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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24
CHURCHILL is DYING.

End of the Distinguished Englishman Is
Not Far Distant.
LONDON, Jan. 24.-The end of Lord
Randolph Churchill is now said to be
only question of hours. He has passed
a bad night and in the morning his
death seemed to be 50 near that his
relatives were summoned. He became
unconscious and his heart was beating
in the most feeble manner. He remained
in this condition all the forenoon, with
his relatives assembled by his bedside.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24
French Wine Crop.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-According to
United States Consul Wiley at Bor-
deaux, the French wine crop for 1894,
including Corsica and Algiers, amounted
to /, III, $40, 900 gallons, valued at $780,
SOC, 900 at 16 cents per gallon. The
crop was smaller than the preceding
year by 2s6, Az, 900 in France proper,
owing to rain, but was still in excess of
the average crop. The quality cannot
yet be fully determined, but the price
augments every day.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24
Through Thirty Miles of Ice.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 24.-Up to II p. m.
no word from any port has been re-
ceived of the Chiora. She had to go
through 80 miles of ice on the east shore
and may be on the outer edge, off st.
Joseph, or may have been beaten down
to the foot of the lake Great fears are
entertained for her safety
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24
Ueland's Home Burned.

EDGELY, N. D., Jan. 24.-An over
turned lamp at the farm house of Hon.
L. A. LELAND, late Populist candidate
for lieutenant governor, about seven
miles west of this town, destroyed the
house and all it's contents The family
barely escaped with what clothing they
had on. There was no insurance.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24
Work of Tramps.

BARABOo, Wis, Jan. 24.-Several
tramps attacked one of their number.
George Copper, in the county Jail. His
cries for help brought Sheriff Hubbart
and severl assistants and these were at
tackled by the tramps. The officers
were beaten and knocked down, but by
using their revolvers drove the tramps
back. Copper is pummeled almost be-
yond recognition.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24
Immigration Inspector Arrested.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Jan. "a
Ex-United States immigration Inspector
Thomas M. Fisher was arrested by
United States Marshal Bridges on a
charge of forgery alleged to have been
committed in Portland, Sept. 16, 1893.
He is charged with forging the endorse
ment of Canadian customs officer to a
check issued by Collector Of Customs
Taylor of Astoria, Ore, and collecting
thereon $3.50.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24
DISASTROUS EXPLOSION.

Five Kegs Of Powder XIII Five Men In
Kentucky.
STURGIs, KY, Jan. 24.-About IL 80
p. m. an explosion occurred at the mines
of the Trade Water Coal company, and
five kegs of powder exploded inside the
mines, killing five men and caving the
mines ON them. About IS men are now
at work digging the bodies from the
debris
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24
An Iowa Firm Fails.

ANAMosA, Ia, Jan. 24.-The large de-
partment store of A. Strauss & Co.
made an assignment. Liabilities about
$40, 900, assets about $4,000. The ins-
mediate cause was the foreclosure of
mortgage of SIS, 900.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24

ceedlngs IN the district court TO recover
$500 from the Chicago, st. Paul,
Minneapolis and Omaha road for serv-
ices rendered. In their complaint the
Messrs. O'Brien allege they were retained
by that road to defend Charles Leonard,
the Omaha clerk, who shot Charles
Luth last spring during the strike.
Leonard was acquitted and now the
Messrs. O'Brien claim that the road re-
fuses to pay their charges.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24

Senator Washburn's ability and hon
esty as q senator. Among other things
the governor said:
There are moments in mans life
when even the most eloquent of us can
say little, and this is such an occasion
to me. You have conferred upon me
the highest honors that can be conferred
upon one Of your citizens. The only
way that can show my appreciation is
to serve you honestly and faithfully"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24
laura inventor Dead.

BURLINGTON, Ia, Jan. IA. 7. Hay,
inventor of the celebrated Hay steel
used in number of large bridges, died
Tuesday, aged 50.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24

Prairie Farmer calls attention to SAGA
line, a new forage plant, which belongs
to the buckwheat family. The claims
made for it are hardness and adaptable
ity to various soils.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24

For Defending Leonard.
ST. PAUL, Jan. 24.-Attorneys c. D.
and T. D. O'Brien have instituted pro-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24
Wash burn were


