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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05
MILES IN CHARGE.
An Order From the War Depart
ment Gives Him Full Control OF

ment Gives Him Full Control of
Indians.
CHICAGO, Dec. 4-Gen. Miles said
this morning that he would go to the
Northwest in day or two to direct the
military arrangements being made in the
Indian country. 1t the meantime Capt.
Ewers, of the Fifth infantry
now at Pierre, will go to the Cheyenne
agency and get i'll communication with
Hump, one of the leading chiefs of the
Northern Cheyenne tribe. who will be
told to bring into the agency Horse
Roads. Iron Shields, and all of his pe0-
pie. Gen. Miles, in an interview,
stated:
1--WE have overwhelming evidence
from officers, inspectors. and testimony
of agents as well, and also from the
Indians themselves. that they have
been suffering for the want of
food more or less for two
years past, and one of the
principal causes Of disaffection is this
very matter. One of the principal OBJ
jects of my recent visit to Washington
relief. and L am happy to say that sue
cess has crowned my efforts. The sec
retary of tue interior has ordered an
increase of rations, and mas asked con-
gress to appropriate the necessary
money. Gen Brooke telegraphs this
morning from Pine Ridge, saying:
There has been an issue of rations ex-
cepting beef The orders to the agent
at this agency from the secretary of the
interior increases the Indian rations but
slightly in meat"
The following order EAs been issued
to the Indian agents among the Sioux:
department of the Interior, Dec. l, 1890
The Commissioner of Indian Ahairs-Sir:
You will convey to the several agents on duty
among the Sioux the following order, which
is hereby made:
During the present Indian troubles you are
instructed that while you shall continue all
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05
Two Indian Bills.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The senate
bill to enable the secretary of the inte-
rior to complete the appraisement and
sale of lands patented to certain Flat
head Indians in the Bitter Root valley
in Montana, and providing for the re-
moyal of said patentees to the Jocke
reservation. was passed; also the senate
resolution to continue during the ses-
sion the investigation into the status of
negotiations between the United States
and the Cherokee tribe Of Indians.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05
RAPID CORN HUsKING.
Novel Contest Between a Couple
of Rural IOWans.


of Rural Iowans.
DEs MONIES, TO-. Dec. "A corn.
husking match in which large section
of Western Iowa was interested oc-
Cured near AVoca yesterday. Al John
son is the champion husker of Potta-
watamie county, and Webb Mcconnell
has for two years maintained first place
in Shelby county. The field of corn
chosen for the scene of the contest av-
eraged yield of forty bushels to the
acre. The two champions worked ten
hours each, under the supervisor Of a
referee, and in the presence of numer-
Gus spectators. So well matched were
they that wheE time was called each
had husked and cribbed 40 bushels. al
most to even pounds. The contest was
for 500 side. and the money was
awarded to johnson, because his corn
was the cleanest from husks.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05
HOLLANDS DEAD KING.
The Body Is Laid Near the HIonu-
ment of William the Silent


The Body Is Laid Near the sIonu-
ment of William the Silent.
THE HAGUE, Dec. 4.-The body of
the late king of Holland was Inferred at
Delft to-day with impressive ceremon-
les. The funeral cortege arrived at
Delft this afternoon. The church whero
the burial service was held was crowd
ed with large congregation, including
the ministers of stale and many officials
and deputationS. DR.. Koetsweld
preached an affecting burial sermon.
just before the burial took place, the
minister of justice affixed seals TO the
kings coffin. 1t was then lowered TO a
vault in the church near the monument
to William the Silent" The coffin was
covered with flowers sent by the
widowed queen.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05
AGAINST PENSION SHARKS.
Secretary Noble Formulating a
Measure to Block Them.

