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Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
FROM WASHINGTON.
Work Of Our Lawmakers in the
Extra Session.
Matters Of Importance brought BE.
fore the Senate and House.
Beie1 Summary OF the
Daily Proceedings.

Washington, April 13.-The senate
met at noon yesterday, but adj
journed Immediately as mark of
respect to the late Senator voorhees,.
and that many of the senator's might
attend the funeral.
Washington, April 14.-Senator Nor
gan (Ala.) concluded his long speech in
the senate yesterday on the resolution
declaring that a state of war exists in
Cuba, but no action was taken. Sena-
tor Pettigrew Is. d. introduced bill
executive departments Of the govern
ment. The bankruptcy bill was further
discussed. Senator Chandler IN. H.)
introduced bills empowering the secre-
tary of the navy to take possession of
the armor plants of the Bethlehem and
the Carnegie companies.
Washington. April IS. - A test vote
on the tariff question in the senate yes
terday showed majority of one in its
favor. The Indian appropriation bill
was discussed. A message was re-
ceived from the president urging that
suitable provision be made for adequate
representation of the United States at
the Paris exposition in 1900.
Washington. April 16. - The senate
spent the time yesterday considering
the Indian appropriation bill, but did
not complete it. Senator Davis endeav-
ored to secure unanimous agreement
upon time to take vote upon the An
glo-American arbitration treaty, but
failed. Senator Hansbrough introduced
bill authorizing the appointment of
a commission to introduce and popu-
larize the bread foods of the United
States among the peoples Of the orient.
The House.
Washington, April is. - In the house
yesterday Mr.. Ridgely (pop.. Kan.) in
troduced bill ito enable the unem-
ployed to earn living, to utilize in
dustry and produce general prosper
ity." 1t authorizes each state. terri
tory. county, city, town. township or
school district to raise money for CIV
ing employment on public works by is
suing non-interest bearing bonds of IS
years. payable only to the United States,
not to exceed half the assessed value of
the property of the state or municipal-
ity. In return for the bonds the United
States treasury is to issue treasury
notes. Mr.. Brownlow (rep.. Tenn.) in
troduced joint resolution for the re-
instatement in the civil service of per-
sons separated therefrom without
cause. Mr.. Shannon IN. W introduced
a bill to amend the antitrust law so
that it will not prevent railroad traffic
agreements. Adjourned to the 18th.
Washington, April ia house bill
was introduced in the house on Satur-
day by Mr.. Leuis (dem., Wash.) pro-
viding for the repeal of the act
for an international monetary con-
ference. Mr.. Grosvenor (rep., O.) in
troduced a bill to declare the true intent
and scope of the civi! servicc act. Ad-
iourned to the 21st.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
LAID IN THE GRAVE.
Funeral Services Over the Remains
of Senator Voorhees,.

Funeral Services Over the Remains
OF Senator Voorhees,.
Tcrre Haute. Ind, April l6.-The
funeral Of ex-senator Daniel w. Voor-
hees took place from st. Stephens Epis-
copal church. Rev. John +. Sulger, the
rector, officiating. This is the church
in which he was confirmed number
Of years ago and which he las attend
ed when here. During the two days the
remains have been here. the funeral
having been delayed awaiting the nr-
rival Of his eldest son, Charles S. Voor-
hees, of Spokane. WASH. they have lain
in state in the pariors of the Terre
Haute house, which he has made his
home since he broke tip housekeeping
number of years ago.
Senator Voorhees, was mason, and
the various masonic botlies participated
in the funeral exercises, while the city
council and many civic and military
organizations followed his remains to
the grave in Highland Lawn cemetery,
where he was laid beside his wife, who
died several years ago.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

treaties. He represented the United States
In preparing some of the treaties wi.h
China for the exclusion Of Chinese labor
ers and was one Of the representatives OF
this country in negotiating the Newfound-
land treaties. which failed of ratification
by the senate. Mr.. Angel is a Corgre-
gationalist. and has been quite prominent
In church affairs. His appointment was
church. which has a greater number of mis-
sionaries in the Turkish field than any
other denomination. 1t is expected by
them that he will give especial attention
to the protection OF American mission
aries IN Turkey.]
George d. Meikeljohn. appointed assist
ant secretary of war. has served two terms
In congress. representing the Third district
Of Nebraska. He is about 40 years old and
q native OF Wisconsin. He has been prom
inent in politics in Nebraska, having been
member Of the legislature and Lieutenant
governor Of the state. He has been chair.
man Of the republican state committee in
Nebraska. Mr.. Meikeljohn has been prac-
ticing law since 1SS0.l
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
MAY GO TO TURKEY.
James b. ANGEL, Of Michigan, Chosen
~ United States Minister.

