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Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
THE CUBAN SCANDAL.
Evidences of Frauds in the Island
Seem to Increase Day
by Day.

Havana, May 15.-The extent of the
postal frauds is far greater than was
originally expected. Besides taking
in the postal department., the frauds
seem to include the local office at
Havana and various other offices
throughout the island, and also to
have extended to outside points, which
have been used for the sale of some
of the old issue of stamps that were
ordered destroyed. The result of the
investigation at the local post office
is the suspension of Postmaster
Thompson, who was installed in April
of last year. He will remain at his
own house for the present. Moya and
Mascara, stamp sellers in the main Of
flee, have also been arrested, and fur
ther arrests are expected to-day. AS
many as six others have been placed
under the closest supervision, and
they will be arrested as soon as their
services can be spared:
Every additional revelation in
creases the amazement Of the Ameri-
cans here. The Cubans seem to be
immensely pleased. They declare that
the Americans can no longer boast in
Cuba of their superior honesty when
in government employ.
Following are the developments of
the past week or so:
G. F. w. Neeley, of Indiana, treasurer of
the Cuban post office. under $4,000 bail for
embezzling upward of $150.000.
E. c.. Rathbone, director general of the
service, relieved from duty and his place
taken by Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Rristow.
Charge entered that spur of railroad
outside the city of Havana cost Cuba ST.
100000, notwithstanding that it could have
been built at a maximum cost of $125, 5,000
The postmaster of Havana and two sub
ordinate officers of the postal system of
the island suspended and under arrest pend
ing inVeStieatiOn
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
OCCUPIES KR o OONSTAD. I
Lord Roberts Enters the Town With
out Opposition-Advan
So of Gen. Buller,l -

1 London, May 14.-The British army
has occupied Kroonstad, completing
what is believed to be the last impor-
tant step in the campaign in the Or
ange Free State. No opposition was
offered the imperial forces, the Beers
retiring before Lord Roberts arrived.
Lord Roberts dispatch announcing
the capture of the burgher city de-
clares that he expects no more resist
ance in the Free State; that the Trans
Vaal troops refuse to make another
stand outside of their own territory
and that the Free State Beers, in con-
sequence, holding themselves aban-
doned by their allies, will do no more
fighting.
kroonstad, May 12.-President Steyn
has gone to Heilbrun, not Lindley. He
has declared the former the new cap
ital. Four hundred burghers have
given up their arms here and in this
neighborhood. Although the bridge
across the Valsch has been DESTROYED,
a good deviation exists where the road
ran before the bridge was constructed.
London, May 16.-A despatch to the
DAILY Mail from Lorenzo MARQUES. dated
Tuesday, says:
There is now no doubt that there was
desperate lighting at Mafeking Saturday,
oe'' IL is believed to have gone in favor
OF the garrison. All that can be ascer-
"a, oalned of reliable character follows:
me me boers. using artillery, attacked the
Town saturday. Very soon the Kaffir To-
catlon was In flames. some say as the re-
SUIT OF shell fire, others as the result of
treachery Fighting at close quarters be-
came general, and, in the midst of the
com us1on the Beers gained possession of
tne kahr location, from which point of
vantage they brought guns to bear on
the town at close range. BY an adroit
move the garrison, despite its attenuated
numbers succeeded in actually surround
ing the party of Beers who had captured
the kafhr location. Severe fighting fol-
io"ed' but, according to the latest re-
ports, the Beers still hold the location
IN II, which they are probably surrounded.
Inc truth is, l believe, that the Pretoria
authorities, knowing Of the progress OF
ohe relief column, gave orders to Gen..
onSman to storm the place. There is no
doubt about the heavy fighting A tele-
gram FROM the Portuguese consul to the
governor general here confirms this, and
mere is little doubt Of the occupation of
the Kaflr stadt."
London, May 1.-THE war office mas
posted the following dispatch from
Gen. Butler, dated Dundee, May 16:
I'VE occupied Glencoe yesterday The
Transvaalers have now evacuated Big
garsberg. The Free Staters on the Drak-
ensburg are much reduced in numbers.
The Carolina, Lydenberg and Pretoria
commanders trekked north from HAT
kulu on 18th and 14th of May Eleven
guns were entrained at Glencoe The last
train, with ambulance, left there at dawn,
May 15 This result has been largely pro-
duced by the action of the Fifth di-
vision, which, during the last few days,
has done great deal of very hard work
marching, mountain climbing and road
| making
Trains now running to Wessrs
mex StatiOn''
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
WEST AND SOUTH.

