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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
A WEEKS HISTORY
The Important Happenings Of a
Week Briefly Told.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
All the Latest News of Interest from
Washington, From the East, the
West and the South.
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
IN EXTRA SESSION.
Congress- Meets to Consider Cuban
Reciprocity and Other Matters.

Congress Meets to Consider Cuban
Investigation into frauds in the post
office department was the basis OF a
sharp debate in the senate on the 9Th
by Senators German and Lodge. Sen
ator Teller spoke in opposition to the
Cuban bill. The Panama canal treaty
was referred to the foreign affairs COM
mittee. In the house bills were intro
duced to prevent the sale of intoxicat7
ing liquors in buildings owned or con-
trolled by the government; to protect
anti-gambling laws from notification
through Interstate gambling by tele-
graph. A resolution was adopted re-
questing the postmaster general to fur
nish the post Office committee with all
papers in connection with the recent in
vestigation of his department.
In the senate on the 9th Senator Hoar
(Mass.) introduced resolution calling
for information covering every phase
connected with the founding of the new
republic of Panama. Senators Teller
and Morgan spoke against Cuban reci-
procity. In the house bills were intro
duced for the upbuilding of the navy;
to create commission to consider leg
islation for the development of the
American merchant marine; to appro-
pirate 100000 for the erection Of a fed
eral building at Lincoln, Ill.
On the 10th bills were introduced
in the senate providing that after
March 4, 1904, salaries of SEN
ators, representatives and delegates
in congress shall be $500 per
annum, and to make the provisions of
the naturalization laws of the United
States applicable to Porto Rico. In the
house the pension appropriation bill,
carrying $13S,150,1 100, was reported. y
bill was introduced limiting the mean
ing of the word conspiracy" and the
use of injunctions.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
LATER NEWS.

|
Sheriff John Bone, of Sault Ste. Ma
RE, Mich, discovered plot among the
prisoners to break out by saving the
bars of the sells and windows Three
were already in two when the discov-
cry was made.
Preparations are being made by the
war and navy departments to meet the
possibility of hostile demonstrations
by Colombia against Panama.
Senator Patterson of Colorado intro
duces resolutions in congress calling
for investigation Of Cripple Creek mi
ming strike.
Secretary Root, in fairness to Gen.
Macarthur, will likely ask the latter
for explanation regarding prophecy of
war with Germany.
Germany's war minister blames bad
privates for brutality of German army
officers and attacks author of "A Little
Garrison"
Seven thousand men will be laid off
on Dec % by the Deering division of
the International Harvester company.
According to the report, the works
will remain closed month.
The gunboat Castine, which sailed
from Philadelphia for Key West went
aground IN the Delaware river.
In a fire that partially destroyed the
home of George Fallinger at Ne
braska City, Neb., Mrs. Fallinger and
infant babe were fatally burned
Gov. Taft will continue to act in his
official capacity until he reaches Wash
ington.
The prohibition state convention of
Iowa has been called for May "a.
Venezuela and Colombia will soon
resume diplomatic relations.
Colombian soldiers are unable to
build roads to the isthmus and they
turn back.
The next national republican con-
vention will doubtless be held in Chi
cago.
The forestry building of Yale col
lege at New Haven, Conn, was badly
damaged by fire.
The Santa Fe shops at La Junta,
Colo, burned.
Mrs. Rachael A. Beall, aged II, was
found dead in her home in Washing
ton, D. c., with six bullet holes in her
body.
Dun & Co. S weekly review of trade
shows that business, especially in the
steel line, is improving.
John McCrea, colored, was hanged
at Peoria, ILL.,, for the murder OF De-
tective Murphy.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
SEVEN SERIOUSLY BURNED.
Fire Follows Explosion in Pfttsburs,
Cork FnctOry-One Man
Is Missing.

