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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

At The capital The cry Of The King is dead.
long live The King" is of;en heard. and tho 70
Ception accorded to MI Bliss successor was
as enthusiastic as though the people were really
glad To part with his predecessor. This is far
from the truth. however, tut speeding tho part
ing and welcoming ;he coming guest are con-
stantly going CA here. where changes in ohiciai
life are q such froqucn; occurrence. and gives
the capital reputation fer hckeress }; docs
not in fact deserve.
The retiring Secretary Of Tho Interior was
warmly liked. and regret at his go.ne IS pro-
FOUND and sincere. especially in the department
the affairs q which. more diverse and ccnrh-
Gated than those q any other under tho Gov
eminent ne 50 ably administered Although
digniied in manner and somewhat reserved. NJ.
Bliss was extremely pleasant and acr.ealle.
both with the clerks and officers under him and
with the outside world For oyery one with
whom he was brought in contact Dc showed
kindly considerations and at all times took
lively interest in the personnel 81 his Office ~
wonder his subord.nates felt and expressed sor-
row al the scvcrine q his connection with the
department. and Mr. Bliss himself was keen.y
moved at parting from those b. termed bis
happy family"
Il is the general impression tina, Mr.. Hitch
cock will prove q valuable addition o. the cab
met His knowledge Of foreign affairs VIII
doubtless be q great assistance to the President
and his associates and he has had training
in the business world that eminentiy fits him
for the portfolio he has recently accepted.
Personally. the new Secretary Is pleasant 10
know. approachable and responsive. In 81.
Petersburg. where he enjoyed The distinction of
being the first American Ambassador evct ao-
credited to that country. he was made much Of.
and both The Gar and tn Czar.na gave him
substantial evidence q ther friendship Tor
America Nj Hitchcock has taken apartments
at the Arlington. and WI keeI bachelors hal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26


there for the present Mrs. Hitchcock having de-
cided 10 remain in Europe until next fail.
Secretary HtChcocks last correspondence with
tho Department Of State before leaving his post
was in regard to the establishment Of direct
steamship communication between the United
States and Russia. with the idea Of increasing
the trade between the two countries and ar
rancements were finally made through Consul
Bornholt at Riga. with the United Steamship
Company. Of Copenhagen. which has consented
to run a direct line between st. Petersburg
Riga and New-York The advantage Of this
new service to importers and exporters cannot
be overcstmated Rates VIII be cheaper they
Will avoid transshipment. less time will be con-
stunned 10y the journey and trade will in conse-
Quence be stimulated AID increased.
There is general misunderstanding concerning
the MI Curtis who has peen appointed a mem
Der q the BOARD % investigate the civil matters
pertaining TO- Cuba and Porto K!Co II is Henry
G. Curtis o. Iowa. and not George NJ Curtis
the present Representative from that state
whose term expires with tn present session,
who has been named for that important post.
Mr.. Curtis reached town yesterday. having been
delayed 10y the blizzard as every thing ana
every body was delayed during the period 1t
lasted
II was Mr.. Allison who suggested Mr. Curtis
for the place To which he was appointed and
there is no doubt that this selection is wise
one since no. man in public life has a better
krovledcc Of his fcllow-mcn than the senior
Senator trom Iowa. Mr. Curtis. i; would SEEM
is the ? Git man ia The right place. FOR he has
lived in Mexico for q numh,i q years speaks
Spanish fueut'y. and Us acquainted with the
roini II view and The character q the spanish
people. Hc is a man Of fro appearance and in
t.r,.tir personality. and Is sad g. have all the
attributes which make "a dip.o1latst successful.
H.1 colleagues. Robert T.. Kennedy and C. W.
Watkins have already arrived in town, and the
Commission has taken NJ its work.
Tho selection q Mr.. Be,erideo to succeed
Senator Turpie is considered hy indianians at
the carita. o lc a mos; happy one. Nj.
F,..ridee has beer. spoken q IN the press as a
nambcyaut and picturesque croti~t. hut those
Who have known h.w sine, his childhood say
tnat hc j. man ~ strong charact ?. clever and
brilliant intellectually and possessed OF the
c,n;ic art e making friends instead q enemies.
H. is alleged To be- second Webster as far as
oraiprv is concerned and j. believed TO be a
WISE and far-socine politician. Mr. Heath who
v..e named in connection with The Senatorship.
is warm in his praise Of the new representative
from his stat and no one could have been Sc
lo,t,d Who would have been more pleasing to
tho FRS, Assistant Postmaster General whose
long career a. d newspaper man has made him
ar excellent judge Of character.
Senator Mason frequently lectures the Senate
II ono spoke Of a less dignihcd body one would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

