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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-02-11
SCOPE OF THE REFORMS.

Minister De Lone Talks of the Propo-
stti0As to Cuba.
Washington, Feb. s.-The Spanish
legation has received with the full alb
stract of the new reforms for the island
CT Cuba and Porto Rico the preamble
of Senior CanoYas, announcing the terms
of the new decree. This preamble ex-
presses the kindliest feelings towards
the Cuban people and declares that their
mother Spain is disposed, as she always
has been, to open her arms to them and
to extend amnesty for past otfenses,
and declares that the application of the
reforms only depends with the insur-
gents. Minister Dupuy de LONE dis
cussed the scope of the reforms and
said among other things:
THE electoral reforms were not referred
to at any length in the decree Of the min
anble Of Senior Canovas. that they will
require the action of the oortes. l am in
formed, however. that the government
contemplates extending greatly the basis
OF the suffrage, but they desire to do it
IN such way as to prevent undue influence
the population. Any educational qualifica.
ton which may be suggested by the Gu
bans, and which seems reasonable and
proper. will undoubtedly be adopted by the
cortes.
1T is the purpose of the government to
show the greatest generosity towards the
insurgents who lay down their arms. The
reforms cannot well be put in full effect
until the sovereignty Of Spain Is acknowl-
edged in all parts of the island The gov
eminent will not relax its military activity
In any degree If the insurgents show a dis
position to continue the contest and fail
to appreciate the great concessions made
by the home government.
1.-THE tariff features Of the new decree
mean great deal for the United States as
we'll as for Cuba. The first column of the
new tariff schedules, providing for revenue.
will contain the greatest number Of items
leaving the list on which Determinations
are made in favor Of Spain not exceeding
20 per cent. Of the value Of the imports, a
comparatively short one. The duties lev
led will be equal against all countries ex-
cept Spain. and American manufacturers
and exporters, in view Of their familiarity
with the Cuban trade and their nearness
to the island. are likely to appreciate the
Importance of these concessions. The sit
uation will be much more favorable to
American trade than under the reciprocity
treaty Of 1890"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-02-11
YOUNG COUPLES SAD FATE.

~ q Train on u Tresaie
and Crushed to Death.
Caliente, CAL, Feb. 5.-John uardistv.
rancher living near Weedpatch, and
Miss Cora Akers, a young lady of Fres-
no. were overtaken by u locomotive Sun
day afternoon on q railway trestle near
the city and crushed to death. They
had been gathering wild flowers and
were returning home in company with
another lady and gentleman when the
accident occurred. Their companions
escaped by jumping. Miss Akers at
tempted to make the end of the trestIe
ahead Of the engine. but fell. Hardsty.
while trying to drag her out of danger,
slipped between the ties, and both were
mangled beneath the wheels. 5.~,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-02-11
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Rev. J. A. Brooks, well-known divine
of the Christian church and prohibi-
zionist candidate for the vice presidency
in 1883, died in Memphis, Tenn
Mrs. Mary Wray celebrated her 105th
birthday anniversary at her home in
Fairbury, Ill. Her eyesight is good
and she is able to assist in doing the
Homework.
The three daughters of William Bate
were married at the same time at their
home in Rockford, Ill. The couples
were Miss Laura Bate to George Chap
man, Miss Blanche Bate to Rev. G.. w.
B. Marsh, and Miss Anna Bate to Clyde
Stafford.
Dwight L. Moody. the famous evan
gelist, observed his Goth birthday in
Boston and was presented by friends
with 100000 to erect chapel for the
Mount Vernon school for boys, OF which
Mr.. Moody was the founder.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-02-11
The News Condensed.
important intelligence From Al! Parts.
CONGRESSIONAL

