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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
TO CHANGE INAuGrRAL DAY.
Senate Adopts Resolution in Favor
of May 4.

Washington, May II. -Four war
measures were passed by the senate
One provides for carrying on add
tional work in the adjutant general $
office: the second authorizes the en-
listment of a volunteer signal corps,
two-thirds of whose members must be
expert electricians and telegraphera
the third is the sO-Called immune bllI
previously passed by the house, ana
the fourth is measure suspendlnG
the existing law so that additional
hospital stewards may be appointed.
The postofTice bill, carrying appropri
ations aggregating more than $4,000,
coo, was passed after debate lasting
several days. A determined effort was
made by Mr.. Butler pop, y. c. 10
cut off the sum appropriated for the
fast mail service between New York
and Washington to Atlanta and Ne"
Orleans and TO provide for two com
mittCes TO investigate postal ahalrS,
but it was unsuccessful and all
amendments except those offered by
the committee on apr plldllou9 Nti'
voted down. After an extended de
bate a resolution submitting TO the
legislatures of the various states an
amendment TO the constitution Of the
United States, changing the date Of
the beginning Of the terms Of presi-
dent and vice president and members
of congress from March to May
was adopted The following is the
text Of the proposed amendment,
THE term Of office Of the president
and vice president and the 56th con
gress shall continue until the fourth
day of May in the year 1901 at noon
and the fourth day of May at noon
shall thereafter be substituted for the
fourth Of March as the commence
ment and termination Of the official
term of the president vice president
senators and representatives in con
gress.
The house was in session only 50
minutes, the early adjournment being
due to no urgent measures Of import
ance being before II.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
CREDITS VOTED.
Spanish Congress Comes to the Rescue
Of the Government.

Madrid, May 1.-THE chamber at
midnight definitely adopted the war
credits. The chamber had prolonged
sitting with view to the passage Of
measures giving the government
authority to procure funds to continue
the war. Senior Salmeron, the repub-
lican leader, alluded to the rumois OF
the queen regents abdlcation and de-
clared that the republicans were ready
TO form a government forthwith. His
remarks evoked a storm OF protests.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
WISCONSIN PENSIONS

Washington, May 11.-Pensions have
been granted to residents Of Wiscon-
sin as follows: Original Erwin tt
dcrhiIl. Ninooski, s.: additional. Jo-
seph Hollister, Wisconsin veterans
home. IS to so; restoration and re-
Issue, James NJ Hurd dead, West
s12; reissue. Edwin Bump,
Marshf1eld, IS; widow and minors OF
James NJ. Hurd, West Superior. s12.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

which will he absolutely helpless
AGAINST Spanish attack. At this point
there are signs of friction. First, the
transports will be obliged to wait
SIMPSONS return in order TO secure
proper convoy and, secondly, the
navy objects very decidedly to under
taking the task of conveying this num-
Der of transports, IL insists that, TO
assure the safety of the conveyed
troops, all the transports should be
gathered in one fleet to start from
Tampa, and the navy is likely TO pre-
vail this time.
Abandons the West Indies.
London, May ll-There is no con-
tirmation of the report that the Span
ish fleet from the Cape Verde islands
had returned TO CadiZ but it is gen
orally regarded as most likely move
ment to be made and as an indication
that Spain has decided to let her West
Indian possessions go. The question
is asked: What possible use has
Spain for continuing the helpless
struggle, as it is considered next to
impossible that she has any alterna-
tive plan or that the retreat of the
squadron hides some strategic design?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
MORE MARTIAL LAW.
MANY ITALIAN PLACES DE
CLARED IN STATE or SIEGE.
Revolutionary Movement That
May Result in Republic in
Progress.

Rome, May II. "A state Of siege has
been proclaimed at Liyourno, Pisa
Sinea, Masse and Grossette, and also
in the town Of Spezzia. AT Messina a
crowd Of women and children marched
to the town hall. demanding food
They were dispersed by the police and
the crowd then began breaking street
lamps and tried TO sack provision
stores. The proprietors shot one ri
otter. Troops are now occupying the
town.
United Italy Attacked
London, May 1.-The Rome cores
pondent Of the Daily News says: "The
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
A NOVELIST DIVORCED.

