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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19

speedily by the unerring marksman-
ship of the American gunners.
Admiral Dewey teegraphed to
Washington suggesting that the sur
render OF Manila be demanded and
that commission, with himself
member, be named 70 assume control
Of the Philippines. The McCulloch
left Hongkong with instructions for
Dewey
Emperor William is quoted as say
ing recently to our ambassador that
it is important that America should
understand that neither the emperor
nor the government of Germany is
| hostile to us in this war. He added
that the millions of Germans in Amer
lea would not understand it if their
fatherland were not friendly to their
new home.
The republican leader in the lower
house of the cortes created a wild up
roar by declaring that his party was
ready to form a new government.
Sagasta urged that the war credits be
voted without delay, as they were
absolutely necessary. The days de-
bate left the impression that Moret,
minister for the colonies, is to be
sacrificed, but that Sagasta will con-
tinue to be premier.
The navy department report from
London that SPANS Cape Verde fleet
had returned to Cadiz and would not
come to the defense of Cuba and Por-
to Rico greatly simplities the situa-
ton, and it was decided to immediate
ly throw large force into Cuba and
destroy Spanish sovereignty. The
10000 troops of the regular army, now
modified, will proceed Immediately
TO the ports of Tampa, Mobile and
New Orleans. A large number Of
transports have been chartered, and
if all goes well the 10000 men will
soon be on Cuban soil.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

The duke of St. Adams is dead
China follows the fashion of riot
ing.
Korean independence is decided
upon by Japan and Russia.
The two would-be assassins of King
George of Greece were executed
The new German cruiser Gazelle
was launched at Kiel
Bishop Perry of Iowa has been
honored by an election as chaplain
Of the famous order of Knights of
st. John.
Princess Louise of Coburg was re-
moved to a private insane asylum at
Vienna.
Prince Ahmed Safeddin, a cousin of
the khedive of Egypt, shot and seri-
ously wounded his uncle, Prince
Ahmed Fuad, in a Cairo club.
1t is stated that 100000 Germans
have enrolled themselves in a society
to advocate and secure the extension
of the German navy.
Emile Zola may not have to serve
his sNtence for criticising the Ester
ha2y court-martial, a favorable re-
port having been made on his appeal.
An Egyptian reconnaissance
found the deryishes strongly en-
trenched eighteen miles from Atbara
Nubia.
Karditzi and Giorgii, who attempted
to assassinate King George of Greece
February &c, were yesterday sentenced
to death.
Russia and Japan have signed
protocol agreeing to recognize the
independence of Corea and promis-
ing not to interfere.
Miss Joan Wilson whose father is
a British shipowner and member of
parliament, Is bethrothed to the duke
of Manchester.
Japan is rumored to have asked
the United States to cooperate with
Great Britain in supporting Japan's
refusal to withdraw from Wei-Hai-
Wei.
A splendid reception was given at
Lima to Senior Billinghurst, the Vice
President of Peru, who recently
signed the protocol with Chilli regard
ing the Tacna and africa provinces.
William A. Aubrey de We're Beau
clerk, tenth duke of st. Adams, grand
falconer of England by inheritance
and captain of her majesty's yeomen
OF the guard. died in London. He was
born in 1910.
A socialist deputy in the Italian
parliament says that the bread riots
were a revolutionary scheme to make
Italy a republic. The police OF the
country say that the movement was
widespread.
The bread riots at Milan are said to
have become serious. There was
desperate battle in the streets be-
tween rioters and police, and three
hundred persons are reported to have
been killed ana a thousand wounded.
The police were defeated.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19

The democrats of the forty-eighth
senatorial district of Illinois met at
Waterloo and nominated for the legis-
lature Joseph w. Druery of Monroe,
democrat, and Robert H. Allen of
Randolph, populist-democrat.
Postmaster General Emory Smith
has issued the following order: All
officers and employees of the postoffice
department are hereby forbidden to
furnish information pertaining to or
in any way bearing upon the con-
duct Of the war to any person or
persons not connected with the de-
partment. This order was made for
the purpose of preventing postmasters
from giving information in regard
to suspicious letters.
+. j. Babcock, who was private sec
rotary to Secretary Sherman while
he was in the senate and also while
he was at the head of the state de-
partment, has been requested by Sec
rotary Day to continue to serve him
in the same capacity and he has ac-
cepted the position. Eddie Savoy,
who was Judge Days messenger viii
he was assistant secretary of sra.e,
has been appointed to a similar ca
pacity to the secretary of state as an
assistant to William G. Wynn, who
has held that Office almost contiau-
ously since the war.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19
CUBA IN HISTORY.
What Has Happened There Since the
Discovery in 1892

