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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07

States Of the Union. which sh{:1 embrace
the lands within said Indian territory
The commission met much opposition
from the beginning. The Indians were
very slow to act and those in control
manifested decided disincsination to
meet with favor the propositions submit
ted to them. A little more than three
years after this organization the commits
sion effected an agreement with the
Choctaw nation alone. The Chickasaws.
however refused TO agree To its terms
and as they have a common interest with
the Choctaws in the lands of said nations
the agreement with the latter nation could
have no effect without the consent of the
former. On April g. 1897 the commission
effected an agreement with both tribes
the Choctaws and ChicEasaws This
agreement, it is understood, has been gati-
fed by the constituted authorities of the
respective tribes or nations thereto. and
only requires ratification hE Congress to
make it binding.
On the 9th of September. 1887, an agree
ment was effecred with the Creek nation,
but it is understood that the national
council of said nations has refused to
ratify the same. Negotiations are vet to
be had with the Cherokees. the most
populous of the Five Civilized tribes. and
with the Seminoles, the Smallest in point
of numbers and territory.
The provision in the Indian appropri-
alton Act approved June 10. 1896. makes it
the duty of the commission to investigate
and determine the rights of
APPLICANTS FOR CITIZENSHIP
in the Five Civilized tribes.
The commission is at present engaged in
this work among the Greeks. and has
made appointments for taking the census
of these people, up To and including the
Goth of tine month.
Should the agreement between the Choc-
taws and Chickasayrs be ratified by Con-
gress and should the other tribes fail to
make an agreement with the commission,
then it will be necessary that some legfs-
lation shall be he'd by Congress, which
while just and honorable to the Indians,
shall be equitabls to the white people
who have settled upon these lands by in
vitation of the tribal nations.
Hon. Henry l.. Dawes, chairman of the
commission, in letter to the Secretary OF
the Interior, urher date of October H.
1897, says, individual ownership is in
their Ghe commissions opinion absolute
ly essential to any permanent improve
ment in present conditions, and the lack OF
it is the result Of nearly all the evils which
so grievously affiict these people. Allot-
ment by agreement is the only possible
method unless the, United States courts
are clothed with the authority to appor-
ton the lands among the citizen Indians
for whose uSe it was originally granted
l concur with the Secretary of the In
terror that there can be no cure for the
evils engendered by the perversion of these
| great trusts excepting by their resumption
| by the government which created them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07
THE NAVAL ESTABLISHMENT.
Further Enlargement of That Arm of the
Government Recommendations More
Battle Ship Proposed.

Battle Ship Proposed.
The present Immediately effective force
of the navy consists of four battleshlps of
of the first class; two of the second, and
forty-eight other vessels, ranging from ar
mored cruisers to torpedo boats. There
are under construction five battleships of
the first class, sixteen torpedo boats and
one submarine boat. No provision has yet
been made for the armor of three of the
five battleships, as it has been impossible
to obtain it at the price fixed by Congress.
1t is of great importance that Congress
provide this armor as until then the
ships are Of no fighting value.
The present naval force. especially in
view OF It's w RX me not n as hpw u s
uei eoASs!t " other powers, is a formidable
force; It's vessels are the very best of each
type; and with the increases that should
De mace to 1T from time to time in the
future, and careful attention to keeping
1t in high state of efficiency and repair.
1t is we'll adapted to the necessities of the
country
The great increase of the navy which
has taken place in recent years. was iusti
fed by the requirements for national de-
The time has now arrived, however, when
this increase, to which the country is COM
mitted, should, for a time. take the form
of increased facilities Commensurate with
the Increase of our naval vessels 1t is
an unfortunate fact that there is only one
dock on the Pacific coast capable of dock
ing our largest ships, and only one on the
Atlantic coast, and that the latter has for
the last six seven months been under
repair, and therefore incapable of use.
Immediate steps should be taken to pro-
vide
THREE OR FOUR DOCKS
Of this capacity on the Atlantic coast, at
least one on the Pacific coast and a float
ing dock on the Gulf. This is the recon-
mendation of a very competent board, ap-
pointed to invetiga te the subject There
should also be ample provision made for
powder and projectiles. and other muni-
tons of war, and for an increased number
of officers and enlisted men. Some addi-
tons are also necessary to our navy yards
for the repair and care of our larger num-
Der of vessels. AS there are now
on the stocks five battleships of
the latest class, which cannot be
competed Ter year or two |
concur with the recommendation of the
Secretary of the Navy for an approprla-
ton authorizing the construction of one
battleship for the Pacific coast, where at
present, there is only one in commission,
and one under construction while on the
Atlantic coast there are three in commits
sion and four under construction; and also
that several torpedo boats be authorized
in connection with our general system of
coast defence
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07
VERY FAST TIME
Made on the Union Pacific Railroad
Yesterday.

