davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-04
GEN.. STEPHEN MOFFITT
IS DEAD At HIS HOME
Took Conspicuous Part in Civil
War and Held Many Honorable
Positions-Was in Libby.
LOST LEG IN CONFLICT

PLATTSBURG, N. Y, Jan. Seen.
Stephen Mofitt, one of the most prominent
men in northern New York, died at his
residence near this city to-day. General
Moffitt was born in Clintonville, n. Y, in
1887. When the civil wal broke out he was
the first man to enlist in the Ninety-sixth
Volunteer Regiment. He was colonel of
the regiment in 1865, later being breveted
brigadier general. He served on General
Wessells's and on General Gibbons's STATS
at various times during the war, and was
provost marshal of the Twenty-fourth Ar
my Corps from its organization to the close
of the war. He lost a leg at the battle Of
Fair Oaks, Oct. p, 1864, while carrying a
wounded private from the field. At the
battle of Plymouth, April Is, 1864, he was
captured and sent to Libby Prison, and
later TO prisons as Macon and Danville, Ga.
General Mofitt had held many important
public offices. President Grant appointed
him collector of customs for the district of
Champlain in 1876, to which office he was
reappointed in 1880 by President Hayes and
again in 1889 by President Harrison. At the
time of his death he was president of the
Plattsburg National Bank, assistant treas
urer of the Catholic Summer School of
America, and a member of the Loyal Lee
gion and of the Society of the Army of the
Potomac. He is survived by three sisters
and one brother, former Congressman John
H. MOfntt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-04
DIETRICH CASE WILL
GO TO TRIAL TO-DAY
Opposing Counsel VIII Clash Over
Precedence of OffenseS in the
Matter of Hearing.
JURY ALREADY CALLED

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 3.-Monday morning
the trial of United States Senator Charles
II. Dietrich will begin in the Federal Court.
Senator Dietrich has been indicted on three
different counts for the alleged violation of
Section 1871 of the Revised Statutes; al
legged conspiracy with Postmaster Fisher,
of Hastings, to violate Section 1881, and for
the alleged illegal leasing of buildings and
receiving benefits therefrom while a men,
Der of the United. States Congress. The
two former indictments are named as the
ones to come to trial first, and indications
point 10 a legal battle as to which of the
two will be first tried. Senator DietTich's
counsel has already stated TO the court
that he will attack the validity and suf-
hciency of the conspiracy count, and this
motion. when presented. no doubt will re-
ceive extraordinary attention.
District Attorney summers has an
nounced his wish first to try Senator Diet
rich on the conspiracy charge, while the
will be asked to first try the case on the
indictment charging direct violation of the
statutes.
For Senator Dietrich will appear as coun-
sci Gen. John c. Gown, of Omaha, and j.
r. Ratty. of Hastings. General Gown is
known as one of the most aStute of western
LAWYERS. About 125 witnesses have been
called to testify in the Dietrich cases. They
include for the greater part business and
professional men and clerks in the Hast
ings postOfice. a new petit jury of fifty
members has been called, the members of
which nave been in the city for a week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-04
PROPOSED LOAN FOR
VI NOT POPULAR
Members of Legislative Assembly
at Odds Over the Proposed
Measure in Porto Rico.

