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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-07

called its regular season with the performance
Of THE Old Homestead which was given laNl
night Tomorrow night extra season will
begin with a drama bearing the inspiring title
Of "The King Of the Opium Ring" This work
was presented q few weeks ago at a theatre not
many blocks from the Academy. and its popu-
larty there led to the present arrangement Tor
its production the larger stage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-07

Mother Goose" has been presented FOR a
week at the Fourteenth Street Theatre and has
drawn good houses 1t is an entertainment
especially adapted to the children; that Is to
say. to the children of all ages. 1t seems to be
much appreciated and is likely to run till the
coming of warm weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-07
STILL MORE PLAYS.
THREE OPENINGS AT THE THEATRES
THIS WEEK.
. .D,,,e .s J1rIJEr-A NEW FARCE AT THE
1YcEUM-MoRE SOUTHERN DRAMA Al
THE AMERICAN

THE AMERICAN.
This week brings another little hurry III the
expiring dramatic season. the warm "ed'"e,
Of last week cast little gloom over many Vi
the houses, but everybody processes 10 Oei'eVe
that there is to be cool weather yet Win 'he
attendant possibility of indoor amuseii'en'S
There will accordingly be three theatricai open
ings Of some moment this week. whiie a' 'ne
most of the other theatres the previous a'''ae
tions will be continued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-07
"Adonis' was played at the Bijou 1t stayed
there for 6O4 performances

there for 6O4 performances
Uncle Toms Cabin" play which Is not
altogether new in this city, will again be per-
formed this week at the Grand Opera House.
There will be jubilee singers. bloodhounds.
horses and donkeys in profusion besides. as a
secondary consideration. some actors. This az
traction will lead up gently to the Black PATHS
Troubadors who will occupy this spacious
stage a week from tomorrow night
Augustin Days production of "a Runaway
GirP' will occupy the stage of the Harlem
Opera House for the coming week. 1t will be
presented by cast including Cyril Scott. Har-
old Wizard, Frank Cell. James T. Powers. Miss
Virginia Earle. Miss Marie Cahil, Miss Ethel
Jackson, Miss Elsa Ryan and Miss Catherine
Lewis theatre party Of $50 persons, given
by the Harlem Democratic Club. will attend tho
play tomorrow evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-07

Still nothing new is to be reported of The
Great Ruby" at Days Theatre 1t draws
almost as large houses as it did at the very
start and houses which fully warrant its con-
tinuance till the hot weather drives people out
of all theatres. 1t has passed its Tooth per-
formance and it will make much better
record than that before it closes its season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-07

There comes reminder Of old times at the
Bijou Theatre this week Henry E. Dixey viii
play "Adonis." 1t will be like revival OF THE
Black Crook" at Niblos Garden, supposing that
there were any Niblo's Garden left. Mr.. Dixey
will not be the only original member Of the
cast Miss Amelia Summerville will be the
merry little mountain maid as OF old. 1t may
be remarked in passing that the last time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-07

tons for boxes alone. II changed into applca-
lions for the corresponding number OF seats
would fill the house about twice over
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
denied 'equest Of Aguinaldo's commits
sioners for armistice. OTIS"
REBELS ANXIOUS TO SURRENDER.
Leaders, However, Are In Fear That Thsy
May BE Executed.

New York, May pa dispatch to
The Journal and Advertiser from Ma
Mia says: In an interview with Gre
gorio del Pillar, in the presence of DR..
Robair, close friend of Aguinaldo, and
another peace commissioner, Zialcita,
who approved the sentiments expressed,
General Del Pillar said:
THE insurgents are anxious to sur
render, but want the assurance first
that there will be no putting to death
of the leaders in the rebellion, and
some proof that Americans will carry
out the generous statements in their
proclamation. We have been acquaint-
ed with the Americans but a short
time. If they are sincere, why, we will
agree to unconditional surrender. In
negotiations entered into with author
lied Spanish officers in the previous re-
bellion similar promises were made, but
not carried out. Ruiz and others were
put to death in spite of these promises
If we give up our arms we are at the
complete mercy of the Americans. We
realize the hopelessness Of a Filipino
republic, for the people are now i'm
poverished and continuance Of hos
tilities would only increase the suffer-
ing"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
STEAMER PARIS AGROUND.



