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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23

On Board the Associated Press Dis
patch Boat Dandy, OF Santiago de
Cuba, Monday Night Via Kingston,
Jamaica, Tuesday. June 21.-As soon
as the fleet of transports arrived at a
point 20 miles off Santiago, the steam
er Seguranca, having on board Gen
Shafter and staff, left the other yes
sells lying to and steamed to the flag
ship of the American fleet to visit
Admiral Sampson. The general went
on board the flagship and the Segur-
anca went to Acerraderos, II miles
west of Santiago, near which place
General Garcia is encamped with 5000
Cuban soldiers. Gen. Shafter and
staff and Admiral Sampson went
ashore and proceeded to Gracia's head
quarters, about a mile inland, where
they spent several hours in consulta-
tion with the Cuban general. At the
conclusion of the conference Shafter
and the other officers had little or
nothing to say regarding the plans for
landing the troops and for the CO.
operation of the Cubans. The best in
formation obtainabe is that there will
be no attempt to make general land
ing for two or three days, but small
bodies of troops will be put ashore
probably today, at several points, both
east and west of Santiago including
Acerraderos. This will give Shafter
an opportunity to become familiar
with the work before him and ascer-
tain the best place for a general land
ing. The transports and warships
wMch conveyed the troops here came
close in shore Tuesday afternoon, in
full view of the lookouts on MORO
castle, and laid last night fifteen miles
out from SIMPSONS fleet which is
guarding the entrance to the harbor.
The result of Rear Admiral Samp-
sons investigation of the various pro-
posed landing places was laid before
the army officers, but General Shafter
is not prepared to announce a definite
selection without investigation of the
matter further himself. General Gar
cia gave the Americans assurances
that they need have no fear of con
tracing diseases on the southeastern
coast of Cuba, as the climate there is
not unhealthy, only extremely hot. at
this season of the year.
Shafter examined the condition of
the Cuban soldiers during his visit
and was impressed with their soldier
~ appearance, though he recognized
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
MITCHELL OPPOSES 1T.
THE BADGER SENATOR SPEAKS
AGAINST ANNEXATION.
Interest in the Debate Begins to Lag
Whites Long Argument The
House

Washington, June 22.-lnterest in
the discussion OF the Hawaiian annex
alton resolutions. which is proceeding
in the senate, already has begun to
lag. 1t is evident that the senator's
will not become enthusiastic over the
arguments which are not now new to
them. MIR White (dem., Cal J, leader
of the opponents of annexation, spoke
for three and half hours. His ar
gument failed to command the attep-
ton from the senators it really de
served. Mr. Mitchell (dem, Wis J
opened the discussion with brief
speech in opposition to the resolutions.
Among the bills passed was one pro.
viding penalties for malicious injury or
destruction of submarine mines. torpe-
does, Notifications or other coast de
lenses.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
COCHEMS is CAPTAIN.
Famous Half Back Takes Jerry
Riordan's Place

Madison, June %.
Henry +. Cochems, Wisconsin's eel
ebrated half back, was Tuesday night
elected captain of the L. w. football
team for the next year, to succeed
jeremiah =. Riordan captain Of last
years victorious team who graduates
tomorrow and has accepted a position
in the Baraboo high school for next
year. Riordan was reelected but has
resigned Cochcms has a most envi-
able list of university honors, because
of his versatility. He is an ex-joint
debater and holds the championship
for the hammer throw and shot put
a brilliant and forceful speaker, his
forensic conquests are not dimmed
by his athletic fame. His home is In
Sturgeon Bay,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
WELSHMEN TO MEET.
VIII Form Organization at the Milwau.
kee Carnival.

