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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
GOVERNOR SHAW ACCEPTS
WILL SUCCEED CAGE AS SECRE-
 IARY OF THE TREASURY.
The Date of the Transfer of the DepRrt- ment Will Depend on Their Mutual Convenie0ce- There Will be no Change in the Onice of Secretary of AVriCulture.
Agriculture.

Washington, Dec./ 25.-It was an nounced authoritatively this evening that Governor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa has been appointed and has accepted the portfolio of secretary of the treas ury to succeed Secretary Lyman J. Gage. There will be no change in tfe office of secretary of agriculture for Secretary Wilson, also of Iowa, will continue to retain that portfolio.
 The date of the transfer of the treasury department will depend on the mutual convenience of the outgo- ing and the incoming secretaries, MT. Gage having signified an entire will ingness to remain at the head of his department until such time as it may be agreeable to his successor to take hold It is supposed, however, that Governor Shaw will be inducted into his new office some time in January.
 It has been known for two or three days that Governor Shaw was slated for appointment to succeed Secretary Gage, but it was not until to-day that the Iowa executive accepted the tender made to him.
 The definite announcement of Gov ernor Shaw's selection for the position of secretary of the treasury gave the greatest qualification to the Iowans resident here. They regard him as man we'll equipped for the place and feel confident the appointment will give general satisfaction. Secretary Wilson voiced these sentiments when asked about Governor Shaw tonight and he added that the governor was better known to the people east of the Mississippi river than any man in pri- vate life west of the Mississippi on questions of finance.
 To Senator Deliver of Iowa whose relations with Governor Shaw have been very close, his selection for the treasury portfolio gave the greatest pleasure '"The governor" he said, ''has demonstrated by speeches delivered be- fore chambers of commerce and bank ing associations in every important city of the United States a profound knowledge of the theory and mechan- ism of our banking and currency sys- tenn. He is not only student of these questions but has been for many years a successful banker. In selecting him the president undoubtedly acted in a. great measure upon his personal fanil- iarity with Governor Shaw's abilities in dealing with special subjects that belong to the treasury department. His appointment will be especially gratify- ing to the people of Iowa and indeed the whole west, and I have no doubt satisfactory to the great business and commercial business of the United States"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
4LGER. CLEvEhAND AND sAWELL
Their Conditions Reported Improved-
 AIxer Making Fine Progress.

Detroit, Dec 25-To- night Dr. c. G. Jennings who is attending General k. A, Alger, said to the Associated Press: You may announce that General Al ger has safely passed the first and most critical stage after the operation that was performed on him last Sunday Of course there will be possibility of dan gerous developments for at least an- other week, but we do not expect any
 The bulletin on the generals condition issued to- might says: General Alger passed very comfortable day. He. las had no fever; his pulse has ranged from 6S to 72 throughout the day. He will be given liquid nourishment by the stomach tonight for the first time. It will be solution of egg albumen. The drainage from the gall bladder is per feet"
 To-day was the first time since the operation all the family were admitted to General Alger's room. The general was very bright and cheerful through out the day, and was anxious to see more people than his physicians would permit
 Princeton, Dec 25.-Ex President Clevelands condition was, if anything, more favorable to-day He showed a greater disposition to move about, and, while he did not attempt to come down stairs and take part in his children's Christmas. he showed considerable in- terest in the gifts.
 Camden. N J., Dec. 25.-A slight inn in the condition of Senator William J. Sewell was reported this morning by his physician General Sewell rallied from his weak spell of yesterday and rested comfortably last night
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
RAILROAD TICK EFT FRA ups.
Bogus stamp Given Up-Request That
 investigation he Dropped.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 25.-A fraud ulent stamp like that used at the Union depot ticket office for validating the return portions of railway tickets, has been voluntarily surrendered to George H. Foote, secretary of the Kan sas Passenger association by a local attorney who said it was turned over to him by a client in this city. This unknown man begged that with this surrender the investigation of recent wholesale frauds in railway tickets, started by H. c. Townsend of St. Louis, general passenger agent of the Mis- souri Pacific railway and MT. Foote, he dropped. The name of the owner of the stamp was not made public. MT. Foote says the investigation will be continued and intimates that arrests will follow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
TO FIGHT WITH BRITISH.
New Burgher Corps Organizing-Com
 mands Now in the Field.

