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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
BARON HERscHELL DEAD.
weli-Nnown Engiishmnn Dies sud-
dcnly-Was Member of the Joint
High Commission.

Washington, March 2EBaron Farrar
Herschell, one of the commissioners
from Great Britain on the high joint
commission in session here to adjust
differences between the United States
and Canada, died quite suddenly ut 1908
o'clock Wednesday morning at the
Shoreham hotel where he had been
confined 10 his bed for several weeks
with broken bone, caused by fall on
a slippery sidewalk. Lord Herschell's
death came without warning. Except
for the pain incident to the fracture OF
his leg. which occurred on February
Is, he has been in excellent health and
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
Fired On by Rebels.

Manila. March 3.-The outposts be-
yond San Pedro Macati were fred upon
by the rebels from the wall of the
Guadalupe church. y gunboat adj
vanccd 300 yards beyond the lines and
cleared away the enemy with Cuttings.
No casualties are reported. Gen. Mil
Ter has been ordered TO quarter his
troops in Iloilo in the custom house or
other public buildings and authorized
to make the necessary changes at a
cost not to exceed $4,000, the same to
be met from the public revenues coll
lectpd in IlOilO
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
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Cnrl Schurz tes.

New York. March 3.--The SEVENTEEN
anniversary of the birth of Carl Schurz
was celebrated Thursday. Congratu-
latory letters and kilograms were re-
ceived in great numbers, Through the
day close friends called TO offer their
congratulations in person. \ cable
gram of greeting came from Prince
Herbert Bismarck ard from 40 of the
leading members Of the German reichs-
tag, and similar dispatches were re-
ceived from various parts of Germany
and from important cities the United
States over
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
Rcipa Mercedes Raised.

Santiago de Cuba, March 3. - After
considerable delay the former Spanish
cruiser Reina Mercedes, which was
sunk in the channel of Santiago harbor
during the bombardment by Admiral
SIMPSONS fleet On June 6, has been
raised and pumped out, the government
tugs assisting the wrecking company.
She was brought up to the city Thurs
day afternoon. Such repairs as can be
readily effected will be made here, after
which she will probably be towed to
Havana.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
steamer Reported Loaf.

Montreal, March "A cablegram re-
ceived by the Dominion Steamship line
agents here announces the total loss
OF the company's steamer Labrador,
from st. Johns, n. b., for Liverpool.
The passengers were all saved. The
Labrador went on Skerrymore rock at
seven o'clock Wednesday morning.
Halifax, n. s., March az. Agoncillo,
representative of the Filipinos. was n
passenger on the Labrador, wrecked on
the Irish coast. He was saved.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
THE TRADE SITUATION.
Business for Past Month Greatest
Ever Known for February,
Says Dun.

New York. March Ar. G.. Dun &
Co.'s review of trade says:
"The business for the past month was
far the greatest ever known In February
Clearing house exchanges were about 81
600 900 900, against s.. SIS. Sii last year. and
H.2 larger than In 1892. In all the years OF
weekly commercial reporting there has
been no other week In which the reports,
from all parts OF the country have been
on the whole so good as they are this week
Moreover. during the past week there has
been a general advance in wages immedi-
ate or prospective. At most points the adj
vance of ten per cent. or more was en-
tirely voluntary. IL has averaged five to
ten per cent In tin plate works, and about
ten per cent. in other cases. and as 1t affects
much over 100000 hands 1t will add great
~ to the purchasing power of the wage
earners.
1.-THE return of failures in February,
while showing larger liabilities than in
January, are highly encouraging. A rath-
err unusuarnumber OF large failures in scat
tered branches OF manufacture has swelled
the aggregate, including one concern for
81. 000. 900 In electrical apparatus, but in
nearly all branches the statement indicates
u remarkably healthy condition in spite OF
these failures. while in trading the de-
faulted liabilities are smaller than in Jan
Cary or any previous winter month for six
years.
I'm prices the striking feature has been
the rapid advance in iron and steel prod
ucts. resulting from a demand greater than
the works in the country can supply. All
the works OF Importance have been crowd
ed with orders running 10 July and later.
BclNod buyers have given life 10 concerns
long inactive. and as these can add but lit
tie to the output, the markets have been
entirely controlled by the buying demand.
All sorts of prices have been paid. some for
early delivery and some for delivery after
July l.
Failures for the week have been in the
United States. lS6. against PSI last year, and
d. in Canada, against 81 last year.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
MIR. SOVEREIGN Rejected.