NcdSuTc W 11lOck InG1n.
WASHINGTON, Dec. A. Secretary
Noble has been paying considerable at
tention lately to the subject of attor-
ney's fees in pension cases, and is form
ula:ing plan by which claimants for
pension, who are not represented by at
torneys, may he placed and maintained
upon the same footing as those who are.
1t is proposed to organize force within
the pension bureau, at the head of
which will be placed thoroughly com
petent pension lawyer, whose business
It will be to look after the interests of
these unrepresented claimants. The
plan is not fully matured as yet, al
though the general features have been
agreed upon. In speaking to-day to a
representative of the Associated Press
OF the question of attorneys fees, Sec
retary Noble expressed himself with
some warmth.
think of it, said he, ''the pension bureau
is now issuing between $4,000 and 10, 900
certificates week. What does this mean to
attorneys? 1t means that they are receiving
every week as fees out of moneys appropri-
ated by congress to relieve the necessities of
our old soldiers between $15O,OOO and
1915, 600,
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The Birmingham strikers.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Dec. 4.-The sit
uation among the miners is unchanged.
About 5000 men are on strike. A few
have returned to work. The indications
point TO all early settlement of differ
eDces. IL was rumored here yesterday
that as soon as the operators recognized
the committee work would be resumed.
The miners say that they are out for an
advance and that the report is untrue.
Some operators are arranging to Fill the
mines with negroes,
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Huron ALI Right,

Special to the Globe.
HURON, S. d., Dec. At has been
showing all day. About six inches has
fallen with little wind, and it is not
badly drifted. Settlers in this vicinity
are provided with food for themselves
and feed for stock. Nearly all have
fuel. Those short will be provided for
at once. No suffering is likely to occur
in this locality.
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To Aid Nebraska.

DEs MONIES, Ia. Dec. 4.-Headquar-
ters have been opened in this city for
the receipt of supplies to be sent into
the districts of Nebraska and Oklahoma,
and canvasserS are at work in behalf OF
the sufferers. The Nebraska committee
say that the destitution is greater than
that caused by the Johnstown flood or
the Chicago fire.
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Judicial Free for All.

Special to the Globe.
SPOKANE FALLS, WASH, Dec. A.
During the trial case in the superior
court. to-day, Judge Turner, Mayor
Clough, ex-Congressman Voorhees, and
others became involved in a regular
rough and tumble fight. The mayor
got black eyes and was knocked all over
the room,
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tain the belief that the figures given out
for this city are nearly LOO short of
what they ought to be.
IN A CHAMBER OF DEATH.
Mrs. Van COtt saw Her Daugh-
ter'S Wedding Before She Died.

Mrs. Van Cott saw Her Daugh-
ter's Wedding Before She Died.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. Dee. 4.-Instead
of the scenes of an elaborate wedding
reception at the Van Cott residence, No.
S47 Virginia street, was a house OF
mourning last evening. Miss Sarah Van
Cott and Henry Maynard. well known
young people of this city, were 10 have
been married at 5o'clock this afternoon,
and cards mad been issued for an elab-
crate reception this evening. Two days
ago Mrs. Van Cott was taken Ill, and
continued to grow wOr e until this
morning, when she realized that death
was near and asked that the marriage
take place before she died. Accordingly
the groom was sent for and the wedding
ceremony took place al noon. Rev. Dr.
Weber, of st. Johns Episcopal church,
officiating. An hour later Mrs. Van
COtt died
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05
Will Erect a Church.

Special 70 the GIODe.
PIPEsToNE, Dec. 8. The first fair of
the Episcopal society of this city is
being held at Opera hall this week. The
hall is gorgeously decorated with fancy
work and bric-a-brac of all kinds. pin
afore" is also being rehearsed by the
members of the society, and will be pro-
duced about the holidays. The society
has been organized but few months,
and is now raising funds to erect
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the business and Tcarry into effect the edrca-
uonal and other purposes OF your agency,
you will, as to all operations intended 10 snp-
press any outbreak by force cooperate and
obey The orders of the military officer COM
mandlng On the reservation in your charge.
JOHN w. NOBLE Secretary.
"Ihis order," said an army officer at
headquarters. virtually turns over the
absolute control of the Indians to the
military"
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ANOTHEK silver BILL.
MIR. Stewart Dumps Another Meas
ure Into the Senate

WASHINGTON Dec. 4.-Senator Stew
art to-day introduced Il bill for the free
and unlimited use of silver as money.
1t amends the first section of the
present law. by repeating the clause
limiting the purchase of bullion by the
secretary of the treasury to four and a
half million ounces per mouth. and
requires the secretary to purchase all
the silver bullion. offered at price not
exceeding one dollar for three hundred
and seventy-one and twenty-five hun.
dredths grains of pure silver. 1t aisD
amends the third section 10y requiring.
the secretary to coin at least 2,000.00
ounces per month after the first of July
next and as much more as may be
necessary to redeem the treasury notes
issued i'll one purchase OF bullion.
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AMBITIOUS DILLON.
The Irish ENJOYS Will Not Visit
Spokane Falls.

