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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24
RELATIONS WITH CANADA.
Report OF the senate Committee Engaged
In Taking Tpstimony.

Report OF the senate Committee Engaged
In Taking Trstimony.
WASHINGTON, July % Senator Hoar
chairman of the Senate Committee upon
the Relationsof Commerce and business
with Canada, has presented in the SEN
ate mass OF testimony taken by that
committee. 1t is not accompanied by a
report, which, IL is understood will be
made later as some additional testi-
mony yet remains to be taken That
submitted now consists OF the testi-
mony OF military men, railroad officials,
prom snent business men OF the United
States and Canada, men engaged in the
fishing industry along the whole extent
Of our northern boundary, from Cali
fornia to Maine
The testimony covers all the points
OF vital interest as to the relations be-
tween the United States and the de-
tendencies of Great Britain in North
America. General Miles, u. S. A., in
command OF the Pacific coast, was one
Of the witnesses and gave an interest
ing statement, showing the absolutely
defenseless condition of the Pacific
coast
The testimony treats fully OF the pol
icy OF the Canadian Pacific railroads
and its effect on those of the United
States. There is complete information
as TO the vessels and fisheries Of the
United States. Some light is thrown
upon the controversy between New
foundland and France as to the fisheries
at the island OF st. Pierre and Miquelon
which are such a sensational feature Of
Canadian news just nov.
The rights OF the American fishermen
under the existing treaties with Great
Britain are considered. The advantages
and disadvantages Of annexation are
mentioned incidentally by the witnesses,
but the committee itself makes no
statement on the subject the conclu-
sions being reserved for the report,
which will be made later.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

As a resu Of the Lake Pepin horror
orders will probably be issued from the
Treasury Department for thorough in
spection throughout the country OF all
life preservers used on excursion boats
on all lakes, as we'll as on lake steam
ers. According TO unofficial advices the
life prcservers carried on the Inflated
Sea Wing were OF rushes instead Of
cork. and when soaked instead OF being
buoyant were as bad as SO much lead.
Many Of the bodies when taken from the
water were encased in these soggy
bandages Despite this. however the
canvas IN which the alleged life-saving
material was encased bore an inscrip-
tion certifying that they had been passed
on July 5. 1851. BY United States In
spector Cephus G. Thompson. It is al
together likely that the methods Of IN
spection employed at this time will be
Investigated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24
PInckr snlrador.

CITY OF MENIco, July 2L-El Uni
versal publishes an account of battle
between Guatemalans and San Saliva
dorians in San Salvador in which the
former we're defeated with heavy loss.
The Guaiemalan force numbered $1,000
General Barrundia, the Guatemalan
refugee, has left Oaxaca TO take part in
the war. lie viii probably raise the
standard Of revolt in Guatemala.
Private kilograms from san Salvador
say that the san Salvadorians captured
the Guat malan artillery in the battle
which took place on Thursday.
IL is rumorcd that President Barillas
Of Guatemala, talks Of resigning.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24
oouoHLIN's REMoRsE.
The Cronln Convict with Something Bur
denlDg Ills Mind.

CHICAGO, July 60 -"Dan Coughlin is
tho only one OF the Cronin murderers
upon whom confinement seems to rest
heavily" said Deputy Warden Merrill
Of the penitentiary at Joliet yesterday.
Gle is fretting himself to death. He
is but shadow OF his former sell, and
II new trial be not granted him be-
fore long there will be a funeral or a
big sensation"
This statement was made to reporter
for the Times, whom the deputy warden
conducted through the prison. II was
occasioned by the failure Of the reporter
TO recognize Coughlin, with whom he
was well acquainted. Coughlin's APP
pearance was somewhat changed by bis
convict clothes The main change,
however, was in his face. His cheeks
we're pale and sunken. The ex-
preston was careworn and melancholy.
One would be impressed instantly with
the thought that confinement had prac-
tically undermined his health and left
him little more than physical wreck.
He was industriously chiseling large
block OF stone In one OF the work rooms.
ut is all worry" continued the depu-
ty warden. ''He seems 10 have some-
thing on his mind continually He is
industrious and willing, and evidently
tries to be cheerful, but he does not
bear confinement as most Of the other
prisoners do. OF course, he has more
to worry over than 0Sullivan or Burke.
He has his wife and child, who come
TO see him as often as the rules OF the
prison allow. 1t may be more anxiety
for their welfare that is gradually
breaking him down, but | am inclined
TO question that At any rate there are
few prisoners here in whose appearance
there has been such change in so short
a time"
"You spoke OF possible sensation"
"Yes / have watched Coughlin
pretty closely and have formed de-
cided opinion. know that he has built
great hopes ON having new trial and
that it will be terrible blow to him IL
he does not get it l believe he is
brooding over the fact that he and his
two companions are suffering punish
ment for crime in which they were
doubtless implicated, but in which
thSJ NSrc uitcf al ohiy aupotul-
mates The inroads made on his
health, | am satisfied, are due wholly
to mental trouble. There is no other as
signable cause, and | am inclined to
think that 1t would not take great
deal TO induce him to break down and
tell all he knows Of the murder. The
decisive moment will be when 1t is
known definitely whether or not a new
trial will be granted
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24


