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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16

o-Now. Mr. Croker. this letter which you nsv =
offered me does not cover the genera ma.sn " %
..ararg mines under the road for the use OF
vour company: II Is simply proposition that they
win take from your company. by sman p'pe~
power for purpose CT their-for their own 49,.
Guilty about that ours IL small pipes.
O.-But this Is not an application TOT the ec'
but IL is rather an acceptance OF proposition 70
use your power. contract between the TWO A.
II is the same pipe
GA contract between the two that they should
use your power. which you were TO supply 70 them
through two pipes A.Two- Inch and-a half plpts.
o-But you want to hang your pipes for the
purpose OF supplying power to anybody. don't your
A.-No. sir.
Q-Only to them? A.--Only 10 them.
O-And you were willing 20 give them u0.0oo tor
the privilege OF using your power, A.-Yes. cir.
Q.-You were to pay them $4,000 70 uss Sous
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05

Gers who sc.ved under Admiral Samp-
son during the war. The cup Is twelve
inches In height and nautical In char
actcr. The handles are Of dolphlns,
and In connection there are two mer-
maids, one displaying the laurel wreath
Of triumph and the other proclaimlng
tho memorable victory NJ Santiago.
Upon one face Of the cup the action on
Santiago on that glorious I'd OF July Is
etched In a very artistic manner. Pic
lures OF the flagship New York and Of
other famous battieships are adequate
ly displayed. Upon the other face is
etched In quaint lettering the lnscHp-
tIon setting forth for whom. from
whom and the occasion calling for the
presentation. The base Is formed OF
representations Of the bows OF the
Spanish armored cruisers 0quendo,
yizcaya, Maria Theresa and cristobal
Colon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
MILLER HAS ILOILO SITUATION
WELL IN HAND.
AGUINALDO LOSING POWER
At the So-Called Filipino Parliament
About to Be Convened 1t Is Be-
lieved That Insurgent Leader Will
Be Turned Down-Such Action
Would Please American Officers.

Washington, Dec. 4.--General Otis,
commanding at Manila, has cabled the
war department that in his opinion
Gen. Miller has the situation well in
hand at Iloilo and that he fully under
stands the purpose of the president Is
not to crowd the insurgents unduly.
1t is highly desirable that hostile
collision between the American forces
and insurgents be avoided at all haz-
ards, at least pending ratification of
the peace treaty, and as Gen. Miller
understands this purpose on the part
of the president, he will be guided by
it and may be relied upon to resort to
force only under absolute compulsion.
One feature of Gen. Otis report Is
his notice of the approaching meeting
of the so-called Filipino parliament,
which will be held presumably at NAL
alos, 20 miles from Manila, on the ISL
and of Luzon, tomorrow. A good deal
of interest is attached to this meeting
as Gen. Otis reports that by the at
tendance the strength Of Aguinaldos
party can be gagged. Gen. Otis feels
that when an attempt is made to con-
vene the parliament it will be found
that Aguinaldo has lost control of the
majority and cannot command evea a
working coalition. Such state of
affairs would tend to make easier the
task of the military authorities of the
United States of establishing peaceful
ly temporary form Of government
for the Philippines that will command
the support of the people and receive
the approval of the civilized world.
The official news received at Wash
ington regarding the attitude of the
rebels and natives at Iloilo and vicin-
ity Is similar in effect to that received
in the press dispatches. The situa-
ton, the officials say. shows that the
relations between the Americans and
those with whom they are dealing are
much strained and will require tact
and forbearance on the part of both to
avoid a collision. 1t is also said that
the information which has been re
ceived here does not indicate that
Gen. Miller has landed with the
American troops.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
Madison, Jan. 4.

