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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21

of county buildings and other costs
that would become necessary.
The outcome of the committees de-
alterations and Of the final action Of
the legislature will be anxiously
awaited by the people of Chippewa
county and adjoining counties. As.
semblyman Thomas of Chippewa IN
PRODUCED the bill and says he tavors
the division if the people want it,
which is really very diplomatic
state of mind for him to be in, But
Mr.. Thomas is always cool, always
conservative. He is now serving his
fourth term as assemblyman, and is
one of the soundest and safest mem
bers of the popular branch, He is a
WelShMan, but came over with his
Parents when only years of age, 50
is a native of this country as near as
maybe and yet miss it, Orphaned at
I, he came to Wisconsin with friends
at II and settled in the very town in
Chippewa county where he has since
residcd-saVe for time during the
grave period of the civil war when he
was in the thiCkest of it at the front
He was with the seth Wisconsin vol
unteers. a very badly riddled regi-
ment before the trouble was finally
ended. and was with Grant before Rich
mond and Petersburg. Then he came
home and in due time found himself
honored, one after another. with
about all the Offices at the option Of
his ncighbors-town clerk, secretary
of the school board. town treasurer,
supervisor, county treasurer, chair
man of the county board, president
and secretary of the county agricuI-
tural society and at last scion on the
"indeterminatc sentence plan. 1t is
an interesting fact and one of quite
an unusual character that Mir. Thomas
should have been on only two stand
ing committees during his entire ser
yice-on railroads and on dairy and
food At the present time he is chair
man of the railway committee. as he
was also two years ago. 1t will be
surprising if, with his varied expert.
enCc in public affairs. his great popu.
larity and extended acquaintancoship
he does not eventually discover him
self in still higher Office, AS farm.
er and soldier he is quite an ideal type
Of the available candidate.
His colleague, Assemblyman Me.
loney, strongly opposes the division OF
the county. Both reside in the terri.
tory which will remain in Chippewa
county even should the bill pass. The
name for the proposed county is Rusk
in honor of uncle Jerry-and this cir.
cumstance may possibly suggest the
mission which makes the son, Col. L.
J. Rusk, a not infrequent figure amid
Legislative scenes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
WANT TUITION
FEES ABOLISHED
FRIENDS OF MILLS BILL BEFORE
COMMITTEE.
NOT UNIVERSITY SPIRIT
Former Senator WiIet S. Main
Thinks State institution Supported
BY Peoples Money Should be Free
to Sons and Daughters of Wiscon-
Smother important Measures.

The joint committee on education
noon to a discussion of Senator Mills
bill abolishing all fees at the univer-
sity. Among those who appeared for
the measure were w. e. Main and W.
H. Cahoon of Madison, Rev. G. Nj.
Foster of Oregon and Senator Mills.
Several representatives of the univer-
sity were present, not either for or
gainst the measure, but merely to
answer questions and cnlighten the
committee as to the system now in
vogue regarding tuition and incidental
fees.
Former Senator Main was for the
bill and felt that the charging Of fees
was not In accordance with the spirit
of the state. He thought that a state
university supported by the peoples
money should be open without charge
to the youth of the state. He was fol
lowed by Rev. Foster of Oregon who
knew from having educated a son at
the university that the fees were
burdensOme to people with moderate
means. w. l.. Cahoon also spoke from
experience, saying that his son had
paid $3.50 in fees the first year he was
in school
Dean +. A. Birge explained that the
fees now received amounted to about
$4,000 a year and said that II this
source of income was abolished, the
Legislature should in some way pro.
vide money 10 take its place. He also
thought that II students in the labora-
tories were to be furnished free in.
struments and free chemicals, then
those who took no laboratory work
should be furnished with free books.
Secretary z. r. Riley OF the board OF
regents explained that the money
taken in from the fees was not used
for the maintenance Of the various dc,
partments, but only in incidental ex-
penses, ianitor service and hundred
and one other small items. p. j.
Stevens also spoke Of university mat
tiers but did not oppose the measure.
In the committee on claims yester-
day afternoon II. l.. Thomas, J. n.
Woodwork and Mrs. Myra Grinnell Of
Waupaca appeared TO ask for an ap-
preparation Of $50 900 for the Waupaca
soldiers home. A peculiar situation
prevails regarding this point. Be
cause the institution received only a
portion OF the appropriation made By
the last legislature, the trustees found
it expedient to borrow $3S. 900 for the
home on their own notes. A part Of
the $4,000 now asked for Is TO 20 as
payment for these notes.
Discuss Torrens Land System.
The assembly committee on judlci.
airy spent the greater part o. the after.
noon in hearing arguments on the
Dahl bill TO adopt the Torrens system
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
ONE kIDNAPPER CAUGHT.
Omaha Police Make One important
Arrest.


