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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-08-04

fell on the throng Of spectators. He
said: I'VE will now proceed to place
the corner stone Of the new capitol
upon the foundation prepared for it.
In this box, made Of copper, we have
placed various articles and memorials
indicative of our progress in art, liter
azure and agriculture, a list Of which
will be read by Nathaniel P. Lang
ford" The list was read by Mr..
Langford. Gov. Clough resumed: Il
Will request the commissioners to place
this box in the cavity prepared in the
corner stone for its reception" The
casket, cleaning in it's rich tints, was
laid away
In the Rocky Sepulcher.
When their burden had been deposited
in the heart of the stone Gov. Clough
again stepped forward and spoke, in
his capacity as representative of the,
commonwealth. He said: s~
'This massive corner stone is a pro-
duction Of our own state, designed by
our architect, and shaped by the skill
Of our workmen. It gives me great
pleasure to now call upon our honored
fellow citizen, Alexander Ramsey, the
first territorial governor of Minnesota,
a man who has resided among us and
watched with pride the wonderful
growth Of this-first territory and then
state-since 1S49, to lay this corner
stone" -s !
At this point Judge Charles E. Elan
drau stepped to Gov Ramsey's side
and presented him with a glistening
trowel with which to lay the stone.
The governor bowed his thanks. Then,
as the band struck up, Gov. Ramsey
leaned forward, and, with a steady.
haad, smoothed the mortar with which
the foundation stone had been spread.
He did it skillfully and well. Then.
stepping back, he signaled that so
much Of the task was done. Great
blocks and. ropes creaked. A donkey
engine pulled and slowly the massive:
corner stone settled into place. AS it
did so the crowd broke out into more
cheering. At last the stone was in it's
bed, in which it shall rest for, perhaps,
centuries. Standing upon the stone,
Gov. Clough delivered the proclama-
ton, saying:
ST proclaim that the corner stone of
the new capitol of the State Of Mime
sofa has this day been well and prop
erly set in its permanent resting place.
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CONFESS THEIR CRIME

The Murderers of the MARQUIS De
MOres Have Been Found.
London, Aug. 2.-Advices have been
received here from Tunis to the effect
that three natives have been arrested
in connection with the murder of
Marquis de Mores. who was reported
on June II, 1876, to, have been assas-
sinated south of Tripoli. The advices
add that the prisoners have confessed
to the murder Of the marquis. The
marquis left Floutia, Tripolitan vii
1age, on June s for Grandamas. with
eight companions and an escort of
Touraigs and Sohambas. He was at
tackled by the Tourag escort, who shot
him and left him lying in the road.
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SENATOR DAVIS, ADDRESS.
Mastery OratiOn, Embodying
Many Timely observations.

