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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-02-05
MULES AS TiMEKEEPERS.
Refuse to work When Their Trick
on the Towpnth Is Done.

on the Towpath Is Done.
1t was Just before the canal was
closed. Snow covered the towpath that
was marked only by the broadsoled
shoes Of the driver and the narrow
hoofs of the three gaunt mules that
sleepily stretched in their collars with
the weight of the sodden towline and
the two boats dragging behind in the
dirty water of the canal.
1t was just before seven o'clock in THE
morning and the sun had just come
enough way from across the sea to
climb up part way on the big globe
and cast a pale gray light over the
awakening city. Laborers and shop
girls were hurrying to work, shiverhg
in the chill air that marked the sudden
appearance of winter.
On the bridge crossing the canal at
the weighlock two men stood watching
the approaching boats, and yawning
and stretching in contemplation of an
other days work. One was a canal en-
ploye.
See those sleepy mules" said he, as
he stretched himself again sympathet-
ically. 'See that clock over there in
the tower of the railroad station across
the river. Two minutes of seven. Bet
you those mules will give the time first
before the whistle blows. They're great
on time. Know it better'n you do. Just
watch"
The three gaunt beasts with their
ears tapping in apparent forgetfulness
were urged into trot over the bridge,
and the two men lodged the towline
that slipped over the bridge railing to
the other side Of the canal.
1t was one minute of seven. The
mules stopped on the towpath.
All three loudly brayed and the cho-
rus of "Enh hows" awoke the sleeping
people along the canal bank for hun
Gred of yards. And then the whistles
in all the factories sent out steam into
the cold air and in tones shrill and
somber sounded the beginning of the
days work.
"Wot tell you? Them mules beat
'em out by a minute" remarked the
canal employe leaning on the railing Of
the bridge. They won't go no further.
They know it's time for feed and rest.
See the boatman. They're goin' to take
a snub and put on a new team"
Lines were thrown and in few min
utes the canal boats were tied fast to
the bank. Three dejected-looking
mules, still munching a wisp of hay,
scrambled up the gangplank, and their
places in the stable of the forward part
of the boat were soon taken by the time
keepers.
why, those mules" remarked the
canal man on the bridge, as he watched
the new team starting under way and
the towline stretching as the lines were
cast off, "know more about the time o.
day than you do unless you hook at
your watch. They work just so many
hours. They go along the towpath with
heads cast down and ears dropping, to
be awakened occasionally with the
whip, when they have to hustle across
bridges and take up the slack Of the
towline, but when breakfast or dinner
or supper time comes, why you can
bank all your money on it every time
that they'll boiler within a min ute of
the right time whether 1t rains or
SHOWS, whether it's dark as pitch or the
sun shines out clear and bright. They
may call 'em jackasses, but there's wus
that wears pants. IN. W
Union
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-02-05
AN EXCELLENT RECORD.
Confidence Restored by the Mckin'
ley Administration.

ley Administration.
The Mckinley administration has re-
stored prosperity to the country and
has given stability to the business
world.
That should be glory enough for one
administration; but if the prosperity
which has come is continued, then this
administration will deserve the peoples
thanks.
That it will continue appears to be
the belief of the soundest business men
in the country. 1t is believed that
there will be a slow but steady appre-
citation of values and that the spring
business will be even better than that
Of the fall and winter.
This shows the result of the restora-
ton of confidence and that condition Is
to be attributed primarily to the cir
cumstance that the country is con-
WINGED that congress will enact no leg
islation which will act as a disturbing
factor in the business world.
The most encouraging feeling is
abroad We have a president who be-
lieves in the institutions of his country
and who has respect for the intel1-
gence of those who are engaged with
him in the work Of governing the coun-
try. That president does not think 1t
is part of his duty to censure the con-
gress and arouse distrust and suspicion
for that causes uneasiness in the
business world and unfayorab!y affects
prices. He believes it to be his duty as
far as possible, to leave business alone
land that is just what business wants.
The outlook is promising, for every
thing indicates that the season OF good
times is to be prolonged.-Albany
Journal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-02-05
Am Exncdient Amendment.