Boise, Idaho, March 4.-The governo,
nominated George NJ. Payne and James
X. Sovereign, the latter being the for
mer leader of the Knights of Labor,
rs members of the board of arbitration.
Payne was confirmed. but Sovereign's
nomination was rejected by vote of
IL to 16.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
In llcted.

Chicago, March 4. - Ralph l.. Os-
trander, who heretofore has enjoyed
an excellent reputation, was indicted
Friday on a charge of receiving stolen
property. From letters in his possess
sion found by the police it was shown
to the jury that he has been acting as n
"fence" for thieves in all parts of the
United States
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
Drank Poi.on by Mistake.

London, March 3.-yery Rev. Andrew
Kennedy Hutchison Boyd, known I'M
der the nom de plume of "a. X. II. b."
died Thursday through accidentally
drinking a cnrbolic lotion instead of
medicine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
EIuhf nraxxnel.

London, March la dispatch from
vathi, capital of the island of Samos,
off the west coast Of Asia Minor, says
that boat belonging to the British tor
redo boat destroyer Bruiser has foun-
Z cred in squall off Samos, and that
e.pht Of her crew were drowned.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
Heavy Loss by Fire.

Holyoke, Mass, March Fire that
broke out at o:15 Monday night in the
large clothing store of Besse, Mills g.
Co., in the Windsor hotel block, totally
destroyed the hotel and burned out
several big stores The loss may reach
$4,000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
Fear Lo..e. viii he Heavy.

Lander, Wyo., March 3.-Sheep own
ers who sent sheep to winter in Big
Horn basin are receiving discouraging
reports, and 1t is feared their losses will
be excessive. One firm that has large
herds there reports the loss Of over 1000
head. Snow has been heavy in that
region and the weather severe.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
Caught in the Far West.

Seattle, Wash, March 4. = Eugene
Zeigler, of woodlawn, Chicago, who is
accused Of stealing between $4,000 and
$4,000 from the Illinois trust and saw
ings bank, was arrested here Friday
night.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
Coun,cI for Gen. Miles.

Washington, March 4.-The latest de-
velopment of the war department
court Of inquiry into Gen. Miles beef
charges was the appearance Friday OF
Maj. Jesse Lee as counsel for the gen.
eral commanding the army.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
promote. M. brother.

wilhelmshaven, March 3.-Emperor
William has promoted his brother.
Prince Henry of Prussia, to command
the cruiser Squadron.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
To begin Dreyfus Case.

Paris, March 4.-The united sections
of the court of cessation will begin the
hearing of the Dreyfus case to-day, in
conformity with the new trial revision
1au
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
HE RANKS THE NAVY
Dewey's Nomination to Be an Ad.
miral Confirmed by the Senate.
Brig. Gen. Otis Is Also Honored-News
from the Philippines-No Amer
lean Prisoners I'm the
Islands.

Washington, March 4.--The senate
has confirmed Admiral Dewey.
The president Friday morning sent
to the senate the nominations of Rear
Admiral George Dewey, TO be admiral
of the navy, under the act approved
March 2, 1899, and Brig. Gen. Elwell S.
Otis, U. S. A., TO be infringement by
brevet, TO rank from February 4. 1899.
for military skill and most distin-
guished services in the Philippine is
lands
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11
congratulations.

