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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
HAS SUPREME POWER
SAMOAN HIGH COMMISSION AND
IT'S INSTRUCTIONS.
CAN EVEN SUSPEND TREATY
Provisions of Berlin Agreement May
Be Temporarily Ignored to Restore
Peace and Preservation of Life and
Property in lsands-But Commits
sion Be Unanimous.

Washington, April l9.-The instruc-
tons given to the Samoan commits
sioners prescribe the preservation OF
order and the security Of life and prop
erty as the first requisite. 1t is pro-
vioed that the duties of all officials
heretofore exercising authority in Sa-
moa, either under the treaty of Berlin or
in the service of either one of the gov
ernments, SHALL be suspended in order
that the high commission shall have
complete authority over the affairs OF
the islands. The commission Is re-
quired to make report upon variety
Of things, including the recent COLI
sions and the causes leading up to
them; also as to. the administration OF
the islands and lie rights of the
claimants to the kingship; also
as to what changes are desirable in
the methods provided by the treaty Of
Berlin. The instructions call for
unanimity in all action by the com
mission. The action taken by the
commission when unanimous is to be
conclusive, without referendum, ex-
cept when Ii suspends provision of
the treaty of Berlin. In that case also
a provision of treaty may be suspended
by the unanimous agreement of the
members. but the suspension is ad
referendum and not finally binding
until the three governments approve
or disapprove OF il. The extent to
which the treaty can be temporarily
suspended is not quite clear, and one
OF the commissioners said yesterday II
would require a consultation among
the commissioners to make this point
certain. The instructions are broad
enough to include the recent trouble
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
TO TURN MILES DOWN.
FINDINGS OF THE ARMY COURT
OF INQUIRY.
Are Now Being Framed-No EN-
balmed or Chemically Prepared
Beef Sent to Army

Washington, April 19.-The arm!
court of inquiry has begun framing its
report. 1t is regarded as certain that
the court will fnd Miles charges that
embalmed or chemically prepared beef
was sent to the army not sustained.
The position of the court is believed to
be that the testimony is conclusive
that both refrigerated beef and canned
beef were in good condition when de-
liyered to the government and contain
ued so until issued to the troops, ex-
cept the portion damaged in transport
tation or affected By tropical condi-
tions and to these conditions the chief
causes of the trouble will be attributed.
1t will be shown that refrigerated beef
after being taken from ice in a tropical
climate spoils quickly unless well
cared for and that canned beef after
being opened, because OF the great
heat, becomes repulsive in appearance
and unpalatable. The court will say
that from it's Investigations canned
beef is nutritious. It is believed that
the court will criticise those officers
who testified that they became aware
bad beef was issued to the troops and
failed to report their observations I'M
I'll after the war closed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
NEWSPAPERS IGNORE 1T.
California Law Requiring Certain Ar
ticles to Be Signed by Authors.

San Francisco, April 19.-The news
paper signature law passed by the re-
cent California legislature goes into
effect today. AS many papers in the
state including all the San Francisco
dailieS Will pay no attention to II,
there will probably be lively times for
California journalism. The law pro-
vides that all articles published in
newspapers which reflect on any
persons character, or tend to hold him
up to ridicule or contempt and those
rejecting on the memory of the dead
shall be signed by the writer, The
penalty for violation is fine of $1,000
for each offense, $500 of the fine going
to the person who brings the action,
The newspaper publishers hold the law
unconstitutional, and will fight 1t out
in the courts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
THROWN FROM BUGGY.
Painful Accident Befalls Wingra
Park Resident.

Cassius M. Palmer was painfully
bruised by being thrown from his
buggy at a corner not far from his
home in Wingra Park yesterday after
noon. He was picked up insensible,
but an examination disclosed no bones
broken. The victim was greatly
shocked, however. He is 81 years old
and his weight of 200 pounds made
the fall very heavy. Mr.. Palmer was
one of the old residents of Oregon. but
for many years he lived in White
water while his children were being
educated. Last fall he bought home
at Wingra Park where he and his wife
are now living. Their daughter is a
school teacher in Cambridge and
their son school principal at She
boygan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
Lieut.. j. G.. Gilmore Among.
the Victims
Their Fate with the Savage
Enemy Unknown.

