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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-02-27

the railroad kings the Western hemisphere gone forever
Thus nearly thus, endeh another attempt to establish
hereditary railroad empire this country Jay Gould left railroad
properties of immense value He brought to his life work brain
second to the financial world of America but he had
single instinct of builder He manipulator wrecker not
constructor His George fully believe wished to
just and profitable fashion the prncpay bequeahed by
his soldier f-fortune sire.
"But George Gould brought little to the task good nen
tons He lacks the bne the daring the insight the quick de-
cson and encyclopedia knowledge that makes the great modern
raroader He had his service the best railroad lieu
tenants in this country but he them Everything
about his tied with miles of red ape project
had be referred and reeed and crosndexed and banded
back and forth till the original life and vitality of gone
When Gould started his Western Pacific Hartman predicted
aurenot for the road but for Could and the developments
since the panic tend prove Hamans judgment have been
good.
The indications that James Hill has succeeded to the
control the Gould roads the West and the days of the rule Of
the Gould family that territory covered by the Rio Grande
tenn is end Hill by far masteru in that he
has great executive ability and is builder
With James Hill invading Hartman territory along the
this section should receive decided impetus in the
way of railroad construction and Standard
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-02-27
Care In Handling Explosives

The and handling of high explosives particularly those
containing be safely entrusted not
having least general knowledge of their properties Too
accidents occur which directly due ignorance the part
the men handling these explosives
The danger attending the of noglycerne powders is
greater cold weather than to the fact that nitro
glycerne freezes comparatively high temperature of AZ
degrees F. and while frozen uncertain in its behavior
Its properties become normal however, when hawed and for this
is customary thaw frozen powder before using 1t
in this of thawng when not properly done that the
greatest danger lies The practice of warming the
frozen sticks before fire the of cook stove has
been the than hurried exit from this life
When properly done the thawng of frozen powder
pshed by warming slowly and evenly such that the tenn
rise above 212 degrees This usually carried
out in specially heated by
hot exhaust electricity number of powder
hawng devices market others
small which will purpose for small
Where large quantities of powder used advisable to do the
thawing by electrically rooms designed for the
purpose and in charge of a competent
advisable powder where cannot become cooled
below the freezing point powders should not be
allowed lie for great length of time position the nitro
gycerne being liquid has tendency settle the lowest
the stick which loses its uniformity of composition and proper
ties essential that the sticks be kept dry water
separation of the from the dopeThe Min
ing World
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-02-27

Bull Head fired and killed Sitting Bull.
to be an Indian policeman with the re-
port of a fight-"All police killed!'
Riding like mad, they arrived to find
some Indian police still lighting from
Sitting Bulls cabin. being surrounded
ON all sides.
Volley after volley was poured in un-
expectedly ON the beslegers. and few
shells from the Hotchkiss gun scatter
ed them, and the beleaguered were re-
lieved They had reached Sitting
Bulls cabin at a. m., surrounded 1t.
and. capturing the old chief In bed, ar
rested him. While dressing. his son.
Crowfoot, alarmed the camp. Bull
harangued his friends, frenzled by the
thought, no doubt that his own tribes
men were his captors. not feeling that
respect for them he would have had
for the military.
Catch-the- Bear and Strike-the- Kettle
dashed in and fired. hitting Bull Head
In the side. who fired and killed Sit
ting Bull. The latter firing as he fell,
Shave Head was shot In the abdomen,
and all three fell together. The fight
Major Ratchet and several police, and
many ghost dancers were killed. they
not having time to utilize their shirts.
Thus was ended the life of the chief
whose faults and virtues win long be
q subject of discussion, but who will
always stand as great red chief Of
the Uncapapa Sioux-Sitting Bull.
l returned to Nebraska and was or
dered by Governor Thayer. being q
brigadier general on his staff. to join
the Nebraska national guard with Gen
eral Colby and entered the field at
Pine Ridge. placing the militia in posi-
tion to assist in surrounding the hos
tiles. Then l Joined General Miles as
advisory scout. Frank Gruard being at
headquarters, ard used my personal
influence to pacify the Indians.
Through Major General Miles stern
measures and at the same time his
diplomatic methods the greatest plan
ned Of Indian uprisings was quickly
suppressed through the bloody battles
of Wounded Knee and the Mission, SO
as to make 1t the very last possible
struggle of the red man, the finale Of
all Indian wars.
had the satisfaction at least of at
tending the final ceremonies and, with
score of my old commanders and
many comrades Of the sixties, seven
ties and eighties. was on hand to well
come the era of good will to each 9th
or. clasp hands In friendship and smoke
the pipe of peace in brotherhood for
ever between the white man and the
red
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-02-27
Asks Range Be Reserved for Citizens

