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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10

selves One OF the amendments they
viii ask foc IL that professionals be ad-
mitted to membership in the league
upon payment Of u fee of So and tina
they be registered after the manner OF
professional Elders abroad. Another
will provide that professionals be per
mitted to make pace for amateurs, both
in competition and against time, but
that amateurs be not entitled to make
pace for professionals under any
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10

conditions 4 third will eliminate the
rule permitting competitors TO qualify
for final heats by making pace in pre-
liminary heats. The professionals
have a number of other amendments
among them being one that the chair
man OF the racing board should be
paid a salary commensurate with the
labors Of his Office. Mr. Mott viii be
labors of his office. Sunday
racing will as usual be deliber
ated upon The amendment on Sun
day racing which will be placed before
the meeting practically gives local op
tion to each division, yestlng the
board Of officers with power TO indorse
OF condemn such races as they may
deem proper For the adjustment O.
six-day contests this amendment viii
be introduced: THAT the racing
beard be restricted from sanctioniD2
any meeting which schedules an
event requiring the contestants 10
ride a longer time than a total Of "a
hours for the race - The New York
delegation is opposed by a consider
able majority to admitting negroes to
membership In the league. There Isl
flctional fight Tor officer N',t the ticket
likely 10 win is: President, L. b,
Potter, New York; first vice presi.
dent. r ] Keenan,, Pittsburg; second
T. ~ Hines, Detroit; treasurer. James
y. TattersaD, Trenton. Mr.. Mott viii be
chairman OF the racing board
George w. Gideons war on Potter Is
generally admitted 10 be a failure.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10
CONDUCTOR HUTSON DEAD
Well Known Railroad Man Suddenly
Passes Away.

j. r, Hutson, for years conductor
running between st, Paul and Sioux
city, on the Omaha railroad died
suddenly Thursday morning at his
home in ST. Paul He was 81 years
old. For years he resided at James
vile and Is well known TO the rail-
road men OF this section He lea, ca
widow and three sons Mrs IIutson
is a sister of Mrs Mary T.. Gernon of
this city, who left for st Paul Thurs
day night Two of Mrs. Gernon Is
daughters, Misses Bessie and Ella
We're visiting at the Hutson home al
the time of the death. Mr. Hutson
only recently buried his mother In
GAINESVILLE. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Hut
son have frequently visited in Madi-
SON
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Washington, Jan. 3l-The house
buried the Teller resolution. declaring
bonds OF the United States payable in
silver under an adverse majority of
90 votes. The republicans were solidly
a'rayed in opposition with two ex-
ceptions. Mr.. Linney On. c., who vot-
ed with the democrats and populists.
and Mr. White IN. CO. the only
colored member OF the house who
answered present" when his name
was called The assertions from the
democratic side were McAleer (Pa).
and Elliott Is. c.. Both voted with
the republicans against the PROPOSE
ton. Speaker Reed, although it is not
/ customary for him to vote. had his
name called and amid the cheers Of
his followers went on record in on
position to the resolution. The vote
was reached after five hours debate
| The vote was 1872 to 1872
Washington, Jan. S1.--The senate
passed two general appropriation bills.
one for the army carrying s23, 243. 4g2
and the other for the legislative. Judi
cial and executive departments carry
ing S2l6,56S,520, At the request of Mr..
Carter chairman of the census COM
mittee, the pending census bill was
made unfinished business
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10
SHARP SkIRMISH FOR OFFICES
PROMISED.
POTTER FACTION IN FAVOR
sunday Racing May Be left to Loca,
option-Pi ofessionals Determined
to Make Stand for Recognition
Colored Scorehers Need moi
Apply

81 Louis, Feb. s -The League Of
American Wheelmen will begin its an
nual convention today, with mass
meeting for good roads to be presid
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10

NJ. A. Hurley Of Wausau, who has
recently returned after several years
spent in California, has gone on a trip
to the Pacific states as legal adviser to
a party of gentlemen who intend to in
vest largely there. On his return he
viii bring his family with him from
San Francisco.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10
GoRDoN's MURDERER CAPTURED.

