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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
UPRoAR IN FRENCH CHAMBER.
Dreyfus Affair Again Sets Gallo
Statesmen by the EARS.

Paris, May % boisterous scene
yesterday when NJ De Castellane asked
Premier VI. Waldeck- Rousseau what
measures he intended to take against
NJ. Reinach for remarks which he had
made that the government had agreed
the Dreyfus affair should be revised
after the exposition provided the Drey
fusards maintained a truce during that
period The premier replied denying
there was any agreement with NJ
Reinach, whose words, he asserted,
were entirely contrary 10 the senti-
ments OF the cabinet. Continuing the
premier said Captain Fritsch had d.
vulged letter in order to enable the
nationalist to commit a coup and his
action was felony, A perfect pande-
monium followed Members of the OPP
position rose and hurled invectiveS and
denunciauons at the head of the pre-
mier In midst of the din General De
Galifet picked up his portfolio and left
the hall. The nationaists interpreted
his action as protest against the
warmth OF the premier's allusion to the
war Office and redoubed their fulmina-
tions against Waldeck- Rousseau. Sew
eral even threatened to strike him but
ushers INTERVIEWED and barred the way
Finally one OF the most disorderly
scenes ever witnessed in the chamber
ended by NJ. Deschanel putting his hat
on, thereby suspendng the session,
The ushers Immediately cleared the
hall
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
HOW DAVE KING LOST HIS LIFE.
Tie Worked a Costly Trick on a Fiery
French Dealer.

In 1887 Helena, Mont was over
run by a shoal of sure thing gamblers.
The streets were crowded nightly and
every game from the old time shell TO
the photograph sale was reaping a rich
harvest said Col William f. Cody.
In one gambling house a short faro
game had been started and attracted a
great deal OF attention In short faro
the dealer runs out six cards backs up
from the box, placing them face down
ward on the table, When all bets have
been made the dealer pulls from the
box the seventh card and turns It's face
upward. Then he turns up each of the
SIX cards upon which he had invited
bets. II the dealers card Is higher
than the better's card the bank wins
II the better's card is higher than the
one turned by the dealer, the better
wins.
II, however there is tie, I. e.. the
dealer turns the same card that the bet
ter had placed his money on, the bank
wins But in such a case the player has
the option Of losing his money or he
can have another chance the next hand
round If ne will double his bet. This
process can be continued as long as the
better is willing to double the stakes
bettor Is willingto double his stakes.
If he wins he gets paid in full. II he
loses the bank gets all
1T was while playing at this game
that Dave King lost his life in June.
1887 King had been living In the min
ing camps at Marysylle for a couple of
years lie was one OF the best gamblers
in the west He looked, however, like
a typical miner as wearing a soft gray
nat Blue flannel shirt, trousers tucked
In his boots, he strolled in whore this
short faro game was being played AZ
ter watching the game for a few min
utes King began to play. placing 81
bills rolled into ball on the cards. lie
won amost every time and always
called for his pay in bills Soon how
over, another player al the opposite end
Of the table mad begun 10 double hls
stakes, and tho dealer was giving his
attention to the high better. King
didn't get excited, but continued to
make an occasional bet, always with q
81 bill rolled into a wad. The dealer IN
paying would pick up a 81 bin aud
pass it across 70 King. This had been
going on for perhaps half an hour, when
the dealer again tossed a soiled 81 bill
TO King in payment as the dealer
thought, OF 81 bet
Come again said King to the
dealer, Look at that bet
"fhe dealer. a slight built, black eyed.
nervous Frenchman leaned over and
unroIled Kings bet As he did so ne
saw that he had been tricked A crisp
yellow 81 900 note rolled out Of the
dirty 81 bill King had won sl.001. The
dealer was white with rage. There
vas NJ Limit " the game. and King
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
ALLEGED CURE FOR CANCER
The N-Ray Used With Success at a
California Hospital.