The following resolution introduced by Assemblyman Brad
shaw of Humboldt County, has been unanimously passed by the
Assembly
"Wheeas The great Government public lands
the State of Nevada becoming valuable range for cattle and
sheep; and
"Wheeas large portion of the range the State of Ne
vada used grazing land for sheep by aliens and foreigners
the great dement and loss the American citizens of this
State; and
"Wheeas, The large focks of these aliens gradually
crowdng off the small stock and sheep of the e there
fore, be it
"Resoved by the Assembly and Senate jointly, That
Senators and Representative Congress be urged and requested
do all in their action by the Federal Government
looking the exclusion from the public domain Government
all sheep and cattle owned by citizens of the United
States
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-02-27

dianapolis, to express regret Tor IL 10
me personality, and my mission was
countermanded at the threshold almost
of the hostile camp. Sitting Bulls
death and the Ghost Dance war fol-
lowed.
Then came the army and the Indian
agent. Left to himself. In conjunction
with his coadjutor. the army officer.
that most efficient and famous among
the best Indian agents, Major James
Mclaughlin NOW inspector). would
have probably brought about a peace
ful solution. But eastern meddlesome
energy demanded action. action against
this horrld religious innovation, and
they forced the market by their innuen-
does and long distance fears.
All interested In my best belief were
pushed. and Colonel Drum. comman-
dant at Fort Yates, and Major Nc
Laughlin were ordered to cooperate to
secure the person of Sitting Bull.
Henry Bull. lieutenant of Indian po-
lice, had intimated that the old chief
was preparing his horses for long
ride" Couriers were sent to tell him
to quietly arrest Sitting Bull. and Ma
Jor Edmond G.. Ratchet of the Eighth
cavalry and Hotchkiss gun were sent
TO support him.
After hard ride. just at dawn they
saw man coming at full speed on Sit
ting Bulls favorite white horse "a
Kentucky charger / had presented him
three years before), whom they found
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-02-27

brought about by his loose hab-
its, for he INDUCED in wine,
women and song, and no one,
however talented by nature, can
so abuse his opportunities and
retain a leadership among men.
The Denver News says:
"Whether George Gould is act
ually retiring from railroad life
or not, matters little. The i'm
portant fact is that he has ceased
to be a large factor in that life.
His railroad interests have proved
too big for him. Without doubt
he will retain his immense per-
sonal fortune. He may even re-
tain large share of stock in the
roads now known by his name,
But his chance to become one of
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-02-27
Why They Wi,h,d 10 Prolono LIE.

why tney Wishso TO Proton0 Life.
1t is curious to note the inadeQuacy
of the objects for which men would
seem to wish to prolong their days.
Collingwood. as his epitaph informs
us. "a pious. just and exemplary man."
would have liked to have had another
blow at the French. Lord Peterbor-
ough. Pope's contemporary. desired to
live In order ito give that rascal (Bish-
op Burnett the lie In half his history"
-an aspiration Of which he proved
the sincerity by carrying with him the
volumes. carefully marked, when. al
ready believed to be dying. lie went to
Lisbon. And Bentley. making up his
mind to reach the age Of eighty and no
further. observed that ''it was an age
long enough to read everything worth
readine"-London Standard
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-02-27
qSs SIDE
GREAT CHIEFS
nEATH
DEATH
copYRionr. 1905. BY wiiLiAnY p copx