COUNT MAURICE SALA, First Secretary
Of the French Legation. who suffered a
fractured limb and bruises in his gallant
attempt to protect unheeding ladies
from being run down in the wild career
of a runaway horse, Is making satisfac-
tory progress towards recovery. says a
Washington disnatch The Count be-
longs to an Italian family OF note. His
father, a distinguished engineer. re-
ceived honors from the third Napoleon
Tho aarneant Count ie a narenn of gentle
manners. He served as volunteer in
the Franco-Prussian war; though but a
boy, and for his ardor in the cause Of
his country was placed in the foreign
service. After passing several years in
Servia he was sent to the United States.
He married Emily Sanford, daughter of
Major John Sanford, Of the United
States army.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

THE renowned natural bridge near
Glasgow, Va. has been sold TO a syndi-
cate for $500, 900 By Colonel H. c Par
sons and Hon James G. Blaine. its own
era
AHHEsTs have been made in Foz Of
parties accused 81 attempts on the life
Of the sultan Of Merooco
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

III is stated that the dissatisfaction in
Franco on account OF the increased duty
proposed on French products by the Nc
Kinley bill has resulted in the actual
opening of negotiations between the
French and the United States Govern
ments on tho subject the French Min
lister OF Foreign Affairs seeking some
intimation from Washington that the
proposed advances may be modified.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24
NInrderod Amrrlcans.

WAsHINeToS, July % A dispatch to
the Department Of State in regard to
the assassination of the two Americans,
Messrs Thompson and Redman at Pele-
ehaoo, bolivia, CT May i9 last, states
that the National and State authorities
are vigorously endeavoring to ascertain
the murderers. The American Minister
has every assurance that in case they
are found they will be dealt with ac-
cordinp TO law
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

ACCORDING to the New York Tribune,
the first steamer ever chartered to carry
produce from New York 10 Australia,
was engaged recently, She is the
Prodan, and was chartered by Arkell &
Douglass She will be loaded in the
latter part OF the month. Hitherto prod
uce has been shipped from that poit to
Australia in sailing vessels.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

FoR the first time since 1871 tho Pope
was seen outside the Vatican grounds
recently. In an ordinary carriage,
escorted by two Of the guardia mobile,
he quilted the Vatican by the Forda-
menta gate and drove to the Music gate.
through which he ro-entered thegrounds
OF the palace. The sentries at the mint
presented arms as he passed
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

EUGENE, Orc, July 20 C +. Arthur,
arrested near here on charge Of forg-
cry committed in Harrison County. No
Thursday night secured revolver by
some means and compelled the guard at
the Jail at the point Of the pistol 70
drive him several miles into the country,
where he took to the brush.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

TIE Secretary Of tho Interior has re-
ceived from gentleman now in New
Mexico a circumstantial account of the
outrages committed in the Territory in
the last few months by ''Whiteoaps. :"
This lawless mob, the writer says con-
sists of several hundred Mexicans, who,
armed, masked and mounted, almost
nightly parade through the country for
thirty miles around Las Vegas destroy
ing crops, houses and bridges and shoot
ing and terrifying citizens upon the
plea that the land belongs to "the peo-
pie" and that they are underpaid for
their labor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

