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The morning news., 1899-02-05
FREIGHT TRAIN PENNED IN.


Denver, Col, Feb. 4.-tThe weather was
fair to-day, but very cold, the minimum
temperature being 10 degrees below zero.
The Denver and Rio Grande and Colo
RADIO Midland Railways have redoubled
their efforts to open their lines west of
LeadviLe, and through traffic over the
Colorado Trans-Continental route will
probably be resumed tomorrow.
The Midland Terminal road has been
cleared of snow and traffic over this line
to Cripple Greek was resumed to-day.
Reports received by the Denver Stock
man from all sections of the West indi-
cate but small losses of stock in Colorado.
Utah and New Mexico, but in Northern
Wyoming and Montana, where most of the
cattle are on the open range IL is feared
that the losses will be heavy, unless
change comes almost Immediately.
At Wheeler a freight train loaded with
merchandise and two locomotives stalled
since last Thursday, was discovered on
siding, with the train crew still its oc-
cupants. Slides before and behind penned
it in.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
TO PENITENTIARY ron LIFE.
Mrs. CordeIiR BotISins Sentenced for
Mrs. DunnIng's Murder.

Mrs. Dunning's Murder.
San Francisco, Feb. Mrs. Corde,a
Botkln was to-day sentenced TO serve the
term of her natural life in the San Quefi-
tin penitentiary for the murder OF Mrs.
John p. Dunning of Dover, Del. whom
she killed by means of box OF poisoned
candy sent through the mails, as a gift
from a friend, and unexpectedly eaten
by Mrs. Dunning and some of her friends
Her sister, Mrs. Joshua p. Deaue, also
died from the effects of the arsenic with
which the candles were loaded
Judge Cook pronounced the sentence. re-
fusing to grant the appeal for new trial,
made by Mrs. Botkin's attorneys, who
held that this state had no jurisdiction in
the matter.
In a comprehensive review OF the case
Judge Cook showed that this state did have
jurisdiction in the matter.
Mrs. Botkiu, when asked II she wished
to say anything In her own defense, stat
ed that she was innocent of the horrible
crime. Her attorneys gave notice that
they would apply for a writ OF probable
cause.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
oil 1t an issue for the next presidential
campaign Mr. Wolcotf said.

oil 1t an issue for the next presidential
campaign Mr.. Wolcott said:
but II Is deplorable that in formulat-
ing such an issue, and in pursuit of such
pohcy, these leaders should find il nee
essary to seek to dishonor this govern
ihent and the administration which has
sulded US so wisely through the troubled
sea OF International complications aud
Drought US to the threshold of an honor
aoie peace; that they should dishonor us
III the face of the nations of the world
ane should seek to bring about some fam
cied political advantage by an attempt to
ueIeat the ratification of q treaty which,
II unratited, must bring back a condition
OF war as il existed before the report of
the commissioners, passive as it may be,
put full Of uncertainty and full of disaster
10 the interests and the welfare of our
country.
DO not believe such tactics can win.
lhere are men enough on both sides of
ms chamber who will stand by the gov
erhment, not because it is a republican
government, but because it is an American
government
Our Duty to FiIipinOs.
The results of the war have left us
charged with duty to II 900, 900 people.
We found them under the dominion OF
Spain. Nobody wants to turn them back
to that nation.
II we should abandon those islands as
oereIct, 1t is certain that they would
become a prey to Europe For one. I am
certain that the ratification of the treaty.
would ameliorate the conditions there and
advance the interests of the Filipinos. We
shaiI not put our hands on those peonle
except to bless them, and our efforts viii
De 10 llft them up to the standards Of
clVllization and Christianity
"Our relations with the inhabitants or
those islands," continued Mr. Wo1cott
are certain to be fair. honest and lust.
We may make mistakes We have made
mistakes in the past. But with our pro-
tectlng hand over them, these people viii
hnd themselves more secure in their lives
property and happiness than they have
ever before been"
The First Experiment.
In answer to the charge that the acoui-
sltion OF the islands would be contrary IN
the spirit of our republic. he said thie
government was the first experiment of
its kind ever made.
Every year" he continued. "has
brought US additional burdens. and win
them has come added greatness. And who
shail say that, In the development of this
republic, with its Anglo-Saxon strength
81 = WIZ HOl Increase until we
nave planted our institutions and princi
pies in that far off archipelago?
Time alone can make clear our duty to
the people of the Philippine Islands. To-
day we face the proposition of emasculat-
ing or destroying the peace treaty. For
me there is but one path marked out, that
is the path of duty, the path of honor"
At 2:15 o'clock p. M, on motion of Mr..
Lodge, the Senate went into executive ses-
slon At 525 o'clock p. M, the Senate ad.
journed.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
SPAIN HAS NO NEED FOR 1T.
The Ministry of the Colonies Will BE
Abolished.

