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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-16
WHAT ACTORS ARE PAID,

The salaries of actors and actresses
vary so much that no fixed prices can
be quoted 1t may suffice to say that
the salary list of a stock-house will
not come to less than $1,000 a week,
and is often considerably more. The
salaries in the front" are about as
follows business manager $50 to SO
week; box-otfice man, $50; assistant,
S15 two doorkeepers, IS to Sl2 each ;
head usher. IS; other ushers (three
or four, 81; lithograph men ttwo),
SIS: night Waterman, $40 The sala-
ries OF the attaches of the stage are
all fixed at union rates Furthermore.
the manager must employ three men
ca a side-that is three stage hands
o., each side of the stage, including
the stage-carpenter and his assistant
and two dymen, men who work the
curtain and drops up in the flies, the
regions above the stage rhe union
rates are as follows: stage-carpenter.
$50 a week. assistant, $25. electrician.
$25; assistant, SIS; property man.
S25 assistant, SIS; back door keeper,
81 stage-hands, $3.50 for each per-
Torrance, $3.50 per day for putting
on a play. fifty cents an hour for re-
hearsals, and siXty-two and half
cents an hour for all labor half an
hour after the fan OF the final curtain
Orchestra leaders get $40 to $50 a
week and the union rate for musicians
is 500, except in operettas when IL is
81 a performance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-16
QUEEN VICTORIAS NEW YACHT

Queen Victoria may soon enjoy The
pleasure of a cruise on her new yacht
the largest ever built. The new royal
yacht, the name for which has not yet
been definitely chosen, but which
probably will be called the Prince al
bert, is now so far advanced that it is
expected she will be launched next
March. The first keel plate was land
December %, 1897, at the government
dockyard at Pembroke by Mrs, Wat
son, the wife of Capt. Burgess Wat
son, the superintendent of the dock
ward
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-16

the opera 1t is just the same as 70 !.
called at their house. The cent?.
boxes are reserved for the debutan,".
There they receive the homage An.
them; there they are wooed a..
sometimes won, but certainly tha,.
they make or mar their chances n.
bellehood. Some OF the debutants
may wear the simplest of musr,
gowns, but the simplicity of their cos
tunes never counts against the "a,
that they are there"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-16
TELEGRAMS In BRIEF.
spANIsH-AMERICAN SITUATION.

Serious discussions are reported 10
exist in the Cuban assembly.
Gen. Wood makes an appeal in be-
half of the starving people in Cuba
Admiral Dewey hoIsted his flag as
fun admiral on the cruiser Olympia
at Manila.
The Filipinos attacked the Manila
waterworks, but we're repulsed after
sharp firing.
The United States colonial com
mission has arrived at San Juan,
Porto Rico.
II is suspected in Washington that
Admiral Dewey wants the Oregon as
a preventive Of foreign inter ference
In the Philippines.
The astounding discovery Is made
that just one half of the Cuban army
OF $4,000 are officers.
The Wade court of inquiry held It's
last session in Washington, adjourn
Ing TO meet in Chicago,
The Philippine island OF Nebros Is
occupied by the Americans, whom the
natives welcome heartily.
BY promotion under the terms OF
the navy personnel act, Rear-Admiral
Schley outranks Rear-Admiral Samp-
son.
President Mckinley decides not TO
organize provisional army of $4,000
men, as the army bin authorizes him
20 do.
A dispatch from Santiago states
that business men there are largely in
favor OF annexation to the United
States.
The administration is confident that
the Spanish cabinet viii be able to
secure the ratification Of the peace
treaty.
The Americans at Manila have taken
herman, Austrian, Dutch, Italian and
Portuguese subjects under their pro-
lection.
The Spanish cortes was dissolved in
great disorder There were cheers
for liberty and a republic in both
branches.
General Gomez has submitted to
Governor-General Brooke an esti-
mate that the Cuban army numbers
$4,000 men.
Secretary OF the Navy Long, in a
letter to the senate committee on
naval affairs, continued his efforts to
dlscredit Admiral Schley,
A high official of the German navy
explained that Diederich's behavior at
Manila was due to lack of knowledge
OF international naval usages.
The regular army ls to be recruited
from 10000 its present strength, to
Us 900 men. The $4,000 volunteers
authorized may not be enlisted.
General Wood has submitted an in
creased estimate for funds wanted for
public works in Santiago province,
Cuba, and lis acceptance Is likely
General Otis is preparing for an
aggressive move against The Fillpi-
nos and the latter are constructing in
trcnchments with II view OF checking
him.
General Henry. military governor OF
Porto Rico, says he will be glad II the
colonial commission decides the people
OF that island ready for self-goycrn-
ment
Generals Hale and Wheaton ad-
yanced on the Fllipinos who were in
front OF their lines near Manila and
drove them back one American was
killed and number were wounded,
The Filipino loss Is estimated at ESQ
General Miles, IL Is stated, will un-
dertake 60 prove before the court of
inquiry that canned roast meat re-
iccted by the French government was
brought back to the United States
and issued to American soldiers Hs
food,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-16
HooB SauabaMM
Uazaz;lZtL111uD

