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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30
Important Concerning Schools,

A number Of complaints have been
made at the office Of the state super
intendent of public instruction OF
late, alleging that sectarian instruc-
tion is being given in some Of the
public schools of Wiscc n receiy-
ing state aid. These have become
so frequent that the state superin-
tendent has determined TO make a
thorough examination and, if any
public school is civ ing such instruc-
ton i'm violation of constitutional
prohibitions, it will be denied further
state aid. The next apportionment
Of school funds is to be made in June.
TO get the desired information Supt.
Emery has issued the following cir
cular letter:
State Of Wisconsin, department of
public instruction, Madison, April
1896. To superintendents Of schools,
Town and district clerks: Com
plants have been made to this office
by residents of various school dis
tricts in the state, that "seetarian in
structionN is being given in some of
the schools Of Wisconsin supported
by public money, iii violation Of the
constitution and law of the state.
1t set ms clear that the constitu-
,ional meaning Of common SCHOOL,
is Il school that is legally conducted
by legally formed school district,
and in which mo sectarian instrnc-
ton is allowed and that n school
district that has not maintained
for any year, common school,
within the meaning Of the eonstitu-
ton has not earned the right to share
for that year in the distribution of
the school fund income.
The supreme court has decided
that "sectarian instruction within
the meaning of the constitution, is
instruction Of religious doctrines
which are believed by some religious
sects and rejected by others.
Section 1876 Of the school code
makes it an official duty of the
state superintendent ito discourage
sectarian instruction in the schools.
The blanks furnished by the state
superintendent for the annual reports
~ .stt H. VlTu ,,ln nd
county superintendents embody in-
| quiries as to whether sectarian I'M
struction has been given during the
past year in any of the schools of the
various school districts Of the state
in violation of the constitutional
prohibitions. Care should he eXer-
cised in the answers to these inqui-
ries to make them accurate and re-
| liable. School officers are obligated
to use all proper and lawful practices
Of the character mentioned, il they
exist any where in the state.
These statements have no applica-
ton whatever to private or parochial
schools. Their legal right to give
sectarian instruction is unquestioned
They apply only to schools that claim
the right to be classed as common
schools, and to be supported by pub.
lie money. Respectfully yours.
J. q. EMERY,
State uperintendent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30
Let us Reason Together.

4 copy Of theSu Prairie Country
man comes To Us containing marked
articles pointedly arguing against
the denomination Of Coy. Upham.
In long list of republican papers of
tho state said to be opposed to the
COVE nor succeeding himself, the
TRIBUNE is placed by the compiler.
These incidents seem 10 demand no.
tice at our hands.
This paper was IN no wise respon-
slble for Upham's nomination in
1891 We believed then ihat some
other would have been wiser. His
administration has not shown ID At
belief groundless. That lac has failed
to meet the expectations of many
friends Is indisputable. Butthat his
short comhgs have been so serious
as to Justify departure from the party
usage of denomination for second
term, j. proposition that should be
given most careful, dispassionate
consideration.
SO far as expressed IN the public
prints, TIA, main ground Of objection
Ia Uphum's denomination i the fact
that lie signed the bill releasing eX-
treasurers from liability fer interest
moneys received by them on state
funds deposited in banks. Ina view
of pledges made in party platforms
and reiterated by theparty press and
stump speakers, that no such legis-
lation would be attempted, this act
is by many condemned rs Il grave
political blnndcr For il therepuhli.
can party is auswerahle to the peo.
PIE. How shall we answer, is pro.
per question for decision by the TT,
publican state convention. Shall W,
boldly say: "rhe act WAS measure
Of Justice, necessary to protect indi
vidual citizens from undue punish
ment for doing what preceden
through many years had given war
rant for, but which strict interpreta
ton of statues declared unlawful
The pledges made that no sucl
measure of relief would he enacted
by the republican party, were givel
without 50 full knowledge Of tn,
subject as was gained later, and il
the light Of which the Righteousness
Of the act 81 release was So clear tha
il could not be denied OR shall w
say "The servants of the patty wer
unfaithful 10 their trust. We do no
sanction nor defend this thing whiel
they have done. In testimony of on
sincerity we discharge these servants
the only punishment we can intliet
aud hope for continuance of publi
confidence IN ctr party"
When this measure was before th
legislature the rank and file of TIA
party gave IL little attention Part.
leaders who took any part III TIA
matter generally favored the bill an
urged It's passage There is no cyl
dtIIN AithA AAls ~ AAN NNAAAN 49, ?
raised a iiugorag@iustiL Before Tia
governor signed the bill and after i
passage, did any * hts associat
officers attempt to influence him t
withhold his signature from it, ~
So far is reported. un the contrar.
it Is Whispered that some OF the stat
officers directly CT indirectly aidc
tile bill t. passage, and advised Ia
governor 10 give ii his sanction
This being true. to throw all u
blame upon Governor t.phan, IN
make him the only one 10 sulTe
would be unjust, and tailto conymt
tho people u our sincerity III disal
proving the act. Il he is 70 be I
tired, and his associates in the AZ
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30
state superintendent.

