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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-10
Suicides,

Suicides in the United States are again
upon the increase The total number re-
portd by mail and telegraph for the year
is 6755. as compared with 5.340 in 1899.
There had been a decrease in the num-
Der since 1896. but the tide seems to have
turned again. OF this total 4,446 were
males and 2,So9 females. Hitherto the
proportion has been nearly five to one in
favor of males. The figures for the year
would indicate that the number of fe-
males committing suicide is rapidly in
creasing. Among professional! men ply
sicians still head the list, IS having taken
their lives, which is the same number as
last year and six less than in 1895. Dur
ing the year six clergymen, six lawyers,
four journalists. seven persons engaged
in the banking business. two actors. one
artist and three college professors have
also committed suicide. The causes of
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-10
MORROW'S
KID-NE-0IDS

are an absolute specific for every form
of Kidney Disease, and their wonderful
efficacy is guaranteed by a forfeit of $50
for every case they will not cure.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-10
Filipinos Captured.

Washington. Jan. 5.-The following
dispatch was received at the navy de-
partment Friday afternoon from Ad-
miral Remey:
Manila. Jan. bureau Navigation.
Washington: An attack on the morning
of the Sd by the Fourth infantry, ma
rines and navy at Cavite Viejo resulted
in the capture of one lieutenant colonel.
two majors, five captains. one lieutenant.
As private insurrectos and four adrones.
(Signed) "REMEY."
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-10
NJ u ride ra.

The total number of murders commit
ted in the United States during 1900 shows
a marked increase. being S,275. as COM
pared with CPS in 1899. The causes of
these murders may be classified as fol-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-10
The following table gives the loss of life
resulting from disasters of various kinds


The loss of life by railroad accidents re-
ported by mail and telegraph for 1900 was
s.lo9. as compared with 3,552 in 1889 $3.50 in
1898. and 1854 in 1897. The number of seri-
ously injured was $3.50. as compared with
1856 in 1899. 2.616 in 1898. and 2.42S in 1897.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-10

The most conspicuous wars in 1900 have
been those in China, South Africa and
the operations attending the suppression
of ,..e revolt in the Philippine islands
against the authority of the United
States. In addition to these there have
been minor ones in other parts of Africa.
and serious outbreaks in Mexico and Co
lombia. The list of casualties. including
killed and wounded for the year is as
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-10
RECORD Of THE OLD YEAR
Some of the Bright and Dark Pages
in the History of the Past
Twelve Months.
A LIST OF THE MOST NOTABLE DEATHS.
Statistics of the Losses of Life by Dis
axter. Epidemic and Famine-MOst
Conspicuous Wars-Record of MUIR
lers. Suicides, LynchinEx DOna-
tionS and BeQuestx.

The list of notable dead for the last year
of the century is long one. Among the
names probably the most conspicuous are
the following: January /. Karl Millocker,
opera composer, Austria; January 4, Dimitri
Grigorowitch, novelist. Russia; January -,
James Martineau, philosophical and theo-
logical writer. England; January 20, John
Ruskin, art critic and author, England;
January 81. Richard r Backmore, novel
ist. England; February }. LeanderJ McCor-
mick, manufacturer. United States; Feb
ruary 20. William H. Beard, animal painter,
United States: February 81, DR.. Leslie
Heeley. gold cure discoverer, United States;
March T. Paul Jean Clays, marine painter,
Belgium; March 8. Edward j. Phelps. ex-
minister to Great Britain, United States;
March 2s. Gen. Pietrus Jacobus Joubert,
Boer army, South Africa: April /, ST.
George Mivart. scientist. England; April s,
Gen. Osman Pasha. Turkey; April I, Fred
etlck Church, landscape painter, United
states; April 10, Jeal Falquiere. sculptor.
France; April19, Heinrich Nogl, opera tenor,
Germany; May l, Michael Munkaczy, paint
err. Hungary; May 25 Giuseppe del Puente,
opera baritone United States; May Is, Sir
George Grove, musical writer and con-
no1sseur England; June 5. Stephen Crane,
story writer, United States; June p, Count
Mouravieff, minister of foreign affairs,
Russia; June %, Jasper F. Cropsev. land
scape painter. United States; June 80. John
W. Philip. rear admiral, U. S. N; July 30.
Humbert, king of Italy; August 5, DR..
William Liebknecht. socialist leader. Ger
many; August 5. Coils P. Hunting
ton. fiancier, United States; August
IT, John j. ingalls,, ex-senator, United
States; October 20, Charles Dudley Warner.
author and Journalist United States; Oc-
tober %, John Sherman. statesman, United
States: October 25, Sims Reeves. concert
tenor. England: October Is. Friedrich Max
Muller philologist. England; November %.
Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer, England;
November a. Cushman x. Davis. states
man, United States; December 10. Michael
G. Mulhall. statistician. England.
Disasters.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-10
New Years at Manila.

