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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
Pressnen strike.

San Francisco, Nov. 5.-The press
men employed in the San Francisco
newspaper Offices declared a strike at
noon Friday, and as result the first
editions of the afternoon papers did
not appear. The pressmen employed
by the Post and Bulletin declined to
obey the order TO strike, but the Report
pressmen walked out. The other pa
pcrs, acting upon an agreement TO
stand by each other, refused to pub
lish unless the Report could. The press
men demand an increase of wages, and
have submitted schedule which the
papers decline to accept. The increased
wage would amount to about $4,000 a
year to the newspapers. About IS men
are employed in the newspaper press
rooms in this city.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
cen. astronomer Honorcd.

London, Nov. 5.-The streets of the
city were crowded all the morning. an
immense number of people seeking to
witness Gen. Kitchener's triumphal
progress to the Guild hall, to receive the
freedom of the city of London and the
sword of honor presented to him in
recognition of his defeat of the der
wishes at Omdurnan. The general re-
ceived great ovation as, accompanied
by three aides-de-camp and dressed IN
full generals uniform with the Egyp-
ton sash. he drove through the streets.
In the evening banquet was given in
his honor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
READY FOR ACTION.
Placed In Trim for Immedi-
ate Service.

| Wei-Hai-Wei, Nov. 3.--All the British
warships here. the first-class battleshiT
Centurion, the hrst-class cruiser Mar
cissus, the sccond-class cruiser Her
mione, the torpedo boat destroyer
Whiting, the torpedo boat destroyer
Fame, the torpedo boat destroyer
Handy and the first-class gunboat Pea
cock, have cleared for action and are
ready for sea ut an hours notice.
The first-class battlcship Victorious
and the first-class cruiser Undaunted,
Mt Che Foo. are coaling to their full Gu
pacity.
The greatest secrecy Is maintained as
to the meaning of these warlikc prep
arations; but there Is no doubt impor-
tant instructions are expected Mt any
moment.
The fact that the coast guardsmcn
throughout the United Kingdom have
been warned TO be in readiness for mob
iization is regarded as mcnacing
sign. Many OF them have already joined
their ships,
A large Russian fleet is assembled ut
Port Arthur.
Halifax, n. s.. Nov. 3.-The British
Rcnown is in full fighting
trim and this week the Renown has
taken aboard large quantities of ammu-
milton and naval stores.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
"No, MY BOY, THEY WOULDN'T BE GOOD FOR YOU"

Der, accused of copspiring TO injure the
business of the Paine Lumber company,
of this city, were acquitted in the mu.
nicipal court Wednesday. The jury
was out about an hour. The case has
been watched by the labor organiza-
tions throughout the country. The
Oshkosh case followed the woodwork
ers' strike of last summer, which lasted
10 weeks and involved LOCO men. Mr..
Kidd was secretary Of the international
Woodworkers' union and was promi.
nent in directing the strike, while Zen
ter was captain of the pickets, and
Troiber was picket. The case of the
defendants rested largely upon the lie.
gality or iliegality Of the practice of
picketing. which the state maintained
amounted TO cons piracy, but which the
defense contended was in itself inno-
cent and lawful.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
REFUSE TO ACCEPT TERMS
spanish Pence Commisstswer. TYR.
nsaIiy Reject Our Proposition
REGARDING the Philippines.

