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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07
ARCHBISHOP FABRE DEAD.

Montreal. Que, Jan. edward
Charles Fabre, archbishop of Montreal,
and metropolitan OF the ecclesiastical
province. which includes the diocese
OF Montreal, st. Hyacinthe, Sher-
brooke and Valleytield and the third
bishop to occupy the see or Montreal.
IL dead.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07
WILL MAKE CORN con PIPES.

Mayville, Wis, Jan IA large
corn-eob factory Is soon to be estab-
lished hero. There Is said to be only
one such factory In theuntted States
and the promoters of the scheme ex-
pect To mako n good thing OF It. Some
of tho most prominent business men
OF Mayvllle are interested in the pro
ject.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07
PRIZES FOR SCIENTISTS.
Late Alfred Nobel Leaves n Fortune
for stimulation Of Investigation.

Stockholm, Jan. l THE late Alfred
Nobel. the engineer who was the first
to discover means for exploding nitro
glycerine in a manner enabling 1t to
be used Tor practical purposes, be-
queathes almost his entire fortune 10
be converted into an international
fund for the advancement Of scientific
research. The interest Is to he eN-
PENDED in prizes for competition open
to scientists throughout the world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07
Gel EPRATED CRIMINAL DIES.
Gen. Peter Claasen Who Wrecked {
New York Bank.

New York, Jan. News of the
death of Gen. Peter Claasen on Dec.
80 in Brooklyn, is just made known.
This is the first that has been printed
about him since August IA, 1898. when
hp-was pardoned from the state prison
where he had been confined more than
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07
BUSINESS TROUBLES.
DREYER'S ILLNESS AGGRAVATED
BY FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES.
Van NortWicks Gain Time TO Settle
Failures in New York and
Texas

Chicago, Jan. l,-E. s. Dreyer OF
the banking firm Of T.. s. Dreyer d
Co., which was dragged down by the
collapse Of the National bank OF llli-
noIs, is very sick and not even the
members OF his family are allowed to
see him. The recent financial troa-
bles he has passed through have ag-
grayated his condition to such an ex-
tent that grave fears are entertained
for his recovery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07
MRS. BEECHER is VERY I'LL.
She May not Recover From the Seri-
Gus Injuries OF Her Fall.

Stamford. Conn, Dec. 81, The
condition OF Mrs. Henry Ward Beech
er, whose hip was broken by fall at
the home of her son-in-law in this
city on Sunday. is grave. The attend
ing physicians doubt II she can re-
cover. although her death is not i'm
mediately expected. She is very weak
and has sinking spells at intervals.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07

Now York, Jan. 1.-The year closed
on the stock exchange with the typi-
cal holiday speculation. Business
was at the minimum and was repre-
scented chiefly by the evening up of
old contracts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07

year for his connection with the
swindles which brought about the fail
ure of the Sixth National bank in 1891.
Claasen was distinguished as soldier,
financier and criminal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07
.PRODDING A TRUST
INTERESTING SESSION OF WAYS
AND MEANS COMMITTEE.
FIGHT ON PAPER COMBINE

Business Manager of New York World
SAYS That About Twenty-Five
Manufacturers Are Perfecting the
Details of Trust that VIII Squeeze
Newspapers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07

Thursday with suicidal intent and
will die. He admitted his act was
caused by shortage of $4,000 In his
accounts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07
AR MS FOR CUBA.
SHIPS LADEN WITH THEM LEAVE
OUR PORTS.
Clearance Papers Issued to the
Dauntless, Which, However,
Skips Without Them.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 3l.--The
steamer, DaunLiess, which the govern
ment granted permission to clear for
Cuban port with u cargo OF NUM-
lions OF war, is not in port at present.
The owner says that it has gone on a
"wrecking trip" and may not return
for a week. The Duuntless gave the
revenue cutters the slip, going out Of
the river from one of the shallow
channels and this has aroused sus-
p'cion that the vessel is again on a
hlibustering trip. The owner says
the vessel will be formally cleared
for Cuba as soon as it shall return.
The commodore also has been grant
ed permission to clear with arms and
Will do so this morning. Several
carloads OF arms and ammunition are
in the city awaiting shipment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07

