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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11
M'KINLEY NOT TO SPLIT HAIRS.
Government to Take No Further
Steps in De LONE Case

Steps in De LONE Case.
news from Madrid of the acceptance of
the resignation of the Spanish minister,
1t may be stated that our government is
not disposed to split hairs over the method
OF the offending minister's retirement. In
other words, it is not concerned as 10
whether he resigns or is recalled, so long
as he leaves the capital. 1t is true that
the exact language of the message sent
by the state department to Mr.. Wood
4ord indicated the Presidents desire that
uhe minister be recalled but the language
was used as the most proper for such an
occasion, and 1t must not be taken that
the President is disposed to go further
|hah Is necessary in the pursuit of Senior
Dupuy de Lome,no longer an official of the
spanish government representing it at
washington, but simply a Spanish citizen
lingering at the capital only long enough
70 pack up and remove his effects.
Inc Madrid cable to the Associated
fIess was communicated to the Spanish
minister and was his first knowledge thar
Seuon mad been taken by the cabinet and
queen. The acceptance of the resignation
was was Iully expected, and occasioned no sur
prise or change of plans
me future status of Senior de LONE is
matter of doubt One Of two courses Is
open TO his government a recall to Spain,
oi transfer to another diplomatic post
a recall without designation to any post
WOULD leave him in the ranks of the di-
pionlauc service, on waiting orders. This
Is the position of Senor MuraRiIa. who
preceded Senor de LONE here. In case of
uesire to transfer MIN to another post.
thsre are a number of important Spanish
slnoassles and legations available. In
some quarters il is thought that the SEN
nt slInent OF the Spanish people would ap-
ttioNe transfer of this chararter. but II
= DsaleFed to be more probable that the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11
JURY A PACK OF oowARDs.
Luetgert Claims to BE Irate over the
Failure to Acquit.

Failure to Acquit.
Chicago, Feb. 10.-"That jury was a pack
of cowards," said Adolph Luetgert at the
county Jail to-day. The big sausage
maker showed some anger as he spoke.
eff they had been men-men of nerve
and character" continued Luetgert,
there would have been no compromise
verdictT They did not decide the case on the
law and the evidence. They simply compro-
missed. / am either guilty or l am inno-
cent. If am guilty, I deserve death, and
they ought to hang me as high as Gilroy S
kite. If l am innocent, am entitled TO
my liberty.
"Luetgert is as innocent of the crime
charged against him as any man who
walks the streets of Chicago. There should
have been no half way verdict in this case.
1t is said that laughed last night when
the verdict was read. That is true. / did
laugh. l have laughed since. ! laughed
because the verdict to me is a ridiculous
farce, and it is a cowardly verdict. They
did not have the nerve TO find me not
guilty when they saw the evidence did not
prove my guilt, so they compromised. The
case will go to the Supreme Court, and
eventually l will be free"
Attorney Harmon, counsel for Luetgert,
appeared before Judge Gary this after
noon and asked for thirty days time in
which TO file his motion for a new trial.
Mr.. Harmon declared he had received in
formation to-day to the effect that Mrs
Luetgert still lives. He also intimated
that some OF the Jurymen should have
been disqualified.
Judge Gary allowed the defense until
Feb 10 to prepare their motion
Mr.. Harmon will attempt to secure affi-
daVit Of witnesses TO the effect that two
Of the jurors expressed an opinion on the
case before being called for examination
He will seek to substantiate these charges
of perjury and thus secure another chance
for the prisoner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11
ooUP D'ErAT IN URUGUAY.
The Assembly Dissolved and a jun
tn Formed.

tn Formed.
Montevideo, Feb. 10-Senor Juan Cues
tas, the President of Uruguay ad interim,
has executed his threatened coup detat
and has issued a decree .dissolving the as
sembly.
A junta has been formed composed of
the leading politicians. Senior Cuestas has
been appointed provisional governor, and
Senor f. Maceacheu minister of agrieul-
ture. Industry, public instruction and pub
lic works in the cabinet formed by Senior
Cuestas on Aug 2s, last, has been ap-
pointed vice governor.
The population Is quiet.
Senior Cuestas has issued a proclamation
to the country. This affirms that the
finances are In excellent condition, but
says that owing to the determined opposl-
ton Of a majority In the chambers he had
resolved TO overthrow and to name a coun-
ell OF state, consisting of IS members Of
whom 20 shall be coloradoes and the rest
blancos.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11
WIGGJNS REINSTATED.
Brunswick Man Again "A Clerk in the
Pension Office.


