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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-10-14
Eight United States Troops Killed.
and Is Wounded.
BEAR ISLAND BATTLE,
Minnesota Indians Begin Attack by.
Firing volleys from Ambush.

Leech Lake District 1s the Scene Of
the Worst Conflict with Redskins In.
Recent Years Soldiers Returned
from Cuba Among Those Reported
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Slaughter OF
White Residents Fcared-secretary
of War Orders Reinforcement and
Artillery to the Scene.
The Coconino sun., 1898-10-29

wish to make this their home, but not for the adventurer who comes. takes what their Is and leaves a denuded. despoiled and worthless country be- hind. When citizen comes and asks for timber and shows his needs, he gets the timber, just as a needful son would ask and receive from his father. This We learn by simply looking up the mat ter, which the Citizen may do if it will take the trouble.
The Coconino sun., 1898-10-29

WE printed last week clipping from the Tucson Citizen in which il was said: ':The general land office at Washington is at last beginning to re- alize that the policy heretofore pursued
 in regard to timber lands is not .only Il great loss to the government but hardship to the people," and which further states that timber was not al- lowed to be cut or sold on government land. THE SUN brought this subject to the attention of F. $. Brecn, super visor of forest reserves. who said the statements published therein were erro- neous. It has been ihe ruling of the in terior department as far baci as lN9o to allow the cutting of timhrr even on lands included on forest reserves when proper petition was made for the tim Der. and it. is now even allowable for homesteaders and those upon mining claims to cut timber for the improve ment of their claims. The government does wish to prevent the slaughter and sale of timber upon lands owned by it, just as an individual would object to having his property destroyed. This public land was and is kept for the bona fide citizens of Arizona and those who
The Coconino sun., 1898-10-29

ity and never unload burden that car ries forward civilization. We accepted war for humanity. We accept no terms of peace which shall not be in the in terest of humanity
The Coconino sun., 1898-10-29
SEVENTEEN men killed

SEVENTEEN men killed and sixty seven wounded was the loss suffered by the United States navy during the war with Spain. In Dewey's fight in Man fla bay not man was killed, and every one of the nine men wounded was able to return to duty. In the battle off Santiago July ,, one man was killed and there were OnIy eleven casual ties altogether Considering results obtained, this is the most remarkable naval war in The history of the world.
The Coconino sun., 1898-10-29
PUTTING IT ON CATTLEMEN.
It Has Been Decided That Brand Certiii>
 eates Must Be Taxed

