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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER %. 1900

which will be given at the metropolitan
onara house. Saturday night, under
the AUSPICES of the Dewey testiinohiai
committee. When the admiral aScer-
tanned that Captains Dyer, WOOD,
wildes. Coghlan and Walker were TO
attend. he also consented to De pres
ent.
The lion cub given to admiral Dewey
:, few DAVIS ago was given n name by
tho admiral. this forenoon, in his cabin
ON the OIympia.s Admiral Dewey had
mirth in his eye when he invited Capt.
Iamberton Lieut.. Brumby and Chap
lain w. II. Reeny into his cabin and
lifting the box containing the cub from
the table, said:
Gentlemen, we must give this lion
hearted cub a name. | have decided to
call him Chichester in memory of my
English friend, Capt. Chichester OF the
British cruiser lmmortalite."
magnificent floral piece shaped like 4
horseshoe nine feet high. embracing III"
seal of Massachusetts, was presented g.
Admiral Dewey. today, in the name OF
the commonwealth Of the state by VII
liam A. Twomblcy of Boston.
Major General Merritt commanding the
department. Of the East, arrived from
Governors Island with his staff ut
o'clock and was received with a major
generals salute. He welcomed Admiral
Dewey home on behalf of the army and
spent a short time chatting with the ad-
miral in the lattcr's cabin. lie returned
to Governors Island at 1.30.
A committee of 100 citizens has sub
L - a no ~
penses of band of 80 pieces to head the
Civil War veterans in the land parade.
This organization will be headed by Gen.
Howard and its ranks will be open 10 any
accredited veteran. Gen. Howard an
nounced that over 1000 men would be In
line.
Gen. Howard said, today, that Comman-
der in Chief Kay had exceeded his au
thority when he issued an order saying
that G. a. L. men should not march as
individuals in the Dewey land parade.
Gen. Howard said: kay is not over
no. | am Vermont man. but if Kay
we're over me | would consider that his
ortirr that G. a. K. men should not march
as individuals in the parade counted ior
little. as he entirely exceeded his author
ity in issuing it. Gen. Roe has assigned
us a place for 1900 men in the parade
Lieut. Coy. Henry c. Bates Of Vermont.
ADMIRAL Dcwcy's native state. headed
delegation that called on Admiral Dewey,
this afternoon. Gov. Edward c. Smith
was to have come with the party, but AT
the last moment found it impossible 10
leave Lieut.. Gov Bates was accom-.
panied by Brcvct Major General Thos
Peek. aGjutant general Of Vermont.
Quartermastcr General VIM. H. Gilmore.
Brig. Gen. Edward l.. Bates, Judge advp
cate general. Brig. Gen. oscar ". Pcc,,
surgeon genera! Of tile sta:c. ana the GOV
crnOr's staff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Washington, Sept. 2S.-The diplo-
matte corps here is aGitated as Dewey
days approaches in New York ANA
there is no sign manifested Of a desire
for the attendance of its members. it
is said that since the failure of the at
tempt Of the local committee to secure
the attendance at the naval demOnstra-
ton Of foreign warships, the diplomatic
representatives who We're obliged 10y
the rigid rules of international inter
course to decline the invitation for their
governments, have been dropped out Of
sight.
Secretary Long. today. replied to an
application OF the citizens Of Norfolk
and vicinity To have the olympia sent
To Hampton Roads in company with
the North Atlantic squadron. declining
to sanction tho proposition The olym-
pia is tp go Dat Of commission at the
Boston navy yard that the people of
Boston will have an opportunity to ; 70
the famous craft. though it may not be
with the great admiral aboard, as H. il
likely to be detached in tho course Of a
few days.
Being actually already detached from
command Of the Asiatic station he is in
fact scarcely in need Of an order If d"
tachmcnt and may leave for his home
in Vermont ut his own pleasure. 1t is
believed that he will avail himself Of
that privilege Immediately after his
visit to Washington. next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

his country residence at Cold Springs
on the Hudson about a month ago re-
turned here today, with his wife. He
has nearly recovered his health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
Financial.
KING
COTTON
And His New Alliance.

