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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12

Partly because of his completely
his wife, and partly because of the
revelations made by legislative
committee and grand jury of New
York county, Sheriff Flack has been
compelled to resign his office and
Governor Hill has appointed General
Sickles to fill the vacancy. The re-
port of the grand jury shows very
oonclusively that the sheriff's Office
in that county has been run in most
outrageous manner for Il great MANY
years. The fees of the sheriff
amounted to more than $4,000 a
year, and in addition to this vast sum
his deputies were permitted to hold
np everybody they could reach for
Illegal fees. The fee system should
be abolished everywhere. 1t puts a
bonus on rascality in office,
and in many cases it results in
mockery of justice. The condition
of affairs seems bad in New York,
but it is TRIVIAL in comparison with
what exists in Denver Here we
nave clerk and recorder who pock-
cts fully $4,000 year in fees, when
IA matter of fact he was never able
to earn $500 year by his indivld-
ual efforts in private life. Oar sher-
iff has an annual revenue of from
$4,000 to $4,000, aud our county
treasurer receives about the same in
come from fees. The clerk of our
District Court is pockeiing fees
which amount to from S25, 900 to
$4,000 a year, and several other
county officials are receiving reve-
nues out of all proportion to the value
of the services they render. One of
the most pressing duties of the Eighth
General Assembly will be to abolish
the fee system of paving officials in
counties of the highest class in the
state, and the people should make up
their minds early to elect legisla
tive delegation from Arapahoe coun-
ty that will be certain to secure the
enactment of law substituting far
salaries for excessive ices-Denvcr
Republican.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12

Says Statistician Dodge, of the de-
partnent of agriculture, IN comment
ing on the present financial distress
among the farming classes, and on
low prices of farm prodncts: "The
main cause is the inexorable law of
supply and demand. Corn and wheat
and ether staples are cheap because
of overproduction. Immigration has
increased the population Ave millions
in ten years. Intercontinental areas
have been carved into farms, free to
native. and foreigners, opening mill
ions of acrss to cultivation. Another
serious cause is the exhorbitant share
of farmers products taken by mid
dlemen and carriers. An army OF
dealera in futures disturb the natural
flow of trade. check expectation by a
temporary rise to be followed by
lower prices, and greater fluctuations.
Spectators depress prices when gran
dTieS hTc luii, anu oooui thSh WheH
farmers have nothing to sell. as at
present. The community is infested
with pestilent swarms of non-produc.
ers. The curse of speculation blights
and consumes the result of honest in-
dustry. There is an excess of pro-
duction of - few staples, like wheat,
etc, there i. all insufficient supply of
many other necessary products. and
n total absence of scores of others
which should furnish profitable EN-
ployment to rural labor. There Is too
narrow a range of cropping. Diver
sificatIon Is essential to agricultural
salvation. There are imports cost
ing 100000 a year of agriculur-
al products, which should be pro-
duced here. These are sugar, ami
mails and their products, fibres. fruits,
nuts, barley, leaf tobaccos and wines.
Farmers are suffering for the want
of hundreds of millions of dollars
that the sweat of brows and dexterity
of hands might produce in raw ma.
terial for scores of old and new in
dustrl-.. Field and Farm.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12

Petitions are beirg circulated in
Otero and Bent cornties for bridge
across the Arkansas at Robinson. on
the line between the two counties.
This will be sluch-needed improve
ment and convenience, as north of
the river the country is covered with
cultivated farms, and on the south.
the country is hr,ng rapidly settled
under the south side ditch. A bridge
at Robinson would make that station
a conveient shipping point.--La Jun
Ia Tribune.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12
Was in No Hurry.

"Put down room No. So to be call
ed in time for the 80 train in the
morning" he said. according TO the
New York Sun, as he leaned grace.
fully over toward the night clerk in
Mississippi hotel.
"Case of life ard deathS" queried
the clerk.
"Why, no; but / want to get to
Jackson before noon"
Hadn't you better walt for the
$3.50 train3"
What il it to you?'
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12

A lawyer was looking over some
papers a German client had brought,
and every signature had menace in
it as 1t stood:
ga. Schwind!er."
"Mr, Schwindler, why don't you
write your name some other way;
write out your first name, or some
things don't wan. people TO think
you are swlndler."
"Vell, how much better you dink
dat looks?" and he wrote:
"Adam Schwindler,"-E
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12
Ba,aana Line,

Free reclining chair-cars are run
via santa Fe Route" between Dem
yer, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, To-
peka, Kansas City, FIT. Madison,
Galesburg and Chicago. Two trains
daily between all eastern and west
ern points. Fast line to San Diego,
Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Pullman Tourist Cars for all Callfor-
mia points. Shore Line to City of
Mexico. Round trip tickets on sale
at reduced rates to all principle Tex
az, Pacific and Gulf Coast points, al
so City of Mexico. Direct line to
the celebrated Las Vegas Hot Springs
New Mexico.
Colorado Headquarters for this
popular line 100 Lawrence St. Den
yer, Colo,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12
Did Not sock the Place.

