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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10

all its industrial interests, and the STA
oility OF the government, 1t was
hoped and generally believed, he said.
that there would be no further attempt
on the part of the pope to interfere
With the laws OF reform in Mexico.
Tie mentioned as fact worthy OF note
the sweeping over the country OF the
wave OF modern life as we'll as tho
presence Of protestant missions. tn
Guiding the open bible mission
scholos and the press, which were
having a retormatory effect The
Catholics We're multiplying and i'm
proving their schools, and also. in a
marked degree their use OF the press
The priests are beginning to broaden
thir vision and look out beyond the
shadow OF the church spire where
they have been tntoning mass" The
speaker said he had reason to believe
that the men there who were rading
about Mthodism and other evangelical
bodies would be influenced to DO one
of two things: TO treat us more con-
sidemtely or to come out from among
them and he separate"
There had been u net gain OF l,2Ss
communicates at the Methodist mis-
stons during the past four years, and
this after filling all vacancies caused
by death or removal; and y net gain f
900 In the Sunday schools In the day
schools, 1925 were matriculated last
year, The property, churches, schools.
hospitals, etc, were valued at $iS7, 400
(silver) Last year about So, 900 (sll-
very were raised for all purposes by
the church In Mexico
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
NAPOLEON AND THE PRESS,

When ! returned from Ilba.' Ma
noeon is quoted as saying, In the Cen
fury, Il found. among other papers OF
the Bonrbons. an account OF six thous-
and francs paid monthly to the editors
OF the Times, besides taking q hun
drod numbers monthly, and | had an
offer from them to write for me for
paying had offers from the editors
of several English newspapers 10 write
for me, even during the time OF war.
previous to my going to Elba, and TO
insert news and everything else |
wished, and that money would DO
taken to send them to France | did
not do 1t, | was wrong. however;
ought TO have accepted their offers,
and then my name would not have
been held In such odlum In England
ms 1t was rhls they said themselves
to me, For In tho end these nows-
papers formed the public opinion. and
always will do was very wrong;
see II now"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10

London, May 9--Four thousand
British cavalry watered their horses
at Zand river Monday 25 miles beyond
Smaldeel, where Roberts continues to
date his dispatches. Scouts who have
been searching the country for miles
along the stream have found no beers
south of the river. The enemy is
laagered in unknown force on the
north bank. Thus the British advance
guard is within IS miles of kroonstad.
Proclamations Of Roberts appear to
have little effect upon the inhabitants
of invaded districts. Every farm Is
found deserted except by women and
children. All the men are away fight
ing. Correspondents are wiring freely
concerning the occupation OF Smaldeel.
Some evaporation is expressed
at the ease with which the
beers escape with their
transports before he very eyes OF the
British. Tidiug- from Mafeking are
gloomier than ev :. Everybody there
has an empty stomach, a pinched face.
Natives are no lcager given even por~
ridge, and whites are not having thing
but a quart of that substance, and Il
pound of horse sausage daily. Every
thing else eatable has gone INSULT
cient food, wet trenches and cold
nights are deadly to the health OF the
garrison. This information comes
from reliable natives. Lady Sarah
Wilson, under date of April 81, says:
The beers now number 1880 inclnd-
ing Young EEloff Presidents Kruger S
grandson, who has sent for six more
guns" a correspondent says: 1t is
impossible to ignore the fatal signiti-
canoe of Col. Baden-Powell's reference
to the hardships endured by the wo-
mne and children amCug whom many
deaths have already occurred, The
commissariat is holding certain
stock of foodstuifs in reserve for use
in the direst extremity. According
to Pretoria advices the British are
nearing Vryburg which Is half way
between Warrenton and Mafeking.
While the relief column Is moving to-
wards Vryburg, Gen. Hunter is appar-
emily preparing an orderly advance
northeast along the Vaal river, to par
ticipate in the Pretoria advance, as
Roberts left flank. Important move
ments in Natal are expected within
the next four days. A dispatch from
Maseru, Basutoland, says: THE beers
are holding the roads between Wepen-
err and Clocoland along which contin-
uous streams of wagons and cattle
have been proceeding northward for
days"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10

