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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08

A partial eclipse of the sun was visible
at Picking, China, on March II. On this
occasion United States Minister Conger
and a party of friends visited the Ii Pu,
or board of rites, to witness the cere-
monies in connection with the eclipse.
On an open platform large companies
of the highest officials in the empire took
turns in silently kneeling in an upright
position facing the altar, on which were
candles and incense. Inquiry elected
the information that they were not
praying, but were simply showing their
sympathy with the sun, which is sup
posed to be in great distress while in
eclipse.
During the whole three hours of the
eclipse the kneeling was kept up, as we'll
IS great beating Of drums to brighten
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08

A STEEL BRIDGE ON THE NEW LINE
illustrating the Modern Methods of Con-
struction That Have Been Used)
wisest of legislative enactments or the
most reasonable of treaties"
The military government, as Is welt
known, taught the CubanS lesson
badly needed, something about SAM
tary methods, and to-day the learners
have in their capital, Havana, per-
haps the cleanest city in the world.
The sanitary service was reorganized
according to the decree issued just
three days before the termination of
the military occupation, and the work
so wisely planned has been carried out
faithfully. Visitors to Cuba to-day
find not only Havana, but the cities
everywhere on the island, clean and
we'll governed; the people tranquil and
Industrious; affairs, national, munici-
pal and provincial, we'll administered.
Education, once as neglected in Cuba
as sanitation, now receives special at
ton. President Palma has been ably
seconded by congress in this matter,
and the department of education is
successfully carrying on the reforms
started by the government of inter-
vention.
The rural guard, the regular army OF
Cuba, has been increased, and it now
has an organization similar to that of
modern armies; but the idea of tbs
army is the preservation of peace and
order rather than step toward mill
tarianism. An extended diplomatic
and consular service has been organ
lied. legations established in the chief
foreign capitals, and consulates opened
in many shipping centers in the
United States and Europe.
The three strong political factions
in Cuba are the nationalists, demo-
Gratis and republicans, the former the
most radical party. During this years
elections in Cuba, there have been cafe
controversies over political differences.
but /the country at large has never
been disrupted. In January, 1904. the
Cuban house of representatives ap-
proved the Cuban lottery bill, and
there was strong attempt in the sem
ate to pass the bill over President
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08

on some, but the majority are still COW
cred by thick forest. Their area is about
5000 square miles, and population
100000. Australia attaches great i'm
portance to the preservation of British
influence in the islands.
To sum up the changes in the way of
gains for the two nations. it can be said
that England gains in the following
points,
Egypt-France recognizes the pre-
dominent position Of England, and un-
dertakes not to impede England's action
in Egypt by demanding that term
should be fixed for the British occupa-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08
SLAVES OF ERSTITlON

away the Sky Dog, which was thought
to be trying to swallow the sun.
It was learned afterward that some Of
these officials were very much ashamed
because foreigners saw them going
through such performance, for they
considered it all nonsense, but could not
avoid doing it, having been especially
appointed. This shows how completely
even the rulers of the land are slaves to
these old superstitions, from which they
dare not break away. -"
He Said Yes.
GLOW did the duke act when you
made your leap-year proposal?"
HE acted as if he had got down to
his last dollar."-Chicago Record-Her-
aid.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08

