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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-22

Z, Manila, June 17.-Seventeen judges
have been appointed to the courts of
first instance. Among these APP
pointments there are II Americans,
who have been given the most impor-
tant circuits, as follows: Manila, Kin
kaid, of Texas, and Odlin, of New
Hampshire; APART, Blount, of Geor-
gia; Dagupan, Johnson, of Michigan;
Batangas, Linebarger, OF Illinois,;
Nueva Caceres, Carson, Of Virginia;
Iloilo, Bates, of Vermont; Negroes,
Norris, of Nebraska; Cebu, Carlock,
of Illinois; Zamboanga. lexis. Of
Iowa; Jolo, Whitsett of Missouri
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-22
SLOWLY CROWS IN FAVOR.
British-American Plan of settIins
Indemnity Question May he
Finally Adopted.

Washington, June 1.-THE News
dispatches from Picking convey to the
official mind here the belief that what
is known as the British-American plan
of settling the indemnity question is
making Roadway and that it will in
the end be adopted as the only FEAST
BILE scheme. The firm attitude of the
United States in declining to enter
into joint guarantee of the enor-
nous bond issue is believed to have
had its effect in inclining the minis
tiers to accept the British-American
proposal. 1t is certain that any move
ment toward the settlement of this
indemnity question must result in
unanimity to be effective. Although
often mentioned, the details of the
British plan have not heretofore been
given, and they were learned Saturday
from an authoritative source to be as
follows:
The Chinese government is to Issue
bonds to each of the powers to the
amount of the indemnity due each.
These bonds are to bear four per
cent. interest, with a clause providing
one-half per cent. for amortization.
Certain of the Chinese revenues, not
specifically designated in the proposi-
ton, are to be ear-marked for the
liquidation of the bonds. A commit
tee appointed by the foreign powers
is to take charge of questions relating
to the revenues thus ear-marked, and
the committee is to arrange details by
which the revenues are to be applied
on the bonds. In case of default on
the bonds, the default is to be to the
committeerand not to the several pow
ers.
The foregoing is in substance the en-
tire proposition, but later it was pro-
posed in addition that the period of
the bonds be 30 years, and that they
be issued in installments. In this form
the proposition stood up to within
few days ago, but 1t is not known in
what particulars it may have been
modified by the ministers.
New York, June IA special to the
Herald from Washington says: Spe-
cial Commissioner Rockhill has cabled
the state department that four of the
powers have not accepted 450,000,000
taels ($337, O00,OOO) as the lump to be
demanded of China. These powers are
Russia, Germany, France and Japan.
Diplomats accredited to this govern
ment insist that there is no necessity
for formal acceptance by the pow
ers of the limit of 450,000.000 taels.
They point out that each power pre-
scented its claim for damages, that
these were Jumped together and that
the aggregate was the limit of the
demand accepted by the Chinese en-
voys. Consequently there is no ne
cessity for further discussion of this
point. Rejecting the views of their
governments, these gentlemen ex-
press doubt that the American pro-
posal for the reference of the indemni-
ty question 10 The Hague would be
adopted.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-22
"a CRUSHING DEFEAT.
British Troops Surprised In Camp
by the Beers.
Detachment of $50 Victorian Mounts
ed Rifles Overwhelmed-AI cx-
cept 81 Are Killed, Wound
ed or Captured.