Washington, Feb. 10.-Representative
Branty to-day received a cordial note
from Commissioner of Pensions Evans an
nouncing that Joseph S. Virgins of Bruns-
wick has been reinstatel TO a clerkship
in the pension office at $500 per annum
Mr.. Virgins was formerly In the railway
mail service and was disabled in a rail-
road wreck. He passed a civil service ex-
animation and was appointed a clerk in
the pension office.
Soon after the advent of the present
administration he was removed without
cause. Representative Brantly and Sem
ator Bacon have been working persistent
ly for his reinstatement and their efforts
have finally been rewarded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11
PANIC AT A FUNERAL.

Twelve Women, Five Men and Three
Children Crushed to Death.
Warsaw, Feb. 10.-During funeral SER
vice in the synagogue at Idzienciol, In
Grodno. yesterday, the womans gallery
collapsed. In the panic that followed
twelve women five men and three children
were crushed to death, and many others
were seriously injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11
-FOUR MEN SHOT.
Two killed in Resisting Arrest and
Two omcers wounded.

Houston. Tex, Feb 10--A special 70 the
Post from BrcDhsm, Tex. says that in
an attempt to arrest william Green ana
Bob Hunter near here. both men were
killed and Omcers Tom Mllstead and
Charles Bridges, were 50 badly injured
4hat they viii likely die.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11
voN DER AHEs ABDUCTION.
Several Witnesses Examined But the
Herring Not Concluded.

Pittsburg, Feb. 1o.-The Won der Abe
abduction case came up In the United
states Courts again this morning Several
witnesses were examined, including w. A.
Nimick, the bondsman, and Detective Ben
del, after which Judge Burlington con-
tinued the case until tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11
oPELIIxA's FATAL DUEL.
siddall Dies From the Bullet Wound
Inflicted by Garden.

opelika, Ala, Feb. 10.--W. ]. siddall, who
was shot on the street here several days
ago. In a difficulty over the appointment of
postmaster at this place. died this morn
ing. From the inniction of the wound Mr..
Slddall had been paralyzed from his neck
down.
d. +. Garden, the man who did the shoot
ing is still suffering from the stabs receiv-
ed,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11
LoUIsIANA's CONVENTION,
Creation of a Number of Importan
Committees Decided on.

New Orleans, Feb. 10.-The consttu-
tional convention has agreed upon the
distribution of patronage. and has also
decided upon a number of committees,
the principal Of which are Judiciary, suf-
frage and elections, public education,
health and quarantine, taxation, munich
pal and parochia affairs internal i'm
provements and New Orleans.
Several suffrage plans have already been
submitted as a basis for the committees
work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11
Two killed at Lumber Mim.

Houston. Tex, Feb. 1O.--Near Garrison.
Tex, Jose Richardson and Joe Bates were
killed by lumber mill blowing over on
top OF them. Three others, names not
known, were badly injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11
ASSASSINATION OF BARRIOs.
The President Shot While walking
With Two MiIitnrY Officers.

The President Shot While Walking
With Two Military Officers.
Washington Feb. 10.-The official con-
firmation of the assassination of President
Barrios came to-day to the state depart
ment in the following cablegram from
United States Minister Hunter at Guate-
mala City, dated yesterday:
president Barrios was shot and Instant
ly killed last night at s O'Clock, while
walking with two military officers near
the palace. The assassin, while attempt
ing to escape, was Immediately killed by
the Presidents staff.
Manuel Estrada Cabrera, temporarily
the constitutional successor, has been
peacefully installed. All quiet"
City of Mexico, Feb. 10.-Gen. Morales Of
Guatemalan revolutionary antecedents
speaks highly of the late President Bar
rios as a man. although bitterly opposed
to him politically.
mala, accompanied by many of the exiled
revolutionists.
The country Is said to be in a state of
utmost confusion, according to kilograms
received to-day. The revolutionists, who
crossed over into Mexico during the recent
revolution and who settled at Pachutla,
will undoubtedly go back TO endeavor to
overthrow the Barrios party.
1t is believed here that the assassin of
Barrios was an anarchist, and one of the
band sent over here last autumn to end
the lives of the rulers Of various Latin
American countries.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-11

