Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 March 1901 — Page 2

THE JOURNAL. LESLIE CLARK, Ed, and Pub. BENSSELAER, - ' INDIANA.

MINOR EVENTS OF TE WEEK

IteoM of General Interest Told In Paragraphs. COMPLETE NEWS SUMMARY. BmotU of Happening* of Much or Little Importance from XU Part* of the Civilised World—lncidents, Enterprise*, Accidents, Verdicts. Crimes and Wan. George Hunt, ex-attorney-general of Illinois, died at his home in Riverside, 111. British press called on government to maintain its prestige in China even if it may be necessary to call out all the resources of the empire. Pope Leo not to be drawn into controversy with France over measure affecting religious societies. Prince Ching told by English envoy that Manchuria affair is obstacle to settlement of peace terms. Russian government proclaimed martial law in all towns where riots occurred. Revolt in Persia against introduction by Shah of European customs suppressed. United States Consular Agent at Barcelona, Venezuela, arbitrarily arrested. ? Vienna banker accused of poisoning miser for his fortune. Minister Conger sailed from Shanghai for America. War against Jesuits continues in Portugal. e Patrick Donohoe, editor of Boston Pilot, is dead. Prohibition convention at Denver nominated women for city offices. Speaker Sherman of Illinois house says Chicago members are obstructionists who do not know their own minds. Charles A. Johnson, cashier of bank at Niles, Mich., arrested at Columbus, O.; admits he looted the bank. California legislature appropriated |250,000 to purchase and preserve redwood forests. . Negro seized in courtroom in Tiptonville, Tenn., and lynched after jury disagreed. Jewish press of United States to be organized to overcome racial prejudice. Sixty persons, mostly negroes, said to have perished in fire in turpentine camp near Mobile, Ala. Chicago Commercial club delayed by landslide on Santa Fe thirty miles outside of Saif Francisco. Lewis V. R. Adams, Mont Clair, N. J., arrested in Boston on charge of swindling charitable institutions in Chicago and elsewhere.

General Trias and his Filipino staff surrendered at Santa Cruz de Malabon and took oath of allegiance. Reported that Cuban committee on foreign relations voted unanimously against Platt amendment. Census of India shows population of 294,000,000, apparent increase of 7,000,000 in ten years. Population of Germany 56,000,000; France, 38,000,000. C. W. Ryan, cashier of National Bank, Halifax, Pa., shot and killed by’ one of two robbers. Outlaws captured by citizens after struggle. Judge Benet, who made attack on slaVe dealers in Anderson County, S. C., will not preside at trial of offenders in June. Foreign Envoys at Pekin resumed discussion of indemnity. Portuguese ministry may resign. Count Boni de Castellane thrashed M. de Roday, editor of Figaro, for re- j fusing to retract accusation. Duel likely to follow. Deroulede and Buffet both (in Switzerland. General Delarey said to have had five prisoners shot after defeat by Methuen. Five deaths from bubonic plague and twelve new cases at Cape Town. Chinese viceroys opposed to Russian treaty regarding Manchuria. Liberals in British Commons opposed to new army measure. bill disfranchising 40,000 Illiterate voters in Maryland passed by state senate and governor Is sure to sign it I Reported that Li Hung Chang may be superseded in negotiating Manchurian treaty. Many officers of Thirtieth infantry remain in Philippines in civil and official posts. Report of President Diaz being seriously ill denied .at City of Mexico. Sir Francis Cook left his widow, Tennie C. Claflin, >125,000. Bubonic plague is increasing in Caps Town. Famous feud in Clay county, Ky., settled by agreement of antagonists to disarm. Henry Raab, ex-superintendent of education, died at his home, Belleville 111. Fierce blizzard in Michigan tied up all railroad traffic north of Grand Rapids. Colonel Gardener, late of Thirtieth infantry, appointed civil governor of Tayabas province, Luzon. General Kitchener said to have been empowered to make easy terms for Boers’ surrender. Andrew Carnegie in letter to people of Pittsburg, Pa., announced retirement from active business and gift of i >5,000,000 to his old employes. Battleship Illinois made unofficial | trial trip off Newport News, showing i speed of seventeen knots without be•ing forced.

LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Spring wiieut— Mo. 1 northern, 78%@75%c, No. 8 68072 c. No. 4 58©«6c. Winter wheat —No, 2 red T0%0T6%c. No. 3 71072 c, No. 4 88c, No. 2 hard 71%072c, No. 8 70%®72c, No. 4 63c. Corn No. 2 and No. 2 yellow 83%c, No. 2 and No. 8 yellow 88%c. Oats No. 2 24%c, No. 4 24% 034%0; No. 4 white No2«%c, No. 3 24%@ fee, No. 8 white 26%027%c, No. 2 white N%®BB%<s. . Cattle—Native beef steers, [email protected]; western steers, $3.7004.50; Texas steers, $808.86; cows and heifers, $8.1004.15; canned, $1.7508; stockers and feeders, $3,250 4.75; ealves, $407; bulls, stags, etc., $2.75 04.10. Hogs—Heavy, $6.4005.50; mixed, $5.4005.42%; light, $5.3505.40; pigs, $4,500 5.30; bulk of sales, $5.4005.42%. SheepYearlings, $4.5004.90; sheep, $4.2004.80; ewes, $3.6004; common and stockers sneep, $3.6008.85; lambs, $4.2505.10. Potatoes— Hurals, 37043 c per bu; peerless, 36039 c; hebrons and kings, 35038 c; empires, 350 89c; mixed, 32037 c; rose, 43046 c. Poultry —Dressed stock: Turkeys, selected, 10c; chickens, hens, 909%c; roosters, 5%c; broilers, 14015 c; capons, large, 12012%c; geese, B@B%c; ducks, choice, 10%@llc. Butter—Creamery, extra choice, 21@21%c; dairies, choice, 18c. Cheese—Full-cream, daisies, choice, 11011%c; Young Amerloas, full cream, U011%c; twins, 10%0 10%c. Eggs—Fresh, U%c. Apples, brls, Baldwin, good to fancy, $303.60; Greenings, good to fancy, $2.75@3; Ben Davis, choice to fancy, $2.7503.25; Kings, fancy, $3.5004; russets, $203.25. Hay—Choice timothy, $13.50014; No. 1, $12,600)13; choice prairie, $11011.60.

Women War on Vice.

In response to a summons from a committee of women, representing fifty societies, a mass meeting was held in Carnegie hall, New York, Sunday, which was called to order by Mrs. Ella Boole. Mrs. Charles R. Lowell presided, and the speakers were Mrs. Isabella C. Davis, Mrs. Catt, the Rev. R. H. Newton, J. S. Crosby and Jacob Riis. A set of resolutions was adopted protesting against the “illegal licensing of vice by . official blackmail, against the imposition of fines for the punishment of vicious conduct,” and calling upon the authorities to suppress vice in the city for the sake of the young people who are growing up surrounded by it. The speeches were in accord with the resolutions.

Agriculture in Hawaii.

Jared Smith, who has been in charge of the offices of seed and plant introduction in the department of agriculture at Washington, has been directed to start in a few days for Honolulu to establish an agricultural experiment station there. As director his first work will be to teach the Hawaiian people how to grow garden truck. Most of the vegetables now consumed in the island are Imported from San Francisco. They will be taught also the value of dairy cows among poor families, butter and cheese making, the forage plants most economically produced for Hawaiian consumption, and the value to poor families of raising chickens and pigs.

Big Gold Strike in Arisona.

A sensational gold discovery has been made a few miles from Tombstone, Arlz., by three prospectors, resulting in a stampede from various camps of southern Arizona. Special advices say all the mineral ground within a radius of a mile of the discovery has been located and several shafts have been sunk. The value of the rock has not been definitely ascertained, but without doubt specimens of the rock show gold at the proportion of $15,000 to the ton, and considerable quartz has been removed from a ledge carrying between $20,000 and $30,000 to the ton.

French in Fight at Tuat.

A dispatch has been received at Algiers from General Serviere announcing that another engagement has been fought between the French punitive expedition, consisting of French and Algerian troops, and the Moroccan Berbers, in the district Tlmimoun, oasis of Tuat, in which the tribesmen were dispersed with great loss. The French expedition lost two French officers and twenty-three men, including four Frenchmen, killed, and had many others wounded.

School Boys’ Strike.

Two hundred boys of the Central high school of Buffalo went on a strike, in which they have the sympathy of an equal number of girl pupils in the school. The strike was caused by the enforcement of a rule which long has been a dead letter. This rule forbids the boys and girls from having any communication together in the halls, class rooms or study rooms. The pupils claim the enforcement of the rule robs school life of its pleasures.

Big Starch Factory Burns.

