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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-28
From the National Capital.

The War Department wants to know
what General Otis and his army in the
Philippines are doing For the last
three weeks the only communication
that has been received from Otis re-
lated the casualties. Not q word has
been heard from him during that time
regarding the operations of the army
or the status CT the lnsurrectlon, and as
result of this the administration Of
tlcials are much concerned. Secretary
of War Root has asked Otis for news
At the War Department officials at
tempt to explain the silence of Otis by
saying that it is supposed chat the in
surgents have given up the fight, and
that the troops are now engaged in
garrison duty and in chasing after
small bands of rebels that continue to
ha1ass the towns. If the insurrectlon
has been suppressed it seems funny
that General Otis has not cabled the
fact.
The Secretary of War, 1t is said, is
also being importuned by manufacture
ers interested in the hemp industry for
information regarding the shipping OF
their products from the ports reported
open by General Otis. The hemp
trust" continues to advance prices on
its products, and it is said that 1t is
now nearly too late to give the farm
ers any relief this season by shipping
supplies from the Philippines to this
country.
1t was announced two months age
chat Secretary Root would, at the sug-
gestion of the President, issue a proc
almation Offering amnesty to all in
surgents who would lay down thell
arms and that those who refused to dc
so would be treated as bandits.
This proclamation has not been is
sued. 1t is said that the delay ha:
been occasioned by fears of the ad
ministration that it will be charged
that this country is resorting to the
tactics which prevailed when Spair
was in control of the Philippines-tht
execution of insurgent leaders after {
trial by court-martial
Army officers say that unless Gener
al Otis succeeds in suppressing the in
surgents and making the native;
friends of this country the beginning
of the rainy season, which is only &
couple of months off, will find the reb
els again active, and that 1t will be al
most impossible for the troops to con
tend with them. ewing to the bad con
dition of the roads.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-02-28

WEDNESDAY, FEB. %. 1900.
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

| TO the influences of the highest civilization,
they would make Il paradise on earth.
But how about the mISketoS, snakes.
malaria and tyDhoons?' inquired another;
and then the subject changed
The most dangerous part of our trip. the
verde Island passage. was made during the
hours OF darkness: and though the weather
was comparatively mild, it caused the
master OF the ship. Cant. Grant. TO pass the
entire night on the bridge. In the direction
We were going there was no opportunity of
securing q pilot. and the Captains acquaint-
ance with them i'll these waters has not been
satisfactory
"Fhe charts are imperfect. but so far as
my experience goes. much better than the
pilots was his remark, "and had we per-
mitted the last one 10 have had his way, We
would have gone onto Il reef"
Through the Verde Island passages
which ar, very narrow, the tide from the
China Sea rusheS with velocity of some
four nautical miles per hour; and such is the
influence of the obstructing islands, shores
and rocks. and of the counter tide, which
comes from the Pacific through San Ber-
nardino Strait. that powerful eddes are
produced dangerous especially for small
vessels 10 enc cOuntc~.1
Flashing and disappearing lights were
observed at various points on either bow
as the darkness increased. and when about
. o'clock | went on deck the next morning,
We had crossed the short arm of the China
Sea. and were entering Manila Bay abreast
OF the Island OF Corregidor.-H. c. KIRK.
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

natives Of these islands. He stated that
a few Years ago. whena Spanish ship with
measles among its men anchored here and
the crew waI allowed 10 land. Il town was
actually depopulated us the result. Il
appears, too. that typhoid fever and some
other maladieS are prevalent III Guam.
three of the Yosemite crew having died thc
present week
1t was reported that the harbor con-
tanned many sharks. so that swimming was
prohibited by orr vessels: but as baiTcd
hooks failed torc2eivc any attention. several
hundred of the men took the opportunity
TO bathe. A yard had been run out for
ward with ropes and rope-laddafs attached
for the use of trading boats. and from this
and the Starboard gangway, which had been
lowered, the divers made their plungcs
though some moro ambitious mounted
higher and must have descended 81 or 40
feet before striking water.
The steam launch and small boats We're
out, the former being used TO visit the
Yosemite. but mono went ashore. Several
native boats with cigars, fruit and wares 70
sell ranged alongside, but were ordered
away. The natives are of the MALAY
type, though in some eases 4 Mongolan
cast of countenance was noticeable. They
are not very healthy. according TO reports,
u circumstance perhaps accentua:ed by
the use of tho island formerly as q penal
colony by Spain.
At 4:30 p. m. anchor was weighed
and the sherman proceeded on her way to
Manila. taking the unusual route. but
most direct from Guam. TO enter the strait
at the south end of LuZon.
FL. c. KIRK.
IN THE STRAITS OF THE PHILIPPINES.
AT 5 o'clock a. m. of New Years Day
glance out of the port window disclosed
land, which proved to be the Island of Viri-
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

