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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
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 PrOceedinEs.

Washington, March BOA bill to pro-
hibit the exhibition of prize fight pic
lures by means of the kaleidoscope and
kindred devices was reported favorably
in the senate yesterday, and the arbi-
tration treaty was further discussed.
"A bill appropriating $250,000 for the
food-stricken districts in the south was
passed.
Washington, March Ex-senator Al
len (pop.), of Nebraska, made long
speech in the senate yesterday on the
unconstitutionality of tariff taxes be-
You'd those requisite for revenue. The
arbitration treaty was further dis
cussed. Senator Morgan offered reso-
luton calling for further d uban in
formation. The nomination of Frank
w. Palmer, of Illinois, to be public
printer was received from the presl-
dent.
Washington, April 1.-The senate be-
gan voting yesterday upon the miscel
]aneous amendments to the Anglo
American arbitration treaty. An
amendment was adopted providing that
all questions of national policy, the
Monroe doctrine, ETC., shall be elm
mated from the treaty, and all sub
jects proposed to be submitted to arbi
tration shall be first submitted to the
senate, and be agreed to by two
thirds vote of that body.
Washington, April 2.-The tariff bill
passed by the house was received by the
senate yesterday and referred to the
finance committee. A resolution was
introduced declaring that the United
States should accord both parties to
the conflict in Cuba full recognition as
belligerents. The arbitration treaty
was further discussed. Adjourned to
the 5th.
The HOu~e.
Washington, March 90 Bills were
introduced in the house on Saturday to
modify the national banking laws so as
to provide the people with a safe, ample,
elastic and cheap currency, and to call
in and cancel the paper money now in
circulation. Five more Of the 1872 pages
of the tariff bill were disposed of.
Washington, March 30.-1n the house
yesterday Mr.. Spnulding (Mich.) in
troduced joint resolution providing
for the annexation of Hawaii to the
United States. The tariff bill was dis
cussed.
Washington, March 31.-Mr. Heat
wole (Minn.) introduced resolution
in the house yesterday for banking
and currency commission which is in
line with the recomme ndation Of Presi-
dent McKinley's inaugural address,
The tariff bill was further considered.
Washington, April 1.-The object for
which President Mckinley called the
Fifty-ffth congress to meet in extraor-
binary session a fortnight ago, was ac-
complished yesterday, SO far as the
house is concerned, when the vote on
the Dingley tariff bill was announced
by Speaker Reed-yeas. 2o5; nays. 121;
answering present and not voting, Fl.
The affirmative vote was composed of
100 republicans, democrats and pop
ulist, and the negative vote comprised
III democrats and 4 populists and fu-
sionists. An amendment was also
adopted giving immediate effect to the
law.
Washington, April I'm the house
yesterday no business was transacted.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

ALPHoNsE BERT1LLoN, of France,
who invented the Bertillon system Of
measuring convicts, advocates the ex.
emption from direct taxation of every
family in which there are three chill
dren, and the imposition of an extra
tax OF 20 per cent. upon all these not
thus provided, thus preventing the
treasury from losing any part of it's
present revenue and at the same time
establishing distinction between men
to whom the nations interests are
dear and men who consider them not
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

The empress of Germany has had
the material for a gown made which,
when completed, was so beautiful that
she would not allow it to be desecrated
by the scissors of a dressmaker The
material is of silvery white silk, upon
which is raised pattern Of flowers,
foliage and bright-p1umaged birds.
The whole stands out in bold relief.
and is such a masterpiece of work that
the empress Immediately gave orders
to have it made into curtains.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

RECENTLY the duke of Norfolk, while
walking through the streets of Lon
don, happened to see an old lady in
evident distress She wanted cab,
and could not attract the claimants
notice. His grace called vehicle and
saw her into it safely. To his sur.
prise he found three coppers slipped
into his hand and the old lady said:
There you are. my man, go and get
yourself a glass of BEER
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

The young queen of Holland objects
to being regarded as child any more.
Recently she entered the cabinet room
during session of the council and in
a dignifed manner asked the prime
minister why the postage stamps con-
tinued to bear her image as little
girl. Then her majesty requested that
the Objectionable stamp be discontin-
ued as soon as possible
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

St. Louis, April 3.-Mr. C. w. Bullen,
president of the National Bank of the
Republic, died Friday evening at his
home, No. 4071 Washington boulevard.
He had been i'll with pneumonia for
a week, but was thought to be improv-
ing. Mr.. Bullen was a member of the
clearing house commission and an off,
Ger in the National Bankers association.
He leaves widow and two daughters.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

PROF. LAW, of Cornell University, is
very hopeful concerning the eventual
victory over tuberculosis. He says:
1T may not be accomplished in our
day, it may not even be attempted
along the lines that would warrant an
expectation of speedy success, but as
surely as humanity is advancing to a
higher and better future, so surely
will this white plague, tuberculosis, be
eradicated from our herds and finally
from our homes"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

New York, April 3.-The Woolson
Spice company, of Toledo, o., have re-
duced the price of their brand of roast.
ed coffee to II cents a pound net. 1t
is expected that the Arbuckles will
make corresponding reduction in or
der to keep on the same footing in the
trade
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Did Nothing IlleRal.