Senator Mason frequently lectures the Senate
II ono spoke Of a less diguihod body one would
say sCold instead Of lecture. hat the former
term is more appropriate in this connection
and b. has been known a. 20 L. the length Of
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18

Manila, Nov. 14.-Col. Bells regiment
and a small force of cavalry entered
Tarlas last night without opposition.
Where Aguinaldo. with his army n
the so-called government have fled, is
q mystery.
Conn., nication with distant points
is impossible except by means of the
government wire, which is crowded
with official business. Gen. Macarthur
took Bamban Saturday. This is sup
posed to be the strongest position held
by the Filipinos, except Tarlac. Ihe
brief account Of the engagement re-
ceived indicate that the rebels fought
according to their recent tactics, re-
treating after firing a few volleys. Que
officer of the Thirty-sixth regiment is
the only American reported killed.
Gen. Macarthur began his advance
at daylight, Col. Smith, with the a.
enteenth regiment on the right; MAJ.
Bells command and the Thlrty-slXtn
on the left and the Ninth in the center.
Col. Smith encountered a small r
at 6 o'clock, easily dispensing the req
els. Mai. Bell secured a position ON
the mountain, from which ne poured
an enfilading fire from rifles and
Hotchkiss guns upon the hrst !lne OF
the enen.y's trenches. The Flllplnos
stood the fire for twenty minutes and
then retreated to the mountains. Gen.
Macarthur entered Bamban at 10
O'Clock and Col. Smith occupied Capas,
the first town beyond.
Gen. Lawton's headquarters are still
at Cabatanun. Gen. Young, with his
cavalry and infantry, is still pushing
ahead through the fearful mud, but
his exact whereabouts is not known.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
Of GB@ R0rGbWeSf
.,Er,s GIVE A
cav. Lind Issues His Thanksgiving
Proclamation.

Gov. Lind Issues His Thanksgiving
Proclamation.
st. Paul, Nov. .12.-Gov. Lind has is
sued his Thanksgiving proclamation.
In it he says:
"The season has arrived when cus-
tom and pleasant memories, as well as
the sanction Of positive law, admonish
us to specially devote one day to the
giving of thanks to the author OF
being for the manifold blessings en-,
loved by the people Of u state and
nation. An abundant harvest, active
exchange Of the products Of labor, IN
crease and growth in wealth and popu-
lation, the comfort and happiness OF
our many homes, the growing pubic
spirit which from year to year actuates
our people to larger activity. for ~
public good, as evidenced by our insti-
tutions for the care Of the defective
and dependent classes and the gener-
GUS provisions of our system of public
schools for the education and culture
of our people, are cause for most CRATE
full rejoicing and thanksgiving. Let us,
therefore, observe this day, with It's
time-honored customs, in the spirit OF
him whose coming heralded Peace on
earth and good will toward e
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
FIGHT WITH A MApnAs.
Terrible Experience of a Woman al
St. Louis.

Terrible Experience of n Woman al
st. Louis.
st. Louis, Nov. 14.-In the grasp OF
her Insane husband, Mrs. Ralph Reif
battled for her life from Z p. IN. last
Saturday night till 2 a. m. Sunday
morning. When help finally came
Mrs. Reiff was so weak that she could
scarcely speak. She had been kept a
prisoner by her husband in their third.
story fiat for three days. For two
days of this time she was without food.
There was no one on the same floor
but the couple. When she attempted
to leave the room her husband would
seize her and bring her back. A ten.
ant on the floor below hearing the dis
turbans finally called on a passing po-
liceman, who summoned help and then
fastened to the 'woman's relief. Muf-
fed sounds and q woman's means
could be heard as the party reached
the third floor. Forcing the door Mrs.
Reiff was found lying on the bed with
her husbands hands clutching her
throat. She was struggling feebly but
was unable to offer much resistance.
The husband retained his hold until
he was pulled away
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
S UNEASINESS.
Strained Relations Between Japan
and russia.

