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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
BELOIT MAN CALLED.
Prof. Holden to BE President of Woos-
ter College.

BeIoit, Wis, July 80. The Rev.
Louis Edward Holden Of Beloit college
has just been chosen president of
Wooster university. He is one Of the
most notably successful college work
ers in the country, He is a native of
New York state, and studied at the
Utica academy. In 1877 at the age OF
II, he quit school because Of his faith
er's straitened circumstances and be-
gan work In 1880 he Joined the
Westminster church Of Utica. and felt
almost from the first an ambition to
euter the field of Christian teaching.
He went 20 Chicago and found a po-
sition in A. II. Abbotts artist material
store, remaining there until January,
1882, when he entered Belolt college
academy He entered the freshman
class Of the college in 1884 and gradu-
ated four years later. He had gone to
the Wisconsin town with $50. He left
il in 1883 with masters degree and
$500 in cash, which he had earned
while pursuing his studies In Noyem.
Der of the latter year he entered
Princeton theological seminary and
al the end of the first year was recalled
70 Beloit to help President Eaton raise
funds for the college in which he had
so earnestly labored. Mr. Scoyile Of
Oak Park, H., had offered $4,000 IN
case Beloit would raise $4,000 and y.
X. Parsons Of Chicago had offered
100000 on condition that the college
raised another like sum before com
mencement And that was just 40 days
away On the goth day Mr. Holden
raised the final donation and secured
both gifts Then be returned to
Princeton In 1891 he graduated and
accepted the chair OF oratory at Beloit
When he came from Princeton to help
il, Beloit owned $250,000 ~ total Of
plant and endowment Today its es-
tate is 100000 richer and largely
through this mans efforts. In 1890
Prof. Holden was married to Miss Hat.
tie L. Simpson Of Utica, N Y Wooster
university Is one Of The Oldest and best
Presbyterian schools in the country
PROT Holden Is to succeed the Rev
Sylvester Sc0yille, who has been pres
ldeut Of Wooster university for many
years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
COULDN'T STAND THE RIDE.
Mrs Mckinley Overestimates Her
Strength

Plattsburg N. Y, July 30,-President
Mckinley had a caller yesterday in The
person Of George Curtis Treadwell,
Gov Rooseyelts military secretary,
who bore a message of welcome to the
state from the governor to the presi-
dent The president spent most of the
afternoon in reading the papers and
attending to his correspondence. After
luncheon the president and his wife
took a short drive around the hotel
grounds. The drive proved too much
for Mrs. Mckinley, however, and they
returned to the hotel in less than half
an hour The president, assisted by
Secretary Cortelyou, helped Mrs. Me-
kinley from the carriage to a wheel
chair. in which she was wheeled to her
apartments.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
REBELS DRIVEN OFF
FlLlPINoS TRY TO RECAPTURE
TOWN OF CALAA BA
HOUR OF FIERCE FIGHTING
American Forces Lose Two Men
Killed Six Are Wounded Compa-
ny Of 9th Infantry Has an Encoun-
ter on West Shore Of Negros Eigh-
teen Insurgents Killed.

Manila, August 1.-After concentrate
pinos Sunday attacked Calamba, the
town oil Laguna de Bay captured by
Gen. Hall Wednesday, The engage
ment lasted an hour and the Filiplnos
were driven off, carrying away their
dead and wounded The American
forces lost two men killed and six
wounded
A company of 9th infantry, com
manded by Capt, Simpson, has had an
encounter at Babalaynos, on the west
coast of the island of Negros, with a
rebel force The latter lost is men
killed. There were no casualties on
the American side.
The United States transport Grant
sailed FOR the Gnitst, States Monday
having on board 4S1 men of the Idaho
regiment, $40 of the North Dakota reg
iment and PA of the Wyoming regi-
ment.
No Casualties Reported
Washington, July 31.-Gen. Otis re-
port to the war department on the eff
forts of the Filipinos to retake Calamba
chronicled in the news dispatches fol-
lows:
Manila, July 31-Adjutant General,
Washington; Insurgents in consider
able force appeared vicinity Calamba
yesterday; We're punished and driven
off by Gen Hall. Our casualties, one
killed, seven wounded. Capt. Simpson,
9Th infantry, struck robber band ne
gros July IS; killed nineteen. No cas-
ualties. Otis
Gen. Otis reports the death from
gunshot wound, accidental, on May 6,
of Henry Lehmay Sd infantry, and
from typhoid fever, Peter MANI, Sd in
fantry, company f.
The enlistments for the Philippines
are to date 1867. Col PeJtits regi-
ment, the 31st, has 1909 just one short
Of the full quota. The next is Col.
Bells, the 9th, with 1,176, and Col.
Gariner's, the Both, has 1,056.
Returned Volunteers Land
San Francisco, August /. The Ne
braska regiment landed from the trans
port Hancock Monday and went into
camp at the Preside, preparatory to be-
ing mustered out. An immense crowd
of people cheered the war-worn vet
Grams. The hospital corps brought Up
the rear of the Nebraska regiment and
seated in the wagons were several
wounded men Then came the Utah
light artillery Bringing up the rear
Of the procession was troop f OF the
9th cavalry and Sd artillery. In The
reviewing stand on Van Ness avenue
were Gen. Shafter, Coy, Poynter Of Ne
braska and several members Of his
staff, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson
and their friends and ladies, As the
Nebraska and Utah boys passed the
stand they cheered for Gen Shafterand
Coy Poynter and the gentlemen and
ladies returned the compliment by
saluting and waving handkerchiefs and
flags
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
CROWDS FOLLOW MRS DREYrrs