Paris, Nov. 5.--The Spanish commits
sioners, in the course of y two,h"NsS
session OF the peace confcwnce Friday
fatty refused TO accep, Mondays prop
osition by the Americans ~ ,ahe
the entire Philippine group and To
reimburse Spain for her "paeihe
expenditures there, This negative
action was expected, The Span
ish commissioners had also a number
OF positive declarations which filled
some 81 sheets OF typewriter present
ment. In this statement the Spaniards
held that the United States had no ulti-
mate rights In the Philippine Islands
and could have none save by the con-
sent OF Spain in these negotiations and
upon terms satisfactory TO her. Accord
ing to the Spanish contention In the
formal statement, the United States en-
tertaincd no thought OF anneNing the
Philippines when the protocol was
signed, or il would have been expressed
in the protocol as clearly as the condi-
tons regarding the cession of territory
in the Antilles and the orient NJ. Cam
bon. before the signature of the proto-
,ol, received from MadTid-the present
nent alleged--a cable dispatch clearly
setting forth that the maintenance of
Spain's authority over the Philippines
hould not be affected by the protocol,
o which reservation the United States
made at that time no protest or objec-
ion. This dispatch TO NJ. Cambon, as
he Spaniards claimed, embodied also
he view that the United States had no
aid basis for claims in the archipel-
Igo. 1t was further held by Senior Rios
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
shortage of Grain Cars.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 3. = Complaints
are being received by the board of rail-
road commissioners of the scarcity OF
grain cars at many Kansas points. 1t is
impossible, the complaints say, to get
sufficient cars to handle grain. A com
plant filed from five grain firms ut
Claflin, Kan, says 10000 bushels of
wheat is waiting TO be moved at that
point, 1000 bushels of which is lying on
the ground Farmers generally have
been holding their grain for higher
prices and this unexpected movement
has caused n shortage of cars.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
IcnxY Enilurc.

Providence, Il. l., Nov. 2.LJohn H..
Mason & Sons, cotton goods manufac-
turers, have filed voluntary petition
in bankruptcy. The petition shows
that the firms liabilities amount to
$50, 900, and the assets to about $780,
600, $4,000 being in real estate and
personal property and $1so,o0O in ac-
counts. The partners have also filed in
dividual petitions in bankruptcy. Eu-
gene w. Mason's liabilities are $330,000,
and his assets are estimated to be lit
tie over 100000. John II. Mason has
liabilities amounting to $3.50, 900, and as
sets estimated Mt about $4,000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
Big Purchase of Spirits.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE British govern
mcnt has closed a contract here for the
immediate delivery of $4,000 gallons
of distilled spirits at Montreal. An init
nation is also given that about 1000
more gallons will in all likelihood be Or
Gered within ten days. This order Of
$4,000 gallons amounts to nearly 5000
barrels and will require over 60 cars
for its transportation into Canada The
distilled spirits thus ordered will be
used in the manufacture of 'smokeless''
powder, of which distilled spirits is one
of the chief ingredients.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
4 Fugitive Returns.

Philadelphia, Nov. 4.-Gideon W..
Marsh, the fugitive president of the
now defunct Keystone national bank.
returned to the city Thursday after an
absence of seven years and half and
surrendered himself to his bondsman,
William II. Wanamaker. Late Thurs
Gay afternoon Mr.. Wanamaker accom-
panied Marsh to the office of United
States District Attorney Beck and the
latter at once turned the fugitive bank
president over to the custody OF the
United States marshal to await hear
ing.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
rurko-Germnn Alliance.

London, Sov. 1. The Constantinopie
correspondent Of the Standard says
Emperor Williams visit to CONSTANT
nople has resulted in an agreement
with the sultan whereby the latter
gives the kaiser the right to plant a
large German colony along the whole
frontier of Tripcli. This arrangement
will protect the sultan against French
encroachments across the Tripoli-
Tunis frontier and will avoid granting
a concession in Asia Minor, which would
induce Russia TO demand compensation.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
FAREWELL TO JERUSALEM.
Emperor and Empress of Germany
Leave for Jnffn Amid Loud
% Cheers.

Jerusalem, Nov. 5.-The emperor and
empress of Germany embarked on
board train for Jaifa Friday morning.
amidst firing of salutes fromtbe guns
of the fortress and tho cheering of large
crowds of people. Their majesties de-
clared that they were greatly pleased
with their visit and shook hands with
the principal civil and military authori-
ties. Their majesties have made them
selves most popular with all classes of
people, the aifableness Of the emperor
being much remarked He took Arab
babies in his arms and told their fright
encd mothers that he was the father of
seven children and also compllmented
them upon the healthfulness of their
infants.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
The Public Debt.

