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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Makes Another Oner.

Philadelphia, June 22.-Following
his offer to Mayor Ashbridge last week
to pay to the city $2,50O,OO0 for the
street railway franchises granted to
certain capitalists in this city by the
city council, to which he received no
reply, ex-Postmaster General John
Wanamaker sent a communication to
Congre ssman Robert II. Foerder, one
of the capitalists to whom the fran
chises were granted, offering him
half million dollars for the franchises
in addition to giving to the city the
sum already offered few days ago.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
VICTIMS OF LIGHTNING.
Three Persons Lose Their Lives In .
Severe Electrical storm In
rs Indiana.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 21.-Three
persons were killed and several in
jured by lightning during the severe
electrical storm which passed over
Indiana Wednesday night. The dead
are: Bert Hathaway, Idaville, Ind;
Grace Larkin, 16-year-old daughter of
Harvey Larkin, Riley, Ind; Ira
Smith, Youngstown, Ind.
The storm took on cyclonic aspects
at several places. At Marion the
First Presbyterian church was
struck by lightning and badly dam
aged. At Greentown trees were up
rooted and fruit and growing crops
badly damaged by the hail. Three
hundred windows were broken. Sew
eral barns were burned and con-
sumcd. The loss in and around
Greentown will probably reach $4O,-
900. Hartford City was visited by
terrific wind and hailstorm Thurs
day evening. Fifty oil derricks were
blown down and several buildings
were damaged, causing loss of $685.
900.
Muncie, Ind, June Elm the
southeastern part of this (Delaware)
county, in the neighborhood of In
low Springs, Wednesday night thou
sands of dollars worth of loss fol-
storm ever known in the history of
western Indiana. Whole fields of
wheat and corn are beaten down.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
WINS AMERICAN DERBY.
Robert waddell, Ridden by pullman,
Captures Big Racing Event
at Chicago.

Chicago, June 24.-Cheered by $4,000
people who had spent fortune to see
ten horses run ~ miles at the Wash
ington park race track Saturday,
Robert Waddell, despised outsider,
ridden by James Bullman, flashed un-
der the wire ~ lengths ahead of his
nine competitors and won the great
American Derby. The distance was
1h miles and the time was 1888 as.
The best previous time was 1886. Ter
minus was second and Parader third.
The value of the purse to the winner
was $19,575; to the second horse, 3d.
900; to the third horse, $4,000. The es-
timated number of paid admissions
was $4,000, amounting to 100000.
Fifty-eight handbooks were opera
ted to accommodate bettors on the
Derby. 1t Is estimated that $350,O0O to
$4O0, 900 changed owners as the result
of the race.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
KEEP CHINESE TROOPS OUT.
Foreign Ministers at Peking Refuse
to Grant Permission for Return
of 5000 Soldiers.

Picking, June 19.-The foreign min
listers have declined to assent to the
request to allow 5000 Chinese soldiers
to come to Picking now. They con-
slider that it would be inadvisable to
permit such n step to be taken be-
fore the latter part of August, by
which time, the international troops,
with the exception of the legation
guards, will have left the city.
The ministers also deconed to per-
NIT the international troops to guard
the forbidden city until the Chinese
soldiers shall arrive.
Berlin, June 22.-It is officially adj
mitted that Germany desires to in
crease her claim of indemnity against
China from & 100000 to f14,00O,000
because the first figure does not in
clude expenses borne by Germany in
China from May to July. This demand
about TALES with Germany's actual
outlay during the two months in ques-
ton. 1t is understood here that Great
Britain backs up Germany in this in
creased claim.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29

Leading Ce..ersiai AEexkdss Ten
OF Increased improvement In
the Business Situation.

