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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

DR.. Field, who was the examining
surgeon for the naval reserves while
the recruiting was being done in New
Orleans, tells of German recruit who
was walking his post and calling the
hours as required. He called, Seven
bells and all's veil" The next call
however, was variation. 1t was:
Eight bells and all IS not veil; hat
droppit my musket oferboard."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

For broken surfaces, sores, insect
bites, burns. skin diseases and espec-
ially piles there is one reliable remedy,
Dew tits Witch Hazel Salve. When
you call for DeWltt's don't accept
counterfeits or frauds You will not
be disappointed with DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Henry Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities with
out the least danger. 1t has won for
itself the best reputation of any prep
aration used to day for colds, Group,
tickling in the throat or obstinate
coughs. Henry Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18
Frenchman apDlied to q local

A Frenchman applied to a local
official for passport to visit Klatter-
wingschen, in Switzerland The func-
tionery, who was not fellow of any
geographical society, struggled in
vain with the spelling of the places
name. Then, unwilling to confess
his difficulty, he blandly asked:
"W ould you as lief visit some other
tOWn?''
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale of any Salve in the world.
This fact and its merit has led dishon
est people to attempt to counterfeit it.
Look out for the man who attempts
10 deceive you when you call for De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve the great
pile cure. Henry Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Truth wears we'll. People have
learned that DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are reliable little pills for reg
ulatlng the bowels, curing constipa-
ton and sick headache. They don't
grile. Henry Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18
WHAT DIR. A. E SALTER SAYS.

WHAT DIR. A. f SALTER SAYS.
BUFFALO, N. Y.-Gents:-From my
personal knowledge, gained in observ
ing the effect of your Shiloh's Cure in
cases of advanced Consumption, l am
prepared to say it is the most remark
able Remedy that has ever been
brought to my attention. 1t has Ger
tainly saved many from Consumption.
Sold by Oscar Alter. 25
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18
Deem Ernal,

In the famous frozen .niues of Yak
utsk, in Russia, the frost has finally
been passed through at depth Of 700
ieet below the surface of the earth
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Karl's Glover Root Tea, for Consti-
patton it's the Best and if after using
it you don't say SO, return the pack
age and get your money. Sold by
Oscar Alter. 25
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Catarrh Cured. A clear head and
sweet breath secured with Shiloh's
Catarrh Remedy; sold on guarantee.
Nasal injector free. Sold by Oscar
Alter. 25
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

You invite disappointment when
you experiment De Wits Little
Early Risers are pleasant, easy, thor
ough little pills. They cure consupa-
tion and sick headache just as sure as
you take them. Henry Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Geraldine-We must be particular
to leave no traces which will show
where we have gone. Gerald-But
how will your father know where to
send the money?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

When you call for Dewitt's Witch
Hazel Salye the great pile cure, don't
accept any thing else. Don't be talk
ed into accepting a substitute, for
piles, for sores, for burns Henry
Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

TO TWO RIVERS AND RETURN ON
LY % CENTS.
by Goodrich steamer every Saturday and
Tuesday at 3 p. M. Returning leave
Two Rivers at 4:30 P. M. arriving at
M8nitowoc at Z. NJ. tt
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Hinrichs the "PerscIption Druggist
sells all the leading FACE POWDERS and
other preparations, including Hlnrichs
celebrated Pearline for the complexion.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

For Constipation take karl's Glover
Root Tea, the great Blood Purifier.
Cures Headache, Nervousness, Erup
tions on the face, and makes the head
clear as a bell. Sold by Oscar Alter,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18
" +. CONWAY. Nj. ID

Physician and Surgeon. Office South
sth Street, opposite Schuette's store
Residence 519 n. 9th street. Tele
phone iO3
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Stop that Cough! Take warning.
1t may lead to Consumption A 25c
bottle Of Shiloh's Cure may save your
life Sold by Oscar Alter. %
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

I've lost "a dozen pair of gloves to
a girl | know. and | haven't a dollar
TO buy them with" Tell her no one
keeps a size small enough for her
little hands She'k be Just as pleased" !"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

