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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25
HOPE FOR SUCCESS.
Administrators Democrats Find the
Outlook Much Brighter.

Washington. June 21.-prosilent
Clevelands letter, the renewed aC-
livity of the sound money democrats
Iot New York. the decision Of eX-Secre-
lary Whitney that he will attend the
Chicago convention as delegate in
stead of posting off for Europe, The
likelihood that Senator German may
may yet go as delegate and the posi-
bic return of Richard Croker 10 take
part in the CCrVention-lll these
things, coming together as the result
of one days political work, conspire to
give the sound-money" democrats Iew
hope. Had they united three months
ago they might easily have prevented
the rush of silver sentiment which now
threatens TO overwhelm the Chicago
convention. The Yehcmence with which
the silver democrats and the silver re-
rublicanS assert that Cleveland'S ut
terance has come too late shows how
much they fear the effect of that pro-
nunciamento even at this late day.
There is little doubt that there is
connection between his letter and the
conferences at New York between Sem
ator Hill, who is never daunted by
odds, and the gentlemen named,
Perhaps the silver view of the presi-
dents letter is shown by the following
from the three Texas congressman
still in tho city ard able to 1alk Mr..
Bailey SAID: If there was ever time
when anything from the president
would have had an effect on the situa-
tiCn, that time is past"
Mr. Coope sad: Certain portions
of the letter look to me to be on en-
enlargement 10 the presidents faction
CT the party not to support he demo-
cratic ticket. 1t is we'll known that
the nominee AZ Chicago will be for sill
YER, and it is to be regretted that the
president intimates that the repub-
licans will get his aid for their ticket"
Judge Culberson said: did you ex-
pect anything else? l do not think 1t
will have any material effect upon the
action of the Chicago convention"
Senator Jones of Aranksas, who will
probably be presented by his state for
the nomination for president, mas sent
circular letter to all the silver dele
cations elected and to be elected TO
send one representative to Chicago by
June 80, a week prior To the meeting
of the convention, to act as a commit
tee in charge Of the silver cause to re-
main until all the delegates arrive and
keep a watch upon affairs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25

country this year because there has
never before been such difference of
opinion on the subject Of the proper
theory on which a hand should he
played Recently this idea was chal-
lenged by an expert, who said that
when the hand was too weak to bring
in long suit, 1t would be better to sac
ritice the few good cards in it to help
ones partner which might be done by
leading strengthening cards, such as
mines, tens, jacks and queens. He also
advised holding back suits containing
tenaces, until they were laid up to, and
finessing freely in all suits, and pub
lished a number of hands showing how
successful these tactics were. The new
system was called the short suit"
game. This was the beginning Of a
great awakening among whist players.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25
HAY OUTLOOK.
Cut Worms Work Much Mischief-Bad
Week for Corn.

The Weekly Crop Bulletin says there
has been a wide variation in the
weather conditions. The week opened
with an extensive storm area covering
the state. and heavy rainfalls occurred
in nearly all sections during Tuesday
very sharp fall in temperature, es-
pc cially in the southern portion re-
sulting in light frosts in exposed places
on the mornings of the 9th and 10th,
after which date the temperature grad
ually rose, reaching the normal again
by the close of the week. The heavy
rains of the early part of the week have
kept the ground in soaked condition
and very little work has been done on
the land, although corr in the middle
and southern sections needs working
badly. The week has been favorable
to all crops except corn, which is suf-
oring for want of warm weather and
sunshine. Complaints come from all
parts of the state that fruit trees are
apparently dying. The small fruit first
logan " ulbp Ol anu HOW ledNtS are
turning black and the trees present the
appearance of having been attacked by
some fatal disease. The explanation is
offered that the continued drought last
summer and fall destroyed the small
feeder roots, and when the extra de-
mand was made for the development
of the fruit 1t was impossible for the
remaining feeders to furnish sufficient
nutriment. 1t is probable that most
of these trees will survive. There is
much complaint Of damage by cut
worms and much corn is being re-
planted Old meadows have suffered
greatly from the same cause, and as the
fall seeding was not generally success
full the outlook for hey is not very
promising.
In the Northern Section very heavy
rains during the first part of the week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25