Washington, Nov. 2.-Thc treasury
statement of the public debt shows
that at the close of business October
81, 1898, the debt, less net cash in the
treasury, amounted to 81, ,o66 ,922, an
increase for the month of $43, 4s7,717.
This increase is accounted for by the
issue during the month of about $780,
6s0,0o0 of the new three per cent. bonds
and decrease of about 81, 23s, 900 in the
cash on hand. The entire amount of
the new loan so far taken up in the
monthly statement is S170, 3901SO.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
BACHELORS AND sPINsTERs.

In the whole United States there are
6,427,767 bachelors and 3,224, 4o4 unmar-
ried women.
Among the 1000 bachelors there are
3s criminals; among married men the
ratio is only IS per 1000.
Reccntly-published French statistics
show that nearly one-fourth of the
adult population Of France are bache-
ors.
In New York city there nre 1es. s4s
bachelors and 13a,93e spinsters. an
overplus of a7,oo7 single men Of 20 or
over.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
Mine. to lie Consolidated.

Detroit, Mich, Nov. ga Free Press
special from Houghton, Mich, says the
Mass. Ridge, Ogemaw, Hazard and Mer-
rimac mines, located near Ontonagon
are to be consolidated. After consoli.
dation they will be known as the Mass
Consolidated Mining company. At the
outset the company will be stocked nj
$2,50O,o00. The consolidation will give
the company control over about 3,0OC
acres of land on the mineral belt. 1t Is
hoped that 500 men will be employ ed
within q year.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
Voluntary LiHuIdntlOn.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-The Bank of Com
merce, state bank with S500,00 capt.
tai and $l,o00,0OO deposit, has voted to
go into voluntary liquidation, It's de-
posits and an equal amount of its bills
receivable will be taken over by the
Union national bank. The affairs Of
the Bank of Commerce will be wound
up by the directors and the proceeds
paid to its stockholders.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
Many pied During the Voyage.

Cadiz, Nov. 3.-The Spanish steamer
Montserrat has arrived here from San
tiago de Cuba with repatriated troops.
There were 9s deaths on board during
the voyage and 800 of her passengers
are sick The Spanish newspapers are
venting their spleen on the Americans
by publishing fictions to the effect that
the United States sanitary officers at
Gibara insisted upon the embarkation
of dying Spanish soldiers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
Burned Mt Sen.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Nov. 5.-A
disaster at sea, with loss of life. five
persons in all, was made known Friday
by the landing here Of % persons who
escaped from the burning steamer
Croatan, of the Clyde line, bound from
New York for Wilmington, n. c., and
Georgetown, S. c. The disaster &C.
CURED on November l, about IS miles
north of Cape Charles, and about zoo
miles from New York, from which por:
the steamer sailed on October 81, with
general cargo and eight passengers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
severe Los. to Kan.n. Town.

Mcpherson, Kan, Nov. 5. = In Little
River, 20 miles west of here. fire de-
stroyed every building on the west
side of Main street, including IS houses
and hotel. The east side of the street
was only saved by hard work. Loss,
e18, 900; insurance. small.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
TRAGEDY DOWN SOUTH.
Man Kills Two Brothers mt PIneviIle,
ky.-PrincipaI Witness to the
Affair Found Dead.

Livingston, KY, Nov. 4.-John Mead
ows shot and killed John and Clayton
Mathews, brothers, at Pineville. this
county. at night. Meadows was a
school-teacher. Meadows surrendered
and is now in Jail. Pagan, the most
prominent witness. was found dead
Thursday in his storeroom. where he
slept for years. The indications are
that he was murdered, and the coroner
is holding al inquest.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
New DotIer Explode.

Oil City. Pa. Nov. 8. = BY the ex-
plosion of n new boiler at the Oil City
boiler works shortly before noon, two
men were killed. two fatally injured
and q dozen more slightly hurt.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
Cubnn ExiIe. neturn.

New York, Nov. 5.--Seventeen Gu
bans arrived here on the steamer Kai-
ser Wilhelm. having been released from
the Spanish prison at Ceuta recently.
They were sent to this country ut the
expense of the United States govern
ment and are the first batch of released
political prisoners to arrive in New
York. They will be returned to Cuba
at the expense of the United States.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
Thesr arnves Married..

