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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17

Nor the least of the difficulties to be
encountered by the Alaskan gold seeker
is the terrific warfare waged by the
mosquitoes. They are something awful,
and every traveller who has written
anything on the subject of Alaska men
lions them as pests worse than the To-
Gusts of ancient Egypt. The New Jer-
sey variety is not to be considered in
comparison with these northern pests,
that come in clouds and envelop man
and beast in an embrace, sometimes of
death.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17

IT is to a Belgian syndicate, under
the cloak of which German capitalists
are believed to be concealed, that the
Pekin government has accorded the
concession for the construction of the
railroad in the southern portion Of the
Chinese empire. The line is to be fin
ished in 1908, and although it will re-
main mortgaged to the syndicate as Sc
curity for the loan Of $20, O0o, 600 which
the former has undertaken to advance
to the Chinese treasury, yet as soon
as it is completed it is to be managed
and run exclusively by the Chinese2of6-
Gals. $ s$s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
Civil Service Examinations.

Washington, Aug. 13.-The civil serv.s
ice commission has issued a circular to
the examining boards of the 63 internal
revenue districts announcing that ex-
aminations for deputy collectors, clerks,
storekeepers, gaugers, storekeeper
gaugers and messengers will be held
in each district on September 10, to be
continued the next week day, If all APP
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

For the week Ending August IS.
E.. L. Rogers, of Philadelphia, has
been elected president of the National
Hay association.
Fire destroyed the greater part of
the Russian town of Matislaval. Two
hundred houses were burned.
William Lamb Picknell, of Boston,
the celebrated artist, died at Marble
head. Mass. suddenly at the age of As.
John R. Gentry paced mile in 2:o2%
at Poughkeepsie, N. Y, on Tuesday.
The last quarter was made in O:29A,
the fastest of the season.
James Crawford Embry, bishop of
the African Methodist Episcopal church
in South Carolina, died Wednesday at
his home in Philadelphia.
The republican state convention of
Kentucky on Tuesday nominated
James G. Bailey, of Mogofin county,
for clerk of the court of appeals.
Bud Brooks and Grady Reynolds, con-
vjcted atJeferson, Ga, of the murder Of
Merchant M. C. Hunt, were sentenced to
be hanged Friday, September "a.
Frank C. Conroy, the Ogdensburg
IN. W wife murderer, was executed
by electricity in the Clinton prison
near Dannemora, N. Y. on Tuesday.
A treaty has been completed between
Peru and Spain providing that any
question arising between the two gov
ernments shall be submitted to arbi-
tration.
It is stated that the Spanish govern
ment at Madrid has issued an order that
all claims for tobacco by American
manufacturers have been allowed and
the tobacco can be removed.
Willie and Mary Vogel, aged four and
ten years, respectively, were drowned
in Blue river ut Crete, Neb., Thursday.
They fell from narrow walk and were
carried over the mill dam to the rocks
below.
The final session of the grand lodge
Knights of Pythias of Iowa closed
Thursday night. C. C. Dowell, of Des
Moines, was elected grand chancellor.
The next session will be held at Council
Bluffs.
Lawrence university at Appleton,
Wis, will not derive benefit from the
$4,000 bequest in the will of Robert
Mcmillan. When the estate is settled
up there will not be enough left to
pay it.
Mr.. J. A. Knowlin, live stock COM
mission merchant of Kansas City, has
bought in Oregon $4,000 sheep, which
are now being driven overland to Kan
sas, where they will be fed next winter
and marketed the following spring.
Officers rounded up gang of post Of
fee robbers at Ontonagon, Mich, after
a hot fight in which Deputy Sheriff
Sherman received serious bullet
wound. Two burglars were captured
and third escaped, though badly
wounded.
The state central committee of the
Iowa national democrats met at Des
Moines Wednesday afternoon and com.
pleted the work of organization and
outlined the plan of campaign. Head
quarters will be opened in Des Moines
about August 20.
Thesteamer Mexico, en- route from the
Yukon river, struck on a reef off Sitka
and went to the bottom. Her 2sO pas.
sengers were saved. Many valuable
specimens collected by naturalsts fo1
the Columbian museum at Chicago, to-
gether with $50 tons of freight. were
lost.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17

The latest life boat is composed of a
double shell, with water-tight hatch
ways, through which the seamen pass,
the inner shell hanging on a shaft
above its center, so as to keep it right
side up even when the outer shell turns
clear over, and the boat is propelled by
means of chain gearing run by pedals
to turn the propeller shaft.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17

AMONG the results achieved by the
conferences between Joseph Chamber
lain and the colonial premiers, which
have constituted so important feature
of the jubilee festivities in London,
has been the arrangement for the i'm
mediate incorporation of Zululand and
Tongaland in the self-governing colony
of Natal. This will have the effect of
almost doubling the size of Natal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
GRIFFITH WINS.