much to increase the popularity of
up by both sexes, and that mixed dou-
BILE matches have proved that women
can play just as we'll as men. The
chief attraction to the big clubs will be
the Hamilton trophy, which represents
the championship of the United States
for the year. 1t is a very handsome
silver cup, valued at $500 Next IN i'm
portance is the American Whist league
trophy, which is held by the club win
ming it at the annual congress until the
following October. Besides these prin-
Cipal prizes there will be many others
for teams, tours at progressive whist,
teams playing a series of matches with
one another at progressive whist, a
tree-for-all at duplicate whist between
players from the east and from the
west and finally a grand drive-whist
affair at straight whist in which the
FIRST prize will go to the player who
holds the most aces and kings.
All these contests but the last will be
played under the system known as du-
plicate whist in which the competing
teams, pairs or individuals, play over
the same hands, in order to see which
can make the most tricks out of them.
The principal matches will be con-
Quoted on what is known as the Howell
system, in which the players are seated
at Il number of tables arranged in a
row. The pair sitting north and south
at each table never leave their seats;
but after a certain number OF hands
have been played, all those sitting east
and west move to he next table north
At the same time, all the trays contain
ing the cards which have been played
at each table are moved to the next
table south Another method is to
have an odd number of tables in play,
and while the players move only one
table at a time, the cards move from
the middle table in the row to the eX-
treme south end. All the other trays
follow in the same order by skipping
the same number of tables. This sys-
tenn of changing positions of the cards
and players insures every player having
the same cards as every other that ne
plays against, so that the luck in hold
ing cards does not so much affect the
result.
1t Is the various systems which
chiefly interest the whist players of the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25

rected to the theory OF selecting suit,
either long or short.
Many of the teams that will compete
at the congress will combine both sys
tens. One from the Brooklyn Whist
club has been very fortunate with a
compound system It's captain, A. E.
Taylor, believes that whist is skirm-
lsh for position, and the other mem
bers of the team, Rowe, Herring and
Newman, are experts at finesse and ten
ace. The Hamilton Whist clubs cap
tain, Gus Remak, believes in the long
suit game. The st. Paul team, OF
which the famous George L. Bum Is
Will be on deck to try conclusion with
the best of 'em. 1t adheres more
closely to the long-suit game than any
other club, but has several peculjaritiea
in it's way of opening suits.
Other clubs that will compete are the
more Whist club, American Whist club,
Of Boston; New York Whist club,
Cherry Diamond Whist club, of New
York; Orange IN. CD club, Plainf1eld
On. j. club, North Ends, of Newark, N.
j. and ten clubs from Brooklyn. Among
those who will be present are Henry
jones (Cavendis), Miss Kate Wheelock,
Colonel A. s. Burt, Uncle Dick"
Allen, of Milwaukee, and N. B. First OF
New Orleans, originator of the system
of American leads. President Theo-
dcre Schwartz, of Chicago, will preside.
Vice President w. H. Barney WILDE on
hand as will be d. B. Kibben, OF st.
Louis, recording secretary, and r. H.
Meems. Of BROOKLYN, CORRESPONDING sec
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25

were followed by a decided drop in
temperature, and frosts occurred on
the mornings of the 9th and 10th, but
generally without damage. The week
vas rather unfavorable to corn, which
is greatly in need of heat and sunshine,
Oats are yellow in places on account Of
the continued wet weather, but other
grains are looking we'll. Wheat is
heading and the outlook is much better
than early in the season, although
light crop is expected. The cut-worms
have destroyed a large portion of the
meadows. Glover which escaped dam
age from the unfavorable conditions of
and promises we'll
Over the Middle Section severe thun-
derstorms accompanied by very heavy
rains passed during the early part of
the week. Many observers report the
heaviest rains of the season on the
18th and Sth. This condition was fol-
! lowed by decided fall in temperature,
which has rendered he week decidedly
unfavorable to corn. The season thus
far has not been favorable to this crop
and considerable amount Of seed has
failed to terminate on account of the
cool, wet weather, and that planted on
sod has been greatly damaged by cut
worms. Corn which is up is ready for
cultivation, though little working has
been done on account of the constant
rains Some clover has been ont bI,t
the weather has not been favorable
for curing. Wheat is heading we'll and
rye is very promising. Oats have made
good progress and promise we'll
In the Southern section the rainfall
has not been so heavy as in other por-
tons, except in the southeastern coun-
ties where there has been some lack
of moisture during the past few weeks,
but with rainfall of nearly 500 inches
during the past week in that section
the drought is practically ended. The
week has been too cool for corn, which
needs heat and sunshine, and very little
working has been done as yet. Oats
are very heavy and lodging in some
localities. Wheat has improved great
ly and is heading in excellent shape.
Glover cutting is progressing but the
weather is not favorable for curing on
account of the frequent showers. Fruit
promises much better in this section of
the state than in the middle and north
ern. Warm weather and sunshine are
needed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25
TO RATIFY THE NOMINATIONS.
Madison Republicans Make Prepare
tons for a Notification Meeting.

