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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15

c, A. Pettibone of oconomowoc has
been sergeant-at-arms OF the senate
for the last four years and there Is
little that he will be reelected this
year
]. b, johnson OF Moatfort has an
nouneed himself candidate for SER
seant-at-arms of the assembly. Mr..
johnson represented Grant county IN
the assembly in 1898, He was assist
ant sergeant-at-arms of the assembly
in 1895, AMI sergeant during the spe-
cial session to pass the apportlonment
bill.
Hungry Up North,
Ashland, Wis, Dec, tl,--George =.
Rossman, leader OF the La Toilette
men la northern Wisconsin, condemns
the meeting of the La Toilette men in
Milwaukee last Monday to decide upon
appointeeS for places in the office of
attorney general. He says Il was fixed
up simply in the interest Of certain
candidates and only the La Toilette
men supposed to be friendly to these
particular aspirants for appointments
We're invited to be present, In an Ia
terview Mr., Rossman said ''unques-
tionably La Follette's supporters
brought about the nomination OF MIR.
Hicks rs attorney general at the last
state convention and Hicks will with
out doubt, in due appreciation of that
support, appoint as his assistants men
agreeable to the La Toilette wing OF
the republican party, this in fact being
the understanding. AS 10 the coafer.
once held In Milwaukee last Monday,
II was composed OF but very few OF la
Follette's princlpa supporters, No
one but Mr., Haugen and myself were
al the meeting from any county north
OF Oshkosh, and but few OF the dele
gates that were at the last state con-
vention were there do not think
that Mr. In Toilette had been consult
ed and am confident that II those en-
dorsed are appointed TO positions In
the attorney generals office, II win be
against Mr., La Follette's approval ana
against the wish OF the majority OF tho
In Toilette delegates that supported
MIR, Hicks Tho first and second AZ
sistauts should no come from two
southern conties, but In my opinion
should come from aorthern county,
where much work was done FOR Mr..
la Toilette. without doubt advau-
tage was taken of MIR La Folletto's and
Gen, Rryants sickness In holding this
conference, and tho method adopted
by some of the Madison candidates to
obtain pledges and promises before
tho conference convened ought TO be
condemned, The meeting and tho
In which It was conducted win
result in injury to Mr., La Toilette"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15

Kansas City, Dec. lS,-Yesterday
the American federation of labor
met in annual gathering. 1t
promises to be an exceedingly
lively gathering, for the recent trouble
in connection with the lapsiag of the
miners has aroused much opposition
to all the officers. James 0'Connell.
president of the machinist's union, and
d. Douglas Wilson. editor of the Chi
cago federation organ, will contest for
the Office of the presidency with the
incumbent, Samuel Gompers. The
secretary is Frank Morrison.
Among the resolutions is one stating
that woman is physically incapable of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
DAVIS FAvoRs TRIPLE ALLIANCE

London, Dec. ia special FROM
Paris says Senator Davis In an inter
view says he sayors triple alliance
between the United States, England
and Japan for the protection Of all
their interests in the east. He said
that so far as the United States is
concerned, there will be IAN open door,
but not free trade"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15

Sir Francis Grenfell the newly APP
pointed governor OF Malta, who lost a
favorite nephew in the charge of the
lancers at the battle of Omdurman, has
succeeded in recovering the dead SOL
dier's watch. 1t was pierced by an
Arab spear, but the hands were left
untouched, and give $50 as the exact
time of the young officers death. Sir
Francis has had the watch mounted on
a block of crystal, which forms an or
nament on his writing table.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
WISCONSIN NEWS.

