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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-31
JUDGE DAY TALKS,
The Ex-Peace Commissioners Not an
Aspirant for Political HonOrs.

The Ex-peace Com mi safoner Not an
Aspirant for Political Honors.
Canton, O., Dec. 26.-Judge Day, pres,
ident of the late peace commission, and
Mrs. Day reached their Canton home in,
time to take Christmas dinner with the
family. They arrived at 1915 Sunday
morning over the Pennsylvania rail-
road. There was no formal greeting
arranged for them, but a committee of
the Stark County bar, several personal
friends and members of their family
were at the station to meet them.
a number of friends have called on
Judge Day since his return, and to
them he has talked entertainingly. The
work at Paris was felt by the commits
sioners to be arduous, and left little
or no opportunity for pleasures which
the Judge would have been glad to have
enjoyed in city which impressed him
with its beauty and historic interest.
Two Critical Periods.
There were but two critical periods
IN the negotiations, the first regarding
the Cuban debt which was an open
question for more than a month, dur
ing which time the Americans never
swered from their position presented
to the Spaniards. The other was upon
the Philippine cession, and after the
Americans had reached conclusion
in their own councils as to the conces-
sions that could be granted there was
no deviation, and the Spaniards finally
accepted.
The personal relations between tho
renresenfatiypS of he t,ro eroyarnp,o,+.
was at all times friendly and cordial.
The Americans had great respect for
the ability of the Spanish members,
and believe that nothing was left I'M
said or undone that could benefit the
Spanish case. The president of the
Spanish commission was remarked as
a man of great ability by the Ameri-
cans and won their respect for the able
manner in which he conducted tho
Spanish case.
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travelling in a coach with Lord Norbury,
the judge. Passing a gibbet, Norbury
said with a chuckle' Parsons, where
would you be now If the gallows had its
due?" Riding alone. Norbury." was the
quick reply.
Chief Baron O'Grady, subsequently the
first Lord Guillamore, had dry humor
and biting wit. The latter was so fine that
its sarcasm was often unperceived by
the object against whom it was directed.
studious, but in conversation exasperat-
ingly dull, showed the judge over his
newly built house. The lawyer prided
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-31
The EVACUATION Of CUBA
United States and Spanish Commits
sioners Arrange for the Formal
Transfer of the Islands.
COMPLETE OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAMME.
American Flag to He Raised Prompt-
ly Mt Noon ON January LEBANON
of Both Nations Will Fire Salutes
of Reconsideration of Spanish
Troops That May Remain.

Havana, Dec. 24.-At join, meeting
tary commissioners Friday the pro-
grnlnme WAS finally agreed upon for
the exchange of flags on january at
noon. just before IL O'Clock the
American war vessels will fire Il salute
OF Fl guns in honor Of the Spanish flag.
promptly ut ~ o'clock the Spanish
flags on the various public buildings
will be lowered, and Immediately there
after the stars and stripes will DO
hoisted over FL Moro and the public
buildings of the city, while Spanish ar
tilierists ut Cabunnas fortress will sa-
lutte the American flag with 2l guns,
Spanish warshps in the harbor ['ar,ic-
ipa1ing in the salute. At the same hour
the Spanish troops, if amy then remain
in the city, will he pnradrd in barracks.
and will render proper salute to the
American forces passing.
The Formal Surrender.
just before noon the American and
Spanish commissioners. Gen. Jiminez
Custellanos, the Spanish captain gcnsr-
al, and the American ranking officer in
Cuba-Maj. Gen. john Il. Brooke, if he
arrives In time. and otherwise Maj.
Gen. Lee, will assemble ut the palace.
The Spanish commissioners will then
surrender the government to the Unit
ed States commissioners, who will inn
medintely transfer it to the American
general commanding. After this the
various functionaries will remain
awhile to receive those who may wish
to pny their respects TO the incoming
authorities.
The Spanish Troops.
1T was agreed at the joint meeting
that tie Spanish troops remaining III
Cuba after January should be con-
.idcrrd in the light of foreign troops
in Il friendly country, and to be accord
ed the privileges usually granted uu-
der international law. The quarters,
buildings and grounds occupied BY
them are TO be covered by the i'm
munities of extra tcrritorlaliiy, and
further stipu!a,ions were entered into
respecting the prevention of amy dis
turbaner of public order consequent
upon their presence.
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To Exanrelize Cuba.

