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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
BENJAMIN ARMSTRONG'S CLAIM.
Adopted Son Of Chief Buffalo After Red
Cliff Eeservation lands.

CIjn reservation LANDS.
ASHLAND, Wis, Jan. 16.-Adopted as
the son of the famous Chief Buffalo in
1854 friend and counselor of the Chip
pewas for flty-fve years, interpreter
and pioneer, Benjamin Armstrong has
asked the government for his right as
an adopted Chippewa, and has appealed
for an allotment on the Red Cliff lands.
Mr.. Armstrong has been personally cog
infant of nearly every treaty with the
Indians, beginning with 1884, when
Gen. Cass located the Sioux and Foxes
west of the Mississippi and the Chip
pewas were given the lands east Of that
river and north Of the Crow River to
the British possessions. In 1887 the
Chippewas ceded their territory in
the st. Croix district and east
to the Chippewa River, and in 1912 they
further curtailed their landed interests
by ceding lands on the south shore
Of Lake Superior to the Chocolate
River in Michigan, for which they were
to receive annuities at la Pointe for
twenty years. An important treaty
was negotiated III 1851, by which the
ChIppeWas gave up more Of this terri
tory, reseryiIlg reservations at Red
Cliff, l. Anse Bay, Ontonagon, Lac du
Flambeau, Court O'Reilles, Bad River,
Fond du Lac and Grand Portage. It
was at this latter treaty that Chief Buff
falo, Of La Pointe, formally adopted
Mr. Armstrong as son, and he was given
q square mile Of land where Duluth
stands, running easterly in the
direction of Minnesota Point, taking
in mile square Immediately northerly
from the head of St. Louis Bay The
government recognized Mr.. Armstrong;
claim at the request Of Chief Buffalo,
and at one time he actually owned the
valuable land where the Zenith City
now stands; but through one cause and
another he lost possession, one half
having been sold to Millionaire Fred
erick Prentice Mr.. Armstrong now
proposes to further test the government
by applying for allotment as an adopt
ed ChinneWa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
CHECKS RAISED FOR BIG SUMS,
>sIerer FOrger Arrested and Held for
Trial ct New York


NEW York, Jan. 19-Augustus A.
Thompson, an Englishman 65 years old,
zFho was arrested Oh warrant charging
ihini with forgery, was arraigned in
court this morning. He pleaded not
guilty and was held for the grand jury
IN So, coo bail. Henry Z. Simmons, of150
Nassau Street, is the complainant. He
said Thompson purchased from him
eight 81 coo per cent. gold bonds of
the Mountain Home Canal and
Land Company, giving in pay
lment for them three checks
amounting to $1,000. One of
the Checks was for S., 900 and bore the
signature Of q. r. SHELTON This, it
aEas claimed by Mr.. Simmons, had been
ralsed from check Tor So The other
tw9 checks were for $4,000 each and
were signed by Ward & Co., brokers, of
~ Broadway, These, it was claimed,
had been raised from checks on the
United States National Bank for So
Zach
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
PECK ASKED FOR TROOPS,
Prof. Sims, an A. P. A. Lecturer, Has an
Experience with an Angry Crowd.

CNp5fi6NG6 Will oil HUSIJ OfUWU,
kAUKAUNA, Wis, Jan. 18.-Prof Wal
ter Sims, the A. 2. A. speaker who is on
a lecturing tour through Wisconsin,
barely escaped serious violence here
last evening at the hands of a mob. A
detail OF police was necessary to protect
hlm, and SO threatening was the situa-
tlon at one time that call was sent to
GOV; Peck for troops to prevent blood
Shed and restore order. The Governor
evidently did not receive the call in
time to act last evening, and in the
meantime Sims had escaped from the
angry crowd, which then quietly dis
persed.
Prof. Sims has lectured here every
night this week IN the interests of the
American Protective Association, or
the A. P. A., as it is more
familiarly known. His remarks
were aimed at Catholics. A bitter
feeling had become stirred up by last
night. Prof. Sims appeared in the city
last evening for the last time, occupy
ing hall on the North Side, and
boisterous crowd of about 200
collected on the street. Threats
Of violence and mobbing were
numerous. The stairs leading from the
rear of the hall were barricaded with
boxes, barrels, etc, so that all listeners
to the lecture would be compelled to
come down and face the angry mob.
Stones were thrown through the hall
windows, and it is reported that several
persons were hurt with the flying
missiles. The police had their hands
full to keep the crowd from doing some
thing desperate.
AT the close of the lecture Prof Sims
| requested the protection Of the police
and he was escorted to the river bridge
by three blue coats, the riotous
crowd following with ugly threats.
The police officers halted at the
bridge and instructed Sims to hurry on
his way. The police then held the
crowd back, refusing to allow anyone to
step upon the bridge under penalty of
feeling police club. Later in the
evening Sims was badly hurt by stone
thrown by young man, who will prob
ably DE arrested to-day.
Excitement reigns to-day and there
is not the slightest doubt but what
a serious demonstration would occur if
another meeting was held.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
WILL BE SOLD FOR TAXES.