Manila, Jan. Gen. Funston reports
that Gen. Sandico, the rebel leader.
is hiding near Victoria. He is trying
to reach Manila. His entire follow
ing has dispersed. and his men are
individually surrendering. The better
classes are extending their friendship
and cooperation to the Americans.
Small encounters and the surrender
of rebels are reported from every
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-10
Epidemics and Famines.

The loss of life by epidemic diseases
and famine during 1900 has increased
greatly as compared with that in 1899 The
ravages of the plague have been greatly
reduced the number of victims in 1900
being little over 10000, as compared with
$50, 900 in 1899 Cholera shows an increase,
the deaths from it in 1900 being nearly
$4,000. as compared with 1000 in 1899. The
large increase in the total was occa-
stoned by the terrible famine in India.
Five hundred thousand deaths have been
reported but the number of victims is UNI
Questionably much greater. 1t is difficult
to make any accurate list of statistics of
this kind, but as far as reported the total
for 1900 is 579,609 as compared with SlO-
900 in 1899 and 222 900 n 1898.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-10
Cities Are Qufet,
Troops Are Active.

There is unprecedented activity
everywhere among the AT American
posts. Scouting parties and small ex-
petitions are striking rapidly day and
night. The insurgents are kept con-
have the opportunity of resting twice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-27
MIR. BELLS RESOLUTION.
1t Will Go Over for Consideration by
Next Congress-.

1t Will Go Over for Consideration by
Next Congress.
The resolution of Representative Bell of
Colorado to forbid the use Of the pension
office for inaugural ceremonies has been
considered informally by members of the
House appropriations committee.
Mr. Bell pressed the resolution, and Chair
man Cannon and other members Of the
committee stated to him that his resolution
was worthy of consideration, but urged him
not to insist upon his contention for the
would seriously interfere with the prepara-
tions for the inauguration, and would prob
ably result in the entire abandonment Of
the ball.
The chairman and other members agreed
that they would consider a resolution at the
next session forbidding the future use of
tho pension office or other public buildings,
except the Capitol, for any such purposes
Mr.. Bell brought to the attention of the
committee formal complaints which had
been made to him against the safety of the
pension office Clerks and others had in
formed him that as the building was being
arranged and decorated it would be posi-
BILE for the accidental crossing of an electric
wire or the igniting of match to lead to a
catastrophe threatening loss of lives and
of records of priceless value
The chairman of the committee at once
communicated with the Secretary Of War,
and that officer will have the work care
fully investigated and every precaution
possible taken.
The Bell resolution prohibiting the future
use of the pension office for like purposes
will be considered in the next Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-27
FUTURE PRICE OF GAS.
House District Committee About to
Submit Report on the Subject.

House District Committee About to
Submit Report on the Subject.
The House District committee today held
the last meeting of this session Of Con-
gress. Pursuant to the order of the House.
adopted January q, the committee report
ed back to the House the gas bill recon-
mitted on that day.
The committee was Instructed by the
order of the House to report a bill provid-
ing that after July /, 1902, the Washington
Gas Light Company shall furnish gas for
80 cents per 1000 cubic feet. after July 1,
1903 for 80 cents per 1000 feet. and after
July 1, 1904. for IS cents per 900 feet.
In making this report the committee will
submit what will virtually amount to a
recommendation that the bill be not passed
in that shape, although that suggestion
will not be made outright. The report will
set forth the difference in the cost of gas
arising in the past two years. 1t will re-
cite that the electric light companies and
the Georgetown Gas Company shall also
be included If there is to be a reduction of
price. 1nasmuch as the gas company and
the electric light companies are now on
practically an equal footing as to the price
of light furnished the public.
The committee also authorized a favor
able report on Mr.. Jenkins. bill providing
fer settlement of estates where heirs of
various character agree to- sale and the
court approves thereof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-27
WAR REVENUE REDUCTION.
Republican COnferees Reach n
Agreement on Many Items

