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The true northerner., 1898-12-07
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.



Nearly the whole business portion OF
Eufauls, |. T., was destroyed by fire.
A cablegram received at the state de-
rartment says the revolution in Sal
vador is ended.
The czar has contributed 100000 ru-
lies for the famine stricken peasants of
Asiatic Russia.
The British steamer Clan Drummond
was wrecked in the Bay of Biscay and
81 persons were lost.
One of the worst Wizards that ever
visited Kansas ragged in many portions
of the state for "a hours.
Link Thayer, convicted of train rob
berry at Fergus Falls, Mimi, was SEN
fenced to 20 years in prison.
Barnes Compton, for three terms
member of congress from Maryland,
died at Laurel, aged 6s years.
Many Of the eXpatriated natives of
Nicaragua are returning home under
tie recent amnesty declaration.
Freight trains collided on the Bal
timore & Ohio road at Walkerton, Ind,
and seven trainmen were inquired.
Fire destroyed the Academy Of Music
and adjoining property in Rochester,
n. Y, the total loss being 100000.
A decree has been issued in Paris for
bidding the admittance into France of
fruits and plants from the United
States.
Town Marshal c. c. Runyon and Al
fred Allen killed each other in a fight
at Jackson, Ky. An old quarrel was the
cause.
Throughout Austria the fiftieth ami
versary of the accession of Emperor
Francis Joseph to the throne was ccle-
brated.
For the first time in our history the
nited States in 1898 exported manu-
factured articles of greater value than
were imported.
Philip Metz, aged 35, dealer in paper,
lem," weighing 425 pounds, committed
suicide in New York.
flour trust has been formed in New
York to control nearly all the product
in this country and also the supply of
.hree-fourths of the world.
A new tin plate trust was formed in
Pittsburgh, Pa. TO be called the Con-
solidated Tin Plate company, with
capital stock of S50,O00,O00.
Gen. Terencio Sierra has been elected
president of Honduras. He is a grad
uate Of the West Point military acad
emy and spent several years in this
country.
A snow, slcet and windstorm in In
CANA, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York,
Massachusetts and Maryland did great
damage to property. In Baltimore 500
houses were unroofed and telegraph
poles and trees were leveled.
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
Marriage Licenses.

Jonas II. Crubaugh, 20; Ella G.. Hunt
%, both of South Haven.
c. Claud Hughes, 81, Keeler; Lydia
Peters, 10, Benton Harbor.
James Il. Morgan, 2S; Ella M. Lang, 30
both of Covert.
Joseph r.. Tubbs, "a; Daisy Sibole, l6
both of Breedsville.
Maylen Abbott, 2l; Ella Holmes, 21
both of Covert.
Charles w. Perine, 60: Lucinda Gil
let, go, both of Lawton.
William Whitford 36; Jennie Carr, 2S
both of Paw Paw.
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
FiIipinos VIII Resist.

Madrid. Dec. 2.-Advices from the
Philippine islands say the insurgents
there have decided not to recognize the
cession of the islands to the United
States and that they will resist to the
last. 1t is also claimed that the United
States will require 10000 troops to put
down the rebellion. and 1t is alleged
that the insurgents hold 10000 Span
ish prisoners whom they will force to
serve against the Americans.
The true northerner., 1898-12-07

day my wife came across an advertise
ment of Zoa Phora-the 'woman's
friend She tried it-so Gid my daugh-
ter And it cured them both. Since
that day we have had no more sickness
no more doctors bills. There's
piano In the parlor now-we all ride
wheels, and there's money in the bank
beside"
Zoa Phora is the sick woman's great
est treasure. 1t acts gently but posi-
lively on her delicate organism-regu-
strengthens-makes way for per
feet health. A book which tells of Zoa
Phora, free.
Write Zoa Phora Medicine Co., Kala-
mazoo Mich.
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
The Union Dissolved.