Special to the Globe.
SPOKANE FALLS, WASH, Dec. 4.-P.
j. Donahue, young architect here, is
son of Donahue, the well-known home
rule leader in the old country. Ten
days ago Donahue received telegram
from Dillon and O'Brien that the Irish
leaders would be here on the 20th of
December. This evening Donahue got
a lengthy dispatch from Dillon cancel
ling the date and limiting that big plans
formed within a few hours would de-
mand the presence of Dillon's party in
Ireland very soon. The disnatch stated
that the leaders would probably be OH
the ocean in week. Regarding the
message a well-informed lrlshman here
only said "Dillon is ambitious"
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TO PROTECT WARDS.
A Bill Passed to Punish Guardians
Who EmbeZZIe Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The unfin-
ished business in the morning was the
bill for the punishment of every guar
dian, conservator, curator, committee,
tutor or other judiciary agent. for the
embezzlement of the pensions of a ward.
The previous question was ordered
yeas 1l3, nays 92-and the bill was
passed. On motion of Mr.. Morrow. Of
California. the house went into commit
tee of the whole. Mr.. Burrows, OF
Michigan. in the chair, on the pension
appropriation bill.
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PONCA COMMITTEE.
Meets in Omaha and Passes In.
dian RnSnIufinrr

IL Meets in Omaha and Passes In.
dian Resolutions.
OMAHA. Neb., Dec. AT meeting
last night of the Ponca Indian commit.
tee held in this city to consider the
troubles among the Sioux Indians the
following resolution was adopted:
I'VE believe that the only remedy for the
indian troubles on our reservation is the es-
tanlishment of government of law on these
respectfully call upon patriotic citizens FaSt
ana West to take this position ana uphold by
voice, vote and influence this proposition to
extend extend to the Indian the cheap but priceless
Teneiits Wir OF Just and equitable laws j. NJ.
ooiIorth. president; William J. Harsha.
secretary: Leavitt Burnham, P. Lawrence
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05


afternoon President Polk appointed Mr..
Talbot. of South Carolina in his place.
AS snon as Mr.. 1albott'S appointment
was announced, he offered resolution,
which was adopted. charging all dele
gates with the utmost secrecy as 10 all
Alliance proceedings. and empowering
the president to debar from seat III the
hal any member outside OF the press
committee guilty of divulging the pro-
ceedingS.
Resolutions.
at the afternoon session of the Alli-
ance a resolution was passed allowing
8 cents mileage each way and per
diem of 50 to all delegates to the ma
tOnal meeting. Frank Burkett, of Mis-
sissippi, from the special committee APP
pointed to estimate the work of the
committee, reported that with 10 draw
back or distractions the Iabors of the
Alliance would be completed by
midnight Saturday. A resolution
was adopted restricting all speeches
to five minutes and allowing
no delegate to speak twice on the same
subject. Mr. Vance, of North Carolina,
offered a resolution. which was passed,
providing for the appointment of one
delegate from each state Alliance to at
tend the investigation convention at
Asheville, n. c.. Dec. IL. No expenses are
to be allowed delegates from the Alli
ance treasury. Delegate Wood, of
Tennessee. offered q resolution thank
ing President Rodgers and the
Florida Alliance for the genuine
hospitality extended, and it was passed
unanimously, amid great applause. MIR.
GuiSe. of Louisiana, offered resolution
providing for the government taking
charge OF all improvements of the Mis-
sissippi river. This was referred to the
transportation committee.
J. H. Picker,
congressman-elect from South Dakota.
was introduced to speak on the sub
treasury bill. He said it was the kew
note of the financial condition of the
country in the future. Its passage was
imperatively demanded by the present
financial condition. He advocated the
free coinage of silver, and said
the Importance of this measure was
indicated by FIVE different members
of congress introducing bills on this
subject on the same day, each without
previous knowleL5e of the others ac-
tiOns. Next to the financial question,
Mr.. Picker regarded the transportation
problem as Of the greatest Importance.
Mr.. Deming. of Pennsylvania, Of
fered resolution calling for
grand encampment of the Farmers
Alliance, and it was referred 10 the
committee On the good of the order.
Robert Vance. of North Carolina, of
fered a resolution calling upon state
and national legislatures to reduce the
salaries of public officers TO more mod
crate sums. This was referred to the
committee on legislation. Another res
oution provides for the election of all
additional secretary.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05
Forming Templar Lodges.