Madison, June %.
Wisconsin Welshmen will hold
meeting and b0i Guet In Milwaukee at
some time during the carnival week
for the purpose OF completing a state
organization. A provisional organt-
zation has been formed Former
Secretary OF State Llewellyn Breese OF
Portage IL president and Trof w. II.
Williams Of the university, secretary
An executive committee has been
chosen as follows: Indian Commits
sioner w. A. Jones OF Mineral Point,
Warden J J. Roberts Of the state
prison, Waupun Assemblyman w. r.
Lewis Of Racine. w. 70. Powell OF
Milwaukee, d. +. Jones OF Sparta, Il,
o. Jones OF Cambria, Prof r. +. Jones,
and DR.. +. d. Jones OF Madison. r.
7. Morgan Of Oshkosh. ]. e. Morgan
Of Spring Green. d. II. Moses OF Mad
ison, W. g. Williams OF Sparta. James
w. Rice Of Waukesha, John Price Of
WoneWoc. assistant superintendent OF
public property. At the meesit
permanent organization will be formed.
The purposes OF the organization Will
be TO promote the social relations Of
the Welsh people, and TO study the
part played by Welshmen In the hts
tory Of the state. Local organizations
will be formed In various localities FOR
the preservation OF Welsh history and
literature.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
OSHKOSH GETS HARRIS BEQUEST

Oshkosh, Wis. June ~. Judge
Cleveland issued an order Tuesday
transferring the balance of the Harris
estate to the city of Oshkosh to found
a permanent city library as provided
in the will, The estate is inventoried
at $75,734 33, of which $23,500 Is real
estate, and the balance in cash and
securities. BY selling $5O,0 worth of
bonds and Senator Sawyers gift Of
$4,000, the city has an equal amount
to put in with the Harris beQuest, and
the result will be model free library
and art hall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
MllWAUKEE'S HANDS TIED,
Restrained from Reginniug Litigation
to Enforce Car Fare Ordinance.

milwaukee,, Wis, June ~, Judge
Seaman. Of the federal court Tues
day handed down his final decree In
the suit Of the milwaukee, Electric
Railway and Light company against
the city of milwaukee, and OF SIM
liar suit OF the hondholders OF the
company against the city to restrain
Il from putting into effect the four
cent fare ordinance adopted by the
council some time ago, 1t holds the
ordinance void and restraints the city
from beginning any litigation to en-
force the ordinance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23

hlockading squadron were seen they
sent a thrill of enthusiasm through
the soldiers. The troops are now ca
gerly awaiting their landing in Cuba,
The men are confident of \ swift and
easy victory, but seem rather to hope
for hard lighting. The heat aud long
in the holds OF the trans
ports told very severely on the horses
and mules and many Of them died dur.
ing the last days OF the voyage,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
HOUSE.

Washington, June % After passing
several bills of minor Importance the
house went into committee of the
whole and considered without dispos-
ing of it the bin to refer to the court
of claims certain claims of persons for
property taken or destroyed by CON
federate invasions into the southern
counties of Pennsylvania The bill
brought on long debate in which it
was vigorously advocated and opposed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23

compelling an immediate shut down,
They are not members OF the Wood
workers union, but their strike will
undoubtedly help the sash and door
strikers, The woodworkers' strike is
now in its sixth week with little pros
pect OF Immediate settlement. Rec
oSnttton of the union Is still the stick
ing point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
MILL WILL BE REBUILT J.

Beloit. Wis, June 20. The loss Ia
the owners Of the Blodgett Touring
mill which burned will be $40 900
The Insurance Is $4,000 Of which $40.
900 was carried in the Millers' Nation
al, $1,000 IN the Illinois Mllers Mutual
81 Alton. Ill, and the balance In $500
policies carried by stock companies
The mill will be Immediately rebuilt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23

