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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31

The Schley court CT inquiry at Wash
! ington, D. c., dragged YEARLY durfnr
the opening sessions this week, the VIII
nesses examined simply reiterating ~
stories to the effect that the adn,irai
was brave, efficient and considerata ~
his men during action. Boatswain Hil,a
testimony was interrupted by applause
which was promptly silenced bv Ad'
miral Dewey
! Admiral Schley took the stand
on his own behalf at the court of in.
quiry Coming to the blockade of Cien
fuegos he explained the formation og
the fleet there, He said the ships wera
constantly settling into the beach ana
We're obliged almost every hour to
steam for mile or two. I'VE were
closer at night, and that" he said em.
! phatically, was the rule of the SQUAD.
ron always. We We're closer at night
both to Cienfuegos and Santiago The
arrangement during the day was some
| little feigned disorder in the hope that
it might invite those people out"
The admiral detailed at length the
receipt of dispatches, and gave the de.
tails concerning the blockade of Glen
fuegos, telling how he observed the men
laying mines across the river ana how
he established picket line inside the
main line blockade.
Relating to the interview with Nunez
the Cuban pilot, Admiral Schley said
Nunez expressed the opinion that it was
impossible for the ships of the size of
the Spanish fleet to enter Santiago har-
Dor. The witness said it was this posi-
tive information that had caused him
to pursue the course he did in relation
to Santiago.
NE admiral took up the discussion
of the coaling question, and defended
his action in that respect. Taking up
his communication with Captain Nc
Gala again, he discussed his dispatch
to the navy department regarding the
disobeyance of orders. The admiral
said the translated message was essen
TALLY different from the dispatch he
framed. He contended there was no
disobedience; that he complied with Or
uers in returning to Santiago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31

Judge Coke of the United States cir
3uit court. in the case Of James p
Witherow against the Carnegie Stel
company, NOW a constituent Of the
United States corporation), dismissed
ne bill of complaint for want Of juris-
1iction over the defendant company
The suit was for an alleged infringe
n'ent of patents connected with the man
utacture OF Bessemer steel and the ag-
gregate of the claim was between s40,-
100, 600 and $50,090000
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Fire at Davenport. Il,

What was one of the worst fires IL
the history of Davenport occurred 3 -,
day morning and resulted In the tota'
destruction of the planning mill belong
ing to Christ Mueller's Sons, Iocstegi
on the west side of Scott street ana
covering the major portion Of the piQ .,i
between Front and Second. The m.lL
all but the office and the sheds On 'lF
Second street side. has been wiped oas
with the loss of many thousands y
dollars.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31

The London Spectator. dealing with
the question of the Isthmian canal.
says:
when once the canal is made by the
United States, opened to the whole
world on equal terms and held so
strongly that no power at war with
Great Britain Will be able to violate its
neutrality, the British nation will real
lie that, instead of abrogation OF the
Clayton Bulwer treaty proving an m
jury, 1t is a great benefit to the nation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31

Mrs Anna Edison Taylor so years
Did. went over the Niagara Falls on the
Canadian side and survived feat new
n before accomplished, and, indeed,
never attempted except in the deliber-
ate commission Of suicide. She made
he trip in barrel. Not only did she
survive, but she escaped without a
broken bone, the only apparent injuries
being a small scalp wound, a slight con-
,ussion of the brain, a shock to the
nerYons system and bruises about the
body She was conscious when taken
out and will pose as museum attrac-
lion.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Court to Settle Estate.

No will was left by the late John S.
Pilisbury, ex-governor of Minnesota.
He was content to give as he lived to
any institution or movement he deemed
worthy of aid and content to let the
laws of Minnesota determine the final
disposition of his estate Some esti-
mate the estate at 100000 and some
even higher,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
THREE MORE VICTIMS DEAD,
They Succumb to Injuries in Disas-
ter on Chicago Burlington &
Kansas City Road.