Pretoria, Dec. 25.-The formation of a new burgher corps, to be known as the National Scouts. has aroused great in- terest among the surrendered burghers. In view of numerous meetings and ap- plications General Lord Kitchener has authorized the creation of fresh wings to operate in the southern and eastern Transvaal under prominent Boer lead CTS elected by the burghers themselves. 1t is stated that much of the recent success of the British is due to the CO., operation of Cellier's and Cronje's com mands, acting under General Bruce Hamilton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
.cnoomer Given Up for Lost.

Gloucester, Mass, Dec. 25.--Schoonet Eliza H. Parkhurst, of this port, hS4 been given up. for lost by, the possAa9w of her crew list by the owners. 9ho left the Moy of Islands. N. F., on No-s vember "A for this port. with cargp sof salt herring. It is believed she foun dered during gale the next day, Il crew numbered seven, all of wl1 save Captain John D. McKinnons longed in the provinces. Lawrs Mcdonald, of this city, who had in Newfoundland on business, passage home on the schooner, panion in the business trip cam overland. The Eliza H. Parith of 121 tons gross and was wor
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
 GONyZ NOT WELL TIE EATED,
Earring BndIy in His Stumping Tour for
 PnlmR.

Havana, Dec. 25.-According to tel egram printed in Senor Estrada Pal mas official organ, General Gomez is faring badly in his political tour in favor of Palma In the Puerto Prin- cipe province his meeting have been broken up, he has been greeted with shouts of traitor" and stones have been thrown at him. General Gomez is mounted on the same horse he used during the war and is accompanied by a band and a number of veterans The Maso feeling is running strong in Puer- to Principe.
 The Nacion says Gomez Is paid by the government to stump the country. He is met with that accusation on every hand. Maso's followers have withdrawn every one of their candi dates and the feeling in places is bitter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
INSURANCE CO.'S WITHDRAW
Exceptionally Heavy Losses of Late at
 Shreveport, La.

New Orleans, Dec, 25.-Fire at Shreveport La, early to-day destroyed the furniture establishment of Jack son Brothers, involving loss of $50,- 900 on the stock and $l5,000 on the building. The fire situation in shreve- port, is considered bad and an agitation has been started in favor of building reform and improved fire apparatus. Forty insurance companies have with drawn from the city pending an adjust ment of conditions. The losses in the last six months have been exceptionally heavy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
CHRISTMAS AT THE WHlyE HoUsE
The President Devotcs Himself to tho
 Children.

Washington, Dec 5.-Washington has seldom celebrated Christmas more quietly than to-day. Owing to the po- lice regulations there were no noisy demonstrations on the street. The president spent much of the time in the residence part of the white house, giving his principal attention to the children of the household who were the recipients of many presents, both from their parents and from others. The family dinner took place at 730 to- night at the residence of Commander Cowles, the presidents brother-in-law
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
New Irish Land Btll.

London, Dec. 26-The Daily News gives it as rumor that the government is preparing an Irish land bill providing an equivalent to compulsory purchase. It is believed that the measure provides that the tenant may buy at seventeen and the landlord sell at twenty years purchase. the state providing the pay ment of the three years difference.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
NxW JERSEYS 7REAsURER DEAD.
George B. Swain Fatally Stricken With
 ApOpieIy.

New York, Dec 25.-George B. Swain, treasurer of the state of New Jersey, died to-day at his home in Newark from stroke of apoplexy. Treasurer Swain was born in 1885, He became state treasurer In 1894.
 Trenton, N. J., Dec. 25,-The sudden death of State Treasurer Swain at Newark to-day will make necessary the immediate appointment of some one to succeed him. The laws of the state do not provide for an assistant treasurer, and there Is now no one with authority to conduct state financial transactions. The state treasurer is chosen by the legislature. The incoming legislature will not convene until January IA so Governor Voorhees, will make an ad in- terim appointment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
Erte Engineer Killed.

