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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
TEN ARE INDICTED.
Kentucky Grand Jury Finds Against
Many For Goebel Murder

Frankfort. April 1S.-The Franklin
county grand jury yesterday afternoon
returned indictment against ten per-
sons, charging them with completely
in the murder Of William Goebel. The
principals named are Henry T.. Yout.
sey James Howard, Berry Howard
Paran Whitaker and "Tallow Dick"
Coombs (coloredJ. Those indicted as
accessories before the fact are Secre-
tary of State Caleb Powers, Captain
John 7. Powers, ex- Secretary OF State
Charles Finley, w. r. Culton, F.
Wharton Golden In indictment relat-
Ing to alleged accessories. three other
men were indirectly referred to as ac-
csesories though no indictments re-
ported against them, one being Gov
Taylor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19

Washington, April is For more
than three hours Senator uoar occu-
pied the attention OF the senate with
speech in opposition to the policy OF
'tmpcrialism" upon which, he MAIN
tanned, this government has embarked
AS prepared, the address was so 900
words IN length, but Mr.. Hoar omitted
much of II OWNS to an inctpieut at
tack Of grippe from which he is suffer-
ing. He spoke for three hours and
while II was tremendous strain ON
him, important passages and argument
were delivered with force and vlgor.
The speech was brilliantly written and
illuminated with splendid rhetorical
figures and rich with citations from
history, One notable part OF the ad-
ator Hoar did not liken the insurgent
leader to Washington as has been done
heretofore but to Kossuth, Dom Paul,
loubCrt, Nathan Hale and other
builders Of the church of liberty. One
OF the most effective parts OF his ad-
dress was his fancied roll-call OF some
distinguished statesmen of the United
States on the question OF
the Philippines, He began with
George Washington and closed
with William Mckinley each
in sentence giving his reason for his
vote Every vote was in the negative
except that of Aaron burr, who voted
yes and explained. You are repeat-
ing my hucrannccring expedition
down the mississippi | am to be
vtndlcated AT last When the name
William Mckinley was called. he re-
piled; There has been n cloud he.
fore my vision for u moment but
see clearly now | go back To what
said two years ago; Forcible annex
alton Is criminal aggression. govern
ments derive their just powers FROM
consent of the governed. not of some
of them. but Of all Of them Il will
stand with the fathers of the republic.
| will stand with the founders Of the
republican party The effect was
dramatic as lloar pronounced his per-
Grafton and the stiffness in the cham
Der was intense.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
PRESIDENT GOING HOME.
viii Visit New York and Spend Three
Days at Canton

Washington, April 17-Details Of
the presidents trip to Canton and New
York are practically completed. The
party consisting of the president, Mrs.
Mckinley, Secretary Cortelyou, Assis-
tant Secretary Barnes, Mrs. Hobart,
Garrett A. Hobart and Dr.. Rixie. will
leave for Patterson Thursday morning,
The presidential party will remain in
Paterson as guests of Mrs. Hobart I'M
til Saturday morning when the mem
bers go to New York to attend the
Ecumenical conference Saturday even
ing. Late Sunday night they will take
a train for Canton where they will re-
main about three days.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
PREPARING FOR FAIR.
Great Activity In Paris Exposition
Grounds.

Paris, April 14.-The whole exposi-
ton space was covered last evening
with Pickering lights, and hordes Of
workmen were busily engaged in
clearing away scaffoldings and pack
ing cases of debris Of every kind.
which still litter all the arteries of the
exposition preparatory to the opening
of the great fair today. This work is
only to prepare series Of tableaux
for the president today. as he will not
enter the exposition buildings proper,
but only inspect the edifices from the
outside, for the excellent reason that
the buildings, where finished. are thus
far mere shells, with scarcely any ox-
hibits. After President Loubet's visit
today, the scaffolding will be rebuilt
and the interrupted work of installa-
ton resumed President Loubet has
decided to celebrate the inauguration
by pardoning all army and navy pri-
soners undergoing sentences for minor
offenses All sailors and soldiers are
to receive a special ration of wine this
afternoon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
CRONJE Ar ST. HELENA.
South African Hero In Napoleon's
Prison House.