Three more victims of the Chicago
Burlington & Kansas City wreck at
EXline, Ia, are dead. They are.
JAMES MACE. Unionville, Mo.
WYMAN MARION Lancaster. Mo
MRS. NJ. FREELAND, Browning. Mo.
Conductor j. w. Scoverm ana Miss
Sophia Patterson are expected to die
The other injured are apparently on the
way to recovery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Bank Closes Its Doors.

ceived a telegram announcing the sus-
pension OF the Eufaula National bank
at Eufaula, Ala. The comptroller APP
pointed National Bank Examiner Geo
r. De Saussure as temporary receiver.
The bank at the close of business on
Sept. 30, 1901, had liabilities of s36o2l@'
which included 100000 of capital stock
and S6,56S in surplus and UNDIVIDED
profits.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
First Prize for Cattle.

Among the winners of first prizes 81
the cattle show at Kansas CITY we're.
E, II. White, Estherville Iowa-Gallo-
way cows, three-year-olds or over
Sadie Garland and Galloway heifers.
six months old and under one year
Museassa. George Swiger, Champaign,
lll.-Galloway heifers, one year old ana
under two, Lutte Lake.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Poison Ends Woman's Life.

Mrs. Nellie Har6ifer, wife OF
Philip Hardifer, contractor, is dead
from morphine poisoning and W.
II. Flanders, Lyons, (Colo.l no
tel man, is in the hospital and
may die from the same cause.
Flanders says they agreed to suicide.
Should Flanders recover he will be
charged with murder.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Feel the Pangs of Hunger.

According TO reliable reports received
by the British Cousul-General Warren,
1000 persons in the provinces of An
HUI and ktang Su, China. are on the
verge of starvation aud the famine is
spreading. The available funds for the
relief of the sufferers are insignificant.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
French Miners Turned Down.

In the chamber of deputies PreiHis.
NJ. Waldeck- Roussen refusing to con.
cur with the demand OF NJ. Basil ~
cialist. for immediate discussion Of ins
motion to establish minimum We
for miners. days work of eight hoaIs'
and pension of two francs per das =
ter % years work. the motion was =
jected by vote of 3a1 to 254
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Plucky Messenger Prevents Robbery

Pluclsy Messenger Prevents Robbery
The bravery of Express Messenger
Charles prevented the robbery of north
bound Southern Pacific train near
Walkers Station, Is miles south.
The messenger refused to leave his
ear, even after it had been blown open
with dynamite He opened fire on the
robbers, and finally when they threw
2 charge of dynamite with burning
fuse into the car, he picked it up and
threw it outside. where it exploded an
instant later,
1a robbers then gave up their eff
forts to secure the express treasure, and
after rifing the mail pouches cut the
engine loose and compelled the engi-
ncer to carry them to the outskirts Of
Eugene. where they disembarked and
disappeared in the darkness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Troops Yea,n for Vengeance.

An intense feeling exists among the
trops in Samar, p. |. If they can meet
the enemy in open there viii be great
retaliation, Many of them have been
seen and Others have heard of the bar
barous treatment to dhieh the dead
American soldiers were subjected by
the Filipinos recently.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
May Enrich Mrs. Mckinley.

Mrs William Mckinley was proba-
bly, left a larger estate than is mention
ed in the will of her husband. News is
received from Ely, New, where the Nc
klnley mine is located, that out-crop-
pings show lead of ore that will as
say 500 TO the ton.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31

Chicago. Oct. S-Butter-The market
was steady Creameries. l4a21tsc. diaries
lSWlac
Eggs-The market was firm at 1Sl5diqc
Dressed Poultry-The market WINS
steady, Turkeys ease. chickens. 7isI~Sc
Ribs-SAort and clear sides, IS 55EIS i.
others unchanged
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Woman Killed in Collision,

In a collision between a freight train
and a street car at Toledo, Ohio
Mrs, David Stewart was SO ser
iously injured that She died after being
removed to the hospital. Several 9th
ers We're slightly hurt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Give Morgan Silver Service.

The New York Yacht club held a
meeting at which a committee was APP
pointed to present service Of silver To
}. + Morgan as mark of the appreca-
ton in which the club holds him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Ordered Inside the Lines.