Cuba was discovered by Columbus
on his first voyage, in 1892.
The great navigator, taking it for
continent, sailed entirely around it.
and declared in his report to the
king of Spain that it was the fair
est land on which his eyes had ever
rested. The natives were gentle and
peaceful until they learned cruelty
and vengeance from the savage treat
ment they received from the Span
iards. Columbus went among them
and took with him back to Spain
some OF the beautiful native girls as
examples of West Indian grace and
simplicity
The first organized attempt made
by the Spanards to colonize Cuba
was in 1911, by Diego Nelasquez, who
brought over a small force from San
to Domingo, the large island to tho
east Of Cuba. Velasquez was a typi-
cal Spanish conqueror. and resorted
at once TO typical Spanish methods,
The gentle and simple natives were
frightened when they saw the Span
iards on horseback. and fed before
them. The tone OF the old chroni-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19

At West Palm Beach, Fla, last
week a strong east wind drove large
schools OF various kinds of fishes
through the inlet into Lake Worth
and anglers everywhere on the lake
were enjoying fine catches. Among
the lady anglers at the Inn at the
Beach is Miss Frick, the eldest daugh-
ter Of the millionaire ironmaster OF
Pittsburg, who recently landed on the
pier an eightfoot shark and over 200
pounds Of Spanish mackerel.-Amerl-
can Field.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19
DOMESTIC.

thitdSO May wheat reached Sl,SJ.
A disastrous fire occurred at Pine
City, Mimi.
Twenty or more Klondikers were
drowned.
Robert Lindblom, the Chicago
wheat Spectator, failed,
The United States treasury begins
paying out gold instead If currency
Chiefs Of police held their national
convention in Milwaukee
Richard Croker's horse Knicker-
booker, by Dobbins, won race and
$4,000 at Newmarket, England
The house adopts a resolution pro-
yiding for the election of senators by
popular vote.
The national supreme court decided
against an important provision of the
Iowa prohibition law.
Charles II. Allen of Massachusetts
succeeded Theodore Roosevelt as as
sistant secretary Of the navy
Ex-senator Aaron II. Cragin of New
Hampshire died at Washington II
years of age.
Japan has sent naval officers here
to man the two cruisers which have
been building here for her.
James H. Mead, one of the oldest
theatrical managers in America, died
suddenly at his home in New York
City He was SIS years old.
MIR Charles +. Havemeyer, son Of
the late Theodore Havemeyer, shot
himself at his home. in Roslyn, Long
Island, and died soon afterwards.
Brewers and retailers of beer in
New York declare they will make the
consumer pay the tax, so the size Of
the measures will be diminished.
Henry S. Woodruff, the well-known
manufacturer and horseman, died at
his home outside of Evansville, Wis.
He was rs years old.
The Methodist proposition for equal
lay representation has already re-
ceiyed more than the required three
fourths vote.
Fire in Philadelphia caused the
death of several people and destroyd
uealh OF SeFera' people ana destroyed
F'vVoVV worth OF properly
Leno'r"'S IN tne nhahce committee
Su'e5eu III Nno'NIuB out 'he ooha
provision OF the war revenue Dill ana
Inserted provision lor issuing Sl5o'-
0'U'V'o ol S'eeuo"cNS'
'"''''S"h 'aozoW a Greig, pro-
n1f !.
p''el'rs oil one OF the largest depart
'uen' stores III Milwaukee,, made an
"SS.s".l.'u'. ne liabilities are said
10 oe 9I0V,""' ana assets 100000
IN Hah francisco Gustav Walter
~ '.'''"r and director Of the Or
l1'a"' theatFlcal circuit Is dead rs
the result OF an operation for appen-
o'cllis.
FRANCES Hodsson burnett the we'll
known Washington novelist was
Ef"h'ed divorce from her husband,
lH swan NJ. Burnett, the prominen-
o'ullSt Of the capital city
j, NJ Meier of Norris county, Kan
sas' was unanimously nominated for
congress at the fourth district repub-
"'"n convention. at Emporta.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19

