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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-12-02

IT is very curious to note, in the cir
culars of the statistican of the National
Department Of Agriculture, how gen.
orally the N W England farmers lead
other sections in the amount of their
crops per acre. And yet New England
stands very low, when compared with
European countrit s. In one respect
this is very encouraging, because it
shows that while fertile soils can be run
down by incapable or careless culture,
they cannot, as 50 many suppose, be
run out" Europe Las been feeding
large population for many centuries,
and yet her farmers are growing, on
those long TILED farms, much larger
crops of all sorts than we Americans
grow on our virgin soils. All this goes
strongly to CO; Fl m the aphorism of
Emerson, that every man is as lazy as
he dares to be-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-12-02

No other preparation combines the
positive economy, the peculiar merit
and the medicinal power of Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-12-02
farm amo 8aroem.

Address all inquiries communications in relation
60 agriculture to DIR. L. II. HosKINs, Newport, VT
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-12-02
Editorial NOtings.

A READER enquiries where the Lady
Finger potato can be had. We Go not
know certainly, but we saw it advertised,
last spring, in the catalogue of Parker
& Wood, Boston.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-12-02

Two of our readers, L. d. c., North
Montpelier, and Mrs. G. A S., Barre,
have sent stamped envelopes for in
formation regarding Russian fruits,
without indicating as to what particular
points it was wished for. We referred
to this indirectly, in these NoTINGs,
some time ago, hoping they would tell
us more particularly just what they
wished to be informed upon-but have
not heard from them again. We stand
ready to reply to all such enquiries
when sufficiently definite, as promised,
either by letter, or here.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
THE DAY IN CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Ihe senate met at
noon to-day with the vice-president in the
chair. A score of petitions for and against
the CongeE lard bill. and the Torrey bank
rupfcy bill were received. The census
committee reported back, without amend
ment. the apportionment bill, which was
placed on the calendar. The committee on
privileges and elections reported
back the credentials of +. =. Dubois.
senator-eIect from Idaho for
the term of six years. beginning the fourth
OF March next. with the statement that 1t
is the usage of the senate to consider any
question that may arise on the credentials
of senator at the session held during the
term for which the senator claims to be
elected. and no. before. Tn. committee.
therefore, recommended that Dubois Gre
dentiais he placed on file. and If was SO or
dered. The credentials of Shoup and Nc
Connei. senators-elect from Idaho. We're
reported back with the recommendation
that Mcconnell be sworn III.
Shoup having already taken his seat.
The oath of Office WIS thereupon admin
istered 10 Mcdonnell. The senate at 12:Sl
went into executive session.
In the house Henderson. of Iowa. pre-
sented the conference report urgency the
deficiency bill. In doing 80 lie stated that
the senate had receded from its amend
ments reIstiye to the pay pay OF senatorial
clerks, bn; the house might expect TO meet
the same question on the Legislative or
general deficiency bill. After the passage
of few public building bills the house nd
touruei
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
HTSHED Is HER SONG.
Death of Emma Abbott, the Celebrated
CantatrIce, at Salt Lake.

