Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, December 30, 1899, Page 3

WORK OF CONGRESS Ww. hington, Dec. 19.—The currency _ bill which was debated all last week was passed yesterday by the house by a vote of 190 to 150. It had the united suppert of every Republican in the house and of eleven Democrats, Clayton, Driggs, Fitzgerald, Levy, Ltuppert, Scudder, Underhill and Wilson of New York, Aller of Penn- , Denny of Maryland and Mr. of Massachusetts. All the Democrats voted against the re or were paired against it ex- John Walter Smith, governor- from Maryland, Mr. Stallings of a and Gen, Joseph Wheeler of na. Mr. Stallings not been 1 the house this sion ow- loess, and one of his colleagues rced that if present he would voted in the negative. Gen. serving in the Philippines. » speaker announced the re- he Republicans cheered lustil, 1¢ vote the speaker rather u lyn mnounced the committee and the reading of the lists was followed with intense earnestness by the members whose opportunities uction depends so largely upon mittee assignments. The incident in connection with the s was Mr. Bailey's the speaker as to cept elect Alab Als prese ing atory of r Gen. whet Wheeler's name had been 1 “1 upon the committee on nud mean Speaker Hender- sponded in the negative. An- coment of the death of the late ntative Bland of Missouri, oecurred last summer, caused early adjournment. In the Senate. What the senate may accomplish in the way of legislation for the Philip- pines during the present session is problematical, but that the question will be thoroughly discussed is indi- cated by the number of resolutions g upon it being introduced. In the retention by the be oppesition to United States of the Philippine islands iwo resolutions were intreduced yes- terday, one by M illman of South and the ether by Mr. Bacon Each resolution purposes } ands to a government to be ablished by the Filipinos them- Mr. Morgan of Alabama ad- senate briefly upon the legi ion to control and had his joint resolution t them referred to the judiciary dressed the necessity of tru s, HOUSE COMMITTEES. Speaker Henderson Proceeds Ac- cording to Precedent. gton, Dec. 19.—Speaker Hen- n yesterday announced the com- mittees of the house of representa- tiy It proved to have very few sur- prises, as the speaker preserved the time-honored. custem of | following pre ent as to old members, leaving them in their etd chairmanships and places and gradually advancing them ucies occur. The important rmanships are those of Mr. of Pennsylvania, chairman of banking and currency; Mr. Grosvenor of Ohio, merchant marine and fisher. ies: Me. Southard of Ohio, coinage, and Mr. Csoper of Wisconsin, the newly formed committee on insular affairs. ‘Tle new members of the ways and means committee McCall and Long, Republicans, wlands, Silver, and Cooper, Democrat. Appropria- ti and foreign affairs also get a Wa der considerable amount of new blood. Mil affairs has the ‘argest new men:bership, s' Republicans and three Demoerats. The membe the insular committee is notable a “committee of chairmen s in heads of w foreign ete., being represented also on ommittee, The new members of house receive full consideration the speaker, although following they necessarily take the low- offic this the -s on the committees. The ‘vatic members receive fewer places than in the last congr 8 the larger Democratic represe ion in this house compelled a reduction in the number of places for each. Washington, Dee. 20.