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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
TO TIRE GREAT NORTHERN STOCKHOLM

President James J. Hin OF the Great Northern
Railway has issued 10 the stockholders the follow
ing circular.
The Seattle and Montana Railroad Company
owns. either directly or through ownership OF the
entire capital stocks OF local companies a contnu-
Gus completed line OF railway extending from Seat
tle Wash. northward along and near TO the east
shore OF Puget Sound, by way OF Ballard, Ever
EFT. Farhaven. New Whatcom and Blaine. In the
State of Washington. TO the south bank OF tho
Fraser River opposite the city Of New Westmtn-
ster; In British Columbia; also branch line ex-
coal mines In the Skagit River coal region. to-
gether with all usual appurtenances. including
shops. docks. terminal lands and equipment. That
company also owns onc-half OF the capital stock
OF the Portland and Puget Sound Railroad Com
pany. which has been organized to construct and
operate a railroad from Seattle to Portland A
large amount OF work In the construction Of this
latter line has already been done. The Seattle and
Montana Railroad Company has no funded debt
To aid in constructing and acquiring the railways
and other properties mentioned, this company has
made advances running through series OF years.
and amounting up to March Of the present year.
with interest. to about 81 800 00D The moneys form
ing these advances would otherwise have been sub
Ject to distribution In the form OF dividends among
this comranr'z stockholdarA In consideration OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
AN ORDER FROM FINLAND.

The Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works
has Just received by cable order from the Fin
land Russlam state Railway for seventeen com
pound locomotives This Is great tribute paid to
American industry. the richmond Locomotive and
Machine Works being wholly without influence in
Russia and the order being given entirely upon tho
merits OF tho workmanship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
TRIBUNE
4 popular, lo,c-priced pmblica-
ton, reddy for instant use.

Through arrangements with Rand,
Mentally & Co., of Chicago, The Tribune
has issued
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
SlGSBEE SENDS A REPORT.

Asks That Public Opinion Be Withheld
for the Present.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE secre.
tary OF the navy received the following
to. egram from Captain SigsGee:
maine blown up in Havana harbor,
$40, and destroyed. Many wounded
and doubtless more killed and drowned.
Wounded and others on board Spanish
man.oi.war aud Ward line steamer.
Send lighthouse tenders from Key
West tor crew and few pie ces OF equip
ment still above water. No one had
other clothes than those upon him.
"Fublic opinion should be suspended
till further report. All officers believed
to he saved. Jenkins and Merritt not
yet accounted for. Many Spanish off.
GERS, including representatives Of Gen.
eraI B.anco, now with me and express
sympathy"
The secretary Of the navy received
another dispatch from Key West at the
same time with the above, but its con-
tents were not made public.
The orders for the lighthouse tenders
were at once sent to Key West in plain
language, thus avoiding the delay that
would have arisen from the use of
cipher.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
Senator Davis Does Not Know
When Vote Can Be Had
on Annexation.
Statement Made In Answer to
aQuestion by Mr.. White
of California.
Last Installment of PettigreW'S
Three-Day Speech in Its
Opposition.

WASHINGTON, Feb: l5.-The senate
devoted almost four hours in executive
session to the consideration of the
Hawaiian treaty. During the session
Senator White (Cal.) attempted to vs.
certain from Senator Davis, III charge
of tho treaty, whether there would be
an early attempt to secure vote upon
it. The California senator stated his
opinion that there ought to be at least
three weeks notice OF time for vote
for the arrangement Of pairs. He
stated that he would he compelled to
be absent from the senate for the ncxt
three weeks, and expressed desire to
know something OF the plans as to
bringing tho discussion to an end. In
reply Senator Davis SIMPLY stated that
he could not ut present say when
tho debate would cease or When
tho senate would DO prepared to
take a vote The principal speech
was made by Senator Pot,igrow, this
being the third installment Of his re-
marks upon the subject. Senator Pet
tigrew dew oted himself largely to the
administration of Pros dent Dole, show
ing how the Cover nmcnt Of Queen Llll-
uokalani hal been overthrow and to q
presentation Of his views Of this gov
ernmeut's participation in the revolu-
ton.
senator Proctor (Vt.) followed with
brief speech in favor Of annexation.
He devoted himself exclusively to the
military phase Of the question.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
Alaskan Steamer Said to Have
Burned While En- Route to
the Gold Fields.
Fate of Passengers and Crew
Unknown, but 1t Is Feared
All We're Lost.
Fire in the BunkerS of the Ore-
con Causes Great Excite
ment on Board.