Death OF Emma Abbott, the Celebrated
CantatrIce, at Salt Lake.
SALT LAKE, Jan. 5.-Emma Abbott, the
opera prima donna, died in this city this
morning of pneumonia. She was taken ill
Wednesday night, but in spite Of her physi-
clans protest persisted in going on the
this morning when she died. A singular
coincidence connected with the affair is
that she died on the anniversary of her
husbands death. The body WAS embalmed
and will be taken to Gloucester. Mass.
where her husband is buried. Miss Abbott
was one of the wealthy women in the United
States, her estate being estimated at $4.-
600. 900, principally in real estate.
Emma A. Abbott was born in Chicago.
Dec. 8, 1919. She first appeared as a public
singer when only nine years old, and her
musical gifts happened to attract the kind
attention of Miss Clara Louise Kellogg. in
Toledo, Ohio. who sent her to New York for
musical instruction under Signor Errani.
afterward engaged as soprano of DIR. II. II.
Chapin's church ON Fifth avenue. To
finish her education she went in 1872
to Europe, her expenses being assumed by
the members of DIR. Chapin's congregation.
She studied in Milan under San Giovanni
and in Paris under Wartel. and during the
four years of absence won the praise OF
some of the finest critics III Europe-Patti,
Gounod. Titiens. Baroness Rothschild. etc.
February 26. 1874. she married in London,
Eng. Mr.. E. Wetherell. native of Mass
achusetts. and May ., 1875 she made her
debut as dramatic singer at the Convent
Garden theatre in London. in DOuiZetti- 4
popular opera, The Daughter of the Regi-
rnent. After visiting several of the largest
cities in Great Britain, singing both in con-
certs and operas, she returned in December,
1876, TO New York. and made her American
debut in Chickering hall, February Z. 1877.
Since then she has been almost constantly
before the American public. She held high
rank as an operatic singer and won high
esteem by her exemplary life on and of
the stage,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
Aid for Indians.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-There WAS to-day
laid before the house letter from the
commissioner Of Indian affairs to the secre-
tary Of the interior giving information as
to relief funds which should be furnished
by congress 80 ~ to enable tho department
to assist all Indians who require aid this
winter, not only with food, but also In the
purchase Of seeds and other articles re-
quired for planting in the spring, and TO
grant immediate assistance when required.
He submits draft Of an item to be insert
ed in the Indian appropriation bill. pro-
posing an appropriation Of $4,000 for the
purpose mentioned. The tribes appealing
10 the government for help are principally
Yankton Sioux, Of South Dakota; Arick-
arecs. Gr0s Fenarss and Aandans, at Fort
Eerthold Agency, North Dakota; Northern
Arapahoes, OF Wyoming. and tho Sisseton
and Devils Lake Indians OF North and
South Dakota.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
BACK DEMPSEY TO WIN.

The sports to Man Favor the NonpareiI
Against FitzsiinnOns.
NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 5.-The coming en-
counter between Dempsey and FitZsim-
mons on January IA is the talk of the town.
sporting men from all parts of the country
having announced their intention to be
present. and the Olympic club. in whose
amphitheatre the contest will take place, is
making preparations for great crowd. At
the time of the Carroll Bowen battle over
5000 people received admission and about
1000 ticket holders were unable to get in.
Warned by this experience, the club man
a9ement has greatly enlarged the amphi-
theater, and even this increased accommo-
dation would not furnish the room for the
crowd that is anxious to witness the fight at
a moderate price of admission, and to pre-
vent overcrowding it has. been determined
to place the price of general admission. at
S., with reserved seats at $40 and boxes ior
six at xI05. The demand for tickets is so
81 eat that even Mt these prices it is reason
ably certain that many will be turned away
from the doors on the night when the men
meet in the ring.
signed FitZsimmons did not appear, but was
represented by Carroll. much to Dempsey s
disappointment. Carroll explained the alb
sence OF his principal at this time by stat
ing that he YVES i'll with the grippe, but af-
terward admitted that this WAS merely a
| ruse. He did not propose that Dempsey
should see his man before he reached the
ring side. Carrolfs statement of Fitzsim-
mons manner of training. therefore, must
| be taken with grain of salt. Whatsoever
| it may be. Fitzsimmons to all appearances.
| is in tip-top condition. and will enter the
| ring in perfect form unless some change
| occurs in the next two weeks. Car roll evil
| IDENTIFY does not intend that his man shall
| lose the fight from any fault of his. and
Fitzsimmons modestly says that if Demp-
sey wins it will be because it is not in his
power to preveut It.
| Very little information comes from
| Dempsey's quarters, except that he is rap
| idly getting into condition, and is SO near
| iy so that he proposes to take rest from
| the heavier work of training. The talent
4 are being left to their own resources in the
matter of betting and such wagers as have
| been laid are based upon the reputation OF
the men, rather than their accurate knowl-
| edge of the form of either, At first betting
WAS even. one bet of 81 250 at even figures
| having been made last week. Now the
| friends of FitZsin:mons are asking for
odds. which the friends of Dempsey are
disposed to give. but they do not offer
| them at figures that prove attractive to the
| hackers of the Australian. These. while
expressing the utmost confidence that their
man will win. say they are waiting until
| the betting enthusiasm of the Nonpareiff
| admirers il further aroused, when they ex-
| pect to place their money at long odds
! They are encouraged to believe that odds
| more favorable to them will be offered
| from the fact that the sporting fraternity
| is now almost solid for Dempsey.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
FOUND SPURIOUS COIN.
Tho Plant Of the C0unlerfeIters Unesrthed
Near Grey CIiM.

