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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
INSANE MANS DEED.
Preacher mt Copper Falls, Mich, MUIR
ders Wife and Two Children
Then Kills Himself.

IToughton, Mich, Dec. 11.--Rev
John Kinnunen, minister of the
Finnish Evangelical Lutheran church
at Copper Falls, Keweenaw county,
murdered his wife and two children
and committed suicide Monday night.
Kinnunen was 40 years old and was
universally respected. One son, deaf
mute. was recently sent to the state
school for the deaf at Flint, Mich,
and was killed OH his arrival there by
passing train. Kinnunen brooded
over his sons death, and Monday
night became violently insane. He
first cut his wife's throat with a
butcher knife and then murdered his
two younger sons with the same
weapon. The oldest boy, aged IL, cs-
capped, screaming with fear, and when
the neighbors reached the house all
four were found with throats cut and
dead. After killing his wife and two
sons Kinnunen had fired the house
and cut his own throat. The flames
were easily extingiished.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
PHILIPPINE TARIFF BILL.
Outline of Measure 10 he Presented
to the House by Ways md
Mems Commit ttee.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE republic
an members of the ways and means
committee Tuesday agreed upon a
Philippine tariff measure and later the
entire membership of the committee,
democrats and republicans, was called
together for the first time.
Mr.. Russell's proposition to impose
so per cent. of the Dingley rates and
Mr.. Tawney's TO repeal the export tax
in the Philippines were voted down
three to five. The Cuban commission
through Chairman Payne asked for n
hearing, but upon Mr.. Russelrs motion
they were advised that no hearing
would be given until after the holidays,
the object being to postpone the mat
ter of Cuban reciprocity un til after the
holidays.
The committee was formally organ
lied and subcommittee appointed.
The bill agreed upon is designated a
temporary measure and provides that
the tariff laws CT the Philippine com
mission shall have full force and effect.
Upon all goods coming from the Phil
ippines to the United States the pres
ent rates of the Dingley law shall be
levied and collected. The same ton
mage taxes shall be levied upon yes
sells coming into the United States
from the Philippines as levied upon
vessels coming from foreign countries
until January 1, 1905, with proviso
that the coastwise laws of the United
States shall not apply to foreign YES
sells plying between the United States
and the Philippines. All duties and
tonnage taxes collected either in the
Philippines or the United States are to
be covered into the Philippine treas
ury.
Articles exported to the Philippines
subject to internal revenue tax shall be
exempt from such tax and pay only the
duty provided for in the Philippines.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
TRAINS COLLIDE.
Disaster ON Illinois Central Near
PcrryviIlc, IIl.-six Dead and
Two Missing.

