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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
IN CONGRESS-.
Work Of Our Lawmakers in the
Extra Session.
Matters of Importance Brought Be-
fore the Senate and House.
Brief Summary Of the >,
Daily Proceedings.

Washington, April e.-The SENATE
yesterday by unanimous vote adopted
~ resolution reciting the reports that
Gen. Rivera, the Cuban commander, is
about to be tried by drum-hcad court
martial and shot, and declaring that,
if these reports are true, the president
of the United States should protest
to the Spanish government against
such a violation of the rules of civil
;zed warfare. The bankruptcy bill
was further discussed.
Washington, April Z. 49, The sundry
civil and Indian appropriation billswerc
reported to the senate yesterday. The
resolution of Senator Morgan (Ala.)
declaring that a state of war exists in
Cuba and recognizing both parties as
belligerents, was discussed and the
bankruptcy bill was further consid-
cred.
Washington, April s.-The senate yes
terday passed joint resolution appro-
priating 100000 to be Immediately
available for the flood sufferers. Sen
ator Morgan spoke further in support
OF the resolution declaring that a state
OF war exists in Cuba, and recognizing
both parties as belligerents.
Washington, April 9.-The senate
yesterday heard Senator Morgan (Ala.)
for the third successive day on his reso-
luton declaring that state of war ex-
lists in Cuba. The bankruptcy bill was
further considered. The nominal ton Of
Theodore Roosevelt, of New York, to
be assistant secretary of the navy, was
confirmed.
The House.
/ Washington, April S.--The house yes
terday passed a joint resolution appro-
rriating 100000 for the relief of the
flood sufferers of the Mississippi valley.
Mr.. Simpson (Kan.) in a speech de-
nounced Speaker Reed because he had
not appointed the committees. Mr..
Reed replied that he had enforced what
he supposed to be the policy desired
by the majority and that the house
had power to command the speaker if
it disapproved Of his course.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
MINOR IN EWS ITEMS.

For the Week Ending April 10.
The Nebraska legislature adjourned
sine die.
The Florida legislature convened at
Tallahassee.
The sultan of Zanzibar has issued
decree abolishing slavery.
A heavy snowstorm in central Indiana
did great damage to telegraph wires.
The Arkansas legislature will con-
Torpedo boat No. has been named
the Foote in honor of the late Admiral
Foote.
The republicans of St. Louis elected
Henry Ziegnheim mayor by majority
of 10000.
J. Duncan, a white trader, was killed
by cannibals of New Hebrides and his
body was eaten.
The Poughkecpsie a. W glass works
were completely destroyed by fire, the
loss being 100000.
Cornelius O'Neill died at his nome in
Bloomington, ILL.,, aged 104 years. He
leaves wife 90 years old.
A car loaded with whisky exploded
near Indianapolis and the entire train
was set on fire and burned.
James 8. Brewster g. Co., manufac-
turers of carriages in New York, as
signed with heavy liabilities.
A law passed by the Colorado legisla-
ture provides for the admission of wom-
en- to the militia regiments of the state.
The next annual meeting of the
American Bankers association will be
held in Detroit. Mich, August 10, II and
IT,
Great damage was caused by the ex-
rlosion of a cart load of fireworks in
Buenos Ayres and ten persons were
killed.
While lowering a boat from the
cruiser Marb'ehead at Key West, Fla,
the davits broke and two sailors were
thrown into the sea and drowned.
Advices from Manila, capital of the
Philippine islands, say that the insur-
gents have killed several monks and
have burned number of churches.
BY the fall of a piazza at St. Angus
tine, Fla, William J. Bryan, who was
making speech, and many other per-
sons were injured, but none seriously.
BY the will of the late Miss Winifrede
Martin. of Baltimore, $1,000,0Oo is be-
queathed to various Catholic churches
and charities in Maryland and Califor-
MA.
Gen. Julio Sanguilly and Col. Fran
cisca Lachusa were arrested at Jack
sonville, Fla, on a charge of aiding
and abetting flibustering expedition
to Cuba.
The women of Kansas were an i'm
portant factor in the municipal cleo
tons, and in four of the six first-class
cities of the state the republicans were
victorious.
The losses by the E. S. Dean COM
Eany's failure in New York will reach
81 100000, and they fall heaviest on day
laborers, farmers, teachers and women
in every class of life throughout the
country.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION.