The longer people live the more they find out about the revenue tax. It has just been ascertained by ruling on the subject by the treasury department that certificates of cattle brands must bear lO-ten stamp. The question was submitted some time ago by Secretary Harrison of the livestock board to Col lector Morrison. Mr. Morrison gave as his opinion then that certificates did not require the stamp, but he referred the question to the department A reply was received on Sunday morning saving that it had been lately ruled ruled that certificates must be stamped.
 Since the law became effective about 6DO such certificates have been issued bv the livestock board of the territory. They will have to be recalled. Not withsrauding the ruling there is an nuiuion that these certificates do not helony to the class of documents con tempIated by the bill. It is likely that the matter will be submitted to the attorney general of the United States
 The subject of stamping bills of sale was settled some time ago In favor Ot ,be cattlemen. many of whom had been patriotically paying for the war with Spain without question or murhur' tt was subsequently, learned that this was uunccpSSarN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22
THE TOWN OF RossLYN.
Great Objections TO It's ProDosed
Charter-AIexaBdrfa Oppose II.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, February 2l.-
(special)-A delegation from Alexandra
city and county win leave here this
morning for Richmond TO appear before
Governor Tyler in opposition to the char
ter for the town Of Rosslyn, which re-
Gently passed both houses Of the Legisla-
ture. Mr.. NJ. b. Harlow, president of the
Rosslyn Development Company in an in
terview last night, said in part:
''The charter was prepared and pre-
scented without the knowledge or consent
OF four OF the five gentlemen who practi-
cally own the town site of Rosslyn. There
Is only one conclusion that we can ar
rive at in view Of the extraordinary pro-
visions Of this charter-provisions that
have never existed in a charter Of in
corporation for any town in the State of
Nirginia-and that is, that the town of
Rosslyn will be veritable Monte Carlo"
Mr.. James y. Cation. the legal repre-
sentative of the ROsslyn Development
Company. who has already entered pro-
test with the Governor against the sign
of the bill. will accompany the delega-
ton TO Richmond. A close personal and
political friend of Mr.. Andrew Lipscomb.
who is named in the charter as one of
the councilmen of the proposed new town.
said last night that he was sure Mr..
IipscOmbs name had been used without
his consent. This gentleman further
stated that Governor Tyler had been so
informed by Mr.. Lipscomb as soon as the
latter learned of the facts in the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22
DOES 1T MEAN WARP
Tremendous Activity in the Navy
Yard Mt Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA. February H.-(Spe-
cial)-Work at the Norfolk navy-yard on
emergency orders continues with I'M
abated vigor. The government is certain
ly actively preparing for any emergency,
and all ships at this yard are being made
ready for service. The full force employ
ed in the department OF construction and
repair will work all tonight. The men
have been expecting orders TO work du-
ring the legal holiday tomorrow. but no
such instructions have as yet been re-
ceived. The monitor Terror has been or
dered prepared for sea inside Of forty
eight hours, and the working force Of the
yard has been concentrated aboard her.
Ammunition and coal are being loaded
into her magazines and bunkers, and
steam-hrters and plumbers are putting
her in sea shape. Her destination Is sup
posed TO be Key West. The Puritan
cannot be ready for sea in less
than ten days. The torpedo-boats
are also being prepared for service The
FoOte will receive a new SHAFT, but the
Wnslow will be ready 10 leave the yard
within a few days now. Captain Ludlow,
the Terror, who has been
away on leave OF absence, returned TO his
ship to-day. The receipt OF large quanu-
~ of ammunition al the yard is positively
denied
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22

am ana IN the custody Of tho Secretary OF
tho Treasury,
II repeats tho requirement that IN the
settlement Of claims for pay. bounty.
prize-money or other moneys due private
solulefs, sailors. or marines. or their
representatives. the allowances for attor-
neys tees be stated I'm a separate Ger
tihcate, and limits the expenditure for
tne erection OF barracks and quarters for
aItiiiery In connection with the project
ADOPTED Tor seacoast defence at any one
point 10 10000 for a one-battery post. and
szo.OvO additional for each additional bat
very from any appropriation unless the
special authority OF Congress be granted
f0r arsenals and armories. s198. y75 is
appropriated, an increase OF s54746 from
me appropriation OF the current year: for
military posts $4,000 estimates called
TOT $ZWOOVO; work on rivers and har-
DOTS under authorized Contracts $13, 30 Glib.
reduction OF 1885,. 500: survey OF deep
waterways between the Great Lakes and
the Atlantic, 500. 600 an increase OF
$1,000; public buildings. 1912. 500 a re-
auction OF N.19l,99i; for maintaining pres
ent lighthouse establishments, 81, 600
an Increase of SIP. 400, and for the Paris
Exposition, 10000; National Soldiers
homes. &Sl9,5Sl. an increase OF S25S, 900 |
over the current law
Other Items are: Llfe-Saving Service, |
VI ,5s5'V'1; lighthouses, beacOns. and fog |
signals, $4,000, reduction OF So, 40; |
revenue cutter service. Sl10O 900: Bureau !
of Engraving and Printing. Sl1S2, 200.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22

( Bishop Wilson says: 81 have taken
Warmers Safe Cure with great advantage
and derived much benefit from it's use,
and unhestatingly recommend It to my
friends"
In speaking upon this subject, DR..
Rankin says: Il have known OF many
who have been permanently cured OF
diseases Of the kidneys and urinary
organs by the use Of Warmers Safe Cure.
l know, too, Of its being used i'm similar
cases by physicians Of the highest stand
ing. This remedy want, in the cause of
humanity, 20 recommend
Men like Bishop Wilson and DR.. Rankin
do not speak hastily or of things of
which they are not fully aware. They
love men and women and desire to see
them made, physically as well as morally,
better. Thousands of dollars could not
for moment tempt them to make state
ments like the above unless they knew
positively that they were true.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22
DIR. W. w. LUCK DEAD.
This Promising Young Physician
Passes Awny I'm Jeesbure.

