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The Elbert County tribune., 1899-08-10
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CORRESPONDENCE
FONDIS.

On account of the stormy wealth
er there were no young people
meeting last Sunday night.
Z. A. Dockum came up from
MIR. Durkee's ranch on Thursday
OF last week, returning on Friday.
Mrs. Titus, of Denver, is visit
ing with Mrs. Grace Tanner-Mil.
Ter and will remain month OF
so.
Tom Harper has moved bis
stock of goods into his new store
building and has every thing in
shape for business.
Born, 10 Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Conarroe, on Friday, August 4th,
little daughter. Mother and
child are both doing well.
A good time was enjoyed by all
at the dance given at the hall last
Saturday night. Delicious ice
cream and cake were served and
the music was fine.
Rev. A. Gilkey will preach at
this place on next Sunday at II
O'Clock, instead of in TIE evening
as heretofore. Sunday School
will be at 10 O'Clock hereafter.
Come everybody
A great number of our people
are beginning to make preparations
for attending the Union Sunday
School picnic to be held in the
grove near Bijou hall on Tuesday,
Aug. 18th, and everybody seems
to be putting forth their best effort:
to make it a success.
The Woman's Aid and Foreign
Missionary Society met on Thurs
day afternoon of last week at the
home of Mrs. Burns and CON-
pleted their organization and ar
ranged for work which they intend
doing. Mrs. G. Conarroe was
elected vice-president and Mrs.
W. S. Burns was elected cor
responding secretary. AT the
next meeting, which meets with
Mrs. Walter Jay on August 18th
Mrs. Nellie Dirlam will read 4
paper on .'The Women of China
All the ladies interested in thi,
work are invited to come.
We have heard n number o.
persons say they thought we shoulc
send a Fondis young lady as
Maid of Honor from Elbert coun.
ty to the Carnival of Mountain
and Plain at Denver next month.
We can easily do this if we vii
all center our votes on one person,
and we would suggest that Mis-
Ivea Conarroe be selected as The
young lady to represent Elber'
county, Miss Conarroe is wei
known and very popular and al.
ready number of votes have beer
handed in for her. Any one
wishing to vote for her can hand
their votes to the post master here
at Fondis and they will be prompt
ly sent to the county commission
ers. Now let Fondis people come
to the front and show the county
what they can do in this matter
On Tuesday evening of last
week about fifty of the friends and
neighbors of Rev. A. I. Gilkey
and wife met at the post office
and proceeded to the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilkey, each luder
with pound or more of some
thing good to eat or useful in the
household. Rev. and Mrs. Gil.
1
key were taken completely by
surprise but Bro. Gilkey in a few
well chosen words thanked thu
company for their generous do
nation and then he and his amiabl'
wife proceeded in their happy
manner to make every one feel a
home and enjoy themselves, whlci
they so thoroughly. succeeded il
doing that it was nearly midnigh
before any one thought of goin!
home. Some very nice musi
was furnished by Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Jay, Mrs. Gilkey, Mis-
Ivea Conarroe and others.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-08-10
CHURCH SERVICES.

The Presbyterian church in Ell
t Sunday School 10 a. m.
saching II a. M; Young Peo-
7:l5 p. m; song service fol
.ed by preaching s p. m.
Everybody welcome to all SER
|ces. Come and take part.
Evening Topic: ''God is the
bdge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-08-10
u.,lroaa. na,e MaI,IplIsd.

ONLY seventy years have elapsed
s,nce the first railway in the world was
finished. During that comparativeiy
brief period. 100000 miles have been
constructed. the British empire ac-
! counting for about sixth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-08-10
Unique.

Editor-'T fatter myself that have
got out an entirely original Christmas
number" Publisher-"How so7" Ed
tori haven't printed a single arti-
Gle beginning, TWAS Christmas
eve"
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-08-10
{ Maid Of Honor.

accordance with the plan of
directors of the Festival of
,nt.in and Plain, we publish
reeka coupon ballot on which
RAIDERS may register their
h. for maid of honor for Ell
|he coupon will be published
= week until the contest is
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-08-10

There are over 200 creameries in
South Dakota. the annual output
amounting TO nearly sa000.000.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-08-10

Merchandise purchased at the
railroad and delivered the sam. day.
Business promptly and carefully
transacted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-08-10

FRoM ELBERT.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
departs at 1890 p. m. Arrive ut
Fondis at 4;30 p. IN.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-08-10
Time Gard.