American Liner Cut Of Her course-Ail
me PsDes8srs ssvsd
London. Ms0 A.-The American tina
steamer Parts, formerly the United
States auxiliary cruiser Yale, which
went ashore early Sunday moruing
while en- route from southampton for
New Fork. 10 stn aeround. but It y be-
heyed that stR Will be got afoat be-
fore hong. Tbs fsxss did not strike the
ManacIe rocks, ina acene Of the recent
fatal wreck Of the Atlantic Transport
line steamer Mch1gan, but stranded on
Lowland point. inside the Manacles. Her
hun Is almost, entirely out OF water.
A few min0kss after the ship struck
distress signals were burned and rockets
were sent ND. These Immediately at
tyacted attention, and In a short time
tugboats wepe Fanfng Tor the scene Of
the accident. The Hfsboat from Fal-
mouth and it1ehoots from other places
were not hong m reaching the stranded
ship. but there was nothing for them
to do but stand by. The passengers were
quickly transferred TO two tugs and
taken TO FalDoath. where all were SAFE
ly landed. So eay no explanation Is CIV
en- for the ship being so far of her
course. but II Is most likely that heavy
fog that was prevailing caused Captain
Watkins to lose his bearings. Captain
Watkins says, however, that he is I'M
able to account for the unfortunate az
fair
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
OFFER TO THE FrLIPINOs.
Text of the Propositions Submitted by the
Americans.


Americans.
Manila, May n.-Professor Schurman,
mead or the United States Philippine
commission. has submitted the following
written propositions to the F,lipinos:
while the final decision as to the
form Of government is in the hands Of
the congress. the president, under his
military powers, pending the action Of
congress. stands ready to offer the fol-
lowing form Of government: A gov
ernor general to be appointed by the
president; cabinet to be appointed by
the governor general. all the judges to
be appointed by the president; the heads
OF departments and Judges to be either
American or Filipinos. or both; and also
q general advisory council, its members
to be chosen by the people by a form
Of suffrage to be hereafter Carefully de-
termined upon. The president earnest
ly desires that bloodshed cease and that
the people of the Philippines at an early
date enjoy the largest measure of self
government compatible with peace and
ORDER
The United States commission pre-
pared the scheme and the president ca
bied his approval of the form of the
document. The Filipinos have made no
definite proposition, except for a cessa-
ton of hostilities until they can present
the question Of peace to the people. Pro-
fessor Schurman told the Filipinos they
had no means of gathering the people
together, as the Americans control most
OF the ports. He also reminded them that
a liberal form of government was Of
fered them, and pointed out that it was
better than the conditions existing I'M
der Spanish rule.
Gogaza, president of the Filipino COM
mission, replied that nothing could be
worse than Spanish rule and admitted
that the form Of government proposed
was liberal. The civilian members of
the Filipino commission have declined
to cooperate with the other members
of that commission, as the former con-
slider Aguinaldo's latest demand to be
preposterous. after Major General Otis
refusal to an armistice, referring to his
wish for time in order to consult the
Filipino congress.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS.
General Otis Cables the Condition at Pres
emit Time.

emit Time.
Washington, May 22.-The war de-
partment has received the following ca
blegram from General Otis:
Manila May 22.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Conditions as follows:
In sBulucan province troops are sta
toned at Quinga. Bilnag. San Miguel;
Lawton proceeding down river from
San Isidro; has driven the enemy west
ward from San Antonio Cariao and
Arayat, where he was joined Sunday by
Kobbe's column; will reach Santa Ana
and Candaba today:
Macarthur still at San Fernando and
will occupy cities south and westward;
insurgent forces disintegrating daily
Luna's force at Taltac much dimin-
ished: has destroyed several miles Of
railroad in his front; number of officers
of rank have deserted Luna and few
have entered Manila for projections; in
Pampanga and Bulucan inhabitants re-
turning to homes; only fear insurgent
troops: south of Manila insurgent disin-
tegration progressing, though large
force still maintained; conditions i'm
proving daily; send battalion of troops
and gungoat to Negroes tomorrow to al
lay excitement In southern portion Of
island and west coast Of Cebo. Have
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Man and wife XIII Themselves.

