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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
ARE GETTING UGLY
CCBANS IN SANTIAGO PROVINCE
GENERALLY DICoNTENTED.
MAKING THREATS OF WAR
They Want the American Troops With
drawn from Island Before July /
Business Men of Santiago Very
Glum Over the Condition of Affairs
Islands Prosperity Menaced,

Santiago, Cuba, Feb, - Cores
pondCnce OF the Associated Press. -
The complexion of political affairs in
the province of Santiago has been
gradually changing since the begin
ming of January, This is due to
more than one cause, but the main
reason probably is the fact that the
people themselves are out OF sympathy
with everything, even the benefaction
that comes to them through Havana
Men who few weeks ago were en-
Enthusiastically in favor of annexation,
are today talking about declaring war
against the United States If the troops
are not removed from the island by
July |. The business men of Santiago
are very glum over the condition of
affairs and say that il is impossible
for the people to invest any large
sums of money in the islands until
some settled form of government is
established and that for Cuba to be
an independent republic would mean
the utter ruin of the island, even sup
posing the Cubans to be better able to
govern themselves than any people
in the world, for nj one blow
the sugar industry would be
annhilated as the United States is in
possession of Porto Rico ON the one
side and Hawaii on the other, which
are two great sugar producing islands
and the sugar from those places would
so into the United States free of du.y,
whereas, even on the best of terms the
sugar OF Cuba, unless the islanu is an
neNed would have to pay some duty
and would be entirely unable TO com
pete with that of the other islands,
The work of roadmaking on an extern
siVe scale has practically been stopped
and the dredging of the harDor and
numerous other improvements that
were INTENDED have been delayed ON
account of the curtailment of expendi-
lures by Havana. These are improve
ments that would be OF lasting value
to the city and would give work 10
thousands and would make the people
contcnted and prosperous All these
causes combined have tcndru to raise
a spirit of discomfort.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
ROSE SHARP CASE.

tond du Lac, Wis, March Sin the
circuit court yesterday the Rose Sharp
a~d throwing case from Oconto was
set Tor March 20. Attorney {. w.
felker Of Oshkosh for THE defense,
filed an objection to L. II. Martin of
Green BAY assisting District Attorney
Gill in the prosecution or the case, and
moNeu that the court set aside the an.
pointmen; of Martin, which was made
at Manitowoc, Feb. is, The defense
claimed that Martin is in the employ
of certain individuals and secret SO
cietieS Martin will be put on the
stand to testify regarding his conuec-
ton with the case A surprise was
sprung on the state when Il was
learned that Gen, Bragg has been re-
tanned as attorney for the defense with
{. w Felker.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09

Chippewa Falls, Wis, March s.
Yesterday morning Bert Monena
22 years old broke into Nc
MILAN d. Dunham's store and
stole fur coat and other articles
He was noticed coming out Of the
building and was followed by the po-
lice. lie made his escape TO the car
house Of the Wisconsin Central rail-
road and, getting a hand car, placed 1t
on the rails and started to escape, go
ing in an easterly direction. When he
turned a curve in the main part Of the
city, he came directly in front Of the
Wisconsin Central fast limited from
Chicago to Minneapolis. The locomo-
tive ground him to pieces.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
WlTHSTANDS HEAVY SHOCK.
1000 Volts of Electricity Fail TO XII
Joseph Hampcl.

New York, March S.~losrph Ham
pei, an Cmployo of the Lexington Ave
nue. Gable Power house, while working
at his switchboard, yesterday received
and survived an electric shock of about
1000 volts. The mans body was
burned black from head to foot, every
stitch of clothing was torn from him
and he fell senselcss through "A hole
Instantly burned in the floor by the
terrific electrical power. The doctors
who attended him say there Is no case
ON record Of man outstanding 4
similar shock The accident was
caused through Hampel trying to
tighten loose screw on the switch
board and in some way creating cir
cult. The enormous power Of the
shock may be judged from the fac;
that until the circuits were readjusted
all the cars on the ROAD were brought
to a standstill
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09

movement he weakened the extended
iet' arm Of the Turk and bringing II
quickly 70 The rear started q back ham,
meFIo'N Slowly the arm went back
IN u oahSHronS position and the Turk S
mahaser acknowledged defeat in the
taiI Tor his man. Roeher, however. re.
FUSED 70 accept the fall and retained
the lock as was his privtlese, To
save MS mans arm from being broken
tue Turks manager gave up the
match The Turks managcr OK
planned 10 the audience that the Grae-
co-Roman was not the Turks advan-
tage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
DIDN'T LET THEM SUFFER.