—Discussion in the senate of the financial measure drafted by the majority of the commit- tee on financial affairs will begin on Thursday, Jan. 4, the day after the holiday recess. This announcement was made in the senate yesterday by Mr. Aldrich of Rhode Island, chairman of the financial affairs committee. Mr. h declared his purpose to press asure to a passage as PON as possible. Mr. Allen of Nebraska took the oath of office. In the sIouse. ‘The house was in session two hours yesterday. A large number of per- functory resolutions for printing, leave fer committees to sit during the ses- sions, e' ry to get the com- mittees under way were adopted and the several portions of the president’s ssage were distributed in accord- with the usual custom. Speeches ude by Mr. Grow, the venerable ker of the house, in defense of inistration’s course in the Philippines, and by Mr. Bell, a Colo- rado Populist, criticising the presi- t's utterances upon ihe prosperity fhe country: Scores of the mem- s yesterday af- ternoon to spend the holidays. Washington, Dec. 21. — In the final ion of the senate yesterday before holiday recess Mr. Pettigrew of South Dakota, in a characteristically isive speech demanded to know whether it was to be the policy of the representatives of the administration to suppress preper facts and informa- tion when called for by a senator. He said he believed an effort was being made to prevent the testimony taken in the war investigation commission being sent to the senate, and declared his intention not to submit to suppres- sion of information to which people in his opinion were entitled. Teking Maj. Gen. Brooke’s farewell proclamation to the people of Cuba as a text, Mr. Hale of Maine briefiy con- bee aye, 46@46 1-2 gratulated :he general upon the work he had accomplished in Cuba, and said he could now see the dawn of time when the people of Cuba would be in- dependent. Mr. Morgan of Alabama offered an amendment to Mr. Bacon's resolutions guararteeing to the people of Porto Rico, Hawaii snd the Philinnires a re- publican government, and Mr. Hoar of Massachusetts introduced a resoiution declaring how the people of the island possessions of the United States should be governed. In the House. No business was transacted at the brief session of the house yesterday. The time was occupied by a filibuster against the motion to adjourn. The Democrats and some Republicans did the filibustering in order to give Mr. Grow, the venerable ex-speaker of the house an opportunity to reply to some statements maye ‘Tuesday by Mr. Gaines of Tennessee. Mr. Payne, the majority leader, was defeated on two roll calls. Mr. Richardson chafed him on his defeat in a good natured man- ner. After Mr. Grow had made his statement the house adjourned until 12 o'clock, Jan. 3, 1900. FAREWELL TO BROOKE. Banquet Tendered to the Departing Governor General. Havana, Dee. 24.—Sixty-five persons were present at the farewell banquet tendered to Gen, Brooke yesterday at the Paris restaurant. Gen. Mario Menccal presided and Mr. Ernest Lee Conant ed as toastinaster, Senor Llorente, in proposing the health of Gen. Brcoke, said: “Gen. Brooke was called upon to govern Cuba under the extremely dif- ficult conditions of transition from the old, narrow system to the new, liberal regime, and he did so without injuring the rights of any one. Cubans will remember him with gratitude and love.” Maj. en. Wood, who spoke briefly in response to words of welcome, said: “The United States is in Cuba in the person of representatives who intend to carry out a great work and to fulfil strictly the promises of the United States congress. As for myself I can only do what the president has sent me to do; but I hope to enjoy the es- teem and confidence of the Cuban people as Gen. Brooke has enjoyed them.” Gen. Ludlow said: “Those Ameri- can officials who remain behind may count themselves fortunate if, when the time comes for them to leave the island, they are followed by the re. spect and good wishes of those whom they in turn leave behind as Gen. Brooke is about to do. The Cubans have had no better friends than the American officers.” Gen. Brooke, responding, said in part: “I shall always remember the jong hours of toil in Cuba, but I shall also ever recall the kindness shown me by all Cubans, especially by those who realize that the Americans are their best friends.” Gen, Brooke will leave to-day for Tampa. <A squadron of the Sevents cavalry and a battery of the Second artillery, with a band, will escort him from the palace to the wharf. A ma- jor general’s salute will be fired from Jabanas as the steamer leaves the har- bor at 1 o'clock. A governor general’s salute will be fired in honor of Gen. Wood. ‘ THE MARKETS. Latest Quotations From Grain and Live Stock Centers. St. Paul, Dec. 24. — Wheat — No. 1 Northern, 65 @ Gt No. 2 Northern, 63 @ 65 Corn — No. 3 yellow, 28 1-2@29¢; No. 3, 28@281-2c. Oats— 83 white, 231-4 @ 231-2c; No. 3, 2314¢e. Barley and Rye—Feea 31@32 1-2c; malting grade, 33@ 0. 