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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Mr.. John Charles came up on Sat
urday evenings train, to spend n
few days with friends in this city.
Miss Bernie Mulcahy, of this city,
has been engaged as teacher in the
Hollandale school.
Mr.. Thomas Fit2simons, of Mont
fort has been visiting with relatives
and old time friends in this city and
vicinity, during the past few weeks.
He says that he is glad to find so
many e,idencess of advancement in
Mineral Point.
General J. B. Doe, of Milwaukee,
ex-assistant secretary of war, was in
this city, last week, visiting his uncle
Mr.. w. H. Prideaux. Mrs. Doe has
been here for some time, visiting at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Prideaux.
Rev. NJ. Evanson, vicar of Merthye
Mawr, Bridgend, S. Wales, preached
very acceptably at Trinity Episcopal J
church of this city, on last Sunday
morning. Rev, Mr.. Evanson has
friends and relatives In Dodeeville
and Ridgeway. He has been making
a tour of the states and the British
provinces. He expressed himself i'm
pressed with the hospitable trait in
the American people, and the marked
kindness he had received, wherever he
had gone among them. He left on
Wednesday for Wales. full of pleas
ant memories.
Miss Edith Miller, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. j. H.
Miller. for the past five weeks,
left on Tuesday mornings train for
Chicago.
A large number of persons from
this city attended the Darlington fair,
last week, and the circus at Dodge
vile, Saturday. The average Min
eral Pointer is a good goer, and the
surrounding towns, whenever they
offer any attraction, can not complain
on this score.
DR.. j. H. Vivian and wife left on
Friday for Crystal Falls, where they
will visit relatives until about the first
Of October.
Bert Gale, who for some time past
has been in Chicago, connected with
one of the departments of the &. & n.
w. Ry., has been promoted to
responsible position in the same
department with headquarters at
Baraboo. He is rising young
railroader.
Mrs. Price returned to Waukegan
last week. For two months she has
been visiting with her mother Mrs.
L. a. Cobb.
Miss Martha Huxtable returned
last Saturday from Darlington, where
she spent the week visiting friends.
Miss Clara Burghardt started on last
Thursday. for Hayward, Wis, where
she will teach the Grammar grade Of
of the city schools.
Milfred Cole and John Benson
started on Tuesday for Luyerne Mimi
esota, where they expect to remain for
short time. They will 20 to South
Dakota before returning home.
Rev. r. l.. Jocelyn has taken editor
ial charge OF the Albert Lea Minn. J
Evening Tribune. He is son-in-law
of VIM. Hamrnill, and recently visited
in this city, and ofiiciated in the VI. L.
church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
BuckIcn's Arnica Salye.

The best salye In the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures piles, or
TO pay required. II Ii guaranteed TO
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For
sale BY w. III Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

Two for the price Of one-just TO
make clearing out of the balance of
the stock. Theirs only limited
quantity-we couldn't afford to sell
much of a stock at such ruinous
prices.
So it's wise to be among the first to
come for this Underwear Offering.
While you are at the counter, no
doubt we can interest you in Hosiery
too. Our Hosiery department shows
styles and qualities at prices that
should gain your trade.
cts. Ladies and children's Jersey
ribbed Vests. ........,. 3 for 10 cts.
30 cts. Ladies' fine lace Trimmed
Vests. ....... Reduced to 25 cts.
25 cts. Ladies Fine, Jersey Vests
all shapes. .................io ~ CTS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
MINERAL POINT POST OFFICE,
Box Rent Rates Reduced.

On and after October LIST, 1898, tho
box rent rates at the Mineral Point
Post 0llce will be rs follows.
Cali boxes ..,..a 20 cents per quarter,
Lock Boxes, small, 35 cts, -" ="
" large % " " "
The rent for all boxes must he
paid one quarter IN advance, and the
postmaster is requirced to declare
vacant all boxes for which the rent Is
not so paid in advance within ten
days from the beginning of the quarter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

A stubborn cough or tickling In the
throat yields TO Ono Minute Cough
Cure. Harmless In effect, touches the
right spot, reliable and just what is
wanted. 1t acts mt once. w. II.
Prideaux. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

For broken surfaces, sores, insect
bites, burns, skin diseases and
especially piles thoir Is no reliable
remedy, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
When you call for DcWitt's don't
accept counterfeits or frauds. You
will not be disappointed with De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. w. II.
Prideaux. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
.lolln kaey

Laundryman successor to Sam Yon)
Commerce street, Mineral Point Wis,
is prepared to do all Laundry work
In a first class manner. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

When you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve the great pile cure, don't
accept anything else. Don't be talked
into accepting substitute for piles,
for sores, for burns. w. II. Pri-
deaux. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
Farm for Sale.