Gordon. Wis. Feb. s.-Charles
Beanreguard, the quarter-breed Indian
who murdered Joe Blackburn last
September. was captured Monday at
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10
THE MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
of produce Monday at Chicago:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

j j. Ill., president OF the Great
Northern railroad, has given $4,000 TO
Hamlin university on condition that
$4,000 more is raised.
Y. j MacBrlde and his son. Robert
Jr, nave announced that they will en-
gage In the practice Of law at Nellls-
vile under the rame II MacBrlde 81
MacEride. MacBride, Sr., was consul
at Lieth, Scotland, under the Cleveland
administration.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10

Washington Feb. 5--The house dur
ing the entire session, had under con-
s'deratlon the bill making appropria-
tons for Notifications and coast de-
fences. Little interest seemed to be
manifested in the proceedings. less
than half the members being present.
The bill az passed by the house carries
H,144.912 against s9,517.141 last year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10

Washington, Feb. 1.-The feature Of
tho senate proceedings was Senator
Lindsays speech on the resolution re-
Gently adopted by the legislature OF
his state Kentucky requesting his res
lgnation because he Is a gold democrat
In part he said Il deny the right
OF self-seeking political ch8ngellngs
who were with me in opposition to
free silver when free coinage was I'M
popular and are againgt me now when
free coinage seems TO meet democrat
&c approval In Kentucky, TO sit in judg-
ment on my democracy or To call in
question my fealty to the constituency
! represent | will remind those who
voted for the resolution that ! am not
the mere agent Of the kentucky legls-
l0ture. ! do not exercise my senator
lal duties subject to executive super
vision nor hold my place at the legis-
latiye VIII My term Of service is fixed
by the constitution OF the United
States. II cannot be abriged by the
action OF the Kentucky legislature"
Washington, Feb by systematic
filibustering the private calendar con-
tanning biiis reported by the commit
tee on claims was not reached in the
house. the whole day being consumed
IN passing eighteen private pensions
bills
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10

Washington, Feb. 1.-The condition
IN the senate respecting Hawaiian an
heNatlon has greatly changed and
friends OF the treaty. including Mr..
Davis. chairman of the foreign rela-
ions committee, are confident that
sixty senators whose votes are neces-
sary for "A two-thirds majority, will
vote for ratification. This change was
shown when Mr.. Thurston (rep., Neb.)
made a motion in the senate for "a
postponement of further consideration
or the treaty until the first of March.
me motif N was not discussed at
length and was voted down on a viva
voce vote. Mr.. Plat (rep.. Conn)
opened the debate with carefully mr.
ranged argument in favor of annexa-
ton. Mr.. Pettigrew (rep., N. D., fol-
lowed Mr. Plat, speaking In opposl-
ton to annexation Senator White
rep., CALI, also spoke In opposition
to ratification of the treaty and had
not finished when the senate ad-
jCurned.
''''''AhsSttbs Il tb. L. ne Hnll-ClVll
service reformers won slight victory
In the house when Mr.. Perkins (rep..
la1 presented a resolution for print
ing the hearings before the civil SER
vice committee. Mr., Grosvenor (rep.,
% antagonized the resolution. He
said the sittings had taken an ex
parte turn and he desired TO submit
some acts In refutatIon of certain
statements before the hearings were
printed. Mr. Perkins, however, re-
fused to withdraw the resolution until
the house, by vote OF 55 to 90, had
refused the previous question. He then
yielded. A bin was passed authorizing
the secretary Of the treasury to build
or purchase suitable vessel for
revenue cutter service on the Yukon
river to cost not exceeding $40 900
The senate resolution for the relief
of ex-senator Call OF Florida was
adopted.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-10