Emporia, Kan, March s.John Gil
bert, who confessed 10 numbering his
wife and four children by pounding
their heads to jelly with hammer,
was taken to Topeka yesterday TO pre-
vent possible attempt at lynching,
which was feared. Gilbert pleaded
for fair treatment, saying that ne had
not let his folks suffer. They all died
quick, said he, except Ettie. Mrs.
Gilbert1. took sheets and choked
two Of the children to keep them from
suffering"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
SNOW BLOCKADE.

Cheyenne, March S.-rhe blockade
of the main line Of the Union Pacific
road at Tie Siding, which has been
holding fast for two days, was raised
yesterday. A rotary pillow, which was
showed in at that point was released.
With the exception Of strip between
Tie Siding and Buford, distance of IL
miles, the entire main line Is now
clear There are 400 west-bound pas
sengers at Tie Siding and 300 east
bound at Laramie
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
BARON ON THE STAND.
He Tells Why He Killed Detective
Charles Mcdonald.

Chicago. March S.-Baron Won Beid-
enfield took the stand yesterday after
noon and testified in his own behalf
against the charge of numbering De-
tectiye Charles Mcdonald He de
clares that Mcdonald had repeatedly
threatened his life and that 1t was to
be able to protect himself against
probable attack that he grew into the
habit OF carrying a revolver. He said
that as Mcdonald entered the saloon
IN which the defendant was taking
drink on the night OF the murder, he
passed close to Won Beidenfeld, say
ing as he did so now I've got you"
The defendant then. he declared,
cautiously shifted his revolver to
have Il within reach. and after Nc
Donald made a number Of threats, he
started to draw his revolver, and then
Won neidenfeld shot him down. He
declared he only fired because he
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
ST. LOUIS sNOWBOEND

st. Louis March. J.One OF the
heaviest snow storms Of the season Is
raging throughout Illinois and Mig
souri,. Up to midnight 1t had been
falling heavily for y hours and was
still driving in binding clouds and
was drifting badly. Before midnight
il hal seriously crippled the railroads
trains were running, but the schedules
were steadily losing time. Street
cars in st. Louis and the suburbs were
stalled.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
PRESIDENTS "TRIP SOUTH.
He Will be Accompanied by Mrs. Me
Kinley and Visiting Relatives.

Washington. March S.--rhe presl-
dent has definitely decided to take a
nation being brownsville, Ga, where
he will be the guest of Senator Hanna.
The president will be accompanied by
Mrs Mckinley and some of their rel
atives who are at present stopping at
the white house. If the weather is
favorable the presidential party may
go to Savannah from brownsville and
going aboard the Dolphin make a short
voyage in the warm waters of Florida
and Georgia
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09

Madrid, March 4.--The cortes will be
dissolved, the new elections taking
place toward the end Of April and the
new chamber of deputies meeting IN
May. Count de Rascom, Spanish am
bassador to Great Britain, and Leon
y CASTILLO, ambassador to France
have rendered their designations. The
projects and secretaries Of state have
also resigned,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
A STRIKE IN KLONDIKE.

Skaguay. March 2.Seyen hundred
Of the 400 laborers employed on the
construction work OF the White Pass
Yukon road are on strike as result
OF reduction In wages. Half Of the
men struck and the others were laid
off for few days No violence is an
tlclpated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09

