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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Names of CAPTURED Men.
Government Finances.

Washington, May 2.-The compare
tive statement of the government re-
ceipts and expenditures shows that the
total receipts for the ten months OF
the present year were $424,056,014, as
compared with $34o, 1926, $50 for the same
period in the last fiscal year. The ex-
penditures for the last ten months ag-
gregate $533,451, 400, as compared with
$347 ,673, 1875 for the same period last
year. Included in the expenditures is
the payment of $40 Zoo, 900 to Spain.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10

in national convention here. Aside
from the deafening cheers which
greeted Secretary Alger, Gen. Merritt
evoked the biggest demonstration of
the evening. He called Mr.. Alger the
best secretary of war the world has
ever seen. Senator-elect Depew gave
voice to the loudly applauded sentiment
that the spirit of true Americanism
would carry the nation through the
perils of expansion, and Gen. Breckin-
ridge paid tribute to the navy.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Favor H8DkfnS.

Chicago, May 2.-Congressman A. j.
Hopkins has the united pledged support
of the republican congressman from IL
linois in his candidacy for speaker of
the national house of representatives.
At a caucus of ten Of the Illinois delega-
ton, held at the Grand Pacific hotel
Monday, it was unanimously voted to
back up Mr.. Hopkins.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
To Marry q Rusaian.

Chicago, May 4.-The engagement of
Miss Julia Dent Grant, granddaughter
of Gen. Grant, to Prince Cantacurzene
of Russia is announced. Brig. Gen.
Frederick Dent Grant and Mrs. Grant,
who are in the city, confirmed the news
of the engagement of their only daugh-
fer ''-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10

A STORY on Justice Field went the
rounds in Washington last winter. It
is said that lawyer, reading from va
rious authorities in support of a point
he had made, was interrupted in cita-
ton by Justice Field, who said: THAT
is nonsense, in a legal view" Never
theless, if your honor please" replied
the lawyer, 1T is an opinion of the SUI
preme court of the United States, rem
dered by Mr.. Justice Field rs years
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10

The most unique invitation ever ex-
tended president has been received
at the white house. The invitation is
from people of New Orleans for Presi-
dent Mckinley to visit the Louisiana
Industrial exposition. It is on a
graphophone cylinder, and is a speech
from leading New Orleans man.
The cylinder will be placed in the
white house graphophone, and the
voice will communicate to the presi-
dent personally.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
The Money Paid.

Washington, May 2.-The last move
in the negotiations terminating the war
with Spain occurred yesterday when
Secretary Hay paid to the French am
bassador, NJ. Cambon, the $2o.ooo,o0u
provided by the treaty of peace for the
cession of the Philippines.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10

In Chinese good society widows do
not remarry and widowhood is held in
high esteem. The older a widow grows
the more agreeable her position be-
comes. and. should she reach the age
of 80 years. she is granted tablet by
the emperor on which her virtues are
named. This tablet is placed over the
door of her house.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Funston IL Rewarded.

Washington, May 3. The president
has appointed Col. Frederick Funston,
of the Twentieth Kansas, u brigadier
general of volunteers. The appoint
ment was recommended by Maj. Gen.
Macarthur and supplemented very
strongly by Gen. Otis in cable dis
patch received Monday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Sa lnpsOn Returns,

New York, May 3.-Rear Admiral
SIMPSONS squadron of three battle
ships and two armored cruisers
dropped anchor off .TompkinsvilIe
yesterday afternoon after ten weeks
cruise in the West Indies. @ F..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
BENEFITS FOR CUBA.
Legal and Other Reforms Are Gladly
Received by the Natives.