Madison, Jan. 4.
In the month OF December there was
only light snowfall In this vicinity,
According to the records at Washburn
observatory IL days Of December were
clear and II more or less cloudy. The
prevalent winds were from tho south
west, The maximum temperature
was IL above, Oh Dec. 80. the minimum
" below on Dec, 81, In 1897 Decom-
Der was severely cold, In comparison
with the three preceding years. Both
last year and this there has been much
good skating on the lakes.
The coolest day In December. 1897,
was the 18th. when the thermometer
was below zero. The maximum tenn
perature was on Dec, .. and 10, 40 de-
grees above The prevalent winds
were from the northwest. Five days
were clear, II cloudy and . partly
cloudy rho total precipitation was
l.67 inches, the total snowfall go
inches. The maximum temperature
In the month of Dec, 1896. was Dec.
II. being so degrees above; tho min
llhNU VIZ iNtA ~ uthittn uuVNts ~
Dee. 1896, the maximum temperature
was on the 18th iS degrees above; tho
minimum was on the Sd, zero.
The fact that the mercury never fell
below zero during the two months
shows the genera! mildness OF the
opening of the two seasons. The total
precipitation during Dec, 1896, was
.bs inches, tn, maximum being on
Dec. II, when 80 inches fell. The to-
tnl snowfall was 49, inches. Clear days
were 2, cloudy or partly cloudy 20.
The prevalent winds were from the
south
The table OF tempatnres for the
month for the two past years as re-
corded ut the Washburn observatory
follows
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05

Washington, Jan, l,~-Consress will
the terms of the holiday adjournment
resolution, The senate will almost
immediately adjourn for the day as
evidence of respect to the memory al
Senator Morrill,, II Is customary not
to transact any business whatever ON
such an occasion. but there is posi-
hilitg that u message may be received
from the president transmitting the
peace treaty. as 1t is known to be the
general desire that the treaty be form
ally laid before the committee on for
eign relations at the earliest possible
be held tomorrow, but there Is move.
ment looking to an adjournment from
that day to the following day, based on
the probability that there will not he
full attendance of senators SO soon
after the holidays. This Will
be antagonized by friends of
the Nicaraguan canal. During
the session the Nicaraguan canal bill
will take precedence, but II will be
urgently pressed by the Hawaiian gov
ernment, anti-scalping and inter
state commerce commission bills. and
probably measures for increasing the
standing army and navy, The friends
Of the Nicaraguan bin profess to feel
much encouraged by the preliminary
report of the Walker commission
There Is n growing belief that the
treaty will not be made the subject OF
n long debate and It's ratification may
be said now to he u certainty. SO far
as Its opponents have plan, II is to
let the treaty so through and then de-
vote themselves to shaping legislation
consequent upon Its ratification. They
may offer an amendment committing
this government against an attempt to
exercise sovereignty i0 the Philip
pines, hut do not expect IL to become
part of the document. The treaty
will he discussed In executive session,
but the senator's will make speeches In
open session on Mr.. Vests anti-eNpan-
sion resolution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
TELE0RAPHlc TICKS.