NdlilpAhld tiuSplldls
After suffering from cancer of the
face for 20 years DR.. j. NJ. Selfridge,
the founder of the Fabiola Hospital,
Oakland, has been almost completely
cured by the X-rays. Last October
DR.. Selfridge began experimenting
with the X-rays in conjunction with
his son, Dr., c, NJ. Selfridge, and DR..
y. Ii. Chamberlain So successful
has been the trial that numbers OF
other sufferers have taken the same
remedy and have met with like as
tonishing relief.
As far as the trial has gone. Il
seems mat a check has been discover
ed for the dread cancer scourge. DR..
Selfridge was led to begin the ex-
periments by noting the powerful IT.
rtatng effect of the X-ray on healthy
skin. He conceived the idea that the
cathode ray might dry up and heal
the generous tissue. SO he made a
face mask OF thin sheets OF lead and
allowed only small aperture over
the cancer He was placed on an
operating table and his face covered
with the mask, the cancerous wound
only being exposed to the action OF
the ray.
The experiment was begun after
the Doctor had vanly tried every
remedy that surgery could devise
Beneficial results were noted at once,
and the cancer began to dry up Now
it is entirely healed, only scar re-
naming to show where the sore was
for so many years
The doctors at Fabiola are trying
the cure on other cancer patients and
are getting encouraging results
What effect the ray may have upon In
ternal cancers Is uncertain, as only
external growths have yet been
operated on. San Francisco Chronicle
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
THE MINISTRY Or LOVE.
The memory of a kindly word
For long gone by,

The memory of kindly word
For long gone by,
The fragrance of a fading flower
Sent lovingly.
The cleaning of sudden smile
Or sudden tear,
The warmer pressure of the hand
The tone of cheer.
The hush that means II cannot speak
But | have heardl"
The note that only bears a verse
From Gods own word ~
Such tiny things we hardly count
As ministry.
The giyers deeming they have shown
Scant sympathy,
But when the heart is overwrought.
Oh who can tell
The power OF these tiny things
To make it welll
Philadelphia Press
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31

Kruger has issued public proclama-
ton warning all people to leave
johannesburg or remain there at the
peril of their lives, as it might be-
come necessary to destroy the town
and mines. Hundreds of cases of win
ter clothing for the prisoners at Pre-
toria have been sent by the relief as
ISOLATION TO United States Consul Hay
as well as 1000 pounds in cash. f"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
JUDGE J. p REA DEAD.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF G. A. r.
Passes Away.

Minneapolis. May 29.-Judge John p.
Rea. former commander-in-chie OF
the G. A. r., died last night from
hardening Of the brain He vas born
in Chester county, Penn. in 1870. He
entered the army as a private in the
Ohio infantry In 1861 was promoted
several times and was brevetted major
for gallantry IN action at Cleveland.
Tenn. He was editor 1f the Minneap-
oils Tribune in 1867 and served as
Judge of the fourth district from
lsS6-g0
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
DOUGLAS COUNTY POLITICS.

West Superior, Wis May 29,-The
local county and assembly requbli-
can conventions will be held June Is.
They will name delegates to the state
and congressional conventions. At
the committee meeting there were II
members present, and a straw vote
showed that eight were for La Fol-
lette and three for Bradford.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
BASEBALL SORES.

Chicago T, Brooklyn r.
81. Joseph y. Dies Moines 2.
Buffalo ( Cleveland 2.
Milwaukee 3, Minneapolis 3.
st. Louis Z. philadelphia -
Pittsburg IL, New York 0.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
BELOIT COMMENCEMENT.
Program Arranged for the Week OF
Graduation