In Illinois James r. Mann, William
E. O'Neil and Daniel w. Mills were re-
nominated for congress by the repub-
licans, respectively, in the First, Third
and Fourth districts.
The death of "Billy" Taylor, at one
time the most famous baseball pitcher
in this country, occurred in Jackson
Vile, Fla.
The end of the St. Louis street car
strike was in sight. The>fnancial loss
to the community is estimated at $5,-
100000.
At Heloise, Tenn, L. D. McAllister, a
wealthy citizen, killed his wife and
blew out his own brains. Jealousy was
the cause.
The census of Cuba shows loss of
$3.50 people since 1887, due to civil
war.
Col. McClernand, of Springfield, ILL.,,
has been appointed civil and military
governor of Cebu, in the Philippines.
Flames wiped out the town of Fish
er, Mich, leaving hundreds of persons
homeless.
Fire destroyed the Hotel Helene in
Chicago and IL of the guests were
badly burned and four servant girls
probably lost their lives.
In fight with men who attempted
to operate street railway cars in St.
Louis three strike sympath were
shot and five men were indicted for
interfering with traffic. p,
Fire swept away North York, Wis,
a hamlet on the line of the Wisconsin
Central railroad. =.
The California republicans elected
delegates to the national convention
instructed for Mckinley. ~ ...s.t.
Named for congress-: Illinois, Fifth
district, C. C. Carnahan (rep.); Four
teenth, Joseph v. Graft (rep.), renom-
mated. Indiana, Fifth district, E. R.
Holiday (rep.). Minnesota, Sixth dis
trict, Page Morris (rep:). Ohio, Eighth
district, w. r. Freye (dem.). e.
Arthur Hadden, John Johnston and
an unknown negro were killed by
lightning near Denton, Tex. # 4. 4
At loves Ferry, Tenn, Admiral
Dewey unveiled the statue which marks
the site OF the birthplace Of David
Glasgow Farragut. Sss ..
In Waukegan, ILL.,, five girls cut their
hair, donned uniforms, and followed
their sweethearts from Fort Sheridan
on the way to Cuba. but were detected.
All over Alpena count Mich, forest
fires are raging.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
SLEPT AT HIS POST.
Tower Ope ratOr in Il Tunnel in Phila-
delphiA Caused Bad Wreck
seven Killed..

Philadelphia, May 14.-By falling
asleep at his post, Frank Lamtel. a
tower operator of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, stationed at the Callow Hill
street entrance to the tunnel under
Twenty-ffth street, caused a rear end
collision, resulting in the death of the
engineer, fireman and five tramps, the
injury of over score of persons, the
loss of $1s5,000 to rolling stock and
contents, besides causing one of the
fercest fires ever witnessed in the city,
and which will burn for the next "a
hours. In addition to the loss on roll
ing stock, etc.. the interior of the tun-
mel was swept by the flames, and part
of it will have to be rebuilt. Lamtel
fled and the company offered 81 600 re-
ward for his arrest. Saturday after
noon he was captured,
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
FROM WASHINGTON.

Appropria tons at this session Of
congress will be $200,000,o00 less than
two years ago.
President and Mrs. Mckinley after
the adjournment of congress will go
TO their Canton home to remain the
greater part of the midsummer.
The supreme court of the United
States affirmed the constitutionality
of the inheritance tax.
In the last ten months the exports
of merchandise exceeded the imports
by $455, ,4o5.141.
Orders were given Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow to pro-
ceed to Havana to take charge of the
postal affairs of Cuba.
William A. Clark resigned his seat
in the senate and was appointed to fill
the vacancy by Lieut.. Gov. Spriggs, of
Montana.
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani, of Hawaii,
and her retinue left Washington for
Honolulu.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
OLEOMARGARINE SECRETS.
They Are Made Public in a Reply OF
Secretary Gage to a House
.- Tt- Resolution,

