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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
WILL PUNISH LEBON
FOR ORDERING INHUMAN TREAT
MENr OF DREYFUS.
FRENCH CABINET TO ACT
Government win not Confine It's Pro.
ceedings to Dismissal of Man in
Charge of Devils Island-I.oubet
Wishes to Pardon His Enemies
lola Declines to Talk.

Paris. July lit is rumored that
as result OF the revelation of inhu-
man cruelty practiced upon Dreyfus
while on Devils Island, Lebon, the
minister who was responsible for the
orders sent TO Deniel, while in charge
of the penal settlement where Dreyfus
was confined, will be proceeded
against, the government not combining
its action to Sundays dismissal of De-
NAL.
BerJillion, the handwriting expert
who testified before the court Of cass-
ton that Dreyfus was the author OF
the bordereau, still remains at the
head OF the anthropometric depart
mem Of the prefecture of police. but
has been deprived OF his official duties.
Baron Baulney one of the aristocrat-
ic promoters OF the demonstration
against President Loubet at Auteuil
has been pardoned II is understood
that Loubet also desired to pardon
Baron Christiani, who made an assault
upon him, but the cabinet decided thai
this was quite out of the question.
lola viii Not Talk.
New York, July 1l.--A dispatch tC
The World from Paris, signed by Emile
lola, says: Positively, | will not
write of the Dreyfus case for any news
paper whatsoeyer-at least not until
the coming trial is over What | had
to say | have said | consider that
am no longer needed. withdraw
| learn that man in New York boasts
that he has a contract with me to write
play about Dreyfus. Another man
talks of my making lecture tours
through the United States. learn
too, that certain newspapers have re.
Gently published articles signed with
my name and are announcing that they
viii publish other articles by me All
SUCH statements are absolute imposi.
lions. | have never authorized these
statements or the publication of these
articles"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
A YOUNG SOLDIER SHOT.

Black River Falls, Wis, July IL
Victor Norburg of Taylor, who served
through the Spanish American war
with company A, 18th regiment Mime
sofa volunteer infantry. and w. M.
Graves, a veteran of the war Of the re-
bellon, got into dispute as to the
relative merits Of the armies in which
they served The discussion became
heated and Graves got the musket he
carried through the campaign of 81 to
90 and shot young NorburR in the leg
above the knee. Graves Is in jail.
Norberg's wound is so serious that the
leg will have to be amputated.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13

Los Angeles, Cal, July 11.-Prof. l..
D. Harvey, state superintendent of
public instruction of Wisconsin, read
a paper at the national council of
teachers Monday on Do We Need a
University Trust? Late last night it
was estimated that there were 5000
teachers in the city and it was conf
ton is completed there will be names
of over 10000 on the roll. There will
be one more session of the council
The National Educational associa-
tons convention will open at o'clock
this afternoon. The city is ablaze
with 3 III sstipg- aaa the prineinal streets
are spanned with electric arches in
honor of the convention.
There is a movement on foot to elect
Supt. Harvey of Wisconsin to the posi-
ton of president of the National Edu-
cational association. Mr.. Harvey was
formerly president of the state normal
school of Milwaukee and has taken a
very prominent part in educational
matters for many years. A large mum.
Der of Wisconsin delegates are here 10
attend the convention. The executive
committee of the association elects the
officers the latter part of the conven-
ton, SO that the announcement of the
new officers will not be made until the
latter part of the week.
Two Teachers Killed.
San Francisco, July ia heavy col
lision between freight and passenger
trains, the latter bearing delegates 10
the National Educational association
convention at Los Angeles, occurred at
Newman, Cal, Monday. Mrs. Thomas
Of Seneca Falls, n. Y, and Mrs. Harris
Of st. Louis, were killed; Is others
were injured. OF these, Robert g.
Mills of Lake Creston S. D., is the only
one seriously hurt. The train loaded
with teachers came over the Burlington
road from ST. Louis and nearly all on
board were from that city The acct
dent was caused by the passenger train
crashing into freight standing on the
track. The passenger engine was driv
en- into the forward coach, whereal the
damage was done. The other cars did
not leave the track.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
MONTELLO'S BIG LOSS.
Fire Wipes Out Much of Little Village
Other Blazes.

