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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20

legislation. 1t was apparent to his
clear, logical mind that there was in
consistency in this. Clearly, he ar
g,ied, il was not the intention, and
should not be permitted, that mi
nority should have the power to block
the wheels of legislation and even
suspend the operations of the gov
eminent. His study of this question
led him to believe that on constitut
tional grounds and broad parliament
airy law it was not only the right but
the duty of the speaker to determine
whether there was or there was not
really a quorum present in consider
ing measure, even though the call
of the roll failed to show quorum
answering to the demand for votes
upon the measure in question.
Earns Title of "Czar."
The scene in the house of repre-
sentatives when Mr.. Reed announced
this principle of parliamentary law,
that a member physically present
cannot be constructiveiy absent, will
never be forgotten by those who wit
messed it. lie had thoroughly digest
ed the question, which he was about
to announce as his determine ton,
and was entirely calm and judicial in
his attitude. Few, if any, of the
members knew his intention when, on
January 90, 1890, after days of fill
clustering, in which the democrats
had refused TO make quorum by
voting, he directed the clerk to re-
cord the names of those present and
refusing to vote storm of rage
burst. Yells, Kisses and shouts of
"Tyrant," "Usurper" and Gear"
arose from the democratic side, while
republicans applauded. In the midst
of 1t all Mr.. Reed stood calm, self
poised, confident. Not only did his
party sustain him, but the highest
tribunal of the land, the supreme
court. supported him with judicial
decision.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
OPPOSE GOLD STANDARD.
silver Question q Leading Topic OF
Discussion Throughout Re-
public of Mexico.

Mexico City. Dec. 13.-The silver
question continues to be one of the
great topics of public discussion. 1t is
now certain that the silver miners and
farming classes will make common
cause against the adoption of the gold
standard. The miners argue that sill
yer mines in gold standard countries
will have to shut down at the present
price of silver, while Mexican mines
can continue to be operated, also that
silver mining and agriculture are in
terests with more claim on the pro-
lection of the government than rail
ways or merchants. Meantime all
prices are being raised and there Is
much anxiety felt among the middle
classes, especially wage earners and
salaried men. The cost of living is
considered to be out of proportion to
incomes.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
Is A HUGE PLAN.
Mr.. Rockefeller Ready to Endow .
Great Educational Institu-
tion In washington.

Washington, Dec. 11.--John ID. Rookie
Teller will give possibly 500 ,OO0, 900 to
national educational institution at
according to Senator Aid
rich, relative by marriage. A bill al
ready passed by congress is believed to
provide for it. An educational clear
ing house for the masses is planned,
Last April bill was passed through
the senate which created the general
education board" The incorporators
named in the act, several of whom are
also named on the board of engineers
of the Carnegie institution, are the
following well known educators: Dan
iel c. Gilman, George Foster Peabody,
Morris X. Jesup. Robert c. Ogden,
William H. Baldwin Jr., -Jabez L. NJ.
Curry, Frederick T. Gates, Walter H.
Page, and Albert Shaw.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
PROTOCOL SIGNED.
OASIS of Reciprocity Treaty Betweea
United States and Cuba Per-
fected ut Havana.