A Mastery OratiOn, EmbodyinE
Many Timely Observations.
Senator Davis began his address as fol-
lows:
We have met here to perform great
political ceremony: to dedicate by an i'm
pressive symbolism, employed by many
nations throughout all time, the edifice
which represents and typif1es the state.
An ideal significance inheres in every act
by Which the hand Of man. guided by his
Will, his reason and his ina gination. seizes
the forms of matter and compels them to
artistic or useful inventions.
{ The ver.ests utilitar.an mechan: SIMS, those
slaves OF man, the creations Of hts genius
Which do his work, the most luxurious
products Of his Imaginative art, every
thing from the reaper and the sewing ma
chine to the painting in which nature Is
given a beauty beyond her own, or the
presses harmonjes sweeter far than any
presses harmonies sweeter for than any
heard In groves, has its transcendental Sig
nif1cance. which is the very soul OF the
material creation. +: @
After remarking that architecture was,
as Ruskln said the distinctively political
art, and that state architecture discloses
political significance beyond its manifest
qualities Senator Davis spoke OF the mys-
teal and symbolic meaning that has al
ways been associated with corner stones
It was particularly fitting that Gov. Ram
ty-nine years and two months ago, should
lay the corner stone Of the capitol Of the
state, the corner stone where political
foundations were also laid by him. MEM
Dry spans with its triumphal arch the
breadth of half a century Upon every
year Of that arch is built. his acts as gov
ernor, senator, secretary of war, diplomat
ic negotiator and citizen, are ineffaceably
traced. 1t is only the ideal and the spirit
ual that Is eternal. Other peoples must
decipher the record of ruins, but we have
with us the men who laid the foundations
OF the state. The capitol would embody in
marble and granite this modern concep-
ton of free and independent state. It
does this both in general form and in de-
tails. The building would be the great po-
h1ical sensorium of the state. The signifi-
canoe OF the word capitol was considered
at length and illuminated with much learn
IL g. More and more both it and the build
dig it stood for han become iientifien with
ing it stood for had become identified with
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| and city officials, department officers Of
the federal army, uniformed members
OF social organizations, sturdy trades
union bodies and the st. Paul fire de-
partment made panorama of the
states history and illustrated it's finest
resources, its wealth of men, its
achievements in war and civilization.
Under Chief Marshal McCardy the
line formed, and at 2:1 the platoon Of
! mounted police, under Lieut.. Budy
swung from Rice Park into Fifth
street. Then followed the long line of
marching men, which took fifty-fve
minutes to pass. The last third of the
line was taken up by the city fire de-
partment, which neer vmade a better
appearance.
|. The march was made without mis-
hap and with few untoward incidents.
The crowds were admirably handled
by the police department.
All day along the line the sidewalks
were densely packed, and at every
cross street theaters were improvised
Of packing boxes and delivery wag-
ons, while every second-story window
was fluttering with ribbons and bloom
ing with bright faces. There must
udF0 DSeu d uuuIIou luOUSduu PERSONS
in the holiday crowd.
St. Paul Entertains.
Before the ceremony at the capitol,
after the ceremony, during all of last
evening, st. Paul INDUCED it's just civil
pride by relaxation into sports and jol-
lities.
A mimic battleship, grotesque street
car, paraded the lines Of the electric
railway. Bands played at the princi-
PAL parks and street corners. Colored
jubilee singers made droll melody in
the open air. Trick cyclists diverted
the street crowds. Races were run
at the parks. Flags tickled the eye by
day, rockets and colored lights amused
the eye by night. The high-fettled
horses Of the fire department galloped
on exhibition review in front Of the
glittering fire engines. And professions
of real and decoy soldiers, of soldiers
active and retired, old and young, on
foot and on horseback, with uniforms
significantly severe or theatrically bril-
liant, delighted the 10000 visitors no
less than the many more residents
that thronged every downtown thor
Oughfare.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-08-04

Heriin, Aug. 2. - Prince Bismarck
died shortly before II o'clock Saturday
night. He passed away peacefully
The death Of the ex-chancellor came
as surprise to all Europe Despite
the family's denials. there was an I'M
deTcurrent Of apprehension when the
sinking Of the prince was first an
nounced, inspired more by what the
family left unsaid than by any infor-
nation given. But when the daily
bulletins chronicled Improvements in
the princes condition. detailed his ex-
tensive bills Of fare and told of his de-
votion to his pipe, the public accepted
DR.. Schweninger's assertion when he
said there was no reason why Bis
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-08-04
COL. SHANDREW ILL,
Commander of the Fifteenth Minne-
sofa Is Very Sick Man.

Commander of the Fifteenth Minne-
sofa Is a Very Sick Man.
st. Paul, Aug. 2.-Col. Shandrew, Of
the Fifteenth Minnesota, was obliged
to leave his command Friday after
noon a very sick man. He took cold
Thursday afternoon which seemed to
settle in his face and throat, and he
almost completely lost control of his
vocal organs. He was given every at
tention by the regimental surgeons,
but rapidly grew worse and was re-
moved to his home. Surgeons say the
ailment has many Of the symptoms of
cerebro apoplexy. Sunday a marked
improvement in the coloners condition
was noted, he practically regaining the
power Of speech, and it is now thought
that with close attention and careful
nursing he will pull through all right.
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Prince Bismarck.