James b. Angell, Of Michigan, Chosen
~ United States Minister.
Washington. April is. = The presi-
dent Wednesday sent the following
nominations to the senate:
state-James 3. Angel. Of Michigan. to
be envoy extraordinary aud minister pleni.
potenttary OF the United States to Turkey:
George N. West. Of the District Of Colum-
bia, consul Of the United States at Piceoy,,
Nova Scotia.
War George q. Meiklejohn. Of Nebraska.
to be assistant secretar. OF war.
flames 3. Angel is a native Of Rhode
Island. but he has resided in Michigan
for the past 20 years or more. and is pres
ident Of the Michigan state university.
He is graduate Of Brown university. and
his life has been largely devoted to edu-
cational work. He held the chair Of mod
ern languages in his alma mater from
1853 to 1860 and occupied the position OF
president Of the state university Of Yer.
mont for five years before being called
to Michigan. He was engaged in journalis-
tic work in Providence from 1860 to 1885,
In 1850 Mr.. Angeli was appointed minister
to China. serving until 1881. He has had
considerable experience In negotiating
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

SvLvEsrER ScovEL, the Newspaper
correspondent who was rescued from
. Spanish prison in Cuba, has present-
ed to Mrs. Mckinley handsome and
unique gift. which he has been COM
missioned TO bring from Sonora Mad
rigal, Of San Spiritus. It was fan
made of mother of pearl, inlaid with
gold. Sonora Madrigal had learned
that Mrs Mckinley was fond of dainty
abric-a-brac, and sent the fan as a tes-
timony Of her kindly regard for the
wife Of the president. The fan has
been in the Madrigal family for $50
years, and i probably two hundred
years old.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

For the Week Enalng April 10.
Fear of flood at Kansas City, Mo-,
has been dissipated.
Active seeding operations are in full
blast in South Dakota aud q large acre
.age of wheat will be put out.
The new laws passed by the last legis-
lature went into force in Indiana by
the governors proclamation.
Mrs. S. NJ. Hanna, the mother of SEN
ator Mark Hanna. died of pneumonia
at Asheville, N. C., aged 81 years.
The Texas legislature has passed u
bill taxing sleeping and dining car COM
panies ten cents per mile of travel.
John Donallen & Son, one of the
largest firms Of morocco manufacturers
at Lynn. Mass, failed for s15o.ooo.
Fire at the University of California
in Berkeley destroyed the building oc-
eupied as the college of agriculture.
The Long Mead Iron company and
the Conshohocken Tube company at
Conshohocken, Pa, failed for 100000.
David Mckinney and his wife, who
have believed each other dead for 80
years, have been reunited at La Crosse.
Wis.
Deputy Clerk Wallace A. Mason, of
the criminal court, swallowed his false
teeth and died in great agony in New
Orleans.
Over 600 Chinese passed through OF
tawa, Ont, Saturday on their way from
the Pacific coast to New York, en- route
to Cuba.
The president of the Swiss repub-
lie has been selected as arbitrator of the
boundary dispute between Brazil and
French Guiana.
Judge James j. Storrow, aged 60, a
well-known Boston lawyer, dropped
dead while at the congressional library
in Washington.
At Niagara Falls an unknown young
man, apparently "a years old, jumped
from the middle of the suspension
bridge and was drowned.
Gen. Ruis Rivera and Col. Bacallao,
the insurgent leaders recently captured
in the province of Pinar del Rio. are
recovering from their wounds.
The following have been appointed
umpires of the National Baseball league:
Lynch. Hurst, Emslie, Sheridan. Nc
Donald. McDermott and O'Day.
DR.. w. Godfrey Hunter and ex-Con-
gresham John d. Wilson were indicted
at Louisville for conspiracy to bribe in
connection with the senatorial contest.
Two sons of Mr.. Hesson, living near
Greenland, Ark, aged nine and fifteen
years, committed suicide. The boys
were angry because they were left at
home.
Mrs. Hester Jackson (colored), who
for years has been known in Newark,
n. j., as Aunt Hester, celebrated the
one hundred and sixth anniversary of
her birth.
Dispatches received in Chicago from
many lake ports announced the preva-
lence of furious gales accompanied by
snow and rain, and number Of vessels
were driven ashore.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Mexico WIN Not Itetnliate.