The people OF the Island OF Samar.
=, l., have been notified to concentrate
IN the towns on pain OF being cousid-
tled public enemies and outlaws and
treated accordingly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
For n Two Fold Purpose.

In aid of the Mckinley Memorial
fund Governor Yates issued a proela-
nation urging the people of the state
Of Illinois TO contribute both as a mark
OF esteem for the late president and as
a rebuke against anarchy
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31

The attempt of Japan to dispose
abroad of bonds to the amount of So
VoV000 yen failed. This, it is expected,
VIII seriously affect the position of the
cabinet
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Duke and Duchess Sail,

The Duke and Duchess OF Cornwall
and York started for England on the
Ophir with two British cruisers form
ing the escort.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31

i Is stated that the car and czarina
have accepted King Edwards invita-.
ton TO visit England next summer af-
Ter the coronation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31

EN-lnited States Senator Warner
Miller and president OF the Nicaragua
canal commission is reported 10 be
seriously ill.,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
THE NEWS OF The WEEK
CONDENSED FROM ASSOCIATED
PRESS DISPATCHES.

Items OF General Interest Prepared
With View to Save Time of the
Busy acknowledgements of the
Past Few Days Fut in Readable
Shape From the Daily Press Re-
ports.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31

John f.. Redmond, Patrick A. Nc
Hugh and Thomas OfDonnell the
nationalist members OF parliament who
are 10 visit the United States in behalf
Of the Irish cause, have sailed for New
York
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
"A BAD iLWAY WRECK.
LOCOMOTIVE LEADS WAY OVER
AN EMBANKMENT.

Cars Follow 1t in Its Flight to Bot
tom of Gully-Many Persons In
jured-Engine Men Leap for Life
From lettering Machine and Land
in Safety-Two Cars Were Badly
Wrecked.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
sCHLEy ON The STAND.
a DRAMATIC MOMENT. IN n.y.
NAVAL INQUIRY.

Commander Of the Flying souadr.,
Gives Inquiry Court the Eistorv ~
the Cienfuegos Blockade and n.
MES Having Diaobeyed the Orasr.
of the Navy Departmeat-Pl,rs
According to Information.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
MANY LIvES.AM LOST.
NINETEEN VICTIMS OF FIRE IN
PHILADELPHIA.

Three Men and n Woman Roast to
Death On Fire Escape in Plain
View of Mortified Spectators
Others Dashed to Death in Street,
Jumping rom Top stories to
Pavement-Names Of Dead.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
Hard Work for Firemen.

When the engines arrived the flames
had enveloped the building from top to
bottom, and the intense heat from the
terrifying mass of flames made 1t i'm
possible for the firemen to get in close
range OF the seothing furnace. lgnor
ing the flames, the brave fire fighters
devoted their whole attention to the
% t.,.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31
The Death Trap.

When the ilremen arrived Commerce
street was filled with these unfortunate
victims. ana the police and hospital SER
vice was taxed to its utmost capacity
For hours the flames threatened the
lives of many other thousands of dol
lars worth Of property on all sides OF
the principal building in which the
blaze started
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-31

As some of them stood within the
scorching heat of the fire with nets out
spread TO receive those who leaped from
the building played lines of hose upon
them. When their work in this respect
had ended, many of the firemen were
cOmnletelV exhausted
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-03-27
TIMELY GARDEN NOTES.

It is mistake to rake up the leaves
in the wood lot or any other place
where they may be allowed to remain.
Besides being of value as winter pro-
lection, when decayed they add much
to the fertility of the ground.
Blackberries and raspberries grow
from shoots formed just below ground.
When transplantinS them the mistake
of setting them too deep, practically
killing them, is not uncommon. The
roots should be but just below the
surface.
In California they have a late ripen.
ing navel orange called navelencia.
which, on account of it's lateness of
ripening, prolongs the season con-
siderably. The navel itself owes it's
introduction to the late William
Saunders.
The Snyder blackberry is a popular
sort in the northwest, because of its
extreme hardness and it's productive
ness. Taylor's prolific has larger
fruit, but it is hardly as hardy as
the others, but quite hardy enough for
the middle states.
Many common cvergreens can be
transplanted from the woods with or
binary care if not too large size be
taken. A plant of three feet, with good
roots, will be more satisfactory than
a six-foot one. EARLY spring is a good
time for IMPRACTICAL Farmer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-03-27