Madison, june -.
Madison republicans purpose Cele-
brating the on,!nations of Mckinley
and Hobart in Il most enthusiastic
manner next Wednesday evening. At
II meeting held in The capitol Saturday
afternoon for the purpose of making
preliminary arrangements for the
event there were present: Col. A. III.
Hollistcr, Judge T.. w. Reyes, Mcssrs.
John w Hudson, John 7. King. c. b.
Welton. Grant Thomas, H. A. Taylor,
{. Il. Whelan, Il, c. Rowlcy, j b.
Kerr. A, II. Schmidt and Col w. ].
Anderson Mr. Hudson was elected
chairman of the meeting and Grant
Thomas secretary, Committees APP
pointed We're: Executive. A. II. Hol-
lister, c. NJ. Morley, Il. w Reyes f.
{. Rowlcy and a. il, Schmidt; music,
Grant Thomas. J b. Kerr and Gus
Findorff. Finance, X, c. Vernon, John
I, king, c. h. Welton.
The speaking will be from plat
form at the east entrance to the cap.
itol building, and there will be music
Ivy l.ucders First Regiment band and
the I. w. Glee Tub The speakers
selected ate Gov. w. H. upham. Col.
john G. Spooner, Hon. r. NJ La Fol-
lette, Judge +. W. Keyes, District At
torney A. w. Anderson, \ II. Schmidt,
L. c. Rowley and c, Z. Whelan
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25

New York, June 20.--FourLeen thou
sand whist players distributed among
hundred and fifty clubs, make up he
American Whist league, which IS to
hold it's annual congress at Manhattan
Beach during the week beginning Mon
day. One of the most notable features
of this years meet will be the large
number of ladies' that will attend and
take part in the various contests
against the men. Nothing has done 50
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25

and the long-suit theory is now dead.
The new theory at the coming congress
will be a prominent factor in the con-
tests. Two years ago every one
thought that American leads were the
foundation stone of the entire edifice.
Today no one attaches any Importance
to them, attention being entirely di-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25
MARKET MATTERS.

Chicago, June 23.-Wheat: June,
56ssc; July, 5612c Corn June, 27asc;
July, 27ac. Oats June, 1850; July,
164c Rye: SIC Barley: No. 3, 24030c.
Flax: 79126 soc. Timothy: 2.95,
Glover, 7.40. Pork: July, S.97l2. Lard.
July. LOS. Ribs: July. 3.75, Hogs Re-
ceipts, $1,000; market 5d 10c over;
light, S.20d3.45 mixed, 2.95Q330;
heavy, 210d3.15. Cattle: Receipts, 15,-
900; market strong TO loo higher,
beeves, 3.501445; cows, 1.50ui0O;
Texans. 2.60d335. stockers and feeders,
2.S063.75. Sheep: Receipts. 21,0lU:
market 10c lower
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25

etary. Mr. First is called the Caven-
dish of American whist, and his talks
and positions of his theories are ex-
pected to be among the treats of the
congress, scarcely second to the pres
ence of the great Cavendish, the world
renowned authority on the game.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25
OUR WHIST FRIENDS
THEY MEET SOON AT MANHAT-
TAN BEACH.
SHARP TROPHY CONTEST

Several Systems of Play Advocated
Various Clubs that Are Expected to
pete-George l.. Bum Cham
pion Team oil Deck Ready 70 Meet
All Corners.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25
GRADUATES GALORE
VARSITY MILL GRlNDS OUT A BIG
GRIST.
MANY HoNORS ARE GIVEN

Large List Of Individuals Upon Whom
Higher Degrees Have Been Con
ferred-Five Doctors Of Philosophy
Are Made-Medal winners First
Authentic Roster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25

