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1-MrRovEMEsr CONTINUES.
Mrs. Mckinley Passes . Very Com.
s Portable Day.

Mrs. Mckinley Passes o Very CON.
Portable Day.
San Francisco, May 22.-Mrs. McKin-
ley passed a very good afternoon yes
terday and the president is very
cheerful I've her improved condition.
The above announcement was made at
the Scott residence last night. While
Mrs. Mckinley did not leave her bed
yesterday she passed considerable
time propped up in bed and rested well.
While no definite date has been set
for the presidents departure. the pres
ent arrangements are to go direct to
Washington and not to Canton as had
been unofficially stated.
In spite Of the stormy weather the
president did not remain in doors.
Carriages were summoned at $3.50 a. m.
and the president drove to the resi-
dence Of his uncle, Benjamin McKin-
ley, on Bush street, where he spent
about ten minutes visiting with his
family. He then drove to the home Of
his niece. Mrs. George Morse. His
visit was wholly unexpected by Mrs.
Morse, who had left the house some
time previously to go to the Scott res
idence. The president returned d.
rectly to the Scott residence for lunch
con. Among the callers on the presi-
dent were Richard J. Carson, Jr., the
young member Of the army signal
corps who has been appointed to West
Point in recognition of his gallantry in
saving the lives of several members Of
the corps. He called to thank the pres
ident.
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RATS ROB JEwELRY STORE.
Mystery Surrounding Numeror
Thefts Finally Explained.

Mystery Surrounding Numerous
Thefts Finally Explained.
Chicago, May 22.-Rat traps instead
OF detectives will hereafter be en-
ployed by Goodrich & Potter, jewelers.,
2O2 State street, to. catch the thieves
that have been stealing hundreds of
dollars worth Of diamonds and other
articles of value from the store. In
the course of six weeks many diamond
rings, small watches, brooches and
other valuables have been missing.
Much mystery surrounded the thefts,
and the clerks began to look askance
at each other. Private detectives
were employed to assist the Waterman
to .uncover the identity Of the bold rob-
bers. Last night a private Waterman
saw a large rat run out from a corner
and take a diamond ring between his
teeth and disappear with it. The mys-
terious robberies had been explained,
and the detectives who had been
watching the clerks since the middle
Of April were relieved from further
duty. Workmen tore up the floor over
the place the rat was seen to disappear
and all the articles stolen were recov-
cred.
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WEST POINT FEUD UNDECIDED.

Differences Between Cadets and SUE
perintendcnt Are Before War De-
paftment.
West Point, N. T., May 81. - The
statement that eighty cadets are under
arrest, growing out of the indignities
directed against Col. Mills. superinten-
dent Of military academy, is believed
here to be false. The story Of the dis
respect to Col. Mills was published
nearly a month ago. An investigation
followed and the findings Of the court
Of inquiry were forwarded to the war
department at Washington a few days
ago and no recommendations have yet
been made by the latter tribunal so
far as known here. It is true, however,
that two cadets are under arrest, the
result Of a court-martial for a breach
Of discipline which occurred q couple
Of weeks ago. Both Col. Mills and his
adjutant, Capt. Rivers. are away from
the post on leave.
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DuLvrn 70 BE HnADeuARrEns.

Un1tsd states steel Conpany's MIN
Ing Department to De Located In
Zenith City.
Duluth, Mimi, May 1s.-Duluth IL to
be the headquarters for the mining
department. Of the United States Steel
corporation, as well as for the vessel
department Of that great institution.
The name Of the company which viii
control the mining interests has not
been announced, but IL the same policy
10 followed al was in the selection Of
Q name for the steamship company.
they will take up with the name Of one
Of the mining companies that has been
absorbed. The fact that the mining
company Of the steel consolidation is
to have its headquarters. here means
that 1t will be the point from which
the production Of 100000 tons Of ore
will be directed, furnishing employ
ment to about 10000 men.
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JOINT HIGH COMMISSION.