FROM FoNDis Posr OFFICE.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
departs at 1870 a. IN. Arrives at
Elbert at II: 80 a. m.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09

French government for political rea-
sons
IL is reported that President Loubet
has appointed General Biquet to sue
coed General Zurlnden as military
governor OF Paris
a London dispatch says that the
pope will not be invited to send a rep
resentatiye to the Holland disarma-
ment conference
Professor Wasserman, one Of Pro-
fessor Koch's ablest pupils, is believed
TO have discovered a serum for the
cure Of pneumonia.
A bill authorizing the board of
trade to compel the use of automatic
oar-coupings was introduced in the
British house of commons
Prince Radziwill, in an interview in
Berlin, denied that he had uttered the
strongly ant-American expressions re-
Gently attributed to him.
Charges that President Faure did
not die at the EIysee are reiterated,
and it is even said that his death was
in the nature OF suicide.
Arrangements have been competed
al Chrlstiania for sending an expedi-
ton in search Of Walter Welman aud
his arctic exploration party.
Xavier Scharwenka, the pianist, is
not sick as reported but made an
imaginary illness an excuse for not
filing his engagements in America
The duke OF Orleans has left Brus-
sells for Turin, Italy. lie admitted in
an interview that the time is not ripe
for overthrowing tho French republic,
Sig Cordosa a distinguished Italian
inventor, announces he has invented
screw propeller which win double
the speed of ships at half the present
coal consumption.
Baron Won Burlow, German foreign
minister, stated in the reichstag that
grave consequences would ensue
unless China puts a sharp check 10
attacks on Germans in that country.
Queen Victoria has abandoned her
projected visit to the Riviera this
month because of newspaper attacks,
which, she fears, might induce some
half-demented person to seek her
life
The London Daily News Rome cor
respondent says the works Of Pro
lessor Schell, the German theologian.
have been put on the index expurga-
torius Schcll always supported the
same principles as Father Hecker
Captain MUIR of the British cruiser
Intrepid and Commander Symonds OF
the United States gunboat Marietta
have offered to guarantee that the Mic
araguan reyoluuonists will disarm
IL their safety is guaranteed by Presi-
dent Helaya
Count Jean Bernard Rachberg-
Rothenlowen the distinguished Aus
trian statesman, formerly minister OF
foreign affairs, and the incumbent Of
other important administrative posts
under Emperor Frances Joseph, died
yesterday ia his ninoty-third year
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
spANIsH-AMERICAN SITUATION.

Skirmishing continues along the
American outposts near Manila.
An official despatch 10 Madrid re-
ported that foreign warships were
landing troops a Manila.
The Spanish senate decided to instr
tute a parliamentary Inquiry into the
conduct Of the recent war,
Commander Taussig, Of the gunboat
Bennington, has taken charge OF the
island of Gaum as governor.
The Filipino provisional government
has issued a decree urging the natives
to a holy war for independence.
The gunboat Petrol has taken pos
session 90 Cebu island iu the Philip
pines. for the United States. without
opposition.
A Manila cablegram denies reports
that Admiral Dewey has had a col
lision with the German naval com
o., ;ssasass- thesa. ..., .,-..
Provost Marshal Russell b. Harrl-
son arrested nifty Cubans near iia-
yana. who, &c is alleged, were robbing
a plantation,
General Gomez conferred in Havana
with General Brooke and later will put
in writing the views he expressed at
the conference.
Up to Monday night the American
casualties at Manila, since the FIJI
Pine outbreak, numbered SO killed and
3i7 wounded
A test vote on the ratification of the
peace treaty was taken In the Spanish
onrtcs and resulted In favor OF ratiiica-
ton by 100 to llS,
A San Francisco paper publishes q
wild story asserting that Germany
France ana Russia are planning to
seize the Philippines.
There Is deep dissatisfaction at San
tjago because the public funds Of that
province have been curtailed by Gov
ernor-General Brooke,
Rear Admiral Dewey will soon be-
come a full-1edged admiral The sen
ate has passed the house amendment
20 the naval bin authorizing the reyl-
val Of the grade
Spanish commissioners who have re-
turned from Malolos the Filipino cap
ital. found Agunaldo inclined to paci-
&c oyertures a Filipino officer
stated that 5000 Of his men wanted
to surrender
Manila dispatches from Spanish aud
Filipino sources say that the landing
of foreign mariners to protect foreign
property was only prevented 10y
Deweys threat TO fire upon such land
ing parties.
At the request OF the German gov
eminent. communicated to the state
department through Ambassador Won
Holleben. the president has consented
10 take under the protection OF the
United States the lives and property
Of German subjects In the Philippines
All German warships win be with
drawn from the Philippines
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09

