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The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
TO GIVE THANKS.
Gov. Yates. of Illinois, Issues His
First Thanksgiving PrOcla-
nationals Text,

Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. s.-Gov. Yates
has issued the following Thanksgiv-
ing proclamation:
Following the example of the president
Of the United States. who has, in accord
ance with the time-honored precedent
made by George Washington, the illus
trious father of his country, proclaimed
Thursday, the oSth day of November as
day of public thanksgiving and prayer to
Almighty God for the many blessings of the
preceding year, l, Richard Yates, governor
OF the state Of Illinois. do hereby proclaim
and set apart Thursday, November IS, A. d.
1901, as Thanksgiving day.
Enough the coming of this Thanksgiv-
Ing day still finds the people Of our great
and beloved state overwhelmed with the
grief brought on them by the loss of be-
loved president, yet, in spite of this calam-
ity, the people of Illinois have much cause
for thanksgiving. Conditions of prosperity
prevail throughout our state. Our crops
have been substantial. Labor has had en-
ployment. No opidcmics or plaques have
been visited upon us. Withal, the future
is brighter and more attractive than ever
before.
Therefore, to the end that we may with
thankful hearts show appreciation of the
tender care of our Heavenly Father, adj
wise that on this day, so far as may De
practicable, We lay aside our usual cares
and labors and join together in religious
exercises and devout prayers to God, for
getting not the sick, the needy and the
poor.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great seal Of
the state to be affixed in the city of Spring.
held. the capital, this 9TH day of November.
RICHARD YATES
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
ALABAMA VOTES.
New Constitution Practically Dis
frnnchisinE Negroes In Rnti-
fled by Iii. Majority.

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 12.-.Ala-
hama voted on Monday on the qucs-
ton of ratifying the new constitu-
ton, the principal feature of which
is practical disfranchscmcnt of nc
grocs, while allowing all whites to
vote. A large vote was pollcd, the
negroes turning out in large num-
brrs to vote against ratification. Re-
turns from 10 counties Indicate that
the new constitution will be ratified
by $1,000 majority. Leaders Of the
opposition to the new constitution
claim that frauds were committed in
birmingham and through the state
il the new constitution is adopted 95
per cent. of the negro vote will be
eliminated from politics in Alabama.
IThe new constitution for the state of
Alabama WIS framed primarily to improve
the character Of the suffrage. II provides
educational or property qualifications for
those who were not soldiers or descendants
of soldiers, and contains n good character
clause. The new instrument provides for
lieutenant governor. governor and state
officials with four-ycar terms: provides
for quadrennial instead of biennial sessions
of the legislature; reduces the limit of tax
alton to 90 per ccntum; insures Il fixed APP
preparation for the public schools and pro-
hibts judges and members of the lcgisla-
ture from acquiring free railroad passes
and prohibits lobbying. 1t also provides
penalty for persons who sell or buy votcsl
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
FIRE in CLEVELAND.
Flnmcs Cause Damage to business
Firms of Over 500. OOO-Onc
Young Indy Killed

Cleveland, o., Nov. ia fire that
started in the shoe store of N. O.
Stone d Co., 4G and AS Euclid avenue,
late Tuesday afternoon caused II loss
of $4,000 to that firm, of which $780,
600 is on stock and $4,000 on the
building. Insurance, about so per
cent. of that sum. The jcwclry firm
of ArnsIcin brothers & Micr, on the
second floor of the Stone block, lost
$4,000; insurance not stated. The
upper stories were occupied by ply
sicians, photographers and other ten
ants. corset factory owned by Mrs.
Graham, employing about 20 girls,
was on the fifth floor. When the fire
broke ont all the girls made rush
for the fire escapes and ladders. The
fire spread so rapidly, however, that
they could not use the fire escapes,
and number of the girls were res
cucd by firrmen on ladders, while
three of the women, including Mrs.
Graham, jumped from the fifth floor
into net held by the iircmcn below.
When taken to the hospital Miss
Graham was found to have been IA
tally hurt, her side having been
crushed in, spine fractured and an
arm broken. She died at the hospital
Tuesday night.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
STORMS FOLLOW THE FOG.
Coasts of England Swept by Violent
Gales, Accompanied by Heavy
Rains and Floods,