Made on the Union Pacific Railroad
Yesterday.
Omaha, December 6.-Celebrating its
new birth, the Union Pacific has taken
two more falls out of Father Time. and
has set pace for fast running that will
likely stand In the West for some time.
Last Tuesday the fast mail made 500
mile run at the rate of 621a miles an
hour, with a hundred-mile dash at the
rate of 6S.2 miles an hour. Yesterday
the same train ran AZ miles, from Kear-
ney to Grand Island. in SO minutes, or
20 miles an hour. The 261 miles from
Sidney to Grand Island was made in
23S minutes. an average OF 65.6 miles
an hour. To-day a special train was
run from Julesburg to Council Bluffs.
294 miles, in 2S6 minutes. The average
speed for the actual running time was
636 miles an hour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07

Of Central America, had surrendered TO
the representative diet thereof ,heir
right to receive and send diplomatic
agents. The diet was not willing TO
accept him because he was not ac-
credited to that body. ! could not ac-
credit him to that body because the
appropriation law of Congress did not
permit it. Mr.. Baker, the present
Minister at Managua. has geen directed
to present his letters of recall.
Mr.. w. Godfrey Hunter has likewise
been accredited to the governments OF
Guatemala and Honduras, the same as
his predecessor. Guatemala is not a
member of the Greater Republic OF
Central America, but Honduras Is.
Should this latter government decline
to receive him, he has been instruc-
ted to report this fact to his govern
ment and await its further instruc-
tiOnS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07

itancy In the light OF the obligation
this government owes to itself, to the
people who have confided to it the pro-
lection Of their interests and honor,
and to humanity.
Sure of the right, keeping free from
all offense ourselves, actuated only by
upright and patriotic considerations,
NOV ed neither by passion. nor sell
fishness, the government will continue
it's watchful care over the rights and
property of American citizens. and
will abate none of its efforts to bring
about by peaceful agencies a peace
which shall be honorable and endurlhg.
If it shall hereafter appear to be duty
Imposed by our obligations to our
selves, to civilization and humanity
to intervene with force, it shall pc
without fault on our part, and only
because the necessity for such acton
will be so clear as to command Tue
support and approval OF the civliiAcd
world
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07
THEUNION PACIFIC.
Leaves the Purchase of the Kansas Pacific
In the Hands of Congress Without
Recommen dation.

