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The times., 1899-07-20

The appearance of the Greater New York
strike situation is not entirely reassuring.
There are indications that the discomfort
among the employees may be more wide
spread than was at first suspected, and that
before the end of the difficulty 1t may be
larger than it is now, So far it cannot be
said that the trouble has had any very
great effect on the stock market but at
least the buying Of the traction securities
has been prevented and selling would prob
ably result with any worse cond .tion.
Speculation in these securities is a gamble.
When the strike is over they will probably
go up handsomely, but before that time
they may tumble.
There is a tip out to buy St. Louis
Southwestern. All the Southwestern lines
have been making fine showing recently,
and this system is in the lead. Its earn
ings are larger every month, and the state
ment is made by an authority that the
July statement will be the best yet.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-06-15
aCome here and I'll tell you, SIR

"Come here and I'll tell you, sir,
yentured Jones again.
We were on the tiptoe of expectation.
Such daring as this was unparalleled,
even for Jones' The master rose from
his chair. His anger was terrible to see.
leave the room" he Numbered, strld-
ing toward the trembling culprlt.
"Why, sir?" faltered Jones.
"Why, sir ?" sputtered the irate peda-
gogue. "When l ask you what you
were talking about. you ask me to come
to you and you'll tell me. Why, IN
deedt"
Eyes. sir. But that's really what !
did say" the boy replied. "Mobbs asked
me what the exercise was, and l said,
Come here and I'll tell you
Then the band played -Buffalo News.
In the estimation of coin collectors
the most valuable of all the American
coins today is the perfect silver dollar
of 1904. The highest auction price is
$1,000, and there is record of $1,000,
having been paid for one at private
sale.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-06-15
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" STORYETTES. rArcloAL FACTS. 4

lew 1TtCkltS, dlluOuSu liOCulHS w
justify such an insulting description
However, it proved the point. The
next ticket l got declared l was IAN
elderly gentleman resembling Yum,
Tai, the wind god which pleased me
immensely until persuaded native
curio dealer, to show me statuette of
the deity. Then 1 wanted to murder
the laundrymen. The Chinese are a
deep people, boys. They look as demure
as guinea pigs, but all the while they
are quietly sizing us up and having a
big laugh in their sleeves" = New
Orleans Times. Democrat.
Time, II p. m. "They tell me your
gait was esteemed one of the finest in
the regiment"
"You fatter me-
"No: Lieutenant Wagstaff said you
marched magniicently."
"The lieutenant may not be good
judge
Il fancy he is. 10 my mind there is
nothing that makes man more pre-
sentable and really attractive than
graceful walk. My curiosity is
greatly aroused May l ask a favor
of you?"
"Certainly."
"Then 1 would like to see you walk. -
And she handed him his hat.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
He had discoursed learnedly, if some
what wearyingly, to his friend on the
influence of food upon character.
"Tell me-" said he in summing up,
''tell me what man eats and 1 will
tell you what he is"
His friend, though fatigued, was
evidently interested.
"There is only one question 1 wish
to ask you," he said.
"Ask it," replied the discourser mag
unanimously, with an air that said very
clearly. "Give me hard one while you
are at it and III show you how smart l
am"
cit is this" replied the fatigued
friend, "How much sage tea would
you have to drink to make wise man
of yourself?''
No answer being promptly forth
coming, the conference broke up.-St
Louis Post Dispatch.
1t was during evening prep" Jones
minor was always getting into mis-
chief, and the master had his eye on
him in consequence.
"Jones minor, you're talking" said he
suddenly.
Eyes sir replied Jones, meekly.
"What were you saying?" Pause.
"Well, I'm waiting. What was it you
said?"
"Come here and I'll tell you, SIR
answered Jones.
! We started aghast at our companion
and wondered what would happen next
The master looked as if he had not
heard right.
"What did you say?" he said, slowly
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
TERMS OFFERED F|L|PINOS.
MEANWHILE WAR GOES ON
FOr Temporary Government-Pendins
Final Decision of the Commission
From President Mckinley Military
Operations not Changed.

