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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24

Manila, Aug, 22.-While recon
noitering party of the Gath infantry,
under Captain Crane, was crossing the
Moriquina river on raft Monday the
hawser broke. The current was very
swift at that point and caused the raft
to capsize, drowning nine enlisted men.
The United States transport Tartar,
from San Francisco with General Jo-
seph Wheeler and daughter aboard,
troops of the 18th infantry and S1,300,-
000 in coin, arrived yesterday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
BADGER BRIEFS.

Patrick Murphy, a business man OF
Bear Creek, drowned while bathing IN
the Embarress river.
Jacob Koebel, farmer living near
Plymouth died. He has been a resi-
dent of this vicinity for many years.
At River Falls Fred ]. Burhyte,
aged 90. the oldest merchant OF the
city, died after nearly years illness.
Ar Eagle River an old resident
named Hall committed suicide by
haHgIug He leaves a family OF grown
children
Miss Grace Hayerstick, daughter OF
9IaJ and Mrs. Washington Hayer-
s..a died AT Waukesha. She was 10
years old.
40 Eau Claire veterans of the old Co.
i. which served in Porto Rico, held a
meeting and may visit Camp Mac
Arthur in body this week.
Ar Manawa Herman Lindow of the
ON Fellows lodge was presented with
q veteran jewel by the lodge members
as p token OF continuous membership
10 ..a order for twenty-five years.
AZ Jluesyille Mrs. Ernest helms died
p. r.e home Of her mother, Mrs. Eliza
beth Douglass of that city, aged 70
s- She leaves a husband to
H.1m she was married Jan. 10 las,
Assignee Nat Robinson, who has had
charge Of the affairs of Edward
>.rE lesunct. was discharged from
m- H,r service by order OF the court
u.s. -arp1r having been discharged
'rm hts debts several weeks ago.
David g1rmier. aged 43. farmer
...- n the town of Ashwaubenon
himself He placei his mouth
- ..a muzzle of a gun and pulled
the charge tearing away q
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24

Rennes, August 22.-The Dreyfus
trial was resumed at $3.50 o'clock this
morning Labori Dreyfus counsel
who was shot in the back last week, is
present. He drove to the court in
carriage and entered the hall at 6;45
o'clock The audience greeted him by
standing and by general clappiag OF
hands. Labori walked quite briskly,
but held his left arm close TO his
side in order not to disturb his wound.
He met Generals MERCER and Billot in
the middle of the court room, and
stopped ana chatted and smiled. La
bori is looking very well He was
given a cushioned chair. Nine Labor,
looking well also, Is in the court
l.abor was warmly congratulated by
his friends. Dreyfus on entering
smilingly shook hands with Labor.
Mondays Proceedings.
Rennes, August PA striking fig
ure in the court is Matthias Dreyfus,
brother OF the prisoner, who usually
sits in the front row OF wit
nesses with his elbows on the
back of the seat in trout OF
him and his chin on his hand. With
his eyes and ears he follows every
word and gesture OF those on the stage,
and his looks reflect an absorbing
anxiety Of mind. The audience may
litter and smile, but his features never
relax into smile.
Three points stood out prominently
in Mondays proceedings. They were
President Jouaust's display of par
ciality, TIE neat attitude taken by
Dreyfus and the contemplate conduct
Of the last witness, Junck. The spon-
taneous urterance by Jouaust OF the
word encore" (again) when Picquart
asked to be heard was the topic OF
conversation Monday afternoon, as
Jouaust for the first time thus openly
aud candidly revealed his Partially
and hoisted anti-Dreyfus colors
Throughout the trial neither he nor
any OF the judges has shown any par
ticular love for Picquart, but he never
committed such a violation OF justice
and duties as judge as he did Mon
day. Picquarts attitude was one Of
,'''''''1 -''' i,i,,,, mo u,ifgoss
,,ar "a bis refusal IN geatIv
90, -, T., ,t, .o,rs os tho
i ,'', 49, ,as,,.d as az no dfa snealing
- a.. - narsnr +, coprt called IA
- 49, -, gyI,ablc trritated tho
,nIa. ,.La shnwo1 i,onaf,anca in The
- ,ha o,egtiope NOV INIT N him
~ NJ g' MI. aotea nerfac,ly hin
49,. ri.h.s ard n 81 Won remembered
49,, ,Lo, - 1ast ,geeL pu,ot and other
,'l@, i" -,, a.i,od 10 ~ con ronted win
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
EARLY CONVENTION
DEMOCRATS MAY MEET IN FEB
RUARY OR MARCH.
WANT TIME TO HEAL SORES
Some Committeeman Not in Favor Of
Idea--Mayor Jones of Toledo Comes
Out for Governor of Ohio-Bryan' S
Friends in Control of Nebraska
Conventions.

