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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-12-05
Spending the Holidays.

Almost everybody has vacation,
be it long or short, during the Christ
mas and New Year holidays, and it
is not too early to begin calculating
how and where you will spend your
time or from school or business. II
the old father and mother are yet
aliye--and you should be thankful
II they are--the best you can make
Of the holiday time is to 20 to the
old home and delight the hearts Of
the old folks with CHEEKY visit, not
forgetting few gifts. Perhaps you
have brothers and sisters whom you
have not seen for twenty years-and
those eastern people, you know, are
not much at traveling-they think it
far cry to the west. Take time
to shake them by the hand and talk
over childhood days again; you will
never get so much for your money
in any other way. Possibly you
would enjoy the winter gayety Of the
cties-lnay be You can afford a trip
to Florida Of California. Not to give
YOU too much advice--of course the
Journey will be by NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
starting, find out If you can reach
the place By the Burlington Route
trains, then buy your ticket by that
line. Your home ticket agent can
probably tell you all about 1t: II not,
write for maps, rates, timetables, etc,
70 w. J. G. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
st. Paul. MINI.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-12-05
Taxes for the University.

One item If the unusually large
state taN levied this year Is Sl20690,
resulting from IA extra one-iiftE
mill required by IN net Of the legis-
lature of 1895 for the state university.
For that act we have seen no suni-
cieni excuse. There was already
provision for an annual levy of one
fifth of a mill tax ON the property of
the state for the university. by that
statutory provision the people AN
nually pay $4,000 for the support Of
that institution, and doubling the
amount making the levy two-iirths
of mill, aud the sum $2l0OO0 in
these stringent times, was an eNtrav-
aganee. The large advances ia sal
aries Of professors and other I'M
creased expenses &c this rich mans
school within the past year, suggest
who're theeNtra tnN &c $4,000 viii ~.
0f all the carmorant- that prey up
on th, people ot Wisconsin there IL
tlal nae more fapaciouS that tho state
university. II Is able 10 do 80 hc-
cause the people are persuaded that
they arc aiding young men and
women u the state to attain higher
education, Of which they might 9TH
efwlse be deprived. II such were the
case There would be no complaint.
But Il IS Il fallaey aud u fraud upon
the tax payer The Wisconsin Uni
Nersity IS run in the interest of the
rich. The poor young man cannot
safely Of proftahly 20 there. For
him e acquire M education there is
we'll nigh impossible His chances
are better IN soma other colleges.
which are not supported ~ public
tax, and Whore reasonable tuition
fees arc charged
This state ii things has grown
gradually. III the earlier days class
distinctions regulated hy Ills wealth
II students, such IL now dominates
the university was little known.
Down to ten or fifteen years ago 4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-12-05

CONGRESS met pursuant to law on
Monday, at noon. T. y. Reed was
elected speaker, receiving the entire
republican vote, as was anticipated
The democratic members voted Tor
ex-speaker Crisp. Mr.. Reeds short
speech on taking the gayel was pa
cific in tone, which some papers re-
gard as an indication that his ann
bition to become the republican
nominee for president is leading him
toward conservatism not hereto
fore observable in his acts and ut
terances. In voting for Crisp the
democratic members imply that they
are more in harmony with his free
coinage views than with the presi-
dents single gold standard notions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-12-05

IT would he foolish and dishonest
to deny that there Il strong faction
OF tho republican party In Wisconsin
ayerse 10 the denomination Of Gov.
Upham and the present state ticket.
The reprinting in these columns Of
the article from the Madison Jour
nal therefore needs no apology. The
fact that a general feeling prevails
in the party that the present admin
istration has sadly Numbered, and
failed to meet Just requirements and
reasonable expectations, cannot be
denied. Nevertheless, on the other
hand, party custom is in favor of ac-
cordiug them a second nomination.
Whether it were better party policy
to retire these officers or rr-tlect
them, Is a close question for good re-
publieans to consider. II we rcnom-
mate them We must be prepared Vi
meet and defend their record, which
will have III ADVERTISEMENTS. II We
retire them then we must expect to
answer the charge that party usage
has been violated that disappointed
place hunters might be avenged
Before tho nominating convention
meets is tire time to consider this
question. The custom of renomi-
mating public officials practically
means IN endorsement of their adj
mihistratien. II the convention
when ii assemblies, is prepared to say
1--WE endorse the acts and doings OF
Governor llpham and his associates
rs wise, honest and just, then they
should he renominated, otherwise
moi
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-12-05