Strained Relations Between Japan
and Russia.
London, Nov. 1.-The Shanghai cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says:
"An uneasy feeling regarding the rela-
lions of Russia and Japan is spreading
here. There is no doubt that Japan Is
practically allied with China despite
the degradation which the empress
dowager inflicted upon the Chinese ell
voys to Japan on their recent return.
This was merely a tactical movement
with a view of %appeasing Russia. A
large Russian fleet intends wintering
in Nagasaki harbor and some remon-
STRANGE by Japan is probable. Prince
Henry Of Prussia, commander OF p
German squadron in the North Pacific,
is watching the progress Of events. he
recently declared in the course of a
conversation that the japanese army
was in splendid condition from the
European. point. of view. We under
stand there is considerable censorship
on cable messages from Japan"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
FATAL

Dynamite Wrecks Two Buildings
and Kills q Man.
Urbana, Iowa, Nov. IA. - Clarence
Burrell, son of Banker J.. G. Burrell,
was instantly killed by an explosion Of
dynamite, which wrecked the bank and
building and partly destroyed the
Monitor Office and a general store.
Burrell had just opened the doors OF
his fathers private bank for the days
business when there was a smOthered
explosion in the Monitor Office, next
door. He rushed into the building and
q moment later Il second explosion Of
greater force occurred. Pieces of
wreckage hurled through the air by the
second shock struck Burrell in the
neck, decapitating him. Another mis-
sile penetrated his heart. A fire fol-
lowing the explosions destroyed both
buildings, entailing a heavy loss.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
BOUT WITH BANDITS.
Two officers Shot and One Robber
Killed.

TWO OnlCero SnOt anu OHc UOOUCE
Killed.
Titrsville, Po., Nov. II. Three
masked robbers blew open the safe in
a railway ticket Office but secured only
about 500. The bandits then went to
a disorderly house, and on entering
presented revolvers and proceeded to
relieve the proprietress and inmates Of
what v%aluables they had. reported as
amounting to $1,000 worth of jewels
and $500 in cash. Chief of Police Nc
Grath and Officer Sheehy attempted
their arrest. A pitched battle ensued
in which about twenty shots were
fired, three of which struck Chief Nc
Grath, one in the abdomen and two
in the left shoulder. Officer Sheehy
was shot in the mouth, the ball pass
ing through the side Of the neck and
INJECTING a dangerous wound. In the
confusion the robbers escaped from the
house. Later the dead body of n of
the robbers was found two blocks
from the scene of the combat with a
bullet through his breast.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
HOBART STEADILY IMPROVES.
His Wife Very Much Encouraged n
His Condition.

k110 SOnOl1lOns
Paterson, N. j., Nov. 14.-Vice Pres.
ident Hobart passed a favorable night
and the Improvement that has been
observed for several days continued
yesterday. He ate solid food with
relish and it promptly assimilated.
With his meals he took milk and be-
tween meals was given milk punches.
This is a marked change from his con-
dition ten days ago. At that time he
was rapidly sinking and his stomach
had refused food Of all kinds. For
several Gays he lived on grapes and
the juice Of grape fruit, but it soon
appeared that his stomach was so con-
gested that he could not wen take
these. Mr.. Hobart now spends most
Of his time in a reclining position, and
he sleeps without the aid Of opiates.
The most painful and alarming feature
Of his illness has been his attacks Of
nervousness as night approaches.
These attacks have decreased. Mrs.
Hobart, who has spent nearly every
minute of her time during the past
two weeks at the bedside of her hus-
band, is feeling very much encour-
aged and secures more rest than for.
merly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
HID HIS MONEY IN THE HOUSE.

Search of a Dead Mans Home Re-
suits In Some Surprises.
saltwater, Mimi, Nov. Ia. - George
NJ. Vollmer, supposed to be rich, died
a few weeks ago, and little property
could be found. His two sons, who
were cut off, started an investigation
and the house was searched. Money
of all kinds and shapes was found
there, estimated from $1,000 to $1O,-
600. 1t was hidden in cracks and
crevices, and everywhere. Mr.. Volmer
always considered banks unsafe. The
search will be kept up until every
article in the house is examined.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
FEUD OF LONG STANDING.