st. Helena, April l5.-Gen. CronJe,
his wife and three OF his stan OF the
former boer commando. with other
boer prisoners, who arrived here on
the NIobe and wilkes, landed yester-
day. They were met by the governor
and COMMUNICATIVE OF st. Helena
Robert Strendale, and Mrs. Strendale
at the castle, where the party re-
malnod for an hour, afterward pro-
ceedng to the Kent building. Gen.
CronJe looks we'll and appears cheer
full. The other boer prisoners will dis
embark tomorrow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
STORER APOLOGIES.
Explains to Madrid Government
Mayor Harrisons Mistake

Madrid, April 1S-United States
Minister Bellamy Storer, visited
Premier Silvela yesterday and apollo
gized for the action Of the mayor Of
Chicago. Carter n Harrison. in send.
ing an invitation to the duke Of ARGOS
the Spanish minister at Washington
to attend the Dewey day celebration
there. Storer said the United States
government regretted the incident
which he explained, was the result Of
an error committed by municipal
clerk, and promised it should not be
repeated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
LUDINGTON SUIT DISMISSED.

Chicago April 17.-The suit Of Mrs.
former governor of Wisconsin, against
her son-in-law, James Il. I.atton of
Milwaukee, in which the defendant is
said to have defrauded the plaintift
out Of large share of the estate, was
dismissed on motion of the plaintiff.
1t is said action may be resumed in the
Milwaukee court.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

rhe first direct evidence of the value
Of Gov Harrison Ludington's estate
that has come out mt the trial of the
suit OF EmelIne M. Ludington against
the trustees and heirs, was furnished
In Milwaukee by Isaac Stephenson, Jr
Of Marlnette, who was one of the wilt
nesses for the defense. He said that
Gov, Ludington owned. when he died,
third interest in the LudIngton
Wells q Van Schaick company, and
that the estate stills owns it. "The
holding was worth 100000" said he
On the REORGANIZATION he said that
the company was stocked for 5000 900,
and that for ten or twelve years pre-
ceding Gov. Ludlngt6n's death an av-
GRACE dividend Of 10 per cent. payable
In cash was declared. He said the
stock was still worth the same amount
and that dividends had been declared
annually since 1891 Mr.. Stephenson
= manager Of the company. Trustee
J, + Patton give 81 200 900 and 81 800.
900 as the value OF the estate,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
TANEY's BODY MOVED.
New Grave for the Chief Justice In
Maryland Cemetery.

Frederick, Md, April l5.-The body
Of Roger Brooke Fancy. formerly
chief justice Of the supreme court Of
the United states, has been removed
from the burying grounds In the old
Catholic graveyard in the rear OF the
Jesuit NoyItiate 70 the Catholic GEM
etery on East Third street The re-
mains Of hts mother, Mrs. Monica
Taney, who died Nov. 20. 1914, by the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19

Twenty crew candidates are work
ing on the water under the superyi-
sion OF c. c. McConyilIe at st. Johns.
The men will continue practice during
the Easter recess
Harvard is playing a series Of spring
football games.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
PERSONALITIES.

Five heirs-apparent to English peer
ages have fallen in south Africa
namely, f. H. S. Roberts, V. c., eldest
son OF Lord Roberts; the earl of Ava,
eldest son Of the marques of Dufferin;
J. F., Cumming Bruce, eldest son of
Lord Rathdonnell and R. H. l.. J. De
Montmorency, V. c., eldest son of Wis
count Frankfort De Montmorency
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19

Gilmore Elliot peake has Just re-
turned to Bcloit from a two weeks
trip 10 New York where he has com
pleted arrangements with the s. 8.
Mcclure company for the publication
OF new story. II Is an honor that
any young author should have his first
book published by firm as widely
known as the McClures. Mr.. Peake
was born twenty-nine years ago In
Decatur. Ohio. He is the son OF q
Methodist minister, Rev r. De Witt
Peake Belolt. The latter Is the
author OF Symbolism OF Solomon's
Temple, work which ran through
four editions and Is well known mob
only In ecclesiastical circles, but
among the general public Mr. peake
has been writing short stories for
four years. but the forthcoming Is his
first book and will be brought ont
early In the fall The story deals
with a railroad president the magnatc
Of the little town In which he lives
and with his family. II has been pro-
nOunced a perfect antithesls Of Harold
Fredericks Damnatlon Of Theron
Ware the heroine OF Mr.. Peake's book
being keen intellectual woman. like
Celia Madden. but who. unlike Celia
Madden. finds out her own heart In
time to save herself from the ruin
which oyertakes Celia. All his work
Is written the first time In Shot.
hand and most Of II Is written sec
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19