Little Valley; N Y, Dec 25.--En- eineer William Copp, of Buffalo, was killed in a freight wreck on the Erie road near Gowanda to-day. A portion of a coal train including the locomo- tive left the track on a heavy grade near trestle. Copp was buried unde 1, wreckage. The fireman escaped with but slight injuries.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
MRS. M,k1NLEY,s cnRIsrM4s.
Ref ses to Go Out to Dinner-Presentl tl
 from All Over the Country,

Canton, O., Dec. 25.-Mrs. Mckinley spent Christmas alone at her home. She was urged to join the Barber fam fly at their Christmas home at the old Saxton homestead, but declined to do so. She did not wish to be so forcibly reminded of the Christmas days of the past as she would be by such din- ner. Mrs. McKinley's condition is as good or better than it has been since the tragedy. She received flowers and presents from all over the country.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
Fire i'm Bristol.

Bristol, Dec. 25.-A dwelling house owned and occupied by John Shando on Peaceable street was totally destroyed by fire early this evening entailing a loss of about s25O0, partly covered by insurance. The origin of the fire is be- lieved to have been defective flue
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
SUICIDED AT PATROL BOX.
Young Detroit Woman Takes Poison
 White Under Arrest.

Detroit Mich, Dec. 25.-Nettie Hoose, IS years old girl, drank the contents of bottle of strychnine early to-day while standing at a patrol box with an officer who had taken her out of saloon few minutes before and placed her under arrest. She died a short time later at Emergency hospital.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
Pope Celebrates Midnight Mass.

Rome Dec. 25.-The pope celebrated midnight mass at the Vatican last night and assisted at two other masses. The health of his holiness has improved and he will resume diplomatic audiences to- morrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
4 Great Naval Review.

London, Dec. 2e-The Standard hears that an important feature of the coronation ceremonies will be a naval review at Spithead on an unprecedent- edly large scale, to which foreign war ships will be invited.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
MiddletOwm Man Dies Suddenly

Middletown, Dec. 25.--W. Fl. Palmer aged 80, for over a quarter of cen tury identified with the Arawana Mills here, died suddenly at his home to- night. Death was caused by general debility incidental to old age.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
Eiks Feed 800 Persons.

Roanoke, la. Dec. 25.-The Order of Elks. followed a custom originated here, gave Christ mas dinner to-day at which 800 persons were fed and eX- pended about $2,OO0 in Christmas chari- ties
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
WHOLESALE SHOPLzFzIN6.E
Two Women aud Man ArrestSi1 !, l
 Bridgeport.

Bridgeport.
 Bridgeport, Dec. 25.--Nellie Allen a1ifE John and Minerva Hall were arreStxd to-day at their apartments at % Hgt1I street. The Allen woman is chaF096l with shoplifting and the others hold e3eS8 her accomplices. In the apartnnont6a where the three were arrested t119f1s was found large collection Of sto16l goods in all valued at about $1,00o. W64, collection included all sorts of wearfnNI apparel for women, notions, clocks au1 jewelry, the latter including four diG mond rings taken from Norwalk jewelA ry stores some time ago. There wa0B also graphophone in the collection. A large trunk found in one of the rcozns1s was packed full of valuable articles ot wearing apparel. sS&
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
Queen Alexandra Inrproving

London, Dec 25.-Queen Alexandra is making excellent progress toward re- covery, but will not be able to be out for a few days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
A French Pu blicist Dead.

Paris. Dec. 25. - Jacques Francois Henri Fouqueir, the publicist and for mer member of the chamber of depu- ties, is dead. He was born September l. 1S28,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08

suffering from fractured limbs and
burns, while the injuries of the others
consist Of slight cuts from flying de-
bris. The block where the explosion
occurred is in section populated
largely by colored persons. The build
ing where the explosion is supposed
.tO have occurred is in a small square
bounded by Alder and Warner street.
IN this space on the south side of Lo-
scust the demolition Is complete. while
son the opposite side not a pane of
glass remains intact. The force Of the
explosion was terrific. Large plate
glass windows of the Western Paw.
ing company, located more than a
block from where the disaster occur
red, were broken into a thousand
pieces, while scarcely a house within
"a block escaped broken windows or
shattered DOORS
& The scene at the wreck and at the
hospitals are sickening: Persons who
had relatives and friends living in the
wrecked structures are standing about
weeping ana almost distracted. hop
ing that their loved ones may have es-
capped; terrible death, but fearful of
the worst. The. work of searching in
tie ruins Is necessarily slow. There
M u. steady downpour of rain, which
aakes the debris hard to handle.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08
WAR ON MOSQUITOES. i.
Attempt to Wipe Out the Pest !,
GeAter New York,

