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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
A New Railroad.

Mason City, Iowa, Dec. Is. Lincoln
township has voted tax for the pro-
ern railroad. This line is to run from
Blue Earth, Mimi, with southern
terminus not yet made public. It goes
through Lake Mills, Fertile, Mason
City and ColdWater. Every township
has voted aid and considerable grad
ing has been done. Sixty miles of road
will be completed by July next
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
SEVERE PUNISHMENT.
Empress DOwager of China Takes
- -E Vigorous Action. -.

Empress DOwaGer of China Takes
@ Vigorous Action.
London, Dec. 13.-The Picking CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail says: An
imperial rescript, jst issued, sentences
to death Chinese literateur who
wrote threatening letters to foreign
missionary in tKiang-si, and conferred
high Chinese honors on the missionary
for his tact and forbearance in the
matter. The edict astonished the
Chinese and the action of the empress
#dowager is likely TO have salutary
effect.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

Washington, Dec. 13. - The Muse
committee on rivers and harbors had al
meeting and discussed prelminaries
of the hearings which are to be given
members who desire appropriations for
rivers and harbors. The committee de-
sires to have all the hearings com
pleted before the holidays.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
Ohio Has a Claim,

of Ohio against the United States forI
expenses Of Ohio volunteers under the
first call is $272,s05, and under the.
#Col. Iolford, state claim agent, will go
{ to Washington to collect the claim.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

A thrill passes through all men at
the reception of new truth, or at the
performance Of a great action, which
comes tout of the heart of nature.
BY the necessity of our constitution
certain enthusiasm attends the indi-
vidua1's consciousness of that pres
ence.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

Theater Property Transferred. Il
81 New York, Dec. 13.--Announcement
is officially made that negotiations
have been comple ted for the transfer
of the Olympia theater property to 81.
B. and III. 30. Sire for a sum considera-
bly, over $1,O0O,OO0.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
Diseased Cattle.

Washington, Dec. Is. Secretary Of
Agriculture Wilson has received in
formation through the state depart
1nent that foot-and-mouth disease one
Of the most feared Of animal maladies,
is aging in the province of Hainut,
Belgium.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

was signed at $40 Saturday evening,
The document was prepared by Secre-.
tary Moore OH behalf Of the Americanl
commission, and by Senior Villa Rutial
for Spain, on account Of the continues
illness Of Secretary Ojeda, Of the
Spanish commission. Each copy con-
tains the English and Spanish texts OF
the treaty in parallel columns. The
wording had been approved previous,
~ by the commissions without a joint
meeting, so there was no controversyI
on this subject. The signing Of the
treaty would have afforded a subject
for a great historical painting. The
group gathered about the table in the,
stately chamber of the foreign office,
was impressive in itself, while the fact
that the sense of the momentousness
Of the issues which the act decided was
deeply felt by all the participants,
gave an impressive and solemn tone to-
the scene.> Around the great mahog-
any table sat the ten r.s. ~.
Arbtters of the Destinies
of an old and a young nation. Ranged
(standing) behind them were numerous
, attaches Of the American commission.
The jets from the crystal chandelier
above the heads Of those present mag
nif1ed the brilliant green and scarlet Of
the upholstering in their gaudiness.
There was theatrical contrast between
the clothed actors and the scenery. To
the Americans it was a happy ending
of the epilogue of war; for the Span
lards it was plainly bitter tragedy,
none the less painful because long fore
seen. They sat silently as though al
net c11 =
hold sympathy from Senior Rios, the
president Of the Spanish commission,
who, coming from his bed, was
bundled in a great overcoat, though
logs were burning in the fireplace near
by. The spirits of the two bodies
were symbolized by the clothes worn
by the members of the commission,
for the Americans were attired in
evening dress for the dinner given
them Immediately after the meeting
by the Due de Loubal, and the Span
iards wore black frock coats. Mr.. Ar
thur Ferguson read first the English
and after that the Spanish version Of
the treaty.
IL Signatures Attached.
This finished, two copies were
passed around the table, the commits
sioners signing them in the order Of
their rank: William R. Day, Senators
Cushman X. Davis, Senator William
=. Frye, Whitelaw Reid and Senator
George Gray; Senior Montero Rios,
Senior Aberzuza, Senior Garnica, Senior
Villaurutia and Cen Cerero Saons,
each commission signing it's opponents
treaty. Both were tied with the
Spanish and American colors. When
the seals were prepared to be affixed,
attendants were sent scurrying for rib.
bons Of the French tri-color, with
which the document was sealed as a
compliment to the French hosts of the
commission. Many officials interested
ly watched every detail Of the pro-
ceedings. The last seal being i'm
pressed, the commissioners rose, and
without formality, each member shook
the hands Of all his antagonists and
exchanged assurances of sincere per-
sonal esteem. Is zsalt
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

