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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
RAILROADS REFUSE "sAPHo."

indian. Road Order. Sale of Dau-
y diets Novel stopped at Once.
Terre Haute, Ind, April 1. = The
sale Of "Sapho," Daudet's novel. has
been barred on the Vandalia railroad
pursuant to an order in accordance
with the prohibition declared by the
Pennsylvania Railroad company. the
parent line. The Union News COM
pany, which handles the candy ana
periodicals ON the trains and stations
Of the line. has been directed to with
draw all copies OF the book Immediate
"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Guilty of Murder.

Kansas City, Mo, April l. Joh9
Hayslip.- Il horse trainer, was found
guilty Of murder in the second degree
yesterday and sentenced to ninety
years in the %penitentiary. Hayslip
murdered his, wife and Maud Mitchell
and tried to kill Charles Barrier, an ice
wagon driver. Mrs. Hayslip had left
her husband for Barrier. The Mitchell
woman had persuaded her to take the
step. L.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07

Patients for the Hastinr Asylum.
Hastings, Mimi, March 3O.-The en-
CINE and dynamo for the Hastings
state asylum have just been received
and are being placed in position. 1t is
expected that 100 patients from the
Rochester asylum will be transferred
here in about a week or ten days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Bank MessenEer Arrested.

- Bank AFFe1teu.
Denver, April 3.-Thomas ]. Stewart,
sixteen years old, formerly messen-
ger of the. First National Bank Of
Easton. Pa. was arrested here, charged
with robbing the bank of $1,745 on
March II. When arrested Stewart
confessed and gave to the officers ST.
us Of the money taken. Stewart was
accompanied by Arthur Clemens, aged
fifteen, also Of Easton. The two have
been in Denver since March %.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
E,re Cauaes $4,000 Loss

Fire Causes $4,000 Loss.
Newburyport, MISS, April 8. Fire
starring almost simultaneously in three
buildings owned by eastman Bros,
Contractors and ~stevedoers, caused a
loss Of $4,000. distributed among a
number Of concerns. eastman Bros
loss is $$25,OO0.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
More Power From Niagara.

Tor Power From
New York. April 3.-A special from
Toronto says: "A contract has been
signed between the Ontario govern
ment and J.. Pierpont Morgan Of New
York. under which millions Of dollars
are to be spent in developing power
from Niagara falls on the Canadian
side. Mr.. Morgan represents a Brit
ish. syndicate, the principals Of which
are the owners Of the London Daily
Telegraph.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Sunk by Collision,

Vineyard, Mass, April 8. The
schooner Abraham Richardson, Of
Bangor, Me-, Capt. Pomeroy, from
South Amboy for Rockland, Me-. was
sunk by collision with barge Alaska.
off East Chop, Vineyard sound. yester,
day. All hands We're saved. The YES
sci is Il total loss. She had a cargo OF
213 tons Of coal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Two Men Killed.

San Antonio, Tex. April ]. news
has reached. here of a coils on on q
Mexican National railway between q
City Of Mexico and Toflca on TUESDAY.
The local passenger train and Tour
coaches was run into by Q freight en-
CINE. Two men were killed, a tele-
graph lineman and q; third-class' pas
senger. Fifteen Of the passengers were
more or less cut or bruised, but none
seriously hurt. /,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Explosion of Gasoline.

Cheyenne, Wyo., March 30.-An ex-
plosion occurred at an early hour yes
terday morning at the Union Pacific
oil house at Laramie. The end walls
were blown out. the iron roof thrown
thirty feet in the air, turned over and
fell back on the remaining walls. The
explosion was caused by the careless
ness Of q car oiler in leaving the faucet
Of a gasoline tank open. Several per.
sons were severely injured.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07

prof. Hellmersberger Chosen.
Vienna. April 3.-The high chamber
lain has accepted! the resignation OF
nr. Hans Richter. director Of the I'M
nerial opera, and has appointed Prof..
MaiImersberger as his successor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Approyed bx Italy.

Rome, April 8. = The treaties COM
mittee of the italian chamber of dep
uties has approved the reciprocity ar
rangements under the third section OF
the Dingley act signed last February
in Washington by Baron Fava, the
Italian ambassador. and John A. q
son, special plenipotentiary for the
United States. e
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
De.troyed BY Fire.

