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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

AMERICAN manufacturers of wheels
find the principal opposition to Amer
Jean wheels in Germany comes from
the ''Zunftwesen," or guild spirit, a
curious relic of the middle ages. The
guilds, which in their power resemble
somewhat our labor unions, play an
important role in all industrial mat
tiers. The blacksmiths. for instance,
object to the American wheels, with
their steel hubs, for the ingenious
reason that "they hardly ever need re-
pair" Wagonmakers have to bow to
their will or run the risk of silent
boycott .nC ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

SPAIN has now population of about
100000 people, and of these, accord
ing to a recent report of the Spanish
government, nearly 100000 profess
no occupation. Grandees and beg.
gars alike disclaim the plebeian virtue
of daily toll. There are nearly 100, 900
registered beggars, half of them fe.
males, in this poor little land, and one
third of the entire population is entire.
ly unlettered. The ''ancient social
canker" of contempt for work and
workers has eaten the life from Spain.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

TIE people of the United States are
wealthy and have faith in the govern.
nent. These two facts are shown in
the report of the controller Of the
currency, which states that the itndi-
vidual deposits in the national banks
now aggregate more than $4,000, 0O0,-
600, being the largest amount ever Re.
corded il the history Of those institu-
lions. .z This statement does not take
into account the deposit in state and
private banks, nor the immense sums
known to be held By savings banks.
When these are added the veal 5of
the United States Is seen to be truly
enormous.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

HAVING been bothered good deal by
hay thieves Coddington county Is. d.
farmer lay in wait for them one night.
One of his neighbors came along and
loaded wagon with the watchers
hay and started to drive away. The
owner of the hay crept up behind the
wagon and fred the hay in several
places. The thief had just time to get
off the load and cut his horses loose to
escape the flames. The hay and the
wagon were destroyed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Memorial Services

Memorial Services for Judge Sheldon.
Springfield, ILL.,, April 21.-Memorial
services were held in the supreme court
in memory of former Judge Benjamin
I. Sheldon, who died year ago Wednes-
day at his home at Rockford, and for
Judge John NJ. Scott, who died during
the winter at Bloomington.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Will Destroy Havana.

New York, April 21.-A prominent
resident of Havana who has just arrived
here says that the Spanish will never
leave the city of Havana standing if
they are compelled to evacuate Cuba.
The entire city is undermined, and
there has been no effort to conceal this
fact in the Cuban capital.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
The War Shirt in Iowa.

Dubuque, Ia, April 1s.-A call was
issued Saturday night for the organiza-
ton of the First regiment of Iowa vol
unteers, to consist of company of 100
men from each of the counties of Della
ware, Blackhawk, Hardin, Bremen,
Chickasaw, Mitchell, Winneshiek, Fay
cite, Clinton. Jones and Dubuque.
Eleven of IL companies needed are al
ready assured.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

MANY sailors believe that the frigate
bird can start at daybreak with the
trade winds from the coast of Africa
and roost the same night upon the
American shore Whether this is a
fact or not has yet to be detergnined,
but it is certain that the bird is the
swiftest of winged creatures, and is
able to fly, under favorable conditions,
200 miles an hour
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

TO London, Paris and Berlin ano re.
turn dining at fashionable restaurants
in the three cities, meeting the famous
people in them, all without being out
of pocket one cent, all to be accom-
plished within two months, this is
what Mr.. Chandos St. John Brenon,
sailor, artist, linguist and all-round
athletic, has undertaken on a wager Of
81, 900 with his London banker.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
They Want Lee.

Key West, Fla, April 2o.-The Cuban
volunteers will memorabilia President
Mckinley to appoint Consul-General
Fitzhugh Lee to be territorial governor
of Cuba, pending the establihment of a
Cuban republic. Resolutions to that
effect were adopted Tuesday night.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Rush to Enlist ut London,

London, April Fl. - The rush of APP
plicants for enlistment in the United
States army or navy was continued
Wednesday. Between 40 and so English
and Irish sailors or soldiers, or would-be
soldiers or sailors, applied for enlist
ment at the United States consulate
Wednesday morning.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Coal In COntraband.

