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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
is NOW A RIDER.
The Deep Waterways Plan Tackled to
an Important Bin.

Washington, Feb 1oThe deep
channels hill. providing for an inter-
national commission to examine into
and report fully upon the entire sub
ject of deep water between the great
lakes and the Atlantic ocean. has now
passed the committees of both houses
and q Joint resolution, introduced by
Senator Villas, has been favorably re-
ported In and passed by the senate
and will probably pass the house,
placing the bill on the sundry civil
appropriation bill and insure Its sue
cess. IL this plan shall work. which
has been managed by Senator Villas,
what Is known as the Flower plan
win soon be In tangible shape and I'M
der the auspices OF the federal gov
eminent.
The campaign for this prodiglous I'M
dertaking has been carried on wholly
by one or two private individuals at
their nwn expense principally by
Frank A. Flower, OF Wisconsin, au-
thor Of the pending scheme, which,
the engineers a1lege, Is the most prac-
tical OF all that have ever been intro
duced or considered The only help
Mr.. Flower has had in Washington
came from Senator Villas. OF WiscoD-
sin, who, although for many years a
railway attorney. Is reported to
be strong believer In deep
water channels TO the sea for
carriage Of the bulk products Of the
remote west at such cheaper rates as
win enable producers TO export their
surplus at a profit, which they are now
una bic to do Although there is no
salary attached TO the positions, al
ready there are several candidates for
the three commissioners provided In
the pending bill
There Is deep channels bill pending
in Wisconsin, that being the first
state to take any formal action on this
subject, but MS the Legislature there Is
composed almost entirely Of new and
inexperienced men, the report here Is
that the measure Is not expected to
pass.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21

Washington, Feb H. The predicted
controversy between the two houses
over the senate mchdmeut TO the
diplomatic and consular appnopria-
ton bill TO experd 100000 for a sur
vey and work OH The cable to connect
the United States and the Hawaiian
Islands Is ut hand. The conferees
have agreed ON all amendments ex-
cept that for the cable, A Disagree
ment will be reported Mt once to the
senate and 1t Is expected that a mo-
ton will cinanate from the democratic
side to instruct the conferees to aban-
don the cable item. The report will
be made by the house conferees and
a proposition will doubtless come from
the republicans that they be instructed
10 accept the amendment. Thus the
question may be brought before both
houses for debate.
A new factor which came into the
cable proposition is the effort OF
company headed by Admiral Irwin to
secure from congress an act of In
corporation authorizing 1t 30 organize
and construct Pacific cable connect
ing California, the Hawaiian islands,
New Zealand and Japan. The argu-
mcnt is being advanced by the demo-
GRATIS and Will be made In debate that
1t Is entirely unnecessary for the gov
eminent to give Its funds to the cable
enterprise when capitalists stand ready
to do the work
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
FOR HIS FEES.
Attorney Williams Creates Scene
in the Koetting Case.


Milwaukee, Feb. Sensational
occurrences have characterized the
case of John b. Koetting from the
morning that the South Side Savings
bank failed to open its doors. On one
occasion Koetting was brought back
from Denver, and on the other from
the City of Mexico. Continuance and
procrastina ton on one pretext or an
otheI delayed the trial when the mat
ter came up in court until the public
grew weary. 1t remained for yester-
day morning to furnish a startling
climax to the series of remarkable de-
velopments which have characterized
the case.
w. 9. Williams, Koetting's attorney,
refused to 90 on with the case until
assured of getting his money. Nor
would he permit the trial to proceed
until thre was some certainty that he
would be paid for his services.
"You have certainly had time
enough to settle this matter" said the
court addressing Mr. Koetting, "and
fix the case peremptorily for Thurs
day morning next"
Mr. Williams was asked what he
meant when he had said that Mr.
Koetting had made him proposition
which he would not consider. 'sWhy,
after having definite understanding
with him." answered Mr.. Williams,
''he wanted me to continue the case
conditionally upon results, and no
self-respecting lawyer would do that"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
THE MARKETS.
Late Quotations In Live Stock and
Provisions.