Mrs. Enpeck (reading) Another
mysterious suicide unknown man
throws himself from a cliff
Mr.. Enpeck (thoughtlessly)-Bet his
wife was at the bottom OF 1t.
"Sir-r-r!"
(Hurriedly) or the cliff. my love;
not the suicide. "-Tit-Rits.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-02-05
Changed Her Mind.

Mildred-So you and Fred Burwick
are engaged? Thought you said few
weeks ago you wouldn't have him IL he
were the last man on earth?
jessie know did. but they say that
frankie Jones and Gertrude Mills are
both crazy for him,-Chicago Evening
News,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-02-05

UNot including those OF December
the exports from this country during
the past year amounted to $o56,675's7i'
being a gain of nearly se,ooo,oco over
those of the previous year This is one
of the facts Bryan didn't find time TO
use in his Chicago talk.-Pittsb"rgh
Commercial Gazette.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-02-05

Nobody il too worthless to have some con.
genial associates. Democrat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28

900 annually. The principal decision
made yesterday was the definite de-
termination not to place a tax upon
either of the substitute propositions,
railroad and other transportation
tickets or petroleum 1t was decided,
however, to place tax of one cent
upon chewing gum and two and four
cents on mineral waters, ginger ale
and foreign and native wines, two
cents on pints and four cents on quarts.
Three additions are made to the stamp
act of 1866, which is re-enacted with
notifications. tonnage tax, which
is expected to raise So, 500, 900, is also
Incorporated in the bill. The addition
of 81 per barrel upon beer is expected
to raise $50, OOO,OOO The question of
allowing a rebate on beer stamps is
still open. The doubling Of the tobac-
co tax and the provision for retail
license of S4 so are expected to raise
$50, 900, 900, and the provisions Of the
stamp tax over $50, 00O,O O0
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
SPANISH FLEET HEsITATEs.
II They CrOss the Ocean to American
Waters They VIII BE Cut on from
a Coal Supply.

WASHINGTON, April 23,-The belief
among high officials is that the Span
ish will hesitate before sending the
pick of their navy into American or
Cuban waters. 1t must be realized, it
is said, that, cut off from coal supply,
they would be at great disadvantage
and would run the very risk of total
annihilation Nor is it believed that
Capt. Gen. Blanco will be in hurry to
precipitate a conflict, and therefore
it is not expected that Capt. Samp.
sons feet will have very much to do
during the next few days but to pre-
vent supplies from entering Havana.
Nevertheless it is believed that hostili-
ties will not be delayed longer than is
necessary to get our army within sup
porting distance. When that is &C.
complished our navy will not delay an
hour, but will Immediately attack the
Notifications around Havana.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
WOULD FAIL OF ITS OBJECT.
Report That Spain Has Coded Cuba to AUS
trIa, but 1t Is observation-disclosures
Doctrine barrier.

WAsn1NGroN, April 23.-For some
reason unknown the president
again delayed the issuance of the
cell for volunteers. This apparently
ineXplicable delay of the executive
gave color to the rumor which soon
grew into a "semi-official statement"
that Spain had executed coup and
had coded the island of Cuba to Aus
tria. For time it was thought that
there might be something in the
rumor and that this would ex.
plain the presidents rather puzzling
movements since the refusal of
Spain to answer our ultimatum. Sen
ator Davis, chairman of the senate
committee on foreign relations and
one of the best authorities or interna-
tional law in the United States, said:
1.-The story is without foundation and
was instigated for the purpose of caus-
ing the United States to relent at this
period. Even if it were true that
Spain had coded Cuba to Austria, such
proceeding would not be tolerated,
as it is in direct violation of the Mon.
roe doctrine. In 1886 Henry Clay de-
clared Spain might retain possession
of Cuba, but should never relinquish
her authority to any other nation"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
CAPT. SAMPSON PROMOTED.
Commander of North Atlantic Squadron
VIII BE Raised to the Rank of
Rear Admiral.

