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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08

is apparent that the president does not
look for the close OF the rebellion until
the Filipinos are convinced OF the mill
tary superiority of the United States.
The concessions already offered are lib
eral, the administration believes, and
as far as the president can so with au-
thority from congress and it is doubt
full if the new propositions made by
the commission have received his
approval.
The war department; is preparing
plans to send the 5000 men needed by
Gen. Otis to make up the 10000 which
he says he must have in order to con-
troll the situation. Regiments will
probably be withdrawn from Cuba and
Porto Rico sufficient, with other regu-
lars to be taken from the United
States, to make up the number desired
Dewey Leaves Hong Kong.
Washington, June Admiral Dew
eys 5agship Olympia sailed yesterday
from Hong Kong to Singapore, re-
turning to the United States. He will
take three months in returning home
There was no demonstration. The
weather was wretched. 1t was blow
ing and raining hard at the time of
the ships departure, Consul Wildman
remained on the Olympia until the last
minute with few friends OF the ad-
miral who went on board to bid him
farewell.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
FRENCH LAWMAKERS AGAIN GO
INTO MYSTERIES,
ONE MEMBER is cENSURED
A Conservative Says President Lou
bets Action il Going to the Races
Was u Fatal Error-Dreytus, With
Countenanee Radiant With JOY,
Hears Pleasant News.

Paris, June I'm the senate yeSter-
day President Fallieres, at the open
ing, declared in spite of the scandals
at Auteuil Sunday, nothing can shake
the confidence felt in the republic,
and he assured President Loubet that
the warmest sympathy of the senate
woald never fail him. A double round
OF applause followed the statements,
NJ. Guyot, in the name of the four re-
publican groups OF the senate, moved
that the senate associates, itself in re-
marks of President Fallieres, and
stigmatizes as scandalous the acts
of the enemies of the republic"
Lecour de Grandmaison, con-
sentative, spoke OF the brutalities
of the police, protested against the ar
rests, and said that the action of Lou
bet was fatal error. A tumult fol-
lowed. The senator refused to with
draw his words and left the tribune.
The senate passed vote of censure up
on him. After some remarks from
Premier Dupuy, cimilar to the state
ments he made in the chamber of dep
uties the day before, Guyots motion
was carried, 25S to 20. Besides Baron
de Christiani and Count de Mon, Baron
de Baulny, Baron Myronet de st. Mare,
Baron de Hanell, Count de Remusat
Count D'Aubigny and Louis Felix Bar
ris will be tried by summary procedure
for participating in the disturbance at
Auteuil on Sunday.
The Matin says the government has
taken steps to demand the eXtradition
Of Esterhazy.
Radiant With JOY.
Fort de France, Island of Martinique,
June when the dispatch boat Goe-
land, bearing the superintendent of the
prison and the commander Of the ma
rine artillery, who were designated by
the French government to notify Drey-
fus of the revision of his trial, arrived
from Cayenne at lie du Diable, Dreyfus
was waiting on shore. Although en-
deavoring to maintain his self posses
sion, he received the official intelli-
gence with countenance radiant with
joy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
WITNESS COUNSEL ARRESTED.

New York, June when the Mazet
investigating committee resumed its
session yesterday. the FIRST thing done
was to declare that in the future none
of the witnesses subpoenaed to appear
before the committee should be rep
resented by counsel. This was fol-
lowed by excluding from the court
room Police Captain Prices counsel,
H. S. Henderson, who created SEN
sation at the previous sitting of the
committee last week. He was given
to understand that If he wished to at
tend the hearing. it should be merely
as a spectator. Later he was arrested
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08