Madrid, Feb .4-The cabinet, at ats
meeting to-day decided to abolish the min
istry of the colonies, and decree ordering
the taking of this step will be Immediately
presented TO the Queen Regent for her
signature.
Premier Sagasta has been authorized to
revoke the suspension of the constitutional
guarantees whenever he thinks proper. 1t
is stated that Senor Sagasta will come 10
an understanding on the subject with the
minister of the interior, Senor Capdepon,
who says that the measure will be put
into force with little delay.
The Duke Of Tetuan, formerly minister
of foreign affairs, has published a formal
denial of the statement attributed to Gen.
Stuart L. Woodford, the former minister
of the United States here, that the United
States asked for the recall Of Capt. Gen.
Weyler
The morning news., 1899-02-05
ONE SENTENCED ron LIFE.
The Phillips Family on Trial for
Murdering John Rustin.

Coluuitt, Ga. Feb. 4.-Burrell Phillips
was to-day convicted Of completely in the
murder of Farmer John Rustln and son
and sentenced TO Imprisonment for life.
John Phillips, Familiarity known as
"Coot," was then placed on trial on the
same charge. The FIVE men who were in
dicted for completely in the Miller county
tragedy are being tried singly.
Farmer Rustin's statement that he rec
ognlzed the five men who broke into his
house at midnight and fatally wounded
himself and son and shot his daughter.
is the strong point in the states case.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
LOVERS INSANE JEALOUSY,
Kills His Sweetheart and His Rivnl
nnd Then Himself

Lima, o., Feb 4.--Frank Blair shot End
instantly killed Edward Brovard and
Mary Anderson at Westminster, seven
miles east of here to-day. ana then COM
mitted suicide.
Brovard and Miss Anderson were stand
ing In doorway talking when Blair sIip-
ped up behind them and began shooting.
Brovard was killed by the first shot. Miss
Anderson was shot twice, the second ball
penetrating her head. Blair sat down nd
reloaded his pistol and then fred a shot
through his head, dying instantly. Jeal-
ousy was the cause, Blair and Miss An
derson having been engaged previous 10
Brovard's appearance on the scene.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
MANIAC ATTACKS HIS FAMILY.
As n Result His Aged MOther and
Father May Die.

Chicago, Feb. Ain midnight struggle
with his maniac brother, James,
Anton Pinchen, farmer hv-
ing near cary, ILL.,, was stabbed
eight times last night. In a subsequent
battle few hours later the madman al
tackled his aged father and mother, who.
because of their advanced age may not re-
cover from the injuries inflicted.
James Pichen was taken to Elgin to-day
and put in the asylum. 1t is thought An
ton will recover. The old people are both
in a critical condition.
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HAS BRoADENED MS CLAIM.
Aguinaldo Now Asserts Jnrisdictfon
Over All the Islands.

Washington, Feb. 4.--Aguiualdo has
broadened his claims or, at least. his
agent here, Agoncillo, has done 50 for him.
In another one of the series Of communl-
cations which Agoncillo has addressed to-
the state department, Aguinaldo asserts
his Jurisdiction over all of the Philippine
group. This IL notable extension. as
heretofore there was nothing to show thar
he spoke for anything more than the
Tagals, and even though there may have
been an intimatlon that the Visayas, or
central group, were part OF the Philip
pine confederation, this is certainly the
first time that any suggestion has been
made touching the Sulu archipelago.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
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BRIDGE LEADS TO A BATTLE.
Two Men Fatally wounded and 9th
ers Badly Hurt.

Webster City, Ia, Feb. A pitched
battle occurred to-day in Justice Smiths
court room in Drew, Wright county, re-
sulting in two men, Charles Hall and
Fred Bartfield, being fatally wounded,
another shot through the arm and five
others more or less injured by blows from
pokers, clubs and chairs.
Differences over the location Of a bridge
had divided the township people into fac
tions, the dispute finally eliminating in a
riot. The court room was crowded at the
time and a panic ensued when the fight
ing. began, many people jumping through
the windows in their efforts to get out of
the way,
The morning news., 1899-02-05
HAS NO GROUND ron A CLAIM.
Government VIII Not Have to Pay
for Cable Dewey Cut.