Havana, Dec. ia definite treaty
of commercial reciprocity between
Cuba and the United States was signed
at IL o'clock Friday night by Gen.
Bliss and Secretaries Zaldo and Mon
ties. 1t only lacks the signatures of
Secretary Hay and Senior Quesada and
the approval of the United States and
Cuban senates to make it operative.
Although the treaty provides for a
uniform reduction of 20 per cent. from
the present tariff charges on Cuban
products entering the United States, q
parallel list of products has been
drawn up in which is set forth the re-
auctions on each item made by Cuba
and the United States respectively. 1t
is impossible now to make any material
change in this list.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
COAL DOCKING IS EXPOSED.
witness Before strike Cemmissisn
Says Men Mine More Coal Than
They Are Psid For.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 13.-The greater
part of Friday 8 sessions of the anthra-
cite coal strike commission was taken
up In presenting cumulative testi-
mony ON matters that have already
been heard by tho commission. This
testimony tended to show that there
has been excessive docking, that
many men were Disseminated against
because they went on strike rather
than do the work of strikers, that
they are paid one price for mine cars
Of all sizes, that they do not get
paid for all the coal mined, that they
should have the eight-hour day, be-
cause the mines are unhealthy and
dangerous and that they ought to re-
ceive higher wages.
Late in the day President Mitchell
was called to the stand and present.
ed comparative figures which showed
that men paid by the day receive
from 40 to so per cent. higher wages
in the bituminous regions than they
did in the anthracite fields. His fig-
ures of the anthracite fields were
gathered by his own officers, and
hurried comparison with the figures
handed to the commission by the Del
aware G. Hudson company, he SAID,
showed that his were generally high
err. The Delaware e. Hudson's stats
tics are the only ones officially be.
fore the commission.
The attorneys for the miners do
not expect to close their case until
the early part of next week, prob
ably Tuesday. 1t is not known to the
lawyers for the companies whether
they will be able to Immediately pro-
coed with their case, and it is posi-
bic they will ask for short recess.
The representatives of the coal COM
panies are considering the advisable
ity of joining hands in presenting
their opening argument, and have
only one joint address, instead of
each company presenting n separate
one. 1t is very likely this will be
done.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
YALE STUDENTS FINED.
Ticket speculator Has College Men
Punished for Assault COM
mitted on Him.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 13.-Brad-
ford Ellsworth, of New York. William
II. Orthwein, of St. Louis, William Bar
mum, of Mamaroneck, n. Y, Harold p.
Sayer, of Bridgeport, Conn, and John
A. Moorhead, of Pittsburg, all Yale
students, were arraigned in the city
court Friday on charge of breach of
the peace, preferred by Sidney
Treeder, ticket SPECTATOR. The al
legged assault occurred on the night Of
November 20, when crowd of stu
dents on Yale campus took away from
Treeder his tickets for the Yale.Har-
ward football game. A nolle was en-
tered in the case against Moorhead.
Ellsworth was fined $500 and Barnum,
Sawyer and Orthwen were fined 500
each, after counsel for the men had
handed in pleas of nolo contendere.
The fines were Immediately paid.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
CIVIC FEDERATION.
The In dus rial Depn r time nj of the Ma
... tiona1 Organizations Closes
ITS Convention.

New York. Dec. 1.-THE ANNUAL con-
ference. Of the industrial department
of the National Civic federation, which
has been in session for three days, was
brought to close Wednesday. In
terest to the last was undated, the
hall being crowded to it's utmost ca
pacity. The final subject Of discus
sion was industrial agreements" in
which many of the most promine Mt
delegates took part. While no definite
results were reached, the executive
committee being empowered to, ap-
point q special committee to review
and report on all the subjects dis
cussed. II was the generally expressed
opinion Of the delegates that the con-
ference had been great success. Semi.
annual meetings will be held in the
future.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
rRA1R RRy1awl!.
Retail Dealers ReDsrt osles Largsly
In Excess Of Similar Period
In Previous Years.

New York, Dec. .13.--R. G. Dun a Cos
Weekly Review Of Trade says; Lower
temperature and holiday demands
have combined to accelerate retail
trade, sales largely exceeding the cor
responding week in preceding years.
Much postponed business is being
made up, and shipping departments
are crowded with work, but wholesale
trade has ruled quiet. Railroad earn
ings for the month Of November ex-
ceeded last years by 10 per cent. and
those of 1900 by 20.5 per cent. Failures
this week in the United States are 269
against 204 last week, 213 the preceding
week and 273 the corresponding week
last year, and in Canada 30, against Is
last week, 16 the preceding week and
II last year"
Bradstreet's says: "Retail distribu-
ton, further stimulated by cold
weather and the advance of the holi-'
day season, has expanded largely, un-
til now it easily occupies first position
in the trade situation. Wholesale
trade, except where inroads upon re-
tailers' stocks have induced recorders,
is relapsing into the quiet usual at the
stock-taking period. Building trade
activity has been checked by the eli
matte influences prevailing, and the
distribution Of lumber and building
materials generally is less active.
Other leading industries also note the
quieting down usual at this season.
Cold weather and snow have helped
distribution at retail in the north
west, and the outlook is for an un-
precedented holiday distribution on
the Pacific coast. Recorders of heavy
goods from jobbers are still of mod
crate proportions at the west. but
spring sales are larger than year ago
in dry goods, shoes and clothing. Holt
day trade is brisk for this early stage
of the season at the east" ~
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
NEW HOME FOR JUDGES.
Bill Appropriating s7,OOO,OOo for
Court OF Justice Building Favor
ably Reported to House.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The house
committee on public buildings and
grounds Friday reported favorably the
bill introduced by Mr.. Mercer, chair
man of the committee, appropriating
81, ooO, 900 for the purchase Of site
and for the erection of a court of JUS
tice building for the accommodation
of the supreme court of the United
States, the department of justice, ma
tional law library and international
tribunals. The committee also report
ed the bill, which has passed the sem
ate, carrying $2,5OO,oO0 for the con-
struction of new department Of ag-
riculture building, but cut the limit OF
cost to $1,50O,000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
Shuts on water supply.