The largest corn starch factory In the United States, which is located in Kankakee, 111., was destroyed by fire Tuesday, the fire being caused by an explosion in the packing department. The plant was owned by the Fisher Starch company, and had been in operation about one year and the buildings covered about five acres of ground. The loss is about >300,000; insurance, $200,000.

Stabbed at Sweetheart’s Side.

Warren Hayes was stabbed and seriously wounded by a jealous rival in St. Louis while he was talking to Miss Birdie Russell in the doorway of her home. Miss Russell refuses to give the name of Hayes’ assailant and to all questions asked as to his identity she says "love has sealed her lips.” The knife blade penetrated the fleshy part of his arm, but no arteries were severed.

Snell Case May Be Solved.

Frank McPherson, a Cuyahoga county, Ohio, convict, caused a sensation when he told the board of prison managers that If he was given his freedom he would solve the mystery surrounding the celebrated Snell murder case of Chicago. He said he would put >1,500 in the work. McPherson declined to give any of the alleged facts In his possession, and the managers passed his case until he produces some evidence upon which the board can base an investigation.

IN HARRISON'S MEMORY

Tributes of Respect From Prominent People. SYMPATHY WITH RELATIVES. High Opinions of the Dead Statesman Held by Many Persons—lncidents and Historical Data Connected with the Life of the Illustrious Man. Without passing out of the unconscious state in which he had lain for hours, Gen. Harrison breathed his last at 4:45 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon, in his Indianapolis home. The death scene was an affecting one, but signs of the deep grief felt by all at the passing of the distinguished statesman were restrained, and it was not until Dr. Jameson had silently given the signal that the end had come that there was a full giving away to tears. Mrs. Harrison bore up bravely, and it was only after the final dissolution that the strain of the week’s illness told. She then sank exhausted into the arms of a friend. The little daughter, Elizabeth, stood silently holding to her mother's hand and looking from the face of her mother to the pallid countenance of her dying father. Russell B. Harrison, the general's son, who was called from Washington, did not get home in time to see his father before death came. Mrs. McKee, the general's daughter, also failed to reach him in time. Friend* Called to Bedside. Many neighbors and close friends of the general had gathered in the downstairs rooms of the Harrison home in North Delaware street during the afternoon, knowing that the end could not be far removed. Toward 4 o’clock Dr. Jameson saw that the event that had been expected for more than twentyfour hours was soon to come, so Mrs. Harrison and those neaest to the general were notified of the true condition of affairs. The little party

moved to the chamber where the general was laboring for breath. He gave no sign of recognition, but reclined in the same unconscious state that had marked his late hours of illness. The doctor bent over and spoke to him, but there was no response or sign of recognition. His respiration, which had been rapid all day, had materially increased and shortly before his death it was at the rate of sixty to the minute. Thole Who Wore at the Bedside. The group at the bedside included Mrs. Harrison, W. H. H. Miller, Samuel Miller (his son), the Rev. M. L. 'Haines (pastor of the First Presbyterian church, which Gen. Harrison had attended for so many years), Secretary Thibbett, Drs. Jameson and Dorsey, Col. Dan Ransdell (sergeant-at-arms of the United States senate, and a close personal friend of the dead ex-president), Clifford Arrick and the two nurses who have been in constant attendance at the bedside. Gen. Harrison’s two sisters and an aunt were also present. Mrs. Harrison kneeled at the righthand side of the bed, her husband’s right hand grasped in hers, while Dr. Jameson held the left hand of the dying man, counting the feeble pulse beats. In a few moments after the friends had been summoned to the room the end came. Dr. Jameson announcing the sad fact. The great silence that fell on the sorrowing watchers by the bedside was broken by the voice of Dr. Haines raised in prayer, supplicating consolation for the bereaved wife and family, mingled with the sobs of the mourners. President Orders Mourning. Thursday morning President McKinley issued a proclamation directing the observance of a period of mourning for thirty days. In pursuance of thia proclamation the flags on every public building in the United States, at every army post in the United States, Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines, and on every American warship in whatever quarter of the globe will fly at halfma*t for thirty days.