Beloit, Wis. May 30 The following
program of the Beloit college COM
mencement week is announced sun
day. June Il, 1890 a. m, address be-
fore the Christian association, by the
Rev. James Beverage Lee, Milwaukee;
4:30 p. m, baccalaureate sermon by the
president Monday, June IS, 2:30 p.
m. prize declarations by the Young
women; $50. organ recital in ale
chapel p. m. prize declarations Sy
the young men. Tuesday, June l9, 10
a. m, extemporaneous speaking for the
Rice prize p. m; class day exercises;
$3.50 p. m, alumni banquet; 1880 p. m,
alumni meeting, Grafton by Alex d.
Matheson, 80; poem by the Rev S. p,
Wilder, d. D., IL $50 p. m presl-
dents reception. Wednesday, June 20,
s a. m. commencement prayer meet
ing; a. m. graduation exercises Of
1900: 1890 p. m, corporation dinner.
Saturday afternoon, June 16, in art
hall, there will be a presentation Of
portraits with "reminiscences OF early
trustees Of the college On Saturday
evening the graduating exercises Of the
class of 1900 Of Beloit college academy
will be held
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
A BAGATELLE.

/ stole kiss She did not mind.
She did not care one penny.
Her pretty head TO mine Inclined
What's one among so many
Smart Set.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
SENATE.

In the course of speech in favor of
the adoption of the resolution ex-
pressing the senate's sympathy for the
beers Senator Wellington md. } re-
ferred to the secret understanding ex-
listing between the United States and
Great Britain. When Senator Lodge
(Mass.) demanded proof that such I'M
derstanding existed, Senator Yelling
ton said that under the circumstances
it was difficult to present tangible
proof, but he believed proof could be
found in the secret archives of the
state department Senator Lodge re-
piled that under our form of govern
ment no such understanding could ex-
phatically denied the existence of
any such alliance or understanding he
believed the country would accept his
statement as true. The reading of the
sundry civil appropriation bill was
completed, but not all of the commit
tee amendments had been disposed of.
A lively debate was precipitated over
the proposition to continue the life of
the industrial commission until Octo-
Der 81, 1901. Charges were made that
the commission was being used as a
republican campaign machine and
that important testimony had been
suppressed. The committee amend
ment, however, was agreed to, the
amount appropriated being increased
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31

Chicago, May g. 80 Cattle - Receipts Y 90
lower. good TO prime steers 5DOnt.70
poor % medium, 435h4hg, stockers aud feed.
erz. 3.f5a5iO. COWS and heifers 30On5CJ;
Texas fed steers, loOst51n Hogs Receipts
yesterday 5000 today, 1900, left over l.1.:
active, shade lower mixed and butchers, 5.t1
a5Z5; good - choice heavy s1Da51O;
rough heavy, 5.0sn5 -; light 5.t565Y: bulk
IF sales, 5l515.20. Sheep Receipts, 800
higher. sLeep, 4.a565Z5. lambs, L5097 ~.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
BOER SPIRIT BROKEN
GENERALIZATION OF THE TRANS
vAAL SAID TO BE COMPLETE.
BUT KRUGER is oB0oRATE

.,.,ro in Public opinion Reported
p,rqhers Sing God Save the Queen
Transyaal Seeks sympathy in
europe British May Not Reaen
pretoria For Month.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
Of produce yesterday at Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
WAS PLAINLY SEEN
CONDITIONS VERY FAVORABLE
FOR SEEING ECLIPSE.
REPORTS FROM THE SOUTH
Government Expeditions Secure Val
liable Photographs of Phenomenon
and Other Data-Prof. Comstock's
Observations Verify His Views

