davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
WE MUST PROTECT OUR RIGHTS,
And If War is Inevitable, Let 1t Come,
Says Our Seal Commissioner.

Says Our Seal Commissioner.
WHEELING, W. Va, Jan. 8.-Mr
Charles J. Goff, of Clarlsburg, w. Va,
a brother Of Congressman Golf, and
United States commissioner to the seal
! islands Of Alaska, is in the city. A re-
porter asked him for his views on the
Behring sea question and the prospects
of war. He said he knew nothing as to
! the pr Jspects of war, but If this country
| did not maintain her rights in Behring
sea, at whatever cost, she would deserve
| the contemptuous opinion entertained of
| her abroad
When Russia owned Russia-America,
he said, all the European nations respect
ed the claim that it was closed sea.
| Whatever rights she had were ceded to
! America. vet now the same claim is dis
puted, merely because Great Britain
doesn't believe this government has the
nerve to fight for her rights.
| Mr.. Goff SAYS that in the days when
Russia was supreme in those waters seals
were so plentiful in the open Pacific and
| the demand so small that all the sealers
found all they wanted there. But the
way in which the seals have been killed
has so reduced their number that now,
| in order to make their sealing expedi-
tions pay, British vessels must go into
the closed sea to the American islands.
Even there the seals are disappearing so
rapidly that in three or four years there
viii not be enough to pay for hunting
them. and a source of considerable reve-
nue. TO the United States government
will be gone.
"Why the British government is so
short-sighted as to connive at this policy
of determination. said Mr.. Goff, Il can
not conceive. The whole seal industry
Of the world centers in London. They
make S. out of the Alaska fisheries
where Americans make 81. Last season
/ the British took four skins where the
Americans took one. Theirs cost only
the expense of killing the seals, while
! these The American company caught
were taken by natives only, who are paid
forty cents each. and the government
collects tax Of $40 n skin. Is it any
wonder American poacners went there
flying the British flag?
"Did you ever hear Of British vessel
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08

sioner of Indian Affairs has received the
following telegram dated Pine Ridge:
Chief Herder Hugh has returned to
the agency with 300 cattle, We have no
information as to whether there are any
more scattered over the range Hugh
says he thinks the hostiles burned the
ranch after he left
1t is stated at the Indian bureau that
these 300 head are all that have been re-
covered from the original herd of about
$500 head driven off by the hostiles.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
CONGRESS.


In the senate Mr.. Teller and Mr.. Vest
spoke on the financial bill, advocating free
coinage Of silver. Mr. Teller took occa-
sion 10 attack the record Of Mr. Sherman
and the latter gave notice ne would reply.
Mr.. Morrill, spoke against free coinage.
In the house the Democrats made an
effort to prevent action on the shipping
bill, but were unsuccessful, and then made
a number Of speeches against the plan
proposed for a restoration Of the Amer can
merchant marine
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
WITH MUCH GRAVITY
EngIishmen Discuss the Possibilities q
the Behring Sea Question.

Englishmen Discuss the Possibilities of
the Behring Sea Question.
LONDON, Jan. 8.-Underneath a pre-
tense of ridicule there is much anx-
iety concerning the Behring sea situa-
ton. The press pooh-poohs the idea of
hostilities, but the people discuss the pos
sibilities with much gravity. Many are
disposed to believe that American naval
officers, who "lack promotion" and
would like to test the abilities of the
new war vessels, are in large part re-
sponsible for the stirring up of the ques-
ton at issue,
Others refer to the fact that large
private financial interestsa at stake, and
hint that American patriotism is being
adroitly worked up for the benefit of a
syndicate of fur monopolists There is
a consensus of opinion that Secretary
Blaine will go as near the margin of
actual war as possible, counting upon
the well known reluctance of England
to come to blows with the Americans.
The subject is the all-absorbing topic of
the hour.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
CABLEGRAMS.
Poor Persocutcd jews.