2 rye, 471-2@47 38-4; No. 3 Duluth, Dee. -—Wheat—No. 1 hard, 65 8-4c; No. 1 Northern, 643 4c; No, 2 Northern, 62 1-4¢; No. 8 spring, 58 3-4¢; to arrive, No. 1 hard, 653-4c; No. 1 Northern, 643-4¢; December, No. 1 Northern, 64 3-4c¢ 1 North- ern, 695-8e; Juby, Northern, oats, 22 rye, barley, 38@35c; flax, to ar- rive, $: cash, $1.411-2c; De- cember, $1.41 1-2; May, $1.48.1-2; corn, 29 1-2c. Minneapolis, Dec. 24 — Wheat — De- cember closed at 641 opened at 665-Se and closed at 663-4c; July opened at 677-8¢ and closed at 68c. On track—N -2c; No.1 Northern, 653-4¢e; No. Northern, 63 3A4e. Milwaukee, Wis., Dee. 24.—Flour is steady. Wheat firm; No. 1 Northern, 66 1-2@67 1-2c; No. 2 Northern, 64@65c. tye steady; No. 1, firm; No, 2, 441-2 sample, 37@ Oats dull: No. 2, 24@25c. Chicago, Dee. 24.—Wheat—No. G8@68 1-2c; 3. G5@6T hard winter, 65¢; . 3, BOGBe; N Northern spring, 67@68 $ 2 Northern spring, 653-4 @ 68c; No. 3 spring, 62@67 1-2c. Corn—No. 2. 303-4¢; No. 80 1-4@30 1-2c. Oats — No. 2, 22 1-2c; No. 3, 22 1-4¢, Chicago, Dee, 24. — Cattle—Beeves, $4.2545.90; cows and heifers, $3@5; stockers and feeders, $3@4.90; Texas Steers, $4.25@5.25. Hogs—Mixed and butchers, $3.95@4.15; good to choice heavy, $4.05@4. rough heavy. $3.90 @ 4; light, $3.95@4.10; bulk, $4.05 @ 4.121-2. Sheep, $3.20@4.05; lambs, $4 @5.60. Sioux City, Iowa, Dee. 24.—Cattle— Beeves, >+.00@5.50; cows and_ bulls, mixed, 0; stockers and feeders, $8.50@4.40; calves and yearlings, $3.75 @4 Hogs, $3.95@4; bulk, $3.95@ $3.97 South St. Paul, Dec. 24. — $3.70@3.95. Cattle—Cows, §: 15 calves, $4@6; bulls, $2.50@3; stockers, $2.75@3.25. British Steamer Aground, Copenhagen, Dec, 24. — The British steamer Beltisloe, Capt. Danielson, from Philadelphia, is aground at Kal- lundborg. A contract has been made to float her. Another Carnegie Library. Linecln, Neb., Dee. 24. — The State Journal will publish a dispatch from Washington saying Andrew Carnegie has made the city of Lincoln a condi- tional gift of $75,000 for a public li- brary building. Outelassed by McGovern. + New York, Dee. 24. — Terry McGov- ern of this city defeated Harry Forbes of Chicago in the second round before the New Broadway Athletic club last night. McGovern out-classed his op- ponent. Rews of the Rorthwest TUNNEL UNDER BUTTE. Rich Copper Vein to Be Developed iu Heart of the City. Butte, Mont., Dec. 23.—Alex Tarbet, a Salt Lake mine owner, has closed a deal with the owners of the mineral rights to the Destroying Angel and Copper Bottom lode claims, by which he secures a controlling interest for $200,000. The yeins run through the business portion of the city, and the Destreying Angel was uncovered re- cently by parties who were excavating for the foundation of a hotel. It has developed into the richest copper vein in this district, and the new owner in tends to tunnel under the city, and as soon as the deal was closed yesterday afternoon they started to sink a shaft which will be put down 1,000 feet at the corner of Broadway and Arizona streets, within half a block of the two principal hotels and the city hall. IMPLEMENT DEALERS. They Mcet and Agree Upon Uniform Prices. Grand Forks, N. D., Dee. 23. — The implement dealers of the northern part of the state gathered together in this city and transacted considerable busi- ness of importance. ‘Chis meeting was of special interest for the reason that it was the first of the kind ever held in the Red river valley. The purpose of the meeting was for the adyance- ment of their own interests in the way of uniferm prices and manner of work- ing their respective districts. Two Jong sessions were held, both of which were entirely secret, and but little di- rect information concerning what actu- ally travspired could be ascertained. Authorities Are Vigilant. Victoria, B. C., Dec. 23.