Nebraska City, Neb.. Dec. s.-Thc
sudden shifting of the main channel
of the Missouri river to the Iowa
side has left this city without a
water supply. The water works
mains are drained and every basin il
empty. The electric light plant Is
shut down and the streets are dark.
The breaking out of a fire of any
consequence would cause disaster. It
may be days or weeks before pipes
can be extended to the main channel.
and in the meantime every manufac-
tory in the city dependent on steam
or electricity must be shut down.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20

Washington, Dec. 10.-The annual
meeting of the American National Red
Cross was held Tuesday and was at
tended by members from various parts
of the United States. Miss Clara Barton
presided. The bylaws were amended
with view to the formation Of state
organizations and enlargement of thu
membership. Miss Barton was elected
president for life and Mrs. John A. Lo-
gan. vice president. Other ofiiceri
elected were Ex-Secretary of State
Richard 0lney. counselor; William J.
Father, treasurer. and Samuef w.
Briggs, secretary.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
CAREER OF EX-SPEAKER
REED is ENDED.
Death Follows q Brief Illness of the Famous States
man from Maine-Hs Ions Public Life-House
of Representatives Pays Tribute to Dead.

Washington, Dec. 8.-Ex-Speaker
Thomas Il. Reed died at ten minutes af-
ter midnight Sunday morning. At IL
o'clock word came from Mr.. Reeds
room direct from DR.. Gardner. the fam
lily physician, that Mr.. Keed was dying.
A complete condition Of uraemia had
set in which 1t was impossible to re-
lieve. DIR. Goodno. an eminent special
list in uraemic diseases, arrived from
Philadelphia shortly before II o'clock
and extreme methods were advised by
him to carry the patient through the
crisis. These were at once used. but
without avail
There were at his bedside Mrs. Reed.
her daughter Katherine, DIR. w. c.
Goodno. Of Philadelphia, and Drs.
Gardner and Macdonald. Of this city.
Extreme Measures Used.
So extreme had been Mr.. Reeds case
all of tho evening that oxygen had been
repeatedly administered in addition to
injections of saline solution. The pa
tient had been unconscious for large
part of the day and had not seemed
to realize his condition. At one time
during the afternoon, however, he re-
covered from delirium and directed
that telegram of acknowledgment
be sent to Gov. Murray Crane, of Mas
sachusetts, whose dispatch of inquiry
had been read to him during the morn
ing. DIR. Gardner said that Mr.. Reed
was partly conscious up to 1880 Satur-
day evening. when he passed into
state of complete rraemic coma. At
the time of death he showed no signs
of consciousness, neither was there
any evidence at any time during the
night of commissions.
House Pays Tribute.
Washington. Dec. 9-The house
Monday paid a remarkable tribute
to the memory of ex-Speaker Thorn
as Il. Reed. His death, which oc-
CURED Sunday morning, had created
a profound impression, and there was
a general desire among the members
that the house show a signal mark OF
respect to his memory. For the house
TO take action on the death of for
mer member had only three precc-
dents-on the occasions of the deaths
of Benton, Blaine and Alexander Ste
phens, when the house adopted
resolutions and adjourned out of re-
spect to their memories. 1t was de-
cided to follow these presidents in
the case of Mr.. Reed.
The Funeral Services.
Portland, Me, Dec. 10.-Simple but
impressive services, consisting OF
music, Scripture reading, prayer and
a brief eulogy. were held over the re-
mains of Former Speaker Thomas
Bracket Reed at the First Parish
Unitarian church, in this city, Tues
day. The edifice was thronged with
a distinguished assemblage which in
cluded the governors of Maine AMI
Massachusetts, the Loyal Legion, sew
eral Grand Army posts, members Of
the bar, city officials and delegates
from nearly every political organiza-
ton in the state of Maine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
I'M. Greatest Reputation.

