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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
POOLING THE AUDIENCE.
New Development OF an Old Theat-
rical Plan.

The builders Of burlesque long ago
discovered that the New York public
get an immense amount OF pleasure
out OF seeing a man made ridiculous,
says the New York Sun. Five years
ago, In a farce which was produced
In this city, q variety actor used to
stop in the middle OF his turn" and
apparently hold a whispered con-
yersation with somebody In the
wings. Then he would step to the
front Of the stage and In a rather
anxious voice inquire whether there
was doctor In the house. It's hard
TO find New York audience which
doesn't include at least one physician,
and the actors inquiry and evident
anxiety invariably brought at least
one man to his feet.
I'm physician; what's wanted ?"
was the usual form Of response. and
the spectators would glue their eyes
on the doctor, who would be undergo
Ing the sensations that usually come
TO man who hears his own voice
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
POINTS ABOUT PARSONS.

First canpibal-l wonder what was
the rank OF that clergyman? Second
ditto (smacking his lips)--l don't
know; | should say he was prime
minister. --Answers
your pastor looks worn out Yes;
minister's life Is not what II used
to he He has TO get up at s O'Clock
on Sunday morning and read the
newspapers to get his text. Phila-
delphia Press. =
Two Scotch elders were discussing
/ their new minister. Mon, Sandy said
one Of them, ITS an awfu' peety the
moo minister speaks through his
nose" Yes, mon," replied the other.
it's an awfu peety, and It's no like
az II he was pinched for room through
his mouth. It'd Bits.
II was the young missionary's first
day on the island. II understand" he
remarked to Chief Wishy Washyy
that my predecessor here was an ex-
ceedingly we'll preserved man" He
was, he was" replied the noble chief,
I'VE canned the greater part Of him
and he lasted all winter" Glove
land Plain Dealer. d
Mrs Jarr--I read In the paper that
clergyman recommends marriage as
preventive for suicide This con-
tradicts the theory that you are al
ways preaching when you want to be
sarcastic. You know that there ia q
great indncement for n man to Wish
TO live II he is married Jarr-~ Yes,
there Ia IL he Is OF revengeful ma
ture.-Texas Siftings.
why are you here?' asked the mis-
sIonary. Fer tryin' to pick a wo-
mans pocket" answered the seques-
tered gentleman. Now. my good man,
you see what greed has brought You
to-" IL wasn't greed nj all. knowed
In the first place that there wouldn't
be nothing worth taking, but list
wanted TO see II could do it,
Indianapolis Journal.
IL see," observed his Satanic ma
jesty. that a clergyman on earth
has declared that hell Is not place,
but q state" ut ID so reported,
SIRE" replied his minion. The prince
OF darkness sighed. What q pity he
that Bryan wasn't elected.
We might have got into the union!''
He hurriedly dispatched an order to
The bureau Of teeth gnashing. New
York Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21

raised TO a high pitch in theater for
the first time, Then in the dead ST.
lcnce the actor would make some re-
ply as:
We'll we're glad you're here, and
hope yuufl stay for the next act, be.
cause it's good"
Sometimes the physician would re-
tire amid the shrieks Of merriment
from the audience. sometimes he
would stick It out, but the trick was
always regarded as q mean one, and
finally abolished by managers,
Then the travelling variety company
conceived the clever scheme OF wax.
Ing up parts OF the audience by run.
ming electric wires through different
chairs in the body OF the house. At
a quiet period OF the performance
they would turn ON n switch behind
the scenes and the audience would
have the pleasure OF seeing dozen
people sprang out NJ their chairs
simultaneously. A man finally sued
the managers OF theater where this
trick was played ON him. and re.
covered several thousand dollars
damages, The wires weren't utilized
again, Finally came the souhrette,
who HAD song OF several dozen
verses. descriptive OF all sorts and
conditions Of people, From her
repertory she could draw verses to
AZ people In the audience in range
OF her eyes, and these personalities
always tiekled those at whom they
We're not directed.
this sort OF thing and then came
London singer with the well-known
song "Georgie," which she sang TO
the cello player to the intense de.
light of concert halls hahitues, Then
the custom OF singing ut some in.
diyidual In the audience died out.
but the managers couldn't let Il rest
and II has been revived ON different
rlan in burlesque which Is now run
Ming at an uptown theater, Here a
young woman In tights, q very
pretty and shapely young woman.
wandors out on the stage, looks
around with a forlorn expression on
her face, finally fastens her eyes on
n Nightmare young man In the AN
dience no always sits on tho aisle
seat, third row, left-hand side OF the
house looks happy again and pro-
ceeds to sing n song az love to him.
She Ia quito mild In the first verse,
but grows warmer rs the song pro-
ceeds, and finally almost falls over
| the footlights In her efforts to get
near the object of the outbnrst. The
young man meanwhile wrirglos
Ground In his seat tugs ut his mus
tache. and looks NJ uncomfortable
as he can. The audience roars at him;
other young men feel sorry for him
and get little lower In their own
| seats for fear the singer Will turn
| her ditty on them, Just before the
last verse the young man gets NJ
from his seat, runs up the aisle, and
disappears, The spectators howl
with glee. the singer losses a kiss
after her victim. finishes her song,
and trips off the stage. Night after
night he goes on, and each nights
audience is certain that II has seen
something not down on the program.
But II hasn't The same young man
does the uncomfortable wriggle and
| disappearing net every night and
matinee, and the joke Ia on the audi
J ence, not on him He is the singers
husband and the son OF well-known
comedian. As he puts II: New
York audiences are easy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21