Inc South is no longer starving. Planters are
no longer compelled to sell their Cotton at loss
70 nuy preac and meat. many of them now raise
their own tread and meat. 1850
l., 1--we stock batting In the South has Quadrupled
IN the last two years.
mig Cotton has made an alliance with Wool
ai,n Iees. ana Is no longer a weak power.
, unprohtable Cotton fields are things If the na..
thev nave been turned into pastures ''
DlVerslhed agriculture has helped Cotton and
mere IS now new joy in Dixie Land Tbara
= something more than sentiment in nj this.
good money. '"efe 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
BASE BALL.
National League Games.
AT BOSTON.

Boston ana Washington played a tie
game. tWO bases on balls ana a single tie
ing the score for the home team In the
second half Of the ninth, when the game
was called on account Of darkness. At
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29
Tho Morgan Killers" Meet.

The Masonic picnic at Dodgeville
was fully up to expectations. Two
hundred Masons and one hundred
members of the Eastern Star were
present, and 1900 people in all en-
joyed the occasion. The weather
was perfect, and arrangements by
the people of Dodgeville insured
comfort and pleasure to each guest.
The program included short par
ade, addresses, singing and instru.
mental music, occuppying the time
from II a. m. until 5p. m.
Judge Aldro jerks, on behalf of
Dodgeville and the local lodge, eX-
tended welcome in a very neat adj
e.rass, w whieh ,Hep ], w. ,Rewey,
President of the association, re-
sponded in one of the best otf-hand
speeches of the day. Heavy guns
of the occasion were heard in the af-
ternoon, namely, G. G. Rogers of Mil
waukee, Grand Master c. f. Whelan
of Madison, the always interesting
j. G. Monahan of Darlington, Grand
Secretary J. w. Laughlin of Milwau-
kee, and Rev. Brown of Lancaster.
These, with splendid singing and in
strumental music interluded, filled
every minute of the time, and held
the audience unwearied throughout.
A business meeting of the associa-
tion at the close of the entertain
ment decided to hold the picnic of
1900 a. Monroe, and elected the fol-
lowing officers;
President,I. w. Rewey.
Vice -President-A. $. Douglas
Secretary Wv. c. Hales.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29

"A pleasing program OF a patriotic
character has been prepared for the
Christian Endeavor meeting this
Thursday evening, which will be
held In the lecture room Of the =. NJ.
church. A collection will be taken
10 aid the Sunday school work in
Porto Rico. Everybody invited TO
attend
M. Fred Phillips came out from
Chicago and Mr.. Rob Phillips from
Iowa, last Saturday, making com
plete reunion Of the faU'iIy TO the
10y of their mother, Mrs. +. +. Phil
lips OF the y. :. Hotel. Fred was
accompanied by his wife, formerly
Miss Shirley spensley. daughter OF
Mayor Spensley, thus making two
families glad.
Rocky Mountain Tea is not sim
ply laxative. It's a wonderful rem
edy for every kind Of ache, constipa-
ton, Indigestion, bad blood.--East-
man a. Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29
Much for Little.

An entertainment under direction
of the Epworth League ut the City
Hall is announced for Friday even.
ing, June 80, to consist of readings
declamations, singing and instru-
mental specialties, in which the fol-
lowing talent will be employed, all
for tie nominal admission price of IL
cents.
Mrs. j. +. Hendra, and Miss Tenn
perance Knight, elocutionists.
Mr.. Leslie Harker, Cornetist.
Miss Gretta Cox, Chicago, violinist
Mrs. Potter, Miss Thomas, Miss
Jackson, the Misses Maria and Alice
Spensley, the Misses Hughes, Miss
Catherine Hutchison, Miss Villa
Joslyn, and Master George Merri-
field, vocalists.
The Mineral Point High School
Orchestra.
Such rare and complete program
is seldom offered at so little cost.
The Hall should be packed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29
The Local Field.
A. +. BISHOP Tor F,oniture.......

