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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
LUDDEN & Co.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

The Southwest Wisconsin, of Lin
den, says: 1--WE have a new mining
company or partnership, that has
adopted the name of The West End
Mining Company. They have leased
from Ross Bros. of Mineral Point,
for two years that part of the Heath
cock Range, locally known as the
West End and lying to the west
ward of the William Heathcock house
and extending to the Morrison land.
The company has that part of the
range under the glass rock. They
are reasonably certain of having dig
gings that will pay handsomely. The
interested parties are j. n, Vial, Sam
Treloar, Nels. Hillery, Will kolwin-
sky, r. Smith, Nicholas Tredinnick,
Jr."
1t is stated that the Kickapoo
Waller railroad will be extended to
Apple River, Illinois, the coming
season. The road, after crossing the
river at Wauzeka, will run to Mill
vile, thence between Mt, Hope and
Patch Grove to Bloomington, and on
to Apple River.
Mr.. George Fillbach of Lost Grove,
has moved to the Bowes farm, three
miles south of Cobb. The farm con-
tains 206 acres and is a very valuable
one. The family consists of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fillbach and one daughter
and six sons and their object
in moving is to secure a larger place,
OF course The Democrat follows
them to their new home.
Mr.. J. f. Crum, produce dealer,
has leased the Ivey building on Com
merce street, and will make that place
his headquarters hereafter.
Wednesday of last was not only
Washington birthday, but also the
birthday. of our townsman Mr..
Joseph +. Miller, who was born in
Union County Pa, in 1919. Mr..
Miller came to Freeport, in 1913, just
in time to help to elect Governor
Dodge delegate to Congress from
Wisconsin Territory. Nothwithstand'
ing the fact that Mr.. Miller is now ar
octogenarian he enjoys good health
and is able to be around among his
friends. who wish many more years OF
peace and contenment.
Revival meetings are being held
this week at Plum Grove p. M. church
conducted by Rev. VIM. Croft. Rev
J. Lindsey, of Albion, Wis, is ex.
pected to be present in the near future
and help in the good work.
Allen Lodge, as customary, cele'
brated Washington Birthday in ar
appropriate manner. An oyster sup.
per was served and general good
time enjoyed by all.
The James Spensley sale came of
on last Friday. 1t was largely at
tended and everything sold at yer!
fair prices. n. X. Van Matre was
the auctioneer, and was well pleased
with the sale of the stock, the steer,
in particular. The steers sold from
$50 to s57.
We regret to hear that Mr.. Johr
Stephens has been and is still very il
at his residence. We hope by thi,
time the danger has passed. Hi:
illness began with the grip.
Mrs. Little, who was recently elect
ed Grand Matron of the Order of tbs
Eastern Star, is known to many II
these parts. She is prominent as
Relief Corps worker. Her home is II
Portage. and the late Rev. Decatur
Pulford. when rector Of St. John
church, OF that place, always found
her warm friend and supporter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
st. Joseph Society Officers.

The following officers of the St
Joseph Society were elected at tho
last meeting:
John Gorgen, President.
Conrad Schaumberg, Vice President
Jacob Dresen, Secretary.
Henry Frieden, Treasurer.
Alois Burghardt. Marshal.
Jacob Gorgen, Janitor.
Peter Ellingen. Standard Bearer.
John Schmit, Executive Com. 3years
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02

The post Office at Mineral Point was
turned over to \. 7. Martin, the new
postmaster, March LIST, On behalf Of
Robert NJ. Crawford, who held the
Office from Feb. ), 1924, The Democrat
hereby returns thanks to the public
to the Democrats, whose support Sc
cured him the position in the first
place; and TO the Republicans and
Democrats, and all others, whose
good will retained him in office more
than year after the expiration of his
commission. Although somewhat stub
born and set in our way in mat
ters political. we are not ungratetuI.
Holding public office to be n public
trust, it is highly satisfactory to
retire with the good will of friends
and patrons.
Mr., Henry thinner wasa mong Min
eral Point visitors. He represents n
large New York Wholesale house.
County Superintendent Metcalf will
publish in the local newspapers next
week, notice of times and places of
teachers examinations in Iowa county.
MIR, Joseph Deller has gone to La
Crosse, to attend the silver wedding
of MIR. and Mrs. William Strauss,
which will be celebrated on Saturday,
March /.
Mr.. Leslie Julian here from Iowa,
for visit with relatives and old time
friends,
Miss Celia Mulcahy is home from
Dodgevillc and is gladly welcomed by
friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
Established in Civilized Country