Inc TWO houses OF the Minnesota
legislature have organized with the
full list of officers chosen by the re.
publican caucuses.
Schneider, the Pole, who murdered
German bakers assistant. by
throwing him inside an oven, was ex-
ecuted at Newgate, Eng.
Mai,-Gen. Lawton issued orders re.
linQuiShing command of the It'll army
corps, He will be succeeded by Brig
Gen. Royal Frank.
John w. Dearborn, a mining expert
well-known in the far west. was found
dead in a room at his hotel in New
York. He was 60 years OF age.
A bloodless duel between Horans2ky
member OF the lower house OF the
hungarian diet, and Baron Badly
premier. occurred, Pistols were used
At Bloomington, Ill.,, John Lyton
shot his wife and two children and
then himself. All are dead except the
husband, who cannot live, jealousy
was the cause.
The Cleveland CO.. Pager company
which was placed In the hands of re-
ceiver year and half ago with liza.
hilities over 100000, has been alb
sorbed by the Standard Paper and Bag
company,
The republicans are in control OF
both houses of the legislature. The
caucuses resulted in the recalcitrant
members coming in after concessions
had been made to them in the way OF
appointments.
General Rios cables from Manila
confirming the report that all the
Spaniards at Balabac, an island i0 the
Philippine group, 30 miles south OF
Palawan, were assassinated with the
exception of the women.
Secretary Long has ordered the Or
egoH 60 proceed from Callao to Homo
lulu, taking the distilling ship Iris
with her, The Oregon will get orders
at Honolulu to proceed TO Manila II
the situation does not change.
The new state officers of New York
were indicted into Office without GER
emony. Gov. Fancher and the other
state officers took the oath of Office In
body in the governors Office. Both
houses of the legislature have organ.
lied.
Secretary Long has completed his
estimates for congress for the fifteen
new warships that he recommended be
constructed in his annual report The
figure for the armament and armor
for all ships is Sli,16S. 400 and for con-
struction and engineering $36, 100, 500
The Kynoch company in Birming-
ham, Eng, has commenced making
100000 cartridges for the United
States at the rate OF 100000 weekly,
An American inspector examines the
work and special metal is used to pre-
vent cases from jamming In barrels
President r. o. Browne, Of the At
lantiG National bank Of Boston
formerly treasurer OF the Assabet
Manufacturing company. whose notes
he endorsed, has resigned as presl-
dent of the bank and made an as
| signment 1t Is believed that the AS
sabet mills will come out all right.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
TO INSPECT HOSPITALS.
Surgeon General Sternberg Starts for
Cuba

Washington, Jan. l.-Surgeon Gen
eral Sternberg left here yesterday for
a two weeks trip to Havana and near
by points in Cuba to examine into the
military hospital facilities and decide
which Spanish hospitals shall be used
by our troops, and what additlonll
hospital facilities will be necessary.
On his way to Havana Sternberg will
stop at Savannah to inspect the new
hospital. Five Spanish civil and mill
tary hospitals have been turned over
10 MS In Havana, but Gen. SternbeTg Is
OF the opinion that only one of them,
the Alphonso XIII, will be available
for use. 1t is modern hospital built
in 1856 and has capacity of 1000, blu:
on occasions 1900 have been crowded
into 1t. There are now many Spanish
sick at this hospital and 1t is probable
that we will not be able to obtain com
plete possession Immediately.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
TO BE A BRIDE.
Loving Cup at the Wedding Supper OF
Miss Sam,.son.

New York Jan. 1.-The wedding of
Miss Olive Harrington Sampson,
daughter of Admiral Sampson. to
Henry II. Scott wholesale coal dealer
of San Francisco, occurs today. The
ceremony will be Mt p. m. In the Glen
Ridge Congregational church, 1t was
to have taken place last month, but
owing 10 the absence Of both of Miss
SIMPSONS parents. was postponed,
The maid of honor will be Miss Nan
ME Sampson and the bridesmaids Miss
Annie Davis. daughter OF Major Davis
of West Point and Miss Perkins Of
Connecticut There will be a reception
in the Sampson house IN Clark street
Glen Ridge, after the ceremony. One
of the features Of the supper Will be
the display and use for the first time
OF the loving cup Just presented To
Mrs Sampson by tho commanding off.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05

there should be but one responsible
head to the customs service in Cuba.
II Santiago at one eud of the island
aud Havana near the other are al
lowed to keep their customs receipts
skch provinces as Puerto Principe and
plsAar del Rio would he without funds
10 make any public improvements,
The onNeials are disposed to allow each
of tn, military commanders of the sew
on denurtA lcnts, into which Cuba is
now dtyideA to submit acquisitions,
based upon 4 W estimates of cost OF
such public asks as sanitation haroor
improvements aM road aud bridge
hJ,dln. 80 4 ana1Mcd desirable to I'M
dertakc, The eatNnet which Cen,
Brooke is about 10 cal 10 as,s'se ~ .,.e
administration OF the /, Nahu p,oo"oS
viii examine into those ntNNSSess,.s.,' GU"
propose an allotment OF th>N ''ea oaa,
toms collected and informal 's'."us
taxation In proportion to the Ms "
the communities. n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05

