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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
WHAT CHINESE WANT
Hongkong Guilds Make De- mands on United States.
WILL END BOYCOTT ON CONDITIONS
Legislation Affecting Celestials Must Have Approval of Flowery King dom-Ask More Liberal Treat
 ment of Her Citizens.

HONGKONG, Dec. 11.-At meet ing of the boycott committee of the Chinese gailds and American mer chants here the former formulated the following demands on the United States government, the granting of which, they said, would be necessary to bring the boycott to an end:
 First.-A distinct definition of the term "laborer."
 Second.-That legislation affecting the Chinese must have the approval of the Chinese government.
 Third.-That American consuls in China be authorized to issue certi1, cates for admission to the United States of Chinese, except laborers, without hindrances, except in cases of fraud.
 Fourth.-The issue of passports by the Chinese or other governments for submission to American consuls pre- paratory to the granting of certificates. Fifth.-Medical examination prior to departure to be conducted by one American doctor and one European doctor, the latter to be appointed by the Chinese authorities, with similar examination on arrival in the United States if found necessary.
 The sixth and seventh demands call for most favored nation treatment of Chinese residents and travellers in the United States. .t.5
 The eighth demand repudiates excep- tional registration.
 Ninth.-The admission of Chinese la- borers to the islands of Hawaii and the Philippines, provided the local au' thorities are willing. s..
 Tenth.-In case of necessary inquiry on arrival there is to be no detention provided security be furnished. Tech nical errors in papers are not to be con- sidered bar to admission. .+.
 Eleventh.-The admission of the fam flies of Chinese residents, the importa- ton of females being safeguarded.
 Twelfth.-The readmission to the United States of Chinese who have been deported for nonregistration on proof of their possession of property in that country or that they are creditors there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
wb,t.mnp co., to Auburn Prison.

BUFFALO. \. r., Dec. 11.-Alonzo ]. whiteman was taken to Auburn prison today to begin term of eight years for defrauding the Fidelity Trust company of Buffalo by means of forged and raised papers. This, according to whiteman. is the first time that con- viction on a criminal charge against him has stood the test of appeals to higher courts. although his name has figured in many sensational cases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
Ex-uoteI Man Shot Himself.

EMIGRATION, N. Y. Dec. Il. - Hugh c. Hayt, the well known former hotel man who shot himself in the head in this city on Friday afternoon, is dead here. He did not recover con- sciousness. Mir. Hayt was sixty-two years old. He was for twenty-one years proprietor of the Rathone hotel in Elmira. and for eight years he con- ducted Hotel Bennett in this city, re- tiring from there four years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
R-port on Organized Militia.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 11.-General F. C. Ainsworth. military secretary. in his annual report on the militia of the United States says it is estimated that about 75 per cent of the organized mill tia would respond to the call for troops to repel invasion or suppress insurrec- ton against the authority of the Unit ed States. the percentage being the same as that estimated for the preced. ing year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
Miners will Ask Increased Wage.

SHAMOKIN, Pa, Dec. 11.-It was stated at the ninth district headquar- ters that the anthracite miners at their tridistrict convention this week would among other demands likely ask for an increase of wages of from 10 to 20 per cent. President Mitchell and his lleutenants will hold preliminary con- vention caucus here tomorrow night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
Cuban Conyicts Mutinied.

HAVANA, Dec. 1.-The convicts in the penitentiary here mutinied last night, and a fierce fight followed be- tween them and the guards. in which two of the prisoners were fatally shot, sixteen wounded and three of the guards badly injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
r,,inino Bow Gets Life sentence.

MANILA, Dec. 11.-Judge Lobingier has sentenced to Imprisonment for life Cabling, the fifteen-year-old boy who stabbed and killed Clarence Allen, the principal of the school at Ormoc. His youth does not permit his being hang ed. The boys counsel, Filipino, will appeal the case to the supreme court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
PuIp HIu De.,royed, Los. sss. .ooo

sKOwHEGAN. Me. Dec LA fire probably caused by an overloaded con nection in fhe shafting destroyed the large mill of the skowheEan Pulp com pany. while the adjoining factory of the Maine Spinning company was bad ly damaged by water. The losses will aggregate s8S0n0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
VIII r. cut oa if She yed..

