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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31

death to friends of his until four or-t1vs
days after the funeral. Two or three
weeks after his death his relatives and
friends should be invited to a banquet,
and they should be asked to enjoy tbs
occasion as heartily as possible. A
priest might be invited, if the presence
OF such parsonage were deemed de.
sirable. At the funeral also nobody
should accompany the bier, except, il
considered necessary, one or two repre-.
sentatives on behalf of the family and
relatives might follow the remains to
the grave. The tomb was to be of the
simplest description, only his name to
be inscribed upon it. A memorial ia b.
let was entirely tabooed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
GEN. PRIMO DE RIVERA.
(Civil Governor Of the Philippine Islands.

i&C1v1l Governor Of the Philippine Islands,
visions of the Soudan. To-day he in
forms you that the group contains
about 1900 islands, covering 1896
square miles, all but 1000 square miles
Of the total Asiatic colonial possess
sions of Spain. Most of the islands are
small, with the exception of Luzon,
which has an area of 40,U24 square miles
and population Of 100000. The
islands next largest in size are Min
danoa, Samar, Mindoro, Panay, Leyte,
Negroes, Masbate and Zebu.
Manila, which,, according to the last
census, has population of $4,000, is
the largest city and the capital of the
archipelago; the other important towns
and trading points being Laoag, Lipa,
Banang and Batangas, with popula-
tons varying from 10000 to $4,000. The
total population of the group is given
as 100000, including the Spanish army
and navy.
The Philippine islands were discov-
cred by Magellan, in 1921, and few
years later the Spaniards took posses
sion of the whole group. The inhab-
itants consist partly of negroes, who live
in the interior, and are repulsive in as
pect and savage. The Malays, the real
native element, are Roman Catholics
and engaged in agriculture and fishing.
They are in control of many branches
Of industry and initiate European handi-
work with great success. The Chinese
and the mestizoes, generally descend
ing from Chinese fathers and native
mothers, are mostly engaged in COM
merce. The few Spaniards living in
the islands belong to the official class.
The Malays have to some extent been
crossed with the Spanish as we'll as the
Chinese; and these half-breeds, like
their brethren in Cuba, hate the Span
iards and have worked tremendously
with the natives to throw off the Span
ish yoke.
The islands are among the most fer
tile in the world. Huge mountain
claims. all of volcanic origin, rise to a
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
MINNESOTA NEWS.
Camp Expenses All Paid.

The state of Minnesota has paid
Camp Ramsey's expenses to the amount
OF $43,0045S, with some bills vet tc
hear from. Vouchers of these dis.
bursements will be made up for reim-
bursement by the authorities at Wash
ington.
The annual appropriation for the ma
t1onal guard is $4,000, but the state is
not limited to that sum in this case.
BY law of 1897, which came verv
timely, the entire revenue fund of the
state is available for war purposes in
emergencies. Gen. Muehlberg can
draw on the treasurer for every cent
ne can scrape up, and the drafts will
De honored if the governor pronounces
IT an emergency Whether the orig
lnal appropriation for the national
guard would be considered untouched
when the money was spent, as in this
case, for ends outside of the guard,
would be another question.
The pay roll is the biggest item. The
companies drew amounts ranging
from $3.50 to $3.50. and the total is SAL
1920. There is also $1,121 for music
and $500 for the examining physicians,
making total of S22, GA. SO for wages.
Blankets and bed ticking cost &c.
O3G.T. For the uniforms that were
supplied at camp the bill was S9s7. 60.
Three thousand men got away with
25'941 one-pound loaves of bread, so
far as the bills show, at a cost of ST.
1900. Their meat bill came to ST.
493.68, and other provisions footed up
S1,7768 50. That is over IS. 400 for board,
not counting $596.25 for the wood for
blVouac, making almost exactly Sc, 900
for their cuisine.
The bills for feed and so on amount
ed to $429, but good deal of that
should be charged to bedding, as the
men aud not the horses used it.
The three medicine chests at a cost
OF about $3.50 for each regiment, amount
to 50, 261.15.
There is an item of S472. 10 for 456
tents. Only one bill of transportation
appears, and that IS $264.51.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
Appointed Ensign.