A friend OF William NJ. Evarts de-
claros that the cxsenator's old Joke
about owing his long life to the fact
that he takes no exercise has a fuun-
datiCu in fact, insomuch rs Mr., Evarts
detosts exercise, and will take a cab
to go block,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
LAUDS AGUINALOO|
SENATOR ROAR DELIVERS 4 MAS
rERl.N SPEECH
CRlTIclSlNG IMPERIALISM

ltkcnS lusurgent Leader to Louis KOS
Suth and Nathan Hale Creates
Dramatic Effect by Faucted Roll
Call vi Great American Statesmen
on Question.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
HOUSE

The second days debate upon the
naval appropriation bill was confined
closely to the subject matter OF the bin
and was devoid of interesting features.
Questions OF armor plate and build
Ing of war ships IN government yards
attracted the most attention,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
Ing, highest. lowest and closing prices
OF produce yesterday at Chicago:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19

c. II. Allen, who is to be the first
governor of Porto Rico, was born in
Lowell, Mass, in 1S4S and graduated
at Amherst. He has had, in addition
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
PERSONALITIES.

William X, Vanderbilt OF New York
city has placed an order with a Chi
cago company for a victoria electric
carriage which will cost about $1,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19

Chicago April H. Cattle = Receipts. 900;
market steady, gpld 10 prime stAers. 906t5.g0;
poor 10 medium. 4 I0etl7s; stockers and feed
ers. at00i75; cows and heifers 300dl.75:
yesterda, I2.n00s today, rs 1000; ieft over 1914.
active, Toe higher; mixed and butchers, $50
fs.s0 good 70 choice heavy, b65esbas;
rough heavy h,soM5-eo; light otosts. 10: bulk
steady; sheep, D.00tso.i5: lambs. 5.5o37 40.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19
PORTE'S BAD FAITH
FAILS TO PAY INDEMNITY CLAIMS
OF MISSIONARIES.
OUR MINISTER RESIGNS

But the President Prefers Not to Ac-
cept It-Diplomacy Has Exhausted
Itself-Turkish Minister TO Wash
ington May Be Given His Passports
Claims Amount to 100000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19

Morris, the scout of General French,
the British cavalry leader, has had
plenty of experience. having fought In
Ashanti Egypt, Benin and Matable-
10 land, where he was In the service OF
Colonel Baden-Powell, He was next
associated with the Jameson raid. be-
Ing one of the Ave men who escaped
During the Hspano-American war he
was fighting with the American irreg-
ulars, During the present campaign
he has seen service at Rensburg.
Coloskop, Arudel and Coesburg
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19

General Sir william Butler, who
was commander-in-chief and acting
governor OF Cape Colony before the
war broke out. has begun suits, both
criminal and civic. against some OF
the London papers which have been
attacking him. Now 1t Is feared that
these writs Will make lot OF un-
pleasant revelations In connection
with the real and secret causes OF the
war.
Congressman Grosvenor. who has
just been renominated for another
term, became known during the last
campaign as old figgers." on account
Of the frequent mathematical calcula-
tions which he made demonstrating
first the certainty OF McKlnleys nom
nation and then his election.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19

Gen Groblaar, the boer command
ant who was captured by the British
recently, was In New York In 1893.
and was given quite reception. He
was Il representative of the South
African Republic at the Chicago
worlds fair. He was merely u pros-
porous boer farmer then, and not a
general.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-04-19

Leo XIII, has greatly altered In the
last year or so, He IL much thinner
and much palcr than he was a few
months ago, His face looks 80
pinched On the other hand, his cyes
are bright and his voice is fairly
strong, He can not stand unasslsteG.
or even walk across the room without
the aid OF his stick, and he Ia afflicted
by constant, irritating cough, His
intellect Ia as strong rs ever, and his
memory Is clear and precise.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25
Politics and Reform.