Columbus, O., June -. The repub-
lican state convention which met
Tuesday afternoon was almost free
from the factional lighting Of former
years. The national administration
republicans were so strong that oppo-
sition to them was not felt anywhere.
II, Nj. Dougherty, who called the con
vention to order strongly endorsed the
war against Spain and the president i
policy. a letter was then read from
senator Hanna, who regretted that
duties at Washington would not allow
him To be present,
The temporary chairman, Congress-
man Grosvcnor. was then introduced
Among other things he said 1T
Will be the policy of this admiuistra-
tion To plant the flag OF the United
states at Hawaii to occupy II and
rortfy II and make II II part of the
territory OF the United States, and
when the war il over we viii then
settle the question Of what sort of n
government we will have over there
| make no representation except this,
! doubt very much whether you and |
VIII live to see tho day when by or.
der of republican administration and
surely not by the order of the Nc
kinley administration, the starry ban
ner OF your country's glory shall be
pulled down from any Flagstaff whore
the conquest of arms has placed It,"
AT the close Of Grosvenors speech
the temporary organization was made
permanent. The credentials commit
tee. not being ready to report. adj
jonrnmcnt was taken until today. The
Mckisson contestants kept the com
mittee on credentials In session all
night and all cases were decided
against the already very small
minority,
There was considerable favorable
comment on Grosvcnor's speech In
which he said the American flag
would remain In the West Indies and
the Philippines wherever It was plant
ed In warfare The delegates ia
vor the acquisition OF ali the islands
thus acquired
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
d. +. JONES is NOMINATED
Will b@ United States Attorney in
Western District, Wisconsin.

Washington, June % The prcsi-
dent yesterday sent to the senate the
nomination OF David +. Jones to be
attorney for the western district of
Wisconsin ID T.. Jones has been ac-
tive in practice at Sparta for several
years. He was member of the as
sembly in the last legislature, and has
been district attorney of Monroe coun-
ty The present United States district
attorney is Harry +. Briggs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
TUESDAYS BASEBALL SCORES.

Peoria 8, Ottumwa 4
Chicago IL, Boston 4
Pittsburg 4. New York 8.
Cincinnati 2, Baltimore g. 90 In.
nings)
Louisville IA, Washington 3.
Cleveland 5, Brooklyn G.
St Louis 2, Philadelphia 8.
indianapolis 4, Detroit 2.
Columbus 3, Milwaukee 4.
Kansas City 6, Minneapolis 2.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
OCONTO PRIVATE DIES

Chattanooga, June %. Private
George Wright, company NJ. second
Wisconsin, died Tuesday after a BRIEF
illness from spinal meningitis. He
lived In Oconto.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
DENIS. CONVENTION AUG. 81

Milwaukee. June o. At meeting
OF the democratic state committee last
night II was decided to hold the state
convention al Milwaukee August "a.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
FIGURING MILL BURNS.

Saltwater, MINI, June - The
Touring mill aud elevator Of Isaac sta
pie burned last night. Loas $50. 600.
insurance $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
Michigan Populists.

Grand Rapids, June %, Only u
delegates were present when the state
convention OF the middle-of- he road
pOpulists was called to order Tuesday.
The main populist convention, com.
prisIng thosc fayoring fusion, will be
held today. simultaneously with tbe
democratic and silver republican state
conventions. The platform adopted
denounccs fusion demands the abot.
tion OF national banks; declares against
the issue Of government bonds; favors
the initiative and referendum: govern
ment ownership OF railroads and tels-
graph lines and recommends the IS
Enlistment Of forestry commission
to replenish the pine lands OF the
state The ticket nominated was as
follows: Governor, Sullivan Cook,
Hartford; lieutenant governor, Austin
Randall. Baldwin secretary OF
state. Jonah " Burroughs. Jackson.
treasurer. Robert Blenhuber. Mar
quette. auditor. archie Malone, Sag.
NAV; attorney general, s. g. Hough-
ton, Bay City. land commissioner, ]
7. Baker Bay county: superintendent
Of public instruction, Orlando Branch.
cambridge member OF state beard OF
Myron o. Graves, Petoskey.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
OSHKOSH STRIKE SPREADS.

Oshkosh. Wis. June % Nearly
forty men. comprising the entire crew
~ the conlee Lumber company's saw
mill, went out on d strike Tuesday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
GOES SOUTH
HE TAKES NEW CoLoRS TO WIS
CoNSlN TROOPS.
FOURTH GETTING READY

Adjutant General Receives Word from
Captains That Their Companies
are Rapidly Preparing for Mobili-
Eation-Some Reloit Men Poisoned
at Jacksonville Family Reunions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
WILL KEEP COLONIES
GRNSNENOR OUTLINES McklN-
lEI'S FOREIGN POLICY,
OHIO STATE CONVENTION

Buckeye Republicans Favor the Re
tention OF All Territory Acquired
During the War McEtsson Ele-
ment Weak Arkansas Democratic
and Michigan popultsttc Tickets
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23
Arkansas Democrats.