Elected to Succeed Late Congressman
Holman, OF Indiana. q E''
Greensburg, Ind, Aug. 1.-THE spe-.
cial election held Tuesday in this (the
Fourth) congressional district to select
a successor to the late William S. Hol-
man, the watchdog of the treasury"
resulted in democratic victory by an
increased majority over that given Mr..
Holman last November. Francis Ma
rion Griffith, the democratic nominee,
secured plurality which will probably
exceed 1900. Mr. Griffith is a resident of
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17

IT is announced that the Pennsyl-
vania Tube works has received the
contract for 100 miles of 12-inch lap
welded steel, and 800 miles of so-inch
riveted steel pipe. The weight will be
about 20, 900 tons, and the order is said
to be the largest ever made at any
one time. The pipes are to carry wa
ter to the Coolgardie mines, Australia.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17

F! The Beers pay well for their guns,
which Birmingham supplies; in fact,
they have the best that money can buy.
They are connoisseurs in selecting
their shooting irons," promptly re-
jecting the inferior article This, with
their constant practice, is the secret of
their extraordinary skill as marksmen.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
Caused Heavy Loss.

Z: viroqua, Wis, Aug. 1o.-A wind, rain
and hailstorm, which passed over this
part of the county Monday, did more
than 100000 damage to the tobacco
farmers on Coon Prairie, the heart of
the growing section of the county.
Fully four-ifths of the crop is de-
stroyed. Tobacco had never i given
such promising outlook and was near
" ready for cutting. E 80. y. z5 s..:>s i
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17

AMONG the curiosities of tropical
plant life are the pearls found occa-
sionally in the cocoanut palm of the
Philippine islands. These pearls, like
those of the ocean, are composed of car
donate of lime. The bamboo also
yields another precious product, in the
shape of true opals, which are found in
its Joints.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
: Omcers Chose.nlll,,,

81 La Sale, Ill, Aug. l2.-The High
Court independent Order OF Foresters
elected the following officers Wednes-
day: Jacob Bremen, OF Chicago. high
chief ranger; q. S. Browne, mayor st
Mendota,high vice chief ranger; Thorn
as w. Saunders, high secretary. Charles
IS. Petrie was reelected treasurer for HIS
81 eth term. 3Hs4 .s } s x
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17

tian. Spain: Your action approved. Re
new in name OF the president his express
sion of deep sorrow and sympathy for the
loss borne by Spain in the death OF Senior
Canovas del Castillo. the prime minister 81
Spain, one Of the most eminent OF the
Statesmen Of our time, and convey condo
lence to family Of the deceased. III
(, ~ H. TX. :'(Sfp)G SiERMAN,ss$ 22
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17

Switzerland county. he was state
senator for two terms, and while in the
legislature he gave evidence of good
craftsmanship. He is a fine orator and
an able man. He is a descendant of
Gen. Francis Marion, the revolutionary
hero, and it is for him that the candi-
date was named.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
BAD .Wreck Al Texaa.

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 13.-The north
bound Katy train was wrecked Thurs
day morning near Caddo Mills, Tex,
by some one removing q fish plate and
bending the rails. Every car but the
rear sleeper was turned over. Messen-
ger Rawlins was instantly killed. Sew
eral passengers were injured. .@*.$ss
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
Two Lives Lost.

L Zurich, Aug IA dispatch from
Baden, canton Of Argau, on the Limmat,
the locality OF the famous hot mineral
springs, says that q great fire almost
destroyed the Neue Kuranstalt Baden.
or Grand hotel, Thursday evening.
There was q panic among the guests
and two lives were lost. 81 ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
THE NATIONAL GAME.

