davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29

SPAIN YIELDS s.
And The WAR IS OVER.
The D0ns Accept Americas Terms of Peace.
The Philippines Are Ours.
e~eNe%N~%~e~~e4NeeeNa eNaeeNsNNNe.eeNseus

Paris, Nov. 2s.-The joint peace com
mission met promptly at two o'clock
day afternoon. When the members of
the two commissions We're seated, Senior
Montero Rios, the president of the
Spanish commission, handed the Span
ish reply to Mr.. Ferguson, the Spanish
interpreter attached to the United
States peace commission. The answer
of the Spaniards was SO short that less
than ten minutes were consumed in rem
dering it into English for the Ameri-
cans.
Bows to Superior Power.
Spain's reply was as already cabled,
and added that throughout the contro-
versy Spain had the strongest argu-
ment, and that, as between positions so
diametrically opposed, the American
oifer of $2000oooo was not fair sum.
Nevertheless, the reply continued,
Spain desired to avoid any further eff
fusion of blood and further disorder,
and had concluded to accept the Ameri-
can offer unconditionally, and thus bow
to the superior power of the victor.
The secretaries We're then ordered to
prepare the treaty articles, embodying
the cession of Cuba. Porto Rico and the
Philippines, and the payment by the
United States of sec. 100000, for submis-
sion to the meeting which will be held
cn Wednesday next.
American Demands.
The Americans demands included
no Cf 10 Al,
Philippines and Sulu groups for $20.-
100000, and it is also understood the
United States will purchase the Caro-
line group.
The question of the debt of Cuba is
left unsettled.
The next meeting will take place on
Wednesday.
Not Yet Officially Notified.
Washington, Nov. 2S-The officials of
the state department without hesita-
ton accepted as accurate the bulletin
from Paris announcing that the Span
ish commissioners had accepted the
American terms. although official adj
vices to that effect had not been re-
ceived at noon. Secretary Hay has
UeeH COHHueHU from tue DeSlnnlQg that
such would be the outcome, although
at times in the negotiations there were
signs of serious disagreements that
might have led to failure of the com
mission.
1t is not understood from the news
SO far received that the commissioners
have yet reached the point of signing
treaty. Much remains to be done in
execution of the last instructions of
the state department before the peace
treaty itself can be completed and made
ready for signature. The work may
be hurried materially, however, should
the state department decide to permit
the treatment of the remaining ques-
tions to be settled in separate conven-
tions. The instructions to the Ameri-
can commissioners sent last week were
to arrange for renewal of the de-
nounced trade treaties with Spain, for
the acquisition of Ualan, for obtaining
concessions for cable connections in
other quarters and for the procurement
OF religious toleration in the Carolines.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29
THE WHIST CLUB.

At meeting of the old members of
the Denison Whist Club it was decided
to reorganize and to open club rooms in
the near future. The club will be quite
an addition to the social life of our bust
ness men
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29
hardwood Lumber Plant Burned.

Bay City, Mich, Nov. 2s.-The plant
of w. D. Young & Co., manufacturers
and dealers in hardwood lumber and
hardwood specialties, located in West
Bay City, was totally destroyed by fire
Loss, about $45,0oO; insurance, $75,3CN
The plant will probably be rebuilt.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29

The'rush of important news coming
at the hour of publication has prevent
ed the insertion of many items of minor
local Importance. Read every page of
the Great and Only, and then see if it
does not live up to its name.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29
SEND PACKAGES eARlY

Parties who contemplate sending
Christmas packages by express should
begin to think of them aud send them
early AS the express cars are always
crowded during the holidays. Don't
wait until the last day.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-29

MIR. John McCutchen. of Vail, was in
town today.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
MOSES AND ISAIAH
ARE RECONCILED
TOUCHED ELBOWS IN PUBLIC AT
THE BALDWIN CAFE.
Gunst Believes That Our Policemen
Are the Best, and Our Detec-
tives the Worst, in
the World.