Legal and Other Reforms Are Gladly
Received by the Natives.
Havana, May 4. 49, The legal reforms
planned by the military government are
gradually finding their way into the
official gazette. The decree issued
abolishes those features of the criminal
code which clash more harshly with
Anglo-Saxon ideas of personal security
Judges are forbidden hereafter to
deny to prisoners the right of communi-
cation with the outside world or to
shield accusers from publicity. Habeas
corpus is also granted to any prisoner
who thinks himself unlawfully de-
tanned in custody. The examination of
witnesses in criminal cases will be
broadened, but the judgment will be
left, as before, exclusively in the hands
of the court.
Reforms Are Welcomed.
These reforms are applauded by all
elements. A decree is also in prepara-
ton which will make the civil cere-
mony the legal proof of marriage and
leave optional the further celebration
of the contract before a priest or min
lister.
Positions for Cubans.
The department of posts has an
nounced that hereafter all vacancies in
the island postal service are to be
filled by Cubans. Heretofore the oppo-
site policy has been followed Of retain
ing ex-Spanish officials in office. AS the
Spanish service was conducted on an
tiquated methods and with great indif~
ference to public needs, no improve
ment could well be hoped for while for
mer postmasters and postal clerks
were left undisturbed.
To BE Returned.
The military government has decided
to return to the United States all ex-
volunteers now serving sentences in
Cuba for misconduct in the terms of
enlistment. The sanitary authorities
are enabled to report that no active
cases of either yellow fever or small
pox exist in Havana.
Cannot Revise Lists.
Gen. Gomez and his assistants On the
committee representing the Cuban
army having informed Gen. Brooke that
it would be almost impossible to revise
and reduce the lists on which paw
ment of arrearages is to be made,
the government will have to disburse
the 100000 impartially among the de-
serving and undeserving.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10

WHAT is said to be the largest check
ever paid in life insurance transac-
ton for ''paid-up'' policy and an
nuity was that given the other day by
Samuel Newhouse. of Salt Lake City,
to j. A. Erwin, of the Mutual Life In
surance Co. The check was for
1888, s2S. For this Mr.. Newhouse re-
ceives an annuity OF IS, 900 during his
life, and his heirs will receive $500, 900
when he dies
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
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To. Fast and Pray.

New York, May A.. The National
Afro-American Council Of the United
States has issued = proclamation call
ing upon the colored people OF thiscoun-
try to set apart Friday, June :, as a
day of fasting and prayer. @ss . us
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10

The only armless and legless mill
honaire on earth is Henry Wendhoff,
of Mauch Chunk, Pa. He was dismem.
bered in a railway accident 20 years
ago. Mr.. Wendhoff has four ar
tihcial limbs which cost him $25, 600,
and with these he manages to get
along very we'll.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10

THERE is conflict in the testimony
rs to the climate at Manila. Some rep
resent it as very deadly, while Consul
Williams says the thermometer has not
been above IS degrees or below 81 in q
year. and that the death rate is small
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
To Lay Gable.

New York, May 2.-The United States
cable steamer Hooker sailed yesterday
for Manila, to connect by cable ali the
principal points in the Philippines.
The Hooker was formerly the Panama,
one of the first prizes captured in the
Spanish war. " s,:s: y -. = II. s:s5 81
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Died In India.

y Pittsburgh, Pa, May 4.--Rev hi. sam
uel +. Kellogg, Of this city, one OF the
$best-knoWn theologians in the country,
died suddenly at Landour, India, where
lie was Y Transmitting the Scriptures into
the Hindostanee language. s... /.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Uphold the Presidents

San Diego, CAL, May 4.-The G. A. r.
encampment of the department of Cali
fornia and Nevada, now in session here,
passed resolutions upholding the course
of President Mckinley in his conduct
of the war.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10

THE latest fashion in the way of
sending royal messages is by phono-
graph. The queen recently sent mes
sage in this manner to King Menelil<
and his majesty was highly pleased.
1t is doubtful, however, whether the
message would be suitable for more
civilized monarchs, for the dignity of
her majesty's voice could hardly be
maintained through the medium of a
monograph.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10

A EUROPEAN government servant was
recently married TO native woman in
Samarang by the Mahommedan cere-
mony. 1t took place in the mesjid, and
it was conducted by the penghulu, but
the bridegroom was not present. lie
had given written notice that he would
not put in an appearance, but he sent
his hat. and that was. according to ma
tive custom, quite sufficient. She mar
ried the hat
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Sultan Will Paw.

