Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, April 24, 1897, Page 6

The Hierald-Review. By E. Kiley. MINNESOTA. GRAND RAPIDS - Don’t try to be an assistant book- keeper to the recording angel. In the course of time all the mud will be utilized as campaign capital. Freedom of thought is a mockery when the expression of it is suppressed. What Greece needs just now is a big brother with a Monroe doctrine in his pocket, Many claim to be praying for the conversion of the world who are not doing anything else. The only vengeance that a good man desires is to have his enemies know that he is right. The conduct of Mrs. Fitzsimmons strongly vindicates the theory that a woman's place is not at the ring side. As soon as Mr. Bliss learns what a “sooner” is, he will be encouraged to proceed with a further study of the Great West. The Buffalo Epquirer calls Ingalls “Cheap John.”. It wouldn’t think so if it should see the size of the check Mr. Hearst has to pay. A New England lady who had re- mained single 100 years has just died. Only a New England lady could be so fastidious as not to accept a mate in all that time. In seven months the decrease in im- migration has been only 45,525. The European stream has by no means been turned back. The labor market will continue glutted. Greek names will never be anything but troublesome. Familiar as we all are with Marco Bozzaris, we still have to stop and thing occasionally whether the hero used two r’s or two 2's. A farm colony for New York inebri- ates is a good idea. They would be self-supporting. A great deal of land, however, would be required if all the New York inebriates were to be avorked. The W. C. T. U. of Battle Creek are in a quandary. Adam Arnold, a noto- rious character, died there the other day and willed this organization his entire large estate which was accumu- lated by crime and selling liquor. Ar- nold, a short time before his death, had been convicted of murdering his own son. What do you imagine the Wom- an’s Christian Temperance Union of Battle Creek will do about it? A curious epitaph is to be seen on a tombstone in a cemetery in one of the suburbs of Paris. The slab marks the last resting place of a husband and wife. The husband died first and be- neath the record of his name and de- mise was paced at his request the ine: “I am anxiously awaiting you. July 30, 1827.” Forty years later his devot- ed spouse followed him to the grave and the following line completed the record on the stone: “Here I am. Sept. 9, 1867.” While Mr. Ingalls is in the main cor- rect in his statement to the effect that pugilism is not a learned profession, it comes, nevertheless, very close to it. As conducted nowadays pugilism re- quires a knowledge of anatomy, ora- tory, pneumatics, journalism, calis- thenics, bag-punching, head-punching, Chesterfieldian etiquette, letter-writ- ing, alimentation, and mastication, and various other accomplishments more or less important. Modern sci- ence demands a great deal of versatility on the part of the pug, and, if Yale confers a degree on Mr. Corbett, pugil- ism may yet claim a place among the learned professions. In a United States court at Phila- delphia, recently, several applicants for naturalization as American citizens were before the bar. Judge Butler questioned each one of them to see what evidence there might be of his be- ing “attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well-disposed to the good order and happiness of the same.” To one appli- cant he said, ‘““What privilege will you get by becoming a citizen of the United States?” “I would get a license, sir,” answered the man. In Philadelphia, it seems, no one can obtain a license to sell intoxicating liquor unless he is a citizen of the United States, and this man had truly betrayed the fact that the secret of his “attachment to the principles of the Constitution” was his desire to poison the people with alco- holic liquors! One purpose of our laws relating to naturalization should be to exclude from the privilege men whose motives are of this type. They are al- together too common among the appli- cants for citizenship. A Kansas newspaper man has caused much commotion in his town and caused several engagements to be brok- en off by the puvucation of the follow- ing observation. “What can a sensible young man think when he observes a strong, fat girl laying around amusing herself with fancy work or quilting or running to every shindig and hoedown, while her poor, sick, and worn-out mother takes in washing to support the family?” No less than sixteen young ladits have called upon him for a retraction and the village is rent from center to circumference ory FIGHT LIKE DEVILS}. THE BATTLE BETWEEN GREEKS AND TURKS WAS A SAVAGE ONE, The uedauaconis axes Greeks Is Much Superior to the Tarks, Who Fire Very Wildly — Loss of Life Reported Very Small—The Turk- ish ‘Troops to Hola Milouna Pass—Fighting on the Frontier. Continue (Situation in the East, Copyright, 1897, by the Associated Press. London, April 20.