are put in quarters such as win ter
dairying demands, then trouble be-
gins.
I do not know that the moisture,
which manifests itself by congealing on
the roof and walls, is any serious mat
ter of itself, and this could be over
come by filing in the space as sug-
gested. 1t shows. however, that the
ventilation is imperfect; and to rem
edy this and retain the warmth gen.
Grated by the confined animals is not
SO easy matter. If the vertilator
shaft is brought down near the floor,
it will probably be carried to point
where the air does not differ in tenn
perature from that in the shaft, and
so of course will not work.
The Kansas experiment station Of
fered suggestion, of which the Illus
tration is modification. AT the point
where the shaft passes through the
ceiling, hole is cut and provided with
ashutter opening inward. By opening
this more or less, draft can always be
created. A very slight opening would
make sufficient draft to cause the
shaft to take air from the bottom, es-
pecially if it was long one.
In the case under consideration; I
would pass the shaft through'th main
barn and up between the rafters to
the ridge. terminating in either Gu
pola or ridge ventilator. In the illus
tration, C represents the ceiling, S the
side of the building, and F the floor
In this instance, loft is supposed to
exist, and it is intended that the shaft
shall be carried up to the caves, and
thence between the rafters to the
ridge, terminating as above. The in
side shutter would necessarily be con-
trolled by two ropes or cords.-Richard
H Mitchell. in Country Gentleman.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-03-27
'Poor guardian!" There was = su9-

>"Poor guardian!" There was . sug-
gestion of tears in Blanche's eyes and
her voice quivered. eff you won't let
me help you with my useless money
what can I do? Do you fancy this
this trouble has not made me unhappy,
too? Your face is my barometer. When
it indicates that your spirits are de-
pressed my sky becomes clouded, and
then I don't care for anything else. It
used to be so while was at school.
Your visit on Friday was the sole event
of the week, and studied hard accord
ing to my promise, that I might be
worthy of it. 1 was so proud of you.
The girls used to watch for you to drive
up and they actually raved over you.
They all thought you were so hand
some.'
But Maj. Goddard was not following
her with attention.
II have been wanting all this week to
put candid question to you, Blanche"
he remarked, irrelevantly. II am a lit
tie afraid you will not fully under
stand my motive, but do want your
opinion-a woman can judge another
woman's heart better than a man can,
even if he is her husband. I want to
know, Blanche, If you think Jeanne
cares for me little bit?''
The girl could not command her sud-
denly reused emotions; she started
and her long lashes fell before his
eager, almost breathless stare. It was
as if the question had been shot
which reached the very citadel of her
most sacred convictions.
''Guardian, you must not-you ought
not" she seemed unable to proceed.
II know l ought to be ashamed of
myself for admitting that I have
doubts, but since my loss and her
strange reception of the news can't
help feeling Us do. Oh! Blanche, do
you think she only married me for the
fortune had?''
II did not know her them" said
Blanche, evasiyely, her face pale and
rigid. II am too young to read the
the motives of women older than am.
I only know, if-if-''
IF what, Blanche?''
s IF had been your wife I should have
loved you more in misfortune than
ever. Oh, am so sorry for you! 1t
is breaking my heart" She raised her
handkerchief to her eyes and began TO
cry softly.
Goddard pushed her head back
gently till she was forced to look into
his eyes.
Don't do that, little girl" he said,
tenderly, lit breaks me all to pieces to
see woman's tears. I wish the old
days could somehow come back; those
days when I dreamed of young trust
ing wife who would love me for myself
and draw me away from evil inNina-
tions. You never guessed it, little girl,
but he seemed to realize that he was
going too far, for he broke off short
and after moments pause he began
again: 'Never was man a greater
slave to woman's whims than am to
hers. AS much as love honesty, honor,
truth and upright living, I am afraid
that woman could make me renounce it
all if she wished. 10 me she is as pow
erful as opium to its most abject slave.
I must do something, Blanche; these
thoughts are maddening"
He touched the bell. "Get out my
horse" he said to the servant. II shall
take ride
He went out to change his dress and
his ward sat down before the fire. She
heaved great sigh.
Il wonder if she will desert him.
she thought: ut would be Just like
her, now that she can no longer use
him.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-03-27

