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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
A PRIVATE FUNERAL.
Remains of Former Governor Rich
ard J. Oglesby Laid to Rest
Near Elkhart, Ill.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 9.-The private
funeral Of former Gov. Richard }. Ogles-
by was held at nine o'clock g. m. at the
chapel of St. John the Baptist, at Ogle-
hurst, near Elkhart, where the remains
have laid in state since the public funer-
al on April 20, guarded by a detail of
company H, Fifth Illinois infantry, of
Decatur. The services were conducted
by Archdeacon Frederick w. Taylor,
rector of St. Paul's pro-cathedral, of
Springfield, and were attended by the
family and intimate friends from Chi
cago, Springfield, Decatur, Blooming
ton, Lincoln and other places. The in
terment was made in the cemetery near
the chapel.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
HE NEEDS REST.
President and Mrs. Mckinley Leave
the Capital for Il Visit to Hot
Springs, Va.

Washington, May o.-President and
Mrs. Mckinley left the city Monday
night for vacation OF Il week or ten
days at Hqt Springs, Va.
The party included also Mr.. George &.
Cortelyou, the assistant secretary to the
PRESIDENT; Mr.. and Mrs p. NJ. Rixey,
and Mr.. Barnes, of the white house cler-
ical force. The presidents health is
good, but he feels the need of rest and
recreation, and hence all official bust
ness during his absence will be attended
to as far as possible at the white house.
While ut the springs the party will stay
at THE Homestead" where Secretary
and Mrs. Gage arc now located for a
weeks stay.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
NEW CURRENCY BILL.
Measure Agreed Upon at Atlantic
City Establishes the Gold
Basis.

Washington, May 9.-Speciic pro-
vision for the maintenance of the gold
standard is made in the bill drafted by
the Atlantic City currency committee.
for submission to the next congress.
Other than this single standard pro-
are confined to these three main prin-
ciples: The protection of the gold re-
serve by placing returned greenbacks
in separate fund and paying them out
only for gold; the issue of national
bank currency to the face of the bond
deposit: the organization in small
cities of national banks with capital
of $4,000 instead of $4,000. as at pres
ent.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Studcats Drowned.

Milwaukee, Wis.,, May 11.-A Sentinel
special from Elkhart Lake, Wis, says:
Alex Vollrath, of Sheboygan, and H. D.
Eivers, of Baltimore, two students OF
Mission House college, were drowned
Wednesday in small lake near Frank
lin. Their bodies have not yet been re-
covered. They went out enjoying a
boat ride on the lake, and apparently
the boat capsized. Their cries for help
were heard, but before help could be
rendered they were drowned
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Prices Will Be HIGHER.

Chicago, May 11.--Western 1nanufac-
turers of corn-shellers, feed-cutters,
grinding mills and cider presses have
agreed to make general advance of Is
per cent. in the prices of their imple-
ments. The agreement was the result
of an all-day conference at the Great
Northern hotel, at which were repre-
sented the leading manufacturers in
this line whose individual financial in
vestment in the business is from $40, 900
to 100000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Made n Quick Trim.

New York, May lo.-The new Ward
line steamer Havana, Capt. Stevens, ar
rived Tuesday afternoon at quarantine
from Havana after record passage of
two days and 20 hours, the fastest
time ever made between Havana and
New York The Havana brought So
cabin passengers and 1885 soldiers
from the Second United States cavalry.
Second artillery and First. Eighth and
Tenth infantry, and men from various
other regiments.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
A Costly Fire.

MassiIIon. O., May 9.-The largest
contiagration in the history of Massil-
Ion swept Russell 4 Co.'S mammot h
thresher and engine plant last night,
destroying property valued at fully
100000. The fire started in the ware
house at eight O'Clock, and in spite of
the efforts of the various hose COM
panies gained steady progress. In this
structure we're fully 80 finished ma
chimes, and all were consumed. Albert
Bamberger, a volunteer fireman; was
killed by falling wall and Christian
L. Baalz, workman, was probably ia
tally injured.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

ADM NELSON'S famous flagship, the
Foudroyant, has been broken up, and
is being converted into curio relics.
The stout old craft was overturned at
her dock in storm in 1897, and ever
since has been steadily breaking up.
The tons of copper bolts and sheathing
have been sent to the manufacturing
towns to be converted into medals.
cups. cigar cases, etc. The timbers
will be used in the manufacture Of
costly furniture. Lady Abercomby,
whose grandfather, Sir Randolph Alb
,ereomby, died at the battle Of Alexan-
dria on the Foudroyant, has ordered :
cabinet and chair. 5s ii. \. +: 4
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Death Of Gen. Force.