Hoods Pills cure liver MS the non irritating and
the only cathartc to take with Hoods ssrsaparils.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-16
FOREIGN

Rudyard Kipling is to be made a
peer.
Mgr. Clarl, the papal nunclo at
Paris, is dead.
Ambassador and Mrs Choate dined
and slept at Windsor.
The pope continues to recover from
the effects of the surgical operation on
his thigh.
Admiral Won Knorr commanderln-
chief Of the German navy, has re-
signed
The Chinese foreign office has re-
fused the Italian demand for a lease
of San Nun bay.
Thomas Montague Morrison Wilde,
third Baron Truro, died at Mentone
He was 3 years old.
England and France, it is expected,
will effect a complete settlement of
their dispute within two weeks.
The German scholarships Charlotte
and 5Josch have arrived at Tangier,
Morocco, TO enforce demands for in
demnity.
\ magazine containing 10000
pounds of powder exploded at La
Goubran, France, killing at least forty
persons.
Queen Marie Heuriette OF Belgium,
who is suffering from pneumonia, had
relapse, and it was feared that she
was dying.
United States Ambassador Choate
attended a reception given by the
Warehouses of Landsdowne wife of
the secretary OF war.
Madame Banchini who is alleged to
have experimental on her dog With
| poison and then given it TO her hUs-
| band, is on trial at Paris.
Queen Victoria has cabled to the
/ president and the American nation her
/ thanks for the honors paid to the
memory OF Lord Herschell.
| The Empress of India brings news
| of the murder and torture of Father
| Victorian Jean Belbrouck, Belgian
/ priest, by thieves near Ichang, China,
A semi official note issued in Paris
1 states that satisfactory settlement Of
the African frontier question with
| Great Britain Is expected in a fort
night
IL was announced IN the house vi
commons yesterday that the British
government has decided to introduce
competition in the telephone service Of
/ the country.
verdict is expected to be reached
today in the case Of Madame Ban-
chini, who Is being tried in Paris on
the charge of attempting TO murder
her husband,
William ST. John Brodrick stated n
the house OF commons chat Great Brit
ain stands, by the act of her agent It
Muscat, in threatening a lombard
meut of that city.
NJ DeIgasse, French foreign minis
ter, stated in the chamber of deputies
that Great Britain had expressed aeep
regret for It's recent conduct in fore
ing the sultan of oman to annul a
French concession
The appointment OF Prince Henry OF
Prussia 10 the command OF the Ger
man cruiser squadron over Admiral
Won Diednchs is said to have been an
expression of Emperor Williams per-
son3l desire to maintain friendly re-
iu,ions with the United States.
The queen has postponed her de-
parture 10 the south OF France until
Saturday In consequence of the storm
IN the channel The postponement Of
her majesys departure is a striking
illustration OF the extreme care and
of the precautions with wh}ch she Is
surrounded.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-16
1000. 600 Sailors from one ship,

