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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20

many refined up short within ten
PAGES of the unarmed man; two
sprang from their ponies and threw
themselves between him and their
brethren, shouting to be heard. And
then in the midst of furious discus
sion, some Indians crying out for the
blood of all at the ranch in revenge
for Chaska, some demanding instant
surrender of every woman there in
expiatioD for Lizette, some urging that
old John be given respectful hearing,
but held prisoner, there came flashing
into their midst young brave, cry
ing aloud and pointing down the now
well-ighted valley where, darling
about a mile away, few Indians were
evidently striving to head off the COM
ing of some hostile force. Leaving
two or three of their number trying
to restore. consciousness to the strick-
Ell chief, and a dozen, Folsom's advo-
Gates among them, to hold possession
of the rancn, away scurried most of
the warriors at top speed to the aid
of their outlying scouts.
Meantime, under cover of the fierce
argument, Jake and Lannion had
managed to crawl back within the
building. Folsom himself, in such
calm as he could command, stood 81
lent while his captors wrangled. The
warriors who pleaded for him were
Standing Elk, a subchief of note,
whose long attachment to Folsom was
based on kindnesses shown him when
a young man, the other was Young
Shows-the-Road, son of a chief who
had guided more than one party of
whites through the lands of the Sioux
before the bitterness of war arose be-
tween the races. They had loved Fol-
som for years and would not desert
him now in the face of popular clam
or. Yet even their influence would
have failed but for the sound that
told of hotter conflict still among the
foothills along the opposite side of
the valley. With straining ears, Fol-
som listened, hope and fear alternat-
ing in his breast. The mingling yells
and volleying tod that the Issue was
in doubt. Man after man of his cap
tors galloped away until not half a
dozen were left. Now, Jake and Lam
MON could have shot them down and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20
Offers New Premiums.

The state board of agriculture ad-
journed it's session in Madison till
April, after rejecting John NJ. True,
of Baraboo, secretary. It was deciti-
ed to offer premium of from $500
to $1,000 for the best county exhibit
and to devote one large building to
the county horticultural exhibits.
The board revised the premium list
and decided to add several new
premiums, among them a $1,000
premium for the best short-horn ex-
hibit and a $500 premium for the
best Guernsey exhibit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20
AUTOMOBILE NEWS.

Motor vehicles in Holland are COM
ing into considera BILE use, and the
prospects for American machines are
good.
A race between an automobile and
an express train was lately made at
Rome, in which the autom obile car
ried off the honors.
The French postal administration
has been somewhat behind that of
other countries in organizing an au-
tomobile postal service, but system
of specially constructed electric We
hicles is to be shortly put into use.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20

smashing pane after pane. Some of the
dogs came bowling and whining back
for shelter, though the mastiffs held
their ground, fiercely barking and
bounding about, despite the whistles
and calls from the besieged, who
sought to save them to the last, but not
once as yet had the ranch replied with
q shot. Down in the cellar women
chung together or clasped their wall
ing children and listened fearfully to
the clamor. In Halls room the fevered
sufferer awoke from his stupor, and
demanding his rifle, struggled to rise
from the bed, and there John Folsom
found Pappoose, pale and determined
bending over her weakened brother
and holding him down almost as she
could have overpowered a child. Lift
ing his son in his strong arms, he bore
him to the cellar and laid him upon a
couch of buffalo robes. watch him
here, my child" he said, as he clasped
her in his arms one moment. But on
no account let anyone show above
ground now. There are more of them
than I thought, yet there is hope for
u.s. Somebody is veXing them down the
Laramie.
Bounding up the steps, the veteran
was almost back at his post upon the
porch when there came a sound that
seemed to give the lie to lis last
words and that froze the hope that
had risen in his breast-the sudden
rumble and thunder of at least 200
hoofs, the charging yell of an Indian
band, the sputter and bang of rifles
close at hand, and then rush of feet
as, with faces agonized with fear
three of the men came darting within
cts all. up! There's a million In
dians!" they cried. Two of the de-
moralized fellows plunged into the
passage that led to the cellar. One
burst into childish wailing and chung
to Folsom's knees.
LET go, you coward" yelled the
old man in fury, as he kicked himself
loose, and then went bounding out
upon the porch. God, what sight.
Sweeping up the gentle slope, bran
dishing rifles and lances and war
clubs, racing for their hapless prey
came so Ogallallas, Burning Star
among the leaders. Bullets could not
stop them now. The two men who
had stood to their posts knelt grim
and desperate, and Lannon's last
shot took effect. Within so yards OF
the walls Burning Stars rushing pony
went down on his nose, and in the
fury of his pace, turned sudden and
complete somersault, crushing his REQ
rider under him, and stretching him
senseless on the turf. An inspiration
almost God given, seemed to flash upon
| the old trader at the instant. Bare
| headed, in his shirt sleeves, throwing
upward and forward his empty hands
he sprang out as though to meet and
rebuke his assailants. "Hold!" he
cried, in the tongue he knew so well
"Are my brothers crazed? Look!
am no enemy. It is your friend! II
| is old john" And even in the rage
of their charge, many Indians al
sight Of him veered to right and left;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20
Big Mining Deal.

