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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15

1T is asserted that the reason why
Spain favors war is that if Gu ba is per-
mitted to depart in peace Spain will
be compelled to foot the entire Cuban
debt of 5000, 900, 900, but if Cuba should
be wrested from Spain in war with
the United States that obligation could
not be held against Spain. In other
words, Spain would make money by
being whipped.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
SDecfal Session Called

Lansing, Mich, March Gov. Pin
gree has issued proclamation conven-
ing the legislature in extra session
March %. The proclamation cites that
taxation in many parts of the state has
become in the nature of confiscation;
that the situation has become unbear-
able and that under his oath of office as
governor it is his duty to see that the
constitutions provisions are obeyed,
and that the extra session is called to
that end.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Sudden Call Comes to the Mayor OF
Jacksonville, Ill.

Springfield, ILL.,, March s. - Andrew
Holly, mayor of Jacksonville, ILL.,, was
found dead in bed at the Nicholas hotel
here at 1850 Monday morning. Mayor
Holly came to the hotel Sunday morn
ing and in the evening left an early call
to return home. When he could not be
awakened, Clerk Parrish forced the
door and found him lying on the bed,
in his night shirt, dead. 1t is supposed
heart disease was the cause. The men,
bers of the family were notified by wire
and are here to accompany the remains
home in the evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15

COMPARATIVELY small number o.
handkerchiefs are manufactured in
this country, and those that are made
here are mostly of the cotton and in
ferior silk variety. The finest silk
goods are imported principally from
Japan, which country sends us annual
ly between 100000 and $4,000, 900
Japanese pongees. The best cambria
article comes from France and Bel
GUM, and linen handkerchiefs come
from the north of Ireland and also
from St. Calls, Switzerland. Japanese
silk handkerchiefs are worth from So
to $40 per dozen.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Minister Hardy Married.

New York, March 11.-Announcement
is made in this city of the marriage at
Athens, Greece, of Arthur Sherburne
Hardy, United States minister to Per-
STA, to Miss Grace Aspinwall Bowen, of
Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Bowen is the
daughter of the late Henry C. Bowen,
of Brooklyn, at one time editor of the
Independent
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Found In the River.

Norristown, Pa, March 10.-The body
Of Mrs. Kate Sherman, of Port Kennedy,
who attempted to murder her husband
on January %, and who subsequently
disappeared, was found Wednesday in
the Schuylkill river opposite this city,
Mrs. Sherman shot her husband twice
and then attempted to brain him with
q Ratchet, but he escaped, the woman
chasing him for nearly a mile.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15

New York, March 1.-THE Herald
says: George Uhler, president of the
Marine Engineers Benevolent Associa-
ton of the United States, has gone from
this city to Washington to offer Presi-
dent Mckinley the services of 1000 ma
rine engineers in the event of war.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Off for the Seal Fisheries,

St. Johns, n. F., March 1.-the seal
fishery began Thursday. Nineteen
steamers, carrying 1000 men, sailed for
the ice field in quest of seals. The voy-
age will last about a month. The
weather prospects are very favorable.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15

IMPRISONED miners can be supplied
with food and air by a newly patented
conduit system, consisting of a series
of pipes, to be laid through the mine
shafts, with branch pipes running
around each section to be used if the
main pipe should be crushed by a cave
in fexib conveyors being run through
the pipes to carry the food.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Killed by the Cars.

Atlanta, Ca, March 11.-Miss Annie
Emery, member Of a prominent family
of KirkWood, suburb of Atlanta, was
struck by fast freight at noon Thurs
day and instantly killed. Miss Emery
had devoted many years to charity, and
met death while on an Grand of mercy.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Will Not Accent

Champaign, ILL.,, March 9.-Andrew S.
Draper, president of the University of
Illinois, who was on Monday elected
superintendent of the schools of Greater
New York, at a salary said to be $4,000,
on Tuesday declined the offer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Bic Deals in Cattle.

Fort Worth, Tex, March 11.-During
the cattlemen's convention just closed,
many large deals have been made and
prominent cattlemen make the estimate
that not less than 100000 head OF stock
have changed hands, the value of which
is at least Sc, 100000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Refused to Wait.