SAN JUAN, P. r., Jan. 2.-Unless, as
now seems highly improbable, compromises
are effected through prior conferences, the
sixty-days session of the Legislative AS
sembly of Porto Rico. which will convene
on jan. II, will be marked by much bit
ter feeling between the House of Delegates
and the Executive Council.
The House represents the people, and is
supposed to reflect the native sentiment.
The Executive Council, composed of eleven
presidential a%ppointees. represents the fed
eral government and America ideas. II is
conservative and powerful and supports the
Governor. The House, chosen by popular
suffrage, is often a beer garden because of
the antagOnism between the Republicans
and the Federals. Many OF the delegates
are ignorant of the first principle OF legis-
lation, but hey are guided by men who
have served longer and who have rapidly
learned correct methods. The Republicans
have twenty-five delegates ana the Fed
erals ten. Mex year the biennial elections
will take place, and the Federals hope to
gain control.
Republicans as a rule support the pres
ent American administration and the fed
erals are solidly against it. If the national
Republican party formally recognizes the
Republican party of Porto Rico and gives
il admission to the next Republican presi-
dental convention, this state of affairs will
continue. If not Governor Hunt may ex-
pect TO lose some of his Republic support.
The most serious clash between the House
of Delegates and the Council will be, as
heretofore. on the question of borrowing
100000 for the benefit of the planters of
Porto Rico. The Council opposes such leg
islation and the House favOrs it. Support
ers of this bill declare such a loan would
insure the future prosperity of the farmers
by paying OF their mortgages, restocking
their plantations and putting more money
into circulation. It's opponents say most of
the money would go 10 Spain to pay mort
sagees who hold big claims, with exorbitant
interest added. Politicians want the money
TO help them Ina their respective districts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-04
COLLECTION.
Larvae VIII Be Used for Official
Investigation.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-MOsqaito larvae
collected last summer from all parts of the
United States and Cuba by experts sent out
under direction of Prof. l.. o. Howard, of
the Department of Agriculture. are now be-
ing received in great quantities at the ento-
biological laboratory. There they are treat
ed and stored away as fast as possible in
Walls for future experiments.
An extra force has been put on tenn
porarily to look after the proper treatment
and care of the larvae. 1t will be the
partment since Prof. Howard began his
nation of the mosquito, which his expert
ments have helped to prove a menace to
health.
Some Of the specimens of the mosqui-
toes now being received are from Cali
fornia, others from Florida. The depart
ment has long had specimens Of the big
Jersey mosquito, and the propagation of the
gallinippers has been investigated thorough
w. The experiments this year, however,
will be more thorough than ever before.
Prof. Howard was unable 10 attend the
convention of mosquito experts held in New
York last week, but he has received some
uniqu specimens of the work accomplished
by these mosquito crusaders in the shape
Of banners calling for the determination
Of the pest. These banners were posted I'm
a large number of New Jersey towns. and
the signs posted along the roads exhOrted
the people TO rise up in their might against
the mosquito.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-04
LABORS BEFORE
THE FALL ELECTIONS
BY NATIONS CONGRESS-

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE)
with the idea of getting speeches out of the
way and having the treaty disposed of as
early as practicable in the session. With
the treaty once reported they will make an
effort TO cOnfine the discussion to the exc
cutive sessions in the hope that by so doing
they Will shorten the consideration of the
question.
The committee on military affairs prob
ably will report the nomination OF Gen.
Leonard Wood to be major general at the
first executive session of the Senate. A
meeting Of the committee has been called
for tomorrow, with the understanding that
a vote on the nomination shall be taken
Immediately. There will be an effort to Sc
cure consideration of his nomination as soon
as possible .fter it Is reported, with the
hope of also having il disposed of before
the session shall be far advanced. The
nomination probably will lead 10 much de-
bate in executive session. as both the
friends and the opponents Of General Wood
are quite determined 10 discuss IL at length.
xxx
When the House reassembles after its va
cation it will be confronted by an almost
bare calendar. Only a few items of Iegis-
lation have been reported by committees.
and all these are Of comparative insignif-
canoe. 1t therefore will be necessary for
the House TO wait for a few days on the
action Of its committees before beginning
the transaction of important business The
disposition in the House is 10 take up no
matters Of general interest outside Of APP
preparation bills, and there Is no appropria-
ton measure in shape TO be reported from
/ committee. The legislative, executive and
judicial bill will be the first to receive at
tention by the House. but there is no ex-
pectation that ii Will be reported from the
appropriations committee before Friday or
Saturday.
In the meantime the House will consider
private pension bills and other questions OF
not much Importance, unless some matter
should be taken up for general discussion.
The week. however, will be one OF great
activity in the committee rooms, and the
general understanding is that after the
present week there will be enough bust
ness before the House to keep its members
OccuDied
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-04
Depew.

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 3.-Lawrence De-
pew, brother of United States Senator
Chauncey Depew, of New York, and one of
the most prominent citizens of Detroit, fell
dead at the threshold of his home, 65 Forest
avenue, East, to-day. Death was ascribed
TO heart disease. Although Mr.. Depew had
been ailing for more than a year, it had not
been considered that he was in any imme-
date danger. Mr.. Depew bore a striking
personal resemblance to Senator Depew.
Aside from his widow he is survived by two
daughters and a son.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-04
USEFUL ARTICLES FOR NvALIDS.