London, May 4.-The Constantinopie
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle
says: The sultan has authorized the
American minister Oscar S. Strauss)
to telegraph President Mckinley that
his majesty has promised to pay the
American claim of $4,000 for losses sus
tanned by Americans in Turkey during
the Armenian massacres in 1895.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
FLAG UP TO STAY.
gard to Philippines-Speak
at Detroit.

Detroit, Mich, May 3.-Declarations
by Secretary Alger and Maj. Gen. Mer-
rift that the American flag was up to
stay in the Philippines were the key
notes of enthusiastically received
speeches ut the Russell house here
Tuesday night. The occasion was a
banquet by the Michigan society of the
Sons of the American Revolution, now
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
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A.BankerSl Killed.

.4 New York, May "a 4. H.: g. James .Neale=z
Plumb, aWel known man in New York,
shot and killed Alexander Masterson. a
retired "a mil lionaire banker. Plumb
claimed t il pe that his victim destroyed his
home. ~ &. u III a. IL .:= ss E'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Money in Circulation.

Washington, May. The monthly
statement mel OF the mptroller Of the Cur
rency shows the total national bank
note ' on April 90 to. have
been $242, 714,333, an increase for The
year Of ':. s:15,lo1 ,48s and decrease for
the month Of S337,964. . I So "a.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Antitrust Movement.

Toledo, o., May 1.-The United Com
mercial Travellers meeting in this city
May ~ arc planning to take special &C.
ton OH trusts which are cutting Off the
travelling statesmen. Vigorous measures
will be taken in the matter.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
i. Str0 nRe Inflammation

y Stock ton, Cal !, May 8 a. Ars. III. a.
Hassall killed Mrs. William Hicknran,
in this city and then killed herself. The
former form was infatuated with the latter
and fear of separa lion caused the deed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
The Public Debt.

Washington, May 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt, issued
Monday, shows that at the close of bust
ness April 20, 1899, the debt, less cash
in the treasury, amounted to 81, 172, 5S7,-
264, an increase during the month of
$23,0S1,701. This is accounted for bv
the payment of 100000 to Spain, in
settlement of treaty obligations.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10

MRS. LousEr greatly resembles her
friend, Mrs. Carnot, IN her charitable
tenderness. She disposes of large
sums among the poor and is.a regular
visitor at the hospitals. >@
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Miil I, IA, q 'ii i
TRIBUNE PRINTING Co., Publishers.
WlLlMAR. MIMI

The statue of Isabelle, former queen
OF Spain. which has stood for years in
the Central park of Havana, Cuba, has
been taken down by order of Military
Governor Ludlow.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Murder and: Suicide

Bernadotte, H., May 3.-James j..
Smith, q well-to-do farmer living near
here, shot his divorced wife and then
killed himself. Jealousy was the cause.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
u TFTT ~ -1, sg.
OF for TIL = Hn I'm, = 4

ey York g 4 May I'll Low, Capt. az
u !. Mahan and g Ere derick lV ]. Holz, tie
.AIncrica delegate Is the peace confer
ence at The sailed yesterr,day Oil
the American liner ST. I1oulis. s:5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
NeEro!. HanR.eld.,

T'hompson 6 Va III Tsmbree,
g negro, was hanged here " Wednesday
for the m murder y Of Ellis Martin, another
negro, about q year Al 90.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Troops in Control.

Wardner, Idaho, May 3.-Troops oc-
cupy this place and martial law prevails
on account of riots caused by striking
miners. who blew up two mines, caus.
ing loss of $25o,ooo, and killed one
man. : + ~ : =:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Another.Lynchinr.