A stubborn cough or tickling in the
throat yields to One Minute Cough
Cure. Harmless in effect, touches the
right spot reliable and just what is
wanted, 1t acts at once. Henry Hin
richs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Lodging House Clerk: "Bed with
bath, 10 cents" Weary Watkins: II
guess I'd rather pay a little more and
not take q BATH"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

England has about $50 packs of fox
hounds, and about 1900 horses are kept
specially for fox hunting.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Paris has an official rat catcher, who
has, during the last thirty five years,
caught about half million OF these AMI
mails.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Sagasta seems to have studied
craftsmanship under the man who
blew out the gas.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

The temptation of free vacation
trip to Europe proved too much for
TOral
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

BuiIding still goes merrlly on in Ber-
lin, although there are 10000 vacant
houses.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Peace is in the air" remarks a
Philadelphia paper. 1t is probably a
piece of Spain
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

A woman who cries a great deal, Is
usually great kisser.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

When woman can't find any place
else to put thing she holds 1t in her
mouth.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Manufactures are taxed much higher
in Italy than In Germany, Belgium and
England.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

1t costs about 81 900 TO build an cleo
tr1c cab of the kind now in use In Paris.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

what Legisiation Costs IN Mexico,
The legislative branch Of the Mexi-
can government costs $1,000, 900 in
Mexican silver annually,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Still Camara cannot claim that he
was given a coaled reception at Port
Said.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Now that Santiago has fallen, isn't
it time for Blanco to take a tumble?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18
COMPLEXION.

Germany has 5,7S2 associations of turn
ers, with SIS, JOB members.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

After marriage it's sometimes case of
two fools with but a single thought.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

If there are any blowholes in Amer
icaD srmor plate Spain can't prove it
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

said to be confined in the coal pits of
that region. For this purpose the
Alfred, "a guns; Hampden. IA guns;
and the Providence, II guns; were
put under the orders of Captain Paul
Jones; but not having men enough 10
man all three of the vessels, that off
Ger selected the first two named for
the purpose. This fleet sailed from
Providence, X. l.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

Telephone "A.
Graduate Chicago Veter
mary College.
L. r. FLACk,
Veterinary Surgeon
and Dentist
93I South Eighth st.
Manitowoc. Wis
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18
j + MULHOLLAND, M ID

Practice limited to
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
Office hours:
9to II a. m, to 4 -. m, Z to s p. m.
Office over Mendlik x Mulholland's
Y. Sth Str. Manitowoc, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18
G g. & G. H. SEDGWICK,

Once in Torrison's brick block north end
sth street bridge, ManitOwoc, Wisconsin, Col
ections promptly attended to.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18
MICHAEL KIRWAN,

A I'TORNEY AT LAW. OFFICE IN POS
\ OFFICE RUILDING, North Eighth Street
Hanitowoc, Wisconsin maFll
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18
EAPfTAH 100000
The National Bank
MANITOWOC WIS.
SAVINGS DEPARTING MENT
T.. ID. MOSES, PREs'T.
LEANDER CHOATE, VICE PFEs'T
GLARENCE HILL. Cashier
DIR. r 5. MITCHELL.

Graduate of the Royal College OF Veterinary
Sargfnna London England Fourteen years prac-
ticaI ayTertelce in the treatment Of all diseases
domestic animals subject to.
Office +. Contway & sons Livery residence
42s N 7th street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

they were going 10 bed 7 did not know
and 1 didn't ask The fact that they
hadn't told me convinced me THAI they
didn't mean I should know, I suppose
they had a cave or a nut near by. al
though as ] say I don't know anything
about h. The m0onshiners gave me n
cheerful good-by. and two hours later I
was back in my room behind Zcd's store.
That's an there was to It. excepting
that Iod told me afterward that I had
seen the biggest sti.l In that section II
the country, and one which the govern
mcnt had spent great deaf ~ money
trying ID locate He told mo that two
spies had been killed in trying o. lind tho
place. and that only the year before
revenue officer had been $50 badly wound
cd that his right arm had 10 lie taken
OIL. IN the place was anywhere near a
railroad or within a. hundred miles Of
civilization. he said. the government
would have broken If mp years ago. but
the fact that IL was so isolated made u
Impossible 90 work against IL with an
armed force
what Title 7 know about tho location
of tho still could not De dragged from
me- for n ever I met lot Of good fol.
lows it was those mo0nshlnprs. and thtI-
secrets are safe with me The outside
world looks 90 thom as murde~ers whom
they Kill % revenue spy. they look on b.
the same as Won would look on ~ ~ Won
killed "a burglar who was robbing your
house. n you could talk with hom you
would soon be convinced that there is
much justice I'm the position thcv take" -
Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

