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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
FOREIGN.

Princess Ikbal, wife of the khedivc of
Egypt, gave birth to n son at Montazah,
and there was great rejoicing over the
birth OF an hcir TO the Egyptian throne.
The Spanish cortes assembled in
Madrid and took up the American peace
treaty. Count d'Almenas said the gov
eminent was responsible for the surren-
Ger of Santiago and declared that the
Spanish generals engaged in the war
ought TO be shot.
1t has been discovered that n general
massacre of the Americans and all for
eigners in Manila on the night of Feb
ruary Is was plotted by the rebel Fill
pinos.
Gen. Otis reports that the insurgent
forces near Iloilo were disintegrating,
that conditions were promising, and
that the American troops under Gen.
Miller now occupied Santa Barbara, an
important town 16 miles from Iloilo
with large population ~
The Canadian parliament will meet
in Ottawa March 1e.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
Personal AND POLITICAL.

Mrs. Mahala Gcntley celebrated her
one hundrcdth birthday at her home in
Bloomington, Ill.
Robert Fox tho one-time well-known
theatrical manager died in Philadel-
phia at the age OF 81 years.
John Logan, who was appointed post
master at Cross Roads, Pa, by Presi-
dent Van Buren,, and who has served
continuously ever since, died at the age
of IS years.
Robert j. Burdette, the humorist, is
soon to marry Mrs. T.. c. Baker, a very
wealthy widow Of Pasadena, Cal.
The plurality for Ashbridge (rep.)
for mayor of Philadelphia is 110, 766, the
largest ever given candidate for that
Office.
Mrs. Sarah Hampton died in Greenup,
H., aged 100 years.
Enoch Carson died in Cincinnati, o..
aged II. He was the highest standing
mason in the United States.
Former State Treasurer Ben jamin j.
Haywood died at his home in Sharon,
Pa.
The Iowa prohibitionists will hold
state convention in Des Moines May
20 and "a, and full state ticket will
be nominated.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04

In battle in the outskirts of Manila
Is Fiiipinos were killed and two Amer
leans were wounded.
The rebels fired the city of Manila and
the greater part OF the place was dam
aged. There was some fighting in the
streets. but the Americans quickly
quelied the uprising. A number of the
insurgents were killed and several
American soldiers were wounded.
Gen. Linares, in command of Spanish
troops at Santiago atthe time OF capitu-
lation, has challenged Count d. Almenas
ITO duel in Madrid on account of at
tacks which the count made upon him
in the cortes.
France has accepted from the people
of the United States the offer of a
monument to Gen. La Fayette.
The funeral of NJ. Felix Faure, pres
ident Of France, took place in Paris. 4
The insurgents attacked the United
States forces near Caloocan, but were
promptly checked by c lfective fire. Two
Americans were killed and several
wounded. The Filipinos' loss was
heavy.
Gen. Reyes has been declared provis-
ional president Of Nicaragua
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
MADE AN IMPRESSION.
The "Smart AIcck" Candidate Spells
His Chances by Being Too
Foremost.

"Do you happen to know why the rural
vote went back on him when he ran for
congress-" asked one leading Michigan poll
tician of another.
Never gave the matter any study"
Nor did |. just happened to learn few
facts. He went to big meeting OF horti-
culturists several years ago; long before
he thought of running for office. You know
what smart 'Aleck' he is. After what was
really a thoughtful and well.considered dis
cussion. he obtained permission to ask some
questions, and started off with this one:
"Where do literary laurels grow? There
was laugh, and the thing would have
been remembered as joke had he not per-
sisted
"Who cultivates the flowers of rhetoric"
was his next conundrum, and then he want.
ed to know if the buds of genius could be
forced and if they could survive hard
winter
"'Mster Chairman, shouted little weaz-
ened man in the back of the hall, Il would
move you, sir, that we ap'int a committee
of three to report on the feaserbility of
raisin' pun kns in large cities and fur to
ascertain il the germs of true will kin be
cultervated in the cabbage head
"The future aspirant for congress closed
the debate with nothing more expressive
than a sickly grin, but the rural contingent
remembered him when the election came
off."-Detroit Free Press.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
A WEEKS RECORD
ALI the News Of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News Of tho Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
ut Home and Abroad.
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL.