KANSAS CRY, No. July 2l.-A benev-
olent rain fell here this morning. COM
meme ng at four O'Clock. The rain Of
last week did not extend far and we
could take a little more yet without ar-
pearing greedy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

REAR ADMIRAL BELKNAP, command
ing the naval forces of the Asiatic sta
tion, has informed the Navy Depart
ment that there is no truth in the re-
port that he took possession of the
Kings palace at Seoul during the recent
troubles in Corea, and that all be did on
tho occasion ip question was to station
troops in the United States legation
building for the protection OF American
subjects and property They were sub
sequently withdrawn as affairs resumed
their usual state.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

EUGENE SCHUYLER, the American
Consul-General at Cairo, Egypt who
died recently was for many years in the
diplomatic service. He was attached to
several United States legations and was
at one time Minister TO Greece, Rou-
mania and Serv a. He was nominated
Assistant Secretary OF State at the be-
ginning OF the present administration,
but opposition to his confirmation de-
veloped in Republican circles and the
nomination was Withdrawn. Later he
was appointed Consul-General at Cairo
place which he filled to the time of
his death.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

REPoRTs Of renewed and increased
disorder in Erzeroum have been re-
ceived. The threat of the Mussulmans
to sack the Christian quarters has
alarmed tho residents of that district
and they are moving out with all possi-
bic haste. The increased garrison has
had very little effect in suppressing acts
OF violence and tho inference is that
the soldiers are in sympathy with the
mob. Men and women have been mur-
dered without provocation and number
of women have been carried of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

1T is stated by what is considered very
high authority that the vacant Arkan-
sas Federal Judgeship has been settled
at last Judge Isaac c. Parker, Of the
Fort Smith district will be transferred
to Little Rock to take Judge Caldwell's
place, and Colonel w. G. Whipple will
be appointed to succeed Parker. 1t will
be remembered that Colonel Whipple
was recommended by the bar of Little
Rock for the Fort Smith place when
Judge Parker's name was being consid-
cred for the Circuit Judgeship recently
given to Judge Caldwell
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

SENIOR ARmGo, who short time ago
was carried off by Italian brigands and
ransomed for 10000 francs, states that
while under guard in grotto he sug-
gested to the brigand left in charge that
he would give him much more than his
share OF the ransom to allow him to es-
cape and that the brigand could there
upon fly TO America. The guard replied
that he would willingly accept the prop
osition, on that oven in America he
would be found and killed
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

Tns French Minister OF War lately
offered a prize for 'bc swiftcsf bird in =
fsrht from Pcr.gncux to Paris. so
.nil-> There were a.746 cn.rics. The
uirrs- doing ne distance n sosen
a..,r- and lhi.,y feu- minu'cs o. a.
t. ibicp miles sn hcur.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24
CURRENT COMMENT.

CONGRESSMAN VANDIvERE, of Callfor-
MIA. has introduced in the House a bill
granting a pension OF $4,000 year to
the widow Of the late General John G.
Framont
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

DR. PArR. the celebrated scholar was
once preaching in the country parish OF
another clergyman, and. as was DIS
habit. used very learned language Inc
rector afterwari said 10 him; They
rould not understand YOU Nonsense.
said DR.. Parr. Il am sure there Was
nothing in nv sermon which they could
not comprehend.- well" said the
rector. Il will call one Of them In and
see II be understands the meaning OF
the word felicity SO he called In a
lsHarinr man and said: John, can you
tell me- the meaning % felicity
iafyen. I don't know. sir," said John
.ssut 1 believe st. Is some part Of the IN
side Of 3 pig
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

NoTHNa has been heard of the Glou-
cester Mass fishing schooner William
Rice since April 8, and 1t is feared the
vessel and crew of sixteen men have
haan lnat
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24
Notes

Earthworms, in dry weather, some
times work their way through the soil TO
the wtl and fail in, thus communicating
the water to ! certain extent. IL possi-
bic the curbing Of all wells should he
cemented.
When the thrcshing is done is a good
time to cover the straw sheds. if these
arc to be depended upon for shelter for
stock during the winteE.
Eggs should be gathered very regu-
.Srly now. a very short time under
she hen this hot weather viii injure the
quality Of the eggs for use. Keep in =
dry place
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24
THROUGH A BRIDGE.
wreck on the Rock Island with Loss OF
Life.