must have shown my amazemont on my
face. for one OF the men laughed ana
said
"'Came on us rather sudden eh?'
Hes a friend of mine and an right,
boys said my friend. the atorckcent.
us he. now2 said a man. who bad
not spoken before. We'll, then. Icd,
course he won't object 10 stirring up the
ire IL BIT and the man came over, ana.
handing me long stick. pointed Al The
fire
II took the stick and gave the ambers
a good stirring up. As the light hared
up there was roar Of laughter from an
sides. and the merriest OF an was Iod.
the storckeeper. lie just screamed. and
when / turned around. a look OF amaze
ment on my face. there was a fresh OUT
burst of laughter which so ratified ne
that ] threw the stick in the fire and
stood there wondering what was going
10 happen next. Finally ono 81 the men
stopped laughing and looking 1T me sald:
Now, tell young feller
Il looked = him d. surprise. wkorcupoD
Zed took pity on me and Walked over
20 my side slapped nae on the back end
said: lie means just what he says. Tell
Tell what you've seen or how you got
here. You're one Of ms now
How the deucc-What DO you meanY
| stammercd, very much confused.
BECOMES 4 MOONSHlNER.
Wen. you poked up the fire, didn't
your
Yes
"'Wen the fire amt there for light,
nor 10 keep the boys warm. hOu didn't
notice the pipe over the freq
OF course did
"Well. when you stir no that fire you
keep il agoin' and as long ms II goes it's
maxim whisky on tother side OF that
hill. You're a regular moonshincr now,
you are. You're i'm the business
seeing my embarrassment continued
he paficd me on tho shoulder and said.
It's only a way the boys have 0f iookin'
out for themselves. Course, II you was
a revenue officer IL wouldn't do no good
but we know you amt Sull the best
man might prattle, and the boys believe
In protecting themselves
We'll / spent the night with that gang
Of mo0nshiners and had one Of the bull
lest times Of my life. They wdrmed up
20 me. showed me an around the sill.
cooked me a midnight meli. and made
me tell them all the latest news ot the
outside world. They were an Iliterate
crowd. but very intelligent and were az
interested as a lot Of school children
over what ! told them. I'm return hoy
told me stories OF their lives IN these
wild mountains. They carefully avoided
the subject Of violence which Was "A dis
appointment 10 me, for I knew they could
tell OF tragedies IN these mountains that
would excel anything ] had ever read in
fiction Once or twice 7 tried to lead the
ground 10 revenue officers
and the dangers Of their business. but
they were too much for me, and succeed
ed in avoiding the subject every time.
DAYBREAK FORCES A PARTING.
Just as daylight began % break sew
eraI more men came IN. and two OF them
] recognized as men | had seen IN my
friends store on my arrival at the place.
They shook hands with me, and then
Zed said that 1t was time 10 go. as most
OF the boys were due to 10 - hsA. Where
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
TO FATHER WILLIBALD.
The Members ofSf Leo's Catholic Club
Present Him a Purse.

The members Of St. Lco's Catholic club
assembled at their rooms last night upon
an occasion OF special Interest and plea
sure TO the members OF the chib. that
OF presenting 20 their spiritual director.
Very Rev. Father Wilibaid. o. $. D.. S,j
IN gold as slight remembrance Of tho
testai Christmas escason.
The president 0f the club. Mr. 4. n.
tcihaus, ~ few well-ch0sen words.
made The presentation. and was happily
responded 10 by Rcv. Father Wnibaid.
WHO was taken completely hy surprise.
The occasion was a most dcilghtful one.
The club has made arrangements for
proper celebration OF CHRISTMAS to-
morrow. The following notice has boon
sent out by the president % The members
of the club
81. LEO'S CATHOLIC CLUB.
Richmond Va, December 22d. 1868.
Dear Sir and Brother;
The committee appointed 20 provIdo n
spread FOR the members next Monday
afternoon have done their duty faithfully
They promise a most "sumptuous" feast
and you will surely miss a good thi,e,
IL you are not there. Drop I'm al anv tina
after O'Clock. AT which hour tire ..iav-
OUT will be ready, and You will have no
cause 10 regret II.
Wishing the members % the cluh +.
happy and pleasant Christmas an,
fraternally yours
a Il. FELTiAUS. President
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
SUICIDE IN ALEXANDRIA.
Young Gorham Takes IA Dose OF Car
bolic Acid.