was postponed until the 18th inst. In
addition 10 the Central National bank
ofiieeTs, representatives were in court
from che Aston Place bank who claim
losses through Rothschilds OF $1,000;
the National Bank of America, So, 900;
Merchants and Traders bank, $4,000;
ana the Chemical bank, The latter an
stitution refused to state the extent OF
its loss, The aggregate amount a,
legged to have been obtained by Roths-
chiids dishonest method from banks in
this city, Cincinnati, Chicago and
Cleveland is about 100000, Roths-
ehilds bail was Increased yesterday
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05

last night and secured the endorse
ment of their favorite by 109 of the
164 republican members of the Penn
sylvania legislature. This is 10 less
than the number required to elect a
senator on joint ballot, the total
membership being 256, of which 1913
is a majority. The anti-Quay leaders
are jubilant over the result of the
caucus and claim that Quay cannot
succeed himself in the senate. On the
other hand the Quay people and the
senator himself express confidence in
an ultimate victory. They say that
of the absentees two members of the
house kept away by sickness will vote
for Quay. This would leave him
II votes short of the number neces-
sary to elect and the efforts of the
Quay leaders will be directed during
the next two weeks toward securing
these votes. The caucus was held in
the hall of the house of representa-
tives. The public was admitted by
ticket to the gallery and this was
packed to suffocation. The Quay lead
ers during the past few days have
been claiming anywhere from 118 to
1856 votes in the caucus. His oppon-
ents are strong in the belief that Quay
has been beaten. Undoubtedly the
decision of Senator Martin yesterday
to remain out of the caucus had much
to do with the success of the efforts
of the anti-Quay people. Quay has
oil oil hnf
Martin would be with him when the
time came to make the vote effective,
but others felt that Martin would
throw all the strength Of his political
power against the senator.
Senator Grandy of Philadelphia pre-
sided over the caucus. The roll call
showed q of the 81 republicans of the
senate present and SO of the 127 men,
bers of the house-a total of 109 Sen
ator Merrick placed Quay in nomina-
ton. His speech was a glowing eulo-
gy of Quay's career; his zeal in the
performance of public duty, and his
patriotism. Senator Magee, the man
who was looked upon by many as be-
ing the possible successor to Quay,
nominated benjamin +. Jones OIL IlLCS-
burg. A ballot was then taken, the
result being: Quay 50, Jones 8, Magee
2. AS soon as the vote was announced
Magee said 81 now move that the
nomination be made unanimous" The
outburst of applause which followed
this molten was by far the greatest
demonstration of the night.
Cheer followed cheer and the
Allegheny man, who has so long
fought Quay, was assuredly the lion of
the hour. The motion carried and
adjournment was had Immediately af-
ter.
Senator Quay made this statement
at midnight: Il am entirely salts
fed with the result of tonight's eau
Gus. A number of the members On the
ground who did not agree to enter the
caucus tonight have assured me of
their cordial support when the as
sembly meets in joint convention.
These votes will be more than SUI
ficient to elect me- | am absolutely
confident of my success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
THE CURZoNS IN CALCUTTA.
Royalty Received by Civil aud Mill
tary Officers and People.

Calcutta, Jan. 1.-THE new viceroy
of India, Lord Curzon of Kedleston,
and Lady Curzon arrived here yester-
day and were received by the govern.
ment officials and military and civil
officers. The volunteers and native
infantry furnished guard of honor
and gave the royal salute. Lord and
Lady Curzon We're warmly greeted on
alighting from the train. They pro-
ceeded in carriages, attended by their
personal staff, secretaries Of the gov
eminent and Earl of Elgin's aides-de-
camp. escorted by the Calcutta light
horse and vice-regal body-guard,
towards the government house. AS
the procession appeared on Hoogly
bridge the royal salute Numbered
from the ramparts of Fort William.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
URGES AN ALLIANCE.
Beresford Says That's Way to Maintain
Oriental open Door.