Il assure you, gentlemen" said the
convict upon entering the prison,
THAT this place has sought me and
not l the place. My own affairs
really demand all my time and atten
ton, and l may truly say that my
selection to fill this position was an
entire surprise. Hal l consulted my
own interests l should have peremp-
torily decliued to serve; but as l am
in the hands of my friends, / see ne
other course but to submit" And he
submitted.-London Exchange.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12
oal1nornia. B,soursions.

Are you going to California? If
Sc, read the following, and find out
how much it will cost yon, ard what
You can get for your money: The
SANTA FEE ROUTE runs
weekly excursions (every Friday
from Kansas City and points west to
San Francisco. Los Angeles, San
Diago and other Pacific Coast points.
The ticket rates are the regular sec.
ond-class rates. s35-from tn. Mis-
sour River to principal California
points Pullman Tourist Sleeping
Cars are furnished. These ears run
through, without change, FROM kan>
sas CITY to destination. The chargo
for berths is remarkably low, being
$500 for a double berth from Kan
sas City TO California; The Pullman
Company furnish mattresses, bed,
ding, curtains and all sleeping car ae-
ccssories, including the services of
porter, with each car. The parties
are personally conducted by expert,
enced excursion managers, who give
every attention to passengers, lnsur-
ing their comfort and convenience,
For more complete information re-
garding these excursions, rates tick
cts, sleepiLg-car Accommodations.
dates. ETC., address
Gro T. Nicholson. G. p. IL #. A
A., 4. 4 S. F. r. K.
Topeka, Kapsas.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12

We are compelled to announce that
in the future The News will not make
personal mention for . cigarette
A Scent cigar is bad enough, but we
are compelled TO draw the line at
cigarettes. Righ, here we will also
state that when se are asked to say
that a man has taken pleasure trip
east when he has only gone on busi-
ness to Rife or Glenwood, we shall
expect the very best l5-center.-
News, Meeker.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12

John Fisher brought into this office
Tuesday, twig off of Siberian
Crab tree which he has in his yard.
1t is just about ready to bloom. He
has also one 9tne Egg Plum tree
which is about ready to bloom. These
trees were set out three years ago
and by their remarkable growth
prove that they are adapted to this
climate. Mr.. Fisher introduced here
two wears ago the California Balm.
He distributed among several citizens
cuttings and they have far outstrip,
ped the Cottonwood in growth. They
will, in his opinion, make much bet
ter shade tree for thia country than
anything else yet tried.-La Junta
Democrat.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12

DR.. ]. A. Ginger and family NOV.
ed yesterday to Las Animas where
he has been offered paying position
as county hospital physician, May
every success attend them in their
new home.-Springfeld Herald.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12

A caupIe of bad people have been
sWindling Indiana preachers. They
a-young man and young woman
get married end presenting them \
twenty dollar counterfeit bill, tell
them to take out a fee of tive dollars,
and receiving the balance III good
money, depart for the next town.
They are now said to be operating
in Missouri and making their way
west.-Ex.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12

Ar. Billus Cooking over his ex,
pepse accoun0-Maria, we spent ex-
actly $50 more than our income this
year. We've got TO retrench.
Mrs. Billus-It wasn't my fault,
john. | didn't lose S75 on the cleo
ton, nor pay out $40 in club dues,
nor spend sos for cigars, nor run
through with sI2o in three days at
the RACES, nor iudOrse note for 5000
for 4 mere acquaintance aud lose it.
nor
Nh Billus (sriIl looking through
the expense areouuD-None of these
things account for that $50. BY
Jove! Here it's: "Subscriptiou for
pastors salary, $50" Maria, we can't
stand that! The preacher will have
to get along without anything from
me tliiS year Chicago Tribune.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12

Lamsr carried the bonds for the
towp hall with bnt one opposition
vote. This means ! court house for
prowers county and a permanent
county seat for Lamar.-Sprlngfeld
Herald.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1890-04-12

DR. Cummings horse broke loose
FROM its hrtching place to-day noon
aud with buggy attached started up
the street towards RAoads Bros. store
The buggy struck the corner of the
house and was bady damaged. \
shaft was broken and the horse sue
ceeded IN extricaiing itself from the
wreck before being caught. The
damsge is alone to III. bayGy.-Las
Animas Leader.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-16
THE REPORT CONFIRMED.
Gen. Miles Notified of the Death Of the Old
MalcOntent.