'Strangest case ever had said the
attorney who was in a talbatiye mood
was up in the northern part of the
state last summer. | was back in the
woods some miles from what you call
civilization, on a combined fishing and
hunting trip. While / was there an
old man, who had been acting as nv
guide, and very valuable in spite Of
his bibulous habits, was arrested for
stealing a keg of whisky. The case
looked pretty black for him, and the
old man knew it, As the old man was
almost Indispensable to me, | yolun-
red 10 defend INN, '-,- ~'''
when the case came to trial
used all my wiles to get him clear; but
| soon saw that it was uphill work
and that the jury had a deep seated
conviction that the ola man was guilty.
The old man realized it, too, and
squirmed uneasily about upon his
chair.
The case was about to go to the
jury when the old man arose and in
fA'hN1 VA tANhi tFoAlu6 LtlGl4I A'ClOIt luby
retired. The court granted the per-
mission, and the old man turned 10
the jury ana said
/ jes want ter ask We one ques-
ton Ye all know me, an what want
to ask ye is this: DO you think that If
| stole that thar whisky that ! would
be sober now?'
This was putting the case in a new
light, and it seemed to have great ef-
feet with the jury. for they declared
him not guilty before leaving the box.
When it was over and the old man
was receiving the congratulations OF
his friends, one of them said
SAM how on earth old you man
age it?'
'Wul answered the old man, as
he solemnly winked one eye, when
toted that thar whisky home. the old
woman saw at once that the first thing
that | would 90 and do would be to 20
ana git full Of discriminating evidence,
so she took the key and locked 1t up in
the cellar till the clouds would roll by.
But its mighty lucky that the trial kim
off jes ez it old, fer l couldn't hey held
out for another day ter save my life >"
Detroit Free Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-After a con
test that will be memorable in the
history of the senate. the compro-
mise army reorganization bin was
passed Mr. German (dem, Md
insisted that his amendment proyid-
ing that the army should not be in
creased permanently or beyond July
L. 1901 be incorporated in the meas
ure An agreement was reached
finally however. and Mr. Germans
amendment in a slightly modified
form. was accepted. The bin was
passed by a vote of So TO l3, the mega
live vote being Messrs. Bate, Berry,
puicr Gallery. Chiffon, Clay, Daniel,
iIoar, Martin, Pettlgrew, Hurley,
Vest and White.
Washington, Feb. % The house
was In session seven hours, and sent
to the senate two more appropriation
bills, the army bin which had been
under consideration for several days
and the Notifications bill The former
carried about $Ig0O0.Oo0 and the lat
ter approximately sL7oO0O0 The
final conference report upon the In
dian appropriation bin was also
adopted Mr. nockery ldem, Miss),
sbc leading democrat on the appropri-
alton committee, asserted that the ap-
propratious of this congress would
reach SLbO00oo Mr. Fitzgerald
ldom, Mass offered an amea linen,
to the army bin to pay the soldiers IN
the regular army who served during
the war beyond the limits Of the
United States two months extra pay
upOu their muster out and those who
served within the limits OF the
United states one months extra pay;
&c was adopted and the bill passed
Mr. Sager lrep. la asked unanimous
consent for the consideration Of the
senate joint resolution authorizing the
president 10 appoint Osmon Dsggnan
uao ot the heroes OF the Merrmae. a
naval cadet at Annapolis. II was
adopted After some discussion the
.nrrfeauous appropriation bin was
PASSED The death of Representative
H#r,t> .J. Nd. who died nc Hot
sn nEs VA. sunday vas announced
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09
HER HOME A RAILWAY CAR.
Travelling Residence With All tbs
Comforts Of Home