The proclamation iamief President McKinley is as follows: BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIT’ ED STATES. A PROCLAMATION. Executive Mansion, Washington, D. CL, March 14, IML To the People of the United States: Benjamin Harrison, president of the United States from 1889 to 1893, died yesterday at 4:45 p. m., at his home in Indianapolis. In his death the country has been deprived of one of its dearest citizens. A brilliant soldier in his young manhood, he gained fame and rapid advancement by his energy and valor. As a lawyer he rose to be a leader of the bar. In the senate he at once took and retained high rank as an orator and legislator, and In the high office of president he displayed extraordinary gifts as administrator and statesman. In public and private life he set a shining example for his countrymen. In testimony of the respect in which his memory is held by the government and people of the United States, I do hereby direct that the flags on the executive mansion and the several departmental buildings be displayed at half staff for a period of thirty days, and suitable military and naval honors, under the orders of the secretaries of war and of the navy, be rendered on the day of the funeral. ' WILLIAM McKINLEY. Letter to the Consulate*. The state department addressed the following circular letter to all United States diplomatic and consular officers abroad: “Department of, State, Washington, D. C., March 14, 1901. —Gentlemen: Your attention is invited to the president’s proclamation of this date announcing the death of ex-President Benjamin Harrison and directing a proper expression in honor of his memory. You will cause the flag of your respective offices to be displayed at half-staff on the reception of this circular and for a period of thirty days thereafter. I am your obedient servant, “JOHN HAY.”

GEN. BENJAMIN HARRISON.

The United States supreme court, after disposing of the case under argument adjourned for one day out of respect to the memory of the late exPresident Harrison. The announcement of Harrison’s death was made by Attorney-General Griggs in a few eulogistic words' and was responded to by Chief Justice Fuller. In announcing the death of Gen. Harrison Attor-ney-General Griggs said: "It is my sad duty to convey to the court the intelligence of the death the Hon. Benjamin Harrison of Indiana, which occurred at his home in Indianapolis yesterday. He was president of the United States from 1889 to 1893 and most distinguished as a citizen and as a soldier and a practitioner at the bar of this court. Out of respect to his memory I move that the court now adjourn until tomorrow.’'* Chief Justice Fuller responded: “The court fully shares in the national sorrow and sympathizes with the sugestion which has just been made. The great services to-his country rendered by this distinguished soldier, statesman and citizen; the exalted offices so worthily filled by him; his conceded eminence at this bar; his private virtues make recognition of the •loss sustained in his death involuntary and universal. As a mark of respect to the memory of Benjamin Harrison the court will now adjourn until tomorrow at the usual hour." Tribute* from Public Men. Public men of all political parties were quick to express regret at the death of Gen. Harrison. Among the many expressions of admiration for the dead ex-president were the following: Grover Cleveland —“I am exceedingly moved by the sad intelligence of Mr. Harrison’s death, for, notwithstanding the late discouraging reports of his condition, I hoped his life might yet be spared. Not one of our countrymen should for a moment fail to realize the services which have been performed in their behalf by the distinguished dead. Tn high public office he was guided by patriotism and devotion to duty, often at the sacrifice * temporary popularity, and in private