Pittshurg, Pa, Dec. 12.-Seven PERSONS
were seriously burned and a number of
others sustained slight injuries Friday
in a fire and explosion at Armstrong;
cork factory on Twenty-third street.
One man is missing.
Those seriously burned were: George
Friel. James Keenan,, Thomas Hannah,
Andrew Kerr, Thomas Fitzgerald, Will
liam Rockford
The fire started in the grinding-room
on the second floor and gained such rap
i'd Roadway that many of the 600 en-
ployes narrowly escaped from the build
ing with their lives. Over 100 girls were
carried by the police and firemen from
the second floor by means of ladders.
The explosion was due to a motor and
boiler and partly wrecked the building,
which was a small structure adjoining
the larger buildings
Robert Hanlin is the name of the miss
ing man. 1t is supposed he is buried in
the ruins. The fire itself did not
amount to much and the total loss is
placed at $4,000. All the injured, it is
thought, will recover.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
M0R0S TO GIVE UP SLAVERY
Gen. Wood Makes Recommendation
to Reward Natives.
suggests Giving Lands Which W ould
Provide Moderate Income-Other
News from Philippines.

Manila, Dec. 12.-Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood has proclaimed in Moroland an
anti~slavery law, passed in October last
by the legislative council Of the Moro
provinces. Upon the promise of the
sultan and dattos to abide with it's con-
dlt1ons, Gen. Wood has suggested to
Gov. Taft the establishment of the
native Moros on lands which will be as
signed to them by the sultan and dattos
at rate of valuation sufficient to pro-
vide the latter with a moderate income
from the rentals. He believes they will
accept proposition of the kind.
The Philippine commission recon-
mends that no interference take place
with the coastwise laws until enough
American vessels ask for some action
thereon. The same recommendation
is made in regard to the ocean carrying
trade with the United States.
Disturbances from outlaws are dying
out throughout the interior provinces
and less ladronism reported than ever
before.
Gov. Taft, it has been decided, will
continue to act in his official capacity
until after his arrival at Washington.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
FOREIGN YNTELL1GENCE.

It was said that Colombian troops
were marching on Panama, while Unit
ed States warships were patrolling both
coasts to prevent landing.
The death Of Charles Waldegrave
Sanford, for nearly 20 years bishop OF
Gibraltar and founder of the Gibral.
tar mission to seamen, occurred al
Bishopbourne.
United States marines and bluejack-
cts landed at Guantanamo, Cuba, and in.
stalled the naval station at that point
Standard Oil officials ordered blood.
hounds sent to Montpelier, Ind, where
some one opened the valves of five i'm.
mense tanks and permitted the oil to es-
cape.
A plan is on foot in Virginia to erect
an equestrian statue Of George Wash.
ington, to be constructed entirely of to-
bacco, at the St. Louis worlds fair.
In train collision near Steubenville
O., Is persons were injured and Franli
A. La Sale killed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
BOYCOTT ORDERED.
Chicago Labor officials Instruct Men
Not to Ride ON Cars Manned
by NOnuniOn Crews.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Although it has
been agreed there shall be no discrim-
ination against nonunion employees of
the Chicago City Railway company, the
Chicago Federation of Labor has sent
out notice to all affiliated bodies in
structing members not to ride on street
cars manned by nonunion crews.
The boycott order was sent out by
Secretary Nockels Thursday night and
is likely to result in further assaults and
car wrecking.
Mayor Harrison is severely con-
dSmned for his inaction, while the riot
ing continues.
"A word from the mayor" said one of
the company's representatives, would
end this trouble He should call in the
officials. of the street car union and their
attorneys and insist on their living up
to the strike settlement In case of a
further breach the mayor should with
draw his promise of protection, which
was all one-sided, and put back the po-
lice on the cars There is no doubt that
this order would put an end to similar
OutrageS"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
SEES WAR WITH GERMANY
Gen. Macarthur Said to Have Pre-
dicted Trouble.
Alleged Statement Brought to Atten.
ton of Secretary Root-Will Be
Asked for Explanation.

