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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
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CRAWFORD, EDITOR.
THURSDAY. APRIL 20, 1897.

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
LONDON CITIZENS AGITATED
RESULT OF OUTCRY WHICH FOL- LOWED RECENT CONFEDERATION.

Fire System Compared Unfavorably With
 Those of America and Other Countries
 Prominent Business Man Points Out
 Weaknesses but Chairman of Brigade
 Claims it is Ahead of New York's.
 London Nov 24-The citizens of this metropolis, as a result of the outcry which followed the great fire of Friday last, are much agitated in regard to the efficiency or inefficiency of the fire brigade, and the newspapers are filled with letters comparing London's sys- tenn unfavorably with those in use in America and other countries At a meeting of the London county council yesterday evening the chairman of the fire brigade committee defended the or ganiZation of the London fire depart ment claiming that 1t is ahead of that of New York, Montreal and other cit ies, adding that every appliance used by the New York fire department is en- ployed by the London fire brigade.
 Continuing, the chairman of the fire brigade committee said that his com mittee believed the London fire brigade had better engines and other appliances than were in use elsewhere. One mem- Der of the committee here interrupted with the remark, And better men than in any other town'' This statement was received with cheers. In spite of this rosy view of the situation, most damaging testimony has been furnish ed by member of the firm of Herring & Co.,, who has written letter to the Times saying that the engines employ ed in extinguishing the flames at the great conflagration of Friday last were short of coal and water.
 The writer, continuing, explains that he inquired at different engines on this subject, as his firm had several tons of coal in it's cellars, and all the attend ants of the engines replied that they were short of coal, but had orders not to go anywhere for coal. But, the men added, if coal was brought to them they would use it. Accordingly, the em- ployes of Herring & Co. carried coal to the fire engines until S:30 p. m., ena- bling one engine to resume pumping and making it possible for another en- zine to keep up steam. Two of the crews of the fire engines refused the coal, saying it was useless, as they were short of water.
 The member of the firm of Herring & Co. furnished still further evidence of the inefficiency of the London fire brig ade in a statement in which he points out that when one of the engines arriv- ed opposite Herring & Co.'S warehouse an employe of the firm showed the fire men hydrant, but they would not try it, saying it was one of the electric companys bores. After a fruitless search along the street, however, the ! firemen of the engine returned to the place opposite Herring & Co.'S ware house and found that the alleged cleo trio company's hose was really a hy- drant
 In spite of this testimony Sir Eyre Massey Shaw, K. c. B., who was chief of the Metropolitan fire brigade, Lon- don from 1861 to 1891, is quoted in an interview as saying that he has studied the fire departments of New York, Chi cago, Vienna, Berlin and Paris, and, he adds London is ahead of them all"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
TH ANKSGIVTNG IN PARIS.
Celebrated by American Colony-Address
 by Ambassador Porter.

Paris, Nov 24-The Thanksgiving celebration in the American colony be- san here this evening when the Univer- sity dinner club gave it's first banquet of the season at the Hotel Continental Consul-General John K. Gowdy presi- ded. MT. Theodore Stanton, of Cornell University, the honorary secretary of the dinner club, read letters of regret from M. F. Foraberden; MT. An drew D. White, United States anl- bassador to Germany; MT. Andrew Car negie and MT. John Wanamaker.
 ''The day we celebrate called forth a speech, eloquent and exceedingly con- plimentary to American institutions, from Pere Hyacinthe, whose wife and only daughter-in-law are Americans. General Horace Porter, the United States ambassador, responding to ''The college man in the civil war;" spoke in a reminiscent strain of the educational institutions of the days of the war, which produced, he said, men who have won distinguished positions not only in war, but in the cabinet and on the bench, whose renown had extended to the uttermost parts of the earth" The dinner was a great success and the col lege songs created considerable enthu- Siasrn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
PLAN FOR CURRENCY REFORM.
Reported That President Will Recomme end
 One in His Message.

