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The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05
First American Gov srnor of Cuba.

Few people are aware that the first
American captain general of Cuba was
command of Florida, this is how he
signed his name to proclamations:
by Maj-Gen. Andrew Jackson, gov
ernor of the provinces of the Floridas,
exercising the powers of the captain
general and of the intendant of the
island Of Cuba over said provinces, and
Of the governors of said provinces, re-
epectiYely."
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05
LAST OF THE BIG SCOUTS,

Mai. William f. Drannan, the last
of the famous Indian scouts, and the
companion of Kit Carson, is living in
Idaho. where he is doing scout duty
among the Nez Perce Indians. Dram
nan is the genuine article. He is an
Indian scout from the ground up. He
is 1.-the and agile and brown, six feet
two inches in his socks, and looks like
fighter OF redskins copied from some
Kit Carson romance. Drannan Is the
man who, in 1873, captured Captain
Jack, the CHEF of the Modoc Indians.
thus ending the bloody Modoc war. He
carries a knife with which he has
scalped thirty-five Indians after kill
ing them in fair fights, and he does
not know what fear feels like. He holds
up his proud old head and stalks about
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05
ONOTO WATANNA.

ginal marginal notes, she has written
opposite a story entitled "a Japanese
Girl" "This is the first Japanese story
l ever wrote. 1t appeared in the Com
mercial Tribune of Cincinnati" While
in that city couple of years ago she
submitted a tale of American life to
the editor. 1t was SO good that he ad-
vised her to write something of Japan.
She acted on his suggestion and the
following week the Tribune published
the first OF the stories which are be-
coming SO we'll known to magazine
readers. She cannot be classed as
painstaking writer, since she produces
her stories much too rapidly to be-
stow much care upon them. "a No
ble's Daughter" was written in one
morning. Her favorite is 'Boo-Boo,"
the pathetic story Of a half-Japanese,
who finds life "too hard" The mar
ginal note in the scrap book reads:
"This story is, in my mind, the best
thing have written. 1t is human, and
after all, that is more than being ex-
traordinary,"
Miss Watanna's talents are not con-
fined to writing fiction. She is clever
business woman also. Being one of a
large family, whom she was anxious to
help, she studied stenography, and so
expert did she become that a year or
two later, when assistant editor of the
Jamaica Newsletter, she was asked to
report the debates of the legislative
council, and enjoyed the distinction of
being the only woman present at the
meetings of the colonial parliament.
The yellow fever drove her to this
country, and she continued her steno-
graphic work in Cincinnati and later in
Chicago, accepting a clerical position
which left her free during several hours
of the day to continue her literary
work. During the last presidential
| campaign Miss Watanna was the chief
stenographer in Cincinnati, filling a
| position of much trust and RESPONSE
bility and doing great deal of difficult
work. She no longer finds 1t necessary
to work so hard, and now devotes her
entire time to the portrayal of those
fascinating and original characters
which have recently so charmed the
literary world.
Miss Watanna's first novel, "Miss
Nume Of Japan" will be published in
this city within few days, and, what
ever it's ultimate success. cannot fail
to receive a hearty welcome from all
who have seen in her short stories the
promise of greater and more serious
work.
Miss Watanna also writes for the
Japanese magazines, Kokumin-no-
Toni and the Hansei Zasshi, published
in Toxic, and her contributions, prin-
cipally on American life, are said to
attract considerable attention among
her oountrymen, who are usually pref
udiced against women writer's.
In appearance Miss Watanna is de-
cidedly Japanesque, with the black hair
and eyes of her countrywomen, but in
stature she is taller than they. In her
simplicity of speech and belief that ali
mankind is as honest as herself she
resembles the fascinating characters
of her own stories. A noticeable point
in her productions is the fact that the
Japanese, in spite of her simplicity and
contrary to the accepted theory, al.
ways triumphs over her American sis.
ter and modestly carries off the laur.
els.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05
EDOUARD ROD.

