Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, December 21, 1901, Page 6

= Bik. Chg The Hevald-Review. TREATY RATIFIED By E. C. KILEY. MINNESOTA, GRAND RAPIDS, - Football is nothing more than guer- rilla warfare, but it appears to be of the South African brand. Just as the football season ends Con- gress convenes, to the delight of those who love the life strenuous.” The football teams ought to be thankful the season is over, and that the fatalities have been so few. An American artist is to paint the coronaticn scenes for King Edward, At last the old masters are coming our way. Another of the Vanderbilt boys is about to marry an heiress. Thrift seems to run all the way through that family. A Baltimore company has been or- ganized to make whisky from water- melons. Yet we are trying to uplift the colored race! France's cabinet has just passed an- other crisi It has to have a crisis every few minutes in order to whet its appetite for office. Emperor William’s American cook stove will be set up and ready for business by Christmas time. The em- peror is just beginning to live. Some of the escaped convicts from Leavenworth who have reached the In- dian Territory are being held up for the valuable horses they stole in Kan- sas. ANew York man claims that the an- gels taught him how to use a type- writer. It would be interesting to in- spect his celestial spelling and punc- tuation. One-seventh of the people of this country are engaged in the railroad business. The others are busy wonder- ing how io get free transportation in the future. Farmers living along the line of the proposed Paris-Vienna automobile race are already safeguarding against fiying wheels, linchpins and fragments of humanity The Supreme Court ‘decision will not surprise Aguinaldo, who has had a dis- tinct suspicion that the Philippines be- longed to America ever since he met Gen. Funston. The Georgia people have a great deal of respect for the Union. They used to send watermelons to Mr. Cleveland, and are keeping Mr. Roosevelt supplied with persimmons. The census report showing a total capital of $27,123,364 invested in the 159 salt establishments reported can be taken without a grain of the product under consideration. The theory that disease develops genius should be investigated by the book pubiishers. It seems to explain the responsibility for some of those historical romances. The daughters of cabinet officers when their approaching marriages are anncunced get rather more _ promi- nence before the public than do their distinguished papas. It has been judicially decided that it is agai the law to open a theater in New Jersey on Sunday. And*yet you can get a charter in New Jersey to do almost anything.—Atlanta Constitu- tion. university professor has succeeded in extracting light from beefsteak. Average mankind will fall down and worship him if he will show how to extract credit beefsteak from the butcnrer. A Brown Among one day’s records of suicides we find that one man took his life be- _ cause he shot another; one dropped out because he had too much luxury, and another because he was poor. Evident- ly the cause for suicide is of small mo- ment. We are told that 3,000 Americans at- tended the opening of the bull fight season in Mexico. Unfortunately, this prevents us ng a few warm things which we usually keep on tap for such cruel exhibitions. Consistency forces silence. Somehow, the discussion as to the effect of a college education on a young woman’s social development will not down. Here is the dean of Barnard suggesting that between the second and third years of the college course the girl student should be sent home for a little round of social experience. The chances are that this suggestion will meet the views of the girl stu- dents. Astronomers to the contrary not- withstanding, Chicago saw something recently and she knows she saw it. If she were a little more superstitious, she would be disposed to regard it as some awful portent, presaging, for in- stance, a serious drop in the price of pork or lard. There is always room at the top when you climb with a knife in your teeth; sometimes when you climb with a flower in your button-hole; but never when you stop to apologize for tread- ing on the other fellow’s knuckles. SENATE ACCEPTS THE WAY- VAUNCEFOTE CANAL AGREE- MENT. CARRIER BY DECISIVE VOTE SIX S) ATORS ARE FOUND VOTING AGAINST THE TKEATY. ONLY TELLER LEADS THE OPPOSITION APPARENT CERTAINTY OF RATIFI- CATION DESTROYS IN- ‘TEREST. 