Washington, Feb. 4.--Attorney General
Griggs, in a decision rendered to-day, up
holds the right Of a military commander
to cut cable within the territorial waters
Of an enemy without making his coun-
try liable in damages.
The question arose on the cutting by
Admiral Dewey at Manila OF the cable
Of the British Eastern Extension Austria
lasa and China Telegraph Company, who
filed claim with the state department
for $4,000 damages Attorney General
Griggs finds that under the law OF ma.
tions there Is no ground for a claim for
indemnify.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
A CONFLICT AT MANILA.
Fighting Reported, But Cannot he
Confirmed in Washington.

Washington, Feb. 5,--No confirmation
san be had here of certain published dis
patches from Manila reporting that con-
fict had occurred there between the Amer
lean forces and the Filipinos.
AT an early hour this morning It was
given out in official quarters that no ad-
vices had been received from Gen. Otis,
The offices at the White House and those
at the war department through which any
communications from Gen. Otis would be
received, were closed at the usual hour.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
HALL BURNED AT NORFOLK.
Was the Home of Half n Dozen of
the Labor Unions.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 4.-Emerald hall was
burned to-day at noon, together with a
printing office and silver plating outfit on
the first floor, and the furniture stock Of
John w. Ely in an adjoining building was
damaged to the extent Of several thousand
dollars.
The hail was the home of the typograph-
ical, cigar makers retail clerks, plumbers
and central labor unions. All were burned
out. The loss will approximate closely
about $4,000, and is about half covered by
insurance.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
THROWN FROM A TALLY-HO.
Peter Neu's Skull Crushed and 9th
ers Badly Injured.

Los Angles Cal, Feb. 4.-Peter Neu, of
the firm of Heldmair & Neu, Chicago, was
instantly killed this evening while riding
on a tall-ho with a party of friends.
The tally-ho was in the hands of Capt.
Banting, and while crossing Grand avenue,
near Washington street, the king boft
broke, the entire party of five being vio-
lently thrown 10 the street. Mr.. Neu
landed on the pavement, head first, crush
ing his skull.
George Anderson, Mr.. Neu's manager,
and Walter L. Vail each sustained broken
leg Mr.. Neu was recently awarded the
contract for the construction of the San
Pedro harbor.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
TOLD THAT SHE MUST DIE.
Mrs. Place VIII he First Woman to
Meet Death in the Chair,

Sing Sing, N. Y, Feb. 4.--Warden Sage
to-day informed Mrs. Martha Place, the
Brooklyn murderess. that the Court of
Appeals had refueed to grant. her new
trial, and that she would have to meet
death in the electric chair during the week
beginning March 20. When Mrs. Place
heard the news she cried bitterly.
If her sentence Is not commuted, she
will be the first woman in this state to
die In the electric chair, and the fret wo-
man since 1887 10 pay the penalty of death.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
ONLY TWENTY VOTES CAST.
An on Day with the Politicians at
Harrisburg.

Harrisburg. Pa, Feb. 4.-only twenty
votes were cast for United States senator
at to-day's session Of the joint assembly.
Senator Quay received II; George A. jerks
2 and John Stewart l. There were 1s4
members paired, the rest being absent or
not voting. The convention will meet
again Monday noon.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
oAFrERY WANTS AMENDMENT.
VIII Try to Get N Million for the
Mfssfssippf River.

washington, Feb. 4-Senator Caffery Of
Louisiana gave notice to-day that he will
offer an amendment to the river and har-
bor bin appropriating 100000 for the i'm
provement Of the Southwest Pass Of the
Mississippi river so as 70 make ship
channel thirty-fye feet in depth.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
NEBRAsKA's COLD WEATHER.
Way Below Zero, But the Stock Is
Standing 1t Well.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 4.-Last night was
the coolest for eight years in Central and
Northern Nebraska, the mercury register
ing 80 degrees below zero at Valentine, %
below at Beaver City, and 10 below at
North Platte. There was an absence Of
wind, and Valentine. which is the center
of the North Nebraska cattle ranges. re-
ports that stock Is standing the cold
weather well. and that there have been
no losses.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
TRAIN KILLS TWO WOMEN.
struck Their Carriage as,They We're
Crossing Track

Rochester ~. Y, Feb. Awhile Mrs.
Philip Snyder and lady friend were drlv-
ing across the West Shore tracks at Ber-
gen tonight, fast train crashed into their
carriage smashing it. and instantly kill
ing the two women.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
WENT UP TO EIGHTEEN BELOW.
No Deaths, But Great Losses ON Cat
tie Ranges in Nebraska.

Butte. Mont, Feb 4.-To-day occurred
the first break in the extremely cold
weather which has prevailed throughout
Montana for more than a week. The
thermometer this afternoon went up to is
degrees below zero. Last night II regis
tered So degrees below in the city and 4S
In South Butte. This evening 1t was down
to p below again in the city.
Notwithstanding the severity of the
weather no deaths have been reported.
Great loss on the cattle ranges Is feared.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
CARRIES CARGO OF coFFINs.
ROumanIan Goes for the Bodies of
American Soldiers.