station his influence aad rample were always in the direction of decency and good citzenshlp. Such a career and the incidents relatM to It should leave a deep and useful impression upon every section of oar national life.” Thomas B. Reed —“No. one could doubt the great intellectual force of Gen. Harrison, or the strength of his character. These attributes always gave him command of the confidence of the nation.*.' William Jennings Bryan—" Former President Harrison was respected by his political opponents as a. clean, conscientious and able statesman,. Those who differed from him could crticise his politics, but they could not attack his motives. His conduct since his retirement from office was such as to strengthen his hold upon public esteem. The death of such a citizen is a distinct loss to the country;” George F. Edmunds—You have the earnest sympathy of this family in the death of that great, wise and patriotic citizen, your husband. H. B. Brown, Justice of the United States Supreme court—You have our tenderest sympathy in a bereavement which is also personal to ourselves. The country loses one of its greatest statesmen. Sir Richard Webster, chief justice of England, who was chief counsel to Great Britain in the famous Venezuela case—(Accept our heartfelt sympathy. Booth Tucker—'Deeply regret news General Harrison’s serious illness. Please accept assurances of Salvation Army and sympathy and prayers for his recovery. Governor Nash of Ohio—You have the love and sympathy of Ohio in your great affliction. Her people esteemed and loved General Harrison and mourn with you. Henry White, first assistant scretary American embassy in London —Our deepest sympathy. Horace Porter, American ambassador to Paris—Profound sympathy and condolence in your bereavement. The German ambassador at Washington—Receive, please, the expression of my most hearty sympathy on account of the great loss you sustained and with you the whole country by the death of ex-President Harrison. F. Dageteau, commissioner from Porto Rico—Please accept on behalf of myself and my countrymen sincerest sympathy in your great bereavement Your new countrymen feel themselves stricken by the blow that deprives America of so luminous an intellect and noble character. Justice Brewer of Washington—Accept the sincere sympathy of Bessie and myself in this hour of gregt sorrow and loss. Harrison’s Chronology. 1833—Born at North Bend, 0. 1853 — Graduated from Miami universal ty. 1854 — 'Married Miss Caroline Lavinia Scott. 1860—Elected Supreme court reporter of Indiana. 1862—Commissioner for the civil war. 1865 Honorably mustered out with brevet rank of brigadier-general. 1866 — Re-elected Supreme court reporter. 1868 —Formed the law firm of Porter, Harrison & Fishback. 1876—Defeated for governor of Indiana. 1880— Elected United States senator from Indiana. 1881 — Took his seat in the senate. 1887— Completed his term and wai succeeded by-David Turpie. 1888 — Nominated for president of the United States. 1889— Inaugurated twenty-third president of the United States. 1892—Renominated but defeated by Grover Cleveland. 1892 — Mrs. Harrison died. 1893 Retired to private life. 1896 —Married Mrs. Dimmick, niece of the first Mrs. Harrison. 1901—Died at the age of 67 years. Home Tribute to Harrison. The following poem on the death of ex-President Benjamin Harrison, entitled “Harrison’s Home Tribute,” was written Thursday by James Whitcomb Riley: Bowed, midst a universal grief that makes Columbia’s self a stricken mourner, cast In tears beneath the old flag at half mast, * A sense of glory rouses us, and breaks Like song upon sorrowing, and shakes The dew up from our drenched eyes that smile at last In childish pride—as though the great man passed To his most high reward for our poor sakes. Loved of all men—we muse —yet ours he was! Choice of the nation’s mighty brotherhood— Her soldier, statesman, ruler —aye, but then We knew him—long before the world’s applause And after—as a neighbor, kind and good; Our common friend and fellowcitizen.

Gen. Harrison’s Wealth.

Gen. Harrison’s wealth is variously estimated, public opinion rating it is high as 1500,000. Those who are beet informed about the ex-president’s affairs, however, say he was worth about $250,000 or $300,000. At the time he was elected president he was reputed to have accumulated a fortune of $125,000 from his law practice, and this has been doubled at least since that time. Of late his practice, owing to hl* great reputation as a eonstltotiona» lawyer, was very lucrative.

FUNERAL OF GEN. HARRISON

Final Marks of Respect to Dead Statesman. IS PRONOUNCED A PATRIOT. Fraeldent MeKlnley at th* Funeral Sunday Afternoon The Entire Nation Mourns with the State of Indiana the Loss of Her Foremost Citizen. In the presence of 15,000 friends, neighbors and admirers the body of General Benjamin Harrison, former president of the United States, was Sunday afternoon lowered to its last resting place in the beautiful Crown Hill cemetery. The scene was deeply impressive. Indiana was paying her final honor to her foremost citizen. The nation was bidding farewell to a clean honest, patriotic and fearless leader —a man tried on the field of battle, and the no less exacting arena of statesmanship and found wanting in neither. He had won abundant honor during life; in death the public to whom he had endeared

GEN. HARRISON IN 1864.

himself withheld no honor or reepect which could be shown. Beside the coffin stood the chief executive of the United States, men distinguished in all walks of life, of all shades of political color; mourners from every state in the union; back of them, massed as far as the eye could reach, were the thousands who knew General Harrison as a great man and leader; all gathered to pay reverential tribute to his memory, the silent yet eloquent mark of respect that Americans show to a thorough American. Sorrow Is General. It is doubtful if any public man, at least in this generation, was borne to his last resting place among so many manifestations of respect. Of passionate grief there was little beyond the members of his family, but the tribute of respect was universal. It came from all alike, from those of his own political faith, and from those who differed with him; from men who have been his lifelong friends and from those who knew him merely by sight and to whom he never spoke. It came from women and children, from white and black, from all conditions and kinds of people. There was no exception anywhere to the expression that the nation had lost one of its ablest men and the greatest man of his generation in his own state; there was but the one feeling—that a man had died who was honest at all times with himself and with others and whose ability and character were such as the nation could ill afford to lose. Granted a Perfect Day. The weather was unsurpassable, bright sunlight—the warm breath of spring in every breeze, and yet in the air a touch of winter that brought the blood to the cheek and the sparkle to the eye. The services at the church and grave were simple in the extreme,

MRS. HARRISON, THE WIDOW.

all in most excellent taste,and, like the proceedings yesterday, there was an utter absence of friction in everything that was done. All was well ordered and well performed. At the Harrison home before the remains were taken to the First Presbyterian church, were the full service was held, there were brief exercises for the members of the family and mors immediate friends of General Harrison. Possibly 150 people

Passed Supurions Check.

