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birthday, the compOsit- george W. Oh''d''
ors east Of the Mississippi were to
"set up" thousand ems, or give its equiva-
lent, to be added to the fund, while those
west of the Mississippi were to observe Mr..
DrexePs birthday in September in similar
manner. That programme has been faith
fully adhered TO ever since.
From 1886 to 1890, however, although the
fund continued TO increase. no one knew
what to suggest rs being most fitting
and endurable as a monument for the
union, but the building of home for old
union printers was advocated, and at
the convention of 1890, Messrs MeGOv-
ney and Martin. on behalf of them
selves and other residents of Colorado
Springs, Colo. offered the union eighty
acres of land il it would build a home
for printers The generous offer was
accepted, and to-day there stands the build
iGg costing $4,000. shown in the accom-
panying picture OF the Cbilds-Drexe Home
for Union Printers.
The main building, constructed of gray
lava and red sandstone, is 144 feet long by
Al feet wide, with wing to the rear of the
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the bodies of men and children lying
along the narrow th0rOughfares, slowly
wasting to decay. Every hospital is
crowded and the authorities are pOweress.
Officers Of the Government had been seen to
kick aside the bodies Of human beings who
had died on the streets so as not to obstTuct
the pathways, and once in a while large
wagons gathering up dead could be seen.
Large plats of ground owned by the Gov
ernmert were used for the burial Of the un-
fortuuates who had succumbed to the
plague. No coffins were used. The usual
way Of burial was to dig long trenches, Into
which hundreds of bodies we're thrown.
The sufferings among sailors were alike
fearful, and a number of vessels were prac-
tically abandoned, there being no one left
10 look out for their interests.
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Presbvteriau Delegates for POULAND,,

CHICAGO, May 12-At least three, and
probably four, special trains will be sent
out on the Northwestern road this evening
carrying delegates to the Presbyterian GEN
eral Assembly at Portland. Oregon, not only
from around Chicago, but all points East.
Elaborate preparations have been made by
the Northwestern officials for making tie
trip as enjoyable as possible. The delegates
will be given an opportunity of seeing all
the beauties of transcontinental trip by
the way of the Union Pacific and stop at
Salt Lake on Sunday
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RANK-wRECKER CONVICTED.
Baird Was the Most Versatile Forger in the
United States

Baird Was the Most Versatile Forger in the
United States.
FRESNO, May 12.-The two last witnesses
for the prosecution in the case of the people
against w. f. Baird, the MADEIRA Bank
wrecker, were d. S. Dorm and Antoine
Jacobs. Dorm, who is San Francisco at
torDey, told how ID. NJ. TombIn. an en-
ploye of the Pacific Bank. had informed
him as to Baird's confession. Witness
called upon Baird about the latter part of
September, and Baird confessed to the
fOrgeries. Upon lis expressing surprise
that Baird had committed those fOrgeries
the accused related the circumstances which
he said had driven him to the deed.
What surprised me most was his Won
derful versatility" continued Dorm. 81
asked him to initiate my handwriting, and
he did it so well that l could hardly believe
that l had not written it myself There
was the name Of CORDOBA, that he had forged
twice, equally as we'll; and | told him that
he mnst be the most expert fOrger In
America. He told me that he had signed
fictitious names to other notes, and there
fore was not afraid of any trouble arising
from them. sofar as forgery was concerned"
Anton Jacobs was asked whether he ever
had note in the MADEIRA Bank that was
payable one day after date for $4,000, and
he replied that he never had, and that if
such note existed it was forgery. This
closed tho case for the prosecution, and
defendants attorney made a motion that
the court instruct the jury to acquit the de-
fendant ON the testimony offered by the
prosecution, as it did not show Baird to
have forged the Williams Wren note. The
court denied the motion, and the defense
announced that it would introduce no testi-
mony. The case was argued and the jury
retired at $3.50 O'clock this afternoon. 1t
returned into court at 7:45 o'clock and an
nounced that it could not agree, but the
court sent the jury out again to deliberate
further. At 9:4j o'clock the jury came into
court second time and announced YER
diet of guilty as charged
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CHARITY AND CORRECTIONS.