Washington, April 19.-The navy
department has given out the follow
ing dispatch from Dewey:
The Yorktown visited Baler, on the
east coast of Luzon, April II for the
purpose of rescuing and bringing
away a Spanish force consisting of
80 soldiers, three officers, and two
priests, surrounded by 400 insurgents.
Some of the insurgents were armed
with Mauser rifles. Lieut.. j. c. Gill
more and part of the crew were am
pushed, fred upon and captured.
Their fate is unknown, as the insur-
gents refused to communicate after
wards. The following are missing:
The officer previously referred to,
Chief Quartermaster w. Walton,
Cockswain J. Ellsworth, Gunner's
Mate H. j. Haygard, Sailmaker's
Mate Vendgit, Seamen w. H. Ynders,
and c. H. Woodbury.; Apprentices d..
w. A. Venvile and A. j. Peterson;
Ordinary Seamen F. Brisolese and O..
B. McDonald Landsmen l.. +. Ed
wards, F. Anderson, j. Dillon and c.
A. Morrisey."
Lieut.. j. C. Gilmore, the officer cap
tured, is we'll known in Washington.
He was stationed here some time and
his wife and family are living here.
His main service has been on the Mo-
nongahela. the Marion, Bancroft,
Vesuvius and Machias. A year
ago he reported to the st. Paul and
served on that vessel under Slgsbee
throughout the war January IA last he
was ordered to the hospital ship So
lace, about to sail for Manila, On ar
rival there he was assigned by Dewey
to the Yorktown. The capture of the
Yorktown's men was discussed with
much feeling in naval circles. The ad-
mirals dispatch was the first knowl-
edge the department had that the
Yorktown lad gone on special mis-
sion to relieve the Spanish garrison at
Baler. Although the dispatch gave no
indication tat Gilmore and the men
lost their lives, yet great anxiety is
.aroused by the mystery surrounding
their fate while in the hands of the I'M
civilized enemy. This is the first cap
ture of any Americans, military or ma
val, so it is unknown how the insur-
gents will treat our men. The insur-
gents have been averse thus far to ex-
changing Spanish prisoners, and this
raises the question as to what they
will do with the Yorktown's men. The
socials here will spare no effort to Sc
cure the speedy release of the men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20

Philadelphia, Pa. April 19.-The de-
Tense had its innings yesterday in the
trial OF Quay, and it made the most of
the opportunity. Expert Accountant
Goldsmith, the commonwealth wit
ness, was under scorching cross-ex-
animation all day, and the result justi-
iies the opinion that the net work of
the evidence, wrought by the prosecu-
ton from the books OF the broken
bank tending to show Quay's guilty
participation in the unlawful use of
the banks money, was much shaken
by the admissions the witness made
under the questioning OF Attorney
Shields. Nearly all the apparently
damaging entries attached to Quay s
name or account in the bank, as testi-
fied to Monday, were explained away
or greatly modified by the statements
of the commemorative own witness.
While Quay was listening to the cross
examination a telegram was handed
him containing the information OF a
break In his ranks at Harrisburg He
made no comment on the news the tel
egram conveyed to him.
Break from Quay
Harrisburg, Pa, April 19.--Thirteen
republican members who have been
voting for M. S. Quay for United
States senator since the balloting be-
gan Tuesday changed their votes to b.
f. Jones of Pittsburg. Included in
this number were four senators-Ma-
gee of Pittsburg, Losch of Schuylkill,
Crawford of Allegheny and Scott OF
Luzerne. OF the nine representatives
seven were from Allegheny county
one from Washington and one from
Northumberland. The ballot, the 10th
OF the session, resulted as follows:
Quay (rep), SO; jerks (dem.), So;
Jones (rep.), SO: total, 247; necessary
to choice, 124. Paired and not yot-
ing, g. No election. The anti-Qauy
republicans and followers of Senator
Magee voted for b. f. Jones OF Pitts.
burg. Senator Crawford led the break
from Quay.
Senator Magee, speaking on the
action in breaking away from Quay
said: Il believe the republican party
is greater than any man in 1t. The
republicans of Pennsylvania want 8
senator elected and IL one is not
elected ] am satisfied it will mean al
awful political battle in the fall ant
probably defeat Wednesday Is the
last day for taking a joint ballot and
| hope it will be possible TO elect q
senator"
Insurance Commissioner Durham
the recognized leader of the Quay
faction, said. AT the outside don't
believe more than 20 members will
go over to the anti-Quay campaign
That number cannot be expected to
elect United States senator"
The house last night adopted both
the majority and minority reports OF
the bribery investigating committee
which named nine persons whom the
committee believed guilty OF corrupt
solicitation Of the members OF the leg
islature in connection with the ballot
ing for United States senator and
the consideration OF the McCarrell
jury bill
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
ARCHBISHOP wATTERSoN DEAD.

