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Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
The Great Baccurnt Trial.

LONDON, June 9.-Sir VIM. Gordon
Cumming decidedly had his innings in
the baccarat game as played in court to-
day. The court was crowded long be-
fore opening time and interest in the
case did not seem to have diminished in
the slightest degree. The Prince of
Wales, throughout the present legal pro-
ceedings, has demo strated the fact that
lie is sticking" to the Wilson's and that
he will continue to do SO. No better ev-
idence Of this fact is needed than the
fact that young Arthur Stanley Wilson
has been elected member OF the Mari.
borough club, the princes pet club,
upon the nomination of the
heirapparent himself. In the course
of further remarks in his speech Sir Ed
ward Clnrke, attorney tor the plaintiff,
said; "What was Sir VIM. Gordon Gum.
mings reason for signing tho document
about which 30 much has been said2'
asked the soIieitor,general, looking
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
NEWBERRY ON TRIAL.
The Trial of the New Salem Train
R0bber Still in Progress
at Fargo.
His Accomplice, Bailey, is Said to
Have Escaped from Il Train
at MOntevideO.
Regarding Public Lands Fort Sher-
idan to be Increased Miscel-
lal%ouS Matters.
The NewlIerrN Trial.

FARGO, June 9.-The trial of j. w.
Newberry was continued in the United
States court to-day. Jack Flynn, clerk
of Peoples hotel in Mandan, identi-
fed Newberry as the man who stopped
there just before the robbery, under the
name of j. Barber. The register clerk
Of the Helena postottice testified as to
the registered package of minerals, sent
by j. X. Miller. The postal clerk on the
train testified to the package coming to
them, and it's robbery at New Salem.
j. X. Miller swore to the identity of the
stones as found on Newberry when
arrested. Postotlice Inspector Watkins
narrated the confession of Bailey, who is
claimed to be Newberry's pal. He said
the robbery WAS planned in Clay county,
Texas, and the details decided upon in
Nebraska. They then rode to Manlan
overland and secured the necessary in
formation about the trains and went ont
IN the country to await Il good opportu-
nifty. lie also told of the conversation
he had with Newberry Wien he tried to
induce him to escape by requesting
that some steel saws be
left where he could get them. The horse
to be hitched at certain place and he to
be provided with Il blank United States
warrant and, it was some time before he
could ascertain what the warrant was for
and then he found he intended if he es-
capped to use it, if overtaken, to show
that he was Il United States officer
searching for himself. Testimony for
the defendant has not yet commenced.
1t is rumored tonight that BARLEY, who
Was being brought here from the Sioux
Falls penitentiary to testify against his
former pal, escaped from the train at
Montevidio and has not been captured.
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a Deplornblc state of Affairs.

SPRINGFIELp, ILL.,, June 12.-'rhe
special committee appointed to investi-
gate the charges of brutality and mis-
management against the officials of the
State Southern hospital at Anna, ILL.,, re-
ported to-day that they found the most
deplorable state of affairs. many inmates
have been beaten, kicked and otherwise
fearfully maltreated. The patients were
forced to work out in the winter so scan
tily clothed their persons are indecently
exposed and their feet soaked with water,
while in another case a patient was
thrown upon Il heater and held there
until badly burned. Another, with
high fever, was taken from his room and
beaten for asking for water. The vilest
epithets were used to the inmates and
their beds We're i'll some instances in Il
very filthy condition. Although 100 gal
Ions of milk goes each day into the
kitchen, none of it gets into the wards.
1t is drank up or stolen by the attend
ants. The committee believes the in
mates are deprived of the early vege-
tables and that they are sold. The evi-
dence clearly shows, and it is stated
that the superintendent, physician,
supervisors and trustees have been IN
formed of these things. The committee
believes the treasurer of the hospital de-
posts funds in the bank and converts
the interest to his own private use;
also that he has purchased Mexican dol
lars at a discount of fifteen per cent,
and paid them at par. The committee
recommends the immediate dismissal of
the attendants, Paul, Haley, Ausbrock,
Leidick, Dickey, Neisenhamer, Lucre-
tir, Dobson, Harley Robinson and Dick
Stack, as being not only brutal,
but being wholly untitled for the position
they occupy. The republican minority
of the committee dissent from the ma jor-
ity and say the superintendent and trus-
tees were denied the right to be present
either in person or by counsel, and if the
wild vagaries of persons known to be in
sane, together with the evidence of pre-
JUDGED, discharged and disgruntled at
tendants, is worth anything, then such ev-
idence, without an opportunity of contra
dieting the same, only went to show that
there had been some brutality and
mismanagement, but long before the time
Elrod, the present superintendent, took
charge. The minority also dismisses as
unproven the charges against the treas
urer and attendants.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
Regarding Public Lands.