Governor Scoheld Tuesday an
nounced number of important reap
pointments, some OF them dating back
several months. Tho contest for the
position OF state dairy and food COM
missioner between the present incum-
bent, II, &. Adams, and A. j. Roach OF
Jefferson county Is yet undecided,
though the Indications point to the 70
appointment OF Mr.. Adams. The sal
AIRY Is $500 and expenses. IL is
thought that w, T. Ellsworth of 0sh-
kosh will be appointed to succeed Il,
&. Vernon OF Madison as treasury
agent. whose fees amount to u snug
sum yearly. The appointments just
announced are:
Commissioners OF Fisherles--E. Il.
Bryant OF Madison; Henry ID. Smith of
Appleton; Currle q. Bell of Bayfield,;
actual expenses allowed
State Fish and Game Warden--Jame
T, Ellarson OF Wautoma; salary $500
and expenses.
State Veterinarian II. r. Clute of
Marinette; salary $4,000 and expenses.
Lumber Inspectors--J. l.. Little OF
Hudson in the fourth district; ]. Mills
Easton OF Ashland. In the eleventh dis
trict; II, q. Grout OF Merrill. In the
fourteenth district Charles Jungberg
OF Hayward, In the fifteenth district;
fees.
Library COMMISSIONER. II. Stout
OF Menomonle; expenses.
Members OF the Wisconsin Board OF
Medical Examiners-Dr. II. Is. Dale CT
Oshkosh Or. Samuel Bell OF Belolt;
DR.. r. u. Wallbridge OF Milwaukee,;
DR.. c. t. Quigg OF Tomah; expenses
and IS day for actual services.
Members OF the State Board OF Arb-
ratlon--George Willott OF Madison; X.
members are empowered TO name a
third for appointment and probably
Thomas -. Waddell OF Milwaukee,
the present third member, will be des-
ignated by them. The pay Is IS a day
for actual services and expense allow
ance.
Members OF the state board of COM
missloners for the pan-American expo
sitlon at Buffalo--George Yule, Keno
sha b. e. Edwards, La Crosse;
Charles Reynolds. Sturgeon Bay; w.
A. Van Brunt, Horizon; John G. Koch,
Milwaukee. No pay.
Members OF the committee to procure
5000 medal for Prof. S. NJ. Babcock OF
the University OF Wisconsin, the inven-
tor OF the Babcock test--Ogden II.
Fethers, GAINESVILLE; John w. Whelan,
Mondoyi; John NJ. True. Baraboo No
pay.
Members OF the st. Croix park COM
mission--Dr. +. w. Walker and indie
pendence Seery, st. Croix Falls: Will
liam G.. Wheeler, GAINESVILLE No pay.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08

Portland. Me, June I,--rhe Argus
this morning says that Speaker Reeds
resignation has been sent to Gov.
Powers and IL is to be presented at the
next meeting OF the governor and
council.
New York For Henderson.
New York, June THE New York
cided to support Henderson for speak
err congressman Ray and Wadsworth
left the conference when Congressman
l.ittauer introduced q resolution that
the ten congressman present indorso
Senator Sherman for the office, They
said this resolution would be useless
because of Congressman Henderson's
strength and they (Ray and Wads-
worthy considered that tho resolution
would be an insult TO Serene Payne,
their candidate. After the conference
James $, sherman, who has been con-
sidered Col, Henderson's strongest op-
ponent for the speakership, sent the
following telegram to the lowan;
from New York state, at meeting
just held, Wadsworth and Ray with
drawing thorefrom and Payne not be-
ing present, rendered mo their support
for speaker | acknowledged with
gratitude the honor, but stated that In
my opinion the majority OF the repub-
lieans of the seth congress had already
voluntarily expressed preference for
YOU. and that your support was not
confined to any section. that with long
acquaintance and service With you. |
am aware Of your eminent fitness for
the position of speaker, and that n
unanimous election would tend to
strengthen you; whereupon, the
meeting at my request, instructed me
to notify YOU that the New York re-
publican representatives rendered you
their support.
The following telegram was received
by Congressman Sherman late last
night from Henderson, II was in reply
to his telegram pledging the New
York delegates.
Hon y, -. rHtHltH' - HuNN JuS'
received your telegram In which was
notified that the New York delegation
had rendered you their support for the
speakershlp which you declined, and at
your request you were instructed by
that delegation to tender me their sup
port. The close friendship that
has existed between us for years
me their support, The close friendship
that has existed between us for years
makes 1t unnecessary for me to give
any personal assurance OF my high re-
gard for you, but this action on your
part backed by n great delegation,
must recognize with an expression OF
gratitude, sincere and profound, This
has been my highest ambition In the
race for the speakership and will, as
you say, greatly strengthen me for the
arduous duties and responsibilities ni
that Office assure you that compre-
bend the full meaning OF your manly
course and the action Of your delega-
tlon. May ask you to make known to
theEi my sincere appreciation of their
friendship and confidence"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
FI1'Z IN GOOD TRIM.