Our only Moses Gunst of the Police
Commission is happy in degree, but
not supremely happy. His observations
abroad convinced him that our police
force is the finest In the world. Yet fur
Their observation along the line of police
administration convinced him that our
detectives are the worst In existence. In
a burst of confidence he impaired to a
friend his mental conclusions on these
two points In San Francisco many peo-
pie may not agree with Moses on his first
proposition, but few will dissent from the
correctness of his views on the second
count
Moses has been home a week and two
days. During all this time Chief Lees
has been in San Francisco. The town
Is large enough for both. The day after
the arrival of Moses the Commissioners
and the Chief met under one roof-the
roof of the old Baldwin Hotel The next
day one room was large enough to hold
both of them. The march of peace and
tranquility was so rapid that one even
ing later Moses and Isaiah touched ell
bows in the cafe. The scene was so
touching that the bystanders at the Bald.
complete reconciliation, and were still
talking on the same topic yesterday.
This dawn of harmony will be well
coined by Commissioners Tobfn and AL
word, who were once apprehensive that
their brother Commissioner might get
excited beyond the limits of human en-
durance in his efforts to restrain the
usurpations of the Chief. What this
makeup .portends can. only be conjec-
a real 'shake-up'' the people will re-
iOice
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Suspicion That GustaVe Berlin
Did Not Take His Own
Life.
His Friends Thinking He Was Murdered
Have Asked the Police to Make
Thorough Investigation.

The friends OF Gustave Berlin. whose
lifeless body was found hanging in a
room at lis Eleventh street at an early
hour yesterday morning, do not believe
that he committed suicide. So convinced
are they that he was the victim of foul
play that they yesterday afternoon Wis
tied police headquarters and asked Cap
tain Bohen to make an investigation.
Shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday morn
ing the landlady of the house where the
unfortunate man lived heard a peculiar
noise and started to investigate.
On entering Berlin's room she was hor-
riied to find him in a half-kneeling pos
ture with a rope around his neck. He
was beyond all human aid, having been
strangled to death. The fatal rope was
attached to a hook in a closet in the room
and the other end fastened around his
neck. The astonished landlady lost no
time in notifying the police and word was
at once sent to the Coroner. Thinking it
was a case OF suicide the Coroner's depu-
ties, after a cursory examination, remov-
ed the body to the Morgue.
Berlin arrived here from Alaska on Sep
TENDER IL. He had over $500 in his posses
sion, which represented the amount he
had earned in the gold fields. Shortly at
ter his return to this city he visited Han
ma Mes, a Swedish woman. who lives at
1904 Mission street. Her brother had ac-
companied him to Alaska and as he was
leaving him Mes begged him to see his
sister and explain to her that he was do
ing as well as could be expected. Berlin,
anxious to show his appreciation for his
companions sister, bought her several
presents.
The last time she saw him alive was
about a week ago. He seemed happy
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Estates in Probate.

The will of Eugene Kochendorfer was
filed for probate, yesterday. The entire
estate of the deceased is bequeathed to
Sophie Kochendorfer. mother of the tes-
tator
The will of Bridget McDevitt, who died
on the 18th ult., bequeathS an estate
valued at $1,000 to Thomas Meehan. a
brother. and Annie Conroy, sister of the
testatrix.
Elizabeth Vorrath has applied for let
tiers of administration upon the 500 900
estate of Henry Vorrath, who died on the
26th ult.
Emile Strouse, widow of Mark Strouse,
who died on the 30th ult., has been grant
ed special letters of administration upon
the estate of the deceased. The bond of
the Administrative fixed at 5000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
CONFESSION OF A. C.
WiDBER ADMITTED
JURY HEARS THE STORY OF DE-
FALCATIoN.
Mayor Phelan Makes Further State
ments and the Defense En-
deavors to Prove That BE
Is Interested.