wv years CuDa S snip OF
sNXG state has safely sailed the
y M seas, and on the whole
o@A prosperously. We can do
SN1WY no better than repeat the
~ words uttered a year ago by
Capt. Matthew E. Hanna,
military attache of the American lega-
ton at Havana: LAS a nation the Gu
bans have shown to a surprising de-
gree the elements that constitute a
stable self-government"
Cuba was especially fortunate in the
selection of her first president, Mr.
Palma, man not embroiled in poll
tics, widely known, having the respect
and love of a most impressionable peo-
pie, Immediately upon assuming the
duties of chief executive, President
Palma showed himself ruler that de-
sired harmony ABOVE everything,
choosing his cabinet from all political
classes, refusing to make alliance with
any particular one. His patience and
conservatism have held in check the
radical element in Cuba, and have been
of such influence that but few revolu-
tionary laws have marked so far the
Cuban administration Of affairs.
Although the first year of the Cuban
congress had laid to its charge certain
mistakes and excuses, yet the prophe-
sled fraud and corruption were decid-
edly not feature of that year; on the
contrary, of the 66 laws passed many
were noticeably wise ones, evidence
was shown that the work begun by
the military government was to be
pretty closely followed. The world
has heard from time to time in the
last two years, Of friction in the Gu
ban legislature, of arguments therein
of typical southern hot-headedness:
but such was to have been expected,
and the wonder is that affairs have
moved with the harmony and dignity
that they have. Cuba's success in self
government has been remarkable in
that the Cubans had had so little train
ing to fit them to govern themselves,
the Spaniards failing to furnish the
islanders experience in this line And
as Mr.. Hanna says, the machinery
new and untried, was passing through
an adjustment period. In addition
congress was from the beginning be-
sieged by an army desiring conces-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08

SPHERES OF INFLUENCED IN SIAM.
order in Morocco, and to give it's gov
eminent such assistance as may be need
= ed for the reorganism OF its administra-
ton, finances and army. Freedom of
trade for all nations is guaranteed for
30 years, and both governments agree
not to allow Notifications to be erected
along the Moorish coast between Mel
lila and the Sebu river. This, Of course,
does not apply to the existing Spanish
Notifications on Moorish territory.
France declares that she has no inten-
ton of changing the status quo In the
country.
Gambia, the Oldest British settlement
on the coast of West Africa, had only an
area of SO square miles until the year
1898, when Great Britain was accorded
. strip six miles wide along both banks
Df the river as far as it was navigable.
The frontier between the French posses
sions and the British colony of Gambia
is now modified in such way as to give
France possession Of the town and dis
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08

Palma's veto, but congress adjourned
without this being accomplished.
The first year of Cuban independence
showed good financial state, and the
Cuban budget for 1904 showed re-
ceipts estimated at $1S,S99, 500, expen-
ditures at $17,924,013. President Pal
ma reported in his message finances
in treasury November I, 1903, $685.
900. Expenditures have been made with
great caution, economy held in much
esteem. Apropos of Cuba's manage
ment of finances, the New York Even
ing Post says: "The finances were
supposed to be the rock on which he
president Palma) would make ship
wreck, yet it is precisely on the finan-
cial side that the Cuban government
makes it strongest showing"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08
News Notes.


Prominent musicians from all parts
of the state will be in Duluth June Is,
II and 10 to attend the Minnesota State
Music Teachers association.
A young man by the name Of Sven
Haugland, employed by Hoken Bruins
kicked by horse, and as a result died
of lockjaw.
The body of newly born girl baby
was found in the Cannon river. The
body was lying on the bottom and to
all appearances had not been long in
the water.
Judge Gray, sitting at Mankato has
declared the Amboy Elevator company,
farmers organization of Amboy, in
solvent.
A fire at Shevlin destroyed one side
of Main street. The buildings burned
were the City drug store, loss $1,000,
insurance, $500.
At meeting of the business men a
commercial club was formed for the
promotion of business and social inter-
ests at Howard Lake.
The state superintendent of banks
has authorized the Osseo State bank to
begin business with a capitol of SIC, 900.
Citizens of Winona are planning to
operate an independent ice company.
It is said that a. close organization will
be formed among a large number of
citizens.
State Treasurer Julius II. Block is
sued drafts on lumber companies for
$3.50, 900, the amount due on timber
stumpage sales of last fall.
Anna Becken disappeared May II
and her decomposed body was foundin
the river near the Tenth ave. Bridge,
Minneapolis.
The state board of pardons COM
muted tine sentence of Daniel Witwer
from sixty to thirty days in the Min
neapolis workhouse. Witwer was con-
victed April 10 of petty larceny, but
facts learned since show that he was
innocent of the charge. The pardon
allows him immediate freedom. =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08
Money Received.

