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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
M'KENNA EXPLAINS
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PEND.
ING UNION PACIFIC SALE.
A FAIR PRICE GUARANTEED
Government Has no Other Connection
tee No Foreign Rid Yet Received
but Inquiries Have Come in Rela-
ton to the Sale.

Washington, Oct, i, Attorney
General Mckenna had another extend.
ed conference Tuesday with ex-Gov.
ernor Headley in regard 10 the pond.
ing Union Pacific foreclosure sale,
With reference to the statement Nabled
from London Monday night to the et.
feet that an English syndicate had for
warded n bid for the Union Pacific
property In competition with that of
the reorganization committees, the at
tornoy general said that although no
foreign bid had yet been received, It
was u fact that the government had
received inquiries from foreign sources
and he lad no doubt the capitalists OF
this country and Europe woulu see to
II that the property was not sold at a
price much below its value The
government, he said, had entered into
no agreement or understanding with
the reorganization committee or any
one else by which they are to have the
road ut $4,000 600 or any other sum,
The property, he added would be
sold under foreclosure proceedings,
to the highest bidder, and the only
connection that the government has
with the reorganization committee Is
that the latter guaranteed, II govern
ment would join in foreclosure pro-
ceedings, that bid OF ut least Sth,-
100000 would be received for the
government equities, Under this
pledge the good faith of which was
secured by n deposit of $4,000, 900, the
government Joined In the suit which
resulted In an order for the public
sale Of the property, November l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
EDWARD l4ANGTRI INSANE.
He was the Former Husband Of
the Famous Lily.

London, Oct, 6.--rhe condition OF
Edward langtry, the former husband
Of Lily langtry, the actress, is the
$. me as when he was admitted to the
asylum for the insane, The sudden
breakdown of Langtrys health is
strange and unexplained up to the
present He has always enjoyed the
best physical health, was an ardent
sportsman lived great deal out Of
doors and was temperate in his hah-
its. l,angtry was travelling last sun
Gay from Cork to London. At Crewc,
the "reat railroad junction, he wan
del>,, from his train and WAS t",>&
found in dangerous positions on the
rails He appeared to be daaed and
his face was disigured, He account
ed for his wounds by saying that in
crossing the Irish channel he had
fallen down a companion ladder and
had badly injured himself 1t is sup
posed that l.angtry wandered about
all Sunday night, for he was disCoN-
cred in cab yard Monday morning
The unfortunate man was then dclir-
iouS and much worse than on the pre-"
vioua day Finally It was decided to
commit him to an asylum pending Il
cal eful inquiry into his mental con
ditiou
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
POSSIBLE CONCESSION.
What England May DO Toward Secur-
ing Bimetallism

New York. Oct. 4. The Evening
Posts London special says there Is an
Increasing interest In the British me.
tropolis and some concern ms to the
probable nature Of Sir Michael Hicks
Reach's coming reply to the United
States bimetallC commission ne to the
use of silver Some persons 30 80 far
as to assert that three points may be
conceded namely, the reopening OF
Indian minis, holding one-iifth Of sill.
yer in Bank of England reserve, aud
raising the legal tender OF silver from
CO to Cd. Such assertions may he
premature, even incorrect, but they
come from too good quarter to be
wholly ignored. Bar gold was bought
in small amounts In the open market
yesterday and II Is the general belief
that II is destined for America. The
demand for gold for this purpose
threatened the withdrawal Of eagles
from the Bank OF England at one time,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
FIGURE ON A BIG BUSINESS

Minneapolis, Oct. 6.-At The annual
Minneapolis & st. Louis railway Tues
day the report of the directors takes
a most sanguine view of prospective
business FOR the next fiscal year, es-
pecially in corn tonnage. The pas
senger traffic in the past year was the
largest in the roads history, but the
freight tonnage showed falling off,
principally in lumber. The total num-
Der of tons carried one mile was ia
523,012, an increase of over 1000 900
tons, but the rate per mile was 45-l0O0
per cent. less than last year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
HAVE THE PEARL CRAZE =.