LONDON, Jan. S.--Advices from st.
Petersburg state that whole villages of
Jews are being depopulated ON the pre-
tence that they are forbidden, and some
instances where the villages are not
really within fifty versts. A Jewish
father has been fined because his son did
not appear for conscription, the son hay
ing died when an infant many years be-
fore The estates which the Jews are
compelled to abandon are being obtained
lY lHnd speCnlalOrR for more song.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan, S.-Smallpox is on
the increase in this state and at several
points appears to be assuming an epi-
demic form The governor has ordered
the state health officer to this city, and
he will make this place his headquar-
ters until the disease abates. The state
has taken charge of quarantine matters
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08

WooNsocKET, S. Oak, Jan. 8.-The
Sanburn county bank safe has been
opened and found to contain only $137.
A warrant has been issued for President
Stephens arrest on complaint of one of
the creditors, charging the taking Of
money on deposit after knowing the
bank to be insolvent. He is also charged
with forgery
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
Does Not Fear Serious trouble.

LONDON, Jan. SIN an interview yes
terday Sir Charles Tupper, the Canadian
commissioner, said he did not believe
that the naval forces of Mhe United
States were being placed in Readiness to
attack the vessels of foreign nations.
He inclined to the belief that the utter
ance of the American government on
the Behring sea question might have
been circulated for election purposes.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
WENT UP IN SMOKE.
Destructive Fires at OwingsviIle and
Winchester, Ky.

winchester, Ky.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 8.--By fire at Ow-
ingsville, KY, Tuesday morning, four
teen houses We're burned. Loss esti-
mated at $4,000; fairly covered by in
surance. The fire was of incendiary ori-
gin.
At Winchester, Tuesday morning, fire
destroyed the opera-house block. Losses:
Opera-house company, $4,000, insured
$4,000; Mrs Ford, millinery, $4,000, in
sured 81 900; A. Simon & Company,
dry goods, $4,000, fully insured Nc
Gibbiny Family Concert company ward
robe, $1,000. The postoffice was in the
building and $500 worth of stamps, pos
tai cards and envelopes, with all the
mail was destroyed. Business is much
retarded by the interference with the
postal service.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
Wagon Train Attacked.
NEBRASKA SETTLERS ALARMED.
Hundreds Abandon Their Homes-Entire
StRte NIiIitin ON nntY.


State Militia on Duty.
LONG PINE, Neb., Jan. S.-When the
Chevennes made their famous run
through Nebraska and the Indian terri
tory to the Old Cloud agency years ago,
there was a wild panic among the set
tiers. but that scare cannot be compared
with the stampede which is now in pro-
gress in the western part of the state.
From as far west rs the hills armed
men are on duty as defenders Of villages.
The entire force Of state troops are
already in the field 1t is evident that
Gen. Miles has all he can attend to- and
it was wise move to protect the
frontier towns with the militia. At all
the depots along the Elkhorn Valley
road, great crowds gathered ready to
cheer the soldiers.
State soldiers are now in Long Pine,
Valentine, Chadron, Rushyille and many
other exposed towns. 1t is not thought,
however. that their strength is over 500,
In many places the citizens are building
forts with deep cellars into which to
crawl if the stockade should be carried
by the foe. Appeals for arms and sol
dicrs are being received day and night
bv Governor Thayer.
All the wagon trails leading into the
frontier settlements are crowded with
ranchers, who have abandoned their
stock and household goods for fear of the
savagcs, who are always just over the
hills and in crouching attitude, Much
of this is unnecessary, hut there can Oe
no doubt that rauchers in the neighbc, =
hood of the Pine Ridge and Rose
bud agencies are in peril. Reports from
Rushyilla are to the effect that the
country Is in an uproar and that the
stampede amounts to a wild scramble.
Remnant OF the Government Cattle Herd.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S,-rhs eommts-
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08

OMAHA, Jan. S.--A special from Vii
lisca, Iowa, says: Word is received
here that diphtheria is raging in most
dangerous form along the county line
between Montgomery, Case and Adams
counties. Ten new cases were reported
Saturday, and there has been in all
seventeen deaths
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
Rnrned HerseIf FATALLY.