THE Milwaukee Telegraph, in sup
port Of its dogma that chairman
for the republican state central com
mittee should have been chosen inn
mediately on the death Of Chairman
Thorn, advances the argument that
with d chairman to advise and steer
him, Governor Upham might have
avoided the blunders that stimulate
the opposition 20 his denomination.
Col. Watrous seems not tn realize
that an effect of his reasoning is to
show an unftness in the governor,
and hence to justify those who OPP
pose his denomination. No man
should nominated or renominated
for governor who is supposed to need
steering committee to pilot him
TO proper and wise administration
of his office. And no man should be
made chairman who considers it his
duty or prerogatiye to boss" state
officers, and dictate t.leir methods Of
discharging public trusts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-12-05
Winter Apples.

A car load Of the extra fancy Hill
from one Of the best packing stallo
in the state Of Michigan just feoe'' NJ.
1T Brewer Il Penhallegons-
your pet variety while Il nlas
had.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-12-05
The Reorganization of Gov. Upham.
wisoonsln state Journal.


wisconsin State Journal,
There is an unusual amount Of dis
cussion going on in the papers and
among republicans, as TO the advis-
ability Of re-nominating Gov. Upham
for another term. This is perhaps
unfortunate In party point Of view
but it Is Just as we'll to recognize the
facts and squarely face the situation
as il exists. The State Journal is OF
the opinion that it would have been
better to have postponed the discus
sion of this question until such time
as it could be discussed more intelli-
gently. 1t is too early to decide
whether Gov Upham should be re-
nominated or not. He has not served
out half of his present term, and has
not, therefore, had fair opportunity
TO demonstrate his fitness or unfit
ness for the high position he holds.
1t will be time enough six or eight
months from now to decide whether
or not ii will he for the interests OF
the party and the state that he be
permitted to succeed himself
We have copied frequently notices,
both approving aud disappearing Of
his administration simply ms mat
ter Of political news and shall con-
tinue to 70 80, but have not hereto
fore and do not now express any
opinion as to the merits of the con-
troversy. This we shall do later
when there are presented more facts
upon which to base judgment.
We have made these suggestions
as PREDATORY to an exceedingly sensi-
BILE article that appears in the last is
sue Of the Superior Inland Ocean.
That paper well says that if Gov.
Upham Is to be re-nominated, it
must be because he deserves a re-
nomination on the record which he
makes during his first term, and not
because he is entitled to II as d mat
| tar Of precedent. As the Milwaukee
| Sentinel observed recently. the pre-
cedent Of giving governors two terms
has not been so uniform as to con-
stitute an unwritten law, and If it
! had been. il should he lisregarded the
very first time that n governor is
elected who proves by his official re-
cord that he is not the proper man
for the place. Presidents should
always be promptly disregarded in
the presence of unfitness. inalvid-
uals count for little. The party and
the people count for everything, The
people want experience, intelligence
and integrity in the chief executive
Office Of the state, If these qualifica-
tions, or any Of them, are lacking in
the incumbent, then he should be
supplanted Mt the first opportunity.
Here IL what the Inland Ocean says
A governor il elected in this state
for one term only, and he holds no
mortgage on his place for longer
time That 1t iscustomaryt honor the
incumbent of the gubernatorial chair
with 4 second term, is the slimest
and poorest excuse for second term
which can possibly be "hatched up"
! 1t is certainly very belittling to the
! governor that his friends present this
"custom' rs his main pull for a re-
! nomination. II that is true the gov
| pruOp il tbp vary wen 1 est papIi1utp
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-12-05
Public Library.