Washington, Nov. 24.-The Evening Star says: Tt can be stated on the highest authority that the president is going to recommend plan for curren- cy reform in his message, and further that the part of the message was writ ten with the cooperation of Secretary Gage. It is authoritatively stated that Secretary Gage is perfectly satised with the presidents message in regard to the financial legislation and that it meets his entire views and support" Fur ther than this it can be stated on the same high authority that the secretary of the treasury will submit to congress in his annual report the plan for cur rency reform which he submitted to the cabinet at it's meeting on October 29. The secretary intends to submit his re- port to congress almost identically as it was submitted to the cabinet, with the exception that he will make some fur ther recommendations, but these will not materially change the plan already annourced.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
LANGFORD RECEIVES 4 MEDAL,
Referee of Ya1e-Princeton Game Who
 Saved Lives at Garrisons

Referee of Ya1e-Princeton Game Who
 Saved Lives at Garrisons.
 New York, Nov. 24,-William s. Lang ford, the referee at the Yale-Princeton football game, who is clerk in the of- fee of the comptroller of the New York and Hudson River railroad, was to-day presented with gold medal on behalf of the New York Benevolent associa- toin for saving the lives of passengers in submerged car at the recent disas- ter at Garrisons'. The presentation was made by Captain James Parker in the presence of Dr. Chauncey M. Depew and the other railroad officials and clerks at the Grand Central depot here.
 Mir. Ilangford was passenger on the ill-fated train. The car in which he was riding did not go into the river. He swan out with an axe to car sub merged up to the ventilator windows, chopped hole in it and rescued four ,aen. In the course of the presentation ceremony Dr. Depew complimented MT. J,ongford on his courage and modesty, and said that the company would take a pride in Langford, whose future ca- reer would be watched with especial interest. The inscription on the medal reads: Awarded to William S. Lang ford for saving human life in peril, Oo- tober 24, 1S9I"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
4 PLOT TO BLIND HER.
Twice Liquid Like Vitrio1 Has Been
 Thrown at Mrs, Winsor

Twice Liquid Like VitrioI Has Been
 Thrown at Mrs. Winsor.
 Providence, R. T., Nov. 24-Mrs. Ellen Winsor, the wife of Charles Winsor, employed as @ night watchman at the new public library building, appears to be the victim of plot to blind her. Twice has an unknown man thrown a liquid similar in it's properties and ef- fects to vitriol, but not as strong, at her face. On both occasions she has saved her eyesight by holding her arms and hands in front of her eyes, but each time her face has been badly burned by the liquid. The last outrage was perpetrated this morning. As result one side of her face is severely burned and she will carry the scars for some time if not for life She walked into her room this morning and a. man whom she recognized as her former as- sailant arose from his hiding place and threw the contents of a wine glass at | her face. She threw her arms in front of her eyes and partly turned her head | away so that she did not get the full | quantity of the liquid. A portion struck the left side of her face, howev- CT, and burned it severely. The first attack was made two weeks ago. At 1 that time she was bending over a washtub in her kitchen. She heard footsteps and as she turned her head to see who approached she felt a liquid strike her face which burned and stung like fire. That time she only caught a | feeting glimpse of the author of the crime. The case is mysterious one and has so far baff1ed the efforts of the police to solve it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
PRES. RArcuFoED,s STATEMENT.
Does Not Advocate Another General Strike
 md Tie-Up.