bolic Acid.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, Dec. 24-Spccial-
Mr. 4. Gorham. a young merchant mere.
took bottle OF carboic acid with sup
posed suicidal intent. this morning about
g clock. and died i'm less than an hour.
Mr.. Gorham was about thirty-two years
of age. and had been for several years
engaged in business with his mother.
Mrs. Kate Gorham, who keeps a small
store a. the corner OF Duke and Fayette
streets, where the family resioe, and
whore the suicide was committed. lie
had been married only about month.
having welded Miss Ruth Boyd the
eightcen-year-old daughter Of Dr. ]. III.
Boyd. presiding elder OF Washington lis
tricL NJ. T.. Church South. The wedded
life Of the couple is described as having
been happy. and the young wife appeared
crushed ANA heartbroken this morning
The deceased also leaves mother and
two broihers-oue Mr.. Thomas Gorham,
am engineer ON The Southern railroad,
and the other a resident OF Cleveland,
Ohio.
The family could ascribe young Cor.
hams rash act 10 no immediate cause.
He had always been, 10 is stated, q So
Der and an industrious young man, and
had borne good reputation among those
who knew him. IL is thought by some
that he was mentally unbalanced. and
that be had been gradually losing his
mind for The past six months.
UNITED STATES COURT
Judge Waddil has decided 20 have a
grand jury az the term OF the Cnited
States court which meets here January 8.
and the following jurors have been sum-
oncd: JnO G. Washington, The Plains.
John Lewis. Stubbs. T.. w. Birch. Chan
lilly; J.. d. Howe. Sowego: J. n. Weaver,
Viewers; j. O.. Cannon. Meade. r. r.
Thomas. Fredericksburg: Charles II. Cor
don. Boalton; Daniel Tyler Accounk
Lawson Jones and Alpheus Barnes.
Heathsvillc. A. NJ. Brownel Richmond.
a. j. Aumack. Tappahannock; w. H.
Dixon Clmkson. cook Nickcns. Lees
burg. a. r. Davis. Lincoln. Joshua Lee
Warronton. w b. Crump. W. y. Jack
son. +. J. PAT II. ~. Price. John A.
Marshall and George T. steiner. AieXan-
dria
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

Through tho generosity Of their con-
slant friend, Mr. T.. Raab. tho boys Of
the Richmond Male Orphan Asylum have
been made happy This year. lie has given
20 each 10y "a silver dollar TO be blown
up" I'm fireworks and on Tuesday night
Ohe 2th there viii be "A fine display
Of fireworks on Thursday Ghe 2sth)
Will take place the annual Christmas
juvenile eycs-a Christmas tree. At half
past 4 o'clock the public are cordially in
vitoa and it Is hoped many will call and
Join with the boys in givins praise to
God
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
ICanuOt Forget.

I cannot forget your beautiful eyes,
How they casually glanced at me;
And they sent 10 my heart strange sur
prise,
But hearts are glad to be the slaves Of
eyes,
And they care not how slow their thral-
dom flies.
And they wish it eternity.
O. how they complain. again and again.
And how they bewail. ana what sad
tale
They tell of loves adversely.
/ cannot forget the touch Of your hand,
And. O. what q thrill of delight.
If instead, the length ana breadth Of the
land
Had been given as mine. mine to com
mand,
I would have scorned the whole as
worthless sand.
or bartered 10 AN for the sight
or your own dear face, and the vine-clad
place.
Where first You blushed where your
voice was hushed.
TIL you seemed afraid that the words
you said
Would be heard and told by the night
I cannot forget. how on the next day.
When proud Of the victory I'd won.
/ kissed a bright tear from your cheek
away.
a big fresh tear that had come out TO
play
And sparkle like pew on rose IN May,
When IL laughs az the rising sun.
Your head touched my breast; my heart
was at rest.
And The perfect bliss that came with that
kiss
Brought pleasures complete, that nauRht
could defeat
y new life for mo had begun
j. THORNTON GITTMAN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