Cincinnati. May AT a protractcd
meeting last night of the national
committee OF the middle road popu
lists, plans were perfected for the rou-
tine business of the national convex
ton which will be called to order IN
Robinsons opera house at p. m. to-
day. Former congressman Howard
Of Alabama will be recommended for
temporary chairman. The convention
will resolve itself into an experience
meeting" first for the benefit Of the
committee on resolutions The lead
ers want to hear an expression of
opinion on the part Of every state rep
resented before the resolutions com
mittee goes to work. 1t Is probable
that Thursday morning the rcsolu-
tons committee will report and nom
nations will then be taken up.
IgCatius Donnelly's boom for the pres
idential nomination presented a rather
healthy appearance last evening but
there was little mention OF candidates
for vice president. in case Donnelly Is
selected for first place Last night
Donnelly made a definite announce
ment of his candidacy.
Another surprise was the presenta-
ton Of the names OF Former Con
gresham N W. Howard OF Alabama
for president and d. Glenn Deaver Of
Nebraska for vice president. This
combination found n great deal OF ia
vor among the delegations not con-
trolled by Barker and Donnelly, and
at the caucus Of the Nebraska delega-
ton, 46 votes from that state were
pledged to Howard and Deaven. Re-
ports made by Secretary John A. Par
ker showed nearly 700 delegates had
already arrived in the city. Every
state in the union with the exception
OF Arizona. New Mexico, South Carroll
ma and Vermont will be represented.
Secretary Parker's report in the mat
ter OF expenses was astonishingly
small, 1t showed that the work OF
organizing the middle road conyen-
WHICH udI DttH Val
RED on since the split
at Lincoln February -, had cost less
than $500. Tubs sum includes all ex-
penses of the convention In this city
and showed the smallest outlay Of
any national convention Of It's size In
the history Of the country.
On the matter OF platform 1t Is be-
lieyed the declarations viii favor the
initiative and referendum, government
paper money, government ownership
OF railroads and telegraphs, public
ownership OF public franchises, highly
restrictive legislation against trusts.
elective judiciary OF short tenure OF
office, compulsory arbitration Of labor
disputes and a graduated income tax.
On the expansion question II is not be-
lieyed the convention will make any
expression. The Omaha platform will
be reafiirmed in every respect
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
DEWEY our OF TT.
Indications That He VIII Not Enter
Presidential Race

Washington, May 9.-Republican
and democratic leaders alike announce
with calm self-assurance that Dewey
will not be an entry In the presidential
race They base their convictions on
the tenor OF the receptions encount-
cred by the admiral Although some
OF the elder partisans assert that these
greetings aer hardly fair test OF his
popularity AS an aspirant for presi-
detnial honors, the feeling OF conf
dence is becoming very marked among
political prophets that Dewey is out
OF It," and that the cut-and-dried pro
grams will be carried out at both the
republican and democratic conyen-
tions
The chorus Of political manifestoes
Of state conventions each passing day
doubtless strengthens these views.
Eleven states, one territory and the
District Of Columbia have named del
egations with ironclad instructions 10
vote for Bryan. Out Of total Of 24S
delegates already pledged for Bryan
not one will vote for Dewey. Senator
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10

tee had chosen John ], Brown Of Van
dalia, a Tanner man. The Cullom-
Reeves Carter combination executed a
master stroke by naming Chas. G..
Dawes, comptroller of the currency.
Owing to the close identification of
Dawes with the national admnstra-
ton. the effect was to give the opposi-
ton to the TanncrHanecy faction the
apparent sanction of the president.
Dawes was elected temporary chair
man by vote of 799 against 725 for
Brown. The result was received with
wild cheering
On taking the gavcl Dawes ad
dressed the convention. Speaking of
trusts he said; II do not agree with
those who maintain that the question
of trusts is not political question. 1t
is true the trusts have their origin in
industrial conditions for which neither
political party is responsible. 1t is
likewise true that great
masses Of both political par
ties believe some legislation
is necessary in order 10 protect the
public from them. The difficulty be
tween the two great political parties.
is as to the nature of the remedy. not
in desire to find it or enforce 1t when
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
STOLE FOR HER CHILD.