La Crosse. Wis, Oct. 6.-The fresh
water pearl craze, somewhat belated.
has broken out in La Crosse all in 4
bunch. f. B. Prideaux, a well-known
barber, whose home is in the midst of
the pearl district of southern Wiscon-
iy large and fine pearl in clam,
picked up in Mormon CoClie, near this
city PridL;.ux was offered $50 for the
gem by a local jeweler, but Re refused,
saying it was worth four times that
amount. The search will be extended
to the Mississippi and to Black river
and La Crosse river.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
ANnERSON'S OLD PLACE.
Minnesota Citizen Gets the Denmark
Mission.

Washington, Oct. 6 THE president
has made the following appointments
Laurits s. Swenson of Minnesota min
lister to Denmark, and Edward Bed
loe of Pennsylvania consul at Canton.
China. Prof. Swenson Is a Norwegian
friend of Senator Nelson. He Is well
known among the educators Of the
country. He Is of Norwegian stock
but born in Minnesota. He Is princi-
pal of Luther academy at Albert Lea
DR.. Bedoe was United States consul
at Annoy, China. During Cleveland
first term Rasmus 3. Anderson Of
Madison, Wis. was Danish minister.
Representative Godfrey W. Hun
ter, Of Kentucky. had an hours con
ference with President Mckinley and
at its conclusion IL was announced
that his appointment as minister to
Guatemala had been signed by the
president.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
CABINET MEETING

Washington, Oct. 6.-At the cabi-
net meeting Tuesday some time was
spent in discussion by the various
heads of departments of their annual
reports. There WAS a suggestion by
Secretary Long delative to the advis-
ability of recommending the estab-
lislment CT q government cartridge
and powder factory. The powder and
cartridges for use by the navy at pres
ent are supplied the government by
pl ivate firm S.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
INDIANS GETTING UGLY.
Chocktaw Election Causes Much Ill
Feeling,

South McAlNster |, r., Oct s,
The situation at Taskahona, where
the Choctaw election Is progressing, Is
growing serious, not that an Indian
outbreak Of any magnitude Is expected,
but that personal violence may he done
many individual candidates before
there can be mterposition On the part
OF the lmted States. The govern
ment troops ordered from Little Rock,
Ark. have arrived and the presence
of United States Indian Agent Wis
dem and score of Indian police win
stop any other general demonstration
Rat as the time approaches for count
ing the votes the feeling Of trouble
Is becoming stronger, Pressure Ia be-
ing brought against Governor McCur-
tain ia keep him from usurping any
undue authority in the count Many
full hloods express the orinion that II
II comes to show of strength tho
troops will be worsted
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
BAPTIsTs IN CONVENTION.

Eau Claire, Wis, Oct. 6.--There is
large attendance at the Baptist
state convention, which il cludes the
ministerial union, the womens meet
ing and the young peoples union. The
opening sermon was by the Rev. A. j.
Kempton of Madison. The Rev. NJ
Walker of Wauwatosa made an adj
dress urging church members to be
active in political meetings, and not
waiting until pot house politicians had
prepared a ticket The convention
will last until tomorrow night The
ministers will take up today with
missionary work ard tomorrow will
be set aside for the young people.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
CHURCH. MEN GUILTY


nodgeville, Wis, Oct. 6,-The jury
in the case of +. II. Arthur, f. +,
Hooking. George Bunting and William
Prideaux for conspiracy for entering
the Plymouth CONGREGATIONAL church
on the night of Aug. and preventing
the congregation from holding the usn-
al services, brought in a verdict of
guilty against II. II. Arthur and f, L.
Hooking, and not guilty as to George
Bunting and William PrideauX, The
men convicted are trustees Of the
Primitive church of this city which
occupied the premises entered by them
on the above date up to February last,
when a majority of the denomination
decided to change to congregational
list The minority has since held that
the property is theirs under the law ms
they claim to belong to what is known
as the associated class in which II Is
helG the II ajority canuCt take the
property with them, The defendants
will appeal from the verdict
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
BURIED HIS MONEY.
Wisconsin Mans Novel Plan TO
Escape Paying Alimony.