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30
the ever growing demand of local and

the ever growing demand of local and
foreign markets, which Is now augu-
mented by the demand from the
orient. The speedy settlement and
enlarged cultivation Of the valley that
is sure to follow the completion Of the
Northern Pacific Ry. will give it a
prominent .spart in supplying the
worlds demand for fruits and bread
stuffs.
A little to the southeast and reach
ed by way of Lewiston, lies the rich
Nez Perez reservation which was re-
Gently opened to settlement, with it's
thousands of acres of fine farming
lands waiting for the Industrious far
mer to cultivate them and convert
them into profitable farms or fruit
ranches.
The city Of Lewiston, population
1000, even without railway facilities
has long been regarded as most de-
lightful spot for residence and now
must surely become the objective
point of many tourist and home
seeker.
Wonderland '9S, published by the
Northern Pacific Ry., gives a descrip-
tod of the Northwest. A copy of the
book will be mailed to you by Chas. S.
Fee, G. P. s. T. A., N. P, R., st. Paul,
Mimi, upon receipt of six cents in
stamps.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30

by Gov. Clough to fill the vacancy oc-
casioned by the death of Judge Why
took of the tenth district. 1t Is said
that the other two commissioners are
disposed to take no action In the ore
rate hearing till after Mr.. Lind as
sumes the duties Of governor and has
had an opportunity te appointanother
commissioner. Gov. Cleugh, after ap-
pointing Mr.. Kingsley to the Judge
ship, appointed Judge Ira. B. Mills OF
of the commission to fill the unexpir-
ed term of Mr.. Kingsley, which will
continue him another year ION the
commission.
It is probable that it will be at
least Jan. Is before the commission
will receive its new members under
Gov. Lind. The commission has the
power to proceed with the inquiry
into iron ore rates in this state of its
own motion if it so desires. The pro-
ceedings are of a semi-public character
and may be resumed by others since
the present petitioners have shown
their disposition to abandon. 1t is
understood that the clients of w, W..
Billson, both those that appear as
petitioners and others that do not
appear, but who are interested, have
no desire to pursue the inquiry any
further. AS Attorney General Childs
is expected to soon go out of Office it
is believed that he will not feel inter-
ested in continuing something that
he will not have an opportunity to
complete. before his term expires.
1t is quite generally accepted that
the great investigation Is ended to all
intents and purposes. 1t is said that
the railroads have been busy collect
ing facts to strengthen their case and
that they would at the close of the
case made a surprisingly brilliant
showing. What the information is
will probably never be known for it is
believed the case Is closed.
The letter that was published in
connection with the filing Of the dis
misSal, and signed by the petitioners,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30
The Garden Spot of America.

The opening of the line of the
Northern Pacific Ry. into Lewiston.
Idaho, brings that city and the
country surrounding it into the prom
inence they have long deserved.
Lewiston is situated in a valley of
surprising richness with climate Of
unusual equality. These have made
it the center of one Of the most pro-
ductive regions of America. The hills
protect it from cold and storms and
lend their influence to make the val
ley the garden spot of the Pacific
northwest. The rich soil, abundance
Of pure water and splendid climate
are all manifested in uthe delicious
fruits, uneQualed vegetables and
bountiful harvests of field products,
and it will not be long, with the new
and admirable railway facilities now
enjoyed, before the Lewiston valley
will become conspicuous as one of the
best places on earth for the industri-
Gus farmer to establish home.
For the past two years the resources
Of the valley have been taxed to meet
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30
Subscription $2per Year.
ORE RATE CASE.