New York, June Bob" Fitzslm-
mons was compelled to let up little in
his training work yesterday owing TO
the extreme heat. Martin Julian adj
yised the champion to take things
easy. Instead OF boxing witt his spar
ring partners In the barn G'itzslmmons
had canvas enclosure erected In the
rear OF his residence and there he
fought nine hard and fast rounds with
Dan Hinkey, Jack EYerhardt and
"Yank" Kenney Martin Julian who
Is watching out for the interests Of the
champion said Fitzsimmons is In good
trim and that froin now on the work
would be diminished gradually.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
MESSAGE FROM ANDREE.
Bouy Containing a i'ew Words Picked
Up Near Iceland

ChriSttani, June "A slip of paper,
found inside cork buoy, was picked
up May IA on the north coast OF lee
land inscribed;
Drifting buoy number Z. This buoy
was thrown from Andree's balloon July
IL, 1897, at 1855 y. m. Greenwich time,
50 north rs east. We are at an alti-
tude of 600 metres. All well.
-"Andree."
The balloon, thus, had only travelled
Z hours 80 minutes when the buoy was
thrown out, The buoy also contained
a small chart indicating the route Of
the balloon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
HEAT CAUSES SUICIDE.
While Temporarily Insane Wealthy
Chicago Woman Shoots Herself.

Chicago, June Mrs Belle Marshal
Robson, wife of r. w. Robson, for
25 years prominent and wealthy
memberof the board Of trade. commit
ed suicide at her home yesterday by
shooting herself in the temple. Death
resulted almost Immediately. Mrs,
Robson for some time had been a
sufferer from nervous prostraton. 1t
is thought her dependency was ag-
gravated by the heat of the last few
days, unbalancing her mind.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
CONSUL osBoRNE's DISCLAIMER.

Omaha, June IA letter has been
received by the editor of the Bee from
United States Consul General Osborne
at Apia, Samoa. In this letter the
writer disclaims any connection with
certain articles published in different
colonial and European papers purport-
ing to be written by the consul general
and in which severe attack Is made
upon Chief Justice Chambers, and
upon the British and Americans gen.
orally.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
DEWEY TO BE IN CHICAGO.
Rear Admiral May Also Make a Visit
to Milwaukee.

Chicago, June Admiral Dewey
will accompany President Mckinley to
Chicago when the chief executive
comes to lay the corner stone of the
new federal building October 8. A
private dispatch from Washington
says that Mr.. Mckinley made the an
nouncement yesterday to Henry G,
Payne of Wisconsin. The president
promised Mr.. Payne to visit Milwaukee
after the ceremonies of the corner
stone laying, but the chief executive
said he was unable to commit the ad-
miral to the program beyond Chicago,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
YOSEMITE AT PORT SAID.

Port Said, Egypt, June THE
United States auxiliary cruiser Yosem-
tie en- route to Guam, carrying Richard
P. Leary. U. s. ~, the newly appointed
governor Of Guam, and a garrison Of
marines for the island, arrived here
yesterday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
cHIcAGo's LAST CHANCE GONE.

Chicago, June 7.--Illinols University
baseball team defeated the University
OF Chicago nine yesterday, the score
being 8 TO 2. With the defeat. Chica-
go lost all possible claim to the vest
ern championship this year. the state
university having won three OF the
four games played here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
GYPSY RICO DIES.
Strolling Musician Who Eloped With
Princess de Chimay.

London, June THE Vienna cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph
says that Rlgo, the gypsy musician
who eloped with Princess de Chimay,
while returning with the princess to
Austria. died at Alexandria
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
REEDS RESIGNATION
SENT TO GOVERNOR POWERS OF
MAINE.
WILL BE ACCEPTED SOON

Document Win BE Presented at Next
Meeting of the Governor and Coun-
ell sherman Wuhdraws from
Speakership Race and Throws New
York Delegation to henderson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
VICTIM or ROBBERS.