marck should not reach the age of
ninety years. The reports We're deemed
to be a repetition of the alarm that
Prince Bismarck was in extremis.
which had been often repeated in the
past. 1t appears that the EXCHANGED
lors death was not precipitated by
sudden complications. but was rather
the elimination Of chronic disease -
neuralgia Of the face and Inflammation
of the veins-which kept him in con-
slant pain that was borne with the
iron fortitude which might have been
expected.
Unexpected by German Papers.
London, Aug. IA special to the AS
sociated Press says that the news Of
Prince Bismarck's death reached Ber-
lin at late hour Saturday. and was
only generally known Sunday morning.
A number of papers, among them the
Post, Vorwerts and Deutsche Zeitung,
Gid not contain the news of the death
The Kreuz Zeitung only had a brief
notice. The Tagsblatt issued a Bis
Tarck supplement Sunday afternoon.
The LOkal Angler prints the fullest
details from its special correspondent
at FREDERICKSBURG, but the other pa
pers. misled by DR. Schweninger's and
the family's statement regarding the
princes condition, made no provision
to obtain news Of his DEATH a ma
jority of the provincial papers did not
contain the news. The Hamburger
Correspondent and the Nachrichten
appeared with mourning borders and
publish long obituary notices. The
latter gives the fullest details of the
last days and death Of Bismarck. 1t
says:
''On Tuesday evening an improve
nent set in in the princes condition,
in which repeated changes for the
worse had occurred since October last
and he was able to appear at the table
and take part in the conversation,
drinking champagne. and afterward
smoking several pipes. which he had
not done lately. His condition was so
satisfactory that DR.. Schweninger, af-
ter the prince had gone to bed, left
with the intention of returning on
Saturday. His condition
Was Comparatively Satisfactory
throughout Friday and Saturday
morning. He read the Nachrichten and
conversed on politics, particularly re-
ferring to Russian affairs In the
forenoon he took luncheon, grumbling
jocularly at the small proportion Of
spirits in his drinking water Then
sudden change for the worse occurred
in consequence of an acute attack Of
pulmonary oedema, and in the course
Of the afternoon he frequently became
unconscious. On Saturday evening
grave symptoms appeared. Death
came easily and painlessly. The last
words Prince Bismarck uttered We're
addressed to his daughter, Countess
Won Rantzau, who wiped the prespira-
ton from his forehead. They were
Thanks, my child The whole family
were assembled at the bedside at the
time Of his death and Dr. Schwenin-
ger, DR.. Crysanther and Baron and
Countess Merck were also present. DR..
Schweninger telegraphed the news to
Emperor William in Norway. In ac-
cordance with Prince Bismarck's wish
he will be buried upon the hill opposite
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The term quarter" used in warfare.
originated from an agreement ancient
" made between the Dutch and the
Spa1niards, that the ransom Of sol
der DIE taken in action should be a quar-
ter OF his pay. Probably it meant to
grant condi tions. In this sense the
expression was commonly used at one
. time AS q modern warlike term. to
give quarter means that the prisoners
OF war should be sent to the rear Of
the army and there lodged and fed by
the captors until exchanged or released,
on the termination Of hostilities.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-08-04
GREETING THE TEXAS,
Big Batt1eship Receives a Tremen
dOus Ovation at New York.

Big Batt1eship Receives a Tremen-
dOus Ovation at New York.
New York, Aug. 2.-Fresh from the
coast Of Cuba, battle-stained, SCARED
guns glistening in the sunlight and her
officers and crew laughing and cheer
ing like school boys on holiday trip,
the battleship Texas, Capt. J. w. Phil
Ups in command, steamed slowly up
the lower bay from Santiago On her
way to the Brooklyn navy yard. Salrl-
tations of welcome came from all
sides. Every vessel that boosted a
steam whistle let it fly for all it was
worth, and the man in charge of the
steam siren on the Texas worked like
beaver replying to the hearty re-
ception.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-08-04
UPPER MISSISSIPPI.
Capt. Townsend Has n Million
Spend Below ST. PauI

Capt. Townsend Has a Million to
Spend Below ST. Paul.
Rock Island, Ill, Aug. 2-Capt. Cur
It's Med. Townsend, engineer in charge
of the upper Mississippi river improve
ment, from St. Louis TO st. Paul, has
received official notification that the
sundry civil bin passed by the last
congress carries 100000 for work in
his jurisdiction next season, which is
considered liberal in view of the war
expenditures. There still remains in
the fund of the upper Mississippi
$150,00G. SO that there will be ample
to carry on the work of improving the
channel for some time to come.
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Suffered Terrible Agony.
According to an unofficial account
the death agony was prolonged. The
prince died without taking leave of the
family. For fully an hour he suffered
terrible difficulty in breathing. and his
grOans were fearful to hear during tie
death struggle. He had been placed
in sitting position and propped up
with cushions in order to relieve the
frightful spasms in breathing. His
powerful constitution fought to the
last. The family, gathered in an adj
Joining room, were plunged into the
very anguish of grief by the means
from the death chamber. During the
agony of dying the prince repeatedly
pressed his hands to his eyes. His APP
pearance, in death is said to recall
strikingly that of the first Emperor
William. the smallness of skull as COM
pared with q large body being remark
able. The strongly contrasted, small,
pale features, greatly emaciated, sug-
gested long and severe suffering.
though the expression was calm.
Count Hubert Bismarck refuses to al
low anybody to visit the death cham
Der until Emperor William has seen
the dead statesman.
Emperor Deeply Affected.
Bergen, Aug. l. - The news of the
alarming change in the condition of
Prince Bismarck reached Emperor
William late Saturday evening. When
the emperor was informed of the
princes death early Sunday morning
he was deeply affected and ordered his
yacht to return Immediately. The
yacht with the emperor on board will
reach Kiel this evening. The flag On
the yacht is flying at half-mast.
VIII Not Affect European Politics.
Paris, Aug. 1. - The French papers
express the belief that the death Of
Prince Bismarck will have no influ-
ence upon European politics as the de-
ceased retired from public life eight
years ago.
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BRING HOME THE SICK.
Preparations for Their Reception
Being Rapidly Pushed.

