Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-02-28

Through "a 1ceefd rental explosicnn q
dynamite at the plant Of the Decker's
Creek Stono & Sand company at Stur-
gisson, w. Va. one man was almost
instantly killed, another fatally in
tured and five seriously hurt.
The famous case Of the state of Mis-
souri, VS.. the state of Illinois, involv-
ing the right of the city Of Chicago tc
divert it's sewage into the Mississippi
river through the Chicago sanitary
canal and the Illinois river, was decid-
cd by the supreme court of the United
States in favor Of Illinois.
Former speaker of the house of rep
resentatives David B. Henderson, of
Dubuque, a., has suffered another par
alytic stroke, which has deprived him
OF his sight. His wife is the only per-
son he recognizes. His general condi-
ton is worse.
Engineer Willard and Brakeman
Sheehan were killed and a trainman
was injured in a head-on collision of
two Iowa Central freights near Ell
dora, Iowa.
Daniel e. Storms resigned his posi-
ton as secretary OF state OF Indiana,
after conversation with Gov. Hanly.
The resignation was accepted immedi-
ately. It will take effect April l. Fred
Sims has been appointed to fill out the
rnexpired term. Storms has promised
TO make up certain monies alleged to
be due the state, aggregating $6,310.41.
The discovery of $4,000 assets OF
the defunct Bank of America of Chi
cago assures payment of commercial
deposits.
Meyer and Haywood, officials Of the
Western Miners federation, are &C.
cused directly of the murder OF ex-
Gov. Steunenberg, of Idaho. The con-
fession Of man in jail is said to re-
veal a widespread conspiracy to nour-
der Colorado officials.
Germany rejects concessions made
by France at Algeciras, and the rcace
of the world may be endangered.
Reports state that the Yerkes e.
tate will not exceed $6,000,000 instead
of $15,000,000, the amount first re-
ported.
The kings speech opening parlia-
ment was challenged by Joseph Cham
berlain as foreshadowing an effort to
give Ireland home rule.
The supreme court of the United
States decided that a railroad COM
pany could not sell it's own coal below
the market price and thus in effect
give rebate on the cost of transpor-
tation.
The Hungarian parliament ignored
the royal rescript and dissolution of
the chambers was accomplished by
troops and police.
Gov. Cummins, of Iowa, in announc-
ing his candidacy for a third term.
sharply criticised the activity Of the
railroad lobby in Iowa in opposition
to anti-pass and primary legislation.
District Attorney Jerome has issued
subpoenas for witnesses in a criminal
prosecution of life insurance cases.
Indictments are expected.
Sixteen miners are reported to have
been killed by dust explosion in the
Victor Coal company's mine at Matt
land, Col.
Delegates from all but three states
attended the congress on uniform d.
vorce laws at Washington. Drastic re-
strictive legislation was advocated by
Pennsylvania representatives in res
olution.
The Southern Pacific Railroad COM
pany will construct tunnel six miles
long through the Sierra Nevada noun
tains. The tunnel will cut down the
present mountain climb by fully 1000
feet and will eliminate many curves.
The estimated cost Is $10,00o,000.
Brig. Gen. James Ketner (retired)
died at his home in Junction City,
Kan, of la grippe and old age, aged
6o years. He fought through the civil
war with distinction.
Mrs. William Conley and her young
son were burned to death at their
home at Burila, Robertson county,
Ky.
John Mitchell, president OF the Unit
ed Mine Workers OF America, received
{ telegram from Peoria, ILL.,, in which
he was offered tie Democratic nomi-
nation for congress-, to represent that
district. Mr.. Mitchell Immediately de-
clined to accept.
john A. Mccall, until recently presi-
dent OF the New York Life Insurance
company, died at the Laurel House,
In Lakewood, N. ]. Worry over the
recent investigation of the affairs of
the New York Life company and the
disclosures made brought on the ILL
ness which resulted in his death.
Mrs. w. J. Florence, widow of Bill
ly' Florence, the noted comedian, died
at her home In New York city. after
an illness of several months.
TIE remains Of the late King Chris
tian were laid to rest in the church at
Roskilde, Denmark. King Frederick
OF Denmark, and his queen, Queen AL
exandra, the dowager empress ct Rus
STA, King Haakon, of Sweden, Emperor
William Of Germany, King George OF
Greece and other royal personages and
representatives of foreign sovereigns
attended.
New York hotels, although they can
accommodate 100000 transients, are
inadequate to take care of the throng
OF visitors constantly in the city.
Yale university has decided to es-
tabl,sh department of sociology un-
der the charge of Prof. William G.
Sumner, now head OF the POLITICAL
economy department.
American consuls report excellent