Boston, May CIV. T. w. Ball, a
wellknown newspaper man, and his wife
were found dead In bed in a room filled
with the fumes of illuminating gas.
Letters written by Mr.. Ball, which were
lying on a table. disclosed the fact that
it was a case Of suicide. Dependency
on account of in-health was given as
the reason for the act. He was &c
years Of age and his wife was 73. Mr..
Ball. who was an Englishman, came to
Boston about thirty-five years ago. For
many years he was the dramatic critic
Of The Traveller and subsequently Of
the Boston Herald and other dailies.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Buffalo strike May Soon End.

Buffalo. May 22,-The situation indi-
Gates an early ending of the dock trou-
bles. All of the elevators on the creek
at which boats were moored or had
work to do were at work Monday with
full compliments of monthly men (ma-
chinists, ETC., in charge of machinery.
All monthly men who began sympa-
thetic strike last week went back to
work. The strikers at the northern ele-
vators were refused work but may be
taken on later. About seventy-five i'm
ported men were sent back to New
York
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
FIRST CLASS WORK.
Sheriffs Sale!

BY Virtue of an execution. issued out of the
Office of the Clerk of the District Court, in and
for Winneshiek county, State of Iowa, dated
the 10Th day of May, a. ID. 1899, and to me
directed and delivered, have levied on all
the right, title and interest of James II. Easton
In and to the following described real estate.
situated in Winneshiek county, Iowa. to-wit:
The West one-half (W19) OF the Southwest
quarter Is. w. N OF section twenty-five (25l,
township ninety,nine (99l, range seven G),
west of the fifth r. M. containing eighty acres
(S0), more or less. Which property shall
expose for public sale as the law directs, ON
Saturday the 9th day OF June, A. ID. 1892 at
the hour of 10 O'Clock a. m. Of said day, at the
front door of the Court House in Decorah, in
SAID County, or SO much thereof as shall be
necessary to satisfy Judgment for the sum Of
sSl7O0 dollars, damages, with interest nom
the 10th day of December, 1896, at the rate OF
7 per cent. per annum, and Sl2.45 dollars,
costs, which the Calumet State Bank recover
ed on the 10th day of December, ls96, in the
District Court OF said County, against James
II. Easton and assigned by said Calumet
State Bank, To Michael V. Kanpally, on the
ith day of May 1898, together with interest
and accruing costs.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, May 10th, 1899.
G. CHRIsTES, Sheriff.
DAN SHEA. Attorney for Plaintiff,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Long Trip on an Automobile.

Cleveland. O., May PA horseless
carriage has left Cleveland on the long
est trip ever undertaken by an auto
mobile vehicle. There are two passen-
gers in the carriage, Alexander Winton,
the inventor, and a companion. The
destination is New York city. The route
will follow the highways, paralleling,
as far as possible, the Lake Shore road
from here to Buffalo and the New York
Central railroad through New York
state. The distance is 500 miles and the
party will travel day and night The
trip is expected to be made in five days
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
No News of an Engagement.

Washington, May 22-The navy de-
partment has had no report from the
captain of the Detroit of any difficulty
with the Nicaraguan officials or of any
collision with the Nicaraguan gunboat
San Jacinto. The Detroit arrived at
Bluefields May II and since that date
no report has come from her. She was
TO take aboard there the body of the
late General MacAuley for transporta-
ton to the United States. The report
was circulated in che United States
that the Detroit had sunk the San
Jacinto.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Fatal Result Of a Card Game.

Chicago, May 22.-Burrel Douglas,
colorsd, was shot and almost instantly
killed and his son Frank was MORALLY
wounded by George Allen in Alex Neu-
mans saloon at 1884 Dearborn street.
The quarrel originated over a game of
cards. Allen himself received two bull
let wounds, and he may die.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Transport Warren at Manila.

Washington, May 22.-The war de-
partment has received the following ca
blegram from General Otis: Trans
port Warren arrived 18th inst; no cas-
ualties." The Warren sailed from San
francisco, April 20, with headquarters
B, D, E, F. q. H, L and NJ, Sixth artil-
lery, and detachment recruits; total
twenty-five officers and 1,205 enlisted
men, under command Of General e. B.
Williston.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
WRONGLY INFORMED.
Filipino Commissioners Amazed
at Manila Affairs.
BELIEVED ALL WAS CHAOS THERE.