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The secre-
tary of the navy has finally decided to
temporarily appoint Capt. Sampson,
now in command of the North Atlantic
squadron, rear admiral By this ac-
ton the department will lump" Capt.
Sampson, who stands third in the list
of captains, not only over two captains
preceding him, but over ten com
modores of the next grade above and
below that of rear admiral. 1t is ex-
planned, however, that, the appoint
ment being only temporary, the supe-
rior officers will lose nothing by this,
for when he relinquishes command of
the squadron. Rear Admiral Sampson
will again become Capt Sampson and
retain his number in the register.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
SHERMAN MAY RETIRE.
Rumor OF the Secretary of States Early
Resignation Revived with Apparent
Authority-Day VIII Succeed Him.


WASHINGTON, April 23.--The Post TO.
day says: There is every reason to
believe that Secretary Sherman will
resign from the cabinet within the
next few days. 1t is felt by the friends
of the secretary that the present crisis
is too severe tax upon his failing
strength, and for this reason he will
retire to private life. His successor
will be Assistant Secretary Day, in all
probability, but it can be stated that
Judge Day has no desire to remain in
public life. 1t is the presidents natu-
raj desire to promote Judge Day to the
position which Mr.. Sherman will va
cate, but If he persists in his desire to
leave official life, there will be reor-
ganization of the department to the
extent of secretary and new assist
ant secretary.
Flaw Discovered in Volunteer Bill.
WASHINGTON, April ga flaw has
EN- discovered in the bill authorizing
the president to issue call for vol
unteers. 1t is probable that the meas
ure will have to be sent back to con-
gress to be passed again by both
houses. This will have to be done, or
else a supplemental bill will have to
be passed. The latter course may be
adopted, as it would probably save
time
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
A REPORT DENOUNCED.
The Story That Cheyenne Indians Ara
Holding Ghost Dance said to
He q Fnlaehood.

GUTHRIE, Ok, April TO- The story
that has been widely printed that 1000
Cheyenne warriors are holding ghost
dance on the North Canadian river, ia
denounced at Fort Reno as false
hood. 1t is not an unusual thing
for Indians around Darlington to
hold ceremonial dances every
week, but there is no danger Of
an uprising. The Cheyennes are
called the populists Of the Oklahoma
Indians and always have some kind OF
a grievance against their agent. They
are frequently in half-starved condi"
ton, owing to their gluttony. No
sooner do they receive their rations
than they consume them as quickly as
possible, eating in few days what
should last them two weeks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
BLUE AND GRAY ToGETHFP.
War Finds EH-sOldIers OF North and soOth
Side by sids-Grant's Grandson
on Loe'a star.

WASHINGTON, April 2s,-During the
coming war there are to be many
striking instances of the union of the
blue and the gray under the stars and
stripes, and these sentimental exhibi-
tions will largely cluster around the
army corps to be led by Fitzhugh Lee,
He expects to have under him all
of the Virginia troops and some from
Pennsylvania and other northern
states, Algernon Sartoris, the son OF
Mrs, Nellie Grant Sartoris, has re-
ceived from Gen, Lee promise of a
commission on his staff, and the coun-
try will therefore be furnished with
the patriotic spectacle OF the grand
son of U. s. Grant and the nephew OF
Robert Il, Lee lighting side by side,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
rren.urr Employes MAY EnlIat.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-SecretaFy
Gage has issued circular in which he
states that in case any officer clerk or
employe under the treasury depart
ment desires to leave the service tenn
porarily to engage in the military
service in the event of war, he may be
reinstated at any time within one
year. Temporary appointments wiz
be made to ill places as vacated, with
the understanding that upon the re-
turn of the employee the temporary
clerk will be removed SO that the for
mer occupant Of the place can be rein
stated.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
THE POPE TO ARBITRATE.
boundary Dispute Tetween the Republics
of Haytl aud Santo Domingo WIN
Bo Submitted to Him,

PoRTAU.PmNoE, Hayti, April 30, 80
Although the matter is still regarded
as an official secret, it is known that
President Simon Sam, of the Haytian
republic, and President Ulysses Heu-
reaux, Of the republic of Santo Do
mingo, agreed at their recent confer
ence at Jacmel to submit to the pope
the entire boundary dispute between
the two countries. Hayti is willing to
pay an indemnity in order to gain the
desired boundary and Santo Domingo
acuuiesces on this basis.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
All Troops Making for tho south.

