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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
Massachusetts Chief Execu-
tive Does Not Care to Enter
Roosevelt's Cabinet.
HAS TOO MUCH BUSINESS
Then, Too, His Family, 1t Seems, op.
posed His Accepting the Portfolio
rendered by the President-of official
Announcement Made.

Washington, Dec. @S-It is officially
announced at the White House that
Governor Crane of Massachusetts has
declined the position of secretary of
the treasury rendered him by the
President. Business cares and domes-
tic opposition is given as the reason
for the declination OF the post made
vacant by the resignation of Secretary
Gage a few days ago.
Herrick Suggested.
The only name suggested at the
White House today alter II was
known Crane would not accept was
that Of Colonel Myron T. Herrick of
Cleveland Herrick is at the head of
one of the largest saving institutions
in the country and has had d wide ex-
perience in financial affairs. He was
a warm friend OF the late President
Mckinley
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENTS.
Conditions OF the Finances of the Unit
ed States.

New York, Dec. 21.-The bank state
ment shows that loans have decreased
$13,36S,500; deposits have decreased
$l9.062 900; reserves have decreased
$4.435 200, and the surplus has increas-
ed $3S0,300.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
ENJolNs UNION MINERS.
Must Not Interfere With the Non-un.
ion Men in Kentucky.

ION Wen IN kentucky,
Louisville, KY, Dec. 23.--In the fed
eral court this morning Judge Evans
handed down decision making perm
anent the temporary injunction grant
ed the Reinecke Coal Co., Of. Hopkins
county, against the United Mine work
ers, restraining the union men from
interfering with non-union employees of
the company, and forbidding the es-
tablishment of a union camp within
gun shot of the m.nes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
sEWELL MUCH IMPROVED.
United States Senator Who Is III is
Better

Camden, N. j.. Dec. 23.-The condi.
tion of United States Senator William
]. Sewell, who is i'll at his home in this
city, is much improved this morning
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
REFUSES POST.
St. Louis Man Does Mot Care for Gov.
eminent Position.

Washington, Dec. 23-Charles f.
Wendeker, who was nominated for
the position of collector of internal
revenue for the st. Louis district just
before the holiday recess, telegraphs
the President to withdraw his name.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
SAMPSON Is HURT.
FEELINGS Lscerated by ricdina Of

FEELINGS Lacerated by Finding of
Court Of Inquiry.
Washington, Dec. 20-Counsel for
Admiral Sampson today fled with Sec
retary Long a reenest that the depart
ment strike out or specifically disap.
prove that portion Of Dewey's report
OF the Schiey court OF inquiry in which
he states Schlcy was in command at
the battle Of Santiago and is entitled
to the credit for the victory. Objec-
ton to Dewey's report is made or the
grounds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
CLERK PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
Burlington Postal EmpIoye Says He Is

Burlington FostaI EnpIoye says He Is
Innocent.
Hannibal, Mo-, Dec. 23--C. H. Puss,
the Burlington postal clerk who was
arrested at Alexandria, Mo-. by Post
office Inspectors w. II. Reid and W.
p. Hawk, on the charge of rifiing let
ters, was arraigned before George c..
Moore United States commissioner,
and entered a plea of not guilty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
DOYLE WINS HIS CASE.
Jury Gives Big Judgment in Mining
Suit.

Council Bluffs. Dec. 23.-The jury in
the Doyle-Burns mining suit, in which
James Doyle asks for Sl,000,000 III
stock and dividends of the Portland
Mining company, returned q verdict
awarding the plaintiff $t46,922. Burns
attorney will argue a motion for a
new trial next Saturday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
LIBERTY OF MISS STONE.
Semi-ohfical Report Says She Will Be
Released Before January.

London, Dec. 23.-A dispatch to the
Telegraph from Rome says that if
semi-official news telegraphed from
Constantinople is correct, Miss Stone
will be liberated before the end of the
year, but there seems to be no doubt
that Nine. Tsilka is dead.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
COUNT is A GAMBLER.

