Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-10
tured with his companion, Sadie Car


Eaton, Of Washington, for $4,000 for
defamation Of character
General Brooke is to succeed Gen
eral Merritt as commander of the de-
partment of the east.
Louis Mayer one of the Oldest and
best known Jewish residents OF Chi
cago. died of old age.
Miss ethel Barrymore denies the re-
port of her engagement to be married
10 Charles D. Wetmore.
New York bankers estimate that
American tourists will spend $3.50 900,
600 in Europe this year.
Roosevelt is said to be willing to
accept the vice presidency If Mckinley
viii support him in 1904.
Ex-Presldent Dole of Hawaii seems
to be in the lead for appointment as
governor Of the islands
The democratic choice for Bryan s
mate is said to be between Belmont,
! 5cnley, and Mayor Harrison.
John W. Gates was sued for an ac-
counting by man claiming share in
profits from promoting trust.
Thos II Edge was unanimously re-
nominated for congress by the repub-
| Leans of the first Iowa district.
Southern democrats in the senate
Will nor oppose General Miles eleya-
| tiCu to a lieutenant generally
Professor Sheridan Cox for many
/ years leading educator in Indiana,
died at Kokomo Of pneumonia
The Standard Oil company increased
1 the wages Of employees 10 per cent.
and reduced the hours OF work.
Frank Davidson. one OF the most
widely known newspaper men in the
country died in Chicago, aged ST.
In Chicago a true bin was returned
against George ? Gubbins and four
other union men in assault cases.
The Montana democratic state COM
mlttee voted to increase the repre-
sentation of anu-Clark counties
Melba says she would not marry
another man. be be lord yeoman, Or
troubadour." She is just divorced
Chicago corporations may be re-
NulICu 70 pay the RoVbsbNV ~ NOoIo ACi
policemen detailed to serve them.
At the eighth Wisconsin district re-
publican congressional convention at
Appleton, Minor was renominated.
A. 5 Hallidie, inventor of the first
ole car system in the United States,
Is dead at San Francisco, aged 70.
The Fifth Avenue hotel New York,
was bid in by the Enos, heirs of the
property, for S4 225 600 at auction.
Cots at low prices and cheap food
will be provided for delegates to the
populist convention at Sioux Falls.
Detroitors tore down Great Brltains
Aap IN banquet decorations and hoist
ed in it, place the emblem Of Spain.
Michigan, republicans in state con
yentioA endorsed the administration
and instructed in fayag Of Mckinley.
Frank Rockefeller lefs the Euclid
Avenue church Of Cleveland because
Of quarrel with his brother John. d.
Henry NJ Flager, a Standard Oil
official asks a court to relieve him OF
the care OF his insane wifes millions
Chicago. Milwaukee and ST, Paul
railway officers prepare to establish a
| benefit and pension fund for employees
Kansas has commenced action
against Colorado for diyertlns tae
Arkansas river for irrigating purposes
summons to appear in court and eX-
plain the Steel and Wire deal was
served upon John W. Gates in New
York
A mail package Of public docu-
ments. reaching ST. Louis under con
gressioual frank contains wearing ap-
parel
Turkey wants America to send a
warship in order that the porte viii
have an excuse for paying the indem
nifty
The trials Of Kentuckians accused
OF completely in the Goebel assassina
ton are set for the second Monday in
July.
Political slatemakers are now con
neaalug Major-Geuerai Miles with the
yJee presidential nomination at PhtIa-
dalphta
The congregation OF All Souls
church. Washington. is divided over
proposal 10 call woman to the pas
torate
The heaviest rain In years flooded
Waco. Texas. drowning several per-
sons and causing great damage to
property
Francis Il Brooks a machinist OF