Were some people to talk Of only
what they really know, their silence
would soon become painfully monoto-
nous.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
Fifteen Years for Murder

Bozeman, Mont, Dec. II - ROLAND
Sloan was sentenced to fifteen years in
the penitentiary for killing his father
in-law last July. The jury returned a.
verdict Of murder in the second de
gree two weeks ago. An appeal has
been taken.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

We can secure other peoples approv-
al if we do right and try hard, but our
own is worth hundred of it, and no
way has been found out to secure that,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

1t IS reported that an enterprising
western penitentiary is offering a
watch and chain with every suit of
clothes ;as a special inducement.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
J Government Property Adias1nE.

Government Property Missing.
Lexington, KY, Dec. lin settling
UP accounts a car load or more Of gov
eminent property is reported lost from
Camp Hamilton hospital. Nobody
seems to know where it is. 1T ii
claimed many blankets were stolen.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
Escape From jail,

Ottumwa, Iowa, Dec. ii. Hart AMI
Davis. the men convicted yesterday Of
robbing the Cincinnati, Appanoose
county, bank, have broken Jail at Cen-.
tervilie. They took the train to K an
sas City.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
Representtng War ye..eI..

y New York, Dec 3 The work Of paint
ing the war vessels in the Brooklyn
navy yard white, the usual color in
times OF peace, has been begun. The
work will also proceed at Hampton.
Roads.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

The woman who always tells the
truth tells about nine unpleasant ones
out Of possible ten.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

The man who acts contrary to his
wife's advice and fails never hears the
last of it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
shoe Company Fails.

Boston, Dec. 10. The New England
Shoe and Leather association has an
nounced the assignment Of the Nudge.
Shoe company. The liabilities are es-
tin.ated at $125, 600. 81
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
For n Kcg OF Der.

Slayton, Mimi, Dec. IL. - Matthew
Nagler has been indicted for the muir
der Of J. G. Voelkel in the second 6e.
gree. The killing occurred in Angus.
during quarrel over a key Of beer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

A successful physician is one who is
appreciated by his patients for what
they think he did for them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

Men take opposite sides on the money
question, but the majority are ton the
outside.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

The motorman on an electric car Is q
nonconductor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

It isn't necessary for woman to be
an artist in order to draw attention.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

The man who Is dissatisfied with his
work is never happy.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

Handsome is as handsome very eel
dom does.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

To live in Hawaii costs, it is said,
more than to Tive lin California, one
reason being that few of the ordinary
articles of American diet sare produced
in the islands. Most OF the meat is i'm
ported; eggs cost sixty cents a dozen,
and chickens DOLLAR and "a quarter
apiece, and the cheapest fish, the red
mullet. sells for twenty-five cents
pound. These facts explain the warn
1ngs which Hawaiian Masons and Odd
Fellows have recently addressed to in
tending emigrants. Even in an earthly
paradise men must eat, and a desti-
tute stranger, set down between a
crowded labor-market and high
priced provision-store would find him
self in MO enviable position.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

In a recent interview Joseph Letter
of Chicago is quoted as saying: There
will be boom in December wheat as
the result of the heavy foreign orders,
but not because Of any corner In it, nor
because of any speculative manfpula-
ton" he confirmed the report that
ne was interested in the Rhode Island
Locomotive works. and said: II am
going to try to make the Rhode Island
locomotive works pay. The shops are
at Providence r. I. am here for that
business solely. have a large interest
In the works, and think can make
khe business a success"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

The man who starts out ITO meet
trouble never has to go half way.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15

Speaking Of fireworks, David was
the original giant cracker.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
I'M Pre- SIVE
CERE MONY
TREATY OF PEACE CoNCLUDEn
AND SIGNED.