Plant of the Standard Oil Company to
Go to the Highest Bidder.
LAPoRTE Ind, Jan. 18.-The plant Of
the Standard Oil Company at Whiting,
Ind, the total valuation of which is
600, GOO, has been bulletined to be sold
ior taxes February ). The delinquent
taxes amount to $40, 627.25. The delin-
quency is based upon a valuation of $685.
600, which the company claims was an
error in their assessment. The sale is to
test the legality Of the action Of the au-
thorities. 1t is probable that the de-
lnquency will be paid and the matter
taken into the courts
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
IN CONGRESS-.
The Senate.


WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 16.-In the Sen
Cite to-day the Presidents message on the
Hawaiian affair was read and ordered print
ed Mr.. Hoar (Rep.. Mass.) spoke on the
Hawaiian matter, after which Mr.. Gaillnger
thep,, y. H. lspoile on the tariff. Mr.. Palm
or tDem.. Ill) then addressed the Senate
on the bill for the repeal OF the federal
elections law. After the close of
Senator Palmer's remarks a COM
1UUHicatiOn from the secretary of
thc treasury in response to the resolution
at Senator Allen, OF Nebraska, in regard to
the gold coin in the United States ON No
NeJubSr L, 1898, was laid before the Senate
TIE bia to establish port of delivery at
8}@llDer'S Ferry, Idaho, was called up by
SENATOR Dubois (Rep Idaho) and passed
A 305 the Senate adjourned
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan lin the Sen
ate to-day Senator White Of California, in
PRODUCED a bill approprating $3.50 900 to be
expended under the direction of the secre-
tary OF agriculture to investigate and de
tcYnlue upon the best plan to reclaim the
arid region. Senator CUllOm introduced a
bill, the object Of which is to remove linn
ltatlonS on the power of the Smithson-
IAN institute to receive money or prop
erty given or bequeathed to the institution.
4 bill was presented by Senator Palmer
{Denl-, I'D authorizing the secretary Of the
navy to transfer the reproduction of the
carayels of Columbus to the Columbian
Museum of Chicago. AT 5:15 the senate adj
IourEed until tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, ID. c. Jan. 1S.-In the Sen
ate to-day Mr.. Walthall (Dem., Miss ten
Sio%e<i his resignation as a senator owing to
Ill health. The Stark monument appro-
priati0n bill, carrying $4,000, was passed.
senator Morgan (Dem., Ala.) and Senator
Daniel lDem, Va took occasion to eX-
press 1lseir disapproval of the proposed bond
Issue. Senator Vest spoke on the federal
elections bill and the Senate adjourned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
AttemDted Suicide i'm Jail

T1FF1N, O., Jan. 1S.-F. D. Wanna
maker, claiming to be nephew of ex-
Postmaster-General Wanamaker and to
be in the employ Of the government,
was arrested last night charged with
disposing of fraudulent draft. This
morning Wanamaker attempted suicide
BY hanging. but was cnt down
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
DAIRYMEN FORM A U4loN.

National Orga nization Completed at the
Chicago Convention.
CHucAGo, H., Jan. 1.-THE dalrymen
in session here spent the greater part OF
to-day's meeting in considering the re-
port of the committee on organization.
The name provided for IN the constitC-
ton is the National Dairy Union"
The organization object is to secure
national and state legislation TO prevent
the manufacture and sale OF 1ood
products made in imitation Of batter
and cheese.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
SMALLPOX STALKS ABOARD.