VICTORIA, B. G., Feb. l5.-The
steamer Islander brings news that the
steamer Clara Nevada OF Seattle was
burned in Linn canal and 40 men who
were on board are supposed to have
persisted. The Nevada left Skaguay
for Juneau on Feb. s, and when the
Islander reached Juneau the Nevada
had not arrived there. The day that
she should have reached Juneau fire
was seen on the waters Of the canal
and the opinion in general is that the
flames were from a burning steamer.
Whether the passengers and crew
reached land or whether they persisted
is not known. 1t is feared that they
met with death, as there has been u
terrible wind and snow storm III the
north and small boats could haD1ly
live. Captain Irving OF tho islander
reports that the weather has been tor
rifle. The Nevada was formerly the
Hussler Of tho United States revenue
service.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
READY TO LOAD GRAIN.
Fifteen Steamships With = large Carry
ing CnpMc ~ ut rhiladelphta.

Fifteen Etsamsh,p. With = large Carry
ing Cnp"o ~ ut Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA. Fob. Is. Fifteen
steamships are now III port loading or
waiting thor turn to load tho grain
that is coming to this city from the
West in great quantities. Their aggre-
gate carrying capacity amounts to over
3.OUO, 900 bushels, and oil the grain ele-
vators ut Port Richmond, Washington
avenue aud Girurd Point IRE kept busy
meeting the heavy rush upon them.
This big grain fleet consists of the
British steamships Annamore, Cyrus.
Cape Cemarin, Strathgarry, Viscania,
Bjargvin. Langhaln. Florence, Aurelia.
Barely, Victoria, aud Driardene Cyril.
Tho Italian steamer Glensrchy cad the
Swedish steamer Ovldia.
During the past week Is other vessels.
not including other lines, were char
tered to load grain here, and the pros
poets Tor largo shipments of corn. wheat
aud oats were never brighter. ~ mum
Der OF the vessels recently ordered here
came from Hampton Roads, their char
ters having Ieen effected while ut sea.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
PASSENGERS ALARMED.

Fire Discovered iu the Bmnksrs Of the
AlxsA MI Bound Oregon.
ASTORIA, Or, Feb l5.-But for the
timely discovery Of fire in the hold OF
the Alaskan steamship Oregon tho ves-
sci might now We o mass OF raging
flames at the mercy of tho waves and
wind.
The Oregon sailed from her dock in
this city at 1880 p. m. carrying some
800 passengers and as much freight as
it was possible to place aboard. The
steamer proceeded to the mouth OF the
river without accident. When just
about to cross, smoke was seen issuing
from the bunkers, where 600 tons OF
coal were stored. The steamer was ~
miles from a suitable berth aud Us the
terrible position of the situation dawned
upon the fortune seekers the excite
ment was intense. Tue officers OF the
Oregon found that the fire was at the
bottom Of the coal and it was neces'
sary to pull back to port.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
DE LONE is GONE
Former Spanish Minister Says
Farewell to Washington.
SAILS FOR EUROPE AT ONCE
Largo Delegation From the Diplomatic
Corps Gives Him . Hearty An Re-
voir at tho Station.
SAILS FOR EUROPE AT 0NO1

WASHINGTON. Feb. l6. - The late
Spanish minister. Senior Dupuy de
LONE, accompanied by Mime. do LONE,
their two sons and Spanish valet, left
Washington at 4 p. m. for New York.
whence they sail at once for Liverpool.
A large delegation from the diplomatic
corps, accompanied by their wives.
gave a hearty au revoir at tue station,
to their late associate.
Senior du Bose, tho Spanish charge
d'affaires, was busy at the legation
Office during the day with extended
communications just received from
Madrid. These did not relate to the
recent incident. The legation is now
turning its attention to other subjects,
mainly to the new commercial treaty
between Spain and the United States.
Mr.. du Bose has not been officially ad'
vised from Madrid Of the appointment
of Senior Luis y Polo Bernabe as minis
ter at Washington.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
NOTABLE CONFERENCE.

