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The evening times., 1895-08-19
Doubtful II They win Come.

London, Aug. ia leading athletic
authority has Informed the United Press
that it is still doubtful whether the London
Atbsetic Club will send team to America
to compete with q team from the New York
Athletics Club. All the meetings that have
been held by the committee appointed by
the London Athletic Club to select a team
have been very stormy. To add to the trou-
bles of the committee, several of the athletes
selected to represent the club in America
have now declined to 60.
New Athletic Club Opening.
New York, Aug. 19.-The new Empire
Athletic Club, situated at Aaspeth, Long
Island, will open ON Monday night, August
26. The progr;snme arranged by Manager
Kennedy is an attractive one. The star
bout OF the night will be that between
Kid Lavigne, of Saginaw, and Jimmy
Handler, OF Newark. They will box TWEEN
ty rounds at 1873 pounds Frank Erue, of
Buffalo. and Jake skeily, of Brooklyn,
viii finish the curtainrraiser with ten
round bout.
The evening times., 1895-08-19
Mercenary.

The cowbells tiukled drowsily.
In the shadow OF the shelving shore, with
thewaves breakingat ttheirfeet ettheyljugered
would you marry for mouey?'' she de-
mauded.
He started aud turned pale.
This is so sudden" he faltered.
To make a bad matter worse, he sub
sequently asked her how much she was
offeriug.-Detroit Tribune.
The evening times., 1895-08-19

Wife Tin indignant sueprise)-Are you
drunk, Joseph1
Joseph-Hic, If amt, bic, it's the best
imitation Of one lever experienced. Judge.
The evening times., 1895-08-19

A success on Its merits! The Even-
ing Times-the great one-cent paper.
The evening times., 1895-08-19
So Ara We.

The windI am getting tired of this
business.
The Lightning-whatb business?
The wind-All this 'whistling through
his whiskers.' New York World.
The evening times., 1895-08-19
Real Realistic

A success OH it's merits! The Even
ing Times-the great One-cent paper.
The evening times., 1895-08-19

MUSICAL ltem-
Mrs. Neighhorly-What are you going to
make out of your son?
Mrs. Fondnother-We are going to make
. great piano player out of him.
How far has he got?
He hasn't commenced to take lessons yet,
but we are letting bis hair grow."-Texas
Siftings
The evening times., 1895-08-19
Musical Item.

A success ON it's merits! The Even
lng Times-the great One-cent paper.
The evening times., 1895-08-19

While August Belmoheffor some reason
seems to be unwilling TO tell whether he
does or does not intend 90 send a stable of
horses to England, II is getting to be the
general belief that Henry of Navarro and
Keenan, are entered IL! The Cesarevitch
and Cambridgeshire- handicaps, to be run
at Newmarket in the fall.
The evening times., 1895-08-19

A great three-year old fIlly was un-
covered at the races at indianapolis the
other day. She IS called, Abnet. She was
entered in the ESQ trot with ailot of old.
stagers. and took the second and third
heats in 2.I2 81 and 2:T3l-2, but then the
older horses went after her and worried
her out of the race. -
The evening times., 1895-08-19

The new boxing club at Constable Hook,
N. j., viii begin its career during the first
week in September, and 1t promises its
patrons some interesting events. 1t has
offered purse of $1,000 for a ten-round
go between Joe Chovnski and Jim Hall,
and Solly Smith and Kid Mcfarland
have already been matched for n ten
round 60 for the same night
The evening times., 1895-08-19
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES.

Dirnberger, the fast bicycle rider, who
was recently discharged BY the manufac-
turing concern whose wheels he advertised,
threatens to turn professional
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
SPooNER WITH THEM.
THE X-sENATOR ABLE TO AT
TEND TO BUSINESS.
Northern Pacific officials and Attor-
neys in St. Paul-Three Re-
ceiyers Now Expected

st. Paul. NOV. 16.-The special train
carrying prominent officials and attor-
ncys interested in the Northern Pacific
receivership, arrived il this city yes
terday. Senator Spooner was not Sc
riously injured in his fall from the
step OF The car on the Columbia river.
During the day several conferences
were held The details were not given
out, but it is stated that the prospect
of consolidating the receiyership Is
good. 1t seems to be understood that
the far west will have one receiver and
st. Paul one. 1t is admitted that there
will be third receiver but no one on
the outside knows whether he will be
a New York man or some one from the
west who is satisfactory to the Wall
street interests. This probably cannot
be announced until after the New York
court has passed upon the proposed
plan.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21