Expected to Resume It's Sittlnxs
During the Present Summer.
Ottawa, Ont, May 22.-The joint high
commission, representing this country
and the United States, is expected to
resume its sittings during the present
summer. Sir Wilfred Laurier, the pre-
mier, in his speech on the British
Columbia Judges bill yesterday allue
to the difficulty Of bringing prisoner.
from Dawson City across the strip Of
territory at Skagway claimed by the
United States and occupied by them
under the terms of the modus vivendi.
Sir Wilfred remarked that this ques-
ton was one the high commission
could deal with when 1t resumed its
sittings, as he hoped would be the case
IN the course Of the present summer.
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HILL AMI

Ticket Of Far Northwestern Demo-
Gratis for Presldential Contest.
New York, May %. - The Herald
quotes J. Hamilton Lewis, ex-member
Of congress from the State Of Washing
ton, as saying at a hotel here:
Democrats of the Northwest favor
David Bennett Hill of New York as
the next candidate for president and
Tom L. johnson Of Ohio as the nom-
inee for vice president, in my opinion.
Mr.. Bryan has told me that he 10 not
q candidate for the presidency and
does not desire to be considered al
such. I believe that the main issue OF
the next campaign will be the tariff.
Practical free trade is the only possible
solution Of the great Industrial revolu-
ton which il nov impending.
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NEWS IN BRIEF.
Overflow From the Wires in q COM
densed Form.

Overflow From the wires IN o CO0>
densed Form.
Patrick j. Gleason, former mayor Of
Long Island City, and popularity known
as Battle AK" Gleason, died at his
home in that place, aged about seventy
years.
at is probable" says a dispatch to
the London Daily Mail from Marseilles,
that an American coal trust will be
formed here by an important London
house."
I. is reported that because Of the dis
couraging advices coming from army
posts Secretary Root will recommend a
change in the law a%bolishing the post
canteen.
A parliamentary paper just issued
shows the total Of British troops in
South Africa to be 249, 1865. The total
deaths were 1873 and wounded 17,209-
In hospital April Is there were 1851.
Edmund Arthur Sweet, founder OF
Texas Siftings and a humorous writer
Of national reputation under the pen
names of Col. Bill Snort and e
W%angdoodle, died at his home in New
York Of heart disease, from which he
has been a sufferer for several years.
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DISASTER AT DEm1DJ1.

Fireworks Explode ON . Loaded
Steamer One Killed and Eleven
Hnrt.
Bemidji, Mimi, May 10. During q
big spectacular naval display on Lake
Bemidji last night in honor Of the'Nor-
wegian holiday, fireworks on board the
steamer Shadow exploded. The result
was disastrous. Eleven persons were
badly burned, seven seriously and one
fatally. The boat vas crowded with
people and some escaped injury by
swimming ashore. One boy, Fred
Driver, is supposed to have been
drowned while endeavoring to reach
land. The injured were all of Bemidji,
except Jentsen, who lives at Rosby.
Sixtdoctors worked for an hour in car
ing for the injured. Fred McCaulley
was burned sc badly that he cannot
recover, and others may die.
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AIger sells His Timber.

AlGeF Sells His Tfmber.
Tacoma, Wash, May 21.-Gen.
sell A. Alger. ex-secretary Of war, and
ex-senator Hawley have sold their
large timber holdings in Skagit and
whatcom counties in the northwestern
portion of the state to the Bellingham
Bay & Eastern Railway company.
The purchase includes nine miles Of
railroad running from Blanchard, on
lower Bellingham bay, eastward to
Alger station on the Great Northern,
together with the equipment Of the
road. There Is upward Of 30o.0o0,000
feet Of timber on the lands. The sale
was brought about through Peter Lar
SON of Helena, Mont, who is president
Of the Bellingham Bay road.
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PUT LIFE on THE MISSOURI.
Company incorporated to
Run Steamboat Line. H..

Evarts Company Incorporated to
Run Steamboat Line. tr.s
Pierre, s. D., May 19.-Articles OF In
corporation were filed for the Evarts
Transportation company at Evarts,
with a capital stock of $4,000. The in
corporators are principally from Cham
berla!n and Iowa points, being James
W. Sanford, John H. Keene, Walter L
MONTGOMERY and Edward ]. Somers'
The alleged purpose OF. the company is
to operate q steamer on the Missouri
from Chamberlain to Evarts. II they
succeed they will again put a little life
into the appearance Of the old Missouri,
which has not been used by any other
than government boats for many years
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soERs KEEP ON THE MOVE.
They Do Not Seem Inclined to One
Much Remittance.