rvo> Secretary Long has authorized the
appointment of c. w. Tuttle, M1nne-
apolis, as ensign in the navy. futile
will be assigned to the torpedo boat
Winslow, and will take the place of
the late Ensign Bagley. He is the son
of General Manager Tuttle, of the
North American Telegraph company,
and has had considerable naval expert
ence. He is ~ years of age and has
lived in the city of Minneapolis since
he was II years of age. When 16 years
old he began attending a naval school
at Oxford, Nd, and remained there
about one year. He afterwards Sc
cured berth in the merchant service
and made a trip which included Aus
tralia and the Philippines. The ap-
pointment, it is said, was secured
through the joint efforts of Senator
Davis and Congressman Fletcher.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31

formed man who was talking. II wan!
to enlist" said the farmer. Bang went
the big bass drum, and "Hallelujah!"
shouted a sweet-faced little woman.
"Another sinner saved! let us pray!"
exclaimed the soldier who held the
farmers hand, as he knelt down on the
asphalt pavement reverently. The
farmer was thoroughly scared by this
turn of affairs. Instead of kneeling he
looked about him. The prayer had al.
ready started when he got his bearings.
Selling his valise, which he had dropped
on the street when he took the proffered
hand of the soldier, he broke through
the crowd, and amid the outlaws of a
crowd Of newsboys he started north on
Main street.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
CONDENSED WAR HISTORY.
Complete Record of Events Told III
a Few Lines and Covering All
Important News.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25.

1t Is officially announced al the navy de-
partment that no report has been received
from Admiral Sampson or Commodore
Schley of an engagement with the Spanish
fleet, and that the department is not in re-
ceipt of any official Information on the sub
ject. It is believed that the Spanish fleet
is in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba and
that the squadrons of Admiral Sampson
and Commodore Schley are guarding the
| entrance to that harbor to prevent it's es-
cape.
All the telegraph cables through which
Madrid could get tidings from Cuba have
with one exception, been cut.
Admiral Dewey cables Washington Off
Gals that he is maintaining strict block
| ade at Manila. Foreign residents were
deeing to Cavite to gain protection of the
American fleet, fearing an outbreak on the
part of the Spanish soldiers.
| The battleship Oregon arrived at Jupiter
On the east coast of Florida.
Starvation and suffering in Cuba have
reached an alarming state and people are
| dying by hundreds. Gen. Blanco has con-
| centrated all his forces in the coast cities
| Cabinet officials have decided that Gen
Merritt for the present shall not disturb
| he existing form of governm in the
| Philippines until he has acquired thor
ough knowledge of the condition and neces
stiles of the people.
| Gen. Miles says the lives of American SOL
| liers will not be needlessy risked, either
~ disease or bullets, in a too hasty in
! Vason of Cuba, and he urges that the army
Of liberation be big one.
Reports to Adjt. Gen. Corbin from the
! state camps show that 10000 men have
been mustered into the volunteer army.
! Americans continue to occupy stations
outside Of Havana, Cienfuegos, Cardenas
and Santiago de Cuba. There are now Is
American warships before Havana.
! THURSDAY, MAY &c.
The administration has decided on an
immediate military invasion of Puerto
| Rico and Cuba.
| Three transport ships sailed from San
| Francisco for the Philippines with $500 men
and ammunition and supplies for one year.
| A Spanish spy captured on the steamship
| Panama has been identified as Lieut.. So
| oral, formerly Spanish naval attache at
, Washington.
President Mckinley issued a proclama-
| lion calling for $4,000 more volunteers. This
will make the total army strength, regular
! and volunteer, $50, 600.
Persons arriving at Kingston, Jamaica,
rom Havana declare that Cuba is able to
resist only one month longer, owing to
scarcity of provisions.
Madrid officially reports that Cervera and
ais fleet are at Santiago de Cuba, and that
an American (Schley's) squadron is patrol
| ling the entrance to the bay.
SIMPSONS fleet of ironclads is off Havana
in position to lombard the city and has re-
ceived detailed instructions and is pre-
pared to pave the way for the landing of the
military expedition for the invasion ct
! Cuba
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
Cubans Are VictOrs.

