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The evening times., 1898-12-03

LEATHER top buggy in good condition: price
S25. Call at 18th and C sts. Sc. de3-4t
EoR snE-Horss. harness. and haudu,ads dar
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-21

through any political machine VIII.
they will demand the abolition os -
caucus and convention-by the sa1r
manipulation of which the maohir'
rules-and will claim for thence
the sovereign right to make 49,
own nominations by direct vote A.
primary election under an Australis,
ballot.
1t is with a just sense of responsi
bility that | have decided to be can
didate for the republican nominatio,
for governor before the convention -
be held August 18th. | do NOT er,ss
the field as | am we'll aware that (.
will be charged to wage a factjor.,
warfare. | have no contest with a.,
diyiduals and no enemies to pupisb
AS republican and citizen desire h
see an end to the control of all Nom
nations and all legislation no
IA minority and will while
i live, combat the methods
that make such control possible.
am a candidate, because I earnesny
desire to see legislation of paramount,
Importance to the interests of tba
people enacted and enforced in this
state. | am led to believe on the hos,
authority that it is the wish OF a ma.
jority of the republicans of the state
that / should stand as z. candidate
representing principles which the sit.
uation demands should be made a
part OF the republican platform. An
awakened public sentiment com.
mands that these principles shall he
conscientiously and vigorously main
tanned and enforced by the official
representatives Cf the people.
The coming republican convention
composed of over one thousand dele
gates will be made TO reflect this pub
lie sentiment, if each republican who
believes that the pledges of his party
should express the viii Of the majority
conscientiously does his duty at the
primary. the caucus and the conven-
ton. Already a section Of the press
speaking for the machine. has at
tempted to forestall the action Of the
convention and has announced its
mandate. Submission to this deere
is surrender Of the individual Ri
of every member of the party. I a9-
peal from this dictum, to the properly
expressed decision of the republicans
of Wisconsin.
Robert NJ. La Toilette"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-21
LIVED AT WATERLOO.
Wisconsin Man Murdered and His
Slayer Sent to Prison.

Chamberlain, S. D., July 9.-The
sentencing to life Imprisonment of
Lambert II. Jones, Chicago boy, for
the murder of Henry Van Roden, a
war veteran, ends for the present, at
least, one Of the most interesting muir
der cases ever tried in the state The
dramatic feature of the case was the
presence of ]. w. C. Jones of Chicago,
father of the defendant. The elder
Jones is associate editor of the Chi
cago Law Journal and is a man of
prominence in the legal profession,
made gallant fight for his sons
freedom, doing everything possible
that was honorable, but the evidence
against the young man, while purely
circumstantial, was of so convincing
nature that the jury could not do
otherwise than convict.
Young Jones and Van Roden lived
together on the east bank of the Mis-
souri, river, south of this city. The
latter was an old man. His widow
and son reside at Waterloo. Wis.
About June 10, 1897, Van Roden dis
appeared, and to inquiries as to his
whereabouts Jones replied that the old
man had gone east to visit his son.
Just prior to the disappearance of Van
Roden Jones borrowed a skiff and a
short piece of rope from a neighbor
saying he wished to catch driftwood
in the Missouri river. He afterward
returned the boat, but not the rope
Wood owned by Van Roden was sold
by Jones, who claimed TO have pur-
chased it from the old man prior 10
his disappearance. In support of this
he exhibited what purported to be
bill of sale, but which was shown by
the evidence Of the prosecution 10
have been written by neighbor's son
at the dictation of Jones. Clothing
known to have belonged to Van
Roden was worn by Jones without ap-
parent effort at concealment, Sus-
picion against him was strong, but
members of the Grand Army post OF
Chamberlain and others who attempt
ed TO ascertain the truth OF the mat
ter were thwarted by the failure 10
definitely learn the whereabouts or
fate of Van Roden. BY accident
young man, Harry Convey, March i
last. discovered the body of the ola
man in a gulch not far from his
former home. The body had been
buried, but the heavy spring rains ana
melting of the snow had washed
part Of the covering off. Although
the remains were badly decompos
the attorneys for the prosecution
clearly established the identity Of the
skeleton by articles buried with u.
Around II was wrapped a blanket
fastened by a rope which was idenll-
fed by the owner as the identical rope
borrowed by Jones the day he said o.
was going to gather driftwood from
the Missouri river. Much other con-
vincing testimony was introduced on
the part OF the prosecution.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-21