City Of Mexico, April 16.-The re- 5orts
published in the United States that the
Mexican government intends. in case
of the passage of the Dingley bill, insti-
tuting retaliatory measures, will be au-
thoritatively denounced by the Mexican
Herald to-day. Certain provisions in
the bill will, II enacted into law, bring
American capital here, and will re-
dound to the benefit of the country.
The government of Mexico regards the
action of the American congress with
perfect lack of apprehension.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

ACCORDING to government estimates
the amount of submerged land from
the Mississippi overflow on April 8 was
about 1890 square miles, the region
containing q population of about $780,
600. Tho flooded districts comprised
about 10000 farms, Of which 1S, 500
were in Mississippi 10000 in Arkansas
and the rest about equally divided be-
tween Missouri and Tennessee. The
total value of the farms, according to
the last census, was about Sos, 600, 600,
and the live stock on hand January 1,
1897, is estimated at 81, SOC, 900.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

UNDER . recent, order of the war de-
parsment April is made the athletic
month" of the United States army,
and will continue to be each year. At
present athletic games are being held
at all the principal military posts in
the country, and the winners in thess
Kpst contests will be entitled to enter
q, competitors for department. cham
piopxhips in a contest to be held at Ft.
Sheridan. near Chicago, some time
during the summer: The object is
physical exercise and development, of
which soldiers in time Of peace do not
get uauoh.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

The late Sir B. w. Richardson is cred.
tied with the following curious infor.
nation on suicides: The rate of sui.
eide is highest in the last four days Of
June, and lowest in February; more
common among Protestants than Ro-
man Catholics, and rare among the
Jews It increases with education,
and spreads with railways and tele-
graphs. More men than women are
swayed by its influence, and the aver.
age of suicides is set down at 10 in
every 100, 900.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

The clerks in the post Office depart
ment will have to write more than
$4,000 letters to notify as many ambi-
tious American citizens that their ap-
plications have been received. The
officials say that the hard times have
set every body trying to get a job un.
der the government. The first week
of the present administration q. 1000
applications for Office were received at
the post Office department alone; the
second week 25. 700, the third week 45,.
623. The largest proportion from any
state was from Kansas.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Death Of Milne. Ler,ck

New York, April 19.-Milnes Lerick.
the actor. died in this city Sunday of
cancer. He was 72 years of age, a native
OF England, and began his stage career
before he had reached his teens. In
1853 he came to this country to create
the part of George Harris in "Uncle
Toms Cabin" at Barnum's museum.
Laterheplayed Shakespearean roles, and
made pronounced success as "Julirs
Caesar" at Booths theater. In after
years he supported such stars as Char
lotte Cushman. Mary Anderson, Marga-,
ret Mather and, more recently. JuIio.
Marlowe.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

The supreme court of Tennessee has
just decided that q lawyer may cry
bitterly in his address to jury If he
wants to and feels badly enough about
his clients wrongs. In this case the
victorious hustler burst into . food of
tears while arguing his case. The 9th.
er side excepted, but did not call on
the court to have the sheriff call him
of, and the learned judges of the su.
preme court hold that an attorney
may not be debarred from shedding
his tears under such circumstances.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Found Dead.

