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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11

many or Russia, the commercial pow
rs OF the present and the future.
Ilhey have moved nearer to China by
securing permanent bases on her Dor
dcrs. The Philippines give us base
at The door of all. the east. Lines of
navigation from our ports to the
orient and Australia from the 18TH
points to Australia converge at and
separate from the Philippines. They
are a supporting, dividend-paying
fleet. permanently anchored at spot
selected by the strategy Of providence,
commanding the Pacific, And the Pa
cihr is the ocean of the commerce of
The futures Most future wars will be
conflicts for commerce, The power
That rules the Pacific therefore is the
power that rules the world, and, with
the Philippines that power is and will
forever be the American republic.
I've years ago there was no land
in all the world which we could occu-
py for any purpose Our commerce
was daily turning toward the orient,
and geography and trade develop
ments made necessary our commercial
empire over the Pacific. And in that
ocean We had no commercial, naval
or military base Today We have one
of the three great ocean
possessions Of the globe, located at the
most commanding commercial naval
and military points in the eastern seas,
within hail of India, shoulder TO
shoulder with China, richer in its own
resources and any equal body of land
on the entire globe and Eeoplcd by
race which civilization demands shall
be improved Shall we abandon it?
That man little knows the common
people Of the republic little under
stands the instincts Of our race, who
thinks we will not hold it fast anu hold
il forever, administering just govern
ment b. simplest methods. We may
trick up devices to shift our burden
and lessen our opportunities Ihcy
viii avail us nothing but delay. We
may tangle conditions by applying
academic arrangements Of seif-goyern-
ment TO a crude situation their failure
will drive Us tn our duty in the end
After referring 10 the value Of
Chinas trade, the resources and i'm
mense size Of the islands, the climate,
the character Of the people, and TO
Aguinaldo, senator Beverage SPOKE Of
the military situation, defending Gen.
Otis. The campaign he said had been
al perfect as possible with the force at
hand Our mistake has not been
cruelty il has been kindness II has
been the application 10 Spanish Malays
Of methods appropriate To New Eng
land Every device Of mercy. every
method Of Cancellation has been en-
ployed by the peace-lo.ing president d
the American republic to tho amaze
ment III nations experienced III oriental
revolt The friendly methods u peace
have been thoroughly tried only TO
make peace more dificult There is
not now. and never was, any possible
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11

satan as To give back the people OF the
Philippine islands 10 the cruelty and
tyranny Of Spain, would send either
General Wood General Miles or Admit
raj Dewey to LuEon | would have
him gather a cabinet OF the best men
among the Nlipinos who have the
confidence OF the people and desire
nothing but their welfare, | would
lend the aid Of the army OF the United
States only to keep order would
permit the people to make laws and
administer laws, subject to some su.
pervision till the disturbed times are
over AS soon as II seems the govern
ment can maintain itself peaceful and
in order, | would by degrees withdraw
the authority Of the United States and
making n treaty with them that we
would protect them against the cupid
tty of any other nation, and would lend
our aid for reasonable time to main
tain order and law. would not hest
tate to make them loan of moderate
sum to replenish their wasted treas
ury."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11

New York, Jan. 10.-Terry Mccoy
ern Tuesday night wrested the feather
weight championship of the world
ed it nearly nine years. To save Dixon
from the knockout, Tom ORourke, his
manager, threw up the sponge in the
eighth round, when the negro was
staggering helplessly, bleeding, weak
but game as a dying gladiator. The
fight took place before.a crowd that
packed the Broadway Athletic club and
the victory decided the ownership of
a $4,000 purse. When they stepped
into the ring. McGovern's face showed
no trace of the rigid training course
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11
URGES RETENTION
SENATOR BENERlnGE SANS WE
MUST HOLD PHILIPPINES,
MAKES AN ELOQUENT PLEA
Says the Pacific Will BE the Great
Theater OF National Activity of the
Future and that Islands Can he
Easier Held Than Let Go-HOlds
Our Duty Apparent.