—The situation on the frontier has not, according to the latest advices, been materially modi- fied. As detils come in it becomes more and more apparent that the fight- ing in Milouna Pass was of the most stubborn and savage character. The Turks fought like devils and the Greeks resisted in the spirit of their ancestors. The most inexplicable fact in connection with the whole engage- ment is the comparatively small num- ber of killed. All the special cor- respondents agree to this. The Turks appear to have fired as wildly with their rifles at Milouna Pass as they did at Arta, where the fighting consisted of an artillery duel between the rival bat- teries on each side of the river, last- ing about four hours in the afternoon. There they fired only one out of five shots with any effect and their bat- teries were soon silenced by the Greeks, whose marksmanship was very much superior. The Turkish losses at Arta are believedto have been yery heavy. On the Greek side there was not a man killed. Gen. Smolenitz, ex-minister of war, is in command of 14,000 Greeks at Revena, not far from Tyrnavos. At this point Edhem Pasha, closely pressed, was nearly taken prisoner. His plan was to force the Pass of Re- vena, to enter the Plain of Larissa, to cut off the retreat of the Greek army with his cavalry and thus take Larissa without resistance. But this plan was defeated. Gen. Demopoulos, at the head of one Greek division, forced the Turkish line close to Tyrnavos and Gen. Mavormochale broke through at Koniskos. The two generals united their troops near Damasi. The news of this success at Revena and of the imminent fall of Prevesa has changed the dismay caused at Athens by the loss of Milouna into the wildest re- joicing. The latest advices are that the Greek troops are advancing to re- cccupy their positions at Milouna and at Gritzovali, the latter of which, it is alleged, was abandoned owing to a misunderstanding by the general in command who interpreted as an order of retreat what was really intended as an order of advance. The Greeks re- port that the Turks lost 7,000 killed and wounded at Revena, but this estimate is probably excessive. CAE FROM TURKISH HEADQUARTERS. The Sultan's Troops Continue to Hold Milouna Pass. Elassona, April 20. — The Turkish forces continue to hold the Milouna fass, though it is reported that the Greeks are advancing or making ready to advance to reoccupy the po- sitions from which they were dis- lodged on Sunday. The two block- houses have been strongly fortified and it would take a powerful body of Greek troops to recapture them. Edhem Pasha has entrenched himself on all the heights from Papalyvada to Meckche, and strong bodies of troops are stationed in the defiles between these two points. The inhabitants of Elassona have left the town en masse and are pushing northward, many go- ing on to Salonica. Evidently they fear that the Greeks will defeat the Turks and actually reach this place. ion “ Turks Retreating. Larissa, April 20.—The Greeks have defeated the Turks at Revenizi, and twe Greek brigades have entered Turkish territory in different directions and penetrated to Damasi, northeast of Zarkos. Another division is try- ing to flank the Turks, who are re- treating in disorder. Heavy fighting is in progress at Grietzovali. It has been going on severat hours. ‘The Greeks are trying to recapture the place. —o— Surprise at Athens. London, April 20.—A dispatch from Athens says Gen. Smolenitz, in com- mand of the Greeks at Revena, has pushed Edhem Pasha toward Damsai. The suspense here is extreme. Every- body is waiting for the list of killed and wounded. Patriotic bankers and others have offered the government over $5,000,000. pa aes Greeks Occupy Stragetic Positions. Athens, April 20.—The Greeks have occupied several strategie positions around Damasi, including Vigila. Three thousand armed peasants have joined the troops. It is alleged that 22,000 Turks attacked Revena. It is feared that a massacre has taken place at Prevesa during the bombardment. reba Greek Steamer Sunk. Salonica, April 20.—A ‘Turkish tor- pedo boat has sunk the Greek steamer Athens in the Gulf of Salonica. On board were insurgents and members of various secret societies. A general panic prevails here. All vessels are prohibited’ from leaving the gulf. The Turks have seized the Greek steamer Kephalacion. cages Fighting at Janina, London, April 20.