WASHINGTON, April 9s,-Adit Gen.
Corbin, of the army, is in receipt OF
kilograms from commanding officers of
troops throughout the country show
ing that every regiment of infantry
and cavalry and light batteries of ar
tillery ordered to the south has started
on its way there. In many cases
where the distances were not over two
days travel to the mobilizing points
the regiments have reached their
destination. 1t is hoped that all will
have been settled and the discipline OF
military life be fully under way when
Gen, Miles and his aids on his staff
start on their tour of inspection the
latter part of the week.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
reindeer Expedition q Failure.

WASHINGTON, April 10.-The COM
plete failure of the Alaskan reindeer
expedition was announced to the war
department in a telegram from Gen.
Merriam, commanding the military de-
partment of the Columbia. This tele-
gram summarizes report from DIR.
Sheldon Jackson at Dyea to the effect
that reindeer are failure in Alaska
for want of proper forage and useless
for all the exploring expeditions I'm
Aloula
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28

gruder was put aboard, Capt Lucar-
raga, in command of her, was astound-
ed. He said he did not know that war
had been declared; but when he was
informed of the state of affairs, he
shrugged his shoulders and accepted
the situation philosophically.
Fleet from Hong Kong Sails.
SHANGHAI, April 2S.-The American
squadron at Hong Kong has sailed for
Manila. Reported priests and com
mercial classes favor surrender, but
the military are determined to resist.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
Necroes Addreaa the PreaIdent.

WASHINGTON, April ga delegation
of tie most prominent eolored men in
the United States called upon Presi-
dent Mckinley yesterday and present
ed a patriotic address 1t concluded
with the following words: 80 sup
port you in your determination to eX-
tend liberty on this continent and to
maintain the honor and dignity of our
country, we tender you the moral and
physical support of 100000 colored
Americans"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
Murder In the TIrAt Degreo.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April %. James
Brown was convicted of murder in the
first degree in the criminal court this
morning. On April /, 1896, Brown and
Henry Prather had difference Of
opinion over woman in the west bot
toms. Brown drew n revolver and
killed Prather almost instantly, He
fed and was captured only six months
ago. Brown makes the third prisoner
in the county jail convicted Of murder
in the first degree. All are negroes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
Armonr wm Rnlae a nnttaIIon.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 20. Kirk
b. Armour, of the Armour Packing
company, proposes to raise battalion
of four companies from his employees
to go to the front as volunteer sol
diers. The battalion will be made up
of 400 strong men and may be equipped
at the private expense of Mr. Armour IA
the Armour battalion. The battalion
will be added to the regiment now or
ganizlng under the leadership of Col.
II. II. Craig.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 81. Sam
Harper was attacked and mangled
yesterday by horse which was sud
lenly taken with hydrophobia. The
horse was bitten some time ago by q
dog. When Harper went to feed the
animal yesterday the horse turned on
him and viciously bit him. The horse
also bit large chunks of flesh out OF
his own side and had to be killed.
Harper will die.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
ANGLo-AMERICAN ALLIANCE.
OHicIaI Negotiations Said to BE Under Way
with Great Britain That May Mean
a Great Deal.

New YORK, April 25.-.A cablegram
from London to the New York Even,
ing Post says:
Information from an unimpeachable quarter
lends special Significance to the mission Of
Anglo American friendship In which Mr.. Hen
ry White, secretary of the American embassy
at London, is reported to have been engaged OF
Washington for the past week The fact is
that the movement for Anglo American coop
Grafton In foreign affairs already has gone faI
beyond mere newspaper talk and has entered
the region Of explicit official negotiation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
Anachos Cnnalng Trouhle.