Marvin Barringer of St Paul was arrested at Milwaukee charged with having passed a check signed with a fictitious name on the Hanan-De Muth Shoe company. It is said that other stores and business men are also victims. Barringer has been in Milwaukee for about six months. During this time he has been employed to solicit subscriptions for a blue book for the Calumet dub, and is said to have been meccsssful in his canvass.

were present. Mrs. Harrison did Mat appear, but remained in her room util it was time to leave for the church. President McKinley, accompanied by Governor Durbin, called at the house about 1 o’clock. At about the same time came the members of President Harrison’s cabinet and others continually arrived until the short services were over. House Was Crowded. The people sat in the parlors, filled the halls and a number of them sat upon the stairs while Dr. Haines read a short passage from the scriptures and made a few remarks touching the life and character of General Harrison, as did Dr. Niccols of St. Louis, and after a brief prayer by Dr. Haines the services were over. The florist’s wagon backed up to the front of the house and a number of the larger pieces were loaded into the vehicle preparatory to being taken to the church. Word was then sent to Mrs. Harrison that the time had come for the body to be removed to the church, and she at once came down from her room into the parlor. There were a few minutes of bustle, whispered directions by the undertaker and his assistant and a marshaling of the honorary pall bearers into column of twos. The doors were thrown wide open and the honorary pallbearers, who were General Benjamin F. Tracy of New York; John Wanamaker of Philadelphia, W. H. H. Miller of Indianapolis, John W. Noble of St. Louis, Charles Foster of Fostoria, Ohio; General Lew Wallace of Indianapolis, Judson Harmon of Cincinnati and William A. Woods of Indianapolis, came slowly down the walk leading to the street. Carried by Noted Men. After them came the active pallbearers bearing the casket. They were A. ■L. Mason, James Whitcomb Riley, Evans Woollen, Harry J. Milligan, Clifford Arrick, William C. Bobbs, Harry S. New, Howard Cale, John T. Griffiths, Newton B. Tarkington, Hilton U. Brown and Samuel Reid. Behind the casket came Mrs. Harrison with her brother, Lieutenant Commander Parker, of the navy, and little Elizabeth Harrison. At the Cemetery. It was nearly 5 o’clock when the line of relatives and friends came up the graveled path to the tomb. The stillness of evening had come. There was hardly a sound in the air. On the arm of Lieutenant Commander Parker Mrs. Harrison took her place at the head of the coffin, which had been borne to the side of the grave by the pallbearers. Through the heavy mourning veil which she wore there were visible marked signs of the grief through which she had passed. Her lips trembled continually, and it was evident that she kept her emotion under control by the greatest effort. Near her on the left stood the general’s son, Russell B. Harrison, with

ELIZABETH HARRISON.

his wife and Mr. and Mrs. McKee. 001. Harrison kept his eyes fixed on the casket, never turning them away from it during the service. Mrs. Russell Harrison and Mrs. McKee were composed, but now and then a little storm of emotion would shake them and their faces would be buried in their handkerchiefs. The brothers of Gen. Harrison—John Scott Harrison and Carter B. Harrison—stood close together, old men with faces that revealed how deeply they felt their loss. Mrs. Newcomer and Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Morris were together at the side of the grave. The other relatives stood to the left and slightly below them in the circle which was formed for the service of burial. President McKinley came to the grave with Mrs. Durbin and stood with her during the brief service. When the prayer was offered the president was seemingly in deep thought and remained so with bowed head after the final word had been said. Gen. H»rrtion a Patriot. The Rev. Mr. Hainee in his brief sermon at the house said: “What a noble example he furnished of Intelligent and courageous and continuing patriotism. He felt himself to the last to be a vital part of the nation. He did not lose his interest in its welfare after he came out of office. On the contrary, that Interest deepened and increased until its strength upon his mind and heart was heavy."