—A dispatch to the Times from Elassona says that fight- ing began at Janina on Sunday morn- ing. There is no confirmation of the rumor that 12,000 Turks have occupied the fort at Pentepegodia, on the road from Arta to Janina. Bodies Found. Big Timber, Mont., April 20. — The body of Mrs. Robert Cart, who drowned herself and three children some time ago, has been found about fifteen miles east of here. The bodies oe one of the children have also been ‘ound. ‘To Inspect Brands. Pierre, 8. D., April 20.—Gov.' Lee has appointed as state brand commission- ers I’, M. Stewart, Buffalo Gap; John PB, Hamnion, Sturgis; Noah Newbanks, Pierre. PRICES GO WILD. Wheat Markets Affected by the Eastern War. - New York, April 20.—The announce- ment that war had been declared be- tween Turkey and Greece set the wheat market wild. On the heels of Saturday's 4-cent rise in prices came another jump of 4 cents, May opening all the way from 82 1-4c te 83 1-4c, so intelise was the excitement prevailing at the outset. For an hour the market was in a furore, with values fluctuating so wildly that it was next to impossi- ble to follow their course. May reached 83 7-Se on one of its wild spurts, which proved to be the high water mark for the day. Suddenly foreign houses, lo- cal traders, outsiders and everybody -who had clamored to buy wheat at the opening turned sellers. Large profits were represented on most of the wheat thrown over and at midday the unload- ing process was in full swing with prices going down hill as fast as they had ascended. May tumbled to 807-8¢ before the selling movement could be checked. From this point there was a later rise to $2 3-Sc, followed by a set- back to 81 1-4¢ and a subsequent rally, the close being extremely nervous. At the best point May was 123-4c above the bottom and § 1-8e higher than the closing of Thursday. oe Chicago, April 20.—After a very ex- citing opening at an_ exceptionally great advance in the price wheat sim- mered down to about its usual nervous- ness. The tinal outeome was that May closed at T5c and July at 74 7-8a75. compared with 733-4c and 73 spectively Saturday afternoon. other markets had a somewhat sim- ilar experience, except in the case of provisions no advance wes estab- lished for the day. The outbreak of hostilities between Greece and Turkey overshadowed all else in its influence on the markets. May wheat, which on Saturday closed at 73 3-4c, started in one mighty bound from 31-4¢ to 4 1-4¢ higher. There was a difference of 1c per bushel in price between the first transactions made simultaneously in different parts of the pit. Both May and July were bought at from 77c to 77 1-2c, with a few sales as high as 78¢c. So utter was the ccnfusion and haste to do business during the first few ex- citing moments that men standing alongside each other in the pit were doing business at 1-2c per bushel dif- ference, FIGHTING I CUBA. Insurgents Lose Heavily in Several Skirmishes. Hayana, April 20.—Col. Aldea, with the Navaro batallion and a detachment of local guerillas, has been engaged in the woods near Jacas, Province of Matanzas, with the remainder of the reunited insurgent forces. The troops captured the insurgent camp, killed eleyen of the enemy and captured the insurgent, Maj. Alvarez. Later the troops pursued the insurgents to the Cienaga de Zapata, where, in another engagement, the insurgent Captains Fernando Sanabria and Julian San- abria, Sergt. Chavez and Lieut. Col. Sorroco were killed and several others were wounded and are believed to have since died. In a skirmish between the Maria Christina patallion and an in- surgent force commande. by Aguilera, the latter was killed with six of his men. The Visaya batallion, at Vegui- tas, Province of Santa Clara, has had a skirmish with the forces of Quintin Banderas’ force. The Serona batallion, the batallion of Vergara and _ the Ybera squadron, reconnoitering at Oleage, Province of Pinar del Rio, in several skirmishes, have killed twen- ty-three insurgents, captured a quan- tity of arms and destroyed seventy-two huts. The column had one man Xilled and five wounded. In numerous small sh -vishes recently the insurgents lost foi. ;-one killed and ten prisoners, and the troops lost two men killed and had twelve wounded. Sons Will Consolidate. Philadelphia, April 20.