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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
WEST AND SOUTH.

At Austin, Tex, the great dam across
the Colorado river was swept away
by flood, causing damage of 50 900, 900
the loss of so lives.
In Chicago three large wholesale
firms and the Burlington Railroad
company have forbidden employees to
smoke cigarettes.
Flames destroyed one-half of the
town of Robinson, III.
Creek Indians are preparing to quit
the tribal government in Indian terri
tory and take farms in Iowa and the
Dakotas.
Catharine Stiles died at Winamac,
Ind, aged 112 years.
territory anthracite coal of an excel
lent quality has been found.
At Bozeman, Mont, snow fell to the
depth of two feet on a level.
The livery stable of Ward Bros. &
Co. was burned at Peru, Ind, and
Reilly Gregory and AZ horses persisted
in the flames.
In sink hole at Ironwood, Mich,
Mike Barre and his little son were
drowned.
Gen. Gomez left Cuba for a visit to
Santo Domingo, his native land, but
says he will return to help organize q
republic.
In Chicago jealousy caused Rein
hart Tom to murder his sister-in-law,
Ida Keller, and then commit suicide.
Congressional nominations have
been made as follows by republicans:
Ohio, Fifteenth district, H. Clay Van
Voorhis (renominated); Missouri,
Seventh district, Leslie O'Rear; Ore
gon, First district, Thomas H. Tongue
(renominated); Maine, Second dis
trict, Charles E. Littlefeld (renomi-
mated; Third, Edwin C. Burleigh IRE
nominated); Fourth, Charles A. Bou-
telle (renominated).
On May 1 Brig. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
will succeed Brig. Gen. Ludlow in COM
mand in Havana.
On June IL Wisconsin democrats
will hold their state convention in
Milwaukee.
From all parts of the country Spir-
itualists met in Chicago for the third
annual mass convention.
The Georgia populists in convention
In Atlanta nominated j. H. Traylor,
of Troup county, for governor, and
Endorsed Wharton Baker, of Philadel-
phia, for president, and Ignatius Don
nelly for vice president.
John Tomarek shot and fatally
wounded his wife in Chicago and then
killed himself.
At the age of IS years Commodore
William K. Mayo, United States navy,
retired, died at his home in Washing
ton
The Kentucky republicans will hold
their state convention in Louisville
May II.
At Columbus, O., Reinhard & Co.'s
private bank closed its doors with L.
abilities of $4,000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
Az Hia Father Did.

Ottumwa, Ia, April 10. - Andrew
Newman, near Pennington, suicidal
by removing lis coat and vest and ly-
ing face downward in is inches of wa
ter. Thirty years previous his father
suicided in this identical manner in
Des Moines river shadows, near the
same place. >.....
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
Tobacco Burned.

Petersburg, Va, April II. - The
large leaf tobacco factory of w. G.
Huntington & Co., containing over
100000 pounds of fine tobacco, pur-
chased recently for the Austrian gov
eminent, was, with it's contents, to-
tally destroyed by fire. The loss is
estimated at 100000. Several small
houses in the vicinity were also de-
stroyed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
Many Smallpox Cases,

Chicago, April 11.-Reports from
physicians submitted to the state
board of health at the quarterly meet
ing at the Great Northern hotel indi-
cate that in Sc counties in Illinois there
have been 2,400 cases of smallpox since
December 1.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
Father and Son Drowned.

1ronwood, Mich, April 1o.-Mike
Barre and his little son were drowned
in sink hole Monday. The boy, aged
eight years, tried to get drill out
of the water for his sister, which had
fallen in. He lost his balance and fell
in. Mike Barre, the father, tried to
rescue him and both were drowned,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
Exports During March.

Washington, April 12.-The month
ly statement of the export of domes-
tic products, issued by the bureau of
statistics, shows exports during March
as follows: Dreadstuffs, $16,8 ,27O;
cattle and hogs, $2,171, o16; provisions,
$13,366, 535; cotton, $33,096,75s; min
eral oils. $6,494,981.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
MARKETS.
MinneapO1iS. Minn A

Minneapolis, MIMI, April 10.
Wheat-No. 1 northern, 66@67c;
No. 2 northern, 64@65c; May 6411c.
Corn-No. 3, SOC.
Cattle-Steers, S.. 15@4.25; cows, $2.75
|@3.60.
Sheep-Muttons, $3.50; lambs $4.75.
Hogs-$5. 00@5.4O.
Butter-Creamery, extras, 22@2sc;
creamery, frsts, 2o@21c; dairy, fancy,
10000.
Poultry-Turkeys, s@1oc; spring
chickens. l2c.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
Yellow Fever Endemic.

