Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, May 25, 1901, Page 2

By E. G NILEY, GRAND RAPIDS, - MINNESOTA, = Christian Klucker, a Swiss guide in the Rocky mountains, has a record of 2,000 mountain ascents without an ac- cident to himself or his party. This Buffalo is the same sanguitre Nttle city that was bragging a few months ago that its fair should be ready when the opening day arrived. t is too soon to tell whether the reduction in the size of the page Which feveral nretropolitan daily newspapers ere making is merely an aévertising experiment, or the beginning ‘of an tmportant permanent change. The daily newspapers are much too large; ‘they absorb so much time as -to leave little for more serious reuding. Sweden and Norway beth boast:sev- eral homes for unmarrie@ women. One of these was endowed more than 200 years ago by a man who left'the’ bulk of his fortune to his spinster descend- ants. The home is managed ‘by sal- aried trustees, and the unmarried woman who can prove kinship to the founder is entitled to a home‘there, ‘In the new mint in Philadelphia the United States will have the finest, cost- Jiest, and most complete money-mak- ang establishment of its kind in the eworld. The granite structure was com- menced two years ago and will cost about $2,000,0u0, incluaing the me- chanical equipment, costing $200,000. There will be 24 coining presses in the new int. A physician who has recently re- turned from Persia says that the na- tives still believe that human tears are a remedy for certain chronic dis- eases. At every funeral the bottling of mourners’ tears is one of the chief features of the ceremony. Bach of the mourners is presented with a sponge with which to mop his face and eyes, and after the burial these sponges are presented to the priest, who squeezes the tears into bottles, which he keeps. The Forestry Department of the St. Louis fair intends to have an exhibi- tion that wiil be an object lesson to all who see it of the practical side of wood working in all its phases and branches. It will show the woods of the country and the uses to which they are adapted; it will endeavor to show where they grow, at what price the standing timber can be bought, the size of the tract, accessibility, and everything that a prospective pur- chaser would want to know. Prince Alphonse, the nephew of the Prince Regent of Bavaria, is the man of the hour in Bavaria. He has re- ceived the “Blue Letter,” which means he has been Officially degraded. He was not severe enough to please the military, and the mistake he made was to manifest too much consideration for the horses in his care. ~During the last maneuvers, on reaching a steep and stony descent, Prince Alphonse or- dered the men to dismount, so that the horses might be spared. It is claimed the-order completely upset the. plan of action. Popular feeling .is intense against the authorities who have brought about the prince’s dismissal. It is believed to be the first time a Bavarian prince has received the ‘Blue iter.” The sumptuous chapel built-to com: memorate the many victims of the ter- rible fire which took place a few years ago at the Charity Bazaar in ‘Paris is now finished, and is generally consid- ered to be exceptionally artistic and appropriate. It contains, however, a very curious optical illusion. The dome is painted by Maignan, and represents the Virgin surrounded by angels car- «ying the implements of ithe ‘Passion, ewith the victims of the awful catas- ‘trophe rising from their graves at her feet. Seen from the right-hand side, the Virgin and angels alone appear, ‘but if the spectator goes to the'left'he ces only the unfortunate victims as- eending to glory, the Madonna.and her eelestial host, by an ingenious arrange- ment .of the light, being mo ‘longer wisible. While a crew of stone laborers were working an excavation through ‘the Farman clift, two miles east of New- port, R.'I., for the bed of the Tennessee nd North Carolina railroad,they found e2 human female skeleton 19 inches in beight, in a perfect state of preserva- tion. The only anomaly was the teeth, which were 200 in number and had ao sockers, but were developed from ant grew upon :ihe jaw bone with no ad- Jacezt valvular process. The bones were hermetically sealed and sent to the Smithsonian Institution. The skel- eton was found in solid rock ten feet from ‘the face and eight feet from the top of clift, in.2 cavity two feet by Lb inches. About ‘the cavity was no opening crevice .or aperture for the skeleton to enter since the formation of the «lift, more than 2,000 years ago. Since the day when Jesus