Duluth, Mimi, March 16.-The Lake
Superior Consolidated Iron Mines
company has just completed the pur-
chase of all the stock of the Spruce
Mining company, which controls the
Spruce and Cloquet mines at Eveleth
and a small part Of the town site there.
The price paid is supposed to be about
$500. 900 for the 81, OOO,OOO of stock. The
Spruce was opened less than two
years ago. Last year it mined 101, 900
TONS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20
Funeral of j. w. LOsey,

La Crosse, Wis, March 15.-All bust
ness was suspended during the funeral
of j. w. Losey, who was buried Thurs
day afternoon. The funeral took
place from Christ's church and inter-
ment in Oak Grove cemetery. The
mayor and city officials, the La Crosse
Bar association, mem bers of the po-
lice and fire department attended in
a body.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20
Veteran FOund Dead.

William Harris was found dead in
front of the door of his home near
Roxbury. The body was frozen and
the supposition is that Harris was
stricken i'll while. returning to the
house. He was 81 years of age and
was a pensioner Of the Mexican war.
His estate will revert to the state,
there being no surviving relatives.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20
Mourning on Half Time.

Don't you mourn any longer Tor
your late husband?"
"Only forenocns, but it will take n, =
two years. You see, it's this way.
It would not make any differesce to
my deceased husband whether / mo 4ra
for him the whole day long for Oh.
year or half day fo> two yeu-s-
and it suits me better"
Blaetter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20
Formal Order Issued.

The formal order for the encamp-
ment of the Wisconsin department
of the Grand Army of the Republic,
to be held at Sheboygan June 10 and
20, has been issued by j. G. McFarlin,
assistant adjutant general. It is an
nounced that Commander in Chief
Gen. Leo Rassieur has signifed his
intention of being present at the en-
campment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20
CUt His Throat.

o. J. Angus entered the basement
of the First Baptist church in Osh-
kosh and cut his throat. Angus was
about so years old and had been Il
cheese jobber for years. He was III
poor health and his business was in
such poor shape that he had consult
ed an attorney with reference to
bankruptcy proceedings. He leaves
wife and one child. He was active in
masonic circles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20
DEFY the Governor.

In open opposition to the orders of
Gov. La Toilette, 800 sports from Mil
waukee, Racine and Kenosha gath
cred at Central park, resort on the
county line north of Kenosha, and
pulled off a prize fight between
"Prof" Ball, of Racine, and ''Kid"
DAILY, a pugilist from Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20