as these short descriptions OK
A events, deserving more ex-
~ tensive reference than possi-
- BILE here, are nearing a close
and have covered period with which
his name Is associated, II is fitting that
The general reader should be given. a
little insight into the character OF the
famed sioux Indian Sitting Bull. Aft
ar remaining In Canada until his peo-
nile were leaving him and returning to
their reservations, having only rem
nant Of his immediate following and
family left. he himself consented to
return under conditions that would be
favorable to his followers, while he
was assured Of immunity from per-
s5hal punishment.
He WINS wise enough to know that
his absence was weaving many from
obedience to his sway. and martyrdom
at a distance, he thought. was not as
effective In retaining popularity and
power as would be persecution under
the eyes Of his people.
He was Of incorruptible loyalty to his
people, stickler for their treaty
rights, a native politician who II
schooled a little more In diplomacy
and its concealment Of designs would
class him as the great Indian states
man.
In war his bitter opponent. In peace
be won my friendship and sympathy.
He impressed me as deep thinker.
Conscientious as to the proper rights
10 the lands OF his fathers. he ad-
yanced arguments that were strong
and convincing. His claim of primitive
possessions for ages beyond the white
mans coming Of the conditions being
undisturbed for centuries and existing
as the Great Manltou had ordained.
the bountiful supplies he had furnish
ed on land and In the waters, Of wild
fruit. wild fowl. wild cattle. abundance
Of Wild horses, verdure to support
them without the plowman's weary
work-all furnished him an argument
that the disturbance and compulsory
change to its heirs of this legacy were
arbitrary. unjust TO the verge Of what
we would call sacrilegious interference
with the Divine will.
He had all the old treaties In his
head In the Indian legendary manner.
also In hieroglyphics. but in writing
and printed type he had an extract
from the treaty Of 1868 by which tho
Sioux reservation Of Dakota was set
apart "for the absolute and undis-
turbed use and occupation Of the III
dians and upon which no outsiders but
government employees shall be allow
ed to pass. settle or reside"
Basing his case like lawyer, he
would Introduce II as a silent Witness
justifying his actions. and with keen
eyes he would watch II carefully. SO
that 1t could not be tampered with,
and while. of course, he could not read
be had marks on this sacred totem that
he was familiar with. His eagle eye
would scan the face of the reader of It
to see the effect. and on its return his
face intimated strongly the triumph
1t gave him as a claimant to q clear
title.
l viii give n general idea Of the
old mans description of conditions, re-
suits and the power to him Of some
mysterious man that was invisible. be-
Ing In the dark-away east:
That the white man at this time had
taken most Of the land. had destroyed
or driven away the game and that the
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-02-27

The Indian could not cope acith the mys-
tertous, tnvtstble man In the dark
dtrdy east
least he could do was to halt and leave
Sioux people undisturbed. the white
men representing the great father
having In 1868 made the treaty to that
eject. Others had arranged with
nem to build an iron road" with
horse that ate wood. breathed fire
and smoke" to draw wagons and en-
grants quickly across their country
70 oregon. Washington and California.
toward the setting sun. With pleasure
.ney agreed. When this road was
quilt 1t was only as wide as his out
stretched arms, but the ''man In the
aark' had taken from them lands
twenty miles In width for hundreds Of
miles.
his arguments, as ! see them now,
eosered every one that the unselfish
eayecate Of communal existence can
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-02-27
Gould Loses Railway Power

That George Gould longer big factor the railroad
world be compared with Hartman H admitted by
railroad affairs 1t is said that Goulds failure
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08
SUFFERERS RELIEVED
WORK IN EARTHQUAKE DIS
TRICT REDUCED TO SYS-
TEN BY KING.
Latest Estimates of Dead Exceed
200, OOO-More Than Half Coast
Population Is Exterminated.

Rome, Jan. 5.-Although graphic
stories are coming into Rome of the
horrors in Southern Italy and Sicily,
these are but repetitions Of individu-
al tragedies already recorded. What
chiefly concerns the government and
tho people II the progress that Is be-
Ing made toward the relief of those
who have suffered by the dread visi-
tation. Considerable advance In this
respect has been made at Messina.
where. according to official reports
received here. the supply service Is
beginning TO work satisfactorily.
The minister Of justice has tele-
graphed from Messina to Premier
Giolitti that large bodies of troops
have arrived and are now occupying
all parts of the town. The appalling
extent Of the disaster renders any
thing like systematic search of the
ruins, but persons are being dragged
out continually and are being trans
ported to The relief ships as soon AS
their wounds receive attention.
Dead Exceel 200. 900.
Tke latest Investigation on both
sides of the straits make 1t certain
that many more than half the POM.
lation of the coast towns and viliagas
have been killed. Professor Ricco.
director OF the obsur vAtory at Mount
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08