A. f.. BISHOP fOr FUJnitHre......
Mr.. John Knight has returned from
his trip to South Dakota.
Your choice of 80 Trimmed Hats
for $l.00 at Miss Lenahan's.
d. f. Jacobs and wife spent Sun
day with their sons in this city.
Mrs. L. r. Osborne and little son
of Baraboo are visiting friends in
this city.
Henry Jacka was one of the
crowd at the Milwaukee Carnival on
Tuesday.
Geo. Crawford Jr. has accepted a
position in the Democrat office at
Darlington.
1t seems we are to have only ten
saloons after tomorrow. Two less
than the past year.
Corn is the backward crop. 1t
will have to hustle to be knee high
on the average by the ith.
When you smoke sweepers see
that they are branded on the box the
NJ. p. Sweeper. Wv
Mrs. Henry Springer is enjoying
visit from Miss Wells, of Monroe
an old schoolmate.
Last week J. f. Hosking put in
library at Highland. He expects
to do likewise at Muscoda soon.
Entries for some of the races tc
come OFF in this city on the 4th are
already in, and more promised.
Two Misses O'Hare have rented a
portion of Mrs. James Stevens cot
tage and become residents of thi'
city.
Geo. Woolrich, accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Eva, are attend
ing the Carnival at Milwaukee this
week.
Thus far this season lightning hai
struck eight churches in and nea
La Crosse. Here is room for NOR
aliZing.
Roscoe Vanderbilt Of Plattevill'
had his nose broken by baseball
while watching a game in that cit,
last week.
MIR. VIM. 7. Gundry has returned
from his trip eastward. but hi
mother still fingers at Cleveland
Ohio, where she is enjoying the hos
pitalities Of her son Jack and he
daughter Margerey Mrs. King
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29

The Board OF Review will meet
next Monday, but is not expected TO
more than organize, and then adj
journ for week before taking up
the work kofreviewing and equaliziDg
the assessment Of the city. Valu-
ations by the assessor are much high
er than ever before, and the review
ing board will have an unusually ar
duous task.
1t was found impracticable TO get
citizens TO prepare floats for the ey-
ening parade on the 4th IN cempe-
titlon for prizes. Hcnce the com
mittee will prepare the floats and
pay the expense thereof from the
fund subscribed. This, together with
the cost OF stereopticans exhibition
by flash light, street illumination by
colored fire, lanters, decorations, the
sham conhagratioD, etc, added to the
money offered in prizes, involves an
outlay Of abont s2Do.O0for the evening
entertainment.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29
Cool as a Cucumber"
Happy as a Clam"

Ii makes all the difference how shoes
are fitted. and then again the average
person is not supposed to know the
different qualities of leather as il
requires lifetime of experience in
cutting and handling to thoroughly un-
&ysstna,! s'ha: ~ best for certain Wear.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29

The Blanchardville Blade talks

The Blanchardville Blade talks
plainly and truthfully when it says :
Mineral Point has an elaborate pro-
gram prepared for the 4th and no
doubt they will have rousing time.
That city makes success of what
it undertakes.
Mr.. William Short, an aged and
well known citizen of Waldwick, is
"A terrible sufferer from cancer. One
eye is entirely destroyed, and one
side of his face almost eaten away.
Still the old gentleman bears up
bravely, though afflicted for two or
three years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29
B.. MOkE BONO
Personal Card to the Public.

A report is in circulation that |
made charges of unprofessional con-
duct against a certain physician of
this city to the State Medical Board.
/ Will pay any one $4,000 who can
connect me with this matter in any
way. Any person interested can
learn the truth by corresponding
with the Secretary of the Board.
r.. &. tIEDLER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29
New Proprietor of Old Business.

Having purchased the grocery bus
mess of Thos Fallon, on Commerce
street, Mineral Point, | hope for II
share Of the public patronage, and
am determined to deserve it by fur
nishing good, fresh goods at lowest
possible prices. Choice brands of
flour speciality.
2lwS FRANK GORDON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29
Fashionable Tailoring
At Prices to Suit the Times

Our work Is our best advertisement
Honest tailor made clothes are the
best In every respect and cheapest
in the end We aim to give the best
value possible for the price you pay.
We try on all our work because 1t Is
absolutely necessary to produce a
real good and satisfactory fit. Try
us for one order and you will patron-
ize US again. New goods and the
latest styles always on hand. Please
give US your orders early for spring.
Dying, cleaning and repairing done
In satisfactory manner.
Yours for best values,
ADAM DRESEN.
Over Bishops furniture store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29
Human Hair Work.

] am prepared to do all kinds Of
human hair work--switcnes, waves,
chains, etc. sell switches from S1.50
upwards, and invite the ladies OF
Mineral Point and vicinity to call on
me on Fountain street, near Chest
nut Mrs. T.. NJ. NORTON.
The people of an Oklahoma town
claim to have discovered way to
prevent disaster from cyclone.
They keep IA loaded cannon, and when
the funnel shaped cloud approaches,
the cannon is discharged and the
cloud Immediately dissolves. The
citizens Of the place have purchased
four large cannons and have placed
one on each side of the town.
The &. NJ. d st. r. Ry. will sell
4th Of July excursion tickets to
points within 200 miles at one and
one-third fare for the round trip.
VIII sell July /, 2, 3, and 4 good to
return July 9TH. n. II SNOW.
G. NJ, 4 St +. Ry. Agent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29
Residence and Business Opportunity.