New York. Feb. 4.-The United States
transport Roumanian sailed to-day for
San Juan, Ponce and Santiago. On board
is largo party, in charge of Mr.. Rhodes.
superintendent of national cemeteries
The bodies of our soldiers buried al San
tiago will be exhumed and brought back
by the Roumanian. The party Is mostly
composed of relatives and friends Of the
soldiers. The cargo of the Roumanian
consists almost entirely of collins.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
MUST FIGHT IN SIX WEEKS.
FitzsImmons VIII Not Wait "A Year
for shnrkey.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Feb. 4.-Before
leaving for Milwaukee tonight Fitzslm-
mons said in reply to Sharkey's announce
ment that he win not fight In less than
a year.
"He will fight now within a reasonable
time or not at all. Six weeks Is time
enough If Sharkey will not agree to
that he will be dropped and we Will take
on Jeffries"
The morning news., 1899-02-05
FLoRIDA's NAVAL nLyrIA.
Lieut.. Switzerland Coming Down to
Inspect 1t.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Lleut. Switzerland,
in charge Of naval militia affairs at the
navy department, left Washington to-
night for Florida TO make inspection of
the state Of the naval militia at Port
TAMPA.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
CARRIED GARCIA's REMAINS.
They Arc 10 BE Taken to Cuba on
the Gunboat Nashville.

the Gunboat Nashville.
Norfolk Va, Feb. 4.-The Washington
steamer. which arrived here this after
noon some nine hours late, having been
detained in the Potomac river by fog,
had aboard the remains Of the late Gen.
Garcia Of the Cuban army, which were
transferred to the gunboat Nashville,
aboard which they are to be taken 10
Cuba. They are accompanied by Col. Car
cla, Gen. Hernandez and q former aide
of Gen. Garcia. These gentlemen will sail
on board the gunboat
Every mark of respect and reverence
was paid to the dead leader, the boat on
which his remains were brought down fly
ing her bunting at half-mast.
The morning news., 1899-02-05

Denver, Del, Feb. 4.--The legislature
this afternoon adjourned until Monday,
after number Of frultless ballots.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
SIXTEEN BALLOTS IN UTAH.
stiII 1t Is Believed the Contest Is
Nearing an End.

Salt Lake. Utah, Feb. 4.-There is a
strong belief to-day that the senatorial
contest is nearing the end, and that an
election may be looked for within short
time. Sixteen ballots were taken to-day,
with no result.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
No Change In California.

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. 4.-The forty
third ballot for United States senator to-
day resulted in no change
The morning news., 1899-02-05

Washington, Feb. 4.--The President to-
day appointed Mayer Cohen to be coiner
of the mint at New Orleans. La.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
EASTERN oIRcpIT CASES.
VIII be Called i'm the Supreme Court
ON TmeadnX

ON Tuesday.
Atlanta, Feb 4-The Eastern circuit will
be called in the Supreme Court on Tues
day, Feb. 7. 1t was set down for call on
last Friday. but cannot now be reached
before next Tuesday.
The Brunswick circuit has been disposed
of, as have also the Southern and the Mid-
die circuits. There have been no cases
from the new Atlanta circuit, aud conse-
ouently no call Of that circuit yet.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
JImmy Ryan Knocled one.

Cincinnati Feb. 4-Wolcott knocked out
Australian Jimmy Ryan In fourteen
rounds.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
NO CHANGE IN NEBRASKA.
Sentiment Favorable to Republican
Caucus Growing.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 1.-TWO votes for
senator to-day showed no change in the
strength of the candidates. There was
number of absentees. all OF whom were
paired. The sentiment favorable to a Re-
publican caucus seems to be growing, but
no date for the meeting has been fixed
The morning news., 1899-02-05
DEATH or col. SEXTON.
Was the Commander-in-Chie OF the
Grand Army.