THE pure beer bill introduced into
congress does not meet with the APP
prevail Of the brewers, who are rails
ing objections against 1t that seem
trivial The fact that the brewers
object seems TO be the best sort Of an
argument ia favor of making the bill
Il law The makers Of filled cheese
objected &c 4 bill which interfered
With business which was a fraud
on the public, and the manufacturers
q uleomargerine protested against
labelling their product so that the
public knew what il was buying, 40
en, Will say that these are not good
laws, or that law Is not also good
which provides that an article used
q \ drink shallheas pure and whole
some as tia articles intended for
food
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30

IT IS now apparent that the small
fractional A. +. A. fight on Mckinley
is only a cog in the wheel OF the
Plat combine. 1t Is the final move
of that powerful machine. Every
thing else it has tried has failed
That will fail. The people will not
allow such piracy to succeed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30

THE avidity with which the demo-
cratic press seize upon, and the rel
ish with which they republish every
thing in opposition to Mckinley, is
conclusive that the democrats fear
him as an opponent more than any
other republican.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30

a to E-and at prices to suit everybody Fl
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30

ALBERT SrRATLER, the pioneer
grocer Of Mineral Point, is still at it
and as ever makes it point to
carry complete line Of the best and
freshest goods, and to sell the same
Il low as any competitor. IL
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30

DAMoNIA is no qnack medicine. 1t
has dohe and is doing for the sick
what no man-made remedy ever
did, can or will. Cali at PrideauX's
Drug Store. l64We
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30

BARON HlsSeH the great Jewish
philaathroPist died suddenly at his
home ia Vienna, tuesday night Of
this week. He Na~ about IS years
old and ~ rcputod Ks he worth ane
hundred millions II dollars. He has
during dis iite spent millions Of dol
lars ~ caring for TIC poor and down
trodden NJ his race aud was Of tho
few rich men who seemed to take
pleasure inu using his wealth for the
benefit II mankind. He will be uni
versally incurred, and the world Is
better because q his having lived.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30
Are You in Need
OF AN ORGAN OR PIANo7

If so give me a call. / will sell you
a first-class piano or organ cheaper
than any other agent in southwest
ern Wisconsin. Remember, have
the agency for the celebrated Con-
over Pianos, also the Kingsbury
and Schubert Pianos, and Chicago
Cottage Organ.
4tf ]. w. M. ALDERs0b,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30

sPooNrR undoubtedly would like
to get out one Of his iron clad in
functions against the Hoard sena-
torial boom Fond du Lac Reporter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-30

THE best coffees, teas and drye
and canned fruits always to be found
at Spratler's. Ii
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-19

Mr.. Mobiles Readj ustment Resolution Now
Goes to q Committee.