Monticello, Wis, July 11.-Sunday
night the people of Montello were
startled by a terrific explosion in the
business portion of the town, and al
most instantly thereafter fire burst
from all portions of the Gardo build
ing, occupied by A. katZ as a jewelry
store. 1t seems that the fire and shock
resulted from the explosion of a gaso-
line stove used by Katz in the prepa-
ration of his evening meal. The fire
spread rapidly and before it was extin-
guished II buildings were destroyed.
The total loss was about 100000; only
$4,000 insurance. The chief losers are:
A. katz, stock of jewelry, fully in
sured; L. Gardo, store building, partly
insured; l.. Lange, tailor shop and resi-
dence; Mrs. A. Kruger, saloon build
ing with residence in second story, also
her entire household furniture; A.
Mitchell, saloon, stock of liquors, no in
surance; James O'Donnell, store build
ing and portion of stock Of groceries,
some insurance; James Flynn, house
hold goods, no insurance; l.. CooK,
store building and stock of general mer-
chandse, entire loss no insurance;
Miss Maggie O'Donnell, store building
and barber shop, partly covered by IN
surance: William Murphy, saloon
building, fully covered; John Collins
saloon stock in Murphy building, no
insurance, almost total loss; Pat Slsk,
saloon building and liquor stock, partly
covered by insurance; ". Callaghan,
vacant store building, no Insurance;
Mrs. Wincell, saloon building and store
building, partly insured; f. c. Cam
pion, liquor stock, partly saved and
fully covered by insurance; Patrick
Croarken, hotel building, some insuI-
ance.
Beloit, Wis, July I'm J. Carron' S
general store at Alton burned. The
building was owned by Mrs. S. p.
Lawton OF GAINESVILLE The upper story
was occupied by the Modern Woodmen.
The total loss is estimated at $1,000 and
is fully insured
Racine, Wis, July Spontaneous
combustion in box of rags caused a
$4,000 fire here. The three story Office
building and storerooms of the Fish
Bros. Wagon company was the prop
erty damaged. The loss is covered by
a blanket Insurance policy Of 100000,
over 50 insurance companies having an
interest in il.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
CZAR'S BROTHER DIES.
Grand Duke George, Heir Apparent to
Russian Throne.

st. Petersburg, July 1.-THE Grand
Duke George, brother of the car, is
dead. He was born April 81, 1871, and
had been i'll of consumption for num-
Der of years. The heir apparent died
at the imperial palace in Cascuss where
he had been residing for his health's
sake.
London, July 1.-THE cars brother,
Grand Duke Michael of Russia, now
don. 1t is understood that the car
will shortly issue ukase ordaining
that in the event of a minors succeed
ing to the throne, his brother Grand
Duke Michael is to act as regent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
THIRD TO CAMP AUG. 5.

La Crosse, Wis. July 11.-Col. Or
lando Holway, Sd Wisconsin infantry
has issued orders for his command To
go into camp at Camp Douglas on Aug
5 for one week His viii be the FIRST
regiment OF the national guard 10 20
into camp. To avoid Sunday travel
which religious societies in the state
have protested against, the regime q,
will assemble at Camp Douglas Satur.
day and return 70 Aome stations the
following Friday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
1ELEGRAPHlC TICKS.

A Minneapolis child was kidnapped
Street ear riots occurred at London
Ont.
Cuban rural guards had battle with
outlaws.
There may be a boiling democratic
ticket in Kentucky.
Senators Foster and Fairbanks have
returned from Alaska.
Rockefeller has just bought iron
mines in British Columbia.
The American army in the Philip
pines has fnundations to contend with.
Six of the seven members OF Col
umbus family were killed at rail-
road crossing.
Dom Paul says the crisis is passed,
though the settlement of the Tran
syaal question is distant.
Preachers have refused to conduct
services at the Iowa soldiers home I'M
less their pay is increased
An outbreak occurred in the South
Dakota reform school, due to the APP
pointment OF a populist superintend-
ent.
The civil service commission In a
letter to the secretary of the treasury,
claims that deputy United States mar
shals have been appointed illegally.
A national park or forestry reserve
association will be formed in Chicago
this month, the object being to pre-
serve the 100000 acres of Minnesota
timber
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
FoRESTERS IN MILWAUKEE.