Washington, May 11.--Judge Hagner
has signed decree granting Frances
Hodgson burnett, the novelist, d.
yorce from DR.. Swan M. Burnett, a
well known occulist OF this city. They
have one child, student ct Harvard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
DEWEYS WINDFALL.

Washington, May II The action Of
congress will keep Admiral Dewey
upon the active list OF the navy until
he is 70 years old; II viii give him
fun pay when he retires and cor
responding increase Of pension for
the benefit Of his family after his
death 1t also gives him the privileges
OF the floor OF congress.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Cadiz, Spain. The safety of the Ore
gon from attack is now completely
assured and the way is clear for mil
itary operations in Cuba without run
ming the risk of having the occupying
armys line of communication cut off.
On the other hand it is believed that
no enduring peace can be secured UNI
til the Spanish navy has been
destroyed aud it now appears that to
do this our steamers must make up
a task of very much more difficulty
than meeting them near our own
shores. 1t is suggested by some mem
bers of the war board that there is
just a possibility that the Spanish
squadron might make a quick passage
into the Pacific through the Suez
canal and attack Dewey at Manila. 1t
is said that, contrary to the common
understanding, the Suez canal is open
to warships of belligerent powers; SO
if the Spaniards choose to take this
course they would have a long start
of any pursuing fleet from our side of
the Atlantic. 1t is scarcely believed.
however, that the Spanish are willing
to take the great risk of exposing to
our attack their own home ports by
the withdrawal of so considerable a
proportion of their naval strength as
would be required to overmatch
Dewey
Nothing was heard from Sampson
during the day but there is conf
dent expectation that interesting
news will be coming from his squad
ron within the next "a hours. Whether
this means an attack on Porto Rico
or not cannot be learned.
One effect of the retreat of the Span
ish fleet has been to hasten even more
the preparations already under full
Roadway for dispatching military ex.
petitions 10 Cuba. 1t also caused a COM
plete change in the concentration
plans. There is to be no longer an
opportunity for INDUCING in extensive
drilling and manoeuvering Regular
army troops are to be thrown at once
into the fray Many regiments of the
national guard which entered the vol
unteer service are felt to be sufficiently
trained from a military point of view
to follow the regulars Immediately
and the department has indicated its
purpose Of dispatching these volunteer
troops directly to the gulf coast for
shipment instead OF sending them to
Chickamauga. This disposition is
shown by changes in the new orders
issued TO the troops although there
yet may be a return to the original
program Of concentration if plans show
signs of weakness as they develop
The quartermaster general has already
gotten under charter % merchant
steamers for the transportation Of the
troops and, roughly speaking, those
should carry about 10000 men. Others
are being procured as rapidly as pos
sible. The plan Of the war depart
ment is to have these vessels assemble
at different gulf posts, Tampa, Mobile,
New Orleans and Galveston, to take
on the troops which will be sent there.
The navy department is expected to
furnish conveys for these transports,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

camp and march to the executive man
sion where the military will be re-
viewed by the governor. The third
and fifth regiments leave for New Or
leans at noon Thursday. Gen. WEIGH
third brigade, and Gen, Fitzsimmons,
commanding the first, together with
their stats, have been relieved from
farther duty at Camp Tanner and have
returned TO their home stations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
BASEBALL.

Washington 4, Philadelphia s.
Pittsburg 8, Louisville 2.
New York 3, Brooklyn 0
Boston 10, Baltimore 4
Milwaukee 2, indianapolis 3,
Minneapolis 10, ST. Paul 8.
Omaha 8, Kansas City 49,
Cedar Rapids 2, Peoria 3
Dubuque Q, Rock Island 5.
st Joseph s, Quincy 4.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

vana, dated April 70; THE Spanish
are celebrating the capture of four
American ports Mobile, Boston.
Charleston and Pensacola. Blanoo
gave very large banquet to the army
and navy, The city Ia gaily decorated.
thousands OF people being In the pro-
cessions The city is wild with on.
thusiasm +"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
FIRST TROOPS SAIL
TWO COMPANIES LEAVE TAMPA
FOR CUBA.
GREAT INVASION BEGINS

All the Regulars at ChiCkamauga Or
dered to Hasten to the Front Am
munition and Medical Supplies for
Sixty Days Indicate the Probable
Length of the Campaign.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