1t was as speaker of the Fifty-first
congress, which body assembled De-
cember 2, 1889, that Mr.. Reed made
his greatest reputation and per-
formed his most important work
thus far. During all the years that
he had been in congress he had OBJ
served the growing disposition of the
minority to defeat those constitu-
tional provisions by which the ma
jority is to rule the land. lie found
that habit had grown ulon con-
gress by which members OF the mi
nority party by sitting silent in their
seats and refusing to vote CO I'D block
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
narrett Declines Appointment

Washington, Dec. 13.--Secretary Hay
has received cablegram from John
Barrett, dated at Calcutta, India, FRI
day, stating that he regarded It as his
duty to continue his connection with
the st. Louis exposition and therefore
declining the Japanese mission, which
had been rendered to HIM 1t Is under
stood that Lloyd Griscom, Jr., now
minister to Persia, who was charge
d'affaires at Constantinople, and in
that capacity did much to effect set
Element Of the American claims, will
be the successor to the late Minister
Buck.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
BURNED TO DEATH.
Two CoIored Children Perish By
Flames In n suburb of
Washington.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Edward and
Olive Tompkins, colored. four and two
years old, respectively, were burned to
death Friday in fire that destroyed
a small house in Hillside, suburb of
this city. The children were alone in
the house at the time and the cause of
the fire is not known. Rosa Prue.
cousin of the childHen. with whom they
were left in charge, was placed under
arrest.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
Gresd hank combine.

New York. Dec. 13.-The National
Bank of the United States and the
Western National have combined un-
der the name of the Western National
Bank of the United States, with a cap
ital of $4,000, 900, uniting important
financial and insurance interests.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
Fat Appropriatien NH.

Washington. Dec, lathe legisla-
tive. executive and judicial appropria-
tion bill, carrying s26, 93o, 4Sa, was re-
ported to the house Friday by the ap-
preparation committee. This 10 an
increase of $500. 3o1 over the appropria-
tion for the current fiscal year.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
sentence Approved.

Washington, Dec. 13.--The president
has approved the findings Of the court
martial which found Lieut.. Owen
guilty of financial irregularities and
absence without leave. The sentence
was dismissal from the navy. MI
Owen was appointed from this city.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
Would DI.franchIse PolygamIsts.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The house
committee on judiciary Friday took
up for consideration three joint reso-
buttons introduced in the house pro-
posing an amendment to the consti-
tuition to disqualify persons found
guilty of polygamy from holding Of
fee and to prohibit polygamy. BY a
vote of z to 6 It was decided not to
report any Of the measures to the
house.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20

Hutchinson. KAN, Dec. 13.--Josiah
M. Leeds. who served several terms
as member Of the state legislature
Of Indiana. is dead at Turon, this
county. aged 70 years. He was "
state senator from this county fr9n
1892 to 1890.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
Po.t Once Robbed.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Dec. 1.-THE
post Office at Yukon in Canadian
county, was robbed Thursday of $500
in money and stamps by two men, who
wrecked the safe with dynamite. In
fight with the robbers, Marshal
Montfort was shot and slightly wound
ed. The men escaped in stolen
buggy.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
NntI6nnI CONTINUATION Aanitarium.

New Orleans, Dec. 12.--The American
Public Health association Thursday
concurred in a resolution recommend
ed by the executive committee in favor
Of q national consumption sanitarium.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-20
The Funeral Services.
LONG IN PUBLIC LIFE.
Career Of Mr.. Reed Bengn In Main,
Many Years ARo.