Bryan, butler, Hartman and Their Silver"
ties wa Nest NJ Mlnmcn polls
ST.. LOUIS, Feb. l5.-A special to Tho
Post Dispatch from Lincoln, Neb.. says
Hon. w. J. Bryan left tor Minneapolis
to be present ut the conferences OF lead
ing silver advocates Of tho Northwest.
Tho conference will continue three
days. Senator Marion Butler. chair.
man of tho Popullst national committee.
Hartman OF Montana and many other
leading silver advocates will W present.
1t is said the conference will be secret
and the plans for tho fall campaign in
the various states will be the theme.
Mr.. Bryan was urged to DO present by
q large number Of tho statesmen who
intended going.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
NOT WARMLY RECEIVED.

Proposition For - General New England
strike Does Not Meet With Favor.
Boston, Feb. 16.-The proposition OF
the American Federation of Labor to
order general strike in the textile
mills OF New England seems to meet
with decidedly cool reception in the
manufacturing centers where at pres
ent there is no trouble. There are two
reasons put forward for this:
First, that the operatives do not see
what they are to gain by it, and Sec
ond, they have pledged in the best Of
faith their financial help to carry on
the struggle in New Bedford. In sew.
eral cities the operatives met to discuss
the general strike proposition. Only in
New Bedford was any sympathy shown
for it.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
MANY DUNkARDS COMING.

Fully Two Thousand VIII Locate in
North Dakota This Year.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 16.-There will be a
large addition to the Dunkard settle.
ments in the Red river valley and the
Turtle mountain region OF North Da.
kota in the early spring. The Great
Northern railroad has already arranged
to run three special trains from st.
Paul to accommodate them. The pres
ent indications are that the new settlers
will number over 1000 people. This is
larger than the movement last year,
when about $500 settled in North
Dakota.
P1TTsBURa, Feb 16.-The municipal
election here resulted in a decided vic.
tory for the Republicans, notwithstand'
ing the division in their ranks caused:
by the municipal league or reform
ticket.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
SAID Lie WROTE A LETTER.

spnniarai's Reported t" Have Ono Similar
to de LOnIe'k
New York, Feb. 1b.-A dispatch to
The Would from Havana says there is
a rumor THAI the palace authorities
have u letter written by Consul Con-
erai Lee, the contents Of which are as
interesting, even exciting. for Spain, as
the De LONE letter to Canalejas was
for the United States.
IL Is SAID General Lees frankness i'll
conversation ensures the existence OF
such misslves, and the opinion is openly
EXPRESSED that General Lee, too,
must co.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
Gold Near Wfnnipe4.

WINNIPEG, Man., Feb. GA find OF
rich gold bearing quartz is reported
from Black Island lake, Winnipeg.
This is near Hale river, where gold
quartz has been found and more or less
developed. The vein is said to be over
~ feet wide and pans gold freely.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
Civil Service Report.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is The annual
report of the clvil service comm. ,,toii'
for the fiscal year ending Jane 80 mas
been presented to the president. II
begins with statement " sloW that
after an experience of nearly 10 years.
the hopes Of tho advocates OF the clv1I
service law have been largely reaiiz9d.
Sustained hpa'ding's se"tenc".
SPRINGFIELD. Ills, Feb. l5.-ln" So
preme court has sustained the Sentences
of OK. Bank President Charles w.
Spalding to the penitentiary. lie was
convicted of cmbezzling funds OF the
University of Illinois.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
SlLvER,TE CONFERENCE.

Prominent Advocates OF tho White Motal
Gathering 1T Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. Ex-senator Ma.
rion Butler aud Senator Dubois have
arrived here to attend the silver confer.
euce. Senator Butler said the purpose
was to bring about mot fusion but
honorable cooperation. He did not
think the so-called mid.roader, who
was only one in q thousand, would
stand out against it. The situation i'll
Minnesota is 70 similar to that in many
other Western states that the decision
of this conference will be looked upon
as forming a precedent for action.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
POPULACt PREFER WAR.

Spauiarls Enraged at Talk Of Apology to
Uncle Sam.
LONDON, Feb. Is. "A special from
Madrid says the populace of that city
is greatly enraged owing to the belief
that the Spanish cabinet has apologized
to the United States. The popu4ace,
the dispatch adds, is opposed to such q
course and exceedingly hostile to the
government, and may make demon.
stration. In conclusion the dispatch
says:
1.-The people prefer war to an apology,
thinking that Spain will suffer the
least thereby, as war would be exceed
ingly disastrous to the large commerce
Of the United States"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
MAY MEET OPPOSITION.