Altoona, Pa., Nov. 24.-At the miners convention to-day National President Ratchford said he was wrongly quoted as advocating another general strike and tie-up of all industries. He did not want to strike when the last strike was forced upon them. What he meant to say was that the only successful strike would be one in which all the 35,0O0 miners would take part. Then he said they could tie all the country's indus tries. The executive committe reported in favor of state officers to-day. Pat rick Dolan, president of the Pittsburg district, and William Warner, secretary of the same district, were elected re- spectively president and scretary, to serve until the next general state con- vention, to be held not later than Feb ruary 15, 1898, when permanent officers will be elected. A recommendation of a per capita tax of eight cents a month was discussed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
EMPEROR WIL1IAM,s IDEA.
Inception of Proposed Naval Demonstra-
 ton in Chinese Waters.

ton in Chinese Waters.
 Berlin, Nov. 24.-Emperor William is credited with the inception of the pro- posed naval demonstration in Chinese waters. The suddenness of the appoint ments of Admiral Won Diederich and Prince Henry is shown by the fact that only a week ago the prince was appoint ed inspector of the navy, a post in which he is now replaced by Baron Bodenhausen, the commander of the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. No Ger man prince has ever had an active na- val command so far from home. The two squarons will consist of eight ves- sels and $500 men.
 It is semi officially declared that the pending diplomatic negotiations will be conducted at Pekin and not at Berlin. The new minister to Germany was just on the point of starting for Germany but on the occupation of Kiao Chau the Pellin authorities countermanded his departure. On good authority it is said that Germany is negotiationg with the great powers for a permanent occupa- tion of the bay as a naval station. The negotiations promise to be successful. The Hayti difficulty has disappeared in the background in view of the Chinese problem.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING CO.
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY.
William F. Spear, Prominent Business
 Man in Boston.

Boston, Nov. 24.-William F. Spear, g. prominent business man of this city, was arrested in court to-day on a charge of forgery preferred by his cous- in, Sanford l.. Leeds, a boot and shoe merchant here. The amount involved in this single transaction is said to be small, but the inspector states that complaints involving thousands have been placed with him.
 It is claimed that MT. Spear made out a note, had it indorsed by his partner, MT Dutton, and then raised it before presenting it to MT. Leeds. Another warrant pending against the prisoner was issued at the instance of William H. Prior, a Faneuil Hall market pro- vision dealer, who claims that a check which MT. Spear gave him was signed with the name of Dutton and Spear, when, as matter of fact, that part nership, which formerly existed, had been dissolved.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
HENRY B. HARRISON RoBBED.
Two Men Take His Grip From the Wash
 ington Express.


 New London, Nov. 24.-A bold att tempt at thieving took place tonight on the Washington express, which reaches here shortly after 10 p. m. MT. Henry B. Harrison, secretary of the Crockett & Futile Co.,, New Haven, was the victim, but MT. Harrison states his loss will not be very heavy. When the train reached herc MT. Harrison alighted to indulge in little exercise
 Two men who were also in the train followed, but soon returned, and taking MT. Harrison's grip again made a hasty departure. Another passenger who noticed the theft at once informed MT. Harrison, but the men had fled up the track and were lost sight of. The policeman at the station was notified of the theft and MT. Harrison continued on the train to New Haven The grip contained cartridges and some clothes. It is believed the men sized it up to contain valuables and when they open ed it they were undoubtedly greatly disappointed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
GEN. ORDWAY,S FUNERAL.
Friends of Dead Hero Crowd Church.
 Casket Draped in National CoIors.


 Casket Draped in National CoIors.
 Washington, Nov. 24.-The funeral of General Albert Ordway, who died in New York Sunday, took place here to- day from St. Johns Episcopal church., The edifice was crowded with friends of the dead hero and representative army and navy officials. Rev. Dr. Mckay Smith conducted the services. At the conclusion the casket draped in the na- tional colors were placed on a caisson.
 The pallbearers included representa- tives from the District National Guard, the regular service, Kit Carson posts Nos. and 2, and the Loyal Legion. Es- corted by the entire brigade of the Ma ton Guard of the District, troop of cavalry from Fort Myer, a battery of artillery from the Washington bar racks, three companies of United States marines and the band of the Sixth cav airy, the remains were taken to Ar lington, where the interment was made.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
TO TAKE A HALF DAY OFF
POLICE DEPARTMENT MUST SAVE
 MORE MONEY.