Sandusky, o., May 9.-Gen. Manning
F. Force, commandant of the Ohio SOL
diers' home. died at the home near this
city Monday afternoon. He entered the
army in 1861 as lieutenant colonel, was
promoted to brigadier in 1868 and bre-
vetted major general in 1864 ~ He was
appointed colonel of the regulars in
1865 and declined. He served on the
bench over 20 years at Cincinnati as
Judge of the superior court.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Sustain the Adm In $ ira tlOn.

Chicago, May S.-Two mass meet
ings were held in this city yesterday
to voice approval Of the policy of the
administration with reference to the
Philippines. and to protest against the
sentiments expressed last Sunday at
the 'anti-e<pansion' meeting in Cen
trail Music hall. The meetings were
held in the Auditorium and Central Mu-
sic hall and in spite of the Indictment
weather there was an aggregate attend
ance Of probably 10000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

THE customs receipts for Cuba for
the first quarter of the present calen-
dar year at all ports amount to So. 49,
ooo' At this rate the total receipts for
the year will not fall short of S13 00o,-
600, and, as the imports are constantly
increasing, it is believed that the total
will be close to SIS, 900, 900 for the en-
tire year: This will be enough to meet
the cost of government, including the
army of occupation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

PERHAPS the oldest suit of furnitur,
is owned by Joseph berger, a hotel
keeper in Budapest. For many years he
has made it his business to collect
match boxes from factories of various
countries His collection aggregates
1000 boxes. He ordered skilled cab
met maker to equip a room with fur
niture made of these boxes. The outfit
consists of writing table with smok~
ing apparatus, a fire screen, cabinet,
chair and other smaller articles.
Though the boxes are empty, they are
adjusted so ingeniously that the pieces
are fully as strong as the ordinary fur.
niture.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

ONE of the queerest divorces in the
history of Sagadahoc county, Maine.
has just been granted by Judge Wis
well. William B. Rush, aged &c, and
his wife, Judith, aged ~, of Arrowsic,
have secured a divore, agreeing to
part as friends" The woman retains
the property which she had before
marriage. leaving to her husband SIS in
money, a house and minor articles, and
the right to marry again.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

A NEW remedy for sickness comes
from Germany. The discoverer says
that seasickness is due to lack of blood
in the brain, and wearing red glasses
will send the blood to the brain with a
rush AND so relieve the condition. He
ascribes such benefit as may follow the
use of champagne and other stimu-
lants, as we'll as the relief given by
lying down, to the congestion of the
brain produced, but asserts that the
red glasses act more quickly and eff
cientlv
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

The proprietor of a cafe in Paris
uses large monkeys, or apes, as walters.
They are attired in the regulation
walters costume. Their tails have
been cut off, and, unlike smaller speci.
mems of the Simian tribe, they walk
erect instead of on all fours. It has
been contended that a monkeys chat
ter is a language, and that by educa-
ton he could be taught to form with
his tongue articulate labial, dental and
aspirate sounds. The Paris cafe mon
keys are handed checks on which tho
order is written
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
| Wind AND WATER RAGE.
Towns in Kansas, Oklahoma, Ne
braska and Missouri Visited
by These Elements.
RAILWAY TRAIN BLOWN OFF The TRACK
Buildings Wrecked and Many Fami-
lies Driven from Their Homes
Acres Of Land Under Water-Hun-
dreds of Head of Stock Drowned
Loss Will Be Heavy.