LEESBURG. February H.-(SpecIaL)-
Intense sorrow pervades this community
at the death last night of DR.. w. w.
Luck. The deceased was the son of DR..
w. j. Luck, of Middleburg and came 10
leesburg about eighteen months ago 10
reside He graduated finely at the Uni
Versity OF Virginia, and wQs regarded az
a man OF unusual promise which seemed
Z 10 prove itself here. as h. at once OBJ
tanned hold upon a gOoi practice. Per
sonally, he was held In high esteem. He
was about ~ years OF age. and his death
IS universally lamented. He was a mem
Der OF the Methodist Episcopal Church.
south. His remains will be taken to his
Middleburg home tomorrow for inter-
ment Pneumonia, followed by typhoid
FEVER, caused death after an Illness OF
little more than two weeks
Mr.. James Harvey Bitter an old and
highly respected citizen. and father CT
Rev. @. L. Bitter. pastor Of the Presby-
terrain church Of this town. died on
Saturday night; aged 81 years He was
stricken with paralysis of the left side
"a few days before. and gradually sue
cumbed TO the disease.
REV. MIR. Bitter CALLED.
The Rev. Mr.. Bitter has received a call
to the Presbyterian church In Huntsville.
Ala. and has it under consideration. IL
Is thought by many of his congregation
that he viii accept
Washngton's birthday will be quietly
observed; the banks will be closed, and
there will be an evolutionary contest
and musical entertainment at the Opera
House on that occasion. Fine musical
talent will be present from Washington,
and a successful undertaking is hoped
and looked for. The proceeds will go to
the fund for marking the Confederate
graves Of those who died in northern
prisons. being raised under the auspices
of the Daughters of the Confederacy. The
contest will be for a gold and silver
medal, the contestants being eight young |
ladies Of reputation as elocutionists.
LEESBURG MAN ON THE MAINE.
George Whiten (colored), a seaman who |
lost his life by the Maine disaster, went |
from Leesburg into the service about =,
eight years ago. He has relatives here |
still.
Mr.. G. c. Mercin. of Loudoun, has been T
appointed by Governor Tyler a delegate
10 the Pure-Food Convention, soon to
meet in Washington.
Mr.. George c. RoystOn. on the DRY
Iolton " of the Messrs. Harrison, near
.eesburg has thlrty-siX ewes, which
rave yielded this season sixty-three
ambs and Of which ffty-six are still
living and thriving He sold last year
rom the same flock Of sheep ninety
ambs from sixty ewes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22
PREPARING FOR A REGATTA.
Washington and Lee Oarsmen-The
University Annual.