Gen. Miles Notified of the Death Of the Old
Malcontent.
ST. PAUL, Dec. "A report received here
late this afternoon thn t Sitting Bull had
been killed is apparent confirmed by ad-
vices received by Gen. Miles at military
headquarters in this city. He received two
dispatches this evening. first from Pierre,
s. D., stating that Sitting Bull and son ha d
been killed, but giving no further particu-
lars. The other dispatch was from Standing
Rock agency. Is. D., and stated that Indian
police started out this morning to arrest
Sitting Bull. having understood that he pro-
posed starting for the Bad Lands at once. The
police were followed by troop of cavalry
under Capt. Fouchet, and infantry under
Col. Drum. When the police reached Sit
ting Bulls camp, on Grand river. about
forty miles from Standing Rock, they
found arrangements were being made for
departure. The cavalry had not yet reached
camp when the police arrested Bull and
started back with him. His followers
quickly rallied to the rescue and tried to
retnke him. In the melee the willy old chief
is said to have been killed and also five of
the In dian police. One of the police rode
back to the cavalry and infantry telling
them to hurry up to tho support of the po-
lice. and then hurried on to the agency
with news of the battle. Nothing later
than this has been received but the death
Of Sitting Bull and at least five of those
who captured him seems undoubtedly true.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-16

A BOYS TERRIBLE CRIME.
He Cuts His Fathers Throat to- Obt;tu 1,
sarance Money.

He Cuts His Ea hers Throat to- Obtata Iu-
surance Money.
Cucasio, Dec. IA crime of surpa ,sinp
diabolism and with dramatic sequel took
place to- night in little tenement ON West
Chicago aIenuea Carl lloltz, an aged
witi"wer, lived alone in the upper Aat with
his son Padl, aged 10. Tonight the boy
took to bed with him an old table knife
Nsd after his father had gone to sleep raised
up in bud aad cHt his fathe-'s throat,
sevsrine the juguiar vein and windpipe.
The yc.athtul patricida then rushed to the
West Caicsys, avenue police station and
declared his father had atten,:sed suicide.
Whom the police, with physi ian, reached
the house. the old man was still alive. but
could not spcak. He had crawled
from bed, and On piece of vel
low wrapping paper. which was be-
spattered with blood, he wrote in German
Paul Holtz did it, The paper was the
first intima,ion the police had of the true
nature OF the affair. The doctor bandaRed
up the old mans throat. and to the surprise
Of everyone, he uttered q few hoarse words.
With his finger pointing to his son, he
said: "You have killed me Paul, but can
never enjoy the money. God will punish
you for this" A few minutes later he ex-
pired. The money referred to WAS $1,000
life insurance in u benevolent association.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-16
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
sitting Bull, His Son. and Several Other
Killed In the Melee.

sitting Hull, HIS SON. and Several Others
Killed In the Melee.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Indian Commits
sioner Morgan this evening received from
Indian Agent Mclaughlin the following
dispatch, dated Fort Yates, N. D., Dec. Is:
"lndian police arrested Sitting Bull at his
camp. forty miles northwest of the
agency this morning. His followers at
tempted rescue and fighting commenced d.
Four policemen were killed and three
wounded. Eight Indians, including Sitting
Bull and his con, Crowfoot. and several
others were wounded. The police were
surrounded for some time. but main-
tanned their ground until relieved by
United States troops, who now have pos
session of Sitting Bulls camp, with all the
women, children and property. Sitting
Bulls followers, probably 100 mon. de-
serted their families and fed west up Grand
river. The police behaved nobly and great
credit is due them. Particulars by mail. !"
Morgan showed this Telegram
to the president late this evening. The
president said he had regarded Sitting Bull
~ n great disturbing element In tn, tribe,
and now that he was out of the way he
hoped a settlement OF the difficulties could
be reached without further tloodshed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-16
THE MAJOR Bl DID.