Special to the Globe.
PIPEsToNE, Mimi. Dec. 1.-Two or
three Good Templar lodges have been
organized in this vicinity this week.
This is the work of w. A. Welck, of
Minneapolis, who has been lecturing
here. The move is made in order to
strengthen the prohibition party in this
section SO as to make it influential
enough to carry the day" during the
next session of the legislature.
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JOEL a BENEDICT.
Married in London to Mrs,
Gertrude l.. Archibald.

SPECIAL to the Globe.
NoRTHFIELD, MInn., Dec. "A quiet
wedding occurred at st. Margaret's
chapel, Westminster, London, En-
gland, this morning. The contracting
parties were Gertrude l.. Archibald and
Joel P. Heatwole, both of Mortified.
Cannon Farrar and Bishop Whipple, of
Minnesota, performed the ceremony.
The bride was given away by Mr.. White,
of the American legation. After the
ceremony MIR. and Mrs. Heatwole left
for Paris and will visit other points on
the continent, returning to Northtieid
some time in January,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05
SEED FOR DAKOTA.
Congressman Hansbrough Makes
Early Provision for 1t.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Representa.
tive Hansbrough, of North Dakota, to-
day introduced in the house a joint reso-
luton appropriating 5000 to be ex.
pended by direction of the secretary OF
agriculture in the purchase and distrib-
ution of seed wheat for the benefit of
those residents OF the state of North Da.
kota who lost their crops by reason Of
the drought Of 1890.
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APPORTIONNIENT.
Chairman Dunneli VIII Have the
Bill Ready by Christmas.

Bill Ready by Christmas.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 4. = Chairman
Dunnell. of the census committee, said
to-day that the committee would begin
consideration of the apportionment bill
next week. and that he did not doubt
but that it would be before the house
before the Christmas holidays. He was
of opinion that the question raised by
New York city as to the accuracy of her
enumeration should not delay prepara-
ton OF the apportionment bill; for, if it
should be decided, after fair and full
consideration, that New York city's
claim is just, the matter could be fixed
SO as to give New York the membership
to which she was entitled.
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AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS.
The Worlds Fair Will Make
Ample Provisions for Such Dis

Inc w Orlu'S Falr w III mako
Ample Provisions for Such Dis
play.
CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-After consultation
with Col. Mckenzie, Commissioner
Hirst and Mr.. Hurt, Director General
Davis struck upon plan to quiet the
fears of the farmers that their agrical-
tural exhibits would not secure proper
attention. The following telegram was
sent to the Farmers Mutual Benefit as
sociation convention now in session at
Ocala, Fla:
President Farmers Alliance. Ocala, Fla:
/ respectfully suggest that your association
in national convention assembled, make
some deliverance as to the propriety of action
by the several states represented i'll your
body looking to a complete exhioit of the
agricultural resources thereof ut The world
Columbian exposition. Ample provision in
the matter of classification and allotment of
space will be made for this most interesting
and important feature. Yours respectfully,
GEORGE Il. DAVIS.
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HenzeI,s Confession.

GREEN BAY, Wis. Dec. 4.--The trial o
Henry Hehzel for the murder of his
wife last August, is in progress. He
pleads not guilty, but District Attorney
Martin has confession which HenZel
made to him, in which he says his wife
died while he had his arm about her
neck III an attempt to prevent her from
leaving home the night of Aug. 29.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05
CANADIAN INDIANS.
The Principal Danger Is From the
Cree Tribes.