Washington, May 15.- Secretary
Gage Monday sent to the speaker his
reply to the house resolution of May s.,
as follows:
Il have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your resolution of May 8. 1900.
as follows: Resolved That the secretary
OF the treasury be, and he is hereby au-
thorized and directed to furnish the
house, for it's information, the monthly
duplicates of pages one and two of form
two hundred and sixteen of the internal
revenue department for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1899. also for the month
OF December. 1S99 as returned by the
various manufacturers of oleomargarine
throughout the United States for the
above periods
In response thereto have the honor
10 transmit herewith the report of the
commissioner Of internal revenue thereon,
TO Whom said resolution was referred.>
treasury Department, Office of the
commissioner of Internal Revenue, Wash
1ngton, d. c., May H. 1900.-To the Hon.
Tie secretary of the Treasury: Sir:-In
compliance with your instructions in. re-
spending to the house resolution of May
o. l9OO, l have the honor to submit here
win data therein called for.
The original forms in which this in
lorna ton is submitted to this office are
not only very large in bulk but volu-
mlnous in number. and cannot very we'll
be transmitted: besides. they are part
or the records of the internal revenue
bureau, and should not therefore, leave
the custody of the treasury department.
The data submitted disclose the kinds
OF material used, the amount of each in
gredlent and the per cent. that each bears
to the total amount of oleonlargarine pro-
duced in the country. for the periods
named and, it is believed, furnishes all
the information intended to be called for
in the resolution.
Very respectfully, C. w. Wilson,
Commissioner
Statement showing the quantities and
kinds of ingredients used in the produc
ton of oleomargarine in the United States
for the fiscal year ended June 80, 1899,
also the percentage each ingredient bears
to the whole quantity:
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
A WEEK HISTORY
The Important Happe Of a
~ Week Briefly Told.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
All the Latest News of Interest from
Washington, From the East, the
West and the South.
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
FIFTY-SIxTH CONGRESS.

The time in the United States sem
ate on the 18th was occupied in dis
cussing the naval appropriation bill.
An official report by Col. E. B. Willis
ton in answer to- an inquiry shows
that there is less liquor sold in Manila
than prior to the American occupa-
ton. The house was not in session.
The United States senate on the
18th passed the naval appropriation
and ''free homes" bills and received a
favorable report on the Nicaraguan
canal bill. In the house the general
deficiency appropriation bill was
passed. The military academy bill,
the last OF the. supply bills, will fol-
low it.
The United States senate on the 18th
devoted the time to consideration of
the bill providing for civil service in the
country's new island possessions. The
resignation of Mr.. Clark, of Montana,
was received. In the house an amend
ment to the federal constitution which
puts the control of trusts in the hands
of congress was reported; also bill to
forbid interstate commerce in trust
products. The last Of the general ap-
preparation bills-the military acad
emy bill-was sent to the senate.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
HIS TREASURE.
An Incident of City Life That Shows
Up a Masculine Failing That
Is Universal.

Vanity seems to spring eternal in the mas
culine breast, and the less it has to feed upon
the more it thrives, apparently.
One day, says the Baltimore News, a tramp
Of high degree in vagrancy stopped before
the window of house at which two young
women were standing. He was tattered and
torn and melancholy looking to such an ex-
tent that he aroused feeling of deep sym.
pathy in the hearts of the maidens who
looked down upon him as he stood gazing
intently at some object he held in his hand.
II wonder what he has," said the senti-
mental one Of the two, as she peered down
on him.; "a lock Of some woman's hair, I
''More likely coin he's found; he looks
pleased" rejoined the practical one, scof.
fngly, as she maneuvered for position that
would reveal the object to her.
But it was neither, they discovered. It
man was surveying his features with salts
fed air that told Of his entire contentment
with his very rugged physiognomy.
Which shows, as was said at the beginning
Of this story, that vanity springs eternally
in the masculine breast just as curiosity does
in the feminine.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
ssglgs
& DECLINE THE TER Ms.
n Propose sc q l' Plan + Tor settlement of st.
Louis Strike Turned Down T.
by Union Men