The u $ Receiving snip Vermont now
ever 80 years GA. has been Tie school house
for over I.N0a 900 sailors. The age snd ac-
8rc much the same rs Hos
letters Stomach Bi.ie.s, which has been pe.
fore the public Tor t1 years, and has cured
cases ~ mSlarin, fever AND
sxur. besides dyspepsia aud Indigestion
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-16

for moment, but the danger was not
as great as in the engagements named,
for squadron of cavalry put the
enemy with their one gun, down the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-16
GOOD EVIDENCE

What makes YOU think the Eng
lishman regards his engagement as q
joker
Because he takes X so seriously
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08

WASHINGTON July 3. - pr. wy
man. the surgeon general of the marine
hospitnl service. has received a report
from the national quarantine ofIicer az
san francisco indicating a very satisfac-
tory state of affairs with respect 20 the
persons arriving on the alleged plague
ship Nippon Maru. The report stated
that the passengers and crew removed
from the Nippon Maru o. the quarantine
station are all we'll The two stowaways
who jumped from the vessel notwifh-
standing the customs patrol and were
drowned were shown by an examination
10 have been well men. All the paSssn-
gers and crew were removed O. the An
gel island quarantine. where they are stfli
detained under observation. The vessel
was disinfected thoroughly and discharg-
ed from quarantine and a new crew put
aboard her
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08

MADRID. July 3.-Adviccs from Sc
viile and Saragossa report all quiet there
huf the precautionary measures are con
unucd. There has been a slight disturb
anoc In Constantina. in the province OF
Seville
AZ Badaionn. about six miles northeast
Of barcelona. more than so were injured
during rioting Saturday. some fatally.
After n largely attended meeting YES
terday in favor cf the revision 0f the
trial ~ the alhgcd anarchists now inn
urIsoned at Mont Juich fortrcss Tor com
piic'ty iu the bomb throwing during the
Corpus Christi procession a Formidable
demonstration was made against the
Jesuit convent. The gcudarmes who
were summoned were received with vol
leys OF stones. They charged the rioters.
inJuring many.
The minister of war. General polavieia.
after n prolonged conference with the
premier. senior Snvela. consented % rc-
tuce the budget estimate OF the strength
of the active army from 1O7 900 20 So
OOo men.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08
ROYALISTS in CUBA.
Descendant of Charlemagne
Forming an Organization
NAVY sign PETITION 70 NKIyLEY.
fropo-e< Railway Fsvsrsd-E.f.na
Awaits the Pre.ldsat's Awskeaanz
Word 20 Take Rapid strtde.
0asard and Upward.

