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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

tinued advance OF insurgents on
Canea. This statement was greeted
with opposition cries of shame" AMI
ministerial cheers. Mr.. Labouchere
moved and Adjournment OF the house
in order to call attention to the nrlue
on Greek forces b. British warships
and all members OF the opposition
present rose IN support of the motion,
including the whole of the front oppo-
sition bench. Mr. Labouchere saia
that the question was not a party one,
but a national one and added; THE
liberals will DO their utmost TO pre-
vent further action on behalf OF that
miserable eur, that foul blotch upon
civilization he sultan Of Turkey.
John Dillon, chairman of the par
liamentary party. in seconding Mr.
Labouchere motion to adjourn, sald
that the house had been silent too long.
Her majesty's ships had committed an
outrage in firing uroE PEOPLE who at
ter centuries Of oppression. were FISK
ing their lives for freedom. Mr.. Bal
four, government leader, dwelt upon the
difficulty and danger of the present
crisis, The powers, he explained, were
absolutely unanimous in agreeing that
they should dc everything to avert war.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, liberal
leader, who was loudly cheered by the
opposition, said that the time had come
when the voice of England ought to be
heard. The only policy worthy Of the
government Of England" said Sir Will
liam, lis to detach Crete from Turkish
rule. Public opinion is shocked at
England appearing as an active oppon-
ent Of the Greeks. protest that Great
Britain should not take up arms against
people fighting for freedom. Mr..
Labouchere's motion was rejected the
vote being 243 to 1876.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

Notwithstanding his somewhat erratic
course politically he is very popular.
He is the readiest man in the senate in
case of emergency and as a rough-an-
tumble debater has had no superior
since Stephen A. Douglas. He GER
tainly has ability of a high order-far
more than the country generally conced-
ed to him prior to his senatorship. The
chamber he has so often enlivened,
always adorned, will lose one Of its
brightest and most interesting charac-
tiers when the New York senator goes
out upon the fourth of March.
1t would be invidious for the writer
to attempt any comparison OF gain or
loss so far as the prospective change will
affect Wisconsin's standing in the next
senate. He could add nothing toward
the enlightenment of your readers In
respect to that matter. Such compari-
son, too. might occasion clash between
ones political predictions and his per-
sonal friendship to no good purpose in
determining the issues. Suffice ii to
say that OF the newly elected senators
none of them will be accorded a more
cordial welcome than Mr.. Spooner. II
is pleasant to note that this proffer of
welcome will not be confined TO one
side of tne chamber, but come from both
sides and in manner 30 devoid OF
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Hoar S
article upon The Senate which first APP
naared in The Youths Companion in
1890 was quoted at length in speech
delivered by General Cockrell of Mis-
souri, the following year and during the
present session of congress 1t was or
dered printed as public document, thus
giving the article prominence it would
otherwise scarcely have obtained. 1t was
written in that delightful style for
which the venerable senator is noted,
combining at once clearness, simplicity
and force. Though especially adapted
to the youthful reader yet the adult will
find its perusal both interesting and in
structive far beyond the ordinary pa
pers Of this character.
1t is not our purpose to challenge the
correctness of the learned senator's
views of the theory of the fathers who
formed our unique governmental sys-
TEN. That would be presumptuous.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
A CLOSE GALL,
A Dozen Men Nearly Lose Their Live.
al Chicago

Chicago. Feb. 20 While IL work
men under Superiitel dent McPhaii
were working in the water tunnel be-
heath Lake Michigan from the foot OF
Sixty eighth street yesterday portion
of the tunnel cayed hi The men were
forced to run distance of 760 feet to
reach the car which drew them up to
safety and although the water rose so
rapidly in he tunnel that 1t was a
very close call for the men. they all
managed to reach the cage In safety.
McPhail. after getting his men out, re-
turned for a mule that has been used
in the tunnel and nearly lost his lite
ia trying 20 save 1t Icing, however. un-
successful 1t is probable that TN.
tunnel will be abandoned as 1t has
cayed in on several previous occasions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
ADOPT STRONG RESOLUTIONS.
Epworth League Would Secure Passage
of Assembly Bill 506.