tific arts. His ideas in this direction
are briefly summarized in the follow
ing extract from one OF his reports:
"The great nations OF Europe strain
every effort to make science the hand
maid of war; let it be the glory of the
great American people to make science
the handmade of agriculture"
In the closing chapter Col. Casson
speaks of the personal relations which
existed between himself and General
Rusk. He closes the chapter with the
following words: I'm reviewing his
life it is difficult for me to point out
single mistake he ever made He
perhaps made mistakes, but | loved
the man TOO well to see them. When
the future record is made up and the
Judgment entered, there will be found
as much to his credit as to that of any
man who ever lived upon American
soil. He always intended to do right,
and 1t is my belief that he always did
do right"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
COULDN'T BE A DUDE ON $500.
Overalls and Bandanna Lead to a
Resignation.

Brentwood, l.. l., Nov. 17.-The Rev.
Joseph Speers, who severed his con-
nection with the little Presbyterian
church of this place, thinks that mis-
negligence in the matter of personal
attire caused the trouble which led to
his resignation. Dominic Speers is a
young man who when out of the pull
pit is very democratic. His Sunday
necktie was replaced en- week days by
rcd bandanna handkerchief. He also
laid aside his long-tailed broadcloth
and shiny silk hat for blue overalls
and black SLOUGH headgear.
Mrs. Otis Smith, member of DOM
inie Speers flock, wrote a letter 10 him
taking him severely to task for wear
ing his hat OH the back of his head
and for his negligence in backing his
shoes. The pastor retaliated by tell
ing his people that he could not dress
like a dude on $500 year. He wound
up by stating that he didn't propose TO
work in the garden and 20 over TO
Shutdown digging clans in his pulpit
toggery.
The letter made Mrs. Smith angry
and she left the church. The outcome
Of the matter was that the pastoral
relations of Mr.. Speers were dissolved
by the presbytery and Mrs. Smith was
restored to full membership in the
church.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
FOURTEEN SHOT.
A Bloody Battle Between Troops and
Citizens.

San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 16.-A
sepcial from Bogota, dated Nov. 10,
says: Heavy firing early this morn
ing in the, barracks drew an immense
crowd, which was ordered to disperse.
The crowd was so great that 1t was
impossible to move quickly and the
impatient officers ordered the troops
to charge bayonets, which they did,
but meeting with resistance. Five
shots being fired from the crowd, the
troops began firing upon the people.
A regular battle ensued, and the
crowd. being unarmed, was obliged
to flee, leaving twentythree killed
and wounded. The cause of the firing
in the barracks was that part of the
guard had attempted to desert
and resisted arrest when subjugated.
Fourteen were shot.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21

Up TO IL o'clock not a single body had
been identified.
Word just comes from the scene Of
the wreck that dredge has been Sc
cured and that the car will be raised
bodily from the bottom of the river.
Ii that is done the remainder of the
bodies will soon be raised
Horace Andrews. president, and J.
j. Stanley, superintendent of the
Cleveland electric railway, say they
have investigated tie accident so far
as 1t is possible to do so thus far, and
are at loss to understand how 1t
happened. Mr.. Andrews says the mo-
torman, whose name is Rogers, has
been in the employ of the company
four years and was regarded as a
thoroughly competent and reliable
man, The conductor. whose name
was Hoffman, and who was in the
wreck, has been on the road two years
and also had the full confidence Of the
company
The first body identified was that of
Henry w. Mecklenburg, tailor,
The bodies recovered up TO mid
night numbered thirteen Three
more bodies have been identified. They
are those of Mat Callighan, Mrs.
Sauerheimer, Mrs. Martha Sauerhei-
mer. The man who was taken to the
hospital in an unconscious condition
is Patrick Looney. lie recovered con-
scioasness shortly before midnight,
but Is in a critical condition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21

