Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, April 9, 1898, Page 2

The ARervald--Review. By E. Kiley. MINNESOTA. GRAND RAPIDS - A Washington paper says that “Prince Albert when he returns home will be a major.” Is he a minor now? “Rum must be pulverized!” shouts a Kansas journal. You won’t need to do that, brother, if you'll use filtered water on the side. anee What sense is there in holding indig- nation meetings in Madrid? Weyler is there and he seems to be a perpetual indignation show. Hold him. ._ A justice of the peace in Lafayette, Ind., fined a young man $14.75 for at- tempting to kiss a pretty hoosier girl. The fine was not too large, either, for the fellow failed. a A clever woman says she likes to talk cleverly to a man, but never to a woman because it excites her envy and jealousy. And she ought to know be- cause she belongs to the sex, poor thing! ° Up in Dakota they are finding fault because the flour sold by country deal- er: adulterated with 50 per cent of ground clay. We suspect that some of the “first-class flour” intended for the nation’s red wards has inadvertently been sent into open markets. “From the day our flag was unfurled, to the present hour,” said President McKinley in his speech on Washing- ton’s birthday, “nc stain of a just obli- gation violated has yet tarnished the American name.” Unfortunately this is not true of our emblem itself, else a new society would not have been founded for the prevention of desecra- tion of the stars and stripes by adver- tise: What a mighty drama is unfolded in the development of the Russian em- pire! The whole world watches it with absorbing interest. But there is a tragedy in progress in the empire. A Russian journal says that the lower classes in the tsar’s domains have one- third less to eat than their grandpar- ents had. The lack of proper nourish- ment in uncounted homes is a shadow which dims. the splendors of imperial- ism, Mrs. Hanaford says we never would have had a civil war if the women of the country had had-their rightful in- fluence. The women of the south were quite as bitter as the men, and it has taken them longer to recover from il; and within three months there have been half a dozen women’s conventions the members of which quarreled them- selves half to death and separated in a state of irreparable enmity. Let Mrs. Hanaford put that in ker pipe when she is out of tobacco. The most selfish act witnessed. may be a trifling matter, expressive of pro- found disregard of the convenience and comfort of others. Thus in a London fog two companions found much as- sistance in making their way because a couple in front of them had a lan- tern. Suddenly a voice exclaimed, “Hide the lantern; there are some peo- ple behind us actually making use of our light!” In your way through the world, with the groping all about you, do you show or hide your light? For many years there has been no time when a pure food bill was not be- fore the legislature of some state. The urgency of legislating on the subject is humorously stated by a Hartford man who liked some raspberry jam so well that ‘he asked his grocer to get him the recipe. The grocer wrote to Boston, and the Boston wholesaler wrote to Kalamazoo, and the manufacturers in Kalamazoo, being assured that the in- formation was for domestic purposes only, replied that the body of the jam was tomatoes, the coloring was secured by aniline dyes, and the seed was hay- seed! The person who made Milwaukee famous is goon to leave the city. The First Methodist church of Asbury Park, N. J., has ealled Rev. Wesley A, Huns- berger and under the rules he regards the call as a summons to be heeded. ‘The loss to Milwaukee involved in the permanent departure of this clergy- man will be felt by the hotel-keepers, the lake and rail transportation com- panies, by fugitive and other varieties of foolish lovers in two states, and by quite a number of hack drivers. The newspapers, also, must confess a sense of loss in being deprived of a source of much mystery and of some sensa- tional news. A preacher who has re- ceived for a period of several years a greater amount of money in the form of fees for marriages. many cf the clandestine sort. than he derived in sal- ary as pastor of the flock of one of the prominent city churches cannot go without being promiscuously missed. What is the use of getting angry at foreign lecturers in America who give unfavorable impressions of American audienees, and even of American wom- en? They are doubtless honest in their views; if they were not the im- pressions would be without value and unworthy of notice. If they gave only praise that would still be valueless for it is not to be expected that they will see things through their glasses as we see them through ours. And hasn't this country acquired a sufficiency of self-respect to overcome its sensitive- ness to criticism? WAR MUST FOLLOW INEVITABLE RESULT OF PRESENT CONDITION OF AFFAIRS. President and His Cabinet Now Re- gard Hostilities With Spain as Practically Unavoidable—Spain’s Answer to the Ultimatum of This Government Is Unsatixfactory— Policy Decided Upon Which Seems Certain to Involve Hostili- ties—President McKinley Will Submit the Whole Matter to Con- gress Early Next Week—Both Sides Regard the Issue as Made Un. Washington, April 3.