New York, Dec. 3l.-Thomas Estrada
Palma, president of the Cuban junta
said yesterday after reading the order
of the secretary of the treasury rela-
tive to the Dauntless clearance: This
is vioory tor us as far as it allows a
boat to leave port. We forced the au-
thorities at Washington to give lis
clearance papers, although some time
ago they declared that such boats as
the auntless could not get them ex-
cept under stringent restrictions. This
is a step forward"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07

Beatrice, Neb., Jan. 1.-The Farm
ers &. Merchants institution went in
TO voluntary liquidation Thursday. 1t
is announced that all depositOrs will be
paid in full.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07

Chicago, Jan. l.-Credltors of the
Van Nortwicks have agreed to give
them sixty days to pay their most
pressing debts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07

Galveston, Tex, Jan. 1.-~Fcllman
n Grumback, dry good, filed deed of
trust to II. II. Kemper on all the
firms business. Preferences amount
to $4,000. Whom Freiberg, Klein Il
Co. failed three years ago Fellman II
Grumback were on their paper for
$7S 600 which they paid. This Grip
pied the firm and they preferred to as
sign rather than try to worry through
another year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07

On account OF the mild weather, st.
Paul will have no ice palace this
season.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07
STRIKES HIS GOAL.

Dabs Comes Out as Full-iedged
Sucialsts
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07
SHORT AND SHOT.

Austin. Texas, Jan. County
Treasurer Jennings shot himself
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07

Now York, Jan. ] Obadiah Il. Sy-
pher, doing business under the name
OF Sypher IL Co, importers and deal
ers In furniture, bric-a-brac and anti
pmrI,s, has confessed judgment for
$4,000,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07

Terre Haute, Ind, Jan. In let
ter soon to be printed In the Railway
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-07
SUGAR SCHEDULE UP
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
GIVES IT A HEARING.
BEET MEN FOR PROTECTION

Claim Made That Trust Has Lowered
Price of Sugar-Bounties a Dis
organizing Factor-Present Tariff
Said to Give no Protection to
American Growers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
InstnIicl Us Rcctor.

Washington, January l9.-Rev. Thomas
j. ConaIy. 3D.. was today installed as
rector of the Catholic university OF Amer
lea.
1t was notable event in the history of
the institution and lrow together dis
tlnguished assemblage of churcbnen and
educators.
The ceremony opened with the reading OF
the pope's brief appointing pr. conaly as
rector by Professor Shea OF the university.
Cardinal Gibbons then delivered the open
inE address He referred to Pope Leo MI
and Bishop Koanc as the two founders OF
the university and also paid a high tribute
10 vice Rector Garrigan.
At the conclusion Of the cardinals nd
dress Vice Roctor Garrigan presented the
new rectoral with the constitution aud seal
OF The university. adding an earnest wei
come to Father Conaly. The latter acknwl-
edged the long continued applause and then
began his inaugural discourse, speaking In
a strong pleasing voice.
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NEUROLOGICAL.

TWO DEATHS-Timpson. Texas, Janu-
airy lS.--Mr. Il. n. Sheppard aud Mr..
Betz died of Ia grippe today. Both leave
large families
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Texas, January ~.
Captain Il. II. Cublcy, for number of
years marshal OF Corscann and later shcrfi
OF Navarro county, died az his residence Ia
West Corsicana this evening Of pneumonia
FRANCIS Rusk. Texas. January 49,.
j. Monroe Francis died at his home today
He was well this morning aud started To
split some rails and dropped dead He was
about 80 years old and leaves wife and
several children He was Master Mason.
His father is still living here.
GREGG---aianor. Texas. January l0.--Dr.
X. y Gregg died this morning of heart
failure His was noble Christian char
acter. and he will be missed as no other
citizen of this community would. His death
was unexpected and was severe shock
TO his family aud relatives and to the town,
lie was buried at p. III.
PARKER-Trinity. Texas, January 1s.---
Robert !. Parker. son OF Mr. and Mrs. i. n
Parker. and very promising young man
died here yesterday and was buried today
Rev. J, l.. Dawson conducted the funeral
services. which were very impressive Rob
as he was Familiarity known. took slok Ut
Groveton. where he was engaged In bust.
ness. and came home, where he fingered
but Il few days.
MISUNDERSTANDING, Texas, January
lS,-A pail OF gloom WAS east over this cit,
by the announcement yesterday morning
OF the death Of Dick Cameron. The do
ceased, who was the only son OF postmls
iress Cameron was only ~ years cid ans
| stood high in social circles. The obsc-
qutcs nj Pecan Grove cemetery were mos
Impressive and the attendance one Of tn,
largest ever seen IN thls city. Rev. j. II
Davies of the Presbyterian church. con
Quoted the funeral rites.
| DAY-San Augustine. Texas, January II
Died. at his residence. one milo west o
town. yesterday at o'clock p m. MIR. II
T. Kay. He leaves u wife and five smal
children surviving him 10 mourn his IRE
parable loss, besides a host Of sorro I'M
| relatives and friends. He was born anj
raised here and was unusually liked TO
his sterling qualities, lie was n loving an,
affoctionate husband and father. and ha,
united himself With the Presbyterian
| church. of which he was n consistent mem
| ber lie was member OF an old and high
ly respected family, his father and mothe
| having come to Texas along in the sos
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
TnE SOUTHERN STATES.