The jury sitting for the purpose Of de-
termining whether or not Augustus G.
Widber shall wear the felon's stripes in
punishment for his crime of stealing
SIT 600 from the vaults of the city treas
ury listened to the confession of the pris-
oner, as read from the notes of Stenogra-
pher D. c. Murphy yesterday. During
the reading of the confession it devel-
oped that Mayor Phelan also made con-
fession which is contained in his ques-
tons TO the accused, which elected his
statements of guilt. Mayor Phelan stated
that he, as well as the Auditor and Judge
Bahrs, felt responsible in degree for
the citys loss, and wanted Vidber to
make a statement regarding the pecula-
lions. On March 25 the trio counted the
money and thought it was correct Most
of the money was "hefted,' not counted,
and Widber informed them that when
they believed the money TO be correct on
March 20 they were laboring under de-
fusion. Assistant Treasurer de la Mon
tanya was similarly afflicted when he re-
ported that on December 81 he found
the cash account correct.
Following his statement that on the
two dates mentioned the funds of the
treasury were short, Widber stated that
he alone was guilty, and begged that no
ing asked by Chief Lees what disposition
had been made of the money the default
er answered that he had invested 1T in
various speculations, and had purchased
a string of race horses and blocks of min
ing stock.
Murphy left the stand and Mayor Phe-
Ian was again called. He stated that
Widber had admitted to him on the day
following his arrest that he had appro-
priated the missing funds. He explained
to the Mayor that he had withdrawn gold
from sacks received from the Mint and
refilled them with silver The attorneys
3 for the defense then endeavored to prove
that the Mayor was personally interested
in the prosecution of Widber in order
that his own responsibility in the matter
might not be made an issue in the
case. With this end in view letters
were introduced written by the man
ager of the Maryland Surety Company
demanding that suit be instituted against
the Mayor and all whose neglect was re-
sponsible for the big shortage. 1t also de-
veloped that Mayor Phelan had become
aware of the fact that criminal action
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
nue., was released on $4,000 bonds accepted

nue., was released on $4,000 bonds accepted
by Judge Trout Saturday.
Yesterday morning Inspector, Newman
reported to Judge Mogan, to whose court
the cases were assigned, that in his opin-
ion the bonds were worthless. The sure
ties were Miss Mary Meugge of 29O Mis-
sion road and Attorney Walter Gallagher
Newman reported that in both instances
the properties on which the sureties quail
fed were mortgaged up to the limit
shall Towe. and at the REQUEST of the Fire
Marshal issued a bench warrant for Bea-
CONS arrest, and increased his bonds to
S60O0 The warrant was handed to Detec-
tive Fitzgerald of the Mission district,
and he was instructed to use every effort
to arrest Beacon.
Mrs. Shields is still confined in the in
sane ward in the Receiving Hospital. but
her friends expect to get her released on
bonds this morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
ACCIDENTALLY
KILLED WHILE
HUNTING DUCKS
William Imsick Shot
Through the Heart.
FOUND AT SAN MATEO SLOUGH
TO CLIMB A FENCE
WITH A LOADED GUN.
The Dead Man Leaves a Widow and
Two Children-Will Be Buried
by Independent Order
Of Red Men.
FOUND AT SAN MATEO SLOUGH
TO CLIMB A FENCE
WITH A LOADED GUN.

The body of William Imsick of 1921
Broadway was found yesterday morning
lying near a fence on the Masterson
ranch, near San Mateo. Imsick left this
city yesterday morning on one of his fire.
quent duck hunting expeditions, and he
was evidently killed by the accidental dis
charge of his shotgun as he was crossing
the fence near which his body was found.
There was nothing on the body by which
1t could be identified except an emblem
of the lodge to which he belonged. Vor-
waerts Stamm No. 255, l. o. r. M, and the
secretary of that body in this city was
communicated with and
was established. The body
was removed to San Mateo and taken in
charge by the Coroner there.
Imsick stood high among the Red Men.
He has been their treasurer for thirteen
terms and was also very popular with the
German colony in San Francisco. He has
been employed for eight years past by
Jacob Clauss of the Grand Western Mar
ket, and was on his annual vacation at
the time of his death.
He was native of Westphalia, aged SO
years, and leaves a wife and two chill
dren The body will be brought to this
city to-day and will be buried under the
auspices of the Red Men.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
d contented, and spoke of returning to

and contented. and spoke of returning to
Alaska
declared the woman last night: He was
always jovial, and in my opinion he was
the last man in the world who would kill
himself. Before he went TO Alaska he
fused. On his return he did not attempt
to renew his offer, knowing that would
not marry him. 1t is true he bought me
a few presents, but he understood that
than love. Through the death of a rela-
tive he was left $4,000, which Is on deposit
in bank in Sweden. He could have had
the money at any time, but as he had suf-
to touch the amount which had been left
him.
ut seem strange. to say the least. that
when his lifeless body was discovered
only very few dollars were found in his
pockets.
HE was not a drinking man and not
given to spending his money recklessly.
The DETECTIVES are at work on the case,
sufficient evidence to show that ne did not
die by his own hand
The landlady of the house where Ber-
Inns body was found says that shortly be-
woman with him. They were standing a
short distance from the house and seemed
engaged in earnest conversation. Sudden
ly the woman screamed and ran up the
her, and after calling her several vile
names struck her. knocking her down.
Evidently fearing arrest he quickly en-
tered the house and went to his room.
About four hours later she heard a pecu-
liar noise, and suspecting something
wrong, went to his room to find his life
less body dangling from rope. The de-
tectiveS have been looking for the woman
with whom he had trouble, but up to
late hour last night they had not sue
ceeded in finding her.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ECZEMA EAR
Itching So Severe Could Not Keep
From Scratching. Physicians
Remedies No Benefit. Cured
BY Half Box Cuticura.