Milwaukee, July 1.-THE supreme
court of the United Order of Foresters
spent most of Monday in discussing
changes in the constitution. One
change proving for the appointment of
ranger, the treasurers to give bonds.
was objected to as being not sufficiently
protective to the members. The high
standing committee was reduced from
Z to members, the high councillor and
the past high chief ranger being
dropped
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
TWO VETERAN REGIMENTS.
Otis Gables That 1000 Volunteers Will
Reenlist.

Washington, July 11.--Gen. Otis
Monday cabled the following 1.-TWO
veteran regiments assured. viii enlist
about 1000. You can appoint II second
lieutenants for LIST and 8 for I'd regiment
to recruit in the United States; all 9TH
err Offices filled. Regiments styled LIST
and I'd Philippine United States Vet
eran Volunteer infantry"
Adjt.-Gen. Corbin cabled Gen. Otis
that these designations could not be al
lowed for the Philippine regiments and
that in order to save confusion they
would be called the 36th and 37th vol
unteer infantry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
FRENCH MUST WITHDRAW.

st. Johns. n. f., July 1.-THE CO.
onial authorities, i is understood
are informed that the report Of the
ROYAL commission OF inquiry into the
French shore complications is with
held for the present by the British co.
lonal Office. because il 50 strongly en-
dorses Newfoundland that its publica-
ton would provoke another Fashoda
difficulty Joseph Chamberlain. lmper-
ial secretary OF state for the colonies,
Is. however. determined to force the
French to abandon their arrogant pre-
tensions on the coast before another
season opens.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.

Berlin, Wis, July ll.-Red Granite
a farming community near here, Is
stirred up over a supposed incendiary
Gre and the disappearance Of Helen
Schultz, II years old. who may have
been cremated. The Schultz family
with the exception OF Helen attended
church Sunday and during their abb
sence a large log barn burned and the
girl has since been missing. Foul play
Is suspected.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
BRYAN ELEVATED.
Silver Leader at Top of Pixies Peak
Telegraphic Pleasantries.

Summit of Pixies Peak, Col, July II.
William j. Bryan came up Monday
from Colorado Springs. His entire
ascent of the peak was one continual
ovation, the camps being decked out
and scores of pleasure seekers from all
over the state being along the line TO
cheer the silver leader. At Summit
House he received dispatch from ]. j.
Dickey of the Western Union Tele-
graph company saying Il congratulate
you upon your elevation" Mr.. Bryan
replied; "Dickey, Denver:-Thanks,
We reached top in safety; average
grade of road being one foot to six
teen"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
JANITOR KILLS PROFESSOR.
John +. Carlisle Shoots William Lips
comb In Lallas Church.

Dallas, Texas, July 1l.-Last night at
the First Christian church in the midst
of a meeting John I. Carlisle arose
from his seat, walked TO where Prof,
William Lipscomb was seated and shot
him without word of warning. Car
Isle was seized and taken to Jail Prof,
Lipscomb is dead. Carlisle has been
janiJor at the high school, but failed to
be reappointed by the board He at
tributed his defeat to Prof Lipscomb
and it is believed this was the cause Of
the shooting.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
NEW SPANISH CONSULs.

Washington, July ll.-Acting under
instructions from the president Adju-
tant General Corbin has sent tele-
graDhic instructions to General Brooke
commanding in Cuba General Otis in
The Philippines, ana General Davies in
Porto Rico, TO recognize the commits
sions Of Spanish consular officials in
those Islands. This action refutes en-
tirely the report that the United States
government declined 10 issue an exc
quatur to J. Fillipe 5egio as Spanish
consul general at Havana.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
BIG CELEBRATION PLANNED.

New York, July 1.-THE plans for
the Dewey celebration have been out
lined. There will be two-day cele-
STatieE With beth~2 land and n naval
parade Admiral Dewey will pass un-
der a large triumphal arch constructed
in the city hall park or Madison Square
park at a cost of 10000 II was de-
cided also to have two large civic floats
in the naval parade. one IMPLYING vic
tory and the other peace.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
TWO VICTIMS or LocKJAw.
Injured While Celebrating Fourth Of
July az Terre Haute.

Terre Haute, Ind, July H.. Two vic
Tins Of fourth Of July accidents died
in his city yesterday both deaths re-
auting from lockjaw Daniel Quick,
IA years old, died 10 commissions. Ills
teeth had set upon his tongue and that
member was nearly cut IN two. Albert
Mitchell, a colored professional bicycle
rider, also died from iockiaw after linz
gering for some time In great agony
Both deaths were caused 5y the expio-
sion Of sumll calibre pistols.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
MONDAYS BASEBALL SCORES.