Tho pleasant look.
ing gentleman on thC
riglt, with his morn
ing pap@r c!aSped
fo.tly o"or his heart.
is Se.=lTr Stephen
Benton Eikips, from
W. Virginia. II is
not Gurpri sing 10 note
that h" Is = natirn Of
Ohio. but wont at IN
carl day to Nilsson
ri. whcrc hn vas acE
mittcI 20 tho bar in
1854. and wont to New
Mexico. He began
right away to hold Of
flee. and from tho New
The National tribune., 1900-02-22
"piscoYersd ky a Mcmsn i"

have discovered p stve for all female dis
eases ami the piles II fails to ciire any of the
various diseases peculiar women such as leucor.
rhCea, dtspaccments. liberation. Sranuation, etc,
the piles from any or In ethc-saN will sladlF
pail box of taiS wonderful ineiicne free every
"uT,rcr Mrs. G. i. MILLER, Box I3j Eokomo, Ind.
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

own State, which periodically
manages to focus the eyes OF the
county upon it. The recent af-
fairs in Kentucky are a fair sam
pie of the sort Of entertainment
which Louisiana has been wont
to furnish newspaper readers,
and Mr.. McEnery has usually
been playing a star part. How
ever, things have been quieteI
in the Pelican State" Of recent
years.
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

For three years TIRE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE
has sacrificed legiti-
mate profits by the free
presentation TO suhscri-
bers and club-raisers
of these and other large
and important books,
with the end in view
Of greatly increasing
its subscription list.
Friends of the paper
will he glad to learn
the effort has met with
success, and it is hoped
that they will not be
disappointed, if all
book gifts are finally
Withdrawn this Spring
at the end of this sub
scription season.
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

versity of Virginia and the National Law School
OF Poughkeepse, N. Y. He served in the Confed-
crate army in the Transmisissippi Department,
under Magruder.
Senator McEnery has long been prominent fig
ure in the turbulent politics of louisiana. He
has been "a candidate for Governor several times
and was elected once: His reputation depends
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

whom, Senator Morgan is
previously Uni
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

We present another group of snapshot
pictures of our Washington statesmen.
This time they are all members of the
Senate The first one on the left is Sena-
tor Wellington, of Maryland, in many re-
spects remarkable man. He was born
of German parents in western Maryland,
and began the struggle for life on his own
account at the age of II.
He was elected to the Senate for the
term beginning March 4, 1897, and although
a Republican, his career for the last three
years has been marked by troubles and
differences with members of his own party.
1t will be noticed that he dresses well;
the marked crease in the front of his light
colored trousers, the silk rolling lapel of
his overcoat, the shiny hat, and the natty
umbrella indicate a person who is very
particular about his appearance.
Another self-made man, quite the con-
trary to Senator Wellington in many re-
spects, is Mr.. Heitfeld from the State OF
Idaho. He appears at the Capital as he did
at home, a plain thrifty, ranchman.
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

probably o a
cutm a he a o
tn
a
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