2 Washington, D2c. 18S. — The senate yesterday ratified the Hay-Pauncefote isthmian canal treaty by the decisive vote of 72 to 6. The vote was reached a few minutes before 5:o’clock, after a'most five hours discussion behind ciosed doors. There were no sensa- tional incidents during the entire time. The debate was confined exclusively to a discussion of the merits of the agreement and the policy of its pro- visions. The principal speech of the day was made by Senator Teller in op- pesition to the treaty, and he was fol- lowed in rapid succession by twelve or fifteen other senators who spoke briefly either for or against the motion to ratify. Among the other speakers of the day were Senators Clay, Fairbanks, Me- Cumber, McLaurin of Mississippi, Cul- berson, Mallory, Mason, Tillman, Ba- eon and Bate. Senator Clay was one of the Southern senators who spoke in advocacy of the treaty. He contended that the treaty should be' ratified be- cause it secured the abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty. Senator Ma- son made a strong plea for the treaty — expressing his gratification that American diplomacy had succeeded in Securing Such a Triumph as was made in this treaty over the original Hay-Pauncefote agreement. Serator Bacon’s speech was made in ee ction with a motion to amend th> treaty. In presenting this amend- ment he said that he Was in favor of a canal and would vote for the treaty with the Davis amendment. He said he opposed the treaty because he did rot believe it would give the United States full control of the canal. He said that Great Britain rejected the amended Hay-Pauncefote treaty, but sent us another treaty about identical with the former treaty as amended ex- cept as regards the Davis amendment. H+ considered that fact the most im- rortant feature of the whole contro- versy. 4 There was an exceptionally full sen- ate when the time arrived for a vote, but the certainty of ratification had become so apparenty that there was comparatively little interest in the pro- ceeding. The votes on the amendments sueceeded each other quickly. Senator Culberson offered an amend- ment to insert the Davis fortification amendment of the last session. This was defeated, 15 to 62. The vote by which the treaty was ratified was (2 to 6, Those voting in the negative were Bacon, Blackburn, Culberson, Mallory, Teller and Tillman. WATERS RECEDING. Storm-Stricken East Is Slowly Re- covering Normal Conditions. Philadelphia, Dee. 18.—Advices from all sections of the eastern half of Pennsylvania, over which area Satur- day night’s storm raged furiously, are to the effect that the waters covering the flooded districts are receding and that railroad and telegraphic communi- cation are slowly being restored. From Towanda comes the announcement of three deaths caused by the flood near that town, and the additional state- ment that two others will die from the effects of exposure. The damage to property and the pecuniary loss from enforced suspension of many industries will reach many hundreds of thousands of dollars. Dozens of coal mines are flooded along, with hundreds of indus- trial concerns located along waterways, thus throwing idle thousands of men. It is estimated that more than 40.000 persons have been rendered idle. The Susquehanna river, which rose at some points twenty-nine feet above low water mark, is going down gradually except in the lower end of the state, where it is reported to be rising two inches an hour. The good reports from up-river points, however, “have allayed fear and the indications are that the southern end of the state will suffer little from the swollen river. The railroad situation is gradvally becoming better. Up to 5 o’clock last night, when the Delaware, Lackawan- na & Western railroad started a train for New York, direct communication with New York was cut off frem Scranton and Wilkesbarre, and trains were sent by way of Sunbury, Harris- burg and Philadelphia, a distance of 330 miles. The direct,route is only 145 miles. The Central Railroad of New Jersey is still tied up as far as through service is concerned. Tales of narrow escapes from drown- ing come from all the flooded districts. Hundreds of families in little hamlets have been deprived of their homes for the time being by swollen streams and the extremely cold weather that has set in adds much to the suffering. Addition to Pesthouse. Houghton, Mich., Dec. 18.