Miss Loulie Whitlock, white muslin,
pink ribbons
Miss Josephine Putney. pink silk; white
tullc drapcry.
Miss Adair Minor, white swiss and pink
roses.
Miss Elise Stokes. green silk and white
tulIo drapery.
Miss Porter Sands. pink silk and lace.
Miss Helen OForral. pink silk and
crepe.
Miss jamie Fisher white silk and lace.
Mcssrs. Henry Hotchkiss. Tom Leary.
Purcell, McCue. Elmore Hotchkiss Ran
dolph Cardoza. Richard Boyd. Chaning
Newton. James CowardIn. James Cot
trcll. Robert Whitehurst. Alexander. Of
New York; Cooper Drcwry. Charles VII
liz, Boyd Bland Tucker. Binford. VIII
Taylor, @. $. Guigon. Edward Benson. Il.
J.. Bowe, Robert Suffolk. and others.
There Will be another favor german
given by this Club December the thir-
ucth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

Mrs. Herbert a. Claiborne. Mrs.
Taylor Ellyson, Mrs. Jeffreys Gall Of
Rirhnond) and Mrs Charles Washing
ton Coleman, OF Williamsburg, Va. at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
APfcasant surprise.

The young lady employees of the l. IL.
jenkins book bindery establishment sur
prised their employer yesterday by pre-
sonting him with "A beautiful steel fishing
rod and silver mounted reel While
entire.s unexpected, Mr.. Jenkins re-
sPondcdl la manner which showed how
highly he appreciated this recognition
from those who are associated with him.
The presentation was made by Mr.. KIM
brough, of the IIill Printing Company, on
behalf Of the ladies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
WI Re -Enlisf Tor ManiIa

I.EAVENWORTH KAN. Dec. 4-Two
hundred soldiers. who enlisted for two
years, or during the war with Spain,
were discharged from the Twentieth In
fautry here to-day and paid on Most
OF them will rc-cniist for the Manila
trip. The regiment. which has been or
dercd 10 The Philippines. expects q leave
here for san Francisco on January 10th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

CLEVELAND. o., Dec 2L-According
to Attorney To.ics. one of the Standard
oil legal representatives. none of the
books OF the company, which are wanted
30 rCxaminati0n under the ohio Supreme
Courts recent order. have been destroy
ed. He says THAI only useless records
or books have been burned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

HAVANA. Dec. .2i-Goneral Arolas. the
Spanish Military Governor of Havana.
delivers over his command to-day and
sails for Spain tomorrow. The trans
ports Resolute and OLDHAM have arrived
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-04
'ort Duchesne regarding the Indian

Fort Duchesne regarding the Indian
situation. 1t was as follows:
Have sent details to each agency to
make thorough inquiries as to absent
Indians. They will report back tomor-
row night. The rumor of Indians in
Colorado is a mistake, as the Indians
are now being paid grass money, and
there are no absentees on the rolls so
far. A general Indian council is to be
held at the agency Saturday. All the
Indians are expected then"
There never was any apprehension
about marauding Indians. said Gener-
al Sumner. Personally, 1 never plac-
ed reliance in the reports from Routt
and Rio Blanco counties. To any one
familiar with Indian character it is
patent that the lesson they received last
year will not be forgotten"
Army officers state that the general
council to be held on Saturday is a
gathering of all the Utes. dating from
time immemorial. Questions affecting
theStribes and the conditions of the
Utes are discussed. and, to carry out
the time-honored custom, dances are
given. Whether the council decide up
on a grand hunt remains to be seen.
Acting under the orders of General
Sumner sent to Captains White and
Guillfile yesterday, the two troops of
the Ninth cavalry will be called out to
bring the Indians back to their reser-
vation Immediately upon their depart
uCe. Forewarned is forearmed, and
General Sumner feels confident in his
promise that there shall be no repeti-
tion of the scare of last year.