HAVANA. July S-La Lucha to-day
publishes a statement regarding matsera
which is conductors say they have been
investigating and carefully guarding for
several weeks. owing O the reticence OF
those concerned and the desire OF the lat
ter o avoid premature disclosure. lead
INK 60 a possible failure of their plans.
The paper says;
Cuba during the last few months has
been a land of many surprises. The lat
est H. the establishment OF royalst par
q. The new organization IL unimportant
az present. probably numbering fewer
than 20 members. but well known Gu
ban general. who claims g. DE- a descend
ant - Cnasi~na gne. a. reported tc De the
head of the party. and the meeting place
Is nsuany the tnylatcrra cafe. The Gu
ban general in question is said % BE dis
satisfied with American rule IIe thinks
that what Cuba needs is not a republic.
but strong hand "a the helm like his
own. lie IL of opinion that the people OF
the Latin race prefer royalty and the
poss,hie honors accruing under mon
archial regime"
The Cuban general referred ~ II un-
derstood Go deny that he il the head OF a
party with such objects. but there is con-
siderable evidence that such a movement
is ON foot. lie L. the ofacer who was ~
gently reported % Governor General
Brooke Tor collecting 80 csngimes erora a
spanish merchant on the ground that IL
was an assessment Cor q fund Devoted
60 driving out the iaterveners" General
Ludlow has been made aware ot bis sue
cessfui attempts O. coilsCt money from
gambling houses gndcr threats 60 use has
influence 60 have them closed N the pro-
prietors refused his demands. For polIt-
ical reasons 10 has not heen considered
advisable thus Tar On proceed against him.
hut he has hccn warned % discontinue
these practices. and II IN believed now
that hc b. more Interested In making
money than in starting a new party.
According 90 such other reports % this
eombastic scheme as have leaked cut. thc
promoter has represented that he Will
persuade majority OF the alcaldes 90
give the movement their support by
promising 20 make them dukes. counts
aud harous.
IL is asserted that no fewer than ~ 0o0
Cuhans viii sign the petition e. President
/ Mckinley recently sent for signatures 20
( the principal cities of the casters prov
inccs by those Interested In the construc-
ton 81 the proposed Central railway tO
santiago The petition sets forth that
Cuba only waits For President M.ISin-
ley word O. awake and ca take giant
/ strides toward civilization aud progress.
Peace viii be- assured. Il declares. when
work Is plentiful aud brigandage ceasea-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08

WASHINGTON. July 3.-The Nebras-
ka, Pennsylvania and Utah troops which
have been on duty In the Philippines
have started on their homeward journey.
The following dispatch from General
Otis, dated July ,. on the subject has
been received by the war department:
Transports Hancock and Senator, with
Nebraska. Pennsylvania, Utah. left for
San Francisco yesterday: Nebraska -
officers. Sl2 enlisted: Pennsylvania "a
officers. Tl2 enlisted; Utah officers, 25S
enlisted. Nebraska left In Manila one
sick. Private Leuterman. Company H: 80
discharged; Pennsylvania Z discharged:
Utah - discharged"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08

him.
When you hear something bad about
your neighbors. do not 20 ell over and
ask about il, whether IL is true. and
scatter IL and spread IL. You might as
well go 10 a smallpox hospital and take
n patient and carry him ali through the
community. asking people il they really
thought IL a case cf smallpox. That
would be very bad for the patient and
for all the neighbnrs. DO not retail SIAN
ders and whisperings. DO not make
yourself the inspector of warts. and she
supervisor of carbuncles. and thu COM
missioner for street cutters. and the
holder OF stakes for dog fight. Can il
be that you. an immortal man; that
YOU, an immortal woman. can find no
better business than 10 become a gut
ter Inspector
Beside thai. at your family table al
low no detraction. Teach your children
80 speak wei Of others. Show them the
difference between a bee and a wasp
the one gathering honey. the other
tsrusung sting. l read of family
where they kept what they called "A
Siander Book" and when any SANDER
Gus words were uttered in the house
about anybody OF detraction uttered IL
was all put down In this book. The
book was kept carefully. For the first
Few weeks there were a grsat many
entries. but after awhile there were no
entries at all Detraction stopped In
that household. IL would be a good
thing to have a slander book in all
households.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08

ROCHESTER,. July An event IN
history was marked last nigft when a
company Of foreign troops landed on
American soil. fully armed and with the
national anthem Of a foreign country
sounding through the streets OF an Amer
lean city 90 the blare OF brass horns The
Fourteenth battalion. Prince Of Wales
own Rifles. from Kingston. Canada
were met on their arrival az Charlotte
via steamer Toronto. shortly after $50
last evening and escorted e. this city. Al
the Central station the Eighth separate
company, national guard state OF New
York. met the visitors aud escorted them
10 their headquarters az the WhitcOmb
hotei. The arrival Of the FOarteenth bat
TALON from Kingston will be followed
today by the arrival Of another Canadian
company. the Fifteenth battalion. Argyle
light infantry.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08