Course a la Mort" made its appearance.
that the full power of the new writer
was felt and understood. M. Rod will
arrive in Chicago April 1. He will lee
ture at the University Of Chicago on
the History of French Dramatic Poe
try" Eight lectures will be delivered,
two each week. This series will be
given before the Cercle Francois Of
Harvard upon whose ;avitation M. Rod
is visiting America
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05
THE DONATION PARTY
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS LIT
TIE KNOWN,
Was the Result OF Poyerty-Custom
That Has Not Changed in Its General
Character Since 1t Was Introduced
Usually Leaves Hard Feeling.


Inc ooha'loh p'''y - uLe oI
american lnS'i'"'io"9 "h.'h ~,
hno" u 'he H'"J'll'S Vi r'''
peop'e anu NN0"' II OI'' ~ 'ilo9e
nave p"9seu oe' o''" .""N Wv '''iN -
Iloo k1o"h DIS HlI"ule me- say
I'VE" ioFh flUuhe' 1t Is d coun'iS ~
stituIloh more IH''h d Hui'oi ou
olo ana ltS Origin mas peen d9oi i"o'
various causes anu coho'Iloh9' ~ pio'
any Originated nom tue S"liie
That hldue II necessary III 'ne cay
country SNho"l lea'I'eI " 'o"i"
aro"Hu' ne le'Sue1 N@9 "'H'o' 49,
the coi!iAuH'lS' '"VIe was i'''i' i'io-'0'
10 Ihouce MN OF Her 10 Ieiii"l"' dN"
living was mace cHeap py the custom
vi poai ulHs a'ou""' W "H''n 'N1
ourceh was u'Niu'o d".oH6 a.
members OF the community ne "o-
ha1ioh party was also lne result VI poN-
eTlv ana oesi'e on lhe part VI the
poor people TO hslp the palSoil MANI
ehuS meet me c0hS'eSaCioh why"
hao money enough 10 90 So paio i''
munster living salary' ouV III Cum
Try lo"hS' "heFe lhere was lt'i0
money the minister uSUdlly kept HIS
eye On 'he uoHalioh' because the le7
ular salaiy was sHail ana uhcerIS
farm proNCcts' hoop-poles anu COOL
sklns were regal tehuer III 'he cary
days OF 'he ooha'loh party tne con
srega'lohS were small money wa
scarce, ana on the oaE alter the parry
the preacheF ollch became tIaoe'
Ahd cart9d some ol MS uohateu Sooo0
to market, Whefe tney were sold OF eN-
chahged lor more QeslraDIe merchah
idlse. Inc aftIc'es were contributed
voluntarily, ana IN oFder that there
HlSht De good snow ana that the
element OF Sood-iello"shlp ana lhe
ne" england helshporlv feelihS might
eclipse any semblance OF charity the
ooflorS went 10 the parsol mousse III d
'oody with their gifts and gave MIN a
surprise party lor Whlch ne hau
lookeu aHAlously. Whlle the poor HILL
1ster was uSuaily pieasea WIN the ar
IahSehehl' ana accepted Win sra'l-
'uue ana pleasure the sll'S OF ms
nelshpols, lie olleh wished tllaC lhe ar
1lcles might nave Deeh sent oy messen-
eer-a hlfed man OF hlreo glrl-pe-
cause lhe party oIteh caused more
'louole anu ehtdleu more expense
'han the uohatioh was worth. Inc olu
custom mas not changed IN lIS general
character since II WAS Introduced. IL
rs lhe same touay as II was then, except
1hat the character or the donations has
chahseo Win lhe Iimes' ana "hlle the
HolorS OF loo years ago tfampleo upon
ana ruined olu-IaShlolieu holne-haae
rag carpets ana cliticlsed the plue
china oh tHe ShelNtS' the presehl-Ilihe
uohols uedl III Ike manner VIII
more noderh arIlcles. Inc same dll-
aerehce exists aiSo III the character OF
the oonatlons' Inc collectlon OF artl-
cles winch hnds lts way INTO the nome
or the country parson with donation
party IS usually hlghiE interesting
one because OF It's variety. lhere Il
everything. from wooden clothesplns
and kindl1ns wood to angel cake and
plush alDums-clothlnS, soap, pickles
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05
Lincoln Chair.