They Do Not Seem Inclined to Oner
Much Resistance.
Cape Town. May 22.-The prime min
lister reports that during the past week
the rebels in the northwestern part of
Cape Colony were active. The British
patrols were attacked by superior
forces. One escaped, but the other was
captured and subsequently released.
The Beers 10 not appear inclined to
offer much resistance. A column is
now operating in the neighborhood Of
Brand Wei. ~scheeper's commando has
been kept moving in the hills continu-
ously in the Graaff Reinet and Somer-
seteast district. S~cheeper's strength is
stated to have. dwindled to a hundred
men. The Beers are very active in the
eastern districts. The operations dur
ing the past week were all Of minor i'm
p%ortance. The Beers, however, are
kept continuously on the move.
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Combine May Go Bump.

. Combine May Go Bump.
Tacoma, Wash, May 81. - The big
combine Of canneries Of the Northwest
which 1t was announced would be per-
fected May !, and o which options
were later extended to June !, will not
take form even at the last mentioned.
date. A further extension Of thirty
days will be asked when the present
options have expired. The general
opinion among fishermen 10 that the
new combine will not be brought about
this year, or until this seasons pack
has been put UP.
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Dr. Llgeer's Late IN the Balance

Dr.. L1geer's Life In the Balance.
st. Paul, May 19.-Otto Lugger. pro-
lessor OF zoology and entomology at
the agricultural school of the state
university, and botanist Of the expert
mental station, lies in an extremely
critical condition at his home in ct.
Anthony Park. Pneumonia, which
llrstt became serious q week. ago has
become complicated with heart trouble.
His doctors said last night that there
wal yet q slight prospect q ne
might live. and II his strength carried
him through the day, the crisis would
be passed and he would rally.
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ATTACK By

There IL still sone Fabrication to
he Dome In the Philippines.
Manila, May 22.-It is unoficfally re-
ported that q body Of rebels under
ANGELES attacked q detachment OF
American troops, supposed to be Of the
lTwenty-seventh regiment, near PASSAGE,
In South Camerines province, killing
two soldiers and one native scout and
taxing one soldier prisoner. The insur-
rents are still In possession OF the
minins town Of Paracole. north OF
Camarines. The nearest troops are at
indian, thirty miles away.
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Washington, May 22.-Approximately
$4,000 machinists throughout the coun-
try struck for a nine-hour day; a scale
Of wages equal to the present ten-hour
per day scale and other demands. This
is the rough estimate Of President
O'Connell Of the National Association
of Machinists, based on Geographic adj
vices that have reached him from ma
chinists' headquarters in the various
cities. The strike has thus far not ex-
tended to the allied trades, save in one
or two instances, as at Scranton, Pa,
where men in a part Of the allied
trades are out. No machinists engaged
in government work are affected. This
is due to the fact that on such work an
eight-hour-a-day scale already pre-
walls. Railroad machinists, as a rule,
are not involved in the strike, though
the men on several roads are out. The
Central Vermont shop machinists at
st. Adams. numbering probably 200,
have struck. The Lehigh Valley ma
chinists at Buffalo, Sayre, W~ilkesbarre
and Elmira are out, aggregating about
800 all told. The Delaware, Lackawan-
ma & Western men at Buffalo, Scran-
ton, Wilkesbarre and intermediate
points, are out. The gulf, Colorado Il
Santa Fe men also are out. The strike
order, however.
Does Not Apply
to the railroads generally. 1t is ex-
planned at headquarters that there is
no competition between the railroads
and the private work, and that work
among the private establishments is to
be adjusted first. The situation was
summarized by President O'Connell In
the following statement to the Associ-
ated Press:
I'VE are demanding a nine-hour day
universally throughout the trade with
an increase of wages sufficient to over
come the loss Of the hour in time; reg
ulation of the apprenticeship system
and the number that shall be m
ployed, in accordance with the number
Of j~ourneymen machinists employed;
agreements as to arbitration Of all dis
putes that may arise in future. The
right Of the machinists to be repre-
scented by a committee; and agree
ments that there shall be absolutely
IN discrimination against machinists
because Of their membership in the
union. From the present indications
and the statements issued from head
quarters at the various points the or
ders are being generally obeyed and in
larger numbers than anticipated"
Number of Men Affected.
Following is a statement Of the num-
Der Of men out at important points:
Hartford, Conn.,. 1000: Ansonia and
Derby, Conn.,, 500; Hamilton, Ohio.
1000; Buffalo, 1900; Scranton, $500;
Cincinnati. completely tied up and 5000
men out; Connersville, Ind, 200; Pales-
tine, Tex, 200; York. Pa, 300; East
Orange, N. j., 300; Oswego, N. T., 800;
Norfolk, Va, all shops out, 500 men.
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Ch.rrea Vvfth Embe..linw.