Reclining. Rolling and Self-propelling Chairs
and Tricycles, Carrying Chairs, Bedside Tables.
Pack Rests. Baby Walkers and Clutches
VIM. H.. ARMSTRONG & CO.,
pa and 22s 8. Meridian ST.. indianapolis. Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-04
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
WITH 4 LIGHT VOTE
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

BLUFFTON, Ind, Jan. BIN the Demo
cratic county primary Saturday Represent
alive E. b. Mcdowell was renominated for
hat office over one opponent, George Gavin.
by 2,506 plurality. Ed Sauerer was nomi-
mated for treasurer with $50 plurality over
five other candidates. Surveyor Dan North.
Coroner Fred McBride and Commissioners
Joseph Stahl and George Lechner were re-
nominated without opposition. Owing 10
severe snow and windstorm less than one
half the vote was polled, one county precinct
having only twenty-five.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-04
Mrs. win-iow-. Soothing syrup

Has been used for over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teething with
perfect success. II soothes the child, softens the
gums. allays pain, cures wind colo. regulates
She bowels. and is the best remedy for diarrhoea.
whether arising from tecthlng or other causes
For sale by druggists IA every part OF the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. WILSON'S Soothing
syrup. 81 cents a bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-04
Army H QUEER
AGGREGATION OF COMIC
E NONDESCRIPTS
(CoNCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.1
BOYS FIGHT WE'LL,

NONN II ThOM TIIeoI IHuI.I
OF his cap was several inches lower than
the second sight on the gun, while the
bayonet lowered far above his head.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-04

The attention of American exporters is
invited by Consul General Mason TO the
fact that there is in Germany "a practi-
cally unlimited demand for many kinds of
dried. smoked and salted fish, as well as
for fresh fish, which are caught either in
salt or fresh water under conditions which
permit them to be exported to this country
by cold-storage vessels in a fresh or slightly
cured condition. As a result OF this an
nOuncement there was received here early
i'm January last a letter from a citizen of
Urbana, ILL.,, stating that large quantities
of cells were caught in that region, but as
they are not highly esteemed as food there
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-17
NORTH RANDOLPH.

Misses May Gone and Edith Brooks
were in Chelsea on Tues lay.
H. Fl. Peck has been making re-
pairs on the house of F. E. Wells.
Mrs. Spsulding and granddaughter,
Miss Pike, of Morrisvile. have been
stopping a week at G.. A, Poor's.
About twenty people enjoyed
candy pull at F. E. Wells ON Friday
evening.
E. F. Kibbee came from the U. V.
M. Friday TO spend week at home.
Evelyn Tyler was unable to attend
school one day last week on account
of illness.
r A. Huse, who is attending the
U. Y. M, was in town the last of the
week
Miss May Sargent closed her school
in Brookfield on Friday with exercises
by the children.
r. O. Poor closed his school in
East Randolph on Saturday with an
exhibition in the evening.
Miss Gertrude Edison expects to
start on the twenty second of this
month for Winter Park, Florida,
TO spend the winter.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-17
A CARD.

We. the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a 50-cent
bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup
of Tar if it fails to cure your cough
or cold. We also guarantee 25-cent
bottle to prove satisfactory or money
refunded.
E. F. Leavitt. S Q. voodry & Co.
Wells & Rogers, Geo. Kent.
B. H. Daniels, H. D. Vail
Mark Mears, e. W. Gilman.
W. G. Nye, G. Pray.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-17