New York Cor. st. Louis Post-Dis-
patch: A chair which Abraham Lin
coin used in his home was sold at auc-
,ion for s27O A man who is believed
,o represent the Lincoln Club of Chi
nsgo was the highest bidder. The
chair H. said to have been presented by
4be Illinois Central railroad to Mr.. Lin
er4s-
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05
The Mechanism of Style,

IT wis.," said the man who was writ
Ing a speech, that could think of a
the word I want" What kind of a
word Is it," asked his wife. Some
thing that means cutthroat, robber and
villain. It's got to be word OF at least
four syllables. because I want it to be
polished sarcasm. m."-Washington
Star.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05
Youne Wanamaker.

New York Spe. Pittsburg Dispatch:
John Wanamaker intends making
journalist out of his son Thomas. The
purchase of the North American, Of
Philadelphia. few days since, / am
told. was made by the great merchant,
who will turn the paper over to his
son.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05
Circling tho Globe in an Hour.

Uncle Sam paid the railways for 1898
nearly $29 100000 for transporting his
mail. Sixty years ago 974 miles of
railway carried all our mail: at the
close of the civil war there were "a
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05

like a tribal chief. Unlike Col. Cody.
who got much of his training as a
scout under Drannan, the major is not
spectacular. He is true to life. He
eats bear meat. drinks water. and
sleeps on an elkskin bed
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05

He found germs of consumption,
smallpox, scarlet fever and grip, and
other bacteria were found with pO-
tato starch. decaying meat and decom-
posing cheese, which served as q
nourishment for the disease germs.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-05-05

Nsnrrsc1ty "a used to illuminate some
~ sh.s eseaa,r.rl b8 Of Rome, and 1t will
sccn 10 Bhfrafrced In all the catacombs
~ siiaG c.tY
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-28
HOME AGAIN.
New York After Months of
service mt Manila.

New York. Jan. 23.--After an absence
OF more than seven months the Astor
battery arrived in New York Sunday.
During their absence the men have
Travelled to and from the Philippine
islands and have seen active service
against the Spaniards under Gen. Nc
Arthur at Manila. They marched from
the city June 10, with three officers and
90 men. They returned with one officer
and 50 men. Their loss from death was
five--three died in action and two from
sickness. Six men were sent home in
valids and six were discharged for one
cause or another. Two officers re-
NAMED behind with the regiments from
which they had been detailed for service
with the battery, one in Manila and one
al Rock Island arsenal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-28

Adyices from Manila say that Amer
lean soldiers had landed on the island OF
GnimAras. about three miles from
lloilo The landing was effected with
out opposition.
Although the health OF King Oscar
of Sweden continues 10 improve. his
physicians have ordered him 10 take a
complete rest.
The government In Washington was
notified that Aguinaldo had publicly
proclaimed the.republic of the Philip
pines.
Premier Sagnsta declares that Aguin-
ALDO has made the liberation of the
Spanish prisoners in the Philippine is
lands conditional upon SPANS recog-
nizing the Philippine republic and al
lying herself thereto.
Bank notes &c the value OF c6O.6f0
were stolen from PARIS bank in Lon
don.
In Mexico heavy shocks OF earth
quake were felt at Cerro Gordo Vera
Cruz and Colima. and in the City OF
Mexico houses fell the palace was
cracked In seyen places. and people by
the thousands rushed into the streets
and knelt an prayer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-28
AN AWFUL DEED.
Demented Woman In Toledo Conn
mits Suicide Afte- Trying to
XIII Her Children.