Manila, May 23-3:l5 p. m-Pr5fes.or
Schurman, head of the United States
philippine commission, submitted the fol-
lowing written propositions to the Fill
pinos:
While the final decision as to the form
OF government is in the hands of con-
gress, the president, under his military
powers pending action of congress. stands
ready to offer the following form OF gov
eminent:
The governor general to be appointed
by the president; the cabinet to be APP
pointed by the governor general, all the
judges to be appointed by the president;
the heads of departments and Judges to
oe either Americans or Filipinos or both,
and also the general advisory council, its
members to be chosen by the people by a
dorm of suffrage to be hereafter carefully
determined upon. The president earnest
ly desires that bloodshed cease and the
people of the Philippines at an early date
enjoy the largest measure of self-govern-
ment compatible with peace and order"
The commission prepared the scheme
~AiAN ZIG pIcolucIJ CdDIeQ Ills approval.
The Filipinos made no definite PROPOSE
tion except for cessation of hostilities I'M
til they can present the question of peace
ito the people.
Professor Schurman told the Filipinos
that they had no means of gathering the
people together as the Americans control
most of the ports. He also reminded them
of the liberal form of government offered
them and pointed out that it was better
than conditions existing under Spanish
rule.
Senior Gozaga, the president of the Fill.
pino commission, admitted the form OF
government was liberal. The civilian
members of the Philippine commission
nave declined to cooperate with the other
members of the commission, as the former
consider Aguinaldo's late demand prepos.
ferrous, after OTIS refusal of an armstice
referring to his wish for time in order tc
consult the Filipino congress.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27

Chicago, May 20.-A special from Wash.
ington says:
While pressing the United States to
agree to the Arbitration of the Alaskan
boundary question the British government
has entered objection to the dispatch of
additional American troops to the terri
tory and has made clear her desire to OBJ
tain an Alaskan port.
With respect to the dispatch of three
companies of regulars to Alaska to patrol
the boundary line, the purpose this gov
eminent had in view was to preserve the
peace and prevent a conflict between Can
adam and American miners, which reports
from Governor Brady show is likely to
occur at any moment.
1t is probable however, that in view of
Great Britain's objection the troops will
not be sent to Pyramid harbor as original
ly intended, but will be located at a point
accessible to the disputed territory so as
to be available in case of emergency.
In its representation to the American
government the British government takes
the view that the dispatch of troops to
Alaska is in the nature of a menace, an
indication that the United States proposes
to retain by force the territory which it
claims, and that, consequently, it feels
that in the interest of the friendly rela-
tions between the two governments they
should not 90.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
FaVOrs the Railroad.

Washington, May 23.-An opinion was
handed down by Justice Peckham in the
supreme court in the case of the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company VS.. James De-
lacey, involving title to 100 acres of land
situated near Tacoma, and also incidental
~ to a considerable number of claims on
the line of the Northern Pacific.
The opinion of the court of appeals for
the Ninth circuit was favorable to the
settler, but this opinion is reversed by
Justice Peckham's opinion, which holds
that the land came within the grant to
the railroad The opinion is to the eff
feet that call claimants of presumption
rights on that part of the land since 1871
lost their rights by the operation of law
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27

Wardner, Idaho, May Ex-Governor
Steunenberg may be depended upon tc
maintain martial law so long as the situa
ton here may require. In an interview
he for the first time has made public his
views and his intentions with regard to
the labor troubles. He said in part:
''In dealing with the conditions at pres
ent existing in Shoshone county it is the
purpose of the state authorities to restore
peace and safety to the law-abiding inhab-
itants of the county, and to punish and
totally eradicate from this community a
class of criminals who have for years been
committing murders and other crimes in
open violation of the law"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
For One Year of Peace.