of Manila. The bill providing for the
organization of volunteer engineer
brigade and the enlistment of 10000
volunteer troops immune to tropical
diseases was passed after two hours
debate. The senate bill authorizing
the army TO distribute cd among
the suffering Cubans and arm the
Cuban people was passed.
Washington, May 10-Four war
measures were passed by the senate
One provides for carrying on addi-
tional work in the adjutant generals
office; the second authorizes the en-
listment of volunteer signal corps
| two-thirds of whose members must be
expert electricians and telegraphers:
the third is the so-called immune bill
previously passed by the house, and
the fourth is a measure suspending
the existing law so that additional
hospital stewards may be appointed.
The postoffice bill, carrying appropri-
atoms aggregating more than 500, O0O.-
600, was passed after a debate lasting
several days. A determined effort was
made by Mr.. Butler (po., N. c. to
cut off the sum appropriated for the
fast mail service between New York
and Washington to Atlanta and New
Orleans and to provide for two com
mittees to investigate postal affairs
but it was unsuccessful and all
amendments except those offered by
the committee on appropriations
were voted down. After an extended
debate resolution submitting
to the legislatures of the various
states an amendment to the consti-
tuition of the United States, changing
the date OF the beginning of the
terms Of president and vice president
and members OF congress from March
4 to May ? was adopted, The fol-
lowing is the text of the proposed
amendment: THE term Of office OF the
president and vice president and the
seth congress 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 substi-
tuted for the fourth of March as the
commencement and termination of
the official term of the president, vice
president, senators and representa-
tives in congress"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
WAR.
WAR.


Spanish throne.
Spanish treachery is again mann
tested at Cayite. aod
Commodore Dewey was cohifi'ieu
a rear admiral. aoor.
Tba new cruiser Yale is doing scout
duty OFF Porto Rico all,
Nv action of congress Dewey VIII
be made an admiral ouao,,
The Spanish chamber has oeh"''0'S
adopted the war credits
Spanish gun boats are surely U" NV
Newfoundland banks
The first detachment of troops lol
Cuba sailed from Tampa
The president may soon issue d ''''
for 1000 more volunteers 49,,
The condition Of lawlessness III 'he
Philippines is very serious.
Army appointments and promotions
were made by the president
non Carlos supporters are conhdeut
he will soon secure the throne.
Spanish Admiral Montelo was
killed by the Manila populace
The people Of San Juan are stlli
expecting the Cape Verde fleet.
Gen. Woodford expects to return u
Madrid after the war is over
Insurgents are reyenging themselves
upon Spaniards near Manila,
Commodore Dewey has been ordered
"a CAPTURE the Caroline islands,
North Dakota and Montana voluh-
teers are ordered to the Philippines.
Kansas Citys leading bucket-shop'
the w. A. Michael Company talIeu'
Forty thousand American yoIun-
teers have thus far been mustered H.
The rioters in Spain threaten 10
get the upper hand Of the authorities.
Our navy may have to cross the
Atlantic to get at the Spanish heets'
The Spanish government denies
that the Cape Verde feet Is at Cadlz'
The Spanish government is said TO
be discouraged and ready to give up
The Spanish cabinet will soon break
up, but Sagasta may remain premier
Senator Nelson predicts that the
war will be ended within the next 90
days.
That Germany Is getting ready TO
interfere with regard to the Philip
pines is now more than rumor,
Congress may recess from time to
time and remain ready for action
made necessary by the war
SPANS talk Of sending reinforce
ments 10 the Philippines is regarded
as merely a bluff
Gen Wesley Merritt was selected to
lead the Philippine invasion and Will
act as governor general
An authority declares that Germany
will not object to American ownership
of the Philippines,
There are further rumors, as yet
uncontirmed, of a naval battle oil
Porto Rico.
Gen. Blanco despairs of securing
from Spain necessary supplies for his
army
Spanish spies are believed to have
formed a plot to blow mp public
buildings in Washington.
The cable between Cuba and Porto
Rico will be cut to prevent news from
reaching Spain.
Diplomats in Washington are con
sideriug a movement to urge Spain TO
sue for peace
The transport Gussie landed on tho
Cuban coast near Havana with sup
plies for Gomez.
A Spanish torpedo boat was blown
Iyr ,,.tt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19

Craven upon the tomb stone OF q
jockey who has just been buried IN
a New Zealand cemetery, are the sim
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19