Oshkosh, Feb. % The state con-
vention Of the Epworth league closed its
labors Sunday night The following
officers we're elected:
w. w. Cooper, Kenosha, president;
John e. Goodwin, Madison, first vice
president; G.. S. Salzeer, La Crosse !;
second vice president Mrs. Mcintosh,
Ashland, third vice president; Mrs. W
c. Mead, Appleton, fourth vice presi-
dent; L. NJ Alexander, Milwaukee, sec
rotary, II. A. Malgill, Milwaukee,
treasurer; Mrs. Fannie X Earl, Lake
Mills superintendent of junior depart
nient.
The league has $4,000 members and
represents a church membership Of 49,
900. The committee on good citizenship
consisting Of w. ] Mckay, Madison;
f. NJ Haight, Eau Claire; j +. Good
win, Madison; G. T. Buffers, Tomah
Thomas Gardner, Milwaukee Miss May
Evans, Waupace, presented the follow
ing resolutions Of present interest which
were unanimously adopted
Whereas, We believe that the assem-
bly, bill No. SOC, preventing the location
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

His article is without doubt an exact
and truthful exposition Of the theory
held by the trainers of the constitution
in respect of the character and peculiar
functions of the senate as part OF the
governmental establishment. However,
recent changes have occurred in the
personnel of the senate which would
seem to indicate that growing tenden-
cy has arisen in our state legislatures
not to adhere as closely as formerly TO
the venerated theory of the fathers rel
alive to the age of senators.
In the article mentioned Mr. Hoar
explains the derivation and meaning of
the word, Senate" which in the Latin
meant an "assemblage Of old men; y
that formerly only old men were
thought fit to make laws, hence the Ro-
man senatus (from seneX, old mani, the
Greek gerousia, the Saxon alderman or
eldermen and the French seigneur
Then follows this paragraph: But the
state legislatures, in the appointment of
senator's, have adhered much more
closely to the theory from which the
body derives its name than the consti-
tuition itself requires. The average age
of the persons who now compose the
senate is sixty years. 1t has but eight
members who are less than fifty years
old and not one less than forty-five."
AS already intimated the personnel of
the present senate of the United States
would indicate that since the year 1890
our state legislatures have inaugurated
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
LEFT THEM NOTHING.
Wealthy Chicagoan Had Relatives IN
Madison and at Cobb.
Madison. Feb. %.

Madison, Feb. %.
Albert NJ. Billings. late president OF
the Home Ma ional bank and formerly
head Of the Peoples Gas Light and
Coke company OF Chicago, was an
uncle OF Mrs. W. +. Ferguson OF TINS
city and of Mr.. Billings Of Cobb, whose
daughters are here attending the high
school The value o. Mr.. Billings es-
tate figures up to nearly $5,U0O,VOO ana
includes large mining interests in MN
nesota and Michigan and other prop
erty in New York and Wisconsin. His
Illinois holdings consist Of $200,0 900 in
personal property and $500 900 in real
estate. Nearly the entire estate Is left
to his widow during her life time. Al
ter her death two-thirds Of the prop
erty goes to his son, G. X. G, Billings
and one-third TO his grandson, Albert
NJ Billings Rudock. Mr.. Billings has
visited in Madison and at COBB.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
WANTS MAYOR SWIFT ARRESTED.
A Chicago Minister not Satisfied with
Warrants for Five Aldermen

Chicago, Feb 18 Warrants We're
sworn out yesterday FOR the arrest OF
five aldermen and two other men on
the charge Of violating the municipal
law regarding the observance Of Sun
day and the closing Of saloons on that
day. Those for whom warrants were
issued are John Powers. John j.
Coughlan, John A Rogers, John j.
Brennan, Edward Haas, all aldermen.
and John Broderick and NJ. c. Conlin.
The complaints were filed by Rev. ".
w. Clark The minister then at
tempted to procure warrant for the
arrest Of Mayor George B. Swift on the
charge Of malfeasance In office. He ar
gued that the mayor when he was
elected to Office promised to observe
and enforce city laws and had not done
so. a warrant was refused by Justice
Hoagund who granted the other war
rants for the alde,me and Clark was
much disrledsed. He went away de-
claring that he would find another JUS
tice who would give him a warrant for
the mayors arrest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
parties in the next senate, it appears =,

parties in the next senate, it appears -
republicans will have A members, c,
ceding them the senators to be chosei
from the states Of Kentucky and Ore
gon; and the opposition, all told, 40.
This is the probable standing OF the
parties upon all questions of organlza-
tor and general political legislation
except upon the tariff, upon when there
will undoubtedly be clear majority, al
least for conservative republican
measure such as is now promiseu.
This estimate assumes, of course that
the silver senators, Teller, Cannon
Mantel and Pettigrew will continue to
act with the opposition as they are no"
doing,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
Mrs. Anita Mccormick Blaine. widow