HAMPSTEAD. N. T., Dec. 1.-The Hampstead colony believes that Mrs. James l.. Kernochan's annuity of $75.- 900 from her mother-in-law will he cut off if the young widow marries John H. Forster. "huntsman" of the Mead owbrook club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
pr, Hart Admits Murder.

CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Dr. o. B. Hart, who came to this city from St. Louis several months ago, pleaded guilty to the murder of Irene Klokow. The charge against Dr. Hart was murder ing the Klokow girl, who was only twelve years old, by the administration of morphine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
A Baroness Won Nobel Peace Prize

CHRISTIANIA, Dec liking Haa- kon, Queen Maud, all the ministers of state, all the members of the storthing and the members of the diplomatic corps and their ladies were present at the Nobel institute, where in solemn ceremonial Baroness von Suttner of Austria was adjudged the winner of the Nobel peace prize. The baroness for many years has been prominent in international movements looking to the peace of the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-11
Vatican to Issue Special Document.

ROME, Dec. 11.-The Vatican has de- cided to issue a special document con- corning the separation of church and state in France. It will contain what the Vatican considers proof that it did everything to prevent the rupture and declares that all the responsibility for it
 lies with the last three French cabinets.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10
copyright, 1905, by G. L. Kilmer.l

copyright, 1905, by G. L. Kilmer.l
" EE'S army was surrounded at
AppomattoX on the morning of
a April 8, 1865, but its lion heart
ed commander refused to yield
until convinced that the situation was
hopeless. Several letters had passed
between Lee and Grant during the
previous twentyfour hours with ref
erence to surrender. Grant asked the
surrender Of the Army Of Northern Vir-
ginia to avoid further effusiOn Of
blood" Lee offered to treat for peace
The Confederates were hemmed in
as the lines stood, but there had been
doubt in the minds Of Lee and his off,
GERS the night of April 8 as to whether
the Army of the Potomac was all on
the field. 1t was decided at council
Of war that General John B. Gordon
and General Fitz Lee should attempt
to hew a path through Sheridan's
ranks on the west and lead the march
to Lynchburg.
Robert +. Lee in person repaired to
the picket line the morning of the 9th,
hoping to meet Grant there for a con-
ference under a flag OF truce. He
found awaiting him note from Grant
stating definitely that he Grant would
not treat for peace. Grant at the mo-
ment was eight miles distant, and Lee,
having learned meanwhile that Gordon
and F1tz Lee reported strong columns
of Federal infantry on their front as
well as Sheridan's cavalry, wrote ask
ing for an interview with Grant to dis
cuss terms of surrender.
The generals met about 1 o'clock at
the house Of Wilmer Mclean, in the
village Of AppomattoX, and the details
for the surrender of the Army Of North
ern Virginia were arranged. The terms
were parole. of officers and men, with
the privilege Of going home. The pri-
vate property of officers paroled was
not to be disturbed, and soldiers who
claimed horses were allowed to keep
them. "They will need them to do
their spring blowing" said Grant. The
surrender embraced about $4,000 men,
but only about 5000 delivered up mus
kets. Fitz Lee withdrew his cavalry
before the surrender and reached
Lynchburg.
The historic Sunday April 0, 1865,
closed with friendly meeting between
the officers and soldiers who had fought
one another so zealously for four years.
The Federals shared their rations with
the southerners, who at times upon this
last march had lived upon raw corn.
On the 10th Lee made farewell adj
dress and started for Richmond. Grant
set out for Washington the same day
to see the president, who had reached
there the day before, having left Rich
mond on the 9th.
On receiving the news Of the surren-
der of Lee. Jefferson Davis abandoned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10
Appomattox and After
FoRTIETH ANNIVERSARY STORY
FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY WAR STORY
April 9. 1865