—The general society of the Sons of the Revolution met in special session to consider the proposition of consolidating with the Sons of the American Revolution. The subject was debated behind ¢ d doors. Thirty-two states were repre- sented and the vote upon the question of consolidation stood 16 for and 14 against, Virginia and New Hampshire delegates not voting. Baker's Machine Record. Seattle, Wa April 20. — M. M. Baker, a linotyper in the Post-Inteli- gencer, has made a new world’s rec- ord for eight hours’ machine composi- tion, setting in that time 85,872 ems of solid nonpareil. The feat was per- formed during ordinary working hours in composition on a book now under publication in the office, from the man- uscript copy and with no preliminary preparations. Cement in Montana. Fort Benton, Mont., April 20.—A de- posit of cement rock has been located within a short distance of Havre, Mont., on the Great Northern railw-y. The tests made indicate that it pro- duces cement as good as Portland, ap- parently equal in every respect to the imported article. Machinery is to be put in to develop the find. Fargo Has a Fire. Fargo, N. D., April 20—The residence of Mayor Johnson was badly damaged and that of Chris Rudd almost totally destroyed by fire last night. A big wind prevailed and adjoining build- ings were only saved by the splendid work of the fire engine and men who have been here two weeks from St. Paul. Burglary at Waverly. Waverly, Minn., April 20.—Burglars broke into M. I’, Jenning’s store and stole about $250 worth of jewelry. The affair is laid to five bums that left town on a morning freight. Fire at Coloma. Coloma. Wis., April 20. — Fire de- stroyed H. J. Hawkins’ store and resi- dence in this village, with part of their contents. It was the largest building in the village. Loss, $6,000; insurance, $4,000. A barn was also burned. They Got Seven Fish. Willmar, Minn., April 20.—C. J. Peterson, Adolph Nelson and Claus Lawson were arrested at the outlet of Green lake for illegal fishing. Four hundred feet of nets with seven. fish wére confiscated. LEVEE GIVES WAY BREAK ON THE LOUISIANA SIDE BE- LOW NATCHEZ, Waters Rushing Through the Cre~ vasse at Biggs and Madison Par- ish Is Fast Becoming Inundated —Great Loss and Suffering on the Lower Red River — Many Farms Under Water at St. Vinecnt. Memphis, April 20. — Another break in the devee-on the Louisiana side is reported from a point twenty miles below Natchez, Miss. The details at this writing are meager and the extent of the break cannot be learned. The situation at Biggs, where the water is rushing through the erevasse in tor- rents, is growing worse. ladison par- ish is fast becoming inundated and the water will extend te other parishes, destroying thousands of acres of new- ly planted crops. Vicksburg, Natchez and other river points are crowded with refugees and everything possible is being done to alleviate the suffering of the poorer classes. Calls for aid have been sent out from sections of the overflowed Mississippi delta, and, while the waters are slowly receding, the suffering and destitution increases. The situation throughout the delta is about the same. It was a beautiful day in the flood stricken section, and the planters hope that the waters will be carried away in time to make a good crop. At Memphis the river is slowly falling and at Cairo a decided fall is reported. The Memphis relief committee has issued the’ following: “The executive committee of the flood sufferers relief committee of Memphis, after returning thanks to a generous public at home and abroad for liberal contributions, beg to state that owing to the action of the general govern- ment the calls on the Memphis relief committee have been so reduced that in the judgment of the executive com- mittee, the funds Low in hand will, in ull probability, be sufficient for de- mands, and the contributions to the Memphis committee should cease. If any future emergency should arise the public will be advised.” seam Si THE TERRIBLE FLOOD. Great Loss and Suffering on the Lower Red River. Pembina, N. D., April 20.—The water here is eleven inches higher than the high water mark of 1882, and the highest known for forty years. The storm Sunday from the north made it fall six inches, but did great dam- age. A house floated across the river from St. Vincent to South Pembina. The water is still rising and every side- walk and crossing in the city has been washed and blown away. The coun- try all around is covered with water for miles. Many are suffering and much damage has been done by this terrible flood. oe? Grand Forks — Drayton has wired that two houses there were swept away during the high wind, and has asked for the steamer Grand Forks to come to the rescue of the sufferers in the country near there. —o— Winnipeg, April 20. — Cold with a high wind and snow greatly aggra- vated the flood situation. The river is slightly higher, and looks like a lake with high waves and whitecaps. Rail- way men fear for their embankments. Section men cannot face the storm and the sufferings of those driven out of homes were greatly incr cold. A SEA OF WATER. Many of the Finest Farms Around St. Vincent Are Under Water. St. Vincent, Minn., April 20.