MARTINsvILIE. Ind. Jan. s..-Mrs.
John Stinson, of unsound mind, wife of
a prominent farmer living near Danville,
saturated her clothing with coal oil
Tuesday and applied a lighted match.
-EIaz Iaz husband in trying TO save her was
seriously burr ed. She viii die.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
Accidentally Killed by a Comrade.

CYNTHIANA, KY, Jan. s.-Tuesday
afternoon a lot of boys were on the river
bank shooting at marks with Flobert
rifle, when Master Rodney Withers acci-
dentally shot John, the 9-year-old son of
Mr.. B. T. Atkinson, in the neck. The
boy died within an hour after being
shot
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
Miles Means Business
ON WOUNDED KNEE CREEK.
Endeavors WIN BE Made to Have til
HostiIes &urrender.

Endeavors win BE Made to Have the
HostiIes Surrender.
OMAHA, Jan 8.--A dispatch received
Wednesday morning dated Camp at
Second Ranch, on Wounded Knee Creek,
S, Oak, said:
The aspect of affairs during the past
twenty-fOur hours has remained with
out any material change. Gen. Brooke
and staff arrived here late Monday night
and has established his headquarters.
1t is reported that a number of Indian
messengers will be sent to the hostile
village on White Clay creek and hold a
council with them, and endeavor to have
them surrender.
Three troops of the Eighth cavalry
and a large number Of Indian scouts
arrived yesterday. The soldiers are
gathering the cattle and ponies in. Pick
cts report signal fires to the south, and
what appeared to be a large band Of In
dams moving northward A troop of
cavalry is kept constantly saddled night
and day. 1t is reported that Gen. Miles
will be here in few days to superin-
tend operations personally,
Wagon Train Attacked.
A wagon train which arrived from
Rapid City yesterday, and which con
sisted of five wagons, was fired into
when about fifteen miles from this point
by rowing band of Indians, The In
dams had been following from the day
previous, and about p. m Monday they
were attacked The Indians would ride
up, circle around and shoot and would
then ride off to a safe distance. After
firning about fifty shots they withdrew.
None of the teamsters were hurt, and it
is believed none Of the Indians were
wounded
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
THROUGH A TRESTLE.
Two Men Killed on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad.

VIiIV INAIIIUi'I'
LEXINGTON, KY, Jan. 8.-A special
to The Transcript Tuesday afternoon
stated that the Chesapeake and Ohio ex-
press due in this city at 5:45, went
through trestle three miles east of
Stepstone, and Engineer E. Hilhurn, of
Huntington, w. Va, and Ed. Mcneil,
of Kilgore, KY, We're killed Hilburn's
body was found and removed to a Sleep
er The body of Mcneil could not be
found, and as the engine, tender and ex-
press were burned, it is supposed that
his body was consumed in the flames.
None of the passengers were hurt.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
nnnnhllcnn Arltntlon In snnin.

MADRID, Jan. s.-The republican agi-
tation in Spain is causing serious alarm
in Madrid, and the government has or
dered the police to expel all suspected
foreigners from the country.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
THE CONTROL OF THE SIOUX
Transferred from the Interior to the War
Department.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.-The president
Wednesday sent letter of general in
struction to Secretaries Noble and Proc
tor, placing the control of Indian mat
ters in TIE Sioux country in charge of
the war department, Secretary Noble,
in conformity to these instructions,
sent kilograms to all agents in the Sioux
country, directing them to obey the mil
ita1,v
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
A NenernI Eloctlnn in EnrInnd,

LONDON, Jan. Everything points to
a general election in the spring, accord
ing to the program outlined in these dis
patches two weeks ago. Sir William
Bart Dyke, member Of parliament for
iiidence OF Lord Sallsburys government,
dissolution Of parliament about Easter.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
MUCH ANXIETY
In London Concerning the Beh-
ring Sea Situation.
The Press Ridicules the Idea
of HoStilitieS

While the People Discuss the PossibiIi-
ties With Gravity-The Canadian Min
ister of Justice Replies to Some of Sec
retary Blaine's Contentions-Vie Views on
Admiration
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
A MISSION FOR HALsTEAD.
To Go to England and Rub That Fur the
Right MaY.

