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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
BEST n ROUTE.
18th Commission In Now In
Favor q fth Panama Project.

ra VOT - AtHt uUnH~1hhu AEOySSSss
Washington, Jan. 22.-The presiden
yesterday sent to congress with a mes
sage simply of transmittal the supple
mental report Of the isthmian cana
commission, in which 1t is unanimous
ly recommended that the offer Of tn
new Panama Canal company to sell al
of it's rights. property and unfinished
work to the United States for $40, OOO, 900
be accepted. The senate ordered tn
report printed in the Congressional
Record and also as a document.
The report gives in detail the prop.
erty controlled by the Panama Cana
company and the amount of work thai
has already been done. 1t says:
The offer received from the new Pan.
anna Cana company to convey all its
property. including all it's interest in
the Panama railroad, to the United
States, will make the estimated cost OF
the two canals as follows: Nicaragua,
$3.50, S64, 062; Panama. 1884, 233, 1858.
What We WOuld Get.
The transfer would give title to all
the land now neld by both the Panama
Canal company and the Panama Rail-
road company, which covers nearly all
lands required for the construction OF
the The land held by private
parties at Nicaragua must be acquired.
n its acquisition may prove expen-
sive.
The question whether the new Pan
m Canal company car make the
purchaser a valid title to the property
formerly belonging to the old company.
Its predecessor. has been considered and
answered in the former reports of the
commission. but in view of the i'm
portance in connection with the pres
ent offer, the results of the investiga-
ton made are again presented by the
commission.
have been restated according to
the findings of the former report. There
has been no change in the views of the
commission with reference to any OF
these conclusions then reached; but the
new proposition submitted by the new
Panama Canal company
Makes a Reduction
nearly seventy million dollars in the
cost of a canal across the isthmus of
Panama according to the estimates con-
tanned in the former report.
There is, however. one important
which cannot enter into it's de-
elimination, but which nay in the end
the action of the United States.
is made to the disposition OF
the government whose territory is nec-
for the construction and opera
ton of an isthmian canal. 1t must be
assumed by the commission that
will exercise the same fair
ness and liberality if the Panama route
is determined upon that would ave
expected of Nicaragua and Costa
should the Nicaragua route be
preferred. The report concludes as
after considering the changed on
1itions that now exist and all the facts
and circumstances upon which it's
present Judgment must be based, the
is of the opinion that the
mast practicable and feasible route
or an isthmian canal. to be under the
management n ownership OF
he United States is that known as the
Panama route"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

= would BE- interesting to hear FUR
tne nom Prof.. Scott on the subject Of
mated words IN the English language.
"a hfs paper treating OF these words,
read before the Modern Language AS
ISOLATION. he said that the word which
ne had found. after extensive inquiry,
90 % the most hated was women
while woman" wa rated popular.
While there should be this popular dis
elimination between the singular and
plural Of the same word Il something
inexpicable to the ordinary mind. un-
less i j. based - the same sort 81
prejudice a that described BY Haw-
thorne. when he tails how likable be
found ~ Englishman and how uhlik-
able ~ found Englishmen.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
MONTANA DIAMOND FIND.

Finest Quality.
Helena, Mont, Jan. %. - A special
from Lewiston, near the scene Of the
reported diamond discovery, says some
Of the stones that were examined and
thoroughly tested by a mineralogist
were pronounced sapphires of an excel
lent quality, similar to the white
sapphires found in the Yogo district. A
telegram was received here by ex-Gov.
Hauser from ex-senator Wolcott of
Colorado, inquiring as to tie genuine
ness OF the find, and saying If it was
genuine Moreton Frewen, the English
financier, would start for Montana inn
mediately.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
TOLD POLICE HIS TROUBLES.

And wisconsin Man Il Now Under
Arrest for. Shooting.
Deadwood, s. D., Jan. %. - Sheriff
Dickinson arrived in Deadwood yester-
day from Plattville, Wis, after Edward
Hardcastle. wanted for the alleged
shooting OF Henry Wellman. Hard
castle has been in Deadwood two weeks
and while intoxicated confided to the
police here that he had shot a man. The
police communicated with the WILSON,
sin authorities and were directed to
hold the prisoner. Wellman was shot
In the groin and Is still alive.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
The Senate.