Commissioner to He Sent from Hon.
O1ulu to Washington.
San Francisco, April 9.-The steam
ship Monowai arrived Thursday even
ing from Australia via Apia and Homo
lulu with the following Honolulu ad-
vices of April l.: President Dole has
given out the information that William
A. Kinney, local lawyer, has been Sc
lected to go to Washington as an annex
alton commissioner. He is to leave here
on the 9TH inst. The mail on the 3O1h
ult. brought this government some in
side information on the annexation
question, and it is expected that impor-
tant matter will be brought before the
present session of congress.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Ohio ProlAibitionists.

Columbus, o., April 8. - The state
prohibition convention yesterday non,-
mated j. C. Holiday, OF Muskingum,
for governor; John c. banner, of Stark,
lieutenant governor; .. J. Ross, High
land, attorney-general; Mahlon ROUGH,
auditor; Samuel Wells, Hamilton, treas
urer; E. j. Pinney, Cuyahoga, judge of
supreme court; H. +. Lutz, Stark, clerk
of supreme court; Madison l.. Christian,
Butler, board of public works; E. H.
Paden, Muskingum, school commits
Sioner
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

THE most costly rugs in the world
come from Persia. The beautiful soft
ness and peculiar sheen Of these rugs
are due. to the constant treading of
bare feet. The rugs are made Of goats
hair and wool com bined. All Oriental
rugs are handmade, and each piece Of
wool inserted is tied twice. Years OF
labor are involved in making some Of
the largest Of these floor coverings,
but they never wear out. When q
rug IS made it has to be subjected to
years Of footwear before it becomes
lat all valuable. " Many 81 the Persian
rugs now ia use have been walked on
more fthan 100 years 81
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Need of Prompt Action.
AID EXTENDED.

Congress ApprOprintes P2OO.OOO tn
Relieve Flood Sufferers.
Washington, April Ex-senator Jones'
of Arkansas, offered joint resolution
in the senate Wednesday appropriate
ing $15o,0oo for supplies to the Missis.
sippi river sufferers, and it was passed
ut once.
In the house MIR. Catchings. of Mis-
sissippi. offered resolution appropri.
aling 100000 for the relief of the Mis-.
sissippi food sufferers. This was
promptly passed.
This would have left an awkward sit
uation, but the senate yielded prece-
dence to the house and recalled it's res
olution. and then promptly passed the
house resolution, which was at once
transmitted to the president
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

NEXT October the first deer legally
killed in Vermont for about 20 years
will fall victim to the hunters rife.
Such is the effect of law passed at
the last session of the Vermont state
legislature. Since late in the seven.
ties, when the first deer law in the
state was enacted, deer hunting has
been forbidden under penalty of heavy
fines, and the animals have SO in.
creased in numbers. that by October,
1891. there probably will be no better
hunting ground in the east than Ver-
mont, with the exception of some parts
of Maine. !. -:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

FIELD MARSHAL WoLsE1EY has writ
ten preface to 1.-THE Soldiers Song
Book" just published in London,
which contains "a favorite army bal
lads, selected by regimental adjutants.
Wolseley says that troops ''who sing
as they march will not only reach
their destination more quickly and in
better fighting condition than those
that march in silence, but, inspired by
the music and words of national songs,
will feel the self-confdence which is
the mother of victory"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

New YORK has begun a systematic
examination of pupils in the public
schools by $50 special physicians, and
the results already reached fully war;
rant that precaution. The examiners
visited the primary departments and
found 40 children there with conta-
gious diseases and they have been ex-
cluded from attendance. The public
schools in all large cities are response
BILE for the dissemination of more dis
eases than is generally believed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
The Michigan Election.

Detroit, Mich, April --latest re-
turns from the election Monday show
that Charles D. Long (rep.) was re-
elected justice of the supreme court
and Charles D. Lawton and William j.
Cocker (reps.) were elected regents of
the university by about $4,000 majority.
In this city w. c. Maybury (dem.) was
elected mayor by about 800 majority.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Two Deaths by Cos.