London, June 17.-Lord Kitchener
has cabled from Pretoria, under Sun
days date, as follows:
'Near welmansrust. 20 miles south OF
Middleburg. $50 Victorian mounted rifles
from Gen. Beaston's column were sur
prised in camp at Steenkoolspruit by su-
perior force OF Beers at 1880 p. m. June IL.
The enemy crept up to within short range
and poured deadly fire. into the camp,
killing two officers and is men. and wound
Ing four officers and IS men. of whom %
were slightly wounded. Only two officers
and so men escaped to Gen. Beaston's camp.
The remainder were taken prisoners and
released. Two pompoms were captured by
the enemy. Full details have not yet been
received"
VIII Encourage the Beers.
London, June 1.-THE serious re-
verse which Lord Kitchener reports is
the first accident of the kind that has
happened to the Australian contin-
gent, and it is supposed to be due to
neglect of proper picketing. Although
1t is Offset by the defeat inflicted upon
DeWet, the loss of the guns is regard
ed as a serious matter which will en-
courage the Beers to continue the
struggle.
Little Prospect Of Peace.
More or less fanciful accounts are
published OH the continent of alleged
peace negotiations, but there is moth
ing in them, and nothing has come OF
the interview between Mrs. Botha and
Mr.. Kruger beyond revealing the fact
that Mr.. Kruger will listen to no pro-
posals unless they are accompanied
with a guarantee of the independence
of the republics.
The Daily Mails Cape Town corre-
spondent says that Cecil Rhodes,
speaking at Bulawayo Saturday, pre-
dicted that federation of South At
rican states would come in three or
four years; but he contended that to
grant self-government to the republics
before federation would render feder-
alton impossible.
De Wet Is Defeated.
London, June 17.-Lord Kitchener
reports to the war Office from Pre-
toria as follows: Turing the march
from Vrede Gen. Elliot's column en-
gagged De Wet near Reitz, June 6.
After severe fighting they captured
II loaded wagons, As prisoners, So
rifles. 10000 rounds of ammunition
and 1000 cattle. The Beers left II
killed and three wounded. Our casu-
alties were three officers and II men
killed and one officer and "a men
wounded"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-22
Pontiac win. First Prize.

st. Paul. MIMI, June 17.-Pontiac
Qll.) camp proved its superiority to
its competitors in the Modern Wood
men drill contests, which closed Sat-
urday. and was given first prize, $500.
Its percentage was 90 lao. Rockford,
ILL.,, with $50 is second and takes $500;
Kansas City, 9s.s5 and $500; Des
Moines, 9s.5 and 5000; Rock Island,
ILL.,. 9s.o5 and $3.50; Topeka. Kan,
es.o5 and $3.50; Dubuque, Ia, 97%
and $50.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-22
Newro Lynched

Athens, Ala, June 17.--George Har-
ris. negro, was hanged by mob in
the northern part of this (Limestone)
county Saturday night. Harris was
suspected of burning the barn of the
farmer for whom he worked, his
grievance against fellow farmland,
who had stock housed in the barn de-
stroyed
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-22
entity Of Second Degree Murder.

Mount Vernon, o., June 1.-THE
jury in the Houck murder trial Satur-
day returned verdict Of murder in
the second degree, after being out
three hours. George w. Houck, the
convicted man, killed Sarah Jane Hess,
a widow, at Bladensburg on March 10.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-22

Princeton, N. j., June 17.-E. c. Os-
born, treasurer of Princeton uni
versity since 1885, died here Satur-
day OF apoplexy. Mr.. Osborn was to
have been married TO Mrs. o. NJ. Sti-
ger. OF Princeton, on Monday next.
He was 81 years of age.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-22

with an indescribable radiance.
Last summer we journeyed thou
sands of miles to see the midnight sun
from North Cape, Norway. We stood
on deck in the arctic seas, our watches
in our hands, and 1t was IL o'clock
at night, but light as an ordinary
MONDAY. Then it was half past IL
o'clock at night, then it was Is min
utes of 12, but a long, wide, thick
cloud hung over the sun. Are we to
be disappointed as thousands have
been and the journey here failure?
Ten minutes of IL, and the sun is still
hidden. But about five minutes of 12
the cloud lifted, and the midnight sun,
the most wondrous spectacle of all
the earth, appeared, pouring forth a
refulgence that turned the arctic sea
into 20 miles of pearls and rubies and
diamonds and emeralds and overpow-
ering us with glory that left us with
body all a-tremble, and a mind full Of
all ecstasy, and a soul full of all wor-
ship. Thank God we saw 1.-THE mid
night sun. SO with that departing
Christian soul; the voyage of life has
been long and rough and tempest
uous; chilling sorrows have again and
again showed down upon him. and it
is an arctic sea. Many clouds have
filed the sky. 1t Is approaching IL
o'clock, and the close of life's day.
Friends stand around and count the
parting moments. The clock s,<ikea
~. and God breaks through the clouds
and shines upon the features Of the
departing saint until they are trans
figured with the glories Of the Sun Of
Righteousness. That is what has SO
changed the features Of the old man
1t is the shining Of the Midnight Sun
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-06-22

Washington, June 17.-Secretary
Gage Saturday purchased $50, $50 short
term four per cent. bonds for s113.s4s9,
and 100000 at s113.s59s, the latter de-
Hverable Monday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
Electric Time Alarm.