Williams Bay, Wis, May 22.-Members
of the executive committee of the Worlds
United League held peace conference in
this city.
G. o. Boring presented the subject of q
new Fourth of July. He offered a sug.
gestive program to include meetings in
public places with orations on the mean
ings of the day, emphasizing the bless
ings Of peace, followed by social reunions
and games of various kinds with general
Examinations for the evening Gun pow
der and noise he would eliminate.
The work of the peace commission at
The Hague was discussed Mrs. w. S.
Harbert advocated the idea of setting
aside the first year of the twentieth CEN
fury by all nations as a year of universal
peace. A committee was appointed to
draft resolutions embodying the sugges-
ton of Mrs. Harbert and the hopes of the
United League.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
POSTMEN OF PARIS STRIKE
THEY WANT HIGHER WAGES.
Three Thousand on IA Strike-No Mail
Delivered - Has Disturbed Business
A Fight Beween Police and Postmen
took PIaoe-GeneraI strike Possible.

Paris, May l9.-Owing to the refusal of
the senate to vote for the bill for increased
pay for postmen, recently passed by the
chamber of deputies, about 500 postmen re-
fused to go to work. today and later the
whole force, numbering 5000 men, went
out ON a strike. As result there were no
mail deliveries this morning.
Later the postmen 4 d an open air
meeting around the postollice and were ad-
dressed by the under postal secretary, NJ
Mougot, who yainly urged them to re,
turn to work. The strikers responded by
demanding an increase in pay,
The postotice was besieged by business
men this morning, who demanded their
letters.
NJ Mougot has arranged for a delivery
this afternoon. The sorting is being done
by clerks, who have been placed at the
disposal of the postal authorities by the
commercial houses and banks. The mail
will then be delivered by soldiers conduct.
ed by policemen.
The absence of a regular mail delivery
has caused great disturbances in business
circles The cabinet met today consid
cred the strike and decided to severely
punish the leaders.
Attacked the Guards.
The strikers attacked a post Wagon
manned by the Republican Guards, which
was emerging from the postoflice, yester
day. The police beat the strikers off aftel
fight in which several policemen wer,
hurt. A number of strikers were arrest
ed.
In the chamber of deputies today Their
was great animation. Several member
questioned the government on the subject
pointing out the inconvenience to Pari
business circles.
The minister of posts and telegraphs, N
De Lombre, replied saying the regular de
livery would be resumed, and even ad
mitted that public service could not
allowed to be at the mercy of few strik
ers, nor could the latter be permitted t
impose their will upon parliament and tn
government.
The premier, NJ. Dupuy, said the state G
the employees was not such as to allow c
their getting ON a strike and if the post
men did not resume work they would b
replaced by others.
A vote of confidence in the government
was passed, 1888 to $50, the socialist m
nority in the meantime shouting an
cheering for a general strike.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
Chicago Policeman shot by a Negro.

Chicago, May 24.-In endeavoring to
carry out the order of his superior officers
to place under arrest all colored men found
carrying weapons without permits-an or
der which was due to the killing of two
colored men and the wounding of a third
yesterday morning, Policeman Sheehan,
of the Twenty-second street station, was
shot in the abdomen early this morning
and received a wound which may prove
fatal
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
To IL Model Camp.

Washington, May 23-In anticipation
of the prompt return of the volunteer
troops in the Philippines, the Sc rotary of
war today telegraphed instructions to
General Shafter, commanding the depart
ment at San Francisco, to establish
model camp at the Preside for the ac-
commodation of about 1000 volunteers
from Manila, pending their musterout.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
six Thousand Deaths in war.

Washington, May 25.-Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin has prepared the statement Of
the number Of deaths which have occurred
in the army since the beginning of the
war:
In Cuba, 1879; in Puerto Rico, 287; in
Honolulu, 45; in the Philippines COG; in
the United States, 1872; total, G29O
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
Monument to the American Navy.

San Francisco, May 25.-The promoters
of the movement to erect in this city a
$4,000 monument to commemorate the
deeds of the American navy, especially the
victory of Admiral Dewey, have set to
work with a WILL and are confident that
the money will soon be raised.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
Damage to Kansas Crops.

Kansas City, May 25.--Rain and hail
did much damage to crops and property in
central Kansas last night. In Saline coun-
ty wheat and other crops for miles are
completely destroyed, many buildings
were damaged and thousands OF window
lights were broken.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
A Magnificent Gift.