For nearly six hours on the goth the post
office appropriation bin was under discus
sion In the United States senate. a fayora-
BILE report was made upon an amendment
10 be offered TO the sundry civil bin provld-
ing for the construction OF, n cable TO Ha-
wall and Manila. The nomination OF
Horace A. Taylor, of Wisconsin, TO be as
sistant secretary OF the treasury, was com
flrmcd lin the house n bill appropriating
SO, 600, 600 for payment to Spain under the
provision of the treaty Of Paris was passed
by "A vote OF 2l3 to 81, as was also the senat to
bill to reimburse the governors OF sta ties for
expenses paid by the states In organizing
volunteers. .......
Discussion of tho army reorganization
bill was begun in the United States senate
on the 2lst The post Office appropriation
bill and the bin Withdrawing from entry
and sale and granting to the state OF Wis
consin certain lands were passed ... In the
house the naval appropriation bill was dis
cussed and favorable rcpart was made on
n resolution proposing amendments to the
constitution prohibiting polygamy within
the United States and all places subject TO
their jurisdiction and disqualifylng polyg-
nmists for election as senator's or repre-
scncatves in congress.
The time in the senate on the 22d was de-
voted to the reading OF WashinEton's fare
well address and the pronouncng OF eulo-
Eies on the late Senator Justin s.. morrill,,
Of Nermont...In the house the naval APP
preparation bill was discussed and bill
was introduced rcvivlng the rank OF adj
miral and vice admiral, and naming Rear
Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Schley
as the persons to fiji the respective posi-
tions. WashInEton's farewell address was
read
On the 22d nearly the entire session OF
the senate was taken up In consider
Ing the river and harbor bill and 50
pages were disposed OF. A bill was passed
permitting volunteer regiments to retain
their colors and to deposit them I'm the
state capitals. IN the house the naval APP
preparation bill was passed with an amend
ment creating the grade OF admiral of the
navy. 1t 80 intended for Rear Admiral
Dewey. .....'.. ...
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
A DIRECT ACCUSATION.
At Adams Inquest Cornish Charges
MOlin ux with Sending Him
Poisoned DrOmo.

New York, Feb. 24.-Iiarry Cornish,
on the witness stand at the Adams in
quest Thursday accused Roland b.
MolineauX of having sent him the poi
soned bromo seltzer. His story was
that he thought MolineuX had sent him
the poison because he was the only man
who had shown great enmity toward
him; that he had lied about him and
prosecuted him; that he had lied about
others in the club; that there was en-
nifty between Barnet and Molineux,
and that Molineux had started stories
about members of the Knickerbocker
club. Witness declared that the cor
oner must search the athletic clubs of
New York city for the murderer of Mrs.
Adams. lie suspected MolneuX of hav-
ing sent Kutnow powders to Barnet.
Witness stated that MolineuX was his
bitter enemy, and the only man he
knew of who could have motive for
wishing to take his life. Cornish was
very earnest in testifying, and con-
tradicted much that he said when he
was first examined by the coroner.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
COMPROMISE ARMY BILL.
Text of the Section which Relates to
the Increase OF the
Army.