| CROWLEY. La.---Criminal district court
has been in seFsion for the past two weeks.
William Riley. accused OF numbering his
father.
| LAKE CHARLES. Ia.--Probably the
largest and strongest export lumber CON-
pany on the entire gulf coast has been or
ganized at Lake Charles under the name
of the Calcasleu Export company OF Lake
Charles.
THIBODAUX. LATHE venerable Fran
co.'s Sancnn. for thirty years editor OF La
Sontinellc de ThibodauX. has become go
critically III that his physicians are send
ing him TO New Orleans today f,r treat
inent in the saniarium In that city
NASHVILLE, Tenn.---H. =. r. Hamil-
ton. chief constructor of the supervising
architects office, Washington, haH exam
ined the proposed site for the government
building In the Tennessee centennial ex-
position .Nid approved the selection.
COLUMBUS, Miss The body OF Peter
Henderson. the colorod Pullman car porter,
who assaulted Flaginan Griffin on the eust-
bound passenger train one night last week
and then jumped from the train. was found
hanging from the bridge that spans the
Yazoo river near ltabuna Saturday mcrn-
ing.
OPEL1KA, Ala.-Tho free rural mall de-
livery experiment in this county has been
extended to run until July |. This IL this
only county In Alabama having the benefit
Of this new departure in tho mail service.
The experiment Is proving great Euc-
cess and an immense amount OF mail mat
ter is being handled
ALEXANDRIA, lathe committee ap-
pointed last afternoon by mass meeting at
the court house to solicit subscriptions for
the drouth sufferers OF Jackson and VIM
parishes. went among the merchants and
citizens of the city today and liberal dona-
tIons have been made and large amount
of suppllcs VIII leave here tomorrow for
those sections
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Rice. january 19.--Heavy fall OF sleet to
! day, with no sign of stopping
| Richmond. January ia cold wind, fol.
| lowed ty heavy rain, struck here thi'
morning. the rain lasting all day. which
makes travelling very dlsagreeable.
WORKMAN, January 19-lt began slceting
AZ o'clock this morning and is continuing
at 10. Gradually growing colder. with wind
in the north. Stockmen are uneasy about
cattle.
Wharton. January 1g.-The weather is
warm. damp and suitry. II has been rain
ing In slight showers all morning. Vegcta :
ton Is green and the tig and peace trees
are full OF young leaves.
Warrcnton. January ls.--A good rain fell
Saturday night, but as yet there has not
been enough. sunday norther struck this
place and today it Is quite cold, with north
easteriy winds. II Is cloudy and bad wealth
er Is anticipated
Rayncr, Texns January l6.-Thc rainfall
for this section OF the country Is unprece-
denied at this season of the year and more
rain has fallen since January |, 1897. than
for an entire winter heretofore. Wheat is
looking well and the farmers are preparing
10 SOW large oat crop.
New Waverly, Texas January 1s--An-
other heavy rain fell Saturday night aud
farm work will be set back n week at least.
jacksonville Texas, January fS.--Plenty
OF rain In this section Of the country and
farmers are preparing for an increased
acreage OF corn. and VIII plant less cotton.
Georgetown. Texas, January ~. Farmers
are busy preparing the ground. which Is
In splendid condition to work. although
more rain would not cause any harm. AS
a rule the farmers are In cheerful mood
over the present outlook. Notwithstanding
the past season was only fair. cotton not
being up to the standard aud only about
one half crop Of corn. causing many to buy
corn ut 30 cents per bushel this winter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
Immigration mi.