Washing April 19.In directing
her colonies to regard coal as contra
band of war IN the event Of hostilities
between the United States and Spain,
Great Brit tain has taken action in line
with the wishes Of president Mex inley.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Tabernacle Burned.

London, April 21.-Spurgeon's tab
ernacle was destroyed by fire yesterday
afternoon. It was opened in 1861, and
was made famous by Rev. Charles Had
don Spurgeon, who died in 1892. thad
80 mission halls and schools, in addi-
ton to almshouses, connected with it.
Rev. Thomas Sturgeon, brother of the
distinguished divine, is the pastor, hav-
ing occupied that position since 1894.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
IN THE HOUSE.

gle over the Cuban Questton.
II Washington. April 19--The house, after
one Of the hardest and most desperate fights
in its history, succeeded in forcing the SEN
ate to yield the main contention in the war:
fresolutions-the independence Of the exist
ception the house accepted the senate res
olutions. The republicans who Joined With
the democrats ia an attempt to concur In
the senate amendments entire rallied IA
votes at one time. and on every vote there
after the vote dwindl led issW Then the Anal
vote was TAKEN 80 votes we're cast for the,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Their Full Text as Adopted BY the
Senate and House.

Senate and House.
Following is the full text of the resolu-
lions as agreed upon by the conferees and
adopted by the senate and house:
Joint resolution for the recognition Of
the independence Of the people of Cuba, de-
handing that the government of Spain re-
linquish its authority and government in
land and naval forces from Cuba and Gu
ban waters, and directing the president of
the United States to use the land and naval
forces of the United States to carry these
resolutions into effect.
"Whereas, The abhorrent conditions
which have existed for more than three
years in the island of Cuba, so near our
own borders, have shocked the moral sense
of the people of the United States, have
been disgrace to Christian civilization
eliminating, as they have, in the destruc-
ton of a United States battleship, with 266
of its officers and crew, while on friendly
visit In the harbOr of Havana, and cannot
longer be endured, as has been set forth by
the president Of the United States in his
message to congress of April II, 1885, upon
which the action Of congress was invited;
therefore,
Resolved, BY the senate and house of
representatives Of the United States Of
America, in congress assembled:
First, That the people Of the island of
Cuba are, and Of right ought to be, free
and Independent.
Second. That 1t Is the duty Of the United
States to demand, and the government Of
the United States does hereby demand,
that the government Of Spain at once re-
linquish Its authority and government in
the island of Cuba and withdraw its land
and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban
waters.
Third. That the president Of the United
States be. and he hereby is. directed and
empowered to use the entire land and
naval forces Of the United States and to
call into the actual service Of the United
States the militia Of the several states, to
such extent as may be necessary to carry
these resolutions into effect. - " -
i Fourth. That the United States hereby
dfsclaims any disposition or intention to
exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction or con-
troll over said island except for the pacifi-
cation thereof, and asserts Its determine
ton when that Is accomplished to leave the
government and control. Of the island to
its people. i. ss&| Ss* r. E 5ig<. E = ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

EPERNAY, in France, is a vast sub
terranean city, the streets for miles
being hewn out of solid chalk, fanked
with piles of champagne of all kinds
and qualities. The largest champagne
manufacturers in Epernay possess un.
derground cellars which cover no few.
er than As acres, and contain 1000, 900
bottles of wine.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
A SUBSTITUTE for honey has been in
troduced in Germany under the name
of sugar honey, and consists of sugar,
water, minute amounts of mineral sub
stances and free acid

'PEeAMo1D paper, much used in Eng
land, is said to be absolutely water.
proof, without presenting the appear.
ance of glaze or varnlsh. Stains. dirt,
ink, acids or infection can not pene.
trate the surface.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

THE Phoenix was the name of the
first fire company in England, and it
was established in 1859. At that time,
in the towns, squirts or syringes were
used for extinguishing fire, and their
length did not exceed two or three
feet. with pipes of leather. Water
tight seamless hose was made at Beth
nal Green in 1920.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

THE natives of Kottiar are in the
habit of digging every year in the sum.
mer dry banks of the Vergel river for
fish, which they dig out by hundreds,
just as they would potatoes. The
mud Jumps are broken open and the
fish, perhaps eight or ten inches long,
will always be found alive and often
risky as if just removed from its sup.
posedly native element-the water.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Baptist Women Meet.

