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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
HUNTED DEER WITH DOGS.
Prominent Men Arrested For Violating
the Game Laws.

MEDFoRp, Dec. GA few days since
warrants were sworn out before Justice j.
C. Hobbs, of this city, 10y Deputy Game
Warden Christ Becker, of this city
against the following six persons: Dan
Seaman, J. A. Nilsson. Ernest Fish, and A.
Fillbrook, of Eau Claire, and David Miles,
and Il. NJ. Miles, of Chip pewa Fails. The
sheriff of this coutny, j. b. Leonhart,
brought the six persons here yesterday.
A separate warrant was is
sued against each and the
charge in each complaint is for violating
the game laws by hunting deer with dogs.
These men are all wealthy lumbermen of
the above cities and highly respected 10y
their neighbors. Mr. Scanlon was on trial
all day yesterday and the case was renewed
this morning, He was ably defended by
Attorney Bailey, of Eau Claire, and j, b.
lIagerty, of this city, and District Attorney
G. W. Adams is attending to the interests
of the state. 1t is said that other arrests
are to follow.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
PARNELL INVITED TO TALK.
Milwaukee Parties Make Overtures to the
Great Irishman.

MILWAUKEE Dec. S.-A. NJ. Thomp-
ION, Frank Dupree and Bobby Gaylor, Of
The Irish Arab" have big scheme
on foot 1t is to bring Charles Stewart
Parnel to America on lecture tour when
the Irish leader shall have settled his
troubles In London and arranged his 5usi-
ness aft airs so that he can spend four
months in America. Last evening a
abegram was sent to Mr.. Parnell as
|bllows;
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 7.-Parnell, London
Twill give you SIS, 900 for hundred lectures
in America, $4,000 deposited in bank a.
guarantee. Answer at our expense.
THOMPSON, DUrREE & GAYLoR.
If terms can be made with Parnell, Mr..
Thompson will go to London and complete
arrangements for the our. The project
would be under the management of Mr..
thompson and Mr.. Dupree, Mr.. Gaylor
merely acting as SHANGHAI hacker of the
[u0ieat. -.-.--.--.--------
While it is hardly likely that Mr.. Par
l.ll can accept any proposal for lectur-
| ING tour in this country at present, it is
Understood he will visit America within
| The year.
LONDON, Dec. S.-Parnell has sent a
tspatch to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, declin-
| ing the offer of $4,000 for one hundred
pCturCs
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
Marshall +. Gillen Comes Shrewd
Game on a Massachusetts
Christian Woman.
She Tries to Make Clergyman Of
Him But He Fully
Retaliates.
He Relieves Her of a Snug Sum of
Money and Lives in
Princely Style.

BosToN, Mass, Dec. S.-MrS. Mat
thias Mills, wealthy widow living in
Needham, and an ardent Methodist,
has just attic npted to make clergy
man out of an ex-convict, and the re-
suit Is that she is 81 900 out of pocket.
Marshal K. Gillon is the name OF the
young aSpirant for church honors, and
his present abode is known only to
himself. Gilon had been sentenced to
five years in the Massachusetts State
prison. While there he remembered
that M s Mills had often expressed a
desire that he should become converted
and enter the Methodist ministry. The
idea struck Gillon as brilliant one,
and SO he wrote at once to Mrs, Mills.
intimating that if he had the money on
his release he should pre- pare himself
for the ministry.
Checks in varying sums TO the amount
of III, 200 were sent him on his release.
However, business promised greater in
ducements than the pulpit, and he in
formed his henefactress that If he lad
another $1,000 he could form railroad
syndicate and make his fortune. The
money was forthcoming He proceeded
however, to paint New York red with
the cash, though he wrote Mrs. Mills
frequent letters glowing with religious
fervor. The syndicate required more
money than he anticipated, and SO he
kept drawing on the widow. Finally
he sent her note to this effect:
"My Dearest and Best Friend: 1t Is
sometimes difficult for me TO realize on
your remittance as soon as | might
wish. Don't YOU think it would be a
good idea for me 10 make out the
checks for money in your name when
the concern needs money. so that / will
not be sub ected to unnecessary and
oftentimes disastrous delay? or course
you know me well enough hV this time
to know that | can be trusted. | find
that | am still uHtlinching in the faith |
possess of God ana the great good His
love has done me How could | ever
have wandered in the dark and devious
ways of sin is more than | can under
stand.
These checks came thick and fast
during the last year, and nearly ST.
00o had been obtained before halt
was called.
The attention Of the police was
called to the fact by some one who
suspected that all was not right.
An investigation was begun, and 1t
was found that Gillon has been travel
ing about the country in great style on
this money. He has had handsome
house elegantly furnished at Farming
ham, has kept numerous servants, and
driven out in elaborate shape. He got
wind Of tia ofticars. nwaues s. s4se u Z Il :
left for unknown parts
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
EARTH's HIGHEST HOTEL.
MIR Aston Is Building Most Magnificent
Structure.