Peoria, ILL.,, May 22.-In addition to a
magnificent endowment already made,
Miss Lydia Bradley has just donated to
the Bradley Polytechnic institute all her
property in Peoria county, estimated to
be worth over 100000, retaining a life
interest therein.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
New Stamp Mil.

Tacoma, Wash, May 25.-The largest
stamp mill in the world was started up
on May 10 at the Treadwell mine ON Doug
las island, Alaska. The new mill contains
60 batteries of five stamps each, with
crushing capacity OF four tons to the
stamp every "a hours.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
OnnOAe Diknrmnn 1ent.

Havana, May 25.-All late members Of
the Cuban military assembly, aided by
the opposition newspapers, are advising
the Cuban soldiers not to give up their
arms, not to sell the souvenirs of the
heroic struggle for liberty and not to part
with honor for S75 General Brooke will
proceed with his program without heed
ing the opposition.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
New Bodice Fronts and Collars.

Charming in their simplicity and
good taste are the new designs for re-
movable trimmings for summer frocks,
almost all of which are made of soft
silks, the new laces and fancy rib
bons and accordion-plaited chiffons.
These pretty additions to the summer
toilette are pictured and described in
the May Ladies' Home Journal.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27

General Wesley Merritt brought back
with him from the Pacific large par
rot which had been the property Of a
Spanish sailor. The bird speaks flu
emily the language of his foreign mas
ter, but as yet has learned only few
words of English.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
Cant. CoghInn to the sound.

Washington, May 25.-The naval orders
posted up assign Captain j. B. Coghlan to
duty as comnandant of the Puget Sound
naval station June 80, by which time the
Raleigh will be out of commission.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
Man and Wife Found Dead Toretbe,

Boston, May 23-W. T. Bell, well
known newspaper man, and his wife were
found dead in bed in room filled with
the fumes of illuminating gas. Letters
disclosed the fact that it was a case of
suicide. Dependency on account of i'll
health was the reason for the act.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
Guilty of MnnsInughter.

Denver Colo, May 25.-Peter Horn,
the colored soldier who has been on trial
for several days before the federal court
here for the killing of his comrade, Pri-
yate Albert Pemberton, at Fort Logan,
on April 10, was found guilty of man
slaughter, and will be sentenced next Sat
urday. The extreme penalty is 30 years
imprisonment.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
Acts without Consent of China.

Pe<in, May 25.-The Russian minister
here. NJ. Degiers, has notified the Tsung
Ii Yamen that Russ is unable to accept
the Chinese refusal of a railroad conces-
sion and that she will send engineers
forthwith to survey line to connect the
Russian Manchurian railroad with Pekin.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27

New York, May 22.-Four factories, a
planning mill, a blacksmith shop and IA
dwellings were destroyed by fire of I'M
known origin, which started in Wells
Bros. planning mill on Freeman street,
Brooklyn. The loss is estimated at $780,
600
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
Liner Paris Ashore.

Falmouth, May 2l.-The American liner
Paris, Captain Watkins, from Southamp-
ton, May 20, via Cherbourg for New York.
is ashore at The Manacles, off the south
coast of Cornwall, England.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27

London, May 24.-Viscount Esher, late
master of the rolls, is dead He was for
merly solicitor general conservative mem
Der Of parliament and lord justice of the
court of appeals.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
stranded I'm the Channel.

Bristol, May 23-The British steamer
Kaisow, Liverpool for japan and China
stranded on Lunday island at the en-
trance to the British channel during the
fog. The foreholds are partly full OF
water.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
Develop Oil Fields.

Los Angeles, May 22.-The representa-
tives of the Standard Oil Company have
been in Southern California for several
weeks. They are making a thorough in
vestigation of the oil districts.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27

The Archbishop of Canterbury has
in his keeping the book In which the
signatures of all royal brides and bride
grooms married in England are writ
ten.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
FIL|P|NOS ARE D|SMAYED..
THEY WANT INDEPENDENCE
They VIII Not Accept the Presidents
Oher Think Better Terms Can be Had
Retreating Fight-Troops Returning
from the Front.