Waterloo, Ia, April 21.-The twenty
seventh annual session of the National
Women's Baptist Foreign Missionary
society opened in this city Wednesday
with 300 in attendance. The society
has 10000 members from % states. The
treasurer, Mrs. Ranney, of Chicago, re-
ports: Receipts, $47,250.eo; expendi-
lures, $46,27o.26, showing an excellent
financial condition.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Train Held Up.

Orc Grande, CAL, April 21.-A train
was held up on the Santa Fe road near
here and the mail car was rifed. Dur
ing the ARRAY Engineer Clifford and
Paul Jones, one of the robbers, were
killed. tl#;$.s#s%= f1.s$s &&&% 2s=>> ~, - =.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

Rock Island, ILL.,, April 20.-The ex-
ecutive council of the Modern Woodmen
ofAmerica, in session here decided that
any of its 100000 members could enlist
in support of the government of the
United States in a war with Spain with
out invalidating their insurance. .5>
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Will Leave America.

New York. April 19.-Arturo Balda>
sano, consul-general of Spain in this
city, said that. acting under instruc-
tons from the Spanish minister. ar
engagements had been made to afford
transportation to all Spaniards in this
city who are anxious to leave this coun-
try, and that about $50 would sail on
April 20 by the Panama.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

The largest advertising sign in the
world is said to be on the hillside OF
an inlet off the Grand Canary, north.
west of Africa. 1t is several feet above
the level of the sea and contains
four words in letters each IS feet wide
and 80 feet high, each bar of the let
tiers being three feet three inches
broad The sign is $50 feet long.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

The new Kearsage is named after
the old Kearsage but what was the Old
kearsage named after? This would
stump any current events class" go
ing. The old Kearsage was named af-
ter an obs cure yet respectable noun.
tain in New Hampshire and it is said
that the mountain was named bv
juggling the name of it's discoverex
and its first owner, Hezekiah Sergeant
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Three Men Killed.

Fairfield, Ia, April 1s.-Freight
trains collided on the Rock Island
road near here and Charles Dibble, en-
gineer; Elmer Blosser, fireman, and
William Watterson, brakeman, were
killed. |S 4 Is (
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Took 1,477 Ballots.

Portsmouth, o., April 2o.-The repub-
Leans of the Tenth Ohio district Tues
day night, on the 1,477th ballot, nom
mated s. J. Morgan. of jackson, for
congress to succeed Congressman Fen
ton, who is serving his first term. The
convention was in session week. Il 4
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

ton, as finally adopted, Is that reported
from the senate committee on foreign rela-
lions. with the addition of the fourth Sec
ton, known as the Teller amendment. dis
claiming any intention on the part of the
United States to acquire Cuba.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

In Paris the popular pledge of an en-.
gagement is nowadays an artificial
eye. This engagement token is framed
in gold and painted on ivory, and is
set round with precious stones. It
must be an exact reproduction of the
human and individual eye, not en-.
larged or beautiied, but painted as
IT. is
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
An Undo bt,ed suucce. q.

New York, April n The subn ari1ne
boat II e y olland was tested officially
Wednesday under the direction Of 8
naval board Of Inspection and proved
an undoubted success. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Soldier Killed.

Sedalia, Mo-, April FL. = A soldier
named Wheeler, OF company K, Sixth
cavalry, U. S. A., en- route from Fort
Riley, Kan, fell from a Missouri Pa
cific train at Knobnostock, Mo-. and
was killed. Y e-.s%E ,s.*'s%s 4 go
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
/ C &: Funds 4. Missing.

l= San francisco, April 81. Augustus
Widber, treasurer Of the city and
county Of San Fra ncisco, is accused Of
having enbe ed 81 900 Of the munic-
siDal fund s. b
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Ten der Tha1,. s...'..

sydney, u. S. w. April 2o.--A. hun.
dred colonists have offered their serv-
ices TO the American consul. George w.
Bell, in tho event of war between The
United States and Spain. s' -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Noted Army Nurse bead

Noteo army Nurse Dead. Il
: Grand Rapids, Mich, April Fl Laura
Haviland, one of the foremost workers
in the anti-slavery cause before the war.
and nurse during the war, died here
Wednesday, aged 50 years. 49, !
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Governor ,,1. Will Lea d.