! Tho Proceedings OF tho Second Session.
After a brief parliamentary struggle in
the senate on the Sd the friends Of the MIC
lragua canal bill were unable to hold
quorum. Senator Thurston spoke on the
resolution to prevent the sale Of the Union
Pacific railroad and said the people of the
United States never would be ready to
enter upon government ownership and op-
Grafton Of railways. In the house Mr..
Stewart (Wis) offered a bill to better pro-
tect the lives and property of persons
against mob violence. The contested cleo
ton case of Cornett vs.. Swanson from the
Fifth Virginia district was discussed at
length, and Mr.. SWanson's title to the seat
was confirmed.
In the senate on the 9TH the house bill was
taken up to prohibit the sale Of intoxicat-
Ing liquors in the capitol and Senator Hill
IN. W spoke at length against the meas
ure, but no action was taken. The immi-
grafton bill was recommitted to the con-
ference committee and the Nicaragua canal
bill was further discussed. In the house
consideration Of the bill making appro-
priattons of the expenses Of the District of
Columbia for the year ending June 80. 1898,
occupied most Of the time. A senate bill
to pension the widow of Gen. j. B. Carr. of
New York, at $50 a month was passed.
The senate on the 9Th admitted Richard r.
Kenney to the Delaware seat vacated many
months ago by Mr.. Higgins. Fifty PEN
sion bills were passed and the Nicaragua
canal debate proceeded without definite
conclusion. A bill was passed granting
cart of Fort Lyon. an abandoned military
reservation In Colorado, for the purposes
of state soldiers home. Senator Nc
MILAN introduced a bill declaring 1.-THE
Star Spangled Banner to be the national
song of the United States. In the house
the entire day was spent in clearing the
calendar of the unfinished business and out
Of SO bills So were passed, most Of them be-
ing private pension measures.
The senate on the 9Th adopted Senator
horgan's resolution. introduced last June,
calling on the president for Information
regarding the capture of the Competitor by
a Spanish warship. Eulogies on the late
William Cogswcll, congressman from Mas
sachusetts, were delivered. In the house
the District Of Columbia appropriation bill
and bill to permit the treasury officials to
sell forfeited opium to the highest bidder
and not to require them to secure the
amount of the duty, ten dollars pound,
were passed. The consular and diplomatic
bill 81, G95,308) was reported.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-02-11
KILLED BY AN OFFICER.
City Marshal of Independence, Me.
shoots a Man.

CITY NlafbhaI OF IndependeRce, No.,
shoots u Man,
independence, Mo-, Feb. s.-Charley
Evans. an inmate of the county poor
farm and well-known character, was
shot and instantly killed in this city at
five o'clock Saturday afternoon by Mel
Hulz, city marshal. Evans met Hulz on
the street and began abusing him.
Hulz paid little attention to him until
Evans grabbed the marshal's heavy
cane and struck him over the head with
it. Then Hulz drew his revolver and
fired. The ball entered Evans: right
breast, killing him almost instantly.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-02-11
burglars Burned the House.

Champaign, III, Feb. 8.-While the
family was absent NJ. B. Plank's elegant
residence was entered by burglars. ram
sacked. the sa fe blown open and a3fire
started that burned the house and
goods. Many valuubles were stolen. III
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-02-11
Prominent Chicakoan Dead.

Chicago, Feb. s.-Albert NJ. Billings,
founder of the Peoples Gaslight and
Coke company, in this city. died Sun
day night at his old homestead on
West Lake street. leaving an estate of
about $1O,O0O;000. Mr.. Billings was
more than s2syears of age and died of
heart failure. He came to Chicago from
the east in 1850 from his native state,
Vermont. He was at one time sheriff
of Sullivan county, N. II. After COM
ing to Chicago he founded the Peoples
Gaslight and Coke company. and rapid
ly grew wealthy from the enterprise.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-02-11

browns aerseAf and Three Children.
Big Timber. Mont, Feb. Sin lit
of desperation. after quarrel with
her husband. the wife Of Robert Corr,
q fairly well-to-do rancher living five
miles from here, picked up her three
small children, rushed to the Yellow
stone river and threw the children and
herself in. The current carried the
bodies quickly out Of sipht - :xgS. a.. Il -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-02-11
Woman Sentenced Tor Murder.

"Vmun SentenCeu TOT MuTUef, :
Newark, Nd, Feb. S.-Mrs: Gertrude
Creger. the white woman who recently
shot and killed Charles Henderson, her
negro common law husband, at Bloom
field, has been sentenced to state prison
for 20 years by Judge Dupue. Mrs.
Creger pleaded guilty Of murder in the
second degree a,.s y 5i ssSS.srs 4. r, I. r
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27
YELLOW FEVER.
Returns show a Total of f,2s0 Cases
and A4O Deaths.