Cleveland o., Dec. 27.-Lindus Cody,
a wealthy real estate dealer, who is an
enthusiastic supporter of President
Simpson. of Christian Alliance, will de-
part for Cuba January 0 for the pur-
pose of starting mission work on the
island III behalf of the alliance. Mr..
Cody talked tho matter over with Presi-
dent Simpson last summer and won his
interest. He contributed liberal sum
as the nucleus Of the necessary fund,
which has increased to several thou
sand dollars
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Thirty-seventh. Thirty-cighth and Thirty
ninth congresses and was in 1867 elected TO
the senate.
He was the author of the Morrill, tariff
act of 1861, which was the basis Of all the
tariff legislation of war times. L On en-
tering the senate he became a member Of
the finance committee, and nearly all of the
time was the chairman.
To Senator Morrill, probably more than
anyone else was the present splendid en-
dowment of most of the state agricultural
colleges due. He was the author of the
original bill giving aid to these colleges
frcm the proceeds of the sales OF the pub
lie lands
Senator Morrill, was an indefatigable
worker and while not an orator Re spoke
gracefully and forcibly and was always
listened to attentively. His great age and
high position caused him to be universally
esteemed by the other members of the
senate.
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IRISH REPARTEE

Famous.
Repartee, or readiness in smart, witty,
sarcastic retort Is common among all
classes in Ireland, says the London Tele-
graph. On old Castle Bride in Dublin
there was an old fruit stall, the keeper
OF which, "Biddy, the Apple Woman, was
better known figure than even the lord
mayor. She had ready and glib tongue,
and never allowed verbal assailant to
Cetire with all honors. An American Wis
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Retlrca from Service,

Washington, Dec. 27-Kcar Admiral
Francis NJ. Bunce, after many years OF
faithful service to his country, has re-
tired. This makes Rear Admiral
George Dewey the ranking officer ON
the active list
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Killed IYtunaelf.

Toledo, o., Dec. 27.-Frunk Huber.
one OF the proprietors of the Ca,nwba
Wine company, Monday night left the
supper table and shot himself TO death
in the bathroom. No apparent motive.
lie was one of the largest wine dealers
in the United States
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The Spanish Troops.
a PROCLAMATION.
The American Commits toner's Give
Information to Cuban Citizens.

The American Commissioners Give
Information I" Cuban Citizens.
Havana, Dee ";.--Thr American cvac-
uatio" commissioners will issuc the fol-
lowing proclamation To the inhabitants
of the island of Cuba:
'''The undersigned commissioners on tho
part OF tho United States having been in
vested with power by the president to nr.
range for and execute the evacuation of
Cuba nnd adjacent islands. and also TAX
Ing over the public properly OF Spnin. hay"
entered into an agreement with the COM
inissioncrs on tho part of Spain for tho
final ceremonies ind regulations r. DO OBJ
served and carried out on the first dny OF
january and thereafter until all SpnnIsh
troops shall have embarked for repntrla-
ton and the same Is published for the guild
ance of tho inhabitants und others outside
OF the Santiago district.
''rhe undersigned desire in this public
manner to impress and enjoin upon oil the
people of the Island the necessity for strict
compliance with the terms of thiE agree
mtnt to the end that public order and duo
respect for the gravity OF the occasion may
prevail and especially to admonish all
classes OF people to exercise self-rsstraint
and moderation and refrain from giving
cnllse OF offense or irritation und from tho
exhibition of excitement. undue mnnifcs-
tation OF feeling or from doing any act
calculated to produce irritation or bad feel
Ing.
''for nearly four months this commission
and other officials OF the United States havn
been under tn" protection of the Spanish
authority They have extended to us the
most scrupulous courtesy and cOnsldorn-
tun ana not one unpleasant inriuent has
mhrreh our suluurn in their midst, and now
that our positions arc soon to ho reverted.
aud they are TO become our guests and Ell
titled to our protection. wc must see to It
that they enjoy tho sumo immunity and
consideration. Arart from tho eminent
ploprlcty of such course. the best inter
Americans Will lac thereby sllscrvcd.
Must lie strictly Obscrvcd.
"hcting under n sense OF duty to tho
people and our government we give notice
thnt any violation Of the terms ana pro-
visions of this agreement Will be resented
aud offenders brought promptly TO justice
Representing all clnsscs nnd interests We
shall be governed by tho atrictest Impair
tality with Mo sole purpose OF Pre- noting
IN" r"hh billtatiun and pnrlicatiOn OF Cuba
The preservation of peace. the security to
persons and property, and tho establish
M mt and innihtsnance of government with
Just lnws inpartiully ndmins creG arc In
uiSpensahlc to the welfare and happiness
OF people. We therefore confidently invoke
IN" aid aud cooperation OF the Inhabitants
In accomplishing these ends"
The proclamation then quotes In full tho
agreement for tho final evacuation of Cuba
and adinccnt Spanish islands entered into
November l6. 1888, between tho American
tocol signed ut Washington. August Il.
1893
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FrMiih Of TRIMMING.