—There is little doubt that the president and members of his cabinet now regard a conflict with Spain as almost tnevitable. In his message to congress which, in all probability, will be sent in next Mon- day, and certainly early next week, it is understood that the president will review at some length the record as it stands between this government and Spain, but will not insist upon further time in which to continue ne- gotiations looking to a peaceful solu- tion of the Cuban problem. The cabi- net meeting yesterday morning was unquestionably the most important held in many years. It received Spain’s answer to the ultimatum of this government, and finding it un- satisfactory, practically decided upon a policy which at this hour seems cer- tain to involve hostilities. The whole record will be laid before congress and the question is now under considera- tion of what shall be the particular form of our policy in tringing to an End the Horrors in Cuba and securing the independence of the island. Propositions ranging from simple recognition of Cuban independ- ence to a straight out declaration of war have been urged at the capitol, but there is hardly a doubt that the majority of congress await the execu- tive lead before taking action, and is disposed to support Mr. McKinley's suggestion on this point. It is thought that any of the resolutions, except possibly simple recognition of inde- pendence, would lead to war. There were, of course, all sorts of rumors in circulation, including re- ports of mediation by some European powers, but no such suggestion has come to this government, for, as late as 5 o'clock, in response to a direct ques- tion Assistant Secretary Day said that there had*been no offer of mediation by any foreign government. One mem- ber of the cabinet in speaking of the meetings spoke substantially as fol- lows: “In the morning it was appar- ent to all of us that, having exhausted All Diplomatic Efforts to bring about a better condition of af- fairs in Cuba, and they having failed, the whole question must be submitted to congress. At our afternoon meet- ing the president requested each mem- ber of the cabinet to express freely his individual opinion as to what should be done. The discussion was entire- ly on the lines indicated by the mem- bers. Nothing definite was decided upon and no conclusions reached. The president will now take the views submitted to him under consideration preparatory to his message to con- gress, which will be sent early next week. President McKinley has done a great deal of work recently and ap- pears pretty well fatigued. Conse- quently he will take some little rest before beginning active work on the message. He has not yet determined upon what recommendation will be communicated to congress, My own individual opinion is that but little faith can be put in promises made by Spain, and this makes me hesitate about accepting with any confidence her latest proposals. Broadly there appears to be Three Courses Open to the president in dealing further with this matter. The first of these is to accept the proposals submitted by Spain in reply to the American rep- resentations, the second to relegate the whole matter to congress and let that body do as it sees proper—which I think would mean intervention— and, thirdly, to take a middle stand. But, as I said before, nothing has yet been determined upon by the presi- dent, or, if he has reached a decision, he did not communicate it to the mem- bers of the cabinet. “Yes, reference was made by Spain to the Maine matter in the reply she sent through Minister Woodford. She made no offer to pay for the loss, but suggested that the matter be settled by arbitration. So far as I recall she expressed no regret for the sad oc- currence, and the whole thing was re- garded as a cold-blooded statement.” ‘The second session of the cabinet last- ed from 5 o’clock till 6:20. The Issue Has Been The Spanish minister was in confer- ence with Judge Day for some time. Although there was the strictest re- serve as to what had occurred, it can ‘be stated positively that the United States submitted no further proposi- tions, nor did the Spanish minister of- fer anything which changed the situ- ation of affairs. Both sides regard the issue as made up, with no likelihool of further negotiations between now and the time when the president will sub- mit the whole case to congress. The United States has presented its de- mand and Spain has given her answer. Thus the case stands. From the Spanish standpoint there is the same disposition as that ehown by the au- thorities here, to regard the issue as made. The answer of Spain is looked upon as the limit of concession which Madrid will grant. If there is to be another move the Spanish government looks to the United States to make ft. Nothing of importance was actually accomplished at the capitol, but the sentiment showed plainly that if the Made. ‘president is for intervention he will re- ceive hearty support. TTS M’KINLEY IS FIRM. Deand Upon Spain to Cease Hostili- ties in Cuba, Washington, March 31. — The presi- dent remains steadfast in his convic- tions as to what is his duty in the present crisis, and adyerse criticism, which it is asserted is mainly due to misinformation as to the situation or ignorance of the president’s purpose, will not be permitted to swerve him in the least degree from the course he has planned. As already stated in the Associated Press, the president some days ago made a peremptory demand upon Spain to put an end immediately to histilities in Cuba, to release the concentrados and to permit them to return to their homes and resume their several occupations