Milwaukee, April l7.-Jacob Katz. for
30 years dry goods merchant of Mil.
waukee. recently in the real estate
business. was found dead in his office
Friday. and post mortem showed that
death was due to asphyxiation by gas.
1t is believed he committed suicide.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
@riess Gouriey
Px1cY r. TRuBsHAw, PublishsA
oooPERsToWN. \. DAKOTA

The Legislature Of Texas is consider
ing resolution which, after reciting
that freight rates are unsatisfactory
and unjust, instructs the railroad com.
mission to make survey for a railroad
from some point on the coast to the
Red river at Denison. the proposed
road to be built and operated by the
state.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Pumping Engine for Mex,co.

Loc:sport. N. Y, April 17.-Scnor
Victor NJ. Brascini. prominent Mex
ican, is in town, and has closed a con-
tract with the Holly Manufacturing
company for a Is, ,00O, GOO gallon pumping
engine for the City of Mexico. THIS
engine will be used in pumping the
sewerage OF the city and will be
part of an elaborate system based on
the plan in use in Berlin, Germany.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

The 10000 bicycles in use in this
country last year will soon be whirl.
ing over the road again, and at least
ing the season. Over S. 600, 600 worth
of our wheels will be sent abroad.
England is now our largest foreign
customer Germany comes next, and
France third. The world has practi.
cally admitted that American cycles
are the best.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

A NEW novelist named Pietari Paiva-
rints has been discovered in Finland,
and the English critics are comparing
him to Ibsen, Tousguenieff and Toll
stoi. He can hardly be called new
novelist, except in the sense that the
outside world has just found him, for
he is nearly seventy years old, and has
been writing many years. The first of
his works to be translated into Eng
lish is ''Nentti and Juka."
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
To Withdraw ,rroop..

Washington, April II. - According
to information received from trust
worthy sources here the withdrawal of
at least 10000 of the troops that SPAN
has maintained for several years in th:
island of Cuba will begin when tn.
rainy season sets in within few days.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

BARON Won STEPHEN, whose death is
announced from Germany, organized
the international postal union and de.
vised system by which one rate could
be used between all nationalities en-.
tering the union. 1t brought all for.
eign countries. whatever their respec-
tive postal laws and rates, into the
same easy communication as that be.
tween different states or provinces OF
the same country.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

An ''automatic singer" was exhib-
tied to the editorial staff of q Paris
newspaper. The apparatus is in the
form of . tripod, on the top of which
is machine smaller than the phono-
graph, into which the cylinders are
put. The sound is transmitted by
highly perfected boards to metallic
trumpet, and it is stated that the voice
can be heard 22o yards off.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

AT the election in Hudson, Mich, a
city of about 5000 inhabitants, a vot-
ing machine was used. AS a result the
returns were footed up and in the
hands of the telegraph operator for
transmission inside of six minutes aft
er the polls closed. Under the old
method the counting would have con-
tinued for hours and the chances for
mistakes would have been materially
inorAa cod
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
st. Louis street Car Lines sold.

1t. Louis street Car Lines sold,
st. Louis, April l9.-The Missouri
Railroad company. comprising three
lines-the Olive Street. the Market
Street and the Laclede Avenue Red
line-was bought Saturday for the
Lyndell system. By this purchase the
Lindell system becomes the greatest in
st. Louis and probably the greatest in
the world. 1t is understood that in the
transfer nearly $2,o00.0 900 was involved.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
sentenced for Life,

Plymouth, Ind. April 16.-Aftcr IS
hours deliberatiou the jury in the Fet.
ters murder trial found the defendant.
William L. Suther'in, guilty as charged
in the indictment and sentenced him to
state prison for life. The attorneys for
the defense have filed q motion for q
new trial.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Elrhty.xeven Year. Ola.

Washington, April 15.-Justin Smith
Morrill,. the veteran senator from Ver-
mont. celebated his eighty-seventh
birthday yesterday. Mr.. Morrill, COM
pleted his 30 years Of continuous service
March 4 last. His present term expires
in March, 1902.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Revolution I'm aoLdaro..

Washington. April 1o.-United States
Consul Little telegraphs from Teguci-
galpa, the capital of Honduras, that ii
revolution has broken out and that the
republic is now under martial law.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Three Killed By . Train,

Lafayette. Ind, April l5.-A passen-
ger train on the Wabash railroad, east
bound. near West Point. struck buggy
containing James Holton. Plymouth
Field. Miss Nan Wilson and Miss Laura
Smith. all colored. Both of the men
and one Of the women were killed.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
A Centenarian i'asse. Away.