Concluding Ceremony of the PEACE
Negotiations at Paris a Scene Of
Much solemnity, Comminsled
With American Qualification and
Spanish Chagrin-senor Monterd
Rios the object of Much sympathy
scene Well worthy the brush OF
the Historic Painter - Opposing
Commissioners Part It'll Hand.
shakes and Assurances of Per-
sonal Esteem.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
Foreign Notes.

| "A number Of Carlists have recently
| been arrested in Spain.
The emperor Of Germany indoie es
| the czar's disarmament scheme.
Preparatory to evacuation, the Span
ish cabinet has been ordered dissolved
Dec. Is. -
MT. Stead says the Turkish empire
| is being peacefully revolutionized by
| Americans. h. J.
Rival crowds engage in disgrace
full fight in Paris theater in the
presence of President Faure.
1t is believed at Panama that an
agreement exists between the govern
ments of the United States and Colon
bia whereunder the former will take
the Panama canal
| In the chamber Of deputies at Paris
M. Gauthier, Republican, introduced
measure providing for the election of
senators by universal suffrage and de-
manded urgency. The premier, M. Du-
| Many Of the expatriated natives of
| Nicaragua are returning from their
long exile to their homes and families
| in virtue of the declaration Of ann
nesty issued some weeks ago.
| The Berlin correspondent of the Lon
don Daily Telegraph expresses the
| opinion that Germany would prefer to
| buy coaling station in the Philip
pines from the United States.
| Owing to the presence Of a French
warship at Marking, a British war
ship has been ordered there to protect
the interests of Great Britain The in
vesdgation Of the extension Of the
American and British settlements at
| En1 ~ hn 70 Il
cided at an early date:
| Criminal Record.
A Fort Madison, Iowa, man killed
his wife and then sent himself into the
great unknown.
President Marsh, Of the keystone
National Bank Of Philadelphia pleaded
guilty to the charge Of misappropria-
ton of funds. ~ 81, ,sss >.@E.5..,,
A sentence of fifteen years in the
New jersey state prison was imposed
by Judge Woodruff on II. Leroy APP
plegate, the Trenton lawyer who de-
Two cars Of the Dallas, Tex, consoli-
dated electric street railway were
wrecked by dynamite, but nobody was
hurt. Discharged employees are be-
lie ed to be responsible.
The private bank of Chadwick.
Ramsburg & Co., at Pleasant Lake,
Ind, was robbed Of over $1,000 by five
men who overpoWered the Waterman
and tied him to a post. -.#r. IT,
At Augusta, ILL.,, the residence of DR..
John Kelly, the leading physician Of
the town, was wrecked by dynamite.
Mrs. Ringer, discharged domestic, is
under arrest for the crime. - ~. f.
John D. Cummins, the wealthiest cit
izen Of Conneaut, twelve miles east of
Ashtabula, Ohio, shot and killed an I'M
known burglar. The Cummins home
has been visited by thieves a number
of times.
Jewelry and diamonds valued at
| $4,000 were stolen from the apart
ments Of Mr.. and Mrs. Max Blumen-
thai in the Great Northern hotel Chi
cago. The door lock and the lock of
a trunk were picked.
), The British foreign office has re-
ceived news that Lieutenants Heating
and Gale and j twelve native soldiers
were massacred in October last while
parleying with tribesmen Of the Niger
| territory between IOhha and Ito
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-27
MAY BE TROUBLE THERE.
Attitude OF Philippine Insurgents IL
Menacing-Dewey and Otis Prepared.