ne Six Cent Assessment Rapidly Com-
ing ina Big sale OF stOck.
Major Budds affairs are nov prominent
p mining circles. Yesterday was the last
lay. according to the resolution adopted at
ne recent rleetine, given to She stockhol-
RS to paw the assessment of six cents per
hare, sevied at the meeting mentioned.
secretary Sam Schwab has had his hands
full the past week transferring stock and
'checklng up the assessments. About l250O
|shares of the stock il hold in ft. Louis, and
Fstere it is pretty widely scattered. Here in
Montana the holdings arc limited to very
small circle. Mr.. SchWab says that the st.
Louis people have been caming TO the
front nobly, more so in tact than those in
Montana. The assessment wsa payable IN
to the Montana National Bank, to which
the company is indebted in the sum of about
$lSOD. Yesterday about $ss0o was re-
cciyed from l.. A. Coausrd, and second
Mullaly, of St, Louis. just how
much money has been paid in
is not known, hut this will
be known to-day as another meeting will be
held at the Cosinepolitar. This is to as
certain from tho bank how much money
nus bseH p0lC IN, II the ;tmouu5 IL Sutliclent
to liQuidate the indebtedness everything
wall be plain sailing. As there is hardly
any doubt Of this. IL rs safe to assume that
Major Budd affairs will soon be in the
nseendefcy. In view of the cheerful re-
s.,onse from st. Louis, rather than let the
nii.tter fail through now. IL is reliably
stated thst several heavy stockholders la
This city viii ,iot stand by for matter of
fes Thousand dollars. AprolDs of this
-he following from tho Sc. Los,is Republic
da, ahs a0.tE5 sAavss OF Maicf 1Srdd mining
stock which have beea advertised for sale
the past week ior the account of whom il
may copearn by Il. A. Coquard were put up
~ auction tt tha Mining Exchange and tho
entire lot bcEghs III by j. j. Mutually at
sl2 cents per share. The original owner of
TINS stock is sind to have been MIR. Ben
Fine, WHO 9ss instrumental in placing the
stock IT isi-. Major Budd company in this
CITY, and who hyp.5thecateu tho stock with
l. A. c"siaard, who, the time for redemp.
non having passed. advertised al sold it
out at psn.,c auction. The day is rapidly
approaching when the time for the payment
of tpe als cents assessment upOp the stock
OF thh company will have expired. and
those Who have not paid up will be froze
sGt. so far the Stockholders have shown
tketr faith i'll the company by coming for
ward freely, and it Il aa;d that never IN a
ike case has 80 much willingness been
Hsi0wn to answer u call for money. Up to
yesterday at noon Il total of lOQ.EU shares
ant of ths 900 held in this city have pail.
vp. and It il claimed ttGt all of the Mon
tana stockholders have also siRnitied their
willingness 10 stand the assessment.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-16
The Old Malcontent Killed by In
dian Police While Resisting
Arrest.
Wild Alarm in Dakota Over Prob
able Efforts to Avenge His
Death.
The Manner Of His Taking OR-FliSht of
His FOll0wcrs-His Son Also
Killed.

BrsMARcA. Dec. 15.-lSpeciall-Al
news comes from Standing Rock agency to-
night. An attempt was made this after
noon to arrest Sitting Bull and his follow
era by Capt. Fechett. with a strong COM
pany of soldiers and lndian police. Sitting
Bull and his son were killed, together with
sixteen Indians. The Indian police ran
short of ammunition aud stampsded to the
soldiers. The conflict took place near
Grand river, forty miles from
Fort Yates. Excitement tonight is
at high pitch. 1t is impossible
to obtain detailed information, but it may be
safely said that Sitting Bull is no longer in
existence, and that the Indians will avenge
his death. The government signal office at
Bismarck will be kept open all night. Tel
eErams from Standing Rock to army head
quarters are flying over the wire a. fast as
electricity can send them, but nothing def
mite can DO learned, as government rules
forbid the transmission of other than Off
cial messages over the wire.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-16

RI NIX, LEMON.