We offer for sale, at a bargain, the
fine prairie farm, occupied by Richard
X. Stephenson, Of Waldwick. Terms
easy, with proper security.
JAS. HUTCHINSON Il SONS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
The New Meat Market

OF ID. G. Jacka IL headquarters for
the best OF everything In the Sausage
line. Try our Bologna and our Pork
Sausage. Polish Sausage something
new and good. Try IL. 40tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
stoves for Sale CheaD.

A Gold Coin coal stove and two
wood heaters. All good stoves and In
good condition, Call and see them at
the hardware store Of s. Jenkin, or
inquire Mt the post Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

You invite disappointment when
you experiment. DeWitt's Little
EARLY liisers are pleasant, easy,
through little pills. They cure
constipation and sick headache Just
as sure M you take them. w. II.
Pridcaux. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
Leads All the Rest

Pillsbnry's Best. Brewer & Penhalle-
gon sell this brand OF -four, at their
New Palace Cash Grocery store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
FRAGRANCY
AND STRENGTH =

are prime requisites OF II
satisfactory economical cup of Ten or
Coffee. We know whore and how tq
tuy just such qualities, alH We've got
the inside track ON prices. 1t doosn', I,
pay to buy cheap Tea or Coffee and
then use three times rs much and get
small satisfaction in drinking IL. We
are sole agents In this vicinity for
CHASE 4 SANBORN $
"SEAL BRAND" COFFEES,
BUFFALO CHOP" TEAS.
The temptation we spread before
you Is QUALITY, without which
any price would be dear.
BREWER & PENHAlLEGON,
20i pos High, Street, Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

Some people live by ther wits, but
tho majority of mankind live by taxi
ing Rocky Mountain Tea. 30 cents
only, Eastman 4 Meserole. .
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
Ice Cream Bricks.

In one or more color--furnished on
short notice, at Mineral Point Bakery,
w. J. Hoskcn, Proprietor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
Choice Coffee.

a new lot just received at Spratler's
In beautiful Japanese cans, at
25 cents per can.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

A. W. Thoma leaves next Tuesday,
to take his last course under Dr.
McC Cormick. Of Mccormick Optical
College. 81 Adams ST.. Chicago.
When he returns he will BE- a
graduate optician.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

| visit with his sons at Mount clemens,
Michigan.
Rev. G. w. Watson will preach in
the p. NJ. church next Sunday at both
the morning and evening services.
Mr.. Watson is spoken of as a young
man of ability and as an interesting
speaker.
The fall term of our city schools
commences next Monday, Sept. D,
with full corps of efficient teachers.
Albert Lanyou left for Detroit,
and Josiah Lanyon for Missouri on
Tuesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Lanyon
returned to their home at lola, Kansas
on Tuesday. Mrs. Lanyon on Sun
day morning much delighted her
many friends by appearing in her old
place in the p. NJ. choir and singing a
solo.
Mrs. John Skewis and children are
here from their home in lnwood,
Iowa, visiting at the home of her
father Mr.. James Spensley.
Miss Lucetta Matthews is here from
GAINESVILLE for visit with relatives
and friends.
Miss Lucy Tregilgus visited friends
at Darlington last week.
Miss Geogina Meason, who has been
visiting relatives here, returned to
her home at Lacrosse on Monday.
The Eastern Star Chapter will hold
its regular meeting Wednesday even
Sept. !, 1898; opening at 1:3o. All
officers should be present, and as
many other members as can attend.
Miss Olive Gundry, who has been
spending the summer with her grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Gnndry,
has returned to her home at Topeka,
Kansas.
Miss May Tregilgus has returned
from visiting relatives at Dodgeville
and Edmund.
Mrs. j II. Quinn and daughto" Miss
Geraldine Quinn, of lshpeming, Mich,
and Mrs. Richard Quinn, of Darling
ton, spent Sunday with w. j. Healy
and family.
Mr.. Chas. Lantz, of Chicago, is
visiting with Mr.. w. j. Hcaly.
Miss Katie Healy returned to Chi
cago, this week, after a two weeks
visit with her relatives and friends.
The Dodgevilie Sun reports that at
3:l5 o'clock on Thursday morning the
fire alarm was sounded, and 1t was
soon discovered that the residence of
Jas. Cahill on Division street was
consumed by the flames. The fire
originated in summer kitchen in rear
of house, aud how it was caused is a
mystery, as Mr.. Cahill says there
had been no fire in the building for
two days. The dwelling was consid-
erably damaged--in fact, will practi-
cally have to be rebuilt. Most of the
contents were saved. The loss is
estimated at about $400. Insurance
$500.
Mr.. James Kober, who visited IN
this city over Sunday, in the evening
sang in the p. Nj. choir with his old
time effectiveness.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. +. Springer and
Mrs. George Clayton returned on
Monday evening S train from Chicago,
where they had been for about a week;
visiting friends and seeing the Sights
of the great city.
The we'll known Beloit band that
| has made music all over Wisconsin
in years gone by, will be a part c.
the Wisconsin State Fair at Milwau-
kee, this year.
The Linden schools commence the
fall term on Monday, Sept. y, with
Miles Thomas, of this city as princi-
nal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
The De Nore Piano Co.,