Rockford, H., Dec. 16.--Failure on
the part of conductor to obey orders
is supposed to have been the cause
Central between Irene and Perryville
early Sunday morning. The two trains
were the east-bound passenger train
No. 4 and a through freight from Chi
cago going west. AS result eight
people are dead or missing and IL in
jured. The known dead are:
Richard Ormsby. Chicago. engineer Of
passenger train; James Reardon. Free
port. fireman of passenger train; Robert
Thompson, Dubuque. American Express
messenger; j. w. Funk. Chicago. brake
man passenger train: David BehaE, Free
port, freight engineer; Edward Carey,
Freeport, freight fireman.
Missing and supposed to be dead-News-
boy on passenger train. name unknown:
section foreman from Irene, name un-
known.
The injured, so far as the names
could be ascertained, are as follows:
II. G. weilman. sos Jackson boulevard,
Chicago right arm crushed or at elbow
taken to Rockford City hospital. condition
critical; d. r. Ahrendt. 6G9 West North
avenue. Chicago. cut and bruised by bro
ken glass; II. @. Quinlan. passenger con-
ductor, cut and bruised, crushed about the
chest, taken to Rockford City hospital. con-
dition critical: w. b. Keefe. Sioux City.
Ia, head severely cut; Frank Stadleman.
New Athens. ILL.,. cuts about head ana
arms; Thomas Hendricks. New Athens.
ILL.,. cut and bruised and hair scorched OF:
G.. E. Shurtleff. Genoa; c. M. Burch, Kan
kakee; M. e. Franklin. Lake City. Ia; A. L.
Boggs, ST. Louis: John Hussey. Independ-
ence, Ia; latter five slightly hurt
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
THE M'KINLEY MEMORIAL.
Statement Issued by the Association
I'm Regard to the Collection
Of Funds.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 13.-Judge Will
liam II. Day, ex-secretary OF state
and president of the Mckinley Ma
tional Memorial association, has is
sued q statement to the public adopt
cd by the trustees Mt their recent
meeting in Washington, giving a
history of the movement and invit-
ing contributions. 1t says:
"In every case the name and adj
dress of the subscriber should be
forwarded to the treasurer, Myron
T. Herrick, Cleveland, o., for pres
ervation in the permanent archives
of the association, and in order that
souvenir certificates may be sent to
each"
The following explanation is also
made:
''After n conference at the Wash
ington meeting with representatives
of the William Mckinley Memorial
Arch association, of Washington,
the following resolution was adopt
ed:
Resolved, That II be the sense of the
| trustees Of the Mckinley National Memo
| rial association that the field OF popular
! subscription should be left to II for raising
! the gum necessary to provide n suitable
memorial to the late president at Canton,
| where his body lies; and that this associa-
! ton should join with the William Mckinley
Memorial Arch association Of Washington
In memorializing congress to erect ma
| tional memorial at the capitol OF our coun-
| try to commemorate his services TO the ma
| ton
1.-The arch association acquiesced
in this resolution and has properly
ceased to solicit popular subscrip-
tions, leaving the field to the McKin-
ley National Memorial association,
/ through which the people of the
United States will build a memorial
of affection at the last resting place
of their beloved president, William
| McKinlevv
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
VERDICT Is NOT GUILTY.
Mrs. Bonine Acquitted Of Charge Of
Marderf OF Young .Ayres ut
Washingtoh.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE jury In
the case of Mrs. Lola Ida Henry BONNIE,
charged with the murder of James Sey-
mour Ayres, Jr. in the Kenmore ho-
tel in this city on the night Of May IS,
returned verdict Friday evening of
not guilty, and the defendant was set
at liberty. Such conclusion OF the
trial was generally expected, the popu-
Lar impression here being that from
the evidence submitted the prosecu-
ton had failed to prove its case against
Mrs. Bonnie. The jury was out less
than five hours, retiring few minutes
after four o'clock In the afternoon and
reporting shortly before nine o'clock
in the evening.
The trial of Mrs. BONNIE had been in
progress for almost four weeks, and
attracted more attention than any
trial before the local courts in years
Extraordinary interest was caused at