Washington. Jan. II. The senate
yesterday for a brief time had under
consideration the bill creating a de-
oartment of commerce, and the discus
sion tended to show hat the measure
will have to be amended in many par
tfculars before 1t car receive the APP
oroval OF the senate. Serious obJec-
lions were raised to the transfer to tho
proposed department of several impor'
tant bureaus. now a part of other de-
partments Of the government. 1t was
pointed out that IL the bill as Reported
became a law it would create the great.
.st department of the government ana
that the secretary of wouiu
have more power than the secretary OF
the treasury. Notice of several I'm.
portant amendments was given.
.arge number Of uncontested bills ana
private pension measures were passeo.
after which the senate adjourned until
Monday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
STATUE FOR HANNA.
Friends Present Him with a Token
of Their EAteem.

Friends Present Him with a Token
of Their Esteem.
Cleveland. Ohio. Jan. 22.-Because Of
his efforts to bring about more AMIGA
bic relations between labor and capital
and because he was conspicuous In the
recent conference in New York between
a number Of prominent capitalists and
labor leaders a hundred OF more. Of his
friends in this city yesterday presented
to Senator Mark a. Hanna a reminder
of that occasion. The article that will
serve as a constant reminder OF the
senator's efforts for q better under
standing between labor and capital Is a
fine statue emblematic OF peace SEN
ator Hanna was greatly affected and
expressed his deep appreciation of the
token OF esteem In which he II held by
his friends.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
SCHLEY
Interesting Feature of the AdMiraTs
Visit to Chicago.

t.-. HAIt 10 Nu1SuNOs
Chicago. Jar. pa tinge of romance
will attend the visit of Admiral and
Mrs. Winfield Scot Schley to Chicago
this week. They will meet and be en-
tertained at Inner by the woman at
whose house they were introduced when
Admiral Schley was a cadet at the
Annapolis naval academy. and Mrs.
Schley was a young woman This
meeting will take place at the home OF
Mrs. John Morris of 4442 Grand boule-
ward, where Admiral and Mrs. Schley
will take dinner next Sunday evening.
There will be a number of guests pres
ent, including h woman's commit
tee appointed to take charge of the en-
tertainment Of Mrs. Schley during her
stay in the city. Mrs. Morris is con-
nected with the Carvel family Of Mary
land. and it was at their home Admiral
and Mrs. Schley first met.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
FARMER USES SHOTGUN.
Persistent SuitOr for q Young Lady's
Hand IL Killed.

Fers1stcnt SuttOf for q YOUNG Ladyss
Hand IL Killed.
Van Vert, Ohio. Jan. 21.-John Gar
was shot and killed early yester-
nay py John Bauman, a neighboring
FARMER. Bauman has a daughter about
sixteen a Of age to whom Garwooc
has been paying attention. Garwood
came In a buggy, accompanied by an
other man, and, knocking repeatedly on
the door, demanded admittance. Bau-
man says after he had repeatedly re-
quested Garwood to leave, ne opened
the door, with his shotgun in hand, and
demanded that Garwood leave the
premises, which he refused to do. Bau.
man says he then saw Garwood draw a
revolver. Bauman raised his shotgun
and fired into Garwood's left breast,
causing instant death. Bauman gave
himself up
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
HANGING OF TAPER.

Gov. Ven SAINT Sets q Day for the
Execution.
st. Paul. Jan. %. - Gov. Van SAINT
yesterday fixed Tuesday, Feb. IS, as
the date for the execution OF Andrew
Taper, the Carver county man con.
victed last July of the murder of Rosa
Mixa at Chaslka. The state board OF
Eardons will meet at 10 o'clock Feb. /,
and 1t is said Tapper's sister will appeal
to the board to commute her brothers
sentence to life imprisonment. although
no formal application has been filed.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
HOT v FIGHT.