VIENNA, May II Princess I.oaiise
voyed to private asylum last night.
The princess had clandestlnoly passed
the last few weeks with Lieutenant
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
FOR TI-SENEN SHOTS.
Firing Reported on the North Car.
DINA Coast,

Beaufort, \, G., May ll.-Captain
Allen, OF the schooner Alert, and many
others of the ocean fleet OF fishermen
of this place report hearing heavy
cannonading on Cape Lookout. N. c.,
at 10 o'clock yesterday They counteS
a shots.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Milwaukee, Wis, May 1l.-ludse
johnson has ordered the discharge of
Charles Polacheck, the defendant in
the bribery case growing out of the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
WE ARE PIRATES
ENcitahIe French Pass Judgment ON
Americans

Hong Kong, May IT, II is reported
that naval movements are progressing
which suggest the intention on the
part Of the powers to intervene be
tween the United States and Spnin.
TonQuin papers Wnder French dtrcc-
tom denouncc the Americans az pi-
rates and the Anglo-SaNon race as en-
croachng upon the Latin race
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
TO THE PHILIPPINES
FIRST WISCONSIN REGIMENT
MAY BE SENT THERE.
MEN ALL ANXIOUS TO co

Third Regiment Gets Orders to Fro
eccd at Once to Florida Where Il
Win Join the Amy Of Invasion
Officers and Men Who Fail 10 Pass
Examinations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
OREGON
IS SAFE
Retreat of the Spanish
Fleet Removes all
Fears.
Swift IDesCent on Cuba
Is Now the
Order.
A Vast Army to be at
Once Thrown Into
the Island.

Washington May lit is hard to
tell whether the naval officers are
glad or disappointed by the news re-
ceived late yesterday that the Span
ish flying squadron had arrived at
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Another Sad Chapter In the Tragic
History Of Royal House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
LEAVE CAMP TANNER.

REVIEW or ILLINOIS TROOPS
PRIOR TO THEIR DEPARTURE.
Two Regiments l. ave for the South
Thursday Noon Officers Relieved
from Duty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
ANENT IIAWA

Eminent Military Men Strongly Urge
Annexation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Springfield H., May II. Today all
the troops at Camp Tanner will leave
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
Abandons the West Indies.
ESCAPE OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN

rolacheck Is Set Free on LeSa
Technicality.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Mobile, May II. Gustavo de Carnos
II prominent Cuban of this city, 70
ceived the following letter from Ha-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
THIS is AWFUL,

Srantaus Capture -Four American
Ports. Nit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Washington. May It, The house
committee foreign affairs yesterday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Tampa, May 1.-THE transport
Gussie sailed for Cuba shortly after l
p. m, with two companies of United
States troops.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17

The Northern Convocation of the Diocese
of Easton, will meet at Trinity Church, Elk
ton, on January 10Th, 18th and 18th, Right
Rev. William Forbes Adams, ID. D., Ex-offlcio
President; Rev. G. Il. Cooke, Dean; Rev. VIM.
Schouler, Rector.
The sessions program will be as follows:-
Tuesday January 10th, at T. 80 p. M, evening
prayer, subject. Extension of the Kingdom
of God in the Parish Diocese and Beyond the
Diocese" speakers. Rev. Thomas Duncan, D.
D., and Rev. Messrs. II. b. Phelps and A. NJ.
Rich.
Wednesday, January 18th, at 10 80 a. M.
sermon by the Rev. II. b. Phelps, alternate
Rev. A. NJ. Rich. Administration of the Holy
Communion, at 7.30 p. m. Evening prayer,
subject, The Church's Duty to the Rising
Generation, speakers, Rev. Messrs. c. T.
Dinroche, Albert Ware and Samuel Edison.
Thursday, January 18th, at 1870 u. M,
morning prayer and sermon Icy Rev. Albert
Ware, alternate Rev. $. &. Roberts, d. D.,
730 p. ~, evening prayer, subject. Our
Epiphany, Gifts of Christ" speakers Rev. s.
G. Roberts, d. D., and the Revs. A. NJ. Rich
and Denroche.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
CIRCUIT COURT.
THE GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS
STRIPED SUITS FOR ELKTON
JAIL PRISONERS.
Deaths.
EDMUND S. whitaker.