III Osceola, Ark, May ]. - Willis Sees, a
negro aged 80, was taken from jail at
Osceola, Ark, BY 9 mob and hanged for.
barn burning. BIZ zS s1 y I'd. 5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
Fire l In Ch Il,

Chicago May 2. II ire Monday de-
stroyed $40, 900 5syorth 81 property ii the
Polish set lement and Is familie les were
made Lonel NJ.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
War Exnenk,,ta.

rs IS assh1ingt ton, May. he .sex,pene,,.
lures on account
Since July 1898 ggregate s2lo ss45
53e; onaccount Of the nav 1aent !,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-10
], hack In, WashinEton.

b y Washing ton Ma President Me-
kinley has returned from his trip to-
sPhilad lph;a and IS CIV 81 ork ssss5s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-13
BALLS OF FIRE AT SEA.
superstitious sailors Scared Nearly
Out of Their Wits.
From the Philadelphia Times.

From the Philadelphia Times.
The arrival yesterday of the barkentine
Hattie G. Dixon from Frey Bentos, Uru-
quay, a voyage on which she started for
Philadelphia over six months ago, marks
the conclusion of run repiete with more
peculiar incident occurred that will in all
the lot of a crew in lifetime. 1t was the
fate of the staunch little craft to remain
for many weeks on the unacceptable east
coast of South America during which a
peculiar incident occurred that will in all
probability never be forgotten by Capt
Southland and his crew of eleven men.
In July last the Hattie G. Dixon arrived
at the port of Frey Bentos, where she load
ed to nearly her full capacity a cargo of
bones for this port. An accident, however
, detained the barkentine and she was sub
sequently ordered to Payoander under
averages and to remain there until differ
ences were settled with her owners It
was while on the voyage from Frey Ben
tos 10 the last mentioned little town when
the crew were driven to the masts by an
array of supposed demons and to remain
there for nearly two days without food.
trusting to good fortune to guide their
vessel on its way.
Scarcely had the vessel weighed anchor
when murmurings of the crew apprised
the captain that something was wrong
To his inquiries they informed him that
the vessel was overrun by an array of
imps with green eyes and otherwise fright
full makeup.
THE men had not been drinking" said
Capt Southard, who does not look like a
believer in ghosts himself, land l was AT
a loss to account for the yarn. I natur-
ally concluded that they wanted to leave
the ship at Payoander in preference to re-
naming there indefinitely. However, I
said 70 the ringleader; If you give me any
more of this stuff l Will put you in irons
'"rhe next day the men came to me in
a body and said that they would no longer
bunk in the forecastle as Il was haunted
Completely disguised 1 told them to lie
on the deck All the same l was puzzled
and resolved to spend a night myself in
the forecastle. l went there at 6 o'clock
and remained until midnight without see
ing thing or hearing a sound out Of the
general run.
"A few minutes after midnight my ears
were assailed by the most frightful cho-
rus of shrieks which 1 have ever heard
Picking up club lying near by l hurried
on deck and was myself confronted by q
spectacle well calculated to paralyze any
body with fright. A dozen or more fire
balls We're scurrying over the deck houses
with the utmost rapldity. They glistened
| with a strange light and their appearance
was most unearthly. In the meantime
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-13
CAMERA SUPPLIES
Oppenheimer, S|oat 6 Co.'s.
MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED.

the crew had taken refuge in the rigging,
and on the disappearance of the strange
vistants they absolutely refused TO come
down.
There they remained for two days. The
steward alone retained his nerve. Luckily
the sea was calm, the trade winds were
on and he and took our turn at the wheel.
At the end Of the second day the steward
said:
Cap, I have found out something; 1
think / can explain them ghosts
Il put stop on the wheel and went with
him to the cabin companionway. AT the
bottom was one of those fire-balls. 1t
moved, but slowly and painfully. To my
surprise and l must admit CONSERVATION,
the steward seized the ball In his hands.
ut was a rat. Slightly wounded by a
club which had been hurled at II by the
steward he had captured it with ease. Then
the whole truth flashed upon me. We
phorus and an inspection showed many
of them torn by the teeth of the rats.
which infested the ship in numbers. After.
wards they had probably rolled in the stuff
causing their coats to shine fearfufly in
the dark.
Il climbed the rigging myself explaining
the matter to the men and they came
down | hardly blamed them, for the ex-
perience gas a most novel one and one
which has probably never before been dup
Heated. L am very glad, however, that the
mystery was solved in the manner in which
it was as we would never have reached
mort -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-13
WILL PRESS THE ARMY BILL.
CONTEST OVER MEASURE IN SEN
ATE WILL BE FIERCE.