WASHINGTON, June 9.-Acting Sec
retary Chandler approved circular let
ter to registers and receivers prepared by
commissioners of the general land office,
prescribing rules and regulations for
making selections of land in the states of
Montana, North and South Dakota and
Washington, under grants made to these
states under the enabling act of Feb
ruary %, 1890. In addition to the grant
to each of these states of 10Th and 36th
sections, there is also granted to each for
various educational purposes 100000
acres and $4,000 for the erection of
public buildings at the several state capi-
tails. The act of March 9, 1881, granting
lands for penitentiary purposes to South
Dakota is extended and made applicable
to Montana, North Dgkota and Washing
ton. There is also granted 10000 acres
to South Dakota for agricultural pur-
poses and to each of the other states 9O,-
OOO acres for the same purpose.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
I.nrliSll Court Dignity.

LONDON, June 5.-.All the exhibitions,
theatres. musical entertainments and
other such attractions have been utterly
eclipsed, shadowed into almost complete
neglect by the interest which has been
taken in the great baccarat show which
has been presented throughout this week
at the queens bench of justice. !. Court
has been crowded daily with the "snart-
est" Londoners, those who were able tc
obtain necessary season tickets" and
familiar criticisms of English newspapers
to the effect that there is considerable lack
of dignity in the Uuited States courts
have been SO weakened that they should
never again be believed in the face of the
fashionable display, luncheon exhibitions
and other things witnessed during the
progress of the baccarat case. Lady
Coleridge, wife of the lord chief justice,
has been seen each day seated on a
bench at the right hand of her husband,
entertaining her numerous circle of
friends, laughing and talking when she
has not been writing notes for her lus-
band and sending them around the court
with the same freedom as if she had been
at garden party. Sir Charles Russell
was obliged more than once to suspend
his examination of witnesses on account
of the lack of decorum displayed in
rO,1rt
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NUMB "a.
UrISCONSIN FLRMERS.
The Wisconsin State Farmers Alliance
Meet in Convention ut La Crosse.

The Wisconsin State Farmers Alliance
Meet in Convention at La Crosse.
LA CROSSE, Wis, June 9.-The State
farmers alliance met in convention in
this city this morning. The prime object
of the gathering being the discussion of
Il project to organize all farmers socie-
ties under one head. The convention is
presided over by Col Q. M. Butt, presi-
dent of the state alliance One hundred
and fifty delegates are present. After
the appointment of Il committee on cre-
dentials, the committee was addressed
by ii. II. Oglee, of Chicago, ON the sub
ject of alliance aud cooperative sup
ply stores" He was followed by Alonzo
Wardall, of South Dakota, president of
the national alliance aid society, who
spoke Oh the subject of insurance, and
the necessity of organizing all the socie
ties under one head. He also urged the
alliance to establish IL state organ. The
convention then went into secret ses-
sion, and renamed so up to the noon
adjournment. Among those present are:
President Polk, of the national farmers
alliance, and representative Jerry Simp-
son, of Kansas, both of whom will ad-
dress public meeting tonight. Simp-
son will address a gathering at James
vile, Wis tomorrow, and at Lancaster,
Ohio, the next day, and will then go to
Kansas and remain until the first of Au
gust, when he will make a tour of Texas
and Alabama in the interests of the ALI
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IOWA PROHIS.
They Adopt a Platform and Nominate =
State Ticket.