Washington, Jan. 10 The speech
OF Senator A, u. ReveridSe ot Indiana
was the feature Of yesterdays session
Of the senate After resolution by
senator Allen asking information from
the secretary of war as To the trans
ports in use by the United States, per-
sons from whom acquired, prices paid,
etc, had been adopted, Senator Bever-
jdge took the floor tor his resolution,
declaring the Philippines American
territory and that the United States
should retain possession of them. lie
was greeted by brilliant audience,
He said in part:
This island empire is the last land
prove mistake to abandon it, the
blunder once made would be irretriev-
able If ii proves a mistake to hold
ii, the error can be corrected when we
will Every other progressive nation
stands ready to relieve us. But to
hold ii will he no mistake. Our lars
est trade henrcforth must be With
Asia. The Pacific Is our ocean, More
and more Europe will manufacture all
it needs secure from its colonies the
most it consumes Where shsll We
turn for consumers of our Surplus?
Geography answers the question. Chi
ma is our natural customer She is
nearer to us than to England, Ger
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11
SURPRISES NEWS
WAR OFFlCE THROWS NO IIGnr
ON WAR SITUATION,
MAY NAME A NEW GENERAL
Critics Finding Fault With livery De
partmcnt OF War Administration
British Losses Already Nearly
5000 lord Baltour Hints the Pos
sihlity Of British Defeat,

London, Jan 10 The war office has
no; contributed the least particular as
"a what has taken place in Natal since
Sunday, Neither has Il allowed a
dispatch VI the correspondents To set
through, Consequently the facts of
the situation are replaced by conjec-
lures aud the impatienCe VI the public
pours itself into discussions W the con-
duct ot the war and what might have
The Daily Mail says il understands
the superccsSion ot another general
commanding in south Africa win
shortly be announced. II is reported
that Gen Butler came by special train
to London yesterday and held long
consultation with the hcadQuarter' s
stan This seems to Indicate that his
advice which recently was IN extreme
distaVor is about to he utilized Crit
les range up and down the entire
field Ot the way finding
fault especially with the lack OF trans
ports for troops who are ready to de
part, and With the coucealmcnt Of
news, aNrrring that the censorship in
south Africa embraces mails, and that
reports of correspondents are being
mutilatcd and entire letters sup
pressed. The admiralty in seeking
transports is reported to have char
tered the American liner ST Paul and
three Liverpool steamers Great
Britain's losses since the war began
are fast approaching 5000 The war
office compilation of casualties shows
total of 7gl& lo2I killed, 1865
Wounded 9,5ll MISSING This does not
include the casualties at l.adysmtth
last saturday,
BalCour Hints Defeat Possible
London, Ian 10 Arthur j. Balfour
first lord of the treasury, speaking last
know no war in which Great britain
has been engaged except that resulting
in the independence Of the American
colonies, which did not end trlum-
phantly, Vet do not know Of one
which began trinmphantly True the
war in south Africa opened disappoint
ing, but it has knit together every
~ 'llN ~ w Nll' IsllEllSl Nl'fdhlHE ibNt1
making all feel they have great
common destiny which 1t Is their duty
to accomplish Although we hope and
believe defeat viii not come in the
course Of the present war yet II mat
ters turn out otherwise we should still
rely upon the courage and patriotism
of our cOuntrymen."
German Steamer Relieved
Alden, Jan, 10. The imperial German
mail steamer General detained here by
British authorities since January I, on
suspicion having contraband war on
board has been released II was found
she only had a few chemicals on board
A quantity of Hour supposed to be-
bound for the Transvaal Is held pend
ing the decision Of the prize court
All Quiet sunday,
London, Jan, 10 The Daily Chron-
Icles frerc camp correspondent wired
Sunday; There has been no bonn
bardmcnt OF l.adysmith today, nor any
Smelling at chleyeley by the British
guns
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11
FOND III LAC FAVORED.

Fond du Lac Jan 10 This city
will most likely be the headquarters
Of the Little Wolf River Telephone
Co For the reason that the majority
If the stock in the company, IS now
held in Fond du Lac. the probability
that Fond du Lac man will be elected
to the presidency Of the concern is
strong. The election Of a Fond du Lac
man for president will undoubtedly
result in the removal Of the offices Of
the company tc this city. After get
ting the Wisconsin Central shops moth
ing now seems impossible TO our
people
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11
PULITZER RESIDENCE BURNED.
llome OF New York Publisher Goes lIp
in Smoke,

New York, Jan. l0--The handsome
residence of Joseph Pulitzer, publisher
of the New York World was DESTROYED
by fire yesterday and two women SUIT
focatcd or burned to death The loss
Is estimated at 100000 With insur-
ancc at Ssa0,00O, The victims are
Mrs, Morgan 1ellctt, housekeoper. and
Miss Elizabeth Montgomery, govern
ess, The origin OF the fire was In the
conservatory and ascrIhed to electric
wires. II started about A. M while
Mrs, Pulitzer, her daughters and the
sixteen servants were all asleep. The
amcs spread rapidly and were soon be-
You'd control
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11
DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS CAUCUS.