Propositions Submitted by the United
states Philippine Commission to the In
surgents--Rebel Troops Now Few in
Number and In a Demoralized Condition
Otis Cables Situation of Affairs to
Washington-Troop Movement.
Manila, May PIN spite Of the pres
ence Of the Filipino commissioners in
Manila, the military operations con-
tinue with undated vigor. The Wis
itors were apparently ignorant of the
true condition Of affairs here. Upon
their arrival they were Immediately
Inundated with invitations covering
both day and night, and express sur
prise at the condition Of affairs within
our lines. They had been led to believe
that everything was chaotic, and are
delighted at the reception accorded
them. The United States Philippine
commission has submitted to the Fill
1pino commissioners a draft of the form
OF government the president is pre-
pared to establish. According to this
plan a governor general will be ap-
pointed for the islands by the president,
rs will also be cabinet and later an
advisory council will be elected by the
people.
No Troops In the North.
Reports received from persons who
have arrived from the interior show
That no troops are left in the northern
provinces, They were all drafted south
after the outbreak OF the war The
villages on the west coast are almost
deserted. and thu nocanos especially
are desirous OF Joining the Apericans,
q only Tor the purpose Of crushing t1e
Sagaia Many Dakives Of Bensnot and
Ilocos said THAI n the Americans had
not arrived civil war would necessarily
have enaed. owing to the friction be-
tweep the Tagals and the inhAhieants
% other provinces. n 10 added thai the
only FAspino troops now left are 1000
men. under General Luna, at Tayaac,
and about 4,00o under General BIO del
pilar.
shsrt 81 Arms and Supplies.
Even thoae are demoralized and short
Of arms and supplies. Many Of their
rifles are disabled and the Fihpinos
aye unable to repair Them owing to the
lack OF mechanics and materials for 30
doing. A coasting steamer which has
nJTaved here reports that the Spanish
gnxrtson at zamboansa, Island of
1ainandoa. fs held BY the rebels in much
the same manner the Americans held
ahem while they were in the vicinity of
Manila. Every night the Spaniards are
subjected to an Intellectual hlsillade.
and II they are not soon relieved they
will be reduced to the condition OF the
Spanish, garrison at noiio Just previous
to it's evacuation Of that place.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Notice in Probate.
1h,phon 4 mau coneern:

To ,ohom il may concern:
You and each of you are hereby notified TO
appear ut the Court House in Winnesheik
1892 at lS0 O'Clock, p. m, to attend the probate
of an instrument purporting 70 be the last
will and.testament of Terrence Mcconnell late
OF Biuffton township, i'm Winnesheik countz
Iowa, deceased, at which time and place you
will appear and show cause. II any, why said
will should not be admitted TO probate.
In testimony whereof have hereunto sub
scrlbed my name and affixed the seal OF said
Office, this 9th day Of March 1899.
- A. l.. HAAKENsoN,
81 Clerk OF District Court.
By:FRASK Il. FULLER, Deputy.
NJ. A. HARMON, Attorney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
President Gives n Dinner.

Washington. May 22.-The Presideja
and Mrs. Mckinley gave a dinner II
DR.. and Mrs. st. Clair McKelway 10
Brooklyn. The other guests wfr
members OF the cabinet who were 4
the city and their ladies.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
rrinle Crime I'm Ohm.

Bellefontaine, o.. May 22. = Ernest
Austin, after a family quarrel yester-
day, shot and killed his mother. brother
and himself. He fired the house in an
effort TO cover the crime.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
weIl-Known yVrIter Indioted.

Copenhagen, May 20.-Dr. Edward
Brandes. well-known writer and poll
tician, has been indicted on the charge
OF publishing an immoral book. "Det
Unge Blod."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
N1,n,.,e, Found Dead I'm ped.

Minneapolis. May 22.-Rev. H. M.
Robertson. d. D.. of the presbytery of
Des Moines. Ia, was found dead in
bed at the home of his son-in-law. t.
e Tenny
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
strike Gas at Timn, O.