Hong Kong, Jan. 4.--Lord Charles
Beresford, addressing the chamber Of
commerce here yesterday on the neces-
sity OF firmness In opposing Russian
encroaehment, repeated his advocacy
OF an alliance between Great Britain,
Germany, United States and Japan to
maintain an open door" He predict
ed that there would be war sooner or
later over tariffs, saying that the
French demands at Shanghai promised
to make trouble. In conclusion he adj
vocated ciiyalrous and clear policy
toward China and the foreign powers
interested in China.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
CUSTOMS or CUBA.
Santiago'g Kick Against Giving Up
Public Money Futile.

Washington, Jan. 4.-The objection OF
the citizens OF Santiago To the execn-
tion Of the war departments program
requiring customs collections at that
port and all other Cuban ports be sent
10 Havana, has brought the war de-
partment face to face with another OF
the many problems connected with the
administration Of affairs in Cuba that
require speedy settlement. The inter-
ests Of good government require that
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05

in the Russian orthodox church. Blsh-
OPP Nicholas, retiring prelate of the
Russian church in America, presided
at the service and made an address.
He said to the representatives of the
press: Il believe you will have much
trouble with the natives of the Philip
pines; in fact, in my Judgment, you
will have war with them sooner or
later. So far as Russia is concerned
the presence of the United States in
the east is entirely satisfactory. |
believe that it will be new factor for
peace in the affairs Of the orient The
grand duke sails on the Fuerst Bis
marck today.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
EXPENSES EXCEED RECEIPTS
Uncle Sam Spent More Than He Re
ceived in December.

Washington, Jan. f.--The monthly
statement Of receipts and expenditures
OF the United States shows that the to-
tai receipts for December were SAL
i0i,793, as compared with $59,646,69S
for December, 1897. The last amount,
however. includes about $31 100000
received on account Of the Pacific rail-
road debt which was independent OF
those payments. The increase for the
last meath compared with the same
month OF 1897 was about $13.400.000,
7'he disbursements during December
last amounted to Sal ,S64,S07 100000
in excess of the receipts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
ELEVEN SAILORS DROWNED.
Italian Steamer Voorwarts Wrecked
Upon the Cornwall Coast.

London, Jan. A dispatch to
Lloyds says that the Italian steamer
Voorwarts, which left Amsterdam Dec
Is and touched at Cardiff Dec. 20, has
been abandoned near Trevose Head
on the west of the Cornwall coast.
She went ashore in the gale that has
been raging in the Irish channel.
Eleven of the crew, who put OF in
boats, were drowned. Nine who chung
to the rigging were rescued by a coast
guard life boat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
CORPORATIONS TAXED.
Kansas Leyies Tribute on Railroad
and Insurance Companies.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 4.-The railroad
bill and the bill taxing insurance
companies Oh their gross premiums, as
passed at the extra session Of the leg
islature. were signed by Governor
Leedy Tuesday. The insurance bill
places tar Of per cent. on the gross
premiums on Kansas business Of all
outside insurance companies. whether
fire, life or accident. and per cent. on
European and other foreign COM
panies-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05
WILL PROBE BEEF QUESTION.
War Investigating Commission Sum
mons the Chief Kicker.

Washington, Jan. 4.-The war in
vestigating commission has decided
to make a thorough investigation oil
the complaints made about the beef
furnished the army in the expedition
airy campaigns. A summons was is
sued yesterday for the appearance be-
for the commission next Friday OF
Maj. Daily. chief surgeon at the army
headquarters at Tampa. prior to the
departure of the Shafter expedition,
who made the vigorous report forward
ed by Gen. Miles in condemnation OF
the beef. A representative Of the
Chicago house will be heard Monday
in defense of these supplies.