Not Believed All Local Textile Unions
Will Vote tO 90 Out.
Boston, Feb. l5.-From advices re-
oeived it seems to be the general opln.
ion in mill circles that tho recommen'
dation Of the textile unions that o
general strike be undertaken by the op'
eratlves in all New England cotton
mills where reduction OF wages has
occurred will not DO accepted in all
places. The local unions will take &C.
ton on the matter during the next
week or two, and until vote is taken
it will he impossible to tell to what ex-
tent the action of the Boston meeting
will be Endorsed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
Senior Louis Polo Bernabe ls
Minister From Spain at
Washington.
Named by the Cabinet After q
Long Discussion OF Re-
cent Events.
Demand by Our Minister for
DisavoWal Of Insulting
Language.

MADRID, Feb l5.-The cabinet met
at s o'clock and discussed the present
state of the war in Cuba aud the De
Lone matter at great length. It was
decided to publish decree accepting
the resignation Of Senior Dupuy de
LONE as minister at Washington and
appointing Senior Louis Polo Bernabe
as his successor.
A decree will also be issued conven'
ing the chambers before the end of this
aonth, SO as to enable the election of
the new oorres to occur on March 20.
Senior Gulion, the minister of for
eign affairs, informed the cabinet that
United States Minister Woodford had
Just handed him q note referring to
Senior de Lome's letter and to the
meaning of several paragraphs in it.
Dissvowal Demanded.
Senior Louis Polo Bernabe, whose up.
poin,ment as the successor of Senior
Dupuy de LONE is announced, is the
sou Of Vice Admiral Polo, no for
merly represented Spain in This coun'
try. Senior Bernabe is now engaged in
a special department of the foreign
ministry at Madrid dealing with COM
mercial matters and consulates.
The note from Minister Woodford
demanded that Spain should formally
disavow the insults to President Nc.
Kinley contained in Senior Dupuy de
Lome's letter to Senior Canalejas. The
cablnet council, it is reported, decided
unanimously to reply to Minister
Woodford that Senior de Loms's spon.
famous resignation and the terms OF
the decree accepting it were considered
sufficient satisfaction. 1t is understood
that Minister Woodford received this
Inclination and dispatched long cipher
telegram to Washington.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
ONE OF OUR BEsTVEssELs

The Maine Was a Bstt'eehtp Of the ssc-
ond Class. .,~.:> 49,. &
WASHINGTON. Feb 18.-The Maine Is
battleship of the second class and Is
regarded a. one of the best ships in the
new navy. She was built at the Brook
lyn navyyard and is S1S it. long, 70 it.
broad, 21.6 mean draught and $685.
tons displacement. She carries four
l0.inch and six 6.inch breechloading
guns in her main battery, and seven 3.
FOUNDER and eight i.pounder rapld.tire
guns and four gatlings in her second.
ary battery, and four Whitehead torpe'
does The commander of the Maine,
Captain Sigsbee. is favorite in the
navy department..
The Maine was built in New York in
1890 at a cost OF 81. 588. 600. She had a
steel hull and complement of S74
men.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
PROFIT IN GEORGIA MILLS.

State Of Affairs bsaring on the New Eng
land Cotton Apinnsrs' Strike.
Boston, Feb. l5.-The annual meet
ing Of the Massachusetts cotton mills OK
Lowell was held ut the Office OF the
treasurer. The annual meeting o. me
Massachusetts mil III Georgia was also
held. Reports on tho years business
of the two mills stated That the mills
in Georgia had suffered from depressed
condition of tho luarnct, but Ill goods
similar to those made III Lowell, and
obtaining tho same prices mad been
able to return u tar profit. owing to tne
lower cost OF manulacturr, due to
cheap labor.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
Cause of Disaster Not Known
+ When the Early Reports
We're Sent.
THE NEWS WASHINGTON
Navy Department Informed by
Captain Sigsbee but No
Details Given.
Asked That Public Opinion Be
Suspended Until Fur
Their Reports.