—Whether or not there was an attempt to blow up the cruiser Leander, as reported a few nights ago, the Esquimault authort ties have become more sirict. Where there was one officer in charge of the dockyards at night, there are now tea and twelve additional watchmen p3- trolling the navy yard. Visitors are refvsed admission and the guns of the port are now manned by a crew of gunners night and day. The officers disclaim all knowledge of a plat against the Leander. North Dakota Educators. Grand Forks, N. D., Dee. 23.—The thirteenth annual conyention of the North Dakota Educational association will be held in this city Dec. 27-29. A very extensive programme has been been prepared. Some of the most prominent educational men of the state are down for addresses or papers, and the local committee anticipates the largest attendance ever known in the state. Blackleg Among Cattle. Sioux Falls, S$. D., Dee. 23.—Blackleg is causing some losses among the herds of some of the farmers living in the eastern part of Brule county. John Smith states ‘that since last July he has lost fifty head of calves, yearlings and two-year-olds. I. J. Boney is los- ing quite a number and other farmers report having lost more or less during the past few months. To Mine Copper in Wyoming. Winona, Minn., Dec. 23.—Gen. John Ludwig, together with a number of other prominent men of this city, are interested in the copper mines of Grand Encampment, Wyo., and have just completed the organization of a mining company to be known as the International Copper Mining and Mill- ing company. The capital stock is fixed at $600,000. Will Coach Badgers. Madison, Wis., Dec. 22.—At a meet- ing of the athletic council of the Wis- consin university last night Kilpatrick, holder of the half-mile track record, was selected as coach of the track team next spring. The matter of the coach of the cre= was left undecided. though Andrew O'Dea _ it is believed will be chosen. _ Sale of Wisconsin Lands. Madison, Wis., Dec. 23. — A sale of state land was made by the land com- missioners and the amount disposed of was only 4,000 acres, less than has ever been handled at any previous sale. This is all the state land on the:mar- ket, the remaining 312,000 acres being withdrawn by an act of the last legis- lature. Series of Accidents. Washburn, Wis., Dec. 28.—The round house and pumping station of the Bigelow railroad was totally destroyed by fire last night. Loss, $2,000. Yes- terday morning their grader tent and outfit was burned and one of their men, Martin Hulby, was instantly killed by a tree striking him. Inheritance Tax. Red Wing, Minun., Dec. 23.—The es- tate of Mary Purdy recently paid the first inheritance tax of $500 in Good- hue county. Revenue Collector Lob- dell was in the city to collect $300 gov- ernment revenue on the same estate. Brand Commission. Pierre, 8. D., Dec, 23. — The state brand commission has completed its work and the members have gone home. The commission passed upon about 500 brands at this session and have allowed brands up to 2,906. New Mill for Faribault. Faribault, Minn., Dec. 23.—The Shef- field Milling company of this city will erect an elevator here on the line of the Chicago Great Western railroad next spring. The capacity will be from 40,000 to 50,000 bushels. Killed the Engineer. Cincinnati, Dee. 25. — A freight en- gine on the Chessapeake railway ex- ploded at Chester, Ohio, killing Patrick Conway of Covington, Ky., and badly scalding the fireman and a brakeman. Dubuque’s Fire. Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. 