Petitioners willing. to Drop the Case for
Obvious Reason.
The petitioners In the iron ore rate
case, which has been pending before
the state railroad and warehouse
commission against the Duluth &
Iron Range and the Duluth Missabe
& Northern railroads, have decided
to abandon the case. A certificate OF
dismissal was filed with the commits
sion Saturday by W. w. Billison. the
attorney for the petitioners.
The action was taken because those
who were associated with the petition
ers in carrying on the case declined to
continue to contribute their share Of
the heavy expense of fighting the
case to and end. Not only has there
been large expense in conducting the
case before the railroad commission,
but this was but the beginning, be-
cause it was understood the railroads
would carry the matter into the
courts, If the commission decided
against them, and eventually to the
supreme court at Washington, thus
throwing upon the petitioners an
enorous expense.
As they were unable to bear this
expense unaided, the petitioners had
no option but to dismiss the case.
Although the petitioners have filed
with the commission a dismissal OF
of the case will not be closed till the
commission is In position to act on
1t. Nathan Kingsley Of the commits
sion has been appointed district Judge
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30
Public Land Sale.
United States Land Office,

Duluth, Mimi, Nov. II, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that in pur-
suance of instructions from the Com
missioner of the General Land Office
under authority vested in him by
section PASS, U. S. Rev. Stat, as
amended by the act of Congress ap-
proved February 26, 1895, we will pro-
coed to offer at public sale on the l7th
day of January, 1899, at one o'clock
p. M, at this Office the following tract
of land, to-wit:
Lots and section ID, lot 10 Sec
tion Is, lot section %, lot 2 section
%. lots 8 and IL section 20, lots 9 and
10 section 20, lots 8, 10, IL and IL sec
tion 30, lots l, 2, 5, 6, and section 81.
all in TIP. SO, N. r. ID w. 4p. M.
Any and all persons claiming.
sely the above described land a adver-
vised to file their claims in this re ad-
on or before the day above designated
for the commencement of said office
otherwise their rights will be for felt
ed.
VIM. e. CULKIN, Register.
j. M. SMITH, Receiver.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30
was not filed with the railroad and

was uOI ulcu Will UuS IdllIOdu duu
warehouse commission.
"The fact" said Attorney General
Childs, in the Pioneer Press, that
the nomial companies have filed certi-
ficates of dismissal in the iron ore
case, brought before the state
railroad and warehouse commission
against the Duluth & Iron range and
the Duluth, Missabe & Northern rail-
road, does not dispose of the hearing
nor end the investigations. Under the
statute the commission has power to
60 on, of its own motion, with the
trial of the case. The statute pro-
vides that any persons may take the
initiative in such cases, not necessari-
ly some one with property interests at
stake; and the investigation. once
having been launched. may be follow
ed up by the commission. That Is
what will in all probability be done in
this instance"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30
American Line,


American Line,
Anchor Line,
Cunard Line,
French Line,
Hamburg-American Line,
Thingvalla Line,
White Star Line.
Steamship tickets to EUROPE or any
part Of the world, by all lines at the
very lowest possible rate. Be sure TO
see G. Scheaffer, agent D. s. 1. r. at
Ely, or write Geo. NJ. Smith, general
agent "THE NORTH WESTERN LINE
Omaha Ry.) 405 West Superior ST.,
Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30

Homeseekers, Tickets via Saint
Paul & Duluth Railroad will be on
sale at principal stations December 6
and 20 to points in Alabama, Arizona,
Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Missis-
sippi, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas,
Utah, Virginia, New Mexico, Wyom-
ing and other points at low rates.
For particulars call on agents Saint
Paul & Duluth R. r. or address G. e.
Stone, G. P. A, ST. Paul, MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30
At the Columbia

River in Washington, the entire
Northern Pacific express train is fer
ried across at one time on mammoth
ferry boat. 1t is sight worth seeing.
The California passenger who takes
our every Wednesday California tour
ist car, has this sight thrown in free.
Chas. S. Fee. general passenger agent,
ST. Paul, Mimi.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30
Winter Tourist Tickets via st. Paul q
Duluth Railroad

are now on sale to principal points in
Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South
Carolina, California and Texas. For
rates and full particulars call on
Agents st. Paul s. Duluth R. r. or
write G. e. Stone, G. P. A., st, Paul,
Mimi.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-11
THE CTrY GAS COMPANY.
Preliminary Steps Taken to. Forfeit Its Fran
chise aud Aunul Ita Charter.