Honolulu, Dec. 12-Maj. Gen. Mac
Arthur, while comforting with members
of the fertilization board here, is al
legged to have predicted war between
the United States and Germany in the
near future. The statement was in
tended to be private one, but it was
embodied in a report made by Col.
Jones, commanding the Hawaiian ma
tional guard, in report to Gov Car
ter.
The statements attributed to Gen.
Macarthur have come to the notice of
Secretary Root. The secretary said Fri
day that the only information he had on
the subject was what he had seen in the
papers. He did not regard it as case
calling for action by him. inasmuch as
the dispatch quoted Gen. Macarthur as
saying that the statements in Col. Jones
report to Gov. Carter did not correctly
represent his views in any particular,
and utterly misrepresented them in
some Secretary Root made the asser-
tion that remarks of this character de-
livered in private conversation would
not necessarily shield an officer from
the requirement of an explanation, but
he says that Gen. MacArthur's denial
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition
company at St. Louis will ask congress
for an additional appropriation of
100000.
Elizabeth Gillespie, of Rising Sun,
Ind, died of shots fired through the
window of her home and her twin
brother was called before grand jury
for examination.
In Chicago the National Contractors
conference held it's first meeting and
made plans for permanent association.
Rioters assaulted the nonunion crew
Of a Chicago City railway car and
wrecked the car.
Mary Mcknight was convicted at Cad
lilac, Mich, of poisoning her brother, his
wife and their baby, and was given a life
sentence.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
STRUCK IN sELF-DEFENsE.
Latest Advice@ Mt COnstantfnOple Re
garding Trouble of Consul Davis
Mt Alexandretta.

Constantinople, Dec. 1.-THE United
States legations latest advices regard
ing the Alexandretta affair confirm the
reports of the violence of the police and
the attack on Consul Davis, who had
only used his cane in self-defense.
1t appears that Attarian, the natural
lied American, who had asked for con-
suls assistance to enable him to embark
for Egypt, was arrested by subterfuge.
After he had embarked on the consular
boat with Mr.. Davis, Attarian was in
vited to land, to undergo fumigation,
whereupon the man was suddenly seized
by three policemen and promptly locked
up. Mr.. Davis, in attempting to inter-
pose, was assaulted by the police and
was obliged to defend himself with his
cane. Attarian is still prisoner.
The report that the United States
cruiser San Francisco had left Beirut
for Alexandretta was premature.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
MINOR NEWS ITEMS,

The fifty-ninth birthday of Queen AL.
exandra Of England was celebrated in
London.
American Jews aro row forbidden to
enter Russia without special permit from
the interior minister of that country.
Citizens of Cleveland. O., formally
presented handsome bronze ships bell
20 the new cruiser Cleveland at Ports
mouth, N. H.
Geronimo, the famous Apache chief,
has Joined the Dutch Reformed church.
Theodore c. Hinckley, of St. Louis,
appointed district attorney of Manila,
is % years Of age.
| c. w. Cotton, aged n, is the Oldest re-
porter in the country. He works on =
New Albany Und.) paper.
A monument is to be erected at New
ark, N. j., to the memory of Thomas
Dunn English, author of ben Bolt"
A construction and equipment
budget of the Pennsylvania railroad
for 1904 comprehends the expenditure
of $50, 100000.
Jacob Kinds shot and fatally wound
ed Jerry Arnold at Cadiz Junction, O..
because the latter defeated him in q
sparring exhibition.
| Wilhelm Won Polenz, noted German
traveller, who wrote book with the title
l"America, the Land of the Future" is
dead.
Consul General WOrmen reports that
the University of Munich, which has
thrown open its doors to women stu
dents, has extended the privilege to
Americans.
Joseph Weber and Lew Fields paid
500 minute to hear Nine. Patti sing
in their Harlem IN. W theater. A total
of $4,000 of the $1,000 guaranteed to her
was not taken at the door.
An accident at their wedding, by
which blood fell on the bridal cake, re-
suited in the immediate separation of
Patrick O'Malley and Mrs. Mary Gala
|gher, whom he married in Chicago, lug
Heads of governments shsYeg aFEanged
an International exchange of detectives
to guard against anarchy, and police
from other nations will come to protect
the president of the United States.
After a service Of 81 years, Thomas
Wentworth Higginson, the well-kDown
historian, has resigned as chairman OF
the committee which inspects the course
zlof instruction in English literature at
Harvard university. 3.sl .;.s s5 .s# .3 5t
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
WEST AND SOUTH,