Two Men with the Disease Brush Against
Hundreds of People.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. 1.-Two sailors
named Johnson and Matson, i'll with
smallpox, appeared at the city hall
to-day, and pushing through the
crowded corridors they brushed past
the people who, with barred arms, were
awaiting vaccination, and made their
way into the health department. Both
cases were pronounced in dangerous
state and the men were hurried to the
pest house. A small panic seized the
hundreds who had been exposed TO the
disease.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
Want a Tariff Oh Wool.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Jan. 19.-At a con-
vention in this city of prominent bank
ing men representing all the banking
houses in Utah, resolutions were passed
protesting to Congress against the re-
moval of the tariff on wool, as contem-
plated in the Wilson bill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
Last OF the "RustIern Cases.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jas. 19.-The last
Of the cases which grew out of the ia
NOUS Johnson County invasion was dis
posed of in the United States court to-
dav. Clayton Cruz, who has been held
to answer the charge of conspiracy to
murder George A. Wellman, deputy
United States marshal killed in John
son County in May. 1892. was discharged,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
FARMERS E,Iowlng 1n Nilcn1gan

HOLLAND, Mich, Jan. 20.-Farmers
are making good use Of the mild wealth
er and are busy blowing their grounds
for spring use. It is rather queer
sight to see them blowing in January.
Unless a change takes place soon, no
ice crop will be gathered here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
Crew of the Wells Rescued.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Jan. 1S.-A dis
patch received here says that the crew
of the schooner Maggie E. Wells, re-
ported in a sinking condition by the
steamship Amsterdam at New York,
has been rescued by the schooner Mag
nOlia and landed at Halifax
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
Jury Reached No Verdict.

CHICAGO, H., Jan. 18.-The jury in
the Porter-Sabin case failed to agree.
Ten jurymen reported verdict for
$l3O,6l6 for the plaintiff, but it was not
allowed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
Han re0 at GettYS hurU.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, Jan. 17.-Henry
Heist was hanged here to-day Tor the
murder Of Emanuel Brown on the night
Of February 3, last. The men were
wood choppers and companions, al
though rivals for young woman
affections. The murder was inspired
by jealousy. Hest protested his limo
.cpnca TO the last
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
ANNUITY FOR RED MEN.
Col. Dickson Pays the Winnebagoes at
Tnmah Their Annual ALLOWANCE.

Tomah Their Annual Allowance.
ToMAH, Wis, Jan. l6.-Col. James
Dickson, government agent, is making
the annual payment to the Winnebago
Indians here. Payment WAS made
yesterday to 221 Indians and nearly as
meny were paid to-day. They receive
$3.50 per capita and the tribe in the
state number ,420 on this enrolment.
Col. Dickson goes from here to Wit>en-
berg, thence to Norrie and will finish at
Black River Falls
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
IN A RECEIVERS HANDS.
a. local Electric Lighting Company in
Trouble at New York

Trouble at New York.
New York, Jan. 19.-Judge Barrett
to-day appointed Henry W. Gray re-
-ceiger for the Thomson-H Houston Elec-
trio Company. The receivers bond is
fixed at $685. 600. This concern, as the
corporate name indicates, is a local
company and in no way connected with
the Thomson-Ho Electric Com
pany, of Boston, the large corporation
which is now part of the General Flee
1Eic Company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
Ninety DAYS for Petty Larceny.

Oshkosh, Wis, Jan. 16.-James Eyga-
broad appeared before Justice Merrill
yesterday afternoon. The charge OF
obtai ming goods under false pretenses
was changed to petty larceny and he
was sentenced to ninety days in the
county iail
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
DIDN'T KNOW II WAS LOADED.

Whitehall Farmer Shot by the Acct
dental Discharge of Revolver.
WHITEHALL, Wis, Jan. 19.-Last even
ing while Charlie Breed, boy Of II
years, was carelessly examining Il re-
volver, it was accidentally discharged,
the bail finding lodging place III the
head of Will Crane, farmer reSidingat
old Whitehall, this county. The bullet
entered just above the left eye and can
not be located. Mr.. Crane is still alive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24
Black Diphtheria Near Marshfield.