DanvilTe, tie new capifaT OF tie Con-
federacy, and started south under a
light escort with considerable treasure
in specie. He was captured at Twins
vile, Ca, May 10 and imprisoned at
Fortress Monroe. The very last hope
Of the Confederates, the army under
General Joseph E. Johnston, confront
ing Sherman in North Carolina, sur
rendered April o. Other surrenders
followed, the last of Importance being
that Of the transmississippi forces May
20. In all 175,O0O Confederates were
released on parole.
While the surrender Of Lee, virtually
the end Of the war, was hailed with
the widest rejoicing all over the north,
there was no unusual demonstration
among the victorious troops. General
Longstreet said that Grant refused to
allow an artillery salute to signalize the
event. Lees surrender had long been
expected as a result Of the Petersburg
campaign and was foregone conclu-
sion after the fall Of the city. And yet
1t took many days for the soldiers to
realize that all was over. Grants troops
remained in their old camps around
Appomattox, maintaining the usual dis
cipline, with outposts guarding against
possible forays by partisan bands.
News of the assassination Of Lincoln
cast a pail over the army. No one
would believe it until it was confirmed.
It has been stated that in after years,
even in old age, adults of that period
remembered distinctly the time Of day,
the spot where they were, their COM
panions and what they were doing
when that awful shock came.
DISARMAMENT Of government forces
began April 20, detached parties, rail-
way and rendezvous guards being mus
tered out first The troops around APP
pomattox marched to the seaports and
were transported by water to Wash
ington. Sherman's army marched from
Goldsboro, N. c., to the banks Of the
Potomac by way Of Richmond, Freder-
icksburg and Manassas. A grand re-
view took place on May % and "a, the
dlllllCo PAL uuAhSo Oll l. OA1loJ ClAAASt eNO-
nue., where they were reviewed by the
commanding generals, President John
son and his cabinet. 1T was on this oc-
casion that Sherman publicly snubbed
the secretary Of war by refusing to
take his proffered hand when greetings
were exchanged by the officials at the
close Of the review.l
Meanwhile the Confederates were
walking home all over the south and
along the border Thousands of them
didn't tarry for the formality Of giving
the parole and thousands hid their mus
kets for future recovery and, when
lucky enough to dodge Federal camps
en- route, took the weapons home Lees
men were "shy" 10000 rifles. One Incl
dent at Annomattox showed the temper
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

We never could understand why any
man should consider it a thing to brag
over that he had been able to raise
corn on the same field for twenty years
in succession. Supposing he has, he
still has not raised two-thirds as good
a crop as he might have done by using
a sensible system of rotation in work
ing his land. This sort of Dragging is
like that Of the man who boosted that
he had swallowed two dozen raw eggs
at one time on a bet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

July forty years ago was bombar0ed
with applications, backed by every sort
Of pull" from regiments asking i'm
mediate muster out. The veteran who
wasn't eager to hurry home and be
there for the glorious Fourth" for
got his popularity very quickly and
has never cared to recall it. To get
home, to get to work, to get back to
school, was in the air.
Thrifty and long headed veterans had
bought farms or shops or stores by
mail, hired out or formed partnerships
by mail. Thousands Of seminary boys
had carried text books in their KNAPP
sacks and for months had been brush
ing up for college. The war was over
Now for business That is why and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