Omaha. Ncb., Feb. 2O.-One of the
three men in the Cudahy Kidnapping
plot has been arrested Edward
Cudahy, Jr, yesterday positively iden.
tilted the prisoner. He said: This
is the man who asked me to get into
the wagon. There is no doubt about
it; he is the man" Tho mans name
is Callahan.
Daniel II. Burris, who sold a horse
and buggy to two men, who are sup
posed to have used it to procure the
abduction, also identified Callahan as
one of the men with whom he made
the deal. Marie Larson, a servant in
the employ of }. N. Patrick, of whom
the kidnappers rented the house, says
he is the man who paid the month S
rent in advance for the cottage in
Happy Hollow, which the bandits
abandoned two weeks before abduc-
ton, Callahan was arrested by Patrol
men Deuberry and Dryer, both of
whom are old acquaintanCes OF the
prisoner Cudahy feels confident the
police now have one Of the right men
and that other arrests of equal i'm
portanCc will follow
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
Pull SIuggers and Complainant.

Chicago, Feb. 20.-Pugiist Gus Rub.
lin and his sparring partner, Denver
Ed" Martin, were held to the grand
jury yesterday in bonds Of $3.50 each
for engaging in a friendly boxing ex,
hibition at the local theater Frank
Hall, who made the complaint against
them, was arrested charged with wit
Messing a boxing contest and was also
held in the same amount
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21

st. Paul. Feb. 20.--Nearly 1000
delegates are in attendance at the ma
tional convention of butter.makera
which opened yesterday. The feature
OF yesterday was n parade which
formed at Rice park and marched TO
the auditorium. Gov. Van SAINT wei
coined the delegates on behalf of the
state and Mayor Snt!rn nn behalf OF
the city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
Bills introduced.

M By Mr.. SWrdcvant, relating to fees
RI probate proceedings in county
lcOurts repeating chapter l76 of revised
statutes; also, to amend the law re-
RtinE to settlement Of bills of cXcep.
tions after death of Judges.
by Mr.. Hinn. by request relating to
court commissioners,
by Mr. Collins, TO prevent the sale of
liquors within one mile OF the MIlwau.
koe soldiers home
BY Mr.. Barker. providing for the
payment of costs of pavement of
streets whore occupied by railway
companies, also, to prevent adultera.
ton Of meat products; also, to en-
power county boards to FIX the salary
of shcriffs; also, to repeal the law re.
lating to the salary Of sheriff
BY Mr.. Valentine, relating to the ex.
ercisc of eminent domain by railway
companies,
BY Mr., Elinc, relating to garnish.
mcnt
by Mr.. Benson, to constitute truB.
tees of county asylums board Of
health.
BY Mr.. SoIiwedel, by request, to
amend the law relating TO government
OF cities.
BY Mr.. Erickson. by request, to re
quire the publication Of articles of In
corporation; also, by request, Drovid.
ing for the publication Of applications
for liquor licenses,
by Mr.. e. A. Williams, relating tc
the publication OF statements OF in.
surance companies.
by Mr. Fesenfeld, by request, TO reg.
ulate the profession OF teaching the
art Of dancing,
BY Mr. Price, permitting Marinette
TO maintain bridge across the Me.
nominee river in conjunction with
Michigan parties
by Mr.. McGill, TO detach certain
territory from the county OF Marinette
and attach It to Florence county.
BY Mr.. Hanson, TO license and tax
bonding burglary and accredited insur-
ance companies.
ny MI. mlHff, ny request TelatlnE
to railroad transportation for en-.
ployes OF the senate and assembly;
also, TO limit expenses for obtaining
new business by mutual life insurance
companies
by Mr. owen, relating TO signs TO be
put and whistles TO be blown and rate
Of speed OF trains; also, regulating the
speed of trains In cities and villages.
BY Mr. Overlook, authorizing dock
in Little Sturgeon bay.
BY Mr. Swenholt, authorizing a dam
across the Embarrass river In Shawa-
no county
by Mr. KceEc, providing for the
method Of giving notice OF special as.
sessmen tin cities Of the first class.
also, relating to the appointment OF
election officers and party represen.
tativeg.
BY Mr. Brunson. by request, proyid.
ms for the instruction In agriculture
in district schools.
BY Mr. Mccormick, relating TO the
form Of official ballot for general cleo.
tons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
FORTY-SIXTH IN A FIGHT,