ALBANY, March y-General Han
cock gave a hearing to-day. on the application
Of Francis b. Thurbcr and William McCarroll,
for the institution of an action to forfeit the
franchise and annul tho charter OF the City Gas
Company OF New York, which was incorporated
In 1868. The petitioners were represented by
Elihu Root AMI Gen. Benjamin F. Tracy.
Charles Rowland Russell and Arthur l.. Liver.
more OF New York opposed on behalf OF the
COMPANY. The purpose OF tho proceedings is to
have the company's charter forfeited for nun.use.
The attorneys for the petitioners set forth
that tho company was INCORPORATED June 10,
1863; that its capital stock was not paid in
within two years after it's incorporation; that it
condition, and that it has suspended its bust
ness for over a year. thus forlciting its .priyi-
franchises. Although the company was incor.
porated in 1863, no attempt was made to lay
EGs rip Tbir nn,!I IssS, when one was laid on
Since that time. they nllcgc. there has
been a total suspension OF business on the part
10 tear up tho streets OF New York city al.
though its charter has hccn dormant go long
that the officials of the Bureau of Lamps and
Gas were unaware of its existence. The per.
sons in control OF the company claim that their
enIidntios i net anon ann other ri" res ssf.qnsrds sr w inc hp nv
laws of other years have been thrown about
corporations of tho character. There arc suf-
fcient companies operating in New York city
under restrictions to satisfy the public demand.
The attorneys tor the defendant argued that
llc. CapllhL oIDch Ol INC company WAS uuIy anu
validity issued in accordance with law: that the
alleged failure to fliC annual reports Is not n
ground Of forfeiture of charter: that the com
pHny has not ceased to do business nor failed to
exercise nll its powers; that it has never aban.
doncd the purposes for which it WAS incorpo.
rated nor shown any intention to do SO; that
there has been no wilful or unjusti.lCl failure
or misuse ms would constitute II ground for for
fciture Of charter. and that tho public interests
do not require such an action, hut. on the con.
traIy, are best served By II Continuation of the
existence OF the company TO exercise its fun
DuwPrg. IL WAS MISC rnnfnnHni thnf tho A.
torncy-icncral d department was not the propcr
place for the initiation OF an action to restrain
the company from tearing up the streets. be-
cause that question was one OF municipal juris.
diCtion and tho Now York Board OF Aldermen
could revoke the right TO tear up the streets ut
any time.
The Acknowledgement reserved his decision.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-11
NATIONAL GUIRD RE0RGhNIzATI TON
a Bearing In the Pronosrd Revision or tho
state Military Code.

ALBANY, March 1O.-Thc proposed revision
OF the state Military Code. prepared by n board
OF officers appointed by Gov. Black, to further
the reorganization OF the National Guard, was
the subject OF II joint hearing this afternoon
before the Military Affairs of the
two houses of the Legislature. Those present
In its favor included Adlt.-Gen. G. w. Til
linghast, MajOr.Gcn. Charles +. Roe, Brig. Gen.
McCoskry Butt of the First Brig AIDE, Col. An
pleton Of the seventh Regiment, Col. Fred
crick Phistcror, Lieut.. Col. Ilubbcll OF the
Forty-seyenth Regiment, and Major J. b. Bur
bank, L. s. A..
Assemblyman Shoencck OF Brooklyn thought
the penalty for a member of the Guard
in arrears of dues who ~ncglccts to pay, after
being brought before the delinquency court,
should be- reduced from twenty to ten days
Imprisonment.
should be entitled TO retirement after three in
stead Of five years service.
Adit.-ticn. lillinghRst opposed this, saving IL
creates an additional annual expense for the
maintenance of The Guard of $4,000 and that
II lad been rejected sevcral. times by the Ma
tiunal Guard Association ut It's annual cOnvcn-
tons.
l0i. Appleton added that 1t took a man three
years 10 hGcomc an efficient soldier and OF value
10 tho state.
Mr.. Shocncck offered another amendment
served Ton years and received a full and hon
orAblc di-"hars" shall have the preference to
appointments Ia the State service now allowed
To veteran,