Many Years Ago.
Thomas Bracket Reed was born
October IS, 1899, in Portland. Ne.
For almost 40 years he was promi-
nent in the affairs of his state or the
nation. He began public life as a
.paymaster in the navy during the
civil war. Later he served his state
lin the legislature and as sttorney
general. When he was elected to
congress in 1876 he began the first
of IL terms in that body. He retired
from public life in 1899 and resumed
the practice of law in New York city.
Following Is an epitome of his ca
reer:
Graduated from Bowdon college,
mdiHe $500. .''.'s.........--...... 1867
Law STUDENT 1861 1853
Acting assistant paymaster. u. 8.
~. .... .ioo4- 300
Admitted to the bar. 1864
Began the practice OF law at Portland. 1865
Member Of state iegisla ture. 1865 1859
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-07-24
suRIAL Of cLAYroN eAnkEn.
Former Leader Carrier Passes Away
At InsersoH.

Clayton e, Parker. son OF the Rev.
y f Parker, formerly Of Guthrie and
PERKINS, but now a resident Of Pitts
burg, Kas., died last Saturday at In
gersoIl. Woods county, of malaria
and brain trouble
The remains were brought to this
city and laid to rest in Summit View,
Tuesday.
Clayton Parker was II years Of
age. He was an exemplary boy in
every respect, honest. studious and
faithful. For years he was a Leader
carrier and patrons Of this paper on
his route will remember his bright
face and CHEEKY smile.
The Rev. Parker and family have
the sympathy Of all in their sad loss.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-07-24
PROPOSITION READILY AccEPTrr
Guthrie Wants Denver Enid and Gulf
Railroad.

The proposition for running the
Denver Enid and Gulf railway into
Guthrie has been brought before the
members Of the Guthrie Commercial
club and they seem to be overjoyed
by the proposition.
The matter has not been discussed
as yet to any extent but a meeting
OF the club WIN be held in few days
tc decide upon the proposition
Although the other railroad propo-
sitions seem to have been taken up
with great deal Of zeal, more sn-
thuslasm is displayed over the Den
yer. Enid and Gulf than any previous
read
It will only take s25, coo 20 pun this
road into Guthrie ard in all probable
ity it viii come in through Crescent
city and Marshall
The trading in that part Of the
county has never been done in Guth-
rie. owing to the fact that they nave
no railroads
Guthrie has proved herself positive
Is there with the goods. on every
proposition Of the kind, thus far, and
T. is certainty that they will i'm
mediately land the Denver, Enid and
Gulf
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-07-24

The passenger department Of the
scnta Fe is distributing among the
fatmers Of the Middle ana Eastern
states thousands of copies of a
pamphlet written by Secretary Co
burn. Of the Kansas State Board CT
Agriculture, entitled kansas ana
Her Resources" The prosperity OF
the inhabitants Of the sunGower
State is graphically indicated by
terse and instructive comments on
unimpeachable statistics. Kansas
wealth is based on corn, wheat and
i've stock with their numerous
by-products The yearbook of the
United States Department Of AgrI-
culture shows that for the five-years'
period ending with 1900 Kansas
ranked first in value Of wheat and
corn combined, leading such impor-
sant States as Illinois, Iowa. Nebraska
and Missouri Kansas produces
other things. too; such as coal, salt,
natural gas, oil. zinc and lead, 10 the
value of ten million dollars annually
Urole Sam still owns a million acres
Of unappropriated pubic land in Kan
sas, available under the homestead
mostly adapted for grazing
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-07-24
A MESSAGE TO MEN
Suffering With Private Diseases.

The Hall Chemical Co., jamestown,
N Y. use only scientific remedies and
guarantee to cure only durable dis
eases. Those having nervous debility
the symptoms of whicn are dull, dis
tressed mind, fushes of heat, depres-
sion of spirits, evil foreboding, cow
aidice, fear, dreams, melancholy,
lack of energy. low vitality confusion
of ideas, lost manhood stunted de-
velopment, constipation. weakness OF
the limbs and feeling tired in the
morning should consult them and be
restored to perfect health. They have
decided to make a special rate for one
month of just one-half the regular
price, and to ali who commence now
viii receive treatment at that rate
Address Hall Chemical Co., James
town, ~ Y.