Cleveland, O., March 9.-About 400
persons are affected by strike at the
Beckman wooden mills in this city for
an increase of ten per cent in wages.
The company had agreed to grant the
increase April I, but the employees re-
fused to wait until then.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Boundary Dispute Settles.

). Ottawa, Ont, March 1.-Sir Julian
Pauncefote, the British ambassador, has
Uniformed the Canadian ministry Off
cially that by an arran cement with the
United States. the Alaskan boundary
dispute has been settled. % %.= i &, e.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Crime of n JealOua Row.

Millersville, Pa, March 10.-Roy Geh-
rig shot and fatally wounded Will B.
Davis and then killed himself. The
boys were pupils at business college
in Philadelphia, and jealousy over
girl that they came here to visit was
the cause.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15

In the royal family of England the
order of precedence among men is
thus: The sovereign, the prince of
Wales, the other sons of the sovereign
in the order of their age, the sover-
eign's grandsons, the brothers or SIS
tiers of the sovereign, the sovereign's
uncle, and finally the sons of the
brothers or sisters of the sovereign.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Quarrelcd Over n Woman,

Columbia, Mo-, March s.-Report
comes from Harrisburg, Boone county,
OF the killing of James Ivie, a school,
teacher, by William H. Davis, principal
OF the public schools. They quarreled
over a woman. After the shooting
under 50 900 bonds.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Murder in IOwR.

Sigourney, Ia, March 10. - George
Thulzberer, living near Keota, was
found Wednesday evening murdered
in his home. His head was crushed.
The house was ransacked for money.
The murderers are unknown. He was
an old man and lived alone.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Kansas Republican,,

Topeka, Kan, March 9.-The repub--
llcan state central committee met here
and authorized the holding of the state
convention at Hutchinson on June S.
A full state ticket will be nominated.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
LEI WILL STAY. IN CUBA.
Spain's Request That Our Consul
General Be Recalled Refused
by President Mckinley.
CONGRESS STANDS BY THE PRESIDENT.
Spain Backs DOwn-The Cruiser
Troops to Move at Oncc-Say SPAN
inrds Caused the ExplosiOn-Alarm
Shown ut Madrid.

Washington, March 1.-THE Spanish
situation developed two new phases
Sunday, when it became known that
the Spanish government had formally
requested the recall of Consul General
Lee at his post at Havana, to which re-
quest the United States had courteously
but firmly refused to comply; also that
the Spanish government has suggested
the improperly of sending relief sup
plies to the Cuban reconcentradoes on
the cruiser Montgomery and gunboat
Nashville, to which suggestion the
United States had given like answer in
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
To Speak in Chicago,

New York, March 1O.-Ex-President
Cleveland has accepted an invitation of
the Iroquois club to deliver an address
at the Auditorium, Chicago, the after
noon of April 25. He will also respond
to toast in the evening at the clubs
banquet, which is to be 'ssound de-
mocracy and sound money demonstra-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Not GuilfY.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, March 10.-The iurv~
in the case of Sheriff Martin and his
deputies, charged with the killing of
strikers at Lattimer on September.1o.
last, returned a verdict yesterday of not
guilty.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15

Washington, March 8.-The receipts
of the government for the fiscal year up
tc date have been $3.50, 1896, 4s1; expendi-
lures, $3.50, 1926; excess of receipts
over expenditures, $2,152,655.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Britons Expect to Fight.

! London, March 11.-In the house of
commons ''lrr q % Thursday, M. Goschen, pre-
sentlng the naval estimates, clearly in-s
dicated ithat all plans are made for, a
stupendous war at any minute. b.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Mob Takea Reyenxe.

Rock Springs, Wyo., March s.-Three
members OF the Robbers Roost" band
of outlaws were captured by, posse
in the mountains near the Wyoming
Colorado boundary line and lynched for
the murder of Valentine Hay, ranch
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Wheat on Hand.