Christcame here to suffer poverty and painful death, lived a life of absolute devo- ion to the poor and to the weak. No n, of course, has emulated the ex- amgle which Christ set when he lived with ie poor, worked for the poor, spoke them, prayed for them and But no man succeeds way unless in his na- ture the dominant factor is sympathy for the other little human beings fas- tened to this globe as he is, and shar- ing with him its hopes and troubles aud vicissitudes. __ ane h ote he Mierald--Review. [LABOR FIGHT IS ON FIFTY THOUSAND MACHINISTS LAY DOWN THEIR TOOLS, Demand a Nine-hour Day and Sufti- cient Increase in Wages to Make ‘Up fer the Loss of the Hour in Time—Other Reforms Demanded— Railroad Machinists as ai Rate ‘Not Inmvolved—Order to Strike Be- ing Obeyed Generally and in Larger Numbers Than Antici- ‘pated, Washington, May 22.—Approximately 50,000 machinists throughout the coun- try struck for a nine-hour day; a scale of wages equal to the present ten-hour per day scale and other demands. This is the rough estimate of President O'Connell of the National Association of Machinists, based on telegraphic ad- vices that have reached him from ma- chinists’ headquarters in the various cities. The strike has thus far not ex- tended to the allied trades, save in one or two instances, as at Scranton, Pa., where men in .a part of the allied trades are out. No machinists engaged in government work are affected. This is due to the fact that on such work an eight-hour-a-day seale already pre- vails. Railroad machinists, as a rule, are not involved in the strike, though the men on severa) roads are out. The Central Vermont shop machinists at St. Albans, numbering probably 200, have struck. The Lehigh Valley ma- chinists at Buffalo, Sayre, Wilkesbarre and Elmira are out, aggregating about 500 all told. The Delaware, Lackawan- na & Western men at Buffalo, Scran- ton, Wilkesbarre and intermediate points, are out. The gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe men also are out. The strike order, however, Does Not Apply to the railroads generally. It is ex- plained at headquarters that there is no competition between the railroads and the private work, and that work among the private establishments is to be adjusted first- The situation was summarized by President O'Connell in the following statement to the Associ- ated Press: “We are demanding a nine-hour day universally throughout the trade with an increase of wages sufficient to over- come the loss of the hour in time; reg- ulation of the apprenticeship system and the number that shall be em- ployed, in accordance with the number of journeymen machinists employed: agreements as to arbitration of all dis- putes that may arise in future. The ts to be repre- committee; and asree- sented by a ments that there shall be absolutely no discrimination against machinists because of their membership in the union. From the present indications and the statements issued from head- quarters at the various points the or- ders are being generally obeyed and in larger numbers than anticipated.” Number of Men Affected. Following. is a statement cf the num- ber of men out at important points: Hartford, Conn., 1,000; Ansonia and Derby, Conn., 500; Hamilton, Ohio, 1,000; Buffalo, 1,200; Scranton, 2.500; Cincinnati, completely tied up and 3,000 men out; Connersville, Ind., 200: Pales- tine, Tex., 200; York, Pa., 200: East Orange, N. J., 300; Oswego, N. Y.. 300: Norfolk, Va., all shops out, 500 men. KILLED BY A WOMAN. Mysterious Marder in Washington Is Clerred Up. Washington, May 22,.—The mystery attending the killing of James Seymour Ayres, a census office clerk, in the Ken- more hotel early Wednesday morning, and which, because of the peculiar cir- cumstances surrounding it, has aroused Washington more than any tragedy in several years, was solved yesterday by a voluntary confession from Mrs. Lulu I. Bonine, a married woman, and a guest, at the house, that she fired the three shots which ended Ayres’ life. Mrs. Bonine, whose husband is a drummer for the wholesale drug house of Dewitt & Co. of Chicago, explained her presence in Ayres’ room at 2 o’clock in the morning by saying that he had come to her room, complaining of a chill and asking for medicine and had induced her to follow him to his room to talk over some matters of dif- ference there had been between them. She-said that she dressed herself in a wrapper and-went to his room. He had preceded her and when she opened the door and walked in he quickly closed it end informed her that he had enticed ther ‘to the room for his own purposes, and said ff she did not submit to his /wishes he would kill her. Ayres, she said, undressed and had a revolver in his hand, and in a struggle for its pos- }séssion which ensued immediately af- ter she entered, it was discharged three ‘times, the shots striking Ayres, the last one proving fatal. After her state- ment, which was made ‘to ‘the chief of police and a number of other officers, Mrs. ‘Bonine was placed under arrest and taken ‘to the “house of detention. «where she will be held vending the re- sult of the coroner's inquest. Carnecie Gives Awny %10:000 900, Edinburgh, May 22.