—An addi- tion, to cost $3,000, is being made to the pesthouse in expectation of a further spread of smallpox in the county. Thirty patients were recently confined at the detention hospital and the place was overcrowded. Destroyed by Firc. Bloomington, Ill., Dec. 18. — The Stevenson block, one of the largest flat ena store buildings In the city, was de- stroyed by fire last night. The loss is $50,000, | he » BOTH SIDES WICK, Verdict of the Sehley Court Satia- factory t Weshington, Dec. 19. — Secretary Long yesterday afternoon informed Senator McComas that he would grant Admiral Schley’s attorneys an exten- sion of twenty-four hours of the orig- inal time granted them for the sub- mission of their statement. This will make the time expire at 4 p. m. Thurs- day. Slayton & Campbell, attorneys for Admiral Sampson, have applied to See- reiary Long for permission to be heard in protest against Jhe acceptance,of the minority report “written by Admiral Dewey and appended to the majority report of the court of inquiry, The secretary has consented to receive any paper they may care to submit. ‘The house yesterday was flooded with resolutions in behalf of Admiral Schley. Representative Wheeler of Kentucky introduced a resolution to investigate the conduct of Rear Admiral Schley from the time he took command of the fiying squadron up to and including the destruction of the Spanish fleet, July 3, 1898. Mr. Cooper introduced a resolution declaring that Schley was in command at Santiago and entitled to the credit for the victory at Santiago, and direct- ing that he be placed on-the active list with the rank he held before retire- ment. Mr. Vandiver introduced a resolution reciting that the language of the court of inguiry reflected upon Admiral Schley, and calling for an investigation by seven members of the house, who | shall investigate what injustice has been done and whether any jealousy or factional feeling exists among naval officers, and what remedy should be ap- plied. Representative Mudd of Maryland also introduced a resolutiow relative to Admiral Schley as follow; “Resolved, That the thanks of con- ere: and the American people are hereby tendered to Rear Admiral Win- field Scott Schley and the officers and men under his command for their vic- tery over the Spanish forces and the destruction of the Spanish fleet in the naval battle off Santiago de Cuba, July Representative Griffith of Indiana introduced a resolution for sn investi- gation of the navy department and of the Schley case. Several other resolutions of the same tenor were introduced. BOERS WILE QUIT. Feel phat the South African War Will Soon Be Over. : London, Dec. 19.—A dispatch to the Daily News from Heidelberg, South At- rica, says: “The feeling here is that the war will soon be over. A number of Boer pris- oners say that hostilities will cease Dee. This is taken to indicate that the meeting of the Boer leaders to dis- cuss the situation, which was called for Dec. 15, has been adjourned for a week, when a final decision will be reached.” During the last few days most per- sistent reports emanating both from South Africa and from Boer headquar- ters in Europe, of an approaching crisis in South African affairs, have been current. It is alleged that Mr. “Kruger will abandon his demand for independence and that the Boer leaders in the field are inclined to cease fight- ing and seek the best terms obtainable. KRITZINGER CAUGHT, Kitchener Reports the Capture of Wounded Boer Officer. London, Dec. 19.—Under date of Bel- fast, Dee. 17, Gen. Kitchener reports to the war office as follows: ‘French *e- ports that Kritzinger was captured while attempting to cross the block- house line near Hanover road. He was severely wounded.” Gen. Kitchener's weekly report shows 31 Boers killed wounded, 372 prisoners and 48 sur- renders. He details the positions of the British columns, adding that the week's progress has been very satis- tactory The capture of Commandant Fritz- inger. who has been styled “‘The Dewet of Cape Colony,” is regarded as very important. He has been a troublesome and energetic invader of Cape Colony, and is credited with more barbarities than any other commandant excent Scheipers. In a recent proclamation Ned himself the chief commandant of Cape Colony. SAMPSON VERY SICK. Admiral May Never Leave His House Again Washington, Dec. 19.—Admiral Will- jam T. Sampson is critically ill and probably will never again leave his house. Every pleasant day since the admiral and his family returned from the mountains at the end of the sum- mer season, he has been able to take an sfternoon walk, accompanied al- ways by Mrs. Sampson. Sunday he went out for the ‘ast time, but found himself so weak that he was obliged to return to the house without finishing his walk. It is learned that Admiral Sampson has not been cognizant of the various features of the so-called Samp- son-Schicy controversy for a year or raore. Until recently he has known in a general way what has been going on, put he has taken no personal interest in the case, not even while the court of inquiry was in session, He has dis- played no interest whatever in the findings. Admiral Sampson’s family and friends are made painfully aware of the bitterness of the controversy by the receipt in almost every mail of abusive letters from hot-headed and unthinking partisans in various parts of the United States. cUr HIM : Mill Owner Falls Across a Buss Saw ant Iron River. Iron River, Mich., Dec. 19.