The Union Pacific railroad, main line.
was sold under the decree of the United
States court for the district of Nebraska
on the first and second of November of
this year. The amount due the govern
ment consisted of the principal Of the sub
sidy bonds. s27. 296. 512 and the accrued in
terest thereon, s31 ,211, I'll IS, making the to-
tai indebtedness s5s.4ss 223 Is. The bid at the
sale covered the first mortgage lien and
the entire mortgage claim of the govern
ment principal and interest.
The sale of the subsidized portion of the
Kansas Pacific line. upon which the gov
eminent holds a second mortgage lien,
has been postponed at the instance of the
government to December 16. 1897. TIE debt
of this division of the Union Pacific rail-
way to the government on November /,
1897, was the principal of the subsidy
bonds S. 300, 900. and the unpaid and ac-
crued interest thereon. Sc. SIC, $50 80. making
a total of sl2, 81, $50 49,
THE SALE OF THIS ROAD
was originally advertised for November 4.
but for the purpose of securing the ut
most public notice of the event It was
postponed until December 18th, and a Sec
Oifu dONen,lSSnl-nt OF the SAFE was made.
BY the decree of the court the upset price
on the sale Of the Kansas Pacific will yield
to the government the sum Of 81 JD0.o1o
over all prior liens costs and charges II
no other or better bid is made this sum is
all that the government will receive on its
claim of nearly s13.ooocO0 The govern
ment has no information as to whether
there will be other bidders or a better bid
than the minimum amount herein stated
The question presented therefore is.
Whether the government shall under the
authority given 1t by the Act Of March
3. 1891. purchase or redeem the road in the
event that bid is not made by private
parties covering the entire government
claim. To qualify the government to bid
at the sales will require deposit Of
$500. GO as follows: In the government
cause $4,000 and in each OF the first
mor5 gage causes $1,000. and in the latter
the deposit must be il cash Payment at
the sale are as follows. Upon the ac-
ceptarce of the bid sum which. with
the amount already deposited. shall equal
fifteen per cent Of the bid: the balance in
instaIIments Of twenty-five per cent.
thirty. forty end fifty days
AFTERITH CONFIRMATION
Of the sa:f The Hen on the Kansas
Pafinc priN to that Of the government
y ~ q July. ls7. principal nd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07
TROUBLE ABOUT A THEATRE.
Almost Riot at Lincoln, Nebraska, Yes.
terday.

Almost Riot at lincoln, Nebraska, Yes
terday.
Lincoln, Neb., December 6 The
Lansing Theatre, the leading play house
of the city, was this morning before
daylight dismantled of part of itsyfu
nishings, almost a riot accompanying
the work, and as a result j.. r.. Lam
sing, late half owner l.. c. Bury and
Roscoe Pound, his attorney. and score
of laborers were to-day arrested. Ths
trouble is the outcome of the sale OF the
property under foreclosure week ago
Mr.. Lansing claimed there was cons
spiracy TO defraud him of part of his
holdings. The district court, however,
confirmed the sale on Saturday and de-
clared the title vested in the purchaser,
VIM. Oliver. of New York. This morn
ing the rival claimants and their adher-
ents had personal collision, which was
not quelled until the police had been
called.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07
A NEW REPUBLIC
And the Difficulties Encountered in Get
ting American Ministers Properly Placed.

and the Difficulties Encountered in Get
ting American Ministers Properly Placed.
AS to the representation of this gov
eminent to Nicaragua, Salvador and
Costa Rica, have concluded that Mr..
William l.. Merry, confirmed as min
lister of the United States to Mic
aragua, Salvador and Costa Rica, shall
proceed to San Jose, Costa RIGA and
there temporarily establish the head
quarters of the United States to these
three States. took this action for
what | regarded as the paramount in
terests of this country. 1t was de-
yeloped upon an investigation by the
Secretary of State that the government
OF Nicaragua, while not unwilling to
receive Mr.. Harry in his diplomatic
quality, was unable to do so because of
the compact concluded June 20, 1895.
whereby that republic and those of
Salvador and Honduras, forming
what is known as the Greater Republic
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07