Etna. estimates that tha victims Ok
the earthquake exceed 100000
Public opinion is greatly concerned
with regard to The safety Of the King
and Queen and the possible danger
from lettering walls. The King FREE
Quently has tried to Persuade the
Queen to return to Rofne, but she
has always refused to leave her hus-
basd.
Pope's Appeal to World.
1t is stated that the Pope has de-
eided to send an appeal to the Cath
Ollie bishops throughout the world to
obtain subscriptions to the earth
quake fund He will place particu-
lar dependence on the generosity Of
Americans. English and Irish
An American recommends that
through the cooperation Of Ameri
cans in Rome, steamers be chartered
at Naples to carry provisions, cloth
ing and medical supplies OF all kind.
as we'll as doctors and nurses to the
Straits of Messina
The United States is far ahead OF
other nations in the relief work. Am
basSador Griscom, has chartered a
vessel for two weeks at cost OF
$4,000 to carry medical supplies,
doctors, nurses and provisions to the
devastated district.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08
Millions to Fight Plague.

New York, Jan. IA million dol
lars in round numbers was spent in
the United States last year in the
campaign against tuberculosis. &C
cording 10 the annual report of the
National Association for the Proven
ton and Study Of tuberculosis All
classes of people are taking up the
crusade, including labor unions,
churches and laymen. An important
factor was the Red Cross. During
the year more institutions and organ
izations for the cure of tuberculosis
were established than the total num-
Der of such institutions in existence
prior to January /, 1903.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08
COUNT LANDS IN JAIL.
Alleged Scion of Nobility Passo1
Worthless Check.

San Francisco, Jan. After wan
dering about the streets OF Sae fran
cisco for 48 hours witho.: penny
in his pockets and suffering from,
hunger and exposure. 60" Mt ". Won
Gassendorff. claiming to be the <clo,
of q noble German house, whcse es-
tates are valued at about $2.010.eoO,
was lodged In The city Jail Saturday
night. The count will he held at the
Jail. pending advices FROM Portland.
where he is wanted on q charge OF
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08
Congress Will Give s5O0.O 900.

Washington, Jan. 4--Resulntions
were introduced today IN the senats
and house providing for an appro-
priation of 100000 for Italian re-
lief. The resolutions provide that the
money shall be used for provisions.
clothing, medicines and other neces-
sary articles and the president is au-
thorized to employ any vessels OF the
United States navy or to charter and
employ other suitable steamships to
carry out the purposes of this gov
eminent
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08
PRESIDENT ANSWERS
SENDS SPECIAL MESSAGE ON Use
OF SECRET SERVICE
EMPLOYEES.
Umbrage Taken by Congress at the
Wording of Parts Of the Mes
sage Unwarranted.


the resolution of the house of repre-
sentatives asking the president to ex-
plain the references to the secret SER
vice in his recent annual message,
Mr.. Roosevelt sent special commu-
nication to the house.
He declares that the representa-
tives are wholly unjustified in assum-
ing that the language Of the message.
which commented on the prohibition
placed by congress on the use of Sc
cret service men in cases other than
those of counterfeiting ("and one or
two other matters which can be dis
regardedD. is intended to cast slur
upon them.
The language which the represent
tatives wanted explained Is as fol-
lows:
THE amendment in question oper-
ates only to the advantage OF the
criminal. of the wrongdoer The
chief argument in favor OF the pro-
vision was that the congressman did
not themselves wish to be Investigate
ed by secret service mon. A special
exception could be made In the law
prohibiting the use of the secret SER
vice force in investigating members
of the congress. 1t would be far bet
ter to do this than to do what actual
ly was done and strive to prevent. or
at least to hamper. effective action
against criminals by the executive
branch of the government
The special message declares that,
notwithstanding the umbrage taken
by congress at this wording, "a care
full reading of this message will show
that l said nothing to warrant the
statement that the majority OF the
congressman were In fear OF being
Investigated by, the secret service
men or that congress as \ whole
was actuated by that motive ] did
message. Moreover, l have never
made any such statement about con-
gress as a whole nor, with a few in
evitable exceptions, about tho men,
berS of congress in any message or
article or speech. On the contrary,
have always not only deprecated. but
vigorously resented, the practice Of
indiscriminate attack upon congress
and indiscriminate condemnation Of
all congressman, wise and unwise. fit
and unfit, good and bad alike"
Mr. Roosevelt declares the evil
dence that members of congress did
not wish themselves Investigated by
secret service men is found in the
debates recorded In the Congression-
al Record. He denounces as wholly
unfounded a newspaper story to the
effect that he wishes to make Chief
Wilkie of the secret service second
Fouche. modelled after the rotoriou.
chief of police of Napoleon.
The real issue, says Mr.. Roosevelt.
is, Does congress desire that the
government shall have at its disposal
detection of criminals and the pre-
vention and punishment Of crime, or
does 1t not?"
He cites cases in which the secret
service has secured evidence enough
to convict offenders against the fed
eral laws.
A letter from the president to
Speaker Cannon protesting against
the cutting down of the appropria-
ton for the secret service, two let
tiers from Secretary Cortelyou on the
same subject and the newspaper ar
ticle- already mentioned are append
ed to the message.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08