They Adopt Platform and Nominate =
State Ticket.
Dies MONIES, La, June 10.-The prohi-
bition state convention this afternoon
adopted platform and nominated full
state ticket. The platform adopted is
long and complicated. It tavors straight
out prohibition and unlimited coinage of
silver; the Australian ballot reform;
state constabulary to enforce pro hibi-
ton and the immediate abolishment OF
the whole United States internal revenue
system, since its operation is to eDcour-
age, by recognizing, the liquor traffic.
There was considerable discussion over
this reform, but it was finally adopted a.
the whole. The candidates are a. fol-
lows: Governor, Isaac T. Gibson, Sa-
lem; lieutenant-governor, j. @. Little,
Perry; superintendent OF public In.
struotion, Mrs. NJ. II. Dunham, Bur
lington; railroad commissioner, g. r.
Hart, Coyne; supreme Judge. J. B. Tur-
ney, Bennett. The action OF the pso-
PIES party in dodging the prohibition
issue, in both the Cincinnati and the
Des Moines platforms, was commented
upon and denounced.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12

protection of their carriag

Lewis, their solicitor, had to
fly for safety to an adjacent chancery
court, where he escaped by climbing
over bench. Just before leaving, Mrs.
Wilson telegraphed the result to the
Prince of Wales, adding congratulations
The popular reaction is largely due to
Sir Edward Clarke's outspoken and fear
less address. When he appeared in the
lobby of the house of commons tonight
he was greeted with many congratula-
tlons, on the ground that he had done
the best that could be done against the
enormous difficulties. His friends fear
the increased distinction he had acquired
in the trial will not commend
him to the court. The line he took in his
illusions to the Prince of Wales will be
attended with considerable social risk.
The court is still an immense social
power and could operate to check the
career of even Sir Edward Clarke The
lobby report credits certain ministers
with telling Sir Clarke that he went too
far i'll his comments on the Prince OF
Wales relations with his client. The
political issues of the affair promises
speedy development. y group of radi-
calls in the house of commons, after
private conference, have decided to raise
a discussion with special reference
to the Prince of Wales, by mo-
tions upon the army estimates.
Morton has already givcn notice that
in the committee on estimates he will
move a reduction in the salary of the
chief, in order to raise
general debate on the case An indica-
tion OF how the religious public view the
scandal is given in the speeches made at
the meeting of the Methodist leaders to-
night on the suppression of gambling.
Moulton, president of the Wesleyan con-
ference, who presided, declared that
gambling permeated all classes and that
it was time the evil was confronted, or
else it would ruin society. Prince
Hughes WIS cheered to the echo on say
ing that he took the first opportunity to
thank Sir Edward Clarke for his fearless
and manly speech. "Sycophants and
time. servers" he said. ',mght censure
Sir Edward Clarke, but true men would
praise him. 1t was a ground for bitter
regret that the heir to the throne should
be given to one of the worst forms of
& milling. Sir Edward Clarke might
have excited the anger of some, but he
had manfully done his duty"
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
FATHER SLOAN has decided to leave

FATHER SLOAN has decided to leave
Dakota and spend the remainder of his
days in Philadelphia. He is probably
the Oldest and most loved minister of the
gospel in North Dakota. Way back in
the early days of hardship and privation,
Father Sloan cast his lot in the wild
western towns of Dakota, and on many
occasions has a gambling hall been
turned into place of worship, with the
reverend gentleman in the pulpit. He
was loved by everyone in those days and
at the present no one would disrespect
him. He was friend to everybody and
everybody was friend to him. But age
compels rest and the time has come
when active work can be done by him no
more. His farewell sermon was preached
in Mandan last Sunday.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
The following is floating around