Washington, April IA log of the
steamer Three Friends on her recent
voyage was kept by trustworthy
deputy marshal Of the United States,
who was on board surrepitously. The
attorney-general received q copy of the
log Wednesday. It shows that the vcs-
sci did not engage in filibustering or do
anything illegal. The Three Friends is
now at Jacksonville.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

1T will be an unpleasant surprise to
most people to learn that oranges are
getting to be, like apples, infested with
insects The orange worm has not
only been discovered, but named, by
the entomologists. So far it has not
been found in any oranges grown in
the United States, with the exception
of some which came from New Mexico.
but in oranges from Mexico proper it
is said to be quite common.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

BEGINNING with May l next all of
the town clocks of Belgium will have
new faces. No such division as a. m.
and p. m. will be required anywhere
in Belgium, after the date named, to
indicate to the inquiring mind whether
the hour is before or after meridian,
because all public clocks are to have
twenty -four mum bers on them instead
of twelve
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Turkey Wants to Fight.

Constantinople, April 3.-The fight
ing between the Christians and Mussul-
mans, which is daily reported from the
island of Crete, is causing very bad
impression here, and tits believed that
the Turkish government will soon pro-
pose to the powers that Turkey herself
be permitted to take action against tho
INSURGENTS
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
War Veteran nenI

Chicago, April 3.-Gen. Charles
Carleton, who rose from the ranks -.
the rank of brigadieir general. is deod
at his home in this city. aged G. years
He fought in the battles of Wier Bottom
Church and Drury's Bluff and the sieoes
of Petersburg and Fort Fisher
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

In England the telephone is branch
of the post Office department., and
since 1892 parliament has voted Sc, $780,
900 for telephone construction and
extension. London has several circuits
to Liverpool and eight to Manchester.
An underground telegraph line will
be built to Birmingham, and when it
is completed the overground lines will
be used for telephoning.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Brothers H0nRed.

Lafayette. La, April 3.-Alexis and
Ernest Blanc, brothers, were executed
here Friday. in the presence of 5000
spectators, for the murder of Simon
Begnaud. a merchant, at Scott, La,
about a'year ago. The boys were each
under 20 years of age.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

Washington, April 1.-The statement
of receipts and expenditures for the
month OF March issued by the treas
ury department shows decrease in
the national deficiency for the first.
time, with the exception of one month.
in year. The excess of receipts over
expenditures for March amounted to,
$8,743,728.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
ANGUS CAMERON DEAD.

Ex-United States Senator from Wis.,
cOnsin Brcnthes His Last.
Milwaukee, April l. - Ex-United
States Senator Angus Cameron died
here Tuesday night at the Wauwatosa
eanitarium. He had been at the SAM
tarium only few days, and was very
low when brought here from Lacrosse,
his home. He had been an invalid for
several years, and when taken to the
sanitarium his mind was almost blank
and he was very weak physically.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
No Slzyscrnpera for st. Louis.

St. Louis, April 3.-An ordinance pro-
hibiting buildings in this city of great
er altitude than $50 feet was PASSED
by the city council Friday. The ordi-
nance also provides that public halls,
schools, theaters. churches, etc., shall
be 6reproof.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Wholesale Murderer.

Charlestown, W. Va, April 1.-Clark
Lewis and several other men under ar
rest here have confessed that thew have
committed 81 murders in the past two
years aud hidden the bodies in an old
mine.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

Roscoe CoNKL1Na BRUCE. son of ex-
Senator Blanche K. Bruce, of Missis-
sippi, is student at Phillips, Exeter,
and made a striking impression in the
chapel the other day by his rendering
of Blaiue's Grafton on Garfield.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Two Perish in the Flames.