Washington, May 29.--Advices re-
eeived at the naval observatory from
its agents in various points in the
south show that favorable weather
prevailed for observing the suns
eclipse yesterday and that the contact
occurred very close to the schedule
time. Three parties were sent out
from the observatory, one to Pine
hurst n. c., in charge of Prof Aaron
y. Skinner; one to GAINESVILLE, Ga,
under Prof. Milton Updegraff. and one
to Griffin, Ga, under Prof. Stimson j.
Brown. Supt. c. H. Davis of the OBJ
servatory during the day received
the following from Prof Skinner at
Pinehurst: Clear sky and favorable,
permitting successful observation of
ments were successfully operated.
fhe contact occurred very close to the
predicted time. The corona was very
fine. Mercury was the only star Wis
ible Prois Updegraff and Brown
merely reported that their obserya-
tions were successful. In Washington
the weather was slightly cloudy which
somewhat marred the opportunities for
getting satisfactory observation of
the phenomenon. The eclipse occurred
just a few seconds ahead of the sched-
ule time but the irregularity was so
slight the ordinary observer could not
have discerned it. Trained star gazers
agree that il was one of the most re-
markable predictions in the history of
astronomy, it being doubtful if ever
before the time of the arrival OF an
eclipse was so accurately announced in
advance. The first contact was sched-
uled TO take place at "A minutes, sec
onds past7. A few seconds before that
time the edge of the sun and moon
were in contact but ii was several sec.
onds later before the naked eye looking
through smoked glass could tell that
the eclipse was actually taking place.
From the moment of the first contact
until the period nearest the approach
10 totality at exactly 9, the light
lHhSu 81 duhdlis uulll lUt tllN WAS IN a
condition of hazy twilight Watchers
at the observatory made no attempts
at photography as all instruments for
such purpose had been sent south.
Their only object was to catch the rec
ord of time of the first final contact
and the exact moment ON the nearest
approach to totally. Al exactly 9,
80 per cent. of the suns face was OBJ
scured. Unofficial reports which have
reached Washington indicate the
eclipse was visible to a greater or less
degree in the entire path of totallty.
Particularly fortunate were the OBJ
servers in the southern sec
ton of the country where
the weather seemed TO be
unusually favorable for securing photo
graphic data which scientists are so
anxious TO obtain In some southern
cities during the period OF totally
stars were visible almost directly over
head In Richmond the most striking
feature of the eclipse was a short but
brilliant rainbow on the west or con
tact side of the sun with a cloudless
stay
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31

There is a highly interesting article
in the June number of the New Eng
land Magazine on New England in Wis
consin by Ellis b. Usher OF La Crosse
There is forceful and chaste presenta-
ton Of facts which show tho mighty
potentially of New England blood in
the formation of Wisconsin history,
and as examples of New England stock
or of stock from eastern parentage are
cited Matt Carpenter, Judge e. W.
Keyes, Col w. f, villas, c. c. Wash
burn, John c Spooner, iucius Fair
child John Bascom, c. X Adams
Philetus Sawyer, J. V. Quarles r. D.
Marshall, J. b. Winslow, j. e.
Dodge, x. G. Thwates Lyman c.
Draper j. H.Lathrop Paul A. chad
bourne Cyrus Woodman. Gov Dewey,
g. u. Paul and many others, whose
portraits are also given. A glimpse of
the university is shown and
an altogether charming tale is told Of
the commonwealth and its chief max
ers "A tale related with journalistic di-
rectness that is ever pleasing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

Art Young, the Monroe cartoonist,
has clever illustrated article in the
current Cosmopolitan, 1t tells the
story humorously of mans visit to
hades, and is quite after the style of
Mr. Young's own book on the Internal
regions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
CONGRESS CONCLUDING WORK.
Senator Wellington Says We're Par
tial to England.

Washington, May 29.-Monday was a
dull day in the house considering the
near approach of final adjournment
The Alaskan civil government bill was
passed and some odds and ends of leg
islation cleaned up. Mr.. Dalzell gave
notice that the anti trust resolution
and bill reported by the judiciary COM
mittee would be considered Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday of this
passed several unimportant measures
and recessed until evening for consid-
Grafton OF the District Of Columbia
code bill.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31

Judge Eugene S. Elliott Of Milwau-
kee, known all over the land as the
father of the American Whist club viii
pay whist no more, except for an occa-
sional social game. lie has announced
that his days Of activity SO far as whist
is concerned are over and that he
would not appear again to take part IN
match games.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31

Q. G. Berg, republican candidate for
a native of Norway who settleu in Wis
consin in 1878, and 10 years later ne
went to Sphinx county, S D., where he
has been engaged in mercantile pur-
filled the Office of clerk of the courts
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-31
As Seen Abroad