New York. June 22.-R. @. Dun Co.'S
Weekly Review Of Trade says: "Increas-
ing distribution of merchandise, particu-
larly In the territory beyond the Ohio river,
including the far northwest. Is feature
OF the general business situation, and tells
Of widespread prosperity and confidence.
The railroads are carrying more goods that
may be classed as luxuries than before.
and In spite OF Wall streets slightly higher
money market, there II no fear on this
score In any line Of legitimate trade. Crop
news continues good. and there Is less
trouble from disagreements with labor.
Less interruption through labor contro-
versies at machine shops makes the iron
and steel industry more fully employed
than In recent weeks, and for another week
there Is assurance Of vigorous activity at
mills and furnaces. In many instances
promised deliveries cannot be made before
July I. and urgent business that is now
offered cannot be undertaken. 1t Is also
noticed that much foreign business Is
available, but manufacturers refuse to
make bids On the other hand, IL Is stated
that quiet conditions will soon be the rule,
and fires will go out for the customary
summer overhauling. This may be the
case at few plants. although the require
ments of railroads and other known needs
are such as to render any general suspen-
sion very improbable.
Failures for the week numbered 1873
In the United States, against 179 last year.
and IA In Canada. against Is last year."
Bradstreet's says: THE situation Is one
OF sustained strength in some lines. and
of further improvement In others. Tie
crop situation, of course, remains the main
subject of interest, and this on the whole Is
good one, although too much rain in the
South Atlantic states and too little In Tex
as. with the lack of warm weather for
corn in the northwest. have constituted ex-
ceptions to otherwise favorable advices.
Perhaps the most significant feature noted
for some time past is that presented this
week In regard to the prices of a number
OF leading commodities. Cotton goods.
notably print cloths bleached goods and
number of standard products have been
advanced this week, and an increase In the
price OF raw materia! is as much due to the
better trade advices at@home and abroad
as to crop damage reports from the south.
Hides and leather. long threatening an adj
vance, have at last succeeded in this re-
spect, ard in addition, corn and oats among
the cereals. lard among hog products,
cheese among dairy products. and coffee
and tin, are all higher on the week. the
only important reduction being in wheat.
due mainly to the liquidation of the July
option as much as to continued good crop
adivices. European advlces favor the idea
that the continent of Europe will be !
heavy buyer the coming cereal year..
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
pINcRRE IS DEAD.
Ths Famous Michigan Ex-Governss
Passes Away Far from Home g
His Career.

London. June 19.-Ex-Gov. II. 8.
Pingree, Of Michigan, died here Tues
day night at 1888. His son was the
only one present at the time. The
attending doctor left Mr.. Pingree's
bedside at about 1915, promising to
return shortly. H. s. Pingree. Jr, who
had been watching at his fathers side
for four days and who has not re-
moved his clothes during that time,
noticed q sudden change in his IA
Tiers condition. He had hardly
reached the patients bedside when
his father died peacefully, without
warning and without speaking one
word. Young Mr.. Pingree wired his
mother. and his uncle in the United
States not to come to London.
Lansing, Mich. June 20.-Gov. Bliss
has issued an official proclamation
eulogizing former Gov. Pingree as q
soldier, business man, a mayor and q
governor, whose career has been char
ncterized by a rugged honesty that
won for him the confidence of the peo-
pie. The flags on the state capitol and
all other state buildings are ordered
at half-mast until after the burial, and
the capitol is to be appropriately
draped. All state departments will be
closed the day of the funeral.
GHazen Senter Pingree was born at
Denmark. Me-. In 1S40 In 1862 he enlisted in
the First Massachusetts, heavy artillery
and served until the end of the war, when
he located in Detroit, embarking in the
manufacturing of shoes. In 1889 the repub-
lican party nominated ex-Gov. Pingree for
mayor of Detroit. and he was elected by
over 1900 majority. He was reelected in
1891 1898. 1895. by increased majorities each
time. In 1896 Mr.. Pingree was selected as
governor of Michigan by $1,000 plurality.
running ahead of the national ticket by 26,-
900 votes. He was reelected governor in
1898 by about 100 900 plurality. and served
out his term. which expired In 1900. Last
March he started on the trip to South
Africa, which resulted in his death In Lon
don. Ex-Gov. Pingree, while he was mayor.
accomplished many municipal reforms.
among others forcing the gas company to
lower their rates 50 cents per thousand,
establishing the public lighting plant. or
ganizing the Detroit railway on three
cent fare basis, lowering telephone rates
and breaking up a number of sewer and
paving rings that were thriving when he
came into office. His potato patch scheme
for the relief OF the poo- of the city was
extensively copied and brought him much
fame. While governor. Mr. Pingree de-
voted his energies toward securing a law
taxing railroads and other corporate prop
erty on an ad valorem basis instead OF spe-
officially on their earnings. His efforts re-
suited in the passage Of a law along these
lines by the last legislature. Mr.. Pingree
Is survived by widow and two children, q
son and daughterl
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Civil Government Soon.