Those representatives who voted for
Comstock were: Bickford, Dingman,
Douglas, Feig, Finney, Mansfield, Siv-
right.
Those representatives who voted for
Donnelly were: Brevig, Henricks,
Knuteson, Lee, Meiicke, Nelson, Rich
ardson, Vigen.
Representatives French and Cores
voted for Judge Mitchell.
Representative Moore was absent, ex-
FUSED because Of sickness.
Representative McGrath first voted
Tor Comstock but changed to Nelson.
Representative Nash first voted for
McCleary but changed to Nelson.
Dave Clough, lieutenant governor, sat
beside Speaker Van SAINT while the vote
was being recorded that would, among
other things, make him governor of
Minnesota. Not sign did he give that
he was anything but most careless OBJ
server of what was going on
When the vote for Nelson
had passed the IS point, that
being the necessary majority. John
Goodnow, the ever present politician of
Minneapolis, climbed over the clerks
desk, and up above the speakers sta
ton, and embraced his friend Dave in a
hearty manner. That was the signal
for general burst Of applause all over
the house, in the galleries and corridors.
When Senator Days name was
reached in the roll call, NE voted for
Nelson, although he SUPPORTED Wash
burn earnestly during the early stages
of the contest. Mr.. Day said:
ct believe that Senator Washburn is
honestly entitled to a reelection, but
believe his case is hopeless, and to pro-
long the strife will only be to sacrifice
the interests of the state with no benefit
to society or politics. There is not a
man here who does not recognize the
inevitable result and we might as well
face it now as later"
That was the break in the Washburn
battalion and the Nelson vote rolled up
rapidly. Most of the Democrats voted
for Nelson, while the Populists stayed
by Donnelly.
Governor Nelson was called for and
responded with notable speech. He
paid high compliment to his opponents
upon the fairness with which they had
conducted the campaign, and also to
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24
NELSON WAS CHOSEN
ElectedA 'ator by a Large
- IN the First
~ ~ Ballot.
v.D OF A SPIRITED CONTEST
WaShburn'S Battalion Went to
Defeat Doggedly Like
Veterans.

ST. PAUL, Jan. Ex-Governor Nelson
of Minnesota has been elected United
States senator to succeed Senator Wash
burn, whose term expires March 4. This
result was obtained on first joint ballot.
The vote was as follows:
Nelson. ........ 1O2 Donnelly....... ID
Washburn. .... SO Mitchell. ...... 4
McCleary. 9 Lind. MINIMUM. l
Total vote cast on joint BALLOT. 167
After the vote was counted Nelson
was declared elected.
were:
Collestsr Keller Sperry
Currier Knatvold Stebbins
Day Lloyd Stevens
French Ozmun Stockton
Fuller Peterson Sweningsen
Hanson Pottgeiser Thorpe
Hodge Roverud Wing
Iltis Sheehan Young
johnson, "A. G. Spencer
Those senators who voted for Wash
burn were:
Allen johnson, w. E. Potter
Barr Larson Theden
Culkin Masterman Thompson
Durham Morgan Wyman
Greer Macarthur Yale
Howard
Those senators who voted for Com
stock were Cole, Heneman, Jones,
Smith.
Those senators who voted for Donnelly
were Cronkhite, Hanna, Reishus, Ring
dahl, Sevatson.
Senator Miller voted for John Lind.
Senators McHale and Schaller voted
for Judge Mitchell.
The representatives who voted for
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-01-24

IUCttI NUUC CctSV OI JOIh1U OtSkROV''' H0'
After the vote was counted Nelson
was declared elected.
Those senators who voted for Nelson
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
FEARFUL FUN.
BOY WRECKS A TRAIN TO SEE
THE ENGINE JUMP.
He is Taken Into Custody and Con
feSses His Deed-Now
in Jail

Baraboo, Wis, May 4.-After two
weeks work Detective John Riley of
the Chicago Il Northwestern, arrested
Fred Winser, charged with wrecking
the Dakota passenger on the North
western line at steep embankment
known as Devils Nose. Winsor is
only 10, and has confessed. Parties
who were fishing along the Wisconsin
river saw the boy on the railroad
track at the point where the passen-
ger train was derailed that Sunday
afternoon. Detective John Riley and
Sheriff Hubert brought the boy to
this city, but his examination was
postponed When asked to give his
reasons for having placed the bolts
and spikes on the track the boy re-
piled that he wanted to see the loco
motive jump. John Heinrich and SON
Robert of Merrimac We're among the
witnesses who say they saw the boy
place the obstruction on the track.
The parents did not accompany the
boy to this place and he Is now In jail.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
GUILTY sLlxT.
FOUL MURDERER HAS NO DE,
TENSE TO OFFER.
Miss Ging's Sister Julia is After
the $4,000 Life In
surance.