Life.
CHICAGO, July %, two a. m.-Rock
Island passenger train No. IA went
through bridge about one mile west
Of Lyman last night so it is reported
here.
The conductor reports to the general
Office that.he thinks they have foun
all but the engineer One man was
badly hurt aud several slightly.
The engine, baggage car, smoker and
chair car are wrecked. Doctors have
been ordered. The sleeping car is all
right
A DUEL with swords was fought near
Paris recently between NJ Menier and
George Hugo, son of Victor Hugo, in
which Hugo was slightly wounded. The
trouble arose from a private quarrel.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24
Posr-oFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Considerable Number OF Removals and
Other Changes.

WASHINGTON, July 1s.-According to
statement prepared at the Post-ofiice
Department showing the operations of
the Office of the First Assistant Post
master-Geneval during the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1890, the total number OF
transactions in the appointment division
Of the department for the year is shown
to have been 2S, POI, an average Of near
ly ., 600 per month, or eighty per day.
In fourth class offices there we're 9.O56
appointments on account Of resigna-
tions; 900 on account OF removals and
6ss on account OF the death OF postmas-
ters.
In Presidential offices there were 253
appointments on account Of resigna-
tions, $40 on account Of expirations Of
comm ssions, $50 on account Of remov-
ais, 81 on account Of deaths OF postmas-
ters and 1873 on account of becoming
Presidential.
The whole number OF post-onices in
operation July /, 1890, was O., 800, as
against IS, 99e IN 1853, 81, in lsss
50, 157 in 1857 and 40 021 in 1850.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo, July ls-The
state grand lodge OF the independent
Order of Good Templars has been in
annual secret session here this week.
but the attendance has been small.
Several public meetings were held and
temperance addresses were made.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-07-24

CHICAGO, July 1S.-Alonzo Wyant
Chicago agent OF the United States Ex-
press Company. was closetcd with States
Attorney LongeneclSer for several hours
yesterday and was taken before the
grand jury to tell the story Of tho steal
ing Of $40. 600 in gold last fall. while
500, coo Of the precious metal was being
taken from the depot 10 the company's 5
safe. Detectives have been at work on
the case and il is claimed that they
have traced the crime 70 John Behrt
and that be is under arrest or under
such close espionage that il is impossi-
ble for him 10 escape IL is stated that
be had several a~~''r- -'i'~--
Onppings-
A Boston woman who invented a shoe
sewing machine sold the patent for $780,
oO0
Ex-senator Gilman Marston, Of New
Hampshire, who died recently, was
wounded badly in the arm az Bull Run,
but refused 70 have the member ampu-
tated. though the surgeons told him his
life depended on that operation He
insisted upon being placed upon his
horse and was led to the front amid
cheers from the boys" Of his regiment
He once refused 10 allow his troops TO
board an overloaded transport because
be had brought those men from New
Hampshire 10 fight not 10 Dc drowned
The population Of Helena, Mont, 10
estimated at ll.oOO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-03-29
GRANGER RAILWAY DECISION.

The Supreme Court OF the United
States on Monday rendered highly
important decision in the famous
granger cases involving the legality OF
the legislation OF Iowa and Minnesota
in the matter of regulating railroad
freights and fares. The laws of those
states placed the power into the hands
of their boards OF railroad commits
sioncrs to establish what in their opin-
ion were reasonable fares and rates for
the transportation of persons and
property by any railroad within those
states, and from the rates thus estab-
lishcd there was no appeal, and In pro-
ceedings by mandamus to compel a
railroad to comply with the tariff or
rates published by the commissioners
no issue could be raised or inquiry had
on the question of their equality or
reasonableness. The decision of the
court declares this provision of the
granger laws unconstitutional, as de-
priving the companies Of their right
to a judicial investigation by due pro-
cess of law into the truth OF any mat
ter in controversy.
The effect of the decision will be to
compel courts, when objection is made
by any railroad to the reasonableness
or Justice of any tariff fixed by the
commissioners, to try the issue thus
raised. This is fatal to the one feature
which was the essence of the granger
laws, that from the rates fixed by
them there was no appeal. Under this
decision the entire system of railway
administration as provided by the
Iowa and Minnesota laws must go
down, for the language Of the Su-
preme Court is that those laws are I'M
constitutional. The members OF the
boards of commissioners Of both states
admit that the decision revolution
ICES their whole system Of railway
legislation and that they are Knocked
out-funct,ts oticiO-their occupation of
regulators of freights and fares is
gone-the granger system of railway
legislation is overthrown and wiped
out.
The decision at once created intense
excitement on the New York stock
board and though its exact terms
were not known on Monday, the
stocks of most of the granger roads"
went up peg.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-03-29
THURSDAY.