Washington, April 1o.-The marine
hospital service has received informa-
ton that the yellow fever is epidemic
in San Salvador. The surgeons of the
service stationed at the fruit ports
have been notified and will keep the
officials here advised of any develop
ments in the situation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18

A war between Russia and Japan,
which seems to be approaching, would
present some interesting aspects.
Numerically and in military resources
Russia greatly outclasses Japan, but
the latter has splendid navy, while
that of Russia is weak in some essen
tial features. On the ocean, there
fore, Japan might have decidedly the
advantage, and might even prevent
Russia from transporting or landing
trO0DS
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
FROM WASHINGTON.

Between Venezuela and the United
States parcels post treaty has been
arranged.
The treasury department statement
shows that there is more money in cir
culation now than at any previous
time in the history of the country,
the amount being $2,021, 274,256.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18

George w. Bean, ST., and his four
sons, of Somerville, Mass, were all
made master masons on the same
evening in Putnam lodge. So far as
is known a similar event has never &C.
Cured in the history of the masonic
fraternity. The five men have been
given the nickname of 1.-The pot of
Beans"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18

A veteran in Rumford Falls, Me-,
still has some of the bareback compos-
ing the last rations dealt out to him
when he was "boy in blue" fighting
for the union, 35 years ago. He says
that it is in a good state of preserva-
ton, and that if his teeth were in bet
ter condition he would like to make a
meal of it some day, just to recall old
<imoc
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18

The National Legislative league has
been formed in New York city, with
Mrs. Lille Devereux Blake as presi-
dent, and full corps of officers COM
posed of prominent women in various
states. The object of this league is to
obtain for women equality of legal,
civil and industrial rights through &C
ton by the national congress and the
state legislatures
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
Shot His Mother and Himself.

Kingston, N. Y, April III. Albert
Merritt, aged 46, the wealthiest dry
goods merchant in this city, in a fit of
temporary insanity shot his mother
through the head and then shot him.
self, dying instantly. 1t is thought
Mrs. Merritt will die.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
Not a Candidate,

Washington, April 1,.-Jadge Henry
c. Caldwell, of Arkansas, who has been
extensively spoken of as candidate
for vice president: has written letter
to Senator Jones (Ark.) saying that he
cannot consent to such use of his name.
and that his resolution in this matter
is absolutely irrevocable.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18

Good for Hetty Green! The richest
woman in the country denies the ru-
NOR that her daughter is to marry
a foreign duke, and says she would
prefer for son-in-law a good, smart
American newspaper man. There's pa
triotism and common sense for you.
Here's a chance for an enterprising
chap looking for desirable mother
in-law, to make the biggest scoop" on
record.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18

Archibald Forbes, who died in Lon
don recently, was the most prominent
war correspondent in history. He died
at the age of 62, of paralysis. In the
'70s, when Lord Chelmsford's army
won it's great victory over the Zulus,
Forbes rode 1870 miles across track
less and wild country to telegraph
Office in order to send in the first news,
and covered the distance in IA hours.
That was the beginning of his fame.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
It is suggested that there is much

1t is suggested that there is much
danger to be apprehended in the
granting of any further honors to
Gen. Lord Roberts. Even as it is he
has the longest list of titles of any
man in Great Britain, his full official
designation being Baron Roberts of
Kandahar and Waterford, P. c., K P,
G.. C. B., G. C. S. l., G. C. I. E., V. c., D.
C.. L., LII. D.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
Victim OF BrUtes.