Washington, April 1.-THE senate
Saturday adopted with two amend
ments the minority Cuban resolutions
reported by the committee On foreign
relations, This leaves the situa-
ton as follows;
The resolutions adopted have the
house heading, number and enacting
clause, and the senate preamble and
resolutions. the Turpie amendment and
a fourth paragraph proposed by MIR,
Teller In full they are as follows;
Joint resolutions for the rcoogni.
ton of the independence OF the people
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21

Miss Chariee Elliott is spending
some time DIT Sewanee. Tenn.
Mr.. Will Slangerup has returned
home after pleasant trip to Nash
vile. Social items in New Orleans
Picayune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
JUST WHERE WE'RE AT
COMPLETE TENT or THE SENATE
RESOLUTIONS,
WHAT SPAIN MUST DO

We're TO Recognize the Republic OF
Cuba as the True and Lawful Gov
eminent Of That Island, but We
pisclaim Any Disposition or In
tention to Exercise Sovereignty.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
ACTOR IN THE PULPIT.
James A. Herne Tells Church Folk whas
He Thinks of Henry George.

Chicago. Feb. 8.-James A. Herne,
actor and playwright, occupied the pull
pit of the Universalist Church of the
Redeemer. Warren avenue and Robey
street. He addressed a large audience
on the subject OF Henry George and
Single Tax" The speaker was intro
duced by Rev. Thomas b. Gregory, the
pastor, who declared 1t was shame
that the church had declared war on
the stage. The pastor asserted the mod
ern drama is working together with God
for Righteousness.
Mr.. Herne said in part: Death never
came so close to me personally as in the
taking away of Henry George. Henry
George is dead, but the truth he died
proclaiming will live on forever. 1t is
fair to say that no death since that or
Abraham Lincoln has so stirred the
world" Mr.. Herne discussed the mer-
its of the single tax theory in manner
which showed him TO be one of its
strongest disciples. The speaker de-
clared the remedy was in the ballot.
1--WE must march forward in a solemn
body" he said. ballot in hand, and
vote away the pernicious system of tax
alton which is eating the life or the
republic"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
WANTS NO VISITORS.
Chris Merry, the Condemned Chicago Muir
derer, shows an Ugly Temper.

Chris Merry, the Condemned Chicago MUIR
derer, shows an Ugly Temper.
Chicago, Feb. 8.-Chris Merry, the
condemned wife murderer. was In an
ugly temper. Colonel Davidson. his
counsel. called at the county jail with
DR.. a. Fran Lydston and DR.. Buell. 8.
Rogers The physicians desired 10
make an examination of Merry.
They said they wanted to talk to the
wife. .rarrderer on various subjects to
test this mind and also to make some
measurements of his head.
Colonel Davidson called upon Merry
In his cell and informed him that the
physicians he said he would receive
some days ago were in the jail ready
to visit him.
well, 1 won't see 'em, see?' retorted
Merry.
LET 'em go and measure some one
elses head-their own heads. DO you
think / am on exhibition here? Well, 1
amt, see? l amt posin' as no curios-
ity, and that goes. too"
Merry walked back to his cell and the
physicians did not see him. Friends OF
Merry will this week go to Springhelo
and appeal to Governor Tanner to COM
| mute the sentence to life imprison-
| ment. During the latter part OF the
week Merry will bid farewell TO MS
\ mother and his little son. The wire
( murderer has no hope of either respite
| or communication Of his sentence.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
JAPs STAND IN THE WAY.
Their Demand for citizenship Is a Bar to
Annexation.