Omaha, June THE Union Pacific
officials here have Just received intor-
nation that Sheriff Hazen, who was
wounded In the fight with the train
robbers, died late yesterday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08

George X, Nash, republican nominee
for governor OF Ohio. is a leading at
torney OF Columbus, rs years old and
widower He has been prosecuting
attorney OF Franklin county, attorney
general OF the state, member OF the su-
preme court, and during four cam
paigns, chairman OF the republican
state committee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
PERSONALITIES.

Rear Admiral Albert Kauts Is a
brother OF the late General A. V, Kautx
of the regular army, who commanded
division OF the cavalry corps and
whose division remained with the
army of the Potomac and did splendid
work before Petersburg when Sheridan
took tho rest OF the corps to the val
Icy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing' highest, lowest and closing prices
of produce Tuesday at Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08

The Leftists OF the rcichstag believe
Germany paid too much for the Span
ish islands.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
SCHOOL CHILDREN CRAZED.
lightning Strikes Building and Rem
ders Three Pupils Unconscious.

Oshkosh, Wis, June TN terrible
storm here yesterday Punhoquah
school house at West Algoma was
struck by lightning and three children
were rendered unconscious for Is min
utes and over 100 crazed with fear.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
A SOLDIER SUICIDES
LIEUT.. FRED W. PEARSE KILLS
HIMSELF IN MANILA.
DIDN'T OBEY COMMANDER

He Refused to Return to lloilo as Or
dered and Was ted-Friends
Say His Mind Was Affected-Rebels
Scamper Into Mountains and Escape
Americans.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
ARE NAMED AGAIN
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES SOME RE-
APPOINTMENTS.
ADAMS MAY BE RETAINED

Contest Over tho Dairy and Food Com
sionshlp stu Undecided Game
Warden Ellarson and Veterinarian
Clute Continue In Good Berths-
Others Renamed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
HOTTEST JUNE DAY
WEATHER RECORDS OF NEW
YORK CITY BROKEN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
But Only Three Prove Fatal Up to
MISUNDERSTANDING Touches 90 in
Gotham and 81 in Chicago-rhe Ex-
cessive Humidity Makes the Heat
Almost Uncomfortable.

New York, June THE record for
the hottest June day in New York
since the establishment of the weather
bureau was reported yesterday, when
the mercury reached 9S. In New York
City and several nearby towns there
we're 81 prostrations recorded Twen-
ty-three of these occurred in New York
City. OF the prostrations reported,
only three proved fatal up to mid
night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

paper on the DreyfuS case, written
by Leo Eaton OF Oshkosh took the
prize at Williams college for the best
historical essay. Mr. Eaton Is a mem
Der OF the senior class and graduates
this month.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox says that her
observation has taught her that Il
mother cannot be good mother and
at the same time be an active business
woman and and an oiiice-holder at the
same time. Mrs. Wilcox's observations
can be usually relied upon as correct.
George Aiken, son OF NJ. j. Aiken OF
GAINESVILLE, writes from Manila where
he Is now stationed as member OF the
Wyoming battalion, saying that army
life in the Philippines IL far from n
snap and that for straight twenty
seven hours he was Obliged TO lay In
the trenches and fight without once be-
ing allowed 10 eat meal or enjoy a
wink OF sleep.
Albert Pfotenhauer OF Green Bay and
Miss Clio Patterson OF indianapolis
will be married at the latter place In
the near future. Mr.. Pfotenhauer has
gone to indianapolis for the wedding.
When the call came for volunteers for
the recent war he enlisted with the
18TH Indiana volunteers. While in
camp he was taken sick and In the
hospital was nursed by Miss Patterson.
Last week, says London dispatch.
fires were necessary. Now the tenn
perature is over seventy and the sky
Ii clear and blue. London seldom
seems 30 full OF people and Hyde park
presented very gay appearance, the
light summer toilettes and bright col
ored sunshades making brilliant pic
ture daily. The princess OF Wales, ac-
companied by the Princess Victoria,
have been driving in Rotten Row, this
being their first appearance for a very
long time A number Of coac hes were
also out. One very smart team. driven
by Mrs. Frank MacKay OF Milwaukee
was often seen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-08
Two Deaths in Chicago.