unmolested. ‘This statement is made by unquestionable authority, and since that demand was communicated to spain the president has not taken a step backward or al- lowed himself to be persuaded into modifying it in the least particular. Spain’s final reply to this demand, it is known, is now receiving the earnest consideration of the Spanish authori- ties at Madrid, and their final reply may be reasonably expected within the next few days. Should these demands be rejected there is the highest author- ity for stating that the president would not hesitate a moment as to his fur- ther course, but would immediately lay the whole record before congress and be guided by its instruction. As a pre- liminary step toward peace it has been proposed to Spain though this last proposition has not taken the shape of a demand as yet, at least, that the Spanish government withdraw its troops from the island and that the cubans be given their independence on a basis of indemnity that would be re- garded as just in amount by the Unit- ed States and other nations of the world and fair to both contending parties. The question of an armistice has nat been agreed to by either this country or Spain, though there is no doubt that Spain Suggested an Armistice What terms of peace will be accepta- ble to the president cannot be stated, but it is asserted that no proposition will be considered that does not in- volve the practical, if not the actual, independence of the Cubans. Under these circumstance the members of the administration think it only fair to the president that the people should await with patience the result of the pending negotiations, since there is no more loyal American than the president, or one who will hesitate less than he when the hour for action has arrived. There is little doubt that the Irrench government is ready to tender its good offices as mediator between the Unit- ed States and Spain if any intimation is conveyed by this country that such offices would be acceptable. Without such intimation it is doubtful whether France will take the initiative. In dip- lomatic circles it is pointed out that the interests of France, both material and sentimental, favor an avoidance of war. One material reason is that France is. preparing for the interna- tional exposition, when the world’s tide of traffic will be turned toward the French capital. It is said that war at such a time would be seriously prejudicial to this great project. An- other material interest affecting France is that her citizens own many Spanish securities, so that any decline resulting from war would fall largely on French capitalists. While these are important considerations urging France to avert hostilities, yet they are not, of course, such as could be ad- vanced as the actual grounds for a tender 62 good officers. Such a move would be premised solely on sentiment- al grounds, namely, on the friendship of France for both parties engaged in the controvesy. ee) as SPAIN COMES DOWN. Reluctantly Consents to Consider Our Propositions. Washington, April 1. — The vital point on the Cuban situation, namely, independence, has shifted itself from Washington to Madrid, where the Spanish government is now giving grave and earnest consideration to propositions pfesented by the govern- ment of the United States. On the answer to these propositions probably depends the future course of the re- lations between Spain and the United States. It is believed that it is now but a question of an exceedingly short time before the inevitable crisis must come.. The Spanish ministry will hold a cabinet council after the propositions have been submitted to the queen re- gent, and as & result of that confer- ence it is expected by the administra- tion that a definite answer to its pro- posals will be received. The proposi- tions submitted by this country con- template a complete and immediate cessation of hostilities in Cuba, the re- turn of the reconcentrados to their usual ayocations and the independence of Cuba, this last feature to be secured probably on an indemnity basis by which the island would pay a substan- tial sum for its freedom from Spanish rule. It has been made perfectly clear to Spain that nothing less than a close of the war and the independence of the island will suftice as an adequate settlement. Such lesser methods as have been contemplated from time to time Are Now Put Aside for more advanced and positive posi- tions. It is now for Spain to accept or reject these tenders. ‘here is no dis- position to urge one rather than an- other, so long as the conclusions final- ly reached brings the termination of the war‘and Cuban independence. Neyer before until now has the Span- ish government even for a moment en- tertained such propositions. the stress of the present emergency, with declarations of war introduced in the American congress, Spain has re- lueiantly consented to consider them. This in itself has given lively hope of satisfactory results. But, it involves a grave erisis in Spain, and it cannot be foretold what the final action at Mad- rid will be. Until yesterday it was believed that Spain would indignantly reject a proposition involving the in- dependence of Cuba, or American in- tervention or the disappearance of the Spanish flag from the island, either through purchase by the Cubans or otherwise. There was the best of Now, in { | reason for the official belief that, as between peace and war on these prop- ositions, Spain would choose war, but more hope