Washington. Nov. 23.--According to
the last weekly report issued by the
surgeon-general OF the marine hospital
service. giving the returns up TO the
10th inst. there had then appeared dur
ing the yellow fever epidemic in the
south total OF 1880 cases, of which
446 had proved fatal. or the total num-
Der OF cases SAT were reported from
Louisiana. ! .625 from Mississippi, TAO
from Alabama, SO from Tennessee, 10
from Texas. 4 from Illinois. 3 from
Georgia and 1 each from Florida and
Kentucky. All but ten OF the cases
reported from Louisiana were credited
10 New Orleans. Among the cities
Biloxi and Edwards, Miss, come next
the former with 5s4 and the latter with
As. Scranton, Miss, furnished 300
cases and Mobile 355. In Tennessee the
fever was confined to Memphis. Ocean
Springs, Miss, where the epidemic
originated. furnished % cases and six
deaths. The cases in Kentucky, Illi-
nois and Georgia were confined TO ref
ugees A computation shows that about
1917 per cent. of the cases proved fatal.
In Mississippi the death rate was less
than six per cent. of the total number.
At New Orleans IA 1-3 per cent. of the
patients died, and at Mobile less than -
per cent
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27

Washington. Nov 20. - President
Gompers and Secretary Morrison, of the
American Federation Of Labor, saw the
president Friday and urged him TO in
corporate in his message recommended
tions for the better protection of labor.
The president informed Messrs. Com
pers and Morrison that his message
would be very long on account OF the
many subjects already treated and
necessary TO discuss. He said that at
some time i'm the future he hoped to
give attention TO labor matters, either
i'm n special message or in some other
satisfactory manner. The labor lead
ers want the immigration law amended
so as TO reduce the number OF immi-
grants. Immigration Commissioner
Powderly has urged the president TO
make some recommendation on this
line, and il is known that the presi-
dent has given favorable consideration
TO these suggestions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27
WOULD GRAB MORE.
Germany snId 60 Covct Further pos
scssinns ia OHM.

London, Nov. 2I-According to spe-
cial dispatch from Berlin received here
Tuesday the German government con.
riders that the land occupied by the
forces OF Germany at Kiao Chou bay.
Shan Tun peninsula, China. is INSULT
Client for naval station and pro-
poses to enlarge its holdings there,
automatically, If possible"
II Germany does intend 10 keep the
land seized II may lead to serious com
plicatlons. II Russia pays heed to China's
appeal for protection.
According TO Washington adyices
China has made this appeal TO the Bear
10 Gust Germany from her territory.
Notwithstanding the efforts OF the
Chinese government 10 get Germany 70
name date when she would Withdraw
her forces, the German government has
taken no step ia the matter. and the
fear is expressed In eastern and Euro
pean diplomatic circles that her occu-
patton, n not Of permanent character
now, is simply a preliminary to such an
end
Berlin, Nov. 2i-The newspapers OF
this city report that Prince Henry OF
Prussia. brother OF Emperor William.
Is to take command OF the German
squadron in Chinese waters.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27
Secretary Wilson's oner.

Washington, Nov. 20--The secretary
Of agriculture purposes issuing a series
of farmers bulletins on tobacco and
has issued a circular soliciting contri-
buttons from experts on the methods
Of cultivation, on the export tobaccos
Of Kentucky and Tennessee and on the
marketing OF tobacco. lie promises to
reward those whose contributions are
accepted at the rate of SIS per 1000
words, but suggests that no one essay
should contain more than 10000 words.
The papers are TO be submitted to the
secretary not later than March 81 1898.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27
Mrs. noon Ordained.

New York, Nov. 23.-Carnegie music
hall was crowded with Volunteers of
America and their friends Monday
night TO witness the ordination OF Mrs.
darlington Booth as an evangelical min
lister TO preach the Gospel This or
dination is sanctioned yall evangelical
churches. The audience was appre-
ciative and enthusiastic. Hon. Chauncey
NJ. Depcw presided and delivered an APP
propriate address, Commander Bal
lington Booth as ordaiuing officer was
assisted by Rev. Dr. II. $. Macarthur
and other well-l.nnMn pastors.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27
nr,nn 40 yIrit Mexicn.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 23.--Ex-Gov.
Crittenden, Of Missouri, who was con-
sul-general to Mexico under the last
Cleveland administration, announces
that he will leave the city next week for
San Antonio, Tex, where he will be
joined by Hon. William j. Bryan and
Mrs. Bryan, and that the three will de-
part from San Antonio on four weeks
tour of Mexico. Aided by the ex-con-
surs knowledge Of the people and the
country, Mr.. Bryan will make a careful
study Of MeNico's financial system. Mr..
Bryan will be presented to the heads
of the various departments Of the gov
eminent by Mr.. Crittcnden, 50 that he
will have an excellent chance TO study
the financial system of the country and
see the results OF free silver.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27