London, Now 10. - A tremendous
storm, with torrents of rain, is sweep
ing the north of Britain and Ireland.
There have been serious floods n
Yorkshire. Several of the suburbs
of Dublin are flooded, and elsewhere
in Ireland great damage has been
done by floods. Several fatal acci-
dents have occurred, and railway
communication is delayed. In some
parts of the country rain has con-
tinued for Sc hours. In the Manches-
ter district, although there has been
considerable damage, the floods have
been rather welcome than otherwise,
as the mills have long suffered from
the unusual drought. The gale is
still raging undated along the coast.
Reports continually arrive of ship
ping casualties, especially on the
northumberland coast, where the
storm is extremely violent.
Three vessels were driven ashore
at the entrance to the Tyne. Four
small vessels have been wrecked in
the vicinity of Sunderland, and an.
other has been wrecked off llartle-
pool. Altogether nine persons were
drowned in these disasters. The lirht-
house on the Sunderland pier has been
washed away. The gale in the Irish
channel is the scverest known for
many years. Five vessels have been
wrecked i'll Kingstown harbor, which
is strewn with wrcckagc.
London, Nov. 13.-Thc mail boat
Nord, which started from Dover for
Calais at half-past II Tuesday night,
ran down the lightship off the works
of the New Dover pier. The crew
of the lightship were drowned.
1t is reported in Dover that l6 per-
sons went down with the lightship.
The Nord has gone ashore at the
Foreland, but her passengers are said
to be safe.
London, Nov: 13.-Violent winds.
rain and snowstorms are reported
from all parts of the coasts of the
United Kingdom. A fierce gale is
blowing in the channel and noun
famous seas are running. No less
than half dozen small vessels with
in sight of Dover are flying signals
of distress.
Several vessels have been dismast-
cd and tugs arc rescuing craft which
were driving ashore.
At other channel ports there were
similar exciting scenes. Ships, every
where. are running for shelter.
number of coast towns have
suffered damage TO their sea walls
and houses and several rivers have
broken their banks and seriously
damaged the low parts of inland
towns. Traffic in some of the streets
Of Blackburn has been stopped.
There are several feet of water in
many of the low districts. Belfast
is flooded and elsewhere mills and
schools are closed on account of the
floods,
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
MONUMENT TO M'K1NLEY.
The First Memorial to the Martyred
President Is Unveiled ut
Tower, MINI.

Tower, Mimi, Nov. Ito this VIII
lage belongs the honor of having
erected the first monument in honor of
William Mckinley, the assassinated
president. That this is no empty hon
or is evidenced by the fact that thou
sands OF people from all over the state
and, in fact, the entire northwest, wero
on hand at the unwilling. The little
town was black with people, and Gov.
Van SAINT and other men of prominence
were present in honor of the day.
When the monument was unveiled all
the bands that Tower and the sur
rounding country could muster Played
together Nearer, My God, to Thee"
The speakers were: Gov. Van SAINT,
John Ownes, Thomas McKeon, Rev.
DIR. Forbes.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
Beckhnm Dcnounccs Durbin,

Frankfort, Ky, Nov. 12.-Gov. Beck
ham has addressed to Gov. Durbin, of
Indiana, a letter replying to the crit
icism by that executive of the courts
and officials of Kentucky in his re-
cent letter refusing to honor the
requisition for Taylor and Finley,
wanted for alleged completely in, the
assassination of Gov. Goebel. He Sc
verely arraigns Gov. Durbin for his
refusal, charging that in doing so he
violated his oath of Office to support
the constitution of the United States,
and that he became "a party after
the fact to the most infamous crime
in the history of this state, the cold
blooded and dastardly murder of an
eminent and distinguished citizen of
Kentucky,"
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
Noise n. N Factor in Deafness.

Among the causes of deafness
hereditary prcdisposition plays an i'm.
portant part. 1t is well known that
deafness is hereditary in many fami.
lies. SO that part or all of them are
ultimately afflicted with it. 1t may
not always apply to the immediate
descendants; indeed, it is likely more
often to occur in later generation.
One swallow does not make a sum.
mcr, so one, two or three cases oc-
curing in a family does not positively
indicate hereditary predisposition as
the cause; but when several mem.
bcrs of the same family, whose an.
ccstors have been afflicted by ear af.
fcctions. have developed diseases Of
the ear and deafness without other
demonstrablc causes, it seems fair to
attribute it to hereditary tendencies.
This inherited tendency to deafness
no doubt accounts for many cases of
bad results following injuries, and
prcdisposcs to injury from noises of
any sort; even slight defamation may
cause serious injury to the ears Of
such persons. A healthy ear under
the same circumstances would es.
cape injury.--D. A. MacLachlan, in
American Medical Monthly.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
PRICE OF DANISH ISLES.
Conditions on Which the United
States Can Secure Lands in
the West Indies.