At Frankfort ]. e. w. Beckham was
for the second time inaugurated as gov
ernor of Kentucky.
Fire nearly wiped out the town of
Abbott, Tex.
At Victor, Col, a cemetery known as
the "nonunion graveyard" because it is
owned by firm opposed to labor
unions, was attacked with dynamite and
destroyed.
While sinking an artesian we'll near
Cheyenne, Wyo., the drill at depth OF
265 feet penetrated lake or stream and
water spouted out tO-a height of 40 feet.
Soundings failed to find bottom
In a lecture to an eclectic society in
Chicago Prof. J. D. Robertson declared
doctors will have nothing to do when
people stop bathing.
In lake near Kenosha, Wis.,, Clar-
ence Walker, aged seven, was saved
from drowning by his six-year-old Sis
ter, who threw a scarf to him and held
him from sinking.
The Wabash road has gained an en-
trance to Cleveland, using trackage
rights over the new Erie cut-off.
In Zion City the dismissal of the re-
ceivers was celebrated and DR.. Dowie
announced to his followers that the
town will hereafter be on cash basis.
The president has decided to appoint
Thomas ]. Atkins, chairman of the re-
publican state committee Of Missouri, to
be assistant United States treasurer at
St. Louis. :, ..-..-..-s
Edwin Holt Hughes has been inaug-
urated president Of De PAW university
at Greencastle, Ind. =.a :..=
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
National Committee Meets.

Washington, Dec. 12-The republican
national committee began its initial
meeting preparatory to the presidential
campaign of 1904 at the Arlington hotel
at noon Friday. The committee, which
was called to order by Chairman NJ. A.
Hanna, represented every state and ter
ritory, either by the regular member OF
proxy, except Hawaii. The principal
business to be transacted is the selection
of the time and place for holding the
next republican national convention.
Neither of these were discussed at the
meeting Friday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

Herbert Spencer, who died recently
at Cheltenham, England, at the age of
80 years, was the last of a group of
great Englishmen who made the Vic
torian age noteworthy in literature and
philosophy. He was contemporary of
Darwin, Huxley, Tyndall, Tennyson,
Carlyle, Ruskin, and Browning. He
was born in the same year as Tyndall,
one year after Rusl1in, five years be-
fore Huxley, II years after Darwin and
Tennyson, and one year later than
Queen Victoria He had outlived them
all, and he will be remembered as long
as any.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

Numerous attempts have been made
of late to learn whether King Edward is
protectionist or free trader, and some
politicians would give good deal for a
correct answer to the question. Subtle
efforts have been made to draw" his
majesty, but he has warily avoided Civ
ing the slightest hint as to his opinions
on the topic which is now uppermost in
Great Britain.
{ It is saying less than the truth to
affirm that an excellent book is like q
well chosen and well tended fruit tree.
Its fruits are not Of one season only
Coleridge. IL; sd .si,s< S ..=@
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

The number of recent immigrants to
the United States who are transform
ing themselves into emigrants will sur
prise the country. One steamer recent
ly left New York with $500 steerage
passengers for Liverpool, which is the
largest number ever carried by any
vessel from any port Of the United
States. 1t is said that the number OF
recent arrivals who have left New
York for their old homes in Europe
In one week is about $1,000 Nothing
like this hegira was ever seen in the
past, although some emigrants leave
New York every day in the year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

and that it exists by the power of the
United States, and that without that
power it could not exist Nothing had,
he said, been gained that could not have
been gained in a straightforward and
honorable way. He explained that he
did not use the word honorable" in an
offensive sense, but insisted that but
for the action of the United States there
would be no republic of Panama.
Mr. Dinsmore criticised the hasty rec
ognition of the republic of Panama. He
said that Secretary Hay learned state
craft at the feet of Abraham Lincoln,
and referred to the attitude of the gov
eminent in 1860 toward the question Of
recognition, saying that Mr.. Hay had
now taken different view of that Ques-
ton. He characterized the revolution
as opera bouffe, and said canal could
have been built under the canal act
without overturning any precedent. In
conclusion he said blunder had been
committed which he hoped would never
be repeated. ; |.
Mr.. Hit (rep., Ill), chairman of the
committee on foreign affairs, replying
to Mr.. Dinsmore, said he was astonished
at the remarks of the gentleman from
Arkansas, saying such attacks on the
government would not be made by any
foreigner in discussing its action. 3.
In the Senate.
Washington, Dec. .12.-At the begin
ming of Fridays session of the senate
Senator Culberson introduced a resolu-
ton instructing the committee on the
judiciary to inquire into the question OF
the right OF the department of Panama
to establish an independent government.
Senator Culberson asked for present
consideration Of the resolution, but Sen
ator Cullom suggested that it should go
to the committee on foreign relations. To
that Senator Culberson objected, saying
that the necessity for the dete rmination
of the point as to character of Panama
as an Independent nation prior to the
consideration of the treaty with that
power for the construction Of the pro-
posed canal was important.
Senator Aldrich asked that the reso-
luton lie over for day, to which Sen
atOr Culberson assented.
The Cuban reciprocity bill was then
laid before the senate and Senator Bard
(rep., CALI addressed the senate in OPP
position to the measure.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