! have for sale a two story Brick
Dwelling, containing 10 rooms, con-
veniently situated for the works, for
school and for business part of the
city. Also two Store Buildings on
High ST. j. b. REYNOLDS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-29
An Old German Settler Gone.

By courtesy of the Democrat
Died, at his home in the town OF
Mineral Point, about three and hall
miles southwest of the city, on Satur-
day June "a, at half past six O'Clock
in the evening" Mr.. John Roether:
aged rs years.
Deceased was born in the province
of Nassau, Germany, April 27, 1923;
came to America with his wife and
two children in 1860, and settled in
Mineral Point city, where he worked
at his trade of wagon maker until
1876. He then removed to the farm
on which he died. He was an indust-
rious and honorable citizen.
He leaves TO cherish his memory his
wife, five sons and two daughters.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
morning and was attended by many
people; many old residents were pre-
sent to pay their Last tribute of esteem
to the memory of the deceased. He
was a member of the st. Joseph So.
ciety Services were held at St
Mary's Catholic church. Interment
in st. Mary's' cemetery.
Mr.. Forrest Curry paid his an.
nual visit TO his uncle, w. II. Curry
within the past week. Since hi;
presence here year ago Forrest has
experienced the most trying ordea
that befalls man, having been robbed
by death of his accomplished anc
charming young wife; and in addi
tion to this he has passed through
an exciting political contest, having
been elected secretary Of state fol
| California. Herein it is clearly por
trayed that no one can calculate OF
the fortunes and misfortunes likely
to occur within a year. In Minera
Point, the place OF his birth anC
school days, there are numerous
| friends who sympathize with him ii
his bereavement and rejoice witt
him in his political success. Hi
sojourn among us was cut short b!
dispatch announcing the illness 0
his little son.
1T is rumored and expected tha
| Linden will celebrate American In
| dependence on the 5tb, as usual, an,
furnish lively entertainment for al
who attend. All Linden will be II
Mineral Point on the sth, and al
Mineral Bbint in Linden on the 9Th.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-17
BIooIy crime al Allentown.

Allentown. Pa. George W. Kern.
hotel proprietor Friday shot and
killed his wife and himself. The
couple had not bean living together
lately. Mrs. Kern had boarded a
street car and her husband followed
and stood on the rear platform dis
playing revolver. She ran from the
car screaming and sought the protec-
tion Of about 900 wire mill employees
who had just finished work on the
night shift. Kern hastened after her
and dragged her into his hotel, bar
ricsding the door with chair, and
in full view of the crowd, shot her
dead. He ran into another room and
there killed himself. Kern was thir-
ty-eight years old snd his wife 90.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-17
"NOT A HERO"
Gen. Rapston Willing to Divide Laurels
With His Men.

Gen. Rapston Willing to Divide Laurels
With His Men.
Kansas City.-Gen. Frederick Fun
ston and Col. Wilder Metoalf, Lieut..
Col. E. y. Little and staff officers Of the
twentieth Kansas regiment, were
brought to Kansas City Friday on
special train. and are the guests of the
Knife and Fork Club One thousand
people met the officers at the depot
They were escorted mp town by their
old band to Convention Hall, where
public reception was held. There were
probably 1000 persons present when
Gen. Funston responded to the welcom-
ing speeches. In the course Of brief
speedh the general said
II am not hero. | do not feel like
one. Just an officer, is all am. who
has boen very fortunate because the
officers and men under him have never
failed to follow when he went some
where. I know that 1t has been my
lot to receive the major portion of the
honor that belongs to the men. / give
them three fourths and claim only a
share of the rest There we're and are
a great many officers and men in the
Philippines who have done brave deeds
-braver deeds were never done-and
whose names pass unchallen9ed, with
no cheers. They never get into the
papers. On the night of April 27th,
1898, when Gen. Macarthur told me
that the Grand river bridge would have
to be taken and l asked sixteen officers
and men to go with me where to be
taken meant certain death, fifty of
them were eager to go. Numberless
instances could be mentioned where
bravery has not been applauded.
The banquet given by the Knife and
Fork Club at the Midland hotel in
honor of the Kansas officers, was at
tended by nearly four hundred promi-
nent citizens
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-17
2svILLE, COUNTY MISS FRIDAY NOVEMBER H. 1sss