Washington, Jan. 10--A well attend
ed caucus OF the democratic members
Of the house was held last night. Mr.
Newlands OF Nevada, OF the silver
party. was present by invitation OF
Mr.. Richardson. democratic floor lead
er for the purpose Of presenting plan
for united action by all elements OPP
posed to the republican organization.
Committees OF one member from each
state were appointed to look after the
congressional elections.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11

which was visible. in the afternoon at
the weigh-in and each man looked in
perfect condition. Dixon. from the
first tap OF the gong, was on the ag-
gressive, using the left swing invari-
ably as his leads, which McGovern
cleyerly stepped inside Of. McGovern S
attack on the body was surprise to
Dixon, as no boxer who had ever
faced the negro had been able to land
on his wind, ribs and kidneys as did
McGoyern. Dixon Jared McGovern
a half dozen times. doing the battle
with hard cracks on head or jaw, but
Terry was always back at his man in
a jiffy, rcentlessly smashing with
either hand to the ribs or stomach.
The seventh round was a disastrous
one for Dixon, Terry smashing into his
stomach and heart and sending him
staggering to his corner with blood
spouting from his nose. Early in the
eighth, Dixon slipped to the floor near
the ropes from a clinch and McGoyern
earned the cheers of the spectators by
helping him to his feet. Dixon slipped
W Iut uOOI ii SCNOlld llillt- NlltlI M
Govern sent his left and right to the
jaw, flooring the champion. Five
times did McGovern repeat this opera
tion with his pile driving punches,
nearly finishing the dusky champion.
His manager and hacker Tom
ORourke. seeing it impossible for the
negro to hold to the title, threw up the
sponge within one second of the call of
) time which would have ended the
round. While McGovern was hailed
with vociferous cheers as the new
champion, the eX-champion was for
gotten Dixon felt his defeat very
keenly and had little 10 say. except
that McGoyern was the best man he
had ever met and that Terry could
have beaten, in his present condition
any man he, Dixon, had ever defeated.
The men entered the ring simultan-
eously at 1874. Dixon was accom-
panied by Manager Tom o Rourke, Rob
Armstrong Joe Hart and Charley
Miner McGovern's seconds were Sam
Harris Charley Mayhood George Nun
roe and Terry Lee.
Round One-Dixon opened with
left swing for the head. McGovern
ducked and sent his right over the
kidneys. Terry forced Dixon to the
ropes Dixon tried his left for .he
body but Terry stepped inside Of it and
sent his right three times TO the body.
Dixon swung his left to the jaw Ter
ry worked the left and right % the
body and the left to the head. Dixon
sent straight left to the face
Round second-Dixon opened with
left swing for the head and Mac ducked
neatly, driving Dixon back with left
on the body. George Jared Terry's
head with straight left and followed
with right jolt on the body. niy
almost put Terry through The ropes
with left on the face George again
landed hard left on the face. George
landed left on the ACE. Mac replying
With a right on the body.
Round third Terry sent both
hands to the ribs Dixon
hooked his right to the
car. sending Terry away Dixon drove
the left straight to the face and twice
staggered Mac With right swings on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11
DEWEY GETS LOVING cur.
Admiral Presented New Trophy
Through Senator Depcw

Washington, Jan TO- The loving
cup Of silver made from melted dimes
contributed by over 10000 American
citizens the majority OF whom were
children was presented TO Admiral
Dewey yesterday In the presence Of "a
small but notable gathering in the
parlors Of the Dewey residence. The
cup is a massive creation, nearly six
feet high and appropriately inscribed.
The presentation committee consisted
of Senator Depew Of New York, Sen
ator Perkins OF California. Gen Miles,
Secretary Long, Rear Admirals Charles
O'Neil, r. r. Bradford N r. Edincott.
George w. Melville Philip lIIchborn.
A. Crowinshield, Paymaster General
A. S. Kenny Of the navy and Surgeon
General w X Van Reppn Others
present nclucd Capt Lamberton q the
navy and Capt. Clark who
commanded the Oregon at Santiago.
senator Dcpcw acted as spokesman
In accepting the tribute, Admiral
Dewey thanked Senator Depew for his
gracious words and said he was over
powered by this new proof Of the grail
tude OF his countrymcn. TO him the
most pleasant thing about 1t and that
which would make him cherish 1t all
the more was the fact that the children
Of the country were 80 largely repre-
scented In the giving AT the conclu-
sion Of Dewcy's remarks the health OF
those who gave and Of him who re-
eived were drunk
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11
MEXICAN MINISTER DEAD.

city Or Mexico, Jan 10. Gen Felipe
Bcrriozabal, minister Of war and one
Of Mcxico's ablest commanders and
patriots, died last night rhe minis
ter's son, who Is the Mexican consul at
Chicago. has been gImmoned by tele-
graph
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11
WHAT HOAR WOULD DO.
Massachusetts Senator Defines His Po-
sition on Philippines.