Washington, Nov. 11.-Denmark has
offered to sell the Danish West In
dies to the United States on the fol-
lowing terms:
The United States must agree to
ciothe the Inhabitants of the islands
with citizenship.
AS far as possible free trade must
DE established and at the earliest pos
Sible moment.
A temporary tariff of from five to
six per cent. may be imposed to meet
the cost of administration consc-
quent on the transfer of the prop
erty.
The monetary consideration will be
considered subordinate and there will
be no hesitancy on the part of Den
mark to agree to the purchase at
from $3,500,000 to 81 100000.
1t remains for President Roosevelt
to tell congress whether he thinks
these propositions, in view of the i'm
mediate value of the islands, are rea-
Sonable
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16

factory. Country merchants are reported
in good financial shape. and one result Of
this is found in the rather better supply
and easier tone of money. Holding Of cot
ton is reported from the south, this being
aided by the strength of the business COM
munity generally. Higher prices have been
made for cereals. Bradstreet's figures Of
the worlds visible supply favor the bears
but little, foreign cables are better. and
export demand has been improved both for
wheat and corn, the strength of these being
shared in. by flour, the production of which
at Minneapolis and other centers is very
heavy, and by oats. The price situation is
one of steadiness, though some hesitation
was shown during October. While nearly
all industries are active, special strength
and activity has been displayed in iron and
steel. Production as Yet seems to be rum
ming behind consumption. The shortage Of
cars is an additional obstructive feature
Just at present, and the effect upon the
coke trade has been so marked as 10 cause
the shut down of 20 blast furnaces in the
Plttsburg district. Pig iron is In good de-
mand cast and west. Railway material is
very active at Chicago, and $4,000 tons Of
steel rails have been ordered by western
roads this week"
"Failures for the week numbered 243 in
the united States. against POI last year, and
IS IN Canada, against Is last year"
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
RELEASE FUR ACU|NA[DQ.
War Department Prepared to Resist
Habeas Corpus Proceeding
in His Behalf.
INSTRUCTIONS SENT TO COMMISSION.
Prevent the Granting of a Writ in
Case of Military Prisoner and Thus
Establishing a Prcccdcnt-Cnptiv
ity of AguinaliO Is Only Nominal
Goes Where He Pleasex.

Washington, Nov. 14.-While the war
department has not been advised of
the reported step to secure the release
OF Aguinaldo from captivity, through
writ of habeas corpus, they were pre-.
pared for a move in that direction. A
few weeks ago the first move of this
kind was made in the case of military
prisoner and as there was some indica-
ton on the part of the Philippine COM
mission to uphold the right of habeas
corpus in that case, the department was
obliged to cable some instructions,
both to the commission and Gen. Chat
fee, the result of which was a practical
denial of the writ.
The war department officials have
deprecated the making of an issue of
this important point, pending the de-
cision of the supreme court in the
fourteen diamond rings case," in
vo.ving the question IS to whether the
constitution follows the flag. Up to
this time there has been no real test OF
the right to appeal from the Philippine
courts to the federal courts here nor of
the right of habeas corpus in the Phil
ippines.
AS far as Aguinald o is concerned it is
said that his captivity is only nominal.
The only evidence of it consists in the
appearance by his side of n army Of
ficer when he walks about the town,
for he is free to go almost anywhere.
Moreover, it is said that this escort is
perhaps necessary to protect Aguinal-
do from assault, al he has been threat
ened by the secret societies.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
INSURGENTS ROUTED.
Surprise American Garrison While Mt
Drcnkfnst hut Find the
Boys Ready.

Manila, Nov. 12.-Maj. William L.
Pitcher, of the Eighth regiment of
infantry, commanding the Mindoro
expedition, reports that the garrison
OF Abra de log was attacked Sunday
by force of insurgents commanded
by Lcnocos. The Filipnos appnrcnt-
~ attempted to repeat the Samar
tactics, but the Americans, who were
breakfasting fully armed, completely
routed the insurgents, who left five
men dead on the field, each having
a rifle and ammunition. One Amer
lean was seriously wounded.
Catbalogan, Island of Samar, Nov.
12.-'Thc insurgents are focking
northward. They are suffering
greatly from famine. Many isolated
bolomen have surrendered. Only
fear caused by Lnbkan's proclama-
ton threatening with death those
who surrender prevents n general
submission of the insurgents, but it
is expected that this will be secured
in Il few days.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
MUTINY IN PRISON..
Uprising OF Federal Prisoners at
LcaNenwOrth, Kan, and Some
of Them Arc Killed.