The state board of control turned in
to the state treasury the following
April receipts from state institutions:
State prison, $7,142. 66; Rochester hos
pital, 81, 091.63; school for the feeble
minded, $947.42; state reformatory,
$777.23; Fergus Falls hospital, $3336s;
training school, $317.42; Mankato nor
NAL, $215. 90; Hastings asylum; $22, o2;
school for the deaf; $4,000; Winona
normal, $173.3o; St. Cloud normal,
S15s. IS; St. Peter hospital, $1o7.41; Du-
luth normal, $103. 90; school for the
blind, SSH; state public school $50;
Anoka asylum, $2s. so; Moorhead nor
NAL, $2O.1O.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08
Elliott Suicides,

His disordered mind overpowered by
the knowledge that he was thought to
have attempted the life of the presi-
dent and by the prosecutions he be-
lieved he had suffered, Peter o. Elliott,
the Minneapolis man who sprang into
prominence last fall when arrested in
the White House with loaded 3S-cali-
Der revolver in his pocket. committed
suicide. His lifeless body was found
dangling at the end of 3-foot rope
from the Short Line bridge near St.
Paul.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08
Found Ore.

The search for mineral deposits.
which has been in progress at Swan
vile, has so far resulted in the dis
covery of apparently large body of rich
iron ore near the village. Local capt.
talists have taken the matter in hand
and will Immediately try to determine
the extent of the deposit. They have
secured options on a large tract of the
land supposed to contain the ore and
experts are expected to be on ground
Immediately and commence the work.
There are many parties now out among
the hills prospecting for minerals of
the kinds that are thought to exist
there, and the finding of other large
and valuable bodies of ore are expect
ed at any time.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08
MINNESOTA NEWS
Cattle Showinp

The cattle department of the state
1alr, according to Secretary E. w. Ran
dali, will this year be better and big.
ger than ever.
Much of the success of the cattle de-
partment of the fair has been acquired
because the larger breeders associa.
Clons OF the country have made this
1alr one of regular official exhibits, and
nave donated regular premiums in ad-
oltlon to those offered by the society.
For the national shorthorn show a to-
tai OF 81 500 in premiums is offered.
Inns is open to the breeders of the
world, and in addition there is Spec
lal $500 premium to be distributed
among Minnesota breeders, besides
several small premiums offered bv pat
rons of the fair.
Premiums offered by the American
Hereford Breeders association are as
hoeral and comprehensive as those of
the other association.
The cattle department has for many
years been in charge of Col. VIM. M.
hlggett, whose assistants this year will
be George A. Cobb and Robert B. Lig-
gett. Entries for the general cattle
division close on August IS, but for
the shorthorn exhibition on Aug. /.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08
- HE signing of the Anglo

!: !" !:
HE signing of the Anglo
@V3M French agreement recently
" MN removed from European pol
o(s%N itics number of little inter-
SNlNI national controversies that
might have at any time de-
veloped into matters of SUI
preme Importance to the world at
large, and have been the bone of conten-
ton over which to wage war. The sign
Ing of the agreement marks another step
IN the direction of world peace, and it is
OF special significance just at this time
when the sympathy of the two powers
are on opposite sides in the far eastern
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08
State Hay Lands.

The state of Minnesota is now SELL
ing its hay for 1904. "Grass stump
age" on land still held by the state is
being disposed of by agents actingfor
the state auditor in the various coun-
ties. Many applications are coming in
to the auditors Office, but as rule
they have to be referred back to local
agents Last year the state received
ST., 700 from this source
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08
May Move the Town.

Within short time the residents of
sparta may have to move their village
as 1T is over one of the largest bodies OF
iron ore on the range. Underlying the
entire town rich deposits of mineral
have been discovered and it is simply a
question Of short time when the site
OF what is now Sparta will be large
mine.
The United States Steel corporation
is said to have control of most of tha
property in which ore has been found.
and, while it is not known how soon
operations will begin, it is understood
that other shafts will be sunk within a
short time. One drill is being sunk in
the middle of the street of the town
and about fifteen others at intervals OF
about 100 feet are being operated The
deposits shown by these means have
always been of the highest grade and
in almost unlimited quantities
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08