Washington, March 1.-The agricul-
tural department crop report shows
wheat in farmers hands, 121 100000
bushels, equivalent to 800 per cent. of
last years crop; corn, 1888 100000 BUSH
els, or ALL per cent. of last years
crop.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
More Trouble for Snai,

London, March s.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Hong Kong says that
a fresh rebellion has broken out in the
Philippines and that SO Spanish soldiers
have been killed. No further details
are known at Hong Kong,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15

DESPITE the fact that we have few
ships on the high seas we managed tc
maintain our supremacy in Hawaiian
shipping last year. Ships carrying the
American flag entered at Hawaiian
ports numbered 2s6. while the ships OF
all the other nationalities numbered
only 14l
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Stand by the President,

Washington, March 7.-Every mem
Der of congress who could be found
stands by the president in his refusal
to recall Lee and his declination to
abandon the plan Of sending relief to
Cuba in war vessels. To man, irre-
spective of party, the president will he
sustained by them. 1t is noteworthy
that throughout the long delay and the
various controversies over Cuba and the
Spanish complications not one word of
censure has been heard of Gen. Lee
from republican. democrat or pQpulist.
Lee VIII Do His Duty.
Havana, March Seen. Fitzhugh
Lee, consul general of the United
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Murder and Suicide.

Pittsburgh, Pa, March II. - Unre-
Quilted love induced Chris Schmitt, a
cigarmaker, Thursday night to kill his
sweetheart, Annie Lentz, and then him.
So1f
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Fire Losses in February.

New York, March S.-The fire loss of
the United States and Canada during
the month of February amounted to
$12,629,3oo, against $s,676,75o in the
same month last year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
VIII Make the Race.

Philadelphia, March 1o.-John Wan
a1naker has: consented to be the candi-
date of the Business Men, Republican
league for governor. ~.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
STATES CRUISER MONTGOMERY

States, was questioned yesterday re-
garding SPANS demand for his recall.
He said: II shall continue to do my
duty, which is to guard American in
re-,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Calhoun Gets the Place.

Washington, March president Nc
Kinley has appointed William J.. Cal
houn, of Illinois, interstate commerce
commissioner. IL. II sEis$< E
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Was 1903 Years old.

Il Gouverneur, N. VI March 10.--Mrs.
Ellen Duquette is dead. She was l03
years old. .s I'll - i I'D. ..z=
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
PhflanthrOl1lni.t Dea =

London, March 11.-Georgo Muller,
the philanthropist, is dead. 80. b
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Yictim of The Cixarette

Tiffin, O., March 1o.-Charles Niehet,
II years old, was adjudged insane. Gig
arctic smoking was the cause. IN
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Spain Backs Down.

terests."
Spain Backs Down.
Washington, March s. -Spain has
withdrawn her request for the recall
of Consul General Lee, and it is now
believed that the incident is practically
closed.
The withdrawal came yesterday in
the shape of an official communication
from Minister Woodford. It is now
stated that the request was never put
in, the shape of demand, but that it
was merely suggestion on the part of
Spain.
Pleases the Queen
Washington, March 10. - Sir Julian
Pauncetote, the British ambassador,
called upon President Mckinley yester-
day by command of Queen Victoria and
told him of the interest the queen felt
in the affairs Of Cuba, her horror of the
atrocities that have been committed,
her hope that the attempt to establish
home rule may be successful and her
admiration for the wisdom which Pres
ident Mckinley had shown in dealing
said he was commanded to express the
friendly feelings of his government
toward this country and convey an as
surance that it would sustain the
United States in any steps that might
be found necessary for the restoration
Of peace and good order in Cuba.
Anchors ut Havana.
Havana, March 1O.-The United States
cruiser Montgomery arrived here at
9:35 yesterday morning. After firing
the usual salute and being saluted in
return the Montgomery was moored
in the municipal harbor near the wreck
of the Maine and in the center Of cir
Gle of Spanish Ships
Urges Britain to Act.
London, March 1O.-The Daily Chron-
icle in an editorial this morning on the
Cuban situation describes President Nc
Kinley's action throughout the crisis as
"a model of craftsmanship" 1t declares
that the action of the Washington gov
eminent in connection with the Maine
disaster deserves the highest recogni-
ton. ''There is every indication" says
the Daily Chronicle, ''that the United
States is preparing for the inevitable
struggle. Soon it will be necessary for
Great Britain to show on which side it's
sympathies lie." In conclusion the
Chronicle says: 1's.*
1--WE hope Great Britain will not only go
as far officially as the furthest limits of
international law permit. but that public
opinion will declare itself openly, unmis-
takably and in the teeth of all Europe, If
the motives impelling America at last to
take step So natural. and vet one she has
SO long hesitated to take. At the same
time we wish 1t were possible to persuade
Spain, even at the eleventh hour, that her
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15
Maine Was Blown I'm.