Washington. Feb. 5.--col. James A. Sex
tor. commander-in-chief Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, died at S15 a. m.
The morning news., 1899-02-05
An American Proposition.

erts Is ing 70 the attitude Of the oppon-
az Oh me treaty in endeavoring 10 inject
or t said, politics into the consideration
'Ne pending question and to force out
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Mr.. and Mrs. M. ]. Ball and
son returned Tuesday to their
home at West Concord after q
short visit in the city, guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. d, E.
Cuppernull.
DR.. G. W. More was in from
Eveleth Monday.
H. Williamson, Of the Star
Clothing House, Eveleth, was 10
the city Sunday.
H. P. Moran came up from Du
luth Tuesday, and may remain
at this point for the winter.
j. M. G.. Brown, of Minneapo-
lis, spent the Sabbath with his
brother, Dr.. z. K, Brown, at St.
Mary's Hospital, Duluth, and
came up Monday for a weeks
visit with Virginia friends.
Deputy County Attorney PAIL
mer attended to legal business at
Biwabik on Tuesday.
C. S. Reeves and family left
Wednesday for a months visit
With friends in Indiana. Florida
and Oklahoma. Dave Whyte,
formerly with the D. M, & N, at
this point, takes Mr.. Reeves
place in the D. & I. r. city Office
during his absence.
James Kennedy, OF St. Paul,
owner of the old Durkee corner,
was in the city the first of the
weeks looking after his property
interests.
Gonzaque Thuoin was over
from Biwabik Monday.
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Chief Of Police Belanger &C.
companied a prisoner to Duluth
Tuesday.
Jne' Cost,n. Jr., looked after
bis big insurance business at
Eve'eth, Tuesday.
Jos. Cohen, OF Hibbing. visit
cd with his brother, L. Cohen,
OF Tho Phoenix, Tuesday.
A. M. Miller, Jr., who during
the summer had local charge OF
the Ohio, departed Friday for
Duluth. Mr.. Miller intends
spending the winter in Europe.
The Misses Maud Harrigan
and Jennie Dixon, of Cass Lake,
visited friends IN the city the
last OF the week.
Jos. sollwood, general mana
ger OF the American Mining CON-
pany, was on the range Satur
day.
Mrs. Vim. Danahy and child.
rem. OF Hibbing, spend the week
IN the city, the guest of her
sister, Mrs. P. Wiring.
J. D. Taylor left Tuesday for
Madison, Wis having closed
bis business interests at this
point. Mr.. Taylor was NUMBER
ed among Virginia's pioneers and
in his departure carries with him
the good wishes of many friends.
J. G. Vivian was in from Fav-
al Sunday.
Hon. O. D. Kinney was in the
city yesterday.
e. J. Longyear, the hustling
Hibbing drill operator, was in
the city Friday.
Fred Lerch departed Friday
for Utah and California, where
he will spend the winter in look
ing after his extensive mineral
interests.
w. E. Bonfoey, of Minneapo
lis, special agent of the Connec
ticut Mutual Life, was in the
city over Sunday.
A. W. S. Calderwood, of Sag
NAV, Mich, arrived in the city
Wednesday evening and spends
a few days looking after proper>
ty interests here.
W. H. Eaton returned FRIDAY
from a short business trip to Du-
luth.
Senator E, B. Hawkins and
Sapt.. Wallace were in from
Fayal Tuesday.
J. Shanedling attended to
business matters in the Zenith
City, Tuesday.
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BRIEF
PERSONAL
P INTERS.
0 mingS and
Goings Of our
NeighbOrS.

Miss Rose Scott has returned
from Greenland, Mich. where
she has been spending the sum-
mer with her father.
Herman Krause left Tuesday
for California, where he spends
the winter.
Rev. and Mrs. G. R. Oaten re-
turned Saturday from Biwabik,
where they had been spending
the week as guests Of Rev.. and
Mrs. J. c. Hartley.
c.. Schoepleber, of the Mesaba
Bottling Works, attended to bus
mess matters in Duluth Friday
last.
Remember the social by the
la lies of the Presby terrain church
on Decem Der Is and II
DR.. G. W. Bray, of Biwabik,
was a Virginia visitor Monday.
Mrs. A. N. Thompson returns
ed Wednesday from a short visit
at her former home, Forest City,
Iowa.
Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Hartley,
of Biwabik, spent Thanksgiving
in the city. guests of Rev. and
Mrs. c r. Oattn.
Mayor M. c. Palmer of Vir>
ginia, and assistant prosecuting
attorney of St. Louis county,
was called here Thursday to at
tend the hearing Of the: Finland
er that attempted to butcher. AL.
Powers. -Hibbing News:
John Peterson returned Wed
nesday morning from a short
trip to Duluth andafseuthern
points. .">'' :.'<T.. g.
Chas. F. Mcmahon, 81 Duluth,
has accepted a position with H.
H. Lien, in The Gem tonsorial
parlors. -, ::s=fs2s=s
G.. s. Oliver, Of Chicago, sener-
al manager of tho: Hercules Pow
der Co., was in the city Friday.
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II is understood that success
full hustle for cash was made,
and that the Hibbing Tribune
plant has been rescued from the
relentless grasp of the law. The
publication of the Tribune will
be continued.