MARRIED man (34) with l. years
last seven yrars ;ts manager OIL large
general merchandise store. desires
position In kennewick store or office.
Box 63S, care Courier.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08
It is q Wonder.

Chamberlain Llnimpnt Is one OF
he most remarkable preparations
yet produced for the relief of rhnu
matte pains, for lame uack, sprains
and bruises. The quick relief from
pain which 1t affords ia alone worth
many times its cost. Price, % cents
large size 80 cents. For sale by Co.
lumbia PHARMACY.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08
LABOR WILL PROTEST
Mass Meeting Planned in Every City
on Lincoln Day.


Chicago, Jan. Mass meetings
to protest against the alleged inva-
sion of constitutional rights of work
ingmen by the courts are to be held
in every city and town in the coun-
try on Lincoln's birthday. The move
ment was started here Sunday by the
Federation of Labor.
Hot resolutions from a number of
unions bearing on the jail sentences
imposed on Gompers, Mitchell and
Morrison stirred the delegates.
Speakers on the floor likened Judge
Wright to Pontius PLATE and declar-
ed the Imprisonment Of Gompers and
his associates would as surely bring
about redress for the workers as did
the crucifixion Of Christ establish
Christianity.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08
Chang Given 25 Year,.

San Francisco, Jan In Whan
Chang, the Corean who shot and
killed Durham White Stevens IL this
city last March, was sentenced Sat-
urday to serve 4 term Of rs years
in the state penitentiary at Gan
Qusntins
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08
Earth ShaEeS in North.

Copenhagen, Jan. 3.-There were
earthquake shocks last night at
Branca Leon and Caltagirone. At
the latter place a portion of the
cathedral fell, killing the Waterman.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-01-08
Twice told Tales.

How Chamberlain Cough Remedy
cures coughs and colds has not only
been told twice but 1t has been told
and Will be told again from your own
home II you will give 1t a trial For
sale by The Columbia Pharmacy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-01-21
ARREST TWO
AGENTS OF
HEARST
Complaint Alleged Bribe
Offered for Evidence
Against Haskell

Guthrie, Okla. Jan. 21.-Recognizlng
that in the forty-four days allotted to
the Second legislature the crush Of
bills would probably badly choke the
legislative channels the senate met In
caucus yesterday afternoon and select
ed 2 special steering committee Of five
to whom will be intrusted the work
Of getting through the nine or ten
really important measures.
The committee consists Of Senators
y. J. Williams Of Weatnerford, R. E.
Stafford Of Oklahoma -.ty. Clint Gra-
ham Of Marietta, Reuben Roddle of
Ada and J. Elmer Thomas OF Lawton.
The ten bills of importance which It
will be the duty of the committee to
steer through will pertain to sale OF
the school lands, general revenues
good roads. state banking law. insur
ance law, public buildings, appropria
tions, municipal election law and gen
eral and primary election laws.
Three hundred bills on a hundred
different matters have already been in
duced in the legislature. It is beyond
possibility to give all ,Dese considera
tion in the brief time allotted for
work.