Managua, Dec. l. The attempt TO
effect a coalition between the states of
Nicaragua, Honduras and Salvador, TO
be conducted under common admins.
ration known as the United States OF
Central America has failed completely
Gen. Thomas Regalado, head of the
revolutionary movement in Salvador,
Las usurped the presidency and pro-
claimed himself chief executive of the
republic.
The true northerner., 1898-12-07

enjoy. Why, | re-
member when my
house was a hos
pital month in and
month out. This
constant sickness
kept my nose to
the grindstone. |
was always hard
up-a | W a Us in
debt. First it
would be my wife
then my eldest
daughter would be
taken down. The
doctors cart ws
always at my door.
But one blessed
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
I.naf af Sen

Havana, Dec. 2.-The British schoon-
er Village Belle, hailing from Montego
bay, Jamaica, bound from Caio Antillo
fer Grand Cayman, was lost at sea and
her skipper, four members of her crew
and three passengers were drowned.
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
Double Tragedy.

Montreal, Dec. 5.-Pierre Lauzon
shot and killed Mrs. Adelard Richot on
the street in front of the Queens hotel.
then committed suicide. Lauzon had
been suitor for the woman's hand, but
she chose Richot.
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks to the
friends and neighbors, also to the sing
ers who so kindly assisted at the burial
of our mother and grandmother.
Mr.. AND Mrs. CHARLES MITCHELsoN.
Mr.. AND Mrs. DELos MITCHELsoN.
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
New Book Free.

\ valuable book giving complete infor-
nation how | successfully cure consump-
tion and other lung disease will be sent
free to the readers of this paper. Ad-
dress, DR.. Bartz, A., Inter Ocean Bldg,
Chicago, Ill. [65t26o91
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
Killed by Football.

Athens, o., Dec. 2.-Ralph A. Oble-
ness died from injuries received in play
ing football two weeks ago. He was
the quarter back on the eleven of Ohio
university. he suffered from a head
collision.
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
New Suits.

Cassius M Lanning VS.. Loren Warren
ct al; foreclosure. Il. j. Cavanaugh.
New Birdsell company vs.. Sarah l.
Dennison; replevin. Il. j. Cavanaugh.
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
Acauiffed.

Cincinnati, Dec. 5.-The Jury in the
case of w. j. Haldeman, charged with
the murder of ex-State Senator Rich
ardson, returned q verdict of not
guilty.
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
"HOME. SWEET HOMEI"
With All the Little Luxuries That
Make 1t Happy.
Household Health Means Prosperity
and Pleasure in a Hundred Ways

"Ours is happy home," remarked a
laboring man the other day, "and | have
learned to thank the perfect health of
its inmates for half the blessings we
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
Our Local Markets.

Following are the prices paid by our
merchants and dealers for the products
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
MONDAY, DECEMBER

The cruiser New York sailed from New
port News, Va, for Havana.
The belief is general in Paris that there
will be a Carlst uprising in Spain the mo-
ment the peace treaty is signed
The Spanish transport San Francisco has
arrived at Valencia from Cuba with 1,S0o
repatriated Spanish troops on board.
The Americans took charge of Sancti
Spiritus and Trinidad, in Santa Clara prov
ince Cuba, and the stars and stripes were
officially and with impressive ceremony
hoisted over the city halls and the military,
government and other public buildings in
those cities.
, 1898-08-06
A SPANISH LIE.
Madrid Dispatch Claims Prisoners Are
Inhumanly Treated.

Madrid, Aug. G.-(Special)-An Of
fetal dispatch from Santiago says that
there are six thousand wounded Span
ish soldiers camped there and that they
are being "inhumanly treated by Amer
lean officers, who deny them proper
food and medicine and compel them to
on straw"
, 1898-08-06
ANS