His form was so stalwart that 1t
seemed that it could defy disease
and mind and heart were OF the same
large mould. Like Lincoln, he multi
piled small chances, and on hard
and barren youth builded a great life.
Men of other characters. and of other
attainmeats are needed in American
public life, but the type of jeremiah
M. Rusk cannot be spared"
Rusk and Garfield.
The lives of Rusk and Garfield were
along similar lines. Friends in boy
hood. their regard for each other was
strengthened by later association
Their first meeting is described in
Rusk's own language:
Il think our first meeting was at a
wrestling match. when it was an
nounced that canal boy would throw
a stage driver. Garfield was a very
heavy youngster, and was a true
friend to his comrades, always ready
TO stand by them in any kind Of
trouble or contest. In those days he
used frequently to speak Of his future,
and always asserted that he intended
either becoming lake captain or
lawyer. He left the canal after time
and commenced going to school. We
were always close friends from our
boyhood UP to the time of his death;
but of course we knew little or moth
ing of each other for many years, and
never met after he left the canal until
the opening of the war. He was on
Rosecrans staff when we next saw
each other"
The author assersts that Rusk was
instrumental in causing the break to
Garfield in the convention which nom
mated him for president, and thus
describes an interview between Gar
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
NUGGETS or NEWS.

Merritt Bros, one Of the largest
merchandising firms In Centeryille.
Iowa, made assignment; liabilities
s35 900; assets unknown.
The coroner's jury in the White
murder case, Chicago, held all the en-
ployes OF the Berry detective agency
TO the criminal court without bail.
The postofiice department has
offered reward Of $3.50 for the cap
ture Of Thomas Noonan, who escaped
from the Jail In Peoria, iii. He was
under sentence for robbing the post
Office in Forest, Ill.
The battle-ship Texas has come to
grief In dry dock In New York. The
extent and cause of her injuries are to
be investigated,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
DEATH IN THE FLAMES.
EMPLOYEES KILLED TRYING TO
SAVE A MATCH FACTORY,
A Fatal Fire In Detroit One Victim Il
Girl Who Endeavored to Quench
the Flames

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 1S.--AnotheI
fire, attended with terrible fatalities
occurred at $50 o'clock Saturday
morning, when the factory of the I'M
proved Match company at Bellevue
avenue and Frederick street, was
burned and three lives were lost
The dead Are: Reuben Davis, night
foreman, "a years old; John Wagner
night Waterman, an elderly man; Ag-
mes Yettke. II years old,
The factory has been working night
and day. About $3.50 o'clock shift
Of thirty hands were busily employed
when the fire suddenly started, prob
ably by friction. The flames spread
with great rapidly. All the employees
except the above escaped
Davis and Wagner, assisted by the
Yettke girl, secured the fire hose and
attempted to put out the fire. Before
they were aware of their danger
names sprung up all around them and
they were unable TO escape. After
destroying the main building and gut
ting the smaller one, the FIRE burned
itself out. The bodies of Davis and
Miss Yettke were recovered, burned
beyond recognition. The building
machinery and stock destroyed were
valued at 100000.
The improved Match company is n
new concern not in the trust, and was
organized by a number of Detroit cit
izens last week. Its plant was located
in three-story brick building at
Bellevue avenue and Frederick street,
with smaller building in the rear
used for the storage Of matches
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21

rbs life of Gen. j. NJ. Rusk, by Sec
.,orv of State Casson, soon to be is
.nod from the press. is being awaited
an general INTEREST,", stimulated
..newbat no doubt, by a belief that
\ uin throw additional light upon
u.nv questions now engaging the
.ahlic attention. General Rusk's Of
so,al life opened up to him sources of
,.tormation which are ordinarily
,losed to public men, and his biog-
s.rher has made use of many un-
.rblisbed facts and data which at this
I'M will be of double interest. The
Nh will not be issued for two weeks
hnt we are able to secure some inter-
ssting extracts from the advance
sheets.
The Introductory chapter was writ
ION by ex-President Harrison. 1t is
carefully prepared character study and
4 complimentary without being effu-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
REPUBLICANS GET IT.
Control OF Kentucky Legislature Con-
ceded TO Them.