Freeport, Ill.,, sell the best makes
of Pianos direct from the factory
from ST5. to 300. less than ordinary
prices. Write for catalogWoa and
information. 3wl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
MISS A, H. GALE,

Teacher of Piano and Organ.
From National Conservatory OF
Music, New York. For terms apply
at residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
A Good SteD-Ladder

And can OF Baking Powder, for
only 50c., mt Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

Pleasant t0On,s
For rent. inquire uf Miss A. f.
Strong.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT

Price: S1.e5. Year in Advance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-06
COLONEL FRANZ
peceiving Congratulations Upon hiS
promotiou-His work.

FORT MONROE, VA, May 1.-Sspe-
c,oIl-General Royal r. Frank is receiv-
inc the congratulations Of his many
friends on his well-earned promotion
For the past eight years he has com
roorded the artillery school and post
With signal ability and success, az lneir
nreseut efficiency amply testliles. OF
he r.ast four months he has been SNORT
three of his best ofiicers-Colone- II. I.
Ts sbrouck. Fourth Artillery; Major John
y Tiernon. First Artillery, ana MAJOR
samuel NJ. Mills. First Artillery-Who
~ been absent on the Carter court
n,artial and the work Of preparing the
,nst for defence has fallen largely on
his shoulders. 1t is hoped that ms pro
motion will not carry him 10 new hela
If duty. for in case Of trouble we heeo
him right here.
mn last night the call "to arms" was
sounded. and the boys turned out an'
made for their guns ION the doubie-qulcK
showing a perfect state of discipline
Arrangements are being made to sta
zion two light batteries Of artillery IRON
Pennsvlvania troops at Newport News
frbev will be camped near the dry-docf
TO protect the ship-yard and ValuaDl'
government property located there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-06
spPOMAITOx DEMOCRATS
Elect Delegates To Tenth Distri''
Congregational Convention

APPOMATTOX, VA, May 5.-(Spec't|)
The Democrats Of AppomattoN county
met to-day at the courthouse al >
o'clock for the purpose Of electing dele
eotes TO the Democratic convention 10
he held at Covington on June 22d. The
meeting was called to order by Chairman
< T. Ferguson. DR.. James b. AbDitt
,,.,s elected chairman, W. II. Burke, Sec
ro+arv and A. II. Clement, assistant
secretary. The following delegates were
elected: 800 ~,
Southside District-Dr. ID. Mott Rob
ertson. Thomas a. Smith, Samuei H.
Ferguson. ]. W. Harvey, j. u. ROBERT
son, and W. II. Burke. ,
clover Hill District-Major j. W. Flood'
w II Lyon. r. W. Beal. w. j. Trent,
r =. Chism. and r. w. Bristow
StonewaH District-T. J. Stratton, ID. a.
christian. Joseph Button. NJ. +. Kyle. J.
II. Featherston, and j. r. Horsley
on motion Of DR.. ID. Mott Robertson
the following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved. by the Democrats OF Apo
mattox county, in mass-meetng assem-
bled. That the delegates TINS DAY elected
IN the congressional convention which
rpeats IN Coyington, Va, on June p, 1895
arc hereby instructed to vote FOR heI
favortte son. Hon. II. p. Flood, so long
a. his name is before the convention, and
to use All honorable means TO secure Tor
rim the nomination To which his pre-
eminent ability. his ardent devotion 10
and Jealous work for the Democratic
oartv and the brilliant canvass against
cverwhelming odds In 1896 so richly en-
title him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-06
THE UNIVERSITY TEAM
VIII start on Northern Tour Nom
day-The Schedule.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, May o.
lsnecial)-The varsity baseball club VIII
leave early Monday morning for their
northern trip. Several new men are APP
plving for positions, among them ked'
who was on the strong Richmond Col
lege club last season. 1t is probable that
he will be taken along as an outheider
and utility man. He is a good hitter, anu
seems to be a sure man in the neld.
Males knee is still in very bad shape
and will prevent his playing again SOON
This Is quite a loss to the team, as ne Is
when in condition, a fast man and nice
hitter. Collier, who has been unweh Tor
a couple OF weeks. Will accompany the
team as far as Philadelphia, If not
through the entire trip. The other men
are i'm good condition.
The first games will be with George
town I'm Washington, on Monday, May
9th and Tuesday. the 10th. Next comes
The University OF Pennsylvania. at Phila-
deInhia. on Wednesday. Thursday the
princeton Tigers. at Princeton, y. j., will
he nlayed Fridays game Will be with
81 Paurs School of Garden City, l.. !.
This IS an exceedingly strong club. as u
also the Wesleyan club. with whom the
bovs will do battle at Middietown, Conn,
on Saturday, Sunday Will be spent in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-06
AIHTMARLE's Loss'
III. I,tc william Hotopp-his
Energy and Enterprise.

