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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1901-11-21
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r. &. WrOOLCOCK, : Editor.

Entered at the postofice at Battle Mountain
Nevada. as second class mail matter.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
THE PLATT AMENDMEN
As Much In the Interest of Cubans nv
They Are of This Country, Says
the Author.

Washington. March Ex-senator Platt
of Connecticut, author of the much-dis-
cusesd Platt amendments relating to
Cubu. which are just now a theme of
agitation in Cuba had a brief talk with
President Mckinley to-day regarding
Cuba, and later saw Secretary Root. Mr..
Platt when asked concerning the pub
lished criticism appearing to-day from
Havana concerning the amendment bear
ing his name, declined to enter into any
discussion as to n particular criticism
made by a certain distinguished Cuban
leader, but on the general subject, said:
THE Cubans will see in the end that
the amendments are as much in their in
terests as they are In the interests of
the United States. They will see that In
the end There may be at the start
little offended dignity growing out of
misapprehension Of purpose and aims.
But have no doubt that the Cubans will
ultimately see the sincerity of purpose
which has actuated us In framing those
amendments, alike In their interests and
in the interest OF this country"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
GREAT STORM ON LAKE.
Trains Stalled and Banked in
by snow and sIush.

Detroit, March 13-A special to the
Free Press from Grand Rapids says:
Raging along the entire coast of Lake
Michigan north of Grand Rapids and
reaching out over the Saginaw Valley, is
one of the most disastrous storms in
years. Railroad reports here show that
all lines are blocked, and that not train
on the Grand Rapids and Indiana or the
Pere Marquette north and northeast of
here is able to move. So far the winds
have been southeasterly, but railroad men
fear that 1t Is turning to northwesterly
and that the worst is yet to come.
Five Grand Rapids and Indiana pas
senger trains are stalled between here and
Mackinaw City Two Pere Marquette pas
sengers trains are fast In
the snow and are rapidly being showed
in completely, and there are freight trains
out on both lines which are banked in
with walls OF snow and frozen slush
Railroad men say that the storm is one
of the worst they have ever encountered
The strength of the blizzard may he
understood when it is known that the
windows of the coaches and the cabs of
the engines were in some instances bro
ken In.
The trainmen in reporting from the
north say that their situations are per-
ilous and they ask for immediate aid.
They say the snow is falling in clouds
and that they are unable to assist them
selves
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
SAVANNAH, GA, THURSDAY MARCH
THE LA FLANORE DISABLED.
Towed Into Queenstown in bad
Shape-CaptaIn Complains of
Indifference of Others

Queenstown, March 13.-Capt Cortgiese,
of the Dutch steamer La Flandre. from
Antwerp for Philadelphia, which was
towed into Queenstown Monday by the
British steamer West Point. which picked
her up while on her way from London to
Philadelphia with her rudder and stern
post carried away and with three of her
propeller blades gone, the vessel also be-
ing leaking and unmanageabe, has made
a statement relating his experiences. The
La Flandre became unmanageable March
8, and her commander bitterly comments
on the callousness of the captain of a
large French steamer which pasesd the
disabled vessel and the failure of others
to assist La Flandre.
The first ship sighted was the French
referred to, which failed to respond In
any way to the LaFlandre's urgent sig
mails of distress On the following day
the Red Star Line steamer Friesland,
Capt. Nickels, which arrived at Antwerp,
March 10, from New York, offered to take
off the crew of LaFlandre II they were
prepared to abandon their ship; but when
this was declined the Friesland proceeded.
Then a Wilson Line steamer, bound for
Hull, passed LaFlandre, and the latter,
the captain says. refused to lay by and
await better weather. The next steam
ship communicated with was the Nor
wegian steamer Liv, Capt. Rasmussen,
from Barry, March 2. for Hampton
Roads. She attached a hawser to La
Flandre and began to tow her in the di
rection of st. Michaels, Azore Islands,
but the hawser Immediately parted and
the Liv proceeded on her voyage
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14

tor of the church, will have charge of
the services.
The body of Gen. Harrison will lie in
state in the rotunda of the state capital
all day Saturday.
The highest honors which it Is in the
power Of the state of Indiana to pay will
be rendered to the remains.
Tomorrow morning meeting will be
held in the Office of Gov. Durbin to perfect
the details of the funeral. 1t has been de-
cided that the honorary pail bearers shall
be the members of his cabinet. 1t is not
known positively how many of them will
come, but it is supposed by the members
of the family that all will be here.
As far as they could be reached by tel
egrams. the living members of President
Harrisons cabinet were promptly notified
of his death, and most of them will at
tend the funeral.
A telegram from Mrs. Mary Harrison
Mckee. received in this city tonight, an
nounced that she will arrive at noon to-
morrow. She will be accompanied by her
husband
Mrs Bevin, of Ottumwa, Ia, Gen. Har-
risons sister, will not be able to attend
the funeral on account of i'll health.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
SALISBURY TALKS OF TRADE.
Acknowledge That DespOndent
Feeling Exists, bnt Attributes
1t to National Pesximism.