Eaton, O., April o.-.Thursday night
two men broke into the grocery of
Stephen Swehart, at Scuffletown.
Swehart is an old man and lived alone.
The robbers roasted the old mans
feet and otherwise tortured him until
he divulged the hiding place of his
money. After robbing him they !es-
capped.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18

The chances are that in the near fu-
ture Uncle Sam will pass in and out
of the "open door" in China more fire.
quently and with greater commercial
profit than any other person.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18

Greece has decided to tax bachelors
and make unmarried men ineligible for
Office. But suppose the bachelor tries
to get married and the lady asks to he
excused? Who should be taxed in that
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18

us man or woman to blame for the
unhappiness of marriage?" shrieks an
excited exchange in our ears. Neither,
dear brother; it is just human nature.
Let us have peace.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18

Possibly the controversy as to
whether or not alcohol is food might
profitably be dismissed with the gen.
eral advice, Don't eat it,"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
Along Lost Letter.

The record was broken in the st.
Paul postoffice when letter that had
been sent nearly twenty-five years ago
was delivered by the department to
the person it was intended to reach
in the first place. The letter was adj
dressed to A. P. Hendrickson, state
university, Minneapolis, Mimi, and
was mailed at Mousemount, Mimi,
June 4, 1876. It was delivered to the
university all right, but by mistake
it was mislaid. The other day it was
found still unopened, and turned over
to the postal authorities at Mime
apolis and was forwarded to St. Paul.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
MINNESOTA NEWS.
Climate and Crop Bulletin.

The U. S. Department of Agricul-
lure, Minnesota section, reports that
north of the vicinity of the Minnesota
river the soil is generally in excellent
condition in the prairie regions; in the
timber regions, on clay lands and in
low places, sthe soil is still rather damp.
In the southern part of the state the
SHOWS of March rs and % were much
heavier than farther north, and in con-
sequence the soil is wet, and In south
eastern counties it is very wet. In the
Red River valley and on favorable
lands in central portions seeding began
on the I'd, becoming general on the 9th
and 9Th. In south central counties
seeding has had only beginning,
while in southeastern counties 1t has
not begun. A few oats have been
sown. The condition of winter wheat.
winter rye and clover can yet hardly
be determined. An increased acreage
of grass and forage crops1s anticipated
in some southwestern counties.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18
A Game Preserve.

Minnesota is to have a game pre-
serve covering $50 square miles. All
the arrangements have been made for
the privilege of the land, and the ship
ping of the game from the southern
part of the country. C. E. Dickey, of
Minneapolis, is behind the project.
He has made arrangements with par
ties in Wichita, Kas., to ship him
quail, prairie chickens, grouse and
cartridges, to the amount of so dozen
each, every year for the next 10 years.
The preserve comprises the towns
of Windsor, Folsom and Arthur in
Travers county, and the towns of
Browns Valley and Prior in Big Stone
county. This takes in most of the
land at the junction of Travers and
Big Stone lakes, forming a large
nnint
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-04-18

The Virginia republicans met in
Norfolk and elected delegates to the
national convention instructed for
Mckinley for president.
Throughout Kansas a heavy fall of
snow was reported.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Encounters between the American
troops and the insurgents are reported
from Manila. Gen. Young, in northern
Luzon, and Gen. Bell, in the south, say
their forces are insufficient to preserve
order.
A report from Gen. Otis says that
II places in Mindanao and three in
Jolo have been occupied by American
troops without opposition. Gen. Fun
ston's act in hanging three Filipinos
without trial was under investigation.
London advices say the British are
now beginning, though reluctantly, to
realize that Lord Roberts is in for a
winter campaign, lasting several
months. This is the end of the high
hopes based upon Lord Roberts bril-
liant dash to Kimberley and Bloem-
fontein.
French authorities have decided
that all exhibits at the Paris exposi-
ton are to be open to the public on
Sundays.
Singing, cheering crowds lined the
route along which Queen Victoria
drove in Dublin.
Advices were received in London of
a battle at Meerkatsfontein, in which
the British lost 600 In killed and
wounded and 900 were taken pris-
oners. British forces under Gen. Bra
bant were hard pressed by Beers at
Wepener, where fighting had been in
progress more than two days. Gen.
Plumer was within six miles of Mafe-
king when he was driven back with Sc
we're loss, he himself being wounded.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-24
E;ghth Infantrr for China.