NEW YoGK, Dec. S.-A work of colossal
magnitude has been begun at the north
east corner Of Fifth avenuc and Fifty
ninth street At present only the prepa-
tory excavations have been made, but
these are of slch depth and so much in
keeping with the projected structure that
all who have seen them are astonlshed
And well they might bee.
The depth of the excavations range
from - to 40 feet. This has been neces-
to rise this mighty edihce. The rock will
have to be blasted to render 1t even.
On this foundation will rise William
Waldorf Astor's new hotel, which is TO oe
the loftiest in the world. 1t is toIhave seven
teen stories and will DE 225 feet high.
The sight is 100 feet front on Fifth av-
enue by l25 feet depth on Fitty-ninth
street. The plans were prepared by
Architect w. IL. Hume. Mr.. Aston Is
celebrating about the name he will give
to the hotel.
The first four stories will be rough hewn
brown stone with Roman arched entrances
on the side and front Next will come
seven stories of brick and terra Gotta and
BellevIlle stone trimmings. The twelfth
story will be of brown stone with a mas
sive projecting brown stone cornice. This
will have the effect of breaking the some
what towering appearance of the building.
The remaining stories will be of yellow
brick, with brown stone markings. The
topmost story will be lighted only by sky
lights in the roof and will be devoted to
the laundry work OF the hotel.
The building will cost about 81 900, 900.
1t vii take two years to construct it. 1t
will not be begun until next spring, and
so the hotel Will not be ready for business
until the spring of 1898
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
INTER STATE COMMERCE..
IN Interesting Report is Made on the Rail
way Service.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The annual re-
port of the inter state commerce commits
EOn recommends number of amend
aentS. The first is that there be added to
HtlOn 3 provision that the facilities to
offered by any common carrier shall IN
aude due and reasonable receiving, for
nrding and delivery by every such car
Der at the request of another common
ar.ier of through rates. Second-An
nendment to section 10, removing
nbiguities in the language aud
BAKING criminal remedies clearly applica-
We to the corporation when common car
ter, as we'll as its officers and agents;
9rther amendment is also indispensable,
1a commission says. providing for the
sTIce of criminal process on corpora
ons and bringing them under the jnris-
Lotion of the courts.
The commission also recommends a
,lnge In section 20 so as to enable it to
Vain reports from the common
~uers when desired and call for
ports from companies owing or
l1ucting terminal facilities. or rolling
ock, etc. The recommendations made
previous reports are renewed. The
omission says that the difficulty of OBJ
lalng direct evidence from parties who
means of participation in illegal acts
~'e knOwledge of the particulars of the
ansactl0ns, is invariable very great, and
~ssests a remedy to meet this defect.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
PRESIDENT Gompers Reports Very
Gratifying Results in the Car
penterS Trade.
The American Federation OF Labor
is Meeting in National
Convention.
satisfies Demonstrate That the Vast
Majority of Strikes During the
Year We're Successful.

DETROIT, Dec. Slightly delegates of
The American Federation of Labor assem-
Mad this morning when President Comp
~ called the convention to order. Presi-
isnt Gompers made the annual address.
. Mr.. Gompers says that the agitation for
aoht hours has been successful in l37
titles and has benefited 46, 1877 workmen
IN the carpenter trade besides countless
Mhers in other branches of the
bnilding trade. The demand for an
sight hour day vii be made by
nhpr trades in a series, commencing
With the coal miners, on May lst next, and
tbe final success of the movement cannot
he questioned. The speaker showed a
rratifying increase of the federation dur
mo the year. It declared in favor Of
NATIONAL unions of individual trades.
During the year 1853 authorized
,rikes have taken place. OF these 9S9
ucceeded, rs failed and 90 were compro-
missed. Besides many concessions were
gained without resort to strikes. People
who propose strike are warned that
buster will not win. The federation is
not always able to assist them fnanci-
allv. The address speaks strong
Fil against child labor and
declares for the international copyright
and ballot reform When the committee
on credentials went into session, Gompers
appeared before them to object to receiving
any papers from delegates from the central
a6or federation (socialistlc) of New York.
The committee decided that all socialists
present their case to the convention to-
morrow.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
FATAL FRACAs IN ST. PAUL.
A Negro slabs His Wife and slashes Him


ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. 8.-Crazed by
jealousy of his wife, who was pretty
inulatto chambermaid in a local bagnio,
Edward Finley this morning picked up a
butcherknife and slashed it through her
throat. She ran out into an alley adjoin
inc the house, and he, following. picked
up a stick of stove wool, striking ner
on the head and knocking her down.
She died a few moments later. Finley
then cut his own throat with the same
knife. and afterwards run up stairs and got
into bed. When found be was alive and
may recover. He was taken to the city
hospital. Finley is museum minstrel
and sings in local colored q lartet. Both
are q years of age The murder was
committed at the home Of relative Of his
wife. 155 Martin street.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
ANXIOUS TO PURCHASE BONDS.
Treasurer Window Says That small Coin
Cannot be Floated.

cannot De II lpdteu
WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The amount of
four per cent bonds accepted today was
81, SCI 100 for which the disbursement is
about s., 10000 in money to be made.
The secretary of the treasury said this
afternoon that in view of the conditions
he would accept additional offers of tours
at a reasonable price, of sufficient
amount to make total purchases of IS, 000,-
600 for which he said the expendi-
lures would be nearly $4,000, 900.
The secretary SAID, further. that
it is manifestly impossible under existing
conitions for him to use the fractional cur
rency now in the treasury in the purchase
of bonds for the reason that it would at
once be returned to him in exchange for
greenbacks, ana leave him with defcien-
cy instead of a surplus.
There Is now about sl9, 1000 900 of
fractional currency in the treasury,
of which all but $1,000 600 is
in silver half dollars As it is legal tender
to the amount of ten dollars only, it is not
regarded as part of the available cash
balance. The secretary said that he
would like very much to get it into circu-
lation, but certainly should not DO so at
the expense of limited available sur
plus
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
STATE NEWS.

A child without eyes was born to Mr.
and Mrs. Earnst Bohn near Feast Dubuque,
a short time since. There is not only no
eyes, but no place for them. the skull
being smooth where the optics should be,
The child is bright and affectionate, and
with the exception named, is possessed of
all the faculties.
Sugar beets raised in the vicinity Of
Kewaunee, where beet sugar factory TO
cost 5000, 900 is TO be established, are said
TO be of an exceptionally fine quality, the
beets raised there the past season average
upwards of one pound each and contain
ing from thirteen to seventeen per cent.
of sugar juice.
Rock county's fair will be held Septem-
Der to IL.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
WEARY OF LIFE.
A Man in Milwaukee Takes "a Heavy Dose
of Morphine.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Special Telegram.
Dec. 8.-A middle-aged stranger stepped
into a saloon on Jefferson street in the
third ward toni ght about $50 o o'clock and
called for ii glass of whiskey He took
something hurriedly from his pocket and
dropping it into glass, swallowed the
whiskey at gulp. In a short time he
was in death struggle on the floor; a
patrol wagon was called and he was taken
to the hospital, where the doctors are now
working on him. 1t was discovered that
he -ndd taken morphine and 1t is almost
impossible for him to live. He has not
yet been identified.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
A GIGANTIC SALE.
j. II. Andrews Disposes of His Quarry in
London.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Dec. 81. H.
Andrews, of verde antique fame, has re
turned from London, where he disposed
of the Verde Antique Marble Quarry.
near this city, in which he was interested.
The quarry was sold to an Edglish ,yndi-
cate for s770,000, 800, 900 being in cash
and the balance in notes pay able in ak
months. Mr.. Andrews will be retained
to manage the syndicate interests and
it is said he will receive salary of sl5,-
900 per annum. He will return to London
IN the spring. and with hi, family will re-
side here during the winter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
WILL LOSE AN EYE.
Little Johnny HOMELAND Meets With a Sad
Accident.