Toledo. o., May 22.-Kerlin Bros. have
struck gas onPa farm at Tinin. the yield
being over 100000 feet day. 1t is' one
of the largest strikes In years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-09

which our contemporary has 80 force
fuzzy pointed out should be kept in view
In the discussion Of the subject. The
idea that. this bill was framed and pass
cd IN the interest OF the land grabbers
IS too absurd a proposition for serious
consideration. II Is a reflection upon the
Legislature and Governor Tyler which IS
unjust and wholly unwarranted by the
and enacted into law In a spirit OF
patriotism. The delinquent tax problem
mad for years puzzled the members OF
the Legislature and various experiments
In legislation were made with a view 70
compelling the delnquents to pay their
lust dues TO the state. Every previous
enactment had proven TO be failure
ana the delinquent list was growing from
year to year. Under the redemption
clause nobody would purchase delinquent
lands. for every man who was disposed
90 90 50 knew that ne would have his
trouble for his pains, as in such a case
the delinquent would be sure to redeem
mis- lands within the time prescribed by
law. The state purchased these dclin-
ouonf lands. but was no better or than
before ana then the question arose az 10
what inducements might be offered 20
outsiders 10 NE application with the
state for the purchase Of delinquent
mat n the applicant for purchase should
zoe paid n small fee so that he would be
sure Of getting something for his
trouble. applications for purchase would
be filed and the delinquent thus forced
20 pay up.
The purpose of the law we say was TO
enable the state 10 collect It's delinquent
taxes. both as a matter Of justice %
those who paid their taxes promptly and
as n means OF bringing into the state
Treasury necessary revenues 10 meet the
states obligations. Tne law has worked
nardships In some cases and the land
grabbers have made It odious but the
members Of the Legislature are not 20
be blamed They acted. as we have said.
in the interest Of the State and while
there have been some hardships they are
the exceptions. In tne main the law has
worked well and worked justly and It
mas succeeded where all other similar
measures had failed.
The Times believes in holding law
makers and all officers of government 10
a strict account. but right is right and
The Times does not believe in heaping
abuse upon public servants who. with
the lights before them, have done the
best that they could to promote the in
terest of the Commonwealth. The charge
against the members of the Legislature
that they stopped so low as TO enact
law IN the interest Of the so-called land
erabbers Is political clap-trap and dema-
gogy with which we have no patience.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-09

merchants bv getting goods on forged
orders purporting To De signed by
tov.ns.peopie Yet documents were
fonnd on his person which prove him 90
be heir To- a fortune Under the terms
of his fsfber.s WIN he IS 40 share in a
bor1.ona estate
A LAWYER i'm Leeds writes that If Kirk.
bv viii deputize some one 10 act as his
r.rresz,f,tiva with "a mower OF attorney.
tbera need he mo- DELAY IN sending him
the money.
Ktrkbv saws he has been living by his
Wits while waiting for this legacy. "I
have been doing a bit of swindlng" De
s,vs mint if wasn't ANYTHING serious. and
It,s iouv hard luck to be pfnched by
a country bobby. don't YOU know"
Rev l. Atclnnis is a hero. lie and
rosenblne Neanv a servant girl. yester-
5av morning saved Mrs. Josephine Proc
tor an5 Miss Mabel Doig from being burn
sd olive
The servant was reused by flames in
tho house. AT No. 3i7 west Forty-hfth
street ana rushed through the smoke TO
her mistress door where she was met by
tb. CLERGYMAN vino seeing the flames.
had br,ken I'm the door They broke in
IN. do,r of the room ana reused the oc-
o,,r,rts Mrs Proctor tainted and the
llers,,.,,,p carried her ont of the house.
rbi.c tbo servant carried the yound lady
ont Roth line rescurers were painfully
Injured
srbe annual report Of the Brooklyn pub
uc scboois shows thst the school poDu-
iatioo la that citv Is 2u2u and that the
number of children who attended tho
s.bools during the past session WAS 49,
2f The population of the burough of
prootfvn is NOW estimated al lG5.oa9.
RANKrRs ARE PLEASED.
N-,,,. y,.t b,nkers arc ple4sed with the
de.isi,, ar Secretary Gage 20 issue gold
c.~,iec,,.s vire-PresiIont Hepburn. OF
the chase National bank. formerly Comp