Washington, Feb. 25.--The senate
committee on military affairs reported
the compromise army reorganization
bill just before adjournment Of the SEN
ate at6: p. m. The bill as reported diff
fers in many details from the bill read
in the house by Mr.. Hull but the gen
eral framework is the same. In the
new bill one section covers the entire
increase of the army, and it reads rs
follows:
THAT to meet the present exigencies OF
the military service the president Is hereby
authorized to maintain the regular army
at a strength of not exceeding GjeG0 enlisted
men, to be distributed amongst the several
branches of the service, according to the
needs of each, and raise a force of not more
than $4,000 volunteer infantry, as he may
determine, from the country at large, under
general law, or from the localities where
their services may be required without re-
gard to citizenship or educational qualih-
cations. and TO form the same into not more
than so regiments organized as infantry
regiments of war strength in the regular
army.
provided. that such increase in the reg
ular and volunteer force shall continue in
service only during the necessity therefor.
and not later than July l, 1901"
section one provinces tnat the regular
army shall consist of three major gener-
ais, six brigadier generals, ten regiments
of cavalry, seven regiments of artillery, 25
regiments of infantry" In the cavalry or
ganiZation each regiment consists OF II
troops. organized into three squadrons of
four troops each. The artillery regiments
are fixed at IA batteries, of which two may
be organized as field artillery. The infan-
try regiments are fixed at IL companies. or
ganized into the three battalion formation.
The senate amendment to the Hull Haw-
ley bill increasing the number of cadets to
the extent Of 100 is retained.
AS soon as practicable the officers and
men of the volunteer army not authorized
in the bill shall be mustered out, provided
that enlisted men OF volunteers may be
transferred to and enlisted in such of
the new organizations as may be below the
maximum authorized strength. Provision
Is made that the act Is not to be construed
to cause the discharge of any commissioned
officer now in the service.
Other sections of the bill refer mainly to
minor details.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
THE COURT OF INQUIRY.
Progress Made by the hoard APP
pointed TO Investigate Gen.
Miles Deef Charges.

Washington, Feb. ga feature OF
Wednesdays proceedings OF the court
of inquiry was the introduction of DR..
DAILY, who charged before the war COM
mission that refrigerated beef at Chick
amauga, jacksonville, Tampa and in
Porto Rico had been treated chemically.
Washington. Feb. 24.-The testimony
of Col. j. +. Weston, who was at the
outbreak of the war assistant commits
sary general, and who now is the sue
cessor Of Commissary General Charles
l.. Eagan. together with the appear
ance Of Gen. Eagan, was the feature of
Thursdays proceedings Of the court of
inquiry investigating the charges OF
Gen. Miles as TO the beef supply to the
army while in Cuba and in Porto Rico.
Each contended that the canned roast
beef was wholesome and nutritious
component of the army ration which
was furnished the Santiago and Porto
Rican expeditions and took issue with
the regular army officers who have
criticised it. Regarding the refriger-
ated beef. the testimony of Thursday
tended TO show thatit was satisfactory.
Washington, Feb. 25.-Aftera session
of little more than two hours the court
of inquiry investigating the beef
charges adjourned until Monday, pend
ing the arrival of witnesses who have
been summoned. Former Commissary
General Eagan on Friday concluded his
testimony explaining the provisions of
contracts for beef supplies to the
armies in Porto Rico, Cuba and the
Philippines. He very vigorously denied
any knowledge of any chemical treat
ment OF beef 10 preserve it and disa-
vowed any connection whatever of the
government with any such treatment
He further defended the canned roast
beef. explaining why it had been sent
10 the troops, and when Col. Davis, the
recorder. asked him if any food had
been used as an experiment. or pre-
tense of experiment. suggesting Gen.
Miles famous allegation that precipi-
tated the Eagan court-martial. the
former commissary general with great
dignity and emphasis replied sweeping
ly in the negative.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
CURED WITHOUT MEDICINE.
The Man with Rheumatism Comes
in Contact with the Hold
Up Man.

EYES," said the man in the macintosh,
lighting another cigar, sit was one of the
most remarkable cases / ever knew. Rheu-
fed like little child. Arms had hung help
less ever since knew him-no use OF them
whatever"
And he was cured without medicine"
asked the man who had his foot on the
table.
"Yes."
"Or liniments?" inquired the man with
the SLOUGH hat
'Or liniments."
"And recovered the use of his arms in one
moment" observed the man with the gog-
giles on.
Eyes"
eve heard of such things" remarked the
man in the inverness. 1T was under cir
cumstanees of strong mental excitement,
wasn't it!'
Yes"
81 thought so. He was induced to believe
he could be cured if only he made the effort,
wasn't he!"
Il suppose so. Something or other of that
nature"
"Then there's nothing strange about it.
The history of medical practice is full of
such cases. 1t was only an instance OF what
they call faith cure"
NO" said the man in the macintosh, re-
fectively, you could hardly call it that.
The cure was effected by man with re-
volver, who met him on a lonely road and
said:
"'Hold up your hands!' And he held
them up."-Chicago journal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
REPUBLICANS WIN.
Elect Mayors In Cities of PhiIadeI-
phia, Pittsburgh and Al
1egheny, Pa.