Loes One Hundred Thousand Pounds
at Inc Gaming Table.
London Dec. 21.-A dispatch to a
news agency from Vienna says that at
the ST. Vienna Jockey club this after
noon, Count Potocki last 100000 dur
ing three hours card playing. Count
Pallayincini won most of the money.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
DR.. S. BAILEY WANTS 1T.
Would Succeed Shrader on Board of
Health,

Mt Ayr, Dec. 21.-Dr. S. Bailey of
this city is a candidate for appointment
to the state board of health to succeed
DR. j. G.. Shrader Of Iowa City, whose
term expires on the last day of Janu-
ary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
scHLEY GOES TO NEW YORK.
Famous Rear Admiral Will Spend Hol
days With Daughters.

Washington, Dec. 29.-Rear Admiral
Schley left here today for New York
where he will spend the holidays with
his daughters. II
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-24
sch!ey Net in Command.

First, that Schley was not in COM
nland at the battle. because at the be-
ginning, according 10 Schley's own
statement, the disposition Of the forces
places Sampson in command.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
READY FOR REVOLT.
Congressman Warner Says With
drawal of Our Troops from Cuba
Will Result in Anarchy.

Washington, March 27.-Congress-
man Vespasian Warner, of Illinois,
has returned from a visit to Cuba,
and he believes that the island will
be in state of revolution within 90
days after the withdrawal of the
United States troops. Mr.. Warner
has made close study of Cuban con-
ditions, and has several times visited
various parts of the island since the
expulsion of Spain. In his recent trip
he interviewed many of the most
prominent Cubans and Spaniards, and
was informed by almost every cap
italist he met in the island that they
would leave with the United States
troops if the time ever came for the
troops to depart. With snch condi-
tions before the government, Mr..
Warner can see no way to permanent
peace and prosperity, except by the
annexation of the island and the alb
solute control of this government.
He says:
'Of course. we mus. turn the island
over, but 1T Is crime against humanity
to withdraw at this time. When our
a reign of Iawlessness which will startle
the world and compel us, in the name OF
justice, to take matters into our own
hands. The Cubans will sign anything OF
do anything to get us away from their
property. and when they have the reins
in their own hands you can expect the
worst"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
NEGOTIATIONS CLOSED.
Proposals of Peace-PrOgress of
War in South Africa.

London, March 26.-The colonial
secretary, Mr.. Chamberlain, when
asked in the house of commons Mon
day if it was possible to change the
offer of peace terms to the Beers,
said the negotiations were closed and
there was no intention of reopening
them.
Cape Town, March 27-Indecisive
encounters at widely separated points
are reported daily. Fighting took
place Tuesday at Tarkastad and
Henningfontein, both in Cape Col
ony. The casualties were few.
London, March ga dispatch from
Standerton, Transvaal, says that on
Tuesday Gen. De Wet with 400 follow
ers crossed the Vaal river at De Viii
liersdorp, and it is expected that he
will be joined by many Transvaalers.
The Boer commanders, Kritzinger,
Scheepers and Van Renew, who have
been operating in Cape Colony, have
joined forces and are moving north
toward the Orange river by way of
VenterStad.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
A SOUTHERN CYCLONE.
Causes the Death of Many Persons
in Alabama and Destroys a Large
Amount of Property.

Birmingham, Ala, March 2e. = A
tornado swept through the southern
part of Birmingham shortly before
ten o'clock yesterday morning, tear
ing swath across the entire city,
demolishing half dozen thriving
suburban towns, and leaving trail
of dead and injured for five miles.
Fully 500 houses were demolished,
the dead in Birmingham alone are
estimated at Is, while the reports of
deaths in the suburbs may raise the
total to 40. The list of injured will
include over 100 names, most of the
dead and injured being negroes.
Irondale, Avondale, Pratt City,
Bessemer, Ensley, North Birming-
ham, Powderly and Cleveland were in
the path of the tornado and the de-
struction and loss of life in those
suburbs were heavy. Three churches
ar Pratt City were demolished.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
REACH INTO MILLIONS.
Full List of Claims Against Spain Is
Filed with the State Department
by Americans.