Colorado Springs, COL, April 8. Sew
en- men were overcome by smoke and
gas at the Stricken tunnel on the west
slope of Pixies peak and two are dead,
while the others are in critical condi-
ton. The dead are: George Gordon,
Mike Lew. Both are single.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Fortune for n Pauper.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 9. - Arthur
Quinn, of this city, who is at present
an inmate of the poor farm al Bloom
ington, is heir to fortune of $4,000
by the death of his brother, Frank
Quinn, in Philadelphia five years ago,
and the latter's wife, who died recently
in PENNSYLVANIA.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Drank Wood Alcohol.

San Diego, CAL, April 10. - Seaman
Cline, of the cruiser Philadelphia, is
dead. Two of the other sailors are
dying and several more are in a preca-
rious condition from drinking wood al
cohol mixed with eggs and condensed
milk. They broke into the medicine
chest during the night, stealing the al
cohol, of which they drank large guam
titieS
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

OF the two daughters of Theodore
Tilton, both of whom he took to Eu-
rope and placed in school in Germany,
neither has seen him for years. One
married and is living in Chicago. The
other returned to Brooklyn and has
lived the life of a successful teacher
since the death Of her husband, which
occurred some years ago. She has two
children, and they, with her mother,
constitute her family.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

MEXICO lost her greatest general
the other day in the person of Guade-
tupe Lopez, who died from pneumonia.
Gen. Lopez was known as the greatest
Indian fighter in the republic. AS a
full-blood Indian, he was able to cope
with the savages with their own tao
tics. He was regarded as the best off,
Ger in the army, and, owing to his uni
wersal kindness, was known all over
the republic as Uncle Lupe."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

A PALACE of silver is to, be the most
imposing feature of the Omaha Trans
Mississippi exposition. The building
is to be 400 feet square, surmounted
with mammoth ornamental towers,
and the entire structure will be cover
ed with rolled silver. Over 800, 900
square feet of external surface will be
covered by the precious metal
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

TESTS OF the Krag-Jorgensen rifle
made on human cadavers at Kansas
City prove that this terribly effective
trearm will carry three miles and
the bullet will shatter to splinters any
skull or large bone it may strike.
State troops armed with the new rifle
should make short work of a mob, pro-
vlded, of course, the mob didn't get the
gun first.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
or for Cuba.

Jacksonville, Fla, April e.-The
Spanish spies and government officials
have been outwitted and the flibuster-
ing steamer Bermuda has been again
loaded with munitions of war and is
now on her way to Cuban shores with
q large exDedition.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Must Pass 1t Again.

New York, April 1o.-Mayor Strong
and the mayor Of Brooklyn have re-
turned the Greater New York charter
to Albany without approval, and this
makes the passage of the bill by the
legislature again necessary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
lowa's Fast Time.

Boston, April s.-The battle ship
Iowa, the last of the premium-built
battle ships of the navy, earned for her
builders, Messrs. William Cramp e.
Son, of Philadelphia, 100000 by maxi
ing an average speed of II knots an hour
over the regular government course oil
the Massachusetts, coast in the foue'
hours speed trial required by the g>oe~
eminent under the contract.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Rebellion Ended.

San Francisco, April 10. 49, Advices
from Tahiti state that Queen Manai
who for seven years, as ruler of the.
island of Raiatea, has defed the French
has surrendered and the long-standing
rebellion on the islands of Raiatea and
Hauherine has been put down.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

The women are getting ahead of the
anti-high-hat legislation by wearing
high shell combs which look like FAIRS
on their heads The high aigrettc with
its spreading feathers also is doing its
duty in obstructing the view. It takes
sharp legislator to get ahead Of the
women in the matter of decorations.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Ratified by Venezuela.

