Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-07-26
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The Bailey voluntary bankruptcy
bill was passed by the house, the
vote being 127 to 81.
Baron Beyens, the Belgian minister
TO France, aud Joseph Hyrtl, the Aus
trian anat0mist. are dead.
1t is rumored that The Mutual Fuel
Gas company is back Of the Universal
company, of Chicago.
Jwenty-three indictments against
rlotous strikers were returned by the
federal grand jury in Chicago.
In the tennis tourney for the cham
pionship of England in singles fim
and Mrs. Hidyard we're the winners.
The supreme council Of the National
union met on Lookout mountain in
thirteenth annual session.
Crops are in need of rain through
out the northern states. In Iowa and
Wisconsin corn is in q critical condi-
ton.
Further Withdrawals Of gold for
shipment have reduced the treasury
reserve to SCI 10000, the lowest point
yet.
Coxeyltes who called upon Senator
voorhees, were advised to cfase tramp
ing and begging and seek honest en-
ployment
Tariff conferees reported their In
ability to agree. Chairman Wilson
read letter from President Cleveland
favoring the house bill.
1t is believed that Andrew d. White.
late minister to Russia, will be nomi-
mated for governor by New York re-
publicans
Republicans in senatorial conyen-
don at viroqua, Wis. took 131 ballots
and adjourned without making d
choice.
Republicans or the eleventh Illinois
district, after a prolonged struggle,
nominated r. G. Fullerton, of La
Sale county, for congress.
Frank b. Zimmerman. OF California,
has been appointed United States
vice consul at Berlin, Germany, TO
succeed Abbott. resigned
An officer of the Wisconsin militia
has been sent to muster out the Ra-
cine Light Guard. which is not up to
requirements.
In a letter to Colonel Sexton Gov
ernor Altgeld censures the rigid dis
ciplIne at the Soldiers Home in Quin-
cy and says II must be modified.
Opponents OF Colonel Breckenridge
are endevoring to induce Settle to
withdraw to leave clear field for
Owens
Attempts to continue the strike in
the Chicago stockyards failed dis
mally, men clambering over each
other TO get work.
Two regiments OF regulars and the
second brigade of state militia have
left Chicago. Three thousand soldiers
are still on guard.
Impeachment proceedings have been
members Of the board OF supervisors.
Misappropriation of funds is alleged,
The republican county executive
committee held secret meeting In
Chicago TO discuss ways and means
to raise funds for the campaign,
The expected break In the ranks OF
the Pullman strikers has taken place,
A hundred and fifty track graders
were put to work at their request.
William A. Johnson, colored, Har-
ward student, was arrested al New
port. r. l., last night for forgeries
in Boston for sums amounting 10
$1.750
Boards OF officers to investigate the
cause of the explosion Of the caisson
IL Battery r. Chicago, and to hear
laims for damage were appointed
~ General Miles.
A rider" TO the agricultural appro-
priation bin setting aside Sl,0O0,oo0
to bo used In destroying the Russian
thistle was adopted by the senate.
Schaller & Stabfords planning mill
and several adjoining houses on
Goose Island were destroyed by fire.
The loss is $4,000.
Edward Holloway, who twice con.
fesSed TO throwing the switch which
caused the Biz Four reck al Fontanet,
says he was intimidated into doing SO,
Judge Cooley in letter 70 the presi.
dent commerds his use OF federal
troops ~ execute the DEGREES OF courts
and 10 protect interstate commerce.
A resolution directing investigation
OF the charges made by exhibitors
against the worlds fair committee
on awards was referred in the senate.
Republican members OF the com
mittee were admitted TO the laftf con
ference, but were unable to bring
about an agreement
eahlegraln received in Denver,
Col, from United States senator Vol
colt announces that he lett Carlsbad
Monday ana viii reach Washington
about August l.
Collector Russell OF Chicago, fined
the Canadian steamer Eriu S&3a50
for towing AN American boat between