Washington, March 2S.-The Span
ish war claims commission, of which
Former Senator William E. Chandler,
of New Hampshire, is president, has
received from the state department
full list of the claims against Spain,
growing out of the instruction in
Cuba, which were filed in the depart
ment up to the 18th of the present
month. These claims are all those of
American citizens, for under the
treaty of Paris the governments of
the United States and Spain under
took to adjust the claims of their
own citizens. The grand total of
these claims is about $36,0O0,000, and
included in the list are five claims in
excess of 100000. Mrs. Ruiz, widow
of the dentist who was killed in a
Havana prison, is a claimant for
$4,000. The largest single claim is
that of John w. Brock, on account of
property losses, estimated at $780,
514
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05

as it's success or failure depended on
the faithfulness of Funston's native
soldiers. They were Maccabees, who
have been loyal to the United States
almost from the day the American
troops landed. They were worthy of
the trust imposed on them, as proven
by the success of the enterprise.
Funston's plans went through as
well as they had been planned.
Aguinaldo fell into the trap, was
made prisoner, and was brought to
Manila in the gunboat Vicksburg,
which remained cruising off the east
coast of Luzon for that purpose.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
LONG DEADLOCK BROKEN.
Joseph H. Willard and Gov. Dietrich
Elected Senators by the Ne
braska Legislature.

Lincoln. Neb., March 29.-Joseph H.
Willard, of Omaha, and Gov. Charles H.
Dietrich, of Hastings, were elected
United States senator's, respectively
for the long and short term, by the
joint session of the two houses of the
legislature, which met at noon Thurs
day. Both men received the unani-
nous support of the republican men,
bers, each receiving 20 votes.
Joseph H. Willard was born in Hamil-
ton, Canada, in 1886. and came to Nebraska
at the age of 20 years, since which time he
has been a residentof Omaha. He was the
founder of the Omaha national bank, of
which institution he is still the president
He was for many years director of the
Union Pacific railroad, but has not been
connected with the road under the new or
ganization. He has never held an Office Of
any kind before and says he has not been
inside the state capitol for IL years.
Charles H. Dietrich, who was elected for
the short term, is governor of the state Of
Nebraska and president of the German
national bank of Hastings. He was born
at Aurora, ILL.,, in 1858 and came to this
state in 1887. Prior to his nomination for
governor on the republican ticket last year
he had never been in politics. He has been
prominent and public spirited citizen and
one of the most prominent bankers of the
state
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
GEN. FUNSTON.

a generals chevrons entered, accom-
panied by Gen. Funston. The Kan
sas fighter said quietly and with no
semblance of eXultation or boasting:
General, this is Chief Aguinaldo."
The American commander gasfed
incredulously. But when he peered a
second time at the sallow counte-
nance of the indomitable Filipino he
realized that the object for which
more than year of time and the eff
forts of thousands of soldiers had
been expended fruitlessly was at
tanned at last.
+ The commanders first utterance
was that the instruction would die
out as soon as the hostile natives
learned for certainty that their
leader was prisoner. He had an i'm
mediate audience with Aguinaldo,
whom he treated with great consid-
Grafton. Gen. Macarthur, however,
would not divulge anything that
passed during the conversation.
The most rigid precautions were
taken to guard against an at
tempt at escape on the part of
Aguinaldo or of any of his faithful
adherents to rescue him.
Started Three Weeks Ago.
Funston started on the expedition
which resulted in the capture of Agui-
naldo three weeks ago. He had with
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
AGUINALDO.

him a company of natives, and was as
sisted by Capt. John Newton, of the
Thirty-fourth volunteer infantry:
Lieut.. Admire, of the Twenty-second
infantry; Lieut.. Mitchell, of the For
tieth volunteers, and Surgeon Major
Harris.
The expedition was conveyed by the
gunboat Vicksburg and the cruiser AL
bany to a landing place on the east
coast of Luzon, north of Baler.
The rebel chieftain's hiding place
was revealed by Filipino officer, who
turned over to Governor General Mac
Arthur letter from Aguinaldo. The
letter ordered the Filipino officer and
other leaders of the insurgent forces
in southern Luzon to meet him at a
designated rendezvous in Isabella prov
ince.
Gen. Funston at once proposed to
head an expedition to Isabella prov
ince in an effort to capture Aguin-
aldo. After much discussion Gov.
Gen. Macarthur consented, and prep
arations were begun.
Funston's Adroft Ruse.
Funston's plan of operations was
unique. After being landed on the
east coast Funston and his four
American companions were to play
the role of prisoners in the hands of
the natives, who were to represent
themselves to Aguinaldo as loyal Fill
pinos. When brought before Aguin-
aldo the latter was to be seized by
Funston's native troops and made a
prisoner.
The adventure was desperate one,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
Died of AnOnlexY.