New York, May 25.---A dispatch from
Manila says:
-Four of the Filipino commissioners
called upon General Otis, but made no
official proposition relative to surrender
They met the American commissioners
Later and held a four hours conference.
1t is said that the Filipnos were dis
mayed at the terms offered in President
Mckinley's cablegram General Pillar
turned red under his brown skin when he
realized that he was being offered moth
ing but vague promises of possible rep
resentation for his people in case of com
pliance with the American demand that
they lay down arms.
Every Filipino shrugged his shoulders
over the glowing prophecy of the future
after the cessation of hostilities outlined
to them by the members They said they
asked for independence and liberty with
dignity under the protection of the United
States, and We're offered nothing but the
indifferent assurances that individual ma
tives ought to hold official positions UNI
der the proposed government.
!
for the significance of future congression-
al legislation. They will accept not a
/ single condition of those proposed, but
will return dissatisfied to Aguinaldo and
report the results
Running Fight.
The Twenty second and Twenty-third
infantry, while escorting the signal corps
which was picking up the telegraph wire
from San Miguel to Balinag, had a run
ming fight for the whole distance. They
lost one man killed and one officer and IL
men wounded. The American troops
reached Balinag at s o'clock last evening.
They captured 80 rifles and 20 prisoners.
Insurgents Dispersed.
Manila, May 24.-Generals Macarthur
and Funstan, with the Kansas and Mon
tana regiments and the Utah battery,
have dispersed 500 insurgents entrenched
on the railroad near San Arita.
Return From the Front.
Manila, May 25.--The Oregon and Min
nesota regiments are returning to Manila
from the front.
The Spanish newspaper Oceania, has
been suppressed for publishing seditious
editorials.
Two Men Killed.
Washington, May 25.--General Otis re.
ports from Manila:
Killed Corporal George Scott, First
Idaho; Private Bowsee, First Colorado
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27

Easton, Nd, May 25-Captain Slower,
who was pilot on the Monitor during her
fight with the Merrimac in Hampton
Roads, is dead, aged 80.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27

Mark Twain's lawyers have bought
for their client the old frame house In
which he was born at Florida, Mo.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
General WOLF LIZ Dead

st. Louis, May 22.-Brigadier General
Christian D. Wolff, veteran OF the Mex.
lean and civil wars, is dead aged II.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
\ Running Fight.

Manila, May 24.-Generals Macarthur
and Funstan, with the Kansas and Mon
tana regiments and the Utah battery,
have dispersed 800 insurgents entrenched
on the railroad near San Arita.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
Return From the Front.

Manila, May 25.--The Oregon and Min
nesota regiments are returning to Manila
from the front
The Spanish newspaper, Oceania, has
been suppressed for publishing seditious
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-05-27
Two Men Killed.

Washington, May 25.--General Otis re-
ports from Manila:
Kiled-Colporal George Scott, First
Idaho; Private Bowsee, First Colorado.
Evening star., 1899-12-11

on education and labor. Senator Kyle, at
our request. gladly undertook to. and did,
introduce our eight-hour bill in the Senate.
He first approved the bill, then procrasti-
rated the proceedings of the committee,
then provoked opposition to it, and finally
submitted a minority report against the
bill which ne himself introduced. No Won
der then that it met its fate, when it re-
ceived its death blow at the hands of its
irlroducer | am confident that If there
had been an opportunity for the Senate to
have voted upon the bill 1t would not have
been defeated.
There have been some who hold that our
eight-hour bill is too far-reaching in Its
effect. In answer to this we say that the
ills from which labor suffers are far-reach-
ing: and the relief remedies which we
seek to employ must of necessity be equal
in scope. There are many who propose
remedies for all the ills which the human
family Is heir to, yet they can have but
little faith in their propositions. or they
would not antagonize the adoption of the
eight-nour law from the fear of its wide
scope. This convention should insist upon
the passage of it's original proposition and
held to a strict accounta bility all who have
been. or who may hereafter be, antagouis-
tic TO il,