Wichita, Kan, May 11.-Severe wind
and transforms passed over southern
Kansas and northern Oklahoma Tues
day night. Coldwater, Kan, about
1875 miles from here, on the Santa Fe
road, reports that a cyclone passed over
there and Joseph Bowers, prominent
cattleman, was killed and ~ houses
were blown down.
Mulvane, on the Sedgwick and Sum-
ner county line, about 20 miles south,
was visited later in the night by cy-
clone, which blew down 16 buildings.
Blown Off the Track.
A freight train on the siding at Med
ford, O. T., was blown from the track
by windstorm following a sudden
downpour. In the vicinity of Medford
the roofs of so or more houses were
knocked in by the heavy rain. Fields
were turned into ponds, washing away
thousands of dollars worth of barns
and fences. The house of John Harris
was demolished by wind and rain, and
100 head of hogs were drowned on the
farm. Hundreds of cattle are drowned
in the country districts. This is the
only cloudburst ever reported from
that section.
Take to the Bluffs.
Homer, Neb., May 11.-A cloudburst
occurred here with heavy property
loss. a tract Is by 20 miles square is
under several feet of water Hundreds
of residents of Homer have taken refuge
on the bluffs near the town. An I'M
mense acreage of planted crops is
washed out and hundreds of head of
stock are drowned. Most of the other
towns in the vicinity are too high to be
reached by the flood.
Traffic on the Chicago, St. Paul.
Minneapolis & Omaha road is blocked
at Emerson on account of the storm and
clOudburst.
Damage i'm Missouri
Springfield, Mo-, May ia cloud
burst occurred here, doing great dam
age, but so far as can be learned, caus-
ing no loss of life. Many families were
driven from their homes. Gordon
creek, which runs through the city,
overf1owed it's banks, and some build
ings were moved from their founda-
tions. Many head of live stock were
drowned. The damage here will reach
over $4,000. Heavy rain is reported
throughout the southwest.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Jubilee in WASHINGTON.

Washington, May 9.--Plans for the
Washington peace jubilee are nearing
completion. The celebration will be
held May %, "a and rs, at time when
the national capital will have assumed
the height of it's beauty. Every organi-
cation in the District of Columbia IS
promoting the proposed celebration.
President Mckinley and the members
of the cabinet are supporting the pro-
ject in every wav.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

TIE president of the United States
receives his salary in warrant upon
the treasurer at the beginning of every
month, and Col. Crook, one of the
clerks at the white house, obtains his
signature and receipt and deposits the
money to his credit in one of the WASH
lngton banks. The warrant is signed
by the chief of the warrant division
and approved by the secretary of the
treasury or one of his assistants.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

In Paris the thousands of sardine
and other tin boxes that are thrown
away every day form the basis for an
industry which has reached vast pro-
portions. These refuse cans are stamp.
ed by machinery into tin soldiers and
sold so cheaply that the poorest chill
dren can possess them, yet the manu-
facturer makes fair profit, which he
could not do if he used now material.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

JUST SO years ago this spring the
country was wild over the discovery OF
gold in California and companies OF
men were forming over the whole
United States to start for the new Ell
Dorado. Some went by Cape Horn,
some by Panama, but most went over
land. These in after years were the
forty-niners. Marshall discovered gold
at Suffers Mill in 184S, but it was not
generally believed until Polk confirmed
it in his annual message.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

PADEREwsK1 lives in house that is a
veritable museum of musical relics.
Articles that have belonged to all the
great composers are everywhere and
the faces of their departed owners gaze
upon you from the walls. Flowers
there are in profusion, for admirers
send to the famous pianist great
punches daily. The whole of the wall
N one room is occupied by the enor-
nous laurel wreath presented to him
at LeipSic,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

a gun cotton shell, to which was at
tached one of his special fuses, was
fired. The gun was blown to pieces,
but the shell remained intact, Showing
that through the device of Mr.. Gath
mann, gun cotton shells can be safely
used in war as engines of destruction.
The experiment further demonstrated
that gun cotton will not detonate when
discharged by means of high ex-
DlOsiye.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
SHOW SIGNS Of QUITTING
Gen. Otis Says That Weakness Is
Apparent in the Ranks of
- the Insurgents.
WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS HOPEFUL,
sunbOats Drive the Filipinos from
1ntrenched Posts and Take Two
River Towns Men, Arms and
Flags Captured - Rear Admiral
Watson to Relieve Dewey.