Attempt to Wipe Out the Pest in
GeAter New York. ...
New York, Aug. 7.-Dr. A.. H. Doty,
health officer OF the port OF New York,
and his assistants have at last com
menced the war Of extermination on
the mosquitoes Of Greater New York
and vicinity. They have taken their
paraphernalia, which consists largely
OF kerosene oil, to the pond near Con-
cord, Staten Island, and forced bar
rels Of the oil under the surface of the
water. It was expected that while the
fluid is making It's way to the surface
It will destroy all the embryonic mos
quito life therein. Dr. Doty said he
gould not be positive about the sue
cess Of the experiment for a month to
come. but thought 1t would work well,
DR.. Eugene Monaghan, sanitary su-
perintendent OF the borough Of the
Bronx. says he believes the malaria
at Fordham was caused by the mos.
squitoes. The experiments Of DR.. Doty
are being watched and II they are sue
cessfui the scattering OF oil on the
\ ss'waI,li,s y and low places In Fordham
will be begun. 5sfsg Y
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08

but later participated in the battle Of
Mobile bay, as commander OF the
United States ship Bienville. II is
rather an interesting coincident that
he was in command OF the cruiser
Vandalia at Samoa, which later went
down In the hurricane in Apia harbor
while flying the Tag Of Rear Admiral
Kimberly. who had succeeded him as
senior officer on the station, and
whom he now succeeds on this court.
He was In command Of the Boston
navyyard during the Spanish war. and
later was commander OF the South
Atlantic station. He made the IA
nous long distance cruise around
Africa, In the Chicago, as the last act
OF his career, arriving in New York
the day before Admiral Dewey arrived
in the Olympic. It will be remember
ed that although he outranked Admir-
al Sampson who was in command Of
the reciving fleet at that. time. he re-
Trained from assuming command, but
5cnnrtennslv allowed Admiral Sampson
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08

sra1rn Iur inc Dvules which are sup
posed to be beneath the wrecked
building. Their attention was first d.
rected to 1108 Locust street, the build
ing occupied by Albert Mountain, a
groceryman. At the time OF the explo-
sion there were In this building Rob
ert, Dalton and Lizzie Mountain, chill
dren Of the proprietor Of the store.
None Of them have been accounted
for. No. 1106 Locust street was oc-
cupied by Patrick Quigley as gro.
Gerry. Quigley, his wife, three children
and an uncle were in the building
when the explosion occurred. The
only one in this family so far account
ed for Is Quigley and his uncle. At
11O4 Locust street, George McClenny
also conducted small grocery, It is
here that the explosion is thought to
have occurred. The building wes oc-
cupied by McClenny, his wife. clerk
and a servant. At the time of the dis,
aster Mrs. McClenny was visiting in
West Philadelphia but the others are
thought to be In the building. Where
Greatest Number Probably Per;shed
Is 1112 Locust street. Here William
Jones, colored. conducted a boarding
house. He had q score of boarders,
but the number Ia the building at the
time cannot be learned positively.
The police officials say, however, that
It is probable half q dozen bodies will
he taken from the debris ~ thic h,,il,1.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08
HOWISON NAMED
SELECTED TO FILL THE VACANCY
ON THE scHLEY COURT
OF INQUIRY. =
IS SATISFACTORY TO scnLEY

His Name One of Those Submitted to
the Admiral and His Attorney Be-
fore the Appointment Was Made.
Witnesses for the Trial Being Sum-
moned to Washington From Stations
in All Parts of the World.
Washington, Aug. Rear Admiral
Henry l.. Howison has been selected
to fill the vacancy on the Schley court
of inquiry caused by the inability of
Rear Admiral Kimberly to serve. Ad-
miYal Howison's name is one Of sever
al officers whom Admiral Schley noti-
fed the department was satisfactory
to him.
The appointment is also satisfactory
to Captain Parker, Admiral Schiey's
assistant counsel.
Rear Admiral Howison is one OF the
youngest retired officers Of his grade,
having been retired Oct. 10, 1899.
when he reached the age OF 81. Dur
ing the early part Of the Civil war he
served principally on blockade duty,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08
State Barbers' Board Meets.