Philadelphia, Feb. 22.-Coroner Sam
uel II. Ashbridge (rep.) was on Tuesday
elected mayor of Philadelphia to sue
coed Charles f. Warwick by plurality
of at least 100000 over DIR. w. Horace
Hoskins (dem.) and the prohibition
peoples and single tax candidates.
Mayor-elect Ashbridge's plurality will
be about $4,000 in excess of that re-
ceived by Mayor Warwick in 1898, when
n total of 2l4,743 votes were cast for him
and his democratic opponent, ex-Gov.
Pattison. The election was the quietest
in years and little interest was mani
Tested. Throughout the state candi-
dates for city, town and borough Of
ces were chosen, but the elections were
generally quiet
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
DOMESTIC.

The visible supply of grain in the
United States on the Goth was: Wheat,
:9.6lS, 900 bushels: corn, 81 $4,000 bush
els; cats, S,G76,0 600 bushels; rye, 1.5il,-
OGO bushels; barley, 2.TT@ 900 bushels
Navigation has been resumed on the
whole length of the Ohio river.
George u. NJ. Harvey has bought The
North American Review published in
New York from Lloyd S. Bryce and
David a. Monroe, for $22j,000
Prof George III. Stephens, convicted
in Easton, Pa, of setting fire to Pardee
hall, la Fayettc college, was sentenced
TO nine years in the pcnitcntiary.
The war department issued orders
for the muster out OF all the volunteer
regiments.
Mack Oldham (colored) shot and
killed Ida Fields, u mulatto, at Inde-
pendcnce, Mo-, then committed suicide.
Jealousy was the cause.
Four children of James Carson, OF
Mix Run, Pa, were burned to death.
Ethan Allen Hitchcock, of Missouri,
recently United States ambassador to
Russia, entered upon his duties as secre-
tary of the interior.
Gen. Miles was n witness before the
court of inquiry in Washington con-
corning the beef furnished the army
and denied some Of the newspaper in
terviews charged to him.
Philip d. Armour has added S750,000
TO the wealth of the Armour institute
in Chicago, making a total of $3,00o,0G0
he has given the institution.
ri. o1, tn. CS1,
valued at 100000, was burned at Ho-
bokcn, n. j.
Marie Anderson, aged II, confessed
at Des Moincs, Ia, that she tried to kill
her foster parents February by put
ting rat poison in the coffee.
A new disease is affecting the cattle
in Iowa. 1t is known as anthrax, and
there is no cure for it.
The Baptist ministers home at Fen
ton, Mich, was destroyed by fire and
Rev. Mr.. Snyder was fatally burned.
The New York legislature passed n
Lill making ii misdemeanor to use the
national flag for advertising purposes.
In n mine at Blocton, Ala, five miners
were killed by dynamite explosion.
George +. Baer, president Of the Read
ing (Pa.) Iron company, ordered n vol
untary advance in wages Of its 1000 en-
ployes.
Unknown men secured 81, 900 of Wells
Fargo Express company money from
an express car in Cherry Vale, Kan,
while the messenger was at dinner
Frieberg, Klein & Co.. whisky deal
ers in Galveston, Tex, filed petition
in bankruptcy with liabilities of $780,
600; assets, 400.
Gov. Bushnell issued proclamation
calling attention to the Ohio centennial
to be held ut Toledo in 1902.
Three miners were killed at Hooper,
Col, by drinking wood alcohol.
Prairie fires caused ,edt loss to
farmers in the vicinity Of North Loup,
Neb.
The postal receipts for January last
at SO Of the largest post Offices were
s3,644,52s, against s3,441 300 for Janu-
Try; 1898.
Speaker Thomas y. Reed will. IL is
said, retire from congress at the close
: OF his present term and engage in the
practice of law in New York.
The administration has determined
rapidly to extend the Jurisdiction Of the
United States over the whole of the
Philippine islands.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
scbIcy VIII he Protected.