The republican eenferees on the revenue
reduction bill have reached an agreement
on many of the items in controversy, in
addition to those beer, tobacco, bank
checks and medicines, heretofore given
The House provision repeating the tax on
insurance policies, life and fire, are re-
tanned. The Senate provision regarding
conveyances of real estate, etc., are pre-
ferred over those of the House, which made
a complete repeal of all taxes on convey
ances. The Senate provision exempts con-
veyances under s., 500. and imposes a tax
of % cents for each $500 over 81 800. The
numerous speciaf taxes on theaters, cir
cuses and exhibitions are taken off, as pro-
vided by the House. Beside the compro-
mise of 9.6O cents on tobacco, the cigar
rates come in for much discussion. But
owing to some question as to the rights of
the conferees over this item the rate on ci-
gars probably will remain at So per thou
sand.
The understanding thus far reached is
looked upon as likely to be final, although
the conferees themselves say that no for
NAL agreement has yet been arrived at, and
it will not be until the democratic conferees
made. In the meantime the republican
members are continuing their meetings on
the various items still open, with the pros
pect that complete adjustment is not far
off.
The 50 rate on cigars is that fixed by
the House, and is a repeal of the entire GO
cents added for war purposes. The Senate
proposition was to take off half Of the &c
cents, making the rate $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-27
INsI REGENTS TAKE THE OATH.
Growth of PrO-American Sentiment
In Old StrOnEhOlds.

MANILA, February %. - Pro-American
sentiment is spreading in former insurgent
strongholds. Six hundred and sixty-five
persons voluntarily took tho oath OF allie
glance at Gambling, province of Albay. at
one time reported as. next to Luzon, the
worst insurgent center, and oS4 took the
oath at Calamba.
Capt Chase. with detachment of the
2lst Regiment. In three days scouting
expedition. dispersed 200 insurgents and
destroyed their main camp. that of Pedro
Cabellos.
Lieut.. James. with a detachment of the
Sth Infantry, raided a ladrone rendezvous
at Macquiling. Island of Polo. killing two
men. securing 10 prisoners and destroying
twenty tons of rice and other insurgent
supplies.
The armored cruiser Brooklyn has re-
turned here from Hong Kong
Additional evidence against Carman and
Carranza. the merchants accused of deal
ing with the insurgents. has developed. The
investigation into the charges against them
Is being vigorously prosecuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-27
WILDMANS LAST INTERVIEW
consul GENERAL DESCRIBED CON-
DITIONS IN PHILIPPINES.
1t Was Published in the Honolulu
Republican of Feb
ruary II.