apparently is entertained here of Spain being in a yielding mood, as the American plans for solution are Being Carefully Weighed with 2 view to a final decision. As stated, that answer is helieved to be only a question of perhaps two or three days. When it is received the future course of this government will be determined. It is the view of the administration that the present week will shape the policy of tne future, whether it is to be one of peace or one of war. Naturally this critical juncture has occasioned the greatest interest here, coupled with no little exciteuient, ‘as word was passed about that the last stage in the negotiations with Spain was reached. Many _ representative men of congress, senators and repre- sentatives, called at the White House and conferred with the president. To the leaders in congress he stated that definite results were expected from Madrid by Friday. This served to allay the intense feeling which had been manifested in congress, and through the leaders further radical action by the senate and house was for the time being deferred. The situation at the capitol is one of waiting expectancy. Senators and rep- resentatives are willing to give the president an opportunity to carry out his plaps, but there is impatience to have some information regarding these plans and some assurances that they will not delay action too long. pad SSRs SPAIN HEARD FROM. Cipher Message Keceived By the President. Washington, April 2.—Spain’s official reply to President McKinley’s latest demand in the Cuban situation was re- ceived in Washington last night. An anxious party, comprising most of the cabinet and several close friends of the administration, waited until late in the evening in expectation of develop- ments. About 10:30 the message be- gan to come, in cipher, and the work of translation was begun at once. It was officially stated, however, that no intimation as to the nature of the re- ply could be divulged. There was an intensely expectant crowd of newspa- per correspondents, larger than often gathers at the White House at night, waiting in the lobby outside the pres- ident’s office. But they were destined to disappointment, for after the tele- graph instrument in the adjoining of- fice had steadily clattered for half an hour Mr. Porter, the president’s secre- tary, apeared with the announcement from Secretary Day that it was im- possible to translate the message in time to give out any statement. All those who had been with the president were reticent on leaving the executive mansion, most of them declaring they had not seen any of the translation of the cipher dispatch, and that they had no idea of its purport. Day of Anxious Waiting. It was a day of anxious waiting for Spain’s reply to the demands of the United States contemplating the ter- mination of the war in Cuba and the independence of the island. On that reply, it was universally believed, the issue between peace or war would be decided unless some new unexpected considerations arise to postpone the issue further. But delay would meet the opposition of congress. The gravity of the situation was felt in all official quarters. It was not a day of rapid succession, but the tension was even greater from the uncertainty that prevailed, and the feeling that Spain would not concede the complete inde- pendence of Cuba. The White House continued to be thronged with congressional leaders anxious to learn from the president what his course was to be. The gen- eral view conveyed by these leaders after they had been with the president was that he expected to have definite replies from Spain in time to present the entire subject to congress Monday. The attitude of European powers continued to be seriously discussed in official quarters, as it was felt that an offer of European mediation was al- most certain to follow a war crisis. No distinct offer has been submitted up to the present moment. In this connection the cable report from Ber- lin that Germany Was Menacing Spain on an old claim and was about to make a naval demonstration in Cuba attracted much attention. It was the opinion of diplomats that Germany would not choose such a juncture as the present in order to make emer- gency demands in a claim against Spain. Congress will wait until Monday be- fore any action is taken. Both com- mittees of congress dealing with for- eign affairs were in session. The sen- ate committee continued its examina- tion of the report on the Maine, and the house committee, by a party vote, refused to take any action on Cuba until Monday. The senate committee agreed to, and Senator Lodge reported a bill appropriating $5,000,000 to pur- chase one or more of the Danish West India islands to be used for naval pur- poses. The senate committee had be- fore it Capt. Sigsbee, of the ill-fated Maine, and Capt. Barker, Secretary Long’s naval aid. What these officers told the committee is held as confiden- tial. _The comwmittee of the Republican conference reported that no action be taken until Monday, the conference adjourning until that date. When this committee returned from its consulta- tion its chairman ¢ommended the course of the president and expressed confidence in what he was doing. AS to his plans they said nothing, stating that they agreed to treat as confiden- tial such communications as the pres- ident made to them. ges Advise Spain to Yield. London, April 3.