Chicago, August 22.-The Record
today says: The democratic national
committee is considering the advisable
ity of holding the next democratic ma
tional convention two or three months
earlier than in former years. The adj
yocates of an early convention con-
tend that it will be necessary to place
a national ticket in the field and
adopt platform as early as February
or March, in order to perfect organiza-
zion and get together the fighting fac
tons in the party. The committeeman
who oppose an early convention de-
clare the Philippine situation will be
unsettled at that time and no one will
be able 20, predict What the 81 ian
viii be in May or June"
Jones in the Field.
Toledo, O., Aug. 22-Mayor Jones,
concerning his independent candidacy
for governor, says: Il shall announce
myself as a candidate today. | do not
intend to wait for a nomination by the
democratic convention or any other
political party. / shall be a strictly
non-partisan candidate rather than in
dependent. | want to be a candidate
for all the people, rather than for any
political party. 1t is not likely that
there will be any other candidates on
the ticket with me. A change in the
methods of politics and government is
needed That is what | am working
for, regardless of the consequences 10
me personally"
Allen for Judge.
Omaha, Aug. 22.-Most of the dele
gates to the democratic, populist and
silver republican conventions, which
will be held here today, are in the city
1t Is conceded that the platforms of Ill
three conventions will be dictated 10y
friends of Bryan. There is consider
able opposition to the nomination OF
ex-Gov. S. A. Holcomb for the supreme
bench and it may result in the nomina-
ton of ex-senator w. V. Allen, OF
some other prominent populist. This
is the most important Office to be filled
this fall.
Pennsylvania Republicans.
Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 22.-The state
republican convention will meet here
Thursday to nominate candidates foI
state treasurer, judge of the supreme
court and judge of the superior court
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
KILLED BY STREET CAR.


Racine, Wis, August %. Eugene
Sprague Of Lyons, Mich, a professional
balloonist, II years of age, and Miss
Mabe) Schumacher, the 17-year-old
daughter Of Policeman Edward Schu-
macher Of this city, were killed by a
street car Monday, Sprague was on
bicycle liding south on Main street on
the east side of the street, and Miss
Schumacher and another girl were rid
ing in the same direction on the west
side of the street. directly in the rear
OF Park avenue street car and turned
to go north, The girls, who were rap
idly approaching Sprague, became
confused, and Miss Schumacher, in an
endeayor TO avoid a collision, ran onto
the street car track aud collided with
Sprague in front OF an approaching
southbound Washington avenue street
car, and both were run over. The
frCnt wheels of the car crushed
Sprague's thighs and his body was bad
ly mangled He died 20 minutes after
the occurrence. One of the front
wheels crushed Miss Schumacher in
the abdomen and she died IS minutes
after
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
ROOT OFF TO SEE M'KINLEY.

Washington, D. c.. August 22.-Sec-
rotary Root left Washington yesterday
for Lake Champlain TO confer with the
president He took with him "a large
number Of documents, cables, etc,
from Otis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
FIRE CHIEFS GATHERING.

Chicago, Aug 22.-Among the fire
chiefs who left Cuicago Monday 70 at
tend the national convention OF fire
chiefs al Syracuse were Swenie OF Chi
cago. Kellog Of Sioux City, Foley OF
Milwaukee, Woods OF Cedar Rapids,
Ia. Bassett Of Fargo, n. D.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
COoPERS' STRIKE ENDS.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug o. President
Tenney OF the Coopers' union has wired
Gompers of the American federation of
labor that the boycott by the coopers
against the Pabst Brewing company is
declared off and the strike at an end,
the coopers giving in
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
MANY VICTIMS OF WIND.