DESTROYED BY Fire. A53g
New York, April II. Fire destroyed
q four-story brick building on PARK
street. occupied by Straus & Co. cor
setmakers, and several other 1nanufsc.
turing concerns. The loss is estimated
at $4,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Plague Ha. Run It's Course.

Plague Has Run It's Course.
Honolulu. March "a, via San Fran
cisco, April 2.-The board of health
has practically decided that the plague
has run it's course. No cases have de-
veloped for over a week. The members
Of the board now feel that quarantine
restrictions regarding the shipment Of
merchandise from Honolulu. except
merchandise from 'Asiatic ports, will
be rescinded.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
GEN. pAxA sunRExDERs.

Notorious Cinnamon Who Has Been
Assisting the Filipinos. Gives ".
Manila. April 3.-The Chinese Gen.
pana. who has been terrorizing and
devastating the province Of Panay, has
s%,rrendered ut Legaspi to Gen. Kobbe,
who is bringing him to Manila.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07

r.rr,. wheel Goes for junk.
chicago. April 3.-The Ferris wheel,
ono of the attractions at the worlds
sasr % ia be torn down and the 200
tons of iron and steel will be sold q 9
eorar iron. The wheel failed to pay
and Il went in a receivers hands.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07

Son Bern to Duchess Of York.
London, April 8. ~ The Duchess Of
York gave birth to a son this morning.
The child was born at York cottage
Sandringfam. The duchess and In
FAINT are 7Gis.g we'll.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Co.oneratiye Crenmery.

nv - C~FeMlneFys
Balaton, Mimi. March 30.-The farm
ers north Of town will start soon to
put up a $4,000 creamery on the J.
Mitzner place. They have about 500
COWS promised.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07

sRnrx,ar. insa school BuildinE.
Winona, Mimi, April.l Burglars
ent1red the central school building ~
fhisE city and removed kit Of tools
from the basement and clocks from
several Of the rooms. xs-'
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
severely Injured.

Ashland, Wis, March 80. - Pat
Horntpn was brought here from Redis
logging camp with. three ribs and his
collar bone broken and severe internal
INJURIES. He was caught under a log
cling sleigh and dragged down a hill.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07

Jewelry store BurElarixed.
New York, April 1. - The jewelry
store of Isidore Weinstein was burglar
lied OF $4,000 worth Of jewelry and
diamonds Thursday night. The big
safe was practically destroyed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Blown to- Atonne.

Martinsville, w. Va, April I. - Will
lam Smith and son Frank were blown
to atoms while bringing a cargo OF
nitro-glycerine down Fishing creek in
a skiff to Oil Well. No parts Of the
bodies were found.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
ronr Her own Life.

Took Her own Life.
New York, April 3. 7- Mrs. Milford
Tordan. who lived with her son, j.
Inrdnn. secretary Of j. j. Corbett, in,
HANDSOME. apartments on Ferdinand
atreat. commit icide by inhaltn2
gas. No cause ssns} .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
o NJ LOSE s5sO,OoO.

Chicago Syndicate, Managed by
Women. Nearing an Inwloriour
End.
Chicago, April 1. - The Women's
Land syndicate is nearing an inglorious
end. One of the last acts Of this con-
Germ which, in the zenith of its career
in 1893, sold 1925 lots in South Wau-
kegon, ILL.,, to 1889 women in all parts
Of the country, will be a judicial de-
cree entered in the circuit court OF
Cook county for the sale, under fore
closure, of the property. There was a
blanket mortgage on the whole prop
erty Of which the purchasers had no
knowledge. They lose $58O,OOO. The
affair was managed by women.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
noiIer Exploded,

cherbourg, France, April !. The
boiler Of a French torpedo boat ex-
nloded during forced draft trials ana
Ave of the crew were terribly burned.
nna died aud another. unable to bear
the agony, jumped into the sea ana
was drowned.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07

Plague Mt sydney. N: 8. w.
sydney, N. s. w, April 3.-Eieven
fresh cases Of bubonic plague were Of
ficially reported yesterday. Two addl-
tional deaths have occurred.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
.Quick Work for stiff.

Chicago, April 1. - Billy Stiff, the
Chicago middle-weight, knocked out
Al Weinig, the Buffalo bicyclist-pugl-
list in about a minute and n half. Not
more than half a dozen blows were
struck.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Damare 10 Fruit Treea.