Delegates to the Nineteenth Annual Confer
ence Appointed.
SACRAMENTO. May 12.-Governor Mark
ham has appointed the following delegates to
the nineteenth annual conference of Charities
and Corrections to be held at Denver. Colo,
June % to June %: Hon. G. w. Gibbs. Mrs.
Katherine b. Lathrop. DR.. r. Ii. Mcdonald.
Hon. Ira p. Rankin, San Francisco; Mrs.
A. B. Cove, Oakland; DR.. Obed Harvey.
Gait; DR.. F. W. Hatch. Aguews; Hon. Z. NJ.
Preston, Nevada City; Mrs. j. F. Bonestell,
Mrs. Sarah b. Cooper, San Francisco; DIR.
Walter Lindley, Whittier; Colonel Charles
Sonntag, San Francisco.
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ALMOST AN ACCIDENT.
Secretary Blaine Meets With Mishap at
Strawberry Festival.

WASHINGTON. May 12.-Secretary Blaine
attended strawberry festival in the north
western part of the city this afternoon, and
came near meeting with serious accident
While approaching large pavilion liz which
the greater number of the guests had
gathered he stopped on the narrow elevated
board walk running along the driveway to
greet some friends. Among the ladies was
Miss Letter, who, selecting red rose bud
from cluster at her belt fastened it in the
lapel of his coat. Raising his hat in ac-
knowedgment of the pretty courtesy the
Secretary Of State made misstep. his foot
slipped off the board and his length was
measured on the ground He was at once
helped to his feet, and In response to anx-
iOus inquiries declared himself wholly un-
hurt. After mounting a short flight of steps
Secretary Blaine rested for about five min-
utes in little reception-room ana then in
sisted upon joining the company outside,
where he remained for some time,
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Alleged Chicago Boodler Exonerated.

CHICAGO, May 12-The first Of the trials
growing out of the recent Grand Jury in
vestgations was held to-day. The defend
ant was NJ. b. Hereley. member of the
Board OF Education, charged with soliciting
bribes. Sterling l.. Bailey, vice. president
OF the Snead- Heating Apparatus Company,
was the only witness, his testimony being
very weak. Judge Collins discharged the
accused, saving he never should have been
indicted. The indicted Aldermen will be
tried later.
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Tha Hiha,nians, Rannnat.

New ORLEANS. May 12.-Only business
of Importance to the order was trans
acted at the third days session of
the national convention OF the Hibernians.
The insurance committee submitted re-
port and the other committees will report
tomorrow The election Of national Off
GERS will also take place tomorrow. The
banquet at the st. Charles Hotel was a
magnificent affair.
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FOR THE STATE FAIR.
Sacramento Will Get Up Number of Special
Features

naVIaM5nLU W III U6E Up q NUmD6T OF bpeClaI
Features
SACRAMENTO. May 12.-There was a large
and enthusiastic meeting of citizens at the
Courthouse this evening for the purpose of
taking steps toward making special efforts
to assist the State Agricultural Society in
making this years State Fair the grandest
ever yet given. The meeting was organized
as the Industrial Association of Sacra-
mento, and an executive committee was ap-
pointed to take charge of the work The
committee will confer with the State Board,
and if the latter approves of the plan will
proceed to get up numerous special attrae-
tions for the fair on a grand scale. The
committee will be enlarged by the addition
of prominent persons from all parts OF the
State.
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THE YELLOW DEATH.

How the Fever Has Stricken the People of
Santos.
PHILADELPHIA, May 12.-The bark Sam
uel B. Hale arrived here to-day from San
tos. Captain GUptill died of yellow fever at
sea on the 18th Of March. Mate Wester-
berg's description Of the prevalence of the
yellow fever at Santos and of the misery
brought about by its deadly effects is horri-
Bile. He said it was no unusual thing to see
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IMPENDING STRIKES.
Trouble at the Worlds Fair Buildings-Lock-
out Of Granite QuarrYmen.