—Andrew Carne- gie ‘has given $10,000,000 to pay the fees of all Scottish students at the Scottish’ universities of Edinburgh. Glasgow and Aberdeen. ‘The gift is for his fellow countrymen alon? and does not em- race English or colonial students. ‘The medical as ‘well as the commercial branch is to be embraced in the gift. A trust will be constituted to adminis- ter the fund. Live Stock Interest Growin~. Larchwood, Iowa, May 22%.—Nichol- son & Hanson shipped nine cars of fat cattle to the Chicago market. ‘This part of Lyon county is surpassing ail past records in live stock matters. Less grain and more live stock je the rule. Drowned at Senttle. Seattle, Wash., May 22.—Dr. Eugene D. Andruss, a prominent dentist, was drowned by the overturning of a row- boat on Lake Washington. He was fifty years old and leaves a wife and six children. - FORMALLY OPENED. Pan-American Exposition Now in Fall Blast. Buffalo, N. Y¥., May 22.—In the* pre- ence of a vast concourse of people, with ceremonial both conventional and nov- el, the Pan-American exposition was dedicated formally yesterday. The day was fair and the industrious, energetic men who planned this great enterprise rejoice in flattering success. The day began with a parade in which there were men from nearly every country in the world, and ended with an aerial bembardment from flying bombs and a brilliant electrical illumination. Be- tween the two were the formal exer- cises of the dedication with oratory that took its theme from the lesson of the time, prayer, music, song and po- etry. The city was bright in dress of flags and bunting, the exposition group in brilliant colors; the moving crowds were in holiday garb and the whole was highly pleasing. The record of at- tendance for the day was fully up te the expectations of the most enthusi- astic. There was no complaint over delayed exhibits for there were spec- tacular things enough to weary the most ardent sightseer before the com- ing of night. The procession that formed at the city hall and marched by way of the thoroughfores to the expo- sition grounds was an interesting spec- tacle, and thousands of people lined the route. The day was a Battle of Sun and Clouds for victory, but the crowd was not re- strained by weather conditions. There was a large crowd of distinguished visitors, foreign commissioners* and others at the city hall. Vice President Roosevelt was the guest of honor, and when he reached the hall the parade was started with a volley of aerial bombs. Two thousand troops, who got their time from four bands, led the way, and after them were a hundred carriages with officials and guests. Behind them came the concessionaries from the Midway. ‘Western Indians mingled with the children of the trop- ies, the Orient and the Mediterranean and gave the procession its truest touch of color. They were in native costume, had a score of artistic floats and bands furnished them music. The entry of the procession to the exposi- tion grounds at noon was a magnificent spectacle. The crowd in the grounds at the time numbered fully 40,000, and the greater part of it was massed in the esplanade. Dozens of great kites carrying streamers floated high in the air. The procession was halted in the fore court and then formed in double column across the bridge of triumph. The officials and guests left their car- riages, marched through the line of troops and then kept on to the esplan- ade beyond. Carrier Pigeons Released. President Milburn of the exposition and Vice President Roosevelt led the way and the crowd cheered them as they advanced. After going 100 yards more they halted, and at the other end of the esplanade several thousand car- rier pigeons were released. Confused at first by their number they circled at first in wild flight and subsequently soared aloft on graceful wing. High up, where they got their bearings, they parted and took flight to every quarter of the compass. Below the crowd looked on in silent admiration. The vice president and party then filed on into the Temple of Music and