Washington, April S.-Conirmation
of the proposed ratification by the
Venezuelan congress of the arbitration
treaty has come to the state department
from United States Minister Thomas at
Caracas, the Venezuelan capital.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

No WINE was served at President
McKinley's first state dinner, and it is
said that this will continue to be the
Whitehouse practice during the pres
ant administration, following the ex-
ample set by President and Mrs.
Hayes. An exception will be made at
dinners to the diplomatic corps out of
regard to the conventionalities of the
countries represented.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
CAPT. JACKS BAND.
Remnant of Famous AlOtlOc Tribe T.
a Pltiable Condition.

a Pitiable Condition..
Redding, CAL, AprL 1.-THE remnant
of Capt. Jacks tribe of Modoc Indians
now living in Modoc county in the
ueighborhood Of Capt. Jacks treachery
and Gen. Canby's death in 1872 are now
in pitiable condition, verging on ac-
tual starvation. In all there are about
200 families of the tribe. The winter
has been severe one and the Indians
have been unable to obtain the neces-
saries of life. 1t is reported that their
Lumber has been reduced one-half this
winter by death, due to starvation and
exposure. There is no reservation and
no appeal to the United States govern
ment.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Long Strike Ended.

Marion. Ind. April 8.-The strike at
the factory Of the United States Glass
company at Glass City has been de-
clared off after struggle lasting over
three years. This is a victory for the
glass company. 1t is estimated that
the maintenance of the idle workmen
has cost the National Flint Glass Work.
ers' union not less than $4,000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

The probability is that the mint at
New Orleans, that has turned out
United States coin since early in the
century, will close for good so soon as
the present supply of bullion there is
exhausted. The conditions of trans
portation, of coinage, ETC., have all so
changed since that mint was estab-
ished that from being about the most
convenient location it has become
about the most incon venient
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Passed Away.

Milwaukee. April s.-Pius Dreher, a
prominent German and for many years
proprietor of the: Milwaukee Garden, a
favorite resort. died Wednesday, aged
60 years. ,-,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Not Guilty.

New York. April 9.-rhe jury in the
case OF Alonzo J. Whiteman, former
mayor OF Duluth, charged with de-
frauding the Columbia bank Of this citv
ofs$5SO. returned a verdict at rot o,,;1+v
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

EVERY president since the time of
Washington has had some particular
pet amusement and the. old stagers
are wondering what Mr.. Mckinley
will develop in this line. Men who
knew him we'll during his congression-
al terms can not recall any fun-loving
proclivities exhibited by the man who
is now president.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Death of q Prominenr A..

Salem, Mass. April 9.-Stephen Hen
ry Phillips. formerly state attorney
general and at. one time consul to Ha-
wall and later advisor to the king Of
Hawaii. died at his home THURSDAY.
aged ~ years.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
VIII Enforce the Law.

Washington. April 7.-Secretary Gage
has taken steps for more vigorous
enforcement of the immigration laws
against the admission into this country
of alien women of immoral character.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

MRS. MARTIN is the, owner
OF the most complete and valuable coll
lection of watches in this country
Among the gems is watch pendent
which at one time belonged to Queen
Anne. Another unique timepiece in
the collection is set in the heart of an
apricot made of onyx, and the works
of which are of solid gold.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
ApDOlnattOx DIV.

Philadelphia, April 10. - Under or
ders issued by National Commander
John P. Donahue the thirty-second an
niversary of Lees surrender at Ap-
pomattox Courthouse, known to his
tory as "Appomattox day." was appro-
priately observed yesterday by the en-
camplnents of the Union Veteran legion
throughout the country
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Chicaro Bank Eails.

Chicago, April 6.-The Globe savings
bank, organized in 1891. with eastern
capital, assigned to the Chicago Title
G. Trust company, with liabilities of
$500, 900 and assets estimated at $780,
COO.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Cyclone in Alabnma.

Montgomery, Ala, April 10.-A cy-
clone passed over portion of Dale
county yesterday, leaving wreck and
disaster in it's path. Many houses were
demolished and Mrs. Powers was
killed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Wylie Law in Effect.

Madison, Wis.,, April 1o.-The anti
pooling law was officially published
Friday evening and is now in effect,
gambling on horse races. being, there
fore, at an end in Wisconsin.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Holding. 1t Back.

Washington, April 10.-The repub-
lican senators who are acting as sub
committee of the senate committee of
finance in the preparation of the tariff
bill say it will be reported in about two
weeks. -; H..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
VIII Spare His Life.