At Ripon, George Vine. a grocery
man, made an assignment,
Martin Mooney, charged with burg
larry. was acquitted at Green Bay,
William philpott, pioneer OF Loyal
Is dead at the home of his son. r. d.
philpott, aged so,
AT Ashland. w. II. Gilbert has sold
to Street, Chatiled n Co. OF Chicago
for So, 900 lot OF timber.
AT Manawa, John Cox. an old set
tier, fell from load OF wood and his
back was broken. His life may BIO
saved by an operation,
william Cline. who pleaded guilty to
grand larceny, and Bert Holmes. who
pleaded guilty to forgery. were taken
to Waupun from Dodgeville,
At Kaulsauna fire partially burned
the warehouse and icehouse of the
kaukauna Brewing company Loss
Is $4,000 covered by insurance.
A reception was given John T.
Flayin In Juneau in honor OF his
twenty-five years service as county
superintendent OF Dodge county,
The prospects now are that w. NJ.
Tomklns and J. X. Parish Will be the
opposing candidates for circuit Judge
next spring in the Ashland circuit.
At Fond du Lac, Patrick 5eannell,
farmer was struck by Northwestern
passenger train and killed. He was
80 years OF age and had no relatives.
At Boyd Oscar F'rederiokson, boy
while driving team across the Wis
consn Central track, was struck by
locomotive and had his left leg cut
off
The children OF John Malloy, aged
50 at Sheboygan, thinks he needs a
guardian. His wife died recently and
he married again. The case is being
heard In the county court.
A. J. Thorne OF Paymyra, the de-
teated republican candidate for mem
Der OF the assembly In the frst JEFF
ferson county district has served no
tice OF contest on Herman q, CRUDE.
Fire on the Thomas j.. Ruger farm
at GAINESVILLE destroyed large gran
cry and stable together with machln-
cry. 1000 bushels Of corn and 800
OF oats. The loss Is $500, insurance
5000.
At the district convention OF the w.
C. 4. T., at Green Bay, officers
were elected as follows: President,
Mrs. Julia Hutchinson, Waupaca; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Laura Butler,
Green Bay; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Clara Thompson. Amherst;
treasurer, Mrs. r. c. Oliver, Green
Bay.
At Fond du Lac, additional EVIL
dence has been brought to light which
shows that two persons fired the
shots which killed ofiicer Prlnslow on
the night OF Nov. is. The ball found
In his clothes at the time was OF ~
calibre. Now Mrs. Prinslow has
found a 3S-callbre ball In the lining OF
the officers oyercoat.
In the case OF ]. Thompson 4 Sons
Manufacturing company OF Beloit
against Gilbert s. Gilbertson the jury
found for the defendant and assessed
his damages at s8SS. The plaintiff
claimed that the defendant contracted
for atty tobacco transplanters at 80
each, to be sold at SIS each. Gilbert
son, il was claimed, failed 10 settle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
A DOCTOR POISONED.

Milwaukee, Dec. 13-Dr. William
schorse is in a critical condition from
blood poisoning. While performing an
operation he inadvertently sat upon a
needle which had been used in his
work, but the very slight wound in
fiicted was not Of such nature at first
to attract attention. Blood poisoning
followed. the condition of the patient
gradually getting worse until 1t has
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
CRAFT CAUGHT IN THE ICE.

Detroit, Dec. 13.---Ice extends from
the st. Clair cut down through the De-
troit river and for 40 miles out into
Lake Erie ia such depth as to badly
block the passage OF vessels. over
30 vessels are stuck In the Ice. From
Point Pelee II Is reported that 20 craft,
all bound up, can be seen frozen in.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
MRS. BOTKlN ON TRIAL.
Sensational Case at Last Begins il
Earnest in San Francisco.

San Francisco Dec. 13.--The trial OF
Mrs. Cordelia Botkin for the murder
of Mrs. John p, Dunniag OF Dover,
Del, and who is also accused of being
responsible for the death of Mrs. Dun
ning's sister, Mrs. Joshua Deane, was
commenced in earnest Monday. The
first witness was the postmaster of
Dover, Thomas NJ. Gooden. He testi-
fed that on August 8, a package was
received at the postofiice nc Dover ad-
dressed to Mrs. Dunning. He de-
scribed the package infinitely and
when shown piece of Manila paper
with the address written upon Il.
identified 1t as the paper which en-
closed the box received by Mrs. Dun
ming. Several members of the Pen
uington family described the opening
of the box Of c2ady and passing Il
around to relatives and friends, the
subsequent illness of those who ate =,
and the death of the two women. J.,
l.. Beane husband of one Of the vic
Tins, stated that he was awakened II
tlc IllludiS VI lue hlbut w INC dbOhI"
ing cries of his wife. He told OF her
sufferings, Of her refusal to let him
call physician at that hour, the ar
rival of the doctor in the morning, her
final CONFUSION and death. John b.
Pennington, father OF Mrs. Dunnng
and Mrs. Deane. was the last witness
Monday. His testimony up to ad-
journment had little bearing upon tae
case, referring merely to family affair
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
CAMPFIELD ON TRIAL.