Philadelphia, May o. Frances Will
son, the leading chorus girl OF Anna
held's papas Wac company and one
Of tho prettiest girls in the show was
gtvonsa hearing in the central station
police court, charged with stealing
$S52 in cash and iewclry worth 81 900
from Mrs, Charles Bigolow, a member
of tho company and wife OF the come
dian OF that name Miss Wilson was
arrested after tho performance and
she stole because she has a child that
sho wants to educate. she restored
the goods and was act free,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
TALK ARM0R PLATE
SENATE WILL DISCUSS 1T IN Sc
CRET TODAY.
A TERRIBLE NEW SHELL
American Naval Officer Invents One
That Pierces All Armor Tested
Senator Tillman Urges Secret Dis
cussion of Plate Question-Grout
Bill Not Dead Yet.

Washington, May 9.-rhe senate
concluded its consideration of the ma
val appropriation bill with the excep-
ton Of the section relating TO armor
and ornaments. This went over till
today when it will be considered in
secret session A number Of minor
bills were passed, among them one to
reimburse collectors OF internal reye-
nue. for stamps charged against them
but not accounted for The debate on
the naval bill was practically con-
fined TO the paragraph relating to the
commissioning of naval cadets. The
amendment striking out the PROPOSE
ton in the house bill which sought to
ton OF the four years term at the
naval academy and abolishing the pre-
liminary two years at sea was carried
after a warm debate.
In executive session Senator Till
man Is. ca, speaking OF the resolution
he offered several days ago calling up
on the secretary OF the navy to send to
the senate for its information
details of tests made OF
armor plate at Indian Head. said he
was informed that Admiral O'Beil,
chief Of the bureau Of ordnance. had
been conducting for several mcoths a
series of tests of all sorts of armor, in
GLIDING krupp armor. with view 70
ascertaining their effectiveness against
a new shell that had been invented by
an officer Of the navy No piece OF
armor submitted to the test. 1t is un-
derstcod will be able to withstand 1t.
Shells fred from high power guns
penetrated the armo- almost as bullets
from rifles would pentrate green wood.
The argument Of Senator Tillman Is
that with such proiecttle. the details
OF which viii sooner Or later become
known to other governments.
ii would not be wisdom
for congress to enter into
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10

Jones, chairman OF the democratic
national committee, Is quoted as say
ing that Dewey will not receive q sol
itary delegation and any attempt to
stampede the convention by breaking
the two-thirds rule will be in vain.
nifcant sign OF the times is the change
in the date OF the democratic conven-
ton IN Ohio and the trustworthy in
formation that John Il, Mclean is not
gong to espouse the cause OF his
hro:her-in-law Democratic leaders
here assert that the democracy OF Ohio
Will instruct for Bryan,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
SnARKEY>S EASY VICTORY.
knocks Choynsk Out at End OF Sec,
ond Round

Chicago, May 9,-rom Sharkey at
Ta;tersalls last night knocked out
Joe Ehoynskt in two rounds. The
fight was on the hurricane order, both
men landing repeatedly. The knock
out blow was n left jolt to the jaw,
just as the bell sounded for the end
OF the second round Choynskt tried
to respond when third round was
called but when he attempted to rise.
fell over on his back and Referee
Hogan awarded the fight to Sharkey.
The men met for siX-round so at
catch Weights. Choynski weighed
about los. Sharkey 1885, When they
came to the center OF the ring in the
hrSt round Sharkey immediately
started hostilities and did not give
Caoynski a moments rest for the en-
tire three minutes, slugging him all
over the ring and knocking him down
twice In the second round Choynski
tried to keep away, but Sharkey kept
coming persistently and forced his
opponent to make stand. Choynskt
landed several singing lefts to the
marines face, but the latter paid little
attention and kept boring In with all
his strength. The blows Sharkey
landed wore the Californian down
gradually and he finally succumhed,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
OFF FOR NASHVILLE,

Memphis. May 1.-TWO brilliant re-
eeptons last night one at the resi-
dence of General Luke u, Wright. the
other ut the Peabody hotel, closed the
list Of entertainments arranged by
Memphis citizens for the delectatlon
of admiral and Mrs. Dewey, rho par
ty leaves for Nashville this morning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10