- shark Answers SucA llnes.
The Fem sN~n> sas He Cares To-
sssaN. nec. l5.-Iamon. the pa.
WASH ess,s, vas before the Raum iaYes-
slon ~ soa.m,ttee to-day. sia ses.itie6
t,sas sever recommended to Cousmis-
that lsnm the appointment Of q person
si"n J -saploy. He had never spoksn to
IA a'ss:ouer RaGa aassut .he apps:nt-
!" CT promotion of ahy s.ssson, and had
a sef directly or indirectly seslcehted any
ser person 70 secure sa appointment.
eoa the pension Office. "'he witness said
ta had never endorsed any note for kaum
Except Que for $i2. .eDD nn she Bank of the
4 Republic. Cooper ASKED how much Raum q
paper WAS discounted when ON his endorse
Nents. Lemon emphatically declined to
, answer on the Erouud that il was none OF
Cocper's business or the business of the
committee. In raspsIse to further Ques-
tions Lemon stated that kauM never came
to him for his influence TO secure the dis.
counting 1T any paper.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-16
HIS LAST PROPOSAL.
what sitting hull Wanted Agent Nc
Laughlin to do.

Laughlin to do.
CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-The story of the last
visit paid by II white man to Sitting Bulls
camp prior to the tragic events of to- day is
told in a report received this afternoon by
Assistant Adiutant- General Corbin. The
narrative throws food of light on the old
chiefs willy character, aud strongly depicts
the circumstances existing in tho isolated
camp. The document is addressed to Com
missioner of Indian Affairs Morgan by
United States Indian Agent Mclaughlin, of
Standing Rock agency, and is in part, as
follows: Learning that the ghpst dance
was in progress in Sitting Hzlrs camp
and large number of In
ians of the Grand river settlement
we're participating. mclaughlin concluded
to take them by surprise. On Sunday
morning he left for that settlement accom-
panied BY Louis Prineau and got there un-
height. The majority Of the boys and girls
were. until few weeks ago
pupils Of the day schools at the Grand
River settlements. Mclaughlin did not at,
tempt to stop the dance, but remained over
night and next day had a long talk with
He spoke very plainly to them. NJ. 'pHH pointing
out what had been done BY
the government tor the Sioux
people,. and how this faction,
by their present conduct, were
abusing the confidence that has
been reposed in them by the gov
ernment in it's magnanimity in granting
full amnesty for all past ohenses. when
from destitution and imminent starvation
they were compelled to surrender as pris- |
oners Of war in 1880. He dwelt at length |
upon what had been done bv the govern
ment for their own industrial advancement |
and assured them of what this absurd |
craze would lead to il these demoralixinR |
dances and the disregard ofodepaxtment or |
aers were not soon discontinued.
aEss inclined 10 assume the role Of s.hia |
ahisf." finally admittsd the truths OF 10.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-16

There is no question but what
slow prices" will catch trade. but
the item of "good value" must enter
into the combination in order to
hold a trade or inspire the conf
dence OF the public.
A man may pay $5 for a suit Of
clothes and find that he has paid a
very big price. or he may pay $25
for suit and learn that he has a
decided bargain.
We wish to be understood that
when we advertise a special sale"
and make series of "cuts" that
the cut is confined to the price and
in no way affects the quality.
We would call attention to our
challenge competition advertise
ment of last Sunday. We had our
doubts at first as to the efficacy of
an announcement wherever the
bid for patronage would be based
on Glow prices" in view Of the
amount of "cost sales" together
WILL O14AA4oPG 0LOS1>o C1A4C l1EACS
of different natures which are
preying upon the city. But with
the first days business all doubts
vanished, and we are free to say
that it has been as complete a sue
cess as any sale ever inaugurated
in this city.
How can il be otherwise7
Look at the prices.
They will aStoniSh you.
The Refer coats and vests wen
first, and out of one hundred that
started in the action only half are
left to tell the tale.
Prices will tell.
When a man has a chance to
buy Refer coat and vest for Sc
worth $12.5O, he'll buy, even if he
has to borrow the money.
500 pairs of trousers worth So. 90
pair will be laid on our bargain.
counter to be worked off at $3.50.
$3.50 and $4OO. Sizes are now
regular, but will soon be broken
SO take hold while the lines are full
The s1eds have been a great sue
cess. It don't take Iona for th.
youngsters to catch on. They are
posted. We gave away a great
many this week, but we antici
pated the demand and laid il, a
good supply. Bear it in mind, hoy,
sled goes with every suit.
We are showing SURPRISING
line of suits at So. Can't buy it
elsewhere for less than 81, and the
sled goes with it.
Overcoats the same. We have
cut on the prics of them also, and
Notwithstanding the cut il, price
present sled to each purchaser
OF boys overcoat Tor suit
We must sell goods.
The only indueement we can
offer is that OF price: and in oraen
to sell goods cheap we cat on tn.
price and insist on the cash.