Leavenworth, KAN, Nov. S.-Twen-
ty-siN convicts escaped from the new
United States prison here Thursday
afternoon. With two revolvcrs which
had been struggled in to them as weap-
ons, they overpowered three of the
guards, seized number of rifles,
fought running fight with other
guards, battered down the gate to the
stockade and gained their liberty. In
the fight one of the prisoners was
Killed and three of them were
wounded.
Topeka, Kan. Nov. H. Sheriff
Cook, of this county, captured by
two escaped convicts from the Fort
Leavenworth military prison Sunday
afternoon at Pauline, five miles
south of Topeka, and held prisoner
i'll the farmhouse of man named
Wooster for several hours. They
finally escaped between lines of po-
lice sent from Topeka to reinforce
The sheriff and are now at large.
Both were slightly wounded. Woos-
ter was badly wounded by one
Of the convicts when he tried
to fire on them. Mrs. Wooster and
Sheriff Cook were held before the
convicts as a shield by the prisoners
in making their escape. a posse is
in pursuit.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. Frank
Thompson, the negro leader of the mu-
tiny at the Federal prison at Leaven-
worth which resulted in the escape
last Thursday of 26 prisoners, was cap
turcd eight miles north of Council
Grove Monday evening by posse I'M
der command of Deputy United States
Marshal e. A. Prescott. Thompson
would not surrender. but was taken
after a hard fight with the officers, in
which he was shot in the head, but not
severely injured.
Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 49,
Another day has added one more to
the list of captured Fort Lcaven-
worth convicts, that of Lawrence
Lewis, who was MORALLY wounded
Monday morning near Qucncmo,
Kan, while making dash through
Il Gordon of armed deputies. Now
there are but 10 prisoners at large.
Lewis is white boy, 20 years of age,
who was sent up in October, 1900, to
undergo five years sentence for
larceny.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
A COMPLETE TRIUMPH.
France Forces Sultan to Yield to All
Her Observation-Disclosures Will
Leave Mitylene.

Paris, Nov. 9.-France has scored
complete triumph in the Turkish
dispute. The foreign office Friday
morning received advices, announc-
ing that the sultan has yielded to the
entire demands formulated by the
French government, and only the
question of form regarding the exc
cution of the engagements remains
to be settled. This may be done
within the next "a hours, or, it is ex-
pected, at the latest in two or
three days. Then Admiral Caillard
will relinquish his occupation of the
island of Mitylene.
An official note was issued at one
p. NJ. Friday to the effect that the
porte had decided to yield to all the
demands of France, and that as soon
as the sultan has issued an trade
ratifying the decision the French
squadron will leave Mitylene.
Washington, Nov. 9.-The answer of
the United States government to the
French overture respecting Frances
movement in Turkish waters is UNDER
stood to have been conveyed already by
Secretary Hay to NJ. Margerie, the
French charge here, and to have con-
sisted of statement that the United
States government is not concerned
Immediately in the republics doings,
in view of the French statement that
it was not proposed to affect our trade
interests unfavorably. 1t is surmised
also that our government is not dissat-
5sfied at the establishment by France
Of precedent for the collection of in
IDENTITIES from Turkey.
Constantinople,N Nov. 12.-The French
Gag waves above the French embassy
IN Constantinople for the first time
since August 26. M. Bapst, councillor
of the embassy, has called upon the
Ottoman minister of foreign affairs,
Tewfk Pasha, thus formally renewing
the diplomatic relations between
France and Turkey.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
Dcrnultcr Confcsses.

Port Huron, Mich, Nov. s.-By his
own written confession, Charles ID.
Thompson, supreme finance keeper of
the supreme tent, knights of the Mac
cabccs, and a prominent vessel and
tugman of this city, is dcfaultcr in
the sum of 100000. Mr.. Thompson,
however, was heavily bonded in the Ma
tional Surety company of New York
and the Fidelity and Deposit company
of Baltimore, and the order is there
fore protected from loss. Thompson
made no effort to escape after his
defalcation was discovered. lie had
held the office of finance keeper for the
past is years.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
Callahan Acquitted.