The spectacle OF the Seattle Times. act
ing as the mouthplece OF the mayor and
hning the role of apoIosisi for the pres
ent municipal administration Is quite tn-
teligihle II not edifysng. Nine months
ago the Times was eespattering the same
man with abuse that PASSED all bounds
o. political or public propriety. II wac
publishing local articles 20 yiruiont ana
50 offensive. such ex,ravagant exasgera-
tions Of the conditions then actually ex-
lsiing. that even its own constituency re-
helled. Now II comes TO the defense or
policies and acts infinitely worse than any
then In evidence. and Dat contradiction
Of the assurances that were made 10 the
people.
The simple and publicly Understood
reason Is that municipal administration
ts nothing more than game Of politics
II there Is political point to be made. an
election conveniently near. offices to be
allied. Il is interested. n It believes that
there Is political capital to De made. the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25
DANGERS OF PROSPERITY.
Security Of Wealth Sometimes Ii
Only Fancied.
Louisville courisr-Jou rnai.


Louisville Courier j ournai
There is high authority for the state.
ment that people often rejoice at that
which should give them sorrow. II is
frequently quite impossible 10 say what
may be the ultimate effect of what ap-
pears to be good fortune.
A woman up at Lexington recently In
herited 1900 from an uncle. Most peo-
pie would say that was good fortune.
But the woman has lost her husband
and probably her life, apparently on &C.
count of this good luck Her husband
quit work. doubtless thinking that his
wife was able TO support him. The wife
then tried to get rid of him. He there
upon shot her, presumably mortslly and
killed himself. 80, after all, the In
heritance was unlucky.
Herodotus tells story OF Scion that
when Croesus showed him his wealth
and asked him u he did not consider him
tCroesus) a very happy man. the Athen-
ian sage replied that no one ought To
be pronounced happy uniu he was dead.
This offended the Rockefeller Of the
sixth century. b. g.. very nues. who
thought Scion was chump But when
the Persians hot hold Of croesus. and
were about 20 burn him alive, he
changed his opinion and inyoluntarily
exclaimed: 20 Scion. solons'' This ex
excited the curiosity OF Cyrus. who. on
hearing the story, spared the life OF the
prisoner. Modern historians are inclined
20 question the accuracy OF this story.
bat n ought 10 be true N II IL rot Al
all events, the lesson Il teaches is whole
some
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

types are busy But as for bettering I'M
bearahle conditions. as for reforming evils
that need no political turnover, as for
the spirit of good citizenship that ousies
itself with other things. the Times has
no use for them. II simply cannot I'M
derstand them at all. Everything must
be marked political grist that comes to
the mill. This is a not unfamiliar phase of
American journalism. but neither Is it
admirable 1t is a petty game that uses
the highest interest OF the whole COM
munity as one of its counters. The most
conceives of municipal reform as avail
able only for political uses is the grace Of
silence.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25
THE aATTLEsHIr CONTRACTS.

II Messrs. Moran Brothers, of Seattle
do not get 90 build Uncle Sam a battle
ship Il viii not be because their own city
and state have not pulled for them hand
someiy - Port Angeles Tribune Times
Indications are that Moran Bros., Of
Seattle, wlN not secure n battieship con-
tract all - which IL 10 be deeply re-
grctted 1t Is evident the pull Of the
Washington delegation II not very large
walia walia Statesman.
The Morsn Brothers shipbgilding com
plny areasikcly 10 get one or two OF the
war vessels 70 build Puget sound indus
tries are bound 10 tome 10 the front. es-
pecialiy IN the line Of shlpbuilalnz. There
= room aud viii be opportunity saon for
one or the greatest shipbuiia.ag plants In
the world on the sound, -Cisiian Bay
Record
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