When the bell of an ordinary alarm
clock begins to ring the sleeper is apt
to wake up sufficiently to think it will
stop soon. and as he is not compelled
to arise and stop It. the result is often
another nap with its consequent de-
lays throughout the day. This objec-
tion has led to the designing of the
continuous ringing alarm. Of which
several are already in use. The elec-
trio alarm, which we show in the &C.
companying picture. has just been
patented by Simon Wolf. Of Essen.
Germany. and has at least one novelty
to recommend 1t. 1t Is directly con.
nected to the bed. and 1t is impossible
for the sleeper to stop it until he gets
up to stay. Underneath the bed Is q
series Of contact points, one of which
is shown in the picture, the weight
of the person forcing them together. A
clock is used in connection with the
apparatus. and as soon as the hour of
rising is indicated the remaining OPEN
ing or break In the wire Is closed, the
current passing through the contact
points underneath the bed and causing
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

"bagrenie," which means "hooking."
because the fishing is accomplished by
peculiar kind Of hook. When the
ice in the river becomes firm enough
to support the weight Of the fishing
army, which generally takes place in
December an order is given for the
army to meet at uralsk, from which
point the fishing is begun. On a fixed
day, thousands of people, old and
young, hasten to the shores. The
fishermen are armed with a chiseI.
and two haft-hooks-the long one, with
haft of seven or more fathoms, is
used for catching fish in deep places
on the bottom; the short one is des-
tined to hold the fish when it is
brought to the surface of the ice.
At the signal two living waves of
people rush forward to the middle OF
the river, and the arduous work be.
gins, everyone trying to be the first to
make hole in the ice with a chisel.
In a few minutes an entire forest Of
long hats grows up over the ice. The
fishermen move the haft up and down
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

soldier The entire population is about
10000 souls.
The Ural River is the only large riv-
er that is entirely given over to the
fishing industry, all sorts of CONNER
cial navigation being absolutely for
hidden from Uralsk to the Caspian Sea
$50 miles-and more than that IN
some places, where sturgeon congre
gate for their winter sojourn, no one
is permitted in a boat, to make any
noise or build q fire on the shore, etc.
BY the laws of the community SUM-
mer fishing Is almost entirely pro-
hibited, for the purpose of protecting
the spawn. The fish are allowed to
enter the river from the sea and SET
tie there quietly for the winter. Ali
possible means are used to secure for
the fish an unrestricted passage to the
upper parts Of the river, but not be-
yond Uralsk, where a carrier is con-
structed across the river to keep them
back.
Owing to this arrangement, the low
er part Of the river forms large nat
ural fish pond, $50 miles in length,
where the fish are carefully watched
by great many fish wardens until
the regular time for fishing, which is
fixed by general consent Of the COM
munity.
AS rule, one part of the river, the
lower, is intended to be fished out in
the fall, the other, upper, portion in
winter The fall fishing begins about
the 18th of September. On a certain
day. the fishing army" as it is called
moves to the fishing places. which are
sometimes very far from home. The
Cossack carts. generally drawn by
camels, contain not only nets and pro-
visions, but also the boat used in this
fishing. The boats are known by the
name Of boudara, are so light that two
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
|AD Devastating Luuse !
! The Pea Aphis at Work - Methods
} of Destroying 1t.