Kansas CITY /, Buffalo Z.
Milwaukee 2, Columbus 8.
Minneapolis 5, Detroit 0.
st. Paul s, Indianapolis 4.
Washington T. Baltimore /.
Pittsburg 3, Cincinnati 4.
Boston 3, New York 0.
Boston 6, New York 5.
Philadelphia 10, Brooklya ..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13

Philadelphia, July 1.-THE Amer
lean Sugar Refining company, better
known as the sugar trust, il about 10
establish one OF the largest chemical
plants Ia this country. The capital
viii be $l,500O00 The chemicals are
10 lint, prepare and clarity the various
grades Of sugar, and II Is stated that
the trust Will effect very large profit
by manufacturing It's chemicals to be
used at tho different reGneries.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
LIBRARIANS MEET

Ashland, Wis. July ia joint
meeting Of the Travelling Library assoc
citation and the Wisconsin Free Ii
brary commission was held in Ashland
Monday. Miss l.. r. Stearns OF Mil
waukee, state organizer. and other
prominent people throughout the state
read papers. The session closes e DAY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.

Belgrade, Servia, July 1l.-Martal
law has been declared throughout the
district of Belgrade, including this
city, owing to the discoveries made
during the course of the inquiry into
the recent attempt upon the life Of
Former King Milan.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13

Steele, Heatwole, Dalzell and Warner,
arrived here Monday from Alaska.
The members expressed them well
pleased with their trip. Congressman
Payne, who is member of the joint
high commission, gave special auen-
ton 10 the boundary question.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
MORE DUST FROM ALASKA.

Victoria, b. c.. july 1.-THE steam
or Rogalie arrived here Monday from
Alaska with $50 miners and s125, 300
worth Of gold dust The white pass
road was completed 70 Bennett on July
and trains are now running on It.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
ADMITS HIS NEGLECT.

New York, July II. In his report on
the stranding of the American line ship
Paris Capt. Watkins makes no at
tempt to eyade responsibility for the
accident, but on the contrary says
frankly that the stranding of the ship
was the result of unaccountable neg
lect on his part.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
WOOD BACK IN SANTIAGO.

Santiago, July 1t--General Wood.
military governor, returned Monday
from the United states and began Wig
orous action to stamp out the yellow
fever. He finds the situation more SER
ious than he expected.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
THE GENESEE WINS.

Chicago, July 1.-THE Genesse won
the second trial yacht race Monday by
II minutes in the contest for the selee-
ton of a challenger for the Canadian
cup. The Prairie came in second and
the Josephine third. The course was
nine miles to the windward and return.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
BIG PAPER MILLS BURN.

Philadelphia, July 1.-THE Scott Pa
per mill was totally destroyed by fire
last evening The loss is 100000 and
is covered by insurance. The mill was
recently built. Two hundred hands
are thrown out OF work
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
MANY IN DISTRESS,
GOV. Sayers Doing Everything Possible
to Relieve Flood Sufferers.

Austin, Tex, July 11.--Goyernor
Sayers and corps OF assistants spent
Monday working in behalf of the food
sufferers on the Brazos river bottoms.
Reports from the stricken districts are
that while the waters are going down
the condition of the food sufferers IL
Improving slowly. The governor re-
ceiyed telegram from the citizens OF
the Herne district stating that all the
people in that section were starving
and homeless and asking for money,
food and clothing. Their wants will
be supplied at once. Judge Bell at
Bellyille wired that there were ! 200
sufferers in his district In need
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
PROMOTED AND RETIRED.

Washington, July 1l.-Major c. Port
er, u. S. M. c., has been promoted TO
the grade of Lieutenant colonel in that
service and placed on the retired list.
He is a son of the late Admiral David
Porter and has served over 81 years in
the navy and marine corps.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
WHIST PLAYERS IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, July 1.-THE tournament
of the American Whist league opened
yesterday in this city. Many OF the
foremost whist players of America are
present. The first play was for the
Brooklyn trophy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
MoTHER-IN-LAW DISSOLVED.
An Artist Who Went Cleopatra, Ser
pent OF the Nile One Better.