Long years after, in the camps and
stockades and the growing towns of
the far west that almost marvellous
eescue was the theme of many all
hours talk. The number of men who
took part in it, the number of hardy
fellows who personally guided the
troops Or else stood shoulder to Shout
der with Ned Lannion at the last tri-
umphant moment, increased so rapid
ly with the growing moons that in
time the only wonder was that any,
thing was left of the Sioux. Official
records, however, limited the number
Of officers and men engaged to a Sc
iect few, consisting entirely Of Lieut..
Loring, United States engineers;
Lieut.. Loomis, til infantry; few
men from scattered troops, 'pickups"
at Frayne and Emory, with Lieut..
Marshall Dean and so rank and file
of company &C."
Loring, it will be remembered, had
taken a small detachment from En-
DRY and gone into the hills in search Of
Burleigh. LOOMS, fretting at the fort,
was later electrified by most grudg-
ingly given order to march to the Lar
annie and render such aid as might be
required by the engineer officer of the
department. Dean, with only Is men
all told, had dashed from Frayne
straight for the ranch, and, marching
all night, had come in sight of the
valley just as it was lighted afar to
the westward by the glare of the burn
ing buildings. eve thought it was all
over" said he, as he lay there weak
and languid, few days later, for the
wound reopened in the rush of the
fight, "but we rode on to the Laramie,
and there, God be thanked! fell in with
LOOMS here and &C. troop, heading for
the fire. No words can tell you our JOY
when we found the ranch still stand
ing and some 40 Sioux getting ready
for the final dash. That running fight,
past the old home and down the valley
where we stirred up Loring's be-
siegers and sent them whirling, too
why, I'd give fortune, if l had it, to
live it over again!'
But Loring, after all, had the most
thrilling story to tell--of how he
wormed clew to Burleighs hiding
place out of captured outlaw and
beat up the party in nook Of the
hills, nabbed the major asleep, but was
warned that all the Birdsall outfit
would rally to the rescue, and so sent
a courier to Emory for &C. troop, and,
making a wide detour to avoid the
gang, ran sap into the Sioux in the q ct
Of firing Folsom ranch. Then he had
to take to the rocks in the fight that
followed, and had a desperate siege Of
a few hours, even Burleigh having to
handle gun and fight for his life 81
spotted him for coward that day we
stumbled on Red Clouds band up By
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20
The Oldest Man.

The national soldiers home at
Wauwatosa claims to have within it's
precincts the oldest man now living
in Wisconsin. Joseph Benoist, who
longevity in the state, claims to be
10 years of age and investigation
has shown that his claim is not far
wide of the mark, as the authorities
of the home concede that he is at
least 1O2 wears old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-20


Escape from the ranch itself was i'm
possible! Such action would only in
tensify the Indian hate and make
more horrible the Indian vengeance.
For 90 minutes the clamor continued,
then seemed to die gradually away,
and, with fury in their faces, back at
full gallop came dozen of the braves.
One glance was enough. They had
penned in their foe among the rocks,
but not without the loss of several
at least of their band, for the fore
most rode with brandished war club
straight at Folsom, and despite the
leap of his two champions to save,
felled the old trader with one stun
ming blow, then gave the savage or
der to burn the ranch.
By this time the sun was just peer
ing into the valley. The smoke and
flame from the corral were dying
or drifting away. Eagerly half a
dozen young braves rushed for fag-
OTIS and kindling with which to do
his bidding, and cry of despair went
up from within the walls. Recklessly
now Lannion and his comrade opened
fire from the loopholes and shot down
two of the dancing furies without,
sending every other Indian to the
nearest cover. But the arrows that
came whistling speedily were fire
brands. The besiegers gained in force
with every moment. Poor old Fol
som, slowly regaining senses as he
lay bound and helpless down by the
stream, whittier his captors had
borne him, heard the jeers and shouts
of triumph with which the Indians
within the corral were rapidly MAX
ing their fire darts, when suddenly
there rose on the morning air sound
that stilled all others, sound to
which the Indians listened in super.
stitious awe, sound that stopped the
hands that sought to burn out the
besieged and paralyze just long
enough all inspiration of attack.
Some of the Indians, indeed, dropped
their arms, others sprang to the
ponies as though to take to fight. 1t
was the voice of Lizette, chanting
the death song of the Sioux.
An hour later, once more in force.
the band was gathered for it's rush
upon the ranch. Jake, gallant fellow,
lay bleeding at his post. Hope of
every kind was well-nigh dead. The
silence without was only portent of
the storm so soon to burst. Pappoose,
grasping her brothers rifle, crouche6:
! facing the narrow entrance to the
cellar. Jessie cluLg to the baby, for
Mrs. Hal, only dimly conscious, was
moaning by her husbands side, while
Lizette in silence was kneeling, watch
ing them with strange glitter in her
eyes. Suddenly she started, and with
hand to ear listened intently. Then
she sprang to an air port and
crouched there, quivering. Then again
the ground began to tremble under
the distant thunder of pony feet,
louder and louder every second. Again
came the rush of the Indian braves,
but with it no exultant yell, only cries
of warning, and as this sound swept
over and beyond their walls, there fol-
lowed another. the distant, deep
throated trooper cheer, the crack Of
carbine, the rising thunder of the cav
airy gallop, and then the voice of Ned
Lannion rang jubilantly over the dull
| clamor.
Cup! Up, everybody! Thank God
it's Dean and the boys!'
L
Evening star., 1901-08-14
JAMES W. RATCLIFFE. AUCTIoNEER.
Trustees Sale of a Hand
some Brick Residence, No.
1929 X Street Northwest,
with All Modern Improve
aNQsDfe G

