricultural staples. In South America,
Russia, and in our own great West new
areas have been opened up in recent years
and have proved wonderfully productive.
The result has been the over production
of many staples such as wheat and corn
and the consequent fall in price. More
than this, the pressure from these new
and cheap lands, where the amount of
invested capital is comparatively small,
has made this competition especially
severe upon the districts that felt it di-
rectly. 1t is, therefore, to the opening
up of the great West and the increase
in production that Mr.. Dodge attributes
the present era of agricultural depression
in this country. In that view he is un-
dOubtedly correct. The railroad eXten-
sion in the West cut the wilderness up
into farms and gave wonderful stim-
ulus to production, and from the result
ing competition the whole farming
population has suffered. Other causes
may have contributed, but this was the
great leading one. The remedy mani
festly is not to be found in free trade or
any such political nostrum, but in a
greater diversification of products by the
farmers. -CIeceldnd Leader.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-03-27
ILL BUT FIVE DAYS.

Gen. Robert C. Schenck Dies of Pneu-
monia-His Career as Soldier, Con-
gresham and Diplomat Was a Re-
markable One.
WASHINGTON, March 24.-Gen. Robert
C. Schenck died at his home at 5:45 yes
terday evening of pneumonia after an
illness of but five days. Gen. Schenck
was in the eighsy-first year of his age,
and his caree as soldier, congressman
and diplomat was remarkably busy
one. H was born in Franklin, O., on
Oct. 4, 1909. He was first elected to
congress in 1S43 and served four terms
and until 1851, when he was sent by
President Fillmore as minister to Brazil
When the civil war broke out he
promptly offered his service and was one
of the first brigadier generals appointed
by President Lincoln. his commission
bearing the date of March II, 1861. He
served with distinction as brigade and
division commander until December,
1868. Gen. Schenck was reelected in
1S64-6-S and during his last four terms
in congress filled number of important
positions in the house and rendered
distinguished services as chairman of
the committee on military affairs and of
the ways and means committee. In
December, 1870, he was appointed
minister to England by President
Grant. Resigning his post as minister
in 1876, Gen. Schenck returned to
Washington, where he has since resided.