Day and Night Men Will be Obliged to
 Lay on One Half Day or Night-The
 Order Went Into Effect Last Night-The
 Men Affected by the Ukase-Must Get
 Money to Run Through the Year.
 The police department must save more money. The lay-off of men as mapped out by the police commission CTS early in the fall whereby thirty two men were to be laid off each week, money enough to carry it through, and yesterday, an order was promulgated whereby every man on the force will be laid off one half day or night as each mans beat may occur. Every pa- trolman in the department will be obliged to lose one-half day, if he is on day duty, or one-half a night if he is on night duty. The lay-off began last night, and eleven men of the night squad were obliged to lose one-half of the night last night.
 The men laid off last night were as follows: From station No. 1-McDer- mott and John Allen. From station No. 2-Caulfield, J. J. McAvoy, Cam non, Hanrahan, Ward, Nettleton and Lindsley From station No. 4-MarshalI and Recor. No one was laid off last night at station No. 8, on Howard avenue. At that station the halliday and night lay-offs begin tomorrow, when Marlowe Birmingham, Bixby. Streit, Rice and McGrath will be oblig- ed to take the short vacation. To- morrow those to take the lay-off from this station will be Gallagher, Deran. Dippold, Cook and Smith. The Iay-off from station No. on Sunday will be Cooney, Horan, Powers, Pabor and McEwen. Next Monday, Good, Burn ham, Cassidy, Phelps and Connolly will get the drop for half a day. This takes all the men at the station except some who have been sick, and these will not be laid off, but one-half a day will be charged up to the sick lay- off time.
 The day men to go on vacation of half day at Grand avenue to-day will be Cohee, Clancy, McKeon, and Schroeder.
 The Dixwell avenue station had two men off one half the night last night. They were Marshall and Recor. To- day Shields will be obliged to take a short rest.
 The lay-off at this station will con- tinue until each man has had one half day or one half night off. It is thought that by this retrenchnoen+ enough money will be saved to carry the department through until next years appropriations are available.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
HARYARD CLASS FACES.
Wind and Tide Favorable and Crews Make
 Record Time.

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 24.-The race of the Weld Fours on the Charles river this afternoon proved to be one of the closest and fastest m the history of the Harvard class races. The wind was very strong, and so was the tide, both being in favor Of the crews, who roWed over the one mile straightaway course. The time was five minutes flat.
 The three crews rowed on even terms until almost the finish, when the Ban croft boat spurted ahead distance of four seats, with Harding's crew second, and Hodges less than six feet behind, as the finish line was crossed. The race was decided apparently in the few finishing strokes. and neither crew showed any signs of distress. The makeup of the winnig crew: Stroke, Hugh Bancroft; No. 8, F. s. James; No. 2, N. E. Merrill; bow, L. F. N. Mer- Till
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
LOWERING ON THE STAND
TESYlMONY ABOUT CORRECT BUT
 EXAGGERATED As TO FORGE.