WICHITA, Kan, April GA special
to the Beacon from Rush Springs, /.
T., says: Rumors of an Indian upris-
ing near Fort Sill by Geronimo and his
Apache band caused the return of one
troop of cavalry which had reached
Rush Springs on its way to New Or
leans. 1t is said that the Indians have
fallen out among themselves also and
trouble is feared.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
Western Lenrue senaon Opena.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 22.-The
race for the Western Baseball league
pennant opened yesterday. In this city
the scheduled game between Kansas
City and Minneapolis was not played
owing to rain. Other results in the
league were as follows: st. Paul Z,
Omaha 6; Columbus 8, Milwaukee Q;
Indianapolis II, Detroit 10.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
Congressman Resigns to Go to War

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Representa-
tive James r. Campbell, of Illinois, a
democrat has resigned and reported
to the secretary of war that he will at
once raise regiment and offer its
services TO the government. Mr.. Camp
bell is the first member of the present
congress to resign for the purpose of
going to war.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28

LONDON, April 49, 1t is reported In
this city that the government of Spain
has been in communication with lead
ing financial houses here, including
the Rothschilds, in an effort to raise n,
loan of e4,OOO,OOO $50, 900, OO0 on the
security of the Almaden mines. The
Rothschilds decline to confirm or deny
the rumor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
can RnIse a Convict Company.

SPENCER, Ia, April 29.-George AN
drews, Of this place, for the last six
years deputy warden of the state pen
itentiary at Anamosa, has asked Gov.
Shaw to permit him to recruit a com.
pany of 100 of the convicts of the state
prison at Anamosa Andrews is an
old soldier, and he says he can pick 100
Of the best fighters of the state II they
will be released on parole.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
BurlIngton'a Big improvements.

CHICAGO, April % Directors of the
Burlington road have voted to spend
something over 81, OOO, 900 in elevating
its tracks within the city limits OF
Chicago The money is now in the
treasury and there will be no necessity
Of any bond issue TO raise the funds.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28

LONDON, April SO. "A special dispatch
from Madrid says the government has
authorized Lieut.. Gen. Correa, minis
ter of war, to call out $4,000 reserves.
Three vessels loaded with troops left
Cadiz yesterday for destination not
diaclosed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
Denver Paper Ofiera Largo Funda.

DENVER, COL, April 25. This state
being embarrassed for funds for mob
ilizing Colorado volunteers, the propri-
etors of the Denver Evening Post mo-
titled Gov Adams that they would
furnish him any amount the state may
require up to 500, 1000.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
Want Call for Hair Million volunteers

INDIANAPoLIs Ind, April 30. All
the supreme and appellate judges, all
the state officials and deputies, with
many others, have forwarded petit
tion to President Mckinley requesting
that 100000 men, constitute the first
call. The petition concludes as fol-
lows; "No such opportunity probably
will present itself to impress upon the
world a conception OF our resources in
time of war, and, in our Judgment,
nothing would more conduce to O
speedy peace.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
WAR MEASURE COMPLETE.
House Ways and Means Committee Pre-
pares Bill Expected to Raise About
a Hundred Millions Annually.

WASHINGTON, April 80. The repub-
lican members of the ways and means
committee completed the war revenue
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28
No Apprehension About tho Oregou.I

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The navy de-
partment is fully aware Of the wherea-
bouts of the battleship Oregon and
the gunboat Marietta, but for pruden-
tial reasons the officials positively de-
cline to say where the vessels are,
whether or not they have been ordered
to return to San Francisco or in fact
to make any statement respecting
them, further than that they have no
apprehension for their safety.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28

measure yesterday and sent it to the
printer. 1t will be gone over again
to-day and probably submitted to the
full committee on Wednesday. Sew
eral questions are still open. The bill
as now prepared. it is estimated, will
raise between S95, 100000 and $500, OOO,-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-28

While working about the ruins of
the Wabash building, Seventh and
Market streets, ST. Louis, two Len
were killed by the falling of delriA