New Berne, ~ c., Aug, 22.-Reports
from the coast of North Carolina where
the West Indian hurricane touched last
week show that a large number of
ives were lost and much damage was
done to property. 1t is believed ,lat
as many as GO persons lost their lives,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
FISHERMEN DROWNED.
Fourteen Lose Their Lives During Re
cent Severe Storm.

BEAUFORT, n c., Aug. 22,-Sixteen
fishermen we're camping on Wan island
near the mouth of the Neuse river and
during the recent severe storm were
compelled to seek the mainland In
cept one, drowning IA men, consisting
OF four Smith and four Salter brothers
and six others They were all married
men with large families A crew OF
four men camping ON another island
are missing and we're undoubtedly
drowned
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24

r,c5on. August 23--There is no
any doubt that President kru-
the Transvaal has refused TO
limit to the demand of Chamberlain
s,~ the appointment OF a court OF IN
-o -. He may have done so diplo-
lily and hedgingly, but that his
- .i-', is regarded by the British gov
-.-,,,,t as paramount to a positive
s.,,n.aI is now an established tact. Inc
.o,ort that Kruger has proposed new
- 10 somewhat verified by the
dad comment of the colonial Office
5@.ials and irritability displayed
,bsre. There is not the slightest DOUBT
hot they now believe war is the only
Nv 70 settle the controversy iney
MD far rather have had a curt and
5.esrt answer than the temporlzlns
',,.,rer which the Boer president has
cent With the former Great britain
aonId have had plain GROUNDS lot
-,,f,t, commencement of hostlllues'
5,,dsr the circumstances which, 1t Is
t,lfaved now exist aggressive
action needs Il COholuCi ANY
ZION 10 Justify it in the eyes of the
World and the English minority VINO
5..lara that it would be an outrage
however. if Chamberlain has his way
II is believed Kruger's counter pro-
,osals will meet with scant attention
and unless the Beers completely back
5,vn which they are not likely to do
the crisis will quickly develop into a
war
Pray for Peace.
Cane Town, Aug. 22.-Sunday was OBJ
served throughout the Orange Free
STATE and Cape Colony with humllla-
ZION. prayers and sermons advocating
"a Deaceable solution of the crisis. The
leading Dutch reform preachers SAID
that if war is declared Great Britain
would commit a "heinous crime before
God and man resulting in civil war IN
Cane Colony" There is growing I'M
eas.ness at Johannesburg
According to the Afrikander the
Transvaals reply is a counter proposal
Of fve-year retrospective franchise in
the election of a president and in
creased representation in thevolksraad'
II is said that a suggestion is made TO
submit all other differences to arbitra-
lion.
Kruger Asks Divine Help.
Berlin. Aug. pa dispatch from
Pretoria says Kruger a few days
ago personally conducted church
service prior to holding an officials re-
ceprion. In the course of the ceremony
he prayed that if war were unavoidabie
God might find right and truth on the
side of The Transvaal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
SCHURMAN ON THE PHILIPPINES
Outline of Report He viii Make tc
President Mckinley.

Chicago August Commissioner
Jacob Gould Schurman, who will make
a report to President Mckinley on the
conditions in the Philippine Islands,
passed through Chicago yesterday on
his way to Ithaca, \. Y, to meet the
president. While Prof Schurmaa
would not discuss the war nor say
what are the conclusions he has
reached, still he talked fully and freely
on subjects which are outside and yet
part Of his mission. On these points
the following is a summary of his
views:
The rebellion is not a Philippine re-
bellion. 1t is a Tagalog rebellion
The rebellion does not even embrace
all the islands of Luzcn.
The Filipinos are a desirable sort of
people.
The Filipinos will, when peace is re-
stored, yield to the eleyating and soft
enng Influences Of education
No more than 100000 Of the 9,000,-
900 people Of the Philippines are in re-
volt
The people Of the big Negros island
are friendly
All Of the other people Of the entire
Philippine group of 500 islands. with
the exception of the Tagalogs, who
comprise one-half OF the natives Of
LuZon, are neutral The natives Of the
other islands who are nominally in re-
volt, are in fact only terrorized and
coerced by the Tagalogs.
Two generations in education in the
Philippines will bring the people OF
those islands to state Of advancement
that will equal la most essentials that
Vi the japanese
The Sulu group comprising the
southern third Of the Philippine group
Of islands, is at peace and win remain
80. The sultan OF Sulu has accepted
the situation, only asking a favor at
the hands Of the United States
The difficulties in the Philippines
are. therefore, not difficult. to over
come. The retention Of these islands
is a thing to be desired by the people
of the United States.
As to the outlook for trade in tho
Philippines this may be taken as the
result Of Investigations: The people
Of the Philippines viii be- consumers Of
American products, not culy in this de-
cade. but in generations to come. They
will constitute the only people. prac-
t.cally. in the orient who VIII be large
buyers 81 either Europe Or America
eventually. The opportunity Tor in
yestmeut in THESE islands IS good
Mlndana0 which Is as large as Luzon
Is an unclaimed paradise for investors
and spectators. The climate o. Mn
sanao and the southern islands 81 h,
great group Is cool and pleasant Fnl
reasons " commerce, and because 81
be opportunities Of investment. tho
Philippine islands should remain ~
they area part of the United States
1.-THE Fillpiuos are Ike children Il
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
INGERSOLL LEAVES LITTLE,