WO years Cuba's ship of
state has safely sailed the
seas, and on the whole
prosperously. We can do
no better than repeat the
words uttered a year ago by
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-28

was separated by water. There Is no
nation SO unified, so organic, and this
unity is not only governmental, but
geographic. Whatever she takes she
assimilates. 1t may be never so much
at enmity to her, she makes it Russian.
This process may require centuries.
Her purpose is longer. She may leave
the captured territory the fiction Of a
separate government, teven peNnitIIt to
remain ostensibly under the control of
some other great power. 1t suffices
that she has gained ia foothold. This
she never relinquishes, but bides her
time, gaining larger and larger con
cessions until at last the captured
province is portion of her ever adj
vancing empire. Thus she,spread east
ward from Moscow to the Ural noun
tains. Thus she moved onward into
Asia and annexed Siberia. Thus by
struggle after struggle she took Fin
land from Sweden. Thus byi partition
after partition shetabsorbed kthe larger
portion of Poland. Thus byEwar after
war she wrested the Caucasus and
Transcaucasus from Turkey Thus by
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-28

" half of those who apply. II the
remainder amounts to more than the
districts quota, choice is made by lot.
The Conscripts.
About Z per cent Of the male popula-
ton OF each district is thus taken each
year. This is not the holiday affair 1t
proves to be. with our own national
guard, but Is rather serious business.
The men are conscripted, and a wood
en- lock Is placed on the leg Of each.
Amid the lamentations of relatives the
conscripts are loaded into wagons and
taken to the nearest recruiting station
Arriving there, each man first passes
into the hands of the doctor, thence to
the military barber. Ii successful In
the medical ordeal, the top of the APP
plicant's head is shaved; If unsuccess-
ful, the back. The rejected candidate
is truly unfortunate He is thrust out
without any clothing, his apparel
dumped out after him, and he is al
lowed to dress in the cold Then every
soldier Is privileged to kick and cuff
him as d mark of contempt for his
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-28

physical disability. Even with these
indignities, however, the rejected are
happy enough, for have they not es-
capped the hell OF the most despotic
army discipline ON earth?
The total population Of Russia is
about 10000, 900, of whom 1900, 900
are Jews, and its area is S,447,234
square miles, nearly three times as
great as that OF the United States,
Alaska and all Uncle Sans insular
possessions. The holy synod OF the
Greek church dominates all religious
affairs, and the people are very devout.
The Revolutionary Spirit
The legislative, Judicial and execu-
tive powers are all vested IN the en-
perOr, who Is assisted by cabinet OF
ministers, BY council or state, by
"ruling senate" and by the holy synod.
The people have little voice In the gov
eminent, and there Ii deep seated dis
content among them. Revolutionary
movements are constantly under way
and are sternIy repressed. There is no
freedom OF speech, the press is muz-
zled constantly, and the bureaucratic
hierarchy rules car and people alike.
More and more money Is spent each
year on education. and yet the univer-
sites are veritable hotbeds OF reyolu-
ton. Thousands OF students and other
educated men are banished every year.
The revolutionary spirit Is strong Lii
the army, and on numerous occasions
troops have refused to fire on rioters
when ordered TO do So The present
war will doubtless have somewhat CT
oppressive effect temporarily upon the
revolutionary movement. but only a
greater measure of personal liberty viii
satisfy the people and cause them to
cease endeayoring to change the en-
pire's form Of government.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-28
THE CARS SOLDIERS AND THE RUSSIAN DRoskY.

present meal, but he is casting greedy
eyes upon Korea, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkey, India and what remains Of
dismembered and helpless China, and
unless his advance Is checked now by
the legions OF Japan or later by those
OF some other power or powers his
progress southwark will end only at
the Mediterranean, the Red sea and
the Indian ocean.
The means BY which this land was
taken have varied. Sometimes by war,
sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes BY
settlement, he has reached his ends.
He did not hesitate at butchery il
butchery were necessary. He cheer
fully lied IL lying would forward his
purpose. He fomented internal dis
cords In the coveted kingdom if he thus
could come in under the guise of peace
maker ana take the country for his
own. III 1t were necessary to reach his
goal hy indirection, then the indirect
route was followed; If he was COM
PEELED to seize bis prey when the other
powers were not looking, such seizure
was made; II he had to wait a century
before achieving bis object. he waited
patiently and stoIidly. Beaten back at
one point, be reached out DIT others, but
always and everywhere be kept in view
one thing 10 get the land.
The Russian Purpose.
Russia can be compared 10 a lake
ted from some invisible source and
ever increasing In its area. Like the
lake, too, II has only spread over CON
xiguoua ferzitory This ID the peculiar
difference batween the Muscovite and
every other conquering nation. Rome
and England have taken colonies
wherever they could be secured. Rus.
I'D aook only those adjacent. She
eysn aold Alaska. which. though near;
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-28