At the time that 1 sent for your book, was
suffering from Eczema on the right ear.
could hardly keep my hands of the afflicted
surface, the itching was so severe. Every time
would touch my ear small bubbles would
open emitting watery-like substance, APP
parently poisonous, as when it was commun-
icated to other parts of the body it would
produce the same irritation. One Of the lead
ing doctors here treated mo for a while and
applied the usual physician's remedies with
out benefit. My brother was using CUTIoURA
at the time and recommended thatI try it.
bought a box of CUIoURA (ointment) and had
dissatisfaction of seeing immediate progress.
The first application tcas soothing, and be-
fore the box was hdlf gone the disease had dis
appeared, and am pleased to say that there
has never been any recurrence of the trouble.
He. BARNET, e14 Race St., CHM, o.
Feb q 1893
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04

the
rail-
i
ceson Lynch will be
a a
Il think the
all in
al a
OF
1t about inhabitants all people My mission
o
working
Collector
and the Federal officers found it impossible
C. At
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Predecessor lie Conte,s LECTURE.

A large number attended the lecture de-
livered by Professor Joseph LIE Conte of
the University of California at the
Academy of Sciences last evening. It's
title was Origin of Transverse Mountain
Valleys and Some of the Glacial Phe-
nomena Found in the Valleys of the Sierra
Nevada Mountains" The professor ex-
planned great many of his deductions re-
garding the formation of the neighboring
Serras and stated that the various
changes which now form the permanent
condition and structure of the mountains
have occurred in a comparatively recent
era. The talk from beginning to end was
very interesting and instructive.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Wants His Presents Rack

John L. Duprey, who fell a victim to
the Balm Matrimonial Agency, filed suit
against Grace Allison, 'the dashine
widow" and w. Balm yesterday. to rec
cover few. articles he presented Grace
as tokens of his esteem. The tokens in
cluded an upright piano, stool and cover.
one solitaire diamond ring and a canary
colored diamond, a pin shaped like a frog.
set with diamonds and having Divine
eyes. all valuedla at $1100.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04

might be commenced against him. A con-
versation between the Mayor and one of
the companys attorneys, which occurred
in the Palace Hotel after Widber's ar
rest, concluded with an intimation on the
part of the attorney that criminal pro-
ceedings might be instituted.
Louis Jacobs and De la Montanya were
recalled to give further testimony re-
garding the missing funds. 1t is thought
that the prosecution will close its case
to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
The Stamp Tax.

Collector Lynch was advised yesterday
by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue
that special taxpayers must post con
spicuously in their places of business the
stamps indicating payment of the sDeciaI
tax Also that Coronado and other 600
salts put up in packages for the bath must
be stamped as proprietary articles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
For Alameda Bankrupts.

The First National Bank of Oakland has
been designated as the depository for the
assets of bankrupt estates pending settle
ment in the United States District Court.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04

Henry Beacon, who is accused of aid
ing and abetting Mrs. Margaret Shields
to set fire to her house on Virginia ave-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
WORTHLESS BONDS.

Judge Mogan Issues a Bench War
rant for the Arrest of
Henry Beacon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04

am acquainted with the of the wife OF house psnrer
BROOKLYN who had the grip confined the house for res
months She was in and suffered terribly with
so bannend that friend given Rpans Tabus this
ladv sister who suffered indigestion and they did her
much good she thought would them Mrs H feeling
that if they did her good they would do
ant was then of her physician
much better neghbors noticed the change asked
it. She then had changed DOCTOR aughngy
co1oed-chocolate
aeon as she began Tabue began mend The
nausea disappeared began had
DAYS of sunshine for her
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Lurline Salt Water Baths.