Washington, June %. = Secretary
Root Friday issued the order of the
president establishing civil govern
ment in the Philippines. The order
relieves the military governor of the
Philippines from the performance of
civil duties on and after July 4, but
declares that his authority will be ex-
ercised as heretofore in those districts
in which the insurrection still exists.
Mr.. William H. Taft, president of Che
Philippine commission, is appointed
civil governor and will exercise execu-
tive authority in all civil affairs in
the government of the Philippines
heretofore exercised in such affairs
by the military governor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
cited for Contempt.

Detroit, Mich, June 19.-Judge
Brooke, Of the Wayne county circuit
court, Tuesday cited the "a members
of the common council of Detroit to
appear before him June and show
cause why they should not be pun
ished for contempt of court. June 10
the council was served with a man
damus ordering them to pay claim
against the city Of $3.50 for injury to
property owned by the Ralph Phelps
estate, owing to the building of the
Fourteenth avenue bridge. The coun-
Gil failed to obey this mandamus.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
AN AssAssrN,s VICTIM.
Stricken Down ut Tokyo = Was
Once Minister to United states.

Yokohama, June 22.-Hoshi Toru,
who was minister of communicat ions
in the last Ito cabinet, was stabbed
Friday at a meeting of the city as
sembly at Tokyo and died shortly aft
erwards.
Hoshi Toru was japanese minister
ut Washington and was formerly
president of the house.
The assassin of Hoshi Toru is a man
of about so years of age, occupying q
good social and public position. He
declared the blow was struck in the
interests of the country.
Ever since the recent crisis which
caused Marquis Ito to resign there
have been riotous scenes both in the
imperial and municipal assemblies re-
sulting from the efforts of the reform
party to introduce modern transporta-
tion and educational methods in the
domain.
Washington, June 22.-Officials of
the japanese legation were shocked
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
MANY LYNCHINGS.
Two Negroes strung Up mt Benton.
La, for Completely In Murder
of Foster.

Shreveport, La, June 20.-Two OF
the negroes implicated in the murder
of John Gray Foster were lynched by
a mob at Benton Wednesday night.
One was Frank, commonly known as
Prophet" Smith, who, as the head Of
the "Church of God" movement in
that section, was blamed as being re-
sponsible for the sentiment against
the whites which led to the death of
Foster. The other was +. ID. McLand.
Both negroes made statements
before they died denying that they
had anything to do with the killing
of Foster. Smith died praying, while
McLand was silent as he was hanged.
There were about 200 armed men in
the mob. The lynchers declare that
the death of these negroes was nee.
essary for the preservation of tho
lives of the white men in that sec
ton.
La Grange, N. c. June 90 = d. b.
Jones, the negro preacher who, it is
alleged, attempted to commit an as
sault on Mrs. Noah Davis, near La
Grange, was taken from the guard
house here Tuesday night and lynched.
New Orleans, June 10. - Abe Bar
rett, the negro who assaulted a white
girl at Gulfport, Miss, was captured
Tuesday afternoon and lynched. He
was taken to the scene of the crime,
identified and confessed and was
strung to tree half mile from the
town in broad daylight.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
SWEPT, BY A sroRx.
Three Lives Lost IN Pittsburgh-Dsna-
age Estimated NJ zOO.OOO-West-
inghOuse Works Flooded.