London, March 1S-Lord Salisbury,
speaking this evening at the annual ban
quet of the Association Of the Chambers
of Commerce, after alluding 20 the unity
of parties during the many months OF
struggle from which England is issuing
with her strength unimpaired," referred
to trade questions.
II do not find," said the premier, that
the specter of Germany has affected our
commercial works, although despond-
ent feeling exists, which is due rather
to the necessity which fertile writer's feel
of producing copy for impending issues
rather than to any real foundation IN
fact. Still, there is a note of discouF-
agement in a certain portion OF pubic
opinion, and the public press.
This. perhaps, is the national pessim-
ism which attends too great success. But
l trust we shall take such warnings as
If they were real and give our whole
attention to meeting any dangers that
might be pressing upon u.s.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
CARNEGIE RETIRES
WITH A $a,OOo,O 900 DONATION TO HIS
wORIxMEN.
HIS LARGEST BENEFACTI0N.
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DEBT
HE OWES THEM.

To Provide for Those Injured in
Service or the Dependents Upon
Those Who Are Killed; Pensions
for Long Services to Old and Needy
Employees, and 81 900, 900 for the
Braddock, Homestead and Du-
quesne Libraries-sir. Carnegie Ex-
presses the Hope That the Cordial
Relations May Continue 10 Exist
and Recalls His Last Speech at
Homestead.
Pittsburg, March 1.-TWO communica-
tions from Andrew Carnegie, which are
officially made public tonight, tell of the
steel kings retirement from active bus
mess life and of his donation of $5,OOo,9OO
for the endowment of fund for super
animated and disabled employees of the
Carnegie Company. This benefaction is
by far the largest of the many created
by Mr.. Carnegie, and is probably without
a counterpart anywhere in the world.
This fund will in nowlse interfere with
the continuance of the Savings Fund es-
tablished by the company fifteen years
ago, for the benefit Of its employees. In
this latter fnud nearly 100000 of the
employees savings are on deposit, upon
which the company by contract pays
per cent and loans money to the work.
men to build their own homes
In letter to the president and man
ayers of the Carnegie Company Mr.. Car
negie sets apart $5.0O00O0 in Carnegie
Company bonds to be held in trust for
bo
THE income of 81, 100000 to be spent in
maintaining the libraries built by me in
Braddock, Homestead and Duquesne.
The income of the other $4,000 is to
be applied.
First. To provide for employees Of the
Carnegie Company in all its works, mines,
railways, shops, etc, injured in its ser
vices, and for those dependent upon such
employees as are killed.
"SecOnd. To provide small pensions or
aids to such employees as, after long and
creditable services. through exceptional
circumstances need such help in their old
age and who make a good use of it.
Should these uses not require all of the
revenue and a surplus of 100000 be left
after ten years operation, then for all
over this, workmen in mills other than
the Carnegie Company in Allegheny coun-
ty shall become eligible for participation
in the fund, the mills nearest the works
Of the Carnegie Steel Company being hrst
embraced"
Mr.. Carnegie suggests that IL in the fu-
ture 1t be possible TO establish a pension
system the fund may be used as the
foundation of such a system. In conclud-
ing his letter, Mr. Carnegie says:
Il make this first use of surplus wealth
upon retiring from business as an ac-
acknowledgement of the deep debt which
owe to the workmen who have contributed
so greatly to my success. l hope the cor
dial relations which exist between en-
ployers and employed throughout all the
Carnegie Company works may never be
disturbed; both employers and employed
remembering what l said in my last
speech to the men at Homested: Labor,
capitaland business stability are the three
legs of three-legged stool, neither is first,
neither is second, neither Is third, there Is
no precedence, all being equally necessary.
He who would sow discord among the
three is an enemy to ALL 4"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
HAS JUST BEGUN TO GIVE.
Said Andrew Carnegie Before His
Departure to Spend the Sum-
mer in Scotland.