SA vSSSHc -
Colon, Colombia. Jan %. - A naval
battle, which began at 6 O'Clock yester-
day morning, occurred in the harbor OF
Panama. The revolutionary fleet con-
sists of the steamers Paddilla. Garien
and Gaitain. They are trying to force q
landing off Sacana.
The government ships are the Chilean
line steamer Lautaro. the Pacific Steam
Navigation company's steamer Chisikto
and the Panama Canal company's
steamer Boyaca. The first named
steamer was seized by Gen.. Alban and
the other two have been chartered by
the Colombian government.
As this dispatch was sent three shots
had just passed over the Chicikto and
she answered with several shots. They
fell close to the Paddilla, which was
seen to be retiring. The guns at Las
Bovedas also fired at the rebel ships.
The government forces are throwing
mp fntrenchments.
The United States sruiser Philadel-
phia is close to the scene Of the fight
Ing.
Confirmed Mt Washington.
Washington, Jan. 22.-The state de-
partment has received the following
from Consul General Gudger, dated yes
terdav:
Fighting in the bay. Governor Is
killed. Excitement great"
The secretary Of the navy received
the following cablegram from Capt.
Mead, commander Of the Philadelphia:
1.-THE insurgent steamer Paddilla at
tackled the Laurero yesterday morning
at close quarters. Crew deserted her.
Is now on fire and sinking"
Governors Death Deplored.
Panama, Jan. 22.-Gen. Carlos Alban.
the military commander Of this dis
trict and the governor of Panama, was
killed during the fighting. His death
Is deeply deplored, for Gen. Alban was
loved by his soldiers and enjoyed the
esteem OF the community.
It Is asserted that the death Of the
Colombian leader may have the effect
Of bringing the government side large
numbers of men anxious to avenge his
loss. Some Of the men killed on board
the government ship Lautaro have been
brought ashore, where they are being
buried. The Lautaro Is on fire.
The revolutionary gunboat Darien.
10 Ills OISRdtCu . WF1Il0n, Is dDQTOaCn.
ing the United States cruiser Phila-
delphia. probably for the purpose of a
conference. The firing has ceased. It
Is impossible to locate the revolutionary
gunboats Paddilla and Gaitan.
The crew Of the Philadelphia are as
sisting to put oil the fire on board the
Lautaro. 1t is rumored here on shore
that the firing Of the Lautaro is a re-
suit OF treason.
Later-The Lautaro has just sunk.
1t IS reported here that her crew re-
belled.
The revolutionary gunboat Paddilla
surprised h Lautaro at the opening OF
the fight and began shooting at close
Many men on board the Lau-
arc were KILLED.
A gasoline launch has Just left here
to obtain details of the fighting.
The slow movements of the Paddilla
lead to the belief that she has been
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
SOUTH DAKOTA REQUEST.

Resolution for CessiOn Of Indian
Lands Presented to Congress-.
Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Gam
BILE yesterday introduced in the senate
a joint resolution from the legislature
Of South Dakota requesting that COM
gress treat with Indians for the early
cession and opening for white settle
rnent and free homestead all that por-
ton OF the Rosebud Indian reservation
lying within the boundary OF Gregory
county, South Dakota.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
RESCUED WITH DIFFICULTY.

Fifteen Employees In Burnins
Building Have Narrow Escape.
New York, Jan. 81. - Fire broke out
last night in the building on Broadway
occupied by Blumenthal 4 Stiner, man
ufacturers OF artificial flowers and
feathers; Roche, Croll & CO., manu-
facturers Of neckties, and Samuel Fol-
koff, cloaks and suits. Fifteen Of Fol-
kof's employees. at work on the NTH
floor. were escued with difficulty and
several firemen were overcome. The
loss is put at $4,000.
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sCHI.EY IS TIRED OF IT.
Says He Will Shoot Any One Who
Mentions SSantiakO'' mt Banquet.


Mentions Santiago MT Banquet.
Chicago, Jan. 20. - President f. A.
Munger. Of the Hamilton club, which is
preparing to entertain Admiral Schley
In Chicago. yesterday gave out the fol-
lowing statement:
which has attained considerable circu-
There is no basis for the report,
lation, that Admiral Schley will take
occasion at the banquet to be given
him next Saturday TO make a state
ment concerning the recent court OF In
quiry. No speaker at the banquet will
mention the subject"
In an interview Mr.. Munger said:
when I say the admiral in reference
to visiting Chicago he said to me:
Munger. I'll shoot any one who men
tons santiago That should show how
he feels about the matter"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

A reckless New York man stole the
Grape on . mourner's doorknob, and
pleaded before the court that he was
cold and wanted = muller. Fifteen
days.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
STATE MEDICAL oARD.