Omaha. Neb., Nov. 9.-lhe jury in
the case of James Callahan, after be.
ing out SO hours, brought in verdict
at ten o'clock Friday night finding tho
defendant not guilty and the prisoner
was discharged. This is the last echo
in the Cudahy kidnapping, and this is
practically the second time Callahan
has been acquitted of the kidnapping
charge. The judge discharged the
prisoner. Callahan said after the YER
dict was given that he had felt sure of
his DISCHARGE.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
Rural Free Delivery.

Washington, Nov. s.-The statistics
of the growth of the rural free deliv-
cry service show that on December 2
next there will be 5000 carriers
throughout the country, travelling a
total mileage approximate 147,22o
miles daily, or 241h miles each on an
average. There have been $4,000 APP
plications for routes, or twice the
number of routes.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
Want New Department.

Washington, Nov. H. Elliott
Durnnd, Laverne w. Noycs and sew
cral other Chicagoans, representing
the National Business league, Mon
day presented to the president a
memorial urging him to recommend
in his message to congress the cstab-
lishment of u department of COM
merce and industries and also the re-
organization of the consular service
on Il civil service basis.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
Begin Their Work.

Washington, Nov. IL. - Monday
morning Admiral George Dewey and
Rear Admirals Benham and Ramsay,
composing the Schley court of inquiry
met at their quarters in the Mclean
building behind closed doors, and be-
gan the discussion and consideration
of evidence brought forward in the
Investigation concluded last week.
The sittings of the court are to be
strictly secret.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
TO ASK FOR BIG INCREASE.
POstmnAtcr General Smith Anxious to
Extend the Rural Free De-
livery Systcm.

Washington, Nov. 13.-In his annual
report, which will be completed soon,
Postmaster General Smith will ask for
an increase OF the appropriation for
the rural free delivery service from the
present sum of $780, 900 to sc 900 900,
and will advocate the extension of the
service as far as practicable. lie will
express the opinion that this branch
Of the work OF the department is OF
the greatest utility, and will plead for
more liberal consideration on the part
of congress. lie will explain in some
detail the recent action of the depart
mcnt in the after of sccond-class mnil
matter, taking the position that the
law granting a rate of one cent per
pound contemplated benefit only to abb
solutcly legitimate newspapers with
legitimate subscription lists.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
NEEDED CHANGES.
Strong Recommendation Is Made for
Rebuilding Of West Point
Military Academy.

Washington, Nov. 13.-The most inn
portant feature Of the report of the
board of visitors to the West Point
military academy is a recommended
ton that the academy be rebuilt. The
report says:
at has been nearly 100 years since West
Point was founded, and from the birth Of
the institution nearly all the improvements
but one building constructed by the gov
eminent at the post that is in harmony
with this day and generation. All the
others are old. uncomfortable and entirely
inadequate to meet present conditions.
Few of them are equipped with any of the
convenlences TO be found in the average
public building in the country districts Of
many of the states. 1t can be truthfully
said that there is pressing necessity for
a complete tearing down and new build
ing up.
Putting the matter In few words, It can
be truthfully said that the barracks in
which the cadets sleep and study and live
when not In recitation rooms or on the drill
ground, are little better equipped than the
barracks at the average county's poor
house. In many of the rooms three cadets
are crowded. The ventilation of these
rooms are In accordance with hygienic
notions of a century ago. and is simply ex-
ecrable."
The report says the bSard is salts
fed that hazing has been eradicated.
Full credit is givtn to Col. Mills for
this. The report also says that the
sturdy support given Col. Mills by the
secretary of war has done much to
csta blsh and secure discipline upon
sound basis.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
plymouth 0a.l bank Robbed.

Des Moires, Ia, Nov. 13.-The bank
of Plymouth, Ia, was dynamited by
robbers at night. The safe vault and
building were badly wrecked. Fifteen
hundred dollars was secured. The rob-
bers escaped, leaving no clew. This is
the seventh bank robbery of the kind
occurring in Iowa within a month.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
Alleged Embczxlcr Caught.

Chicago, Nov. IL. - After having
cludcd detectives for more than two
years John ii. Joyce, formerly prcsi-
dent Of the ST. u@hton National bank
of Stoughton, Dane county, Wis, has
been caught. lie is now in Il cell at
Central station and must answer for
the alleged embcZz!cment of $4,000
belonging to farmers who had made
deposits in his bank.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-16
Doctor Shoot. Drug Clerk.

Paul's Valley, I. T., Nov. 14.-At
McGee. 20 miles east of here, DR..
Tyree. physician of that place, shot
and fatally wounded Thomas Moag,
a drug clerk, in a quarrel over
prescription. Moag, in turn, shot
Tyree, causing slight wound.