Key West, Fla, May "a. - The Cubans
are fighting their way to the coast,
where they will join with our forces of
invasion. Three hundred Cubans en-.
gagged squad of Spanish cavalry Is
miles west of Matanzas, and soon the
cavalry were seen retreating along the
beach in the direction of Havana. The
Cubans are pushing rapidly to the
coast to join with American landing
troops.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
Township Officials Indicted.

Four officials Of the township Of
Duluth. St. Louis county Treasurer
Henry Agnew, and Trustees M. A.
Barnes, Henry Kirk and James Miller,
were indicted on the charge of misap-
propriating S., 900 of the proceeds of a
$4,000 bond sale made last year. 1t is
claimed that the money paid to Treas
nrer Agnew's father for constructing
a road and that all Agnew did in con-
sideration was to clear the right of
way, which did not cost over $500.
Treasurer Agnew was arraigned in the
district court and gave bail in $4,000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
CAPTURE OF MANILA.
1t Means Freedom for Millions of
Miserable Creatures.
How the Philippine Islanders Have
Been Robbed and Abused by
the Officers Sent to Them
from Spain.
Especial San Francisco LETTER

Especial San Francisco letter.
Everybody on the Pacific coast is still
talking about Commodore Dewey's
bold and successful attack on the
Spanish fleet at Manila. Other naval
victories call forth loud plaudits,
of course, but the conquest and
occupation of the Philippine islands
means, to use slang phrase,
"a whole lot" to the merchants and
traders of San Francisco and other
coast towns.
Those who are not shouting are look
ing up facts about the islands. A few
weeks ago the average American citi-
zen knew as much about the Philip
pines as he did about the political di-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31

upon his own promises and began a
system Of persecution against the ''reb-
els" which in cruelty and torture out
did anything mankind has ever heard
Of, barring only the Spanish inquisi-
ton. The prisoners were put on the
rack, had their limbs lacerated, and in
some instances had their eyes put out,
their tongues torn out and their ears
cut off. Howling friars, of which the
islands are full. clothed in the garb of
religion, but disoWned by the regular
priests Of the church, sanctioned these
horrible punishments and confscated
the pitiful belongings of the victims
for the benefit of their monasteries.
That such unspeakable actions and
breach of faith were resented by the
people is not strange. One uprising fol-
lowed the other, and finally the people
Instituted a provisional revolutionary
government, under the leadership of
Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, a patriotic, able
and self-sacrifcing native Malay of the
highest type. Aguinaldo was twice be-
trayed by the Spaniards with promises
Of reform which were never kept. He
saw his brothers butchered and his
country robbed into poverty. Last De-
cember Don Primo de Rivera, the Span
ish governor of the islands, made peace
with the rebel chieftain and then sought
to deprive him of liberty and life.
Aguinaldo managed to escape. however,
and travelled in disguise from Singa-
pore to Hong Kong, being assisted in
his efforts to reach neutral port by
Spencer Pratt, the American consul
general at Singapore. In Hong Kong
he placed himself at the disposal of
Commodore Dewey, and returned to the
Philippines with that intrepid COM
1nander. He has agreed to maintain or
der on the islands with the army of rev.
olution of which he is the head and
which has been awaiting his arrival.
Besides being generalissimo of the rev.
olutionary army, Aguinaldo is presi-
dent of the Philippine republic estab-
ished by the patriots.
In spite of all drawbacks the insur-
rectionists have been fairly successful
right along, and, when supplied with
arms and ammunition by the United
States, will make short work of the dis
organized Spanish army of occupation.
WILLIAM WALTER WELLS.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
In the WrOnsr ARMY.

A countryman who expressed desire
to enlist in Kansas City was directed by
joker to Salvation Army tent. The
Salvationists were singing a song when
the farmer crowded up to their little
circle. He waited patiently. Then one
of the men made an address appealing
for volunteers. The young farmer
pushed into the circle, and, taking of
his. hat, stuck out his hand to the uni.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
The Largest Sec

The bishop of Selma has probably the
largest see in the world, as it extends
over 100000 squire miles of territory,
part of which includes the Klondike
gold fields. 1t was his father who is sup
posed to have been satirized as Sergt,
Buzfuz in the ''Pickwick Papers."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
Debate With BRYAN.