Standing of the Baseball Clubs for
the Week Ended August IL.
The following tables show the num-
Der of games won and lost and the
percentage of the clubs of the lead
ing baseball organizations. National
league:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
gRuulsaia1nI 8fini.ter Cho..enI,

. st. Louis, Aug 49, 8 -- than Allen
5H:tchcock, of ST. Louis, has accepted
the Russian mission. close friend
ship between the president and Nj.
Hitchcock has existed for many wears A..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
Veterans Rein.t..,t..a,.

Philade alpha, Aug. az. Kretz
superintendent of the min. has re;n-
a stated y veterans Of the late war who,
were discharged q rom the mint at the
beginning Is the Int {azainia radon. s..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
Schools Tea.cher.,sI1illed

81 Ramsey, Ill, Aug. Il IN ISIS MOI
Hayes. daughter Of John Hayes, q re-
tired farmer was thrown from . buggy
In runaway and killed. She was q
school teacher.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
Il Marked Man.

Paris. Aug. dispatch to the
Figaro from San Sebastian says that
Coli, the assassin, III the course 81 q
police examinati ion declared that III
would ~ President Faure,s turnnext. B
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
& Accepts the Nomliilnl,al tor. !.

Il Accepts the Nomination. !;
Des Moines, Ia, Aug. .10.-S. 2. Leland
has accepted DR.. r. :. Eaton's place on.
/ the prohibition ticket, and will cancel.
all the dates for his lectures after
August 80, and will stump the state.
during September and October.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
VIII Attend OHIO sta,te 81 ".

81 VIII Attend Ohio State Fair.
. Columbus, q Aug. Presid ent
Mckinley has accepted an Imitation rs
attend The Ohio stat fadir at Columbuus
opening August 81 sss Us
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
Alderman Nanxler aeId Gn,,.x !

~@1sASN 1AAssA4= 11sS0B1SE C3UIlfY.-
Chicago, Aug. IL. - Judge Dunno
Wednesday held Alderman William
Mangler guilty OF contempt of court in
refusing to tell the grand jury who it
was he claimed had offered him $1,000
for his vote in the General Electric or-
dinance, and fixed the punishment At
$1,000 fine and 80 days imprisonment in
the county Jail
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
COxey for Governor,

Columbus, O., Aug 12.-Fusion was
repudiated Wednesday by the populists
of Ohio in manner so emphatic as to-
leave no chance for controversy regard
ing the future policy of the party. The
populist state convention by an over.
whelming majority severed the alliance
made a year ago with the democracy on
the free silver issue and nominated a
full state ticket headed by Jacob Coxey.
OF "commonweal" fame, as the nom
inee for governor. ss -. E'7
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17

When the news of the Injunction
granted by the county courts, practic-
ally, breaking up the camp. reached
Turtle Creek, the widest excitement
ensued. The strikers were emphatic
in their protests against the action.
A conference of camp leaders was at
once called for and plans were discussed
for some means of holding the ground
gained against the New York and Cleve-
lard Gas Coal company's men.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-17
SaKa0ta Talka.

In the course of an interview Mon
day afternoon Senior Sagasta, the lib
eral leader, said: THE country's poll
tics must not depend upon an assassin.
The conservatives ought to remain in
power under the guidance of men like
Marshal Campos. Senior Pidal and Senior
Elduayen. Nevertheless, if the queen
regent appeals to the liberals, they are
ready to respond."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
In Times Whirligig.

What changes are produced by the
whirlisig of time! Within the period Of
little more than half dozen years
Charles Frohman has become the most
celebrated and influential of managers:
the once famous Lyccum Stock compeny
has been scatterd; j. NJ. hill has disap-
Deared. while his newly discovered star
Is now prospcrously established ut the
head of her own company; Edward Har-
rigan is n wanderer in vaudeville, ana
his theatre has passed into the possession
of Hoyt az Mckee, who were almost I'M
known when he was at the bei2ht OF MS
power; the historic stage OF Niblo's has
been raised 10 build stores; Lillian Rus
sell has fallen from her ancient greatness; (;
Duse mas come, seen and conquered; the
hcndals are out Of fashion; Henry T..
Abbey died bankrupt; Olympia went
up like proverbial rocket and came
down like the automatic stick; vaudeville
after blooming like green bav tree, hiss
dropped into the sere; Rudolph Aronson
has abandoned comic opera and taken 10
farce; we have known. wondered at and
wearied of Guilbert. Fregoli and Cheya-
lier; Calve and Mclha have become
essential to our artistic life: Bronson
Howard has felapsed into silence and
Augustus Thomas is little more eloquent (;
Mrs. Leslie Garter and Maude Adams have
become the greatest of native stars. while
Elsie DE Wolfe has turned into model
for fine clothes: A. NJ Palmer has no
longer a theatre to his name and is now
the business manager OF an actor To
whom he onco gave employment, and
Augustin Daiy owns two principal thea
tres, yet his stock compsnv is forced ont
Of poth by tho popularity OF music
comedy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
The Ari0n Club Concert.