Rennes, August Already the
crowds that gather daily about he
home Of Nine. Dreyfus and the prison
where her husband is confined, as she
passes from one to the other, have be-
come to augmented as to demand Inc
policing the route. Police have been
placed at close intervals along The en-
tire distance from Rue de Chatillon.
where Nine. Dreyfus resides 10 the
prison in Rue De Hamel Strict orders
nave been issued to prevent persons
lettering around the prison precincts.
This has resulted ia number Of CON
aicts between the people and the gen
darms which, however, have not been
serious
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
M'KINLEY'S BUSY DAY.
Disposes of Huge Pile Of Mail-Takes
Much Exercise.

Hotel Champlain, Clinton county,
New York, August President Nc
Kinley had busy day Monday. After
disposing of huge pile of mail matter
that had accumulated over Sunday ne
went for a walk with DR.. RiXey. After
luncheon he went for drive with Col
onel Legrand b. Cannon. The presi-
dent himself held the reins and dis
played much skill in handling them
Toward evening he took another short
walk aith Or. RiGey The president Is
very much gratified at the rapidity at
which Mrs. Mckinley is gaining health.
Today there will be golf tournament
and baseball game on the hotel grounds
and the president will probably attend
both.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
DEATH OF MRS. CHAsE-sPRAGUE

Washington, August Mrs. Kate
Chase-Sprague died at her country
home near here Monday She was .he
daughter Of Lincoln's secretary Of the
treasury, Salmon p. Chase. Her hus-
band was William Sprague, governor
Of Rhode Island in 1862 and United
senator from 1863. He was enor-
mously wealthy; but later lost it al
Mrs. Sprague secured divorce and has
lived almost in poverty since. Her
wedding to Sprague had been the most
brilliant social events Of the time
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
CANDLES AND INCENSE BARRED

London August 1.-The archbishop
b. Canterbury, the Most Rev. Frederick
Temple p, D., rendered a decision
Monday in the ritual cases which he
and ne archbishop of York, the Most
Rev William Dalrymple McLaginan p.
p heard In May The archbishops
ieare That while far from saying the
H-a ot incense AMI the carrying Of
5-a M procession are unsuitable or
undesirable accomplishments OF divine
worship they are Obliged to come to
-e onalusIon that these adjuncts are
neither enioined nor permitted by the
a~ &. tho Church of England. There
t'-a be archbishops add though they
@as BE- used to sweeten a church or for
purely .Igbdng purposes, they urge all
sv for the sake Of the peace OF
nuroh to discontinue their use as
Ia. n. -he services.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
SAMPSON SUES UNCLE SAM.

Washington, August Rear Ad-
miral William r. Sampson Monday
filed in the supreme court OF the Dis
trict of Columbia a suit OH his own be-
half and also in behalf Of the officers
and enlisted men Of the ships OF the
North Atlantic station who took part
in the naval engagement off Santiago
and the subsequent captures for prize
money The suit is similar to that re-
Gently entered by Admiral Dewey in
the same court
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
BIG RACE POSTPONED.