Chicago, June 1.-Two deaths due to
heat were reported yesterday and there
we're many prostrations. The mercury
touched 81 and the excessive humidity
made the heat almost uncomfortable. A
severe thunder storm passed over the
city shortly after noon, blowing down
many trees, and, in the business sec
ton of the city, tearing away a num-
Der of signs and awnings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-19

he said, all working to the same end. The
last year had made the influence
of this country greater than it had
ever been, he said. New nations and new
tongues had been brought under its con-
troll. What shall be done for the good
of these people? The Christian Endeavor
Society can play very important part
in this work, by its influence upon those
who win direct the affairs of the church
in the years to come
Vice President 0. +. Pace of the local
union said that just as warm hearts pull
stated in Savannah as anywhere else in
the world, and the fulness of their hearts
went out in welcome to their guests
Rev Dr. c. p. Williamson OF Atlanta,
vice president of the state union. was
unavoidably detained in Atlanta, and the
response in behalf of the convention was
delivered by Rev. II. c. Coombs of Macon
While the brethren might be glad to see
Them he said, the feeling was undoubt-
eddy reciprocated. The delegates were
glad to be here and heartily enjoyed their
welcome This was especially so because
the Baptist and Methodist societies had
united in extending this welcome.
The convention hymn, "Consecration. "
was sung by Mrs c. d. Mize This
hymn will be sung each day by the con-
venton, having been adopted as the con
Mrs. Mize was greatly enjoyed
The hymn was followed by PRAYER h,,
Rev. Ed f. Cook of Wesley Monumental
Church.
President Arthur ]. Smith announced
that owing to death in the family of Mr.
John Willis Baer the general secretary ~
the national society, had been under a
very severe strain recently in COVERING tbo
field assigned him. having made two on
three addresses each day for several dsvs
and, therefore. begged 70 be relieved from
the night address.
On this account il had been decided n
change the programme. and Rev. DIR I Y
Fair of the Independent Presbyterian
Church, would deliver the convention ser.
mon.
DR.. Fairs subject was THE Pladee +,
and was especially appropriate 70 the oc.
casion, his text being the words OF n
Paul, Nov thanks be unto God. which
always causeth us 10 triumph in Chris, ,
Dr. Fair said that PAU was born with IN,
instinct Of a soldier. Throughout an hi,
writings are found military figures a,
speech In the text the figure alluded n
Is mat OF a Roman triumph, one of IN,
grandest of human spectaclcs.
Or, Fair spoke Of The manner in vvbio}
the Romans had conquered the worm n,
their day. The great secret of the success,
OF the Roman arms. he said, was IN.
pledgc which every soldier took. known a,
the sacramentun, which word Is very SIN,
liar IN sound 70 that OF the holicst ord,
nance Of the church. The word ainnl
meant conservation The ssl3irr vino rGot
this pledge pledged himself 90 give mn
everything for Rome. he pledged hirneei
10 mike any sacrifice required OF him 4,
render obedience TO h.s officers. 10 ep5ur,
hardship suffering and danger am
pie1se the soldier took before the altar d
TIE temple OF Mars.
The Christian b. also called upon 10 tax,
pledge. said Dr, Fair. Il Is not taken I,
ne tempe OF Mars, but az calvary. i
Sconanued on Seventh Page)
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-19

A Worcester Made the Transfer of
the Troops Difficult.

A Worcester Made the Transfer of
the Troops Difficult.
The eight companies of the Second En-
gineers and the eight of che Third Engi-
neers the Ward Liner Havana brought
from Havana were transferred to Dau-
fuskie Island yesterday, after having their
baggage disinfected. The other companies
of the Third Engineers arrived on the
transport Thomas. They were also I'M
loaded during the afternoon and Joined
their comrades in the Daufuskie camp Of
detention.
Remaining on the Thomas is the Thirty
first Michigan Regiment. That command
viii be unloaded to-day. its effects viii he
disinfected, and the men will go into camp
for five days on Daufuske 1t is ex.
pected that the Michigan regiment ana
the Second Engineers viii go into camn
here 20 await their muster out. The
Third Engineers go to Atlanta.
Yesterday and the day before were rouob
at the mouth OF the river, and the worl,
of getting the troops from the quarantine
station TO Daufuskie was arduous and air.
ticult. strong northeastern was hIovinc.
and the boats had an interesting time pei.
ting the troops over. Those brousht rp
90 the city were handled with lust about
as much trouble.