LfvIsosros, Jan. 5.--fspeciaI. THE man
In charge OF the pumping station at Grey
Cliff, ON the Northern Pacific, about twenty
miles miles from here, had occasion to do
some digging around the pump house to-
day. Suddenly, when few feet below tho
surface. his pick struck against some
metallic substance. He hastily threw the
dirt off the object and exposed small iron
safe with combination lock. Securing
the assistance Of some men about
the station, he had the safe lifted
out Of it's hiding place and dragged
some distance away. II WAS locked
and call WIS made for
crowbar. One being secured, tho
men at once set to work to pry open the
safe. Visions Of untold wealth foated
through their brains and they worked away
with will. Finally the door gave way and
swung on it's hinges. and a mass OF shin
ing dollars and half dollars was exposed.
A grab among them soon dispelled all ideas
Of II rich find. The coins were all counter
felt. Further exploration OF the inside Of
the safe brought to light lot Of dies and
moulds such AZ used by counterfeiters.
| Deputy United States Marshal Deyoe, OF
| this place, Was notified by telegraph, and
went to Grey Cliff day. He took charge
Of the safe and it's contents, and reported
the matter to Marshal Furay at Helena.
| The safe is no doubt part Of the outfit be-
longing to Frank Ellis and his companion,
| Knowles who had been manufacturing the
bogus coin near Grey Cliff recently. About
two weeks ago Deputy Marshal Devoe and a
companion captured Ellis in A thicket neal
Il sheep-rancLer's house in the neighbor-
hood of Grey Cliff. Knowles had left be-
fore tho deputies arrived. furnace and
other parts of counterfeiter's plant were
found in the sheep-rancher's cabin, ard
lots of bogus coin, dies and moulds were
found in the thicket where Ellis was caught.
Ellis is now in Jail here. The gang had
passed a considerable amount of counter
felt dollars and half dollars ut Livingston
and other neighboring places.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
foKsYTHE RELIEVED.
The Colonel Must Account for Every Re
skin Killed Mt Wounded Knee.

The Colonel Must Account for Every Red
skin Killed at Wounded Knee.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The report of the
relief of Col. Forsythe of the command of
the Seventh cavalry by General Miles is
confirmed at the war department to- day.
The officials, however, show decided dis
inclination to talk about the matter. Gen
eral Schofield said it hal been suggested
"by person whom cannot mention that
it would be we'll to look into the matter of
the fight at Wounded Knee creek
the other day, inasmuch As reports
state that several Indian women and chill
dren were killed. Accordingly. Gen. Miles,
at suggestion from here, relieved Col.
Fossythe of his command pending an in
yestigation of the circumstances of that
fight, which investigation is now probably
being conducted by Gen. Miles. The gen
eral management of the fight is also to be
looked into. but the particular point in
question is the death of women and chill
dren."
Considerable criticism against Col. For
sythe's suspension is heard in the war de-
partment. 1t seems TO be directed against
the policy of relieving an officer during the
progress of a campaign, instead OF waiting
until after the trouble is settled. As 70
tine charge that Col. Forsythe allowed
his men to kill women and children
it is stated that 1T would be impossible in
the hurry and confusion of an unexpected
fight and subsequent stampede and pursuit
to detect the sex of the Sioux. One officer
remarked: 1T is preposterous TO say il is
necessary to stop firing to find just what
sort of mn Indian you are shooting at. The
women and men look very much alike in
their blanket costume and the former are
quite as fierce fighters as the men. The
Sioux sguau is as bad an enemy as the buck
at times. The little toys. too. can shoot
quite as we'll as their fathers. and what a
spectacle it would be for a soldier, on
seeing 10 year-old pointing n loaded gun
at him. with as truc an aim AZ the
best marksman in the army. to stop his
advance and cry ont. My son. you must
drop that gun. for you ere minor and
am not allowed TO shoot you. Another
officer said: AT this rate the sioux troubles
will grow to be just as bad as the events of
the first three years of the war, when every
officer with an independent command had
not only an enemy in front of him. but n
court martial behind him.. Still another
officer said it was a grnye-erfor to order the
relief of Col. Forsythe at this stage Of the
proceedings. and this shouid hold up a
warning finger TO every colonel III the little
amy around Pine Ridge 10 tell them that
the death of each Sioux must be explained.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
Gen. Miles is Admonished to Subdue
the HostiIes Without Hurt
ing Them.
The Situation Around Pine Ridge
Agency Momentarily Becom-
ing More Critical
Col. Forsyths Relieved Of His Com III nd
for Saving His Troops by Killing
eome H0sti1es.