HARIOTTESVILLE, VA, May d
(SpecialD-Mr William Hotopp' "ho' d.
reported in the Dispatch, died yes
terdav afternoon at his home pen
park " about two and half miles north
~ this city. was in the 6Sth year OF MS
400 He was a native of Celle, in the
nrovince OF Hanover, Germany ~ ~
came to this country at the age u 20
like a great many other eh1eip . a.,
,,o,,ro Germans. 10 try his fortunes vi
ibe Now World. Reaching New YORK
- ,yos ENGAGED in various businesses
GnalIv winning such substantial success
I'm tho manufacture of varnish Una. no
factory was gradually Increased uhH.
vas very large one. Reared III ~"
.,,,+rv and attached to the pursuit OF
Se,,,trg he determined to purchase an
as,ate and learning of the fertile SOL OF
VIRGINIA he bought Pen fark III l0''c
lie M once brought 1t 10 a hlSh STAT ~
cultivation, and began IN shlan w.
a., nlopting of vines. The grown ol
.,io - ,,-as so luxurious. and its pro-
J,,c+ so excellent. that he was convince
~ Tho soil and climate were Just rlshO
sa. ,,iticulture. and increased MS VINE
- from wear to year At hrst' MS
80 went to the northern marhel'
brt finally he began making mem M ~
vino and was SO successlu Ill"I -
liners of this and adjoining couhl
s'iia,.od his example, and thus estap-
iisbod the great grape-growing ana "lne-
making industry OF this secuou'
he accumulated q large FORTUNE az.
,.as not only useful as the founder on
orane-rrowing and wine-makinS III I'M
T,arf of virginia. but his energy anu III
drstrv found profitable employment ~
,.,,,oys other directions. For many
'.ears and until his death, he was direc-
| go ~ the Charlottesville Woollen-Mliis'
Ia orlv few years ago built IN TINS
-, ~ a great cost the Jefferson Auul-
| linn one of the hdndsomest thealr-
! buiIdlnes I'm the South. thus neetins al
,,roont need OF the people Of TINS clIE'
His death is felt to be loss 70 IN, w
whole community. I'm which ne hau i've
| for more than thirty years. ana VIZ
/ he has borne deservedly a h'sh tep"'"
| lion for sterling integrity. -.
Ills wife. who survives him, was MiS,
tyaroIah Of Jersey city Thirteen OF th'
Gfteen children of this union are IVlhs
T,bov are william H., Mrs. Ida SelDeIs
- This city; Mrs. Emma lsemahh,
Nlbemarle: carl, of this county Mrs
parline Frincke of Baltimore, MIS-
1finno Mrs. Augusta Mohardt, OF WASH
ington. Miss Olga, Heinrich, MISS Agnes
| Misc JuIia. Miss Clara, ana tredeilch'
Tbe funeral, conducted D. me Key
william Schultz, of tho eia
church. will take place at u . CLOCK u
marrow at "Pen Park
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-06
DESPERATE TRAMPS.
SIX LODGED IN THE JAIL AT
FAR,iyILLE.
They Make Il Lively for the Au-
thoritics-Crowded Into the steer
Caue-ssy, for Meat-Uooks to HanS
Themselves On.
Themselves On,