—Cyrus H. Sensiba, a prominent mill owner at Atkinson, twelve miles west of here, fell across a revolving circular saw in his sawmill. His body was nearly cut in two and he was fatally injured. Incinerated in Jai Hazclhurst, Miss., Dec. 19,—The city jai) burned last evening at 6 o'clock, and the sole inmate, Bud Sojourner, a farmer, was cremated, SMITH STEPS OUT CHANG®S OCCURS IN 1G OFICIAL PAMILY OF PRESIDENL ROOSEVEL HENRY ©. PAYNE Wil SUCCEED POSTMASTER GENERAL ANXIOUS ‘TO RESUME His EDITORIAL’ DUTIES. NO OTHER CHANGES EXPECTED UR. SMITH WILL REMAIN IN OF UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF JAN- UARY, Washington, Dec. 19.—Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia has tendered to the president his formal resignation as postmaster general, to take effect early next month, and Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin, vice chairman of the Re- publican national committee, has ac- cepted the terfder of the office, to which he will be nominated immediately after the holiday recess. Mr. Smith has agreed to remain until Jan. 15, if necessary, but will return immediately Charles Emory Smith. thereafter to Philadelphia to resume the editorship of the Philadelphia Pre: Thi: change in the cabinet was fermally announced at yesterday’s s sion of the cabinet. All the members of the cabinet expressed their pro- found regret and the president paid a very impressive tribute to the services and personality of the retiring member of his official family. He said that he had sought to persuade Mr. Smith to ater his determination and to remain in the cabinet, but without success, and he had finally accepted Mr. Smith’s reasons as decisive. Mr. Smith first announced to the president the latter part of last month that he had decided to return to his ed- A553 Henry C. Payne. {torial duties. The president at that time urged him to remain. Mr. Smith, however, had been frequently reminded by his business associates of the duties devolving upon him and was anxious to return -to them. He had several talks with President Roosevelt on the subject, and finally on Saturday after- noon last formally tendered to the president his resignation: Mr, Smith delayed the formal tender until the president had chosen his suc- cessor. It is stated that no other changes in the cabinet are at present contemplated. Postmaster General Smith in an in- terview spoke as follows: ‘My rela- tions with the president have been of -he most cordial character and have strengthened as we have worked to- gether. We have been in thorough ac- cocd in all matters of policy. I have formed the highest estimate of his lofty and patriotic standard of administra- tion, and it has been a great pleastre to co-operate with him. ‘A CLAUS, Express Company Will Distribute $100,000 Among Employes. New York, Dec. 19.—James C. Fargo, president of the American Express company. announces that each of the 10,000 emploves of the corporation in the United States will receive a Christ- mas gift of $10. Last year the com- pany gave each of its employes $5. 'TO FIGHT FILIPINOS. Five Hundred New Reervite Wil Sail Jan. 1. 3 Chicago, Dec. 18. — Gen. Otis, com- mander of the department of the laixes, has ordered 600 soldiers recently re- cruited and sent to Columbus bar- racks, Ohio, for preliminary instruction in military tactics, to proceed to Ma- nila to fill the depleted ranks of the regiments in the Philippines. The de- tachment will go to San Francisco in a special train of fifteen cars and will for Manila Jan. 1." SMALLPOX PATIENT’S DEATH. Ran Out in Stocking Feet Over the Snow. Stevens Point, Wis., Dec. 1§—Alex- ander Kirk, a quarantined smallpox patient, becoming suddenly delirious Friday night at Amherst, leaped from his’ bed, donned hat and coat and dashed out into the cold and snow, his feet covered only by stockings. His wife, who was just recovering from the disease, vainly attempted to over- take him but was forced to return, Im- mediate search was made for the sick and crazed man, but without avail, until Saturday afternoon, when his body, stiff and cold in death, was found in the woods three miles from his home, FIGHT FOR HER LIFE. Woman’s Clothes Catch Fire From an Evploding Lantern, Miller, S. D., Dec. 18.