Washington. Jan 10 Senator Hoar
OF Massachusetts, last night made pub
lie a long letter he addressed 10 the
editors Of the journal, Advertiser. Her
AID and Globe of Boston lie says In
part What | want the American
people To DO In the Philippines Is ex-
actly what We have done, are doing.
and expect to do in Cuba. / should as
soon give back my redeemed soul to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11
BRITISH VICTIMS 70 CANNIBALs

London. Jan 10-Mail advices from
New Britain report the massacre of the
captain and crew Of fifteen men be-.
longing TO the schooner Nukumauia n
South Wales while trading among the
Admiralty Islands Only three boys
ESCAPED. The natives after numbering
the sailors inaugurated feast ashore
and ate their victims.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11
CHAMPION M'G0VERN
BROOKLYN BOY DEFEATS DIXON
IN EIGHTH ROUND,
TERRIFIC BATTLE FOUGHT

Dixons Seconds Throw Up Sponge
After the Colored Champion Has
Been Down Eight Times and Saved
Knockout-One of Gamest Fights
in Ring History.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11

Chicago, Jan, 10 Cattle Receipts, 600 steady
to slow hecves i.lD@G CO.. coss aud heifer.
1900, Is3, stnckcrs aud feeders, 3OOmi,S
Tuesday, NOU. today, Jh.u0, loft over. J,2BI ,
steady, higher mixed aud butchers, l mn
ass good 10 choice heavy, il5ni 10, rough
4 t0aia0 sheep Receipts. 1900; sendy 10
easier, sheep, Deta.OJ; lambs l.a5662O Official
receipts aud shipments for yesterday Cattle
Hm 1879 hogs ~, 900 Z, i6O; sheep, ~, 22i B0i.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11

r p. Fitzgerald. one u the largest
vessel owners on the great lakes. died
at Milwaukee yesterday 81 heart trou-
BILE, aged Is.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-01-11
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing highest. lowest and closing prices
Of produce yesterday at Chicago:
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-11-23
A Good Showing.

To the Editor of The News:
This closes another year for
Western North Carolina Meth
odism.
MOrgantOn circuit has paid
every dollar Of her assessment,
with an overplus, too, for her
pastors.
Over 200 persons have pro-
fessed conversion and SO have
joined our church, making a
membership Of 40.
This circuit is q desirable
work for an itinerant preacher.
Honor to whom honor is due"
to the Lord and the good
people of the circuit.
The PASTORS.
C,L-c~b> CO. T1IE NEyvc
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-11-23
GLEN ALPINE NOTES.
Local Items and Personal Mention by
Our Hustling Glen Alpine Reporter.

Ou1 huStA1uS OIeu Alpine Reporter.
The public school which has
been taught by T. S. Patton
CLOSES next Saturday.
We learn that Miss Ardie
Leonard and Mr.. Ben Gibbs
were married last night.
There will be a concert in the
Academy by the children of
the public school next Friday
night.
Mr.. Frank Clontz and Miss
Nettie Franklin were married
yesterday Tuesday by Esqr.
Dawes.
Misses Hettie and Bette
Kincaid and Laura Martin
visited friends in this section
last Saturday and Sunday.
L No WHO.
Nov. %, 1900.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-11-23
Mr.. Satterlee Resigns.


Rev. Churchill Satterlee,
who for the past six years has
been rector of Grace Episco-
pal church, in Morganton, has
rendered his resignation, to
take effect January 1st. He
has accepted a call to St.
Paul's church in Columbia, S.
G. Mr.. S~atterlee is very pop
ular here, has done a great
amount of good in the county
and our people are sorry to
know that he and his charm
ing wife are to leave Us. The
vestrv of Grace church have
extended a call to Rev. Walter
Hughson, of Detroit, Mich.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-11-23
A Card.

desire TO return my heart
telt thanks to many friends
tor acts OF kindnessand word,
OF comfort in my recent great
afHlctlon. especially TO the Jr.
.. l. \. NJ, who 81 noblv
aided me. May the Grea,
Glver watch over and take,
care Of all.
Mrs. y. l.. BEACH.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-11-23
A Head

that throbs, pains and
aches, or feels heavy, stuff
fy, dull or dizzy, is a poor
head to do business with.
1t ~lrritates the temper, up
sets the stomach, interferes
with digestion and wears
out the brain and nerves.
Make the nerves strong,
the brain clear and your
head will be right.
wears of headache made me nerv-
GUS. irritable and unfit for business;
but when l began taking DR.. Miles
Nervine l found permanent relief.
Nothing equals it for o~verworked
nerves, aches, or head troubles OF any
kind" THos. w. FRAME.
Davis, Ind. Ter.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-11-23
Mortgage Sale.