OF some : OunnleS ABOUT giving up
their guns. Two or three days after the
surrender the Federal guard Of a farm
house just outside of Grants lines saw
three Confederates approaching the
house, all having their muskets slung
across the shoulder by the strap. Two
of the party were supporting third,
who could barely walk. The Federals
advanced and demanded the surrender
of the guns. Two handed them over,
but the third, the sick man-he was a
boy in his teens-refused and prepared
to unsling it for defense. The Federals
saw that he was half crazed with sick
ness and excitement and were lenient.
The poor boy in his delirium ragged vio-
lently and had to be placed on the
ground, where he raved on and strug-
gled, trying to draw his gun on the foe.
An aged woman tottered forward from
the house down the path and recog-
nized the lad as grandson whose
home was in North Carolina. He soon
became quiet and died there on the
sward after pleading with his last
breath, ''Tell mother her boy never sur
rendered" In death his arms were
folded across the musket, which lay up
on his breast.
The assassination Of Lincoln sent the
struggling Confederates into hiding for
fear Of reprisals, although among the
Federals there was no disposition to
hold the fighting men Of the south re-
sponsible for that or any other irregu-
lar method of warfare. The Confed-
crates were too much rejoiced over
peace and the prospect Of rejoining
their families to indulge in resentment
for honorable defeat. They went to
work at blowing, as Grant knew they
would, inspired by the example of men
like Forrest in Tennessee and Major
General William Malone of Virginia,
the latter actually bearing hand in
the cOrnfield himself.
The soldiers Of the north, too-and
there were a round million of them in
arms April 8, 1S65-had but one thought,
or possibly two-frst, to get home
somehow quick, and to get there if
possible in civilian ''togs." The light
ming changes Of costume made the in
slant Uncle Sans mastering out of
ficers had called soldiers name the
last time would have put some Of the
latter day stage artists to shame. Men
had new suits in their knapsacks, in
the hands Of waiting lackeys or COM
rades who had got through" first,
slowed in anterOoms, in cabs outside,
in saloons around the corner. Clothing
stores were mobbed by veterans with
their hands stuffed with greenbacks,
Price and fit were Of no account. Then,
no, for the photographers to get coun-
terfeit presentments to send to dis
tant sweethearts and friends. Cast.
vn uniforms went to the attic or mu-
scum Of relics. AS a rule, regiments
were ordered to their state rendezvous
for discharge, and the work was done
in vacant halls and old recruit bar
racks. There were no loving goodbys,
either, to the barracks when a veteran
shook the dust from his feet to go
Monochrome! The war department
during the months of May, June and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

At this spring season everybody is
busy raking up and burning the leaves.
This is all wrong, for leaves are too
valuable fertilizer to be thus wasted.
Rake them up and put in compost
pile, where they will later decay and
afford a leaf mold which is just what
the flowers and garden vegetables de-
light in, or else rake them up and use
them as mulching for the rosebushes,
grapevines and currant and raspberry
bushes. Don't burn them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

The demand for iron and steel may
always be accepted as reliable evidence
of the business prosperity Of the coun-
try. The demand for steel means con-
structive work, this means employment
for labor and this means a good de-
mand for all farm products. The de-
mand for steel has seldom been more
pressing than now; hence another pros
porous period is in sight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

The agricultural college of one of our
western states has had no less than
5000 samples Of seed corn sent to it
during the past winter for the purpose
of having it tested as to it's germinat-
ing power. This was all unnecessary,
for every man could have just as well
have tested his corn right at his own
home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

OLD FOES FRATERNIZING AT APPOMATTOx.
that is how an army Of million melt
ed In a day and a million pairs Of
hands Injured to every toll took up the
implements Of peace. AppOmattOX
was great. The sequel was the grand
est Of all-peace that never has shown
the blush Of regret over what it stood
for.
The aggregate of Federal enlistments
was 2,778,304, representing with re-en-
listments about 2,25O,O0O individuals
The Confederate total was about 1,000,-
600. The aggregate Of deaths from all
causes in the Federal army was $780,
529, and 110,O7O soldiers died in battle.
The Confederate loss is unknown.
GEORGE L. KILMER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10
FOR SALE!
Fine Residence P operty in
Third ward city of Lancaster

Property is known as the Cap
tain Strong residence, together
with the four adjoining lots; will
divide. A modern house we'll
built and in excellent condition,
good barn and other out buildings,
all kinds of fruit. Will be sold
cheap.
For terms inquire at residence
or at office of
BROWN & BRENNAN,
Lancaster, Wis. 8s-sw
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

Beef men have had to work out the
problem the past winter of feeding
forty cent corn to three and one-half cent
feeders to sell on a $4.75 or S. market.
Some have made a trifle and many
have lost money in doing it. Only the
best type of feeders will show a profit
under such conditions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

If you are getting an annual poultry
product from the farm WORTH say, $50,
you can double it just as easy as roll
ing off a log. Every farm should sell
poultry products worth 5000 each year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

Silos IRE being successfully con-
structed of cement, and cheaply at
that. We question if better material
for this purpose can be found.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

to plant one acre of ground. If one
ear Of the lot is poor there will be
from 500 to 700 defective seeds plant
ed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

1t is a poor policy to let the stock
tramp over the cornstalk fields when
the frost is coming out in the spring
Such tramping either on field or mead
ow at that time is always injurious to
the soil, yet most men do it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