EVERY American in Cuba is watched as
though he were a criminal. The Spaniards
hate us and do not hesitate to say so.
Everyone in Havana now knows that
the Maine was blown up. Spaniards no
longer deny it. They do not seem to be
very sad over it, either
Are we going to have war? We'll, if we
don't I shall be surprised.''
Col. Parker said all the American con-
suls in Cuba are doing their best in
the distribution of relief supplies, ex-
cept Consul Magyar at Cienfugos, who,
the colonel said, denied that there was
much suffering, and who seemed to be
in sympathy with the Spaniards.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-15

honor and Cuba might be saved by the rec
ognition of inevitable facts. To bid Cuba
be free would be a hard task, but it would
be the safest and most dignified course"
Troops to Move ut Once.
Chicago, March 1.-THE Inter Oceans
Washington special says: Orders that
will become operative to-day will cause
manning of hitherto ungarrisoned forts
from Boston down the Atlantic coast,
and along the gulf to Galveston. Balti-
more will then be the only unprotected
city in the department of the east, and
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
A Great Game at Ball

From the Detroit Free, Press.
 When had that club down In Kansas said a veteran base ball manager, q met my financial Waterloo. In the meeting of hotel bills, and other expenses, had given the extra suit that had with me. When I was just ready to make an unconditional surrender and tell the boys we were at last stranded, local manager from the next town on the schedule told me that could
 The people are wild,' he told me, en- make killing over there.
 Enthusiastically, We've fenced in a twenty acre lot, and the only mistake was in not making it forty. We'll have the people of three counties and you'll make freight car load of money. But I'll give you tip. Let the women in free. Invite them all and urge 'em to come. It'll be a great hit
 q followed his advice. The people came pouring in by every road entering the town. That field was damned till we had to rope in playing room and make special ground rules. I went gleefully to the office, and wound that the total receipts were $S.75, while the turn-stile registered about 16,000 people. But they were practically all wo- men, the men finding gallery seats in the trees or on the enormous stretch of fence. It was as gorgeous looking hen party as you ever capped your eyes on.
 q just slipped to the rear end of the town bought a $5 mule and struck out for the Missouri line. My team went out and farmed till it made enough money to buy the needed transportation. was hunted man for fully ten years, but the old boys have gradually accepted tsory that I'm grubbing for diamonds in South Africa"
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
COLORED CITIZENS
 SHOW PATRIOTISM A Large Mass Meeting Held at Jackson Hall Last Night. RESOLUTIONS ARE ADOPTED Rendering Their Services as Soldiers to the GOvernment-WiIl Organize Com
 pany of Volunteers.
RESOLUTIONS ARE ADOPTED