The following is floating around
among the exchanges, and if based upon
solid foundation, is worthy of atten-
ton: "Saloonkeepers and others who
deal in cigars would do we'll to closely
study the law enacted by the last con-
gress in regard to the sale of cigars. Sec
ton 1862 of the Revised Statutes says
that cigars must be sold to the customer
direct from the properly stamped box.
A dealer who takes out handful of ci-
gars and laws them before the buyer t9
choose from, or saloonkeeper who
brings customer cigar on a plate or
in glass makes himself liable to fine
of $1OO."
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
Nothing Now From the Itata.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-Secratary
Tracy received no word to-day from
Chill respecting the Itata. lie says the
next step will be to send the ship back
to the United States, to stand trial
There is no expectation that the officers
and crew of the Ttata will jeopardize
their liberty by returning with the vessel
to San Diego, and in fact, as it was re-
ported from Mexico that the commander
of the insurgent war ship Esmeralda acted
as captain OF the 1tata as far as Acapul-
least should return to the United States.
So it may be necessary for Admiral Nc
Cam to detail some of his own men to
lieved that the ltata is not likely to suffer
heavily as a result of her escapade.
Credence is given to the statement tele-
graphed from Chill that the vessel took
contraband arms and ammunition from
the Robert & Minnie on the high seas,
outside of the jurisdiction of the United
States. If this should be true, her otfense
against the neutrality laws is minimized,
and it is very doubtful if case could
be made out against her in the present
state of uncertain construction of the
law There is little doubt that she can
be held on other charges, such as con-
tempt of court, in sailing away while
under an injunction, kidnapping the
marshal and sailing without clearance
papers, but these are minor offenses,
whose punishment is likely to take the
shape of fines and not go to the length
Of forfeiture of the vessel Attorney
General Miller said to-day that the de-
partment of justice would take no action
in the case of the Itata until that vessel
had been turned over to the law officers
of the government at San Diego, when
the course usual in such cases would be
followed, that is to say, she would be
libelled and held subject to the findings
of the proper legal tribunal.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
Murdered by GhinaInen

BRlDGEroRr, Cal, June 10.-A few
weeks ago Piute Indian named Poker
Tom came here from the Walker river res
ervation and after purchasing some calico
spent two nights gambling with Chinese.
The second night was spent at the store
of All Tia and this was the last seen of
Tom. The Walker river and other In
dians aroused by the return of TOMS
horse without saddle or bride came
here and commenced an investigation.
On Saturday Poker Toms body, with
head and limbs cut off, was found in the
river by the Indians. All Tia was
fastened to jail to prevent lynching, but
from Il confession lie made at an inquest
held by the white people they found him
guilty. The case has awakened great
interest and progress of the examination
is eagerly watched. The Indians make
threats.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
Court of Private Land Claims.

WAsHINaroN, June l0.-The court Of
private land claims, as constituted by the
president to-day, consists Of three repub.
licans and two democrats. The salary of
the members OF the court IL 5000 and
expenses, and that OF attorney, $500
and expenses. The court viii cit in
the states and territories where cases
Washington.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
THE Fargo Argus is authority for the

THE Fargo Argus is authority for the
statement that the director-general fthe
great Chicago fair holds that the selec-
tion of a site by the North Dakota
commissioners, on their recent $500 trip,
was not in accordance with the rules laid
down by the national board, and the
same will have to be done over again. It
is to be hoped this board business may
be settled soon and the permanent work
ACCOMPLISHED.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
The Clerical counterreiters

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June On the
United States district court to-day Rev.
Jerry Holmes, of Stoneford was tried and
convicted Of counterfeiting and sentenced
to three years in the penitentiary. Rev.
George Gancil, of DuQuoin, pleaded
guilty to the same charge and was SEN
fenced to one year in the penitentiary.
The two observation-disclosures are a
backwoods pair, whose arrest fortnight
ago caused so much comment.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
Wind Storm at pierrn

PIERRE, S. d., June "a terrible
wind storm struck here about 3 o'clock
this afternoon, accompanied by cloud
of dust, which obscnred the sun and
darkened the city. The storm lasted
half an hour, and although no damage
was done, the people were terribly fright
ened. Before the storm, the thermome-
ter registered 800 in the shade, but since
then the temperature has been quite
Chilly, with every indication of frost.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12