The appearance Of the pea aphis,
which last year attacked the peas III
Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey. New
York. Pennsylvania, Virginia, North
Carolina and Connecticut, has called
attention to the fact that pea culture
is an important industry in the United
States. The attack which the pea
louise made on the growing crop last
season caused a loss of about $3,O00.-
OOO
The louise has been known only
about one year, but it has established
its name as an economic pest. 1t ap-
pears suddenly and in large numbers,
insect is about one-eight of an inch
long, with wing expanse of nearly
one-quarter Of an inch. 1t is pale green,
with darker legs and long honey
tubes. The female produces living
young, which reach maturity in from
ten to fifteen days, and in less time
when the weather is hot.
An observer of the pea louise writes
this as to it's peculiarities:
"a young one born on March 4
reached maturity-the winged form
on March 16, and was producing liv-
ing young on the 10th. From March
10 to April II she became the mother
of Ill young, and died on the latter
date. Her first young-wingless form
born on March 10 produced on March
81, or eleven days from date of birth.
From March 81 to April IS she gave
birth to 100 young and died."
When they are permitted ed
unchecked the pest sweeps a
large area in q short time, and ny
large fields have been killed in ew
days.
The natural enemies of the pea lousc
are lady beetles and their larvae, the
lace winged fly and it's larvae, the
syrphus fly and its young, and soldier
beetles. These have been abundant in
many parts of the country this year
where peas had been planted. and in
some parts of the country these natur-
al enemies have saved twenty-five per
cent. Of the crop. Many were also
ueStTOyeu ny lue luuSOuS ulSedSe, anu
in places where the lice have appeared
the growers wish for damp, warm and
sultry weather. under which conditions
the fungous disease usually develops
1t will not do, however, a pea grow
er said, to depend too much on these
natural destroyers. He recommends
the use Of the brush and cultivator
where the peas are in rows. A destroy
Ing spray composed Of tobacco, whale
oil soap and water was used with good
effect until it became known that the
spray destroyed also natural enemy
Of the pea louise. This enemy is the
syrphus worm. This insects power
as an exterminator of pea lice is de-
monstrated in the report of an OBJ
server to the Maryland Agricultural
College. He says:
'The syrphus worms feed on the lice
at rapid rate. Yesterday we found
syrphus worm nearly full grown and
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
a Life Saving Boat.

A collapsible lifeboat has just been
invented by u native of Switzerland.
The appliance has two frames. one OF
which is inserted In the other and
pivotally mounted on bolts to turn at
right angles with the outer frame. Tho
frames are inserted In canvas bag
In such manner that the operation OF
turning the frame across each other
distends the canvas and forms safe
boat for the use OF shipwrecked pas
senger or sailor.
One great advantage OF this form
OF life-preserver IL that II does not o..
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

OF them may be carried in one cart
The boudaras are taken from the carts.
and early in the appointed morning
they are placed at the edge OF the
water. light along the river. No less
than 1000 boats. each containing two
men, meet on the shores. TO main
tain discipline, n chief or "fishlng alta
man." Is appointed, and several repre-
sentatives OF the fishermen are elected
to assist the chief. The ataman gives
signal to commence fishing by can.
non shot. ana then the crowd rush Ia
the boats, and in less time than one
can realize what has happened ell
the fishermen are in their boats and II
peculiar kind of boat racing CON.
mences. Various kinds of sturgeon,
from thirty 10 600 pounds weight,
sander, carp. Dream and sllurus are
the principal fish caught. The seines
differ. of course. In the size OF their
meshes, according to the fish for which
they are intended
The total catch during the fall sein-
ing Is from 81 100000 to T2,O00. 900
pounds, which includes two hundred
and sixteen thousand pounds sturgeon
and about twenty-one thousand six
hundred pounds cavlare.
Another large army of equal magni-
tude. consisting OF carts. accompanies
large number OF carts. accompanies
the fishing army. These carts are con
tracted TO carry the catch to the city
markets. there being no railroad II,
this steppe. No less than 10000 carts
are used here.
The fishing In the upper part OF the
Ural River Is carried on In winter.
under the Ice. aud that Ii the most
peculiar Of all fisheries. II IL called
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
! THE URAL E0sSACKS AND
( THEIR INTERESTING INDUSTRY
A Great River Given Up Entirely to the
Purposes of Fishing, All Commercial
Navigation Being Prohibited.
Observation-Disclosures

The Ural Cossacks, who live on the
boundary between European Russia
and Asia, have been known in Russia
for long time, not only as brave SOL
diers In war time, but also as peaceful
fishermen, carrying on the fishing In
dustry on a very large plan and i'll
quite peculiar manner.
The economical Importance of the
fisheries for this people is SO immense
that it influences their whole life, not
excepting the military service. The
Ural Cossacks have ready for the
service every year about three thou
sand cavalry, and in case Of war every
adult may be called ON to serve as a
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