Prince Bismarck had his farewell
audience with the emperor yesterday
His sons, Herbert Bismarck's, resigna'
ton as foreign minister has been ac,
cepted, and the chancellor, General
Caprivi, appointed in his stead. Lon
don's Punch cartoons the event by pic
turing Bismarck AS the pilot leaving
the ship of state, of which the EN-
perOr is captain.
Circuit Judges Tuley, Collins and
Horton yesterday decided that the
Board of Trade may go out of the bust
ness of furnishing quotations of mar,
ket reports. After April ! then the
bucket-shops will have to get move
on" to get quotations, or make their
own.
The Oxford and Cambridge Univer'
sites boat race took place in the
Thames yesterday afternoon. The dis
tapce was four miles and two furlongs.
Oxford won bya length in twenty-five
minutes and three seconds.
The turning point has been reached
in the Ohio river flood, and the water
is falling from a maximum of fifty
nine feet and two inches.
Minister Whitelaw Reid arrived in
New York from Paris yesterday for a
ten days stay In America.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-03-29
TRUSTS.

'"TruStS are private affairs, Win
which Congress has nothing to do
said Mr.. Blaine; at all events, added
President Harrison, in one of his nu-
merous little reception speeches at In
dianapolis before his election, they in
no way owe their existence to the tar
iif. In a speech in the United States
Senate last Tuesday Senator Vest
gave the following list Of trusts, and
showed the dependence Of each of these
monopolies for existence upon the
tariff by its exclusion of competition
from abroad
|. The steel rail trust, butressed by
a tariff of $l7 per ton.
2. The nail trust, by a tariff tax OF
$l.25 per 100 pounds.
3. The iron nut and washer trust,
by a tax of 50 per 100 pounds.
4. The barbed fence wire trust, by a
tax of60 cents per 100 pounds.
5. The copper trust, by tax OF 500
per 100 pounds.
g. The lead trust, by tax OF $3.50
per lOO DOunuS.
7. The slate pencil trust, by tax of
30 per cent.
s. The nickel trust, by tax Of Sl5
per 100 pounds.
o. The zinc trust, by a tax of $3.50
per 100 pounds.
10. The sugar trust, by a tax of 81
per 100 pounds.
IL. The oil cloth trust, by tax of
40 per cent.
IL. The jute bag trust, by a tax of
40 per cent.
10. The cordage trust, by tax of &c
per cent.
II. The paper envelope trust, by a
tax of Is per cent.
10. The gutta rercha trust, by tax
of 80 per cent.
l6. The castor oil trust, by a tax of
80 cents per gallon.
II. The linseed oil trust, by a tax
of % cents per gallon.
IS. The cOttonseed Oil trust, by a TAX
Of % cents per gallon.
10. The bOraX trust, by tax OF IS
per 100 pounds.
20. The ultramarine trust, by tax
Of S. per 100 pounds.
Senator Sherman added to this list
the match trust, at the head Of which
General Alger, of Michigan; the
Standard Oil trust, and various grain
trusts.
Monopolies and trusts, it will bt
seen by this list, always strike at the
necessaries Of life, and the articles re
quired and used by the mass of thu
people, just as in the Republican
tariff, common, coarse blankets ano
woollen goods always bear much
higher duty than the fine goods uset
by the rich, and this discrimination
runs through the whole of the Allison
bill and its successor, the Mckinle!
bill. Both these bills tax the poo
much more heavily than the rich.