New York, July 2s-The United States
transport oCok, having on board a de-
tachment OF the Eighth infantry, from
Havana, arrived this morning. The en-
listed men, OF the Eighth infantry on
the Cook numbered 642 and are under
the command of Lieutenant Colonel n.
P. Mills. The troops comprise six COM
panies, band and hospital corps The
officers Of the regiment, with families and
servants, number 81 persons. There are
also on board eleven cabin passengers.
including Colonel ". V. Richards. adjE-
t2nt general. Division OF Cuba; Colonel
". L. Haskins. Division of Cuba; Major
E. s. Godfrey, Seventh United States
cavalry; Major A. C. Taylor, Second ar
tillery; Lieutenant K. w. Shuli. Second
artillery. and II. s. Steinhart, chief clerk,
Division of Cuba The Eighth infantry
contingent are expected to proceed i'm
mediately after the release from quaTan-
tine to a post in the west, probably Fort
Smelling, where the regiment is recruit
ing to full strength for service in China.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-24
BRYAN AND HIS VISITORS
RumOr That Towne VIII Stay ON the
Ticket TO Helm pom States.

| Ticket to Help Pop states.
| Lincoln, Neb., July 23.-The rain storm
kept w. J. Bryan indoors today, but
time did not hang heavily on his hands.
| He had a number of visitors during the
day, three of political prominence-Gen-
eral James B. Weaver of Iowa, Louis c.
Ehrit of Colorado Springs, Col, and
John E. Pitts of Cincinnati Mr.. Pitts is
| secretary of the National Democratic
clubs and he claims many accessions TO
| the ranks of the organization. He told
| Mr.. Bryan that the trust question was
the all-important one and that on this
issue he would make great gains He
said the Democratic travelling men pro-
posed to establish headquarters in every
city of Importance in the country. Mr..
Ehrit, who is the Colorado member of an
Anti-Imperialist league, called to tell Of
the progress being made in the west. He
told Mr.. Bryan that while he voted with
the Gold Democrats four years ago he
was for him now. General Weaver was
en- his way home from Idaho, where he
had attended the fusion state conven-
lions. He and Mr. Bryan were together
some time.
A story circulated here today, though
not credited to Mr.. Bryan or his visi-
tors, is to the effect that Charles A.
Towne will remain on the ticket as Popu-
list candidate for vice president for the
good his candidacy viii do in the strong
ly PopuHstic states of Nebraska, Kansas
and South Dakota Mr.. TONNES letter
of acceptance, or withdrawal, will be held
back, it is asserted, until the national
committee of the Democrats and PoDu-
lists have discussed the matter. A con-
ference, a report said. would be held in
Chicago early in August.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-24
DEWEY SETTLES /
That Senior J. AIenjandrino is
a Liar
LETTER TO PETTIGREW
From That Worthy is Shown
the Old Admiral.

Washington, July 23.-The letter receiv-
ed by Senator Pettigrtw from one of
Aguinaldo's generals, ]. Alejandrino, con-
tanning an alleged account Of an inter
view between himself and Admiral
Dewey on board the Olympia in the bay
of Hong Kong, in April, 1898. in which 1t
is stated that. Admiral Dewey promised
| independence to the FiliDinos, was shown
to the admiral today by an Associated
Press reporter. The admiral character
lied it a tissue of faIsehoods" He de-
clared it absurd on its face 81 not only
had no power to promise independence to
the FIlipinos," said he, ''but the whole
tenor of the words put in my mouth
stamps them as false. am made to say
things which 1 never thought of and
which I could never have uttered You
viii notice that I am addressed in the al
legged interview as Admiral when, at the
time, I was a commodore
The admiral said he had never heard
of Alejandrino. Several Filipinos, after
much imDortuning, did come aboard the
Olympia at Hong Kong. They were anx-
ious to be taken to Manila ST consider
ed their represen tations of little impor-
tance,' said the admiral land L did not
take them to Manila. Later I gave per-
mission to Aguinaldo and about a dozen
others to come to Manila. All that they
were anxious about at the time was an
end of the tyranny Of Spain, against
which they had been fighting. After the
destruction Of Montejos fleet the city
virtually surrndered and I am satisfied
if we had had 5000 troops there at that
time we could have gone ashore-and been
received by the FfliDinos as deIiverers.
They had absolutely no thought then of
That was an after thought
Of their leaders, during the interim be-
tween the smashing OF the Spanish feet
and the arrival of the United States
troops"
Speaking of the report that Cuba was
TO be evacuated by the American troops
after the holding OF the constitutional
convention, Admiral Dewey said he did
not see how the United States could turn
over the island to the Cubans until
stable government had been established.
I'VE are responsible to the world for the
orderly conduct Of affairs in Cuba" said
he, land until such a government is es-
tablished I acnnot see how we can with
draw. We are confronted with a similar
situation in the Philippines. The world
looks to Us and no matter which politi-
cal party wins in November, the United
States cannot reIinquish the islands until
a responsible and stable government is
set up there"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-24