Dubuque, Ia. Oct. 5.--Conrad May,
a man who figures here In divorce
suit, acknowledged in court that he
had buried $4,000 on his farm In Wis
eonsin TO save himself from paying
alimony to his wife. He refused To-
say whore II was buried but II was
discovered by farmer who was hunt
Ing squirrels. He was crossing Mays
land, when his dog ran gopher into
It's hole. The farmer began TO dig
for the gopher, and was astonished TO
come across a number OF shot sacks
containing gold, silver and paper. II
was, In fact. Mays buried treasure.
May heard OF the find, and claimed
the money, which was paid over TO
him by the finder, In all, over $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
POINTERS GOOD WORK
Murphy Considers That He Made His
Fastest Mile.

Ottumwa, la, Oct, 6.-Star Pointer
and Joe Patchen went against their
records on the Williams track Tuesday
Pointer turned back in 2:0lA against
a strong head wind blowing up the
stretch, Owner Murphy says that,
considering the conditions, it is the
fastest mile ever made by Pointer,
Patchen started out WELL turned the
half in l minute flat bat on the see
ond half the running horse which
picked them mp at the three-Quarters
pole becau.a unruly and scared the
horse. putuhen finished the mile in
2:04.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
TWO WORkMEN ARE KILLED
NEW HOTEL. An CHARLENOlN,
MICH. TOTALLY WRECKED.

Charlevoix, Mich, Oct. &. The big
new hotel Mt Lindsay Park was almost
completely blown down yesterday at
ternoon killing two men and serious
ly injuring ten others, About forty
men were mt work In the building
when the crash came. All were res
cued alive except two. The dead are:
Pierce Kendall, Charlevoix. and Guy
Hamilton, Grand Rapids, II Is assert.
ed the building vas not properly
braced. 1t is total wreck and the
loss will be heavy, Tho hotel was to
have beer. the largest summer hotel
in northern Michigan resorts. II vii
undoubtedly be rebuilt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

re sign, adding if he did not, he would
be recalled. Sagasta said that the
most prompt action would be taken in
the Philippine islands where the sit
uation would admit of no delay.
Sagasta was the first visitor at the
United States legation yesterday morn.
mig. His interview with Minister
Woodrord was cordial but absolute
reserve is maintained as to what
passed in the conversation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
TO SETTLE DuRANT CASE.

Durant, through his attorneys, has
been served with motion by Hale,
the warden of San Quintin. to dis-
miss the appeal Of tho habeas corpus
writ, which was denied by the circuit
court also to affirm the order of the
lower court. This motion will be-
III esented to the United States su-
preme court on the first Monday In
November District Attorney Fitx-
gerald, who represents the state. Will
endeavor to secure n speedy decision
which he anticipates will be followed
by the execution OF the prisoner,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
TOO MANY FLIES.
Recent Hot Weather Produces Il Big
Crop.

The recent warm weather has bred a
swarm Of the most yiruIont flies that
ever drove horse crazy and the ami
mails. after getting through the sum
mer in great comfort, are paying for
II with vengeance. This has not
been bad year for house flies but II
another month of such weather was
years crop IN countless millions The
flies are siIgularly social and almost
defy efforts to drive them away. A
frost, however, viii finish them IN fine
form.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

Madrid, Oct G. Ii is reported that
Minister Woodford has left ut the for
eign Office an ot1icial note from Secr0-
tary sherman Premier Sagasta in
at interview is quoted as saying that
the government will carry out its polit-
zeal and military program with firm
ness and sagacity Questioned as to
the future of General Wbyler he said
that he supposed that Wcyier would
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
VILLAGE Is BURNED.
Mrs, William Fischer Fatally Injured
In Fire Near Juneau

Juneau, Oct 6,-~rho village OF
Lowell, this county, had Il big fire
which came near destroying about
half of the place A gasoline stove
In tho residence OF William Fischer
exploded and the house and all ad-
joining buildings we're burned to the
ground. II there had boon any wind
all Of the village east OF tho river
would have been wiped out. AZ the
buildings are all wooden and close to-
gether Mrs. William Fischer was
=, badly burned that she Is not OK
pected to live.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
HORIZON MARSH CASES.
A Nolle Entered In the Famous Suits
at Juneau

juneau. Oct. 6.The cases Of the
state Of Wisconsin vs.. William Cum
n .ngs, VIM. Kliefoth and Perty r.
Stone Of Chicago, known as the Hor-
icon marsh cases, have come to an end
by District Attorney Hamilton enter
irg nolle. They were pending over
five years and were the hottest con-
tested Of the many cases growing out
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