Ex Congressman r. NJ La Toilette
of Madison formally announces his
candidacy for governor, and his
friends are said to feel very confident
indeed Of carrying the republican con
yention That body meets in Milwau-
kee August II. Until that date this
state will form the battle-ground of
the fiercest fighting that has ever
marked republican affairs Of the com
monwealth 1t is understood that Mr.
La Toilette has sought necessarily to
avoid standing at this time as a can
didate for Office to represent the re
form ideas which he has voiced SO
vigorously in the state and out for
two years past, but has been unable
to persuade his supporters to unite
upon some ore else. As the incarna-
ton of the reform doctrines, he alone
was deemed the logical candidate,
and his final acquiescence will Of
course bring great rejoicing into the
reform camp. Mr.. La Follette's pro
uuuciamento is sensational He says.
NO political party can long retain
or ought 10 retain the confidence Of
It's members or the public, unless it is
honest, and is faithful to every trust
committed to it. AS its representa-
tiyes in Office keep faith with the
party and redeem its pledges, SO must
the party condemn or approve such
representatives, or it cannot nationally
expect the support of the people. The
broken pledges of public officials BE-
come the broken pledges of the politl-
cal party whenever it endorses those
officials.
The abiding and increasing conf
dence OF the people of this country in
the national administration is es-
pecially worthy of the thoughtful con-
sideration of republicans Of Wisconsin
al this time Everywhere and in oil
things it has conscientiously observed
the platform promises made TO the
people when Mr. Mckinley was nom
mated at St, Louis in 1896 1t has no
apologies to make, no record 10 de-
feud and each day brings increased
devotion to the administration and TO
the wise and patriotic man at its head.
These conditions are not due TO the
war or TO its prosecution, but flow
/ from that integrity of character which
1 has been impressed upon every otii-
eial act of President Mckinley from
7 the day Of his inauguration.
In the last campaign, state issu
were carried. along with those which
decided the presidency of the United
states. From press and platform, in
the counting house, the factory and
on the farm. discussion and appeal
reflection and conclusion held frmA
10 the great national issues on which
turned the business stability and In
dustrial welfare OF the country
Those issues are decisiyely settled.
In the approaching state campaign.
state issues will decide the contest.
Questions Of deep concern 70 the
citizen and the taxpayer viii
have to be tried out 70
conclusion The smoke Of battle
in Cuba will not obscure the issues
/ q the campaign in Wisconsin loyal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-21

Captain Skaggs. dil YOU ever get
your leg bit of by a shark" asked a
hoy q six OF q retired sea captain
Did !. sonny2" he replied Did I?
Well rather. Dozens OF times
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-21
MANZANILLO BOMBARDED
Havana Dispatch Says American ships
Do Considerable Damage.

London, July IA special from
Havana dated Monday says Seven
American warships heavily hombar7e4
Manzanillo this morning Three
steamers were set on FIRE Several
gunboats that were In the harbor IS
sued forth in defence Of the town bl'
were stranded. The result 81 tht
bombardment IS not yet known here.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-21
OUT FOR GOVERNOR
LA TOILETTE FORMALLY AN
NOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY.
PRONUNClAMENTO ISSUED

Mckinley and the War Endorsed,
Lobbies Denounced, Taxes Declared
to Be Inequitable to the Poor Man
and Caucus Reform and AntiPass
Legislation Demanded.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06