St. Louis, May 16..---The distinguish
ing feature in the street car strike sit
uation Tuesday was riot which broke
cut on the opening of the Grand avenue
line: Of the st. Louis Transit system,
during the progress of which two men
were shot. t
st. Louis, May 17.---The grievance
committee of the striking street rail-
way men and the officers of the
Transit company arrived at an agree
ment Wednesday night, which was
signed by the company. 1t provided
that the company should deal with
union employees as members of the Or
ganization, but not compel new men
20 join the union. In addition the
agreement provided that membership
IN the union should not prejudice the
standing of any .employe.
At meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the strikers, which began
Wednesday night, the proposition was
carefully considered and fully dis
cussed, and at 1925 this (Thursday)
morning the meeting unanimously re-
J1Stoo IhC agreement. IL was cOnSlQ-
cred that to approve it would be to
defeat the vital principle for which
the strikers were contending, i. e., alb
solute recognition of their organiza-
ton. For that reason the agreement
was repudiated and the strike is still
on.
r. NJ. Barker, striking conductor,
was shot in the thigh during an attack
on Citizens line car on Easton av-
enue Wednesday night. The wound is
not considered dangerous.
St. Louis, May 17.-Traffic along
the lines of the St. Louis Transit COM
pany's system is gradually assuming
a semblance to the conditions exist
ing before the strike. -<one of the
1895 striking street car employees have
returned 10 work, but cars are being
operated with the help of nonunion
men, many of whom have, been Sc
cured from outside St. Louis. For
some time past the Transit company
has been importing men to take the
places of strikers. Tuesday night
two crowds of nearly 1CO each arrived
from Indiana and Missouri towns.
Additional men are expected from
other cities. They were put to work
Wednesday.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
A story of a strange will comes from

A story of strange will comes from
Rochester, n. Y. A. A. Putnam, an
electrical engineer, in the presence of
a number of friends as witnesses,
talked his will into phonograph. He
then took hot copper wire and guided
it along the wax roll of the phono-
graph, writing "this is my last willard
testament" and signing his name. The
witnesses then signed their names in
the wax. 1t is clever idea, but we are
willing to bet that the lawyers will
find some way of gettingsaround it.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

The one hundreth anniversary of the
birthday of John Brown was cele-
brated at Torrington, Conn, at all old
farmhouse where he spent the first five
years of his life, after which the family
moved to Ohio. The celebration was
under the auspices of the John Brown
club, formed for the preservation of
the house. Many relics were shown,
among them the handouts placed upon
him when he was captured, the bolt
which held the rope by which he was
hanged. and the sword which he car
ried through the Kansas troubles, and
other relics.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

In an address at the banquet of the
Worcester (Mass.) board of trade Gen.
A. w. Greedy, head of the signal service
system, made a statement which indi-
Gated the efficiency of the United States
army during the war with Spain. He
said the signal service was carried for
ward with so much enterprise and with
such adaptation of electrical appara-
tus that at no time during the war was
Gen. Shafter in Cuba more than five
minutes distant from President McKin-
ley. The English in South Africa are
modelling their field signal apparatus
on the same.system. =
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

The Chinese government seems to be
moving against the reactionaries
known as the Boxers, who are murder
ing foreigners, and who take especial
delight in driving out Americans and
Englishmen. It is known, however,
that the empress dowager, who is the
real Chinese government, is favorable
to the Boxers and all other elements
against reforms that the Americans
and Europeans are trying to Introduce
into China. She has been warned to
suppress these marplots and murderers
under the penalty OF having her coun-
try invaded by the powers. .'s.s
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
All census enumeratOrs have been i

All census enumerators have been in
structed this year to be polite and con-
ciliatory, the idea being to avoid un-
pleasant criticisms as much as possible.
But were every enumerator Chester
field fault would still be found. There
are some people who are sure to be-
come highly indignant at any attempt
to inquire into their personal affairs,
and nothing the census bureau can do
will serve to alter this.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

After having been Al years in the
service of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company as telegraph operator, Miss
Elizabeth Cogley, of Harrisburg, Pa,
has retired from active duty and will
be placed on the company's pension
list. Miss Cogley received Gov. Curtin's
first message calling for troops at the
outbreak of the civil war and sent an
answer to the same. She is 81 years
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

Two persons of the name of William
Mckinley are on Uncle Sans pay roll.
One draws a salary of $4,166 month
as president and the other $10O a
month as engineer in the Louisville
custom-house. There are 4S Bryans
and three of them were christened
William. There used to be two Grover
Clevelands in the public service, but
only one now, who is assistant farm
er at Fort Peck Indian agency and
receives salary of $3.50 month.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
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MARKETS..
MinneanO1iS. Mir