23. — The loss by the burning of the Chicago, Mil- waukee & St. Paul road's car shops is fixed at $20,000; fully covered by in: surance carried by the company itself. The company will probably rebuild. MINNESOTA BANKS, Public Examiner's Report Shows a2 Proxperous Condition. St. Paul, Dec, 24. — The state banks of Minnesota have increased their de- posits 50 per cent in the last eighteen months and their loans and discounts more than 25 per cent in the same time. In the last half year they have accumulated profits averaging nearly 5 per cent on their capital stock. The figures appear in a statement tabu- lated by Public Examiner Pope of the call of Dec. 2, compared with the calls for July 14, 98, and June 20, ’99, as falling nearest to the end of the state's fiscal year, and for the call of April 5 last spring. The number of state banks in this period has grown from 146 to 178. Generally the figures give indication of more active business. LEFT THE HIDES AT HOME. Prominent Cattle Man Arrested for Neglect of Law. Deadwood, 8. D., Dec. 24.—A promi- nent cattleman named C. C. Ripley, who resides across the line in Wyom- ing. v bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $100. He had brought a load of dressed beef to town to sell, and the stock inspector here caused his arrest for the reason that he did not bring along the hides of the ani- mals slaughtered, which is a require- ment of the law of this state. The law of Wyoming requires that the hides of cattle shall be hung up for twenty days so that they may be examined by the stock inspectors. BJORNSTADT ON DUTY. Hospital Operations Uaving Been Successfal, He Is Now on His Way to the Philippines Again. San Francisco, Dec, 24.—Capt. B. W. Bjornstadt, formerly of the Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers, who has been appointed captain in the Forty-second infantry. now in the Philippines, has reported at the Presidio to await trans- portation to his regimen Fine Varsity Building. Madison, Wis., Dec. 24. — The Wis- consin university regents have ap- proved of the plans of Engineering Dean J. B. Johnson and Architect Jennings for the new university engi- neering building. It will be a three- story hydraulic gray brick building, to stand on the upper campus between Science hall and North hall. the main entrance facing south. Owing to the steep slope there will be a subbase- ment, then a basement proper, three main floors and an attic drawing room, making six floors. The building will cost about $100,000, which sum was appropriated by the last legisla- ture. The building must be ready for occupancy by Oct. 1, 1900, and con- tracts will be let in February. Starving in a Dog Kennel. Kenyon, Minn., Dec. 24. — Julius Schramm, a man bowed down with years and grief. was found in a de- serted dog kennel, one mile south of Kenyon, nearly starved to death. For nearly three weeks he has been lying there without food to sustain him. He had been able to obtain water from a spring which flows a few feet from the door of the kennel. He says he came from Sleepy Eye, where he works in the summer and stops at a boarding house in winter. He re his age as seventy-four. Pfennig’s Disappenrance. Janesville, Wis., Dec. 24.—The police here were informed yesterday that Max Pfennig was seen ten 4. at Toronto, Canada. Pfennig w: man thought to have committed sui- cide by jumping from a Flint and Pere Marquette steanfer in mid-lake a month ago. Several of his friends here allege to be heavy losers financial- ly through his disappearance. Resulted Only in Delay. Wilimar, Minn., Dec. 24. — What might have been a very serious acci- dent occurred here Wednesday morn- ing. The east-bound passenger train ran through a misplaced switch just after pulling out from the depot. The engine, baggage car and mail car were derailed, but no damage was done. A ‘delay of about. two hours was in- curred. ‘ Barge 115 Found. Marquette, Mich., Dec. 24—An au- thentic report from Sault Ste. Marie says barge 115, lost in the big gale a week ago Wednesday, has been found on the north shore of Lake Superior, aground near Pic river, about seventy- five miles northeast of this place. Assailant Skips. Jamestown. N. D., Dec, 24. — Joe Miller stabbed and seriously injured Adolphus Bruicked at Hofacker & Smith’s billiard room. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Miller, who left the city on horseback’ immediate- ly after the cutting. ; Model House for Unfortunates, Black River Falls, Wis., Dee. 24. — The new county insane asylum in Trempealeau county, about twenty-five miles from here, is very nearly ecom- pleted and the people are very proud of it, as it is by far the finest building in the county. South Dakota Gold Output. Lead, S. D., Dee. 24.—The state in- speetor of mines completed his report yesterday. It shows the output of gold in the Black Hills for the year to be $9,131,466. This is an increase of $2,000,000 over last ; Guilty of Murder. Museatine, Iowa, Dec. 24.—The jury in the case of George White, charged with shooting Mrs. Nellie S. Crippen last Jury, returned a verdict of guilty of murder, fixing the punishment at imprisonment for life. Fire at Le Sheur. Le Sueur, Minn., Dec. 24. — A fire partly destroyed the house of Thomas Hessian. attorney. Loss over $1,500. Mrs. Hessian’s hair was badly burned while fighting the fire. MINNESOTA NEWS WHEAT AND FLAX. A. K. Bush Telis Why They Should Be Grown Together. Among the topics discussed at the re- cent farmers’ institute at Fergus Falls none aroused greater interest than a plan of raising wheat and flax together —a plan which is being advocated by A. K. Bush of Dover, Minn., who says that it is rapidly coming into favor in the southern part of the state, al- though something entirely new in the vieinty of Fergus Falls. Mr. Bush states that this plan tends to prevent the wheat from lodging on heavy ground; that it keeps out chinch bugs, and, to a certain extent, prevents rust. The quality of both grains is materi- ally improved by the mixture. He says two parts of wheat should be mixed with one of flax, and four or five pecks of the mixture sown to an acre. The crop can be harvested with a binder and handled in exactly the same man- ner as clear wheat. It can be threshed as wheat is ordinarily threshed, and the mixed grain taken to the elevat- ors, where the farmer can secure pay in proportion to the amonnt of each, as determined by the flax test. The two grains are readily separated after- wards by the flax-cleaning machines. Mr. Bush has been engaged in farming in Olmsted county since 1855, and speaks from practical experience. DOUBLE TRACKAGE. Winter Work to Be Prosecuted Be- tween Sandstone and Hinckley. Roadmaster Hurley, of the Eastern Minnesota has hired all the teams he can secure at Sandstone and made fur- ther arrangements for grading the new bed for the double track , between Sandstone and Hinckley. The road is now double-tracked from Brook Park to Hinckley, and it is probable the en- tire line to Superior will have double tracks in the spring. The road is now provided with a double track for sev- eral miles out of Superior. Despite the hard frost and the ap- proach of the holidays, the quarry at Sandstone is rushed with work, and a full crew is employed getting out rush orders. The paving bloc cut this year now aggregate 900,000. The Catholic church at Sandstone is holding a fair this week. It is prob- able a large sum of money will be real- ized. HARDWOOD MILL wet Put Under Operation at Knife River for Continuous Work. The O'Neal hardwood saw mill at Knife Lake, six miles above Mora, is completed and has begun operations. It will be run full time from now on, summer and winter. Mora will be the shipping point for the lumber. This firm has many million feet of hard- wood logs, besides aiming to carry on an inimense pine logging business. A crew of 100 men is employed by the Eastern Minnesota railway at the Ann River bridges, laying immense wails on either side of both approach- es to the bridge asa protection against the spring floods, which heretofore have caused great damage to -the bridges. Charles Way, the youth who acci- dentally Cischarged a gun into his left arm at Mora last week, died from the erent of blood poison, and was buried ere. BREWERY FOR MANKATO. Resident and Chicago Capitalists Or- ganize a Company. The Standard Brewing company has been organized at Mankato, with a cap- ital of $125,000, and will rt a brew- ery with a yearly capacity of 25,000 barrels, with bottling works in con- nection. A portion of the old linseed oil plant has been purchased, which will be remodeled and new and modern brewing machinery installed. The following are the officers of the compa- ny: President, Henry Himmelman, Jr.; vice president, Nic Peterson; sec- retary and manager, S.