LEXINGTON. VA, February I.-(Spe-
cial)-The Harry Lee red boat crew, OF
the Washington and Lee University. IN
response 10 a call issued by President
Shields held a meeting for the purposes
OF electing officers for the ensuing season.
There was large and enthusiastic
gathering Of the "Redmen." and great
feats prophesied for the coming regatta,
in June. Mr. c. Q. Powell was called to
the chair. and the election of officers fol-
lowed. Mr.. Leroy c. Barrett, who has
been coXswain for two seasons. was
elected president. II was through MIR.
Barrett's excellent care that the Reds
had winning crew last year and they
hope To duplicate the feat this season.
Mr.. =. A. O'Neal. who pulled No. 3 on
the crew Of 1894 and who has been on the
Harry Lee Committee for the last three
years. was elected vice-president, and
MIR. Powell. of last years crew, was
chosen as secretary and treasurer. These
officers have the power 10 select the men,
bers of the crew this year. There
are three Of last years crew in the Uni
versity now-E W Wilson. stroke; r.
T. Shields. No. 2. and G. G. Powell, No. /.
There are a large number Of applicants
for the crew and among those promin- |
emily mentioned are A. f White G. l.. |
Thornton. and c. T. Smith.
The work on the Washington and Lee |
Calyx-is reported as pro- /
gressing finely Among the special |
features promised in the coming No. is
the editing of the Lexington Gallo /
Department" which will be done by
one Of LeXingtOn's daughters, and, as
the boys have it. lit is not a case of
co-education. but of co-editatiOn." 1t
would also appear that several Of the
students have been taking lessons I'm
household duties and sewing. judging
from a recent content at a bazaar held
here. when Mr.. Witherspoon won the
prize over an competitors as the best
apron hemmer"
The age OF one of the old houses at
which is seven miles dis
tant from here, was found out when
workmen were tearing down the stone
and brickwork. A cornerstone was found
with the date 1924 thereon. That the
house was an old one was evinced by the
fact that portfolios were to be found
on all sides. which had been cut there by
it's early occupants in order 10 defend
themselves from the attacks OF Indians.
The house was built by one OF the early
Donald family, who settled in that sec
ton. This immediate vicinity is in what
IS known as the Timber Ridge section
where one Of the first churches was built.
The house Of worship now stands in all
It's massiveness and grandeur.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22
GAMBLING DENs IN FULL BLAST.
Complaints of Lawlessness II
Alexandria County.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, February n
| Especial -Ex-Governor OFerralrs cru
SADIE against gambling in Alexandra
county, still fresh in the minds of many,
J seems to have been without practical re-
I suit 1t is stated upon good authority
that at least half a dozen establishments
I are now running at full blast at different
points in the county. These places are
operated without any attempt at con-
cealment, and the law openly defied At
some of them unlicensed liquor is sold,
and gaming and riot seem 10 be the or
DER Of the day. The county authorities,
If these reports be true, are surprisingly
lax in the matter Of closing up such re-
sorts. and bringing the miscreants to JUS
tice, for it is hardly supposed that the
present-existing state of affairs is en-
tirely unknown TO them.
Sunday seems TO be the great day for
the gambling fraternity now holding
forth i'm the county, and for number
OF Sabbaths past a little steamer has
made frequent trips between Washington
and the Virginia shore of the Potomac,
landing her passengers at Holtzman's,
their ultimate destination being the large
house on the hill above This place is
we'll known among the sporting element,
and a recent visit to il by an adven-
turous Washington reporter revealed the
sight Of fully 500 persons, engaged In al
most every variety OF gambing-rou-
lette keno, faro, and poker being the ia
vorite games Of the Weather frequent |
ers Of the house, while I'm another pOr-
tion the poorer gamesters, mostly or
ebon hue, We're indulging I'm the delights
Of "crap." Liquor was flowing freely, !
and altogether, the sight was one not |
soon to be forgotten.
This "6ive," II will be remembered, was |
raided about a year ago by special ofli- !
GERS sent by the Governor, and the ell !;
tire paraphernalia siezed and taken 10
the courthouse in this city for safe
Keeping. Some Gays afterward the en-
tire outfit was stolen and IS now said to
be again at its old quarters.
Whether Governor Tyler will follow the
example of his predecessor In personally
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22

"A man is known by the company he
keeps"
Above are the pictures Of two we'll
known and noble gentlemen. One is the
Right Rev. Bishop Edward Wilson. d. D.,
LID, and the other is Rev. J. II. Ran
kin, ID. d., IL. D.. president Of Howard
University, Washington, ID. c. These gen.
tlemen have secured the high positions
they hold and the confidence which every
one has in them through the fidelity they
have shown TO humanity and the cause
they represent. They are men who have
the confidence Of all who know them
men who love humanity and seek by every
means i'm their power TO do everything TO
benefit it,
1t is notable, though not strange, that
both these gentlemen have found great
help and assistance from the same source,
namely, one of the great discoveries Of
the age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22