Chicago, Feb. 10.--Wheat steady;
Feb 80 lie; May, % 5-sc. Corn
firmer; Feb AZ 5.Sc; May, "A 5-Sc.
Oats higher; Feb, Is lac; May, Doc.
Rye, 81 1-2c. Barley, "a 1-2m55c.
Flax, 1.30 Timothy, $40. Glover,
$50.
Pork higher; May, 10 80, Lard
steady; May, 0.55. Ribs steady May,
s. 81 IL.
Hogs: Receipts, $4,000; market
weaker; light, 3 S0td4 10; mixed, 1856
"A %; heavy, 3.s5d4 30. Cattle; Re-
celpts, 1900; market steady; steers.
3. 1905 go; cows, /. 50M4 90. Sheep:
Receipts, 1900; market steady.
Milwaukee, Feb. 19.--Wheat lower;
No. Q spring, 81 7-sc; May, - 7-sc.
Corn steady; No. 3. AZ lie. oats
steady; No. white, Bic. Barley,
53c. Rye, 80 lie.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
SHOT HIS FIANOEE.
Terrible Deed OF An Actor In Phil
adelphia Hotel,

Philadelphia, Feb. 19.--Madge
Yorke, a pretty soprano singer with
the Baggage Check company, was shot
and almost instantly killed Sunday
night at the Zeiss hotel, this city. by
James p. Gentry, comedian of Col
lier's Back Number company. Gentry
escaped, He was engaged to the girl,
and was Jealous.
At 8 o'clock Gentry walked into the
hotel Office and asked to be shown to
Miss Yorke's room. Being unknown
to the attaches of the house, he was
told to wait few moments. A
message was then sent to the girls
room, but Gentry did not wait He
walked out into the hallway and
assembled by means of the stairway.
Miss Yorke and Miss Ida Clarke, n
member of the company, were III the
formers room, practicing songs, when
Gentry opened the door aid walked
in unannounced Miss Yorke mani
Tested some surprise at seeing hun,
and introduced him to Miss Clarke.
AUltI HacliS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES thc III
PRODUCTION. Miss Clarke says, Gentry
turned to Miss Yorke and, in an an
CRY tone, demanded
why did you not meet me today?"
Before the girl could answer, he
whipped out revolver from his
pocket and fred three shots at her,
each bullet taking effect--one over the
right eye; one in the center Of the
forehead and the third close to the
temple.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
SHE CALLS NAMES.
And Maggie Watcher Makes Things
Exciting in the Hayward Case.

Exciting in the Hayward Case.
Minneapolis, Feb. 19.--It was a day
of defense in the Hayward case. The
state Withdrew its Dbjection to Miss
Wachter's testifying, and She proved
to be fully up to the expectations OF
the defendants lawyers. She could
not be shaken by cross-examination
She called Blixt "a liar; Odell a
schemer TO make money out of the
county and Assistant County Attor-
ney Hail. bull-dozer of women.
During her testimony Harry was ju-
bilan't and several times laughed
Noudly Miss Wachter's testimony
impeached the testimony of Blixt, and
again accused Adry.
After the court adjourned, Mr.. Hall
said that there was mo TRUTH In what
she said about him; that her asser-
tion that he had called ON her and
attacked her character waa entirely
untrue.
Today large part of the time is to
be taken up with reading dispositions
from Illinois, relative TO insanity in
the Hayward family
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
ASSEMBLY.

Nearly all members We're present
when Speaker Burrows called the
assembly to order at $50 Monday
evening. Rev. J. w. Cochran offered
prayer Mr.. Hambright presented a
remonstrance from Racine manu-
facturers against any change in the
statute limiting the amount of dam
ages for accidental deaths Several
petitions were presented favoring The
establishment Of a home for the feeble
minded. The citizens Of New London,
and Clintonville submitted petitions
asking for the passage Of the bill to
prevent fishing with nets ii Winnie
bago lake. Mr.. Johnson handed In a
petition for the passage of the state
dairyman's butterine bill. "A petition
favoring the passage of the stationary
engineer bill was submitted.
The committee on insurance, banks
and banking reported favorably on the
senate bill relating to the formation
Of town insurance companies. The as
snmbly bills relating to the revision OF
SestiVH 400 VI lue TtNlSeu SJtttutsS OI
1878, to require interest upon losses
under insurance policies, to authorize
the bank Of Barron to reduce It's
capital stool. from $4,000 to 500. coo
and to permit the Superior Interna-
tional bank to reduce it's capital stock
from 100000 to $4,000 were recon-
mended for passage.
Bills Passed:
Providing for a stenographer at $45
per month for each supreme court
judge, relating to county insane hos
pitfalls and asylums, relating to dis
charging fire arms, changing the time
of holding court in Waukesha county,
relating to the collection and pay
ment Of taxes by county treasurers
and providing for the employment of
stenographic reporters In certain
court cases
The bill forbidding the collection of
taxes in buildings where liquor is sold
came up on a third reading. A brief
debate followed. The measure was
finally rereferred.
Both houses adjourned till 10 a. m.
today
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
LIVELY TIME EXPECTED.
Rival Factions Of the Populist Party
Getting Ready, for War.