Being Rapidly Pushed.
Washington. Aug. 2.-Secretary AL
ger is Fastening preparations at Mon
tauk Point for the reception of the
Fifth army corps, now at Santiago
Surgeon General Sternberg has just
dispatched Col. Forwood, of his b,,-
reau, to the site of the camp with in
structions to erect at once a hospital
capable Of accommodating not less
than 500 soldiers. Gen. Shafter has
been authorized by a cablegram to
notify his soldiers of the good fortune
in store for them in order that the men
may be cheered up to wait with pa
tience for their removal. This cannot
be effected Immediately owing to the
condition of the men themselves.
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The Pope's Appeal to the Scotch.

The POpe's Appeal to the Scotch.
Rome, Aug. 2.-The pope has issued
an encyclical to the Scottish people,
the terms Of which are significant in
view of the recent reports that the
thoughts Of his holiness are absorbed
with his death. He says that in his
stress he addresses them because he
sees that his last day is approaching,
and in the most solemn terms he re-
calls the services of dead Scotch heroes
to the church ind beseeches the peo-
pie to return to their ancient faith.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-08-04
The Bella NInc Sinks.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 2.-The large
steamer Bella Mac, owned by the Mis-
sissippi River Towing Company of La
Crosse. sank in fifteen feet of water
above st. Louis. The crew and passen-
gers reached shore safely. She will
probably be abandoned.
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The CORNER
STONE IS Laid.
CEREMONIES AT THE
NEW CAPITOL AT ST. PAUL.

Memorable Day In the Annals OF the
State - Immense Throng Takes
Part I'm the Exercises Connected
With the Important Event OF the
Day-Ctvic and Military Bodies
Make Up an Imposing Parade
Senator Davis Delivers . MASTER
~ Oration-Ex-Govern Ramsey
Performs the Ceremony ~ PLACE
Ing the Stone In Position.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-08-04
Two Fatally Injured

Milan, Mo-, Aug. during cele-
bration here over victories Of the army
and navy the fireworks exploded, ia
tally Wounding two and injur1ng six
athes.
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couldn't see any sense in making
AamlraI Dewey q doctor Of laws re-
marked MAJ the man who is always look
ing FOR q chance to find fault. ssHe isn't
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What an exceptional person that
man Bigley is %
In what way p
He don't seem to kno Wanybody
that just missed going on that boat
which was sunk. chicago News.
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DEATH CLAIMS
BISMARCK
IRON CHANCELLOR sUCCUMBs TO
THE GRIM REAPER.

Passed Away Peacefully Surrounded
by His Family and His Faithful
Physician, Dr.. Schweninger
Death Came as a Surprise to All
Observation-Disclosures of Chronic
Disease, Neuralgia of the Face
and Inf1a NINA ton of the Veins
Recent Apparent improvements
In the Princes Condition Had
Given the Impression That the
End Was Long Way Of.
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She Understand.