Has a Skirmish With FiIiplnos Oh
Cavite Coast.
Manila, Feb. 20.-Col. Schuyler with
all men of the 46th regiment, on the
gunboat Basco, landed on the Cavito
coast near Ternate anu proceeding in.
land captured small rebel garrison.
Continuing the march along the noun.
tain trail, Colonel Schuyler was at
tackled by rebels OF Trias' command.
After a sharp fight the enemy was
beaten and scattered. One American
was killed and one wounded.
The 46th regiment contains the con.
tingent Of 20 or more Madison boys
who enlisted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
Smallpox in Dakota Town.

Huron, S. D., Feb. 16.--Owing TO an
epidemic Of smallpox, the town OF
Redheld, the county seat Of Sphinx
county has been quarantined, and
none are allowed to leave or enter
Railway crews remain in the cars and
no trains stop except for orders. Six.
teen families are under close guard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
Striving TO Bring About Peace

Capetown, Feb 20-Theron, presi.
dent Of the Afrikander bund, has de.
cided 1t Ia impossible for him to co.
operate with Piet Dewet's peace com.
mittee, but has offered constituted au.
thorities his services to promte a res.
toration Of peace on terms Of honor
10 both sides.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
Rockefeller Aids Brown.

New York Feb, 20.--The contribu-
ton Of quarter Of million dollars
by John ID. Rockefeller to Brown
university was announced last night
at a dinner Of the Brown University
Alumni society Of New York, held at
university club.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
WISCONSIN GIRLS ROMANCE.
Goes to ST. Louis To Wed Man She
Nursed to Health.

st. Louis, Feb. 20.-To marry the
man she nursed back to health four
years ago, Miss Maybel Manley, niece
Of Joseph Manley vice chairman Of
the republican national committee,
slipped away from home in Menoml-
nee, Wisconsin, and came to st. Louis.
She is now the wife Of DR.. ". A. Bor.
land OF Nashville, Ark. The wedding
took place last night at the Planters
hotel
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
Balloting In Vain.

Lincoln, Feb. 20.--Fiye ballots were
taken IN the republican senatorial
caucus last night without result but
substantial gains were made by ID. f.
Thompson over Edward Rosewater,
the former running up total of 40 to
10 for the latter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21

S. II, Carpenter, the old time state
printer, who has a bill pending to al
low him to sue the state on an old
printing contract made an argument
for the passage of his bill He insist.
ed that his claim was a good one and
that he could establish that fact If the
Legislature would permit him to sue.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21

The earl Of Hopetoun, the new GOV
ernor general Of Australia, will be
forced TO spend much more annually
than his salary OF 10000. but he ia
man Of considerable wealth and able
to stand the financial strain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21

Washington, Feb. 20.-Minister
Conger has been instructed by cable
to communicate to the foreign minis
tiers at Pekin the feeling of the United
States government that further hostile
expressions should not be INDUCED in
at this time. This action was taken
by the state department after cahi-
net discussion had developed the atti-
tude oft he administration. 1t is un-
derstOod this course is regarded as
the best. since it left room for another
appeal to the powers directly through
their foreign Offices, in case Conger's
efforts were futile.
Says Chinese Have Yielded.
London, Feb. 2O.-Dr Morrison,
wiring the Times from Pekin, says:
THE Chinese declare that the threat
of the Waldersee expedition has been
successful and that the court has
yielded and issued q decree fully com
plying with the demands of the for
eign ENJOYS on the question of pun
ishments. These statements require
confederation. but they are generally
believed here.
What Expedition Means.
Berlin, Feb. 20.-The National lei
tng and other inspired papers assert
that Field Marshal Count Won Valdez
see has no intention of embarking on
a large expedition into the interior OF
China: but they say the Chinese will
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21

Colorado Springs. Feb. 20.-Gov.
Roosevelt left for the east last even
ing after a day of hunting coyotes on
the plains east and south Of Colorado
Springs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
OPPOSE EXPEDITION
OFFICIALS WIRE MINISTER CON.
GER TO DO so.
HAVE CHINESE YIELDED?