Washington, May 9.--The war depart
nent has received from Gen. Otis dis
patch giving the situation in the Philip
pines, some parts of which have been
omitted by the war department in max
ing it public. The dispatch is as fol-
lows:
Manila. May s. -Adjutant General,
Washington: Situation as follows: Law
ton at Maasin and Baliuag: scouting par
ties to north and east. Macarthur at San
Fernandez: Population of
country between Manila and northern
points held by troops returning to homes;
cheerful and contented. Army gunboats
operating in rivers Have cleared country
west of Macarthur of insurgents.
Signs of insurgents weakness more
apparent daily.
(signed) OTIS"
Encouraged.
Washington, May 9. The war de-
partment officials seem to be even more
encouraged over the condition in Ma
Mia. The report of Gen. Otis received
Monday indicates that the American
troops are we'll disposed. It has been
evident that the insurgents which were
operating in the swamps and jungles
east of Gen. Macarthur have been very
annoying, but the army gunboats have
made it too hot for them to remain.
Good Work Of Gunbonts.
Manila, May 9.-The army's gunboats
Laguna de Bay and Cavadonga, under
command of Capt. Grant, which started
up the San Fernando river for Guagua
on Sunday, as was presumed, to estab-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Death Of Mrs. whitney.

New York, May 8. - Mrs. William C..
Whitney, wife Of the ex-secretary of the
navy, died yesterday from the effects OF
fall from her horse more than a year
ago. Mr.. Whitney spent enormous sums
of money trying to restore his wife to
health, but all was of no avail. The best
medical skill in the world could not help
her.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

THE chief amusement of the emperor
OF China is the training of goats and
monkeys. The former he has, bv dint
OF much patience, taught to do tricks
OF every kind. One is to jump through
the paper windows which are found
everywhere in China, from the palace
to the cottage. It is said that the en-
press .dowager complains of the ex-
pense OF having daily to replace the
breakare
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Blow at Department Stores.

Jefferson City, Mo-, May 10.-The
house adopted the senate amendments
to the state department store bill Tues
day and passed the bill as amended.
The bill levies license tax on firms
carrying more than one of 70 classes of
goods as classified in the bill of from
$500 to $500. The bill applies to firms
in St. Louis, Kansas City and St. Jo-
semi
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
To Help the Poor.

Hanover, Mass, May 1o.-The will of
the late Edward Y. Perry leaves the
greater portion of his estate, variously
estimated at from 100000 to $1,000, 600,
as a trust fund for the benefit of the
poor girls of this and two adjoining
towns
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Furious Gale in st. Louis.

st. Louis, May ga short, violent
windstorm swept through the western
part of St. Louis early Sunday even
ing and unroofed number of houses,
blew down circus tent that was lust
being erected and delayed street car
traffic for about two hours. Several
persons received minor injuries. 1t is
estimated that the damage incurred
throughout the city will reach $4,000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Veterans Retired.

Washington, May 10.-Col. John NJ.
Bacon. Eighth United States cavalry,
and Col. Henry Carroll, Seventh United
States:cavalry, have been placed on the
retired list upon their own request.
after more than 30 years service.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

Washington, May s. by direction
of the president, who approves the lind
ings. Acting Secretary of War Meikle-
john has made public the report and
findings of the military court appointed
to investigate the charges made by Maj
Gen. Miles, commanding the army. that
the beef supplied to the army during
the war with Spain was unfit for the use
Uf the troops
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Well-knovn Attorney Dead

Chicago, May 10.-Augustus. Van
Buren,, for many years one Of the fore.
most criminal lawyers of Chicago and
the state, died Tuesday of apoplexy,
aged 60. His father was cousin OF
President Martin Van Buren,.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Victims OF Flames.

Spring Place, Ca, May 11.-Dr. L. P.
Bagwell, leading physician and drug
gist of this village, with his three chill
dren, aged ten, eight and four years,
and an aged woman who did housekeep-
ing duties were burned to death in a.
fire that consumed their home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Cruiser at st. Louis.

St. Louis, May 1.-THE third-class
cruiser Nashville, the first seagoing
war vessel that ever came up the Mis-
sissippi river this far, is now riding at
anchor off St. Louis. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
SDain'S Minister.