Lexington, Nov. 16.-In the contest
of Wood, rep, for a seat in the legis-
lature against Kaufman, dem, dis
coyery has been made which beyond a
doubt gives Wood the seat and there
by gives the republicans clear ma
jority on joint ballot In the iegisla.
ture. 1t was discovered that kauff.
mans election, while holding Office rs
city councilman, was contrary to the
statute and Wood will be seated with
out further protest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
BORN TO ROYALTY.
The Gear and Czarina OF Russia Have
Daughter.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 16. The &C
couchment Of the czarina occurred
last evening. A 0 o'clock daughter
was born to the car and czarina. Both
mother and child are doing well.
The court physicians in attendance
report the child to be handsome girl
and they say that the mother Is rapid
ly recovering. The services connected
with the birth OF the infant were held
in accordance with the rites OF the
orthodox Greek church. The baby
has been named Olga.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21

aye Speaking of his personal quail
tiles Mr.. Harrison says:
General Rusk was essentially a
| plain man in the sense in which Mr..
Lincoln used the word. He was sim
|ple natural, void of affectation, hon
les, frank, open, He was himself at
| home, and what is more, made others
feel at home, in any company of de-
cent people, however unlearned in
books and however untaught in the
| les Of etiquette. He was a man of
lhe tenderest feelings. A very lion
when confronting the ASSISTANTS of his
own or Of his eountry's honor, ! have
seen his eyes melt and overflow at the
appeal Of distress, or as he answered
/ an inquiry as to the state of son
stricken by disease, or by a pressure
q me hand offered sympathy to one
" sorrow His hand could deal a
blow that would fell an OK, or give a
lHend a touch as light and sympa-
leuc as a Woman's,
I have never known a man that
would choose before him to stand by
aha with me in any desperate strait.
hs courage rose as the struggle be-
zane desperate 1t was not possible
w MIN 10 desert a post or a friend.
lou mad no need to look over your
SHOULDER when Jerry Rusk stood be-
'"eeh You and those who assailed
~ from the rear. His loyalty was as
WIS II gold and as stiff as a steel
QUINN These traits were proved
"l'F ne was in the cabinet.
~ 'smptation could lead him to seek
personal advantage at the cost of
4al ms high sense of honor deemed
% be loyalty to another"
Yen. Harrison thus speaks of Rusk's
-s.ss'ie work while secretary Of ag-
taa tiieial correspondence between
secretary of agriculture and the
le4i Of state shows the unremit-
INDUSTRY of General Rusk in
g the attention of our diplo-
assehlatives at the European
tee2 fact tending to show
II Illness Of American meats
anslderation showing the
4a 9te of the restrictive regula-
n a9ssd BY those governments
importation. Having pro-
station providing for an
lection and certification,
organized a careful ex-
# aal animals and meats
7e export he was not only
al indignant at the de-
ing equal and fair terms
meats in European mar
aa Rask was not a
ad did not see why the
Hot have instant way
saa+ IGN closes his short
III following paragraph
as 7fal relations with him
ls family were delightful,
la9rs q them is not marred
aasls unpleasant incident. /
~ July and he was true.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
MAY REJECT THE OFFER.

River Falls, Wis, Nov. 49,. James
l. Gates, OF Milwaukee, one Of the
largest land spectators in the state,
was before the county board and made
an offer OF $4,000 for 10000 acres OF
land in the eastern part of the county.
Owing to the fact that much Of the
land IL valuable 1t is believed the Of
for will be rejected.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
field and Rusk alter the formers in
auguration:

field and Rusk a tier the formers in
auguration:
After Garfield's Inauguration, upon
his personal invitation, Gen Rusk
visited Washington This was the
time of the impending trouble in the
republican ranks which eliminated in
the resignation of Roscoe Conkling
and Thomas C. Platt as United States
senators from New York. The night
before Gen. Rusk left Washington for
home he sat up all night with Garfield
at the white house, and discussed the
situation thoroughly. The president
talked with him frankly; told
him of Blaine's desire to
have Robertson appointed collector of
the port of New York, and of
his disposition to please Mr.. Blaine.
Gen. Rusk was an intense adrnirer OF
Mr.. Blaine, but he was above all a
party man, and here it may be said
that there never was time during
his political career when he was not
willing TO see the ambitions of a
friend sacrificed to the interests of the
republican party He urged upon
President Garfield the injustice OF do
ing anything to offend Mr.. Conkling,
and reminded him of the fact that
when the republican leaders were in
doubt as to success, in the campaign
sof the year before, Gen Grant and Mr..
Conkling took the stump, thereby in
surfing his election. He left the Pres
ident with the promise, at least inn
piled, that nothing should be done to
offend ex-President Grant and Mr.,
Conkling in this matter, but it seems
the president was afterwards persuad-
ed to make the appointments which re-
suited in such serious discussions
within the party.
A Cabinet Officer.
Apropos of General Rusk's appoint
nent as secretary OF agriculture the
author has the following to say:
Among Rusk's friends the place
most frequently assigned to him
among cabinet probabilities was the
secretaryship of war, and those who
knew him best are still inclined to be-
lieve that his Cwn bent would have
led him to choose that portfolio.of all
others, had he been invited TO make
his choice. Whatever may have been
Governor Rusk's views or feelings as
to the place assigned him in the cabi-
net, and although there are some who
allege that 1t was disappointment to
him not to be made secretary Of war,
it was not very long before the new
secretary showed his appreciation of a
position which gave him, as he ex-
pressed it, full swing and chance TO
be doing something"
The department Of agriculture Is
giyer generous space In the book and
its scope and functions are fully out
! lined. Throughout his official career
General Rusk sought not only 10 Sc
cure practical benefits to agriculture,
but he tried to dignity the calling and
raise its standing as one Of the scien-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
FIRES IN HURLEY.