the parade, reforming, marched on through the grounds. The formal dedicatory services in the presence of a crowd lim- ited only by the size of the hall were impressive. There were strong words for closer union among the American republics, and the words of Vice Pres- ident Roosevelt on that point and the congratulatory telegrams of the presi- dents of the American republics excited the greatest enthusiasm. All of the American republics were represented at the dedication and their military attaches and commissioners were given conspicuous places in the ranks of dis- tinguished guests. Friendly expres- sions came by cable from national neighbors and the local directors re- joiced in the kindly feeling and in the interest shown. CABINET SATISFIED. the Reports on the Amendment. San Francisco, May 22.—The presi- dent and members of the cabinet are watching with interest the reports which the Cuban commission which visited Washington presented to the constitutional - convention yesterday. Secretary Root has kept the president fully advised of the movements in Ha- vana and the president is in communi- cation with leading senators on the subject. The question of this govern- ment’s acceptance of the action of the constitutional convention as a “sub- stantia! compliance with the terms of the platt amendment” will, of course, not be formally raised until the consti- tutional convention acts upon reports submitted to it, but there is good reason to believe that the members of the cabinet here are satisfied with the developments. The majority report is considered a virtual acceptance of the Platt amendment, and the minority re- port could, perhaps, be interpreted as a strong protest designed to meet the demands of local sentiment in Cuba and “save the face’ of its authors. Public questions which arise are be- ing daily discussed by the president with the members of the cabinet. No formal cabinet meetings are being held at the Scott residence, but matters re- ‘lating to the various branches of the ‘government are talked over informally. Secretary Hay and other members of the cabinet will remain with the pres- ident until Mrs. McKinley is able to travel and they will all go East to- gether, The physicians have not yet been able to fix a date when Mrs. Mc- Kinley will be strong enough to make the trin. but a week is their present approximation. Radieais Oppose Minority Report. Havana, May 22.—At a private ses- sion of the constitutional convention yesterday the majority and minority reports of the committee on relations were read. Several of the most radical members said they would net vote in favor of the minority report, as they were ir favor of the absolute rejection of the Platt antendment. It is claimed that these delegates want to exploit thelr opposition to the amendment. With Platt END OF THE STRIKE ALBANY STREET CAR DIFFICUL- TIES ARE SETTLED. Both Sides Satixnfied and Each Claims a Victory—National Guard Is Promptly Removed — Whole City of Albany Celebrates the Event— Faneral of One of the Strike Vie- tims Almost Ends im a Riot— Crowd Catches Sight of a Soldier and Promptly Gives Chaxe—Cool Heads Prevent a Riot. Albany, N. Y., May 21. — The great etreet railroad strike, lasting twelve days, requiring the presence of 3,000 members of the national guard in the city, costing the lives of two promi- nent merchants and entailing an ex- pense to the county of Albany of over $39,000, is settled, and if the agreements are kept there will be no trouble for three years at least. The whole city of Albany united in celebrating the event. As usual, both sides to the controversy claim the credit. The withdrawal of the guards was as expeditious as was their bringing here. The incidents of Sunday, the first day ef active Operation of all the allied lines since the strike, were very quiet. There were two features. The first was the two men shet by national guards- men were buried in the afternoon, but the pouring rain kept away the thou- sands of sightseers that otherwise would have marked the occasion with their presence. The departure of the Twenty-third regiment early m the morning was the second feature of the day, and sermons from many city pul- pits aided in closing the incident. The funeral of Leroy Smith was devoid of incident except that it was attended by tity officials and directors of the street railway company. At the funeral of William Walsh there was nearly a riot, while the services were proceeding in the church the crowd that had been unable to gain admission saw a uni- formed soldier coming down the street. Instantly the people were in a state of