Washington, May Y.-The duke of
ARGOS will present his credentials to the
president as minister of Spain early IN
June. and Bellamy Storer will be re.
ceived by the queen regent OF Spain al
the same time.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Seventy-Six Years old.

= Mansfield: o.. May l1.-John Sher-
man, ex-secretary Of state. celebrated
the seventy-sixth anniversary of his:
birth yesterday at his home in this city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

MANY of the. French papers keep in
their employ harmless persons who
are registered as managers of the re-
spective publications. When a paper
Mas published any article of a libelous
character, in regard to which the vic
tim makes legal complaint, the regis
tered manager stands trial as an Of
fender and is subjected to fine or i'm
prisonment, perhaps both.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
DEWEY'S SUCCESSOR.
Rear Admiral Watson Receives Or
ders to Report Mt Manila.

Rear Admiral Watson Receives Or
tlers to Report ut Manila.
Washington, May 9.-The navy de-
partment has selected a successor to
Admiral Dewey to command the Ash
attic station. Orders were issued Mon
day detaching Rear Admiral Watson
from command of the Mare Island navy
yard and ordering him to report to
Admiral Dewey at Manila, to relieve
that officer when he feels that he can
be spared there.
Natives Given Office.
Manila, May 10.-The first Filipino
municipal government sanctioned by
the Americans has been established at
Balinag by Gen. Lawton, who author
lied the Filipinos to select native
mayor, which was done, and a munich
pal council, composed of Filipinos,
was elected, the Filipino government
took control. Thousands of hungry
insurgents are swarming into Gen
Lawton's lines.
They Desire Peace.
Manila. May IL. - Reports received
here from the insurgent line say that a
meeting of the Filipino congress was
held at San IsidTo and that although
those who attended were mostly parti-
sans of Aguinaldd%a strong desire for
peace was expressed. The insurgents
have assassinated NJ. Dumarais, a
Frenchman, who had crossed their lines
under q flag of truce. He was negotiat-
ing with the Filipinos for the release of
Spanish prisoners.
,Cheered by Filtpinos.
Manila, May II. - The army Tin
clad'' gunboats, Laguna de Bay and
Cavedonga, under command of Capt.
Grant, steamed up the Rio Grande to
Calumpit Wednesday, clearing the en-
tire country of rebels from the bay up
ward.
When the vessels reached Macabebe.
about a thousand Of the inhabitants of
the place assembled upon the banks of
the river, cheering the expedition lnst-
lily. Capt. Grant was given an ovation
when he went ashore. al sss.5ss .<sz s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Lived Over n Century

Prescott. Mich, May l0.-The noted
Indian. Peter Wademan. died here,
aged ia years. He was married three
months ago to Polish woman
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Cannot Collect.

&.3s Dcs Moines, Ia, May II. The Sd.
preme court OF Iowa says that note:
onaccount of moneys involved in buck;
ct shops cannot be collected by law in
the state. XIV :..,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Honor for KtDlinE,

Montreal, Can: May S.-Rudyard
Kipling has been offered and has agreed
to accept the degree of LID. from
AcGill university. q zE->. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
THE NATIONAL GAME.
and Western Leagues in the
Race for the Cha ship.

The following table shows the num-
Der of games won and lost and the per-
centage of the clubs of the National
and Western leagues up to date:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Stands the Test.

New York, May 10.-Louis Gath
mann, the Chicago inventor, achieved
a remarkable triumph Tuesday down a.
Sandy Hook. A big cannon loaded with
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
Murder and Suicide.

Mount Hope. Pa, May IL. - George
Uhler. farmer 50 years. of age. resid.
ing near here, killed his 5wife with an
axzand then killed himself. He was in
gSHnas .s4 IA 2: III +.35Ss&e aG$z=# n
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

The report places the quantity Of canned
roast beef purchased for the war by the
commissary department at 6,S47, ia pounds.
including S5O. 900 pounds which was brought
from Liverpool and other English ports
This amount is characterized as excessive.
and the commissary general (Gen. Eagan)
is severely criticised in several parts of
the document on this score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-07

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LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS.
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