They had gone through the fire drill for
weeks and tho other day yhen visitors were
present the teacher thought IT. we'll to show
the result OF their training "What Is your
first duty In case of flrc?" she inquired of
the school.
"Sue the Insurance company" shouted a
Youngster whose fathers place of business
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the host, waving his hand toward the
book shelves. exclaimed: "Here, sur
rounded by these best of friends, | feel
most happy" and notice." said Fa-
Their Healy, examining some of the vol
umes, that, like true friend, you never
cut them"
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Strange Method Of Suicide.

Chicago, Dec. 2s,-Louis Slick, OF
1904 North Marshticld avenue. chose
a unique and horrible method to end
his life. He lifted the lid from the
stove and held his head against the
glowing Goals until he was burned so
severely that he WAS rendered urcon-
scious. He was found a few minutes
later by his wife, and eight hours later
died without regaining consciousness.
Slick WAS 6S Neurs old
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A Chrlstmas rraredx.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Dec. 2G.-At a
Christmas tree celebration ut Aught,
small town in Usage county, John
Holloway shot and killed julie 'Buillot.
one Of the Oldest and most prominent
citizens Of Usage county, the result Of
long standing differences. Holloway
shot his victim five times. He fled and
has not been apprehended.
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saloon. Were Closed.

Lexington, KY, Dec. 26.-Sunday was
the first day in the history of Lexing-
ton that thirsty men could not get a
drink Every saloon in .he city was
closed by mutual agreement of the pro-
prietors. This action was brought
about by the fact that the recent grand
jury indicted all saloon keepers for vio-
lating the Sunday law.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-31
The Third Victim,

Tcrre Iiuutc, Ind, Dec. 29.--John Os-
terloo, a fireman who was crushed be.
meath u falling will in the fire of last
week, died Wednesday in delirium. He
imagined that he was again imprisoned
beneath the tons of brick and iron
beams. and his struggles were dread
full. He is the third victim of the fire
which destroyed 100000 worth of
nrOnerty
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-31
PEACE TREATY DELIVERED.
The United States Commissioners
Present the Document to
President Mckinley.
THEY ARE THANKED FOR FAITHFUL WORK
The Treaty Will Not he Made PUB
lie Until After 1t Has Been SUBJ
niitted to the Sennte-Judse Day
Arrives at Canton and Talks to
Several Friends.