Washington. January 1o.-The conference
of the two houses on the immigration bill
reached an agreement today and the bill
as agreed upon will probably be reported
today. Many Of the provisions of both the
senate and the house bills were retained,
but they were modified so as to make it a
yerv different bill from that which passed
either house
The Lodge educational qualification was
accepted but It's application was limited 10
persons between the ages OF IL and 50 years.
The Corlss amendment adopted by the
house and rejected by the senate. was re-
stored, but in a very modified 'or;n. As
agreed to. the amendment made 1t nm
lawful to employ any alien In the United
States. As changed. the prohibition is less
stringent and Is made to apply only 10 the
employment of aliens who habltually come
and go--"birds OF passage"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
THE SITUATION IS CRlTICll
Press Of Uruguay Demands That tt,|
Government Resign. q
THE GOVERNMENT DEFIEs SENTIMENT
Continues En- Make Obnoxious A.
Observation-Disclosures Depressed
and Revolution Threatened.

London. January ia dispatch to The
Times from Montecidee. Uruguay. reports
that the situation there is critical.
The leading papers openly demand that
the government shall resign or shall radi-
cally reform Its policy and annul the recent
fraudulent election. The government dcfies
public opinion and persists in making OBJ
noxious appointments 1t is feared that
tho deadlock will result in financial dia-
astcr or revolution. Business Ia depressed
and there is Wholesale immigration 70
Argentina rs
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New RuIiug by Secretary Tranci


Washington. January ia new policy
In the patenting of land OF the government
by bond aided railroads has been inau-
gurated by Secretary Francis. looking to
greater protection OF the interests OF set
tiers. The practice OF the government for
some time has been to refuse to patent
the lands OF the Pacific aud all other tcnd-
aided roads, except such land as has been
acquired by bona fde purchase from the
railroad company. This has heretofore been
done on the sworn statements of two OF the
companies officers that the lands were sold
for a valuable consideration to desEsnat ed
bona tde purchasers Tho order under
which this practice was made has now been
modified by Secretary Francis so AZ 10 re-
uuire the affidavit of The purchase as well
as the road. Whenever It appears that The
original purchaser has died the prohent &C.
cuuant or owner to secure patent must riso
now file affidavit that he bought the land
from the bona fidc purchaser.
The first evidence in accordance with the
new government rule has been 1led by $.
w. Downey. president of tho state uni
yersity of Wyoming. covering about ai.VJO
acres of land This evidence has been held
tc be sufficient and the lands VIII b, pat
cried. II Is The purpose OF the government
TO patent the lands OF purchasers from
the roads as fast as the evidence meeting
these requirements is filed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

Berlin. January FIGURING the debate
on the estimates in the lower house OF the
diet today the imperial chancellor. Prince
Hobenlohc. replying to complaints concern
ing the relations of the foreign office with
the press through Baron Won Leut2ow, said
that the trial of the latter in itself was
necessary. This statement was ,reeted with
leftist cheers and cries of Very true"
The chancellor added that the government
would continue TO appeal to the court v'hen<
ever 1t found that officials We're ljbeled or
ipsulted by the press. This brought forth
cries of Bravo from the centerists and
leftsts.
In conclusion the chancellor said that
Baron Marschall Won Biebersteei took nc
action throughout the trial without the as
sent of the ministers. among whom com
pete accord existed in all political mat
ters." loud cheers.)
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

London. January 49, IA Times dispatch
from Teheran, Persia. says that an earth
quake occurred in the Island of Kishm, ia
the Persian gulf on January II. attended
by an enormous loss OF life. Itishm IL near
the entrance OF the gulf and lis the largest
Island in that body of water being sur
rounded by many smaller islands. Tho pops
ulation is estimated at COCO. chiefly Arabs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
LODGE ELECTIONS.