Washington, April 81 Secretary
Sherman stated Wednesday that he had
assurances that Gen. Rivera, the in
surgent leader, would not be executed,
but would be treated as a prisoner of
war. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Peru Suspend. silver Coinaee.

Lima, Peru, April 10.-The Peruvian
government has suspended the coinage
Of silver at the government mint, and
has issued prohibition against the inn
portation of silver coins after the 10th
of May next.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Killed Hinl.eif.

Madison. Wis. April s.--James S.
Webster killed kill himself Wednesday. He,
was q state official for several terms
under Gov. Hoard and Gov. Rusk. He
was 81 years Ole.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Fatal Game OF Marbles.

Rockport, Ind, April 7.-Henry Lee
was shot and killed by Bob Cheathan,
A quarrel arose over a game of mar
b!es. when Cheatham shot Lee in the
head and fed. but was captured. Both
are colOred.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
RELIEF RESOLUTION SIGNED.

President Then starts on His Outing
ON the Dolphin.
Washington, April S.-The president
signed the resolution for the relief of
the food sufferers at 1853 p. m. He au-
thorized the secretary of the navy to
secure ship for the transportation of
grain to the famine sufferers in India.
Soon afterward the presidential party
drove to the wharf and embarked on
the, Dolphin for few days. outing.
The party comprised the president
and Mrs. Mckinley. Mrs. Saxton, DR..
Bates, the naval surgeon. and Secretary
Porter and wife,.
Secretary Alger's Prompt Action.
Washington, April s. - Secretary AL
ger acted with the greatest promptness
and has already almost completed the
arrangements for distribution of gov
eminent relief to food sufferers. By
the present plan six army officers will
start for Memphis to-day, and, d.
viding the Mississippi into six sections,
will ascertain the needs Of the people.
Another detail of officers will follow,
distributing rations in accordance with
the ,reports:of these officers, andsactine
in harmony with the local relief com
mittees. Memphis win be headquarters
for the purchased supplies and dis
tribution. i. - ;..s.**-. a.
Gz-E, 81 Forty Die In Floods. -
Sioux City, Ia, April l0.-Forty lives
at least have been lost in the floods in
South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. Two
persons are known to have been lost
on the Floyd. three have been report
ed drowned on the Big.Sioux, two on the
Missouri and two on the Coon, all in thu
immediate vicinity. Cases Of a similar
character are being reported every day
from points fart her away, and sharp
watch Is being kept BY the local au-
thorities for tlonters il the I IN issouri.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Chicago's New Mav,n,,,

. Chicago, April Garter ii. Harrison
(dem was elected mayor yesterday by
plurality approximating $4,000. .In
the Illinois township elections the re-
publicans were generally successful.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Lost His Right Exe.

+ Vineland, y. j., April 9.--Rev. George
A. Hubbard, of this place, lost the sight
CT his right eye from the reflection of a
sun ray DETECTED from a crystal ink
stand, p - 60. =. ';'-" = ~>.t>. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13

Department Store Bill Killed
j st. Paul, Mimi. April 10.-By vote
Of % to a the senate indefinitely post
poned, the anti-dcpartments store bill.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Spanish Troop. Disconte

Spanish Troops Discontented,
Havana, April 10 .-Reports of discop-
tent among the Spanish troops from all
parts of the island are daily received
here and there are indications Of mutiny
in many regiments. az :.:. 81 LOU
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Lossea .eapv Fire.

g. New York, April 2. - In the United
States and Canada the fire losses report
co for the first three months of 1897
were $31 ,229. 400, against $35 ,60o. 200 dur
ing the same time in 1896. +; -. ~ y,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
Straits Free Of Ice,

Milwaukee. April ga dispatch from
Mack;naw City says the straits of Mack
inaw are open. The weather is warm
and the straits entirely free of ice. ..~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
'awenry Killed.

; Lisbon, April 7.-Iwenty persons
were killed and many others were in
jured by an explosion here Tuesday in
q fireworks factory. ~.9 z".. 4.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-13
ArbOr Day for Obi

Columbus, O., April 10.--Gov. Bush
nell has issued proclamation fixing
April Ga al Arbor day. 5s#.