Edmund S. Whitaker, leading citizen of
this county, died suddenly from apoplexy on
Tuesday morning at his home, at Principle
Furnace. The fatal stroke came while he
was seated at the breakfast table. He was
born at Principle Furnace, April 10Th, 1888,
and was the son Of the late George p. Whit
aker After leaving school he was made
assistant manager of Durhams Iron Works,
in Bucks county, Pa. Resgning that posi-
ton, ha became manager of his fathers plant
Mt Principle. which position ne held at the
time of his death. He was also interested in
the Wheeling Iron Company, OF Wheeling,
W. Vn Of which his only brother, Hon. Mel
son +. Whitaker, Stale Senator, is president.
lie leaves widow who was Miss Winter.
and one son. Clifford G. Whitaker. who is
now in the gold regions OF Alaska. He was
u member of st. Marks Episcopal Church, at
Perryvie.
Mr.. Whitaker was in Elkton on Monday,
being m important witness Ia the Naudain
will case, which case was postponed on ac-
count of his death.
The funeral sill take place today, Satur-
day, at o'clock, from his late residence at
Priucipio Furnace. Intrrment in St. Mark
Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
ORPHANS COURT.

The Orphans Court was in regular session
on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sundry claims
against the estates of deceased persons were
examined and passed.
Bonds Approved. Bond OF George NJ.
Mahoney. executor Of John II. Mahoney;
bond of William b. Davis, administrator Of
Charles Wright.
Accounts Passed. First and final account
of Annie b. Berry and John A. Cleaver, adj
ministrator of Wilson b. Berry. and distribu.
ton: first and final account of George 2
Mariner. executor of Peter W. Mariner, and
distribution struck on same; first and final
account of Sarah A. Reynolds, admin stra-
trix Of Josiah Reynolds, first ani iinal nc,
count of Mary A. Rice, administrator of f.
C. Rice: first and final account OF Hen rietta
C. Price, executrix of Teresa G. Price; first
and final account of Catharne, Daniel ard
Arthur Harvey, executors of Daniel Harvey
Court adjourned to meet in special SEES sior
on Tuesday next, Goth inst.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
Grade 1GaeWs.

A shoe store has been opened 10y b. Fried
man, Of Baltimore, in the Howell building
on West Main street. Elkton, next to Wit
worths hardware store
Six of the looms in the lower weave mill at
Baldwin's Bank are being put in order by
Alfred Kershaw and Jacob Wilson to be run
until spring, at which time they expect to in
crease the number.
John L. Davis, who is engaged in the
Wholesale manufacturing of washing blue,
now occupies the Parker building, on Main
street. Elkton.
large barge was launched AT Deibert's
boat yard on Friday evening. The barge
was built for Philadelphia parties, and left
for that city on Sunday afternoon.
VIM. Il. Cameron has erected a large barn
on his farm near Symar to replace the enc
destroyed by fire. The building is 54xG4 feet.
John Frazer, merchant tailor, Elkton, has
been awarded the contract OF supplying forty
suits for the inmates OF the poor house, nea
Cherry Hill.
At u recently held meeting OF the Risin g
SUI Shoe NJ lnufacturing Company the llnan :
cial report showed loss OF something over
800. due to organizing expenses of the
first five months From month to month the
losses decreased until last month small net
gain was shown. The factory employs about
thirty hands, and from the start to the last
of November the output was between sixteen
and seventeen hundred pairs. The outlook
] r A..
than it has been The following directors
were elected: DR.. q. S. Dare, II. H. Haines,
NJ. f. Kirk. J. NJ. Sterrett, Z. II. worthing
ton, Alfred Kirk, +. G.. Thomas, r. g. Lips
comb and A. Bernard Chancellor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
CHESAPEAKE CITY NEWS.
CHESAPEAKE CITY. Dec. 1G, 1898.