SHAMOKiN. Pa. July 3-Policemsn
connected with the Philadelphia and
Reading railroad have sworn out war
rants before Justice Rowe Tor the arrest
OF several youths suspected OF having
caused the wreck Of the express traia
near Buckridgs last Friday The sus-
poets viii be apDrehended today. when
their identity viii be disclosed. The ages
ot the accused boys, Ia Is known. range
from Z 20 Is years. Hon. =. +. Woiver-
ton, counsel for the company. and the
police conferred yesterday on the line of
prosecution. The detectives have dis
covered that two nuts instead OF one. "a
was at FIRST believed. were placed en- the
rails az a distance OF 500 feet apart
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08
THElSLANDS VIEWED
Professor Schurman Makes a
Tour OF Investigation.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN IN MANILA.
Town Eieetions To re Held In CaVite
ProVince-Nany Missionaries Ar
rive-Ia-nrgeRt- Quarrciing
AmonE Themselves.


MANILA, July & - Professor J. q.
Schurman Of the United States advisory
commission Tor the A hilipDines returned
70 Manila YESTERDAY from a three weeks
tour Of the southe-n lslonds TTe +skes
an entirely hopcful Wow q. the general
conditions tlcrs tn. irtcr;.-.,7r o,,5
snbstantial citizens acsfro n, N,,sr,,.,r,
nrotsctorare Tho ,,,sscs 49,, avs,i,i,,,,
the s,tlcment ~ the var a, th.. leland ~
Luzon begor. d.clarin,, thernscive. 1,,.v
are chiefly .nxi,n. - 10 vD.tis,,rh..i
The prcsijent Of tb.. ,,vVo ~ Ssrto Mn.
has in the island ~ Cehu said - Nfr
Schnr,nan.
tsXVe want nca-,. r,o5 s,,1 .,,s,,.-s.,
We an NOT wish p, s-hr W. vro,la -
ueu.vsi~
The pr.sidcut az tho eorpn,issi,, tb,,rs
tl,af his d.rlsrati.n r,i,i,- .,,.,..-.,.. ~,
sentiments ~ th, ,...,rl. +, 49,. .,,,ti,...,.
Stands ~ the arrbineia,, Ng,,v os tb,
towns tb.r, are ia az. ba,Is - .,.,u
hands ~ rrsgalos ,ns en-. ,..,.r.. f....,. i,
indo~se American rnl. urtii th'., ara. ,..,.
tain that Agiiinaldo must h. h,,f.n To-
fhen once h.. convince. of this and ~.
allegiance OF the southern island. Al
Schrrnan thinks. can d. s.enrel ~ ii-
plomncv.
The United States gunhoat Remington
took Nfr. Schuruan 10 Nlindauso and the
islands of the Sulu and NiSnvap rrouns.
lie travelled through tho island of Ne,-ros
with Colonel smith aud "a party Of ma
tives. Ia several of the principal towns
hc was rendered hanquets. and he had an
hours conference with the young sultan
of Sulu. who received hum in the ROYAL
audience chamber. surrounded bv "A body
guard of stalwart. herce docking MoroS.
Mr. Schurman told the sultan that the
United States had acquired the -ovcr-
,irnty 90 the Philippines from Spain.
hut had no wish o. subjugate the popuia-
ton nor % Interfere with their customs
or religion. On the contrary the great
desire of the American government was
to help the people of the islands to devcl-
op their country.
The sultan replied that he earnestly de-
sired peace and was an1ious GO continue
the exiStipg treaties.
ON the rcturn voyage the president Of
the commission visited the town Of Bor-
neo. capital II British North Borueo,
here De- was cordially received by the
British officials. who Afforded him every
.acility m has study of the local govern
ment and the customs OF the people. The
population he found much ike THAT ~
fhe southern Philippine Islands The
government is nt present in rather eie-
mentury state hut more complete or
-anization Is being developed as rnpidly
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08