VA meeting Of the state BARRIERS
board was held In, Bismarck and Or
ganization effected. The following Of
ffcers were elected: President, G. H.
Bell, sOakes; secretary, M. G. Burke,
Valley City; treasurer, Joseph Wick
ert, Devils Lake. The new law took
effect July l.. All practicing BARRIERS
in the state at that time can secure a
license good for one year. on applica-
ti0n to the secretary. for fee Of 81.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08
british minister would Not 81 s,on. ], !,

Peking. Aug. The foreign min.
isters had arranged to sign the set
tlement prot ocol Tuesday. but the
British minister, Satow. Monday even
Ing notified his scolleag g,ies that Great
Britain was unable to sign. He gave
no reasons and the meeting was post
poned tndennit itslys ssI
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08

Philadelphia, Aug. $E7:- Seven per-
sons, all colored, are known to be
dead as result of the terrible eXplo-
sion of gasoline which tore to, atoms
six buildings on Locust street between
Tenth and Eleventh streets and wreck;
ed over q score of others. AS to the
number of bodies that yet remain in
the ruins of the wrecked buildings all
! is mere speculation. Only one OF the
seven who perished has been identi:
; dedss This is Annie eHarrisons q. -6-year-
old colored girl; who lived at 1104 Lo-
!, Gust street. The unidentified dead
are: A child. about 2 years of age;
two women and two men at the Penn
sylvania hospital and a man at the
Jefferson hospital.
1t was in the morning before the
fremen, after working hard all night,
had the smouldering ruins sufficiently
cooled off to enable them to begin a
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08
Government ofticiaIs . Taken.

Washington, Aug. Consul Gud.
ger. at Panama. has cabled the state
department the following Liberals
detained for one hour passenger train
at Matachfri;; captured some govern
ment ofiieials; no looting. no dam.
ages, 4 n f "a ss
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to do the honors upon that celebrated

occasion.
A preliminary list of the witnesses
who will be called to appear before tho
court has been prepared at the navy
department. Some of these officers
are on foreign stations and will be
obliged to leave for home Immediately.
in order to arrive in time.
Admiral Schley has also submitted
a list of witnesses. some Of whom are
on foreign stations. and these also
will be ordered home. 49,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08
SEVERAL VESSELS DISABLED
Result of Marine Maneuvers of Brit
~. ish Warships.

Result Of Marine Maneuvers Of Brit.
-. ish Warships.
New York, Aug. 7.-Commenting
upon naval maneuvers in which the
attacking squadron, supposed to repre-
sent the enemy has just been declared
victor, The Tribune's London cor.
respondent says: ~. ~
There was more. realism In these
maneuvers than the admiralty author
tiles expected. Not only have two
torpedo boat destroyers been lost, but
it is reported several others have been
crippled. The wreck of the Viper was
Of course the most serious accident of
the maneuvers. This vessel was an
experiment and her performances
We're being witnessed with a critical
eye by the admiralty experts. The de-
stroyer Violet is said to be in bad
way. Nearly all her water tube boilers
have been disabled through split tubes
and it was only by great presence OF
mind and prompt action that the
stokers we're saved from being scalded
to death. There are rumors of Incl
dents of a similar nature on ather YES.
sells about which there probably will
be a full inquiry. Il
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08
Macarthur to Command.

{ st. Paul. Aug. IA semi.official and
trustworthy report Is current here
that General Arthur Macarthur. for
mcrly adiutant general OF tho depart
ment Of Dakota. will soon be placed in
command Of the department. General
Macarthur Is now on his way home
from the Philippines. He will arrive
at San Francisco within a few days.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08
DON'T NEGLECT
THAT JOB OF PAINTING.

It's something that should not be
neglected. But it would be far bet
ter when you paint to use the best
rather than to be daubing away
with some worthless mixture. And
remember that handle the BEST
PAINTS made. Bear this in mind.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-08-08

Karl Becker of B6ttineau county fell
in front of = mower and his femorals
rtery yvas, severed, resulting Ia death.
after xeW minutes.