Belmont. Wis. April l7.-CharIes
Goode. who few weeks ago celebrated
his 103 birthday, a veteran Of the Black
Hawk war and early pioneer, died at
four o'clock Friday morning at the
home Of his niece, Mrs. Sillick.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Rest s'art Of a Town Burned.

Fremont. o.. April l6.-Early Thurs
day morning the business portion of the
village of Lindsey. eight miles west of
here. was destroyed by fire. including
the postoffice. drug store. grocery. shoe
store. barber shop. council hall. u. A. Il.
hall and the, produce exchange. The
loss will aggregate $4,000. two-thirds
of which is insured.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
iowa Man Dies Of tficcours

Webster City. Ia, April l6.-William
kaufman. of Wright county, died Thurs
day Of hiccoughs. He was :irst Inflicted
last Saturday. and the common REM
edies failed TO relieve him. lie was
q man OF strong constitution. and was
not confined to hrs bed until Wednesday.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Rarrea from the aaaii.,

Indianapolis. Ind. April 16.-Anothcr
of the agents Of the late e. =. Dean
brokerage concern, Al. e. Massey, of
this city, has been barred from the
nails by fraud order issued by Post
luaster General Curry.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Th,ul. flc ought to DO n,

Thinks He ought to De Hanged.
Collins. Me-. April l6.-Sam Smith,
Jr.. who ten days ago hacked two old
women to death with corn knife, has
confessed the crime and says. be thinks
he ought to be hanged. Smith says he
does not fear hanging.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Negroes Celebrate,

Washington. April 1.-THE colored
people Of the District of Columbia on
Friday celebrated the anniversary Of
President Ltncoln's proclamation eman-
cipating the slaves Of the district. The
principal features of. the day were q
parade and an open-air meeting at
which oratory run riot. President Nc.
Kiniey reviewed the parade from the
portico OF the white house.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Iowa Burslar. Use a WAGON

Dedham. Ia, April lo.-The depart
ment store OF Hardie q Ayerhart was
robbed Sunday morning of 81. 900 worth
OF dry goods. clothing. fine shoes. hats
and hardware. The thieves carried
the goods away in two-horse wagon.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Don't Recognize the Blockade.

OOn'e NecoS"sse Sno b1ocK0de.
London. April l7.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Standard says it is
stated there that Admiral Canevaro,
commanding the international fleets in
Cretan waters, has received notice from
the American government that the
United States does not recognize the
existence Of blockade of Crete.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Can't Visit the Exposition.

Washington. April l6:-presidsntM Nc
Kinlcy has decided that he would be
unable to attend the Nashville expo
sition on the opening day, May /. but
will formally notify the authorities
that he will visit the exposition after
the adjournment Of congress.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Under Martial Law.

Washington. April l6.-Unitcd State,
Consul Little telegraphs from Tegu-
cigaIpa, the capital of Honduras. tina:
n revolution has broken out and that the
republic is now under martial law.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Slain ny u I,a,sse.

Edwards. Miss. April l5.-Jesse
Evans. negro charged with accosting
two little white girls, was riddled with
bullets Wednesday night by posse.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
wan Work Zen Hour.,

Middletown, Conn.,. April l9.-TLc
Berlin Iron Bridge company at Eass
Berlin, which for some time has been
running on schedule of eight hours
day. will start to-day on ten hours.
The company employs 400 hands.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Honor Hi. MEMORY.

Springfield, ILL.,, April l6.-Services
commemorative of the death Of Abra-
ham Lincoln. 32 years ago. were held in
Representatives hall in this city yes.
terdaY.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
Sentenced to Re t7or.-...,

Georgetown, Del, April 10. = James
NJ. Gordy. who was convicted on Thurs
day of the murder OF Mrs. Mary Lewis:
was sentenced to be hanged on June II
next.
Griggs courier., 1897-04-23

Baltimore. Md. April l7.--James $.
Moftit. the original Lone Fisherman IN
"Evangeline." died here Friday ut the
Johns Hopkins hospital after All illness
Of four weeks.