The Common Council held a called
meeting last evenll- for the purpose Of
taking action on the resolution intro
duced in the Board of Aldermen by Mr.
Noble ANA adopted by that body which
calls for the appointment OF special
committee Of TWO members from the
Board and three members from the Com
mon Council. for Oh purpose OF looking
into the advisability Of realiusting the
Offices and salaries OF the city officers.
TIE following members answered TO the
r0l-can. Mcssrs. Glover presidcnO
Briggs Brock. Carter COttrc1. Davis.
Dmcont. Don Leavy Hawkins. Hobson.
Ebel. Dcano. Mcdowell Smith. Jackson.
Lawder Woody. and WalleTtein.
When the roll had been called, Mr.
Lawdcr asked that Mr.. Mobiles paper be
read. The general plan of Mr.. Noble
has been printed in fuii IN The Times
bat below are ciyonl the principal
changes in salaries suggested by the
Marshail-war1 alderman.
city Engineer. from 5000 TO $500 Su-
pcrintendent Of the Gas-WorlIs. from 50 coo
10 $500. Superintendent II the Water
Works 81 500 no reduction. Mayor, from
$500 10 5000: city Attorney. increased
from $3.50 10 5000.
President Glover CIr Waloretcin in
The chair moved 90 lay the matter on the
table infinitely. argued that II was
plainly an impOTsihiiity for this Council
TO now do anything in THIS line. and L..
preferred % leave the incoming Council
unhampcrcd. Tie said fhat the Committee
on Botrcnchmcnt and Reform had made
a most exhaustive Investigation Of this
subject and had unlimited Us report
only 20 have the first recommendation
that 10 cut down The salary OF the city
Engineer from 5000 20 A09)-voted down
by a vote of % noes % 3 ayes.
Mr.. Briggs opposed the tahling 81 tho
measure saying that If was apparent that
the Council had 10 take some steps In
the matter OF reducing salaries. and IL
had as well go 90 work now as any other
time.
ana an effort 20 have the special COM
Alr. Glovers motion failed Of massage
mittce increased from 2 Co met the same
fate. The resolution II lir. Noble was
then adopted hy the following vote.
Ayes -Mcssrs. Briggs Carter. Cottreu
Davis. Deare. Fhel Euus Hawkins. Hob
son. LAwder. Mayer smith Wallerstoin.
Williams AMI Woody.
Noes-Messrs. Brock. Don Law. Fort
ter Jackson. Mcdowell and Glorer-s.
The Council on motion Of Mr.. Riggs
suspended the rules end concurred in the
ordinance granting tho use Of city water
free Of charge AT Mount Calvary Gene
terry.
Mr.. Wallersteln explained the imuort-
ance Of passing the ordinance allowing
the Richmond Traction Company 70 nut
down temporary tracks on Broad street
between Price and Handbook for tho
reunion. The ordinance was CONQUERED
In.
Tho body adopted the ordinance allow
ing carts 10 stand in the market enacc
when their owners shall have paid tho
sum Of ten cents day for cleaning I'D
the streets after them.
The Council adjourned az 9I5 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-19
rHECITY OF PETERSBURG
1NyUAL MEETING or the METHO-
DIST sUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION.
Celebration of tho Anniversary of the
MISUNDERSTANDING to Richmond.