Mrs. Anita Mccormick Blaine, widow
Of Emmons Blaine. who was a son of
James G. Blaine. on Sept 25, 1889. the
day before her marriage, executed three
papers, placing all her property in the
hands Of trustees, and making a set
Element on her husband for life. The
deeds are declared to have been mane
by her under a Misrepresentation Of the
facts. The proce cdlng was an ante
nuptial agreement with Mr. Blaine, to
pay him $4,000 annually during his
life from her property, he to relinqulsh
all rights Of inheritance In her estate.
Mrs. Blaine has a son 8 years Old
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

known of their successors neither the
party nor the country will suffer SER
iously by the change. Judge McEnery
and General Pettus who, respectively,
supplant blanchard and Pugh, ar men
OF unusual ability whose regulations in
that regard have preceded them But
little is known here of Mr.. Clay, sue
cessor to General Gordon. 1t is alto
gether probable that he will fall far
short of the present Georgia senator as
a dress parade orator. OF course, South
Carolina has everything to gain and
nothing to lose by the change, for in
retiring Irby it goes without saying that
any change must result beneficially to
the state.
The departure of Hill, Palmer Villas
and VOORHEES, will cause a great gap
upon the democratic side of the chamber
because of the acknowledged ability OF
these gentlemen, though, except Mr..
very cordial relations with the regular
democratic organization for some time
past. The places of these will be tilled,
respectively, in the new congress by
Messrs. Plat, Mason, Spooner and Fair
banks. Aside from partisan consider
ations it can hardly be contended that
the senate body will suffer any serious
impairment from these changes.
Brice who has millions will give way
to Foraker who has brains, whatever
else may be said of him. The advent
of the Ohio "hotspur" is awaited with
more curious interest than that Of any
of the new contingent. OF the part
ing guests" Hill will be most missed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

will give up PETER for Harr;s-a stand
off. Kyle of South Dakota. whose re-
turn was despaired of all along, has
secured a reelection whether upon a
'dicker' with the republicans or not
will develop later. Mitchell of Oregon
has desperate fight on his hands, the
outcome of which is in great doubt.
OF the retiring democrats, Blanchard
Gordon, Irby and Pugh will be sue
ceeded by democrats and from what is
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

of Crete so far appeared to have added
to the disorder The powers, he CON
tinued, did not intend to delegate 10
Greek forces the duty of keeping or
der in the interior of the island. Cur
ION further denied that the warshlps
had attacked the Greeks. He insisted,
however, that the foreign fleets had no
choice but 20 prevent by force the con
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
ARRESTED AT BOSCOBEL.
Authorities Think They Have the Lam
caster PostofIice Robbers.

Boscobel, Wis, Feb % Two tough
looking characters were arrested here
and large collection of burglars tools
were found on them. A number of
robberies have been made, in the south
ern part of the county, lately, including
the Lancaster postotlice, and the au-
thorities think they have got hold of
the men who are responsible for the
crimes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
MUST CARRY BICYCLES

San Francisco, Feb. %. The South
ern Pacific company has ratified the
act Of the legislature which provides
that bicycles shall he carried as bag
gage by Issuing a circular TO all It's
agents on the Pacific system directing
rage OF bicycles after tomorrow.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
CARTER HARRISON NOMINATED

Chicago, Feb. 23.--1he peoples
party held its convention yesterday
and nominated Carter II. Harrison Tor
mayor and Joseph j. Hubbard for city
attorney 'rhe peoples party expects
that the democrats will select Harrison
for mayor and at the same time en-
dorse their nominee for city attorney.
thus making 2 fusion Of the two par
ties.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