Some women prefer to live in a
trunk than a home or in other words,
long TO spend their lives travelling in
stead OF enjoying the qule; OF domes-
tie rest.
For more than twenty years the
home OF Mrs T. II. Dudley has been in
railway ear, and an exceptionally
dainty and convenient little home it
u.s. Externally it looks like any other
passenger car. but inside the resem-
blance changes, for this is the cele-
brated dyuograph car known all over
the United States, by railroad men at
least Mr. Dudley is attached 70 no
company or system, but every large
railroad engages him to inspect Its
roadbed and compile its automatic rec
urds. Attached to directors and pres
.deuts ears. this car goes over ali the
roads in this country and Mexico on
which his reports on track conditions
or suggestions as 20 needed equipments
are desired. Seated beside his won
dcrful device, Mr.. Dudley notes the
wayincss OF The track, the grades
climbed and 3es ended, The revolutions
OF the wheels the miles travelled ana
everything else that needs attention,
while in the other end 90 the car Mrs.
Dudley carries on Housekeeping as Sc
renely as though her establishment
was firmly anchored n Madison ave-
nue.
Her realm includes 4 coy parlOr. a
bedroom. library, dining-room and
kitchen. all perfectly appointed Here
are her writing desk. her sewing ma
chine and her tiny stove Upon the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09
FERRY ON SUBMERGED RAILS.

At the ensuing session of the British
parliament power will be sought to in
corporate company to construct a
ferry to be worked by electricity On
submerged rails across the River
Thames, with roadways anu ap-
proaches for the passage Of vehicles
foot passengers. animals and general
traffic, with generating station and
electrical or other machinery ana ap-
planes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09

cabinets and desks are photographs
and sketches made by Mrs, Dudley OF
the striking or beautiful scenes she
passes in her travels Besides her
housekeeping Mrs. Dudley writes q
great deal, having issued a book Of
travels. She is also an astronomer
ana the study of the heavens is Of
neyer-failing interest to her Mr.
Dudley's work is all done in the da,-
time, so that evenings are cozily
passed in reading or studying the
heavens together The car has been
recently in the yard of the Grand Cen,
trail station, where Mrs Dudley was
at home" to her friends.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09

ware legislature voted for Levi c.
Bird. of wilmington There was no
election
A bin providing FOR medical exami-
nation Of applicants for marriage IL
censes has passed the North Dakota
senate
Thomas watkins. pioneer OF
! Menard county and a Mexican war
veteran. died at Petersburg, Ill., aged
"A years
on motion Of District Attorney
Rothermel the Quay conspiracy trial
/ In Philadelphia was postponed until
April TO-
George Allen, aged 49, heavy owner
of southern Wisconsin real estate.
died at his hons in Bloomfield. near
EIkhorn, Wis
Gov. Roosevelt, backed by Senator's
|T. c. Platt and Lodge, may be can
didate for nomination for the presi-
dency in 1900
The house democratic caucus at
| Washington adopted resolutions OPP
posing permanent occupation Of the
Philippines and ownership OF colonies.
Right Reverend John Ver.in, bishop
of the Catholic diocese Of Marquette
and Sault Ste. Marie, died at Mar
quette, Mich He was Sc years old.
Judge John Charlton, an aged resi-
dent of Lawrence, Kan, died Judge
Charlton and wife recently celebrated
the fftieth anniversary Of their mar
rage.
Archbishop villa5c. Of the church
known as THE Old Catholics In
America" has recanted and has sub
mltted himself to the Roman Catholic
church.
The Reading, Pennsylvania and Lee
high Coal companies have announced
their intention of making an advance
Of - cents a ton on coal within a day
or two.
Subpoena servers have been unable
to find Martin Mahon, chief witness
against Mrs. Fayne Moore, accused Of
working the badger game in New
York.
Roland b. Molneux has been in
dicted for murder in the first degree
by the grand jury at New York, in
connection with the poisoning Of Mrs
Adams
United States Senator Samuel Pasco
of Florida will be reapponted by Gov
ernor Bloxham March 4 and the legls-
lature viii elect his successor soon
afterward
Frederick S, Deitricb died at Alton
H., aged SO years He was a thirty
second degree Mason. and one Of the
most prominent members OF the fra
ternlty in Illinois
AS consequence OF the breaking up
of the Atlantic steamship combine
passenger rates to Europe have been
reduced to $50 and S75 first class and
$37 and $50 second class,
Six regular republican members OF
the Delaware legislature went to Phil
ade'phia, IL is said, to confer with }.
Edward Addcks about the senatorial
situation. but they deny this
George Gould Is reported to have
given a sharp rebuff to Richard Croker
in consequence Of o demand of Croker
to be allowed privileges for his QUITO
truck company on the elevated road.
The coroner's jury, which has been
investigating the death Of Mrs Kate
J. Adams. gave a verdict accusing Ro-
- al GO
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09