HAVANA, Feb 16.-At 9:45 O'Clock q
terrible explosion took place on board
the United States battleship Maine in
Havana harbor. Many we're killed and
wounded. All the boats Of the Spanish
cruiser Alfonso XII are assisting. As
yet thu cause OF the explosion is not
apparent.
The explosion shook the whole city
and windows were broken in many
houses.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press has conversed with several of the
wounded sailors and understands from
them that the explosion took place
while they. were asleep, SO that they
can give no particulars as to the cause.
It is believed the explosion occurred IN
q small powder magazine. What re-
mains of the Maine Is burning.
The widest CONSERVATION prevailed
IN Havana.
Over One Hundred Dead.
Captain sigsbee and the other officers
have been. saved. 1t 10 estimated thai
over 100 Of the crew were killed, but 1t
is impossible as yet to give exact de-
tails. Admiral Manterola has ordered
that boats Of all kinds should go to the
assistance of the Maine and her
wounded. The Havana firemen are
giving aid, tending carefully to the
wounded as they are brought on shore.
Captain Sigsbee says the explosion
occurred in the bow Of the vessel. He
received q wound in the head. Orders
were given to the other officers to save
themselves as best they could. The
latter, who were literally thrown from
their hunks in their night clothing,
gave the necessary orders with great
self possession and bravery.
Spanish Admiral Manterola believes
that the first explosion was Of gren-
ade shell that was hur4ed over the navy
yard.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
Cut legislative Salaries.

LONDON, Feb. ia dispatch to The
Times from Montevldeo says: The
new council of state has red uced the
salaries OF. members of the Legislature
by one. half. The reduction, according
to the dispatch, removes prcl nc
source of political con- UPTON.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
SENT TO CANALEJAS.

Ds Lome Letter Turned Over to Its
Rightful Owner.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l5.-Actuated by
. 0 sense of honor aud strlot idea OF
Justice the state department has taken
steps to place in the hands OF Senior
Csualejas, to whom the letter was adj
dressed, the epistle written by Senior
,Dppuy de LONE, which led to the res
ignation Of the minister. Tho transac-
|.tion is explained in the following brief
s,atement gwen out by the state de.
paitment:
Recognizing that the legal owner.
ship OF the DE LONE letter is in Mr..
F.; Canalejas. and his agent and attorney.
Mr., Carlisle, having presented proper
authority to receive the same, the let
ter was delivered to him."
As explained in this statement Mr..
Carlisle was fully authorized to apply
for and receive the letter, having The
called authorization from Senior Can.
alejas. In the view OF the stale depart.
meut the letter was u stolen document.
| and in that, like any other piece OF
property, it should, upon application,
j b. delivered to its rightful owner.
No Apology Demanded.
There now remains only the closing
chapter Of the incident 10 DO written.
tor the end is already in sight. Not
wlthstanuing all that has been said Ill
the press about demands on Spain for
APOLOGIES or retraotlons Of the disagree
bic things SAID by Senior Dupuy dc
LONE III his letter, it can be positively
stated that at no time since the pub
hcatlon OF the letter has the state de-
OAR, ment taken any such course. In.
stead. it has relied entirely upon the
sense of propriety Of the Spanish gov.
crnment to do all that was proper and
ueedtul to wipe out the unpleasant i'm
preston produced by these statements,
and it can now be said that this course
has been July justified, and that the
Spanish cabinet, now icing aware OF
the tull text OF tho letter, is expected
within day or two to make such dis
.claimer OF the letter as is required by
the circumstances.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
RECEIVED A SET BACK.

Woman suffrage Proposition in Iowa
Turned DDwn Temporarily.
DEs hAo1NEs, Feb. l6.-The house
killed the woman suffrage proposition
to submit an amendment to the people
bv a vote of SO to AZ. Ladd changed
his vote and reconsideration will
come up later.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
lCastarn EnctOri,.s ( lose.

SPRINGFIELD, Muss., Feb. 10. - ~
part oil tho pant Of the h"r:l''I" Cal :
pet company at Thun:psorv'.r' i'.' " 'eh
closed for an lndeiln.,, = l:,.. MOI =
than 200 hands arc affected Au uu~
satisfactory demand IS sal 10 10 tn
cause for the shu; down. part .!
the Wes,fieid Pate C'"npany'a lac"
tory at Thomps,nv lie a 81 has Closed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
Mail box IsObber Arrested.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. l5.-Timothy
Hogan has been arrested at Wester-
vile. a village about IL miles north of
Columbus. hogan ~ wanted for rfilng
mail boxes in H.. ~ cities il the United
States.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-02-18
Miss willard Worry Ill.

NEW YORK. Feu. l5.-The World
says: Miss Frances f. Willard is i'll ut
the Empire hotel, this city. She has
been suffering from cancer OF the stom'
ach for several years. The inroads OF
this disease, combined with Il bad ut
tack of grippe, has completely shat
tered her health.