Washington, Nov. 2O.-An order was
issued by the orphans court Friday
making Mrs. John A. Logan guardian
for Miss Evangelina Cossio Cisneros.
The proceedings in court were very
brief, but the senorita's appearance
created much interest. The application
for guardianship set out that Miss Cis-
neros has declared her intention TO be-
come a citizen Of the United States, so
far as the law allows, and that She in
tends 20 enter an institution Of learn
ing in this city and TO hereafter re-
main a resident of Washington.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27

spaIl Tries n New Tack I'm Her Cuban
Campaign.


Havana, Nov. 23.--Gen. Pando, as al.
ready cabled TO the press, started by
train from this city Saturday last In or
der, according 10 the official announce
ment, 10 take charge of the campaign
against the insurgents. He was ac-
companied by his full staff and was
escorted by n company of artillery.
But IL is stated on very good authority
that Gen. Pando has been commissioned
by Marshal Blaneo, the captain-general,
TO enter into communication with the
insurgent leaders with the view OF ar
ranging for peace.
This statement Is based on accurate
knowledge OF all the facts In the case.
Gen. Pando did not leave this city until
he had taken steps calculated TO further
the object which Marshal Blanco has in
view. Gen. Pando. after consultation
with the captain-general, first brought
about the release from confinement OF
Damien Caballcro, who has been i'm
prisoned on the Isle of Pines for some
time past, for, IL is alleged, acting as a
spy for the insurgents and bringing
about a disaster for the Spanish troops
at Cacao, province OF Santiago de Cuba.
Gen. Pando furnished Caballero, who is
the godfather of Rabi, looked upon as
being the backbone OF the insurgent
movement in the province Of Santiago
de Cuba, with considerable sum OF
money and caused him TO be landed at
Manzanillo, province Of Santiago de
Cuba, where a good horse was placed at
his disposal. Gen. Pando's peace ennis
sary was also furnished official docu-
ments empowering him 10 act in behalf
of the Spanish commander, and from
Manzanillo Caballcro made his way Sc
cretly TO the Jiguani hills, where Gen.
Rabi has his headquarters. Gen. Pando
instructed Caballero TO offer Gen. Rabi
n high rank in the Spanish army and n
large sum Of money, TO be distributed
among the other insurgent leaders of
that part of Cuba, and, in addition, n
large amount OF money for himself, In
the event of his success in arranging
terms for peace. Besides this Caballero
was instructed to inform the insurgent
leaders that the Spanish authorities un-
dcrtook 10 honestly establish the new
autonomist regime il the leaders of the
insurgents would accept the PROPOSE
tions made them.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 22.-The me-
mortal exercises in commemoration Of
the life and services Of the late Senator
Isham G. Harris, twice postponed on
account OF yellow fever, were held Sun
day night at the Auditorium. Many dis
tinguished men were present. The
large building, which has n seating ca
pacity of 5000, was packed and hum
dreds Of people were turned away. SEN
ator Bate presided. Addresses eulogist-
ic of the dead senator were made by
Senator Bate, of Tennessee; Senator
Turpie, OF Indiana; Congressman John
Sharp Williams, Of Mississippi; Gov. r..
l.. Taylor and Gen. George w. Gordon,
OF Memphis.
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a scrIonn OntbrrnI..

Vienna, Nov. 22.-The hostility be-
tween the Christian socialists and the
social democrats, which exists in all
parts of Austria and frequently leads
20 sharp collisions between the rival
partisans, has resulted in serious riot
ing at Graft, the capital city of Syria
and the seat OF wool manufactures. The
police and military were summoned,
but were stoned by the rioters. They
then charged the mob with fixed bay
onets, killing one person and wounding
many.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27
President Pnrdons an Embczzler.

Chicago, Nov. 23.-Frederick w. Grif-
fin, who as assistant cashier embezzled
$4,000 from the Northwestern national
bank, and who was sentenced to five
years in Joliet pcnitentiary, was par
doned Monday by President Mckinley.
Griffin confessed TO his crime April 4,
1895, and few weeks later was sem
fenced in the United States court, and
has served little more than two years
OF his term. At the time Of the exposure
Griffin was q society leader and was
president Of the Ashland club. On the
day Of his confession he rendered his
rpsipuntion
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27
new Counterfeit.