The great local musical organization,
the Arion Cub, will inaugurate It's 18th
season in this city at Infantry hall, next
Wednesday evening. The audience will
be immense rs the sale of tickets has been
unusually large. The concert promises To
be cne OF the best ever given bv the cluo
and that Is saying considerable. remem-
BERN the remarkable musical efforts OF
this much esteemed cnorus. The soloist 5
TO appenr are Sophia Alarkee, soprano;
Helen Warren, L. contralto: "a. Evan
williams tenor, and David Bispham.
baritone.
The following program will be rem
dersd:
Overture, "Oberon," Weber
Three cavalier songs for::taritone solo
and male chorus, Stanford
(sl col for King Charles.
tb) king Charles. and who'll DO
Him Right Now"
(c) Boot and saddle.
Tenor solo, ''Cujus Amman, Rossiui
by request
Baritone SOLO aria from Hans He'll.
ing" Marschnrr
The Swan aud the skylark, "
Goring Thomas
For,chorus soil and orchestra
The instr um.ntal part of the concert
Will be la capable hands as the orchestra
will be made up of the PRINCIPAL must
clans of the Boston symphony Orchestra.
The general sale of tickets for the first
concert will not oren till Monday. Nov.
29d, hut suhscribcrs will be accommodated
with seats in advance bv applying To MIR.
A. j.. WeedeD, Board Of lraae Building.
Market square,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
Theatrical Ialtle,

Charles Frohman's production Of the
successful musical comedy entitled 1.-The
Circus Girl" is the attraction announced
for the Providence Opera House during
the week beginning Nov. 30. During the
wee; following. beginning Nov. 20, the
play will bo Never Again.
Saturnalia." the nav comic opera in
three acts, whose authors are two Provi-
dence young men, Will be produced in
January ut tho Providence Opera House.
The opera will he staged according to it's
class with TN all-star cast and chorus
Of fifty voices. This will bs one of the
leading road attractions this season.
The music of the Hedly- Livsey orchestra
at the Columbia Is quite an enjoyable
feature and highly creditable 10 that pop
ular organization.
Katie Rooney has invited the licensed
newsboys and boot blacks TO witness her
performance on Monday evening, but bv
wav of inculcating good lesson with her
generosity, she insists that they must all
appear with clean hands and faces.
Cleanliness she SAYS is essential TO the
full measure of ENJOYMENT.
Maude Nugept will sing her own songs,
"Rosey O'Grady" ana "Mrmie Reilly"
at the Columbia the week Of Dec. q.
The Miles Ideal company, will present
nine different plays during its coming
weeks engagement at the Columbia, and
will be the nrst repertoire company To
appear at this theatre this season.
The success of the idea of giving to
every lady patron merchants coupons has
been such that il will be continued at the
Colum bia during the coming week; n nd
every lady patron will thus securu the
nucleus for collection of coupons that
will secors n very handsome present bo-
fore Christmas.
The Bostonians have decided that DR..
Jordan s opera, rip Van Wrinkle" is
worthy OF as good n production as they
can give it, and will commence rshears-
ing IL at once for their coming lengthy
engagement in san Francisco. After that
they Will give ii an elaborate New York
production.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
Westminster Theatre.

