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CUBAN POSITION CONGRESSMAN COOPER OF WIS CONSIN TELLS OF HIS VISIT TO THE ISLAND. W0JJ18 TRY INDEPENDENCE Anxious to SHP««» the World That They Are Not "Thieves, Bandits and Cutthroats" as Som« American Newspapers Assert—Believes They Will Eventually Accept the Piatt Amendment. New York, March 27.—Representa tive Henry A. Cooper of Wisconsin, the chairman of the insular affairs committee of the house of representa tives. who has just returned from Cuba, believes that the chief danger in the Cuban situation is the policy of depreciation of the islanders which has been pursued in some newspapers, s^ays the Washington corespondent of The Times. He considers this as ac counting for most of the misunder standing and ill-feeling. •*I went everywhere and talked with everybody I could find." said Mr. Cooper. Spaniards and Cubans, men and women. I found that the Span iards are annexationists. The Cubans are almost unanimously in favor of independence, even those of them who believe that annexation is inevitable in the long run. They want to try it for a while anyway, because, as they said to me, "We want to show- the world that we are not thieves, bandits and cut-throats.' I visited at the house of a Cuban family who were all e-lucated In the United States. They took three of the New York papers and one Philadelphia paper, and were perfectly informed on American mat ters. They showed me a collection of clippings from American newspapers stigmatizing the Cubans as a worth less lot an.1 predicting anarchy as a Result of Independence. I asked what their views were, and they replied that they were in favor of annexation, and believed it was sure to come ultimately, but they wanted at least a term of independ ence. and we want it,' they said, 'just to prove that we are civilized human beings.' "I believe that the Piatt amend ment will be accepted. The opposi tion to it was as much to the way it was presented to them as to what was In it. Its Cuban opponents thought it was presented somewhat as an ulti matum. and that it could better have been arranged by a joint committee of Cubans and Americans meeting in Washington. But I think it will be accepted, and I also think tnat annex ation will be the final outcome. "Many things have retarded it. The first on the list I would place the wholesale, indiscriminate denuncia tion of the Cubans, which has been so common in the United States. "1 went about all parts of Havana at all hours of the day and night, and I never saw such an orderly, peace able city. It is one of the cleanest cities in the world. Washington is a clean city, and yet I believe you could gather up more dirt in Washington than you could in Havana." SECUREO ABOUT ff,000. Seven Bandits Rob the Somerset (O.) Bank and Escape. Somerset, O., March 27.—Seven ban dits partially wrecked the Bank of Somerset by exploding a heavy charge of nitroglycerin in the vault doors, secured appropriated two liv ely rigs, held a posse of citizens at bay and escaped in the face of a heavy fire. Bonds and securities to the amount of $30,000 and $."». too in gold coin were overlooked by the bandits. The bank was fully insured and its business will not be interrupted. A heavy explosion in the bank building shortly before 2 a. m. aroused citizens living in the vicinity of the Bank of Somerset and many persons began to appear in the darkened streets of the village. William Lov ett opened fire on the bandits with a rifle, but his aim was not of the best and the shots only served to draw the fire of the robbers. Soon citizens came to the bank from all directions and the robbers evidently began to think of escape. At a signal from the four on guard, three others emerged from the debris of the bank, bearing several sa-ks into which they hurried ly placed their loot. The robbers were under good discipline and their lead er gave his orders like a military lead er. They hurriedly clambered into two rigs and drove !n a northerly di rection. Citizens took up the chase and at 4 a. m. found the rigs deserted along the roadside. Reports of Suffering Unfounded. Washington, March 27.—In connec tion with the statements lately pub llfhe of great suffering in tho con struction of military telegraph lines in Alaska General Greel.v says that q®cial advices show them to be un founded. There has been no suffer ing beyond that entailed by ordinary Winter travel in the valley of the Yu kon and along the regularly traveled mail routes. Given a Verdict of £200. London, March 27.—Arthur Cham berlain, in his libel suit against The $tar ami Morning Leader, has been awarded £200 damages. After the Verdict in the case of Arthur Cham berlain, Neville Chamberlain's libel ftjit against the same papers was set* tied for similar damages. Russia Will Build More Railways. St. Petersburg, March 27.