Des Moines. Iowa. March 30.-Heavy
rain Tuesday and, yesterday turned to
sleet and everything is. covered with
ice. Reports from northern and east
ssern paris Of the state say damage to
the fruit trees is feared
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Cnir..e Reformer Il safe.

~ Chineae ,RefOFmeF - s1fe.
london, April L. The Hongkong
corregpondent Of the Times says:
Kwone Yu Pei, the Cinese reformer,
who was recently abducted from.
Honekong and taken to Canton, has
esca5ed from his abductors and is now
safe at Macao;
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
De.truction by FLOODS.

Destruction by Floods.
Mortevideo, April 8. ~ The recent
heavy floods in Uruguay have caused.
great destruction of cattle and wheat.
Two bridges on the Central railway
have been. swept away with a reported
loss to the company Of $4,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Rarn Rurned.

Barn Burned.
Greeley. Iowa, March 3O.-The barn
Of August Luense, who lives near here,
was consumed by fire, with all its con.
tents. including thirty-two cows. Small
insurance; cause of fire unknown.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Meyer II Relea.edI on .RaiI.

(. lie Mars. Iowa, April 3. Ernest
Meyer. farmer. charged with killing
his brother-in-law, Chris Bauer, has
been released on bail. His father, q.
farmer in Scott county, signed the
bond for $1,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Almost

Almost Asphyxinted.
Red Wing, Mimi, March 30. - A.
yandewalker Of Cherry Grove blew out
the gas in his room at the Hendel hotel
and was nearly asphyxiated. He will
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
LOOTED BY ROBBERS
BREWERY OFFICE PLUNDERED BY
Masked MEN.

Watchman and Night Fireman Cap
. tured and CONFINED in q RefriH.
orator Car-Two Men Interrupt
Them in Their Proceedings and
Are Also Locked Up-Safe Blown
Open and Contents ATTRACTED
Not known How Much They Got,
but 1t IL Thought About $1,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
Seattle Fun Of Tough..

Seattle. WASH, March 3O.-The city
is infested with thugs on account Of
the rush to Cape Nome. The Jail is
full Of suspected crooks. Gambling
and prize fights are being suppressed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-07
ENTERS LAST STAGE
COURT WILL NOW TRY ALLEGED
AssAssINs OF GOEBEL.

of the Most Important Term
of COurt I'm the History of Grim
ina Trials ira Kentucky-Grand
Jury VIII Consider the Assaxnin-
alton Case First-Many Important
Witnesses Observation-Disclosures
Out for Other Suspects-Change of
Venue May he Asked.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01
Const able Indian Service,

The United States Civil Service Com
mission that on May %,
1900, examination will be held in airy
city in the United States where it has
q board of examiners, for the position
of constable in tie Indian service
The examination will consist of the
third grade basis as a general intel l.
gence test, the scope of which may be
found in section 43 of the manual Of
examinations revised to Jan. /, 1900,
as well as experience and special quail
ihcations. The basis part of the ex-
animation will be given a weight of 80
per cent, while the experience and
qualifications will be given u weight
of 20 per cent.
The dep ,rtment has stated that the
qualifications required to fill this posi-
ton are courage, honesty, cool deter
mination, a knowledge Of the country
and people, and especially a knowl-
edge of the Usage language.
From the eligibles resulting from
this examination certifcation will be
made to fill three vacancies ia the po-
sition of constable at the Usage sgen-
cy, Oklahoma, at a salary of S720 per
annum, each
This examination is open to all citi-
zens of the United States who comply
with the requirements and desire to
enter the service. All such citizens
are invited to apply. Applicants will
be examined and graded with entil G
impartiality, and wholly without re-
gard TO any consideration save their
ability as shown by the grade attained
in the examination. In mlking certi
fcation. preference may, under the
rules, be given to e igibles who are
residents of the Indian districts in
which the vacancies ex st.
Persons who desire TO compel
should at once apply to the Unit
States Civil Service Com mission, Wash
ington, d. c., for application form 304
and special form, which should h
properly executed and promptly filed
with the commission.
April %, 1900.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01