Washington, Feb. 25.-In answer to
an inquiry Secretary Long said that
he had not thought of ordering a court
of inquiry into the merits of the Samp-
son-Schley controversy, nor did he con-
template allowing Schley to be forced
out of the service through any techni-
cality, such rs the failure of the senate
to confirm his nomination to be rear
admiral. The department in that case
would see TO it that he was protected.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
Bromus Inermis Grass!

It's the greatest grass on earth-Salzer says
so. This grass yields to 7 tons better hay
than timothy in dry, rainless countries;
yields even more than that in Ohio, Ind,
Mich, Wis, Iowa, ILL.,, Mo-, Kans., Nebr.,
Mont, yes in every state OF the Union!
Salzer warrants this! Potatoes 100 Bb.
Send this notice to JOHN A. SALZER
SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WIS, and 10
cents postage and receive their great Seed
Catalogue and sample of this grass seed and
nine other farm seed Rareties free. [K.l
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
Heavy Liabilities,

Cincinnati, Feb. 22.-Tuesday in the
United States district court Samuel
Klein filed petition in bankruptcy.
Assets, S7o0. Liabilities, $31s,OO0.
Moses Freiberg also filed in the same
court a petition in bankruptcy. Assets,
500; liabilities. S315.0OO.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
Named for n Third Term.

Cleveland, o., Feb. 22.-After one of
the most exciting local campaigns May
or Robert +. McKisson was renomi-
mated for mayor at the republican rTi-
maries Tuesday night over Judge Car
los NJ. Stone by a majority Of over 1000.
The fight was distinctly between the
Hanna and McKisson forces. This is
McKisson's third nomination for the
mayorality, he having already served
two terms in succession.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
Consecrntcd.

Chicago, Feb. 23.--Seven bishops laid
their hands upon the head of Rev. Theo-
dore Nevin Morrison, who knelt before
them in the Church Of the Epiphany
Wednesday, and when he arose he was
bishop of the Protestant Episcopal do,
cese of Iowa.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
wild Rush of diamond Miners.

A wild rush of excited miners is reported at
Nullagine, Western Australia, where dia-
monds have been discovered in large guam
titles, and it is feared that many will lose
their lives in the mad struggle for riches In
this country the rush for gain is causing
many other men to break down in health
and strength. Nervousness, seepessness,
loss Of flesh and appetite and general debility
are the common symptoms. Hostetter' Stom-
ach Bitters will cure them all.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04

Beloved" he cried throwing himself at
his wife's feet Eve have lost all save hon
orr" The woman pressed her hand to her
streaming eyes and wept as if her heart
were breaking How awkward" she
sobbed. Just the thing we don't need if
we've got to dead-beat!" Verify, it seemed
that relentless fate pursued them.-De-
troit Journal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
Ha. Reached Port said.

Port Said, Feb. 22.-The United States
gunboat Castine has arrived here on
her way to Manila to reinforce Dew
ey's fleet
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04

You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE.
N. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
cures chilblains, sweating, damp swollen,
aching feet. 1t makes tight shoes easy.
Cures Corns, Bunions and lngrowing Nails.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04

The trouble with so many people is they
know so much that does them no good
Washington Ua.) Democrat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
Spend. a Fortune for stamps.

Louisville, Ky, Feb. 25.--The Ma
tional Tobacco company bought sp2S,-
600 worth of tobacco stamps Friday.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
AgoncIIIO's Mission.

London, Feb. 24.-The Filipino
agents in London have received a cable
America of Agunaldo, saying the for
mer is coming to Europe in order to
endeavor TO enlist the sympathies of
European governments.