DR.. Cannon, Merriam Park and DIR.
Cole, Fergus Falls, New Members.
st. Paul, Jan. 20. wv Gov. Van SAINT
has appointed the following members
OF the state board OF medical examine
ers: DR.. Adele s. Hutchinson, Minneap-
oils; nr. C. M. Cannon, Merriam Park.
and DR.. A. b. Cole. Fergus Falls. DR..
Hutchinson succeeds himself and Doc
tors w. w. Drought Of Fergus Falls
and Pierre A. Hilbert Of Melrose retire.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

Representative Cushman introduced
= bill for the adoption Of q universal
language. Congress received 1t in uni
versal silence and alphabetically
tapped Its universal head.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

An explanation Of the exodus from
Finland Ii found In the statement that
the governor general has recently in
troduced the Russian language into
the country.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

There Il no disposition to question
m. Paulson's statement that pepper
vance and limburger cheese AS d steady
diet will drive q boy to smoking cigar
ettea- Such q combination might
tempt the average, mortal to shatter
every article Of the ~decalogue.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
Gored by Vicious Bull.

La Crosse, Wis. Jan. OF. Gullick-
son, a farmer sixty-two years old. was
gored and nearly killed by a vicious
bull at his home near Coon Valley.
Physicians attending him say his re-
covery Is doubtful.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

Il some Of advanced scientists
who are looking for absolute zero
would call up Medicine Hat they might
learn something to their advantage.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

Anaconda Standard: Notwithstand-
Ing Mr.. Marconi'a transatlantic
achievement, for some years yet the
submarine cable may be OF greater
utility 70 mankind than the submarine
boat.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

The doctors who attended the late
president indicate BY their announce
tnellt that they intend to gauge the
elSescf the bill by their clients ability
81 ~. The fact that Congress will
probably pay the bill should not mean
that the country should be gouged.
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stubborn Man a. Court.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. 22.-Charles n.
Pratt. who was committed to Jail by
Judge West for completely refusing to
testify in the alleged legislative bribery
case, was before the supreme court on
a writ of habeas corpus yesterday. A
decision Is expected Wednesday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
LOVES VALUE REDUCED.

Second Trial Of Case Results In De-
crease Of Reward.
Grafton. N. D., Jan. 22.-The Jury in
the Lindblom VS.. Sonstellie case
brought In q verdict for plaintiff for
$3.50. This case was q new trial. ordered
BY the supreme court for alternating the
wife's affections. In the first trial the
plaintiff was awarded 81 01 and the
defendant askei for a new trial, which
wal granted with the above result.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
wahpet ton University F-louri.hing.

Wahpeton, N. D., Jan. 22.-The en-
Srollment for the winter term Of the
Red River Valley university is showing
the largest number Of students in the
short history OF the institution, nine
ty-seven being In attendance.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

Maybe there Is some hope OF the new
postmaster general removing from
newspapers the ~undeserved stigma Of
.s~econd-class matter"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

There seem to be a large and an
increasing demand for college presi-
dents In this country. A hint to the
boys should be sufficient.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

Snow In Northern wisconsin.
Cumberland, Wis. Jan. ga heavy
snowstorm prevailed throughout North
western wisconsin. afording good
sleighing, which was badly needed for
the resumption Of logging operations
and the movement Of farm produce.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

Until Signor Marconi removes one
q his transatlantic signal stations
from Cape Cod the public will on
tinue skeptical.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
In the Senate.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Debate on inc
Philippine tariff bill will begin in tne
senate to-day. In behalf OF the mo
jority of the committee on Philippines
Chairman Lodg. yesterday reported N.
End gave notice that he "oulu
call 1t UP at 2 o'clock to-day. MI
Rawlins of Utah. acting for the minor
ty of the committee, offered a supst,
tute for the bill Of the majority anu
announced that he would submit SONS
remarks on 1t at the conclusion OF MI.
Lodges statement in support OF tne
majority report. During the greater
part OF yesterdays session the measure
providing for the establishment OF =
department OF was unoer
consideration. An effort was made Dy
Mr.. Nelson OF Minnesota to secure :
vote, but the opposition to many OF ~
provisions became SO strong that tAe
effort had to be abandoned.
I'm the House.
The time of the house Of representa-
tives was occupied yesterday In gen.
eral debate on the urgent deficiency.
appropriation bill. An item in h bill
carrying $500. 900 for a military post a.
Manila precipitated q long debate IN
which some OF the ablest debaters on
both sides Of the house took part. :
semi-humorous speech by Mr.. Clark OF
Missouri ELECTED a reply from MI. Can
non OF Illinois. which in turn drew the
nre OF Mr. De Almond Of Missouri
Others who participated were Mr.. Ricn.
ardson OF Tennessee. Mr.. Grosvenor OF
Ohio, Mr.. Alexander OF New York. MI.
Groat of Pennsylvania. MI. Williams OF
Illinois and Mr.. Underwood Of Ala.
hama.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
They Steal Thousands.