Columbus, o., April lS.--rhe Right
Rev, John Ambrose Watterson, bishop
Of the diocese of Columbus. died sud.
denly yesterday at his home here.
He had been In ill-health for some
time. but his death was unexpected.
The bishop had prepared 10 20 to
Europe next month for a rest He re-
tired as usual Sunday night, but to-
ward morning he became much worse
and expired before physician reached
his bedside He was born May 81,
tSil, In Blairsville, Pa. and graduated
from st, Mary's college In 1865. He
was oonsecreated M bishop Aug, s,
1880 He was relative OF EDITOR
Henry Watterson,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
AS MAN AND WIFE.
SaNton and Mrs. George Pretended
They Were Married.

Canton, O., April l9,--The defense in
the trial of Mrs. George spent the arst
half of yesterday reading dispositions
regarding her trip to South Dakota to
get a divorce from George. her life
while there, and the visits SaNton paid
to her The remainder of the day was
occupied in examining witnesses on
matters connected directly with the
homicide. The attorneys for the de-
tense now talk of finishing the testi-
mony this week, but say that II they
40 so they will not call all of the 100 or
more witnesses suhpoenaed. 1t was
shown that Saxton and Mrs, George
registered as man and wife at different
hotels in the Dakotas and Iowa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
TO PERFECT MONETARY BILL.

Atlantic City, N. j., April iS.--Rep-
resentatiye Henderson OF Iowa, chair
man OF the republican monetary com
mittee appointed by the caucus OF re-
publican members OF the national
house OF representatives, arrived last
night. Only three members OF the
committee are now absent and they are
expected today. Al an informal meet
Ing OF the committee last night II was
decided to meet today and continue
daily until monetary measure has
been perfected for consideration at the
next meeting OF congress.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20

Chippewa Falls, Wis. April It,
Three men were killed aad Ave injured
as the result of u boilet explosion In
sawmill eight miles east of this city
Saturday, Without warning the boiler
exploded, demolishing the building aud
hurting eight workmen high in the air.
The dead are; Lem Wilcox, John
Brisuois and William Olson.
The injured are; L, A. Briggs and
four others, names unknown.
II is certain that two Of the injured
men will die, The explosion was due
to weak condition OF the boiler,
which has been IN use for n number OF
years, The three men killed were resi-
dents OF CABOT, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
VOLUNTEERS FROM CUBA.

Savannah, April iS.-The transport
Thomas arrived yesterday at quaran-
tine with the 3lst Michigan and one
battalion OF the 3D. engineers from
Clenfuegos. The transport Havana
also arrived with two battalions each
of the Sd and I'd engineers, from Ha-
yana and Matanzas. After going
through quarantine the Michigan
troops will be sent to Augusta for
muster out
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
GRIGGS MADE NO RULING.

Attorney General Hicks has received
letter from United States Attorney
General Griggs stating that the
report that the latter had
made ruling on the Sherman an
THRUST law is erroneous. He says
the courts and not the cabinet depart
ments have the Jurisdiction In making
such rulings.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
THE FAVORITE WINS.

Memphis. April 19.-Hedly and Nor
tons unbeaten mare May Hampstead
won the Tennessee derby at Montgom-
cry park Tuesday afternoon in gal
lop from Chancery and Leo Planter.
Hampstead was a decided favorite in
the betting. Fifteen thousand people
were present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
ODD ACCIDEN r.

Bedford, Pa, April G.Dewey
Brightbill, II months old. was instant
ly killed last evening. The baby's
mother was preparing supper and
Dewey was playing in the Kitchen with
his brother rho brother accidentally
Knocked n butcher knife Off tho table.
which fell, point downward, and struck
the baby on the head. penetrating the
brain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
ILLINOIS CITY ELECTIONS.