—Mrs. Myrtle Phumey, a mail driver who has a route north of the city, narrowly escaped being burned to death yesterday morn- ing. While she was alone and ten miles from the city a lantern she held between her feet exploded, setting her clothing on fire. Her blankets and wraps were burned. She threw the burning clothes into Wolf creek and thén put out the fire after being con- siderably burned. She insists on mak- ing the trips daily although no stage arrived here yesterday morning on ac- count of the storm. * ALMOST FATAL BLUNDER. Divided Posse Fire at Each Other While Culprits Escape. Perry, Iowa, Dec. 18. — The general store of Earnest Towne at Jamaica, near here, was entered by burglars Saturday night. Four citizens gave chase, two going in one direction and two in another. They met on the cross- roads and each party took the other for the robbers and opened fire. Before explanations could be made Towne, King and Parmenter were well filled with shot. It is not thought the wounds of any of them will prove fatal, but at this time fifty-seven shot have been removed from the body of Parmenter. The burglars aped. ROAD MAY REMAIN. Proceedings Commenced to Stay De- struction of Washburn Road. Washburn, Wis., Dec. 18. — A per- emptory writ of mandamus has been issued out of the circuit court to com- pel the continuo’ operation of the Washburn, Bayficid & Iron River rafl- read, which has been ordered to be tern up an‘ sold by the United States court. The road annourced that it would cease doing businzss immediate- ly. The proceeding is a most unusual and exiraordinary one. Public feeling runs high as the county gave $185,009 in bonds to aid the road. CALLS WIFE DRUNKARD. Unique Grounds for Suit for Divorce in Iowa. Waterloo, Iowa, Dec. 18. — The first divorce bill filed in this county in which a wife is charged with habitual drunk- enness is now in the hands of the clerk. F. H. Courtright asks a separation from his wife Sadie M. on this ground. Tne couple operate a restaurant on Commercial street. They were married in 1894, and the husband says the wo- man has been addicted to the use of liquor during the entire period. FOUND HIM DEAD. A Hillsboro Business Man Expired Alone and attended, Hillsboro, N. D., Dee. 18.—John Vik, a prominent business man of this city was found déad in his room just before 12 o'clock yesterdey. He was a mem- ber of the Elk fraternity, about thirty years old and urmarried. Death is supposed to have been caused by apo- nlexy. His parents reside in Finland. Elgin Boys Start to See the World. Baraboo, Wis., Dec. 18. — Two lads aged about twelve and thirteen years were found in a car of bran in the Northwestern yards here, hungry and benumbed with cold. They gave their names as Howard Uhl and Walter A. Gilloe, and said they ran away from their home at Elgin, Minn., and start- ed out to see the world. Kiled in South Africa, Glenwood, Iowa, Dec. 18.—The rela- tives of Will Kelly have received word from South Afirca that he was killed accidentally by a companion while in rifle practice. He was formerly a schcol teacher in this state, but went to Africa a year ago and joined the British foress. His father resides at Kirtland, Ohio. Sensational Case Finished. Le Mars, Iowa, Dec. 18. — David Moritz was acquitted on a charge of criminal assault after a two days’ trial in the district court. He was vharged with assaulting Lulu Correll, the ten-year-old~\daughter of Frank Correll, last May. Both families were preminent and the affair caused a big sersation. Receiver Asked for Insurance Co, Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 18.—The offi- cers of the Germania Live Stock Insur- ance Company of Sioux City, whos? charter the state insurance commis- sioner recently revoked because of al- leged illegal practices, haye disap- peared and the federal court has ‘been asked to appoint a receiver for the company. Murderer Goes Insane. Fergus Falls, Minn., Dec. 18.—‘Doc” Atwater, the colored man who spent nearly a’ year in jai] in this city for the murder of Jonas Harvey near Park Rapids, has gone violently insane, und has been removed from the neniten- tlary tu the asylum at St. Peter. Pastor for Sykesten and Cathay. Sykeston, N. D., Dec. 18.—The Con- gregational parsonage will soon be oc- cupied again. Rey. G. S. Bascom of Oriska has accepted the call of the church and will also preach at Cathay. TURNED THE HOSE ON HUM. Troublesome Prisoner Given a Foer-- Hour Shower Bath. Marshalltown, Towa, Dec. 19.