Doryal, Que July 20-Therac sched-
uled for yes rday between Glencalrn
and Constance respectively, the de-
fender and challenger for the Sewanhka
cup, was postponed until tomorrow
There was not enough wind TO start the
boats
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
srABBING AFFRAy AT Ia CROSSE

La Crosse. Wis. August ~ William
Kerr. a deekhand o. the steamer
Lion. running on the packet line be.
tween this city and Wabasha MINI.
was attacked by fogs men lie wa!
stabbed ten times with a four-inct
dirk. 1t Is feared that Kerr will die
-Four men Miller william Trap
Richard Foss and William Kick, were
arrested and held by the police await
ing the outcome Of Kerr's injuries
Miller. who 4. Is thought did the stab
bling. is the son Of one of The mos
prominent families nt Ia Crosse.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03

Doryal One August THE seccad
race for The seawanhaka cup came OF
yesterday on Lake st. Louis and was
won by the American boat Constance
by S. seconds this making two wins
out of the five races against the Glen
cairn
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
MORE SUSPECTS ARRESTED.
Bottle" Connors and Mike Madigan
Charged With Train Robbery.

Bottle" Connors and Mike Madigan
Charged With Train Robbery.
Naenah. Wis. August 1.-THE depu-
ty sheriff Of Waupaca county Monday
arrested Bottle" Counors and Mike
Aadigan on suspicion of being impll-
Gated in tae Wisconsin Central train
robbery at Wauqara in 1895. The po-
lice are still in search OF one or two
more of the suspected bandits Robert
Macarthur was arrested at Amigo
Wednesday and Andrew O'Leary was
placed under arrest at Minneapolis
about the same time, both suspected Of
being implicated in the Central train
robbery Another man who is also
thought to be a member Of the gang
got away from Menasha before the po-
lice got hold of him Al the prelmi-
nary hearing at Waupaca Macarthur
and 0Leary We're held for examination
on Aug. S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
A PRIEST FOUND DEAD.

Portage, Wis, July 3l.--The Rev.
Father J. d. CCmmane, pastor Of ST..
MaTy's parish here, was found dead in
bed at the parsonage Monday. He
conducted services as usual Sunday.
Heart disease was the cause OF deaJh.
Father Cummane came to Portage from
Chiffon in May, 1897, and was As years
OF age.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03

there Is a market for his products.
The section OF the country near the
head OF navigation, together with the
range Of foothills lying between the
Sushitna and Matanuska rivers and
between the head OF navigation and
tidewater contains gold in paying
quantities"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
HAIL RUINS WHEAT.
Storm Greatly Damages Crops in North
Dakota

Hamilton, n. D., August Monday
hail storm swept over a stretch OF
country from Tynes, between Cavalier
and Hamilton, to Glasston, II miles
long and wide. The destruction of
crops was almost total. The damage
amounts to S250000 and is in one of
the finest wheat sections of the state.
Aberdeen, S. D., August IA severe
rain, hail and wind storm travelling
south and east visited various places
near here. Several other places report
heavy loss to crops by wind and hail.
At Ashton the storm was of the nature
of a tornado and besides injury to crops
wrecked the warehouse of Whallon's
elevator, tore the roof off McCrossen' 5
warehouse and moved a railroad track
six feet
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
MANY YELLOW FEVER VICTIMS.

Colon. Colombia, July Got Is an
nounced from Panama that the yellow
fever has ceased TO be epidemic there
Tho total number Of cases reported
since the outbreak Of the disease was
88 Of which a. resulted fatally.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
HARVARD TEAM WINS.

Boston August 1.-The eastern ten
mis- championship In the doubles vas
won Monday at Longwood by the Har-
ward team II Ward and y r Davis,
VINO had no difficulty ID lIsposlng q
G. r. Budloug and G II Beals Wright
fiji straight sets. Ga. CT, GO
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
ARMY SURGEON DIES.

Washington. July 30. General
Brooke ~ Havana yesterday notified
the war department Of the death oil
July &c, at Matanzas. 81 acting Assist
ant Surgeon John " Hamilton from
uraemia
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
BLOW TO AMERICAN CATHOLICS

London, Aug 1.-The Rome CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail says the
pope has ratified the decisions OF the
council Of American bishops held there
recently, These decisions are a moral
blow to the aspirations Of American
Cath0llcism
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
TO Buy CENTRAL PACIFIC.