Washington Feb, %. Monday the
senate spent an hour in listening 10
Washington's farewell address by Mr..
Daniel, and then turned It's attention TO
the Indian appropriation bill. Ii In
volved contest over the sectarian IN
dian schools. The clause directing
temporary contracts with these
schools when no government schools
are available, was agreed to, the vote
being 81 to s. A provision was added
declaring that 1t b. the settled poncy
OF the government hereafter to make no
appropriations whatever for the sup
port of sectarlan schools. A further
amendment offered by Mr. CALM
ger rep, n H. directing that MI
appropriations TO sectaran schools end
June 30, 1898, went out on a point Of
order which the senate sustained by a
vote of 2S to %. Mr.. Gallinger at
tackled the item of IS, 900 FOR an lndus-
trial farm at Flandreau, S. d. He
declared that 1t was ridiculous to go
into the purchase of South Dakota
lands at SIS an acre when they were
in the market for SO. This item ana
that for a similar farm ut Pierre, s. d.,
went over for further consideration.
A veto from President Cleveland on
private pension bill brought out
sharp criticism from Mr.. Gallinger
against the presidents course. Mr.
Morgan brought out In the course OF an
inquiry, that the passage of all these
bills would involve less expense than
the amount which went to the synd-
cate taking the bone issues. Mr.. Hoar
also commented OF, the modern
methods of criticIsng the pension
rolls, Mr.. Allison warned the senate
that hard work wouiG be required TO
get through the appropriation bills on
time and resolution for IL O'Clock
sessions was adopted, the prospects
being that hight sessions will follow
soon.
Mr.. Plat endeayored to pass the
Dill relating to judicial proceedings in
territories. stating that the lives OF
four men under sentence OF execution
today in Indian territory were depend
ent largely On the bill. Mr.. Vest salu
that the bill could not pass without de-
bate, whereupon MI Platt uld not
press the measure, Mr.. Chandler sub
mitted the report on the Loud biz, so
called, as to second-cla mail matter.
and Mr.. Butler announced that he
would make the minority report today.
Mr., Villas, 4 member of the postoffice
committee, said thai he favored one
cent letter postage, which was a reat-
ure OF the report Oh the Loud bill Mr..
Butler said that the bill was infamous
and after the people understood 1t they
would not tolerate it,
Mr.. Pettigrew rep. S. D. present
ed the credentials OF Mr.. Teller (rep.,
COLI for the term lightning March 4.
Mr. Cannont rep, Utah) presented the
credentials d Mr. Joseph l.. hoInns
as senator from Utah TO succeed Mr..
Brown.
HOUSE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
CURZON DENIES IT
HE SAYS WARSHIPS DIDN'T Al
TACK GREEKS
THE COMMONS CRY SHAME

British Law Makers Are Ashamed II
Their Government in Taking up
Arms Against People Fighting Ior
Freedom The Sultan of Turkey
Scored and Called Cur.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

London, Feb, % The parliamen-
tary secretary OF the foreign office,
Curzon, answering q question III IN
commons yesterday said that the pres
ence of the Greek troops on the island
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

partsanship and withal so sincere as to
indicate the universal esteem in which
the recently chosen senator Of Wiscon-
sin is held at the national capitol.
Finally, touching the effect of these
various changes upon the status Of the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
BLOCKADED BY SNOW

Milwaukee. Feb. ~ --Adyices from
northern Wisconsin are in effect that
the violent snowstoruf which began
Sunday nigh ragei all day Monday d
that railway and cther traffic is prac-
tically suspended
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

The eccentricities Of titled English
men In marriage has again been ex-
hibited by Lord Lyveden, who Is "
and has married shop girl NJ IL VINO
was polite to him when making some
purchase All shop girls should be po-
lite especially to old gentlemen. they
never can ten what may happen.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25

Solomon Solomons, a well-known x.
A and judith Montague are TO marry
soon in London. Miss Montague Is a
daughter Of the late Benjamin Monta-
que, the famous numismatiSt, whose
collection. at his death. was purchased
by the British museum.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
HELP FOR REDSKINS
SENATE CONSIDERS INDIAN AP-
PREPARATION BILL.
SEcTARlAN SCHOOL AGAIN

Clause Directing Contracts With Them
Is Retained Governn<nt Doesn't
Want to Buy Dakota Land for $25
an Acre--Criticism of Clevelands
Pension Policy Proceedings,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
HOUSE.

washington, Feb. 30. Monday the
house passed the general deficiency APP
preparation bill and began consideration
OF the last of the money bills, that pro-
viding for the naval establishment. A
long debate occurred over the proprlety
OF the appropriation Of 81 300 900 for the
Southern Pacific railroad un0~r the
judgment Of the court OF claims, but the
house by vote OF 102 to 1873 refused t.
strike It out.
The attempt of Mr. Grosvenor to SO.
cure an amendment to retain the session
employees on the roll after March I'M
til March IS when the extra session
would begin, drew from him, when
pressed as to whether he was author
led officially to proclaim an extra ses-
sion, the good-natured admission that he
was authorized to assume that there
would be an extra session.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-25
YOUNGER SENATORS
AVERAGE AGE MUCH LESS THAN
FORMERLY.
RIG FALL IN SEVEN YEARS

several Conspicuous Members to Drop
Out Soon-Hill Of New York the
Readiest Man in Debate and Very
Popular Personally-Friendly Feel
ing for Spooner.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-08

.HARPS WELL STEAMBOAT GO.
The 365 Island Route.