Washington, Feb. 1.-The senate be-
yond listening to the reading OF the
agricultural appropriation bill and
agreeing to the amendments proposed
by the committee transacted no bust
ness OF Importance.
Washington, Feb 2.--The house af-
ter three days spent on the district Of
Columbia appropriation BILL mostly In
political discussion, passed the meas
ure and took up the bill to pro-
vide for the Notifications and coast de-
tense of the country.
Washington, Feb 3.--Ono Of the
FEATURES OF the session or the esnate
was the speech of Mr.. Gallery dem.
La, In support of the resolution re-
ported by the committee on privileges
and elections declaring that Henry w.
Corbett is not entitled to a seat In
the senate from the state of Oregon.
Washington, Feb. 3-The house
spent It's time In considering the
fortillcations appropriation bill All
attempts to smend IL in any respect
were voted down
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snor Polo was put out Of the game
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fELEPHoNE CALL .as14
Evening journal., 1898-03-11
COucheS.

Ones we don't make from So IS to $1,000. Ones
We make ourselves, from $Io to $40 In either case
We show the biggest value you find anywhere.
Evening journal., 1898-03-11
1.-THE pOOD MIR. BEST" /"

An able critic descants as follows on
a member Of THE Good Mr.. Best, -
which comes to this city for one night
next Tuesday at the Opera House:
Miss Blanche Creago, a mixture Of
mirth and melody, dainty little ar
tiste. from whose throat harmony rip
pies forth so smoothly and naturally
as to enrapture the audience; with a
voice as sweet as a mocking-bird's
and as pure as the notes drawn from
the most delicate music glasses, pleased
the moment she appeared, charmed
while she stayed and left void behind
when she passed from view
Evening journal., 1898-03-11
eeTFIE BROWNIES. !"

The sale of seats for c. b. Jefferson,
Klaw & Erlanger's magnificent spectac-
ular production, palmer CoX's Brown
les" which will be seen at the Grand
Opera House, Saturday, both matinee
and night, Is now in PROCESS. The big
extravaganza will prove a strong mag
net for local theatre-goers, since 1t has
attracted so much public notice, and
It will undoubtedly draw crowds. No
mnnier characters were ever originated
than the brownies, and on paper they
have become known to everybody.
There is a widespread curiosity to see
these pop-eyed, spindle-legged, round
stOmached creatures on the stage, and
the entrance of the funny band is in
variably greeted with roars OF laugh
ter The dude, policeman, sailor, China
man. twins, lrishman Dutchman and
all the other familiar types are shown
true to life, and meet with all sorts
OF laughabie adventures In one OF
the twelve gorgeous scenes they are
represented on a raft in mid-ocean.
In the storm that follows the raft goes
to pieces, and the brownies are LETT
struggling in the water. huge sea-
bird swoops down through the air,
and. seizing the brownie dude by his
trousers-seat, bears him struggling
aloft. His companions are saved by
the timely arrival of Neptune in his
sea-chariot. The brownies have a
great many other novel and amusing
experiences in the big G. B. Jefferson
Klaw & Granger production, which is
fun of handsome, shapely young wo-
men, splendid ballets, novel special
ties. etc. It is one Of the greatest at
fractions OF the season, and none
should miss II.
Evening journal., 1898-03-11
DIED.

DEGRAW.-In this city, on March G,
1898, Barbara A.. daughter of George
]. and Matte A. Degraw, aged 1 year
and IL months.
HAUGHEY. this city, on March 6,
1898, James p, son of Rosanna and
the late Francis TIaughey.
HITCHEN.-In this city, on the 9Th
instant, Myrtle T. Kitchen, aged 2l
months.
SOUTHGATE.-On March 9, 1898, Mary
70. Southgate reIict Of Walter f.
Southgate, at Christiana, Del.
The relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral with
out further notice, at / o'clock, Satur-
day afternoon, March r. Services at
the Presbyterian Church.
Evening journal., 1898-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
TIIoMPsoN TONIGHT.