Washington, May 12.-The senate
passed the railway arbitration bill.
On the final vote only three senators
were recorded against the bill. They
were; Messrs. Money (Miss), Rawlins
(Utah) and Tillman Is. c..
In the house an important measure
providing for the organization of a
special line of coast defense vessels
and the enlistment of men adequate
TO man them was passed. The senate
bin to establish a volunteer signal
corps was passed The house voted to
Insist upon its Inconvenience in the
senate amendment to the bill provid-
ing for feeding and arming the Cuban
people and the speaker named as con
ferees Messrs, Marsh UlL), Griffin
(Wis) and Cox (Tenn.).
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19

Washington, May H. For more
than three hours the senate discussed
what is known as the railway arbi-
tratiou bill-a measure designed to
adjust by means of voluntary arbitra-
tion the differences that may arise
between railway officials and their
employees. Mr.. Kyle rep, S. D. in
charge of the bill, offered a number of
amendments which were agreed to.
In order to meet objections raised to
the measure Mr.. Hoar rep, Mass.)
offered an amendment which was ac
cepted providing that no injunction
should be issued which should com
pei the laborer against his will to
carry out any contract for personal
labor or service. The bill was still
under discussion when the senate ad-
journed,
After refusing by vote of AS to 80
to consider the senate bill restricting
immigration, the house took up the
house resolution to submit to the
states a proposed amendment to the
constitution so as to provide for the
election of senators by direct vote.
The amendment as proposed in the
resolution as reported to the house
left it in the direction of the states
to elect senators by direct vote or
through the legislatures, but an
amendment by Mr.. Underwood Of
Alabama, making the selection by
popular vote mandatory, was adopted
and the resolution passed Mr.. Loud
called up the postotfice appropriation
bill passed by the senate, and upon
his motion the house refused to con-
cur to the senate amendments and
asked for a conference.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19
Well and Strong
Nervous Spells and That Tired Feel
ing Cured by Hoods.

My health was very poor. ! had ner'
vous spells and did not sleep well at night.
When arose in the morning | was tired
and exhausted and did not feel any more
rested than when retired at night
knew | needed a medicine TO build me up.
and concluded to take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. After the first bottle had been
taken ! felt so much better that procur-
ed i've more. am now taking the last
one, and have not felt as well and strong
for years" H 7. JONES, 223 +. Mul.
bury ST., Kokomo, Indiana.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Is Americas Greatest Medicine. Sold BY 81 Drag
gists. 81 SIX Tor s. Get only Hoods
Hoods Pills s s,, 'h sos o5!s O., { II.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-19
Hoods SarsaparilIa

iiooA . Ills With Hoods sarsAgag %
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27
White Front Clothing Ceaseess Toers for Trade
Obituary.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAV

Mrs, Caroline Miller was born in
Franklin county, Pa, March 4, 1928,
and died at her home in this city
Oct. 20, 1898. Her maiden name was
Fisher. In.1S54 she was married to
James Miller. She was the mother
of nine children, three are dead, six
living. Four are married, Mrs. Bry-
son and j. C. Miller are living in
Oregon and did not get 'here to the
funeral, Mrs. Seeds, Mrs. Forney, G
W. and H. C. Miller all live in Kansas.
She died of heart trouble. Funeral
services were held Sunday morning
at the Lutheran church. Rev. Copen'
haver oficiated, interment in the
Henry cemetery 12a miles northeast
of Abilene. The bereaved husband
and children have the sympathy o.
all and wish to extend their heartfelt
thanks to their friends and neighbor'
and to all who so kindly assisted
them in their sore bereavement in thu
loss of wife and mother.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27
Shifting Soil.


Real Estate Transfers, Reported by George
Merrill, Abstracter.l
W S Morgan to Thos O'Brien Its 4
68 blk So 1t 16 blk "a Herington,
$500.
AL Whitmore to Z Drury Its 10 10
blk 80 Harrington Town Co add,
$3.50.
Dickinson Co to W A VIM Its 8 6 blk
Smalley's add Abilene, $3.50.
Mrs J A Mosely to H W Hostetter 1t
1S Bonebrake's sub no 8, 1925.
NIB Robson to G A McMillen pit Of blk
20 Herington, 5000.
Dickinson Co to Al Poor 81 blk II
Chapman, s67.
W Cunningham to same same, w.
JR REYNOLDS to o L Bates Its 8 blk
Wallis sub l5-lS-2, $50.
FIN Merwin to 7 B Sweet and G /
Whitcomb, trustees VIZ wi 30'lo-Z
500.
Anna Lott to VIM Rush Its 2 y DIX
Wallis add, 81.
Enterprise Normal Academy to Wn
FGugeler Its p to 50 blk ID Prath
er's add Enterprise, 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27
SNOW ON GREEN LEAVES
EARLIEST FALL OF THE BEAU.
TIFUL KNOWN.
Many Fruit and Shade Trees Badly
Injured Wheat Fields Get a Gov
ering of White That Will Help
Them.