Attitude Of Philippine Insurgents IL
Menacing-Dewey and Otis Prepared.
Manila, Oct. 25.-The attitude Of
the insurgent troops has become very
menacing. Their supplies are growing
scarce, and they are becoming desper-
ate. Their leader assured the troops,
who have bad no pay for months. that
they will soon capture Manila.
The Filipino newspapers insist upon
absolute independence, and denounce
annexation TO the United States or any
protectorate with equal energy.
The American authorities, naval and
military, are taking precautionary
measures, although no immediate
trouble is anticipated.
The commission of Spaniards sent
here recently by General Rios, Spain's
chief representative in the Philippines
and governor general Of the southern
portions of the archipelago, arranged a
temporary commercial convention. Ac-
cordingly inter-island traffic was re-
sumed, but it is now again interrupted,
this time by orders from General Rios.
The steamer San Nicholas, which left
Manila yesterday flying the American
flag, was compelled to return by a
Spanish gunboat. whose commander
offered as plea for his action that the
crew consisted Of Filipinos, who might
smuggle contraband articles. The San
Nicholas, after reporting her experience,
sailed again. followed by the United
States gunboat McCulloch.
The insurgent steamer Muirola en-
tered the harbor flying the insurgent
flag. which was promptly hauled down
by the Americans.
Yesterday the British consul at Ma
nil convened meeting of merchants
to discuss the commercial deadlock.
British capital to the amount OF $780,
600. 900 has been lying idle here for six
months. In the existing conditions,
business relations with the provinces
have been in many cases directly sus-
pended. The meeting resolved to make
an urgent appeal to the British govern
ment to endeavor to hasten a settle
ment OF pending issues.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-27
BRINK OF WAR.
France Preparing for 1t; England Ready
Only Diplomacy Can Avert 1t.

France Preparing for 1t; England Ready
Only Diplomacy Can Avert 1t.
London, Oct. 25.-Never since Great
Britain and France began to dispute
over Egypt, nor during the most acute
stage of the Niger differences between
those countries, has the situation
looked 80 ominous as today. In spite
Of the hope expressed in the journals
of both countries that the matter
would be amicably arranged. it is a
fact that the French naval and military
authorities are making feverish prepar-
atoms for war, and, though calm reigns
at the British dockyards at Portsmouth.
Chatham and Davenport, 1t is only the
calm OF preparedness.
Significant orders have been arriving
there from the admiralty, indicating
that Great Britain and France are on
the brink of war. The admiralty has
ordered every seagoing warship to have
its crew made up to the full compile
ment, as ordered in case of mobiliza.
ton. The order practically means the
complete filling prospectively of every
ships company in detail. -Four tor
pedo-boat destroyers which were about
to be fitted with new water-tube~ boilers
have had their orders countermanded,
and will be instructed to redraw their
stores. Officers on leaves of absence
and unemployed have been notified to
hold themselves in readiness to COM
mission reserves if required.
The French statesmen, however, still
cling to the hope that the Marquis of
Salisbury will offer some exchange.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-27
ATTITUDE UNCHANGED.
American Commissioners VIII Not As
sume Cuban Debt.

American Commissfoners VIII Not As
sume Cuban Debt.
Paris, Oct. 24.-The United States
and Spanish peace commissioners held
separate sessions this morning.
The joint session lasted from 2 P. NJ.
to 4:30 P. M. During this time the
commissioners discussed the second SER
les of written arguments put forward
by the Spaniards for the purpose Of pre-.
vailing upon the American commission
ers to assume the Cuban debt. No de-
finite conclusion was reached and the
commission adjourned until Monday,
when the Cuban question will again
be discussed. 1t is probable that this
feature of the negotiations will be dis
posed Of next week.
Thus far there have been seven joint
sessions, four of which have been de-
voted to the discussion of the first arti-
Gle Of the protocol. In this manner
two weeks have passed and no result
has been reached.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-27
NINE BLACKS KILLED.
One white Man Lost His Life and Three
Were Wounded.


Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 25.-A special
to the Commercial-Appeal from Forest,
Miss. says: AS the result of an at.
tempt to arrest negro near Harpers-
vile. Scott county, in the eastern part
Of the state, one white deputy was
killed, three wounded, and, according
to the latest report, nine negroes were
killed by the citizens of the Harpers.
vile neighborhood and the sheriff 8
posse combined.
The pursuit of about 80 negroes, who
had joined the original offender. with
the avowed determination to prevent
his arrest and capture. and am
pushed the party attempting the arrest,
continues, and by morning the number
Of fatalities will undoubtedly have as
sumed large proportions. The whole
country is terribly aroused. and the
sheriff's posse has been reinforced with
men from all the neighboring towns.
Governor McLaurin has gone to the
scene. which is about 10 miles north of
Forest. the nearest railroad point.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-27
STEAMER ABB|E ROWE LOST
Wrecked in Norton Sound
While on Short Voyage.
ELEVEN PERSONS ON BOARD
Search for the Missing Has Been Un-
successful-Man Picked Up ut Sea In
an Open Boat

Port Townsend,O Oct. 24.--T. Adnev, q
correspondent of Harper's Weekly, who
arrived here Wednesday from St. Mi
chaels on the steamer Roanoke, brings
news Of the probable loss of the small
steamer Abbie Rowe in Norton sound.
The steamer had on board II persons,
composing the Abbie Rowe party, Of
Boston. The party left st. Michaels
September IL for Chignick mission, To-
Gated on Golofrim bay, about IS miles
north of st. Michaels. Barring acci-
dent, they should have reached their
destination in three or four days
DR.. Brigham and wife, Mrs. Rowe,
Miss Blaine and another woman, men,
bers of the party, considered the Abbie
Rowe incapable Of weatheTng a severe
storm. and took passage on schooner
which left few days before the steam
er for Chignick mission, where they
were to meet the remainder of the party.
After vainly waiting for some time,
Captain William A. Taylor, late en-
gineer of the revenue cutter Bear. and
M. F. Melsing, formerly of San Fran
cisco, began a search for the missing
steamer in the yacht Edith. They fol-
lowed the coast to st. Michaels with
out success.
just before the Roanoke left st. Mi
chaels, Adney says, party arrived
from the north with a story to the
effect that the Indians had reported
small steamer wrecked, stating that
they saw a small crowd of men on the
beach around fire. 1t was generally
believed that this must have been the
party from the Abbie Rowe.
Adney also reports that while search
ing for the missing vessel Captain Tay-
ior and Melsing picked up man in an
open boat several miles at sea. The
man had been without food or water
for several days, and was near to death.
He was Sterling Martin. of Chicago.
who was left adrift on barge which
was being towed from st. Michaels to
Golofrim bay by the steamer Fortune
Hunter. with Chicago party on board.
The Fortune Hunter was caught in a
storm and was forced to cut the barge
loose. Several days afterward the For
tune Hunter was picked up by the
steamer Tillamook IN waterlogged
condition. An unsuccessful search was
made for Martin. After being cut
loose from the Fortune Hunter, the
barge foundered, and Martin put to sea
an q small boat.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-27
Seattle Mark cts.

Seattle Markets.
Tomatoes, goo SOC per box.
Cucumbers, 100 l5c pei doz.
Onions, $4,000 per 100 pounds.
Potatoes, $10@12.
Beets, per sack, 81.
Turnips. per sack. 50@65c.
Carrots, per sack, 65c-
Parsnips, per sack, 81.
Beans, green, 2@3c.
Green corn. 81 a Las per sack.
Caulifiower. 75c per doz.
Celery. 40@ SOC.
Cabbage, native and California
e1.25@ I.50 per 100 pounds.
Apples. SOC 65c per box.
Pears, 75c@sl per box.
Prunes, SOC per box.
Peaches. Zoe.
Plums, SOC.
Butter-Creamery, 27c per pound;
dairy and ranch, 10000 per pound.
Eggs, Soc
Cheese-Native, l2@1216c.
Poultry-Old hens, l0c per pound;
spring chickens. l0c; turkeys, 16c.
Fresh meats-Choice dressed beef
steers, prime, 61f @7c; COWS, prime,
SIC; mutton. INC; pork, 1880; veal,
$500.
Wheat-Feed wheat. $1,000.
Oats-Choice, per ton, $22 @23.
Hay-Puget Sound mixed, $9.60@
10; choice Eastern Washington tim
othy, slS.