Battle Creek, Mich, March 27.-Hon.
George Willard, ex-congressman from
the Third district, died Tuesday aged
II years, from a stroke of apoplexy-
He was elected to congress in 1872 and
served four years. Mr.. Willard also
served six years as member of the state
board CT education and ten years as
regent of the state university. While
regent he drew up and had adopted a
rule providing for the education Of
women at the university. Mr.. Willard
was editor of the Battle Creek Jour
nal up to his death.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
Trial Set for April %.

Omaha, Neb., March 3O.-James Cal
lahan waived preliminary hearing in
the district court Friday on the re-
vised complaint in connection with the
Cudahy kidnapping case. His trial is
set for April %. Galatians lawyers, it
is said, will offer as testimony depo-
sition of HI. C. Henderson, the Dallas
man is alleged to have confessed to a
completely in the abduction.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05

French women have, shown their
sympathy with the Beers by raising a
halfpenny subscription for a testi-
monial gift to Nine. Cronje, who is
sharing the captivity of her husband
at St. Helena. The gift is broad
gold chain, from which is suspended q
golden heart, with an aureola of rays
of light. The chain is fastened with
two acanathus leaves, made of chased
gold, and entavined with tiny violets
and roses done in enamel. The SUBJ
scription book is bound handsomely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05

A young French-Canadian giant at
present in Ottawa is believed by his
admirers to be the biggest man in
the world. His name is Edward
Beaupre. He is feet inches tall
His weight is 362 pounds, and his feet
are 171a inches long. Around the
arm close to the armpit, his meas
urement is "a inches. Beaupre is only
20. He is native of the Northwest
territory of Canada. His father was
FrenchCanadian and his mother
half-breed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
MINE LAID FOR THE CAR.
Reliable Report from Paris Says Ex-
plOsives Were Found I'm
der His Palace.

London, March PA dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph company
from Paris states Il the highest au-
thority that mine has been discov-
cred beneath the palace OF. Emperor
Nicholas at Tzarskoe-Selo, II miles,
south of ST. Petersburg.
Several notabilities, the dispatch
further says, are implicated in the
plot against his majesty. The Rus
sian press was not permitted to men
ton the affair.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05

There is nothing like a tree to keep
air pure, remarks a scientist. Its
leaves decompose carbonic acid. The
volume of carbonic acid exhaled by
a human being in "a hours is rough
ly estimated at 100 gallons. If a
single tree of moderate size were
growing where a dozen or. 20 men
were sleeping the purifying action
of it's leaves would insure the air
being kept fresh.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05

Oft Cerigo, the island at the south
ern end of Greece, divers are bring
ing up art treasures that were sunk
200 years before Christ. Lucian tells
of ship laden with art spoils that
went down on the voyage from
Athens to Rome, and it is believed
that the wreck has been found now.
Besides many bronze statuettes a
life-size bronze statue resembling
Hermes of Praxiteles, has been
brought up. Some objects are excel
lently preserved, but others are cor
rOded
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05

Queen Alexandra is the most care
full woman in England in the selection
of perfumes and soaps. Every article
of this class which is placed upon the
market is examined by chemist, and
from the result of these examinations
she makes her choice. Queen Wilhel-
nina uses only eau de cologne and
English soap. perfumed with white
heliotrope. The Empress of Germany
prefers new-mown hay to all other
scent, while the Empress of Russia
enjoys all those of French manufac.
ture. including the jonquil and jas.
mine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
AGU|NALDO Is Captured.
Head and Front of the Filipino In
surrection Taken on the North
east Coast of LuZon.
GEN. FUNSTON TRAPS REBEL LEADER.
Daring Exploit Leads the Brave Kan
san Into the Province of Isabella
The Prisoner and His STAFF Landed
in Manila-End of War Now Be-
lieved to Be Near.

Manila, March %, II a. m.-Aguinai-
do is prisoner. He was brought to
Manila this morning by Gen. Funston,
by whom he was captured in Isabella
province, about six days march inland
from the east coast of Luzon, north of
Baler.
Aguinaldo was captured on March
%, in the country near Casiguran, nine
miles from Baler. All members of his
time and were brought with him to
Manila on the gunboat Vicksburg, ar
irving this morning.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
Presentation to Griggs.