Tripoli, May 20. The eclipse expedi-
ton under Prof. Todd OF Amherst col
lege completed a successful observa-
ton with 20 telescopes. The corona
vas seen 50 seconds and was exactly
a duplicate OF that of January, 1889
completely confirming the eleven years
period of corona variation with sun
spots The weather was splendid.
The eclipse as seen in Madison was
In every way a success, and much
credit is due the management for its
very handsome performance. Prof
Comstock at the observatory admits
the eclipse was three seconds behind
the schedule, but three second hitch
In the program was nothing to the
good-natured public In explanation
Of the delay it Is said the sun and
moon do not quite agree with the com
puted positions The scheduled time
for the eclipse to have commenced
here was 6:4S a. m, but it did not ac-
JualIy take place until three seconds
later
The only value which the eclipse at
fords is to ascertain its time and end
ing IN order to correct the table for
the motion Of the sun and the moon
According u the observations OF PROT
Comstock the previous tables are al
most entirely correct. During the
process Of the eclipse be observed par
ticularly with a view toward ascer-
tanning WHISTLER the cusps were dis
torted in shape As observed by Prof
Comstock no such distortion took
place
II the moon is surrounded by any at
mOsphere however dense i Will inhu-
ence a distortion The results. as OBJ
tanned by Prof Comstock. 20 10 con-
firm the view which be previously
held that whatever atmosphere the
moon may possess Il is far less dense
than that commonly assigned il.
Prof Snow yesterday received from
Prof Wood at Pinehurst n. G.. a tel
egram saying the day was a perfect
one for observing the eclipse and the
spectacle gorgeous. He said further
that no distinct bands we're noticed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-06
LOON FOR 1rosx DEMENTEp.
Newly Invented strait-Jaeket That
 WM Save Much Suffering.

From Washington Times. J. NJ Hooper of Baltimore applied for patent papers on an invention that promises 10 be of incalcuiahie assistance to hos pftals and public and private asyIums where insane, delirious or unIuIy patients are handled. The invention Is known as d rest sheet and strait Jacket and is a combination of both. holding the patient securely and com fortably without even the aid of an att tendant. All the hospitals have felt the need of just such an invention as has heen perfected by MT. Hooper, and i-- .lAl attendants in general will hail
 sht the advent of the sheet
 ..~.-eJ that will save both many a- ..les with a wild sufferer and in IT. J cases personal injury Of some sort to either the patient or the nurse. The patent is especially to protect in- sane or delirious patients, and can be adjusted to any bed whatsoever. It can be affixed as readily to cot or sur- such way as not alone to avoid per- sonal injury, but also to prevent the exposure of any part of the body. This will be especially advantageous in many cases where exposure to the air is especially deleterioas to the suffer- er's chances Of recovery. The pa- tient may be left entirely alone without fear, for the strongest man is utterly helpless when under the sheet. The sheet is made of heavy cotton duck, which can be both laundered and ster- ilized, thus fulfilling all hyglenie con- ditions. The sheet fits close around the neck of the pros trate patient, be- ing edged with channels to avoid chaf- ing. The arms cone through two openings in the sheet and are held down in a channels lined duck trap ar rangement that gives ease yet security. The feet are strapped in like manner. being covered with an extra flap of cotton duck to keep off flies and air. This extra flap gives certain freedom to the feet that would be impossible if placed under the main sheet which Is drawn down tight by the fastenings. These are made in such way as to be impossible to tear out. The head can be turned and the body to some ex- tent, but the most frantic struggles would be productive of no harm on the part of the patient. Two extra straps can be run across the body if deemed necessary. The device has been in use in the city hospital in Baltimore for Tho recf ciy tnan+bc and Is rszros4 fh2 highest endorsement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-06
An Interesting Experiment.

An interesting experiment is about to be made by the government of Bos- nia and Herzegovina in connection with the subject of the migration of birds. A number of observatories are to be established throughout both countries on the coasts, plains, mountains, riy- CTS. lakes and at all points which seem likely to yield results of interest to those engaged in researches on bird migration Under the auspices of the government of both countries meet- ing of ornithologists has been convened to take place at Sarajevo during the current month, and proposal will be made to other governments to insti- ute similar plans of observation, the intention being to unite them all in . common and uniform system