Annexation.
Washington, Feb. 8.-Hawaiian an
nexation has received the most stagger-
ing blow yet from the statement that
the treaty, as interpreted by the state
department. will permit the naturali-
zation of the $1,000 Japanese laborers
now in the islands. The Interpretation
Is disputed by Senator Davis, who is
the strongest advocate of the treaty.
There rs radical difference OF opinion
on this important matter, but which,
ever way it is decided, the cause OF
annexation suffers.
If the japanese are refused citizenship
Japan will be heard from in no doubt
full tones. She has already filed notice
through Minister Toru Horhi OF her In
tentions in this regard.
The other horn of the dilemma is even
worse, for a statement that the Japan
ese will be permitted full rights with
white people will cause the entire Pa
cific coast to rise in rebellion, while
even the most ardent annexationists In
Hawaii would not think of turning over
the government OF the island TO the
Japanese; and this would be the conse-
oueno Of giving the electoral franchise
| to tn. $1,000 male Japanese. for they
| would outnumber the white people by
nearly 10000.
If this Interpretation is adhered TO
| the annexation project is doomed. ever
| in the form of joint resolution. MOI
| even with the friendly aid of Speaker
| Reed. who is said now to have prom
| ised assistance, would 1t get the neces'
| sary plain majority.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
SAYS THE STRIKERS ARE FIRM.
Denial of Reports That the Mill Hands
Are Weakening In Their Fight.

New Bedford, Mass, Feb. S.-Secre-
tary Ross of the Spinners union denies
the truth of the statements which have
gained circulation relative to the weak
ness Of the strike. While there may be
some individual complaints and will
ingness TO give up, he does not feel that
the general body of operatives is in a
position where il will yield. and as TO
the end of the strike through the weak
ness of the unions, he says such state
ments are untrue. Ross returned from
Boston feeling greatly pleased at the
situation. He had been to conference
of laboreieaders asseCbled from all New
England to meet Prc.ident Gompers or
the American Federation of Labor and
from the talk that was had at this con-
ference he feels that aid will soon be
forthcoming 10 New Bedford strikers
which Will put them in position TO
resist with additional strength.
Gompers and the other labor leaders.
Ross says, were pleased at his assur-
ances that the front of the battle Is still
in fighting order. At the conference
steps were taken which Ross thinks
will furnish the strikers with the aid
they have lacked. He told those pres
ent that SIG 900 will be required weekly
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
SENATE AND HOUSE.
Thrilling Event of the War Recalled In
the Senate by Chandler.