1t Leads, to a One-sided Shooting Al
lair Near Webster City.
Webster City, Iowa, Nov. 1O:-As a
result of a feud of long standing AL
Kellogg was shot by Nick Wagner.
Kellogg occupied a farm owned Dy
Wagner for some time, and bad feel
ing arose between them, which was in
creased when all the buildings on the
farm was burned. Kellogg, after the
fire, disappeared for a time, and on re-
turning the quarrel was renewed, re-
sulting in Wagner shooting Kellogg in
the leg. Wagner was arrested.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
DESTROYING PINE TIMBER.
small Worm Causes Awful Havoc IN
Snvkh rs knfA.

Small worm Causes Awful Havoc i'm
south Dakota.
Deadwood, S. D., Nov. u. - Black
Hills people are becoming alarmed at
the destruction of pine timber by a
small worm that made its appearance
here about two years ago. The worm
is ahout tbree-ouarters of an inch long
and a quarter Of an inch through anu
travel in packs. The worm starts ~
on the outer bark of the tree, pores III
and drinks up the sap and the tree
soon dies. Government Inspector u.
A. Steele has recently investigated n
matter and finds that 15e square miles
of the finest pine timber in the Hills
has been destroyed by the pest.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18

Died From an Overdose Of Morphine.
Chicago, Nov. 14.-Dr. William Whit
fen Of Pilots Point, who has been WIS.,
fling friends here for the past few
ifays. was found dead in bed yesterday.
Death is supposed to have followed an
overdose of morphine taken to allevl-
ate pain caused by injuries received in
an accident. DR.. Written has been en-
gagged for some time in the business Of
cattle raising and the breeding Of thor
ouphbred horses. and was widely
known among stock raisers in Texas
and other Southern states.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
ST. PAUL WANTS 1T.
Meeting of the National League
Republican Clubs.

Meeting Of the National League OF
Republican Clubs.
St. Paul, Nov. 12.-There will be a
determined effort to secure the next
meeting of the National League OF Re
publican Clubs for st. Paul. The State
Republican league is working for this
end and the Commercial club of St
Paul is actively cooperating. The
league meeting means the attendance
of about two thousand delegates and
the presence of many more leading Re
pubiicans; in fact, the league meeting
is second in Importance to a nationai
convention. The next national meet
ing will be held in the spring, at any
date from April to July, as the execu-
tive committee will decide.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
Must Face the Charge of Murder.

Must Face the Charge of Murder.
Bemidji, MIMI, Nov. 12.-The grand
Jury for Beltrami county brought in an
Indictment against Nelson Rust, Of the
Itasca state park, on a charge of the
murder of William McMullin in Octo-
Der. 1898. The two were out hunting
with others and Rust claimed to have
mistaken McMullin for a deer and shot
him through the heart, McMullin's
brothers were not satisfied with Rust's
explanation Of the accident and
brought the matter before the grand
Jury. with the result indicated. The
trial promises to be an interesting one.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
PROCLAIM J1M1NEz PRESIDENT.

San Domingo Congress Declares Him
Chief Executive of the Republic.
Santo Domingo, Nov. 14.-Congress
proclaimed Senior Jiminez president Of
Santo Domingo and Senior Vasquez
vice president. They will enter into
office Dec. /, when the constitution
will undergo a change. The country
is quiet and business is Improving
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
snle of SCHOOL Lands.

Willmar, Mimi, Nov. 10. - The sale
of school lands advertised to take
place here brought people from all
parts Of the county. The tracts re-
naming were not very numerous.
State Auditor Dunn appeared and per-
sonally conducted the sale at County
Auditor Johnson's office, about 700
acres being sold, some tracts going as
high as $50 per acre.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18

Boone, Iowa, Nov. 10. Yesterday
morning all the machinists and helpers
In both shops Of the Chicago & North
western Railway company at this
place went out on a strike for higher
wages. They have been receiving
S .6O q day and made q demand for
$2.75. This demand was refused and
they quit work.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
Strike Il. Threatened.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Nov. 10.-A strike is
threatened by the Union Pacific shop
force, numbering over 500 men. The
mactinists and boilermakers, who are
paid 81 IL cents per hour, held meet
ings and made q request for an in
crease to IS cents. superintendent of
Motive Power Mcconnell. who is here,
referred the request to President Burt,
and pending an nswer the force Of
machinists quit work. An answer Is
expected to-day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
KENTUCKY UNCERTAIN.
Oficial Count Is Still on and Bot
Sides Are Confident.