omitted at the Congregational church
on Sunday morning.
Florence Granger of Barre visited
her aunt, Lena e. Spalding from Fri.
day to Monday.
There was fair attendance at
presidential election, the Repub lioan
vote being 1888, Democratic al, and
Prohibition /. There was besides
one split ticket and one defective
ballot.
A son was born on Sunday to Mr..
aud Mrs. Charles W. Bacon.
Charles I Hood of Lowell, Mass,
has been spending few days with
his brother, W. f. Hood
The Methodist Aid society is to
give a chicken pie supper ON Friday
evening in the hall over Ordway
Holmes & Go. s store.
A public teachers examination will
be held here on the 25th and 26th inst.
MAPLE CORNER.
The ladies' union will meet next
Thursday at Maple Corner vestry. It
is hoped all members will be present
to elect officers and transact other
business for the coming fair to be
held in December.
Alice and Robert Bancroft were in
Montpelier on Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. Kate Briggs, formerly of this
town, started on Saturday for Cali
fornia to spend the winter.
PEACHAM.
Miss Bessie Varnam of North Dan
vile, ie visiting friends in town.
S. L. Hobart has sold the fa1m he
bought of Mr.. Hooper to Mr.. Achelles
He sold the stock and hay at auction
Saturday, Nov IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards are in
Lisbon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Whitehill go
this week to California for the winter.
EASI OABOI.
About sixty friends and neighbors
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Heath gath
cred at their home on Wednesday
evening, it being their twenty fifth
wedding anniversary. A purse of
money was left as token of remem-
berance The evening was spent
socially. Cake and coffee was served
and good time was enjoyed.
M. P. Hall visited relatives in
Worthwhile and Hardwick a part of
last week and his daughter, Maud, re.
turned home with him on Sunday.
Mrs. Walter Abbott and Mrs. Harry
Chandler we're in st. Johnsbury on
Saturday.
Fred Osgood and Miss Bertha Law
son visited at Eugene Halls on Sun
day,
George Heath and wife visited in
Walden on Sunday.
George Morse was hurt quite badly
last Wednesday by a heavy ladder
falling on his head.
A number of men are cutting
Christmas trees in this vicinity and
are boarding at W. o. Southwick'
A social dance was held at Merrill's
hall last Friday evening and about
thirty couples enjoyed it.
Miss E. Grace Blake closed her
term of school in Marshfield and re.
turned home.
Edgar Kidder, who has been sick 90
long, is now able to take his meals
with his family.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Austin is gaining.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-17
1899
Garment Department Specials

RAIN COATS-One lot in mixtures and plain cloths $6 81
TOURIST COATS-One lot in full loose backs mannish
and belted effects, to close at $79S
SILK SHIRT WAIST SUITS--ln fine quality of Taffeta
Silk brown, blue and black all the very latest stye-,
we'll worth $780, $1,000
SUITS-An especially strong line at $500
SW EATERS-In the Blouse AMI Norfolk Jacket style,
$685. So 90, $500
FURSThe quality and the price is selling our Furs very
readily.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-17

pounds of butter made, 1S,077 gain
| per cent, 1870; milk, highest test,
700; lowest test. 3 8o average test,
489; cream, highest test 5000
lowest test, HOO; average test, 90 90
paid 30. cents per pound churn test
| % cents per pound oil test cost of
making 23 CENTS r. M. Hoyt Sec
! rotary.
Teachers, pupils and parents to
the number of 1850 from this town
visited the Legislature on Wednesday,
WEST TOPSHAM.
Fannie Chalmers came home from
Bradford Friday. The family have
the whooping cough and she is board
ing at Ii. O. and M. A. Whites.
The funeral service of Frank Phil
week. Rev. Mr.. Rsney conducted the
services.
Winnie and Esther Sanborn are at
home from their schools at Granite
vile. They have taught in the same
school for several terms and are to re-
turn for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs George E. Newton
have moved to the village. They &C.
cupy the residence purchased of W. b.
Bagley and wife.
Miss Edith Cunningham of Bradford
closed her school in the village last
? Friday. She is fine teacher and is
to return for the winter
f. p. Cunningham Is quite sick with
heart trouble. His health has been
very poor for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Jewett were at
Barre city on business last week
Hattie White visited her aunt A bbie
a while last week.
The snow storm Sunday night gave
West ToDsham good foretsste of
winter There was about foot fell
and it drifted badly on the hills.
Presiding Elder Sherburne conduct.
ed the services at the church last Sun
day He is fine preacher and knows
how to entertain and instruct an aud
fence.
Mr. and Mrs. horace White attend
ed church at East Topsism last Sun
day The pastor, Rev. j. A. McClel-
land, expects to 20 TO his new charge
near st. Louis next month. He is
a fue preacher and it will be great
loss this church and the town.
J. @ Hood of East Barre was in
town Friday.
A L, Smith and Arthur White sent
| several COWS to market this week
Mr. Slack of Bradford and Mr..
Britain of Massachusetts, were in
town last week buying COWS.
NEWBURY.
A petition has been circulated and
generally signed asking for the in
corporation of the village of Newbury
for the purpose of securing electric
| lights
II. @, Reyes and wife have gone to
Chicago and will also visit other
points in the West before returning
Mrs. A. W. Silsby accompanied her
! husband to Montpelier and will re-
main there during the week
Mrs E. Bennett is making a visit
with the family of A. E. Chamber
lain.
Mrs. 7. P. Bailey is ill.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-17

The ministerial contingent in the
House demonstrated it's ability to take
care of itself during the discussion on
capital punishment, and very effective
ly replied to certain insinuations re-
garding its attitude on that important
question.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-17
NOT E..

good many disappointed Saturday in not being
able to get of those CSC Waists. We supposed six
dozen of them would be enough We shall try and get
another lot.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-17
THETFORD.