She Understood.
Wasn't that graceful compliment
the professor paid Mrs. Hubbard p
S what was it?
.sWhy, when he saw the pretty guest
chamber he said: Really, madam,
your room is better than your compa-
n.y. Philadelphia Bulletin.
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Isn't It Just like woman to object to the
present war because the Spanish names are %
hard to pronounced i--sss.,-s
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Suffered Terrible Agony.

the castle in the vicinity Of airsch-
grippe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04
PEoR||lAS WIN OUT.
An Eleven-Inning Contest at the
Baseball Park Yes
terdsy.
SMITH QUITS IN THE. FIFTH

nistiiiers Seemingly Try 10 Unload Victor,
on the Sailors. But They Refuse to Aecep,
t-Fair sized Crowd Witnesses the Gam.
Which is for the Bennett of the Local
Team.
Rock Island and Peoria struggled
through ii innings 1T tho baseball
park Yesterday before reaching a de.
cision. The distillcrs won. They
did not half try. either. il looked
very much as if they were attempting
To unload victory on the locals. but
they would not have il.
The game was the first of series of
two exhibitions for the benefit of the
home players. About five hundred
were in attendance. Smith. COM
planning Of sore arm, left the box in
the fifth and exchanged positions with
Dillon.
The teams tied in the ninth. Both
were goose-egged in the tenth. Rock
Island could not do ANYTHING in its
half of the next bout. The distillers
got one. enough tn win, on hits by
Breen and Roach. and a wild throw
by Rabbit. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04
DEATH OF DAVID BROWN.
Pioneer and Well-to-do Resident Passes
Away Saturday.

David Brown died at his home. 421
lweniy-lirst street, at S:4j Saturday
evening, his demise being attribute
bic to iniirmitieS. He was one of the
pioneers of Rock Island county. Born
IN county Limerick. Ireland. March
b, lsl3, he came to America in 1913.
taking up residence in Michigan.
Seven yeaEs later he located in this
city, and after conducting a meat
market for while. purchased farm
IN Rural township, where bv enter
prise and thrift he accumulated 4
snug fortune. In 1889 he returned 70
the city TO spend his remaining DAYS
IN ease and comfort. Mr.. Brown had
a wide acquaintance among the older
residents. all of whom will be sad
dened by the news of his passing. He
is survived by his wife. Elizabeth.
(nee . Bricn) and two sons. David !.
and John L. Brown. Funeral services
were held at st. Joscph's church at
o clock this morning, Rev. Thomas
Mackin officiating. The remains were
laid nj rest in Calvary. the pallbearcrs
being j. A. Murrin. John Mahoney.
Daniel Scnllv, Ed. Shields. John Dris-
coll and Thomas Slatterv. the latter
two of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

avarice, of immortality and of lack of
dependence upon God consequent
upon a victorious outcome of the
present crisis and of liability to n
decline and final overthrow of free
government by the new departure.
He enIoined upon all to think and
talk calmly and dispassionatelv in
these times; to he in waiting atti-
tude and have firm reliance upon
God as the preserver and ruler of
nations i'll the firm belief that
He Will be with us because
we are in the right. The
fact was emphasized that God had a
mission for this people. and that was
to carry the gospel of liberty to the
whole world. and that never apain
could the United States live unto IL
self, but heneelorth was CHARGED
with the duty of protecting aud sue
coring the weak and oppressed among
the nations of the earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04
PERSONAL POINTS,

j. p. Sexton is in Chicago.
W. y. Egan is here from Chicaro
for visit.
Ell Dolly is spending the Fourth in
Chicago and Milwaukee.
Mrs. Lulu Pressed Miller. OF India.
napolis, is the guest OF Mrs. o. Leon.
ard.
Mrs. Benser, of Pttsburg. is visit.
ing her daughter, Mrs. c. p. Stock.
house.
Mrs. Paul paquin and daughter
Miss Pauline. Of St. Louis. are Visit.
inc Mrs. |. ID. Burrh.
Rev. I. W. Grafton and family and
DR.. {. W. Grafton left today for =
visit at Fairfield. Iowa.
NJ. \. Steele. manager of the Chi
cago office OF the Penn Relinipo com
pany. is here for the Fourth.
Capt. ard Mrs. s Z. Blunt oayc A.,
golf tea for tri-city friends nj their
nome on thearscnal Saturday evening.
Oscar +. Ilolmbcr@ and Miss Eliza
beth Nelson, both of Moline. were
married Saturday afternoon by JUS
tice o. f. Cramer.
pr. and Mrs. George Shields. Mr..
ana Mrs. George Schaum, Mrs. Harry
Bostock and children, and Messrs
James Broomhall, Lawrence Movers
james Bostock. Theodore Schaum
tharles Broomhall. Al Schaum and
Jacob Schaum are here from Indiana
where the men folks are employed in
'he glass factories, to spend the sum-
mcr.