There are men innumerable who hsv.
been worn out by the cares and strains
OF life. who are less energetic and aefiv.
than formerly, who feel a lack OF an,ti
ton when they should be energetic. ana
who do not know the cause. There h.
but one cause for all these trouble. ana
that is, kidney or liver disease.
There are many women who are uns,.
countably pale, ssllow. siclly, who lack
appetite and are virtually a burden y,
their friends, and yet who do not reauza
the occasion Of such troubles. II on
arises from female difficulties caused ~
imperfect kidneys. To all such the or,.
spoken words above quoted should come
as a blessing.
When such well-known and noble mon
as the above speak I'm such frank and
manly terms as they do Of a remedy. tbev
thoroughly know there cannot be- m.
slightest question as to its great merits
and its power 10 benefit mankind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22
FOUR CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH
A Terrible Tragedy i'm the County Of
TazeWeII-HaiI.

TAZEWELL, VA, February H.-(Spe-
cial)-News reached here Saturday night
of one Of the most horrible occurrences
known in this county. Mrs. James Buch-
anan, who resides on the farm of Mr.. ].
S. Gillespie, abou. thirteen miles west of
this place, was called to a neighbours
last Friday afternoon, where il was be-
lieved child was dying. Mrs. Buchanan.
on leaving her home. thought she had ex-
tinguisheT the fire and locked her four
children, the Oldest of which was years
OF age, in the house. Some work-hands
on the farm, noticing an unusual amount
of smoke, fastened 10 the place and dis
covered the house to be in flames. but
before assistance could be rendered the
roof had fallen and all four Of the chill
dren were burned 10 a crisp, nothing but
the bones remaining.
The heaviest hail-storm ever known in
this section visited Tazewell yesterday
about 1890 O'clock. covering the ground
with nearly an inch Of solid ice. and then
turning into heavy snow, which con-
tinues to fall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22
A SWEEPING REDUCTION.
sundry Appropriation BiIl Reduced
over SS,OOO,OOO.

WASHINGTON, February 2i.--A sweep
ing reduction Of over 100000 from the
amount carried by the current law is
made in the sundry-civil appropriation
bill reported TO the House to-day the
aggregate appropriation carried being
$H. SS3. The total is Sl323f5n less than
the regular and supplemental official
estimates made for the fiscal year 1899,
and 1885, 800 less than the appropriation
made for the current fiscal year. The bill
imposes a number Of new limitations. and
places all couTt-hOuses, custOm-hOusos,
post-offices. appraisers stores, barge
Offices, sub-treasuries, and other public
buildings heretofore erected or pur-
chased, being constructed. or hereafter
to be erected or purchased out of any
appropriation under the control Of the
Treasury, together with the sites. under
the exclusive jurisdiction and control
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-22
ROBERT }. HAMILTON ON TRIAL.
Charged with an Attempt ut Train.
Wrecking I'm Fairfax.

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE. VA. Fen.
ruary A.-(SpeciaL)-The trial OF Roberr
j. Hamilton. under Indictment for ar.
tempting 10 wreck a Chesapeake and Ohio
Train at RaVensworth Station about
y o'clock on the night OF December n1a
last, by changing "A switch, has attracted
many people 10 the courthouse to-day M
was the first case on the docket for ms
term, and was begun this morning about
IL O'Clock. The defence is conducted hy
Attorneys r. Il. Thornton, Of this place.
r.. n. Meredith, and Bankhead Thornton
or Manassas. The Commonwealth At
torney, G. V. Ford, is assisted by AttOr-
ney K. w. Moore, who has been employ
ed by the railroad company. After the
opening statements by the Common
Wealth's Attorney and +. T.. Meredith a
number OF witnesses for tho Common
wealth were examined The evidence s0
FAR has located the prisoner an Mr.
Leach's house shortly before the accident.
ana he was the first man seen by the
train crew after the train was stopped.
He said he had been asleep I'm the sta
ton shed, but g. Il. Duke. a detective
employed by the railroad testified that
he examined the bench where he said ne
had lain. and the dust was about n six
teenth Of an inch thick The hand Of the
accused was bruised when he saw him
the day after the accident he lett Mr
Leach's house about 10 O'Clock. and SAID
he was going to the station, which Is only
4 short distance. A great many witnesses
have been summoned on both sides. ana
he case will probably occupy an day TO-
morrow.