PIsE RIDGE Agency. Jan. 5.-All Ia one
long continued round of excitement here
and an attack from the Indians is almost
momentsriiy expected. As to the situation
here, considered in its entirety, the indica-
tions that the greatest battle in Indian his
tory is almost at hand are increasing. The
report of every scout adds new and strong
support to these indications that were only
emphasized by the bloody affair on Wound
ed Knee. Gen. Miles believes exactly this,
and has said SO in strong words. The
small handful of Indian employees
here affirm it yehementiy. Before the ter
rife clash comes they want to try and res-
enc their relatives from the enemy's camp
and are now interceding with the authori-
ties for permission, at tins risk of their
lives, to make the attempt. Those Indians
in the government employ also express the
hope that they can induce many Of those
who were friendly before the Wounded
Knee battle and were remaining here ac-
cording to instructions also 10 come in and
be saved from the certain annihiiation that
awaits them in the ranks Of the hostiIes.
Extensive rife pits are reported being dug
within twelve miles Of here. and the report
its truthfuIness.
Last night the hostiles burned many
houses belonging to settlers along the
White river and finished killing the last
remnant of the great herd of government
cattle that they raided SO heavily month
ago and had been drawing on ever since.
Without desiring to make the s;.aation a
particle darker than it really is-for God
knows the truth is bad-everything con-
strains noe to say that the danger in which
the Pine Ridge agency's populacs stands at
this honr and must remain until this crisis
is all over. is one of the most fearful perils
that can well be imagined; and say this,
not for moment forgetting and knowing
perfectly just what military protection we
have here. Since Gen. Miles arrived he
has received admonition from the admins
tration to avoid further b1oodshed. Further
bloodshed cannot be avoided.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06

ANACONDA. Jan. Especial. IL. kauf-
man 4 Co. mems furnishings goods. made
M assignment to-day. The liabilities are
estimated at $4,000 and the nominal assets
are said TO be about thelsane. Alex. Cohen.
of Butte. is the assignee. All Montana
creditors are preferred. The principal pre-
ferred creditors ARE: w. A. Clark X Bro.
of Butte. Si.05t: First National Bank, of
Dillon. Sl.3s1: Henry Jonas. SI.7i0; H..
Kaufman. $6G1: Alex. Cohen. -, 800: Jeans
Clothing company, of st. Louis. $50. The
principal eastern creditors are l.. Lowen-
stein 4 Son. $i,si5. Other eastern credit
ors haze claims amounting To $500.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
VIII Resume business.

NEw YORK, Jan. 5.-The unexpected an
nouncement was made to-day that Decker,
Howell Il Co., who suspended during the
recent stringency i'll the money market.
would resume business ut once and that tho
assignee would pay 100 cents on the dollar
on all just claims presented. Tho firm,
which WAS one of the most prominent in
he city, had long been identified with the
Willard interests and carried immense lines
of Northern Pacific and North American
stock. The FIRMS liabilities amounted to
81, 10000. IL IL understood the fesump-
ton will make decided improvement in
the affairs of the North American COM
pany.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
VIII Dtsarn the PeaceabIes.

WICHITA. Kan., Jan. 5.-The orders telc-
graphed from military headquarters to
Capt. Woods, Of the Fifth cavalry, TO dis
arm the Indians in Cheyenne and Arapahoe
counties has created the greatest anxiety
among settlers in Oklahoma and on the
border of Texas. Indians on the sonthwegt
reservations are reaceabIe enough and
taking away their arms will, it is feared
have the effect Of rousing the spirit of re-
Glstance now dormant.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
NOT CONFIRMED.
The Rnmor That Cen. Miles Had Bee
Killed Untrue.