Manila, March S.-lU;ZO a. III.
Wednesday, he rebels are busily pre-
pairing their defenses at various points
and are the most aggressive near San
Pedro Macati, where their sharp
shooters are persistent annoyance.
SCOTS battery on the hill top IS the
center of fire from both sides of the
river. Gen. Hale withdrew his out
posts from the left bank of the stream
and is now occupying his original
position. Further trouble has occurred
in the vicinity of the waterworks and
the rebels have rallied, but it would
be almost impossible for them to in
terfere with the water supply, owing
to the strength of the American posi-
ton. rhe Weather is several degrees
hotter today.
Driving Out Rebels.
Manila, March S.-Tuesuay after
noon Gen. Hale's brigade continued
the work of driving out the rebels
from the country btween the reservoir
and the waterworks, distance OF
about 8 miles. The country is now
clear on the left of the river, but the
enemy is still in front of Gen. Whea-
tons line Near San Pedro Macti,
they have been active in attempting
10 make the positions of the 9th artil-
lery on the hills untenabale, their
sharpshooters keeping up constant
fire all day.
Private Lovejoy, Co. c, Washington
volunteers, was killed by a stray bullet.
Major Bell, 18th L. S. cavalry, Private
Young, Nj, 20th infantry, Private Cur
ran, IL, goth infantry and Private
Parks, |, LIST Wyoming volunteers
were wounded.
Tuesday morn4ng the enemy in front
of Gen. Ovenshine's line sent out a
flag of truce but retired when Lieut.
Koohlcr, with two men, advanced 10
meet it. In the Afternoon they again
showed a white flag, and a general
with two officers and an interpreter
advanced When the Americans were
within about 200 yards Of the rebels
the latter dragged rifles from behind
their backs and opened fire upon them,
but fortunately without effect. Gen
Hawthorne 5 battery fred two shells,
killing several of the enemy.
In accordance with instructions to
the land and naval forces, a general
order was issued Tuesday, directing
the United States troops to give par
ticular attenHon to the specific duty of
furnishing full protection to the lives
and property Of all the German, Aus
tran, Dutch, Italian and Portuguese
residents, and, with the cooperation
OF the resident German consul, to give
aid and assistance whenever neccs-
sary.
The heat here is intense, especially
porarily Frustrated
Brutus Arrives from Manila.
San Francisco, March 8. The Unit
ed States transport Brutus has arrived
from Manila with crew of 81 men
and the following officers: Lieut. Cob
blum, commandant; Lieut.. Stockley
Morgan, executive and navigating Off
Ger of the Olympia who May l had
charge of the Olympla's switch bat
terry; Ensign VIM. Dunn, watch officer
Gunner C. b. Bobson of the Monterey;
Chief Ensign Harry Seapold; and AS
sistant Surgeon NJ. V. Stone. The
Brutus left Manila December 20, ar
rived at Guam January l and after a
delay of month started for San Fran
cisco via Honolulu.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
WILL DISCUSS FINANCE.

Washington, March Sit has been
decided by the republican house caucus
to formulate measure for the con.
slderatlon OF the congress that will
meet at Atlantic City April II. II is
expected that the financial question
Will be then taken up and the entire
summer given TO the question II neces-
sary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09

knew Mcdonald to be dangerous
man, and because he thought his own
life was in danger. rhe baron told
his story we'll. and evidently made
favorable impression upon the jury.
His direct evidence was not completed
when the court adjourned for the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
MILWAUKEE GAS EXPLOSION.
Big Mitchell Building Shaken, II. c
Damman Hurt.

Milwaukee, March S-A gas explo-
sion last night in the office of Bauman
Bros, commission merchants, in the
Mitchell building, was so violent as to
shake the big structure TO it's founda-
ton. The instruments of the weather
bureau, which is located in the build
ing, were rendered temporarily use
less. j. II. Charles Damman was ?ri-
ously injured being hurled across the
office against the wall. The explosion
was caused when Mr. Bauman struck
a match to light the gas which had
been escaping.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
RoEBER DEFEATS THE TURK.
a Back Hammerlock Brings Victory
20 the German

Boston. March s-Ernest Roeber de-
feated the Terrible Turk In their
Graeco-Roman wrestling match last
night In Music hall. winning the bout
which, under the conditions interyen-
ing, was also the match. The Turk ii
a giant in stature compared with Roe
Der. Roeber after 29ik minutes bad
the Turk on all fours. BY q quick
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09

Io'lowed Supt Harvey, speaking brief
" III the interests OF the bill
Attorney 7, IL. Sheridan OF Milwau-
zee, who was in the state superintend-
ents office under ex-Supt. Wells, also
spoke briefly for the bin,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
THE REBELS RALLY
FILIPlNOS A MENACE TO MANILA
WATER SUPPLY.
SCOTS MEN THEIR TARGET

