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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08

He had been soldier in the regular army
the past five years, and was stationed in
Montana. He came TO this city with his
family about two months ago, and being
a mschinist by trade, was about TO accept
a position at Rock Island arsensl. he
leaves wife and little girl months
old. The funeral will occur from st.
Joseph's Catholic church tomorrow morn
ing.
II. NJ. French, of the Graham Paper
company, of st. Louis. is calling on the
compsnY's friends in the city today, su
preceding F. II Goodrich, the long time
and popular travelling salesman for the
company. Mr.. French brings the sur
prisipg news that Mr.. Goodrich very
abruptly left the house recently while in
St. Louis and no trace of him has been
found since. This announce ment will
'ause as much surprise to hr. Good
rich's many friends here as it no doubt
did to the company which h; had served
so many years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08
Bonding Obnoxious Aliens.

WASHINGTON. Dec. S--Assiatant Score.
tary Nettleton has issued circular letter
TO ali commissioners of immigration in
which he stops The practice OF "bonding"
immigrants who would otherwise be pro.
hibited from landing in Ibis country. The
practice is for persons interested to give
an indemnity bond tina: suchalien should
not become public charge Nettleton
says it is not the policy of the department
to establish general system of bonding.
but to limit the taking of bonds to ex-
ceptiona, cases.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08
No Protection for the Agency.
The IRREPREssIBLE soUATTeR.
He seems To Be at the Bottom of the
Trouble. As Usual.

He seems To Be at the Bottom of the
Trouble. As Usual.
The reservation is as rich as that of the
Crows II is one of the few garden spots
in Montana, For years cattlemeu have
had their eyes on the green valleys, ard
even now and then squatter has stolen
upon the domain and built cabin. Lame
Deer Agency has been the scene of many
tragic events in Indian warfare After
Custer and his command had been slain
on the Little Big Horn in June. 1876,
General Miles, with detachment of
troops. ran upon Chief Lame Deer who
was at the head OF a war party OF Chey-
enues, Sioux. and .Arapahoes.
Gen. Miles Closest Call.
II was in the early morning and the In
dian village was asleep. The scouts were
sent ont to stampede the ponies. which
were in a corral, and then the fight be-
gan. The Indians took to the hills, hot
~ pursued by the troops. 1t was while
fording The creek in tie charge that Gen.
Miles had the closest call 10 death he has
experienced as an Indian fighter. A bull
let from warriors rife. aimed directly
AT the general. pierced the forehead of his
orderly, and the Young fellow fell dead
The Warriors sudden Death.
Lame Deer was killed by n volley which
also took the life of the brave who had
attempted the generals life. Lame Deer
is baried at the agency. One year ago
Mule Bay and Big Chief. two daredevils
OF the Cheyenne nation, were shot dead in
full view OF the agency buildings by n
detachment of soldiers During the
previous winter the two fellows killed a
sheep herder,
How Two Indians Chose ia Die.
They were finally run down by Special
Agent Cooper, but the tribe would not
give them up The murderers finally
agreed to die, provided they were given a
chance to die on their ponies. This was
agreed to, and arrayed in paint and
feathers the youngsters dashed upon the
rifles OF the soldiers and were shoI dead in
the presence Of their relatives
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08
When looking for Xmas gifts, don't
al to stop in at
]. RamsGr's,
Tle JeW0ler,

and inspect his line of holiday goods
which 10 always the largest and best in
the city. While some competitors blow
aud buster. bear in mind that j. Ramser
never misleads the public by sensational
advertisements, but has the goods, both
in quantity, quality and endless variety
to show the public at prices that are right,
and puzzle competitors. His line OF gold
spectacles and optical goods is immense.
Clocks in endless varieties; solid silver
and plated ware in innumerable Style
and designs; more fancy stone rings than
all the other stocks in the city put to-
gether. His stock of diamonds, com.
prising rings, pendants and brooches, is
unsurpassable. His line of watches, in
GLIDING diamond studied. fancy var
iegated. raised gold. ornamented and
plain, IS THE LARGEST IN THE
THREE CITIES. Call and be con
WINGED. Remember she place,
J. RAMSER,
1927 Second Avenue. Rock Island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08
Appropriate and Useful Presents.