Washington, Dec. 26.-president Nc
Kinley received from the American
peace commission late Saturday after
noon the treaty of peace between tho
United States and Spain. In present.
ing this nlCmentous document Judge
Day, as chairman of the commission,
said it represented the earnest efforts
of the American representatives at
Paris and that it was submitted with
the hope that it would rebound to the
peace, credit and glory of the American
ration.
Accepting the treaty from the hands
OF Judge Day, the president responded
with heartfelt thanks aud congratulate
tions to the commission as i, body and
10 the members individually. lie spoke
of all that had been accomplished and
of the happy method by which difficult
questions had been adjusted.
1t was stated after the delivery of tho
treaty to the president that it would
not be made public at present, the usua;
courtesy to the senate requiring that
it should be submitted to that body be-
fore being made public. In the mean-
time it will remain in the custody of
the state department for safekeeping,
although copies of it will be in tho
hands of the president for such con-
sideration as may be needed.
Commission Out OF Office.
1t is the impression that with the sub
mission of the treaty to the president
the official existence of the commission
will have terminated. Should there be-
occasion, which is scarcely conceiyabl
for further negotiations on any of the
subjects touched by the treaty it ia
faid that this will either be done by
direct negotiation with the Madrid gov
eminent or through an entirely new
commission.
1t is expected that the treaty will be
submitted to the United States senate
almost Immediately after the reassenl-
bling of congress-.
In the Senate.
Washington. Dec. 27.-The peacs
treaty will take the following course:
On Wednesday, January 4, it will be-
submitted to the senate by President
Mckinley, accompanied by brief note
ci transmittal. 1t will be referred to
t1c SeHd &c COlllluJtlSc Osl lOIGlHu iCld.
tons and will lie discussed by that COM
1nittee in secret session. Within few
days thereafter it will be reported to
the senate favorably, because large
majority of the committee is expan-
sionist in character. while the first
two members Of the committee, Davis
and Fry, were members of the peace
committee. The treaty will be dis
cussed by the senate in secret session
for an indefinite period.
1t will be ia lifted probably this ses-
sion, as the opposition has dwindled to
small proportions. Should it not DO
ratified before March an extra session
of the new senate will be Immediately
convened for the purpose of disposing
of the treaty. and it will be ratified by
that body.
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Leads the World.
nn.ix for Cuban Money.

Washington, Dec. ~. - At II cabinet
meeting Secretary Gage submitted a
plan looking TO the fixing of a permnn-
cnt basis of the values of current mon
ey in Cuba.
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Leaving Rapidly.

Havana Dec. 27-The Spanish troops
are evacunting the city so rapidly that
it is almost impossible for the Ameri-
cans to provide promptly for the pres
ervation of peace.
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Car VIII Take q Trip,

London, Dec. 29.-The ST. Petersburg
correspondent of the Daily Mali says
that curly next year Emperor Nicholas
will visit Empcror-king Francis Jo-
seph OF AustriaHungary and King
HumDert of Italy.
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Old GLORY Eloata,

Havana, Dec. rs. BY permission of
Capt. Gen. Castellanos the stars and
stripes and the lone star Of Cuba floated
over many buildings in the heart of
this city.
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VIII Not Sign Death Warrant.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 27.-Gov.-elcc,
Stanley states that he will not sign
warrant for the death of John Collins,
convicted Saturday evening Of the MUIR
der of his father. lie does not believe
i'll capital punishment, is the reason
triypu
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-31

Fort Scott, Kan, Dec. 24.---An ord-
nance passed by the city council puts
stop to all kinds of business on Sunday,
including preaching in churches by
pastors for pay. This action has caused
a great sensation.
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Sisters Drowned.

Fulton. Mo-, Dec. 2s.-Mamie and
Katie Bradley, nged Is and II years,
were drowned in Stinson creek, six
miles south of here, being thrown from
a horse which they were riding across
the stream and carried into deep water.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-31
And Nothing Else,

."IIow can you endure that MANI" asked
one member Of the club Of another, there's
nothing in him." ~.
You never made a greater mistake in
your life" came the quick reply. "hes full
of imself."-Detroit Free Press.
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Died at the Dinner I,on,..

Ottumwa, H.. Dec. 27.-Robert Fell
lows, aged 81, a wealthy pioneer citizen,
dropped dead Monday while seated at
the table beside his wife psrtaking Of q
dinner In honor OF their fftieth wed.
ding anniversary
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-31
-Four Person. Drovned.