Kansas City, Mo-. Feb. ia lively
time is expected here in the conven-
ton of the National Reform associa-
ton, February -, when it meets in
annual session. The future policy Of
the populist party in regard to the
financial and other national questions
will be decided. There are two fac
tions of the populist party; one re-
mains loyal to the Omaha platform,
and the other would like to make new
departures Both viii be represented,
and they are expected to clash and
make things lively.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21

Mrs. William Astor, mother OF Mrs.
Coleman Drayton, has sailed on the
Teutonic to visit England and France.
Mrs. William X Vanderbilt and her
daughter, Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt,
will be passengers on the first out
going steamer Those who should
know assert there is no question that
am arrangements have been completed
az TO the betrothal Of Miss Vanderbilt
with a young English nobleman OF
highest rank and grandest establish
ment and that this win be announced
very shortly after Mrs. Vanderbilt and
her daughter reach the other side. a
young man bearing a prominent Bos-
ton family name had been all devo-
ton TO Miss Vanderbilt and she ap.
parently was very happy In his at
tentions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
BUTTON SUBS,
Claims He Was Badly Treated in the
Last Campaign.

Eau Claire, Wis, Feb 10.-William
f. Button, who was an independent
congressional candidate In the last
campaign, has sued eight men for
$4,000 damages. He claimed that
while he was standing on table
making a speech in the democratic
headquarters in this city election
night, the defendants tipped over
the table and otherwise used him
roughly, and he fell and broke his
leg. The defendants include gro
Ger and six saloon keepers, all prom
inent democrats locally.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
RUST is coMING.
He win Fight the Lumbermen's In
surance Bills In the Legislature.

Eau Claire Feb. 19.--The United
Lumber companies Of Chippewa val
ley. are protesting against the pass
70 OK certain BIAS at Madison, that
practically confine all insurance to a
board of companies, and are a blow
at the new lumbermen's Lloyds' nu-
tual concern; and one removing the
limit of $1,000 liability in the case -
death of an eInploye by accident.
Circulars have been sent OUT and eX-
Senator Rust has left her to fight the
bills.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
A NOTED WILL CASE.
Is Again Opened in the Courts of
South Dakota.

Helene, Mont, Feb. 19.-The SUI
preme court has decided that Harriet
Sheffield and Erwin Davis, niece and
brother of Andrew J. Davis, the
Butte millionaire, may contest the
viii on the ground that 1t was forgery
and was revoked by other wills. This
again opens the question as to the
validity of the win under which John
"A. Davis, the brother, claims the
whole estate of $S,OO0000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
DIVORCE GRANTED.
Oshkosh News Comes by Way OF
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. ia com
munication received in this city from
Oshkosh, Wis, states that an abso-
lutte divorce has been granted there
to Mrs. Halle Il. MacGregor, separat-
ing her from Rev. Duncan Mac
Gregor, giving her custody of their
daughter, and allowing her to resume
her maiden name. Or. MacGregor
was, about year ago, the center of
a sensational scandal In this city,
which resulted in his ejecument from
the pastorate Oh the Centennial Bap'
tist church.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
soLoNs AGAIN START BUsILY
10 WORK.
enEIoE OF LABOR COMMITS
sIoNBR NOT TO BE ELECTIVE.
The Bin Forbidding the Collection Of
Taxes in Buildings Where Liquor
is Sold Creates Debate, but is
Finally Rereferred- Proceeding In
the Two Houses.