The time is near ct hand when the
thou shts Of what will be the best and
most appropriate present to make TO your
friend or friends pervsdes the mind of
the ordinary mortal. Something nice in
furniture makes an ornamental, useful
and very appropriate gift. There is no
place in the three cities where you can
see larger assortment of novelties in
furniture than at Clemann & Sazmann's.
Their large and spacious carpet room is
nicely displayed with these goods.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08
How Two Indians Chose To Die.
FATHER AND DAUGHTER PERISH.
Frozen to Death in a blizzard on the
Eve of a Wedding

ST PAUL, Dec. s-S,ephen Olson, a
farmer, accompanied by his daughter.
young lady about % years of age. left
Hallock, MINI, Friday, TO drive TO their
home, about six miles northeast of Dray-
ton, y. D. Sunday their bodies were
found. both having been frozen to death
in the blizzard that ragged at that time.
The bodies were found aboutei ghty rods
from the cutter, which was overturned
The horse broke loose from the cutter and
was found alive. Miss Olson was to have
been married Sunday TO prominent
young business man of Kennedy. MINI.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08

l have been great sufferer from dry
catarrh or many years, and tried man =
remedies. but none did me so much ben>
eft rs Z Us Cream Balm. 1t completely
cured me. M. J. Lslly, 80 Woodward
Ave Boston Highlands, Mass
/ think Eiy's Cream Balm is the best
remedy for catarrh ever saw. l never
took anything that relieved me SO quick
ly, and have not felt so well in long
time. l used to be troubled with severe
headaches two or three times week.
j. A. Alcorn, Ag't U. P. r. r. Co. Eaton.
Colo.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08
New Feed StGrr.

John Evans and r. C. Cool have
opened a wholesale and retail feed store
on Third avenue between Eighteenth and
Ninteenth streets in Dauber's old shop.
where they will be ole ised to furnish
their friends with all kinds OF feed. by
the bushel or wagon load.
EVANS & Cool.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08
Children EDjOy

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup OF Figs, when
in need of q laxative and if the father or
mother be costive or bilious the most
gratifying results follow its use. so that
it is the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08
ANGRY REDSKINS.
The Settler Makes the Indian
Unhappy Again.
LAME DEER CREEK THgsBATOF WAR

Cheyennes Wax wroth at the Advance
of Civilization and Loss of Rich Lands
Troops Ordered from Fort Keogh to
Argue the Case with Them-Fair Pros
pect That the Argument will BE with
Powder, Lead, and Steel.
and Deputy C. H. Thompson have ar
rived at Miles City with one of two In
dams they arrested at Cheyenne Agency
for killing cattle. The other prisoner es-
capped by jumping from the blackboard
and making for cover. He reached the
hills, though fired at several times On
the road subsequently the sheriff was
overtaken by two Indian police with a
message from Agent Tully that a number
of braves had gone to the hills with the
fugitive. and had sent word that they
would fight, and that an attack on the
agency could be expected at any time.
Troops Ordered to the Scene
The Cheyennes are dancing against the
agents orders. Tully sent a dispatch
Sunday night to the commanding officer
at Fort Keogh, asking him to send troops,
mander telegraphed department head
quarters at st Paul and last night orders
were issued from there to send troops
from Fort keogh to the Cheyenne agency.
Since the order of the general land office
allowing settlers who claimed prior rights
on the reservation TO MAKE final proofs
trouble has been feared. Many settlers
were in Miles City last week making final
entries. The Indians heard of this and
will use all means 10 drive settlers from
the reservation.
Two Thousands Reds To Figh,.
The Cheyenne agency, at which Agent
fully is stationed, is on lame Deer
Greek, about forty miles from Fort
keogh. The Cheyennes on Tongue river
under his charge number 1000 under.
Porcuoine, the famous leader Of the ghost
dance on the reservation last year. II has
been known for some time that the Chev-
ennes on Tongue river were restless be-
cause Of the presence OF sqGatters on their
reservation, and General Miles and Cap
tain Baldwin have made repeated reports
of the danger of trouble arising from
their squat,iag in the rich valleys of the
Rosebud, the Tongue and the Lame Deer
streams.
No Protection for the Agency.
Lame Deer agency is without protection
unless fifteen Cheyenne policemen can he
SO considered, Captain Thorne's troops
having moved from their duCout early
last summer. ID ring the Sioux war
last winter a detachment of soldiers was
sent to Lame Deer TO watch the Chey-
ennes. When the war was over the sol
diers returned to Fort KeoGb, but were
u1a nv Of
under command OF Captain Thorne. Por-
cupne, however, was instrumental in
whipping the restless bucks into line and
upon his prote>tations Of friendship as
much as anything else the troops were
xii bdrayyp 1asr s,r,,Der
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08
lrLsh ErirsP IiSIRrH

We have the real article, made I'D in
extra ong. double breasted. Kawl. collar
ulsters, with CASHMERE lining. It's the
uobbiost, warmest and most durable ulster
to be had. To be had only at
SIMON & MosENFELDERs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08