the time young Ayres was killed, be-
cause of the mystery surrounding the
case, until the statement made by Mrs.
BONNIE of her part in the tragedy
while the coroner's inquest was in ses-
sion. She said she was the only person
in the room when young Ayres was shot,
and that he was killed in struggle
with her over the possession of re-
volver with which he was trying to
brighten her into compliance with his
demands. Mrs. BONNIE had been in Jail
since the tragedy. She did not go on
the witness stand during the trial.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
.Reportof Courtof Inquiry
Admiral Dewey Sustans Schey in Most Particulars While
Benham and Ramsey Condemn Him on
Eleven Points.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE most pro
longed, interesting and importan
naval tribunal ever held In this coun
try came To close Friday, having In
open and secret session lasted three
months short Of one week, when Sec
rotary Long was handed the findings
OF the court OF inquiry which inquired
into the conduct of Rear Admiral
Schley during the Santiago campaign.
For seven weeks the court heard testi-
mony, and for fully n month it de.ib-
Grated upon that mass OF evidence,
finally reaching the conclusions an
nounced Friday. The result was a com
pete surprise, and il is proba BILE that
no prophesy has approached the truth.
Instead of one report there are two.
Both are signed by George Dewey,
president, and by Samuel {. Lem!y, as
Judge advocate. This is form said
TO be recognized in all courts OF in
quiry. the signatures OF the other
members, Admirals Benham and Ram
say, not being necessary. But 1t is ex-
planned that Admiral Dewey signed the
second report, minority report, to ex-
press his qualification of or dissent
from the views Expressed by the court
comprising beside himself Admirals
Benham and Ramsay, in the first re-
port.
The main report presents in very
full terms the questions involved and
the facts us developed by the testi-
mony given before the court OF in
quiry. Following is the opinion rs
presented by the majority report:
Majority Report.
Commodore Schley. In command OF the
flying squadron, should have proceeded
with utmost dispatch off Cierfuegos and
should have maintained a close blockade
OF that port.
"He should have endeavored, on May %,
at Cienfuegos. TO obtain information re-
gar6ing the Spanish squadron by COM
muncating with the insurgents at the place
designated In the memorandum delivered
TO him at S:1o 4. m. of that date.
''He should have proceeded from Glen
fuegos TO Santiago de Cuba with all dis
patch and should have disposed his vessels
with View of intercepting the enemy In
any attempt TO pass the flying squadron
"He should not have delayed the squad
ron for the Eagle.
'He should not have made the re trograde
turn westward with his squadron.
''IIe should have promptly obeyed the
navy departments order of May %.
lie should have endeavored to capture
or destroy the Spanish vessels at anchor
near the entrance Of Santiago harbor on
May % and 60
He did not do his utmost with the force
under his command, to capture or destroy
the Colon and other vessels of the enemy
which he attacked on May 81
by commencing the engagement on July
with the port battery and turning the
Brooklyn around with port helm. Commo-
dore Schley caused her TO lose distance and
position with the Spanish vessels-especial-
~ with the Viscaya and Colon.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
Found Guilty of Conspiracy.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. H.
Santiago Jglesias, president of the
Federation of Workmen of Porto
Rico, together with nine compan-
ions. was tried in the district court
of San Juan Wednesday on charge
of conspiracy. Thursday Iglesias
was sentenced to three years, four
months and eight days imprison-
ment. Seven of his companions were
sentenced to four months imprison-
ment, while two were acquitted OF
the charge of being the founders of
an illegal association and conspiracy
in August, 1900, to raise the price of
labor in Porto Rico. Iglesias, as the
founder of the conspiracy, gets the
heaviest sentence.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
ILLINOIS CORN CROP.
Yield for the Year Smallest Since
1SOO-Vnlue to Producers, However,
Has Never been Exceeded.