Toledo, o., Jan. 23.-Mrs. S. j. Nc
Collough. wife of well.known man OF
this city. suicided Saturday and at
tempted to kill her family OF three chill
dren before she took the drug. The
woman was undoubtedly insane. Four
OF the children were taken violently Ill
Saturday. caused by eating diseased
meat. One child died Saturday after
noon, and the mother attempted to give
the living children. all of whom are in
a critical condition, dose of carbolic
acid. She was prevented by the people
in the house, but she slipped away and
was found later in dying condition.
She survived but few minutes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-28
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

DIR. Horace Burr, OF Wilmington, Del,
who has just died, was a master of IL
languages.
Regiments OF regulars continue to de-
part for the Philippines, and they go
prepared for long stay.
Peter Joyce. captain Of police in ST.
Louis, has worked seven days week
for 81 years without holiday.
George w. Dent. brother-in-law OF
Gen. u. S. Grant. died at Oakland. CAL,
from pneumonia, in his seventy-ninth
year.
Mrs. Giuseppe La Sale, of New York
city. gave birth to triplets and they
have been christened Dewey. Sampson
and Schley.
Al the instance OF Surgeon General
Sternberg. Secretary Alger ordered the
hospital ship Relief 10 Manila to serve
there as hospital ship.
The Consolidated Ice company OF
New York city will do away with horses
on its delivery wagons and has asked
for bids on 1000 automobile wagons.
Col. S. w. Eldrdge. one Of the fore
most men in early Kansas history. died
ut his home In Lawrence. Kan. aged 81
years. Of n complication Of diseases.
After an absence OF nine months Maj.
Gen. Shafter. u. S. A.. returned 10 San
Francisco. The general was formally
received by the military and civil au-
thorities.
Lucky" Baldwin will erect an eight
story fireproof building in San Fran
cisco on the site OF the old Baldwin
hotel. burned some weeks ago. The
new building will cost S3.O00.OOO.
Murray Shipley was found dead In his
bed In Cincinnati. lie was one OF the
Oldest merchants OF the city. a we'll
known philauthropist and leading
member OF the Society OF Friends.
The speech from The throne az the
opening Of the Swedish parliament de-
clared that whatever might be the re-
suit OF The ears peace conference.
Sweden must continually strengthen
us defenses. which were altogether too
weak. though no one could suspect her
OF aggressive schemes.
The election Of MIR. Beyeridge as SEN
ator from Indiana recalls the fact that
Oliver l.. Morton was the only native
born Hoosier senator Indiana has ever
had and most OF her senators for 30
years past have been natives OF Ohio.
Mcdonald. Voorhees,. Harrison. Turpie.
Fairbanks and Beverage were all Ohio
men by birth.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-28
SIN In Deadlock.

Madison. Wis, Jan. 24.-The repub-
lean senatorial deadlock continues.
Three ballots were taken in caucus
Monday night, making 25 in ALL The
only change was that Of Assemblyman
Dresser. OF ST. Croix county. who wer:
from Cook TO Stephenson. The last
ballot stood; Quarles, Al; Stephen
son. "A; Cook, II; Babcock. Is; Webb.
10 Baloting will be resumed thi,
morning. The caucus committee will
meet at nine n. IN. Balloting for SEN
ator will begin in both houses in sepa-
rate session.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-28
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.
tire Towns and Many Lives De-
licved to Have neen Lost.