Stirred Hammond With Sword and Foot
 and Kicked Him to Make Him Open His
 Eyes-Wou!d Have Been Ashamed to
 Report That He Allowed Prisoner to
 Get the Better of Him.
 Chicago, Nov. 24.-To-days hearing of the Lowering court-martial at Fort Sheridan began with the testimony of the last witness for the prosecution, Post Surgeon Lippincott. The surgeon said he had attended Hammond q found no bruises to speak off, he said. There was a slight abrasion of the shoulder and also scratches on the thighs, but they were insignificant and after sponging them with iodoform I reported the man as fit for light work" " The surgeon said that the wounds ap- peared to have been made by an instru- ment of sharp point and could have been caused by the use of a sword.
 Attorney Blair, for Captain Lowering, presented four letters from various of- flcers under whom the defendant had served. These all referred to Lowering as an efficient officer and a good sol dier They were placed on file. Colo nel Hall was then called He was ask ed what report Lowering made to him regarding the affair, and said he was told of Hammond's refusal to appear before the court in direct disobedience tn dragged him from the guardhouse with a rope. I commended him highly for his action, but cautioned him to remove the rope from the prisoners feet before he appeared in court.
 Has there been any trouble with prisoners during the year you have been here?" was asked 'There has been almost constant trouble" said Colonel Hall. Prisoners have refused to work and there has been almost daily infraction of the rules. I com- mended Captain Lovering's action espe- cially because I was informed that the prisoner had defed five prison officers | in succession" Colonel Hall told the court that there was no way in which to convey prisoners from the guard house if they refused to walk.
 1 After Captain Bubb of the Fourth regiment testified as to the good char ! acter of the accused Captain Lowering took the stand in his own defence. He was very nervous. He said the testi- mony so far given, though substantial ! ly correct, was exaggerated as to the force used. He said: T stirred Ham, mend with my sword and foot, but i put only a small fraction of strength i into it. I did not hurt him. kicked him to make him open his eyes" Colonel Hunter asked Captain Lover ing why he had not reported to this commanding officer the prisoners re- 1 fusal to go to the court, postponing ac- tion until he received orders from Colo mel Hall T should have been asham- ed,' said Lowering Ito have reported to any person that I allowed prisoner | to get the better of me-" Could you not have secured wagon?" q would not have done so under any circum- stances" answered Lowering. "It would have been a bad example for the men"
 After he had told of his twenty-five years service in the United States ar my without having been in court he was excused. Attorney Blair then made | his closing address
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
sENAron mAn1aoAD,s SUCCESSOR.
Governor Cooke VIII Not Call Special
 Election for One.

Winsted, Nov. 24.-There will be no special election held in the Fourteenth senatorial district to choose a successor to William H. Marigold, who resigned to become postmaster of Bridgeport The question has occasioned more or less speculation, but tonight Governor Cooke said he worl7 not order special election, as he believed the expense at tending it would be too great and there- fore he would wait until the regular election next fall to have MT. Marigold's successor chosen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
RETRACTS HER PLEA.
Mildred Brewster Who is to be Tried for
 Miss Whee1er's Murder.

Montpelier, Vt., Nov. 24.-Mildred Brewster, who is charged with the mur- der of Miss Anna Wheeler, was taken to the county court house this after noon and there formally retracted her plea of not guilty, which she made a few days ago. This step was necessary as her counsel had decided to file with the court plea for an abatement of the indictment on the ground that the presence of a stenographer in the grand jury room invalidated the document. The court formally sustained the de- murrer of the prosecution, and in ac- cordance with previous arrangement the case will go before the January ses- sion of the supreme court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
DR. DANIEL QUINN HEsIGNs.
Head of Greek Department at the Catho-
 lie University.

lie University.
 Washington, Nov. Abr Daniel Quinn, at the head of the Greek depart ment of the Catholic university and one of the most eminent Greek scholars ill this country, has rendered his res,gna- tion. The resignation is dated Novem- Der 15 and is addressed to Mgr. Conaty, the rector of the university, and is to take effect at the end of the present scholastic year.
 Dr. Quinn says, however, that he will withdraw immediately if desired by the authorities of the university. No req son is given for his action and he re- fuses to make any statement regarding it, but it is understood that the Schroe- der case has hastened Dr. Quinn's de- termination to resign. The matter has been referred to a committee of the trustees consisting of Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia and Mgr. Conaty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-25
Giraffe Broke Its Neck.

London, Nov 2.-The Atlantic Transport company's steamship Mas- sachusetts, which left New York on November 12 for London, carrying as cargo the greater part of Barnum & Baileys menagerie and show, arrived off Gravesend to-day. Except on the first three days she had a smooth pass age. A dispatch from Gravesend says that the giraffe died of broken neck. four horses, including Eagle, also suc- cumbed