Sitsll,SlS operating expenses s9.155,-
S'S, net receipts s5.7SS,94o, surplus
S4Ss,SSS, current assets of the COM
pany E1l4S,oll, and liabilities S4,4SS,-
9Hs.
Daniel s, Lamont was elected prasi-
dent of the Northern Pacific Express
company, which is an adjunct OF the
Northern Pacific railroad, of which he
Is director and vice president,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

damages for libel was dismissed by
Judge Gilderslee in the supreme court
The case has been up several times.
Each time an adjournment was
asked. Yesterday when Potters law
yers asked IA continuance the defense
protested and moved tc dismiss. The
motion was granted. DR.. Potter de-
elares he will have the case reopened
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

Havana. Oct. G.-Thc friends OF
Captain General Weyer made Il grand
rally in his behalf yesterday and did
all that they could possibly do to pre-
vent his recall to Spain, They held II
meeting and adopted resolutions en-
dorsing Weyler and sent a message to
the government at Madrid expressing
the fear that his recall will delay the
pacifcation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
AN EMBEZZLER RELEASED.

Des Moines, Oct. 6.-The supreme
court yesterday affirmed the decision
Of the lower court in not holding S
j, S. Spaulding, who embezzled $13,-
600 from he secretary of the state
pharmacy commission. The court
holds he is not a public officer but
merely an employe. Spaulding ap-
propriated the sums to speculate in
grain
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
PROF. THOMPSON DEAD.

Boulder. Colo, Oct, 3 Prof. Guy "
Thompson, formerly member Of the
Yale faculty and prominent educator,
died Saturday Of consumption. Thomp-
son married Ambassador Uhl's daugh-
ter In Berlin In January. 1896
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

OF the Horizon marsh sQuahhle. The
defendants, who were officers OF the
Horizon Shooting Club, were arrested
for aSSaulting hunter named Fred
[. Lamb Of Waupun, who il was
Claimed was trespassing on the club
grounds. The case went TO the
supreme court twice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
WHAT BARNATO LEFT

London. Oct. s.-Barney Barnato,
the aso-clIed "Kaffir king. who com
mitted suicide by throwing himself in
to the sea from the British steamer
Scot, June IA, last, while on passage
from Cape Town to Southampton. left
a fortune amounting to G965 ,sG5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
STOCK YARDS INJUNCTION

Omaha, Oct. 6.--Judge Munger of
the United States court has granted
the temporary restraining order to
prevent the enforcement of the law to
regulate stock yards passed by the
last legislature.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
YELLOW FEVER RAGING
More New Cases Than on Any Pre-
yious Day

New Orleans. Oct. 6.-After two
days OF improvement the fever situa.
ton took somewhat Of turn Tues
day. Early In the morning reports Of
new cases began to come into the
health Office and by p. IN, all pre-.
vious records Of this season had been
broken 80 far as new cases are con
cerned. New cases at that hour num-
bered thirty-one. Three deaths were
also reported. They are: Cecil Spies,
Baptiste Solomon, Miss Nellie Sean
nell, Dispatches announce that there
are two cases Of yellow fever on DR.
Saunders plantation near Patterson,
La.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
FATAL FALL FROM A BIKE

Sheboygan Wis, Oct. 6.-John Kra-
lowitz, janitor of Holy Name school
and Huiaer hall, fell from his bicycle
in the scho2lhCusc yard, and was
picked up unconscious. In an hour he
was corpse. Death was due tc heart
disease. He was aged IS years and
leaves wife and two children
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
NORTHERN PACIFIC REPORT.

New York. Oct. G.--At the annual
meeting Of the Northern Pacific stock.
holders here Tuesday the first report
OF the reorganization was submitted.
II covers the ten months ending June
80. 1897, and shows gross receipts OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
OPERATORS AND MINERS.

Braidwood. ILL.,, Oct Ga joint con.
yention Of northern Illinois operators
and miners viii be held in Streator
rext Friday for the purpose Of adjust
ing. II possible, the existing Difficult.
ties. Seven hundred miners are mott.
fed to send delegates fully instructed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
COAL HEAvERs STRIKE.