New York, Aug. 3D. Mrs, Eva A. In
gersoll widow of Robert G. lngersol,
has filed a bond as administrators OF her
swears she has made a diligent search
for the will OF her husband, but be-
leyes he died intestate. His personal
property is estimated 10y her at about
$4,000. There Is no real property.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
VICTOR, COL, DESTROYED,
Fire Consumes the Business Portion OF
the Place.

Cripple Creek, Col. August 22.--Flre
yesterday destroyed the business por-
ton OF the city OF Victor, causing a
loss estimated at 81 500 900 The ORR
gin Of the fire Is thought to have been
in the Merchants Cafe adjoining the
bank Of Victor The town. built early
as a camp. was largely OF pine timber
and burned like paper. Efforts were
made TO step the progress of the flames
by blowing up the buildings but they
were in vain. Among the lost build
ings are the bank OF Victor postoGlce
Victor Banking company Western
Union Telegraph company Colorado
Telephone company, Hotel Victor,
three great shaft houses OF the Gold
Coin Mining company and ore bins Of
the Florence & Cripple Creek depot.
and depot OF Midland Terminal road
A train from Cripple Creek took three
companies Of Hremen all Of whom
worked all afternoon IN a vain en-
deayor to check the fire The resi-
dence portions suffered comparatively
little, but the business portion Is par
alyzed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
CENSUS OF CUBA ORDERED.

Washington, August o. Secretary
Root has signed an order for a Cuban
census The order appoints Lieut.. Col
Joseph II. Sanger director Of the cen
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
NOTHING TO ARBIrRATE.

Tacoma. Wash. August Coop
gresham Cushman Of The state OF
Washington returned from Alaska
Monday He believes there Is nothing
70 arbitrate ~ the Alaska boundary
question
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
LABORI IN COURT
WOUNDED ATTORNEY RESUMES
HIS WORK.
DREYFUS ARGUES HIS CASE

Judges Show Their prejudces in Treat
ment of Picquart-Prisoner's Broth
err Interested Attendant at the Trial
Old Comrade Of Accused Repeats
Condolences Regarding Women.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
SOUTH AFRICAN WAR
~, VIII, DOUBTLESS HAVE
TO FIGHT.
xRvoER's LATEST MOVE

His Answer to Chamberlain ON
IL rrancbise Question President Pro-
sas New Terms, Which, However,
Are not Satisfactory to Great Bit
Preachers Pray for Peace
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
Nine MEN DROWNED
SOLDIERS PRECIPITATED INTO
RIVER IN PHILIPPINES.
GEN. WHEELER AT MANILA

Doughty Old Warrior and His Daugh-
ter Arrive on the Transport Tar
Sl,5oO,0O0 TO the Troops
Accident While Reconnaissance
Party Is Out Beating up the Bushes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows The open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
Of produce Monday al Chicago
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24
REDS IN GOOD FIGHTING FORM.

Newel. \. NJ, August 22.-General
Torres force Is now near Potam on the
sonth side Of the river where j cap
nred an Indian. who in the hope that
hls life would De spared, gave Iniorma-
zion of considerable value. He said
that two days ago he saw the old 1aqn.
chief. vetabiate. alive and well and
sbat he IS q prisoner. lie also declared
the Yaquis are still in good lighting
form. and gumber fully 500.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24

At indianapolis James Birch was
shot and killed By Patrolman c ".
warren Birch resented the police
mans Interference in hts trouble with
Mrs Birch
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-08-24

Walter Wellman. the leader OF the
polar expedition has left Tromsoe,
NORWAY, Cor ne south.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
PAPER WAREHOUSES;
CHARLTON.