out Of Granite Quarrymen.
CHICAGO, May 12.-Unless the demands
Of the ironw0rkers are conceded the Chicago
Building Trades Council will be asked on
Friday night to declare general strike OF
all the wnrkmen at the Worlds Fair
grounds. Whether the council will accede
to the request remains to be seen. The Sec
retary of the painters organization said
to-day that the painters would willingly
quit work to help the ironwOTkers
NEW YORK. May 12.-The Granite Manu-
factufers' Association of New England has
notified the National Granite cutters
Union that unless the men accede to the
demand Of the manufacturers and sign a
yearly agreement from February to Janu-
ary, instead of from May to May. as hereto
fore, work In all the quarries and stone de-
partments will cease May IA. Ii this is not
agreed 10, there is a strong likelihood that
5000 men will be thrown out of employ.
~ ent.
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examination Of Captain F. Fitzgerald, the
expert of the Santa Cruz Water-storage
Company, who is charged with embezzle
menf, comes uD Tomorrow. A general im-
preston prevails that there Is nothing in
the charge against him. The company
elected new officers yesterday Work on
the canal will proceed at once for the rec
lamation Of over 800. 600 acres of land,
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The Rsrnlt in Mericn

Ell PAso, Tex, May 12.-Parties arriving
from Chihuahua bring no further news Of
trouble at the village Of TOmachie, except
that soldiers have been ordered to that place.
They heard nothing of the reported killing
of soldiers by the villagers, who are said to
be in revolt against the Government under
the leadership of an old man who claims to
be the true Christ.
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north end 20x40 feet.
Porches extend from the
wing to the south end
of the building from the
first aud second stories,
affOrding easy access to
any part of the house.
Each story contains a
central hall the entire
length of the building,
every room opening into
a main hallway in ad-
dition 10 having outer
windows. This, with
the system of ventila-
tim furnishes aims HIM
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Win lL. SOme suggested
a headquarters for the
union in Philadelphia I;
others suggested some
thing else. All, how
eve., were convinced
that the printers them
selves should do some
thing to add TO the very
respectable nest egg. 1t
was then determined to
celebrate the birthdays
of the donors in a prac-
teal and highly COM
mendable manner. On
Nav y, Mr.. Childs'
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A sy;ndi;ro Firm

OGDEN, Utah, May l2-R. o. Wheeler, a
prominent architect OF this city. was ar
rested to-day for the embezzlement Of
$4,000. The money was to have been used
for building purposes and it is alleged he
appropriated 1t for his own use. G. 4.
BTanson, his partner, who has just been
released from the penitentiary on similar
charge, is also wanted.
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THIS is ANOTHER STORY.
Boston Man Says That Blaine Will Not
Run

BosToN, May r. Colonel Albert Clarke,
secretary of the Home Market Club. who
has just returned from Washington. says it
is useless to try to get Blaine
said recently to Senator Hale: II
cannot do it. l wish to live. l do not be-
lieve | should survive the labors and ex-
element of Presidential campaign nor of
the Office which might come after one"
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ltiCdiiS VI NtllNl lie
made a printed page,
would seem strange to
modern topographic art,
and the recent inYen-
tiOns in all departments
of human endeayor have
far outstripped those Of
former years. To-day,
under the shadow of
y0E d er magnificent
mountain range, in the
immediate vicinity of
the Garden Of the Gods,
more than half way
Wav aPrOss fha cOOfi-
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Senator GalIinger's Address.

The progress Of the world is marked by
epoehs, not by days; by events. not by
prophecies; by fulilments, not by prom
ises. We live in an age of tremendous pur-
poses and startling realities. The stage
coach that once rum6led through your
mountain passes has been superseded by
the express train, driven by the power of
steam. 1t is an age Of invention-an era Of
discovery.
The rude implements Of Gutenberg, by
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DEATH IN A GOLD MINE.
Three Men Killed by Caving Tunnel at
Cherokee.

Cherokee.
0RovILLE. May IA terrible mining
disaster occurred at Cherokee, IL miles
from this town, at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Three men, named Jack Powers Jr., j. c.
Hall and L.. p Hail. were mining in an old
tunnel when it caved and killed all three of
them. The men have been quite success
full lately, getting out in one spot $1,000.
They began in the tunnel last Monday
morning and believed they would do WE'LL
The Hall brothers are lately from Montana,
while Powers was born in Cherokee. The
latter is married, bnt the other two men
are single. All three were young men, not
over 26 or q years old.
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confessed the Killine.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, May 12-George Reid
and his brother-in-law, Milton Everett. ars
here and charged with the murder in
Taney County of Deputy Sheriff Williams,
and the alleged wife-siayer, j. w. Bright.
1t is said that Everett has confessed to a
friend that he did the killing.
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Fire-Bnrs in Genrnia

SAVANNAH, Ga, May 12.-Twenty-seven
houses were burned here tonight in one of
the best residence portions Of the city. The
loss is about 100000 The fire is thought to
have been OF incendaIy origin.
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Board Of Reviaw ldiournad.