ferment. A rush was made for the unlucky soldier, but a few wise heads held the crowd back for a minute, while several others advised the man to run. Arguing that discretion was the better part of valor, he did run and avaided trouble. The starting out of the first car of the Intercity line short- fy after noon was the cause of a flemonstration. Pistols were fired, flags waved, torpedoes placed on the track and exploded, the motormen and con- ductors wore flags on their coats, and fully 200 men and women fought for the privilige of the first ride. When the conductor got the car started and rang up the fares he found he had 73 passen- gers, where usually 50 is a crowd. Within an hour so many cars were running that the monotony kept peo- ple from riding for novelty sake. ARE LEAVING CHINA. Chaffee Issues His Farewell Order. Pekin, May 21.—At midnight Satur- fay night Gen. Chaffee issued his fare- well order ending the American relief expedition in China. The American troops will board the transports next Wednesday at Taku and Thursday will leave direct for Manila. M. Pi- chon, the French minister, left here for home yesterday morning. A meeting of the foreign ministers will be held to-day, but it is not likely much will be accomplished as some ministers have not yet received in- structions from their governments. The ministers, commenting upon the blame attached to them by the people for their slowness, say that as a mat- ter of fact they are powerless to act without orders from home. One of the foreign ministers said yesterday that he had been instructed to co-operate heartily with the other ministers. He found upon consultation with his col- leagues that their instructions were ab- solutely different from his. He said co-operation was practically impossi- ble. Field Marshal Count von Waldersee has been in communication with Li Hung Chang regarding the condition of affairs in the Ohenting-fu district. A force of Chinese regulars were re- cently defeated by Boxers in that dis- trict and Count von Waldersee threat- ens to send a German force to restore order, in which case the regulars will probably themselves suffer severely. Great unrest is reported in this district. Business is stagnant and large num- bers of the inhabitants are crossing into the province of Honan. Carts are In great demand for assisting them in their flight. Gen. WEST POINT FEUD UNDECIDED. Differences Between Cadets and Sn- perintendent Are Before War De- partment. West Point, N. Y., May 21. — The statement that eighty cadets are under arrest, growing out of the indignities directed against Col. Mills, superinten- dent of military academy, is believed here to be false. The story of the dis- respect to Col. Mills was published nearly a month ago. An investigation followed and the findings of the court of inquiry were forwarded to the war department at Washington a few days ago and no recommendations have yet been made by the latter tribunal so far as known here. It is true, however, that two cadets are under arrest, the result of a court-martial for a breach of discipline which occurred a couple of weeks ago. Both Col. Mills and his adjutant, Capt. Rivers, ere away from the post on leave. TO STAND TRIAL. Arthar H. Noyes Charged With Con- "tempt. San Francisco, May 21—Judge Ar- thur H. Noyes, ex-Congressman Garey and District Attorney Woods of Alaska must stand trial for alleged contempt of the United States circuit court of appeals as a result of action taken and advice given after Judge Morrow had issued a writ of supersedeas in the Mc- Kenzie case. nat a ae Sek. ah DOOSCOTOOHO HOO HOH OOS COSOOOO eeonere ee = Northwest News eee SOSA HHHHSSHHOHSHEHOSEOHHHOSHOOHOS KILLED HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW Family Quarrel Ends in a Tragvedy —Murderer Escupes. St. Paul, May 21. — Henry Mingers went to the home of his sister, 605 South Smith avenue, at 9 o’clock last night and killed her husband, Frank Greipel, by firing three shots from a 38-caliber revolver into his body. Mingers made his escape. One of the shots entered the breast above the heart, a second passed through the center of the breast, and a third bullet struck the left temple. There are two bullet wounds on the left forearm, but these it is thought were caused by the victim raising his arm for protection- The body was removed to the morgue and Coroner Miller will hold and in- quest and post mortem examination to- day. The tragedy was the climax of a series of quarrels between the two men it is stated. THREE NOW REPORTED DEAD. Iake Bemidji Disaster Grows Worse as the Final Count Is Made. Bemidji, Minn., May 