The Mercer county people are Gin
line" on the matter of holding an agri-
cultural and stock exhibit this fall, and
the Stanton Pilot urges that immediate
action should be taken and delegates Sc
lected to meet tho other counties in the
proposed district. From the fay, rable
way in which it is being taken up there
is no reason to doubt IL successful out
come of the project.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
THE ITATA FOUND.
The Runaway Steamer Reaches
IIniIuA aud is Turned Over to
the American Authorities
All the Arms She Had Was Five
Thousand Riff s-NO Arma-
mrnt It's Reported.
She Will be Taken to San Diego,
Where She WILL be Tried for
Running Away.

IoUIouE, June 4.-The Itata arrived
here this morning with 5000 rifles
aboard. She was Immediately surren-
dered to the American admirals, McCann
and Brown. The commander of the Itata
states that the arms we're not embarked
at San Diego, but at point many miles
at sea. The Iquique government claims
that this circumstance modities the situ-
suit in speedy solution of the difficult
ties. The authorities ut the same time
declare that the charge of the Itata is of
little importance, taking into considera-
tion the small number of the arms.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12

SOME of the Washington papers think
that General Greeley will he put in
charge of the weather bureau under the
new regime, not merely as ad interim SILL
perintendent, but permanently by ap-
pointment. The general has just re-
.urned to the capital after an extended
tour of the country, making an inspec-
tion of the principal signal service sta
tions prior to the formal transfer Il
month hence.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
A Montana Editor Shot,

BUTTE, Mont, June 1O.-W. j. PEN
rose, editor of the Mining journal and
member of the legislature, was shot dead
early this morning near his home. He
was found dead on the sidewalk. The
bullet hole was in his temple above his
left ear. There is no trace of the MUIR
derer. Bell Browning has been arrested
on suspicion. The general belief is that
the crime was committed for revenge by
some one who had been offended by an
article in Penrose's paper.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-06-12
Minnesota G. A. r. Encampment.

ST. CLOUD, June 9.-The seventh an
nual northwestern district G. A. r. en-
campment opened here this morning and
will continue four days. The early
trains brought thousands of visitors from
all parts of the state. In the afternoon
Mayor Griebler delivered an address of
welcome. to which responses were made
by District Commander Pendergrast and
Post Commander Barto. In the evening
the st. Cloud Union band gave n grand
concert at the grounds, followed by n
general reception.
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Alger is IL Blaine Man.

SEATTLE, Washington, June 9.-Gen.
Russell Alger of Michigan arrived here
yesterday. In an interview, he snid: "If
Blaine indicates to the republican party
that he will be n candidate for president,
| believe he would be nominated. ] be-
lieye he would be the strongest man the
republicans could place in nomination.
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Killed by u GrintlstOne,

PLAlNyIEw, Minp., June 0.-George
Oliverson, resident Of Cook Valley,
WAS sharpening sickle on u grindstone
which WAS run by steam, when tho stone
bnrst, and u piece bit him on the head,
killing him instantly. lie WAS u promi-
nent mud large renl estate owner,
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Fort Sheridan to be Increased.

CHICAGO, June 9.-As soon as work at
Fort Sheridan is completed the garrison
there will be increased to 1000 men, en-
bracing three arms of the service, making
it one of the largest in the country. This
increase is expected to take place next
year. A local paper published dis.
patch this morning to the effect that the
headquarters of the division of the Mis-
souri, were to be removed from Chicago
to st. Paul. Inquiry at army headquar-
ters elected the fact that no one there
has any official information on the sub
ject. Removal was talked of some time
ago, but nothing came of 1t.
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Scllofield Admits it.

CHICAGO, June 5.-General Schofield,
commander of the army of the United
States, visited army headquarters this
morning and smilingly admitted to Gen
eral Miles that the report that he was
soon to be married to Miss Georgia Kill
bourne of Keokuk, Iowa, was true. The
wedding will be solemnized at Keokuk,
June 1S.