Sioux Falls, May 9.-Delegates to
the national populist convention
which opens here today are here from
2S states and territories. including
one from Alaska, while delegates from
at least five other states are expected
today So far only seven states have
full delegations present, Colorado,
Kansas, Montana, Nebraska and South
Dakota From many of the states
east OF the Mississippi river only two
or three delegates are thus far on the
ground, but these hold proxies for
Others, 1t becomes more evident that
the vice presidency is practi-
cally the only question
to decide and it is occupying the at
tention alike of delegates and visitors
so exclusively as to render the situa-
ton quite monotonous on that &C
count Most of the delegates in at
tendance held conferences yesterday
but none of them reached any definite
conclusion. Nebraska delegates feel
they are in a peculiarly delicate posi-
ton because they are especially anx-
ious to subserve the interests of
Bryan. They held two meetings dur
ing the day but failed to reach a con-
clusion and will meet again today.
The majority Of the Nebraska dele
gates are apparently favorable to the
reference Of the whole question to a
committee of one from each state to
be appointed to confer with uhe demo-
Senator Allen Is in accord with this
sentiment.
He believes any nomination at this
time is liable to cause similar compll-
cations to those of '96 In this posi-
sion rs sharply antagonized by 'Sen:
ators Butler OF Mort Carolina and Pet
tigrew OF this state. 1t may be said In
fact that the United States senators
present are leading the conflicting
opinions upon this all-absorbing
question. 1t begins to look as II they
would carry their differences into the
convention. The Colorado delegation.
numbering 3S members. held a meet
ing yesterday and unanimously decid-
cd to stand out for a conference ON
mittee. Messrs Butler and Puttigrew
are unquestionably exerting their ut
and express themselves as confident of
success. There Is a certain element,
led by Gen. Weaver Of Iowa. which Is
advocating the nomination OF a
straight populist, while others ex-
press the opinion that he should be a
man Of democratic procliyities, SO as
to make sure Of his endorsement by
the democratic convention. In this
connection some of the Illinois
delegates have suggested eXVlce
President Adlai E. Stevenson New
Yorker is also circulating very indus
triously among the delegates in the in
tcrest OF Congressman Sulzer. Still
another proposition is that the CON
vention name several perscns any one
of whom would be acceptable to the
populists as vice presidential candi-
date, and appoint committee to con-
fer with the democrats as to which OF
them should be placed upon theticket.
Some Of the delegates. notably those
from Nebraska and Missouri. are ad-
vancing the idea that the convention
should adjourn Immediately after con-
yening to meet in Kansas City the
same day the democratic and silver
republican conventions assemble
there.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
TANNER PARTY DOWN
DEFEATED AT PEORIA CONVEN-
TON CONTEST YESTERDAY.
CUlLOM MEN DOMINANT

Dawes Elected Temporary Chairman
Addresses the Convention on
Trusts Credentials Committee
Seats Cullom Delegates from Sang
anon County,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10

Peoria. May 9.-rhe initial contest
in the republican state convention
yesterday proved 4 defeat for the
Tanner-Hanecy faction. The fight
came on at the very outset OF the con-
vention, on the election of a temporary
chairman. The state central commit
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
TO BUY JEFF. DAVIS HOME.

Opelka, Ala, May e-1ae state
convention 81 the Daughters OF The
Confedoracy has voted TO buy the old
jefferson homo AZ Montgomery,
known as the white house Of the con-
federacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
MORE CANDIDATES
ALABAMA HAS A MAN ALSO

l9x- Congressman Howard Receiving
Much Western Support Middle
Money Of Any In History Of Cuun-
try Probable planks in Platform.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
CHINAMEN GET GOOD
TEN THOUSAND JOIN MttnOulSr
CHURCH ANNUALLY,
SAYS REV j. n, WoRlEY

Gntcrtaining and Timely Facts Syc-
sentcd to the Great ouadrcnntal
CoUterence in Chicago America IN
Favor Notable Changes Are Also
Reported in Mexico
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10

Rain checked the fires or the past
three weeks In northern Michigan
which have caused loss 81. probably
over half million. Further heavy
rains Will be required to put the dis
trict out Of danger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
FOR BRYAN'S MATE
FOPGllSTS IN QUANDARY ON
THAT POINT.
MANY SUGGESTIONS MADE