Frank T.. Hoarc returning from a
convention of New York Life men re-
ports that the company has almost
reached the thousand million mark,
which, quoting Vice Pres, Perkins. is
"only the beginning The New York
Life is established in every civilized
country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
4 Seasonable Suggestion.

II you take any pride in outdoing
your neighbor, you ought to have
your buggy or carriage painted, to
outshine him on the road. Take 1t 70
Weidenfeller at once. and have a
good and satisfactory job done.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02

Mctlwe's Magazine for March
will conta In the first OF series of
articles and pictures by Charles Dana
Gibson, depicting Egypt as he saw II
last year In u journey undertaken
expressly for McGlure's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
Fresh Oysters
On hand everyday Mt Spratlers. Is
Given Up by Four Doctors.

Beaver Dam, Ohio,
My daughter, after being treated by
four doctors aud being given up for
lost, " neighbor recommended Foley's
Kidney Cure. To-day she is able to
walk several miles without fatigue, |
feel we would have lost her II IL was
not for your medicine.
Respectfully,
Mrs. j. M. BAILEY.
Eastman Il Meserole. %
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
For Sale or Rent.

The residence OF the late William
Lanyon, Sr. The house contains nine
rooms, bath room, etc, Three good
cellars, ami convenient outhouses.
Lot contains one aud one-third acres,
and Is situated IN one Of the most
desirable parts OF the city. Inquire
OF Simon $. Lanyon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
List Your Property.

Those having farms or city prop
erty for sale will do we'll to list it with
the Mineral Point real estate agency.
No charge for advertising II property
is not sold. n. .VANMATRE, Agt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
Miss Preston

Is in the city, to study the styles in
millinery, and to select choice stock
to be opened March q, at her new
stand, opposite Gundry & Gray's
Miss Masten will conduct the store
during the absence of Miss Preston.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
Purchasing Millinery

Miss Wearne is now in Chicago,
buying goods for the spring trade.
See ad. later, regarding the spring
opening, in which will be displayed
the finest and best line of spring mill
inery ever shown in this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
SMOKE BONO
Sc CIGAR.
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree 10 re-
fund the moEey on a fifty cent bottle
Of Greene's Syrup Of Tar II 1t fails TO
cure your cold We also guarantee a
twenty-five cent bottle TO prove salts
factory or no pay. w. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
Latest Millinery.

A full line OF the latest things In
millinery will be opened up March q,
by Miss Preston, opposite Gundry &
Gray's 2Iw4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Feb, ~, 1900.
Clarence Bartram, John w. Carlil
Jno. y. Cumming, w, Jnitcbell.
Charlie Reynolds.
n. II. MARTIN, Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
Millinery.

Miss Preston will return March 81,
with complete line Of spring milli
merry. Meantime Miss Amy Masten
will keep the store and serve Gus
toners. 2Tw4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
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STUDYING STYLES .

NJ, Woarno is in Chicago. selecting
the choicest line of Millinery for the
spring trade and studying tho latest
stylns
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
WATCH FOR ADVERTISEMENT.
WANTED. Y. seye,al Trustw

WANTED Several Trustworthy
persons In this state to manage our bus
lness In their own and nearby counties. II
Is mainly Office work conducted at home.
Salary straight 5000 q year and expenses
definite bonafde. no more. no less salary,
Monthly s75. References Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. Herbert +. Hess
Prest., Dept. NJ. Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02

The Albert Lea MINI. Tribune,
last week, announced the death Of
Rev. Mr.. McReynolds, an aged NJ +.
minister quite we'll known in these
places in the Platteville circuit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
Remember

That Gundry & Gray are still selling
Jackets and Cloaks at one half price
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
To all Whom II May Concern.