\ilhartz; treas- urer, Leo. S. Lamm: directors, the above and Dr. J. A, Heilscher, George Peter Hoerr and Charles J. Macbeth. Other well known Mankato business men are interested as stockholders, as well as Chicago parties, Fifty citizens of Clarkfield have signed the following pledge: “I, the undersigned, promise that at the elec- tion of 1900 I will vote for no candidaty for member of the legislature who has not expressly promised to vote for a county option law in the legislature; but this pledge shall not affect my vote for candidates for other offices; nor shall it in any way interfere with my political affiliations.” Two-thirds of the iron ore for next year’s delivery from the Lake Superior region has been sold—about 12.000.000 gross tons. In past years it has beces rare that any ore has been sold in one year for delivery the following year. Altogether the situation is the most re- markable on record. Abont 6.000,000 tons more of iron ore is yet to be sold, and the amount may even be 8,900,000 tons. 3 Propositions have been submitted to the city of Duluth for the installing of an electric light plant for lighting the street. Each is on a basis of 460 and 500 are lights. The estimated cost of the 460-light ranges from $93.000 to $114,000 and the 500-light plants from $98,000 to $118,500. A divorce has been granted at Still- water to Harrison J. McKusick from Mary E. MeKusick on the grounds of incompatibility of temper. Mrs. Mc- Kusick receives an alimony of $2.500, the homestead on Olive street and a life insurance policy of $250. They are well known people. The Minneapolis council has voted to vacate property desired by the Soo line for terminals. The Winona board of health is in- vestigating some slaughtered hogs that were apparently all right on being killed, but afterward on their skin showed evidences of hog cholera. The hogs have been sent to the glue fac- tory. Jerome Benson, an cld and_ well known farmer of Cottage Grove, Wash- ington county, died from pneumonia, aged seventy-three years. He leaves a wife, one son and tyvo daughters, Mrs. A. B. Knowles and Miss Sylvia Benson. RY WOOD TAKES CHARGE. Installed in the Governor General's Office. Havana, Dec. 23—Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood formally took charge of the gov- ernor general's office at 9 o'clock yes- terday morning. His first act was to accept the resignation of the members of the advisory cabinet of Gen. Brooke. These officers, after consid- ering the question over night, had de- cided to insist on retiring. Their de- cision meets with public approval. Al- most without exception they had ren- dered themselves cbnoxious to the ma- jority of Cubaus. One prominent Cu- ban said: “The chief act of the advisors of Gen. Brooke, if they wish to rehabilitate themselves with their countrymen, is to resign and thus cause forgetful- ness.” The Lucha, contrasting Gen.Brooke’s with Gen. Wood's advent, says: “Gen. Brooke’s proclamation was un- fortunate as it contained errors. Gen, Wood, although promising nothing, speaks volumes by his quite deter- mined manner of taking charge of af- fairs. He has captivated everyone.” Gen. Chaffe is receiving numerous congratulations upon his appointment to be a brigadier general in the regu- lar army. It is believed here that the post of chief of staff will be abolished and that Gen. Chaffee will succeed Gen. Wilson as the governor of Matan- zas-Santa Clara, or will remain in Ha- vana-Pinar del Rio, Gen. Ludlow sue- ceeding Gen. Wilson. It is also be- lieved that no governor will be ap- pointed for Santiago province, but that an experiment in civil government on a