Miss Matte Baker. daughter Of David
Baker a Beloit lumberman, was
married to Homer ]. Young, Toledo
bicycle manufacturer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25

Walter T. Hatch. New York banker.
Is dead.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25

The following Is complete list Of
those who have won degrees at this
years commencement at the uni Verblty
OF Wisconsin:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-06-25

Higher Degrees,
Master of arts James Ernest Bar
huur. A. u. (Coc collegcl. Portland.
Ore. in economies and sociology
Florence Augusta Cornelius, Il. l.,
university of Wisconsim, Madison,
In Latin and Greek Harriet Emelne
Crandall. H. \. { University of Wis
consinl, Albion, In English. Abigail
Kate Wolcott A. Il. uIlmira Collcgel
milwaukee,, In Latin, John Dorsey
Wolcott, 4, Il. University of Wiscon
SIM. Penn yam, n, ". In Greek and
Latin.
Master OF letters William Mon,
roe Ralch. II. H. University of Wis
ronsin), River Falls In economies and
sociology; Mildred Lewis Harper. II
l.. university Of wisconsin, Madison
in English; Edith Kathryn Lyle, u. l..
! tCnivcrsoty OF Wisconsin,. Madison
in philosophy and French, Susan Al
elaide Sterling. H. l.. university ot
Wisconsin,, Madison, in German
Master OF science Frederic Tlmc,
Bolton B. $. university OF Wiscon.
sin, Tdmah, in pedagogy, philosophy
and psychology; l.ellen Sterling Che
ncy, B. $. University OF Wisconsin,
Madison, In botany and hacteriology
Fred DcForest Head, h. $ Cuuivcrsity
Of Wisconsin, Madison. in botany anr
zoology. James Barley Pollock. u s
university Of Wisconsin,, Ann Arhor
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-06
TROUBLE IN THE TERRITORY.
The SQuaw Men object to Being
Evictcd.

TUSKAHOMA. 1. T., Oct. 5.-The
trouble which has been brewing for
some months between the full-bloods
and squawmen of the Choctaw nation
has broken out more violently than
ever, and unless indications fail there
will be serious bloodshed. The full
bloods who have obtained control of
the council passed laws cutting the
squawmen off from their landed prop
erty and made provision for evicting
them. When the first attempt at evic-
ton was made few weeks ago, there
was clash in the streets of this city
III which several Squawmen were kill
ed. and many on both sides more or
less injured Then comparative quiet
reigned for time, but when the at
tempt to evict the squawmen was re-
newed last week, trouble broke out
again. There has been a number of
conflicts during the past few days, and
an unknown number on both sides
have been gathering their forces dur
ing the week and are preparing for
pitched battle, which is expected today
or tomorrow.
Citizens of the town have appealed
to the federal authorities and troops
will be sent at once. There are sew
era1 troops Of cavalry at Fort Reno in
camp on Pond creek, forty or fifty
miles from here, and they are expected
in time to take a hand in the disturb
ance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-06
GIANT ENGINE
Put Into Operation by the Denver
& Rio Grande.

DENVER, Col, Oct. Sat o'clock
this morning. the largest locomotive
ever operated in the West and one of
the largest in the United States, pulled
out from the union depot here for
Pueblo on it's trial run. The train con-
sisus of As cars, and is about 1900 feet
long. Taking into consideration the
heavy grade in this city to Palmer
lake, this is remarkably heavy train
for single locomotive. The new en-
CINE is Of such huge proportions that
the largest locomotives operated by the
roads running into Denver are insight
hcant in comparison. The weight Of
the engine proper, with two gauges Of
water, is rs tons and the weight Of
the tank fully equipped is forty-eight
tons, the tank has a capacity of $500
gallons and the coal capacity is 81 tons.
This would permit, If necessary, a trip
to Pueblo and return, 200 miles with
out replenishing the fuel or water sup
ply. 1t Is estimated that the engine
will make rs miles an hour under any
but the most extraordinary circun-
stances If 1t meets the expectations
OF Henry SchlackS, superintendent Of
motive power, of the Denver &. Rio
Grande railroad, by whom it was plan
ned, the running time of the fast trains
between Denver and Pueblo will be
reduced to mile a minute.
The passengers today were President
Jeffrey, Supt. Sample, Mr. Schlacks, a
representative of the Baldwin Co. the
makers. Travelling Engineer F. p
Wilson and other officials, and railroad
men. Another locomotive of the same
pattern is being constructed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-06
PRESIDENTS TO MEET AGAIN.
Indications Are That Western
Roads VIII Agree.