FARNVILLE, VA, May 5.-(Special)-
Two tramps were arrested here to-day as
Suspicious characters. They resisted ar
rest and threatened the police oiiiceis'
Whom taken before the Mayor, one Oh
them was profuse in his abuse, ana sdlu
no would get even with the town when re-
Leased. They were sent to jail, and on
tbe,r beine searched. a half dozen watches
and a dozen pairs of new spectacles were
found on the person of one OF them'
One has light complexion and reuulsh
moustache, and the other Is smooth
shayen. of dark complexion, ana mas Iour
fingers missing from his left hand In
the iail he tried hard to assault the jailer'
and was only prevented from doing so py
the Deputy Sheriff, who happened 10 be
present. Later, the jailer went 10 the
iail TO give the two water, and II was only
at the pistols point that the more despe-
rate prisoner could be kept from making
bie escape. They are evidently crooks OF
tho worst character, and il Is the behel
of the officers here that the Watches ana
spectacles found on them were stOien
from some store. They VIII be helo 10
see if they are not wanted by the du'h0ii-
ties of some other community.
Tonight four more tramps We're ar
rested and placed behind the bars. Ihey
were pals of the other two, ana "hen
once together in Jail, the gang began thS
work of destruction to the building al,
glass was knocked from the windows anu
the neighboring residents frightened uy
their shrieks They were all hnaily gut
ten in the little steel cage when was oc-
cupied by Solomon Marable, and II peihg
rather diminutive for the comfort Vi
six big men, the last words heard lion'
the tramps. as the officers were ieaViIIs'
was a request that meat-hooks be Drouslll
around. that they might hang themselves
W.. I'll ond
4 terrific and most destructive hall ana
rain-storm passed over the western sec
tion of this and Appomattox county TINS
| evening. ,... ,5o,,,,
The students of Hoge Military Acaueily
AZ blackstone arrived here to-day III d
bodv en- route TO Hampden-Sldney Col-
! lego for an encampment Of several days.
| They were caught here this AFTERNOON III
| the storm. and will mess and steep III
| the courthouse tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-06
CHAPLAIN FRAZIER.
A virginia Methodist win inc
Asiatic Squadron.

FLOYD COURTHOUSE, VA, May D.
1special)-On the roster Of the flagship
Olympia. Of the Asiatic squadron ap-
nears the name Of John b. Frazier. chap
lain Mr.. Frazier is well known here
Ue is a member Of the Hoision Confer
ance Methodist Episcopal Church. South
and AT the time he received the appoint
ment as chaplain In the navy TWO years
ago. was in charge OF the church al thls
Mace as pastor, and joined the hasship
m Mare Island just before that snip
sailed. II is believed here tnat II occd-
sion requires he will prove a hshtns Pr
~ re is a good preacher. and ge-
ojaI GOOD fellow. and no doubt popular on
hoard ship. He is a nephew OF Rev
TvIer Frazier. one OF the most distih-
rutshed preachers Of the conference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-06

New Haven. where the sons OF old FL
are TO be met on Monday. TINS Is tle
third game Of the season with hale' anu
as each of the teams has taken one
great game is expected. After TINS game
the team, with the exception OF those
who stop over / . New York city VIII re-
turn straight through TO CharlottesViliie'
A number Of rooters will accompany tne
team to Washington TO see the HrS' e"i'''
with Georgetown. =,
Tho schedule for the southern trip is
not vet completed. 1t opens in Nashville
Win series of three games with Van
derbilt. beginning June 18th. Games WIN
Sewanee. Tulane. Georgia, and many
others have also been arranged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-06
A FALSE REPORT
Regarding sthe Mines In Hampton
uoads-No Gables Cut.

NORFOLK. VA, May 5.-tSpeclal)-lI
was reported in this city to-day that
number of the mines in Hampton Roads
nod cone adrift, and there were intima-
lions that the cables had been cut. TINS
was not a correct statement. but the
facts are that few Of the temporary
barrel buoys placed above the mines to
warn friendly craft, have gone adriit
ana aoating out the capes. alarmed skip
pers. who promptly reported to the en-
gineer's office az Old Point what they
conceived to be menace 10 shipping NO
cables are cut, as far as Is known ana
the lieutenant OF engineers, VINO was
asked about the matter. SAID that -is"ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-06
Conductor Robertson Improving.

The condition OF Conductor William
Robertson, OF the Maln-slteet caI nho,
Who was injured Wednesday night, was
greatly improved last night. and the ply
sicians are hopeful of his recovery. II
develops that there was no fracture OF
the young mans skull. but he received
His sarents arrived here yesterday from
their home, In Cumberland
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-06

The Reward Increased.

Mayor Taylor has increased the re-
ward offered for the arrest and conyic-
ton OF the murderers OF Policeman Ro-
bert ID. Austin 10 500 The police are
stlll working hard on this case, but as
Yet they have no clue to the identity Of
the criminals.