The Rumor That Cen. Miles HAD Reen
Killed Untrue.
CHICAGO, Jan. "a special dispatch from
st. Paul to the morning papers says tele-
gram WAS received in that city, reporting
that Gen. Miles WAS killed in battle with
the Indians. Capt. Higgins, acting assist
ant adjutant-general, in charge of the army
headquarters in this city, has no news re
garding the killing Of Gen. Miles. He does
not credit the report. A dispatch from
Gordon, Neb., vas received this morning
which says rumor is current there that
Gen. Miles was killed, but the report WAS
probably uufonnded.
dispatch from Washington says nothing
has been received at the war department
about the rumor that Gen. Miles was killed
by Indians, and the report is discrsdited.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-Fhc commissioner
of Indian affairs Saws 10 the best of his
knowledge and belief the sioux Indians OF
South DskOta are not starving. and that he
thinks the statements regarding their
restitution are grossly exaggerated. IL ,s
trne. he saws. that congress has greatly re-
duced appropriations for she Sioux and
other tribes. and agreements made with
item hay. been only partially full
filled. Whose fauit IL was. he
could not say. The recent outbreak
xas. b. thought. partially due 10 the
reason above stated, failure of their crop
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
Gauitul Notes.

Senator Stanford introduced bill TO in
crease tie limit OF cost for public building
at San Francisco to $2.GU,o01.
The silver offerings Monday amounted to
|. $50, 200 ounces. of which 5000 ounces
were purchased ut prices ranging from
IO4.5 to l04.s.
Judge Henry B. Brown, of Michigan was
sworn into office as associate judge of the
supreme court of the United states and
took his seat on the bench.
Senator Allen introduced Il bill making
nm appropriation of S700,0p for the con
strnction of dock at Port Orchard. WASH,
the point selected by the committee ap-
pointed by the president for that purpose.
The bill also appropriates $4,000 for the
purchase of n site.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
THE
j, STDINMBTZ
JBVELRY CO.
JANUARY TRADE.

The January trade in Helena
ought to be pretty brisk at our
establishment, because we have
a large line of goods that are
sure to please the buyer of use
full articles in our line. Watches,
more than any one other thing,
are the most staple articles the
Jeweler keeps, being now almost
as indispensable as clothes. For
those who desire a fine watch of
a medium size, the unrivalled
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
Kow Over Civil Rights.

ArcHIsoS. Kan. Jan. "a number of the
members of Clcveland's colored minstrel
company got into fight with train men on
the Missouri Pacific between st. Joseph and
Atchison last night. Tom Mcintosh. prin-
cipai comedian. and brakeman were hurt.
The conductor and several of the negroes
were bruised more or less. Tho night WAS
caused by trainmen trying 10 eject from
the chair car number OF negroes WHO
were raising disturbance.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
Sold His Life Dearly.

LEAygswoETH, Kan, Jan. 5.-A letter
from Pine Ridge agency details some
hitherto unknown facts concerning the
death Of Capt. Wallace at Wounded Knee.
After the fight. the letter states, Capt. Wal
Lace was found at the entrance of an Indian
lodge with five dead warriors lying near
him, each corpse showing bullet wounds.
Five of the chambers of the captains re-
voiver were empty, and it is presumed
Wallace killed fve Indians before his
death.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
at,i.ne. Method. In Politics,

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 5.-Ihe twensy-sec-
ond session of the legislature begins to-
morrow The independents or ailianco
people have control. They are contesting
the election of Boyd, democratic governor.
and there is a possibility Of their unseatinR
not only him. but all other state ofkoors
elect, all of whom are republicans
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
To Control Canadian Flour Mills.

MoST.g.I Jan. 5.-The announcement il
made that all arrangements for the acqni-
stion of the principal -four mills of Can
ada by syndicate of English capitalists
are about completed. Two million dollars.
two thirds the value of tine property. will
he paid in cash. and for the other third the
sellers are expected 10 accept stock Ia
madam board of directors vail be appointed
TO act IN conjunction with representatives
of the English capitalists.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-06
YACHDRON &
CONSTANTIN

Movements filLthe bill perfectly,
and we want to start off the first
month of 1891 with good sale
of them. No wearer of them has
ever "got left as yet. In fact, the
unvarying excellence of them is
something phenomenal. If you
don't know about them call and
see the movements and learn the
prices. Cased in Silver, Gold
and Filled.