restoration Of the herd. Negotiations to |
this end are now In progress. the result
OF which I hope to be able to report to |
Congress at an early day.
FAvORS ARBITRATION.
International arbitration can not be
omitted from the list of subjects claiming
our consideration. Events have only
served to strengthen the general views on
this question, expressed in my inaugural
address The best sentiment of the civil
lied world is moving toward the settle
ment of differences between nations with
out resorting to the horrors of war. Trea-
ties embodying these humane principles
on broad lines without in any way imperil-
ing our interests or our honor shall have
my constant encouragement.
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
The acceptance by this government of the
invitation of the Republic of France to
participate in the. Universal Exposition of
1900 at Paris, was Immediately followed by
the appointment of a special commissioner
to represent the United States in the pro-
posed exposition, with special reference
to the securing of space for an adequate
exhibit on behalf of the United States.
The special commissioner delayed his de-
tain the probable demand for space by
American exhibitors. His inquiries de-
veloped an almost unprecedented interest
in the proposed exposition, and the infor-
nation thus acquired enabled him to
justify an application for a much larger
allotment of space for the American sec
ton than had been reserved by the EXPOSE
ton authorities. The result was particu-
larry gratifying in viewer the fact that
the United States was one of the last
countries to accept the invitation Of
France.
The reception accorded our special COM
missioner was most cordial and he was
given every reasonable assurance that the
United States would receive a considera-
ton commensurate with the proportions
of our exhibit. The report of the special
commissioner, as to the magnitude and
importance of the coming exposition and
the great demand for space by American
exhibitors supplies new argument for
liberal and judicious appropriation by Con-
gress to the end that an exhibit fairly rep
resentative Of the industries and resources
of our country may be made in an EXPOSE
ton which will illustrate the worlds pro-
gress during the Nineteenth century.
That exposition is intended to be the most
important and comprehensive of the long
series of international eXpositions, of
which our own, at Chicago, was a brilliant
example, and it is desirable that the
United States should make a worthy ex
hibit of American genius and skill and
their unrivalled achievements in every
branch Of industry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
George J. KSeeh
Katherine kleeh and others.
IN CHANcERY.

IN CHANcERY.
By virtue Of arr order entered II, fhs
above entitled cause on the 9th day os
November. 1891 by the Circuit Court d
Ohio County. West Virginia, II II referred
to the undersigned Commissioner TO as
certain ard report 20 the Court.
Firss-The Indebtedness Of fhe plaintiff,
George j. Keen.
SecOnd~-The liens and priorgties thereof
upon his interest In the real estate de9-
'erfbed IN the complainanSs bill
Thir6-WiTai liens. and the amounts and
priorities fisaTeof. are On the interest Of
said real eetate belonging to the defendant,
Katherine kseeh.
Fourth Such other matters az may
seem pertinent 20 him. required by any
Of me parties to this suit
Notice is hereby given tina. The under-
signed has fixed upon Tuesday. the 18th
day Of December. 1877. commencing ali
O'Clock a. M. AZ the time ard his ONCE
No. ln7 chap.ine street. Wheeling. "
Va. az tie piace at which he would pro-
coed to ascertain the several matters II,
SAID order OF reference required.
Given undeT my hard This 18th day ID
November. 1ssl.
GEO. r. BOYD.
T. 8. RILEY. Commissioners.
Attorney. nas9oawt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07
LUETGERTN

Chicago, Decembd
Luetgert will take tn
tell his story regard
ance of his wife OF
Harmon, for the
this course tonight
DESTROYS Of testifybn
and the refusa, Of hid
1t was probably'the ell
latter's withdrawal froj
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07

SLIGHTLY USED PIANO CHEAP. :
We offer this week at a very low
price, fine upright piano used less
than one year. F. W. BANNER co,
1910 Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07
ITALIAN CABINET RESIGNS.