Salt Lake. Utah, August THE
Central Railway was Incorporated here
Monday with 4 capital stock Of ss7s-
900 900. IT'S object being 70 acquire the
Central Pacific railroad and All 81 its
property and franchises
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
TEN EYcK WINS EASILY,

Boston, July 30.-The thfeo-cornered
championship single scull race between
Edward Ten Eyck Joseph Mcguire and
Joseph whitehead which served 70 at
tract 10000 people to the banks Of the
Charles river yesterday, was easily
won BY Ten Eyck
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
YELLOW FEVER IN VIRGINIA.
Thirty-Seyen Cases and Seven Dea5hl
in d Soldiers Home

Washington, August 1.-The latest
official adyices received show a total OF
81 cases and I deaths from yellow fever
at the soldiers home at Hampton va.
One new case developed Monday Thus
far the disease mas been confined 70 the
home, but all the surrounding districts
are excited and a vigorous quarantine
IS being maintained Dr. Watson -
working in cooperation with the local
board OF health.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
BIG FIRE IN LA CROSSE.

Ia Crosse, Wis, July 30.The plant
o' the la Crosse wills Carriage works
was destroyed by fire last night The
logs Is 375 900; insurance s25 900
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
INDIAN KILLS WHITE GIRL.
Graduate of Carlisle School Murders &
Massachusetts, Maiden.

Amherst Mass, August Eugene
PakaAaner a graduate of the Indian
h00I ait Carlisle, Pa, shot and killed
Edith Morrell aged II years, at the
home Of Mrs. j. r. Morrell. in South
Amherst. last evening. The Indian
bad been employed on the Morrell farm
far aboul year, and during that time
b. bad paid much attention to the girl.
After he shot the girl he set fire to the
barn and destroyed the home, barn and
gtUullugs. The murder was doubt
less raa result of Miss MorrelPs refusal
70 marry him No trace of the Indian
can le found
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
AIGER s LAST ACT.
Prepares an Answer To Newspaper
Criticisms of His Department

washington, August i--One 81 the
last acts ~ Secretary a Ser who. to-
cav will relinguish Eta war portfolio
was the preparation 81 as-atementeon-
corning several matters regarding che
conduct or the war which have be
the subject Of criticism in the public
press Alger says very few 81 the ap-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
MADE INTO SAUSAGE
,,opsr NEAT USED FOR BOLOGNA
IN MILWAUKEE,.
CITY OFFICERS POWERlESS

u.,fn Department Can't Stop the
practice. but VIII ASK United States
-vastock Inspectors to Help Regu-
r4,s The Business Some Links OF
Equine Flesh Found.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
STEAMED Up THE susHIrNA.
Captain Glenn Finds River Nayigable
For 1876 Miles.

Washington. July 30 The secre-
tary Of war has received report from
Captain Edwin T Glenn, commanding
the Cook Inlet exploring expedition In
Alaska. Captain Glenn has made a
trip on the steamship Ducbesne from
Ladd's Station MP the sushtna river
CAS- result Of this trip" he writes.
Il feel satisfied IN stating hat the
river "a nayigable for q distance OF
nearly 1876 miles, which means practi-
eally distance Of 100 to 1G5 miles due
north from Tyoonok The only boat
that can be used FOR navigating The
river IS a light-draft stern wheeler.
With sufficient power TO prnpol Il at
the rate III 10 to 8 knots an hour
"Thc results Of this experimental
trip are certain 10 be Of great benefit
10 this section 81 Alaska, and
probably Of great benefit to the
entire territory. II I succeed In
finding an overland trail from the head
81 navigation Of the river to the Ia
mana river and Circle City This trail
not only pill De available during the
season 81 navigation, but will De avail
able for winter use as we'll The Ia
mana Indians. az weli as the sklttlR
nation indians located al the head 81
tie sushitna river. make use Or # In
bringing their furs down to market
during the winter or closed season.
The valley of The sushItna river II
very wide and contains large amount
II arabic land which can be cultivated
WITH profit to the producer whenever
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
OF produce Monday at Chicago:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
SIX KILLED BY EXPLOSION
Boiler of Threshing Engine Bursts a
Big Prairie, Mich.

Detroit August IA special from
White Cloud. Mich, says: A thresh-
ing machine engine exploded Monday
near Big Prairie, Charles Haight, Al
pha Haight, Charles Crabtree, George
Overly Cecil Priest and Raymond
Howe were killed. Oscar Evans and
George Haight were severely injured
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
BIG CHICAGO STRIKE
MORE THAN FIFTY THOUSAND
MEN STOP WORK.
BRICK MAKERS STARTED IT

No Representative of the Manufac-
turers Puts in an Appearance at
Conference Set for Saturday. Build
ing Trades Council Taxes up the
Fight Strikers Hopeful.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
BIG WRECK IN EAST
PASSENGER ON ERIE ROAD
PLUNGES INTO FREIGHT.