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. %. - burglars
entered the residence of Jonas McCune,
lao Woodlawn emu and robbed a
safe Of s1S, 1000 worth Of registered Unit
ed States bonds.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

The cars comforting OF a royal or
DER on his dentist may be said to put
the latter gentleman in the upper set.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

And now American capitalists are
acquiring vast mineral properties in
Siberia or are taking Steppes in that
direction.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

Senator Clark of Montana holds one
record. He wanted some paintings, and
selected $500, 900 worth in one hour
and thirty-five minutes.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

Until after Senator Sewell's death
1t was not generally known that he
was born in ireland.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24
These rifiewomen are fflching from
man his most dramatic pose.

Baseball wars are becoming almost
as common as the South American
brand.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

When you begin to doubt the eternal
illness Of things, take a pill; when you
begin to dispute It, take two.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

Here's hoping that Mr.. Whitney's
Nasturtium will turn out to be
tho prize flower of the British turf.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

Medicine Hat appears to be the
source OF our cold waves. They usual
~ end In Medicine Chest.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

Recent meteorological events prove
that 1t Is not always fair weather
when good fellows get together.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-01-24

While other states are in constant
fear Of the octopus, it apparently looks
good to Texas.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-27
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.

Brigadier General Charles A. Hood
has been retired at his own request.
WI Ting Fang, former Chinese min
lister, sailed for China Tuesday on the
steamship Hong Kong Maru.
Charles Herdlaski, United States
consul in Peru, has rendered his resig-
nation and it has been accepted.
A. c. Haugan, former treasurer of
the city of Minneapolis, died Tuesday
at Winthrop, Mimi, from pneumonia.
All entries of public lands in Cali
fornia, Washington and Oregon are
held up because of alleged wholesale
frauds.
The appointment is announced of
Major Otto Won Etzele of the general
staff to be military attache of Germany
at Washington.
Captain A. p. Mordaunt, who is
credited with having made the first
discovery of pay gold at Nome, is dead
at San Francisco.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-27
SAID NOTHING OF THE KIND.
Professor Clark Denies Saying Man
Can Live on $500 Year.

Chicago, Nov. 26-Professor J. Scott
CLARK OF Northwestern university says
there is no truth in the published re-
port quoting him as having said that,
on salary of $500 a year, an unskilled
American workman can keep a family
III comfort and save money. Referring
to the matter, Professor Clark said:
Il said nothing of the kind. T read.
from manuscript, and 1 can prove that,
in my statements last Sunday before
our cooperative class, confined my
self to the case of a single man or
woman, at least eighteen years of age,
with no one else dependent upon him
or her. The statement attributed to
me is, in my judgment, wildly absurd.
peheve that Mr.. John Mitchell's re-
cent estimate of 5000 as the minimum
for supporting an average family is
quite as low as can reasonably be
made"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-11-27
ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION EMBLEM.
Contest for the Design Ends in Success
of Charles HOLLOWAY of Iowa.

Contest for the Design Ends in Success
of Charles Holloway of Iowa.
St. Louis, Nov. 26.-The contest for
the design of the emblem to be
adopted by the Louisiana Purchase ex-
position was decided during the day.
The winner is Charles Holloway OF
Clinton, Ia.
The successful design contains five
figures. One in the center is woman
representing the territory of Louis
lana. On one side stands Columbia
placing around her the American flag.
The garments have fallen from her
and lie at her feet. The colors of the
French flag and the fleur de lis are
plainly recognizable in them.
In the background is boat contain
ing two figures-Progress and Recti-
tude. In front of Columbia and along
side of Louisiana sits female figure
representing France, holding in her
lap the treaty of the Louisiana terri
tory. Draped over her arm is the tri-
color of France. She holds in her
hand the sword of municipality.