BY virtue oil a chattel mortgage X
cuted to us by John NJ. Scot and Jas.
NJ. Scott on the 9TH day OF oct, 1850.
and by reason OF failure IN the part OF
said mortgagors to comply with the
terms of said mortgage, we Will. on
Saturday. December Sth. 1900, at the
Court House door in Morganton. \. c.,
sell to the highest bidder. for cash. the
sollowing articles 4 personal proper
ty. to-wit: One Buckeye hoe grain
drill and one bay horse. eight year,
old.
This Nov. II. 1900.
SHUPING q DEATON.
Mortgages.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-11-23
Pastor Called.

The Morganton Baptist
church, which has been with
out a pastor for about three
months, at a meeting held
Wednesday night extended a
unanimous call to Rev. w. H.
Reddish, of Wilson, N. c., to
become their pastor. Rev.
Mr.. Reddish preached in this
church last Sunday and made
a good impression. It is be-
lieved that he will accept the
call.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-11-23
Important Tax Notice.

Notice is hereby givent that the
special corporation tax levied
for smallpox IS past due and
must be paid at once. This Is
the second and positively the
last call for said tax.
By order Of the board OF
Town Commissioners.
II. B. SMITH, clerk.
Oct, /, 1900.
The best form OF Blank
Option for sale at THE News
office.
THE News and THE ALLAN
IA WEEKLY Constitution
both one year for Sl.+o.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-11-23
{ BLACKSMITH
SAVED HIS ~LITTLESON'S
LIFE.

Mr.. H.. H.. Black, the we'll
kown village blacksmith at
Grahamsville, Sullivan Co. n.
Y, sage: "Our little son, five
wears old has always been sub
ject to Group, and so bad have
the attacks been that we have
feared many times that he
would die. We have had the
doctor and used many mod
icines, but Chamberlaln,s
Cough Remedy is now our sole
reliance. 1t seems to dissolve
the tough mucus and by giving
frequent doses when the croupy
symptoms appear we nave
f0und that the dreaded Group Is
cured before 1t gets settled
There is 40 danger IN giving
this remedy for 1t contains no
opium or other IN urlous drugs
and NAV be given as confidently
TO babe as to an adult. FOR
sale bv w. \. Leslie.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-11-23
THE BURKE COUNTY NEWS,
FRIDAY, NOV. %, 1000.


i NolLlHS MI y. W.. ,. hNI\dI ,
OF MorgantOn.
Mrs. J.. A. Shipping left
Monday for Greensboro to at
tend the Methodist confer
enCe.
Mr.. Bruce, who has been
here for some time in the min
ing business, left for his home
Wednesday.
Mrs. ]. n. PAYNE went to
Greensboro this week to visit
her daughter, Mrs. Albright
and to attend conference.
Married, in Morganton, on
the 18th, at the home Of the
father of the bride, Mr.. Sam
Powell and Miss Nancy Emma
Franklin, Rev. ]. \. Payne
performing the ceremony.
Messrs. Bean & Bailey have
rented the ~stOreroOm formerly
occupied by Mr.. w. \. Wort
man, near 1he postotfice, and
commenced moving their stock
into it Yesterday from their
old stand near the depot.
Rev. Archibald johnson,
editor of Charity and Children,
will deliver an address IN the
Baptist church in Morganton
next Thursday night in behalf
of the Thomasville Orphanage
There Will be service In the
church Thursday morning, al
which collection viii be take1
Iol tllC VI pildllS.
The Davidson College foo
ball team have written tina
they can not come tomorrow
to play the D. & ID. School, a!
announced elsewhere IN thu!
paper. However, the Ashevill,
School team Will be here anC
the game will take place at tn
athletic grounds of the D.. 4 u
School to -morrOw afternoon a
3o'clOck.
The Western North Carolin
Methodist Conference Is l
session at Greensboro TIN
week. The members frol
Burke went down the first Q
the week. Mr.. j. \. Lackey !
there as a delegate from Nor
canton district. We presum
the appointments for next yea
will be announced on Monday
We will publish the list fc
this section IN our next issue.
THAT THROBBING HEAL
ACHE.