The following list Of juvenile oopA'
has Just been added TO the puuh'
library:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-09
VERM0NTERS ENTERTAIN
Native Sons of the Green Noun
tain State at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Delightful Programme of Music, Pan.
tomime, Comedy and
Dancing.

A delightful entertainment was given at
Odd Fellows hall last night by the Pacific
Coast Association Native Sons of Vermont.
The large auditorium was crowded until
standing room was demanded. The Yer
monters, though loyal to California and
all its interests, retain fond memories of
their native State, and frequent reunions
ref resi- these memories.
The programme last night was varied
enough TO please the entire audience, con-
sisting of singing, dancing, pantomime
and comedy. One of the features of the
evening was the singing and dancing by
two little misses, Nina Cook and Little
Varita, pupils of Humans school of
dancing.
Fannie Stenhouse Warren, late of Alca-
Ear Theater, sang Love, Let Ny Heart Be
Yours" The enthusiastic recall indicated
the pleasure of the auditors. "a Dream
in Fairyland," pretty pantomime, and
Change Partners,'' charming comedy,
were highly appreciated.
After the entertaining musical and dra-
matte programme had been concluded the
majority of the persons in the audience
remained and enjoyed a dance. Blum's
orchestra furnished the music for the
evening.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-09
SIX MONTHS FOR HENRY J. SUMMERHAYES,

ton refer to the matter of the charge
pending before the Grand Jury.
He further testified he had made no
mention of the large amount of money
floating about in connection with the
freeman Westinghouse case, nor did he
make any reference to the small pay OF
the grand jurors as compared with the
money the counsel in the case was getting.
Witness explained that with the knowl-
edge of Assistant District Attorney Schles-
niger he had simply borrowed from At
torney Church copy of some OF the
testimony given in the Freeman-W esting-
house patent case, and that on meeting
Mr.. Church on Tuesday night he borrowed
additional depositions relating to the
patent case, and then conversed for three
hours with him, but without In any way
referring TO the case pending before the
body of which he was member.
District Attorney Foote said he did not
desire to argue the matter, and was willing
to submit on the testimony.
Ex-Judge Ferral then stated that there
was considerable conflict between the tes
timony given, and he would like to get
something before the court regarding the
standing of the witnesses on the other
side Continuing he said:
az would suggest that we postpone the
examination so as to enable US to get testi-
mony as to the reputation of the witnesses
on the other side for truth ana veracity.
| will endeavor to show that they are not
worthy of belief. This is of vital impor-
lance to the accused. l have heard reports
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-09

cry was described as an ignoramus who
didn't know chalkwater from milk and
whose investigation of hotel milk began
and ended at Kings hotel, although q
solemn assurance was given to the Super
visor that the milk in other taverns should
be sampled THE CALL did not receive
any compliment from the Supervisor; in
TACT, Kings language would lead one to
a manner calculated TO win the approba-
ton OF the Supervisor and his associates.
The District Attorney informed the Grand
jury that the accusation against Super
lntendent of Streets Ashworth had been
assigned to Judge Murphy's court and the
case would be heard next Wednesday. As
questions of fact are involved jury will
hear the evidence. Mr.. Ashworth has en-
gagged as his counsel Horace G. Platt.
Since the overhauling which the Grand
Jury gave to the Street Department much
better work has been done. Contractors
now consult specifications to ascertain
what kind of material shall be used and
how it shall be laid down.
Here is list of some of the pavements
torn UP and relaid on the motion of the
contractors themselves, when they, found
that specifications must be respected:
Lyon street, between Washington and
Jackson
Union street, between Kearny and Mont
gomery.
Scott street, between Green and Union.
O'Farrell street. between Laguna and
Octayia.
Pine street, between Fillmore and Web
Ster.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-09