In this auto-coupe, as it might be
called, the doctor is completely pro-
tected from storms. 1t Is n model of
coziness within, soft cushions. fina
upholstery and highly finished wood
work combining to give it luxurious
ness which even the majority Of horse.
drawn physicians carriages do not
possess. In front box of neat design
affords large storage space, while
under the seat is additional room for
the same purpose.
Although the vehicle here shown ia
fitted with a three and a half horse
power gasoline motor, the makers Of
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
placed louise within its reach, when

placed louise within its reach, when
1t was quickly devoured. We then
placed mother and seven newly born
lice clustered about her in small
vial. enclosed the syrphus worm and
found that by actual time the worm
destroyed the seven lice in exactly
seven minutes and the mother a little
later"
The writer warn pea growers not to
destroy the syrphus, and I'm order to
avoid all possibility of doing SO to
use no spray against the pea destroyer,
When the lice are brushed off and the
ground is hot the little creatures are
roasted to death by the sun.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

The opening in the top Of the boa.
waist if the water is rough, thus praa-
tically shutting out the water from the
interior, and as the keel is weighted.
the boat will maintain an upright posi-
tion. A seat is provided for the pas
senger and the boat may be propelled
by paddle, which can be placed iu-
side the canvas cover when the boat
is folded.-New York Mail and Ex-
press.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

and listens intently that he may know
when the fish touch the hook. Once
this has happened, he hooks the fish
by an alert movement, then hauls it
Immediately up to the surface of the
ice, calling in the meantime for help
from his low-ishermen. They fish
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
A school Por Houseiseepers.

Much has been done In the way of
training servants In England. and now
the attempt Is to be made TO train the
mistress rs well. A large house has
been taken at brighton. where the art
OF housewfery Is to be taught In all Its
branches. the idea being that II Is the
accomplished housekeeper who is most
likely to secure the best servants.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

here usually in groups of from six to
twenty men, for it is not easy work to
pull up huge sturgeon of several
hundred pounds weight. In a very
short time the surface becomes marked
with blood and covered with big fish.
The most important fish caught in
winter are different kinds of sturgeon,
desired principally for the roe.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

Roman milestone. A section OF Ii ~
shown In the cut. This milllarlum was
probably the second one from Jerusa.
lem. Tls~y were placed at intervals
OF 1000 Roman PAGES. about equivalent
TO our mile.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
A PHYSICIANS AUTO.
Motor Vehicle Which is a Model of Com.
pactness.

Several motor vehicles for the use
Of physicians have been placed on the
market by American makers. but noue
of them are more compact than that
shown in the accompanying illustra-
tion reproduced from the Horseless
Age.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

the bell to ring continuously until the
sleeper by leaving the bed. breaks the
circuit. Should he lie down again the
circuit Is again completed and the bell
rings until the second rising.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
A Eoman Milestone.

Yellaheen workmen, in digging for Il
new road near Shapat. two miles east
of Jerusalem, recently unearthed a
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

When a fellow refers to girl as Q
peach. the marrying clergyman may
be justified In looking for . pair.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

fer the option of five horsepower en-
gine, which will allow of increased
passenger-carrying capacity.
The age-herald., 1901-10-31
kelcey-Shannon.

Tonight at the Jefferson Theatre Her bert Kelcey and Ellie Shannon will be seen in their new play Her Lord and Master" It is said that the play is made to tell a not altogether incredible story. and it is made to tell this story adroitly. and for the most part, in a creditable manner. It deals decently with elemental feeling; 1t displays In agreeable contract several positive and coherent characters: it so develops its table as to arouse, sus- tain and reward interest. It Is written in a brisk, smooth and sometimes pointed and telling colloquy It shows Aspirit sympathetic with right views of conduct while it's values. whether dramatic or lit- erary. are neither opulent nor excep- tionaL It provides opportunities for act ing, 1t affords entertainment, it indirectly exerts a good influence by favoring recti- tude, and, as notable example of theat- rical ingenuity, if nothing more, it de- serves and should achieve aboundant suc- cess. The play is not a tragedy yet at one time it looks tragical insofar as its movement approaches very near the dear liberty of American women.