Spanish "governor-general" of Flor
IDA as his military headquarters. Dur
ing the brief English occupation the
olu building was the headquarters of
the commandant. The flooring is also
of coquina, and is as solid as when
laid, more than three centuries ago.
On the first floor are the dining and
reception rooms, and the family rooms,
with a small loge cut out of the north
side for afternoon siestas, in front of
which is a railing upon which fragrant
plants were twined as a screen.
The second story was partitioned
into cells for the monks, the council
hall being in the center. These cells
rcmain as they were originally con-
structed. Each has a small jail-like
window, either looking out upon the
broad Matanzas river or upon the In
dian village of Selory, just beyond the
city gates. The partitions are of Span
ish cedar, brought over from Cuba.
The wood is in a good state of pres
ervation, and is almost as durable rs
rock. The thing for the floor was also
red roof was supplanted in late years
by one of wooden shingles. The cedar
"mantelpiece" in the receptionroom,
on the first floor, was recently removed
to admit of certain repairing, and the
carpenter was surprised to see several
Spanish doubloons roll out upon the
flooring. A general burrowing in and
around the house followed without
gratifying results.
The house is situated about two
blocks from the Matanzas river, and
near the present United States bar
racks and parade ground. 1t was the
center of military and social life dur
ing the entire Spanish occupancy. II
was the only house left standing when
the buccaneer, Francis Drake, sacked
and burned the town. Being built of
coquina, he could not burn it. Its re-
cent purchaser, j. w. Henderson, says
the Cincinnati Enquirer, is a traveller
and antiquarian of note, and states
that he has purchased it for a win
ter residence, and will preserve the
ancient structure In all of its pictur'
eSQuenesS.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
OLDEST IN AMERICA.
A ST. Augustine House which was
Built In 1854.

The oldest house in America has
just changed owners-the fourth oc-
cupant since it was built, 1873 years ago.
of st. Augustine, Fla, by the Span
iards. This solid structure was built
of coquina-a formation of sea shells,
mixed with mortar. and was intended
for a monastery; and was so occupied
by the monks of the order of St. Fran
els for about 90 years, when a large
edifice was built nearer the church
building, which occupied the site of
the present cathedral. From that time
until Florida was acquired by the
United States it was occupied by the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
THE NAVAL BILL.
The House Rejects the Conference Com
mIttee's RepOrt-Tbe sundry Civil Bill
Sent TO Conference.

WASHINGTON, May 2. -Saturday's ses-
sion of the house was devoted chiefly
to the reconsideration of the report
upon the naval appropriation bill, pre-
scented by Chairman Boutelle. The
report was rejected after three hours
of debate, and further conference will
follow. The only ground upon which
the fight against the report was made
was found in the senate amend
ment to compensate naval officers
for government use of their inveu-
tions, and authorizing them TO have
their claims for such compensation
adjudicated in the court of claims.
Mr.. Boutelle led the support of the
amendment, and Messrs. Cannon and
Sayers the opposition. A resolution,
introduced by Mr.. Cannon, insisting
upon eliminating the amendment, was
adopted, 11s to AZ, and the naval bill
was again sent to conference.
Mr.. Cannon, from the committee on
appropriations, reported to the house
the sundry civil bill with senate
amendments, with a recommendation
that the house non-concur. The house
non-concurred and conference COM
mittee was appointed.
The house passed the bill providing
for the organization of naval battal-
ion to consist of not more than four
companies in the District of Columbia.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
SPANISH HINTS AT YIELDING.

LONDON, May 1.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Standard says: The
sitting of the house of deputies Satur-
day was extremely interesting. Senior
Silvela, in a speech which has made
profound impression and is regarded
as marking a turning point in Spanish
politics, declared that, as the Cuban
problem was now reduced to a ques-
ton of honor for Spanish arms" It,
behooved ministers to assume without
hesitation the responsibility of decid-
ing when the point of honor had been
sufficiently satisfied. When that time
had been reached, he said, it would be
time TO appeal to the European nations,
so that they could decide what
ought to be done to restore peace and
determine the fate of Cuba, because
all the powers were interested in Gu
ba's future. Senior Silvela declared
that all the idealist foreign policies
were things of the past; that nations
nowadays were only moved by their
interests, and that, therefore, if Spain
sought the intervention of the powers
she must approach them with some
thing practicable, for instance, on the
basis of the Philippine islands, and
with her hands full" Everybody was
much struck by Senior Silvela's trans
parent illusions to future inevitable
sacrifices and concessions.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
KEEPS SPLENDID TIME.
Although n Century Old This watch
Does Its Duty We'll.