. Charlton Feb. 23.-The farm of Wen.
dell P. Thompson, which was sold al
mortgagees sale, was purchased by
Thomas II. Aldrich, and will be occu.
pied by Mrs. DR.. King of MillVille, a
sister Of Mrs. Aldrich.
Cyrus Willis is suffering from par.
alytic shock.
Preparations to start Pixies satinet
mill are now being made, and it is
likely to be in operation on Monday
next. 1t has been idle about six weeks
owing to dullness of the wooden bust
ness.
The condition of Jerome Fits, who
has been sick with pneumonia, is
somewhat improved.
Mrs. George Moulton is in South
bridge at the home of her brother-in-
law, Dr. West, and win remain there
until spring.
Job Thatcher superintendent of the
town farm is slowly recovering from
the effect of a tumor that has troubled
MIN for some weeks past. He will re-
main at the town farm as superintend-
ent during the coming year.
Mrs. Grover, wife of the late Zina
Grover, died at her residence Tuesday
morning, after a long illness.
The wooden mills of Akers e Tavlor
are again running full time. after hay
Ing been on short time for several
weeks
The funeral of Mrs Zina Grover was
from the house OF her sister, Mrs Geo
Pike, Thursday afternoon, Rev. Georga
q. JenneAs of1ciatingA
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THE CAUCUS.
Grafton Republicans Expect
a Hot Fight.

Grafton, Feb. ga H. Newton, a.
j. Kirby, W. E. Fletcher and C. NJ.
Daniels returned from Boston today,
where they participated in the annual
checker tournament yesterday. Their
scores are as follows: Grignor o. New
ton l, drawn 0; Mcclure /, Fletcher 2,
drawn /; McGuiness 9, Kirby 3, drawn
U; Hutchins 0, Daniels 0, drawn 2. Thus
the Boy wonder" ranked better with
MS opponent than any of the other
Grafton men did with theirs, and his
standing among checker men cannot
now be questioned by even those who
nave doubted his ability heretofore.
Inc republican caucus is to be held in
town hall tomorrow for the nomination
OF candidates for that party, and a hot
contest is expected. All the battle is in
regard TO positions on the board of Sc
lectmen, and even those in the differ
Jent sections of the town, are fighting
among themselves. At North Grafton
the number of candidates is large
enough to monopoliZe the whole board,
while the center only has two candi-
dates, and one of them is located in the
Merriam district, which is practically
fourth section of the town.
A meeting of the study class was held
IN the Vestry of the Baptist church this
evening.
The street department today cornplet-
ed the task of removing the snow from
the sidewalks, which have been covered
since the storm
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SEASONS REVERSED.
Sutton Grange Changes Winter to Mid
summer for the Nonee.

Sutton. Feb. 23.--The matrons Of the
grange entertained their brothers last
evening, with a winter lawn party. The
hall was transformed into a grove by
evergreen trees and laurel, the floor
strewn with dry leaves. In the centre
was a high swing. and a hammock
swung from the corner. The company
in colonial and summer dresses, came
into the hall to a march played by Miss
Anna Whipple
Mrs. II. f. Rice gave the address of
welcome. She said that the hot wealth
er of the past few weeks had reminded
the committee that the grange had not
had its annual outing They had there
fore planned this picnic. The literary
program was as follows: Facts from
Washingtons life, Miss s. M. Mills. nj
ano duet, Misses Anna Whipple and
Alice Rice; reading, Miss Edith Dud-
ley; vocal solo, Miss Flora Holbrooll
reading, Mrs. II. S. Stockwell: vocal
solo, Mrs. o. Il. Smith; piano duet
Misses Alice and Flora Holbrook
| America"
Mrs. Ray then introduced the games
including magic hoops, ten pins and
parlor croquet. A picnic lunch was
served. The entertainment was very
unique.
The committee in charge was Mrs.
II, U. Rice, Mrs. III. L. Ray Mrs. Frank
satcheIler ana MISS Dlla Woodbury.