The Various Statesmen Confer Togeth-
er Upon the Peace Situation.
Madrid, Aug. 5, 6 p. MN a confer
ence between Senior Sagasta and Senior
Silvela, the latter urged that it was i'm
perative to summon the cortez for the
negotiation of the treaty of peace.
General Polavieja, who was present,
declined subsequently, to speak of the
conference to the representatives of
the press on the ground that his duty
as a soldier imposed secrecy upon him,
but General Azcarraga said if Spain
possessed adequate the war
should be continued in order to secure
more acceptable terms: otherwise
peace ought to be Immediately conclud-
ed. General Chinchilla, captain gem
eral of Madrid, said:
1--WE have a large and well disciplin-
ed army and it is ready wherever it is
sent"
Later Senior Sagasta conferred with
Senior Salmon, republican leader, who
told the premier, in the course of a
long conference, he blamed the govern
ment greatly for closing the cortes and
Sitting the press. After an interview
he said he assured Sagasta he would
reserve his opinion on the general sit
uatiOn until the chamber was evoked.
but that neither directly nor indirectly
would he support the existing oil
garchy, which is the cause of all Of
Spain's misfortunes.
This evening the premier will confer
with General Weyler, Marshal Primo
de Rivera, Senior Gamazo, minister of
public instruction and public works,
and senior Romero Giron, minister of
the colonies.
An official dispatch from Porto Rico
says:
american cavalry, assisted by in
%surgents, have captured Fueneta and
Cabejas, the light house station at San
Juan.
10 p. MAT a cabinet council this
evening. Senior Sagasta recounted to
his colleagues what had been said in a
conference with the various political
leaders early in the day. No decision
was taken.
, 1898-08-06
COMMUNICATION STOPPED.
Miles Shuts Off All Information From
Spanish Officials In Porto Rico.

New York, Aug. 6.-(Special.)-An
Evening Post special from Ponce, Fri
day night, says:
Nobody will hereafter, by order of
General Miles, be allowed to communi-
cate with Spanish officials of the
towns. The artillery has been COM
manded to be in readiness for action.
Peace negotiation are not affecting the
march to San Juan. The troops in ad-
n have been halted, awaiting more
wagons. Meanwhile they are INDUCING
in target practice with the Krag-Jor-
genson rifles, which are being supplied
in place of Springfields. A transport
with a lot Of Krag-Jorgenson rifles was
sunk in the harbor today.
, 1898-08-06
ALL A FAKE.
lhdian Government Has Not Opened 1t.
MINIS to Free Coinage.

Washington, Aug. 5.-The treasury
department officials deny that they re-
ceived any advices which would serve
as a basis for the assertion that the
indian government proposes to reopen
the minis to the free coinage CT silver
LII such a move were contemplated
the department would be quickly in
formed Of the fact through American
representatives abroad.
The minis Of India are now and have
Tor some time been coming silver for
government account at a ratio of % to
l. The government makes its DUR
chases in the open market and of course
the lowest bidder. This demand
a had an effect on the price OF the
white metal.
, 1898-08-06

men. there. They apolr 10 be- we'll sun
piled with provisions and cattle. but
are believed to be short OF ammunition.
Recent events in tina vicinity have dis
heartened them. and il j. believed hat
the appearance of an American force.
even of only 900 men, would result in
the ca%pitulation Of the place. So far as
forts are concerned. they amount to lit
tie or nothing beyond some field pieces
temporarily placed in position and be-
longing to the army. Blu it is said
, 1898-08-06
ROUGH RIDERS ROUTED.
SS
lively EIGHT With Griggsby's Cowboy
'Tbh1stsrs at chickamauga.

Chickamauga Park, Ca, Aug. 5.-Two
of Colonel Griggsby's rough riders are
in he hospital here with bayonet
wounds as a result of a mix-up with
the First Missouri provost guard neal
Little last night. A half dozen more are
suffering the pain and humiliation Of a
fist beating, and two members of the
First Illinois cavalry were struck by
flying missiles thrown by the rough rid
ers. None Of the Missourians we're in
jured. ~
The trouble was due to the rowdyism
of the cowboys, who were breaking
down the doors OF the Camp Thomas
theater
There were over fifty in the party
who brushed by the lone guard and de-
manded admittance A negative reply
brought oaths and a volley of rocks and
clubs. Lieutenant Summers, the officer
Of the guard came up with five sentries.
He called o halt but they paid no atten-
tion to him. One sentry reported to
AiSueohouI murphy VI lue flTSL pau
talon, who returned with a hundred
armed men. The cowboys were sur
rounded and ordered to surrender, but
refused. The guards advanced with
bayonets at a charge.
Walter Coffman, a private from Seat
tie, Wash, was stabbed in the stomach
and pinned to the ground by a bayonet
thrust in his right hand.
T. C. Kibmall Of Cassellton, N. D.,
was stabbed in the leg. .
"A dozen of the rough riders were
tripped to the ground and beaten by
the angry guards. The number Of the
defensive had in a few moments almost
tripled. and amid showers Of missiles
and several pistol shots the rough rid
ers were routed.
Charles Watteck OF the First Illinois
cavalry, wal painfully wounded on the
head with a rock. Several others were
slightly bruised. The rioting contin-
ued al hour.
, 1898-08-06
WILL NOT FIGHT BLlNDLY.
Aguinaldo Wants to Know What Amer
lea Proposes to Do.