Manila, Sept. "a, via San Francisco,
Nov. 5.-Head boards have been erected
over the graves of the Aston battery
dead, who lie in the native cemetery.
and their effects have been sold at auc-
ton. bringing large sums. A coat be-
longing to Private Dunn brought 500,
and tobacco pouch sig. The money
will be sent to relatives.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
KILLED BY THE CARS.
Two Women Meet Death While Try
ing to Cross hallway Tracks
Mt Langdon, Md.

Washington, Nov. Airs. Florence
George and Miss Kate McAtee, both of
this city, were killed by n Baltimore &
Ohio railroad train Wednesday night
at Langdon, Nd. about four miles out
of town. They had been attending a
party and were crossing the tracks to
take a train for Washington when they
were struck by an express train and IN
stantly killed,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
.consu,-GencraI mt berlin Dead

Chicago. Nov. 4.-Word was received
Thursday that Julius Goldschmidt. con
sul-general for the United States at
Berlin. died in the German capital
after an illness of several months. MIR.
Goldschmidt had been seriously III
some time, but his death at this time
was not looked for.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
Fall Proved Fatal

Omaha. Neb.. Nov. 4.-Coi. Champion
Spalding Chase, who was recently APP
pointed surveyor Of customs for the
port of Omaha. died Thursday evening
from the effects of fall received two
weeks ngo on the custom house steps
He was n native Of Massachusetts md
a cousin of Salmon p. Chase.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
Fnmous Mine Sofia.

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. IA Winnipeg
(Man.) special says: 1t is reported on
good authority that j. +. Caldwell! has
disposed of the famous Sultana mine
at Rat Portage for a sum of 81 200 900,
of which-$250.ooo is in cash and the
balance in stock guaranteed at five per
cant
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
SniIs for IIolIo.

Washington, Nov. 4.-Admiral Dewey
cabled the navy department Thursday
that the Charleston had sailed from Ma
Mia for Iloilo on the island of Panay.
This Is the last seat Of Spanish power
CT any account in the Philippines.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
A VaIuabI~ cargo.

San Francisco, Nov. 2.-The whaling
bark Horatio has reached port from
the Arctic ocean with $40 barrels Of
sperm oil, $50 barrels of whale oil and
I 800 pounds Of bone, the whole being
valued at $4,000. 1t Is estimated that
the whaling fleet will put over 81, SOC, 600
In circulation In San Francisco this win
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12

Baltimore. Nd. Nov. 1.-The Balti-
more q Ohio railroad has ordered 1000
freight cars from the Missouri Car e.
Foundry company, Of st. Louis. making
a total Of over $4,000 that have been pur-
chased In the past two years.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
SINK In Collision.

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 6.--The Maritana,
big steel freight steamer owned by
the Minnesota Steamship company
crashed into the Starucca, big steel
freighter belonging to the Erie rail-
road. The Starucca sank almost i'm
mediately In Is feet of water with an
immense hole in her side.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
A Thousnnd Live. Lost,

Victoria, b. c., Nov. 4.-Late reports
from the recent confiagration at Han
Kow, China, say that 10, 900 houses were
destroyed and 1000 people killed and
burned to death.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
order Count erma n q Z d,

Victoria, u. c.. Nov. 4.--Orders have
been received by the navy department.
countermanding the immediate sailing
Of the lmperieuse. She will remain In
port until further instructions.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
NAVIGATION Closed.

Seattle. Wash, Nov. Navigation
on the upper Yukon river between Daw-
son and the lakes has closed for the
season and all river steamers have gone
into winter quarters.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
Ceusenor,.n bead.