b said. II we mean to strengthen
cause and party why reject any
newcomers? Why not throw wide
open the doors and bid all who wish to
in us a cordial welcome, that we may
increase and solidify all the opponents
of our common enemy, the Republican
party?
So long as the Democratic party is
an instrum- mt and force to promote
the general welfa it's numbers will
never be too great to please good Dem.
ocrats. AS TO the charge that Popu~
lists voted in some CT the ward meet
ingf, from an investigation since and
a personal knowledge in TWO wards, l
feel safe in stating that the charge is
not we'll founded, and if you will take
the necessary pains to ascertain the
facts believe you will agree with me
AS you concede eleven of the twelve
delegates are all that could be desired
on ought to tab an equitable view Of
the matter, because | am surprised that
did s. we'll on such short notice.
Very respectfully,
JOSEPH Wisely.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01
THE WORLDS MARKETS,

CHICAO. APRIL W-WHEAT-The
market was firm early today, but trade
was light, being principally In exchanging
May for July, the spread at one time be-
in 17sc. The opening was rather easy,
May unchanged to Ac lower at $3.50 to
65Nc to 67hc. Gables were weak but
on the other hand there were was a de-
crease in Inc worlds shipments and on
ocean passage last week. and incon1lete
returns early shovel a decrease in the VI
ible supply. Exhaustive crop reports
showed conditions in Kansas, Missouri,
and Illinois, but poor i'm Ohio, Michigan,
and Indiana IN the three states last nam
ed a loss i'm area Of 100000 acres is fig
ured, and in Kansas an increase over
government figures of $50, OOO. Shorts COW
cred moderately following the opening
and May advanced 65A@Mc and July to
65&c.
CORN-Opened firm, helped by higher
cables, but feeling nervous, and some in
huential people were sellers, Causing east
ness in price following the opening.
There was a fair trade. May opened &c
higher at 39A05sc, eased a bit, but recov-
cred TO 1890 and then droppec 20 SeMc.
July opened at 40%@41c, went up to 41hc
and later reacted to 4O%c.
OATS-The feature in oats was the con-
tinued liquidation Of May. There was
considerable changing from that option
to July. May opened unchanged to &c
lower at 23%c to 236c, and sold down to
23}sc, where it steadied. July opened a
shade lower at 23Ac and 23c and sold to
23c. Local receipts were 175 cars.
PROVIS.~N S-The provisions market
depressed by a weak hog market, was
easier and rather quiet. There was a
fair amount Of commission house selling
with the demand but not up to it.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01
Indian Reservation Opened.

Scripps-McRae Press Assn.
Tacoma, Wash, May The porth
half of the Colville Indian reservation
was opened for settlement today. The
district contains rich agricultural, tim
Der and mineral lands, aAd boomers
are rushing across the line. The dis
trict comprises 1,5cO, 900 acres OF land.
The ceded mineral portion of the dis
trict is known to contain immense
bodies Of low grade ores.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01

For advice in cases requiring special directions,
address, giving symptoms, The Ladies' Advisory
Department, 1.-THE Chattanooga Medicine Company,
Chattanooga, Tenn,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01
WestviIle, ILL.,, Feb. 4, 1909.

WUTVTV WDT N % WV
l6dtA InutS ya few words mpEbe of the LADIES' greatest friend Wine of mu II is the most
wonderful medy HtI @rtcd have been asufGr for years 1t times being confined to mybdt two or
three DAYS each month. A rd recommended VIM of Cndu and since het taken it have been greatly
relieved intend cntMeo hket rI know il is as recommended. will use every effort to gel oHes
to use IT, Mrs. MAR E. COOLEY
Fru cases requiring special directions,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01
Rush IN Alaska.

Scripps-McRae Press Assn.
Seattle, May THE great stampede
10 the gold fields of the northwest has
fairly begun, and is Unprecedented.
Cape Nome seems to be the principal
objective point. An early spring has
made the streams fordable, thus start
ing the rush earlier than usual.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01
ST. LOUIS CASH GRAIN.