Beginning July l, 1897, steamers will leave
Portland Pier Portland, as follows:
For LONG ISLAND, 5.5G, 800, 1925 A. NJ.
200, $500, els P. NJ
For CHEBEAGUE l., HARPSWELL BAL
LEY'S and ORR'S is 300, 1925 A, NJ, 200,
$500 Pm
For HOPE l., 8. 90 A. NJ. 2.ooP.M
For CLIFF l., 1925 A. NJ 200. $500 P. NJ.
For LITTLEFIELD'S, CT. CHEBEAGUEI l.,
1925 A. NJ. 200, *5. 90 p NJ. Return for PORT
LAND. Leave ORRS ISLAND 5.5O, 1.O0
A. NJ. l.5O, 400 P. NJ. Leave BAILEY'S L.,
6.10. 1910 A. M. 2.10, 3.45 p. NJ. Ly. so.
HARPSWELL, 6. %, 1l.25 A. NJ. 2.25, 4.25 p.
NJ Ly. LITTLEFIELD'S. CT. CHEBEAGUE,
ESQ, 1I.5O A. NJ. ESQ, 4.50 P. NJ. Lv. jerks,
CT. CHEBEAGUE. 7.O5 A. NJ, 1900. 3.o5.
5oOP NJ. Lv. CLIFF l., 715 A. NJ, 3.15 p.
M. Lv. HOPE l., 1905, 5. O5 p. NJ. Lv.,, LIT
TIE CHEBEAGUE. 7.3O A. NJ, I2.l5, $40.
515 P. M. Lv. LONG l., 6.25, 7.45 A. NJ,
1890, 3.45, $50, GAO P. NJ. Arrive Portland
$50. 815 A. NJ, LOO, Alb 500, 7.O5 P. NJ.
Saturdays only 5.25 P. NJ.
SUNDAYS.
Lv. Portland for HARPSWELL and interme-
date landings. 1000, 10.4O, A. NJ. 200 p NJ.
Return from Harpswel arrive Portland LOO,
$50 P. NJ.
Sailing trip down the Bay every pleasant
Sunday. Leave Portland 2 Is L. M. Return
$50 P. NJ. Fare only % cents.
Daily excursions % miles down the Bay.
Round trip tickets only 80 cents. Sunday
excursions to Halpswell So cents, other
ISAIAH DANIELS, General Manager.
jly1dtf
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-08
RAILROADS.
PORTLAND & WORCESTER.
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, B. R.
Station Foot of PrebIe St.

On AND after Sunday, June 81. 1897, Passen
ger trains VIII Leave PortlsAa:
For Worcester, Clinten, Aver function
Nashua, Wiadhszn and Epptng at 7.30 a
m. and 1890 D. n.
For Manchester, Concord, and points North
at 7.2O a. IA. and 12.SGip. N.
For Rochester. springvale. Alfred Water
boro and Sao0 River at 7.SO a m I2'SO ana
$50 .. IA.
For esorham at 7.sO and 9.45 q. N. 1890.
800 40 and 6.20p n.
For Westbrook, Cumberland MILLS, West-
brook function and WoodforG'H aE $50,
9.As q. m. 1880. 500 $50 and
$40 o. 10.
The 1880 p. N. train from Portland connects
at Aver Junction with ~HOosac Tunnel
Route for the West and at Uaion Station.
Worcester, for Providence and New York,
via "Providonoe Lime" for Norwieh and
New York, via Norwich Line" with Boston
q Albany X. r. for the West. and with the
New York all rail via Springfield"
Trains arrive at Portland from Worcester
ut 80 p. m. from Rochester at $50 D. His
1.20 and 6.46 p m; from &orham
at $40. $50 and 1850 me- 1.SG
4.15. 5.45 y. m.
SUNDAYS.
Train arrives from Rochester and inter.
mediate stations at $50 a. m.
Leave for Rochester and intermediate sta
tons at 6. 10 p. NJ.
For tickets to all points West and South ap-
ply to F. II. COLLINS, Ticket Agent, Port
land, Me.
je35dtf j. W. PETERS, Supt,