The only watch in existence known
to have actually run for 100 years with
occasional intervals of rest, is in the
possession of Paul II. Kraniss, of "A
East Washington street, indianapolis,
Ind. 1t still keeps good time. Its case
bears the name of Rose g. Son, makers,
London, 1898. The first watch made Mt
the famous old town of Nuremberg had
exactly the same kind of escapement.
The watch was brought from Eng
land TO America by Mr.. Kraniss' grand
father in 1880, and has been in the pos
session of its present owner for about
90 years. The accompanying illustra-
ton is from photograph taken that
the readers of this article might see
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
UNITED States Commissioner of Labor.

sciences may not be measured. Few
statisticians have been MS careful as he
10 present bare facts, and TO present
them as fully as the statistician can. 1t
was he who originated the now famous
and much-quoted saying; Figures do
not lie, but liars figure"
The noted labor statistician began
life as a country schoolmaster in New
Hampshire, his native state, and went
from pedagogy into law. Dropping his
commentaries for his musket he went
TO the war, and, after fighting for his
country to the end of the strife, he re-
sumed his law work and was admitted
to the bar.
In 1871 and 1872 he was a New Hamp-
shire legislator, and was soon there
after placed in charge of the state labor
bureau, to take which position he gave
up a practice of $4,000 year. In 1880
he supervised the national census in
Massachusetts, and his work attracted
much attention for its thoroughness. In
1855 he was made the first labor com
missioner of the United States. His
published works make very consider
able library of labor statistics, and have
been used by most living writers Cd
economics.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
RAvAGED BY STORMS.
Wind and Rain Damage Property and
Claim Human Lives In the Indian
Territory and other Places.

TOPEKA, Kan, May 2.-The entire
state of Kansas east of the two west
ern tiers of counties received thor
ough drenching Saturday night and
yesterday. The Rock Island railroad
reported an unusually heavy rain
from Kansas City to ST. Joe, on the
east, to Fort Worth on the south and
Goodland on the west. Between Good
land and the mountains there was a
slight snow. accompanied by strong
wind The Santa Fe received reports
of heavy rains over its line and high
winds from Wichita south. Traffic
from Newton to Wichita was delayed
several hours on account of a washout
at Augusta.
PERRY, Ok. Nav Parties arriving
here from Duncan, l. T., town of
3. 900 people, southeast of here, report
that tornado struck there Saturday
night at ten o'clock, nearly wiping out
the entire town. A child was killed
and ten persons hurt, some fatally.
Nearly every board house in the town
was blown down. Many people were
in these buildings, and more deaths
may come TO light. People of neigh
boring towns are helping in the work
OF rescue.
CHICAGO, May 2.-Specals to the
Times-Herald report widespread
storm Saturday night, extending over
parts of South Dakota, Iowa and In
dian territory. South Dakota reports
a death list of eight and property
loss of 100000 In northwest Iowa
the towns of Primghar, Hartley and
Curlew were badly wrecked, Hartley
being almost completely destroyed.
Several people in this section are re-
ported killed, but details are meager.
The little town of Macedonia, near
Council Bluffs, is badly wrecked, but
no loss of life is reported there.
SAPULPA, /. T., May "A tornado
struck this town Sunday at nine a. M,
resulting in considerable damage to
property and the injury of several PEG.
Pile. Mrs. r. Taylor and two babies
were removed from the ruins of their
demolished house dangerously but, il
is thought, not fatally hurt The res
idence of Robert Howell, a merchant,
was turned upside down while the
family were all inside, but all escaped
injury. Other dwellings and store
houses were more or less injured and
the town is flooded as result Of a
cloudburst. Sapulpa is within three
miles of the path of the cyclone that
swept away Chandler, Ok, year ago.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, May 2.-Walnu'
Grove, a town of l,20O inhabitants, q
miles northwest of this place, was
struck by tornado at ~ o'clock yes
terday, and l2 houses destroyed. Great
damage was done to orchards and
fences. Several people were hurt, but
no fatalities are reported.
Sioux CITY, Ia, May 2.-The storm
which originated Saturday evening
near Valparaiso, Neb., crossed tn,
Missouri river to South Dakota, wher,
it struck the towns of Elk Horn an6
Richland, and finally wound up in
northern Iowa. The villages Of Shell
don, Alta, Westfield, Akron, Mallard
Archer and Maurice suffered. Anothe
branch of the storm struck Ote, Whit
ney and Smithland, but did compare
lively Ii title damage.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
BREAD UPON The WATERS.
Physician Rewarded by Thief
Whose Life He Had Saved.