The associated billposters and dis
tributers of the United States and Can
ada met in Chicago last week and dis
cussed plans Ito check the inroads made
In their business by newspaper adver-
Using" 1t appears that in all parts of
the country merchants are reducing
their poster advertising and giving in
creased patronage to the newspapers.
These merchants are after results and
the billposters will hardly be able TO
check the movement.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
NUGGETS FROM. GEORGIA.

We can't all be millionaires, but we
can be happier than lots of 'em.
If Il wasn't for sorrow we wouldn't
know Joy when we ran against him.
The greatest pleasure in life is that of
reading while We are young.-Hazlitt.
Don't look too high for happiness-it's
frequently lowly violet in a dusty
road.
Some folks gather so much sunshine
in this old world that when night comes
they don't have to light candles.-Atlan-
Ia Constitution s.; 5zsS@s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
GunbOat Grounded.

Philadelphia, Dec. 1.-THE United
States gunboat Castine, which sailed
late Thursday for Key West, en- route
river below Marcus Hook, about Is
miles from this city, early Friday. Com
mander Mcknight reports that she will
probably float at the next high tide with
out assistance,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

The annual report of the comptroller
of the currency shows marvellous in
crease in the banking business Of the
country. The loans and discounts of the
national banks this year reached their
maximum in the history Of the system,
and on September 9 they aggregated
three and half billions of dollars. The
cash holdings Of the banks increased
S25, 0O0,O 900 over last year and deposits
increased $S47 200, 900, bringing the total
TO sc, 1852, 700,O55. This sum Is greater by
more than $611 900 900 than was credited
to &depositors in all reporting banks in
1898.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

Colorado, Wyoming and Utah have
many women officeholders, three recent
elections giving the Office of city treas
urer to women, two receiving the city
clerkship and one town elected a woman
clerk and recorder. Both Idaho and
Colorado have women state superin-
tendents of public instruction, the one
in the latter state now, serving her third
: term. The national superintendent of
Indian schools is Wyoming woman.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

A New York problem in real life
threatens to become as troublesome as
the age of Ann. A man died of de-
lirium tremens who, it was proved,
never took but two drinks a day-one
in the morning and one in the even
Ing. Physicians, bartenders, whisky
men and nurses are being interviewed
as to the possibility of this phenome-
non. The answer seems easy, however.
1t all depends on the size of those two
drinks
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 12.-Rev. Robert
Bird, well-known Methodist minister,
died at his home here Friday, aged 50
years. He was presiding elder of the
Lake Superior district before the day
Of railroads. He was superannuated 10
years ago.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

Switzerland has long been harbor
for anarchists who find it's easily Access
sible frontiers convenient escape
from the consequences of their crimes.
The republic has resolved to give the
nefarious tribe sanctuary no longer. To
this course it is forced by self-preser-
walton, for the ingrates menace it's law
and order as seriously as the law and
order of every other country.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
Murder SusDected

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 12.-Anna Cy-
press, the young wife of an Austrian coal
miner of Federal, Pa, was found dead
at her home Friday, with gunshot
wound in her breast. The husband is
under arrest, pending an Investigation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
To Resume Business.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 12.-Authority
having been granted by the comptroller
Of the currency, the Federal national
bank, which closed its doors in October,
will resume business next Monday, with
Col. Hugh Young, for Is years bank e2-
aminer Of this district. as president.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Frederick Lewis is to impersonate
Edgar Allan Poe in a production of
THE Raven" on which George c. Ha-
zleton is now at work.
Commander F. A. Miller, U. S. H.
has purchased a pew in historic St
Johns church, Washington, from q
Philadelphia, paying $1,000 for it.
Twenty-seven hundred actors are
said to be out of work, due largely to
,trikes on buildings which have pre-
vented needed repairs on theaters.
which are now closed. ~ -.