Some Delegates Favor Immediate Adj
journment Until July 4, Others
That Committee BE Appointed To
Confer With the Democrats Unit
ed States Senator's Active
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
NOW AT ZAND RIVER
BRITISH SLOWLY PUSHING ON
THEIR NORTHERN WAY.
MARKINGS SORE STRAITS

Only Porridge and Horse Sausage and
These in Very Limited Quantities
Now Available for Food-lmport-
ant News Expected from Natal
Large Cattle Trains Going North.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10

contracts to purchase hlsh-pricei
armor unless il could be 50 improved
as TO resist projectiles of the kind USED
at Indian Head. Senator Tillman
suggested it might be desirable to con-
slider the subject in secret and today
the armor plate matter will be dis
cuSsed behind closed doors
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
HOUSE.

The house devoted most of the day
to the consideration of private bills,
the most important of which was the
one 70 remit the penalties imposed by
the government on the uniCo Iron
works OF San Francisco. builders OF
the monitor Monterey. for her fai,Sre
TO make contract speed 1t disap-
proved OF the action of the ways aaa
means committee in reporting against
the resolution calling upon the seere-
tary of the treasury for information
regarding materials used in the manu-
facture of oleomargarine which is on
file in the internal revenue Office The
majority of the committee contender
that this information could not be fur
nished and that it would betray trade
secrets but the resolution was adopted
and this is the preliminary to the re-
opening of fight for the Grout bill In
the committee en- agriculture.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
Methodlsm In Mexico.

Chicago. May 9.-Rey. John w. But
Ter was a leading speaker at the mis-
slOnary anniversary a pastor Of the
Methodit conference, lin the Audito-
rum last evening He spoke on behalf
Of Mexico and referred To the great
progress OF Mexico during the past
qladrennium and the development OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-23
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

Mrs. Potter Palmer is reported to
have lost or had stolen 1900 worth
of emerald necklace at Paris.
The executive council of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor adopted an
appeal to all wage workers to organize
unions and affiliate with the Fedora
ton and adjourned sine die.
The engagement of Miss Bessie Nc
Donald, daughter of John r. Melon
aid, of Chicago, to Baron Rudolph de
Hirsch, of Munich, Bavaria, is an
nounced.
The date for holding the Cuban cleo
ton for delegates to the constitutional
convention. has been fixed approx
mately for Nov. ID next.
J. z. Hoffman, an old time counter
feiter, has been arrested by secret SER
vice men at Philadelphia.
Mrs. Julia Stone, mother of Mrs.
John Hay, the wife of the secretary of
state is dead at Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-23

Sweeney & Walker, Attorneys
State of Illinois. L.
Rock Island County.
In the Circuit. Court in Cbancery. Partition.
Jacob Wolf, Eliza Wolf. Henrietta Lowe,
Charles Wolf. Lena Wolf Philip Wolf. Theo-
doFe Wolf, Mary Wolf. Lena During, Charles
During and George Kadle vs. Katherine
Tretchler and George Tretchler.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF a
decree of said Court, entered in the above en-
titled cause, on the Twenty first day OF
June, A. D.. 1900, / shall, on Saturday, the
Fourth day of August, "A. d. 1900, at the hour of
two clock in the afternoon. at the east door of
the Court House. In the City of Rock Island, In
said county OF Rock Island. as directed by said
decree. seaa public auction TO the highest and
best bidder. that certain parcel of land,
SITUATE In the County of Rock Island and
State of nH1ois, known and described as fol-
lows to-wIt:
The West half CD OF the North East quarter
of Section number Twenty-Five (2z) In Town
ship NUMBER Sixteen 40. North Range number
-Four % West Of the Fourth Principal Me-
ridian.
Terms OF SaIe:-The above described pre-
misses VIII be sold for At least one third % In
cash on the day of sale and the balance In one
ana two years secured By Dote aud mortgage
upon the premises sold with six per cent an
Dated At Rock Exsnd, Illinois. this srd day
Of July, a. D., 1900.
Master in Chancery, Rock Island County, III
SvEESEY WALKEE, Complainents' Solcf-
tors