Before leaving your Ice contracts
for next season, inquire Of Is. Bruet-
thug. successor To Charles Gilman,
for prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02

There is talk of earlier closing Of
the grocery stores of Mineral Point.
The movement is one that should be
encouraged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02

absolutely
make will
goods Kindly leave orders
cleaning
Yours best values
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
FASHIONABLE
TAILORING

Our work IL our best advertise
ment Our style of cutting, etc, Is nj
ways as 1t should be, and the clothes
we make are frequently judged to be
the productions of some high class
metropolitan tailor. At least this il
what our customers tell us, and we
consider such compliments as the very
best rccommendation for our work.
Our prices are the lowest, quality OF
work and material considered. All
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
Frost Bites and Chilblains

Quickly cured by Banner SalYe, the
most healing remedy in the world.
Eastman & Meserole. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-02
RED CROSS
Stoves and Ranges.

One door east Of Gundry & Gray.
27tf ARTHUR & WHITE
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03


For the Louisiana State Fair and
Exposition at New Orleans, La. Nav
to 81, 1899, the Houston East and
West Texas railroad will sell round
trip tickets at rate OF one fare. Tick
cts on sale May 6 to 10 TO "A. with limit
TO ten days from date of sale.
For the meeting Northwest Confer
ence League at Fort Worth, Texas,
May to IL, 1899, and meeting Grand
Lodge Colored Knights of Pythias,
May 0 to u, 1899, the Houston East
and West Texas railway will sell round
trip tickets at rate of one and one
third fares for trains arriving in Fort
Worth May and morning of 9th. Lin
it May IA.
For the meeting of the Texas Grain
Dealers association, at Fort Worth,
Texas. May and 8, the II. e. * w.
T. railway will sell round trip tickets
at one fare for trains arriving in Fort
Worth May and s. Limit May II.
For the annual meeting of the Texas
Bankers association, mt San Antonio,
May o to H. the II. Il. & w. T. railroad
will sell round trip tickets at rate of
one fare for the round trip. Limit May
IA
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

New York Spec. Plttsburg Dispatch;
In the future all poisons sold by drug
glsts here must be encased in bottles
having very rough surfaces. This be-
came a law today. and will obviate the
danger, should you be suddenly taken
ill during the night, of getting hold of
the poison bottle in the closet instead
of one containing the proper remedy.
The bottle containing the poison can
easily be distinguished by the touch.
Your legislators might do well to give
this matter their attention,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

In certain parts of Sweden. where
the most absolute confidence is reposed
in the honesty of the people, very in
formal postal sstem is in vogue. AS
the mail steamer reaches landing
place a man goes ashore with the let
tiers, which lie places IN i'm unlocked
box on the pier. Then the passer-by
who expects letter OPENS the box,
turns over the letters and selects his
own. unquestioned by anyone.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

some very remarkable cures OF cases
of very obstinate catarrh of the stom-
ach, where Peru ma was the only med
icine used. l consider it a reliable
medicine. GEORGIANA DEAN.
The symptoms of catarrhal dyspepsia
are: Coated tongue, pain or heavy
feeling in the stomach, belching Of gas,
dizzy head, sometimes headache, de-
spondent feelings, loss of appetite, pal
pitation of the heart and irregularity
of the bowels.
Send for free book written by DR..
Hartman, entitled Health and
Beauty" Address DR.. Hartman, Co.
lumbms. y.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

Ply means of photographs made
with vibrating lens, scientists have
calculated the time Of lightning flash.
1t comes out one-nineteenth of sec
ond The calculation is based upon
the multiple image in the photographs
and the rate of vibration of the lens.
The time applies, of course, only to
the particular flash that was photo
graphed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03
The Frances willard Hospital, Chicago. III.