SAN FRANCISCO, February o7-The last
statement made for publication by United
States Consul General Rounsevelle Wild
man, who lost his life in the wreck of the
steamer Rio de Janeiro. is printed In the
Honolulu Republican of February A. The
Republican says:
Among the more prominent passengers
who are passing through Honolulu on the
City of Rio de Janeiro is Rounsevelle Wild
man, the present United States consul gem
eral at Hong Kong. Mr.. Wildman is re-
turning to the states just to see how things
are looking after years of absence, as he
expressed it. When asked concerning the
situation in the Philippines, Mr. Wildman
said:
Compliments the Administrati
"'Before answering your question let me
say these words in a predatory way. Our
present administration has acted most wise
ly in handling this matter. The Philippine
question is practically at an end. If our
forces can keep the insurgents under con-
troll during the rainy season, and l believe
they can, the matter will solve itself. Inc
insurgents are being cut off from all eXter-
nal communication They find 1t harder
and harder to secure food stuffs. They
long ago We're prevented from receiving any
thing in the way of firearms. They have
scarcely any powder, and, in order to carry
on their warfare, fill their shells with the
heads of matches. The force generated by
the detonation of this material is of sufti-
c,ent force to drive ball through an inch
plank. Aguinaldo, l believe, is dead. There
is considerable dispute to this, but from
indications l am inclined to believe that he
Is no more General Sandco, the chief of
Aguinaldo's staff, is trading in Aguinaldo's s
name. and is in very unhappy plight. 1t
was he who issued the proclamation to the
insurgents to kill all foreign women and
children.
Using AguinaldO's Name.
"'We have the proclamation in his own
handwriting. He is making threats over
Aguinaldos name and seeking for peace, at
the same time declaring that if terms ad-
vantageous to the rebel foreign protecto-
rate were not made the war would be re-
newed with much more severity.
"'To prophesy the future of China Mr..
Wildman continued is most difficult thing
to do, but / may safely hazard this: China
will be divided into five different kingdoms.
China was originally five district divisions,
and to those it will again revert. There
is absolutely no sympathy between the
northern and southern portions of the flow
cry kingdom. In the north a Caucasians
life is never safe; in the south he may
travel anywhere with impunity.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-27
CHINESE BEHEADEO
Crowds Witnessed the Execution at
Pekin Yesterday.
THIS ENDS THE BLOOD LETTING
Powers viii Make No More De-
mands for Punishment.
FEELING AGAINST ITALY

PEKIN, February 26.-A crowd of fully
900 persons witnessed the execution of
Chih Stu and Hsu Cheng Yu, who were be-
headed here today in accordance with the
demands of the powers The members of
the various legations were conspicuously
absent. feeling that If they were present
they might seem to be gloating over their
fallen adversaries. Every power. however,
was largely represented by military officials
and soldiers, and there was also present
staff from each of the foreign powers. Be-
sides these many missionaries witnessed
the executions.
The condemned men met death Stoically
In each case blow severed the head
from the body.
No More Demands for Blood.
At the time the execution was being car
ried out the ministers held a meeting and
determined on the part of the majority to
draw curtain over further demands for
blood. United States Commissioner Rock
hill sided strongly with those favoring hu-
name methods, who are Siy Ernest Satow
and NJ. kumora. NJ. Cologan and De Giers,
respectively British, Japanese, Spanish and
Russian ministers. Others believe that
China has not been sufficiently punished
and that men should be executed in every
city, town and village where foreigners
those who were not here during the siege,
In addition to DR.. Mumm Won Schwarzen-
stein, the German minister. while those
who We're besieged here are of more
peaceable frame Of mind, including NJ.
De Gers and Senor de Cologan, both of
whom are of the opinion that 1t is a mis-
take to let those who had suffered like the
besieged ministers did to conduct the peace
negotiations with the Chinese. 1t is safe
to say. however. that little more bloodshed
will be demanded.
Another important point that was
of the legation quarters. Mr.. Rock
hill impressed the ministers by his
remarks regarding the protest of Sir
Robert Hart, chief of the Chinese imperial
maritime customs, against the seizure of
his property to increase. the area of the
legations, saying that the services rem
dered the powers by the financial repre-
sentative of China should have prevented
the indignities and spolation inflicted.
Feeling That Italy should Recede.
The feeling is general that Italy should
recede from her position and return the
property she has taken, and that if neces-
sary for her to increase her legation she
should take land elsewhere.
DR.. Mumm Won Schwartzenstein, the Ger
man minister and the Marquis Salbago
Raggi, the Italian representative, expressed
high appreciation of Sir Robert Hart. and
regretted that matters of state made nee
essary the taking of lands of the customs
officials. Mr.. Ernest Satow and Mr.. Rock
hill thought an exception should certainly
be made of Sir Robert Hart's personal
property, and that the limits Of the lega-
ton should be defined the same as pub
lished Reports from the Shen 81 prov
ince show that suffering due to the famine
there is increasing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-27
Constructor Bowles Commended.