Bellefontnine, Pa, Nov. o. Nancy j.
Barger, Center county's centenarlan,
died, aged LOG years and month
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12

of Manila, having occurred after the
signing of the protocol. and thus after
the suspension of hostilities, was in
valid,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
LABOR LEADERS WIN
Trial for Conspiracy I'm the OshlSO h
(Wis) strike Results in an
AcquittnI

OSHKOSH, Wis, Nov. 3.-Thomas |.
Kidd, George Zenter and Michael Troll
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
The Public Debt,

The only change OF importance In the
public was the payment OF $29S50,952 Of
The Pacific railroad bonds. The remain
der OF this loan outstanding on June 30,
was s14,1 $50, all OF which will be payable
after January I, 1899.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-11-12
The Circulation

BY fore thought and care during the past
fscal year ard the autumn following 1t an
adequate stock OF notes of different denom-
nations was provided and the exchange
of small notes for large was readily made.
The outstanding notes Of the dcnomHa-
tlons Of $50 and under, which decreased In
volume by $lI,522,lj7 from September 30,
1896, TO the same date In 1851, Increased by
81. G57. 037 IN the IL months ended Septem-
Der 30, 1885 The gold In circulation rose
steadily; by si9,3g7,2G3 In the former of the
two periods and by $9i,5jl csc IN the latter.
The total currency OF all kinds In circu-
latioa shows an increase of s9G539,2i9 In the
former year and one OF Sl37,755.S5i in the
latter. a gain of s23i29i,1O3 for the two
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-07-08
Over STUFFED.
n YOUNG LADY'S health ruined
PREPARING FOR GRADUATION.
WAS 0ver.ambIilous and Went Beyond Her Strength.
Constant Pain and Misery-her Critical Condition.
From the Democr at, Shelburille, Ind.

=. an. NJ the main streets of Shelbyville
cH;.u U resides Mrs. Emily Edwards and
I. savspteen wear old daughter, Cora. The
sumo iadv is one of the charming misses OF
y citv' she being known for her beauty,
- Although enjoying good health now, =
Al her mother to reporter recently, "sha
n not always been SO fortunate. ! suppose
IA until two years ago last March, was as
Halthv and strong as any girl OF her age
be was attending school and was studying
"a Perhaps she was too studious, for we
Sliced that the healthy color in her cheek WAY
knidlv disappearing and she was becoming
81 and sailow. Dark, swollen circles be+
n TO appear under her eyes, and she rapidly
ccame worse. We were living in Franklin
Indiana, ut the time, and Cora would hayt
Eaduated that Spring. She stopped attend
hc school and endeavored to get rest, but
kef health kept failing. Her blood was color
=. and impure. She would also have sict
Seadache. could scarcely eat or sleep, am
~ almost continually in pain. Nothin]
khich we did for her seemed to do any good
different physicians treated and pre-
cr;hed for her. but she kept getting worse
ne had formerly weighed 100 pounds, bu
nrinp her illness her weight had dwindle
own to 70 pounds. We began to thin
here was nothing we could do for her benz
n when l happened to notice an article ]
I paper regarding the merits of DR.. William
Pink Pills for Pale People. thought thu
a there was ever a pale person 1t was ce
{ainly Cora. 30 I decided to buy box
ma bills and let her try them. 1t was II
rst OF last May when she began, and ne
Khe middle Of June when she stopped usii
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-07-08
RARE PIG DEER.
Every Other Kind of Pig Except This
Is Plentiful Enough.

Among the more recent and important
arrivals at the Zoo are two young bah
irussas. presented by the duke of Bed
ford-comparatively rare animals, ana
the only examples seen at the Zoo for
about Is years, says the London Graphic.
The word babirussa means pig-deer,
and the animal has been so called by
the Malays on account of the remark
able development of the tusks in the
males, which emerge close together
near the middle of the face and sweep
with strong curve backwards, fire.
quently attaining to very great length
The tusks of the lowerjaw arise like
those of the boar. What the male babi
russo needs the upper pair for is point
which nobody, apparently, can satisfac
torily settle. Another popularity o.
the animal is that it falls short OF thu
number of teeth usually possessed b.
the ordinary pig; having only "a in all
a fact which indicates that it must b.
directly descended from one OF the ex
tinct genera Of pigs marked by sim
liar type of dentition. In other respect
the babirussa is not very different fror
other wild swine. 1t is a splendid swim
mer. has n somewhat lighter gallo
than that of the wild boar, and whe
hunted will fight gamely and ferociou!
" to the last.