WINNIPEG. Man., Dec. 4-Superin-
tendent Mccall, who has charge of the
canadian indians from Lake Superior
TO the western boundary of Manitoba.
says that SO far as his superin-
tendency is concerned the In
dians have not been affected
by the Messiah craze. The danger Is
from the Cree tribes in Assinaboin. w.
ing west of his district. They were in
close proximity to their American
brethren. and the latter, it contemplate
ing war, would be certain to send run
ners among them. He had not heard,
however, that they were restless, al
though government report from Ottawa
is to that effect.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05
FIRE IN FORT LINCOLN.
Soldier Boys Try Their Hands as
Firemen.

FORT ABRAHAM LINCOLN. y. D, Dee.
4.-The barracks of Company ID,
Twenty-second infantry, were totally
destroyed by fire Tuesday night about &
O'Clock while the men were engaged in
drawing their fur clothing preparatory
to the winter campaign. The alarm was
immediately given, and the soldier boys
promptly responded. Every effort was
made TO save the company property and
stores. When the flames reached the
cartridges the sharp report of their eX-
plosion could be heard above the roar of
the flames. Several thousand pounds of
oats, corn and bran were burned. The
burned barracks had been vacated for
number of years. With the recent large
concentration of troops at this post they
were again OccuDied
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A String to Tt.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Representa
tive Mckinley to-day introduced In the
house bill similar to one presented in
the senate by Senator Sherman, provid-
ing that the present tariff law shall not
affect the operations of the Hawaiian
reciprocity treaty.
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One More Kick.
special to the Globe.

SpeclaI 10 lne GIODe,
RED WING, Dec. 4-Further evidence
in support of the allegation that the re-
cent census count was incorrect is now
furnished in the discovery that one of
the ward enumerators here was credited
with thirty-five names less than he
knows he returned. Other dscrepan-
eles that have heen found tend to Sus-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-05
TOBACCO t..aoATE.
Ways and Means Committee Will
Rectify Tariff Bill Error.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The ways and
means committee will hold its initial
meeting of the session tomorrow. 1t is
understood that the committee will i'm
mediately take means to rectify the
omission of the tobacco rebate section
from the tariff law by the passage of a
supplemental bill before January, when
the original section would have gone
into effect. Chairman Mckinley and
Mr.. Mills to-day said that they did not
think it necessary to give hearing on
the subject and that they thought there
would be no opposition to the correction
of the error.
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WANT TO COME IN.
Gen. Brooke Notices Signs of Di
inteGration Among Indians

ihseSfation Among indians.
WASHINGTON. Dee. 4-Gen. Schofeld
TINS afternoon received a dispatch from
zen. Brooke saying that forty lodges of
Indians have left the Rosebud camp and
nave moved across the White river to
the edge of the Bad Lands. There are.
ne says, strong signs of disintegration
among the Indians in camp, they being
about evenly divided as to whether theY
snail return to the agency or not. From
all that Gen. Brooke can learn about
their desires. he says he is CONVINCED
that majority of them want to come i'm.
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QUAY's EXTRAVAGANZA.
The EX-Boss Submits a Wild and
Expensive Measure.

Expensive Measure.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. 4.-SenatOr Quay
yesterday introduced bill granting TO
all persons whose names are now on
the pension list or may hereafter be
placed on it, who have lost both eyes or
both feet, or who are otherwise totally
disabled, pension of 500 month.
Also to all persons who have lost an
arm at the shoulder joint or leg at the
hip joint, a pension of $50 month; and
to those who have lost ali arm below the
elbow, OF a leg below the knee. S55 a
month. Those who have lost hand or
foot. or have been totally disabled in
the same, are to be entitled to $50 a
month. The bill provides further that
persons who have contracted two or
more disabilities shall receive sum
per month equal to the total of the rates
for all OF the disabilities mentioned.
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Hunters Hideout.

Special to the Globe
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn., Dec. 4.-Final
arrangements were made to-day with G.
B. Waite, of the Ryan hotel, st. Paul.
to open the new Hotel Pokegama at this
place, which Will be made resort for
sportSmen and pleasure seekers.
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The Arrest Was Made.

WAUPAcA. Wis, Dec. s.-Evan Cool
idge, the banker who failed here Sept,
S, was arrested to-day on charge made
by Mrs. J. E. Pbenn that he received
money on deposit when he knew the
bank to he insOlvent.