Hurley Wis, Nov. 16.-Six incen-
diary fires have occurred here during
the past twenty-four hours, all in
empty store buildings owned by out
side capitalists, Total loss $4,000,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
VICTIMS or A SET Gun.

Iron River, Mich. Nov. 16.- Joseph
Besnar. homesteader residing twelve
miles north Of this place. was shot by
set gun which had been placed in
position for deer. He may die from
his injury.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
LIVED OVER A CENTURY.
Grandma" Darwin Passes Away al
Black River Falls.

Black River Falls, Wis, Nov. 49,
Mrs. Amelia Darwin died yesterday,
aged 1913 years. Mrs. Darwin had re-
sided in this country for half a
century and her husband, who is still
alive. is 107 years of age, They were
the oldest living couple in the west.
Mrs. Darwin was born near Montreal,
Quebec. In 1892, and came of family
noted for longevity She wa welded
to Lewis Darwin in 1907. rive chill
dren survive. whose ages range from
54 to ~ years. Thirteen children
were born 10 the couple. Mr.. Darwin
is In feeble health and it is feared
the death Of his wife win hasten his
demise.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
ma OF JERRY RUSK
.rp ACTS FROM COL. cAssoN's
BIOGRAPHY.
osN. 4ARRlsoN's TRIBUTE

,-....stipg Analogy in the Careers OF
LIZ Dnsr and Garfield-Important Part
Died by the Former in the Lat
.ar,s OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Deyo-
ticn to His Old Friend.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21

Many Americans who intended TO
winter in Egypt have decided to
change their plans owing to reports
prevalent of the serious form Of chol-
era In certain parts Of that country.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
DASHED OUT HIS BRAINS.

Burlington, Iowa, Nov 16.-W. l..
Schusch had his brains dashed out by
a fellow workman. Henry Martin.
There was a dispute over money due
from Martin. Martin is still at large.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-11-21
SHOT WRONG MAN
PRIVATE DETECTIVES IN CHI
CAGo MAKE A MISTAKE.
KILL AN INNOCENT BROTHER

Great Indignation Expressed Frank
White, Brother of Burglar, ST It
to Pieces by Berry's Sleuths- Cor
oner's Verdict and Investigation
Show a Bad State of Affairs.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-08-30
NEWsY TRIPLES.

The Manitoba wheat area has been
Increased by 10000 acres this year.
French soldiers having of late given
UP singing while route marching, Gen.
Poilloue de Saint-Mars, who commands
h Twelfth army corps, has endeay-
ored to revive the practice Of enliven-
Ing long roads by vocal music.
The returns of the Established (Pres-
byterian) Church Of Scotland give &c.
376 as the number of commandments. an
increase in the past year of 1865, The
contributions how an advance of
e. 929. the total amount raised being
f3633, $50.
The true origin and meaning Of the
expression Q. 4. is said to be as fol-
lows: More than a century e the
best tobacco and best rum came from
AUX Cages pronounced o K, and the
best OF anything was designated as
Aux Cages. or o. K.
The temple of Karnack is described
by FERGUSON as the noblest effort Of
architectural magnificence ever pro-
duced by the hand Of man. 1t covers
twice h area of st. Peters at Rome
and undoubtedly is one of the finest
buildings in the world.