MARsHFIELD, Wis, Jan. 1S.-Physi-
clans of this city report three cases of
black diphtheria Of the worst form IN a
family living near Masonville.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-01-24

d. c.. LEvEsoN, crockery and tea mer-
chant at Aurora, H., has failed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-10-20

the homestead law 80 that all actual
homesteads will be exempt from forced
sale on execution without the necessity
Of declaration.
Twelfth-We favor the submission
TO the people OF Constitutional amend
ment comforting upon the legislature
the power 10 fix the salaries OF the
county officers at any figure between
the maximum and minimum now estab-
lished by the constitution and demand
that when ii can be done that the leg
islature shall reduce such salaries to a
figure commensurate with the poverty
OF the people.
We also recommend state Legislation
which shall require under such regu-
lations as may be fixed by law that all
fees and commissions shall ne paid TO
the county treasurer only and prohi-
bited TO be paid to or received by any
other county officer.
Thirteenth-We reiterate the de-
mands OF the peoples party representa-
tiyes in our last state Legislature for
the elimination from our constitution
OF what is known as the test oath and
pledge our party TO place before the
voters of the state at the earliest OPP
ortunity constitutional amendment to
this effect.
,Fourteenth-We demand that an
Amendment to the constitution provid-
Tor equal suffrage be submitted by
the legislature to the legal voters OF
the state.
Fifteenth-We demand the passage
OF a new and just apportionment bill
giving fair representation TO all parts
Of the state.
Sixteenth-We endorse the reform
known as the initiative and referendum.
Seventeenth-Th Office OF governor
OF state, comforting as it does upon
the incumbent many facilities for graft
flying an Unsuitable ambition, this con
ventlon therefore resolves that the
nominee TO that Office shall be ineligi-
BILE 10 the office Of L. s. senator. and II
elected shall not be eligible for any
other office during his term.
Elghteenth-From the very nature
of their constitutions popular govern
20 a.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-10-20

by those entrusted with power is the
highest political and moral duty due
from a public officer to the people; we
believe the time has come when IL
should also be made legal duty.
We therefore favor state legislation
which, while guarding the public Off
GERS in the state against false accusa-
tions and malicious prosecutions, will
yet provide a legal method through the
courts by which the gross violation by
any officer OF the pledges made by him
through the party platform upon which
he was elected may be punished by his
prompt dismissal from Office.
We also favor the passage OF state
law which shall disqualify any person
holding an Office from being delegate
in any party convention.
Nineteenth-We denounce the pro-
fuse expenditure OF money heretofore
practiced by both OF the old parties in
this state in the conduct Of political
campaigns. Such practice Is corrupt
within itself, debauches the political
conscience OF the voters, gives TO wealth
an undue influence in elections and
transforms the highest and most res
ponsible duty of citizenship into fran
tic scramble for the floating or venal
vote.
We therefore favor the passage OF a
corrupt practices act by the Legislature
which shall:
lst-Specify the items for which
money may be spent by candidate for
Office or his party committee In connec-
ton with elections.
2nd-Fix the amount which any can
didate or committee shall BE- permitted
10 spend.
3rd-Require each candidate and com
mittee when the election is over 10
make out and file in the public Office
designated by law, statement verified
under oath. specifying the several
amounts 40 spent and the items OF such
expenditure. And
4th-Award the Office 10 the minority
candidate where he and his party com
mittee have kept the law, a. against
the majority candidate where sucn can
didate or his party committee has brok-
. on the law
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-07
TAClTlY UNDERSTOOD.
The Officer Knew That the Combine tis
Had Failed.

Ihe Onicer Knew That the Combine tio8
Had Failed.
A patrolman on Third street saw a
man the other night fussing away at
the front door of a house in what
seemed to be suspicious manner. and
he felt it his duty to approach and de-
mand:
Say. now. but what are you trying
to do there?'
The man came down to the sidewalk
and took a squint at the officer and re-
piled:
policeman. eh? Sir, you are doubt
less husband?"
Yes. sir
.'And now and then YOU leave
your fireside and go out to take q
walk?''
Exactly"
And the hours pass so swiftly by
that before you realize it the bells are
tOiling the hour of midnight?''
That's the way of it. I've been
caught that way a score OF times. It's
funny how it comes midnight so soon
after ten o'clock
Officer" continued the citizen as he
reached out to shake hands. some
wives are Iicbers."
Alas. yes
My wife i one. At half-past ten
she locked this door and went up
stairs. SAYING to herself that / might
roost on the steps or go to hotel"
And that's my wife to a dot"
sighed the officer.
Il have been home for half an hour.
/ have tried all the doors and windows
/ have softly called the name of nv
Maria. / have thrown pebbles at her
window
And You are still on the outsider
Il am. and it may be tacitly under
stood between the two of us that I'll
have to remain on the outside until the
hired girl gets up in the morning If
this button hook won't work the lock-
Officer, good night.
Good night. sir
-Tacitly understood. and you needn't
worry over burglars and skeleton keys
! may want you in the morning to
swear that we stood talking on the
corner when the bells struck 10 but
uutil then farewell
An hour later the officer returned.
and through the frosty curtain vailing
the night he made out'a figure bumped
up against tine front door. He made
no halt, and uttered no word. He
tacitly understood that the button
hook hadn't worked and the man who
took walk was still on the outside
Detroit Free Press
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-07
4 Spiders Appetite.