Another good way
to get any OF all of the
books is to first become
a subscriber and then
raise a club.
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

the moved with his parents to Kansas grew
and remained until about Is ago. when he moved
on to State he represents the His
term will expire with that of Mr. Wellington, March
the center of the group two Senators who have had
long and famous in public life The gentlemen d-
recfy facing is Senator John T Morgan, of Alabama.
has in the Senate since March, and in
the august body enjoys greater degree of respect from his
colleagues both sides of the chamber He is native of
Tennessee child to Alabama where he
an academic education, studied law and politics.
with young his section country.
the breaking of the rebellion he enlisted private
in the Cahaba Rifles finally became Colonel the
bama and until the end of the
a brigade in the Confederate army.
He has long been the Committee of Foreign Relations
has been conspicuous for his advocacy vigorous
foreign policy, territorial and construction
Nicaragua Canal; Although Democrat, he earnest
supporter President Harrsons effort Hawaii
The gentleman with whom Senator Morgan is convers
native of Louisiana, and enjoyed better educational
The fernnn mo hein
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

II a subscriber de-
sires more than two
volumes, he can secure
them by subscribing
for more than one year.
Two volumes 90 with
each years subscr.p
ton.
The National tribune., 1900-02-22
OUR VISIT TO GUAM.

TRANSPORT SHERMAN, Dec. p. 1899.
Peering out of the port-hole of our state
room about 4:30 this morning il WAS an
agreeable sight to see Il few miles to the
southward Il stretch of high land extending
parallel with the ships course. II was
the island of Guam, at which it was ex-
pected a supply of coal would be obtained
and the passengers thereby have oppor-
several days.
After haSty toilet and Il cup of coffee,
furnished by Morgan. Il faithful bondsman
in the service of Uncle Sam. and who may
he said to manage the affairs of our state
room, | went on deck and watched the
strip of terra firma increase in importance
and interest with increasing light and the
course of the ship. We We're passing tn c
north efid of the island, which is said to be
about five miles in width and some So
miles long.
Reaching an apparent inlet, pilot signals
were hoiSted, the ship brought around and
we backed cautiously toward thc shore
vessel being deserted further SOUTH
we steamed to her and found the L. S.
Cruiser Yosemite, commanded by Capt.
,Ide, held here at the disposal of Capt. Leary
Governor of Guam. The pilot signals
brought Surg. Stone and Lieut.. Hoff from
the Yosemite, the latter officer having Il
chart of the harbor; accordingly we moved
IN b' yond their vessel to an anchorage.
As fact can state now that in a II.
c. uniform he passed the guard and got
ashore at Manila unmolested.
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

THE NATION \ J.
L TRIBUNE is conf
dent that these offers
are not equaled by any
other publishers any
where. These books
are published exclu-
sively, for NATIONAL
TRIBUNE subscribers.
They are not for sale
in book stores or else
where.
The National tribune., 1900-02-22

All who desire 10
make sure of these
great volumes should
secure them soon,
either by long-term
subscriptions or by
Embarrassing.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-12-07
Cross-Examined by Kittredge.

On beng cross examined by Attorney
kittredge for the defense, Mcbride
stated substantially as follows: "Came
to Mitchell in 1882; commenced pub
lication OF Mail in 1884 or 1885: slept in
my office and took my msals around;
kept up that manner of living until the
Cleveland campaign of 1884, then went
to Iowa, where | conducted q demo,
cratic paper during the ,campaign;,
came back to Mitchell and remained
until 1888 and then went to New York, !,
remained there until 1891. and during
that time made several trips to Mitch
ell; had family and wife; she was res
lated to Mrs, John D Lawler as 9 sis-
ter; lived with her until I, returned to
Mitchell in 1891; did not live with my.
wife after l left New York in 1891; L
then took up the publication of the
Mail and have continued it since until
1t WAS destroyed on Feb. "a, 1885,, Mr.
Kittredge then questioned Mcbride in
detail as to what his Office contsined in
the way of presses; seemed to have
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-12-07
Defense Puts in Testimony.