Oshkosh. Wis, Dec. i3.-~The trial OF
John Campfield for the murder OF Al
phonso Sandon. an old hermit living
in the town OF Eureka, on August 81
was taken up in the circuit court Mon
day. Campfeld Is charged with hav-
ing murdered Sandon and then firing
the house TO cover his crime.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
NEW BADGER PosTMAsTERs

Washington, d. c., Dec. 13.--Fourth-
class Wisconsin postmasters appointed
Monday: Albany, Green county
George A. Blakely, vice Frank Brough-
ton, removed: Five Points, Richland
county, Christian Monson. vice c, A,
Monsoon, resigned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
USE THEIR FISTS
FRENCH DEPUTIES ENGAGE IN
FIERCE FIGHT,
DISAGREE OVER DREYFUS

Grousset, Radical Socialist, Questions
the Government Regarding the Fa-
nous Case and Causes q Great Up
roar Premier Vigorously Pro
tests Against Speakers Language,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
LUDLOW SUCCEEDS GREENE.

Washington, Dec. 13.--secretary Al
ger Monday designated Gen. Ludlow to
act as first military governor OF Ha-
yana city with full powers 10 deal with
all local questions. He will leave for
his post shortly. Gen. Greene al Ha-
vana will remain until relieved by
Ludlow. then he will come home to be
retired
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
MulfNY IN PENITENTIARY.
Colorado Prison Guard Seriously Cut
with a Razor by a Convict.

Denver, Col, Dec. ia mutlny oc-
Cured in the state penitentiary at
Cannon City, Monday and three men
were injured, one seriously. As the
prisoners were being seated for break
fast, George Miller, doing five years for
robbery. drew a razor from under
meath his blouse and made dash al
r. B. LamoreauX. a guard. When
Miller drew the razor Guard Van Cob
rem grabbed the prisoner around the
waist, but Miller turned on him and
slashed him over the face and neck.
Van Gohren fell to the floor bleeding
profusely. Miller then attacked Guard
Fitzpatrick. when Guard Mcpherson
shot Miller In the leg. He was placed
in irons Van Gohren may die.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
c. A. coRLIss SUICIDES.

Troy. ~ ". Dec. l3.-Charles A.
Corliss, one OF thee most prominent
collar manufacturers Of the east, com
mitted suicide Monday by shooting
himself through the heart. He had
been deoondent owing 10 III health.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
WILL NOT ATTEND FUNERAL

Thomasville, Ga, Dec. 13.--Mrs. Cal
ixto Garcia, wife OF the Cuban general
who died in Washington, will be I'M
able to attend her husbands funeral
Her daughter, Mercedes. Is Ill, and Mrs
Garcia has decided TO remain here un'
I'll her condition improves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15

heueenant-colonel and special Inspector
of the Quartermaster's department Of
the United States army. His new du-
aeS will take him to all the United
States military camps, Including those
in Cuba and Porto Rico.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15

Rev. Thomas Hall Will not succeed
his father, the late Rev. DR.. John Hall,
as pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presby-
terrain church for the reason that he
has accepted the chair of Christian
Ethics in the Union Theological SEM
mary, which was vacated by Rev. DR.
Charles A. Briggs. DR.. Thomas Hall
was prominent among the supporters
of DR.. Briggs during the famous Briggs
controversy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
AT TER THE OFFICES
LATEST GOSSIP FROM THE SEAT
OF WAR.
LAND OFFICE DEADLOCK

John NJ. Nelson Possibility for Chief
Trouble Over the Allotment
of Pie In the Attorney Generals De
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF the Governor
Taking a Hand.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15

Lady Henry Somerset, who has been
in poor health, has been living almost
in retirement in England for some
time. She has occupied her leisure in
modelling a statuette of her late friend
and co-operator in the temperance
cause, Miss Frances Willard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15

Leroy Beaulieu, an eminent French
scientist, is forming a French syndi-
cate for the construction of railroad
across the desert of Sahara. He ar
CUES that Britain could not have
checked French progress in Africa if
this railway had been built some years
ago when it was first proposed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15

James Ingraham Peck, the biologist
of Williams college, who died the
other day, could reconstruct an animal
from fewer of its relies than any
American scientist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
PERSONALITIES.

Antonin MERCER, the sculptor, has
applied for divorce from his wife on
the curious ground that she has left
him in order to become a nun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
PROBLEMS Of LABOR
MANY FOR SOLUTION BY THE
FEDERATION.
MEETING IN KANSAS CITY

Secession of the Miners source of
Trouble-Fight for the RELOCATION
of Women Workers TO the Home in
Prospect--War on Old Oflcer-A
Novel Boycott.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
OTTO FALK PROMOTED.