CHICAGO. May 12.-The Board of Review
of the American Trottiug Association
passed upon some % minor cases this after
noon, and adjourned to meet next fall in
New York
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Tragedv Over n Ban Game.

LOUISVILLE. KY, May 12.-At Calhoun.
on the Green River, in a drunken row over
game of baseball three men were shot and
mUrtally wounded.
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A Warship Dead.

VALLEJO. May 12.-The warship Iro-
quOis hauled down her flag to-day and went
out of commission. 1t is likely that she
will never be used again.
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Hjberpian C3nyeutioq Adjourned

NEW YORK. May 12.-The convention OF
the Ancient Order of Hibernians adjourned
to-day, after adopting resolutions calling
upon all Irish Americans to hold public
meetings ana demand of the General
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VALLEJO REPUBLICANS.
The Struggle for McKenna's Seat in Congress
Has Begun.

VALLEJO. May IA large Republican
campaign club was formed here last night,
w. b. Pressey being elected president. Hon.
S. G. Hilborn of Oakland addressed the
meeting upon the need for navy for the
uses Of the naval battalion. The address
was enthusiastically received. Nearly 4e0
names were signed to the roll.
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burglary for Three Dollars.

NAPA. May 12-Burglars entered John
McFadden's saloGn last night by forcing the
front door, and secured about So in change
from the money drawer.
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THE METHoDIsTs.
The Question of the Admission of Lay Dele
gates Indefinitely Postponed

OMAHA, May 12.-Bishop Newman pre-
sided at the session OF the Methodist Con-
terence this morning. A large number OF
resolutions of no special significance were
introduced and referred.
The conference then laid aside the regu-
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Government that it do its duty toward those
American citizens who have been so long
neglected" j. j. Patten of South Boston,
Mass, was elected the national president.
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The Union Printers Home.

had honored him more in the giving tha n
the craft in receiving. Printers are not in
debted to him, but he to them.
As Mr. Childs concluded he was roundly
applauded. August DOnath of Washing
ton. president OF the board of trustees, fol
lowed with a brief history of the home.
DR.. Gallinger, United States Senator from
New Hampshire, then de livered the Grafton
of the day.
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CLlRgMORE ITEMS.

Plenty Of dust
Frank Woods Is reported quite sick.
M. d. woodson has moved into his new
residence.
-Bnly Campbell and bride arrived last sun
day night
Mr.. Roach has been qate sick hut Is now
conyslesent.
John Taylor, Jr.. made a business trip to
III. smith recently
Mrs. NJ Spencer is visiting her daughter,
Mrs Geo. walkley.
-. a Nelson aad family returned from
Denver Monday morning.
we we're all sorry to learn OF the death OF
O.w. Lipe at 1T. Gibson.
Jim Musgroye. from Tahlequah, was no
tieed on the streets Friday.
Miss Stella Thompson, OF Antlers. 1. T..
is the guest OF Miss 4. Spencer.
-Mess-, Chambers and walkley made
business trip to Muskogee lately.
Charlie Wilcox died Saturday, aged 2ii
was buried at this place sunday.
John Bullet and family made short visit
to friends In this city court week
Henry waikiey and sister came in Friday
evening for few days visit at home.
j L. Gibbs and daughter. Mrs W J
Fry, ieft last Monday night for California.
y. G. scrimsher. one OF our best neigh-
bors and townsmen, has moved TO his farm.
The big camp meeting is still IN progress
al Catoosa. Chickens are reported a. scarce,
Joe Edwards, our agent. ten for a visit to
his home at Springfield, Mo, few days ago.
Tho boy who was In with Mayheld, horse
stealing, was arrested at this place Saturday
and turned over to Marshal Cummins.
Died Last Saturday. Sept Il. Mr.. Vance
His remains were taken 20 Topeka. Kansas
and were accompanied BY Tony Matney anf
wife.
John Sanders is having quite an addition
to his hotel. also to the family as a hne bo,
made his appearance Friday. All parties DO
| ing we'll.
The public school at this place is progress
Ing under the management Miss Eta serapei
and her assistant. Mr. Roach They have a
this writing nfty-eight pupils
Mrs j. r. McAIim. OF sageeyah. while
shopping In our town last saturday lost heI
pocketbOok containing about $500 Anyone
nhding and returning same will be liberAlly y
rewarded.
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MUsROGEE MOTIFS.