New YORK, Jan. st is reported
here that Murat Halstead is going to be
sent on a Behring sea mission to En-
gland. He has for several days been in
Washington, consulting with Secretary
Blaine, President Harrison and Minister
Lincoln. He has been shown all the
correspondence about the seal fisheries,
and there seems to be basis for the
rumor that Halstead will go to London
on a sneCial mission.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08

BERLIN, Jan. S.--Heavy snow storms
prevail throughout north Germany, The
amount of snow that has fallen is phe-
nomenal Railroads arc blockaded, and
in several instances trains are embedded
in drifts and the passengers are unable
to extricate themselves.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
SENSIBLE REDS.
Pine Ridge Indians Have Had
Enough of War
And Are DESTROYS of Returning to
the Agency.
They Evidently See the Rcd
skin Has No Show.

IF They Return the War Party Which
Now Numbers about 1000 WIN Re RE-
duccd Over One IIaif-A Delegation Of
HostiIes Visit General NiHes-stampede
of the Settlers in Western Nebraslsa.
4nhian Now in GeneraI.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
am giving great inducements in Blan-
kets, Comforts, Jackets and Ladies' and
Gents Underwer and Hosiery.

{ Best Shoes at Lowest prices Good
every day Shoes for men and women, Sl.OO E;
good kid shoes, Sl.5O, formerly sold at 81.
ChiIlren's Shoes from 20 cents up. Also a
line of the best custom made Shoes.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08

If you are needing anything in the
Carpet line, it will be to your interest to
' look at my Carpet Department. Beautiful
Ingram and Brussel Carpet, Art Squares and
Oil Cloth, at bottom prices.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08

You must have winter Clothing |
want to reduce my stock and will give spe-
N cial inducements. Clothing lower than you
ever heard of Call ana see for yourself
Remember Children's Suits are cheaper than
ever at II. GLlCh'Ss
500 Yds. Of good Homemade
Carpet at % 1-2 cts. per yd.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08

You can't go without an Overcoat, and
I can not go without selling them, so [ will
sell you one cheaper than you can get it any
where else. Six dollars will get a splendid
all wool coat. Ten dollars gets a regular
fifteen dollar coat at Z. Clicks.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
Richest Gold NTlno i'm the world.

hICHtsI NWIU IIH" III IHo WOFIU'
LoEDoN, Jan. ga South Africa dis
patch says that there is an enormous in
crease in the output of gold at Johannes
burg, and that the fields there promise
to be the richest in the world,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
THE PINE RIDGE INDIANS
DESTROYS of Peace, and Want to Return
to the Agency.

DESTROYS Of Peace, and Want to Return
to the Agency.
RUsHvILLE. Neb., Jan. 8.-Monday
afternoon a small party, consisting of
Young Jack Red Cloud, Big Road, High
Horse, Long Bear, Little Hawk, and
five others, came in from the hostile
camp to have a talk with Gen Miles
They at once proceeded to his head
quarters, where perhaps a more brief
conversation was held than was expected
by the Indians, Gen. Miles plainly tell
ing them to come III and surrender; that
he was not here to listen to their COM
plants; that they would be allowed to
go to Washington to make them after
the trouble was arranged here.
They stated nearly, if not quite all Of
the Pine Ridge Indians were desirous
of peace and wanted to come back to the
agency. If the Pine Ridge Indians CON
clude to come back it will greatly re-
duce the war party, now numbering
about 1000.
According to Agent Cooper's figures
there are 1900 Pine Ridge Indians alb
sent and so their force will be re-
duced at least half the present number.
A large proportion Of the remainder
will doubtless fight to the end, Gen,
Miles held a talk with these Indians
Tuesday morning. and they set out on
their return 1t is thought most Of the
Pine Ridge Indians will be here in a few
days.
Monday the quartermaster, Capt.
Humphrey. purchased a herd of Indian
horses with which TO mount the First in
fantry, recently arrived from Angel
island, Cal
One thousand Nebraska state troops
have been distributed along the line of
the Elkhorn and Missouri Valley road,
just south of the South Dakota state
line Buffalo Bill who is Governor
Thayer's chief-Of-staff, takes a gloomy
view of the situation, and says a big bat
tie may be expected at any time now.
Miles Means Business.
Gen. Miles has sent a peace commits
sion to the hosties. If they still refuse
to come in, their camp will be lombard
ed, Machine and shell guns are being
placed on all sides of the camp for this
purpose Gen. Miles is fast becoming
inpatient, and if the Indians do not
obey the order to come in he will attack
them
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08
WEDNESDAY IN CONGRESS
Senate.