—The rail way department of the Russian min istry of linanc.? has issued a notifica tion to metal manufacturers that a supplementary supply of 10.000.003 poous of rails for state railways will be required daring the coming fiscal year. Refuse New Zealand's Request. T.ondon. March 2*i.—"The United States government." says the Wash ington correspondent of The Daily Ex press, "has refused New Zealand's re quest to reopen the question of per mitting British steamers to trade be tween Honolulu and San Francisco.** Killed in an Explosion. .lanesville. Wis., March 26.—James Horn and Daniel Preller. employes of the Janesville barbed wire works were Killed by the exniosion of a large gasoline engine used to furnish motive power. No reason can be giv en fur the explosion. Miles Back in Washington. Washington. March 27.—Lieutenant General Miles and his party have re turned to Washington after a short tour of inspection in Cuba. He told Secretary Root that in his opinion the Cubans would accept the Piatt amend ment. General Miles was particularly impressed with the fine condition of the batteries la the forts around Ha vana. BRIEF BITS OF NEWS. The British first class cruiser Ter rible has been ordered from Amoy to Taku. Earl Cadogan. lord lieutenant of Ireland, authorizes the statement that he will retain office for another year. James D. Elliott of South Dakota has been appointed attorney for the United States for the district of South Dakota. Mr. Balfour announced in the house of commons that the house would ad journ April 3 and meet again April 15. when the budget would be introduced. The president has issued a procla mation announcing the acquisition by purchase of the islands of Cibitu and Cagaven. forming part of Jolo archi pelago. The president has sent for Mr. P. C. Knox, the Pittsburg attorney. He is expected at Washington'Thursday when the attorney generalship will be offered him. A terrific wind and rain storm pass ed over Atlanta, Ga., Tuesday. A thousand telephones were temporarily put out of use. Otherwise the damage was nominal. A collision occurred in St. Peters burg Sunday afternoon between the military and a body of factory hands. There was much bloodshed and many arrests were made. Hon. George Willard, former con gressman from the Third Michigan district, is dead, aged 77 years. He was elected to congress in 1872 and served four years. A railroad accident, caused by a spreading or broken rail, threw two engines off the track in the Mississippi street yards at St. Paul and seriously injured three men. Mme. Seimbrich may never sing in public again. Her physicians have ad vised the famous soprano to cancel all engagements and retire to her home in Dresden for a rest. The Peking correspondent of the London Daily Mail declares that the alleged modification of the Manehu rian convention regarding Mongolia and Turkestan is "absolutely illusory." LATEST MARKET REPORT. Ouluth Grain. DcLUTtf, March WHEAT—Cash No. 1 hard 7i'x-, No. 1 Northern 74c, No. 2 Northern 68(4 72'j, No. 3 Kj rin*r To Ar rive—No. 1 hard 77c, No. 1 Northern 75c, May 7tfc, July 77c. Minneapolis Wheat. MINNK A ~V/%c. i*o I March 36. WHEAT—Cash 73%c. May 71' -c, July 7.",5 e. On Track—No. 1 hard 7y%c, No. 1 Northern 7u 4'c, No. 2 Northern Sioux City Live Stock. .^rorx CITY. Ia., March :»tf. CATTLE—Sales ranged at f4.uo&1.75 for beeves, for cows, bulls and mixed. $3. t0 for stackers and feed ers, o Hn. i.10 for calves and yearlings. .Sales ranged at f&. 10&5.iy>. St. Paul Union Stock Yards. SOUTH ST. PAUI.. Marc 2«. HOGS—Sales ranged at $5.&5< HO. CATTLE—Sales ranged at $-1.50^4.90 for good to choice butcher steers, fa.40® 4.0J for good to choice butcher cows and heifers, f'4.00 for choice veals, 4.00 for choice feeders. SHEEP—Sales ranged at S4.30@5.35 for choice butcher lambs, «J0(U,4 for choice fat wethers. Chicago Union Stock Yaftffc CHICAGO, March 26. CATTLE—Sales ranged at Jf.7 00(gtt.00 for good to prime steers. $i.?o&4.8for poor to medium, $2.7i"i^M5 for stackers and feeders, $-j.70(^4.tfj for cows and heifers, for Texas stenrs. HOG6—Sales ranged at $ .!«(&»> 1 for mixed and butchers, for good to ehoioe heavy, $•' heavy, (.J0®0 lA 0.j for rough for light, for bulk of sales. SHEEP—Sales ranged at $4.50(^0.00 for sheep, $4.10 for lambs. Chicago Grain and Provisions. CHICAGO, March ^6. WHEAT—March 7l^c, April 74%c May COliN—March 40%c, May 4-.»