CengrntuIn lions.
Washington, March 4. - Secretary
Long has abled Admiral Dewey as fol-
lows:
"Heartlest congratulations upon your de-
served promotion as admiral"
Secretary Alger sent the following
congM tulatory message TO Maj. Gen.
Otis at Manila:
washington, March 3.-You have been
nominated and confirmed major general
by brevct in the regular army. The pres
ident wishes this message OF congratu!a-
ton sent you, in which | cordially join
No American Prisoners Held.
Washington. March 1.-The follow
ing dispatch has been received by Sec
rotary of War Alger from Gen. Otis, in
answer TO Secretary Ayers inquiry of
Thursday respecting the number of
American prisoners held by the insur-
gents:
MANILA March 3.-Secretary of War,
Washington: Insurgents have not taken
nor do they hold a single prisoner OF war
They have three soldierssin Malolos picked
up in January who without permission
went among them near Cavite and
Caloocan. am looking after them and
prONlulnp money nave CapluTcu over
800 insurgent soldiers since February 4,
and hold the majority as prisoners of war.
Detrimental reports which reach the
United States manufactured mostly in
Hong Kong. Troops here in splendid con-
dtion. OTIS
Sent to Prison.
Madrid, March admiral Monteio,
who was in command of the Spanish
squadron destroyed by Admiral Dewey
in the battle of Manila bay, and the
commander of the Cavite arsenal were
Friday evening incarcerated in the mil
i,ary prison, pending trial for their
conduct at Manila. The government
has also ordered the prosecution of
Gen. Linares, who was in supreme COM
mand of the Spanish forces at San
tiago at the time of the capitulation to
Gen Shafter
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-11

Washington, March 4. - Secretary
Long has abled Admiral Dewey as fol-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-01
KIPLING's CONDITION.
There Appears TO Be an Improvement In
the Authors Condition.

NEW YORK, February &.-The follow
ing bulletin has been issued by the ply
sic.ans attending Rudyard Kipling at the
Grenoble:
so a. MIR Kipling has not lost
any ground
"E. C. JANEWAY. NJ. d.
THEODORE DUNHAM, NJ. D.
Shortly before II a. m, DR.. Durham
said:
There has been a more free respiration
and l hope the crisis has been passed"
H. II. Mcclure, son of the publisher,
said to-day:
Mr. Kipling passed a favorable night.
No new complications have set in and
there is a general feeling of hopefulness
in the sick room"
Mrs. Kipling this morning sent the fol-
lowing note down stairs:
Mrs. Kipling wishes TO acknowledge
with grateful thanks the many letters
and kilograms of sympathy sent her.
They are too numerous for her to reply
to individually"
1t was said to-day that Mr.. kipl1ng S
lung area available for breathing was at
it's minipum on Sunday night. 1t was
increased considerably yesterday and still
more this morning.
With this improvement the danger of
coma and delirium passes away and
hopes for recovery are increased. There
is reason to believe according to the
statements that come from the sick room
that the clearing out of the lower lobe of
the patients right lung will continue
steadily and that breathing will become
so easy by the end of the tenth day of
Mr.. Kiplings illness that unless a relapse
occurs his recovery is only a matter Of
time.
NEW YORK, February 2S.-The follow
ing bulletin was issued at lilo o'clock to-
night:
Mr. Kipling has on the whole, not
gained during the day, though the respir-
atory function has so far improved that
the use of oxygen is no longer necessary.
The influence of the persisting, inflamma-
ton in the upper lobes is still manifest
(Signed) &c. G. JANEWAY,
"THEO. DUNHAM."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-01
A CLOSE PARALLEL
To the Luetgert Case Developed in Chi
Cages Murder Mystery.

To the Luetgert Case Developed in Chi
Cages Murder Mystery.
Chicago, February 2S.-The alleged
murder of Mrs. Becker became to-day
a much closer parallel with the famous
Luetgert wife murder case. Evidence
has been discovered which leads to the
belief that Mrs. Becker's body was
dissected and burned piecemeal. Char
red teeth and what is said to be hn-
man bones blackened and almost dis
cintegrated by heat were found in the
ashes of the kitchen stove in the
Becker cottage.
A perfect segment of a knee cap is
also claimed to have been found. The
fatty substance had been burned away
and a porous white shape left. Den
fists have declared the teeth genuine
and probably from a human being.
This new evidence against sausage
maker Albert A. Becker has been SUI
mitted to DR.. George A. Dorsey, ex-
pert PSYCHOLOGIST, who won prominence
in the Luetgert case. The authorities
are awaiting the experts opinion with
the hope that science will come to their
aid in this case, as it did in the legal
battle against the wealthy sausage
manufacturer, Adolph Luetgert, the
wife murderer now serving a life SEN
tence in the Joliet penitentiary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-01
THE POPE ILL.
The Pontiff Had Prolonged Painting Fit,
Yesterday.