—The rise in the past twenty-four hours has been five inches. This morning the river became stationary and later fell two inches. As far as can be seen across North Dakota is a sea of water. Farmers on low lands who built their houses, granaries and stables on the highest knolls have now deep water all around them, and it is impossible to team out their grain, and a further rise will ruin it all. Many of the finest farms are several feet under water. Stock is driven to high spots upon which the water is still rising. Fur- niture, supposed to be stowed safely away is now under water. Families have moved up stairs and those living in cottages have moved out. Farmers with stock and grain are in a pitiable state. ot Washed Out the Road. Ortonville, Depot, Minn., April 20.— The embankment of the Milwaukee road across the Minnesota river valley in this city, which has been in great danger for the past three weeks, has finally given way. A heavy wind from the northwest caused the waters of Big Stone lake to rise about eigh- teen inches and sweep over the track. Nearly half a mile of track is out. The washout relieves the flooded district of this city and all property above the tracks. ‘The road has spent a great deal of money to keep the track in shape. gis Steamers on the Prairie. Hallock, Minn., April 20.—The Red river is now within five miles of this place. It can be seen from the prin- cipal streets of the village. Two steamboats could on Saturday be plain- ly seen moving down the stream. Nev- er before has Hallock seen steamboats. Settlers are well looked after. Two Rivers here is falling fast. Seeding north and east of here is general. —— The Bottoms Stay Flooded. Vermillion, S. D., April 20.—There is no doubt but that the Jim river ie| dammed up at.its mouth. The water, still. remains at about the same height — on the bottom between this city and ; Yankton. The prospect for seeding on at least one-half of the farms on the bottoms is very poor and even the lat- er crops cannot be put in unless there be a speedy falling of the water. On, the hills seeding is going on at every ! farm. Roads are drying up rapidly; and business is picking up in the city. YANKTON’S FIRST TRAIN. The Northwestern Resumes Service in the Flooded Section. Yankton, S. D., April 20.—The first freight and passenger trains entering Yankton from the east over the flooded district were by the Northwestern. Over a mile of complete new track was laid and a large force of men has rushed the work through, despite high water and high winds. The first freight ‘was very heavy. Regular service will now be had on this road. The Great Northern people expect their first train to-night. ae hy The Kettle Sings. Sandstone, Minn., April 20.— Kettle river has risen to such a degree that the water washed out the rear of the power house and moved the house some inches from its foundations. «It is being replaced and repaired. BANK OFFICERS GIVE BONDS. ‘The Two Dawsons Bound Over to the Grand Jury. St. Paul, April 20.—William Dawson, William Dawson, Jr., and Robert L. Miller, president, cashier and assistant cashier, respectively, of the Bank of Minnesota, appeared before Judge Twohy in the municipal court and pleaded not guilty to the several charges against them. They waived preliminary examination and were bound over to the grand jury. Un- der the statute the judge of the mu- nicipal court cannot bail where the alleged crime is one that may be pun- ishable by more than seven years’ im- prisonment. The bail was therefore fixed by Judge Lewis. A charge was brought yesterday against William Dawson and William Dawson, Jr. The complaint is made by George R. Holmes. It charges that the officers of the bank accepted a deposit of $529 on the day the bank closed. Another new charge is made by Absolom Bh. Roake. It charges the two Dawsons with embezzling $283,223.09. This is the money that the bank loaned the St. Paul Plow works. The charge against Mr. Miller is that he accepted a deposit of $1,000 on Dec. 12, when he knew the bank to be insolvent. A BATHGATE MAN IN TROUBLE. Three Warrants Out for Him, One Charging Moral and Financial Ruin, Bathgate, N. D., April 20.