Athens. Jan. 23.-Entire towns were
destroyed and many lives are believed
10 have been lost by series OF terri
bic earthquakes that shocked the Pelo-
ponnessuy. or peninsula OF lower
Greece, Sunday. The center OF the agi-
iation has been the western coast. in
the vicinity OF the Gulf OF Arcadia. The
loss OF life ana property cannot yet De
estimated. nor Is there any feeling OF
assurance that the earthquakes that
have lasted since early morning are
at an end. Many thousands OF men,
women and children who fed from
their homes In terror are camping on
the open hills. hungry and miserable.
A frightful shock early Sunday morn
ing drove people from their houses and
made public buildings and churches tot
ter. Following at irregular intervals
came shock after shock of varied Sc
verify
Kyparssia. a town OF 1900 popula-
tion and a place OF great antiquity, Is
completely destroyed. So is Philiatra,
near by Pyrgos. town Of 10000
population. has been terribly shaken,
as have Andrusa. Kutiphari. Cargo liani,
Tavin and numerous others II is re-
ported in Staso and several other towns
not a single habitable house is left.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-28
WILL PREVENT A STRIKE.
xot,t scale Committee OF Operators
and Miners Agree ON
Compromise Rate.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Jan. 25.--Ihe coal
mining rate for the four large eompet-
ing states OF the country was agreed
TO by the joint scale committee OF OPP
orators and miners Tuesday, ana al
that now remains is its adoption by Inc
interstate convention. The sub-scale
committee met Tuesday morning 10
consider the recommendation OF the
Joint committee as TO the differences
in Illinois.
The operators OF that state made the
work OF the committee comparatively
easy by receding from their demands
for n double standard and agreeing 10
the arbitration OF the machine diner
entail price.
The report was then adopted by the
joint committee.
The adoption OF this report will pre-
vent national strike, and any trouble
that may occur during the year VIII
be In Hooking Valley, o.. and at mines
where the operators have refused TO
be a party 10 the contract
Under the new agreement the rates
in Indiana. Ohio and Pennsy lvanla will
be the same as al present. For run-oi-
mine coal the rate will be ~ 100 cents
a ton. inch aud quarter screen coal. 90
cents ton; drivers and outside labor
will receive the same wages as al pres
eni, and eight hours will constitute a
days work.
In Illinois the run-of-mine system
will prevail. The machine differential
is 10 be arbitrated. The operators want
n fiat differential OF ten cents ton,
between pick and machine mining. and
the miners want il reduced TO seven
cents. The operators make the differ
entail 25 per cent. OF the pick mine
rate in favor Of machine coal.
This rate will be fixed, however, by
n board OF arbitration. which will be
composed OF the presidents OF the
miners state organizations in Indiana,
Ohio and the Pittsburgh district and
one operator from each state. These
six are TO select the seventh man, who
shall not be a resident of the state Of
Illinois.
II was decided TO appoint n commit
tee Of four operators and four miners,
one from each state. TO act as board Of
Cancellation. The change in the date
Of the expiration Of the agreement Is
the only change from last year. In
stead Of expiring April /, ii comes TO an
end month earlier, thus aifording the
operators better opportunity 10 take
care Of lake trade contracts. After the
singing Of America" the convention
adjourned to meet In indianapolis. Ind,
on the fourth Tuesday of January, 1900.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-28
LATER.

The United States senate in eXecu-
tive session on the 25th agreed TO vote
upon the peace treaty Monday, Feb
ruary 6. at three o'clock A bill pro-
viding for the erection Of building for
the department Of justice at 4 cost OF
/ $1,000, 600 was passed and bill WAS in
| troduced temporarily creating the Of
flee OF admiral Of the navy. The house
spent the day in debate on the army re-
organization bill, and during the dis
cussion Mr.. johnson Qnd.) attacked
the presidents policy regarding the
Philippines, and Mr.. Dolliver Qa.)
made reply.
A dispatch from Colima. Mexico.
states that the volcano of that name is
in full activity.
The trial Of Commissary General
Charles T.. Engan by court.martal. on
charges Of conduct unbecoming an Off
Ger and a gentleman, commenced in
| Washington.
Adolphe Philippe d'Ennery, one OF
the most prolific playwrights OF the
century, died in Paris, aged S. years.
Peter Noyak and his wife and three
children were killed in an explosion az
Carlinyille, ILL.,, caused by trying to
start a fire with Kerosene oil.
The National Association OF Mauufac-
turers in session in Cincinnati adopted
resolutions ID favor Of expansion
In the West Virginia legislature
Nathan Bay Scott was elected United
States senator by the republican ma
jority in joint session.
Nine. Adelina Patti Nicolini was mar
ried at Brecon. South Wales, to Baron
Cederstrom, of Sweden.
Fire in the courthouse al Carlinville,
ILL.,. destroyed all the papers in thou
sands OF estates LOW in process of set
Element.
'Aie Spanish parliament will reas-
scmble in Madrid on February 16.
The queen regent Of Spain has signed
decree abolishing the ministry Of the
olonies on the ground that there is no
longer any need for its existence.
The Planters bank i'm Kansas City,
Mo closed its doors with liabilities of
$40 600.
The president and Mrs. Mckinley i'm
formally celebrated the twenty-cighth
anniversary of their wedding.
In battle between the revolutionists
and the government forces at San An
GAIA. Ecuador. over 400 men were
killed and 300 were wounded.
Fire in Johnstown. Pa. destroyed the
office OF the Herald Printing company
and medical society building con-
tanning 1000 valuable books, the total
loss being 100000
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-28
Gold from IxIondIISe.