Representative McCleary has been
invited to debate the money question
with William Jennings Bryan, at Bay
View assembly, and summer university
located at Flint, Mich, on July 20
next. The invitation came through
Senator Burrows, of Michigan. T. is
announced that McCleary will accept
the invitation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
Enterprising Owatonna

The city council of Owatonna voted
an appropriation for the Owatonna
band, and tho city will have open air
concerts every Saturday night during
the summer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
ON THE DIAMOND.
Standing of the Various Clubs in tho
Leading Baseball Organiza-
lions Up to To-Day.

The following table shows the num-
Der of games won and lost and the per-
centage Of the clubs of the leading
baseball organiza tons. Nationalleague:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
An Unluckv Thirteen.

Brussels, May 26.-Thirteen miners
were killed Wednesday by an explosion
OF fire damp in a colliery at Crachet~
Picquery, near Mons, Belgium.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
Starved.

Hilda Last. 6-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Last, died of star
walton in shack at Gates street and
Oakdale avenue St. Paul. The case is
one of the saddest that has been called
to the attention of the local authori-
ties. The parents of the child are
poor and ignorant. Their lacks of in
telligence was without doubt the ind1-
rect cause of the child's dealh. They
appear to have been too ignorent to
manifest their wants, otherwise the
life of the child would have been
saved. 1t was known in the neigh bor-
hood that the child was very sick, and
DR.. Artz was summoned. When he
called he found but little more than a
tiny bit of skin and bones. There was
still life, but the little one had endured
too much privation, and although
everything possible was done, she
died.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
Prepared for EmerEencies.

Wife (at seven a. INFLOW, deny
your condition last evening! Here you
are with your hat and shoes on. Don't
tell me you didn't come home the worse
for drink!
Husband-Not bit, dear. You know
I have lately taken to walking in my
sleep, and thought I'd go to bed pre-
pared.-StraY Stories.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
Has Grown Since.

The population of England at. the
time Of the Conqueror did not exceed
1000, 900. all told. A..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
Strictly True

Strictly True.
Kane-Poor S=aythe is at his witx'
end. >z:ss. :.==
is that? 4 LIS Ezs: tsf..
Kane-He Is dead.-Harlem Lie.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-01-27
New Mexico's Gold Mines.

Never before in the history of New
Mexico has there been so bright an out.
look for the mining industry as there is
at present. From every mining district
in the territory come reports of re-
markable activity in the mines and
wonderful finds of rich ore. The pos
sibilities of New Mexico mines. while
long known to those familiar with
the formations and deposits, have at
last been recognized by capitalists in
the north and east, and the past three
months have witnessed the unusual
sight of large sums of outside money
being invested in gold mining in the
territory.
As "A rule. the ores in New Mexico are
of IA low grade, and that has initiated
against the proper and successful devel-
opment of good properties. The dis
coveries of methods of treatment which
save 90 per cent and over of the values
of ores have changed former ideas OF
mining. and the fact that a large body
of ore. bearing a moderate value. is
more valuable and profitable to work
than "A small streak of extremely rich
rock. is now recognized. And on this
point has turned the success of mining
in New Mexico. 1t is no unusual thing
to see. in the various camps, veritable
quarries of rock which will yield from
S6 to $50 per ton. Under old treat
| ments such claims were almost valueless;
when subjected to improved processes
they have become bonanzas.
However, there are rich claims in the
territory which rival those in the klon-
dixie region, and these will be worked
for all they are worth the present year
Carloads of machinery are on the way
to the mines. and sensational results are
confidently expected from the cree
ton of mills and smelters b,
those who are thoroughly posted on
such matters. Success is now assured
to the miners who have toiled and suf-
fered for years past. and when the re-
ports of the gold output are made at the
close of 1898. New MeXico's name will
stand well up in the column of pro
ducrrs.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-01-27

JrpGE l.. f. McCoMAs. Just elected Il
senator of the United States from Mary
land to succeed Senator German. March
3, 1899, is a nan of great ability and
considerable experience in public life.
lie represented the sixth Maryland dis
trict in the house several terms and
made a fine record for sagacity, energy
and straightforwardncss. He also held
an important judicial position in the
District OF Columbia under the Harrison
administration. He is a strong Repub-
lean and II sound money man.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-01-27
CAUGHT AT THE FINISH.
he Was Looking For Bunko Stecrers and
Thought He'd Found One,