Washington, Feb. S.-A communica-
ton was received by the senate from
the secretary Of war presenting the ur-
gent necessity for immediate action to
control the disorderly elements that
are assembling in Alaska. Chandler
presented a memorial which called to
the attention of the senate one OF the
most thrilling events Of the civil war;
The memorial was prepared in 1874 by
the late Admiral Worden. who. as
lieutenant in the navy, commanded the
Monitor in the historic fight in Hamp-
ton Roads between that vessel and the
iron-clad Merrimac. Chandler said that
Admiral Worden conceived the idea
that 1t would be proper for the govern
ment of the United States to pay to the
officers and crew OF the Monitor the sum
of 5000 each in the nature OF prize
money, but after having prepared the
memorial concluded not to present II To
congress lest his motive might be mis-
construed.
I Chandler said that he now took occa-
| sion to present the memorial himself
and he hoped that congress might see
IT'S way clear, in view of the wonderful
victory achieved by Lieutenant Worden,
TO do something substantial for the sur
viving members members OF his family
who are not in good financial circum-
stances Chandler was of the opinion
that this was not a case simply for a
pension, as the extraordinary services
| rendered by the Monitors commander
and crew rendered 1t deserving of spec
ial consideration He asked that the
Co 20 no r
fairs committee. his idea being he said,
that the committee and the secretary of
the navy could evolve some plan where
bv suitable recognition by the govern
ment could be made of the great SER
vices rendered this country by Admiral
Worden.
Hale of Maine paid high tribute to
| Admiral Worden, both as a man and as
a raval officer. and he appealed to the
senator to accord not only just but gen.
erous treatment to the surviving mem
bers Of his family.
The attendance in the house was
small. A bill was passed to ratify the
act of the territorial legislature OF
Arizona authorizing the erection OF q
capitol building.
Without further preliminary tn,
house went into committee Of the Who'll,
| and took up the consideration OF the
military academy appropriation bill
The bill carried s453.540, being 1885,
less than the estimates and s26,0S6 ies'
than Is carried in the current law.
was arranged that general debate
should run for two hours. Most OF tina
time was consumed I'm the discussion o
traneous matters. Smith OF Michigan
submitted some remarks relative to tn
needs OF the postal service.
Clark (Rep., Iowa) spoke on the Lou'
bin Increasing the rates on second-clas
] mail mattes End Green made some oh
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
SOUTHERN TRADE CENTERS.
They show "A Healthy Increase In Business
and More Improvement Probable.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. Sat
southern trade centers bushes. as re-
ported by The Tradesmen's many corre-
spondents, shows a healthy increase,
with indications favorable for still
greater Improvement when the spring
season opens. While this is the wait
ing season." the demand for iron con-
tinues good and the furnaces are well
stocked with orders. While the con-
sumption of pig iron is gaining, the
production at present somewhat ex-
ceeds the demand, though not enough
to cause prices to. decline. The demand
for finished products and car material
is especially heavy
The southern lumber market is firm,
the mills are all busy and prices are
advancing. An encouraging feature OF
the trade is the increased demand Tor
common grades of lumber, for which
there has heretofore been practically no
demand. Business at the coal mines
continues active. and the textile mills
report a good sale for their products.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08

servations or tine niaoss- ss:::.soted subject
of,returning prosperity.
He read dispatch from Wheeling.
w. Va, giving an account of the al
legged tearing down Of McKinley's pic
ture by workingmen. Gentlemen might
cry prosperity. prosperity. said he. but
there was no prosperity.
And others howl calamity. calamity"
cried Perkins (Rep.. Iowa), amid shouts
Of laughter from the Republicans.
Olmstead (Rep.. Pa.). in reply to
Greene, produced clippings from news
papers in all parts Of the country show
ing a great revival of business and
trade
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08

VIII Assume on the SITUATION In the
Orient-Contest Between Russia, Ger
many and France on One Hand and Eng
land and Japan on the Other.
Washington, Feb. S.-"The United
States Is more of factor in game of
international politics which is now in
progress over affairs in the east than is
generally understood. All the great
European powers are seeking to ascer-
tain the attitude of this country on the
great eastern problem, and until that is
known there will be no move on the in
ternational chess board. Your country
thus has a commanding position in the
big fight that is going on. and by a
shrewd diplomacy ought to be able TO
obtain almost any concessions in the
east that are desired"
The foregoing declarations were made
by one of the Oldest members of the
diplomatic corps in Washington,
man whose country occupies a neutra!
position in regard TO the eastern ques-
ton, during the course of an extended
interview on the general situation, as
he views ii through unbiased spectacles.
Depends on Attitude of This Country.
There can be no doubt" this diplo-
matist continued. that the great Eu-
ropean powers are planning for further
acquisitions of territory in the east.
How much further they will go depends
in a large measure upon the position OF
this country.
1T is contest on one hand between
Russia, Germany and France to secure
distinct declaration that the United
States will not concern itself about the
opening up of any more new ports by
foreign countries, and England and
| Japan, on the other hand, to protest
| against a policy which will give any
| rights in any Chinese ports.
Fight Centers Now at Washington.
| "The head and center of the fight Is
| Just at present right here in Washing
| ton and It will become even more ex-
| citing upon the arrival of the new Rus
| sian ambassador Until his action you
| need not look for any new move by
| Russia In the east The action Of Rus
STA In raising the legation In this city
10 an embassy and transferring to thi.
post Count Cassini direct from China II
to my mind significant. He will come
\ here prepared to explain In detail th'
exact state of affairs in China, and Will
Instructions not only to sound the Unit
ed States on its position In the matter
but to make advances looking TO az
understanding which will give thi
country almost anything that may b.
desired in a commercial way In return
for its moral support in favor OF TIT
schemes of those countries which hav
arrayed themselves against Englan'
and Japan in the orient"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
THE LUETGERT CASE.
Indications Are That This VIII BE the Last
Week of the Celebrated Trial.