Victoria, D. c., Jan. 2O.-The steamer
Danube, which arrived from the north
Thursday, brought about 60 men from
Dawson and Atlin, with about $500, eco
in gold dust. The Dawson men say the
Upper Dominion creek is panning out
well. running from $3.50 10 four dollars
pan. There are still Is tons OF Cam
adian and American mail at Tagish
awaiting 10 be forwarded. A great deal
of typhoid fever is reported AT raw-
eon-some say fully 500 cases. Seven
men have been frozen to death in the
klondike this winter.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-28
A WEEKS RECORD
All the News Of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News Of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad.
TILE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL.


jolnt resolution was offered I'm the SEN
etc on the Goth by Senator Gear appointing
Oscar W. Deignan. OF Iowa. cadet AT the
United States naval academy. Senator Nell
son (Aiinn) spoke IN favor OF expansion.
and the Nicaraguan canal bin was fur
Their discussed....In the house Speaker
Reed announced the appointment OF >. II.
Payne IN " TO be chairman OF the ways
and means committee, to succeed the late
Mr. Dlnglcy. lively debate took place
between AIR. Grosvenor (O) and Mr.. Lewis
tWash) over army contracts The post OF
flee appropriation bin was passed and the
river and harbor bill (s-9.294.GIO was re-
ported.
The senate on the 2ist by n vote or t2 TO 8
PASSED the Nicaragua canal bill, the cost
limit being fixed az sii5,0O0 Geo. The Indian
appropriation bin was discussed. The ere
dcntials OF julius g. burrows. reelected n
senator from Michigan for a term OF six
years. beginning March T. 1872 were
filed. In the house favorable report was
made on the bill providing that the stand
ard OF value IN the United States shall be
the gold dollar.
Tho urgent deficiency appropriation bin
was passed IN the senate on the 23d. Bills
were introduced irving pension Of 500
a month 10 John NJ Palmer late senator
from Illinois, and providing for tho estab-
Ilshment OF a training school for army
cooks. Senator white (Cal) spoke In advo-
cncy Of Senator Vests ant-cXpansion res
olution. Tho promotion or Admirals samp-
son and Schley and other naval officers
engaged IN the Santiago campaign was
discussed In executive scssion,...ln the
house Mr. Clark DAD introduced a bin
providing that no poygamist shall be sem
ator or representative" favorable re-
port was ordered on the bin so amending
the statutes as 10 permit voting machines
when the state law 50 authorizes. a bill
was passed 20 extend the navigation laws
OF the United States TO the Hawaiian is-
lands.
on the 2tth Senator Lodge (Mass) spoke
In the senate In favor Of expansion. A bin
nppropriating 100000 for a lighthouse ten
der for use on Lake Huron, Lake Superior
and Lake Michigan was reported favorably.
In executive session the peace treaty was
discussed. In the house the time was oc-
cupied in debating the army reorganiza-
ton bill.