Mr.. Ernest Bohm. corresponding secretary
of the Central Federated Union Of New
York, has written. commencing in strong
terms the appointment of Naval Constructor
F. F. Bowles as chief of the bureau of con-
struction and repair. His appointment is
favored by the union or the ground that he
has demonstrated his knowledge of the ne.
cessities of the naval service by the estab-
lishment of modern shipbuilding plants at
the navy yards at Norfolk and New York,
which plants, it is declared, rendered in
valuable service during the Spanish war
The union also commended his judgment in
the selection and management Of the work
men under his charge and his justice and
fairness in dealing with all cases, irrespect-
i've Of whether the men belonged to organ
lied unions or not. Mr.. Bohm expressed the
belief that the best interests Of the country
would be conserved by the appointment of
Constructor BoWles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-27
Defective McManus Dead.

Secret service officials have received news
of the death in Baltimore yesterday Of
William ]. McManus. one of the best
known detectives of the service. He was
about forty-seven years old and had been
with the secret service since 1885. He had
been connected with the development OF
many counterfeiting cases. His best piece
of work was in connection with the cele-
brated Monroe head s10O silver certifi-
cate" He worked under Detective Burns,
and they arrested and convicted Bredeli'
Taylor and others Of Philadelphia ana Lam
Mr McManus was appointed to the treas
ury from Troy, n. Y, and had always
been faithful and efficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-27
THE ASPHALT CONTROVERSY.
Alleged Intention of United States tG
Intervene Criticised.


Intervene Criticised.
Messrs Hiscock and Warner, represent
ing the Warner-Quinlan asphalt syndicate,
accompanied by Representative Driscoll of
New York, today appeared at the State De-
partment before Solicitor Penfield, and sub
mitted another brief in support Of their
claims to La Felicidad concession. Mr..
Hiscock, the principal counsel for the par
ties, makes some particularly strong state
ments in criticism of the proposed interven
ton of the United States government in
this case. He declares that in this case the
United States has departed from we'll -es-
tablished national law, and has adopted
unwarranted supervisory. power over this
contention relative to property within the
borders of Venezuela between two American
citizens.
He recalls the statements that, have been
made in the press to the effect that the
United States government has sent armed
boats to 1ntimidate Venezuela, and he de-
clares that the State Departments has been
conducting a trial of this issue $50 infor-
NAL that personal right of the smallest
consequence would not be disposed Of or
jeOpardiZed by it under the laws of the
United States" He also recalls statements
that there have been employed in this con-
tention powerful political influences and the
personal interference of those high in Off
cial position And a particularly severe
criticism is made of the departments under
stood intention of reserving the right of re-
viewing any judicial determination of the
Venezuelan courts IN respectNO the conten-
ton, the question being asked whether
such an attitude on the part Of our govern
ment is not that of menace in the direction
of the protection of one CT the parties to the
contention as against the other"' Says- Mt.
Hiscock: "The government gof Venezuela
should not be menaced or Threatened in the
slightest degree; her Standing among the
nations of the world apd her forms of gov
ernment should forbid it,
Mr.. Hiscock declares that the testimony
of Minister Loomis, the highest evidence
that the department has in this matter is
ex parte, and in conflict with the Venezue-
Ian government and under circum-
stances should he be selected as an arbi
traitor, especially as Venezuela repudiates
his statements of facts, by silence. at least.
In conclusion the brief asks: would our
government tolerate an attempt on the
part of any European nation to interfere
between two of it's citizens over a conten-
ton in respect to property rights in the
United StateS?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-27
Lieut.. Mccormick Acquitted.

The Secretary of the Navy has approved
the proceedings of the court-martial at PEN
sacola which Investigated the charges
against Junior Lieut.. Benjamin B. McCor-
mick and Chief Boatswain Francis A. Dram
in connection with the loss of coal barge
No, 2 off Pensacola in December last. The
coal barge was in command of Boatswain
Dram, and was being towed by the tug Po-
tomac, commanded by Lieut.. Mccormick.
Lieut. Mccormick was acquitted of the
charge of neglect Of duty. Boatswain Dram
was convicted of the charge of neglect OF
duty and culpable inefficiency in the per-
formance of duty and sentenced to sus-
pension for eight months. Dram was charged
with having abandoned the coal barge, and
it was alleged that Mccormick failed to
render proper assistance to the barge.