Hong Kong, Aug. 5.-The following
has just been received by Consul Gen
eral Wildman:
"Cavite, Philippine Islands, July 80.
! have read that | am getting the
big head and not behaving as | prom
ised you. In reply l ask, why should
America expect me to outline my pol
icy, present or future, and fight blindly
for her interests when America will
not be frank? Tell me this. Am |
lighting for annexation, protection or
independence? 1t is for America to
say, not me. | can take Manila, as |
have defeated the Spaniards every
where, but what would be the use? If
America takes Manila | can save my
men and arms for what the future has
in store for me. Now, good friends, be-
lieve me, l am not both a fool and a
rogue. The interests of my people are
as sacred to me as are the interests of
your people to you. AGUINALDO."
Consul Wildman replied to Aguin-
aldo's letter as follows:
whatever may be the final dispo-
sition of the conquered territory, you
may trust the United States. Justice
and honor will control all their deal
ings with you.
"The first thing is to throw off the
Spanish yoke.
do not let anything Interfere with
that.
i believe in you. Do not disappoint
me-"
, 1898-08-06
FAMINE IMMINENT.
Latest Advices From Dawson City Say
Great Suffering Prevails.

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 6.-(Special.)
advices received from Dawson
City, in the Klondike district, are to
the effect that a famine is imminent
there. Already great suffering prevails.
Meats are reported as selling at 81 per
pound.
, 1898-08-06
TAKING THEM HOME
SKATERS ARMY is BEING SHIP
PED TO NEW YORK FOR A
REST.
Two Shiploads Have Already Started
and 1t is Believed Ten Thousand
Will Be On the Water by Tomor-
row-Severe Sickness Reported at
Camp Fernandina. Florida.

Washington, D. c., Aug. G.-(Spe-
cial.)-nLe war department received
information today that the transporta-
ton Of troops from Santiago is now
well under way. One ship load of cav
airy left Thursday, and two more start
ed yesterday. These are expected to ar
rive in New York Thursday. Secretary
Alger says he expects 5000 troops will
be on hhCir way home by tomorrow.
, 1898-08-06
HOSPITALS CROWDED.
Sickness at F~ernandina Assuming
Alarming Proportions.

Fernandina, Fla, Aug. 6.-(Special.)
Sickness in this camp is assuming
alarming proportions, the hospitals be
ing crowded to OVERLOOKING. This morn
ing out of one company of one hundred
and three men twenty-four were able
to answer ron call. The remarkable
fact is that the majority of the typhoid
cases are among the Florida troops.
The supply of medicine is insufficient
and hospitals are inadequate, many pa
tents lying on the bare ground.
, 1898-08-06
DEMANDS ARE ABSURD.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Aguinaldo's
address to Consul General Wildman
was submitted to the president and the
members OF the cabinet at the meeting
today. 1t was regarded by them as of
the utmost Importance as it is the first
authentic information concerning the
insurgent leaders attitude.
When Secretary Porter was handed
the cablegram containing Aguinaldo's
letter, he asked for a copy.
This %cablegram contains very in
teresting information" said Secretary
Porter, land | want to submit it to the
president" When the cabinet adjourn
ed the members said it woul no be an
propriate for them to discuss the matter
but privately two members said it was
an absurd proceeding Tor Aguinaldo to
demand that this country should de-
fine its policy toward the insurgents at
this time.
1hey suggested that inasmuch as the
United States had declined to convey to
Spain the precise information demand
ed by A~guinaldo it was an absurdity to
consider ~Aguinaldo's %cablegram.
The Importance of the cablegram was
not lost sight of by the cabinet, how
ever. 1t is absolutely the first anthem
tic statement Of the rebel chiefs posi-
ton and it bears out the belief of tho
, 1898-08-06
RUSSIA WANTS A PORT.