Lieutenant Governor Baensch called
the senate to order Monday evening.
Prayer was offered by Rev. T.. b.
Knox. Senator Spensley was called
upon to preside. A petition was pre-
scented by Senator Woodwork from
thirty three of Oconto and eighty of
Barron counties praying for the adop-
ton of the resolution making sheriff S
eligible to reelection Senator Put
nam introduced resolution providing
for two additional members for the
senate committee on state affairs.
The resolution was adopted, The as
sembly resolution permitting Mr.. Bon
min to introduce bin was concurred
in.
Bills Passed.
No. 81 senate. requiring the expenses
of the labor bureau to be audited
by the secretary of state; No. 10
senate, fixing the terms Of court in
the ninth judicial circuit; No. 131 sem
ate, requiring notice of the intended
adoption of children to be given; No.
1873 senate, extending the provisions
relating to the drawing of petit jurors
in counties to municipal courts; No.
100 senate, appropriating money to
pay for statutes furnished the legis-
Iattlre.
No 66 assembly, relating to fence
viewers was ordered to a third read
ing.
Bills Killed:
No. As senate, relating to the draw.
ing Of trial jurles; No. AZ senate re-
hating to the manufacture and sale OF
dairy products; No. 90 senate, making
the Office of labor commissioner cleo
tive; No. 159 senate. relating to the
discharge of mechanics liens; No. 1865
senate, providing for dismissal of ac-
tions.
When bill No. III senate, to permit
city councils to change ward bound
aries by ordinance, came up, Senators
Austin and Kruszka offered amend
ments; the former to require a two
thirds rather than three-fourths vote
Of the council and to provide that
wards being once changed may
not again be changed for five instead
Of three years: the latter that no ward
boundaries may be changed if two of
the aldermen of the ward oppose.
Senator Austin's amendments were
adopted and Senator Kruszka's was
rejected.
An amendment was read from the
Judiciary committee ON No. 163 senate,
relating to the appropriation of money
for the purchase of books for the state
library, to the effect that money not
used be returned to the treasurer
The bin was then referred to the joint
committee ON claims.
On request of Senator Putnam COR
sideration of the bill providing for IN
assistant state librarian was post.
poned until the morning session.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
AMENDMENT REJECrED,
Chamberlain Proposition Defeated
by the House OF Commons.

London, Feb, 10, The commons, by
n vote of oo7 to 2S3, rejected Cham.
berlain's amendment to the address
In reply to the queens speech. Cham
berlaln's amendment declared that II
was contrary to the public interest for
d time for parliament to be occupied
In discussing measures which, ac-
cordIng to the minister's own state
ments, have no prospect of becoming
laws, while bills involving grave con-
stitutlonal changes have been an
nounccd on which the Judgment Of
parliament should be taken without
delay.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
"A CLEVER swINDLER.
Bogus Draft Graft a Failure Ia En-
poria, Kansas.

Bmporia, Kas., Feb. ia clever
scheme to swindle Kansas bankers
by bogus drafts was discovered here
and the would-be forger was arrested.
He gives the name of HartweH p.
Heath. and claims to come from
Pasadena. Cal, while papers found
on him Indicate that he is Frank Fl.
Trlsdale. and that he was formerly
connected with New York and San
Francisco papers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
OUT or THE ICE.

Green Bay, Wis. Feb. 19.-The Ann
Arbor ferry steamers No. and No. 2,
which have been fast III the tee about
one-ha1f mile out from Manistee har-
Dor for the past two weeks, have
been finally released and both Of the
boats Immediately started for Frank
fort. where they llaIoaded.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
WE'RE OPEN SUNDAY.
Twenty-Five Hundred Violators Of
the Closing Law in Louisville

Louisville, KY, Feb. 19.1he names
of $4,000 violators Of the Sunday OBJ
servance law are reported to the
chief police The authorities, after
conference. have decided TO make
test cases in various lines Of business
and set next Thursday for the first
batch
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
CASE DISMISSED.
State Mutual Insurance Company Of
Illinois Let OFF.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-The conspiracy
case against S. b. Biddison, secre-
tary Of the State Mutual Insurance
company Of Illinois, and A. n. How
land. an agent of the company, was
dismissed by Justice Bradwell; there
being no evidence upon which to hold
the defendants.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
TIE WOMAN HAD NERVE.
III Handles Burglar with Great
Success at Alton.

Alton. H., Feb. 19.-Mrs. George
Af'Nlllin had an experience with a
burglar sunday night that makes her
.s' heroine of this city. She was
al2he IN the house with her six-year-
6i Seh when burglar entered and
minded money. Sc agreed to get
saat she had aud went to a bureau
tlNef ostensibly to procure 1t. On
'a.A'ng the drawer she seized d re-
Yer and pointing it at the burglars
a.h commanded him to leave the
ise which he Immediately did with
'4e securing anything.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
CAPITOL IN DANGER.
Insurgents Surrounded Lima, Peru,
and Keep Troops Busy.

Lima, Peru, Feb. 19-In-
surgents have surrounded the city.
The government troops are engaged
in throwing up earthworks and barrl-
cades for the defense Of the capitol.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
TO AVOID LYNOHING.
Slauterback Brothers to be Taken to
Prison at Once.

Vincinnes, Ind, Feb. 19.-The Slau-
terback brothers, who shot John Nib
lack at Wlheatland, have pleaded
guilty and each was sentenced to the
for fourteen years. They
will be taken to prison at once, to
avoid the possibility of lynching,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
BECOMES A CADET.
Collector Murphy's Son Secures an
Appointment.