Denman Thompson, who has ac-
quired fame seldom equalled as
Joshua Whitcomb In '@rhe Old Home
stead" comes to this city tonight at
the Opera House for the first time.
Thousands of theatre-goers have seen
this play and stamped it with their
approval by going again with every
return Of the artistically told, elevat-
ing story of plain home life, with its
gIimpses OF country home life and its
portrayal OF some of the aspects OF
city life. The company is strong ant
the play will have a thorough mount
ing Nothing can be said to add to Tn,
popularity of this play and it is doubt
full il anything could be said to detrac
from the admiration IN which 1t II
held all over the country.
Evening journal., 1898-03-11
PLANS FOR CONFERENCE
FEATURES OF THE COMING sEs-
SION TO BE HELD AT LEWES.

The program for the Wilmington
Methodist Conference, which begins in
Lewes on March %, embraces a sacra-
mental service, to be conducted by
Bishop Newman. on the 23d. to be fol-
lowed Immediately by the organization
Of the conference. On the same dav
the anniversary Of the Conference His
torical Society will be observed. TO be
followed by reminiscent addresses.
The next day the conference will
celebrate the anniversary Of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society. and
hold a pentecOstal service. to be fol-
lowed by the Epworth League ami
versary. On Friday, the 25th, the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
will celebrate; on Saturday the Freed
mans Aid and Temperance Societies
will have their turn; on Sunday Bishop
Newman win ordain deacons and ell
ders. and missionary services will
close the conference on Monday.
Evening journal., 1898-03-11
MARRIED.

RANSOM-JACKsON.-On the Sth in
slant, by Rev. John France, Levi A.
Ransom, of Smyrna, Del, and Ella
Jackson, of this city.
Evening journal., 1898-03-11

Order your bottled beer, wines and
liquors at Lynch's, northwest corner
Madison and Fourth streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02

killed. The men then attempted 10 reform
and continue the battle without any ON
GERS.
This particular place was selected on
account OF It's having been the home or
NJ. T.. A. Catlln and the many memories
surrounding IL.
The shingle was gotten from Bull
field" the residence OF the late Major
Thomas w. boswell, where a battle was
fought with a detachment Of General
Grants army when he was crossing the
North Anna on his way 80 Invest Rich-
m0nd. The shlngle was gift 70 Miss
Catlin. liz was rejected for use for build
ing purposes By reason OF the fact that
there was a bullet imbedded IN the centre.
Through the top Of the shingle run IN q
zlgzag way red lines suggestive or cloud
effects. while acress the bottom and near
~ half the width is a streak Of TAT light
wood. which Is very red. When turned
towards the light this becomes almost
transparent, ana the cOlorins Is sugges-
tive Of a brilliant sunset on water, which
gives the whole d rich appearance and
makes the pictures more realistic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
MlNSTRElS THIS WEEK..
Wilson and Cleveland Here Saturday
Grand Opera Coming.

George Wilson and W. S. Cleveland 5
Ministries come TO the Academy of Music
next Saturday. afternoon ana night ana
hiring with them Billy Emerson and
collection OF the finest burnt-cork artists
I'm the business. Wilson has carefully
attended to the staging of the production
and promises revelation in up-to-date
minstrelsy.
The International Opera Company Is TO
give us a short season Of opera here on
October 14th and 10th at the Academy Of
Music The company Is headed by the
vcilkuown prima donna, Clementine De
were a singer known throughout the
lenrfh and breadth at the land. She is
In the prime of her powers. No one mas
a more brilliant record IMAM TINS great
American artist.
Mime. selma Kronold, the well-known
dramatic soprano is also with the com
many and a number of other singers OF
Great reputation and the best that can
be gathered together.
The ensemble. chorus and orchestra
Will be q surprise 20 those VINO nave
desired operatic representations as near
perfection as possible.
The International Grand Opera Com
pany is made up of great artists. a full
and complete chorus. splendid orchestra
Of twenty-five men. ard the operas 10 be
given here are novelties ia their way.
Aside from the splendid manner of their
being sung. the works VIII an be oven
with proper scenery, splendid costumes,
accOutrements, etc.