Atlanta, Ga, April q 5ov. Atkin-
son announced We dnesday that in the
event of war he would lead the Georgia
litia to the front.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

declaration upon which We are to 90 to var.
+ war It Is to be. Six votes only were cast
against It. They included Ave republicana
and one democrat. ,5 %@== SssS
The vote was announced at 2:43 a. M.
and Immediately thereafter the house adj.
iourned%& y Ef@|t* = "a 800 Ez#s p -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
victory for civil Service,

ASKING April 9.-The supreme
court has dismissed the appeal in the
case involving the validity Of the Chica-s.
go civil service laws.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Mexico VIII BE Neutral

Mexico Will Be Neutral. =
= City of Mexico, April 21.--Mexico will
preserve strictly neutral attitude in
case hostilities begin. Spaniards here
generally appear. to feel gloomy over
the situation. +-:s ;*55 :>.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

The troops at Chickamauga, with MAI.
First, Second, Third, Sixth, Ninth and
Tenth regiments of cavalry, and the light
batteries of all the artillery regiments. AT
New Orleans, where Brig. Gen. Shafter has
been sent, will be the First, Seventh,
Eighth. Twelfth, Eighteenth, Twenty
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
Hayti win Not Ala spa1n.

New York, April 81. - A. dispatch to
the. World from Port Au Prince, Hayti,
says: Hayti will not aid Spain in pro-
curing supplies. Spain has no coal in
Havti. $.s :. lz$ S1$% III & i & ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26
IN THE SENATE
Difference Over the Cuban Resolu-
tion Pr0lOngs the Session. ~

Difference Over the Cuban Resolu-
ton ProlOngs the Session.
Washington, April 19-The tocsin of war
has been sounded by the American con-
gress. AT lis o'clock this morning the
senate received the report Of the confer
ence committee Of the two branches Of the
congress. and IL minutes afterward had
adopted 1t. There was fight to the last
minute. however. the advocates Of recog-
milton OF the independence of the island re-
public standing their ground until they
We're fairly knocked down by a vote Of AZ
to IS. The minority vote was cast by those
who wanted radical action and insisted
that the resolution should carry with II
recognition Of the independence Of the Gu
ban republic. Upon this q split developed
which very nearly proved fatal to any &C.
ton at all. -
A Remarkable Session..
The adoption of the conference report
brought to close one Of the most interest
ing and tumultuous sessions Of the SEN
ate held in years. Such scenes of confusion
and excitement har rarely been witnessed
in the ordinarily staid and dignif1ed body
as characterized its proceedings from noon
Ing. Interest in all other questions was
dwarfed into insignificance by the one
overwhelming question of war-war which
all now regard to be absolutely inevitable
Efforts were made to transact the regular
business of the senate. but II was with the
utmost diff1dence that senators performed
the work. Among those who remained upon
the floor while the sundry civi1bill was I'M
der consideration the confusion was so
great that business could scarcely pro-
coed. Notwithstanding the vice prest-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-26

third and Twenty-fourth regiments of in
fantry. Brig. Gen. Coppinger will have at
Nineteenth. Twentieth and Twenty-second
r 1,eI n Of Infantry; Brig. Gen. Wade
Will have at Tampa the Fourth, Fifth,
Sixth. Ninth, Thirteenth, Seventeenth and
Twenty-f1rst regiment Of infantry.
The Mena star., 1898-03-23
FOUR BOLD BURGLARS.
They stand Posse of Citizens at Bay with Winchesters and Rob Kansas
 Bank Of Over @6,000.