Washington, March 5.-Eiee Pres.-
dent Hobart declared the senate OF the
55th congress adjourned sine die at S
minutes after 10 o'clock yesterday.
When the doors opened there We're
seen bun handful Of Tired. hagEard-
looking senators who We're waiting for
Hral reports from the conferees on two
bills yet in dispute Finally Mr.. Hale
appeared with both, The deficiency
bin was quickly passed then came The
hnal closing dght on the naval bill and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09

M HnEr0u March l-In lhe senate
al ueH m,g, to the sundry Ciytl bill
w 1ateI apprVpratius nearly 81
e. fer preliminary work on build
a4 which hai been authorized. Bi'l-
4rar.reatug $4,000 each for James
ttHe ana Eau Claire pubEc buildings
N..r passed Another unsuccessful
effort was made in The executive SEES
sion o confirm the nominations adj
au.rs Sampson and Schley and the
other officers who participated in the
Santiago gamraign. This result Wa
4ue The objections OF Messrs. Petit
grew and stewart. who talked throuss
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09

Washington, March 4.-When the
senate convened yesterday morning il
faced the task Of considering two
great appropriation bills, those for the
army and for supplying general de-
fieiencies The former carries ap-
preparations exceeding $4,000 600 and
the latter 1000. 600 Both passed.
The river and harbor bill as adopted
eliminates the reservoir proposition,
Thc conference on the Washington
public library bill was presented by
Mr.. Hale He explained the senate's
armor plate amendment was a serious
stumbling block and it had been sug-
gasted that the senate take vote up
on the proposition as it now was pre-
scented. He declared that the stu
alton was very serious, as it would
effect The price of armor not only for
the ships authorized by the bill, but
for the ships already contracted for.
The conference on The naval bill
agreed to report another disagree
ment on the armor plate and the bat
tleship amendments Of the senate.
They agreed upon all the other pro
visions. These two items will be sub
mitted 10 a vote of the senate. The
naval nominations were confirmed
without opposition. These are promo
tons resulting from the naval person
mel bill II settles the ochley-Samp-
son controversy by making each a
rear-admiral. with schley two mum
bers in advance OF sampson.
Washington, March 4 Crowded gal
leres looked down upon the struggling
members Of the house as the clos
ing scenes of the last legislative day
of this congress were being enacted.
Mr.. Walker trep.. Mass.) after
many successful attempts, got an OPP
portunity during the afternoon 70
voice his views on currency reform
and severely criticised some of his
republican colleagues. The questions
In dispute between the two houses, be-
ing naturally last to be adjusted We're
time % time short reCesses We're taken,
They were simply breathing spells.
however aud soon the leaders We're at
IL again harder than ever The army
reorganization bill. with the senate
amendments. finally went through the
house The house agreed 60 he sec
ond partial report on the sundry civil
bill The Pacific cable amendment is
stiu open the house refusing TO con
eur In it
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-09
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the price of armorplate and for an ar
morplate factory. This was finally
over President Mckinley and the en-
tire cabinet had come to the capitol
and were in the presidents room back
of the senate chamber. The various
bills were hurried for signature. FL
nally. the last bill having received the
presidents approval everything was
ready for the close The resolution
thanking Vice President Hobart and
President Pro Tenn Frye were adopted
Hobart responded in an appropriate
address and the senate came quietly to
an end.
Washington, March 5.-Wearily the
house sat through the silent watches
Of Friday night, recesslng from time to
time while waiting the conference re-
ports upon the appropriation bills.
The final agreement on the river and
harbor bill containing a compromise
on the Nt@araguan canal OF $1,000
coo for surveys was secured at about
$3.50 a. M; the sundry civil bill, in
which the house forced the senate to
surrender the provision for a Pacific
cable, about G; the district Of Columbia,
with . provision for sectarian institu-
tons eliminated, about Z; the defcien-
cy at $50, and the final conference re-
port on the naval bill about $3.50 a. m.
The important bushes Of the house
was nearly completed when the house
recessed for an hour at $3.50. After
al bills mad been passed there followed
the usual resolutions. That offered by
Mn Bailey (dem Tex thanking
Speaker Reed and The remarks of the
minority leader We're OF a character to
lend a dramatic turn to the proceed
iugs The action Of the house and the
speakers reply aroused the house spec
tators TO enthusiasm After adjourn
ment the members and visitors joined
I'm singing patriotic airs