Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
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A terrific wind storm did conSidera-
BILE damage in Missouri and Iowa on
| the 10Th.
The Delaware Legislature has ad-
journed without choosing United
States senator.
General Otis requests that no more
women be allowed to visit the Philip
pines at present.
The French government believes
that the terrible explosion at Toulon
was caused by anarchists.
1t is reported in Philadelphia that
General Joe Wheeler is to marry the
widow of George w. Childs.
Advices have just been received that
on February 18th half n block in the
part of Dawson, Alaska, was destroy
ed by fire. The loss is $4,000.
The new Allan lin steamer Castlian
from Portland to Halifax went ashore
at Gamma Rock light, near Yarmouth.
Sunday morning at low tide in dense
fog, her compasses becoming deranged.
1t is learned that there have been
numerous desertions from the khalifa's
camp of late. These are reported to be
due TO discovery that the khalifa is
suffering from leprosy, which the ma
tives regard as Il curse of god.
An effort Ia being made to consoli-
date builders of pipe organs into n
combination. The initiative has been
made by Chicago capitalists. 1t is re-
ported that the proposed combination
would have Il capital of nearly $780,,
100000.
The American Missionary Associa-
| tion voted to establish in Por-
! to Rfca, mt once. Christian schools
like those which it has established in
this country for the negroes in the
south. the Indians in the west and the
Chinese on the Pacific coast.
Professor Russell II. Chittenden. di-
rector of the Sheffield Scientific School
at Yale. has just received an invoice of
army beef from the government offic-
ials for analysis at the school. The
professor will begin work at once ON
the beef. and several of his best chem
lists will assist him.
A dispatch from Boston says: As per
orders of Mayor Quincy. force of men
with poles. hook and ladders started in
this morning to destroy the nests of
English sparrOws on the common.
Members of the Humanitarian Society
grouped around, protesting, signing.
| Crying ana interfering.
President Mckinley has been ap-
pointed guardian of John D., William
NJ. and Kate ID. Barber. The President
is the children's uncle. They, with the
adult children of Mr.. and Mrs. Barber,
are heirs to property left by George d.
Saxon, for whose murder Anna f.
George will soon be tied.
The fourth International chess match
between American and Great Britain
ended in decisive victory for the
Americans by the score of points to
4. The British players won only one
game. Blackburne defeating P.llsbury,
'vhiIn rho Americans capiured thres
games and six ended in draws.
a large number of Spanish officers
and soldiers who participated in the
recent war in Cuba are to be colon
lied in the districts of MonteZuma and
Arizpa. state of Sonora, where n tract,
comprising 33.000.OO0 acres, has been
secured. The colony will have abund-
ant capital for starting agricultural
and mining operations.
General Otis has forbidden the CON
tinuance of the negotiations between
the Spanish commissioners and the Fill
ippinOs for the release of the Spanish
prisoners held by the natives. His OBJ
ject In doing this is presumably to pre-
vent the Filippinos from obtaining the
immense indemnity which they de-
mand for freeing the prisoners, us the
money would undoubtedly be used in
aiding the native cause.
Judge Chetlain Of the Superior Court
at Chicago has decided that Charles
Netcher. proprietor of n department
store. is not guilty of violating any
law in selling meats. fruits, vegetables,
etc. under the same roof with dry
goods. jewelry and other merchandise
The prosecution was based upon an
ordinance passed by the City Council
assessing heavy fines and practically
contemplating the ending of depart
ment stores.
A special to the Star from Oklahoma
City. o. T.. says: A terrific wind storm
visited this place early Saturday, com
ing from the southwest, for half an
hour. 1t blew a perfect gale, while the
rain fell In sheets. Nearly 100 houses
We're blown down. The oil mill and
compressor were damaged, and nearly
every smoke stack in town il down.
A number of plate glass fronts were
smashed. The damage IL estimated at
$4,000. No lives were lost, but sew
eral had almost miraculous escapes.
The following dispatch has been re-
ceived by Perry Belmont. president of
the New York Democratic Club In re-
sponse TO an invitation which was sent
to William Jennings Bryan to attend
the banquet to bc given by the club
in honor of Thomas Jefferson April
18Th: "Invitation received. Remember
ing that you openly repudiated the
Democratic platform In the last cam
paign. l desire to know before answer
ing invitation whether you have since
| the elcciiOIl publlclY announced Ynllr