Kansas City, May 22.-Frank siegel.
late president Of the siegel-sanders
Live Stock company. was arrested
yesterday, charged with embezzling
5000. He was released on q $1,000
bond. The warrant was swor out by
Utley Wedge, receiver Of the company.
Frank Rockefeller. who owns 9 con-
trolling interest In the stock OF the
company. last week filed q suit In the
frcuit court here which resulted In the
pointment Of a receiver. In his peti-
n Mr.. Rockefeller alleged that the
hpany had suffered q loss OF 100000
a result OF aiegel's peculations 2
mismanagement OF the conpany's AZ
fairs.
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Narrow Escape for 0mcers.
Milwaukee, May 19-Detectives Wall
erman and Peck narrowly escaped death
last evening at the hands Of a man
giving the name Of w. H. Harris, Of
Cleveland, Ohio. Harris had attempted
to pass a check, believed to have been
forged, on q local dealer. When the
officers rounded him up Harris drew q
revolver and fired two shots. The Of
lcers were too quick for the prisoner,
and in the melee Harris himself re-
ceived two flesh wounds from his own
revolver. Harris had on his person
certified checks amounting to 1907.
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GREAT DRITAIN's CLAIM.

Indemnity From Chisa Based upon
Actual Expenses.
London, May 22.-Replying to a ques-
ton by George HARDWOOD, Independent
Liberal, in the house of commons. Rt.
Hon. A. J. Balfour. the government
leader, said that the indemnity asked
from China by England was based on
the expenses which had been actually
incurred. He could not give the de-
tails as to what course had been taken
by the other powers.
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Peculiar Case q Drowning.

PeCul10F Case Of OF0Wn1MG.
New Paynesvilles MIMI, May -. 90
The shgrteen-months-ol daughter Of
Christ Robinson. foreman Of the Nc
Clure farms near this village, was
drowned In a very peculiar and horrible
manner. Her mother and maids had
been engaged in making Ice cream,
and had taken the inner. pail from the
larger, leaving the latter standing upon
the ground with about six inches OF
salt and ice In the bottom. The little
one in some unknown way fell into this
pail. head down, and was drowned be-
fore her condition was discovered.
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marrea Win HiEhway Robbery.
La Crosse. Wis, May 10. Three
men giving their names AZ Martin
Iorea. Albert Hemphill and Fred An
derson. were arrested by the North
side police, charged with holding mp
Jchn Bjorbach,l 3 verdant Norwegian,
and robbing him Of $16.
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shot by Boy.

Metropolis. H., May. q. Dennis
Reed, an eighteen-year-old boy. shot
and seriously wounded George Will
Jams. Reed had called on Williams
daughter against the latter's orders.
Williams stepped into the room. OBJ
1ected to the young mans presence IN
his hoase and the shooting followed.
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carneGie Glyes Away a1O.OO0. OOO.