Dispatch From Pekin SO Declares
German Press Intimates That
Waldersee Will Make No Move,
but Would impress on Chinese
Danger of Procrastination.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
HAMILTON JURY RETlRES.

Unable to Reach Agreement in Mime.
apoIis Case.
Minneapolis, Feb. 2O.-The jury in
the Hamilton murder case was unable
to reach an agreement last night and
retired
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21

of registering land, Mr., Dahl, author
of the measure, said that the system
was cheaper than the one now in use
less complicated less liable to error
ana that it would greatly reduce the
enormous fees now paid to abstract
companies He cited the fact that Il
Is IN successful operation in MasSa.
chusettS and Chicago and that the plan
has been in continuous operation in
Hamburg, Germany for the last 600
years. Carol Atwood. John Toohcy
W, +, Hamilton, Cot Harry Seaman
and +, w. Rogers, all attorneys from
milwaukee,, appeared against the bill,
insisting that radical change in tho
present system of handling real estate
was mrallcd for and unnecessary.
New Second Glass Cities.
The senate committee ON corpora.
lions decided to recommend for pas.
sage senator Mills bill making all
cities which are between 10000 and
l5O0oo cities Of the second class. This
bill will mako West Superior the only
city OF the second class. taking il from
the third class. The committee also
decided to report a substitute for Sen.
.ator McGillvrayS bill authori2iug
cities of the fourth class to olTcY
bonuses to manufacturing establish.
monts. Tho substitute entirely
changes the nature of the hill and
provides that cities of the fourth class
may build or purchase electric light.
ing plants or water works.
Discusses OIL Inspection.
The senate committee ON state aC
fairs heard arguments, but did not act,
on Scntaor Mills bill providing for
stamps ou oil barrels in place of the
stencils used at present l., A, Wad-
hams of milwaukee, appeared and op.
posed the stamps as n substitute for
the stencil as the mark of the oil in
spcctor on the ground that the stamps
would wash on or be rubbed off in
shipments and in that way cause great
annoyance to the oil dealers.
Committee On Cities.
The committee on cities heard argu.
mcnts ON three bills, Mr. lcnrout OF
| fercd an amendment to his propusi,
ton to submit franchises to vote of
the people upon a petition signed by
10 per cent of the taxpayers, by when
the franchises are specified as
street railway, gas or electric lighting
plants, water works or telephone sys-
TENS The final hearing for this bill
was fixed for next Tuesday. George
! Miller the attorney for the Milwaukee
street railway company, will speak ON
the measure today. The final hearing
for the Rankl mechanics len bill
was also fixed for next Tuesday. Yes
tcrday several Milwaukee contractors
and material men appeared before the
committee urging the passage of the
measure. The chief speaker was
Henry DanisChefsky, who claimed
that by this measure all parties I
| Cerncd were protected except
scab contractors. and that these II
were done no injustice by the |
Mr. Karcls bill to exempt park Ian,
from taxation is dead. the COMMITTEE
having decided to recommend ID FOL
indefinite postponemont
Bachelors Suspense Ended.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
Bachelors Suspense Ended.

The assembly committee on taxation
decided to report for indefinite post
ponoment Mr.. Norton's bills taxing
unmarried people over 30 years Of
~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21