—The editorials in the morning papers on the text of the apparent inevitability of war, continue to advise Spain to yield to harsh ne- cessity and express hopes that the de- lay until Monday will enable a peace- ful solution. The news of the arrival of the Spanish flotilla at Porto Rico reached London too late to appear in the morning papers. NOT READY FOR WAR SERIOUS DEFICIENCIES FIGHTING DEPARTMENTS. IN THE The President Feels He Would Be Guilty of Neglig.rce if He Should Plunge the Country Into War at This Time—Information Given to House and Senate Committees That Will Have a Tendency to Seber Them Up a Bit—President Flat-Fooied on the Proposition That Spain Must Move Out Bodily. Chicago, April 3. — A special to the Daily News from Washington says: From one of the senators who has been in consultation at the White House two or three times a day ever since the situation became critical the following statement has been ob- tained: ‘The president is flat-footed on the proposition that Spain must move out bodily. He also knows that Spain cannot, or at least will not, con- sent to this complete abandonment. That means war. The president squarely faces that. He is not ready. He recognizes a certain serious un- preparedness. McKinley feels he would be guilty of great negligence if the deficiencies be not made good be- fore we are plunged into war. Had he not felt so matters would have been advanced to a point where the United States could have stopped the coming of the torpedo flotilla. This fact will manifest itself Monday or Tuesd2¥ when the naval and military committees in the house and senate will support the president. The com- mittees will be given information which the members should know that ndency to sober them up a bit. ussing this phase of the matter the speaker quoted state- ments of cabinet ministers freely, and said even the warlike Gen. Alger was compelled to admit the force of it. He said this would never have been made public, even by intimation, were it not that the cold and stubborn truth would be necessary to keep congress from plunging the country into war at once. He said the president only reluctantly conceded to this when told it was necessary to hold the support of conservative members. The main thing that the fighting departments are short of is powder, and the delivery of projectiles has not been as satisfactory as it might be. ——0— TAKES A FIRM STAND. Course Mapped Out by the Commit- tee on Foreign Relations. Washington, April 3.—The subcom- mittee of the senate committee on for- eign relations appointed to draft a re- port and prepare a form of resolution outlining a course of action which this government shall pursue toward Spain with reference to Cuba so far completed its work that it will be able to report to the full committee at its meeting to-day. The subcommittee will recommend the adoption of a resolu- tion declaring, in the first place, for the recognition of the independence of the Cuban republic, and in the second, for ‘the intervention by the United States with her army and navy for the purpose of assisting the Cubans to se- cure independence in case Spain con- tinues to refuse to concede it. The committee will report on Monday, un- less it is then made evident that it has been impossible for the president to complete his promised message for lack of time. The disposition of the committee is now against much fur- ther postponement for any cause. The committees’ present information is, however, to the effect that the message will be ready for submission by Mon- day. o— WILL USE HAWAII. In Case of War With Spain the Is- lands Will Be Made a Base of Sup- plies. San Francisco, April 3.—The latest advices from Honolulu contain the fol- lowing: The United States ship Mohican ar- rived on the 19th, nine days from San Francisco. She brought ammunition and supplies for the Baltimore, which will leave for Hongkong early to-mor- row. telegram received direct from Washington en the 19th says that in the event of war with Spain the neu- trality of these islands will not be kept, but they will at once be made a depot for naval supplies for the United States. A lengthy dispatch was re- ceived by the Hawaiian government on the same matter from Minister Hatch at Washington. It gives prac- tically these accounts of the treaty on account of the Maine disaster. The minister mentions that one of the as- sumptions of the situation that in ease of war these islands would be made a base of supplies by the United States fleets operating in the Pacific. aE Thiet SQUADRON WILL NOT MOVE. Commodore Schley'’s Fleet Wili Re- main at Hampton Roads. Washington, April 3. — The flying squadron is to remain in Hampton Roads for the present at least. This announcement was made by Secretary Long and set at rest the reports which had been current throughoyt the day that a movement of the squadron was imminent. The secretary stated that the department believed that the pres- ent rendezvous of the squadron was the most available one from which the ships under Commodore Schley could operate in carrying out’ the purpose for which it was formed, that is, the protection of the North Atlantic sea- board. He added that no orders had been issued to Commodore Schley, and that none were in immediate contem- plation. Outbreaks in Hungary. London, April 3. — A dispatch from Vienna says a sericus Agrarian out- break has taken place in the Hatze- feldt district, Hungary. Three of the mob were killed and several wounded. Several of the gendearmes were woun- ded. The Boiler Kills Five. ‘ Louisville, April 3—A special from