Minneapolis, May At is now I'M
derstood that Claus BliXt, the actual
murderer of Miss Catherine Cling,
will plead guilty, though his lawyers
wants him to stand trial. Both BliXt
and Harry Hayward are regularly
visited by clergymen, and BliXt con-
tinues his habit of reading the bible
about half his time.
An interesting question has arisen
as to the insurance of the life of Miss
Cling, for whose murder Harry Hay
ward is to hang. Her twin sister,
Julia Cling of Auburn, n. ", has been
appointed administrator of her estate
and an effort will be made to collect
the $4,000 insurance. The policies
were assigned to Hayward and he
will be made party to the suit. 1t
is claimed that she took out the poll
cies in good faith and that the Interior
motives of Hayward cut no figure in
the liabilities of the companies, the
New York Life and the Travellers Ac-
cident.
The companies are not likely to re-
sist payment If the court sets aside
the assignment of Hayward.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09

The summer girl of 90 is blessed
with the same good sense which has
been the portion of all summer girls
since that species of womanklnd came
to bless and brighten this sober old
earth.
| had the courtesy extended me last
week, of sitting in delightful little
morning-room and watching maid
unpack some Of the pretty gowns,
wraps and bonnets the prettiesL sum
mer girl In the whole Of New York
is going to wear at Newport, Bar
Harbor and LenoX during the next
three months.
She and her mamma had been shop
ping In Paris since Lent began, and
they had done their work right WELL
If the piles Of pretty things were TO
be taken as evidence.
Spangles over everything hats so
trimmed with flowers that they looked
like flower beds of the most vivid
and varied hues, great fluffy boas Of
black double tulle, of white or col
ored tulle, the colors being selected
to match the petals Of the flowers
with which they are tlecked all over;
these were the things which struck
me first as | looked at the Kaleidoscope
which came from between the folds
and folds Of silky tissue paper
Summer Ball Gown
Just think how this pretty blond
summer girl is going to look in this
ball gown. 4 he full, plain skirt Is Of
rose-colored duchesse satin, and the
corsage is covered with rose tulle
spangled with gold and rosecolored
crystals. A large double pleat, edged
on both sides with cream lace, falls
gracefully down the front. The bout
FAINT sleeves are of the satin covered
with two flounces Of lace. On the left
shoulder is n bunch Of yellow and red
roses The belt is made with n large
butterfly bow in the back
Another dream Of bah dress was
Of maize-colored satin, trimmed at the
bottom with a ruchlng of butterfly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
DURANT TURNS PALE.
A PAWNBROKER IDENTIFIES
BLANCHE LAMONT'S RING.
Which Was Offered Him for Sale by
Durant in the Week Following
April 4.

San Francisco, May 4.-The prelim-
mary examination of Theodore
Durant, charged with the murder of
Blanche Lamont, was damaging to the
defendant. New aud startling evil
dence was introduced by Open
heimer, second hand dealer, which
has still further connected Durant
with the crime. He testified that be-
tween April and April 10, Durant Of
fered him for sale a lady's diamond
ring. The witness was shown three
rings. He positively identified one as
being offered by Durant. The ring
was one of the three returned TO
Blanche Lamonts aunt, the day be-
fore Minnie Williams body was
found. When Oppenheimer identified
the rings Durant turned pale, and ex.
hibited more uneasiness than he has
at any time since his arrest. The de-
PENDANTS counsel tired TO break down
the witness, but without success.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
ENGLAND'S NEW IDEA
WANTS UNCLE SAM TO ESTAR-
LISH A PRoTECToRATE.
OVER ALL CENTRAL AMERICA
Would Give a Tangible Responsibility
in Case of Future Disorder or III
Treatment of Subjects-The Sug-
gestion Attracts Little Comment in
Washington--An Old Story.