Little Rock, June % The demo
cratic state convention last night nom
mated the following ticket: Governor
Dan. w. Jones OF Pulaski; secretary
Of state. Alex. G.. Hull OF Boone;
treasurer, Thomas e. Little, OF Sebas-
tlan; auditor, Clay Sloan OF Lawrence;
attorney general, JEFF Davis Of Pope.
The platform recognizes the Monroe
doctrine N part of the public policy OF
the national government; opposes the
present issue Of interest bearing bonds
as II believes the resources and taxing
power OF the United States sufficient to
dcfray the expenses OF the war; and
fayors the government building, con
structing and owning the Nicaragua
canal.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-22
BALLOONS IN THE NAVY.
How They May Be Used for the Purpose nf
Spying on the Enemy Great Aid
to the AdmralS of Fleets.

clearly defined at depths of from 10 to
20 feet. Large, light northumberland
as prevail about Cuba-could be seen
more or less distinctly, depending upon
the color of the water, at a depth of
even 40 feet, but it was not possible
to distinguish the details of objects so
deeply submerged. The view from the
car reached to a distance of quite As
miles. and it was possible to hear the
sound of distant cannonading which
was inaudible to persons on land. OBJ
jects on the surface of the water were
more easily detected than they could
have been on land and the character
of distant craft, whether mercantile or
naval, was easily discoverable; and,
finally, it was found that the steadier
nature Of their currents over the
water made certain delicate observa-
lions possible where the broken cur
rents over the land would have made
them prohibitive.
Backed by the rejecting bottom sand
about the Cuban ports, explosive mines
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-22

in the shallower water will stand out
strongly silhouetted, as would also
other distractions opposed to our
ships pproach-something that could
not be detected with safety in any other
way. This seems strange power of
the air, but it is only because the eye
is carried above the highest angle Of
the suns reflected light, and the water
becomes as a sheet Of glass faced
squarely with the light behind ones
head.
With a modern equipment of long
distance or telescope photography 1t
is possible, from a base so steady as
one of these balloons to take pictures
of the enemy's coast, forts, hidden
batteries and the locations of his YES
sells and his vulnerable positions This
is not speculation, but an accomplish
ed fact.
Now let us see how the work will
be done in all probability. One of the
auxiliary vessels will be assigned each
fleet to serve as balloon depot ship,
and a good wide stretch of deck will
be set apart for the stowage of the
balloon, its Initiating and for its ascen-
sion and subsequent return. The hy-
drogen gas will be made either down
below and supplied by pipe to the bal
loon on deck, or stored, under great
pressure, in stout steel cylinders, which
can be carried where most convenient
and fed directly into the great folds
of the "aerostat." When all is ready
the observing officers step into the car,
fine steel rope, under mechanical
CONTROL is let out, and the balloon
rises like great kite high into the air
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-22
FEW BOOTS NOW.
Once Very Common-Thelr Place Has
Been Taken BY Shoes.


Been Taken BY Shoes.
From New York Sun: when I was
a boy" said the middle-aged man,
pretty much everybody used to wear
boots-I did, know, fine calfskin
boots. Now nobody wears boots, ex-
cept horsemen and farmers; that is,
practically nobody; you do meet man
in the city now and then that does
wear boots, but such men are so few
that they don't count. We turned from
boots to congress CATERS once almost
universally worn, and there's quite
lot of congress CATERS worn still You
look along the rows of feet of the men
sitting in an elevated car and you are
pretty likely to see one or more pairs
of them, but button shoes and lace
shoes finally, in very large numbers,
supplanted the congress CATERS, and
they remain the shoes commonly wosn
todey And we shall stick to shoes of
one sort and another. We shan't go
back to boots, for various reasons. In
the first place we don't need them. In
cities they are not necessary for pro-
lection, nor are they essential to COM
fort. Shoes are now more suitable for
wear at centers of population, besides
being more convenient and cheaper.
So in populated regions, for the wear
Of the great majority of men, we have
got through with boots. 1t is another
illustration of how easily even long
established customs vanish when con.
ditions change"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-22