St. Joseph, Mo-, April 3.-News was re-
ceived here Friday morning of the burn
ing of the Maple Leaf hotel, at Rich
mond, Mo. Two boarders, named James
Herman and Frank Anderson, persisted
in the flames. A frame boarding house
adjoining the hotel building was also
destroyed. The total loss on both build
jngs is estimated at $4,000, with in
xurance OF So 900.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Four Men Han red.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, April 3.-Francisco
Gonzelas y Borrego, Antonio Gonzelas
y Borrego. Sauriano Alarid and Pat
ricio Valencia, condemned to death for
the murder of ex-sheriR Frank Chavez,
who was killed from ambush on the
night of May 20, 1892, were hanged to-
gether on one scaffold at 9: 10 a. m. Fri
dQY.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

Washington,' April 3.-Maj. Gen.
Thomas II. Ruger, commanding the de-
partment Of the east of the United
States army, with headquarters at Gov
errors island, New York. was retired
upon reaching the age limit of 81 years
at noon Friday. He will be succeeded
at New York by Maj. Gen. Wesley Mer-
rift.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

The inaugural parade at the Grant
monument dedication in New York on
April ~ will probably be the most i'm
posing military display since the grand
review in Washington at the close of
the war Eight full regiments of the
regular army and the entire militia of
New York state are to take part in it
besides many military organizations
from other states
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

OUT of the thirty-one young women
who received the degree of A. +. at
Radcliffe college three are
named as having passed their exam
nations with distinction" The ex-
aminations there are the same as at
Harvard, but there has never been a
time, it is said, when the latter grad
uated class in which the proportion
of distinguished students was so large.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

vanfa. to be second assistant postmaster
general
Thomas Ryan. OF Kansas. to be first as
s;stant secretary of the interior.
Henry Clay Evans, of Tennessee. to be
commissioner OF pensions
Washington, April 2.-The president
Thursday sent to the senate the follow
ing nominations:
Andrew D. White, of New York. ambas-
sador to Germany.
William T. Draper. Of Massachusetts,.
ambassador to Italy.
Chandler Hale, of Maine. secretary of the
embassy at Rome.
Samuel L. Gracey, of Massachusetts,,
consul at FUchau, China.
Arson Burlingame Johnson. of Colorado.
consul at Annoy. China.
Benjamin Butterworth, Of Ohio, commits
sioner of patents.
Oliver L. Spalding. Of Michigan. and Will
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
struck by Lfrh<ua-

Amer1crs, Ca. March 3l.-rwo mr.
groes' Margaret Jones and her seven
year-old son. were in a cabin on th..
ihomas plantation when lightning
struck the building, killed both inmo+.ss
and set the structure on tire -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Death OF GEORGE Steclk.

New York, April 3.-George Steck, the
founder of the piano house bearing his
name, is dead at his home in this city,
aged 6S years. He was member of the
jury of awards of the Worlds Column
bian exposition, held at Chicago in 1898.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Oldest Man I'M the Country.

Railway, N. j., April 2:-Noah Raby,
believed to be, the oldest man in the
United States, celebrated his one hum
dred and twenty-ffth birthday at Pts
getaway yesterday. \. & ST.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

st. Louis, April 2.-Convention hall. in
which President Mckinley was NOM
mated, is being torn down. Wednesday
night the severe storm that visited this
section helped the work of demolition,
blowing down portion of the east wall,
which fell without doing any damage.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
The Oldest Veteran.

,Wasecca, MIMI, April 2.-William
Harding, the oldest veteran of the
Grand Army of the Republic, celebrated
his one hundredth birthday at his home
near here yesterday. He is also vet
Gran of the war of 1912 and of the Mex
lean war. 'r>. ..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

Chicago, April 2.AThe countess of
the wife of the governor
general of Canada, delivered the con-
vocation address ut the University of
Chicago, an honor never before accorded
to woman in this country. Her sub
ject was ''The University and It's Effect
on the Home"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Six Children Drowro.,

Seneca, Kan, March 30.-Six children
OF John McGrath. farmer residing in
the northwestern part of Nemaha conn.,
ty. were drowned near their home -.
Sunday evening while ATTEMPTING ~.
ford Pole creek. which is running bank-
full.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Latest Thing in Trusts,

New York. April 3.-The latest thing
in trusts is an alleged secret organiza-
ton of farmers. The plan is for farm
ers to limit their crops to actual living
needs of members and to compel ali
other persons to import produce.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Coinage Statistics,

Washington, April 2.-The gold coin
age during the month of March amount
ed to $13.770.900. while 1.400,250 silver
dollars were struck of =< !. @ II, (
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

Madison, Wis, April 2.-Gustavus
Lund, an old resident of the city, took
his life, swallowing an ounce and a
half of ]audanum. p, -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Public Debt Reduced.

Washington, April 2.-The debt state
ment issued Thursday afternoon shows
a net decrease in the public debt, less
cash in the treasury. of S., 63s, 1853. Total
cash in the treasury, $S75, 230, 75o. ...
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Lived los Years.