Washington, Feb, 20.--lly an cmpha.
tic vote of is to e., the senate late
yesterday afternoon rejected the con.
ference report on the military AGA.
deny appropriation bill This action
came at the conclusion of spirited
debate upon the provisions against
ha2tng inserted In the report by the
| conference committee OF the two
| branches of congress. The discussion
of the provision which was prociplta.
ted ut the close of Mondays sessions
| by Senator Daniel of Virginia occu.
| pied the greater part of the days SEES.
sion and the report of the conference
was rejected because II was regarded
by large majority of the senate as
too drastic, and, while no instructions
could be given the conferoos by the
senate Il was understood that to SO.
cure favorable acton by that Body
modified form of penalty for hazing
would have to be presented
Senator Pettus argued that the pro.
vision of the conference report which
dcbarred "A cadet convicted OF haZing
from ever holding a commission in the
army, navy and marine corps was
clearly unconstitutional
Senator Spoonor thought the con.
feress had done their full duty, but he
would vote to rocommIt the report TO
| committee In order that the modlfica.
ton Of the provision might be made
He made an eloquent protest against
the enactment into law of the proyi.
sion which does not differentlate be.
tween cowardice, brutality and mere
boylsh FRANKS.
Early IN the day Senator Deboe OF
Kentucky delivered his announced
speech upon the Nicaragua canal. He
reviewed at length the proceedings
which led up to the present situation
and strongly advocated the construc.
ton OF waterway for the United
States. An effort was made TO obtain
consideration for the bill reyiwng the
grade OF vice admiral of the navy. for
the benefit OF Rear Admirals Sampson
and Schley, but 1t was unavallng.
IN the House.
The house spent the day upon the
sundry civil appropriation bin The
feature OF the day was the debate upon
the question OF national irrigation OF
arid lands H. the west which came up
incidentally. No material amend
ments were placed upon the bill. Mr.
Cannon reported the last of the gen.
eral appropriation bills, the deficiency
Mr.. Hit, chairman OF the committee on
foreign relations, reported back the
resolution Of inquiry 10 the secretary
| Of war introduced by Mr. happen
tMass.) and asking for the number OF
horses and mules that had been
shipped since the beginning of the war
In south Africa to the present time
there and giving the shipments from
each port and dates" A somewhat
similar resolution OF inquiry addressed
to the secretary OF state was also
adopted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
MEN GO ON SMASH
SALOON AT NEWTON KANSAS,
BADLY WRECKED.
OTHER JOINTS CLOSED UP

Raid on Grogshop at Milwood Results
in Killing of 5artender's Wife and
Four Farmers Are Arrested
Charged With Murder in the First
Deeree-ENcitement Is Great,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
REJECTS THE REPORT
SENATE WOULD NOT pERAR HAz.
Frs FROM RANK,
SPOONER MAKES A PLEA

And Report OF Conferees Fails by Dc.
eisive Vote OF ~ to 10 Senator De.
Doe Talks on Nicaragua Canal
House Continues With sundry civil
Appropriation Bill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21

OVER THE CREATION OF A NEW
COUNTY.
TO BE NAMED RUSl

Something About the Bisecting Bill
Bill and the Man Who Introduced
It-Factions on the Ground to
Fight for and Against the Measure
Parties to the Scrap.
The bill for the division of Chip
pewa county will have its first hear
ing before the assembly committee
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
Assembly Evening Session,

At the session of the assembly Tues.
day evening 90 bills came in, Tho
committee on public health and santa.
tion reported for indefinite postpone.
mont the bin prohibiting free lunches
| ton of bachelors and old maids was
' [ so reported for death The measure
Toyiding punishment for shooting or
,llNrowinE at trains was reported for
AssagC.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
RECORD
BIGONE
Total of Bills introduced
in Both Houses
Is 1903.
Exceeds That of Session of
Two Years Ago by
Just 20.
Number for Last Day .s3S
Some Important
New Measures.

The close of business OF the last day
for the introduction of bills found a
total Of zoos measures had bcau pre-
scntcd in the two houses of the leg.
islature, the assembly having good
lead in 66, TO SIS for the senate, In
the two sessions OF Tuesday a total OF
SSS camc In, of which 225 originated
in the assembly and ll3 in the senate,
The last day to years ago 250 bills
were introduced. l&S In the assembly
and III in the souutc, In all SlS moa
suros were introduced at the session
OF %, 5lg In tho assembly and SSl In
the senate At tho close of new bust
ness In " total of 9SS bills had been
presented, GO IN the assembly and
&57 in the senate, Through joint res
Oution % moro came In Rfterward
making total of 1876 The revision
Of the statutes the following summon
caused falling of In the number dur
ing the 80 session. II Is probable that
quite Il number will still come in nj
this session through the Joint resolu
ton route.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-02-21
Discuss Torrens Land System.

The assembly committee on judlci-
airy spent the greater part o. the after.
noon in hearing arguments on the
Dahl bill TO adopt the Torrens system