It is pain fact that % per cent of
the deaths in our larger cities are caused
by consumption; and when we ref ct
that this terrible disease in its earlier
stage W II readily yield 10 bottle of Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup Costing % centsl
shall we condemn the sufferers for their
negligence, or pity them for their ignor-
anCe?
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08
J. RAMSER

1927 Second Avenue, Rock Island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-08

Our Fall and Winter Over
coats will bear the closest in
spection, and the gentleman in
the picture says he can find no
fault with them, not even with
the button holes; they are all
wool and as wild. as you care to
have them; artistlcally trimmed
and in point of style and fit
they are not eXcelled, not even
by the merchant tailor. Our
prices are always low enough,
quality taken into considera-
ton.
Snide goods we refuse to
handle at any price. It's al
ways safe to trade at the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

ATTORNEYS for free trade persistently
maintain that u tariff on imported pro-
ducts. whether 10 he high or low. is
always added TO the price ut which all
similar products are -old. whether these
he Of foreign or domestic origin. This
contention has become the fnlcrnm over
which "nform'' orators and writer's see-
saw ~ iulhllment o. their task To de-
popularize the policy Of protection with
American voters. The u aud only
sreiormn president went 10 the extreme
OF side-tracking the required report to-
congress on the condition and affairs of
the country 10 give prominence and en-
phasIs to this cherished tenet IN the
creed Of free trade orthodoxy, and
emblazoning II upon HIS party's cscutch-
eon. But among American voters the
majority ~ made up Of men who do pot
make politics a profession, and these are
disposed to place more reliance upon
historical facts than upon iine-spun
theories. They afe the men who see
more significance In a phenomenal
national prosperity uhhn IN Az tleershys
ever written by students without ex-
perience in practical affnirs. And for
tunately they are not rIow In discovering
the fact that there II no concurrence
between the 'rce trade contention that
all tariffs ARE paid by the consumers
and the antics of those foreigners who
are trying Ia get their wares into onr
markets. When the last congress nd-
vanced the tariff on wheat, barley,
potatoes, and Other agricultural pr
ducts, the rquIrming among farmers a
confined 90 the north side " the Cana
dian line, and every man who u
hunting for facts could see IL. When the
decree went forth that certain lines Of
manufactures should hereafter pay n
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11


Thu editor OF the Iron County
Reporter continues to have "spellS'
over that mining inspector business
and will no doubt continue making
n fool OF himself 10 the injury OF the
gentlemen he attempts Ia bcfriend. until
they choke him OF. According To the
Reporter the Iron county board OF
supervisors appointed "A mining inspector
on June %, only 10 prove THE DIAMOND
DRLL u liar. Here Is what IL says.
The appointment Of a mining inspector M
that meeting Hume y. 1891. after nine O'Clock
y. MI was honestly and legally made and could
not be questioned by any fair minded citizen
And TO prove that the editor Of the paiLL had
published n malicious. lis basely aud willinily
elandered worthy member OF the county board.
the board at IT'S next meeting ON the 22nd nlt.
Sustained its former actions by NJ. ~. Peter
making "a motion that Capt. Thomas Bal be
appointed minine Inspector Tor the ensuing
year. which motion prevailed with only one
dissenting vote against Il.
Az we said before, the fact that the
board appointed M inspector at the
meeting II June %, Is evidence TINT
something was wrong with the work 81
June g.. The record ~ proceedings ofthe
meeting az June \ has nothing 20 say
az snch nm appointment that is what
tells the tale. The Reporter also says:
There was nothing in NJ -. Peters actions IN
this matter Go call for the abuse aud Islander
heaped upon him by the DRILL editor lie has
done nothing 20 be ashamed Of Can the
editor OF the DRILL say as muchg
No. we cannot. We are ashamed for
paying SO much attention TO the silly
twaddle Of - bare faced. empty headed
blink kid. being the photo OF the Re-
porter's fool editor.
In regard Ia the Reporters charges OF
our rohbing the county, We have to say
that our prices 90 the county are the
same ~ toany other ofourpatrons. At
the meeting Of June s. we had bills in for
four months work. The auditing COM
mittee. being all new members, did not
understand the bills and cut them down,
hoping thereby TO reach nm understands
Ing. We were present at the next meet
ing and our bills were allowed. the
entire board acting thereon. NJ. ST. Peter
does not constitute the entire auditing
committee nor the board 81 supervisors.
though at times his actions seems Ia in
dictate that such IL the case. He has
not incurred the illwill Of the editor OF
this journal. or will he, for reasons un-
known 10 the Reporter blank. But we
IRE mt liberty 10 c~riticise his public nets
aud will continue % do 80 when ns rank
as the one which brought about this dis
cussion. The Reporter says Mr.. IL.
Peter hired or engaged no one to write
an article for him. Mr.. st. Peter Is
ourauthority for making the statement.
We are not III harms against Smith. either.
hut some 81 his actions since he became
the supervisor Of Bates township will
not bear close inspection. The Reporter
il so unpopular with the county officials
thatit gets but little 81 their work and
il therefore jealous to u degree beyond
saaaaAp
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