Washington, Nov i0.-The secre;
service bureau announces the discov-
cry OF new ten-dollar silver certificate
and also a counterfeit national bank
note. The silver certificate Is a photo
graphic production printed on two
pieces Of paper pasted together. No at
tempt has been made 20 color the back
Of the note. which Is a shade Of brown.
instead OF green. The national bank
note Is on the First matt nal bank Of
Joplin. Miss. series 1882. II Is also
printed on two pieces OF paper. and
The silk fiber In the genuine Is iml-
tated By pen and ink marks.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27

New York, Nov. 20.-The executive
committee Of Tammany hall met Erie
day and arranged for the annual organ
ization next month. After the transact
tion Of this business Richard Croker
made a speech in which he asked the
committee TO subscribe $4,000 for the
starving people of Cuba and a like sum
fol- the poor Of this city. The sugFcs-
ton was promptly acted upon, and the
Cuban check was handed TO Senior To-
mas Estrada Palma.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27
wcyIcr Denies the speech.

Madrid, Nov. 20.-The captain-gener-
al Of Galicia has telegraphed to the gov
ernment here saying that in the inter
view which he had with Gen. Weyler,
the former captain-general Of Cuba, the
latter completely eXculpated himself OF
the statements attributed TO him upon
The occasion Of his leaving Havana and
affirmed his devotion and adhesion to
the government.
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Sentenced 10 Death.

City Of Mexico, Nov. 23.--The great
trial Of Arroyo's murderers is over, ter
minating Monday evening with the sem
tencc Of death pronounced on ten Of the
police officials and policemen concerned
in the butchery OF the haplcss wretch
whose audacious attempt on the presi-
dent caused SO profound sensation
here. Public opinion sustains the YER
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27

New York, Nov Arrangements
have practically been concluded for the
consolidation OF the United States ma
tional bank Of this city with the Vest
ern national bank. The exact terms OF
the consolidation have not been as
certained, but the United States bank
will go into voluntary liquidation and
the Western national bank will absorb
as much Of its business, deposits, loans,
etc, as can be transferred.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27
nnnhIcn nc stnnll.

New York, Nov 22.-The Chase ma
tional bank has decided TO increase its
capital stock from 100000 TO 81 ,000,-
600. The step has been taken by the
directors and stockholders because the
banks surplus is very large. The de-
posts Of the bank amount 70 more than
500. OOO. 900.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27
ALL WE'RE KILLED.
-Four southcrncrs Engage IA Des-
perntc ItruMI

Vaudeville, La, Nov. 22.--Bayou La
'combe. a small settlement al miles east
OF here. has been the scene Of a terrible
tragedy. News has just been received
here Of q desperate fgh. between Ar
thur and Edward Jolie on one side and
Laurance and Edward Cousin on the
other. which resulted 10 the killing Of
all the parties concerned. Shotguus
and pistols were the weapons used. The
cause OF the difficulty il attributed to an
old family feud.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27

Washington. Nov. Commodore
Dewey. president Of the naval trial
board. has returned TO Washington
from the sea trial OF the Iowa, which BE
declares Is the best ship o. Der class IN
the world.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27

Mobile, Ala, Nov. 23.-Mobile people
are coming home in drogcs and busi-
ness has revived and is very brisk. The
Battle house, which has been closed for
two months, opened Monday. The the
alters will open Thursday. There has
been no killing frost. but the fever has
practically died out. Mondays record
M no now cnsna md no dnnlha
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Must he Paid.

Havana. Nov. s0.-Spain is in debt
ti,2oo,0O0 TO the contractors who have
been furnishing -four and biscuits to the
troops In Cuba. An intendent has noti-
fled Gen. Blanco that unless three
tenths Of this amount Is paid the fur
nishers will stop supplying the pro-
Vtefopc
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-27

Chicago. Nov. 22.-The Inter Ocean in
It's issue on Sunday announced cdltorial-
~ that controlling interest In that pa
pef has been purchased by party Of
Chicago gentlemen, prominent among
whom is Charles Il. Yerkcs, and lis im-
mediate management has been intrust-
ed TO William Penn Nixon and George
Wheeler Hinman