Bush and Larkin SITS. Swimming Russian hot
and cold tub baths. Salt water direct from OCEAN
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04
Spanish Coat of firms That Hdorned the
Trsenal.
HPsenal.

8. August
haven IN O. the Do
cubw h haveth IT a
dspos I in someo other fasho
Seaman. U.
The Prslden
to O
of
the
of the
artist the
by the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-10-26
RIDGEwAY.

Oct. "a, 1898.
(From our regular correspondent
d. Dorm was Cresco visitor Wednes-
day.
Miss Lena Degro is visiting Cresco
friends.
Mrs. Akern returned from Dakota
Tuesday.
John Aga and daughter returned
from Sioux Falls Friday.
d. P. Dempsey came up from Spill
vile last Friday for visit.
Mr.. Larribee returned to his home
at lie Roy Saturday evening.
Mrs. G. r. Baker and Mrs. Kellow
were Cresco visitors Thursday.
Mr.. Baker enjoyed visit from one
of his DEBORAH brothers Monday and
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney returned
from their two weeks pleasure trip
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Dorm and child.
rem returned from their Nebraska trip
the first of last week.
Miss Emma Ringeon went to Min
neapolis Wednesday and will study
music there this winter.
DIR. Rustad has gone to Spillville to
practice medicine and take charge Of
the drug store. Success to him.
Rev. Eberhart, Jim and Dave drove
to their new home at Bassett, Satur.
day. Mrs. Eberhart, baby and Dewitt
60 to-day.
Misses Florence and Susan Fleming
went to Cedar Rapids last Monday
from there will go to their new home
at Maquokata.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-10-26
Notice of Drawing Jurors.

District Court, November Term, 1898.
STATE OF IOWA,
WINNESHIEK, COUNTY, ss'
To the Sheriff of wlnneshiek County. Greet
ing.
You are hereby commanded to summon the
following named persons:
I'M. WindelI, Bloomfield Castalia.
A. b. Clark, misunderstanding
9. G. Oyloe, Military-Ossian.
Joe Cramer, Military-Ossian.
Joe Peyer, Military-Ossian. Iowa.
X. w. Anderson. Military-Ossian. Iowa.
Joseph Tunte, Washington list Precinct
Festina, Iowa.
J. B. Macai, Washington ID precinct-Fort
j. f. Mccarthy, Jackson-Jackson Junction
Iowa.
Jas. Kneeskern, Frankville-Frankville Ia.
John Wangsness, Springfield-CalmarI Ia.
Adolph Gunderson, Springfield-Calmar,l la.
N. p. Foss Calmar LIST Precinct-Calmar la.
Mike Tuna, Calmar LIST Precinct-Calmar,
Iowa.
Walter Mellang, Sumner-Ridgeway, Iowa.
Frank Lukish. Sumner-Protovin, Iowa.
!. II. Tougen, Glenwood -Thoten, Iowa.
j. G. Tarvestad, DEBORAH I'd Ward-Decorah,
Iowa.
o. T. Hamre DEBORAH Sd Ward-Decorah. Ia
| Jas. T. Relf DEBORAH Sd Ward-Decorah, Ia
| f. w. Hoyt. Decorah, 3rd Ward-Decorah
H; b. Hustvedt, DEBORAH 4th ward-Decor
ah, Iowa.
| Iowa.
| CA. Neufert, Decorah 4th ward-Decorah
Iowa.
Ed. Tucker, DEBORAH 4th Ward-Decorah, la
| Jacob Haas, Decorah-Decorah, Iowa.
| Dick Stoskopf, Pleasant-Locust, Iowa.
| August Hilleman, Pleasant-Locust, Iowa.
| Michael Ruffridge, Canoe-Locust, Iowa.
Thomas Mccormick, Bluffton-Bluffton, Ia
N. N. Falkedahl, Highland-Quandahl, Ia
M. ID. Whitney, Hesper-Burr Oak Iowa.
| Ed. Darlington, Hesper-Hesper, Iowa.
Geo. Gossman, Burr Oak-Canton, MINI.
| to be and appear before the District Court OF
| in said County, at 100 p. M, on the 10Th day
| of November A. D.. 1885, to serve as Petit
Jurors, and then and there to continue until
| duly discharged, and have you then and there
| this writ.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
(~->) Seal of said Court, at DEBORAH this
3sEALS the 2lst day of October A. ID. 1898.
(OO) HENRY ELVIDGE,
Clerk