Mrs. II. A G.. Westerield and Miss Gladys
are spending some time in Port Deposit
with her mother.
Mrs. Anna Hopper is spending some time
with her daughters Mrs. II. G. West and
Miss Helen Hopper.
Mrs. A. L. Bennett has returned from a
pleasant visit with Baltimore friends.
Mr.. William Lumey sr. has been quite i'll
at his home.
Mrs Charles Baker is spending some time
with her sister Mrs. Longielow in PhiIa-
delphia.
Mrs Harry Bouchele and daughter Ida
have been visiting in Wilmington.
Miss Annie Johnson, Of Wilmington, is
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. James
Johnson.
The Carrie and ''Bele", Captain Wright
is stuck in tho ice at the mouth Of the creek
and Captain Wright is at home.
Mrs, joel kincaid has had to 20 TO tie
suffering with a tumor.
Tho Presbyterian supper which was held in
the hall last week was quite IA success, the
net proceeds amounted to over so. The
entertainment both nights was quite fine
the last night farce entitled "yice Versa
helped to make up the program. Those
who took part in the farce were, Miss Laura
Jones. Nellie Beaston, Sallie Barwick. Mamie
Beaswanger, Alice Perry, Mr. Caldwell
Albert Beiswanger, Fred McIntire, John
/ Hopper and John Banks Jr.
The members OF st. Moncas Guild will
give Green Tea at the residence Of Mrs
Egee. on Thursday evening Dec. 80.
The youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs. Yeasy
Kirk of Cayots Corner died on Sunday last
The talked OF dance will not be given dur
! ing Christmas week but at future date.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
ZION ITEMS.

ZIoH, Mp, Dee. l6. 1898.
Hiss Katherine Rutherford visited Philadel-
phia friends last week.
Mrs Ralph Grier spent Sunday with her
parents Mr.. aud Mrs. Trimbe, at Chrome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Cameron, Of Perry
willie, ware entertained by Mr. and Mrs. II.
NJ. Cameron, on Sunday.
Tony Crothers has accepted IL position in
Crothers' apothecary, Philadelphia.
Communion services will be held in the
Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning.
HoIy Communion was administered in the
NJ. L. Church last Sunday morning, by Rev.
w. Il. Mowbray. Revival services also began
in the evening.
Invitations have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs George w Clifford to IL celebration OF
their twenty nth wedding anniversary. on
Friday, the 23rd inst.
A narrow escaps from fra occurred at the
house Of Curtis Cameron. on sunday. His
son, Martin, getting too near the stove while
using gasoline for cleaning his coat, the vapor
caught on fire. He threw the bottle Of gasc.
line out of the door, spillng some and cans.
ing tho room to be in a blaze. Before serious
damage was done, the flames were e1tin
gushed
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-17
RISING SUN ITEMS.

RISING SUN. Dec. 16, 1898.
Miss Hanna j. Reynolds returned this week
from an extended visit to friends in Bridge
vile, Del, and Philadelphia.
Mrs. Hattie Abbott, OF Pottsvile, Pa, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. Fl. Haines and
family.
The Chatauqua circle met at the home of
Miss Mary L. Worthington on Wednesday
evening.
Messrs. Mercy and Anna Moore, formerly
students at the Jacob Tome Institute, will at
tend the Maryland College. They expect to
start Immediately after the Christmas holt
days.
Workmen have commenced work on the
new house being erected for Jos. S. Pogue.
W. T. Mcclure has been appointed local
agent for the Rising Sun Shoe anufacturing
Company. He started on his first trip on last
Monday and reports a favorable outlook.
The Directors of the Rising Sun Shoe Man
ufacturing Company. held their annual meet
ing last Friday evening, for the purpose of
electing the officers of the company for the
following year. The Old officers were re-
elected who are Geo. s. Dare President II.
II. Haincs and f. c. Thomas. Vice. Presidents:
o. T. kimbelI, Secretary aud Treasurer J
A. Thompson, Manager.
The first skating here OF the season WAS on
last Saturday, when quite number enjoyed
The sport ON Hunters Pond. On Monday
| evening few tried some leo that was not
particularly safe, with the result of Messrs
| Edward and Bernard Efling going through
Mr. Howard Wilson also broke through in
assisting the boys from their cold bath. None
ars worse for their involuntary duoking.
Mrs. Sarah Nichols, mother OF b. p. Mich.
| DIS OF Rising Sun, was thrown from run
away team, near Chester, on last Saturday
aud severely bruised and shaken up.
Miss yiolette T. Haines will leave on Satur
day, for few weeks visit to friends in Boston
and New York.