Chicago, April l9.--The republicans
yesterday carried the municipal cleo
lions at Kankakee, Litchfeld, Cen
tralia. Champaign. Tayloryille, Paris
and Tuscola. The democrats carried
bingham, Lincoln, Freeport, Garth
age Braidwood, Galena.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
cLEyELANp's BIG FIRE.

Cleveland. April l6.Almost half
block Of business houses were wiped
out by fire Saturday, the damage
done amounting almost to $1,000. 900.
The flames broke out In straw goods
factory, where large number OF girls
were employed. That none Of them
lost their lives was remarkable. A
number Of persons were injured, but
none fatally
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
CUBAN MILITARY CHANGES.
Two Departments Consolidated With
Others, Leaving Only Five.

Washington, April 1S,-The secre-
tary of war Monday issued orders for
reorganization OF the military de-
partments In Cuba, In accordance with
the changed conditions resulting from
the rehabilitation of tho troops on
the island. The number of depart
ments Is reduced from seven to Ave,
the two eliminated being the depart
ment of Pnar del Rio. commanded by
Brigadier General Hasbrook, and tho
department of Matanzas, commanded
by Brig. Gen Bates. The department
of Pinar del Rio Is consolidated with
Havana and Gen. Lee will command
both departments. The department OF
Matanzas Ia consolidated with Santa
Clara. and Brig. Gen. Wilson is AS
signed to Its command
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
THREE PERSONS suFFocATED.

Chicago, April 1s.-Three persons
Mary Twohy, aged IS, Charles Monag-
han aged 40 and man named Hamil-
ton--were smothered to death this
morning in fire at 642 Milwaukee
avenue. The three people had been
drinking togther and IL Is thought one
OF them upset the lamp.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20

some bombardment, lighting, arrest of
German citizens, etc, so that these
acute phases, as well as the general
government of Samoa will be adjusted
without further conflict between the
three governments.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
CHICAGO DEFEATS COLUMBIA.

Chicago. April 1.-THE Chicago
university was victorious over Col
umbia university In the debate last
night. The question was Resolved
that the present policy Of the United
States In the Philippines IL not COR
rect" Chicago had the Affirmative.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
is AGAINST DREYFUS
COURT OF CESSATION TO REJECT
REVISION.
NO NEW FACTS DISCOVERED
The Court, Encouraged by the Minis
tiers, Hastens Its Work In Order Ia
Enable Government to Get Decision
Before Deputies Meet-Drcyfus May
Later BE pardoned.

Paris, April l9.--it Is rumored that
the court Of cessation, encouraged by
the ministers who desire to meet the
chamber of deputies win a we'll de-
fined situation, will dispense with the
proposed conformation OF Gen. Roget,
Col. Picquart, NJ Bertulous. and others
in order to hurry its decision before
the chamber meets. II Is further as
serted that the courts decision will be
mat no new facts have been adduced
justifying revision which the court
Will accordingly reject.
Views OF Correspondents.
London, April 49, rhe Paris cor
respondent OF the Times, DE Blowitz
referring to the rumors that the court
OF cessation will abridge the Dreyfus
revision inquiry in order to enable
the government to go before the cham
Der OF deputies with well defined
situation and that It's decision Will be
against revision on the ground OF the
non-discoyery OF new facts, says;
Such a solution would only result In
a more violent and dangerous form
than ever, not only In France, but
throughout the civilized world"
The Paris correspondent OF the
Daily News says: Il believe the gov
eminent intends to pardon Dreyfus as
soon as the court OF cessation has de-
iIyered It's judgment. There Is ma
jority OF 10 against him. One already
wayers. A large proportion OF the
others are old men, some of whom
are not In the best OF health and In
Hnenza might any day remove them.
The government knowing this has
hurried the proceedings with the view
OF insuring decision that will please
the army and the mass OF electors"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
OLD BOILER BURSTS
THREE MEN kul.Ep AND FIVE
INJURED.
NEAR CHIPPEWA FALLS

Explosion Throws Eight Men High in
the Aiv~-neaa Are Lem Wilcox,
John Brisnois and William Olson
Two OF the injured Certain to Die
Cause of Accident
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20

rhe Michigan supreme court has
decided that the state laws do not
require townships, cities or villages
10 keep highways IN safe condition for
bike riders.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-20
IT'S QUAY'S INNING
SENATOR PUTTING UP A STRONG
DENFENSE.
Is SUPPORTERS BOLT HIM