21. — The Nor- wegian celebration disaster was more horrible than reported. Joe Marchaud, twenty-six years old, of Shevlin; Fred Driven, ten years old, and Richard Zacharias, eleven years old, both of Bemidji, lie in the bottom of the lake, and Fred McCauley, twelve years old, and Adolph Zacharias, ten years old, lie at the point of death from burns all over their bodies. The other injured are recovering. Dozens of boats were out all day dragging the lake without success, G. A. Smith of Solway and Albert Snecta of Rosby are in the hos- pital covered with burns, but will re- cover. School Scheme Works Well. Aberdeen, S. D., May 21—The cen- tralized school system has proven very successful wherever put in operation, and already has many strong advo- cates in this section of the state. It is the intention to establish and carry out the centralization idea in Bath town- ship, east of this city. It is estimated that a saving of $1,146 can be saved by the new system and at the same time give better service to the scholars in attendance. Militia Will Participate. Fargo, N. D., May 21. — Replies are’ being received from the members of the different militia organizations in answer to the invitation to be present during the Fargo fire festival. All are of an encouraging nature and the ma- jority are expected to be present. The soldier feature will also be in the na- ture of a reunion, as so many of the members of the militia are also veter- ans of the Philippine service. Homestake Tunnel on Fire. Lead, S. D., May 21.—One of the old tunnels in the Homestake mine has been discovered to be on fire, It has been burning for. sometime and has gained considerable headway. There is no danger of its spreading to other portions of the mine. The fire is in a portion of the mine that has been abandoned for several years. It will be a difficult matter to get the fire ur- der control. Promising Berry Crop. Sparta, Wis., May 21—Prospects for berries and other small fruit in this section have never been as favorable as at present. The spring has been early and exceedingly warm, with sufficient showers to keep the ground moist. Growers think we are now safe from frosts and say unless something un- foreseen happens the crop will be im- mense. All other crops look splendid. New State Bank. Sioux Falls, S. D., May 21.—Arlington is to have a new state bank, to be es- tablished by J. B. Sullivan and John McKenzie of Lake Benton, Minn., and A. P. Berteisen of Elkton, S. D. Mr. Sullivan will have the active manage- ment of the institution, which will be opened for business as soon as incor- poration is perfected and a building can be completed. Found in a Cuve. Helena, Mont., May 21.—C. R. Engle, a Beaverhead county ranchman who has been missing two weeks, has been found. A searching party found him in a,cave in the mountains. He was in an irrational condition from exposure and lack of food. He soon rallied and will probably recover. His actions are beyond explanation. Sweet Girl Graduates. Winona, Minn., May 21.—The list of graduates has been announced at the young ladies’ seminary in this city and is as follows: Literary, Miss Mae Mad- den of Rochester, Miss Mae Erwin of Fisher and Miss Ada Talbot of Wi- nona; piano, Miss Anna Malick of Sleepy Eye and Miss Maud Schneider of Winona. Accident at a Ball Game. Des Moines, Iowa, May 21.—The first Sunday game here was marred by a sad accident. Just as the game was about to be called one of the bleachers collapsed, seriously, if not fatally in- juring Albert Mane, and bruising a number of others. Steamer Goes Ashore. Milwaukee, May 21. — The steamer Nyack of the Crosby line, went ashore at North Point, this city, during a fog. All the passengers were taken aboard a tug and conveyed to this city. Her damage is not thought to be serious. Iron Near Anoka. Anoka. Minn.. May 21.—Patrick Man- ley of Coon Creek, about ten miles north of Minneapolis, thinks he has an iron mine. He has sent samples to Duluth and they assayed 60 per cent iron. Killed by a Train. Hastings, Minn.. May 21. — Adam ‘Weiler, a prominent business man of Hampton, was killed by a passenger train while crossing the Great Western track at this place. He leaves a wife and two children. i --+ INSULAR CASES. Opinion Expected From Supreme Court Next, Week. ‘Washington, May 22..