HUTCHINSON, Kan, March 22.-Bank robbers took charge of Nickerson Sun- day morning and. with guard on the outside to take care of citizens, cracked the vault and safes and secured over $5, 900 in cash from the state bank of that city. It was bold work, and the four men who were in the gang were evidently old hands They were from three until five o'clock finishing the job, and guard of two men on the outside held off those who discovered the affair. Those who saw the men at work were terrified by Winchesters and did not give the alarm until the gang was out of town.
The Mena star., 1898-03-23
sWINDLED BANKS.
St. Paul and Other Banks vIctimized Gut of Many Thousands Through CoIlu-
 sion of Government Clerks

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Informa- tion has reached the government, through a number of banks at St. Paul, Minn., that during the past year and more these and other nearby banks have been made the victims of colossal frauds through the suspected collusion of government clerks. con nected with the commission having in charge the improvements on the upper Mississippi river. Full details of the affair have not yet reached the govern ment, but the statements submitted by the banks indicate that $300.0 or more has been procured from them through fraudulent time checks for services never performed.
The Mena star., 1898-03-23
JOSEPH SIBLEY'S SCHEME.
The Pennsylvania Congressman Reoom- mends the Use of Benzine to De-
 stroy a HostiIs Fleet.

WASHINGTON, March 22. -Representa- tive Joseph c. Sibley, of Erie, Pa., has a plan for annihilating hostile fleets should they approach one of our har- bors. He will submit it to the war and navy departments. Mir. Sibley, who is in the oil business, says that if benzine is conducted through pipes under the water and re- leased the subtle fluid will rise to the surface and penetrate the atmosphere to height of 20 feet above the water. With the air thus charged any hostile ship afioat would be rent into thousand pieces,
 Mir. Sibley says. He adds that the fumes of benzine would be certain to penetrate to the fires aboard ship and he believes that no powder magazine is tight enough to exclude this vspor.
The Mena star., 1898-03-23
Funeral of Mrs. Senator Thurston.

OMAHA, Neb., March 22. The body of the late Mrs. John M. Thurston was followed to the grave by a tremendous concourse of people yesterday. All Omaha was out and many. from Me- braska and other states were in attend ence. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Mackey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church.
The Mena star., 1898-03-23
Is Calvin Brice in This schemeY

TOPEKA, Kan, March 2l.-The New York Electrical Review imparts this information concerning the proposed electric railway between Kansas City and Topeka: "Ex-Senator Calvin S. Brice is said to be interested in a scheme to run an electric road up the Raw valley, from Kansas City to To peka, distance of fully 60 miles"
The Mena star., 1898-03-23
Hurgiars Rob a Hank,

JACKSONVILLE, H., March 21.-Bur- glars entered the Franklin bank near
The Mena star., 1898-03-23
LOWERING ABOUT ZERO
Ahe Mercury Takes a Sudden Tumble and There Is Blizzard at Many
 Points.

CHICAGO, March 22. Blizzard reports come from all parts of the northwest. The mercury is down to zero at North riatte, below at Denver, 12 below at "llliston, 12 below at Bismarck, to 10 below in the extreme north, le be- tow to Is above in the Dakotas and Minnesota, s below to 24 above in Ne
The Mena star., 1898-03-23
NEBRASKA PRAIRIE FIRE.
nozens of Families Forced to Leave Their Homes and Seek
 Safety in Flight.
WILLS OF A BURNED WAREHOUSE FALL.

. threatening Fire at Colorado Springs Flood PredIcted--A Chicago Fire-Ter- rife Blizzard fin Nebraska-Head End Collision Explosion in Coal Mine Near MonoDgahela City, Pa.
The Mena star., 1898-03-23

A colony of a5 families left Kewane.
 H. the other day for the Bic Horn oasln' In Wyoming, where they will make their homes They will found n ne" town there, to be named after the city they left ''' ''''
The Mena star., 1898-03-23

uraska ', and Iowa, 12 to 50 abov. ,r kansas, Missouri Illinois Ind;aUa .1 ' o"lo dne cold wave will be in inc winter s,s wheat belt tonight. Another coio snap is reported in Californ;s
The Mena star., 1898-03-23

here last night and blew open the safe. securing between $500 and sS, They stole hand car and escaped and so far there is no clew. The loss is covered by burglar insurance. The bank will not be affected.
The Mena star., 1898-03-23
Thomas K. Watson for Governor.

ATLANTA, Ga, March IS. The popu. list state convention adjourned shortly before one o'clock this morning, after 8 long and stormy session. Thomas E. Wataon was nominated for governor.