This Battery Is the Center of Fire
from Both Sides of the River-Gen.
Hale's Brigade Continues the Work
of Clearing the Natives Away from
Reservoir-PriYate Iovejoy Killed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
BOODLING is PROVEN
A POLITICAL, SENSATION IN
PENNSYLVANIA.
MONEY OFFERED SoLoNS

Legislative investigating Committee
Adduces Strong Evidence Support
Ing Charges Of Bribery In Connec-
ton with tho Passage Of the Me
Carroll Jury Bill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
CHICAGO MARKETS.

rhe following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
Of produce Tuesday at Chicago:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09

KIpllng continues 70 tmproye FL
sic. the 3-year-old daught' !, Ii pro-
greSsing fayorably.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
TO DISSOLVE C0RTES
NEW ELECTIONS AND NEXT
MEETING IN MAY.
TWO AMBASSADORS RESIGN

Count de Bascom, at the Court Of
st. James, and Leon CASTILLO at
Paris Throw Up Their Jobs--Trou-
bic in Cortes Arises from Dissatls-
faction with Conditions Of Treaty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
NOMINATE HAYWARD
NEBRASKA REPUBLICANS UNITE
ON HIM FOR SENATOR.
TO BE ALIENS SUCCESSOR

He VIII BE Elected in the Joint SEES
sion Today WcbstCr's Withdrawal
Prccipitatcs the Stampede Which
Occurs ON the Second Ballot Nom
iuec Was Gubernaturial Candidate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
THE COMMON SCHOOL
STATE SUIT, HARVEY SPEARS IN
IT'S INTERESTS.
BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE

Argues strongly Tor the Bul to DO
Away With Omce OF County Super
ntcndent Gives Provisions OF the
Measure and Replies to Charge
Made Against It,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-09-04
Youthful Firemen.

Wednesday, shortly after noon, Mrs.
Gilbert discovered a fire in a rubbish
heap near Uhl's slaughter house and
very close to the Gilbert residence.
Mr.. Gilbert was absent when the blaze
was discovered, but Mrs, Gilbert's cries
for help were responded to by a num-
Der Of youths who were at play IN the
neighbOrhood, and they worked man
fully with Mrs. Gilbert for several
hours, and succeeded in extinguishing
the flames. Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert feel
sure their home would have been
burned but for the assistance Of these
youths, and wish to thank them for
their timely aid. The names Of these
young dremen are: Jake Trap. Geo.
Keith, Harry Pearce, Chester Muller.
Willie Furlong and Robt. Reed.
The ERE is thought to have started
from matches in the rubbish heap, be-
ing ignited by the heat FROM the sun.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-09-04
The Colconda Plant.

With the completion Of plans upon
which Otto Stalmaun, the general
manager of the GLASGOW & Western
Mining Company IS now engaged, the
company's plant al Golconda will be
enlarged to a daily capacity of 400 tons.
This is a portion OF the good news with
which Manager Stallman has returned
after bis annual conference with the
big guns of GLASGOW, Scotland, and will
ne cheerful information for the inhabi-
tauts OF GOlcOnda. In the meantime
the army of men employed at the prop
critics of the company is to be increased
and the opening up of the ore bodies
at greater depths prosecuted with all
possible energy, the company having
equipped itself even active than
in the past. Anticipating the needs of
the company, the management pro-
vided itself at the start-Off with abund-
Ii ground for enlargements, so that
everything is ready for the artisans to
be employed on the work.-Salt Lake
Tribune.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-09-04
Quick Work

The Grand Jury spent the greater
part Of yesterday il examining the
witnesses at the preliminary exam
inatiou Of W. r. and Darwin James
charged with the murder of NJ. N.
Davidson. District Attorney Winnie
questioning the witnesses. At half
past five the examination Of wit
nesses was concluded and after about
five minutes deliberation Foreman
Clemens announced that the Jury was
ready to report. Judge Mack was in
his chamber and they filed into court,
and pre- ieuted their report dismissins
the charge against the defendants.
This has probably been the quick
est case ever tried in this county.
The shooting took place on the v
ming OF tue 18th, and since that time
a coroner's inquest has been held. the
preliminary examination taken place
a Grand Jury was drawn and the Case
investigated by them. During the
trial the defendants have been ablv
represented by Attorney George Noel
Report
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-09-04
MINING FAILURES