—George E. Beemer, formerly a resident of this city, attorney, politician, ex-candidate for county judge, anl deputy grand chief organizer for the order of Mod- ern Woodmen, has been arrested un- der a warrant alleging embezzlement. Making use of a favorable opportunity he eluded the officers in charge and skipped, obtaining a start of two and a half hours before his absence was dis- covered. Officers are in pursuit, and he is sur+ to be recaptured. If found across the line he will be extradited. His arrest and flight have caused a marked sensation. The disclosure of his downfall was not entirely unex- pected. Besides the charge under which he was arrested, there are three others, two at Grafton and one here. 'The latter is by far the most serious. It charges him with the embezzlement of $4,300 belonging to the divorced wife of one of the most prominent and highly respected citizens of Pembina county. He is also charged with be- ing the author of her moral as well as her financial ruia. SETTLERS COME IN. The Record at Devils Lake Land Of- fice Is Broken. Devils Lake, N. D., April 20. — One hundred and one homestead entries were filed in the Devils Lake land of- fice during the last week, which is the greatest number of entries ever made in one week. The total number of entries up to the present time this month is 1 which is far beyond the usual average. The best record for any previous week is cighty-five en- tries. The majority of the filings are in Towner, Rolette and Bottineau counties, which contain large tracts of fine gove: ent lands near to towns and rai DRANK ARSENIOUS ACID. Whe Doctors Prolonged His Miseries for Thirty Hours. Mayville, N. D., April 20.—A sad ac- cident happened here to G. O. Greften- graff, a graduate of Copenhagen vet- erinary college, who drank by mistake an ounce of arsenious acid with caustic potash in solution. Through the ef- forts of five doctors he lived thirty hours, but finally died. Ex-City Treasurer Arrested. Minneapolis, April 20. — The blow which has been anticipated since last January bas fallen, and A, C. Haugan, ex-city treasurer, has been brought be- fore. Judge Simpson for arraignment. He appeared with his attorney, Frank M. Nye, and listened carefully, with downcast head, as the indictment was read, charging him with the “misap- propriation” of 32,329.27 belonging to the board of education. As soon as the first indictment had been read and a plea of not guilty in the almost in- audible voice received, a second in- dictment was sprung. This charged him with the misappropriation of $526,393.19 belonging to the city of Minneapolis. To this he also pleaded not guilty. He was released on bail, his trial being set for early in June. Hunter May Withdraw. Frankfort, Ky., April 20. — The Re- publican members say that Dr. Hunter will withdraw if he is allowed to do so of his own account and without the intervention of a caucus. They believe that as soon as he does this he will throw his strength to State Senator Deboe, ex-Congressman George M. Thomas or some other friend, while the opposition will unite on ex-Justice Holt. His friends have not given up all hope of Hunter's election. Jackson’s County Sugar. Black River Falls, Wis., April 20. — The location of the beet sugar factory at Merrillan by the Northwestern Beet Sugar company in consideration of a bonus of 25,000 acres of Jackson coun- ty lands is now an assured fact. Jobs for Two. — Washington, April 20.—W. A. Jones of Wisconsin and Robert V. Bell of | Maryland have been offered and have accepted the respective offices of com- missioner and assistant commissioner of Indian affairs, WORK OF CONGRESS. Proceedings of the Condensed Min. pores 15. — first Washington, April 15. The uestion oc- skirmish on the tariff SS Pnseca curred in the senate. It w! by a vote which served as a ora strength of the various elements 0: te senate. The vote occurred on a. ie tion by Mr. Morrill of Vermont, chair- man of the committee on finance to oA fer a resolution by Mr. Vest, one 0: the Democratic members of that com- mittee. This made the issue between representatives of the two leading ne mente of the senate. Aside from this the resolution was in the nature ie criticism of Secretary Gage ay clared illegal his recent order relative to goods imported after April 1, Lor according to the retroactive clause srg the pendiag Dingley bill, the new ta rates are to apply. Mr. Morrill’s mo- tion prevailed by the close vote of 24 to 23. Senator Kyle, whose position is a question of inte>:st, and Senator Al- len (Pop.) were absent. The affirmative vote was given by Republicans, in- cluding one Silver Republican, Mr. Mantle of Montana. ‘The negative vote was made up of Democrats. Pop- ulists and two Silver Republicans, Pettigrew of South Dakota and Can- non of Utah. Prior to the vote @ breezy discussion occurred on several phases of the tariff. The Indian ap- propriation bill was then taken up. It afforded Mr. Morgan of Maryland an opportunity to speak of the