In beginning its testimony the de-
feneuse offered 76 copies of the Mitch
ell Mail as evidence of the scurrilous
articles which appeared therein aud
which actuated the defend ants to de-
stroy it. Judge Aikens and Senator.
Allen both offered strenuous objections
to the introduc ton of the papers, and
made extended objections which became
a part of the testimony. The court
overruled the objections and the, papers
we're admitted. Attorney Kittridge oc-
cupied nearly two hours in reading ex-
tracts from the Mail, which showed the
character Of the paper Mcbride, was
conducting At that time. During the
reading of the articles Mcbride sat
back in q bis chair and took evident
amusement in listening to the produc-
tions of his pom.
Al l:30 O'clock Judge Campbell ad-
journed court for the rest of the day
and many Of the attorneys went out to
the football game after partaking of
their Thanksgiving dinner.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-12-07

the Information given by J. T., Morrow
as to what the citizens intended to do;
in answer to the question: "what ap-
prehension did you have for your prop
erty and yourself after the visit of the
committee and the salk you had with
Morrow and Collins" Mcbride stated
that he was afraid his property would
be destroyed and his life taken; it was
talked OF between myself and Warne in
reference to my fear of the property
being destroyed and to avoid bloodshed;
there was no other consideration for
the property than shown in the bill of
sale; wont to Plsnkinton on the same
day that tho plant was destroyed; said
he saw the crowd coming down the
street and that he locked his door and
went into Warns's Office below, saw
about 40 or so, and nearly all of the de-
PENDANTS; went into Warne's private
Office and tho edocsor locked the door
from the outside; left Mitchell because
he was afraid of his life and did not
want to embarass DR.. Warne; remained
ut Plsnkinton about six weeks; stayed
that long because it was prudent for
him and not safe to return, and further
that he was destitute and could not re-
turn; have been in the newspaper busi-
ness for 80 years and had no other per.
msnent business; said the aggregate
value of his plant including the sub.
scription list, material, files and e bod
will amounted to between $1,000 and
Sc, 900; had no conversation with any of
the defendants on the morning of the
destruction of the Mail; declared
that he never stated in the presence of
any person or to any person that he
said: 81 have driven Lawler to his
grave and now will drive his family out
of town."
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-12-07
Thanksgiving Day in Court.

When court convened Thursday
morning Mcbride was put on the stand
again, and was taken in hand by Attor-
ney Kittredge for the defense. The
motion for keeping out of tes timony as
to why Mcbride should not answer tho
question in reference 10 his disposal of
his office was argued. The court d.
rected that the bill should go in as evil
dence and that Mcbride could answer
the question. Attorney Kittridge held
that Mcbride made ard executed the
bill OF sale before the acts were com
mltted and shows that the property
was owned by another than the one
who brought the action, and said that
whatever was agreed upon the night
before concerning the transfer was
merged into this document; Mcbride
alleged in his complaint that he was
the owner and it is shown by the bill
that he is not the owner.
In answering to the question by
Judge Aiken rs to why be disposed of
the Mail plant Mcbride stated that
he did so to save any tumut and the
shedding OF blood and to save the prop
erty; he did not deliver the ley to
Warne; no other person had possession
OF the office but himself up to the time
the property was destroyed; the agree.
naent for the sale OF the Office was made
the Sunday night before, between the
hours of II and l O'Clock Monday morn
ing; 1t Was after the conversation he
had with James Collins and also after
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-12-07

very little knowledge in the matter of
the price Of the type, and said he paid
ve4y little attention TO the purchase Of
material for his Office, usually leaving
that to his foreman, and he paid the
bills; in estimating the values of his
newspaper files he said thsyowere worth
about $l,50O, and he estimated their
worth very much as farmer would
store his grain In awarehouse, As be-
ing worth so much money, the accumu-
lssion of his years of labor. Attorney
Kittredge questioned the witness ex-
hsustively as to the value of his files,
but little information was elicited that
was tangible, making them worth any
money only to the party himself, that
they would bring but little if placed on
sale.
r. L. Tremaine was the last witness
called by the plaintiff, who etated that
he stood near where the pile of mate
rial was burning; was in the drug store
and saw James Collins. r. D. Welch,
Abraham Boynton and F. A. Bidwell;
heard Boynton demand the body of Nc
Bride and that they wanted him; heard
Warne say not to go any further, and
Boynton's remark that he was a
United States officer; heard Varne
say that he was pretty United States
officer to be leading mob; heard Boyn-
ton reply that if he (Warne) showed
any sympathy for Mcbride they would
be the next ones to go
At this point the plaintiff rested his
case and short adjournmentw Mt was taken
for the defense to commence their side
of the case.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-12-07
THE GREAT M'BR|DE TRIAL FINISHED
Jury Brought in a Verdict of Only 800
Damages for Robert McBride--He
Asked for $26, 500.
The Verdict Was 8 Complete Vindication
of the Citizens Who We're Connected
With the Case.