ST. LOUIS, APRIL 3O.-WHEAT-Bet-
ter, No. ., red cash elevator, 7O15o; track,
715d72c; April 7O1Ac; May 69hq%c July
672sc; No. ,, hare 641z@66c.
CORN-Firm; No. 2. cash doc; track,
4O1hd4114c; April SOC; May 392sc; July
S93Ic.
~OATS-Firm; No. 2, cash 24&c; track,
2514c; April 24Ac; May 2ic; July 23c;
2, white Csc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01
CHICAGO CASH CRAM

CHICAGO, APRIL 30.-WHEAT-Cash
No. =, red 7O@71c; No. 3, 67@69c; No. 2,
brad winter 63$4c; No. 8, hard winter 6l0
csc; No. /, northern spring 66A@6Sc; No.
2. northern spring 65%@66Ac; No. 8, spring
62065c.
CORNING. 2, $3.50; No. 3, 39%c.
OATS-No. 2, 23c; No. 8, 23c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01
HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE
Hotel Royal,
Shawnee, o. II?

1t has been re6tted and refurnished
New electric lights and new water
system throughout. Well located and
near post Office and opera house aud
in the business center of the city.
Good sample rooms and everything
arst class. Do not fail to try the
Royal when you come TO Shawnee.
A. 8. BOOTON. Prop.
From Arkansas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01
KANSAS CITY CASH GRAIN.

KANSAS CITY, APRIL 3O.-WHEAT-
MAY Gle; July 63%c; cash: No. 2, hard
esc; No 9, 59a62Ac; No. 2, red 6Sk@h9c;
No. 3, 6496Sc.
CORN-May S7%c; July S7%c; cash: No.
2, mixed 3Sc; No. 2, white 3SAc; No. 3,
CSC.
OATS-No. 2, white 26hc.
RYF-No. 2 54c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-01
KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK.

KANSAS CITY, APRIL 30.-CATTLE-
Receipts 5000; market weak; 1Oc lower.
Native steers 4.OO@$5. 20; Texas steers
SO. 1884. 80; Texas cows and heifers. $1,000
"a. go; stockers and feeders SO. 25@$5.5 5;
bulls So. 25Q$5 .25.
HOGS-Receipts 1000: market weak,
Sci over. Bulk of sales %.25@$5. S7h;
heavy IS. 25q$5. 42h; packers IS .22hG$5 .S7h;
mixed IS. 2O9$5. 80; light $4.75G$5. rs; york
ers IS. 2OQ$5. %; pigs 81. OOQ$5 .O5.
SHEEP-Receipts 1000; market 8 to
1Oc lower1A lambs s.. 1O@$6. so muttons $4.7O
@$5.75.
ST. LOUIS LIVESTOCK
ST. LOUIS, APRIL 3O.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts SOC; market strong; beef steers $500
ass. rs; stockers and feeders So. 25@$5 90:
cows and heifers 81. 25@$5 90; Gamers 81. so
as. IS; Texas and Indian steers S.75@
IS. 90; COWS and heifers SO .0O64, 25.
HOGS-Receipts 5000; market sc lower.
Pigs and lights 5 .2O@$5. 40; packers $3.50
S.. 40; butchers s.. 4OG$5.5
LIVERPOOL, APRIL SO.LCOTToN-
Spot moderate damand; prices unchanged
american middling Sgd.
NEW YORK, APRIL 9O.-COTTON-
Futures opened steady at the advance.
May $S.5s; June 1851; July $9.5; August
50. 81; September SIS; October IS .S5; Mo-
vember s8.15; December $s.1S; January
$S.L
ALVESTON, APRIL 30.-COTToN--
Steady z Lilo.
NEW YORK. APRIL 9O.-CorTON-
Spot closed quiet; middiing APPS Q ls-1sc;
midling gulf 10 1-lSc sales 400 baAes.
, 1900-06-01
WILL SUE UNCLE SAM.


San Francisco, May 31.-Ex-Queen
Lilioukalani has decided to bring suit
against the United States government
for the restoration of the crown lands
and revenues. Col. G. w. MacFarlane,
her confidential adviser, said in refer
ence to the matter:
Il have advised the queen to consult
Mr.. Joseph o. Carter, her private
agent, before bringing suit. A syndi-
cate was formed last winter, which Of
fered to employ the best attorney in
the United States t press her claims,
and briefs and other papers for her
case have been prepared.
There is nothing to prevent her as
signing her claim to the crown lands
to whoever she may please. and the
case may be tried in foreign courts;
but, in any event, it is likely that ac-
ton will he brought before the next
session of congress-"