disorgan- ized condition of the senate. The president had stated in his inaugural address that the condition of the coun- try required the strictest governmental economy. And yet it was proposed to pass appropriation bills aggregating more than $73,000,000 without the con- sideration of a duly organized commit- tee of the sepate. Mr. Gorman said that careful consideration of these pills might lead to their reduction by $10,000,000. The committee amend- ment opening the Uncompangre In- dian reservation to public entry led to a long contest. A point of order was made against it by Mr. Jones of Ar- kansas, and pending the decision the scnate went into executive session and soon after adjourned. Washington, April 16. — The senate spent the day considering the Indian appropriation bill but did not com- plete. Early in the session the pro- ceedings were made executive, and when the doors were again opened the Indian bill came up. The pending question was on the committee amend- ment opening the Uncompahgre In- dian reservation in Utah to public evtry. Mr. Jones of Arkansas with- drew the point of order he made and on an aye and nay vote the amend- ment was agreed to, 33 to 13. The In- dian bill was not completed when the senate adjourned until Monday. The house concurred in the senate amendments to the Dyer express Dill in the afternoon afger a hot contest, the alternative proposition being non- concurrence and a conference between the houses. Mr. Meyers made the mo- tion for non-cereurrence, and Mr. Dyer, the father of the bill, favored ac- cepting the bill as it left the senate, without further attempt to secure more, favorable conditions from the uppe’ house. " Mr. Jacobson was opposed t conference of the ground that it mig nm lead to the failure of the measure alto- gether. Mr. Foss urged that it be tried for two years. It was a new sub- ject and the legislation was experi- mental. If the proposed law did not work well the next legislature could revise it. The house then concurred in the amendments of the senate by a yote of 43 to 24, and passed the bil by a vote of 81 to G6. The house con- curred without debate in the senate amendment cutting down the tele- phone tax from 5 to 3 per cent, and repassed the bill. On motion of Mr. Brusletten the house concurred in the amendment of the senate to H. F. 845 and repassed the bill. This is the bill changing the time of holding the meet- ings of common school districts from the third Saturday in July to the thiré Saturday in June. The senate amend- ment postpones the change until 1898. The senate having refused to agree to the amendment to the Foss inheritance tax bill which the conference commit- tee arranged, raising the tax upon amounts above $10,000 from 1 to 2 per cent, Mr. Foss moved that the house recede from the amendment, which was ordered, The following bills were passed: To repeal a special law allowing the waters of a certain lake in Grant coun- ty to be retained for milling purposes; allowing counties of more than $50,000 inhabitants to undertake the treatment of inebriates; appropriating $5,000 for the purchase and distr‘bution of sugar beet seed; repealing the law making an appropriation of $20,000 annually for the soldiers’ home. Washington, April 20. — The sen: passed the Indian appropriation Dill. 1t is substantially the same as it passed the house and can. occasion little di- vision save on the amendment opening the Uncompahgre Indian reservation. Resolutions of inquiry were agreed to asking the secretary of state as to the operation of the reciprocity treaties made under the McKinley act. Mr. Vest introduced his resolution declar- ing illegal the recent order of the sec- retary: of the treasury relative to im- ports arriving after April 10. He gave notice of pressing the resolution to- morrow, and it may afford another test on the tariff. After the executive ses- sion the senate adjourned as a mark of respect to Representative Milliken, deceased. A resolution for a commit- tee of five senators to inquire into the issuance of land patents to the Pacific railroads and to the California & Ore- gon Railroad and the amounta@@&f sub- sidies paid to the Pacific mail steam- anh companies was favorably reported: on suggestion went over. ae oe “ RC ia an in Thousands of Dead Fish. | Lake Park, Iowa, April 21—Since the ice raised here in Silver lake thousands of pickerel, perch buffalo and other fish have drifted ashore. It is feared that the lake has been decimated of fish by the severe winter to such extent that it will be necessary to re- stock it. Pee Waverly, Minn ee L and contents and barn ner heed . M. Dougherty were destroyed by j Fre while the family: were at church.