Milwaukee, Feb. 19.-John Black
Murphy, son of Collector j. w. Muir
ply, has been appointed by Congress
man Somers cadet at West Point and
will accept the appointment. He Is
16 years of age and has been attend.
ing school at WATERFOWL for some
time
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
TWAS MANsLAuGHTER.
At Heart Such Appears TO BE the
Case.

Black River Falls, Wis, 10. The
examination OF Edward Pierce,
charged with the manslaughter Of I'D
Specht Is in progress. From the evil
dence thus far produced II will be a
difficult matter to hold Pierce to the
circuit court as everything shows self
defense.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
PATIBNTs IN DANGER.
Hospital Fire Which May Cause Some
Deaths

Minneapolis, Feb. 19.--Fre broke
out in Asbury hospital, a Methodist
institution, yesterday There We're
about thirty patients In the hospital
at the time. and all were safely re-
moved. The force Of laundresees and
night nurses on the top floor was
rescued with difficulty. The flames
were extinguished before the building
had been much damaged, Serious re-
suits for some Of the patients are
feared.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
WON BY IVES.
The Young Napoleon Defeats Schaefer
by 154 Points.

Davenport, Ia, Feb 10. The
SchaeferIyes game Of 800 points, a.
inch balk line. wan won by Ives.
Schaefer ran I46.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
FATHER AND son KILLED.

Montgomery, Mimi, Feb, 19.John
Brablts, and his son, James. were
struck and killed by a falling tree
while cutting timber.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21

Emperor William is III with cold
and confined TO his room. He was un-
able to receive an agrarian committee
which called on him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
IS KILLED OFF IN THE Ma.
TIoNAL CONGRESS.
FAILS 70 GET THE NECESSARY
Two.THIRDs
Haugen Supports the Measure Lynch
Moves It's Passage Great Victor.
les for Silver Men in the Senate
Their Blu to BE Pressed to a
Final Conclusion.

Washington, Feb. t9-ln the house
Mr.. Lynch tdem.) Of Wisconsin, from
the committee on Indian affairs,
moved the passage OF the bill to au.
thol!ze the construction OF certain
daris across the st. Louis aud Cloquet
rivers in Minnesota. The purpose OF
the bill was to permit the Altamonte
Water company to erect dams across
these rivers to furnish power to Du-
rutn and other places and for that
purpose to overflow, condemn and
pay for lands overflown on the Fond
du Lac Indian reservation. Mr.. Lynch
said that the project was one of the
largest In the west. Mr.. Haugen
(rep.) OF Wisconsin and Mr. Baldwin
(dem.) of Minnesota, supported the
measure. The vote resulted 12i-92.
Two-thirds not having voted IN the
affirmative, the bin was lost
Washington, Feb. 19.--In the senate
the agricultural appropriation bill was
taken up and after some debate, was
passed. immediately there was an
effort from every quarter Of the
chamber to get recognition by the
chair. 1t was clearly race between
the silver bill, the appropriation bills
and the pooling bill. Mr.. Jones, Of
Arkansas, In charge of the bill for the
unrestricted coinage of silver sue
ceeded In getting the first recognition
and moved to take up the silver
measure. Mr.. Hale moved to adj
journ. The motion was defeated; IT.
Sc; a signal Of victory for the silver
men. Mr.. German urged that the
Indian appropriation bin be taken up.
Mr.. Call having made motion TO that
effect, and Mr.. German cited the
rules that motion to take UP an ap.
preparation bill is especially priv
LEGGED. After sharp and excited dis
cussion the motion was defeated; 70
30 and the sivermen We're again
victorious.
Ayes and nays We're then taken on
the direct question taking up the sill
yer bill according to Jones motion
and the silver men gained their point
Yeas 30--nays n.
Mr. Jones then asked that a time
be fixed for taking a vote, He asked
unanimous consent that the vote be
fixed for two o'clock. but Mr.. Villas
objected ''rhen ! give notice. said
Mr.. Jones, that will keep the bill
before the senate until a vote Is Sc
cured before adjournment tomorrow. Y
Upon this final announcement the sem
ate adjourned.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-02-21
CABLE CONTROVERSY
THE CONGRESSIONAL CONFER
EEs CLASH AS PREDICTED.
THEIR DISAGREEMENT TO BIZ
REL oRrED AT ONCE.

An Ugly Element Coalcs Forth III the
Form 81 a Private Company Ihat
Wishes 10 Construct the Cable
Without Aid from the Govern
ment.