London, May 4.--The associated
ment of Great Britain would not view
with disfavor a United States protec-
torate over the whole of Central
America. Indeed, during che present
inves legations, the earl of Kimberly
said that under certain circumstances
that it would perhaps Ne better for the
United States to proclaim a protec-
torate over Central America and make
herself responsible for the acts of its
people.
Washington, May 1.-THE statements
coming from London that Great
Britain would not view with disfavor
the establishment by the United States
of protectorate over all Central
America does not attract much atten-
ton here. 1t is said TO be simply part
of an argument which Great Britain
has always brought forward to meet
any protest by the United States
against European intervention in the
affairs of the republics OF Central
America, viz: that European govern
ments must have somebody to hold
responsible for the ill-treatment of
their subjects or to meet proper
claims, and the United States must
either permit them to deal directly
and in the ordinary manner with those
republics, or must assume the respon-
sibility for their good behavior through
protectorate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
QUEEN OF SUMMER.
HOW THE COMING GIRL NULL
DRESS.
PRETTY FfNclES IN GOWNS
What Swell Damsels VIII Wear
Yachting, Wheeling, at the Dance,
ut Golf aud Tennis 1'rilhy and
Rarefooted Bathers Some Season
able Gossip.

In spite of all YOU may hear to the
contrary the summer girl of '95 is
going 10 be delightfully."- feminine The
clothes she is ordering for her sum,
mer conquests are berbboned, be-
spangled and befrilled as never Was
seen before. Her headgear - fear
fully and wonderfully compounded of
roses, lilacs, yiolets lace and straw.
and all used together on one tiny love
of bonnet. Even IL the summer
girl does mean to vote, If she is
ever willing to own to being old
enough, don't imagine for moment
that she intends to wear stiff linen
shirts. masculine collars ana cravats,
and tailor-made outer garments of
Quaker hue during the leafy month
of June and the oppressive months Of
July and August.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
Rad AUBREY,

Chicago, May Al. Matt Aubery.
Chief Justice Fuller's son-in-law, was
accused Wednesday in Justice Brad
wells court of having borrowed a
bicycle aud then selling 1t and saying
that it was stolen. The evidence
came out on the trial of repleyin
suit to recover the machine and Au-
berry was at first placed in very
dangerous position. AS additional evil
dence showed that Aubrey had offered
to buy the bicycle the justice passed
the case for few days to allow an
amicahle settlement to be made.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
GREENE MAY SETTLE.

Eau Claire, Wis. May 4 -Charles
II. Greene. the ex-clty treasurer, ap-
peared before the municipal Judge
with his attorney, ex-District Attorney
Frawley. Greene pleaded not guilty
to the charge Of embezzlement. gave
$1,000 bail. and was released. adjourn
ment being taken to May II. The i'm
preston prevails that Greene will be
able to procure money TO settle with
the city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
IT'S NOT SO.
MRS. SARTORIS DENIES RE-
PORTS OF HER ENGAGEMENT.
No Foundation Whatever For
the Story, SO She
Says.

New York, May "A local paper
quotes Mrs. +. ID. Grant as saying;
Mrs. Sartoris stated positively to all
the members of her family that there
was no truth whatever in the report
OF her engagement to General Doug
las and no foundation for the rumor. "
Washington, May 4.--The report
that Nellie Grant Sartoris will soon be
married to Gen. Henry Douglas, Of
Maryland, Is believed to be true.
Gen. Douglass belongs to an excel
lent southern family. He was mem
Der Of a Maryland confederate regl-
ment during the war and is hand
some man of perhaps So. AS result
Of the reconciliation between Mrs.
Satoris and her father-in-law shortly
before the latters death, 1t Is said that
provision was made In Mr.. Sartoris'
will for a $4,000 annuity to Mrs. Sar-
toris. the annuity to go to her children,
Algernon, Vivian and another daugh-
ter in case the widow took up her per-
manent residence In the United States
or married again. This annuity will,
therefore. 60 to her children In the
event Of her marriage to Gen. Doug
lass.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
LYMAN, TOO,
Another Member of the Civil Service
Commission Withdraws.

Washington, May 4.--The resigna-
ton OF Charles Lyman, Of Connecticut,
as a member of the United States civil
service commissions Is In the hands
of the president. 1t is not know Just
what this signifies, but it Is regarded
as likely that the commission will be
practically reorganized Messrs Ly-
man and Roosevelt are republicans.
Mr.. Proctor the third member, being
a democrat. The last named will CON
time on the commission. 1t Is under
stood that Lyman's resignation was
desired some months ago, but the
matter was allowed to go over until
recently.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
DALTON DONE FOR.
THE WHOLE GANG is FINALLY
WIPED OUT.
by Officer Shaffer and -Four
Picked Men.