Milwaukee, April l. - Margaretha
Vasialowska, believed to be the oldest
woman in the United States. died in
this city yesterday at the age Of 1os
years.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Pledge to Destroy Ton c

Valley View. Ky, April H. The
turnpike raiders of Lincoln county have.
formed an oa>:'-bound organization ~
7o7 members and they have voted r..
destroy all the toll gates in the county
Guards have been placed at each go
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
No More Hanring.,

Denver, Col, March 30.--Gov. Adams
has signed the bill aboliShing capital
Punishment In Colorado. .1 ss &. B. z.= NE
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

POSTS OF: HONOR.

Presidcnt Mckinley Makes Several
Important Appointments.
Washington, March 3o.-The spresi-
dent Monday sent to the senate the fol-
lowing nominations:
Charlemagne Tower Of Pennsylvania, to
be envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary of the United States to
Austria-Hungary
Anson Burl1ngame Johnson, of Colorado.
to be consul Of the United States at F,,chan'
China.
William s.. Shallenberger. of Pennsyl-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
A Fatal Fail.

Galesville, WIS.,, March 3O.-Franllin
sutcline, a carpenter. aged rs years.
Tell from barn and was killed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

liam B. Howell Of New Jersey, to be as
sistant secretaries Of the treasury.
Washington, April at is stated
that Judge w. r. Day, of Canton, will
positively leave for Cuba within a short
time. He will come here about the
middle or last of next week and will re-
main here about ten days Investigating
the papers in the state department re-
lating to the death of DR.. Ruiz. He will
thoroughly look into this, and, after
consulting with the president, will
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

San Francisco. March 31.-According
to reports received at the weather bu-
reau the heavy frosts of the past two
nights have caused extensive damage
to fruit crops throughout the state.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Expect Il Bad Flood.

Alton, Ill.,, April 3.-The government
forecast officials at St. Louis wired here
Friday that a disastrous flood stage will
be reached by Sunday. The river had
already risen to 20 feet above low water
mark. the highest point touched for five
years, and this intelligence caused a
mild panic among those who have hoped
against hope for relief. The levees in
st. Charles county gave way Friday and
many splendid wheat farms are under
water. Hundreds of families have been
compelled to move within the past "a
hours, and several relief boats were
called out Friday evening. The river is
21% feet above low water mark and
rising. The Touring mills and glass
works are running siphon pumps day
and night.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

w. F. DRAPER. OF MASSACHUSETTS
Ambassador Extraordinary to ltalyl
leave for Havana. His duties there will
be strictly legal and will not partake of
the nature of Diplomatic work.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
Drowned mt St. Paul,

st. Paul, April 3. - The flood in this
region and other Mississippi river
points in the state and in South Dako-
ia remains serious. Mr.. Hudlesin. of
Prescott, was drowned yesterday while
trying to cross the South St. Paul Belt
Line bridge. although he had been
warned of the danger.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06
LOSE THEIR LIVES.
Victims Of the Flood Found in
Various Places.
Rivers Are Still Rising and Levees
Continue to Break-Mnny Farms
Under Water and Families
Driven from Their Homes.

New Madrid, Mo-, April 3.-Five per-
sons were found dead at point 30 miles
below here yesterday. They had either
starved to death or died of fright. The
water was at the caves of the house and
the victims were in the attic.
Helena, Ark, April 3. - Five men
near Indian Bay, Monroe county, are
known to have been drowned while fee
ing from the rising waters in White
river bottom
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

Jackson, Miss, April 3.-The only
change in The situation in the Delta is
for the worse. The water is still pour
ing through the breaks and encroach-
ing upon places heretofore thought
above the danger line. Plantations
never before under water are now sub
merged. The streets of Greenville are
now navigable only by boat. The flood
from above having met and joined forces
with that from below, nearly 1000 fam
lilies i'll Greenville arc surrounded by
water; still some portions of the little
city are dry. The levees there still
hold, however. Citizens of Huntington
telegraphcd the governor to send so
tents at once. They were forwarded by
the first train, but will have to make
several miles of the journey by skiff.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-06

New Orleans, April 3.-The second
break in the lower Louisiana levee svs-
tenn occurred Friday morning on Bayou
La Fourche. The break has widened to
100 feet and there is no hope that it
will be closed. The break is 36 miles
below Thibodaux, where the levees are
neither large nor modern. In that Sec
ton there are a large number of truck
farmers, who have we'll cultivated and
extremely fertile lands. It is quite
probable that these unfortunate
people will suffer severely because the
crevasse comes too large for the water
to run off in time for them to make an
other crop.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-01-25

1t is said that the ranchers OF the
State OF Washington are hoping that
severe winter will rid them OF 1OO,-
600 head Of horses, which eat up their
bunch grass and caunot be sold at any
price. Horses in that neck of the
woods are said to go begging ct 81
apiece. Cattle and sheep find pur
chasers at some price, but nobody
wants horses.