London, Aug. 5.-Replying to the
question in the house Of commons the
parliamentary secretary for the foreign
ofice, CurzOn, said her majesty's gov
eminent had heard that the great power
was e~ndeavoring to obtain a port on
the Persian gulf. Two-thirds OF the
trade Of the gulf was British, Curzon
added. wherefore the government was
especially Interested in the matter.
The power mentioned. it is said, is be-
|yond doubt Russia.
, 1898-08-06
Z ~UNEASINESS.
Felt on All Sides in England Over
Russian Aggression.

Felt on All Sides in England Over
Russian Aggression.
London, Aug. 5.-There is great I'M
easiness on all sides here in view of
the Chinese situation, which is regard
ed as threatening an open conflict be-
tween Great Britain and Russia with
in a measurable time and it is univer-
sally felt that the Marquis of Sails
bury's i~nvertebracy in yielding to Rus
sian aggression is responsible for a
dangerous complication which can only
be overcome by a prompt and most firm
intimatiOn that Russian opposition to
British commercial concessions must
cease. In this connection the story is
current that the Princess of Wales
hurried departure from England was in
response to a dispatch from her sister,
the dowager empress of Russia, bear
ing upon Anglo-Russian relations. 1t
is well known the dowager empress is
s~trenuously working to conclude a def
mite understanding regarding the Ang-
lo-Russian Interests in the far East
and 1t is said great importance attaches
TO the meeting of the sisters at Copen-
hagen. 1t is reported in connection
with the Anglo-American movement
strong endeavors are being made to get
the Prince of Wales to visit the United
States and Canada mex summer. and it
is added encouragement has been given
the idea in responsible quarters.
, 1898-08-06
SPAIN MUST GET OUT
PEACE COMMISSIONERS WILL NOT
MEET FOR FOUR
MONTHS.
President Informed Madrid That the
West Indies Must Be Abandoned
First-Translating a Message
Which Is Believed to Be Spain's
Answer Co the Presidents Note.

Washington; D. c., Aug. 6.-(spe-
cial.)-It is announced today that there
will be no peale negotiations for four
months, as the president in his note in
formed Spain that the commissioners
would not meet until Spain had evacu-
ated the West Indies.
, 1898-08-06
THE QUEENS APPROVAL.
She Gives Her Sanction to the Answer
of Spain to the United States.

Madrid, Aug. 6.-(Special.)-The
queen regent this afternoon gave her
approval to the reply of the Spanish gov
eminent to the United States, accepting
the conditions laid down by the latter
government under which peace can be
concluded.
, 1898-08-06
SMOkELESS POWDER.
The Government Will at Once Establish
a Factory for Its Manufacture.

Washington, d. c.. Aug. 6.-(Spe-
c.al.)-The navy department has decid-
ed to at once establish a factory for the
manufacture Of smokeless powder. The
works will be erected at Indian Head.
providing the ground can be secured.
, 1898-08-06
SPANIARDS RETIRED.
Americans and Dons Had a Skirmish
Yesterday.

Madrid, Aug. 6.-(Special.)- a cable
from the governor of Porto Rico says
the American cavalry and Spaniards
had a skirmish Friday. The natives
aided the invaders, who compelled the
Spaniards to retire.
, 1898-08-06
A LARGER STANDING ARMY.
A Measure Being Prepared to Increase
1t to 100, 900 Men.