Pittsburgh, Pa, June 24.-One o.
the fercest wind and rainstormi
known since the United States wealth
err bureau has been established SWEEP
Pittsburgh and vicinity Saturday
Three lives are reported lost. Within
40 minutes 1.1o inches of rain fell, ant
during that time the lightning and
| thunder was almost continuous.
James Dunn. aged 10 years, after
having saved the life of his brother
! Harry, aged seven years, who had
fallen into the creek at Braddock, was
carried away by the waters and
drowned.
James Howard, aged 10 years, was
struck on the head by live wire at
Dubuque and instantly killed.
Charles Marcus, an Italian, was
working in sewer at Center and Eu-
cid avenues and was probably carried
by the torrent to the river.
Great damage was done in the two
cities and in the suburbs east by the
wind. Conservative estimates place
the loss at 100000.
At Allegheny the wind moved the
grand stand of the ball park from its
foundation and carried it away bodily
$50 feet. One OF the beams was car
ried TO the roof of house on Robinson
street, going from the garnet to the
first floor, carrying away a portion OF
the bed in which James Williamson
was asleep.
The entire business portion of Tur-
tie Creek is under water, and the
burg arc flooded. At Stewart Station,
eight Pennsylvania refrigerator cars
we're blown from the track, and at
East McKeesport four frame houses
and barn belonging to j. L. Devenney
were overturned. The two main
streets of Millvale are under water,
and three bridges on Gurty's run have
been washed away.
In Pittsburgh the Soho district was
completely blocked with the great
masses of dirt and stones washed
from the hill, and all street car serv-
ice to and from the East end was sus-
pended for about two hours.
Columbus, o., June 24.-There were
severe storms in many sections of Ohio
Saturday and Saturday night, and con-
siderable damage was done to property
and crops. No fatalities have been re-
ported, but a number of people were
injured. A veritable tornado swept
Concord township, Delaware county,
destroying a number of buildings. A
barn on the farm of Caleb Harsh coll
lapsed and Frank Phillips and George
Heath, who had taken refuge in it,
were caught by falling timbers. Phil
lips had two ribs broken and may not
survive. Heath had a leg broken. A
terrific storm prevailed in Columbus
and vicinity about one o'clock Sunday
morning. The chief damage was from
water. which flooded the Easements of
many business houses. The losses
amount to many thousand dollars.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29


Was Assassinated Friday in Tokyo)
when informed of the assassination
of Hoshi Toru. His service here as
minister lasted from 1896 to 1898. He
is well known both in diplomatic and
official circles. Before coming here
he was prominent in the politics of his
country and on returning TO Japan he
became a member of the cabinet, serv-
ing as minister of communication.
His official life in Washington and at
home were marked by vigor and de-
cisiveness, and these characteristics
brought him much enmity in certain
political circles of japan. This re-
suited in charges affecting his integ-
rity as a member of the cabinet, and
rather than compromise his associates
by the controversy he rendered his
resignation and began libel suits
against his detractors. Feeling ran
high over the affair and it is probably
due to this that the fatality occurred.
Mr.. Hcshi leaves wife and one son,
the latter nine years old. He was 4s
years of age, and beside his promi-
nence in politics was student and
man of literary accomplishments.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Forced to KIN Him.

Rockford, H., June ia maniac
took possession of the Illinois Central
depot Tuesday night and opened fire
with q revolver. Several had narrow
escapes. Officer Frank Sully, of the
crty police, attempted an arrest and
was twice shot at. He returned the
fire, one bullet entering above the
heart, causing almost instant death.
On the dead mans body was found
card bearing the name A. G.. Peterson,
Chicago
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
barker Found Guilty.

New York, June 22.-The jury be-
fore which Thomas G. Barker, of Ar
lington, n. j., was tried for shooting
with intent to kill Rev. John Keller, of
the same town, took one ballot Friday
afternoon and returned with verdict
of guilty. Under the charge of the
court they could do little else. The
jurors were told they must set aside
all else and decide only If Barker with
intent fred at Keller. That was the
law and they must obey 1t. Notice of
appeal was given by Barker's counsel.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Mrs. MCKINNEY Out OF Dnnger.

Washington, June 10. - Drs. John
ston and Rixey held consultation at
the white house Tuesday forenoon, at
the conclusion of which DR.. Johnston
pronounced Mrs. Mckinley out of dan
ger and convalescing. He said there
may, of course, be recurrence of her
trouble, but for the present the danger
is past. DR.. Johnston said that the
blood infection had disappeared entire
ly. II is expected that President and
Mrs. Mckinley will be able to leave
for Canton by July /.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Inter.tnte ChaIIenre.

st. Paul, Mimi, June 2O.--The artil-
lery of the Minnesota national guard
will challenge the artillery of The
Wisconsin national guard and tho
national guard organizations OF
neighboring states to competition in
a tournament at Camp Lakeview dur
ing September. The contest will be
with new model 30 field guns at vary
ing ranges, $500, 1000 and 5000 yards.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Four Harmed TO Death.