1t would take a Jim Corbett effort to man
ufacture a decent local this week.
1t is said thieves are In camp on Coody's
creek, near town. They are anything but
sociable.
After the November term o: court we VIII
have three tel ms each year-March' june and
September.
New corn sells on the streets at 25c per
bushel. The cotton market bldg fair TO be
distresHngly low
Book agents are abroad In the land and
IL seems as though by agreement all the pro-
fession have met In Muskogee.
The fair opened Tuesday and at this writ
ing the outlook is discouraging on account OF
the dust. A number Of 1ne horses are on the
ground and some splendid racing Ia expected
Politics are ilveiyi no want for material
to ill any position from judge down, When
Grover gets there " Saturday the demo
cratic club will elect delegates to the McAle =
ter convention.
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To-DAY's QUOTATIONS F:
OBITUARY.

oliver W. Lipe was born on the Mohawk
river. near ~. Plain, Montgomery CO., y Y,
on the Goth day OF fJanuary. lslt. Al the age
10 he was made captain Of militia. subse'
quently he went 10 Georgia In fulnilment OF a
railroad contract. lie came to this nation In
iSs7. on February 2sth, 1850. he was married
20 Catherine Gunteri there we're seven child
rem born unto them, only three OF whom are
left TO mourn him lie was OF German deAeent
aud was the last survivor Of aeven brolhers.
Since tbs war he has resided at NJ. Gibson.
at which place he paassd fsom earth on Sept
18th. isa2 AmAn whose sympathies were Tn
tirely with the Cherokees, he has len 10 his
descendants the priceless legacy OF an un-
tarnished name.
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strength nndlIenlih.

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use Electric Bitters This remedy acts
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Large bottles only SOC, at w. 2, Patton
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-29
FALL FESTIVITIES
St. Louis Extends Cordial Invit.
alton to All.

The city Of st. Louis has become
famous the country over through the
agency OF her annual fall festivities,
anu from that source has gained the
sobriquet of the Carnival City Of
America"
sor the season Of 1892 all previous
e'1Its in the line OF entertainment Is
wni be eclipsed The great st. Louis
exposl'iOn will throw its doors open to
the public Wednesday. September 7th,
and will continue to entertain and de-
light th Uusands during period ex-
tending over 40 days. One ofthe chief
attractions announced by the manage
ment is the engagement Of Col. P. s.
Gilmore and his world-renowned
band, one hundred strong. The illum-
ination by gas and electricity Of the
streets will extend over larger area
aud be on a grander scale than any
similar exhibition ever attempted in
the world. The thirty-second great
ST. Louis Fair aud Geological Gardens,
Oct. 3rd TO Sth, whose fame has been
heralded broadcast. will be one OF the
main attractions of that week, and as
has been customary for the last
thirteen years, the Yelled Prophet will
again appear in his favoriie city. on
the evening" OF Tuesday, OctODor 4th,
The hotel accommodations of st. Louis
have been materially increased since
last year and strangers are assured oil
hospitable treatment.
The Missouri Pacific Railway and
Iron Mountain Route, with their vas
network of lines extending over thu
states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska
Colorado, iniian Territory, Arkansas
the West, South and Southwest. u
order TO encourage travel, have m ad'
remarkably low round trip rate from
poiuts on their lines TO st. Louis anC
return during the festivities.
For further information relative 4
dates of sale and limits Of tickets. cal
on or address any Missouri Pacific 0
Iron Mountain ticket agent, who viii
be pleased 10 furnish same. sep