PETERSBURG, VA, May Especial.
Tho annual meeting OF the Methodist
sundav-schooI Union Association was
held yesterday afternoon at Washington
street church. The exercises consisted OF
signing. recitations. and reading OF re-
ports from the different schools.
Mr. Robert Harrison. the president OF
the association, submitted his annual re-
port The following officers were elected
for the ensuing term: President, Robert
l.. Gil: Secretary G. +. Eanes; Assistant
Secretary, T. j. Clark, Treasurer, q. Is.
Eanes.
Mr.. l.. W. Guyer. Of Richmond. State
Councillor OF the Virginia Jr. o. L. A.
n. will officially visit Virginia Council,
No. 3, Of this city. on the % instant. This
far State Councillor Guyer's term has
been Very successful. twenty-sx new
councils having been instituted. and five
months Of the State Councillors year yet
remaining.
Yesterday was the forty-third anniver-
sary Of the founding OF the Junior Order
United American Mechanics. The event
was observed herein Petersburg by an
appropriate sermon delivered AZ ST. Johns
r. +. church last night by the rector.
Rev. W A. r. Goodwin. whose text was
Son Of man | have made thee a watch
man. About one hundred members of
the order heard the sermon.
James ". Hawkins. a messenger boy
az the Western Union Telegraph Office. i'm
this city, and Messrs. still and Andrews.
messengers at the Postal Telegraph office
here. rode over TO Richmond yesterday
morning on their bicycles Hawkins rode
back on his wheel, leaving Richmond At
+. NJ. arriving here az Z. NJ. stu
ana Andrews came back on the mid
night train.
kitchen Coleman, n negro. who was
convicted in the Hastings Court Of this
city, Of third offence Of petty larceny.
ana his punishment fixed ot ono year in
me penitent!ary was taken over 10 tina.
institution to-day 10 serve out his SEN
teuce.
j. +. 3. STUART CAMP.
The J. L. 3. Stuart Camp OF Confod-
crate Veterans. of Dinwildie belI n moot
Ing today and elected the following ON.
GERS for the ensuing term: Commando
T. J. Perkins. First Lieutenant-Corn.
mander. c. z. Alternately: Second Lien
tenant-Commander. j. G. Duane. Tbird
Lioutenant-Commander. A. W. Ennfss.
AdJutant a. T. Powell: Quarteruostor
j. W. Bain; Surgeon Or. f.. c. Powell,
chaplain, J. r. Mcdlock: Treasurer II
.. Wyne; Sergeant Major J. II. CON
molly Officers OF Day John Gibbs. VI
dette. Junius Hayes Color Sergeant
l.. J.. Meredith; First Color Sergeant
robert Moody; Second Color Sergeant
George \. Rose
inc camp voted to attend the reunion
OF confederate veterans in Richmond
next month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-19
,vxcunUnG AND RoANoKE.
p,,.hcrs' Battle but only one ''"" W.
tina Mountaincers.

1YNCHBURG, VA. May 10 ~. d,
,.,-r,nurg won from Roanoke , 'o-oSS me -.
- r',trbers' battle. Wilson hoiO, M. Al
,tsi,ors down to four scattefii's a i'1r'
Nls'. .',n, could they solve MS dehNery
~ ~, Connect with his speed. l.-e -
~. that they are creul'el "''"' rod
SOU 80 ON balls to Cochran ""'
, y" 10 second to cut OF ms s'e",'
oavanced him 10 third, with TWO oH wv
s,n,th and Glenn came together III '''0
aoid allowing Cockman TO score
Vvison's pltching was great Coohs P,'o"
"A q GOOD game though he was MT MAJ pa, u I,
dnrinr the first four innings lie Pui'eg
bimself together during the last par % .,
,hc rame ana held the home team wen III
hand although his support was rasBeu.
,ri,crc VAS 40 very brilliant playing Oh
either side as there were not many
onnortunities for il. Tate, in centre
aeld. made several good catches aiso
Glenn made "A nice run. ana scooped III
what seemed 10 be a safe hit.
The Lyncnburgs had their eye on 'no
ball always al the right time. ana play
ed a steady game in the field. lynch-
burg had the game IN hard from the
starr. as il was seen that Roanoke cOuld
never do anything with Wilson.
The score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-19
ap26-su.tuthiy