SANTIAGO. Cuba. July 3.-Ten new
cases OF yellow fever were reported sat
arday and Eve yesterday This raises
the total number OF cases To "A. No
deaths were reported yesterday. The
United States troops have all been re-
moved from the infected camp, bat the
doctors seem unable 10 check the progress
OF the disesse among them. The cauo.
which IL on the road 70 e. Norro snd 10
hilly country, was ehossn because cs its
known saluhrity aE4 perfect sanitsrR
condition; Thsrs ARE - eases % yslloV
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08

WASHINGTON. July 3.-Fire. which
Is Thought To have been Of incendiary
origin. totally destroyed the large planning
mil. lumber sheds and nearly all the
lumber IN stock Of Thomas w Smiths
yard al Fourth and y streets southeast
Many thousand feet OF dry and seasoned
lumber were spread out over three or
four acres OF ground along the river
front. snd as the wind was blowing Al a
high rate these were quickly DESTROYED.
Loss. about $4,000; partially insured.
Weather Probabilities.
Fair today and tomorrow; light south
90 southwest winds-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08

i-h authoritic~ ami sent 10 Manila. where
he was trIed by court martial on charge
~ having organized tbe uprising Ia the
Philippines sentenced 20 death and shot
on Dee. - os thar year. After her hus-
bands execution Mrs. Rial. who is the
stcpdaughter OF retired Hongkong gen
ticman. went 60 linus and was chosen
captain % a company of Insurgents.
English viii b. taught IN the schools
one hour each day. The prescribed holi-
days include the 20 church days Observed
IN Manila. Washington's birthday and
tho Four,a % July.
Almost every steamer brings mission
aries. The arrival of one IN Cc0u made
no little trouble. as the report spread
rapidly amon- the ignorant classes that
the Americans intended % compel them
20 give Nd their churches. The American
authorities. IN the interest of harmony.
requested him 90 withdraw. and he com
piled
Senor Ilorsntc. who is considered the
most Influential native In CebD. said 90
Air Schurmnp.
81 ike the American idca OF the srps.
ration ~ church and state but I think il
would hc unwise o. Introduce Protestant
ism while conditions are So unsettled
lie has since arrived in Manila and
taken his seat on the bench Of the su
prcme court
The rain has fallen almost continuously
for nine days. To has been a tremendous
downpour. aud the whole country is
flooded. The trenches no san Fernando
are bitches of water. and the mud is knee
deep In the temporary camrS ar several
or thc outlying towns. Some ~ the per
manent camps have h,.en made fairly
comfortable hy the erection of bamboo
shelters ronfcd and doorcd
The transport Hancock which left
Saturday With thc First Nebraska infan-
try and Batteries a and II or the Utah
light artillery. and the transport senator.
which carrieS che Pennsylvania troons.
viii remain several days at Nagosaki aud
Yokohama.
According to the latest reports from
the province ~ Csvito. the insurrent
leaders there are quarrehng. Agninaldo's
cousin. Baldomero Aruinnido. has been
KILLED oT imprisoned hy General Narianao
Trias. commander of fh- insurgents In
the southern district 0f I.uron. and most
OF his mon have deserted ta rrias. who 4.
now az san Francisco dc Nalahon.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-08

THE HAGUE. July 8-The German
delegates az Saturdays session OF the
drafting committee OF the arbitration
commission OF the peace conference OH
ciaily announced the assent OF Germany
90 Sir Julian Pauncefote's proposal OF a
permanent court 0r arbitration. In the
evening NJ. de Staal. head OF the Russian
delegation aad president OF the confer
ence. gave brilliant reception and bail.
az which Mr.. Andrew ID. White. head OF
the United States delegation. Sir Julian
Psuncefose. head OF the British deiexa-
ton. and most OF the other delegates
were present.