By virtue of deed Of trust, duly recorded in
Liber No. 1713, folio 377 ct seq. Of the land
records Of the District of Columbia. and at the
request Of the party secured thereby the under
signed, trustee will offer for sale, hy public aug
FOURTEENTH DAY OF AUGUST, AID 1901 AT
HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following
described real estate, situate in the city Of WASH
ington. District Of Columbia, to wit: = Part of
lot numbered four a.. In W. W. Corcoran's SUBJ
division of square numbered two hundred and
thirty nine C239, said subdivision is recorded In
the Office Of the surveyor of the District of Column
bia In Book W F., page 142. contained within the
following metes and bounds VIZ: Beginning for
the same at the southwest corner Of said lot and
running thence east along the line of north Il
street twenty five t25} feet; thence north ninety
five (95) feet; thence west twenty five (25}. and
thence south ninety five (95) feet to the place OF
beginning. together with all the improvements SC
Terms of sale: One-third cash, the balance in
one and two years. with interest from the day OF
sale at the rate of six per cent per annum
BY deed of trust on the property Sold all cash,
at the option Of the purchaser deposit of $500
required at time of sale. Ii terms OF sale are NOT
complied with within Is days from the day of sale
the trustee the right resell the property
at the risk and cost of the defaultiBg purchaser,
after five days advertisement of such resale in
some newspaper published In Washington. ID. q.
All conveyancing, stamps, &C., at the cost Of the
purchaser.
au3-d&ds - SAMUEL CROSS, Trustee.
Evening star., 1901-08-14

this also lacks confirmation, and until the
post brings from Newport the wedding
cards society is guessing as to when 1t
really will take place.
Miss Anna Morgan, daughter of J. Pier
pont Morgan. is q member of Prof Henry
E. Osborn's hunting party now in the
Colorado mountains, IN the same locality
with Vice President Roosevelt. The party
Is to make its first camp at Marvin Lake,
twenty-five miles from Colorado Springs.
Miss Morgan Is said to be a good shot
and to have gone out with the intention Of
hunting down lions. lynx. wildcats, foxes
and coyotes. The party will remain out
week at least, and may stay In the noun
tains until August 10. when the deer season
opens.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
The Chinese Examinations.
From the Shanghai Mercury.

From the Shanghai Mercury.
The demand Of the allies that examina-
tions shall be suspended for five years In
all places where the Boxer disturbances oc-
CURED Is one that seems eminently reason
able. Compliance with it would apparently
secure real, poetic justice. Nearly every
anti-foreign riot in China has been planned
by the literary classes, who have worked
on the fears of the ignorant masses and
used them as tools to accomplish their own
designs. And when the day of reckoning
has come the rioters have been left to
their fate, while the real instigators of
the outrage have gone scot free. Theo-
retically, therefore, 1t would seem that
punishment visited directly upon the liter
airy classes, and one which does not, ap-
parently, touch the common people. would
be ideal. We do not believe, however, that
the proposed suspension of the examina-
tions would really accomplish what is de-
sired. AS Is well known, the examina-
tions are of various grades. There Is the
local district examination before the Chih-
hsien, who recommends a number of the
best students for a second examination by
the prefect- The prefect In turn passes
certain proportion for entrance at the pro-
yincial examination. Those who secure
their degree OF stu ts'ai, or B.A., at the
provincial examination are admitted to the
triennial examination at the vice regal cap
Ha1 for the degree Of chujen, or MA The
lucky students who secure this prize are
then eligible for the metropolitan examina-
tiens at Pekin, where the doctors degree is
conferred Now, the leaders of these anti
foreign movements, as a rule, are men who
have already taken at least one degree and
would not be affected by the suspension
of the local district or prefectural exam
nations. The plan, therefore, would not
be so effective as at first sight 1t would
seem, for there is nothing to prevent these
men going up to the triennial examination
for their M. A. degree If they have not
already taken 1t.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
JAMES ". RATCLIFFE, AUCTIoNEER.

EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
TATE AT THE CORNER OF p STREET AND
FLORIDA AVENUE NORTHEAST.
By virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court of
the District Of Columbia, holding q special term
for Orphans Court business, passed in the matter
OF the estate Of Justna Ritz, No. 92O5 Of the ad-
minfstration dockets Of the of1ce Of the register
Of wills, and Of the authority to thereby given
and also vested in me by the last will and festa-
ment Of said Justna Ritz, I will offer for sale by
public suction, In front Of the premises on the
FIFTEENTH DAY OF AUGUST, AID. 1901 AT
FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the following real estate
situate in the city Of Washington, District Of Co
1umbia. to wit: Lots numbered one ~ and two (2)
in Edward Clark's subdivision Of square numbered
six hundred and sixty-eight (66S), said subdi-
vision is recorded in Plat Book B at folio 63 in
the Office Of the surveyor Of said District together
with all the rights thereto belonging.
Terms of sale prescribed by the decree: One
third OF the purchase money to be paid In cash
and the balance In equal fnstallments at one and
two years from day of sale, and for the deferred
payments any purchaser shall give his her notes.
bearing interest at the rate Of five per centum per
annum, payable in equal semi annual installmeIts
the said notes to be secured by deed Of trust
which shall be first lien upon the property sold
or all cash, at purchasers option. All conveyance
ing, recording, notarial fees and revenue taxes at
prrchaser's cost. Terms of sale to be complied
with within fifteen Gays from day Of SALE other
wise the undersigned reserves the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost OF the defaultng
purchaser after such previous public advertisement
as he may deem Necessary.
DAVID MOORE Executor,
auS-d&ds No. 1T 14th ST. NV
Evening star., 1901-08-14
au13-d&ds
DUNCANSoN BROS, AUCTToNEERS-

TRUSTEES SALE OF HANDSOME THREE
STORY AND CELLAR BRICK AND STONE
DWELLING ON GOLuMBIA HEIGHTS,
KNOWN AS PREMISES NO. 1872 HARVARD
BY virtue Of certain deed Of trust dated the
18th day OF January. AD. 1895. and recorded in
Liber 1884, folio 26S ct seq, of the land rec
we will offer at public auction, in front of the
premises, ON MONDAY. THE TWELFTH DAY OF
August, AD 1901, AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM,
the following described property. situate In the
wit: All that certain piece parcel OF land and
premises. known and distinguished as and being
lot numbered fortytwo t42l of Barr and Sanner's
subdivision OF lots ten eleven and twelve in block
tees, subdivision of land known as '.Columhia
Heights" said Barr and Sanner's subdivision is
recorded In County Book No. 8, page I29 OF the
records Of the surveyors office Of the District OF
Terms Of sale: One-t OF the purchase money
to be paid IN cash. and the balance to be paid In
three equal installments, respectively in one two
and three years, secured by a deed OF trust upon
the property Sold with interest payable semi-a an
nually. at the rate Of FIVE per cent per annum or
all cash, at the opti(oof the purchaser. A deposit
OF 5000 WIN be required at time of SALE Sale 70
be closed In fifteen days from day Of sale; other.
wise the property Will be resold at the risk and
cost OF the defaulting purchaser after five DAYS
advertisement In some newspaper published In
Washington city, y. G. Convey aneipe and revenue
stamps at the cost of purchaser.
LOUIS ID. VINE
CLARENCE B. RHEEM
tyso-d&ds Trustees.
UTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED on AC-
count Of the weather until WEDNESDAY AU-
GUST FOURTEENTH, 1901, at the same hour and
place. LOUIS ID. WINE,
CLARENCE B. REIEEM,
au13-d&dS Trustees