The Western States, Nevada includ-
ed. have been the field for innumerable
mining failures, principally from the
fact that a lot Of tendecteet from the
green strips of the great East have
planted their inexperience and none
in good mines with 10 idea Of how to
manage the affairs.
Not long ago a crowd OF Eastern
nen tlocked to the country south Of
here. They arrived with plaid vests,
soft hands, good intentions and a few
prayer books,
The first thing done was the
purchase of supplies. TEey bought
condensed milk for a camp that is in
tested with COWS. They loaded their
rigs down with good things to eat and
when they. reached the mill, hot a
pick, shovel, powder or candle was
to be found 10 the supplies.
A(ter waiting for a few days two ex-
perlenced miners were procured to
opetate a mire Nhich was TO pay
dividends to some twenty shaCe-hold-
cts and directors that arrived lrom the
green fields East Of the Missouri.
The miners worked under objections
of i Superintendent appointed from
4 dry goods store. and under his com
mand ran a tunnel into the hill to tap
the shaft. When the tunnel was
finished it tapped the shaft-forty feet
above the bottom. The shaft was
sunk OF the ledge in pay ore while
the tunnel neither cut the ledge or
helped matters out in cheapening the
handling of the ore.
Along with these gentlemen came a
number of bibles. They were care
fully perused and at the company's
boar ling house. grace was said three
times a day, while at night the com
pany in general proceeded to Eli up
on bad Nevada moonshiuc whiskey.
The whiskey and bibles didn't MIA
we'll and as a consequence tue mine
is closed down indefinitely, and the
company is returning to its various
homes As fast as money from home ar
rives.
These are not mere f~aucies, but are
realities, and it is what terminates in
mining failures, and every such fail
ure gives the section a bIack-eyc.
The country is full of such examples
as there is not a county in the State
that can't point to some monumental
greenhorn failure. all caused oy q lot
Of inexperienced young men erdeav-
oring to run a business they don't
know a thing about. There IS many
a good mtne ruined by such bad nan-
agerueut,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-09-04
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.
Hard Grafters.

John +. Whyte, o. this city, says tho
Sacramento Bee, has received an interest
ing letter from his son. Edward White.
who is now at Pine City, Alaska. The
letter is dated July 90. Whyte writes that
he is thoroughly Disguised wiki the
mining situation at Pine CRY. To hold
a claim there, he says, would cost more
thar a person would ever realize from it.
When Whyte arrived at Pine City to
open his claim he found that the Cana
dian push" was charging s. a day for
water: later on the cost was $50 and
then. at the time Of writing, the cost was
$40 a day. After doing considerable fig
uring, Wlyfc reached the conclusion
that he would rot be able 10 make any
thirg.
Ia''r"r> at Pine City are paid 81 a day
and ho#',l. II j. the opinion of most of
the grId-hulter~ from this. country that
the Canadians are IT. ing to freeze them
out, and that they will Hc able to do so in
a short time, unless the "%alien, law is re-
peaIed.
u will give you an idea" writes
Whyte. w hat it costs to own OF hold a
claim here. When | got my recording
done last August it costs me $3.50 for each
separate claim and s. for the push
That made $50 for each claim. Then
81 had to be paid on each claim for a
leave of absence, after which | had TO
pay $50 t" have the leave recorded.
Now. Oh top Of this. | have to pay $50
on each claim to lave them re-recorded
$50 for a lay Yer s. to have the license
renewed. Under the alien law it is said
that the license is null aud void. If a
| person has the LEAST difficulty and is fore
ed to 20 to Court, he is compelled, before
his case is put upon the calendar, to place
SIS in the hands of the Secretary. So
you can sec that there is no n OF graft
ing here"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-09-04

A load Of 10, 600 grain sacks was re-
cefved in G%ardnerville a few days ags.
and Carson Valley has grain to fill
them and many thousands more. BY
and By the grain will be shipped out
and the other kind of sacks viii be
illed.-Recnrd.
Jake Weboer has brought suit
against the Klein estate for an account
ing of certain moneys alleged to be-
long to tho Carson Brewing Company,
There is in controversy 1880, OF
which Webber claims half. The claim
was rejected by Thomas j. Edwards,
executor for the estate, hence the suit.
James Easton has returned from
Tahoe City, where he mas been EN-.
ployed.
Miss Nellie Wordeo of Louisville
kentucky, is visiting her cousin, DR.
| Hufaker.