Miss Mabel Sutherland leaves for Ne"
York on Wednesday 10 spend tHe SUM
NOR with relatives. g.,
Mr. A Il. Winfrce Of Paducah. KY IS
the guest OF Mr. Stanley Robertson "'
Forest Hlll
4 very interesting childrons service
was held Sunday 20 the tltth-Slte ~
Methodist The pastor, Rev. J. .. Bah
cock. baptized tWcuty-scven children.
a meeting OF she district convention OF
the Young Mons Christian ASSocla liou
rail- cad branch 40 Manchester was hela
at Kcysvilic 0u Saturday ana Sunday
last The following gentlemen went mp
10 the conference. Messrs. !. J.. william
son, i. Roach Captain H. #. Morris
walter T. Smith. and q. W. Cufftn.
The entertainment by the ladies' OF
CloptOu-Street church on Thursday anu
Friday nights. Of ibis week at fa'c9 $
building, ON Hu'l street, promise. ID nc
most unique affair." and several ldch-
mOud people viii .akc part ana Tile
Clopton-Street male guaftctte VIII sing.
Air John U. Sandtcr LETT sunday Tor
GOrdonsvlllo ON business triul
Mr. James H. Hawkes. is detained al
home on account of sickness.
Miss Esslp Ford of DnWiddie, Is visit
Ing her sister. Mrs. James, on Twelfth
street.
Bambridge-street Baptist church will
give its annual Sunday-achoOl picnic at
Dunlop, near Petersburg, in the third
week of june.
Friendship Lodge 40. 20 Pythians.
VIII meet Friday night in Castle Hall,
when they VIII confer the first degree
on two candidates.
The committee on statistics Of the Man
chester Board Of Trade held q meeting
yesterday afternoon IN Secretary J0r-
dams office and transacted q good deal
of business. Another meeting Will be held
next Monday or Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-19

In January. 1879. ne qualified 10 practice
law Three years later, he began Use
practice of law with his brother-in-la"'
judge James T.. Heath. under the mih-
name Of Harmanson and Heath. lie Was
twice married. first % Miss Heath, OF
Northampton county and second 10 AiSs
Sallic Pope Taylor. of this city. VINO sur
wives him He leaves two daughters py
his first marriage Mrs. J. il. Diliafd'
whose husband is now professor OF Latin
az Tulane University. New Orleans, ana
Mrs John n. Robertson, wife Of Lieu
tenant Robertson, OF the navy. who -
now in China Both daughters were
present az the time Of thcir fathers
death. The deceased WAS in the seventy
second year of his age. Tho funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon AZ
q o'clock. from ST. LuNcs h. j.. church.
NARY Mercer williamson.
LEXINGTON VA. 1ay S.-Spocial.-
Miss Mary Mercer Williamson. a. popular
society Gvorite. and am accomplished
young lady OF Daniiie. Va. died here
suddenly Sunday afternoon at the resi-
dence OF Colonel Hunter penlIei0n. of the
academic stau of the Virginia Military
Institute. where she was O. guest az
Mrs Pcndleton.
She was the ouly daughter OF CAPTAIN
Thomas n. Williamson, OF the bd"'''.'
(Val Military institute ana she was
born and raised here. removing TO Dam
Vile only o. fcw years ago.
Mrs D s.. g. Benbow.
GREENSBORO. y. a.. May h.-Syo-
ci,l-,rr- ID. W. e.. Uenhow died here
to-day at DE age of siNty-one years OF
blood poisoning Mrs Benbow was i"'
wife of DR. Bouhow. and was wei known
In this state and Virginia.
Mrs. Julius B.. hickey.
WINSTON. ". c.. May ls.-Spcciai.-
Mrs Julius u. Mickey mother OF MIS-
Henry H. Fries and one ~ Salem's oeat
women. died this morning. aged sixty
seven years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-19
FoR THE OLD SOLDIERS
4 Delightful Entertainment Given a
Pickett Camp Last Night.