crowding and fighting she conquered
portions OF Turkestan, Transcaspia,
Khiva and Bokhara.
Napoleon's Prophecy.
Thus by diplomacy she gradually
frightened her grip upon Manchuria un-
til Japan sprang to arms. Who can
wonder that Napoleon, who had the
longest vision into the future Of iany
man Of modern times, said that Eu-
rope would ultimately become sail
Cossack or I'll republican," He could
have added that Asia viii become all
Slav or all civilized.
The evident mission yof Russia is
to spread all over the world and con-
vert everything to the temporal dos
minion OF the car and the spiritual
dominion OF the Greek church The
declared mission" OF Japan Is to
carry western civilizationsto the orient,
to be the leader OF the far east in the
march Of modern progress. In the
course Of events these two missions
cOllided. The result was war.
In time of peace the Russian COM
stantly prepares for war. On peace
footing the army numbers about 1,O00,-
600 men, and each year $4,000 young
men reach twenty-one and are liable
% military service. In time Of war the
government has 5000 900 men. half q
million horses and 5000 guns. Exemp-
lions from entering the army are
many and various. These are, frst,
physical disability: second, when the
candidate Ii breadwfnner for d fam
lily; third, medical men. chemists,
teachers, members Of learned profess
aions, proncients In technical studies.
etc. (this applies only In times OF peace.
Of course); fourth. those exempted be.
cause Of special circumstances. All
these causes serve I'd disqualify near.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-28

age. It cures when all other remesaass
fail. can heartily recommend peruna
as catarrh remedy Mrs. Elmar
Fleming
Treat Catarrh l. Spring.
The spring Is the time 10 treat ca&arxA.
Cold, wet winter weather often rctarda
. cure of catarrh. III course VI Peruna
II taken during the early spring months
the cure will be prompt and permanent.
There can be NO failures IL Peruna In
taken intelligently during the favorable
weather OF spring.
AS systemic catarrh remedy Peruna
Graduates catarrh from the system
wherever II may be located. Tt cures
catarrh OF the stomach or bowels with
the same certainty as catarrh OF the head.
II yon do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use OF pernna.
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving d
full statement of your case and he viii
be pleased to give you his valuable "a.
vice gratis.
Address Or. Hartman, President az
The Hartman Sanitarlnm. Colpmbns u
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-28
yes. ''---Dan. A. GrOsvenOr.

A County Commits sioner's letter.
Hon. John Williams, County Commits
sioner. of 517 West Second street, Duluth,
Mimi, says the folio wing in regard to
Peruna:
".As a remedy for c atarrh can cheer
fully recommend Peruna. know what
it is to suffer from that terrible disease
and feel that II Is my duty TO speak q
good word for the tor ic that brough bit me
immediate relief. pcruna cured me OF o
bad case of catarrh end know it Will
cure any other sufferer from that dis
ease s,---Iohn WILLIE MS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-04-28
A CongressInan,s Letter.

Hon. Fl. w. Ogden, Congressmansfrom
Louisiana, in letter written 90 Wash
ington, ID. c., says the following OF Pc
runa, the national catarrh remedy:
& ~ can c0nscienfiOusiy recommend
your Peruna as d fine tonic and al
around good medicine 10 those who
are In need of q caEaFrh remedy. II
has been commented 20 me BY people
who have used II, as q remedy par
ficuEarfy effective lH tire cure OF ca-
farrh. For those who need good
cafarrir medicine know Of nothing
better. -