|^®42J^e. OATS—March 21 May 25c. PORK—March $15.b-, May $15 70, July $15. l'i/4- FLAX—Cash new$1.5j, No. 1 fl.5}^, Mav #1.54 J* POULTRY Dressed turkey* J'^c, chickens 10c. JJ1JTTKK—Creameries EGGS—Fresh 123^0. Hemwrkftble Cure* fur Rbeaomtlua. from the Vindicator, Hutherfordton, N. C. The editor of the Vindicator tofts had occasion to test the efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice with the most remarkable results in each case. First, with rheumatism in the Bhoulder from which he suffered ex cruciating pain for ten days, which was relieved with two applications of Pain Balm, rubbing the parts afflicted apd and realizing inatant benefit and entire relief in a short time. Second in rheu matism in the thigh joint almost prrm trating him with severe pain, which was relieved by two applications, rub bing with the liniments on retiring at night, and getting up free from pain. For sale by all druggists. Eugene J. Hall, the j.ioet and 6[oney ublisher, SHVS The stomach contro's the situation Those who are hearty and strong are those who can eat and digest plenty of food. 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Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser, in paper rovers, is sent free on receipt of 4 that one dose of Foley and Tar restored his voice when "hoarseness threatened to prevent his lecture at Central Music Hall, Chicago. Nothing else as good. CHKIS. SCHCTZ. Cheap insurant'?. Many a man has been insured against Bright's disease, diabetjs. or other dangerous ailments by a fifty cent bot tle of Foley's Kidney Cure. CHRIS. SCHUTZ. COOK &, ODEE. Robert R. Watts, of Salem, Mo., ivrites: "I have baen troubled with kidney disease for the last five years and have doctored with all the leadiag physicians and have tried all remedies suggested without any relief. Finally I tried Foley's Kidney Cure and less than two bottles completely cured me and I am sound and well.*' ClIKIS. SrHCTS. WITH ALL ON BOARD. Overdue German Steamer Brutus Lost at Sea. Kiel, March 20.—The overdue Ger man steamer Brutus, from Scotland for Kiel, has been lost with all on board. REACHED THE DANGER LINE. Grand River at Grand Rapids, Mich., Doing Much Damage. Grand Rapid?. Mich.. March 27.— Grand river has passed the high water mark and reached the danger limit here. It is 12 1-2 feet above its normal level. Basements of factories, business houses and residences are flooded. A dozen large factories on the west bank of the stream are Idle because the water has reached their fires and many men are idle. A number of houses and factories are completely surrounded by water and boats arc used to go and from them. The river above and below the city is more than a mile wide in places. The railroads are having trouble north and west of here from washouts. Going to North Dakota. Pittsburg. March 27.—A party of over loo Western Pennsylvanians left over the Fort Wayne railway Curing the day bound for North Dakota, where they propose to settle. The party consists of about 30 Dunk ud families and they are going to the far Northwest to establish one of the fa mous Dunkard communities. They will be joined by others at Chicago, and it is- probable in all about. 500 will settle in Noith Dakota this year. 21 one- cent stamps to pay expense of mailing only. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, JL»uf* tfalo, N. Y. Gswatei stamped C. Never sold In bulk. Beware off the dealer who tries to sell "nmrthlnf Jwit a $*94" Adds LAND! Correspondence Solicited: Chas. B. loss of mental energy, lack of thought power, failing memory or inability to con centrate the mind on the work in hand there is nothing so good as Dr. Miles*' Nervine. Its powerful influence in build ing up and strengthening the broken-down nerves, makes this great reraedy an inval uable brain-food and restorative. It nour ishes, fortifies and refreshes the tired and worn-out brain and gives new strength new life, and new energy to the system! renewed force to the and the demand for Lake Courtty farms Is IncKOSiat. If you are in search of a Good Home in a Good Climate "wiiGr© "ou can raise Wheat, Oats, Barlsy, Oorn^ JTlax, ^Potatoes, in fact everything adapted to this latitude, and where you can successfully carrv on Dairying & Stock Raising, and where your family will have the advantages of Good Society, |]Good Schools, Good Church Facilities, then come and see me, and 1 will show you just what you want. ire renting land now, paying $3 to $5 per acre annual rental, I will dhow you just as good land and sell it to you at what ym will pay out in rental, where you are, in three years, and will give you easy terms of payment. If you want a good location in Madison I have such for you. A large num ber of substantial buildings have been built in fladison the past sea son and ttac €&y is steadily growing in population* MADISON, SOUTH DAKOTA. Miles' step and new We Th* i I V "P-7\ Is the Basis of XII Wealth "Excessive application to my and hard work in tho ministry undonnir.*^ my hcyltli and affected my brain and n«r^ rmc II A 1 •T-lltl Miles' Nervine all this was changed and a few months I was feeling better aul stronger than I had before 'n years." Iii v. W. L. SINGLETON, Daeuia, "•••VMM* system nuta & .. tW If you MW