EAU CLAIRE. Dec. s. johnny Hove
land, son of Andrew HOMELAND, of the
town of Brunswick, met with a painful
and distressing accident the other day
which cost him the loss of an eye. The
boy was playing with some boys of about
his own age, when one of his
playmates threw small piece Of
wire at him, which struck him in
the face. He went home, and while sit
ting by the fire fell unconscious to the
floor. An examination showed that the
wire had entered the eyebalI of the right
eye, one end projecting from the skin be-
low the eye. A couple of physicians of
this city were called and removed the
member in order to protect the sight of the
eft one.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
CATCHING IT IN rHE SOUTH.
The Indians in the Territory Becoming
Agitated Over the Ghost Dance.

GUTHRIE, Oklahoma, Dec. 8.-A
courier arrived this afternoon bringing in
formation that he unciyili7ed tribes of
Cheyennes, Arrapahoes and Comanches,
just west of the Oklahoma border, are in a
state of high excitement over the ghost
dance, started by the runners from the
Dakota Sioux, Their attitude is very
threatening, and Gov. Steele asked the
legislature to take immediate action by
which the citizens can organize militia
company for protection. The craze
among the tribes east of here has sub
sided.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
JOHN j. GRINNELL ON TRIAL.
The Sensational Murder Trial Now At
tracts Large Crowds.

MASON CITY, Ia, Dec. 8.-The trial of
John J. Grinnel for the murder of Geo.
Cornell at North McGregor, was up before
Judge Holt, at special session of the
court Of Clayton county, this morning.
All the principals in the affair are present.
The work of empannelling jury has be-
gun. The killing occurred last spring.
Cornell was an engineer. He and Mrs.
Grinnell were intimate. Grinnell, who is
a court reporter by profession, and Grip
pie, became aware of the relations existing
between his wife and Cornell. He follow-
ed the engineer to McGregor, and finding
his men in the wash room of the railway
hotel shot him dead.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
Hog Cholera IL Abating.

PALMYRA, Wis, Dec. 9.-Reports from
the town of La Grange, Walworth county,
state that the hog cholera, which for
months ragged with such great fatality, has
nearly abated with the coming of Geld
weather One farmer alone lost nearly
200 hogs, and many others smaller num-
bers. No cause has yet been ascertained
for the disease making such ravages in
that particular locality.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
SOUTHERN LANDS SOLD.
Five Mnlion Acres Absorbed by an Engli.l

-
Syndicate.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 6 H. |.
Kimball, formerly of Atlanta but now en-
gagged in developing east Tennessee inter
ests, cables that he has sold to English
capitalists for 100000 nearly 100000
acres Ia three fourths interest) in the prop
erty of the Kimball Land company located
in the famous Scquatchie valley. This is
the biggest real estate deal ever negotiated
in southern lands. The property is rich
in minerals and timber.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
POISONED WITH ROUGH ON RATS.
A Milwaukee Family is Nearly Killed by =
MistaEe.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. S.-The mistake of
a hired girl came very near causing the
death of nine persons who live at 53S Van
Buren, Street. At this place, on Friday
last. Mrs. James A. Hubbard has number
of boarders, among whom is a Miss Dex-
ter and W. j. Kershaw, the lawyer. The
domestic in question, who is known as
Maggie by the boarders, was cooking fish.
and instead of rolling them in pure corn
meal, as she intended to do, got hold of >
mixture containing Rough on Rats.
Fortunately most of the boarders, as
well as the family which consists of the
husband and daughter of the landlady,
ate but very sparingly of the poisonous
dish, and consequently escaped without
ser ious consequences.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
BOUND OVER FOR TRIAL.
rhros Fond du Lac Lads are Charged With
Opening Cars.

FoND DU LAC, Dec. S.-Emory Leh-
nan, Morris Cleary and Eddie Zehren,
hree lads charged with breaking the seal
md entering the car of the Chicago &
Northwestern company, were examined
saturday and bound over for trial at the
le1t term of the circuit court. The aver
ige age of the boys is Is years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
A Lover Hunted Down.

EAU CLAIRE, Dec, S.-John Ryan, =
faithless lover, fled from Clinton, Ia,
leaving Mary Kehden She caught up
with him at north side hotel in this
and made great sensation. Ryan
escaped through back alleyway but was
surrounded by officers in d house near the
suburbs, and is now in jail, where he will
stay til he marries the girl.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11

LISBON, Dec. 8.-The governor of MOI
antique reports that agents of the British
South Africa company induced the Mutas-
sas men to revolt and lower the Portuguese
flag at Massinesse. The revoters impris-
oned French engineer and three Portu
guese.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
DEALS NOT WITH GOVERNMENT.
The Papal Secretary of State W rites an In
teresting Letter.