New York, March 13-Andrew Carnegie,
accompanied by Mrs. Carnegie and their
daughter sailed for Southampton to-day
on the st. Louis. Mr. Carnegie expects
to return to this country in October. He
will spend most OF the time while abroad
at Skibo Castle in Scotland. When ques-
toned as to his plans, Mr.. Carnegie said
he was not disposed to talk because he
had retired from business. He said, how
ever. he was going away entirely for
rest, and that he expected to spend the
pleasantest seven months in his life.
Mr.. Carnegie was asked how much
money ne had given away for libraries.
well" he replied. 81 cannot tell. You
see ! have just begun to give away
money, but If you were to ask me the
same question ten years from now
might be able to answer the question"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
KING EDWARDS PooKrrBooK.
Parliament VIII Furnish II with
fI1O,OOO.

London, March 1.-THE Times asserts
that the governments proposals for the
civil list show total of $4,000. being
$4,000 for His Majesty's privy purse. and
household.
At meeting Of the civil list commit
tee Of the House OF Commons yesterday
the chancellor of the exchequer, Sir
Michael Hicks-Boach, who was elected
chairman, explained that the government
proposals contemplated an abolition Of
che royal buckhounds, intlmating that the
substitution OF a pack OF fox hounds
would be regarded as a suitable appan-
age to the royal establishment
The queen COnsort's allowance is $4,000
and Is included IN the total already given.
This will be Increased 10 10000 In the
event of the death OF the King.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
MR.. MCKINLEY WILL ATTEND.
President Sent a Telegram of Condo
Ience to Mrs. Harrison.

Washington, March 1S.-President Nc
Kinley will attend the funeral of Gen.
Harrison. He will leave here probably
tomorrow night, although the exact time
of departure has not been determined def
nitely, accompanied by Mrs. Mckinley
and Secretary Cortelyou. The party will
stop at Canton for a day or more, and
Mrs Mckinley will remain there while
the President and Mr.. Cortelyou proceed
to Indianapolis. The itinerary will be so
arranged as to enable the President to
leave Canton Saturday night for Indian
apolis. and return Immediately after the
funeral. After a brief stop at Canton, he
will return to Washington. 1t is not ex-
pected that any members of the cabinet
will go.
Although expected, the death Of Gen.
Harrison was a distinct shock to the
President, the two men having seen much
of each other while the former was in the
executive office The President sent
telegram of coincidence to Mrs. Harrison.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
BANK HOLDS FORGED PAPER.
Missing Cashier johnson Charged
With the Crime.

Niles Mich, March 13-The directors
of the suspended First National Bank nj
ed a declaration against Charles A. john
son, the missing cashier of the bank. al
leging that forgeries amounting to $780,
900 against leading citizens of this coun-
try have been committed by him. 1t
was found to-day that there was great
quantity of forged paper held by the in
stitution. Bank Examiner Selden filed
papers with the county clerk at st. JOS
eph attaching all of Johnson's property,
but it will not cover the shortage by
many thousands. No trace of Johnson
was discovered to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
THE CHURCH IN PHILIPPINES.
Mgr. ChappeIIe VIII Not Leave the
Islands Just Yet.

Manila, March 1S.-Mgr. Chapelle, apos-
tolic delegate 20 the Philippines, stated
to the Associated Press to-day that he
will not leave the Philippines until*sev-
eral important matters concerning the
church and the American government
snail have been settled satisfactorily. The
time required for this is not known. Ms:.
ChapelIe thinks the rumors that he will
be succeeded by Archbishop Riordan are
unfounded.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
M'LAURIN STILL A DEMOCRAT.
Has Not Requested That His Name
Be stricken From Caucus Roll.

Washington, March Ex-senator Nc
Laurin of South Carolina stated to-day
that the report that he requested his name
to be stricken from the Democratic eau
Gus role was incorrect. He says he merely
stated that he felt a delicacy I'm attending
the caucus on certain questions where he
differed from his party associates, as It
might embarrass their deliberations. He
added that II health and strength permit
he will present these issues as best he
can i'm the next Democratic primary in
his state.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
WILL ISSUE PROCLAMATION.
President Mckinley VIII Announce
Death and Proclaim Virtues of
the Deceased.