Springfield. H., Dec. 13.-Reports Of
crop correspondents to the Illinois
department of agriculture show the
area planted to corn last spring,
s,077, 600 acres, was the largest report
ed since 1878, and has been exceeded
but four times in the crop reporting
history of the state. The quality is
but "a per cent. of the average. The
entire crop of the state is 1s3, 792, 200
bushels, the smallest yield since 1890,
and but 60 per cent. as compared with
the crop of 1900. The average price.
So cents per bushel, IS the highest ever
reported in the state with two excep-
tons, 1864 and 1867. and the value to
producers, s1o6,415,00O, has never been
exceeded
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
Three Drowned.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. is. Heavy
wind and rain resulted in triple
drowning about five miles below the
city. Ed Reynolds, fisherman, his
wife and infant, were lost, and two
others narrowly escaped death. The
Ave persons were on houseboat
moored near the mouth of Richland
creek, and the sudden rise Of the wa
tiers broke it's moorings and the wind
drove the boat into the middle of Cum
berland river, where 1t was blown over
and sunk. The two persons saved were
taken off the boat just before 1t went
down by men in skiff. The bodies
have not been recovered.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
Row I'm Ilasc baII.

New York, Dec. 14.-A. G. Spalding
was elected president of the National
Baseball league shortly after one
o'clock this Saturday morning. The
election came only after the longest
and stormiest session in the history of
the organization on the twenty-sixth
ballot, and only after the Brush-Freed-
man faction had left the NEE ting in IN
ger. Brooklyn, Pittsburg, Chicago and
Philadelphia voted for Spalding.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
FOR TRADE ALLIANCES.
Federation Of Labor CommiRee Fa-
vors a Close Union Of Sub
divided Crafts.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 16.-Two sur
prises developed in Saturdays ses-
sion Of the American Federation of
labor convention. The first was the
report of the special committee which
had the question of trade autonomy.
or organization along Industrial
lines. in its keeping; the other was
the ease with which the socialists
bowed to the inevitable. The COM
mittce on trade autonomy recon-
mended:
Where there are only few craftsme N
I'm a large Industrial concern. the best In
terests of all would be conserved by the
few joining the paramount organization.
eve hold that the interests OF the trade
union movement will be promoted by close
ly allying the subdivided craft. giving con-
sideration TO amalgamatlon and to the or
ganization of district and national trade
councils, TO which should be referred ques-
lions In dispute and which should be adj
justed within allied craft lines.
1.-The American Federation OF Labor. be-
ing voluntary association. cannot direct
and should not adopt methods antagonistic
to or In conflict with established trade
union laws and In order to carry the above
recommendations into effect. and In full
recognition of its logical position. the Amer
ficers to aid and assist in the adjustment
of such craft encroachments as disputants
may be willing to submit to its arbitra-
ment."
The failure of the socialist dele
gates to attack the substitute for II
socialistic resolutions was the second
surprise. Thereport stated that "thc
aims, desires and aspirations of
frn1ee .tniAnfSfo all haf
is necessary or possible to the well
being of the human family. and in the
pursuit of which we cheerfully accept
and in fact desire all the assistance
which can be given our movement by
those reform forces which stand for
the betterment of mankind"
While the report advises the con-
sideration of all questions of political
economy or of public nature hav-
ing reference to industrial or polit-
ical liberty in the homes of laboring
men, in the meetings of their unions,
and through publications in their Of
fetal journals, it concludes with this
significant statement:
1--WE submit that II is not within the pow
er OF this organization to dictate to mem
bers OF our unions to which political party
they shall belong or which party's ticket
they shall vote"
The socialists, in declining to take
up the discussion, explained that the
convention had so much business to
dispose of in the limited time at it's
disposal that they would not seize
the opportunity Mt this time to show
that socialism could cure the ills of
humanity. The substitute was adopt
ed by n large majority.
Samuel Gompers was reelected
president. New Orleans was chosen
as the next place of meeting.
Numerous resolutions relating to dis
putes between unions were reported
by the grievance committee, and ac-
ton was taken upon most of them.
There being no further business, the
convention, at 12:45 a. M. adjourned
sine die.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21

"The turn OF the Brooklyn TO ssarboart
was made TO avoid getting her into dan
gerous proximity 10 the Spanish vessels
The turn was made toward the Texas and
caused that vessel TO stop and back hei
engines 10 avoid possible collision.
| "Admiral Schley did injustice TO Lieu
| tenant Commander A. c. Hodgson In pub
fishing only a portion of the correspond
ence which passed between them.
Commodore Schley's conduct in con-
nection with the events OF the Santiago
campaign prior to June J, 1898. was char
| acterized by vacillat.on. dilatoriness and
| lack OF enterprise.
ellis Official reports regarding the coal
supply and the coaling facilities OF the
flying squadron were inaccurate and mis-
leading.
"His conduct during the battle Of July .
was self-possessed, and he encouraged.
In his own person. his subordinate officers
ard men TO fight courageously.
GEORGE DEWEY.
admiral. L. s. N. President.
SAMUEL c. LEMLY,
Judge Advocate General. U. S. N. Judge
Minority Report.
"In the opinion of~the undersigned the
passage from Key West to Cienfuegos was
made by the flying squadron with all pos
sible dispatch, Commodore Schley having
in view the importance of arriving off
C.enfuegos with as much coal as possible
In the ships Ibupkers.
THE blockade of Cienfuegos was ef-
fectlve.
Commodore Schley In permitting the
steamer Adula TO enter the port of Cienfue-
gos expected to obtain information con-
corning the Spanish squadron from her
when she came out.
1.-The passage from Cienfuegos to n point
about % miles south OF Santiago was made
with as much dispatch as was possible
while keeping the squadron n unit,
THE blockade of Santiago was effe ctive.
Commodore Schley was the senior off,
Ger of our squadron Off Santiago when the
Spanish squadron attempted to escape on
the morning of July 3, 1895. He was In abb
solute command and is entitled TO the cred
1t due to such commanding officer for the
glorious victory which resulted in the total
destruction OF the Spanish ships.
GEORGE DEWEY.
Admiral. u. S. N, President.
SAMUEL G. LEMLY.
Judge Advocate General. u. S. N. Judge
RecOnme ndntfons.
"In view of the length of time which has
elapsed since the occurrence OF the events
of the Santiago campaign, the court rec
ommencs no further proceedings be had in
GEORGE DEWEY,
Admiral. u. s. NJ, President
SAMUEL G. LEMLY
Judge Advocate General. u. S. N, Judge
Advocate"
II is said at the navy department
that there will be no further pro-
ceedings in this celebrated case, on
the departments initiative. Secre-
tary Long and Judge Advocate Lem
ly positively decline to discuss the
findings in any phase. 1t is probable
that the secretary will simply APP
pend his signature with the word
approved" to the whole record.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
Fire Destroys Valuable Papers.