Ashland, Wis, Oct. G.Sevcral coal
beats are tied W here owing TO strike
Of the coal neayers who demarA r,oro
wages. The beavers demand 30 cents
an hour an increase OF ten cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

The American Society OF Municipal
improvements Is In annual session at
Nashville. Addresses OF welcome and
a response preceded the presentation
OF the reports OF the secretary and
treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
BALTIMORE WINS SECOND.
En- Champions Wallop the Champions
Score Is to IL.

Boston. Oct. 6,-The second game
in the Temple cup series was like
the first distinguished by terrific bat
ting by both mines. but Tuesday the
Baltimore team came out ahead
through its ability to get in hits when
most needed. The attendance was
5000. Baltimore's battery was COM
posed of Corbett and Clarke; Boston $
of klobedanz. Stivetts and Ieager. The
Orioles made errors and Bedn-eat-
ers 5. The score was:
1884 SO 7S9
Baltimore ......1 3 . & Q l ! 0---lS
Boston .........0 0 . Is > 0 l 0 Oil
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

Washington, Oct. 6,--Acting Adju-
ttnt General Corhm has received
telegram from Major Forse, at rusla.
homa, |, y, saying that the lower
house had failed to organize and that
he does not anticipate trouble,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

Washington Oct. 6. 1t can be stat.
ed positively that Woodtord has re-
ceived no national instructions from
Secretary Sherman or any other gov
eminent official since he sailed for
Europe His call was either one OF
courtesy to introduce himself formally
to the new Spanish administration, or,
to lay before il some matter not full
~ outlined in his talk with Duke
Teman He bore no letter from Sec
rotary sherman, and it can be stated
authoritatiyely that II is the policy of
the administration to let the new
Spanish cabinet become settled in Of
fee and not press ii TO act hastily,
The composition Of the new cabinet
is subject to considerable gossip in ad-
mnistration and diplomatic circles. II
is felt that the three powers of the
new regime, so far as concerns Cuban
affairs. are Sagasta, Gullon and MoreI
Il rec names often noted in the state
department records In connection with
previous negotiations concerning in
dependence, autonomy and other
movements at the time of the last long
Cuban war. Sagasta was minister OF
state at the time our secretary Of
state, Hamilton Fish, sent the United
States minister at Madrid, Caleb
Gushing, instructions which have since
become famous as laying down the
policy Of the United States; and the
name Guile p.pears signed to one OF
the Spanish answers to Minister Cush-
ing Gullon's apparent Office being
that of assistant minister Of state, as
minister Of colonies. 1t is believed that
Morel will take the leading part in the
coming Cuban negotiations. He is
well known here, having been minis
ter Of state for the colonies and also Of
finance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
END OF POTTER'S SUIT.
Scheme to Bleed Rockefeller Thrown
Out Of Court

Daniel c. Potter against John D.
Rockefeller for a quarter of million
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
WEYLER MUST QUIT
If HE DOESN'T RESIGN HE Will
RE RECALLED.
PREMIER SACASTA SPEAKS

Efforts in Havana TO Retain the Pres
ent Captoin-G rueral-hc Says he
Country Has Improved Woodford
Has no New Instructions from
sherman
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

Mobile, Oct. G-New cases, 2
deaths, 2. The dead are: G. r
Steiner and r. s. King.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

Jackson. Miss. Oct. 6.--The state
board of health as issued the follow
ing At Nitta Youma one new case,
no deaths. At Edwards, nine new
cases and one death. that OF /. G.
Wimberly. At Champion Hill nine
new cases.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

Madrid, Oct. General Weyler
has written an official letter TO Gen.
Azcarraga, forwarded before the resig-
nation of the Azcarraga cabinet, in
the course of which he declares that
the condition of Cuba has improved
to a remarkable degree" since the date
when he assumed control Of the island,
The captain says: THE country has
received a fresh lease Of life. The
letter also alleged that the Spanish
army in Cuba is being maintained in
excellent state, despite the fact that
pay is six months in arrears.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
IT'S DRAWING NEAR
END OF THE FAMOUS TRIAL
SOONER THAN EXPECTED.
LuETGERT WON'T TESTIFY

Big Sausage Maker Persuaded TO Keep
of the Stand-Defense Rests-Only
Rebuttal Testimony and Argu-
ments to Come-Both Sides Conf
dent of Verdict.