a gentleman recently cured of dyspep-
sia gave the following appropriate rem
dering OF Burns famous blessing:
Some have meat and cannot eat. ana
some have none that want il; but We
have meat and we can eat-Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure he thanked This prepara-
ton VIII digest what you eat. It instant
ly relieves and radically cures indigestion
and all stomach disorders. Gus saur. 20
z. Douglas ave; Geo. Van We-5en. SIS
y Main St
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-24
The Best Remedy for Stomach and
Bowel Troubles

81 have been in the drug business for
twenty years and have sold most all OF
the proprietary medicines of any note.
Among the entire list have never found
anything to equal Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for all
stomach and bowel troubles" says o. w.
Wakefield. Of Columbus, Ga This rem
edy cured two severe cases of cholera
morbus in my family and 1 have recon-
mended and sold hundreds OF bottles OF
it to my customers to their entire salts
faction. 1t affords quick and sure cure
in a pleasant form. No family should be
without it. I keep it in my house at all
times" For sale by all druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-24
Offer to Refund the Money.

Many thousands have been restored to
health and happiness by the use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. If afiliet-
ed with any throat or lung trouble, give
it a trial for it is certain to prove bene-
fetal. Coughs that have resisted all
other treatment for years have yielded
to this remedy and perfect health has
been restored. Cases that seemed hope
less, that the climate of famous health
resorts have failed to benefit, have been
permanently cured by It's use Bear in
mind that every bottle is warranted and
If it does not prove beneficial the money
will be refunded to you. For sale by all
druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-24
Cure for Cholera Hnfantum Never
KNOWN to Fail.

During last May an inrant child of our
neighbor was suffering from cholera in
fantum. The doctors had given up all
hopes Of recovery. I took a bottle or
Chamberlains Colo, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy to the house, telling them
I felt sure it would 60 them good if used
according to directions. Ia two days
time the child had fully recovered. The
child is now vigorous and healthy.
have recommended this remedy frequent
" and have never known 1t to fail.-NIrs
Curtis Baker. BookWalter, Ohio, For
sale by all druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-24
TO ASTHMA sUFFERERs.

Lawson Elvidge OF harrington. H.. says
he was cured OF chronic asthma Of long
standing by FOLEY'S HONEY AND
TAR. It gives positive relief in all cases
OF asthma. so this disease. when not
completely cured, is robbed Of all its ter
rors by this great remedy. G. Gehring.
800 East Douglas: Geo. Van werden. 32s
North Main; Wichita Drug Co. 10 East
Douglas; Gus Saur. 524 East Douglas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-24
GASOLINE Explosion Ellis Two.

Chicago, July 2S-Two girls are dead
and two men were badly burned as the
result of a gasoline explosion at 331
North Franklin street last evening. The
dead are: Margaret Pooh, aged Il; Anna
Pooh, aged II. The injured are: Gus
take Keppier, scorched on face and hands
in trying to rescue Anna Pooh; John
Moore, face and hands burned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-24
CUHED BRoyCHIAL TRoURI,E

Charles E. Davis, of 1071 W. Congress
street, Chicago, says: ST suffered for
years with bronchial trouble and tried
many kinds Of medicines without relief,
until I began taking FOLEY'S HONEY
AND TAR, which cured me- G. Gehring
400 East Douglas; George Van Werden, 32S
North Main; Wichita Drug Co.. no East
Douglas; Gus Saur, 524 East Douglas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-24
5aps, Bill for Plague DAMAGES.

San Francisco, July 23.-Among the pas
sengers on the steamship America Maru,
which has arrived here from Yokohama
via Honolulu. was K. Takahira, japanese
minister plenipotentiary to the United
States Mr.. Takahira conferred with
Japanese at Honolulu and will present
their claims for damages as a result of
the burning Of a portion OF Honolulu dur
ing the plague epidemic there