Go 10 b. +. Jones OF Pittsburg-Sen
ator Magee Leader of the Boilers
Hopes Factions WIN Agree on Com
promise Candidate Before Time
Limit Is Up.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-05-26
vERMILL1ON LOST EVERYTHING

Tho Athletic Association Disqualified Five
of the Students and She Lost the Cup.
Friday evening was held the annual
meeting Of the Inter-C Collegiate Ath-
letic Association and eighteen dele
gates were present. The members had
an unpleasant duty before them and it
was with some reluctance that they
took action on the case. Sullivan, OF
Yankton, fled two affidavits with the
board charging the Burkland brothers,
Weiland, johnson and Jordan, all OF
the Vermillion university, with having
violated one of the rules of the asso-
ciation-that of participating in and
competing for cash prizes. Sullivan
stated that these five participated in
the races of the fremen's tournament
with the Yankton department. last
year, and at that time he said they
were warned not to engage in the con-
tests as they would be brought up be-
fore the association this year.
The Vermillion boys practically ad-
mitted the truth of the affidavits, but
wanted to prove they were not pro-
fessionals. The delegates had but one
duty to perform under the circum
stances as the rule in question had nc
leniency for the situation and the five
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-05-26
German-Am.rioan Celebration.

A. r. Groenke, editor of Die Dakota
Post, arrived home Tuesday evening
from Sioux Falls, where he attended
the German-American celebration
Monday, but owing to the inclement
weather there was not very large
crowd from the outside towns in atten-
dance. Mr.. Groenke composed and re-
cited the prologue for the gathering, OF
which the Sioux Fall Press makes this
mention:
Mr.. Levinger then introduced A. r.
Groenke, editor of the "Dakota POST
at Mitchell, who reoited an original
prologue. 1t was good in thought and
construction and gave the reasons for
the demonstration, viz: that Germans
had always shown themselves loyal
citizens Of the United States and will
ingly shed their blood for their adopt.
ed country. German thought and Ger.
man industry had done great share
towards developing it, while England
had always, until very lately, shown
herself inimical to its interests. The
speaker warned emphatically against ar
alliance with that treacherouss pow.
or and protesed against the unwarrant
ed attacks of a part Of the English
America press upon Germany, friend
~ country and OF the German-Americar
citizens. The poem was enthusiast
ically received.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-05-26

men were disqualified, and all events
in which they had participated as win
ners were awarded to the second man
in the event. Vermilliou had won
enough first places to give them the
silver cup and the championship but
removal OF the five disqualified men
gave the cup to Yankton and the
second place was awarded to Mitchell.
When the decision was rendered the
three Vermillion delegates left the
convention and made the statement
that the state university would with
draw from the association. The elect
ion of officers followed with this result:
President-John Connell, Vermillion,
Vice PRESIDENT. M. Simmons,
Redfeld; F. r. Horton, Huron, J. W.
F. Davis, Yankton.
Secretary and treasurer-L Miller,
Mitchell.
The gate receipts amounted to 1851 80
and after the expenses were paid five
colleges received S5S. 80 each as their
share and Mitchell was awarded sl33. .35
which included the expenses of arrang-
ing the grounds, and will receive $50
each year to keep the grounds in shape
The convention adjourned after a
brief session Saturday morning. The
association meetings, as is understood,
has been located in Mitchell perman-
emily.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-05-26
THE ORATORICAL CONVENTION

The Delegates Elected New officers and
Fixed the Place of Meeting.
Friday afternoon the delegates of the
oratorical association held their annual
convention. The new officers elected
are:
President-Geo. Fitch, Yankton.
Vice President-A. j. Carpenter,
Mitchell.
Secretary and treasurer-C. D. Sterl-
ing, Redfeld.
For the Western League of Oratory
O. E. Fell, of Huron, was named for
vice president and j. B. Reese, of
Yankton, who will be elected 1T Fargo
next month.
The matter of location for the next
contest came up and was asked for by
Huron, but realizing that it could not
be held separate from the athletic meet
with any degree of SUCCESS it was de.
cided to place it where the athletes
would meet. Inasmuoh as the athletic
association is located at Mitchell per.
manently the oratorical contest will be
held here in 1900. The receipts for
the contest of Thursday night were
1914, the largest amount ever taken in
at one gathering of the association, and
the delegates realize that Mitchell 10 q
profitable place for them to meet.