tiers which have been brought before the
Grand jury"
He then briefly reviewed the testimony
of Freeman and Church and said it con-
firmed the statements made in the affidavit.
He continued:
THE respondent then went on the stand
and testlhed as to what occurred on this
occasion. He has controverted or denied
some portions of the testimony. With re-
spect to such portions of that affidavit, as
charge, ortend to charge, corrupt conduct,
it probably involves offenses against the
laws OF the United States. If so. these
matters must be tried elsewhere and bv
other methods OF procedure than that
which is now involved in this proceeding
for contempt. If the tendency of the
respondents conversation with Mr.. Free
man was for the purpose of opening up
negotiations leading to bribery and cor
ruption, that is a matter that should be
investigated by the Grand Jury and prop
erIv presented to the court. The court has
only to deal now with the question of con-
tempt"
After quoting from the Revised Statutes
relative to what constitutes contempt, he
said:
"lt jurors may leave the iury-room and
obtain evidence elsewhere; If the jury can
be dismissed from court or jury-room
and the individual members be permitted
to interview witnesses outside of the Jury
room, the courts may as well close their
doors and jurors return to their places,
and let the administration of justice fall
into the hands of those who will deal in it
as an article of merchandise.
THE court appreciates the unfortunate
position Of the respondent in this case as
stated by his counsel. He comes here,
undoubtedly, with the credit of repu-
table citizen. He has borne heretofore, so
far as know, good reputation. But he
has certainly disobeyed the order of the
court. He ought to have thought of his
good reputation when confronted with the
situation presented by the testimony. He
ought not to have approached these men.
He ought not to have allowed himself to
come in contact with them, or discuss the
proceedings in the jury-room.
"While l am not now considering any
thing further than the mere fact of the
respondent having disobeyed the order of
the court, still their clings about it the
atmosphere of wrong. There is, I am
afraid, something more than the mere dis
obedience of the order of the court. It is
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-09

and rumors regarding the people who have
testified against Mr.. Summerbayes, and
believe ! can show what L have stated
though do not say positively that l can
but l would like to be permitted to try.
know 1 can produce witnesses as to the
good character of Mr.. Summerhayes.
Judge Morrow refused to continue the
matter.
Ex-Judge Ferral then argued the matter
and endeavored to show the absurdity OF
the charge by pointing out the previous
good character of the accused and the pub
lie place in which the alleged bribery over
lures took place. He intimated that the
motive for the proceedings might be found
in desire on the part of Walter K. Free
man to have Summerhayes excluded from
the hearing of the charges against Mack
aye and the two Freemans alleged to be
implicated with him. This, he added,
was good way to accomplish that object.
He admitted that his client deserved a
reprimand for speaking to the gentlemen
on the other side, and considered that that
was as far as the court should go in the
matter of censure.
District Attorney Foote replied by stat
ing that the intent of the accused to be
corrupt and get bribe was not under con-
sheraton. The matter before the court,
he said, was as to the duty of Summer
hayes as grand juror. His action may
simply have been an indiscretion. He
then concluded his remarks as follows:
But If the court is satisfied that Mr..
Summerhayes disobeyed the order of the
court as to maintaining inviolate the Sc
crets of the Grand Jury-if he even men
toned this case as pending before the
Grand Jury, he is in contempt. He did
dlsobey the order of the court, and that is
all that is necessary under the pending
charge. 1t IS not question of corrup-
ton"
There were a few more words by ex
Judge Ferral in defense of his client, in
which he claimed that inasmuch as both
Mr.. Freeman and Mr.. Church knew the
matter was pending before the Grand jury
the mention OF it by Mr.. Summerhaves
could not be justly construed as a con-
tempt.
Then with deliberation and solemnity
that foreshadowed what was to come
Judge Morrow reviewed the organization
of the present jury, the accused's connec-
ton Herewith, the oath he took to be
uniniuenced by anything except the
merits of ali matters submitted to his con-
sideration as a member of the Grand jury.
and the strict injunction of secrecy i'm
posed by the court on all the grand Jurors
before they entered on the discharge of
their duties. ut is not" he significantly
added, 1.-THE province of grand Juror to
investigate witnesses outside of the jury
room" He next referred to the affidavit
filed by Walter K. Freeman, and then read
it in full. After its conclusion his first
words cleared away all doubt as to how he
viewed the matter, and speculation was
then busy only with how severe the pen
atty would be. He said:
''That affidavit tends to show not only
that Mr.. Summerhayes has been guilty of
contempt of court, in corruptly misbehav-
ing as juror. but also in discussing mat
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-09
MARVIN IN A DILEMMA,
He Is Threatened With Arrest What.
ever Course He Pursues,