There was a sock socisble at 0. O.
Emerson's Wednesday evening.
Maud Emerson has gone to North
ampton to take the place of Lizzie
Cummings, who was called to her
home to care for her brother, Harlie,
who is in very poor health.
Mrs. p M. Moulton has her father
with her for short time.
Mrs Henry West is very low.
Several inches of snow, very good
sleighing
Rev. Lod will exchange with the
Hartford minister next Sabbath.
The village schools will close this
week,
Miss May Brigham of Norwich. is
the guest OF her grandparents, Rev.
and Mrs. P. H. Carpenter
M. H. Griffith and wife of More
town were visiting at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. H, E Austin,
I last week.
Mrs. Will Eastman and daughter of
Woloott, are visiting at Daniel
Clsrk's.
A Peoples telephone has been in
stalled in the residence of b. K.
Gillette.
Those from ont of town to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Msryett Hancock
were James Coburn and wife and Her
bert DeRosia and wife of Gouldsville.
Mrs. Ida Hewitt and Miss Addie
Hewitt of West Berlin. CLARK Jilson
and wife and Mrs. M. M. Hill of Mont
pelier.
CHELSEA.
The Orange Densmore house and
blacksmith shop were sold at auction
Saturday to Mrs Ellen R. Cleveland,
whose bid was $l295.
Rev. Fl. j. Wyckoff and M, A.
Carpenter represented the Oongrega-
| tional church at the ordination of
Mr.. B. H. Penwarden at Post Mills
on Wednesday of last week.
Miss Ellen l.. Hatch and her aunt,
Mrs. Willard Sears, arrived at e. d.
Barnes on Saturday from Jamaica
Plain, Boston. Mrs. Sears, who il
nearly 90 years old, stood the journey
we'll. Miss Hatch has bought the
Vincent house, and they will soor
occupy it.
A daughter was born on Tuesday
of last week to Mr., and Mrs. G.
Clinton Bowin.
DR.. A. L. Marshalls mother ar
rived last Thursday from Boston, anC
is staying at DR.. s. N. Goss' for 9
few days, preliminary to housekeep
ing.
| Rev. H. J. Wyokoff has been spend
ing few days in Boston and vicin
ity, and the preaching service wa
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-09-02
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of "A chat
tel mortgage, dated on the 31st day of July, 1903,
and duly filed in the office of the county clerk
of Red Willow county, Nebraska, on the lath
day of August, 1903, at 2 o'clock p. m. and exc
cuted by f. H.. Bonger TO j. |. Case Threshing
Machine Company, to secure the payment of the
sum of two thousand five hundred and fifty dol
lars. the MORTGAGE under the terms of said
mortgage e~lecting to declare the whole debt due,
and on which there is now due the sum of two
thousand one hundred fifty dollars, with inter
est from July 3lst, 1907, at the rate of eight per
cent per annum, default having been made in
proceedings at law having been instituted to re-
cover said debt or any part thereof. except
a suit in the district court of Red Willow coun-
ty, Nebraska, commenced on the fourth day of
April, 1901, wherein j. lease Threshing Machine
Company, a corporation duly incorporated I'M
der the laws of the state of Wisconsin, was
and Hari Meyers and +. II. Bonger.
were defendants, which said proceeding was ON
the 9Th day of August, 1904. discontinued there
fore, said mortgagee will sell the property
therein described, towit: One Case separator,
No 39,9i2, with trucks one 15-hOrse Case engine,
No. 12,4O6 with tools, belts and appurGenances,
complete, one Case wind stacker No. SIII, one
Case feeder, No. s, 70S, one No. / Case weigher,
4,2S4, with pump, brake and hose, one I50-fOot s
inch, ! ply Candy belt. at public auction on the
vacant lots next west of w. 7. COleman's hard
ware store. being lots 10. 70. u aud y, in block
rs, original town of McCook, Red Willow county,
Nebraska. on the Sd day of September, 1901, at
one o'clock p. m. of said day.
Dated August 18th, 1904.
J. T. Case Threshing Machine Co, Mortgagee.
By C. B. Tomblin, Agent.