Dewet's Army la Broken.

Advices have reached Cape Town from Orange River Colony to the effect that Dewet's commando at Senekal has been completely broken up and scattered beyond the power of the Boers to collect it again. The prospects of peace are still considered hopeful. The Boer losses last month were 160 killed, 400 wounded and 1,000 captured and surrendered. Owing to the heavy rains Gen. French’s transport difficulties are still enormous.

PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.

Summary of Legislation In National Body. MEASURES IN BOTH HOUSES, IzenAzr Frye es Maine Be-XleeteA, Caaataneeely. Presides* Pre Tempore es the•eaate Beaater Morges Aska for Ab-, POffatlon es Clayton-Bai wer Treaty. Tneeday. Mareh IS. Porto Rican commissioners to Washington working to continue system whereby landowners escape taxation. Secretary of War Root forced to have a guard to protect him from officeseekers. Senators remaining in capital say Clayton-Bulwer treaty will be abrogated. Rear Admiral Schley relieved from duty to await retirement in October. New official map of United State* shows Insular possessions. Wedaeeday. Mareh IS. Increasing demand for postage ■tamps making overtime work in Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Senator Cullom ready to pay off old scores in the way of presidential postoffice appointments in Illinois. Ex-Representative Rodenberg of Illinois not likely to be appointed commissioner to St. Louis fair. Friday, Mareh 15. C. H. Duell of New York, sent his resignation as commissioner of patents to the president Senators Platt and Depew will probably name his successor. John G. Johnston, Philadelphia, said to have been offered United States attorney generalship. Rear Admiral Sampson received a check for >8.335 prise money for defeat of Cervera’s fleet. One man killed and four injured in fire in Merchants’ hotel in Pennsylvania avenue. Postoffice department to remove as few fourth class postmasters as possible. American troops, except legation guard of 150, ordered from China to Manila. Only 10,000 recruits accepted up to date for additional regiments. Minister Wu started on his trip to Buffalo and Chicago. Satnrday, Mareh IS. As a result of the controversy which has arisen between Capt. C. H. Davis and Prof. S. J. Brown, superintendent of the naval observatory and director of the nautical almanac respectively, both officers will, it is understood, shortly be detached from their present duties. The German meat inspection law, absolutely prohibiting the importation of American corned beef, sausages, etc., which went into effect some time ago, has made no friends, according to a report received at the state department from the United States consul at Bremen. The law has been the object of very severe criticism in Germany, according to the consul.

Indians and Wild Reasts Killed.

In a roundup of wild animals that has just taken place on the cattle ranches of Colin Campbell, in Cachtse county, Texas, a count of the dead animals showed the number killed to be twelve black bears, seven grizzlies, and nineteen mountain lions, two lynx, and about a hundred and fifty coyotes. Four Indians were killed by the beasts and several injured. Dozens of dogs were killed. One hundred Indians belonging to the Pima tribe and about twenty cowboys composed the roundup party. They were aided by about two hundred dogs.

Marconi Sore of Success.

“Wireless telegraphy is my business,’* •aid Guglielmo Marconi, the Anglicized Italian inventor, as he stepped ashore from the Majestic at New York Friday. “My invention has passed beyond the experimental stage. I can hold communication with my apparatus for 200 miles with as much surety as over a wire. My apparatus has been installed on the ships of all continental naviee. 1 am not here, as on my previous visit, to make experiments."

Revolution Cry In Spain.

The disturbances in Catalonia, Spain, where the unruly textile strikers have been making demonstrations for the last week, have reached an acute stage. The manufacturers telegraphed the government asking for assistance, and stating that the men have raised the cry: “Success to the social revolution.” Troops were dispatched to the scene at once. The textile factories remain closed.

Diphtheria Among Indians.

Agent Snead of the Flathead reservation says that the Kootenai Indians at Dayton, Creek, Mont, are in a fair way to die off rapidly with diphtheria. Seven have died in the last week and many are sick with the disease, which is spreading rapidly. The Indians do not know the nature of their trouble and mingle with each other freely.

Train Hits Horson.

The Big Four's White City special for Chicago struck two horses and a wagon at Thirtieth street, Indianapolis, Thursday evening. The train was going at high speed. Two coaches were derailed. No one was injured. The ooachee that left the track were in the middle of the train. The rear sleeper kept the track and railroad men say this is all that kept the train from rolling down the embankment. The train was stopped only a few foot from the White river bridge.