THERE IN no real SURF thing that we
had a legislature the supreme court
will test it's work. Every act which de-
pended for its passage upon the vote OF
tho sqnaw man from Oseodn will he
contested on the ground that ho held his
seat III defiance ol law and right and IL is
probable that the whole business Of the
session will stand or TALL ms the supreme
court shall decide upon the legality or
illerality Of the method by which he was
placed in il.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

THE Calumet conglomerate is now
owned by Sessions x Forester. The
l~atter-nanied gentleman served several
years as superintendent Of the mechani-
cal department Of the Escanaba Iron
Port. and purchased f.. Il. McGraw's
interest in the Conglomerate. Mr.. SEES
sions is n bright and racy writer and
now that he has rid himself 81 the i'm
bicil McGraw he has more Com to
display his talents. McGinw is roaming
at large about the country.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11
WHYTAMA PRoTEcTToN7sT.


written for American EeonomIst.l
ann "a Protectionist because our
country has prospcrcd with protection
and ~lnnguiehed without IL.
Because revenue can o cnsily, more
surely and with less objection bo raised
by judicious Protective Tariff laws than
otherwise.
Because Protection diversines employ
ment and largely relieves wnge Farmers
from foreign competition. thereby enab.
ling them to he liberal consumers M well
az producers.
Becauso. ~ has been demonstrated.
the effect ~ Protection is the cheapening
al products.
Because defense against injurious Inn
portations " ~ necessary and justihable
IN N an army and navy.
Because the theory ~ Free-1'rade be-
tween nations " ns fallncious, impracfic.
able and utterly absurd ~ IN that az
free love between families.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

higher duty than formerly. II was from
Sheffield and Birmingham and Cornwall
and other foreign manufacturing centres
that the earliest and loudest notes Of
protest were waited. Whcreupon COM
nonsense voters very properly asked
themselves why these outsiders were SO
solicitous over the question OF increase
in our tariff fall difference was to be
paid by the purchasers who decreed II.
And the inevitable conclusion reached
was that the sellers Of foreign goods do
not believe the theory preached by their
attorneys, however sincere these may be
In proclaiming II. Not only do such
facts as these speak louder to tile pruc-
teal man than any mere dictum 81
tbeoretic philosophy, however vociier-
ously reiterated they also more truly
bctray the inspiration 81 that zeal with
which the policy 81 free foreign trade is
urged upon voters al this country.
While the free trade attorney draws near
TO the car ~ American with
his promise 81 cheapness and increased
prosperity under the proposed new
economic d~ispensation. il is evident that
his heart is with foreign producers and
those who seek gain from the expense
involved in transfers and commissions.
IL will prove no easy task TO induce
practical men tocontemplatc these plain
facts OF the situation in other than their
most significant aspect.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

THE Escanaba Mirror IL seven years
old. and it's genial editor, Mr.. Phil. j.
McKenna, seems 10 be- enjoying all that
il worth ENJOYING in this life the Mirror
and it's numerous friends are to blame
for il. May prosperity and happiness
ever be with You. Phil.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

A WEEKLY newspaper 90 be known rs
the Sunday Times is soon TO be issued
from Marquette. ID. T.. Curtes. recently
connected with the Saginaw Journal, will
be it's editor. The Times will find ~ stiff
competitor In the Journal, but there APP
nears 20 be u fold for IL.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

Ir N That the Republic Sun
has suspended publication, but we only
have the rumor, and earnestly hope there
is no truth IN IL. The Sun accomplished
much good for Republic and II allowed
TO die. the people 81 that town are dead
20 their best interests.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

ii. y. ANDERSEN. late employe 81 The
DIAMOND DRnLL, lms taken the Crystal
Falls Clipper and will try To make n
newspaper Of 1t. Hit IN possible. Henry
cuu dD IL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

THE DIAMOND DRILL il four and one
half years old to day.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

THE business meeting III the Upper
Peninsula md Northern Wisconsin Press
Association win bo held at Menominee
next Monday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

THE official United States flag now
contains forty-four stars In six rows. the
upper and lower rows 20 contain eight
stars, the second, third. fourth and fifth
rows 10 have seven stars each on "A blue
field.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

The business World, advertising tn
Ishpeming Normal school il late publ
cation received. This IL it's second year
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

The Ncgnunee Herald says a Finlande
possesses az many lives as ~ drunkeI
cat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

THE Rams Horn. a bright religion
paper published at indianapolis. i
received.