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spec
taoular Extravaganza company will be at
the Westminster Theatre next week.
These two comedians hdve admirers every
where. Ibeintroductory which is entitled
'McDoodle's Flats" is very laughable
farce comedy satire on the numerous
Fiat houses in New Yo-k. The Ollie is
made up Of select specialties hormoniously
arranged and up-to-uate aud interspersed
with number Of classic grouping by a
bevy of pretty girls. Among the speciality
artists are Barton and Eckhoff, musical
comiques: Miles and RAYMOND, refined
travesty act; frankie Haines, the protean
character artist in number of topial
and character songs; Swan and Bambard,
acrobatic comedians; Hill sisters, singers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
Beautiful alabama"

At the Providence Opera House, COM
msncing Nov. 18th, for three nights and Il
matinee will be seen Augustus Thomas
beautiful play OF southern life, ALA
bania." Mr.. Thomas has achieved won
derful success as play writer, but un-
doubtedly Alabama was the play that
gave him his first notoriety rs AN author.
He had written several pays before
Alabama" all OF which had been we'll
received and had met with considerable
success, but il remained for Alabama"
u achieve him fame and fortune. 1t is
now seven years since it was first pro-
duced and it has been played continu-
ously since that time. 1t has not been
here for five seasons.
His theme of southern life. which he
portrays so vividly is an extremely happy
one. After ALL the old, old story that
all have heard, and that all tell some tine
I'm life, is the best. War, strife, misery,
CT ime all engage attention, warm the
blood, but lovo-honcst, noble, eloquent
love-movcs the soul as nothing else can.
The author OF this sweet story has con-
tributeu TO the stage n fragrant flower.
Which will not be permitted 10 wither
He has sot beforelhis countrymen vision
of all that is ennobling. refining and
chastening in human nature. The vision
is so natural that it becomes reality. it
Is so vivid that IL remains with us long
after we have left the playhouse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
"An Irish Gentleman"

Writers for the stage in recent years,
with the possible exception OF the late
Dion Boucicault, have, in dealing with
phases of Irish life. presented for the most
part either caricatures or grossly exag-
gerated pictures of the big-heartsd, witty
and humorous natives OF the green isle
and In all instances they have clung
tanaciously to reproductions of peasant life
false in nearly every particular. with its
Inevitable rGd-coats, constabulary, evic-
tions and so on, and my Lord ard
"my lady, from 1.-THE castle" thrown
in TO leaven the whole. Theatre -goers will
find 1t a relief to turn from this style of
drama to IAN Irish Gentleman. by
Ramsey Morris, new play of life in Ire
land. which has been one OF the remark
able successes Of the present season. An
draw Mack, 1.-THE singing comedian" has
made a remarkable hit in II.
The character is one OF the most cap
tivating and loving types seen on the
stage. Comedian Mack is supported by
a strong company and he will have bud
get Of new songs. The play will be seen
at keith's Opera House Thanksgiving
weak
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13

nephew and niece, who are at Old Point
Comfort on pleasure bent to wnom he ex-
plains the situation and they promise
TO assist him he passes through several
amusing situations in his encea WI TO
conceal his identity.
A crisis comes when there arrives upon
the scene Henrietta Oliver, n fin de steele
detective, who has been put upon the
forgery case and has traced the defaulter
TO Olu Point Comfort, he having been
posing as Mr.. Wright. The first person
she meets is Seymour Sites, who becomes
smitten with her, and she in turn imag
ines him to be- the forger as he is posing
ander the name of Wright
With his introduction To Henrietta Sites
entire nature changes From being close
and mean he becomes liberal TO fault,
throwing money right and left. His
action lends credence TO the theory that
hc is the defaulter and after many wild
and amusing complications be Is finally
arrested rs the thief. There are many
clever characters introduced and several
interesting underplots. MIR. Reed is sur
rounded with n capable company, the
same that assisted him in his recent sea-
son in New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
The Charity Ball.

An event of considerable importance,
socially, will take place in Infantry hall
next Tuesday evening when the friends
of charity will assemble in the pig audi
torium for q night of merriment Charity
balls are prominent social functions in
large cities, the fashion being set by the
400 of New York, and they gathered SO
much OF the great life Of the metropolis
that the annual event became the subject
OF play that was received with the great
est favor in every considerable community
in this country. It is not 10 be presumed
that tho local charity ball Of next Tues
day evening will resem Dle its big original
In New York, but il will hs one of the
PRINCIPAL society events of this season.
Besides it is for the benefit of st. Mary :
Orphanage, one of tho most useful
charities i'm the city and the profit of
pleasure will 60 toward the allevia-
tion of pain and distress. Perhaps the
merry dancers will not heed that part of
the enterprise but the orphans ana those
having them in charge will. Liberal pat
ronage will be appreciated by the ladies
and gentlemen having the charity ball
in hand