Washington, D. c.. Aug. 6.-(Spa-
cial. )0Chairman Hull, of the house
on military affairs said this
morning that a standing army of one
hundred thousand men will be needed
from now on and he is engaged in pre-
pairing a measure for submission to
congress as soon as it convenes raising
the army to that number.
, 1898-08-06
DISASTER.
A Tug and Dredge Go Down and Many
Lives Are Lost.

Pensacola, Fla, Aug. 6.-(Special.)-
At noon today six survivors of the tug
Keyser arrived here. They report that
the tug foundered Wednesday while
towing a dredge to Dry Tortugas and
five men on the tug were lost, together
with all hands on the dredge.
, 1898-08-06
CARLISTS ACTIVE.
Their Agents Purchase Twenty Thou
sand Rifles.

London, Aug. 6.-(Special.)-A Glib
raltar disptch says Carlists agents are
active there. Representatives of an
English firm have booked orders from
them for twenty thousand rifles and
two million cartridges, to be delivered
in Switzerland.
, 1898-08-06
THE REPLY RECEIVED.
An Under Secretary OF the French lie,
CATION Says Spain Has Answered.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 6.-(Spe-
cial.)-An under secretary of the
French legation said this afternoon that
the telegram received last night from
Madrid contained Spain's reply to
President McKinley's peace terms. He
would not say whether the answer was
yes or no, but his n led to the be-
lief that the terms had been accepted.
, 1898-08-06
lola RECEIVES A SETBACK.

Paris, Aug. 5.-The court Of cessation
has rejected NJ. Zola's appeal against
the decisions OF the Versailles assines
relative to the evidence of the officers
Of the courts-martial and limitations
imposed upon the defense in the recent
trial Of lola and his co-defendant, M.
Perreaux.
, 1898-08-06
NOT HARD TO
City of Manzanillo Could Be Taken
Quite Easily.

Santiago. Aug. 5.-The warships Mas
s~achusetts and Dixie arrived at Guam
tanamo bay last night and Immediately
started coaling. Commander Todd OF
the Wilmington reports that the m
ditions at Manzanillo. as learned from
General Rios. are as follows:
There are about 1000 regulars. 1,0Ot
volunteers and 500 bombarderos, or fire.
, 1898-08-06
IS THIS THE DOCUMENT?
French Embassy Engaged in Translat
ing a Long Message.

Washington. D. c., Aug. 6.-(Spe-
cial.)-The secretaries Of the French
embassy have been busy since early
this morning translating a long mes
sage which is believed to be SPANS
formal answer to the presidents note.
, 1898-08-06

A Delaware railroad expert is nov
saying, after a close examination, that
the peninsula yield Of peaches this year
will not exceed 10000 baskets. A little
while ago it was estimated at $50, 900
bushels. but there came a fall Of fruit
and expectations. .
, 1898-08-06
SOUTH PARK TO BE SOLD.
Judge Hallett Orders the Sale to Be
Made Within Ten Days.

Denver, Colo, Aug. G.-(Special.)-
Judge Hallett today ordered the South
Park railroad to be sold within ten
days to satisfy mortgages.
, 1898-08-06
Substitutes

There are none for SchtI-
Hus:s Be tea. There is none
other fresh roasted.
, 1898-08-06
WILL. MAKE LIVING CHEAP.


London, Aug. "a dispatch to the
Chronicle from Vienna says hal DR..
Lee Lilienfeldt Of that city has demon
strated to the chemical congress in ses-
sion in that city III" discovery Of a
method of producing artificial albu-
men, which hitherto has been believed
could only 5o prolurol by organic
means.
Production is effected by the con-
densation of ph"roI AND ambydoacetic
acid with p~hoSrhorir-, h'oric acid. Lii
ienfeldt calls the ~pralu,'ion pepton.
The correspon I~u' maintains that
meat and other organic albuminous
products will Il. superseded. thus great
ly cheap"ning means If subsistence.
, 1898-08-06
TROOPS SAIL FOR HAWAII.

San Francisco, Aug. 6..-(Special.)-
The troops which have been ordered to
Hawaii for garrison duty sailed for
Honolulu today.
, 1898-08-06

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Republican Office.
, 1898-08-06

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, 1898-08-06

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