much broader scale than ever will be initiated there under Gen. Wood's supervision from Havana. Gen. Wood visited . the prison and penitentiaries and seemed much pleased, although he would not com- ment on his observations. He was ac- companied by Gen. Chaffee and Gen, Ludlow. There have been no fresh develop- ments in the case of the arrest of the ten customs appraisers and the whole matter is being thoroughly investi- gated. At 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon the temperature in Havana was 73 de- grees, Fahrenheit. Formally STRUCK IT RICH. Mr. and Mrs. MeConnell Will Pro- cced to Enjoy Their Klondike Wealth. ® Chicago, Dec. 23.—Dr. Luella Day, who two years ago left here for the Klondike, and whose death was re- ported in a snowslide, arrived at the Auditorium hotel and was registered by Edward MeConnell, also a Klon- diker, as his wife. Mrs. McConnell “struck it rich” near Dawson, and her husband, who had already been years in the Alaskan gold fields, owns sev- eral rich claims. Mrs. McConnell de- clared that after a couple of years, which she and her husband intended to spend in travel, she will return to Chicago and erect a home and hospi- tal for the treatment of crippled chil- dren, -¢ .. CONTRACT LABORERS. : aus? ——_ _ 4 A Number of Recent Arrivals Are Sent Back to Germany. + Baltimore, Dec. 23.—The local immi- gration authorities are making desper- ate efforts to keep contract laborers out of this country, and last week thir- ty who had come here on the steam- ship Munchen were returned to Ger- many. On the Hanover, which arrived on Monday, were 100 men who have no money and who are bound for Penn- sylvania. It is suspected they are con- tract laborers and they are detained at the immigrant house at Locust Point perding an investigation. BOUTELLE SERIOUSLY ILL. Congressman Suffering From Con- gestion of the Brain. Boston, Dec. 23.—Congressman C. A. Boutelle of Maine, who is at Young’s hotel, has been taken seriously ill The nature of his trouble is not given out. Every endeavor was made td keep the congressman’s illness quiet. A bulletin given out this morning says that the congressman was suffering from congestion of the brain, induced by a severe attack of indigestion. It was the opinion of the physicians that the malady is only temporary. Mormons Not Wanted. Charleston, 8S. C., Dec. 23.—Mormon elcers have established a church at which eight Mormon elders are at work near Rodgeland. The state leg- islature has been asked by the people of Hampton county to work for a law to extirpate the elders, and say that prompt legislation may save them the trouble the other states have recently had in trying to rid themselves of the sect. Will Call an Extra Session. Jefferson City, Mo., Dec. 23.—Paul B. Moore, private secretary of Gov. Steph- ens, in an interview yesterday, ex- pressed the opinion that Gov. Steph- ens would call an extra session of the Missouri legislature some time in Jam uary in an endeavor to secure the em actment of a law for the taxation franchises. Gov. Stephens is out ol the city. Dr. Williams Dead. Atkinson, Wis., Dec. 23.—A telegram from Santa Barbara, Cal., announces the death of Dr. Edward H. Williams, senior partner of the Baldwin Loco- motive works of Pennsylvania. Death was due to heart trouble. Dr. Will- iams was prominently connected with early railroads in Wisconsin. He was knighted by the king of Sweden and Norway. Chicago, Dec. 23. — Between thirty and forty pool rooms, besides a score or more hand-books were closed by order of Chief of Police Kipley yes- terday. An Incompetent Pilot. Santiago, Cuba, Dec. 23.—The Wa: line steamer Saratoga, owing to the incompetency of her pilot, went aground yesterday near the wreck of the collier Merrimac, which was sunk by Lieut. Hobson, : Judge to Resign. Colurbus, Ohio, Dec. 23.—It is au- | thoritatively stated that Judge Brad- — bury, of the Ohio supreme court, wil resign in a few days to become counsel — for the so-called salt trust. 7 untcrnintntiphataniecmictonateiodansecaapegerins i