Of1ctal Count IL Still on and both
Sides Are Confident.
Louisville, Nov. IA. The second
week of uncertainty regarding the re-
suit of the b~alloting for governor of
Kentucky begins with little prospect
of immediate relief. The official count
has been in progress for two days and
official returns from a large majority
of the 119 counties have narrowed the
contest down to a nose finish. Each
side claims the election Of it's ticket,
but the estimated plurality of either
side does not exceed 5000. While the
returns so far received favor Taylor
the result Of the count may hinge on
the decision given by the county cleo
ton commissioners in several places
where contests have been begun on
the ground Of alleged Irregularities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
MAY RESULT FATALLY.
Knocked Out Prize Figher Remain
Unconscious.

Knocked Out Prize Figher Remains
Unconscious.
New York, Nov. 14.-At the Pelican
Athletic club in Brooklyn Saturday
night Harry APPEL and Jack Fox were
matched at 1873 pounds for a twenty
round contest. APPEL was knocked out
in the thirteenth round and several
hours afterward lapsed into a state Of
coma from which he has not yet re-
covered. 1t is claimed that When APP
fel fell he struck his chin upon the
floor, receiving a fracture. He is now
lying in the Norwegian hospital at
Brooklyn, unconscious, and it is said
that the chances of his recovery is
are doubtful. Several arrests were
made yesterday and others will be
made to-day. Fox has not yet been ar
rested.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
TRIPLE MURDERER ARRESTED.
Hunted Down for q Crime Commit
ted Twenty-fOur Years Ago.

Lead, S. d., Nov. 1O.-Two detectives
from Oregon yesterday arrested a
miner named James Macarthur, Wno
has lived for fourteen years on Little
Spearfish creek, northwest Of this CITY.
His arrest is for alleged triple muraer
In Oregon twenty-four years ago. Nc
Arthur resided on a farm in the south
ern part of Canada, and while resist
ing arrest shot and killed an omcel.
He escaped and hired out to an Ore
Con farmer. Shortly after this he got
into a dispute with his employer ana
shot him dead, also killing the farmers
wife and fivc-year-old boy. Macarthur
again escaped and fled to the Black
Hills, where he has since resided.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
Grain Buyer Arrested.

WEWI0 "uyeE
Ames, Iowa, Nov. 12-J. G. Gingles,
who has had charge of the St. Paul &
Kansas City Grain company's elevator
at Collins, has been arrested on a
charge of embezzlement. The prosecu-
ton is instituted by detectives of the
National Surety Company Of New
York, which company was on his bond.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
Smashed a Safe.

Melvern, Kan, Nov. 12.-The safe
and office furniture Of the Melvern
bank were demolished by an explosion
Of dynamite touched off by robbers
who looted the place, securing 5000 in
O and several thousand dollars In
notes and checks. No clue.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
Not I'M Their Province.

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Nov. 12.-Several
deputy United States marshals who
left here to investigate the reported
robbery Of the postofice at Garrettson,
Minnehaha county, have returned, it
developing that two saloons instead OF
the postoffice had been broken into.
The places robbed are owned by Ed
ward Kennedy and J. There. The safe
Of the latter was blown open. The rot
bers secured something over 500.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
liam. Ave IN a Hurry,

London, Nov. 14.-Hurry orders have
been received by the builders of the
Japanese battleship now in process of
construction at Clyde bank, to COM
pletesthe vessel as speedily a possible.
The new ship, which will be one of
the largest afloat, is to be finished by
Jen. 1, 1900. 1t is believed these in
strrctions are the result of increasing
tension between Japan and Russia.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-11-18
FAVORED By sCHLEY.
Strongly in Favor of Building the
Nicaraguan N

Strongly in favor of building the
N~icaraguan Canal.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. IA cor
RESPONDENT Of the Huntsville Mercury
while at Birmingham talked with Adj
miral Schley last Tuesday, and asked
him if he thought the building of the
Nicaraguan canal would be of an ad-
vantage to the United States. Admiral
Schley is quoted as saying: II consid-
er it imperative that the canal be
built at once 1t would then enable us
to mobilize fleets on either coast on
short notice and facilitate our defense
in case of war and render the Ameri-
can navy invincible. And then it
would omen up the way to the Orient
where q ready market can be found
for o1r cotton. iron and COAL"