Miss Georgiana Dean was for three
years missionary in Liberia under the
M E. Church from the training school
In Chicago. After her return she stud
led nursing, graduating from the pres
ent Frances E. Willard National Tenn
perance Hospital of Chicago. She is an
enthusiastic friend of Pe-ru-na, as is
evident from the following letter:
Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 20, 1899.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg. Co.. Columbus, O.:
Gentlemen-You will be glad to
know of the happy results obtained
from the use of Pe-ru-na among the
patients under my care whenever pre-
scrjbed by the pf--'oian. | have seen
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

Lightning recently brought about the
discovery of an Etruscan tomb near
Volterra. 1t struck an old pine tree
on hillock, and in cutting down the
remnants of the tree the workmen
found the top of the sepulcher under
the roots.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

People feel their corns ache and
their bones rheumatic when rainy
weather is at hand because of the
dampness of the atmosphere upon the
body, and causes a temporary disturb
ance of the system. All general dis
turbances of the body manifest them
selves in those parts which are in a
tic bone or decayed tooth.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

Reginald de Koven was born in Mid
dltown, Conn, April 3, 1859. He en-
tered st. Johns college, oxford, in 1879
and was graduated with high honors.
He studied music under many of the
best teachers abroad and, returning
home, began composing songs. His
first opera, THE Begun was pro-
duced in 1887, and since then he has
produced quite a number, among them
being Don QuiXote," "Robin Hood"
"The Fencing Master THE Alger-
ians'' and The Tzigane."
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. AT all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

A wild duck killed by a farmer,
brought in and sold on the streets, was
dressed in the restaurant of French's
saloon few days ago, when fish
measuring twelve and one-half inches
long was found in its inside, as perfect
as If swallowed only a short time be-
fore the duck was shot. 1t had gone
down tail first, and while the head was
in the ducks craw, the tail was at the
extreme end of the bowel. But what
bothered those who saw 1t was how a
fish three and one-half inches wide
could go down the ducks throat when
its throat apparently was not large
enough to admit of the passage of
one an inch wide. The fish was of the
tooth herring or "snipjack" variety,
but what family the duck belonged to
no one seemed to know.-Frankfor
(Ky.) Roundabout
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

Wife (ominously)-I know where
you were last night, sir Husband
drritably)-Then why don't you tell
me? Can't you see I'm in no mood to
be kept in suspense ?-Detroit Jour
nal.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

The children of the blacklist Africans
are born whitish, In month they
become pale Yellow in "A year, brown;
at 4, dirty black, and at or Z, glossy
black.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

In Russia, no person is permitted to
marry after the age of eighty and only
five marriages are permitted.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

At Quincy, Mich, hen was buried
which had reached the age of almost
20.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

In the lexicon of some business me1
success and failure are synonyms.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

believe Piso's Cure isthe only medicine
ISss vii Wiemsport Ps So1 70 gS
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

When a small boy isn't doing any
thing else he eats something.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

Mistakes of the past should be made
over into guidebooks of the future.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

Throughout the world there are G72
known volcanoes, 21O of which are
active.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

Every home should have handy for use little
box of Cascarets Candy Cathartic. a perfect
guardian of the family health. All druggists, loo,
ONO hOc
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

Every church and schoohouse should be
coated only with Alabastine. Hundreds
or tons used yearly for this work Genu-
Inc Alabastine does not rub and scale off.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

No man ever Travelled over the roat
to fame on pass.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken Internally. Price, zoe.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing syrup
For children teothing softens the
nation, allAys pain. wind collie 20 bottle.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine
in tasteless form Nocure-no pay. Price, SOC.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

and we'll 1t helped me through the change of life period
hfty-fve years old
The of advanced years who healthy happy
invariably those who have known how help
when they needed it. Mrs Pnkham will advise any
free OF charge who writes about her health Her address is
Lynn, Mass.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03
Nice Young Man Occurring in a