Milwaukee, Dec. IL. Maj. Otto II
Falk Of Milwaukee ha~ teen promoted
BY President Mckinley To the rank Of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-15
Che legislature.

Suhloined is an ofticial list of the
members OF the next Wisconsin legis-
nature. In the case Of senators, the mum.
herS of the district represented pre-
eedeS last name, and in all cases post
once addresses follow the name
democrats are indicated by a STAR"
ihe others are all republicans,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-24
UNCLE TOMS CABIN.

AL. w. Martins big scenic produc
tion '.Uncle Toms Cabin" with :he
famous minstrel star, Milt. G. Barlow,
as "Uncle Tom," will be seen at the
Opera House, Dec. I.
The company travel in their own
special train of cars; carry $4,000
worth of scenery, besides horses, bur-
los, donkeys, ten Shetland ponies,
twelve eating bloodhounds, and
in order to present perfect render
ing, company of artists of the high
est reputation has been selected, with
the greatest care for their particular
fitness for the personihcatlon of the
various characters of the drama, max
ing this by far the best company ever
organized, or now travelling, and the
only first. "Uncle Toms Cabin"
company that will visit here this sea-
son. Opera House, Dec. L. .
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-24
W. O. T. U. NOTES.

Our former State President, Mrs.
Anna NJ. Hammer, speaks before
the Teachers Institute on Thursday
and Friday, Dec. Ist and I'd, on
Scientific Instruction. The In
stitute is to be held at the Normal
Auditorium.
Mr.. Hall, of Buffalo, N. ", will
spend one week in Bloomsbury, be-
ginning Dec. 5th and continuing
until the 18th.
The Young Woman's Christian
Temperance Union had very suc-
cessful supper last Thursday even
ing at the home of Mrs. George
Hughes. Part of the proceeds go
to paying one months room rent
and dozen Of new chairs, as there
are not seats enough to accommo-
date our enthusiastic young people.
They have 43 members now.
L. I. L. meets every Saturday
afternoon at 3 O'Clock. w. c. 7.
U. every Tuesday afternoon. Next
Tuesday we will have a finely con-
Quoted Mothers Meeting by Mrs,
B. c. Conner, one of our pastor S
wives. Ladies, if you have never
heard Mrs. Conner come next Tues
day. All mothers will be delighted
and receive valuable aid.
Gospel temperance meeting every
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
public are invited.
Regular meeting of the Y's Mon
day evening. 1t is a social meet
ing. A fine program was given at
the last meeting by the county sup.
erintendent of flower mission work,
Miss May Sharpless.
PRESS SUPT.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-24
OPERA HOUSE.

At the Opera House, next Monday
evening, Manager Coffman presents
the ever popular comedian, song writer
and composer, MI. ID. Marion, &C
companled by his own company.
he company engaged by Mr.. Mar
ion this season is one OF the strongest
and best all around vaudeville and
burlesque organizations in existence,
he having exercised great care and
judgment in selecting each individual
act, and the result has been very
gratifying both from an artistic and
from financial point of view.
Mr.. Dave Marion has contributed
many clever parodies and songs, but
this year he promised to out do him
self, and realizing that this is an age
of "coon" melodies, has written sever
al funny parodles, on some of the
most popular hits of the day. The
other members are Ill artists in their
line.
The performance concludes with
the roaring and laughabIe burlesque,
which was especially written for this
company by Dave Marion, entitled,
SIN town."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-24
Harvesting the Fruits.

The Sugar Trust has the honor and
the glory of harvesting the "hrst fruits
of empire"
1t has bought the entire sugar crop
100000 tons-of our new Hawaiian
possessions. 1t will use this purchase
in destroying the independent refiners.
AS the Sugar Trust was the most potent
advocate of Hawaiian annexation,i it is
fitting that it should reap the rewards
of its patriotism.
Sugar and leprosy are the only con-
siderable Hawaiian products. Now
that the sugar has been appropriated
there remains only the leprosy.
Who will harvest that ?-N \.
W0rla.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-24
JAPANESE TEA.