Owing to the contempt proceedings be-
fore Judge Morrow and the examination in
progress before the Grand Jury there was
but brief session of the Freeman West
inghouse observation-disclosures case before
Commissioner Heacock yesterday. But
brief as it was it was not devoid of the
usual sensation.
Marvin L. Freeman was called as a wit
ness on behalf of the Westinghouse Elec-
trio Manufacturing Company He is a
brother of Walter K. Freeman, the plant
if in the case, and was brought out here
by the Westinghouse attorney to testify
in behalf of the defendant, and thereby
contradict the testimony given previously
vor of his brother.
But since his arrival Marvin has appar-
emily had change of heart, for he now
declares that his first testimony is correct
and that he will not change it.
When he was told to give his testimony
he declined outright to answer anv cues
tons on the ground that he was too wor-
ried in mind to do so properly, and asked
for a respite N order to consult with his
attorney.
In an interview he stated he was in a
most serious dilemma. He had been
threatened with arrest on the charge of
perjury, he said, if he testified to what he
claimed was the truth, and with arrest for
contempt of court if he refused to testify.
which was the course he preferred to
pursue.
The case will be on again this morning.
when Marvin's peculiar dilemma will
probably be ended, with what results it is
impossible to foretell.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-09

said by counsel that all there is to it was
indiscretion. And it has been character
lied as though it was a matter of possible
thoughtlessness. That is not the case
The case cannot be disposed of in that
way. 1t is serious matter. 1t must be
considered that there was some reason for
this juror having conversation with
Freeman and Church covering the long
time stated in the testimony. 1t cannot
be disposed of as a passing conversation.
II am bound to say that, from all the
statements, l do not think respondents
story is consistent with all the circum-
stances OF the case even as admitted by
himself. The respondents own statement
of the situation is not sufficient to account
for the interview or the color he gives to it..
| think it is a serious otfense. l think it is
one of the gravest offenses that has been
committed in this district against the ad-
ministration of the law. The respondent
must be punished and punished severely"
Then came the sentence.
The pronouncement OF the sentence sent
a chilling thrill through every one present,
for no one had anticipated a punishment
so severe. 1t was generally thought that a
fine would be imposed and presumably
short term of imprisonment with the
alternative of an additional fine, but i'm
prisonment without alternative was per-
ceptlble shock to all in court. The ac-
cused was like one stricken with sudden
paralysis and his color went and came for
few seconds and then he became per-
fectly pallid. His counsel was scarcely
less affected and it was some little time
before he recovered sufficiently to think of
taking steps to save his client from the i'm
pending disgrace of being locked up in
jail.
He finally addressed Judge Morrow.
stating he was ignorant of the procedure
in matters of this kind, and asked what
steps he could take toward securing an ap.
peal and a stay of the sentence.
He was informed that the matter was
not bailable, and that habeas corpus pro-
ceedings were the only process by which
the matter could be brought up before an
other tribunal Judge Morrow then re-
ferred counsel for Summerhayes to the
similar case of David s. Terry.
Summerhayes was taken across the bay
late in the afternoon. He was asked if he
desired to make any statement in refer
ence to the matter, but replied he had
nothing to say.
No steps were taken by ex-Judge Ferral
yesterday to secure writ of habeas corpus,
and it is the general opinion of those best
posted on the subject that when he CONES
to look up the matter he will not further
endeavor to interfere in the case.
In his address prefacing the sentencing
of Summerhayes, Judge Morrow made
such broad expressions of belief in corrupt
intent on the part of the accused that it is
not likely the criminal feature of the affair
will be ignored by the Grand Jury. In
fact, Judge Morrow's remarks came as
near being instructions to that body to
take the matter up as they could be while
hearing the separate matter of contempt.
Summerhayes was engaged in the bust
ness OF broker and commission merchant
when not serving as Juror. He lives at