The Lines Are sharply Drawn-Re-
pubIicans Urge There Is Great Ne
ceSsfty for DispOsing of the Meas
ure-Democrats viii Not Oppose
Consideration, But VIII Work to
Defeat Its Passage-TOO Little
Time for 1t.
Washington, Feb. 12-The promised ef-
fort on The part Of the committee on mill
tery affairs 10 get immediate consideration
of the army reorganization bill promises
TO be the most important feature Of the
proceedings of the Senate during the pres
ent week.
Lines are divided very sharply on this
bill. and the contest over its consideration
will unques tionably be both fierce and
stubborn. The Republican members of the
committee manifest a strong determination
to press the bill regardless of all other
measures. and their first effort will be TO
secure consent from the committe on APP
preparations to set the appropriation bills
aside until the army reorganization bin
can be disposed of
They argue that it is useless to proceed
for the army until they know how large
the army will be They also urge that
there is far greater necessity for legisla-
ton increasing the size of the army than
for the appropriation of money to meet the
governments expenditures
Attitude of the Democrats.
The Democrats. not only on the military
committees but throughout the Senate,
will resist any effort TO get the army bill
through They say. however, they will
not try to prevent consideration OF the
bill. In speaking on this point, Senator
Jones of Arkansas said:
IF the Republicans want to take the re-
sponsibility of filibustering against the ap-
preparation bills and of throwing them
over to another session of Congress, l, for
one am willing that they should do So
Continuing he said that he did not be-
lieve that the army bin could be passed If
il should receive the exclusive attention Of
the Senate for the remainder of the ses-
sion.
LAS l look at it," he said, IF the pro-
gramme for taking up the army bill to the
exclusion of the appropriation bills, is pur
sued, both the army bill and the appro-
priations will have TO fail ! do not be-
lieve the Senate will agree to the passage
of the army bill this session so far as am
informed. We on this side are willing TO
grant a temporary increase of the army,
but 1 do not believe many Democrats
would consent to the permanent increase
of the standing arTnV.''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-13

Manila Letter in Leslie's Weekly.
The Filipino is artistic and his clothing
is clean-two tremendous strides toward
civilization. The men do clever work in
wood, silver, and brass. Their old war.
knives are highly embellished. Their pct
terry is often picturesque, and the clothing
of the wWnen, made of the Indigenous fiber
that abounds throughout the islands, is
picturesque. and has a jaunty, attractive
style which their straight forms and ex-
posed shoulders carry off we'll The fiber
is often woven as finely as silk, and some
of the drawn work of the Filipino lace
makers is most exquisite and expensive.
L have seen single handkerchiefs which
could not be purchased under $500. The
Filipinos love jewelry, and some of the
crude settings contain magnificent pearls,
found along the shores of the islands. The
women, as a class, are attractive-many
are really pretty. While eschewing shoes,
gloves and hats, they often wear dresses
of the finest texture, beautifully embroid-
cred, and made with flowing train. Both
sexes love music. and the Filipino music
is not the Wild banging of tom-toms and
the beating of cymbals and drums; nor is
it the squeak of the two-stringed violin
and the pounding of sticks attune, as with
the Chinese and Japanese; but 1t has mel
ody and air, for the Tagal plays all the in
struments of the European, and outplays
him on many. Aguinaldo's band of sixty
pieces is one of the finest on the island.