Brennan. Texas. January 49, - Mizpah
lodge No. 1873, knights and Indies OF Hon
or. at their last meeting elected the fol-
lowing officers: w. a. Lockett, protector
j G. Harris. Vice protector; G. II. Car
Isle. treasurer; Henry Cohn. secretary.
The newly elected officers of .Brenhaui
council No. 36j, American Legion of Hon
or. are as follows; @. H. Wilson, COM
nander; Mrs. l.. G. Sloan vice commander
Henry Coin. treasurer; w. II. Murphy.
collector; Mrs r. Cohn, secretary: Henry
Coin. representative.
Alyba Eager lodge No. 2io Independent
Order B'nai Drlth. elected the following Of
ficers at the last meeting: A. Simon. pres
ident; l. Lewis. vice president; II. Cohn
secretary and treasurer B. Lewis. warden
c. Schwarz, sentinel; Henry COIN, repre-
1ntnfIVc-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
BRIEF TEI.EGRAMs.

WASHINGTON. --Secretary and Mrs.
Carlisle gavo a dinner tonight TO Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland at their residence
on X street.
OSHKOSH. Wls.--Representatives OF
thirty concerns attended tho annual meet
ing Of the sash and door manufacturers oil
the Northwest today
NEW YoRK.-Tho New York State Bar
association began its annual session to-
night. Many distinguished lawyers were
present Postmaster General Wilson spoke
on the subject OF Some points In the
working OF our constitutional system"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

Washington January 1.-THE house COM
mi,tce on judiciary today voted TO lecom-
mend the passage of the bill over The veto
of the president making a new division OF
the Eastern judicial district Of Texas. which
was recently returned without the rresi-
dents approval
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
Wrecked on CoIorndo Rccf.,

Norwaik. Ohio January 19.--The steamer
lisa. which sailed from New Orleans In
Noscmher with n Norwallk party OF gentle-
men, bound for Del Toro. Colombia. was to-
tally wrecked on the Colorado reefs on thu
western extremity Of Cuba. January Q. All
hands were saved and brought to Havana.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20

Washington. January 1.-THE free
homestead" bill will be reported back to
the house exactly as II came from the sem
ate according 10 a decision reached by the
house committee on public lands today.
Chairman Lacey Of the committee gave no.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
TEXAS WEATHER.

Paris. Texas, January ia heavy snow
storm is prevailing In this section tonight.
Three inches had fallen at 8 o'clock. II 1t
keeps up till morning It will reach from
10 to Is inches.
weatherford. Texas. January fo--Today
regular snow storm has been prevailing
and the mercury is dropping slowly. Tho
heavy fall OF snow will be good for coming
crops and Is. therefore. welcomed by the
farmers. The wheat crop is In fine con-
ditiou.
Dallas. Texas, january 19.--Snow began
falling here heavily about noon and con-
tinued till late tonight. II melted. alfnost
as fast as II fell. rendering the streets al
mcst impossible. From Oports received
here tho snowfall has been general
throughout North Texas All passenger
trains entering Dallas are slightly delayed,
but no accidents are reported.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
Car ana Cynriun.

London, January 1a.-The Daily Malta
Vienna correspondent insists, In spite Of
the denial OF DR.. Bergman. that he has
been summoned to st. Petersburg to por-
form an operation on the car. that small
| absccss has appeared ON the csar.s head,
ncar tho old wound received from q Japan
eec fanatic. which viii require surgical
treatment.
Berlin dispatch to the same paper says
that the czarina Is still suffering from the
effects of miscarriage.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
mn. for Public nuiJdIpu.

Washingting, January ia committee,
consisting of Messrs. Hicks OF Pennsyl-
vania, Perry of Kansas, Herman OF Oregon
and Henry OF Indiana today waited on
Speaker Reed and presented a petition OF
POS members OF the house asking that time
be given for the consideration Of twenty
two bills on the house calendar providing
foi public buildings in various parts OF the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
,nIIcd on. Mr.. Oiney.

Washington, January IS -sea'tor sher'
man. who is TO be the next secretary CT
state, called today at the state department
upon Secretary olney. and had short tax
with bin. II is thought the interview was
respecting the appearance OF the secretary
tomorrow before the senate committee on
foreign relations to answer the Inquiries OF
the COMMITTEES touching the Anglo Ameri-
can arbitration treaty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-20
Election nints.

Sucre. BOLIVIA, January 19.--Riots have
occurred in Bolivia today. growing out Of
tho municipal elections, In tho course Of
which the windows In President Bap-
tise's house wcro smashed with stonea
thrown by the mob