Carnegie Gives Away e1O.OO0. 900.
Edinburgh, May :2.-Andrew 'Carne-
gle has given S1g. oco, 900 to pay the fees
Of all Scottish students at the Scottish
universities OF Edinburgh. Glasgow and
Aberdeen. The gift Is for his fellow
countrymen alone and does not m
brace English or colonial students.
The medical as well as the commercial
branch Is to be embraced In the gift.
a trust will be constituted to adminis-
ter the fund.
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Albany, N. T., May q. - The great
street railroad strike, lasting twelve
days, requiring the presence Of 5000
members Of the national guard in the
city, costing the lives Of two promi-
nent merchants and entailing an ex-
pense to the county Of Albany Of owe
$4,000, Is settled. and If the agreements
are kept there will be no trouble for
three years at least. The whole city Of
Albany united in celebrating the event.
AS usual, both sides to the controversy
claim the credit, The withdrawal of
the guards was as expeditions as was
their bringing here.
The incidents Of Sunday, the first day
Of active operation Of all the allied
lines since the strike, were very quiet.
There were two features. The first was
the two men shot by national guards
men were buried In the afternoon, but
the pouring rain kept away the thou
sands of sightseers that otherwise
would have marked the occasion with
their presence. The. departure of the
T~wenty-third regiment early in the
morning vas the second feature of the
day, and sermons from many city pull
pits aided In closing the incident. The
funeral Of Leroy Smith was devoid Of
incident except that it was attended by
oity of1cials and directors of the street
railway company. At the funeral of
William Walsh there was nearly a riot.
while the services were proceeding in
the church the crowd hat had been
unable to gain admission saw a uni
formed soldier coming down the street.
Instantly the people were in a state of
Torment. A rush was made for the
uplucky soldier, but a few wise heads
held the crowd back for a minute,
while several others advised the man to
run. Arguing that discretion was the
better part Of valor. he did run and
avaided trouble. The starting out of
the first car Of the Intercity line short
II after oon was the of a
demonstration. Pistols were fired, flags
waved. torpedoes placed On the track
and exploded, the motormen and n
ductors wore flags on their coats, and
fully 200 men and women fought for
the privilege Of the first ride. When the
conductor got the car started and rang
up the fares he found he had q passen-
gers, where usually s. is a crowd.
Within an hour SO many cars were
running that the monotony kept peo-
pie from riding for novelty sake.
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KILLED By A WOMAN.
Mysterious Murder I'm Washington IL
Cleared Up.

MystertOus Murder I'm Washington IL
Cleared Up.
Washington, May 22.-The mystery
attending the killing of james Seymour
Ayres, a ensus office clerk, in the Ken
more hotel early Wednesday morning,
and which, because Of the peculiar cir
curnstances surrounding it. has aroused
Washington more than any tragedy in
several years, was solved yesterday by
a voluntary confession from Mrs. Lulu
I. BONNIE, a married woman, and q
guest at the house, that she fired the
three shots which ended Ayres' life.
Mrs. Bonine, whose husband is a
drummer for the wholesale drug house
Of Dewitt & Co. Of Chicago, explained
her presence in Ayres' at 2
o'clock In the morning by saying that
he had come, to her room, complaining
Of a chill and asking for medicine and
had induced her to follow him to his
room to talk over some matters Of DIFF
ference there had been between them.
She said that she dressed herself in q
wrapper and went to his room. He had
preceded her and when she opened the
door and walked in he quickly closed It
ond informed her that he had enticed
her to the room for his " purposes.
and said II che did not submit to his
wishes he wculi kill her. Ayres. she
said. undressc6. ard had a revolver in
his hand. and ;r = struggle for its pos
session ghict, e-.s.e5 Immediately af-
ter she entered. Sc wss dss 'ns-g"d three
times, the shots striking Gyres, the
last one rrovsnp fatal. After her state
ment, which ,vas made to the chief Of
police and a plumber Of other Officers.
Mrs. Bonlne was pie ced under arrest
and taken to the hn.,se Of detention,
where she will be held rending the re-
suit OF the coroner'e inquest.
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Petition for .. vote.

Regina, N. W. T., May 1s.-At the
Northwest assembly DR.. Elliott pre-
scented q petition signed by s26 persons
In favor Of .plebiscite on the LIQUOR
question, to be followed by total pro-
hibition If a majority Of the plebiscite
voters go in favor. The matter was
taken under consideration.
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A.other Trial for Hil

Another Trial for Hill.
Faribault, MINI. May 1s-The jury
disagreed In the ase OF George Hll,
charged with criminal assault on little
cara Nimann. and the Judge remanded
him to the autumn term Of court.
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xev shanroek wins,

few Shamrock villas.
Ryde, Isle of Wight, May 22.-ThB
two shamrocks raced yesterday over
an open sea course, the first leg OF
which 10 a beat from Clashot Castle to.
a mark outside the Nab lightship. and
Shamrock II. won. The wind raj
steady from the east and was blowing
q club topsail breeze.
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steel Company,s Jnsuranse.

Steel Connpany's Insuranee.
New York, May 22.-The Journal Of
Commerce says: The United States
Steel corporation has arranged to car
~ all its own insurance by a series OF
individual underwriting and will assess
each plant its proportion Of the premi-
ums 1t would pay to the companies,
which will go into the underwriting c
count.