fesUeEOays
Rome, February 2S-Bulletin-The
Pope was taken suddenly i'll this morn
ing and his audiences have been sus-
pended.
Rome, February 28-9 p. m.-The
Pope has had prolonged fainting fit.
Rome, February 28.-The Pope had
a fatiguing day yesterday, receiving
congratulations on the approaching
anniversary of his coronation, and
complaining of the cold, which has
been intense for two days. This
morning the Pontiff complained of a
pain in his side. DR.. Lapponi found
some fever and ordered the patient to
remain in bed and take a complete
rest. The physician has since visited
the Pope three times. 1t is almost
certain that the Pontifical receptions
and ceremonies fixed for March I'd and
March Sd will be countermanded.
DIR. Lapponi will sleep at the Vati-
can tonight. He declines to give
any information. DR.. MazZoni has
also visited the Pope professionally
during the day. Callers at the Vati-
can have found everything in the usual
condition there; and all inquiries were
met with the denial that the Pope's in
disposition is serious.
His Holiness rose this morning at
II, but DR.. Papponi insisted on his re-
turning to bed, as he was suffering
from fever, following a general chill,
with pains in the lumbar region.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-01
SHOCKING TRAGEDY
Which Occurred Near Weston, Yes.
terday Morning.. c. RexroaG
Killed by A. C. Simmons and James
Bennett.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
WESTON. w. Va, February ga most
shocking tragedy occurred seven miles
from Weston at ten o'clock to-day, where
in j. G. Rexroad, A. c. Simmons and
James Bonnet used deadly weapons. For
some years a feud has existed among the
families of Rexroad and SIMMONS, many
quarrels and lawsuits being participated
in, the last of which was over line fence.
1t appears that some of the rails of this
particular fence were blown off and hurl-
ed upon the Rexroad side. Yesterday Mr..
Clark Simmons, accompanied by James
Bonnet, went to get the rails. They
were met by Mr.. j. c. Rexroad. Some
warm words and threats were exchanged.
This morning Mr. Simmons and Bennett
again went to the scene and were again
met by Rexroad, who had a shotgun.
When within a range of ten feet all par
ties fired, Rexroad using his shot gun and
Simmons and Bennett using reyolvers.
Rexroad's shot went wild. Both the balls
from the revolvers took effect upon Rex
road, one piercing his neck and shoulder
and the other making a slight flesh
wound just under the left eye. The doc
tors have little hope OF Rexroad's recov-
cry tonight.
Simmons and Bonnet came to town and
after consultation with their attorneys ar
rangement was made for their arrest,
which was done by Chief of Police Atchi-
son They were taken before Squire
Lockhardt, who held them in the sum Of
five hundred dollars each to answer an in
dictment before the grand jury. which
convenes next Monday. Simmons IS an
ex-president OF the county court. while
Rexroad was formerly a Baptist minister.
Both families are wealthy and influential
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-01

Is ogfclal opinion fhat whatever ths
responsibility for damages II wlll net
be 100 large for the benefit which viii
accrue. In the first place there is no
doubt that the insurgents cherished
the idea that the Germans were favor
able to their cause and this led 10 the
hope that they might actively inter-
vene.
Such a result possibly might have been
brought about through some cunn.ngly
planned action by the insurgents that
should involve the American and German
sailors IN collision. Then. too this frank
action on the part of the German govern
ment is calculated to relieve the tension
that was beginning TO manifest itself. not
that there was the slightest sign of this
in any OF the official relations of the gov
ernmentS of the United States and Ger
many, but unguarded utterances in the
press of both countries, based on nttie
understood negotiations, were steauAy
tending to cause friction that might In
the end have had grave results. All OF
this, however, ii is believed, may be ex-
pected to disappear now and once II IS
understood that tine only issues between
the two governments are rather abstruse
economical ones and do not IN any man
ner concern territory wanted by either,
no reason is seen why the old friendship
should not prevail.
BERLIN, February 2S.-To the CORE
spondent of the Associated PresS( to-day,
Baron Won Buelow reiterated his assur-
ance of Germanys desire to maintain
friendly relations with the United States.
There is nothing politically between the
two countries, ne said, ITO prevent this
becoming an accomplished fact l know
of no friction between the German and
American governments; and SO far as
Samoa and the Philippines are concerned,
my speech to-day shows the true situation
in both places"
Ambassador White also repeated TO the
correspondent of the Associated Press
that Germanys attitude throughout had
been not only natural but, in some cases,
as for instance contrabands of war, even
more particular. where the United States
was involved, than strict neutrality die
n ft1
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-01
a TORPEDO FOUND.
Mysterious Messenger OF Death Picked Up
Near Norfolk