Washington, March 1S.-Deep interest
was exhibited in all of the executive de-
partments throughout the day in the re-
ports that came as to the condition of ex-
President Harrison. AS Office hours had
closed for the day before the end came,
the first official action regarding the
death will be deferred until tomorrow,
when following precedents, President Nc
Kinley will issue his proclamation to the
people notifying them of Gen. Harrison's s
death, and setting out in becoming terms
his virtues and characteristics. He also
will order salutes to be fired at the va
rious army posts the day of the funeral
and on shipboard when the news is re-
ceived. The Secretary of War and the
Secretary of the Navy will send out spe-
cial notices to soldiers and sailors con-
veying the Presidents directions in this
matter
Little more can be done officially, as
the act of March 8, 1898, specifically for
bids the draping of public buildings in
mourning or the closing of the executive
departments on the occasion of the death
of an ex-oficial. 1t is q curious fact that
two orders issued by President Harrison
himself probably brought about the en-
sctment of this law. Jan. 49, 1S93 the
President was obliged to issue an order
announcing the death of ex-President
Hayes, closing the departments on the
cay of the funeral and ordering all pub
lie buildings to be draped in mourning.
Almost before this period of mourning
had expired ex-Secretary Blaine died and
another funeral proclamation issued from
the White House. The long continuation
of the exhibition of mourning was too
ed the act above referred to, prohibiting
mourning display and closing 'of the de-
partments on the occasion of the death
of an ex-official.
The late President Harrison was per
sonally known to every member of the
cabinet, and all its members in the city
spoke to-day in praise of his magnificent
irtellectuality and rugged force of char.
acter. 49,.
Expressions From the Cabinet
Secretary of State Hay, said:
'The death of Mr.. Harrison is a ma
tional loss Independent of the great of
fetal position he had held he was q
man of extraordinary mental capacity
and activity. he was a true statesman
lawyer and orator, and he has left few
men his equals behind him. In character
as well as abilities, he was a. man OF
very unusual force and value"
Secretary of the Navy Long said:
President Harrison made a distin
guished record as President of the United
States. He was a Conscientious pains
taking chief magistrate, of absolute in
tegrity, who maintained the honor anC
prestige of his country, and whose high
est ambition was to do his duty toward
and serve the best interests of tina
country"
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson said:
president Harrison was one of ouI
strong Presidents. He was man of un
questioned ability and made an impres
sion upon the country that will challenge
the investigation of the historian"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
TO INCREASE FRENCH NAVY.
A New Cruiser of 12,5O0 Tons to BE
Named the Victor Hugo.


Paris. March 13.--The first portion Of
the scheme for the increase Of the French
feet has been put into execution. The
minister of marine. NJ. Delanessan, an
nounces that he has given orders to lay
the keel at Toulon Of an armored cruiser
OF i2.5O0 tons, TO have speed Of % knots
and to be named the Victor Hugo
and for the building at Rochfort Of two
torpedo boat destroyers Of 1903 tons each
and 10 have a speed OF 2s5 knots.
Three submarine boats Of a new type,
for experiments. have been ordered, and
twenty submarine boats OF a type already
tried will be shortly commenced az che
various naval yards. Eight other destroy
erg and eleven irst-dlass torpedo boats,
TO have a speed Of q knots. have been
ordered In private yards
The building Of other battleships ana
torpedo boat destroyers VIII soon be start
ed
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
TWO MORE ARRESTED.
Guilty Men Confess Assault ON Mamie
Paige.

New York. March 1S.-Edward Gleason
and David Patterson of Brooklyn were
arrested to-day charged with having par
ticipated in the assault on Mamie Paige,
the 16-year-old-daughter Of G. II. Paige.
in Brooklyn on Sunday last George F.
Abbott. Jr., of Brooklyn, was arrested
last night, charged with the same offense.
The police say Gleason and Patterson
have made confessions in which they sd-
nit that the girl was assaulted, but deny
that a drug was administered.
Complaints charging assault were drawn
against Abbott, Patterson and Gleason,
and pleas of not guilty were entered by
all three The prisoners were remanded
without bail,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
DID NOT WANT AGUINALDO.
what Ex-DirectOr of Philippine Post
Says of Gen. Otis.

indianapolis, March 13.-Frank w.
Vaille, who has just returned from the
Philippines, where he was director gen
eral of posts, in speaking OF Philippine af-
fairs here to-day, said Gen. Otis has told
him he did not want to capture Aguinal-
do. .
ut is better for him to be in the bush, ="
Mr. Vaille quotes Gen. Otis as saying,
"than for him to be in the hands of the
American army, posing as martyr"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
NO MORE EXAMINATIONS.
Chinese Civil Service Put Ont OF
Joint for Five Years.