CHICAGO, Oct. 5.-A meeting Of the
presidents of the Western roads has
been called for Wednesday of this week
for the purpose of considering the de-
moraliZation in freight rates. The pro-
spects, at the present time, seem very
bright for complete settlement of all
troubles and a restoration of the tariffs
that were in effect one year ago, be-
fore the present decentralization began.
The Rock Island and the Atchison,
which some time ago gave notice of
their withdrawal from the Western
Freight association, have agreed to
suspend the notice until after the close
of the meeting on Wednesday and II
the results are according to the pro-
gramme, they will once more become
members of the association or what
ever may be the name of It's successor
The agreement which 1t is now pro-
posed to put in effect, provides for the
large roads in the West ignoring en-
tirely all rate cutting by the smaller
fry and reliance Is to be placed in the
Interstate Commerce commission.
There is practically no doubt that an
agreement of this kind will be adopted
at Wednesdays meeting as 1t Is Under
stood that all the interested lines have
agreed to it and that President Stick
ney, of the Great Western, who has
refused his sanction to several of the
plans proposed heretofore, has ratified
this one.
The advisory committee of the emf
grant clearing house, was in session to-
day considering the question Of COM
missions on EN- grant traffic. The meet
ing lasted all day and at late hour
nothing had been definitely arranged.
East-bound shipments last week were
1898 tons against 81, $50 for the pre-
ceding week and 1906 for the CORE
SpCnding week of last year. Lake ship
ments for the week were 81, ZIP tons.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-06
AFTER EARLY WEAKNESS THE
CLOSE WAS AT SMALL NET
GAINS.
TRADING IN ALL OF THE INDUS
TRIALS BUT SUGAR WAS
SLOW.
A FALL IN EXCHANGE THE FACTOR
1T Discouraged the Bear Sentiment
and Impaired Strength to the
General Share List.

NEW YORK, Oct. 5-The stock mar
ket today was fairly active and the
course Of prices irregular with a. strong
nn1sh. At intervals, considerable ami
nation was displayed and in a number
of instances the fluctuations were ma
terial. Trading centered in the rail-
ways, Sugar being the only Industrial
that established a good record in point
VI dctlVfty. The market at the outset
e1nlolted considerable weakness under
renewal of bear pressure and som.
oIlerlngs for long account The gran
gers and Sugar were the principal OBJ
Jectiye points of attack. London was
steady purchaser of the internation-
ais, taking fair lines of st. Paul The
nrst named stock led the entire market
in extent of dealings. The leading
pears We're conspicuous in the eariy
orlves and during the first hour ap-
pedreu TO meet but slight resistance,
some long stock being forced out the
uevelopment OF decided weakness In
the foreign exchange market turned
the scale. A havy covering movement
rapidly succeeded reductions in actual
ana posted sterling quotations. IT
eventually impaired aggressive strength
10 snare speculation and lifted prices
70 point fracttonally above Satuk-
Gays closing. The large accumula-
llons OF commercial bills over Satur-
DAY, increased offerings against grain
and cotton and a decided contraction
IN demand for exchange led to a sharp
concession In actual rates, while posted
ngures fell off a full cent. This de-
Velopment encouraged expectations of
an early resumption Of gold imports
fer contra, slightly firmer market
LOT discounts was noted. Some Of the
speclaities displayed notable firmness
ancludlng Manhattan, which Jumped
o% per cent from the low point The
other leading shares rallied 1@1h per
cent. The market closed at the best
ngures with comparative prices show
ing sl1ght-net gains. The bond market
showed marked weakness in the earIv
session with Reading generals and first
incomes receding point Subsequent
ly the market developed strength In
sympathy with the stock speculation
and most of the early losses were re-
covered. Sales were $1,395, 900.
The total sales Of stocks TODAY were
z0 Go ,S22 shares including: Tobacco,
$500; Atchison. $500; Sugar. SO. 100: Bur,
nngton, 1900; Chicago Gas. 8, 300:
Louisville & Nashville, 11,1O0; Manhat-
tan, 10, 100; Rock Island, $500; st. Paul
1880; Southern preferred, $780, Silver
certificates, $4,000.