Accident Caused by Landslide Which
Wrecks a Freight and the Passen-
ger Following Crashes Into lt-Cars
Catch Fire and Burn-No Details
Yet known.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
M. CLAM ACQUITT TED
ONE OF THE LEADING WITNESSES
AGAINST DREYFIS.
HIGHER OFFICERS BLAMED

Efforts of General STAFF TO Make Clam
Scapegoat Have Failed Entire
Case Against Jewish Prisoner Now
Hangs ON Statements Of Gen, Roget
and Maj. Guignet
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-03
looking FOR RECRUITS.
Five Lieutenants After Men for the
goth Regiment, Z. s. Volunteers.

Milwaukee, August 1.-Recruiting
officer Captain Penrose of this city has
assigned five officers of the Goth regi-
ment, r. S. volunteers, to various parts
of the state to get recruits for that reg
.menr which is scheduled to leave for
Manila September 10. The assign
ments are as follows First Lieuts F.
]. Barows to West Superior and John
Mcbride, Jr to Marinette; Second
Iieuts John CARRIER to Oshkosh, G.. w.
Coaamower TO Madison and Guy
BOYLE to stevens Pom. This regi-
meut has already enlisted more than
1000 men,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-05-21

card! Does it not seem to say, Part
ner be cautious and deliberate?" I'm
consciously we accept his example by
taking due time before following suit.
1t will not be long before another ex-
IRENE is found, the man who makes his
opening lead with speed and vigor as
if the game must proceed as he desires.
De we not all decide then if we are his
adversaries, that it shall go just the
opposite? We will not be subject to
any such tyranny. Then we often see
the deceptive lead. Slowly it crawls to
its position on the table. Immediately
there arises the thought, Beware,
trust not" How we all dislike the
vacillating player who first draws one
card and then the other, not having in
his long whist career come to a decision
about the proper opening leads! Here
may be a hen-pecked husband afraid
of the criticisms of his spouse. He is
in a constant state of unrest lest he
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-05-21

fenced, and to rush up to him and hang
about his neck and cry out:
MY son-oh, my son, but this will
break your poor mothers heart and
send her to her gravel"
"She practiced on it for a week, and
had it down pat, and then | took her
into the court room. Tom and two or
three others came out to be sentenced.
Among them was an old chap of about
so, who had committed forgery: / was
busy talking with a pal when he was
stood up, and my old woman somehow
got things mixed up and rushed up to
him and got off that little circus. She
did it mighty well, and the old chap
didn' give it away in his surprise. He
had his arms around her and was try
ing to work up the tears, when His
Honor softly asks Of the woman:
"Missus, what might your age be,
if I'm not too presuming?"
I'm SO. and the Lord help a heart
broken woman" says she.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-05-21

to most fat persons. for. with flesh,
comes incidence. And the too fat can
rejoice to know that they can reduce
without these methods.
Try drinking only at meal times. Try
riding bicycle two hours a day. If not
out CT doors, at least in the house upon
a stationary wheel, for the making OF
which l will some day give you direc-
tons. Try walking instead OF riding;
and even where there is an elevator.
try walking up and down stairs. Leave
pie alone and do not touch sweet
drinks. Drink sparingly even at meals.
Try this for a month. then write me
if you are not reduced. You surely will
be.
There are said to be good patent
medicines for the reduction OF obesity.
II you have confidence IN your druggist.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-05-21

time when almost every player, no
matter of what school, opens short,
and that is ~len he has one short suit
and three suits containing tenaces.
Even if the short suit is trump, he
can do himself little or no harm in
opening the trump if it would be to
his advantage to be led up to in every
other suit. On the other hand, an IN
wise short-suit opening is very likely
to work directly in the hands of the adj
versary, and is frequently responsible
for the large swings that are seen in
the big games. The writer has fire.
quently had lone queen or jack make
fourth hand when legitimate opening
would have caught that card later on,
if the original leader had opened his
long suit. In treating of this subject,
Beverly Smith points out the follow
ing short-suit dangers:
90 The trump is led upon the
theory that trump strength in the
partners hand is the sine qua non Of
success, and that you must therefore