Chicago. Feb. s.-Attorney Harmon.
who has occupied two days in arguing
for the acquittal of Luetgert, started
in on the third. He took up the whole
days session, as many vital points in
the defense have so far been unmen-
toned. The chief counsel, although still
hoarse, seemed considerably refreshed
after his Sunday rest He continued
his fire against the police and the the
ory of the alleged murder in general.
The case, according to this progress,
will not reach the jury before Thursday.
States Attorney Deneen will probably
occupy little more than a day In his
closing argument The instructions also
promise 10 take up almost half day.
Counsel for the defense have prepared
eighty-five instructions and these are
now ready to be placed in the courts
hands. Luetgert figures on spending
next Sunday at home, so certain is he
of acquittal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
To Purify the Quaker City.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. S.-Philadel-
phia ministers to the number of seven
ty-four have declared war on the dis
orderly houses in this city. OF which
there are said TO be nearly 1,400. For
some time the clergymen interested in
the movement have been collecting evi-
dence by personal visits. and IL Is pro-
posed soon to take the public into their
confidence and show them what a hot
bed Of iniquity the City OF Brotherly
Love has become. Rev. Clarence II.
woolston Of the East Baptist church Is
perhaps the most active In the proposed
publication of the city. and he says
that in two nights he and those who
accompanied him saw more vice than
Dr. Parkhurst saw In his whole trip
around New York city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
couNcILMeN IN CONTEMPT.
Trouble Arose Over Refusal to Obey an
Order of the Court.

independence, KY. Feb. S.-Seven
members of the Covington, KY, coun-
Gil, the city clerk and the attorney.
Henry Haltman. were held to be In
contempt of court by Judge Tarvin.
and were placed in the custody of the
sheriff, with the alternative of purging
themselves OF contempt before the day
ends or being committed TO jail. The
trouble arose from the refusal of the
council on the advice Of their attorney
to obey an order by the judge to pro-
vide necessary furniture for the court
house in Covington.
Under the law. while Independence Is
the county seat, the court is held in
Covington, for general convenience.
Upon the failure of council TO obey the
order the judge ordered the removal OF
the recorder TO this little billage, and
cited the members of the council to ap-
pear to answer to the charge OF con-
tempt The unusual proceedings have
aroused the keenest interest and the
town is overcrowded with visitors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
HAVE AN EYE ON U.s..
United States an important Fac
tor in Eastern Question.
WASHINGTON DIPLOMATS VIEWS.

All the Great European Powers Seeking to
Ascertain What Position This Country
VIII Assume on the Situation In the
Orient-Contest Between Russia, Ger
many and France on One Hand and Eng
land and Japan on the Other.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
TRIAL OF M. lola.
The Great Novelist Noi Hopeful of the
Outcome of Hfs Case.

London, Feb. S.--David Christie MUIR
ray, the novelist and playwright, had
column interview with Emile Zoia,
which Is published in The Daily News.
Zola. II appears, was anything but
hopeful of the outcome of his trial and
said:
I'VE know everything about the Drey-
fus case. but IL is impossible to de-
scribe the pressure to impose silence
upon the men who are able and ready
to reveal the truth. Our documentary
evidence is not even looked at and our
witnesses have refused to TESTIFY o.
have been ordered to be silent. The
facts are clear and absolutely beyond
denial. but the authorities refuse to al
low us to produce our evidence and then
hold up the feebleness OF our cause &c
the derision of the public"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-08
A,.a.,onx for aoldmsl er r.,ce.

Salt Lake. Utah. Feb. s.-Max sohr.
representing the Chicago company which
contracted to supply Brice with anti
mony. from which he says he derives
his gold, announces that one car and
perhaps two OF antimony Will leave
Mills City. New. Immediately for Chi
cago.