catch every word OF testimony as it
came from his lips. He stated he Was
SO years old, and had lived in Mitchell
eighteen years. In giving q descrip-
tion of his rooms he made the following
statement:
"There were three rooms in the
building occupied by me. 1 used the
entire second floor. [ used one room
for the type and pressroom; another for
bedroom and editorial room. This
was carpeted and had curtains and
pictures in it. In the third room did
my own conk1ng Ii was the only home
[ had IN bne world. I had desk in my
slsepiag room. | had chairs, a fine
ornamental clock and lounge also in
there. There was large amount of
clothing in this room"
Asked for description OF the mater
ial ne had in his printing Office he
stated that it was composed of Wash
ington handpress valued at 5000; job
press valued at S4O0; several racks for
type cases; had about 100 fonts of type
and cases; he placed value of over
1900 on the material in his Office and
reckoned that his newspaper files were
worth at least ST, 800. Asked as to the
meeting at his Office on Saturday night,
he stated: Saturday evening 1 was
seated in Warne's drug store talking
with friends when I was notified that a
committee of men wanted to see me.
wentup the stairway of my office and
could see nothing for the darkness, but
could feel the presence OF human forms
- passed them in the darkness: I un-
locked tho door, of my Office and invited
the crowd in; Hitchcock vas the
spokesman of the crowd and stated,
substantially ~ follows: Mcbride, we
are going to buy your outfit, and If We
can't we're going. to take it! anyway Il
was threatened that unless I accepted
the proposition something direful
would happen. 10 me, even WORSE than
death;I willtgo any where you say, but
I will not sell the plant; James Collins
called mo to one side and told me that
the, boys meant business and that I had
better tell them that I would make
them proposition on Monday morn
ing;I did ss Mr.. Collins requested,
and I told the committee that 1. would
give them an answer ss to what would
take for the plant Monday morning."
The bill Of sale given to r. G. Warne
was offered in evidence at this time and
Mcbride acknowledged that he ex-
ecuted the instrument; he claimed to
have cirou' alton of 1000 copies of the
Mail, this exclusive OF the exchanges
and deadheads on the list; his attorneys
asked him why he disposed of the Mail
outfit. The attorneys fer the defense
interposed objection as to his reasons
for suoh disposition, holding that the
bill of sale itself was the best evidence.
1t being the hour of O'Clock court said
that an adjournment would be taken un-
til O'Clock Thursday morning when
the argument of tho Defendants attor.
neys would be heard as to why Mcbride
could Eot give his reasons for the dis
possl of his property.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-12-07
Mcbride on the Stand.

When Bob Mcbride, the plaintiff in
the action, was called to the stand
there was much suppressed excitement
in the room and all seemed anxious to
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-12-07

[ PRICE BAKING POWDER CO..
CHICAGO.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-09-21
BRYAN WONT DEBATE
Candidate Bryan Ridicules Hanna at
Leavenworth But Evades d.
rect Answers.
WillINot Debate with Hanna Unless He
is to be President if the Repub-
licaus Win.
Shuf1es out Of Explanation of His In.
auence For Ratification of
Peace Treaty.

Leavenworth, Sept. 19.-Bryan spoke
to 5000 people here this morning. He
questioned as to Hanna's alleged chal-
lnege to debate imperialism, and said
no challenge had been received by him
and he would not accept if it came.
He would be glad to debate public
questions with the republican candidate
for the presidency, but would not he
willing to debate with one whose re-
sponsibility is less. For, if elected,
he would be president. Hence if the
republican committee will certify that
Hanna is to be president in case Of re-
publican success, he would willingly
meet him in joint debate. AS to
Hanna's charge that Bryan was in
tluenced by a sinister motive in secur-
ing the ratification of the peace treaty,
he said he must confess that Hanna is
an expert when he discusses sinister
motives. He. can stand his criticism
if Senator Hoar car endure his praises.
Bryan says he reads Hanna's speeches
when he wants something funny.