—Sherif€ Binegar of Poweshiek county was at- tacked by a prisoner in the jail at Montezuma and found it necessary to- discharge a shotgun in the direction of hi# assailant to save his life. He did not aim at the.prisoner but came un- comfortably close. This, however, did not seem to deter his assailant. The- sheriff and his deputy attached a hose to the hydrant and for four hours played it upon the obstreperous pris- oner before he would obey. The man is being held for attempted murder of a neighbor during a quarrel over $2. He is a farmer named Gashe and will no dcubt get a long term. ISELLED IN COLLISION, Mail Clerk Loses His Life and Engi- necr Is Injured, Marshalltown, Iowa, Dec. 19. — Mil- waukee Passenger No. 3 and freight No. 62 collided head-on at Potter, & smail station five miles west of Tama. M Clerk J. E. Carpenter of Colum- bus Junction was instantly killed and Engineer Ben Giles of Perry was se- verely injured. Seven passengers were slightly hurt. The trains met on & curve just east of the station. The engineer of the freight says the air brakes refused to work. MORE ‘THAN y ASKED. Gives: Carnegic, the rary Man, $15,600 to Red Wing. ted Wing, Minn., Dec. 19.—Andrew through his private secre- ames Bertram, has offered the of Red Wing $15,000 for a public y building provided.the city fur- sa site and $1,500 annually for maintenance. The city now expends $1,300 annually. The library be asked Carnegie for $12,500. The o will be accepted gladly. POLICE CHI ACQUITTED. Ids 1 went Defective Verdict. 19. — The case 2 Polic Crandail, barged with w asance in office for uing an order permitting saloons to open between 1 and 8 p. m. on Su ame to a sudden end after the ry had been drawn, the court hold- 1g the indictment bad, and directing a verdict of nol Judge and Directs the Dec. af Duiuth, Minn., inst Chief \ Sioux City Saloonkeeper Kilts a Man With His Fist. Sioux City, Towa, Dec. 19. — Frar Cain, owner of the Eagle saloon, Mon- day night knocked down Pat Maleney, a butcher of Armour's, because he vy trying to buy drinks from the bartender without paying. Maloney died later. Cain has been arrested, ckarged with murder, Physical Culture for Insanc. Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 19.—An in- novation in insane hospital methods m the West is being tried at the asylum at Mount Pleasant by Dr. Applegate, the new superintendent. He has em- ployed an instructor in physical exer- cise, who is giving all the female in- mates, about 450 in number, daily ex- ercise in the amusement hall. They are brought into the hall in relays of fifty, and those willing to do so are given daily exercises. Did Not Get Damages. Crookston, Minn., Dec. 19.—In district court in the case of Vosler ys. Ren- frang, the jury gave a verdict in favor of the defendant. The suit was for $13,800 for malicious prosecution. Frank Armstrong was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary for the theft of goods from an East Grand Forks business house last year. Arm- strong was recently apprehended ia Milwaukee. Schoolt Frozen. Albert Lea, Minn., Dec. 19. — Whi gcing from school one of the late ¢ days the seven-year-old son of Mr Crowe. who resides in Hartland. be- ceme overcome by the cold and wher picked up was supposed to be dead, but was revived and is likely to re- cover. He was terribly frozen and it is expected his hands will have to be amputated. Towa’s Denil at Vicksburs. Des Moines, Towa, Dec. 19.—An ap- propriation of $150,000 is asked of the state by the Iowa Vicksburg commis- sion for the erection of a monument to the memory of the Iowa soldiers whe fell at the siege of Vicksburg and bat- tles incident thereto, and the erection of monuments to mark the location of the Iowa regiments during the siege. Depertment Stere Fai Monroe, Wis., Dec. 19.—J. B. Treat, as court receiver, is in possession of Samuel Kellner’s department store. Liabilities are estimated at between $40,000 and $50,000, with assets of $25,- 900. Action*was taken on petition of Chicago creditors, Farmhouse Burned. Aberdeen, S. D., Dec. 19. — A large farmhouse in Riverside township be- longing to Alfred Abraham was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. The less is placed, at $2,000; partly in- sured. Small Blare at Eau Claire. Eau Claire, -Wis., Dec. 19— 5 row of oncient frame buildings on Water street was destroy2d by fire at 1 o'clock yesterday morning. Damage about $8,000, Smalipex Gets Him. Faribault, Minn., Dec. 19.—John Mur- rane of Austin, a laborer employed cn the Burlington road near Rosemount, came here Sunday night and on Mon- day was found to be ill with smallpox. He was removed to the pesthouse. *