The oldest inhabitant was COM
pletely COMPOUNDED today. He could
find no parallel of the snowfall that
covered the earth last night. A driz-
zle that made the early evening damp
turned to snow and sleet about $3.50
and freezing as it fell loaded the trees,
still green with leaves, until the
branches were bent and broken and
the landscape this morning was a re-
markable picture. Never before has
snow fallen as it did on green leaves
and green grass and there is no rec
ord or remembrance Of such storm
at so early a date.
The damage to fruit and shade trees
is great All over town there are
broken trees, branches three and foul
inches in diameter being broken BY
the weight Of sleet. Fully two inches
Of snow fell and its moisture was
splendid thing for the wheat. Tit
cold was not severe and the fields
already in fine shape are given an
other start for big crop in 1892
The telegraph service was demon
allied by the storm and the only con
nection with the east was by way o
Hastings, Nebraska, until this after
noon,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27
How About Grocefies9

Do you want fresh, nice goods at
bottom prices? We have them. Our
stock is new and comprises all kinds
Of staple and fancy groceries and
canned goods, and we make prices
that cannot be beaten. DO not make
any mistake but buy where you can
do the best-that is on North Broad.
way, Abilene, at
A. Z. MuNROE's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27
Heller's Managers.

John Heller, who according to his
cards is running for representative in
Chase county, was in town Saturday
and was being introduced to the
voters by Grant Kieffer and Frank
Vandoren.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27
Teachers Examination.

ABILENE, Kas., Oct. IS, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that there
will be an examination Of applicants
for teachers certificates at the high
school building, Abilene, on Saturday,
October 80, 1898, commencing prompt.
ly at 1880 a. M.
l.. G. HUMBARGAR,
County Sup't.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27
Did Co. L. Start?

A telegram from San Francisco tell
ing what part Of the goth regiment
was to sail for Manila today did not
name Co. l.. 1t is thought, however,
that the boys will get off this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27

Frank Erwin has made good pro-
bate Judge and is drawing to the
close of his first term without an
enemy and without single murmur
from the public on the manner in
which he has conducted his office.
There can be nothing said against
him as q man or an official and he
should be reelected with but little
effort on his part News, Oct. 20.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27

The discount made on clothing for
the next 80 days by The Racket
means dollars in your pocket. Read
their special offer in this issue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27
~ ZSe< =
ERWIN'S ADVERTISEMENT"
Probate Judge Sounds the Loud Timbrel Of
His Own Greatness.

D. F. Erwin has made ii good pro-
bate Judge and is drawing to the close
of his first term without an enemy
and without single murmur from
the public on the manner in which he
has conducted his office. There can
be nothing said against him as an Of
fetal or a man and he should be re-
elected with but little effort on his
part Monitor, Oct. 20.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27
$780, 90 Reward,

The members Of the Dickinson
County Gun Club offer the above re-
ward for information that will lead to
the conviction of any person or per-
sons found KILLING, BUYING, SELLING
or SHIPPING quail or prairie chicken
for market.
c. v, TOPPING, President,
W. P. GULIcK, Secretary. 7-l6t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27

A special sale on the entire new
winter stock Of clothing is announced
by The Racket In this issue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27
COUNTY TEACHERS MEETING
Association Will Convene at the
County High School.

The first meeting Of the year Of the
Dickinson County Teachers associa-
ton will be held in the county high
school building, Chapman, Saturday,
Oct. 29. Prominent portions Of the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-27
c. v. TOPPING, President,

W. P. GULIcK, Secretary. 7-l6t
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Notice.

Our store will be closed for invoice
on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. l
and 2. Our customers please govern
themselves accordingly.
tar LLOYD & NOTTORF.