WASHINGTON, February 2S-The fol-
lowing telegram has been received at the
Navy Department from Observer Gray, of
the Weather Bureau, at Norfolk:
Torpedo ashore at high water mark, 2i2
miles north of Coyners Hill life saving
station. In good condition, weighing
about 400 pounds. No letters or figures
can be found"
The Navy Department Immediately sent
the telegram over to the chief of engin-
GERS at the War Department The fact
that the weight of the torpedo was about
100 pounds less than the smallest used in
the naval officers that the torpedo which
and figures all over them. has convinced
the naval officers that the torpedo whocn
has stranded is one of the mines planted
by the War Department at the entrances
of harbors at the outbreak of the Spanish
war. 4Ae life saving keeper at Coyner's
Hill was warned TO let the mine alone un-
til the War Department claims it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-01
A MURDER AT SCHOOL.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Point Pleasant, W. Va, February IS.
This afternoon at the colored school
at this place, during the absence Of
Prof Fuller, the principal, who went
with a friend to the train, pupil nam
ed Billy Spencer, aged about IS years
without seeming provocation, picked
UP heavy poker and went to the
seat where Billy Bell was learning his
lesson, and struck him violent blow
over the head The crook of the poker
penetrated his skull to the brain. it
taking two men to pull the poker from
the skull. Bell is now in very seri-
Gus condition and will die. Spencer is
in jail.
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BURNED TO DEATH.
to the Register.

Special TO the Register.
Martinsburg, w. Va. February 28.-
Mrs Susan Marker, aged IS years and
widow Of Daniel Marker. inventor of
the Marker rife, was burned 10 death
to-day at her home in this city, at
noon to-day. Her clothing caught fire
from the stove in the sitting room, and
before help could be summoned and
the flames extinguished she was burn
ed until she was past consciousness,
and lived but about half an hour. No
one happened 10 be in the house at the
time of the accident but little girl,
who she had staying with her for a
while for company. The old lady had
been living principally by herself.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-01
FORTS ORDERED DESTROYED.

Havana, February 28.-Gen. Ludlow
has ordered the destruction and disin-
lection of the Spanish forts at San
Diego, near Regala, in order to make
room for the camps of the Eighth and
Tenth regiments, which will move
from the Havana parks in a few days.
Several American soldiers who have
been discharged without honor, have
drifted into this city Under the law
they can only be returned on trans
ports, but there being no transports
here at present and these men being
without funds, they have no food or
place to sleep. Therefore the milf
tary authorities are taking measures TO
obtain immediate transportation for
them on commercial steamers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-01
SHOT HIS COUSIN.

Carrolton, o., February 2S.-Clark
Scott a highly respectable farmer liv
ing ten miles southeast of here, heard
a man at midnight ransacking an US
stairs room of his dwelling. Scott
emptied both barrels of a shot gun
through the door panel. Forcing an
entrance, he found he had MORALLY
wounded his cousin, Beatty Scott, who
has served several terms in the Ohio
penitentiary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-01
A ROYALIST PLOT.

Paris. February 2S.-The Rappel and
other papers state that the papers Of
the Royalists which were recently
seized, show clearly the existence of an
Orleanist plot which had been aided by
subscriptions by certain foreign sover-
eigns. The plot was to be carried out
by a general who, it was expected,
would soon be come minister for war.
The Orleanists intended to act as
soon as the general took Office, but NJ .
Doroulede's action spoiled the plan
The Figaro does not believe that the
existence of a plot can be proved, but
the authorities are convinced that they
have foiled a dangerous conspiracy.