WASHINGTON, Jan. SIN the senate
Wednesday the drawing for terms of the
two senators from Idaho, resulted in Mr..
Shoup drawing the lot which gave him
the term to expire on March 3, 1885, and
Mr.. Mcconnell the term which expires
March 3, 1891.
The conference report on the public
printing deficiency bill was agreed to,
the senate amendments relative to pay
of senatorial clerks having been with
drawn, and a notification given that the
whole matter would come up again on
the legislative appropriation bill.
House bill providing for elementary
and industrial education was laid aside
without action.
The consideration Of the financial bill
was then resumed.
House.
After some discussion the house
passed senate bill increasing from
fifty to seventy-fve the number of army
officers who may be detailed to military
colleges.
Several other bills Of minor import
anco were passed. The house then went
into committee on the whole on the
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-08

In FlanneIaI can give you special prices.
We have all wool Flannel as low as zoe. per
yard.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-09-04

Produce. Fruit, Etc.
WHEAr-yalley. $1.55@1.57R; Walla
Walla. 81. 45(d1 so per GENITAL.
FLouR-Standard, $500; Walls Walia,
"A. go per barrel.
OATs-Old, 45@50c; new, ARC per
bushel.
HAY-s12d14 per ton.
MuIsTIrFFs - Bran, $22@23; shorts,
nominal, S25@26; ground barley, : O9
80; chop feed, $22@26 per ton; barley,
$l.2o@l rs per GENITAL.
BuTTER-Oregon fancy creamery, 300
32Isc; fancy dairy, 271ac; fair to good,
2,c: common, l5@2Oc; California, 221a
| "a 24c per pound. ~.
mia, l2c per pound.
EGGs-Oregon, Zoe per dozen.
PoUlrRy-Old chickens, $5.00@5.50;
Young chickens, $2.50@4.0O; ducks. SAC
| s; geese, nominal, 70 per dozen; turkeys,
loo per pound.
VEGETABLES - Cabbage, $3.50 per
GENITAL; caulihower, $l@l 20 per dozen ;
Onions, 1ac per pound; beets, .25 per
sack; turnlps, 81 90 per sack; new pota-
toes. 6O065c per GENITAL; tomatoes, 75c@
9oc per box; lettuce, l2]ac per dozen
green peas, 3@4c per pound; string
beans. ease per pound rhubarb, Sc per
pound cucum bers, l0c per dozen; car
rots, $l@l25 per sack; corn, l0c per
dozen; sweet potatoes, 21a93c per
pound.
Fnulrs-Sicily lemons, $7@S; Califor.
MIA, $500 per box apples, 7oc@ 81. 20 pei
box bananas, SO 50@4 a bunch; pineap-
pies, $5@7 per dozen; apricots, S5c@$l
per box peaches, 65@90c per box; black
berries, 6@7c per pound plums, 25@6Oc
per box; watermelons, $l.50@2.5J per
'iozen cantaloupes, 81 .5c@1.75 per dozen,
50 per crate; grapes, sweetwater, 75c@sl
per box, s1.00@1 10 per crate; muscat
and black. 81 70 er crate; pears, 81. 25;
Bartlett. s1@l.25 per box; nectarines.
81 % per crate.
NUT Ca ifornia walnuts, IL = @l21ac;
hickory, CSC; Brazils, lG@llc; al
monds, l6@lsc; filDerts, l3@l4c; pine
nuts, 17@1sc; pecans, 17@l8c, cocoa
nuts, Sc; hazel, &c; peanuts, SC per
pound.