The colored citizens of Birmingham and Jefferson county held large and enthus- iastie meeting at Jackson hall in Third avenue last night for the purpose of con- sidering the advisability of rendering their services to the government as soldiers.
 E. A. Brwn, the colored attorney, pre- sided and Rev. J. F. Washington acted as secretary.
 The chairman made clear statement of the cause of the war and expressed the opinion that the colored citizens of this county were in perfect accord and sym pathy with other citizens in defending the flag.
 Several patriotic speeches were made by well known colored men who urged their people to enlist in the cause and to thus prove their patriotism.
 On motion committee on resolutions was appointed as follows: w. R. Pettiford, D. D., Dr. S. s. H. Washington, P. F. Clark, A. H. Parker, Rev J. F. Washington. The committee reported the following resoiuuoh which was adopted:
 Resolutions Passed
 Whereas. We as colored citizens of the republic being deeply interested in it's well fare, and
 Whereas, The impending crisis has as- stunned such proportions as to justify all American citizens in taking an active part, and
 Whereas, The cause of the coming con- f1ict is, in our belief, a righteous cause, therefore be it
 Resolved, That we indorse the adminis- tration and congress in its course In the Cuban affair.
 Second, That we tender our moral sup port and if need be, our services, as SOL diers of the government.
 Third, That a committee be appointed to secure the necessary information in connec- ton with the organization of volunteer company, whose duty will be to carry the same into execution.
 Fourth, That copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the president and the gov ernor of the state.
 The following resolution was also adopted:
 Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting to petition the governor of the state of Alabama to grant a full pardon to Willis Cobb now under sentence of death to be hanged on Friday. April 29.
 The following committee was then ap- pointed to take the names of all colored men desiring to enlist as volunteer soldiers: w. R. Pettiford, J. F. Washington pr. U. G. Mason, M. L Fowlkes, ,yJ. o. 'Diffay, c. B. Mosley and R. N. Skinner.
 A large number of those present signified their willingness to enlist and the commit tee will at once begin the work of organ iZation.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Modern Conversations

From Life.
 q thought the bride looked well, didn't you?"
 ..Fairly well. But lavender is never so good as white in my mind"
 q don't know but you are right. How much do you suppose it cost?" 'Her maid of honor told me privately it was over $2OO."
 ''Um! It didn't look 1t. Who were those people on the right?"
 .'You mean those awful lookers? "Yes."
 ''Some of her relatives, I believe. One al ways has that cross to bear"
 s"That's so. I'm glad didn't have to meet them. How many were there?" q should say two hundred at the recep- ton. shouldn't you? Of course, lot were only asked to the church."
 'sWell, they didn't miss much" ..No. Still the refreshments were fairly good"
 "So, so. was dreadfully hungry" "So was I. Did you see the presents?" "Oh yes. Skmpy, thought. Did you notice that plated ware?"
 "Yes. They had it covered over with . rug, but I unearthed it."
 "Relatives, I suppose"
 "Oh, yes What did you give herr" "An etching. I got 1t awfully cheap. They were selling off"
 'I gave her a book I forget the name but the illustrations were lovely. Books are so cheap now"
 Aren't they?'
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS.

$315O one,half cash, nice corner residence seven rooms, modern improvements, 9th avenue and 17th street.
 $600, one-thdrd cash, fine lot 50x240, two room house 9th avenue between 16th and 17th streets.
 S1,4OO, one-fourth cash fifteen room hotel on Spring street, Avondale, near cotton mills.
 Two new houses on 11th avenue south, large lots, small cash payment, balance to suit.
 and 17th street.
 S2.6O0, lot 5Ox190, 9th avenue between 23d and 24th streets, north; good cottage and alley houses.
 s1' POO one-fourth cash, balance monthly, five room cottage. four room alley houses, Avenue D between 18th and 16th streets. Rented at $14 per month.
 $500 four ooom cottage North Highlands, one-fourth cash, balance easy.
 CHICHESTER X YANCEY, 2-11-tu. fri &we. 2009 First Avenue.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26

Third Raoe-Five and half furlongs. Aratoma, 106 Qrving) 5 to 3, won; Prince Auckland, 100 (Senger) 40 to 1, second; Bluebeard, 106, (Jackson) 8 to 1. third Time, HI 2-5.
 Fourth Race-About seven furlongs. The Manxman, 112 Uewis) to 1, won; Don't Care, 1O6 Q5irsch) 10 to i, second; Tabouret 10S, U.ittleheld) to 1, third. Time, 1:29 3-5.
 Fifth Race-Selling, mile and forty yards Ben Ronald. 109 (Simms) to 5, won; King T., IF GIT. Lewis) 12 to 1, second; Long Acre. 92, (O'Conner) 10 to l, third. Time, 1;501k.
 Sixth Race-Four and a half furlongs. Clap Trap, 30, (O'Conner) 2 to l, won; Bes- sic Taylor. sS, (clay) to l, second; Ninety Cents, S8, (Maher) to g. third. Time, ;S9.