The ship gets under way, and, with the
balloon appearing scarcely larger than
good-sized orange, starts in toward
the coast on its mission Of observation
and detection. Telephone communica-
ton is kept up with the occupants in
the car, and the direction and the
speed of the craft are at once respons-
i've to the guidance of the watchers in
that tiny car quarter of a mile above.
When they have completed their recon-
noissance the winding machine is
started, and they are quickly and easily
drawn down, while little skillful
manenvering lands them on deck and
the nimble seamen soon have the bal
loon snugly anchored and covered
against mishap The work can be car
ried on night or day and with wider
applications than possible to a fixed
military base, AID its use on board
naval craft as an auxiliary to opera
tions of the army would be of inestim-
able value.
The illustration depicts the balloon
moored to speeding torpedo boat and
the result, perhaps, of a very good
nights work in our behalf. The bal
loon has assembled from the depot ship
as usual, but when at the desired
height was fastened to the light
draught and fleeter torpedo boat. This
boat has crept in to the neighboring
coast under cover of darkness and
sought the temporary shelter of some
jutting arm of the land. AS the first
mists of the early morning rise, the
balloon like poising eagle, scars high
above the enemy's defenses, but not so
far as to be beyond the piercing reach
of its telescope eyes. There, practical
ly safe from harms reach it absorbs so
much that is vital to the enemy's well
fare, and at the first shot OF alarm the
boat darts out from cover, and before
either boat or balloon can be caught
in range they are fastening away to
the offing with a wealth of informa-
tion and such detection as it is impos-
sible for the foe to guard against be-
fore an assault be made.
Blanco also has balloons, but they
are hampered by the fixed base essen
tial to military operations and the
shifting courses Of the land breezes, but
we shall have a system of espionage
second to nonee-not even his coast
wise telegraph; and whether it be for
the. massing of troops, the successful
bombardment by only one small gun
boat, or the grand, concerted action of
an entire fleet, we shall have the am
plest means of information with the
least exposure of life.
We shall watch our enemy even
while he sleeps, and the first thing he
shall see as he looks up from the land
still clothed in the gray Of dawn, will
be our guardian high above and touched
by the first CLINT of the coming day
an omen of heavens guidance and a
promise of golden victory.
ROBERT G. SKERRETT.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-22
Hospital for Trees.

There is hospital for trees on the
banks of the Seine in Paris. Trees
which grow sick along the boulevards
are taken there to recover.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-22

The dimensions of the latest war
ships correspond almost exactly with
those of Noah'a ark as given in Gene
aiA
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-09-17

A definition quickly learned and
easily remembered, and one which ev.
cry member Of q civllised community
should bear In mind, was given In re-
cent address by Judge Charles Phelps,
'of Maryland. Lynch law" he said.
rs treason to self-g0verument."
The record-union., 1898-01-11

for last month, but on which no ac-
ton was taken, owing to lack of
money, was taken up, and the con-
tract awarded to G. A. Burns, the low
est bidder.
Paine said the east half Of lot 6, be-
tween Fifth and Sixth, P and @ streets,
should be filled, it having now been
transferred to the heirs Of Eli Mayo,
The matter was referred to the City
Clerk and the City Surveyor.
Mckay said that the matter Of pro-
viding drainage and sewers for the
Eighth and Ninth Wards should be
taken up and attention given to it.
Bentley said there is no sewerage
accommodations in that part of the
city. The residents pay their share OF
taxes, and should have equal facilities
with others, but have no sewer or police
protection.
The plans of Surveyor Mullenney fol
a sewerage plant for that portion OF
| the city were ordered investigated by
the Sewer Committee, and reported on
at the next meeting.
Mckay said he hoped some action
be taken in the matter
of absence, to commence February list,
and his request was granted.
The matter of providing better VEN
tilation for the cells in the City Pris-
on was referred to the Police Com
| mittee, and at $40 p m. the board ad-
iourued