Washington, March 30.-Attorney
General Griggs, late Friday afternoon,
took leave of his associates in the de-
partment of justice and to-day he will
depart for his home in Paterson, N. j.
During the leave-taking Solicitor Gen.
era1 Richards, on behalf of the officers
and employees of the department, pre-
sented to the retiring attorney gen.
eral a large solid silver claret pitcher
of classic shape and unique design.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
Fine Hotel Burns.

Richmond, Va, March 3O-The JEFF
ferson hotel, built and furnished at
cost of more than $1,OOO,OOO, is in
ruins as the result of fire which
started about midnight. There was
panic among the guests and sew
eral suffered severe bruises in the
fight from the burning building. One
mans leg was broken by fall down
a staircase. Nearly all the guests
lost their baggage and escaped in
their night clothes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05

A new war torpedo for use in the
air is impelled by it's own force. Aft
er being started by torpedo gun
this novel projectile flies by force
caused by gas escaping from it. This
gas is generated by slow-burning
material within the missile. At
trials made so far the new torpedo
has gone a distance of 10000 feet.
The inventor is Swedish Major, Mr..
Unge, and the German government
is paying for the experiments.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
Morocco Yields.

Washington, March 2s.-"Moral
pressure" has had quick effect upon
the sultan of Morocco, and he is now
willing to discuss and satisfy the
American claims in the customary
diplomatic fashion. Hence the cruis-
err New York, whose presence at Tan
gier has brought about the surrender,
has been ordered to proceed to Ma
Mia at once
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05

The bank notes issued by the Yes
terbottens Enskilda bank, of Swe-
den, and other private banks, must be
presented for payment within one
year, or they will be forfeited.
Swedish banks have hitherto issued
bank notes as general currency, but
now a law has been passed which
gives the national or state bank this
privilege alone, as is the case in Den
mark
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05

In the northern part of Japan the
crow is worshipped. The crow will
fly into the huts of the Ainu at meal
times and help itself to whatever
it takes a fancy to in the way of food
or alight in the street on the bundles
of fish woman may be carrying on
her shoulder, and satisfy it's hunger
on the spot. The native would not
dream of disturbing it or checking
its deDredations.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05

The first ecclesiastical appointment
made by King Edward VII was that
of Archdeacon Stevens, who was NOM
mated bishop suffragan in the do
cesc of ST. Adams. From 1896 to 1887
the archdeacon had been grand chap
lain of the English Free Masons.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
Col. Mcclure Retires.

Philadelphia, March 3O.-Col. A. K.
Mcclure has announced the severance
of his connection with the Philadelphia
itorial charge of the Times since it's es-
tablishment in 1875. He began his
journalistic work IS years ago as the
editor of weekly paper in Chambers
burg, Pa.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
To Honor Lincoln.

Springfield, ILL.,, March 2s.-An Abra-
ham Lincoln mausoleum that will out
shine the Grant tomb is proposed in
a bill to be introduced by Representa-
tive d. L. Sullivan in the house. The
state is asked to appropriate 100000.
Congress will be asked for 100000
and an additional 100000, it is hoped
will be raised by private Subscription
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
Fire in DUBUQUE.

Dubuque, Ia, March 29.-The four
story brick structure occupied by the
George Richardson company, manu-
facturers of mems. shoes, and B. F.
Richardson & Co., makers of ladies'
shoes, was Quilted by fire Thursday
night. Loss on building, $4,000; on
stock and machinery, 100000; insur-
ance. S1O9. 900.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
Tragedy in Michigan.

Mayville, Mich, March 29.-In an in
sane fit Christian LEX, aged 35, cut
the throat of Jacob Mooth, aged 16,
and then ended his own life with the
same instrument. Mooth was en-
ployed by LEX on his farm and was
dead when found. LEX, who leaves a
wife and three children, lived about
three hours.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-05
Knox Accepts.

Washington, March 80. = Philander
C. Knox, of Pennsylvania, has accept
ed the attorney generalship made va
can't by the resignation of Attorney
General Griggs. Mr.. Knox will come
to Washington in few days and
take charge of the office.