The Parish House was never SO
beautifully decorated as on Thursday
evening last, when an entertainment
was given by the Woman's Auxiliary.
One could almost imagine himself in
the Orient as he STOOD among the
japanese umbrellas, fans, lanterns and
pictures, and drank delicious tea,
charmingly served by young ladies ar
rayed in elegant costumes of Japanese
pattern. Besides the dainty refresh
ments, the audience was entertained
with two vocal solos sung by Mrs.
Hawley, recitation by Miss Minnie
Ent, vocal solo by Miss Edith Maize
and an instrumental piece by Miss
Maude Runyon. The whole affair
was we'll conceived, and carried out
delightfully."-. The only criticism that
can be made is that the attendance
was not nearly as large as it ought to
have been.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-24
INTRlCAJIES OF THE BALLOT.
An Effort TO be Made 10 Have it Conform More
to the Australian System.

The intrlcacies of the present ballot
system have made it most unpopular,
even with the politicians. The Penn
sylvania Ballot Reform Association,
which has been loud In its protests
against it, is now preparing a number
of suggestions to be presented at the
next Legislature. These suggestions
involve the abolition of the party col
umn, which will, it is believed, afford
greater secrecy, as the man who "cuts''
his ballot will not be SO easily detected.
Another suggestion is the provision
that the voter shall, be absolutely alone
when he marks his ballot.
The purport of the suggestions will
be TO secure a system akin to the Ais
trallan system, under which the candi-
dates names are printed in groups
under the caption of the office for which
they contest. The association realizes
that the people of Pennsylvania de-
mand an absolutely fair, safe and secret
ballot, but what effect the suggestions
to the Legislature will have is matter
of conjecture. Governor-elect Stone
favors simpllhed ballot, and it is said
will reccomend a change from the
present system in his first message to
the Assembly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-24
TO BUILD MORE CARS.
'.Pennsy" Will Order at Least 1000.

Pennsylvania officials think they
see a car famine approaching and
are making preparations for it.
Already this year the company's
rolling stock has been increased by
about 5000 cars, most of which are
of the box variety. Now the conf
pany is contemplating the construc-
ton OF 1000 more cars.
Of the building of 1, 900 cars
there is no question and the con-
tract will probably be let at once.
President Thomson has issued the
order.
From all parts of the 'Pennsy's"
great system and from many west
ern roads there comes a daily cry
fol cars, which at present it is al
most impossible to respond to.
Throughout Pennsylvania and the
states west the shortage probably
runs as high as ten per cent. OH the
supply needed to keep up with the
demands of shippers. Within the
next two weeks the corn and wheat
crops will be rushing things and
this shortage will be greatly i'll
creased. There will be few quarrels
as to rates then, as shippers will
think only of getting their goods
to destinations and will give their
business to the road able to take
care of it promptly.
A we'll known railroad man
is of the opinion that before Christ
mas there will be a record breaking
car famine all over the country,
which will effect the Pennsylvania
as much, if not more, than some OF
the other roads. 1t is doubtful if
the new cars can be furnished i'll
time to help the company out OH
the predicted rush.
The new cars are Of different
varieties, ranging in size from 60, ,ooc
pounds to 100, 900 pound capacity.
The mean is 10000 pounds.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-24
Chestnuts for Winter Use.

A good plan for storing chestnuts
for winter use is toplace small quanti-
ty of salt in the bags with the nuts.
They will then become soft and sweet,
and any worms which happen to be
among them will be driven out. The
bags will become covered with sweat
caused by the salt, but this will not
impair the quality of the nuts in the
slightest degree. This plan is follow
ed by many persons and is consider
ed one of the best.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-24

Wanamaker SAYS he will continue to
wage his war against Quay, and has
issued vigorous statement in refer
ence to the announcement made by
Senator Quay of his candidacy for re.
election to the United States Senate.
He says the recent election is a most
significant rebuke and defeat OF Sena-
ator Quay and all he represents. His
candidate for Governor received mi
nority of votes cast for that office, and
is only elected because the opposition
was not soiidifed upon a single candi-
date. Colonel Stone is not the choice
of the majority of the voters of Penn
sylvania. Significant above all is the
result of the election of members of
the General Assembly. The next Leg
islature will be composed of : men,
bers; OF these at least I55 are expressly
commissioned by the people and pledg
ed to vote against Senator Quay, and
not more than 90 can In any con:in-
gency justly vote for his reelection
Wanamaker meets Quay on his offer
of $4,000 for the conviction of any
bribery in Senatorial fight and goes
him one better, by offering $4,000
for the same object.-Er