London, Dec. 6.-The Rome COR
respondent of the Morning Post says.
1.-THE cabinet has resigned. General
Pelliux's action lis REGARDED Y nn1ioi ,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07
A NEW MILITAR1

Morgantown. W.
Captain G.. G.. He
cadets and instruc
tics at the West
resigned yesterday
ealth. Captain A. A
Tenth Cavalry. has
take Captain Hewitt's
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07

cal move 20 ma
Marquis di Rud
nous ministry. II
justice and pub
ing cabinet will I
cessor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07
CANNOT.

be too critical about buying piano.
1t is not an event that occurs every
month. When you buy you want
a full, pure-toned piano. Elastic
and lasting, not one whose tones
slur after using it short time.
Examine ours closely and we
guarantee you will speak nothing
but favorably of them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-07

between the several nations and tribes
aforesaid. or each CT them with the
United States. with a view to such adj
justment upon the basis OF justice and
equity. as may, with the consent of the
said nations of Indians so far as may be
NECESSARY be requisite and suitable to en-
ah) the ulttnate creation Of I STATE u,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-04-30
The Peanut Is the Fruit.

The peanut is coming into greater
prominence every year as factor in
the worlds supply of things useful, and
there is hardly any limit to the predic-
tions of the uses to which it may be
put. At the same time. the territory
in which 1t may be grown is rapidly ex-
tending, and it is not too much to hope
that it soon may become a really-im-
portant crop in this country. Peanut
oil is now highly valued in Europe, and
peanut -four, said to be extremely nu-
tritious, is used extensively in Europe,
especially in hospitals. An oil factory,
with a capacity sufficient TO use five
tons of peanuts daily, has been estab-
lished at Norfolk, Va. In n prospectus
issued by the company, it is calculated
that the receipts from five tons of pea
nuts will amount to 235 gallons of re-
fined oil, at 81 per gallon; 175 gallons
of crude oil, at SO cents; $3.50 pounds of
flour and meal at two cents, and $500
pounds of stock feed at GO cents per 100
pounds, making the total gross receipts
$415.00 per day, which, it is estimated,
would give yearly profit on five-ton
factory of $40, 725. Farm News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-04-30
HERE AND THERE.

Farming to-day is as far in advance
Of old methods, as the railroad is of the
stage coach.
Feeding the grain and hay TO the
dairy cows and putting the manure
back on the land will increase the fer
tility of the soil, and in this way fur
nish feed more cheaply.
Are the fences all in good repair?
A breechy lot of stock are bad things
to handle, and are liable to create dam
age at any and all times. A bad fence
is the mark Of poor, shiftless farmer.
On every nice day the sheep should
be permitted, and even encouraged, to
run in stubble field or some open dry
place TO pick little, as is their habit.
The exercise and the fresh air are good
| for them.
The Mississippi river is purely
American from source TO the sea end
of the jetties; but like few other Amer
lean institutions, it gets too big for its
levees. Then it becomes staggering
nuisance. Like sailors grog, it has too
much water in it.
There is no more persistent soil
robber than timothy seed. 1t has its
place among the grasses, and can be
sown for seed occasionally without
much injury to the land, but when it is
kept up constantly it is o shrewd ard
skilltui soil robbey,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-04-30

making big crops. The problem Is 10
make them at the least possible cost.
We are learning the solution just now
in the school of necessity, because we
have to, and because we can. He who
undertakes to farm nowadays as he
used to-with shave-tailcd mule, u
turning pillow and a scooter, may not
starve, but his mule will, and he will
not dress in fine linen nor fare sumptu-
ously every day IN the week and Sum
days, too. We must accommodate our
selves to the times, to the ex-
igencies that surround us; we must
take the world as we find it, or
get out of /. And just now the
world is exacting, and so is the tax
gatherer, and when the Dingley bill
gets in its work, so will also be the
merchant, for then when we buy a
warm blanket or coat we pay, besides
the factory prices and dealers profits
four and half times II cents per
pound and 80 per cent. ad vnlorem, and
other things in proportion For this
reason we must make more money or
buy less clothing and things, and to
make more money we must I,alSe more
crops at less cost than we lave ever
done before. These are the conditions
the farmers must meet, and they can't
do 1t successfully with their eyes shut
to the true condition of affairs, nor
with idle hands in empty pockets
Texas Farm and Ranch.