will be here in large numbers 10 urgs
the selection OF their favorite, and the
claims Of James d. Richardson, OF
Tennessee, and Congressman Bankhead,
of Alabama, will also be urged. Much
depends upon the action of Congress
man Bailey. Of Texas, the present mi
nority leader. Doubt has been express.
cd as to whether Congressman Bailey,
in view Of his contest for the senator
ship in Texas, will care TO again as
sumo the leadership. Manager Sam B.
Cook, Of the democratic ways and
means committee, has invited Con-
gresham Bailey to be present at the
meeting November 30, and the latter's
position is expected to be defined at
that time. The Chicago meeting will
be followed by q caucus at Washington
and should Congressman Bailey decide
to resign the leadership in the house,
the Washington meeting will decide
upon whose shoulders the Texan man
tie will fall. In the meantime friends
Of the other candidates are preparing
to vehamently press their claims.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-17
---------------------------
NASHVILLE REJOICING.

The Tennessee Heroes VIII be Given a
Great Reception on Their Return.
Nashville. News Of ths arrival OF
the frat Tennessee regiment at San
Francisco brought JOY to the hearts Of
all Nashville, saturday. AT 1a:15 p.
m. the big boil on the city hall rang
out fifteen strokes, the signal agreed
upon to notify the people thst the boys
of the gallant first were again in Amer
lea, after their arduous Philippine
campaign A few seconds later church
bells took the refrain. ringing well
come that filed the city with glad
music. A splendid programme has
been arranged and notsbles of the ma
tion will participate, Presidant Nc
Kinley Is coming to tell the brave lads
of nations appreciation. Fitzhugh
Lee, Rear Admiral Schley, Assistant
Adult. Gen. Carter and other officials
from Washington will also be ON hand
Gen. Shatfer wires that the regiment
will be mustered out November 93 and
it is expected here by Thanksgiving
day.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-17
BRYAN's NOMINATION.
Is Inevitable In Opinion of Senator Nor
gan, OF Alabama.

IL Inevitable In Opinion of Senator Nor
gan, of Alabama.
New York.-A special to the Herald
from Washington says: Organs NOM
ination is inevitable remarked Sena-
tor Morgan, Of Alabama, while dis
cnssing the effect of Tuesdays elec-
tions. 1.-TWO questions were settled by
the result" he added, Mckinley will
surely be the republican candidate on
gold standard platform, backed up by
the plea of general prosperity through
out the country and demand from the
money renters and the bene6cisries Of
trusts to let we'll enough alone.
The democrats will be obliged to
make the fight over again on the Chi
cago platform with Mr.. Bryan as our
candidate. The money question cannot
be eliminated from the contest and Mr..
Bryan cannot be sidetracked He has
made the fight for the honor and / do
not know of any man in the party who
can rob him OF his laurels.
1T will be battle for free silver at
16 to I, with Bryan as our standard
bearer, against the gold standard and
Mckinley"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-17
TEN PERIsHED.
Schooner From Charleston Founders I'm a
Hurricane.
der.

Schooner From Charleston Founders in a
Hurricane.
Philadelphia. News has been receiv-
cd here that ths Philadelphia schooner
William NJ Byrd, from Charleston, s.
G., to New London. Ct, was wrecked
in the October hurricane off the Fryan
Pan shoals, N c., and ten Of the crew,
including Capt. Barrett, perished.
Two survivors, George Loud, the
mate, and George Robinson, seaman,
have been landed at Salisbury, Nd. ,
by the schooner Samuel 7. Beachem.
from Jacksonville, Fla, which vessel
rescued them on the afternoon Of
Nov 8, twenty FIVE miles southwest
of the Frying Pan lightship.
The survivors had been without
GOOD or water for ninety hours and
suffered great hardships, having
chewed the leather Of their shoes to
keep from starving. They have not
recovered sufficiently to tell just how
their comrades perished, but they state
in an incoherent manner that the lost
men were swept off one by one from
the wreck as their strength grew weak
er, and drowned
The William M. Byrd, as Captain
John Steelman, master OF the Beach
sm, states, became waterlogged at ii
D. IN on Oct 80 and was COM
plete wreck five minutes afterwards.