Indeed, yes. let US honor Mark Twain
for his humcr. for his integrity for the
glorious example he has SET. for his
philosophy, his Kindness Of heart. and
his gentlenes- OF manners but. above AT.
let as not fail In paying our tribute to
place among the lanreis We are best0w-
ing upon him that which should adorn
the brow OF our best citizen. In whom we
ind the incarnation Of all the virtues Of
civic life.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

Gov. Pingrae Il man who generally
insists on having his say. but he has Just
been cited to appear and show cause why
he should not be punished for contempt
Of court In bitterly attacking the judi
eisry. When the court shall have passed
Upon the matter the governor may con
cluae that he had ose saw too many.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

would be unnecessary for him to reply
to the recent paper of the former presi-
thing was too strong, however, and Mr..
Bryan promises to show wherein Bryan
ism is in no respect different from the old
faith of the fathers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

The market for American locomotives
has been extended TO Europe and Africa,
and the exports of this character will
also be increased by an order just re-
ceived from Chile for 400 freight cars.
The better American wares are UNDER
stood the more popular they become and
the larger the demand
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

possibly It did not require brute force TO
secure their acquiescence in something not
without the charming thrill Of danger and
capable. with demure cleverness, of such
adjustment to events as would make 1t
not altogether an unwilling sacrifice.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

chicago iutrf t{sF..s<s+s
n Tho new century bring y "a
any really cpoch-rnakin& ~
that which opened AZ contqfQ - ~
ended at Appomatsox. thee y. Z, ~
will again appear And ih<y ~ ~
In some interval when ~ ~ .S..
the contest settled, 20 tell tnee ~ y. ~
only begun. For thus have ~ 49, q
before. and thus will they eenz <11Ir
~ human nature Is fns0s -
new heaven and upon i'sw 49,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25
Footb.,, !. Hsrs = -


IHlChKn IHftI ~ n. h. ~
Meanwhile II should b un1el 4 S'
football IL not game for tne = ~,
weak. But for boys and ypul9 ..s z
really good health football y "
games. The boys know ~ ~
game. and admire excellencs y ! ss
ing short Of claiming them
them from playing IL. Ar ~
should remember that schoI1 W.
out mansiness IL about The 49,
thing in the world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

One Kentucky man recently shot an
other for taking a drink of whisky and
filling the bottle UP with water. It's
curious that it should be all right 20 put
whisky in water. but criminal to put
water in whisky.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

shadowy to be counted on With - a!
No wonder the conservative
the population are decided n Wi
ence for annexation TO the " wei
A few years OF honest An4lg
eminent as a territory wouN ~.
Queen OF the Antilles ~ rnQxe +.
not promise to do. What CO. n
more common sense and iess -
boasts Of patriotism as meeM "
a chance at the revenues
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

The people who pay the money for road
purposes should al least have something
TO say as to how and where their money
should be spent.-Auburn Argus.
Yet. with singular want OF consist
ency, the Argus proceeds to argue that
the people Of Seattle who pay nine-tenths
of the particular road tax In question,
should have nothing to say as to where
their money should be soent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

The German government has protested
against Turkey making a deposit with
the Cramps for warship until an old
bill due the Krupp concern is paid. II
the sultan Is to be allowed to do nothing
until these old bills of his are settled,
he might as well go out Of business.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

The Christmas dinner of President and
Mrs. Mckinley will. according to custom.
be quiet family AFFAIR and the thirty
pound turkey from Dublin. Va. ought
to furnish enough to 60 around.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25
Are Not Chrs.tma. Presents.

If Seattle gets all that Is promised her
by the newspapers she will have to hang
up a stocking for Christmas as long as
the totem pole.-Aberdeen Bulletin.
None OF Seattles good things were pick
ed Off Christmas trees. They came as the
result OF work and hustle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25
just N Little Too Large.

t'ncle sam does business on a large
scale, having recently given out contracts
for building six armored cruisers and
FIVE fine battleships. aggregating IN cost
$500 900 poo.- Arlington Times.
The estimate of cost II a tride large. a
little matter OF some s4elo0oOoo too large
In fact
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-25

The claims of some of the candidates
for speaker of the next state house of
representatives are as comprehensive and
positive as some Of those advanced by
the more earnest partisans in the last
campaign.