Pickett Camp Last Night
A delightful entertainment was given
at Central Hall last night by Pickett
Camp. it being ladies' night. The old
soldiers highly enjoyed the programme
The ladies and gentlemen who took part
in the entertainment were as follows:
Le!ght-street Baptist church choir
sopranos-Mrs. WoodAn. Mrs. II. Austin
Misses Rosa Robinson. Maggie Walker.
Sarah Allen. Ella Null Altos-Mrs.
Bessie Parkinson. Misses Nellie Garrison
clara Null. Tenors-Messrs. X. H..
Chndrey. judy Taliaferro. Or. ". $.
Heasley. Bassos Mcssrs. 9. II. Murry
". II. Tyrec. I. NJ Collier, Sam. Rey.
no!ds. Cornet, w. a. Dlckerscn' Accom-
PIANIST. Mrs laura Watson.
Misses Norvel Taylor. Ellen Taylor.
Fannie Taylor. Rosa Robinson; Messrs
James T. Davis, Hugh L. Cook. Charles
Philips. w. n. Cook, Mendellsohn combi-
nation
PART /.
!. Chor,s by Leisht-Street church
2. Miss Estolle Shackoliord recitation.
3. Mrs. NJ. s. Woodhn. Mr.. Il. II.
Childrey. vocal duet.
4. Miss Resale Petis. recitation.
G. Chorus by Leigh-Stroet choir.
PART II.
J. Miss Eva Walsh. recitation.
2. Mr.. ". a. Dickerson, cornet SOLO
s. Mrs. NJ. s. Woodhn vocal solo.
4. Miss Ellen Taylor. recitation.
8. Master Freddie Evenson. Master
Eddie Evenson. instrumental duet.
g. Mrs. J. II. Taylor. Miss Minnie
Clarke, vocal duet.
Z. Chorus by Leight-Street chnr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-19
IHE HOWAED CAsyARD.
People Dlstfust Reports of Her Trial Trip
aud sim Suspicion Her.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. May S.-spe-
cial.-The steamer Howard Cassard was
HOelled yesterday 10 satisfy q claim OF
S3p due 70 William Jones the steward
Tie vessel was az one OF tho docks at
the shiD-yard. in charge Of q watchnlan
when the United States marshal went to
serve the papers.
IL viii be remembered that the Cassard
was built in Baltimore about two years
ago for the fruit trade i was expected
that this queer littl craft would
make at least twenty-five or thirty miles
an hour. and q large amount of money
has been spent on her
on her trial trip. made recently. IL
was reported by those I'm charge Of her
that tho highest rate OF speed attained
was eight miles an hour. with the boiler
room so hot the men could not remain
m IL very long at q time.
The report that the vessel was for sale
at any price caused those who think that
the steamer viii be used in the Cuban
war for independence TO express the opln-
ion that the eight miles an hour and the
offer 20 sell were both fakes" and tend
ed TO strengthen the flibuster idea with
thom.
From present appearances, Il is very
probable that it win be sold az auc-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-19

Tho alumni of the Virginia Military IN
sutute of this city met ln The assembly
rom of the Chamber of Commerce at Gl'
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon 90 take steps
towards securing the presence here gun
ing tlc reunion Of the battalion OF cadets
OF that institute.
Tle meeting Was called 90 order by
Mr.. u. ~. Crmean. and upon bis motion
Alr. Beverly H. Crump was elected chair
man. Mr Cringan then stated tAc object
of the meeting which, DE- said. was 70
take steps 10 bring the cadet corps 10 tne
Confederate reunion. Tile Chair then ape
pointed llr George Ainsic chairman.
Nr Crump colonel Spotswood, Major
Wilson Colonel Purcell, ana Dir. Alnslie
aU favored bringing thc corps 20 h.ch-
m0nl.
Alr Rynud moved that the Chair an-
polnt committee 90 express 20 tng
Board OF Visitors and superintendent or
the institute the sense OF the meeting,
which motion was seconded uy Major
Wilson and carried.
The Chair then appointed the following
committee. Colonel cUtsAlw. Mr. J. w.
Crugan Mr. Rylarl Captain J. o..
Shafer and Captain Alneie. Upon motion
OF Mr. Rylanl the Chair was made 70
member of the committee. after which the
meeting adjourned.