Pekin. March 1S.--The foreign ministers
to-day sent to the Chinese plenipotentia-
ries a list of the towns and cities in
China where examinations for the civil
service would not be permitted for a pc
riod OF five years.
They also requested these Chinese au-
tborities to appoint a commission 10 act
with man appointed by the ministers,
70 assess the value OF the private prop
ertv taken for legation purposes.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
SPANS MANY TROUBLES.
Carlists Are Agitnting and WOrLmen
Are RiOting.

Madrid March 13.-The manufacturers
in the Hautter district of Catalonia have
called upon the government for assistance.
The workmen there are agitating and
raising cries of Long live the social rev.
olutionr' Troops are being sent to the
scene of disturbance and the closing of
factories continues.
The Carlist newspapers have begun agin
the nublication Of warlike articles.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
4 TRIBUTE FROM CLEVELAND.
speaks Highly of the Public Services
and Life of the Deceased.

Princeton. N. j., March 13-Ex-Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland made the follow
ing statement on the death Of ex-Presi-
dent Benjamin Harrison;
mot one Of our countrymen should for
moment fan 20 realize the services
which have been performed IN their be
half by the distinguished dead IN higb
n,,bllc once he was guided by patriotism
snd devotion 70 duty often az the sacri-
oce of temporary popularity. and IN pr-
yate station he influence and example
were oiwoya 10 the direction of deceney
1contlnnsd on nm PagsO
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
FILIPINO GOVERNMENTS.
COmmi ssiOn Enthusiastically Receiv-
ed in Its wanderinEs.

Tayabas, Southern Luzon, March 13.-
The American Philippines Commission
eft Lucena this morning and rode seven
miles through the cocoanut groves to Ia
yabas They were escorted by delega-
tion of a hundred natives and a detach-
ment of the First Cavalry. They received
an enthusiastic reception.
Tomorrow the commission will go to
Mirinduque Island. and thence to Romb-
lon Island en- Saturday. They will or
ganize several of the smaller adjacent
islands into new province, after which
civil government win be established on
the island of Masbete.
The commission will arrive at lloilo,
Panay Island, March TO-
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
INDIANA TO HONOR HER DEAD.
GOV. Durbin Issues a Proclamation,
Giving Directions.

indianapolis. March 13.-Gov. Durbin
tonight issued proclamation announc-
ing the death of Gen. Harrison, Daying
high tribute to his memory and directing
that all public business. be suspended
on the day the mortal remains of Ge1.
Harrison are lying in state; that the
flags of all buildings be placed at half
mast during the customary period Of
mourning and that such other honors be
paid the distinguished dead as BELTS the
occasion."
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
GROUNDING or THE DIXIE.
Naval Board TO Determine RESPONSE
bIIity for Accident.

Washington, March 1S.-The Secretary
Of the Navy has detailed the following
officers as the court of inquiry to investi-
gate the grounding of the training ship
Dixie off Maryland Point on March with
a view to determining the responsibility
for the accidents: Capts. William c. Wise,
r. w. Watson and J. II. Dayton. with
Lieut.. Edward Moale as Judge advocate.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14

Conferred with Judge Springer ana
called on by Local Democrats.

Washington. March is.-winiam J.
Bryan, who arrived here last night. left
to-day for biz home IN Nebraska Mr..
rfyan during his short stay IN this city.
was the guest OF q. r. Bride. a personal
friend iin had "a long conference with
Judge william N. Springer ana was call.
% upon by . number of local Democrats.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
PAYMAsTER ATTACKED.
Filipino Bandits After Gold. but Got
Lead Instead.

Manila. March 15.-Paymaster Maj.
Pickett, with $4,000 gold, and an escort of
ten mounted men from Company of the
Sixteenth Infantry, was attacked by par
ty of thirty bandits on the road between
Bayombong and Echague, in the province
of Nueva Viscaya. hard fight ensued
and the robbers were routed. The funds
were saved. Corporal Hooker was killed
and a private was wounded.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-14
THE TERMS OF PEACE.
British Cabinet FormuIRtes Instruc-
tiOns to Kitchener.

London, March BIT is understood that
the British cabinet at its meeting to-
day considered. among other things, the
negotiations proceeding between Gen.
Kitchener and Gen. Botha and formulat-
ed instructions for Gen. Kitchener, which
defined, on broad lines, the terms on
which a peace settlements might be cf-
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