Cincinnati, Dec. 13.-By the burning
of the store of Lowry e. Goebel
Wednesday, Arthur oebel lost the pa
pers relating to the death of his
brother, william Goebel, and the
trials of cx-Secretary of State Caleb
Powers, James Howard, Henry Yout-
sey and others who have been tried
or indicted in Kentucky for the trag.
edy at Frankfort almost two years
ago. These papers included affi-
davits, confessions and volumes OF
testimony,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
snow Delays Tramc.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. 13.-One of the
worst storms in recent years has been
raging in southern Wyoming for "a
hours. Snow is falling, accompanied
by high winds and falling tempera-
ture. Railroad traffic has been de-
layed, but no blockades have occurred.
Reports have been received of heavy
losses of sheep, but the stories cannot
be confirmed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
Adopt. Merit system.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE United
States Steel corporation has adopted
n civil service reform system for its
1000 employees on lake boats. Cap
tains and chief engineers are to be-
come stockholders and extra money
will be paid for faithful service. 1t
is thought the plan will do away
with labor trobles.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
Robber. Make a Haul.

; Sturgis, KY, Dec. 14.--The Bank OF
Sturgis was robbed early Friday morn
ing of between $500 and $4,000 by rob-
bers who blew open the safe with
nitroglycerin. Therobbers are thought
to have escaped on horses and to have
followed the railroad track.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21

Marion, O., Dec. 11.-Dr. Reed, presi-
dent of the American Medical society,
In speech here, blamed Gen. Brooke
for the death of 1000 soldiers in the
spanish war because of disregard of
doctors advice on sanitary conditions
Of camps.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
IIIiuois Celebrates.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 12.--The eighty
third anniversary Of the admission Of
Illinois into the union as state was
celebrated Wednesday at the state
house, under the auspices of the llli-
nois society. A large number OF per-
sons we're in attendance, and the pro-
grnmme was quite appropriate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
Ends in Failure.

Washington, Dec. 16.--The official
announcement comes from Mexico
City that the pan-American congress
will break up without accomplishing
results. The question of compulsory
arbitration, insisted upon by several
South American states, caused tho
split.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
Damage IL Heavy.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE bursting
of water main in Madison avenue
caused commotion in that fashiona-
BILE district, flooded Easements, blocked
cars and undermined buildings The
damage is estimated at 100000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
VIII he Of Much BENEFIT.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. lathe heay-
lest rainstorm that has visited this
section of the state during the Pr esent
year set in early Thursday morning.
The soil was very much in need of
moisture, fall wheat having been
greatly damaged. Wheat lately sown
will be greatly benefited.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
Long Sleep Ends In Death.

Peoria, H., Dec. 14.-,James A. Har-
ris, aged 81 years, who went to sleep
on the morning Of November a and
has been unconscious almost contin-
ually ever since, died Friday. He
was unconscious for five weeks.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21

Chicago, Dec. 16.--Free Society, offi-
cial organ of Chicago anarchists. de-
fees President Roosevelt and 10 pre-
pairing to distribute broadcast it's caus-
tic criticisms of the message to con-
gress. rs Il
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
chli and Colombia In Alllancc.

New York, Dec. 14.--A dispatch to
the Herald from Colon, Colombia.
says: Gen. Fo!iaco. a Colombian gov
eminent officer, says that, according
TO the latest news he has received.
Chill and Colombia have signed .
treaty of alliance.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
Liquid Air Strikes BACK.

Ottawa, Kan, Dec. 13.-Prof. w. b.
Patty, of Chicago, n lecturer on
liquid air. met with an accident here
while making demonstration be-
fore an audience in the opera house.
Prof Patty was attempting to dem
onstrate with small cannon the ex-
plosive power obtained from liquid
air when the gun exploded. Both
his hands were burned, his clothing
was burned badly and his hair was
singed. He went on with the expert
ments, but Thursday was suffering
from his burns, and Cancelled his
lecture schedule for Thursday night
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-21
Fun.ton Coming Homo.

Manila, Dec. 12.--Gen. Funston will
sail for the United States on Deem
Der 16 on the transport Warren. The
doctors have ordered change of eli
mate and the general is going home
on sick leave. He has improved In
health since he left the hospita1