Alexandria Bay, N. Y, Dec. Ga
The wife and three children of Charles
Hngerman were drowned here. The
children broke through the Ice and tho
mother persisted in trying to save
them
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Steamer Sinks.

Cairo, H., Dec. 2s.--The Lee line
steamer City of Osceola sank in 10 feet
of water near Avenue landing. The
steamer was valued at $4,000.
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IleMIDiteli Again.

Dunville, ILL.,, Dec. 24.-John johnson,
who WIS to hang here next Tuesday,
was granted another respite Friday UNI
til February "a. A petition with 1000
signcrs has been presented to the gov
ernor.
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Given a Good Place.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-ComInissioner-G
eral Peck has appointed Charles Rich
ards Dodge, of New York, director of
agriculture Of the American exhibit at
the Paris exposition,
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COncessiOns Revoked.

San Juan, Dec. 2s. - Gen. Guy v.
Henry, the American military COM
mnnder here, has ordered the revoca-
ton Of all concessions and franchises
heretofore granted by the Spanish au-
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school Building burned,

Charleston, H.. Dec. 27.-The Gem
trail school building burned Sunday
night. 1t was four-story brick struc-
ture, costing $4,000.
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Dies Whilo Husband s,ecn..

Mascoutah, ILL.,, Dec. 26-Mrs. Peter
Scheck was found dead in her bed here
Saturday morning. Death, due to heart
disease, came while she slept beside her
husband
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Washington, Dec. 24.-Strenuous eff
forts are being made to put enough
American troops in Cuba to meet any
Gull upon them through the speedy
evacuation of the Spanish garrsons.
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The Ice Was Thin.

Philipsburg, N. j., Dec. 30. - Grover,
aged 12; Lucy, aged eight, and Pearl,
aged six years, children Of Dewitt
Geary, broke through the ice and were
drowned.
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'Its all foolishncss to talk about any ono
getting the worst of 1t in the matrimonial
game" declared the big man with u silk
hat and II loud suit of clothes.
"How's that?"
Marriage Is always tie"
Detroit Free Press.
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Search Was Failure.

Stockholm, Dec. 27.-The expedition
that was sent out by the Swedish gov
eminent in search of Antlree the arctic
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Battle.hip;: Reach Callao.

callao. Dec. 27.-tfe United State.
battlcships Iowa and Oregon arrived
here at seven o'clock Monday morning.
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NATIONS BANNER YEAR.
Volume of Trade Reaches Greatest
Proportions Ever Known in
the United States.
ALL RECORDS ARE CAST INTO THE SHADE
December More Than Keeps Up the
Pace of Previous Months - Every
Line Is Benefited and Prices Are
Well Maintnined-GreatA Activity an
the Iron Trade.

New York. Dec. PR. G. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review OF trade says: ut is year
beyond parallel and goes 10 its, close with
the biggest volume OF business ever seen.
Enormous transactions at the stock ex-
change and heavy railroad earnings make
some difference. but when all the transport
ing and speculative interests are eliminate
cd there is still q much larger business than
In any other month of airy year. Last year
the exports were In volume greater than
in any previous month In the history OF the
country. but this year the three weeks re-
port shows an increase of rs 1or cent
against per cent. in Imports, which would
indicate much more than s70,GN0000 excess
Of exports this month. The payments
through clearing houses have been for tho
week 26.5 per cent greater than last year
and 1924 per cent. greater than In 1892, and
for the month l7.s per cent. larger than In
1892. No greater volume OF bust
ness has ever been Gone In the his. ory of
this country than in the closing month OF
this year.
Wheae and Corn.
shipments Of wheat have been s2S5 70i
bushels. flour included. at Atlantic ports
against 369S. S2l last year. although western
receipts for three weeks have been $685.
ISL bushels. against lQ,S0S929 last year, a
fact which tho believers in small crop
may well consider. From Pacific ports the
shipments have been for the week l.Sl6.0l:'
bushels. against $4,000 bushels last year
Considering tho enormous exports from
July to date. exceeding last year. one can
only wonder that the outgo this year has