ROME, Dec S.-Cardinal Rampolla, the
papal secretary of state, has written let
ter in regard to Cardinal Lavigeries re-
cent declarations in favor of republican
form of government, saying that the Roman
Catholic church is not inimical to any form
of government The church applies itself
before all else to the progress of religion
and therefore thinks 1t right for the faith
full to participate in public affairs when
such action is demanded by the interests
of religion.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
SHOT FOR STEALING GROCERIES
A Merchant Sends a Bullet Through His
ti.rk.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Dec. Sat Yelling
ton, Ohio, this afternoon, David Hoke
shot and killed S. l.. Sage and then sui
cided Both men are old citize Sage
kept grocery and Hoke worked for him
Sage caught Hoke stealing groceries and
demanded a settlement, wherenpon the
shooting occurred.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
GREATHoUsE WILL RESIGN.
The Consul to Accept "a Position Under
the Corean Government

SAN FRANcIsco, Dec. ga statement
is published here that Clarence Gredthouse
the United States consul general to .lanan.
fas rendered his resignation In order to
accept an appointment as prime minister
for the Corean government
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
THE MESSIAH IN LA CROSSE.
Buffalo Bill Has the Pleasure of Seeing a
Divine Being.

LA CROSSE, Dec. S.-Albert c. Hopkins,
of Iowa, came to La Crosse today to see
Buffalo Bill He claims to.be the Messiah
the Indians are looking for and is here to
see what he can do in the way of bringing
them to recognize him. He talks ration
allv
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
WILL GO TO THE JURY.
The Case of Ripe is ConsuInating At
Oshkosh.

OSHKOSH. Dec. S.-A motion that j V.
Diaries, OF Racine, be appointed to assist
District Attorney Fitzgibbon in the pro-
pcution of Leonard Perrin was argued in
hdge Burnel's court today.
The case of Henry Ripple, charged with
he murder of Officer H rdy, will go to
tie jury probably late this afternoon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
MADE MONEY FAST.
A Young Methodist of Saginaw Takes the
Short Cut to Wealth.

SAGINAW, Mich, Dec. 8.-Louis D..
Sanborn, a member of the Methodist
church, and always considered a most
exemplary young man, has left the city,
having realized on forged paper during
the last ninety days to the extent of over
$4,000. Previous to his departure he
made an assignment to his mother. His
liabilities are estimated at over one hum
bred thousand dollars.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
DEATH OF A PIONEER WOMAN.
Mrs. Ann Haigh, of Racine, Passes Away
Quietly.

BURLINGTON. Wis, Dec. 8.-Mrs. Ann
Haigh, one of Racine's pioneer women,
died at her home in this village at 5 clock
Yesterday afternoon. She was stricken
with paralysis last Monday and had been
unconscious most of the time since. She
was the widow of the late John Haigh, and
was well known throughout the county.
Her funeral will take place at / 80 to-
morrow afternoon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
TICKET BROKERS ARE BOLD.
They Openly Advertise Scalper's Tickets
at st. Paul.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 8.-The ticket brokers
of this city whose holdings of nearly five
thousand tickets from this city to Chicago
via the Kansas City route caused So much
commotion ir railroad circles advertise an
open rate from st. Paul 10 Chicago at
$3.50. The regular rate is $ll.20. This
coming on top of the rate agreement will
make affairs as uncertain as before.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
DIES AT KAUKAU y A.
Mrs. Anne CIaspill is Relieved From the
Troubles of This World.

KAuKAuNA, Wis, Dec. S.--Mrs. Anne
Claspil, aged 80 years and 3 months, died
at the residence of Col H. A. Franbach,
Sunday morning. The funeral occurred
from the residence at o'clock tn after
noon and was largely attended. The
remains we're entered in Riverside ceme-
terry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
Sells His Brewery.

BLooMER, Wis, Dec. 8.-John Wend-
landt disposed of his brewery here to j.
F. Cepp, Of thi. city, and Charles Liehe,
of Eageton, for the sum of $4,000
Wendlandt expects to remove to Miwsu-
kee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-11
Another Heavy Failure.

IsDrlsAPoLrs, Dec. ga Sentinels
Evansville, ind, special says Thomas
Scantlin & Son. leading foundrymen, failed
today. Liabilities 800, 900, assets in ex-
cess Of this amount.