Minneapolis, Mimi, May II. :. :.
.Wheat-No. 1 northern, 64@65c;
No. 2 northern, 65@64c; July 64Xc.
Oats-No. 8, white, Sic.
Corn-No. 5, soc. @s.5 +. !. ...s.
4 Cattle-Steers, Ss.75@4.25; cows 81 Is
@s.25. ." &:
Sheep Muttons, $3.50; lambs, $4.75
Hogs$5. O0@ 30. =s=..= .s. !.
Butter Creamery, extras, 17@1sc;
creamery, frsts, 100 17c; dairy, fancy,
t4@15c. .S.=. . 81 5
Poultry Turkeys, s@1oc; spring
chickens, l2c. ss.8 :.....
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

Two Girls Drowned.

Joplin, Mo-, May IA. - Mary Nc
Nally, aged 16 years, and Edna Wor1en,
aged 20, were drowned Sunday in Neo-
sho river, their boat capsizing. One of
the girls clung to the boat for several
| minutes while their two male escorts
were trying; to- save the other, but she
lost her presence of mind and sank. +.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
Wants .,rnwne tn Re+;,o

Washington, May lG.-Former Unit
ed States Senator Dubois and Senator
Jones, chairman Of the democratic ma
tional committee, held a long confer
cnce regarding the vice presidential
nomination made at Sioux Falls. Du-
sbois, it is understood, will labor with
Pettigrew and secure the retirement of
TOWne,.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

A new college of journalism is about
to be launched in Cincinnati. Newspa-
per men will continue to take their de-
grees in the old familiar way. The
journalists sheepskin may be pretty,
but it won't necessarily make easier
the road to the Hall of Fame or the pos
session of bank account.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

The word candidate is from the La tin
candidatus. Literally it means white
robed, and it was thus called because
in Rome those who sought office wore
a glittering white toga. Fancy, if you
can, all our modern Americans dressed
in accordance with their political am
bitions. In some sections there would
be no such thing as a dark suit of
clothes; Washington would simply be
one shining center of universal white
ness.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

''What does this nation need?"
shouted the impassioned orator.
What does this nation require, if she
steps proudly across the Pacifc-if
she strides boldly across the mighty
ocean in her march of trade and free
dom? I repeat, what does she need?"
Rubber boots,' suggested the grossly
materialistic person in rear seat.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
Has Raised It's COntrihution

Philadelphia, May IS. At meeting
of the finance committee of the citi-
zens' national republican convention
committee the announcement was
made that all of the 100000 pledged
by the city to the national republican
committee for convention purposes has
been raised.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
Rains Put Out Fire.

Milwaukee, May ia Journal spe-
cial from Menominee, Mich, says:
Heavy rains Tuesday night -. and
Wednesday put out the fire at Fisher,
which had spread to the west side of
the track and threatened the destruc-
tion of the main portion of the town.
The loss is estimated at 100000 insur-
ance only 100000,
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

Beginning July l, dealers who sell
imitation butter and imitation cream
or other food limitations will be COM
PEELED to label them as such or run the
risk of prosecution. Calling a spade
spade is much better for the purchaser
in this case than dignifying it with a
name it has no right to bear.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
A FatalZEtre.

i Chicago, May ~. Two women were
burned to death, one man is missing.
five persons will die and many others
are suffering from injuries more or
less severe in consequence of the de-
struction by fire in the early morning
of the Hotel Helene, 110-114 Fifty-third
street. .:s
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

Athletic sports are expensive. The
report just issued at Yale shows that
the athletics of that institution last
year cost $56,3S4.24, while the revenue
was exactly that amount
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
SNN7S 7E9lS'7IS zlSs7lS7NSTS9S7

Out of 96 concerts in America Pader-
ewski is said to have cleared 5000, 900.
Yet only a few years ago rumor in
sisted that he was getting bald!
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

It is not considered good form for a red.
haired girl to ride white bicycle. This is
important and should be remembered
Danville Commercial.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23
To Win UndyinE Fame.

Some day, to shift the small boy to an
earthly paradise, somebody will introduce
a fenceless baseball park and his fame will
last forever. Times.
Willmar tribune., 1900-05-23

It sometimes happens that man of re-
sources is one who has ingenious methods
Of contracting liabilities. Chicago Daily
News.
The only reason some persons pay their
debts is SO that they will feel free to borrow
again.-N. Y. Press.