Guthrie, o. L. May 4.-The Dalton
gang Of outlaws has been extermin-
ated. The mutilated bodies of George
Newcomb, alias Bitter Greek, alias
Slaughter Kid, and Charles Pierce,
alias Coekeye Charley, are now being
viewed by thousands at Spengel's UNI
dertaking rooms. These men were
killed yesterday by Deputy Marshal
Shaffer and four picked men, who
have been on the trail of the outlaws
ever since the hold-up of the Rock ISL
and train at Dover, .. T.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
FATAL LIGHTNING.
MANY DEATHS RESULT FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCKS.
a Neillsyille Woman Seeks Her Cellar
for Safety and Is There
Killed.

Neillsville, Wis, May 4.-During the
severe electrical storm, Mrs. Joseph
Sutherland, of the town of York, re-
tired to her cellar, and no sooner was
there than lightning struck the house,
stunned her husband and killed her.
Manitowoc, Wis, May IA bolt of
lightning instantly killed Joha Ander.
Ia, IA years old, who was in bed at
Kellnerville
Sioux City, H., May Rudolph
acknowledges, aged 81, was killed
by lightning near Switzerland, Iowa.
Peter Simmer, a farmer near Laur-
ems, Iowa, was killed in his house by
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09


back and one pleat with a quilting
Of blask ribbon on either side directly
IN front.
There were matlnees and tea gowns
OF shimmering silk trimmed with a
wealth of ribbons, and afternoon
gowns Of SILK and tulle III various
shades and blendings. Plaids Were
greatly in evidence for skirts, and
tins bodices. no natter what their
shape of fashion, were of the plain
material.
OF course the summer girl Of ~
means to play golf when the season
arrives, rs we'll as tennis. and she
took especial pride In showing me her
golf cape which was cut shorter than
those we have grown used to- The
material used was rough brown cloth
the shoulder to show fold Of
of hight texture. II was opened over
Scotch plaid, which was also used to
line the hood at the back. The frogs
and ruching 1T the neck were Of black
satin.
The parasols numbered eight, and
were made up for the most part Of
chiffon and artificial flowers. aud
some Of them look like nothing so
mn Ii as a ballet girls tullc skirt
Some were lined with rose color,
which. by the way. Is very becoming
to most faces. and some were not
lined Mt all to show the. gilt ribs.
Dresden china. mother of pearl. coral
and ivory III its natural colorlng
were used for the handles.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
STEAMER WRECKED.
Seventeen of the Crew Drown or Are
Frozen 10 Death.

Port Townsend. May 4.-News re-
ceiyed from Kodiak Island, Alaska,
on the steamer Alki. says that the
steamer George was wrecked in gale
April 10 Seventeen Of the crew were
either drowned or frozen to death
Eight reached shore and still survive
The schooner Kodiak was also
wrecked in the same gale near the
same place. but no lives were lost.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
FALCoNER A BoNIFACE.

Portage, Wis, May 4. -Ex-Senator
r. G. Falconer has leased the Corn
ing House for term Of years from
Its owner, f. q. Fosgate, and Will
give his attention to the business. He
will still retain his interest In the
Falconer & Boynton mandatory.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
MILITARY ORDERED OUT.
Governor O'Farrell Takes Precautions
Against Striking Miners.

Richmond. Va, May 1.-The Rich
mond Howitzer's military company
left here for the scene Of the coal
miners strike at Pocahontas. GoYer-
nor o'Farrell, who ordered them out,
will not discuss the matter 1t Is pre-
sumed that he acted upon information
sent him by Adiutant General Ander-
son. who Is at Pocahontas.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
FIRED BY FOLEY.

Milwaukee. May 4.John II. Dever,
third assistant chief Of the fire depart
ment, has been suspended by Chief
Foley. There Is no reflection upon
Mr.. Dever's reputation as brave
fire-ighter. but 1t is held that he is
not competent to do battle With a
great confiagration.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09

bows. tulle and satin. The bodice vas
covered with tu1e and trimmed in
front and behind with two tnlle
braces embroidered with black span
giles and pearls. On the right shoul,
der was fastened large bunch Of
roses shading from tea TO deepest
yellow. The slippers were o. spangled
yellow satin. and the fan was Of vel
low tulle spangled in black and gold.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-05-09
TREATY RATIFIED.
Emperor of China Decides to End
the Matter.

Tein Tsin, May 1.-The emperor of
China has ratified the treaty
of peace negotiated at Shimoneseki
by the representatives of China and
Japan. According to the terms the
Publications were exchanged at
Cheefoo May 8. The mikado ratified
the treaty on April 20 last.