Observing the voracity of spiders, Sir
John Lubbock concluded to determine
the quantity of food which one of these
creatures consumed. He caught a
large one. and. weighing it carefully.
supplied it with insects, the weight OF
which had been accurately determined.
He carried the experiment through
considerable period of time. and here
is his summing up of the extraordinary
results: At a similar rate of con-
man weighing one hum
dred and sixty pounds would require a
whole fat steer for breakfast, a steer
and five sheep for dinner, and for sup
per two bnllocks. eight sheep and four
hogs. This would hardly suffice for
the twenty-four hours, so just before
retiring. he would call for and con-
sumo nearly four barrels Of fresh fish.
Deu o;t EGer Press
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-07
The Tariff.

The tariff set passed at the last session OF
congress needs important amendments il it is
executed effectively and with certainty In
addition TO such necessary amendments Us will
not change rates OF duty, am still very de-
cldedly in favor of putting coal and iron on the
free list So far as the sugar schedule Is con-
cerned, would be glad, under existing aggra-
uonS, TO see every particle OF diferen-
tial duty in favor of refined sugar
stricken out OF our tariff law
earnestly repeat here the recommendation
have made in another portion of this qrmmu-
-nication, that the additional duty Of on--tenth
OF cent per pound laid upon sugar imported
from foreign countries paying u bounty on its
export be abrogated. 1t seems to me that ex-
ceedingly important considerations point to
the propriety OF this amendment With the
aGvent OF new tariff policy not only contem-
plated to relieve the consumers of our land in
the cost OF their daily life. but to invite bet
ter development OF American thrift, and create
for us closer and more profitable commercial re-
latlons with the rest OF the world 1, follows as
logical and Imperative necessity that We should
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-07

The report of the postmaster-general pre-
sents a comprehensive statement OF the opera
tions of the post office department for the last
fiscal year. The receipts OF the department
during the year amounted to s75 Os0. .i19Oi and
the expenditures of sSi.34.4lil5. The trans
actions OF the postal service indicate with
barometric certainty the fluctuations in busi-
nesses of the country. Inasmuch. therefore. as
business complications continued to exist
the last year TO an unforeseen extent it is
not surprising that the deficiency OF revenues
to meet the expenditures of the post ofice
department, which was estimated in advance
at about ss,00.0O. snould be exceeded by
nearly 81 l,250.O00. The ascertainei revenues of
the last year, which were the basis of calcula-
tion for the current year. being less than esti-
mated. the deficiency for the current year will
be correspondingly greater, though the post
master-general states that the latest indica-
tions are so favorable that he confidently pre-
diets an increase of at least per cent in the
revenues of the current year over those of the
last year. The expenditures increase steadily
and necessarily with the growth and
needs of the country, so that the def
cheney is greater or less in any year
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-07

From the report of the secretary of war 1t
appears that the strength of the army on Sep
tember 30, 1894. was 2.1S5 officers and 5,765 en-
listed men. Although this is apparently very
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-12-07
A Board of Health.

BY virtue'oi statute OF the United States.
passed in lsss. appointed in July last Hon. J.
ID. Keen. OF the state of New York and Hon
Nicholas E. Worthington. of the state OF nIi-
nois. to form with Hon. Carroll d. Wright. COM
missioner of labor. who was designated by said
statute commission for the purpose of max
ing careful inquiry into the causes OF the con-
troverSieS between certain railroads and their
employees which had resulted in an extensive
and destructive strike accompanied by much
violence end dangerous disturbance with con-
siderable loss OF life and great destruction of
property The report OF the commissioners
has been submitted TO me and will be trans
Ilitted 10 congress with the evidence taken
upon their investigation