— There were many lawyers at the supreme court yesterday anticipating a decision in the insular cases, but these were not men- tioned. The court will hold its next and final sitting for this term next Monday, and the attorneys for the government expect an opinion in these cases. It is argued by attorneys that any delay beyond the close of this term of court will indicate an adverse opin- ion. The government attorneys expect. an opinion and believe that the court will sustain the constitutional power of congress to enact laws for the gov- ernment of Porto Rico and the Philip- pines not in complete harmony with the laws for the government of terri- tories which are a part of the United States. EFFECT OF COMPROMISE. Case Against County Treasurer Pet- terson’s Bondsmen Settled. Yankton, S. D., May 22.—The county commissioners have instructed the county attorney to settle with the bondsmen of A. W. Petterson for $3,- £21.65, the county retaining all claims against the Yankton Savings bank, which will realize about $2,000, eacl party to bear costs. The bondsmen have expressed a willingness to accept these terms. The settlement will re- cover to the county about 60 per cent cf what the courts have decided were due. This is to close a case in which the absconding treasurer, Petterson, crowned himself in the Mississippi at St. Louis a year ago last December. M’MAHON 'S BODY FOUND. Farmer Who Disappeared a Month Ago May Have Been Murdered. Fort Dodge, Iowa, May 22.—The body ef George McMahon, the farmer who Gisappeared over a month ago, was found floating in a slough four miles west of the city. The body was identi- fied by papers in the pocket. Theories of murder are advanced and an inquest is being held. SHERBURNE’S SALE. Average Frice of About $7 for Land» of the State. Elk River, Minn., May 22.—State Au- ditor Dunn offered the state lands in Sherburne county at public sale here. Of 4,480 acres, 2,000 were disposed of at an average of about $7 per acre. The highest price paid was $16.50. The sale was well attended by resident farmers. TRAGEDY IN IOWA. &tmer Lane Cuts His Wife’s Throat and Attempts Suicide. Osceola, Iowa, May 22—Elmer Lane cut the throat of his wife, who had sued for divorce, He then attempted to commit. suicide. rs. Lane is in w critical condition, while Lane may re- cover. Poor Harness Saved a Life. Grundy Center, Iowa, May 22.—What came near being a serious accident oc- curred here a few days ago. One of J. H. Sperry’s hired men, while driving a mile east of town was struck by @ train and both mules instantly killed, the wagon broken to pieces and the driver thrown some rods into the ditch. Had it not been for the poor condition of the harness the driver would un- doubtedly have been killed. Wind Cave Open to Public. Deadwood, S. D., May 22. — The fa~' mous Wind cave, comprising about 1,000 acres of ground, now the property of the government, has been reopened to the inspection of the public. Visi- tors will not be charged any fees of admittance, nor will any one be al- lowed to carry away specimens of any kind. It is thought that at the next session of congress the cave will be declared a national resort. Mrs. Kron Asenulted. Alexandria, Minn., May 22.—Mrs. A. W. Kron, wife of the clerk in the FirstNational bank, was knocked dowr three times, rendered unconscious and assaulted by an unknown man during the temporary absence of her husband, who found her lying on the floor whem he returned home, It is thought the man escaped on a bicycle put off at the depot by the 1:30 train. Calls New Rector. Steven’s Point, Wis.. May 22. — At an informal meeting the vestry of the Episcopal church extended a unani- mous call to Rev. Dr. Lenner, arch- deacon of Ashland, to succeed Bishop Well of Fond du Lac as rector of the local church. The action was’ ratified’ at formal meeting. Boy Falls to His Death. St. Paul, May 22. — Anthony Wein- holzer, the nine-year-old son of Antom Weinhoizer, proprietor of the Empire theater, fell from a fire escape on the Assumption Catholic school, Exchange street, last evening, sustaining injuries from which he died twenty minutes later. Neck Broken by the Folt. Sioux Falls, S. D., May 22. — Chris Fisher, for some years an employe of the local brewing company, was in- stantly Killed by being thrown from a wagon. He struck the ground in such a way as to break his neck. He was about thirty years of age and unmar- ried. Killed on a Crossing. Hastings, Minn., May 22. — Adam Weller, a prominent and well known resident of Hampton, was struck by a Great Western passenger train while crossing the track, both legs being teken off. from the effects of which he died. Children Discover a Suicide. Duluth, Minn., May 22.—Some chil- dren “discovered near the city limits the partly decomposed remains of a man about forty years old. The man had hanged himself with his suspvenders. The remains have not been identified.