If COW will give an average of
twenty pounds of milk a day for 300
days she is worth 500 of any mans
money. This would make her milk
product worth $50, which would repre-
sent net profit on the cow of at least
S25.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-10

1t takes about fourteen ears of corn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

! srown to be one Of ,le strong institu-
lions of the state
Numbered among the enterprising
business houses are the John Christen-
sen Hardware Co, Jensen & Young
Hardware Co., The Peoples Equitable
Store, o. p. Borg g. Sons harness and
saddle store. Soren Chris. Jensen and
Jos. $. Horne & Co., furniture dealers.
Drug Co., The Richheld Implement
Co. and branches OF the Consolidated
Wagon and Machine Co. and the STU
debaker Co.
At the present time Rlch1eld con-
tains two banks. six general merchan-
disc department stores. four imple-
ment houses three hardware stores,
two furniture stores. one mems and
boys clothing store, two drug stores,
two saloons. one harness dealer three
meat and grocery markets, two baker
les, one restaurant, two confectloner-
les, three shoe shops. one tailor, thrfs
millinery stores two photographers.
three barber shops. two iewelry stores,
one undertakers parlor two news
papers. two first -class hotels, two Nv
cry and feed stables. one creamery. one
grain elevator one electric plant, one
roller mill. two planning mills. two lum-
Der companies four backsmIths, one
marble works, one opera house. and
cne dancing pavilion,
In 1898 a commodlous modern brick
schoohouse was erected. II will ac-
commodate about 500 pupils, they are
now employing II teachers. Frank X.
Seegmiler being principal.
The beautiful stone tabernacle was
commenced In 1888 and completed In
'9S. The cost OF this building was
about $4,000, raised from voluntary
contributions. The building caught
fire In October. 81. and was entirely
destroyed except the stone walls and
they were much damaged. Contribu-
lions were Immediately taken up. the
people responding generously to the
call. and the present new structure
wac erected on the old wallis
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

raising the crops necessary FOR their
sustenance. Their grists were taken TO
Manti, about AZ miles north, which
contained the nearest -four mill; and
then only In companies, because Of the
danger resulting from Indian attacks.
other families came as they were
called by the authorities, or desired to
make their homes In the fertile valley
OF the Sewer.
Indian Troubles.
In 'G5 the Indians became trouble
some, killing several persons and driv-
ing off the cattle. Towards the latter
part OF '65, the settlers We're forced
TO build a rock wall eight feet high
around the block where the tabernacle
now stands. Twenty-Five men were de-
tailed to guard the. stock and fort
against Indian depredations during the
day; at night the stock were driven
within the enclosure, and 16 men set on
guard.
The Town Clock.
Everybody didn't have a timepiece In
those days There was n clock, how
ever. IN the old rock school house; as
II struck the hour, the time was made
known to the people In the fort by a
man striking on bass drum.
Tie First Canal
Notwithstanding the dangers result
Ing from Indian raids, a canal was sur
veyed by n. NJ. Peterson with an I'M
provised level, which he had invented,
consisting OF a tin pipe and two bottles
PARTLY filled with water. The ditch
was completed in 1865. They had no
Implements such as are now used. for
making waterways. but the canal was
dug entirely by hand.
settlers Recalled.
In the spring OF 6s, the Indians be-
came so bad that the Church authori-
ties called the Rlchheld pioneers to re-
turn north into Sanpete county.
The Final Settlement.
In the spring OF 50. call was again
sent out to re-settle SEWER valley.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

~ EFORE 1864 the ate Cow occupied
by Richfleld was barren waste
u covered with growth OF sage
brush and grease wood. Scattered
here and there might be seen groups
,f the native cottonwood tree, A stran-
ger looking over the valley might Won
Ser at the peculiar reddish glow that
Seemed to eminate from the ground, but
should he go nearer, he would find that
h was caused by the soil which is Of
, dull brick color.
Early Settlers,
In 1864 company OF about seven
men, taken mostly from Sanpete coun-
by, was sent down by President Brig
ham Young, under the direction OF
Apostle Orson Hyde, to settle up this
part OF the valley, Their names VIII