whose Lire lie HGG SuNeu.
a rising young physician of West
Philadelphia lately recovered his fan
Gees stolen watch in a remarkable way.
The timepiece was present from the
doctor, and was beautiful specimen
Of the jewelers. art, the cases being blue
enamel, Tricky set with diamonds and
pearls. On the inside of the case was a
picture of the giver, photographed d.
rectly on the case. and the engraved
words From Ralph TO Grace"
Thanksgiving night the young couple
attended theater. and at the close OF
the play joined the merry throng that
was on Chestnut street. Several times
up and down were made, and it was
very late when they arrived at the
young woman's home. In order TO be
sure Of the time the girl felt for her
watch. which she usually wore hooked
on her coat, and found it gone. OF
course she was Mortified. and started to
cry, but the doctor told her she prob
ably lost ii, and that an advertisement
would bring its return The lost and
found column was freely used. but with
out any result. The doctor had lost
all hope. when, one morning. he received
through the mail the missing watch
and letter, which read; Dear Doctor
Enclosed find watch that ! stole Thanks
giving night. On looking in case saw
your picture and surmised that it was
gift from you to your sweetheart. !
guess you don't remember saving the
life of man who Ind no money. hut
do, and l can't find II in my heart 10
keep the watch, a Grateful Man"
The doctor, who is noted for his char
ity, says he has no recollection Of the
case in Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06

New YORK, April SO.-A letter has
been sent to President Mckinley by
William Lyman, president of the Ma
tional alliance, offering to form an
Irish brigade to assist the United
States in the war with Spain, The
brigade is TO be composed of military
organizations connected with the Irish
National alliance.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
A CENTURY OLD.

(This Watch Has Kept Good Time for b.
Hundred Years.)
its equally odd fob chain appear.
This chain is made of two rows Of
gold rings, II on each side, hooked at
one end with split gold ring. At the
lower end hangs the key with which the
watch is wound, and this key is of such
form as to make very pretty locket.
jewelers. to whom this heirloom has
example known of Matchmaking as it
existed in the latter part of the
eighteenth century, when watches were
rare. and made entirely by hand.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
Another Small Prize Captured,

KEY WEST, Fla, May 9.-The gov
eminent tug Leyden brought in a
small coasting schooner, Mascota,
which was captured by the torpedo
boat Foote yesterday 20 miles west OF
Havana, while trying to run the block
ade. The Mascota, which, with her
cargo. is worth $4,000, was on her way
from Jibara TO Havana with fruit.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
Several Killed In a Texas Cyclone.

CANADIAN, Tex, May 3.--The town
Of Mobeetie, Tex, was almost totally
destroyed by tornado Sunday morn
ing. John Stoclser, Mrs. r. w. Wright,
Mrs. Rufus Kitchen and Baby Matter
son were killed. Mrs. Exum, Baby
Palmer and Mrs, Anderson were fatally
injured. Fifteen were painfully hurt.
All county buildings were wrecked.
Property loss, S35, 900.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
uncIe sam naa ms wav.

CHICAGO, May 3. The rate to be
made by the railroads for the trans
portation of troops during the war
with Spain will be one cent per mile.
The roads had decided that il would
be double that, but the government
has formed different opinion, and
the chances seem 10 be that the opin-
ion of the government will prevail
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
The OREGON nd RIo JnneIro.

RIO JANEIRO, May 2.-The United
States battleship Oregon and the gun
boat Marietta arrived at this port at
six o'clock Saturday evening. The
Oregon left Callao, Peru, April 0. 1t
is the belief here that the warships are
in no danger of interception by the
Snanish fact
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-05-06
Musterlnc The Volunteers.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The war de-
partment is bending all its energies
to the mastering in of the volunteers
and the recruiting of the regular army
to its full war strength of 6l,0O men.
These matters are well under way, and
the officials feel confident that, within
reasonable time, both the volunteer
and the regular armies will be ready
for practical military duty.