When the engagement was In its first
quarter Wagers painted the portrait OF
his mOther-in-la w-elect, says the New
York World. He had never done any
thing better In an artistic sense, and
his friends gave him credit for unex-
pected diplomacy. The course OF true
love seemed strewn with roses, and
the picture had the place Of honor in
his studio. Then, all at once, the
brlde-to-be was wbisked on TO Europe
and Wagers found himself Tilted man.
For a little while he was inconsola-
BILE Then he rallied his spirits and
spread a feast for the boys in the old
den.
when the champagne sparkled In the
glasses the speeches began. but, with
rare delieacy, the subject OF his recent
masterpiece was not mentioned, al
though everybody noticed that the
place Ii had occupied knew it no more.
Then Wagers rose, and his smile was
mellow as the moon,
Gentlemen he said, when Cleo
patra, lovely sorceress OF the Nile. gave
banquet to her fr'ens she dissolved
pearl in wine. But l. gentlemen, so
tn fair serpent one better I've dis
solyed--my mother-in-law."
And 10 he had. by the aid OF the
pawnbroker around the corner, TO raise
funds for the feast,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
THOUGHT TO BE LOST.
Schooner Ida H. Huh Goes Down With
All on Board.

Marchais, Me, July 1.-THE schooner
Ida l.. Hull OF Barnskeble, Mass, is be-
lieved to have been totally wrecked
near here during a thick fog and high
water Monday. 1t is supposed the en-
tire crew and passengers persisted.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
DECLINES TO ARBITRArE.

Vienna. July 1.-THE United States
has declined the proposal OF Austria
Hungary 10 arbitrate the claims for
damages arising from the deaths Of
Austria Hungarian subjects during the
rioting at Hazelton, Pa, September,
1897
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
WHAT STOPPED IT

Jones-l couldn't make this
watch go to save my life. Did you
have to do much to It?
Jeweler-Oh, no; not much. We
just took that picture Of yoiirdwife out
OF the case; that was all Town Top
ics
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
BOY BLEEDS TO DEATH.

West Superior, Wis, July liver
EFT Whalen, a ten-year-old boy, Sunday
pulled a tooth with a string and bled
to death Monday in spite Of attempts to
stop the hemorrhage.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
HE ADMITTED II.

"A man" she said, never Knows
when he is we'll OFF :"
True he replied. "and us a
mighty fortunate thing for women who
do not care to be old maids that they
don't
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
JgFFRIEs PARTNER DEFEATED

Buffalo. July 1l-Jlm Daily, Cham
pion Jeffries' former spsrring partner.
vent doRn and ont before Al Weinig Of
Buffalo last night Q the second %
ghat Vas y have been 20round
bout
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
TWO BROTHERS DROWN.

Beloit Wis, July l1.--George and
Louis Grimm, brothers. aged / 2 and 10
years respectively, were drowned in
Rock river while swimming.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
PERSONALITIES.

Major General Otis sends a cable
gram to his wife regularly on the LIST
and 18th of each month. 1t is to be
hoped that these dispatches at least
escape the censor.
The body of Ensign Robert Mona
CHAN, who was killed by the Samoan
natives, is to be taken to the family
home in Spokane, from which there
viii be a public military burial A
movement is on foot 10 erect a state
monument over the grave.
-. -
In commemoration of the consecra-
ton OF the Church of Our Savior, at
Jerusalem, which took place on Oct.
81 last which was an important event
for the evangelical portion of Christ
endom, the Emperor William OF
Germany has caused a number OF
copies OF the artistlcally executed me-
mortal to be prepared one OF which
has been received by President McKin-
ley The memorial is beautifully en-
crossed, and bears the autographs OF
Emperor Wllllam ana Empress Az
gusta Victoria, and Is practically a
condensed history Of Christianity from
the birth Of Christ.
More or less mystery attaches to the
fact that Or. -harles II Hughes, who
was the physician of Joseph McCul-
lagh, formerly editor OF the st. Louis
Globe Democrat, has waited until now
to ask the police to investigate Mr..
MeCullaghs death, which occurred in
January, 1896. The body was found
In the yard outside window of tho
McCullagh residence and accident or,
at the most, suicide, was the gener-
ally accepted theory Or. Hughes now
says the position OF the body and the
character OF some OF Its injuries make
The theory Of a murder plausible, II
a sufficient motive can be found.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-13
BELGIAN CONSUL DIES.

New York, July l1,--Charles Mali.
for the past SO years Belgian consu.
at New York, died Monday.