Nice Young Man Occurring in a
Sunday school)-Now, is there any
little boy or girl who would like to ask
Il question? Well, little boy, l see
your hand; needn't snap your fingers.
What question would you like to ask =?
Small Boy-How much longer is this
talking going to last?
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

Can be spent very pleansantly among
the Ozarks of Arkansas. The Crescent
Hotel at Eureka Springs was opened
for the season of February % and eX-
cursion tickets may be purchased at
any time via the Santa Fe Route.
Write for particulars. W. S. Keenan,,
General Passenger Agent, Galveston
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

life, and have passed through that
critical period safely, suffered for
years with falling of the womb and
female weakness. At times could
hardly stand on my feet, also had
leucorrhea. tried several good
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03
CHARMING rrandmotherl
ii the house is a delight

a CHARMING grandmotherI
~ What pleasant influence III the house is delight
q - full old lady in good health
MRS MoLLIE BARBER St James Mo-. writes: IL took
Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound during change of
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03
HEAE THFUk
OLD AGE

DOCTORS but instead of getting better grew all the
time. friend advised try Mrs. Pnkhams Compound.
l did so and after taking six bottles, cured of both
leucorrhoea and falling of womb l enjoying good
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-05-03

s. Pinkham's Compound.
les, was cured of both
am now enjoying good
d feel very grateful for
good your medicine has
me. would recommend
all women suffering as 1
vas.
Mrs. N. E. LACEY.
Pearl, La, writes:
"-have hadleucorrhoea
or about twenty years,
:alling of womb by spells
:or ten years. and my
bladder was affected, had
oackache a great deal.
| tried a number of
doctors. They would re-
lieve me for a little
\ while, then l would be
&worse than ever. 1
\ then thought l would
I try Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Eleven bottles of Com
pound and one box of
Liver Pills cured me
and ] am now sound
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-01-12
CHASTITY SCENE.

Woman Deserted on the Ga1lows-Her
Lover Reprieved.
Prokuplif. Servia, Jan. "A scene
more dramatic than is often essayed in
the most realistic fiction was enacted
in the jail-yard here on Saturday.
A woman and her lover mounted the
scaffold to pay the penalty for the MUIR
der of her husband. The man was
sullen and allowed the moose to be
placed around his neck without resist
ance. The woman was in Mysteries
and had to be supported by the hang
man and his deputy. Just as the hang
man had finished adjusting the rope
around the mans neck and was about
to place the black cap over the head of
the half-fafnting woman, jailer
rushed out of the prison and up to the
foot of the scaffold and cried to the
hangman to stop, waving in his hand
a Ieprieve.
The man showed little feeling as the
rope was removed: the woman sObbed
with joy. But her happiness was
short-lived. The reprieve was for the
man only. When the hangman an
nounced the message the woman chung
to her lover in frenzy, but with curse
he flung her of. refusing to bid her
farewell as he stumbled down the gal
lows steps.
The woman was then placed on the
trap and hanged.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-01-12
RIOS VANDALISM.
The Spanish Commander Destroys That
which He Cannot Garry Away.

The Spanish Commander Destroys That
Which He Cannot Garry Away.
Madrid, Jan. 4.-Rios, the Spanish
commander, cables that he has arrived
at Manila, after having completed the
evacuation OF Visayas and the northern
part of the island of Mindanao and af-
ter blowing up IA forts and the fee. OF
gunboats on Lake LAM. He adds that
/ 900 Spanish troops are concentrated
at Za0bOanda under the command OF
General Montero. Official circles here
are warmly discussing the attitude Of
Great Britain, owing to her pressing
demand that Spain sell her coaling
station in the Balearic islands and
other strategical points, 80 as to render
Gibraltar unassailable. The negotia-
tions on the subject have been in abey-
ance owing to Premier Sagasta's ill
ness, but it is believed that Spain, in
fiuenced by Russia and France, will re-
sist the demand Of Great Britain.