Rogers, Tex, June 22.-Mrs. Miley
Calhoun and her three children were
burned to death Friday by the ex-
plosion of kerosene can with which
Mrs. Calhoun was filing lamp. One
Of the children struck match, caus-
ing the explosion. Mr.. Calhoun was
also badly burned.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
One Farmer kills Another.

Knoxville, Tenn, June ga special
to the Journal and Tribune from
Athens, Tenn, says: f. NJ. Montgom-
cry, a farmer, stabbed and instantly
killed James Hawn, his neighbor, in
controversy about a contract for
cutting wheat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
WIN ne Dedic.ted July ?.

Springfield, ILL.,, June 19.-It was Of
ficially announced Tuesday that dedi-
cation of the Illinois building at the
Pan-American exposition, Buffalo,
would take place Tuesday, July 2.
Gov. Yates will be unable to be pres
ent, and will be represented by his
private secretary, Col. John ID. @.
OglesbY.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
DrouueA Dead.

Staples, Mimi June 21.-During
the evening performance of Der
wick's circus the brother of the pro-
prietor, who was acting as a clown,
dropped dead while on his way to the
dressing-room. Heart failure was
fha pauSe-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Gold Output.

New York, June 22.-The Engineer
ing and Mining Journal publishes COM
plete estimates of the gold output in
the United States and in the world at
large last year. The figures, $f1s,4
562 for the United States and $255, 924,.
'654 for the world at large, comparing
with $99,51s,712 and $311, 5O5,947 in
1899, do not differ materially from the
estimates of several months ago.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
wiII ne Cor.oIla.1.a.

Washington, June 24.-It has been
determined to consolidate the depart
ment of Alaska with the DEPART
ment of the Columbia, both to be un-
der the command of Gen. Randall, who
is now in command in Alaska. The
name of the department of Columbia
will be retained and headquarters will
be at Vancouver barracks, Wash.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
New Wheat MARKETED.

Winfield, Kan, June 24.-The first
load OF new Kansas wheat was mar
keted here Saturday. twas so II whe /,
tested 62 pounds and sold for IS cents.
IT was surprise. The millers say
that the wheat in this section will be
better and the yield larger than for
many years.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Lightning strike. mt Arcol.. ILL.,

Mattoon, ILL.,, June %. = The large
warehouse of Thomas Lyons, at Ar.
cola, was destroyed by lightning
Thursday night, and over 700 tons OF
broom corn owned by the Union
Broom Supply company consumed.
Loss, from $4,000 to 100000, covered
by Insurance. Several men in the
building at the time were stunned
nv the holt
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
OIL Tank Struck.

Toledo, o., June 21.-During a Sc
we're electrical storm Thursday after
noon 35,000-barrel oil tank in the
Wood county oil field belonging to the
Standard Oil company was struck by
1t was filled and the oil
burned for several hours, entailing q
loss of $4,000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Predict. sSO, 900, 900 Fund.

Chicago, June 10. - President Har-
per, of the Chicago university con-
vocation, prophesied an endowment
of $4,000, 900 for the university. This
prediction was made with the tacit
sanction of the founder of the col
lege.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
A Record Broken.

Alice, Tex, June 2l.-The first bale
of cotton of the 1901 crop leaves here
to-day. 1t is claimed this breaks the
worlds record for early cotton BY
four days. $50
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Ambassador Choate We'll Again.

London. June 24.-Mr. Choate, the
United States ambassador, who had
been suffering from n summer cold.
returned to his Office Saturday In
perfect health.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Goe. Into EMect JuIx 1.

Washington, June 21.-Repeal of q
large part of the war stamp taxes
will go into effect on July 1. The
list includes bank checks, kilograms
express receipts, money orders, deeds.
conveyances and bills of lsdiRg.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Cigarette Smoking KIM.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 24.-Ernest
J.. Stcadman, aged "a years, died in
the city hospital from the effects of
excessive cigarette smoking. For
years he has consumed four Or five
boxes day.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-29
Died AZ the Arc Of IOa

Rockford, ILL.,, June 21.-Timothy
Caulfeld, the oldest man in northern
Illinois, died here Thursday at the
age of 1903 years.