Campbellsville, Ky., says: A boiler explosion four miles north ef town ; killed four men outright and fatally hurt another. COLLIDED WITH A CORPSB. Looking for the Janitor, They Find™ His Body Hanging in a Doorwa: Litchfield, Mina., Special—J. A. C. P. Palmer, a resident of this city, com- mitted svicide here by hanging him- self. H+ was acting as janitor of the Odd I’cHic~s’ hall during the absence of the veguiar janitor, and went into: the hall about 4:30. Nothing was. seen of him after this until H. 8. Angeil went to the hall after supper to see if ali was in readiness for a. meeting. Mr. Angell found the hall dark and no fires burning, and, in go- ing from one room to another, ran against the lifeless body porary | in a doorway. Deceased was about orty- five years old and leaves a family. JUMPED FROM THE TRAIN. Desperate Deed ct a Convict Whose Breath of Liberty was Brief. St. eter, Minn., Special— George Beard was released from prison at Stillwater and was immediately rear- rested by the chief of police of this city on the charge of horse stealing. The officer boarded the train for St. Peter with the prisoner and when be- tween Le Sueur and Ottawa the pris- oner was given permission to go to the toilet room. Upon entering the pris- oner locked the door, jumped from the moving train and escaped. Ofticers are in pursuit. SEVEN VICTIMS OF FIRE. y Ed Hovseman, His Wife and Five Children Burned in Their Home. Brecinridge, Minn., Special.— Ed Housman, his wife and tive children were burned to deatn at Kent, Minn. Housman, who kept a saloon at Kent, went home at 2 o’clock and at 3 the house was in flames. The bodies were almost wholiy destroyed. The coroner is of the opinion that the fire was caused by the explosion of a lamp, and that death resulted from suffocation. There was suspicion of foul play, but a quantity of half-melted silver coin and two watches found in the ruins makes this improbable. BELGRADE BLAZE. Bank and Department Store Gone— Two Clerks Unconscious. New Paynesville, Minn., Special— Belgrade, on the Soo line west of this village, has been visited by a severe fire. The new department store of T. J. Anderson was completely destroyed, together with a building occupied by. the Bank of Belgrade, across the street. The Anderson establishment was & very large one and included, in addi- tion to the store proper, a reading room, lunch room and large cattle and. stabie yards. The loss on both build- ings is complete, about $25,000, PERISHED IN FLAMES. Residence of & Farmer Near New Prague Destroyed by Fire. New Prague, Minn., Special.—Fire ¥ was discovered in the residence of Martin Donnelly, a farmer residing about five miles from New Prague. The whole building, contents and about $450 in cash burned up. James: Brown, and employe, perished in the flames. Brown was about forty years: old, and has no relatives here. MENNONITES MOVE. They Go to North Dakota, Where - They Have Bought Land. Mountain Lake, Minn., Special.— About 100 Russian Mennonites have ieft here for Langdon, N. D., where they will make their future home, having purchased lands at that point from the Great Northern Railroad company. The train consisted of sev- enteen cars of goods and two coaches. Attempted Incendiarism, Warren, Minn., Special— An at- tempt was made to burn the. postoffice: at this place. The building is situated. in the business part of the town and joins K. J. Taralseth’s new brick block. A pile of tow saturated with oil was placed in the northwest corner and it was discovered just in time to prevent a disastrous blaze. No clue has been discovered. Sued the Stockholders. Duluth, Minn., Special._—The Central Trust Company of New York has be- gun suit here against the stockholders: of the West Superior Iron and Steel company to recover deficiency judg- ment of $1,766,653 and to establish statutory liability. The property of the company was sold under mortgage foreclosure Feb. 7 last for $60,000. The: bonded indebtedness was $1,826,653. Fractured His Left Leg. St. Paul, Special—Angel Bout, an Italian, was taken to the city hospital suffering with a serious fracture of the left leg below the knee. Bout is a fruit peddler, and the accident hap- pened Friday by Bout falling from his wagon. The surgeons at the hespitak hope to save the limb. New Mill at Atwater. Atwater, Minn., Special—A num- ber of business men of Atwater have formed a stock company to build a 100-barrel tlour mill, with all moderm equipments. Work will be commenced. at once, A $10,000 school house will be built here this summer. Ground in Fine Condition. Argyle, Minn., Special—With a few continued warm days seeding will be- gin. The ground is in fine condition, no snow or water to interfere with farm work. Present conditions are very similar to the spring of 1895. Accident at Underwood. Fergus Falls, Minn., Special.—Lars: Albertson of Campbell, aged twenty- / four, was killed at Underwood by ie accidental discharge of a shotgun the hands of his cousin. ' His Narrow Escap>. Delhi, Minn., Speciai.—G. O Flom,. with his team, had a narrow escape from drowning in the Minnesota river while attempting to cross Bell’s ferry north of here. After driving on to the + . ferry a sake of ice struck the boat ana scared the team which began to back up, and continued doing so until they got clear off. Before reaching the op- posite bank the wagon floated off down stream with Mr Flom. whe was. rescued by the ferryman. The horses kept alongside the boat and landed safely. ‘ a