A little old man with weather beaten
whiskers. an oyercoat that must have been
an heirloom, the balance of his outfit be-
ing in harmony, and a glazed valisa with
spots of the glaze missing stopped at the
news stand In the station.
"Took-a little run down to see the city, -
he confided. big town. Seen Almost ev-
erything in it. What I wanter git is some.
thin to read goin home. A quarter? Gil
me one fur bout a nickel. l kin git to
sleep afore it's half read
Getting a wild western tale, he started
for tho gate.
"Hold on there, uncle!'' shouted a tray
cling man who tapped the old gentleman
on the shoulder to attract his attention.
"You have my valise."
keep away frum me-" shouted the
farmer. "You can't bunko steer me. Don't
come -nigh me-
"But you have my
''Look out. mister. I don't want no
gold bricks or green goods"
"But you'll allow me to-
~ won't low nuthin. l can't cash no
checks. 1 can't open no locks. Ican't
find the pea under a she'll. u
"Give me that valise!' said the man in
Il stern voice, for there was a %grinning
crowd now on the scene.
"Police!' whooped the old man, and as
an officer appeared: "This here cuss is
tryin to steal my carpet sack. l jist lost a
four foot umbrelly I've had for 20 years,
and now they re after this grip"
Tho news stand man explained. The
policeman quietly changed the ~valises, and
as the rural visitor rushed for his train he
was heard to eXclaim:
"Bunkoed, be gosh!'-Detroit Free
Press.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-01-27
Sugar Consumption in the United States.

The American people have a very
sweet tooth. Last year they consumed
2,O96, 963 tons of sugar-an increase over
the consumption of the previous year of
136,17 tons. During 1897 we produced
41.347 tons of beet sugar. $50, 900 tons of
cane sugar. and enough sugar from
maple trees and sorghum to bring the
total amount up to 1906 5 tons. This
Is a good deal of sweetness, but it is u
mere trifle in comparison with our i'm
ports Of 1,760,607 tons from foreign
countries.
II Is not easy for the average mind to
grasp the meaning of such arrays Of
figures. Their magnitude overwhelms
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-01-27
Fashion HINTS,
Latest Styles In Useful and Ornamental
Outer Garments.

Partisan women who have occasion to
wear elegant costumes through the street
cover them with long redingotes or man
ties of silk waterproof. These are very
prettily made and trimmed, but are laid
aside Immediately upon entering the house,
even if a call of only a few minutes dura-
ton is to be made. They are worn simply
to preserve the gown from dust, dampness
and other injury while walking.
Velvet Is the favorite trimming ma
terial. 1t is used for yokes, in bands and
in ruf1es, and all varieties are seen-plaid,
striped, embroidered, fancy and plain vel
vet.
Chenille is u revived DECORATION and is
successfully employed on cloth incrusted
with velvet, the chenille being used to out
line the applied designs. Nets of chenille
studded with steel or jet are introduced as
u millinery trimming and sometimes
cover entire hats.
Tho characteristic feature of this season
is the blouse jacket. In velvet, in cloth,
embroidered with braid or cord and in
fur, it is almost universally worn. Otter,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-01-27
Her FavOrites.

The little daughter of a certain musical
critic, whose fame is more than local, was
overheard the other day entertaining a
visitor while her mother was out of the
room.
"And do You like music too?" asked the
visitor politely.
"Oh, yes, indeed" replied the child,
with as near an approach to her fathers
manner as she could manage. "I'm spe.
cially fond Of OPERA
''What operas do you like?' asked the
visitor. The child hesitated. Then she
recovered her grown up air.
"Oh," she said carelessly, my fayorites
are 'Lohindutchman' and The Flying
Grin. Washington Post.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-01-27

SOME renegades from the Republican
party and a few Democratic newspa
pers in the territory are worrying great
" owe the future of the Republican
party in the territory and bewailing and
charging that bossism prevails in the
party and it will be ruined thereby,
Their sympathy, however, finds no re-
sponsive chord in the minds of the Re-
publicans of the territory. Their sym
pathetic tears and Sorrowful advice
might just as well be kept at home. The
Republican party of New Mexico can
take care of itself in spite of such cattle.