turning out millions. and I did not
know it before, but she had laid great
many plans that must now fail to the
ground"
"Plans" said the girl, in surprise.
eyes, she had consulted an architect
about building a house at Newport and
one on Fifth avenue. Oh, it was an aw-
full blow to her! I wish. she could put
better face on the. matter and not
take it so very hard. AS far as am
concerned, I had made up my mind
but she is ambitious, you see, and I
never was. I have grown tired trying
to get rich. Iwould like to rest, but"
They heard Mrs. Goddard's cup and
saucer rafting as she advanced to the
tea table. Then she turned to the door
suddenly and her heavy silk skirts gave
forth a rustling sound as she passed
hau9htily out into the hall.
20, I say. Jeanne!" exclaimed her
husband. rising and going to the door.
but she had gone out on the lawn, and
when he came back to the fire he and
his ward saw her walking to and fro
on the asphalt drive. A moment later
she turned and gave an inaudible order
to James, the footman, and he came
out to her shortly with revolver and a
box of cartridges.
Goddard went to the window and
Blanche followed.
':She's going to practice shooting,"
he said. when she is full of anger she
seems to find vent for it in target
practice. Watch her; she certainly
has the most wonderful craftsmanship
of any woman alive"
The major could not help this exhi-
bition of pride in his wife, and he
seemed to hold his breath in boyish
expectation as Mrs. Goddard took &C.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-03-27
CHAPTER II.

Maj. Goddard spent all the next day
in the city busy over some legal mat
tiers connected with his recent losses.
He missed his usual train and was
forced to take one an hour later. In
consequence of this delay it was dark
when he arrived home. The drawing
room was lighted, and through the
window he saw Blanche and his pri-
vate secretary, Mr.. Hubert Talley, at
the piano, but he did not enter. All
day he had been worrying over his
wife's recent moroseness, and he did
not want to lose moment before
seeing her. He fancied she must be
in her own apartment, so he went up
stairs to her door. It was closed. He
raped gently, but received no re-
spouse from within. He raped again,
but with no better result; then he
tried the latch and found the door
locked. For moment he stood mas
tered by thoughts which both contra
dicted and confirmed each other.
Then he remembered that the door
was the only outlet from the room to
the main stairway, and as there was
no light to be seen through the key
hole he half persuaded himself that
Jeanne had dressed and gone down.
He turned quickly into his own
apartment across the hall and turned
on the electric light. His first thought
was that he would change his dress
before joining the others, but his i'm
patience to see his wife defeated this
idea and he hurried downstairs.
He looked into the library, large,
coy apartment opposite the drawing
room. A coal fire was burning wacm
and red in the CRATE, but the room
was empty. Just then the butler,
Wilkins, opened the folding doors and
view of the archaeological dining
hail in its vast splendor of white
cloth, silver and cut-glass met God
dard's rowing eye.
HAS Mrs. Goddard come DOWN."
the major asked.
II did not know she had returned,
sir.'
Returned! from where o..
''From~ the city, sir. She went in
this afternoon
"To the city! at what time?"
"she caught the lao train" was
Blanche's voice behind him. and it
contained a note, of startled concern.
s"She said. she would go direct to your
office and return with you.''''.
81 have not seen her; my God! what
can have happened to her?''
Blanche motioned the butler to re-
tire, and he did so, discreetly closing
the door,. r. - 5 -" ..-..> -
!, ..ErTn Re C0nfinued
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-03-27
THE DUTY OF MOTHERS.

What suffering frequently results
from a mothers ignorance or more
frequently from a mothers neglect to
properly instruct her daughter!
Tradition says woman must suf-
fer" and young women are so taught.
There is a little truth and a great deal
of exaggeration in this. If young
woman suffers severely she needs
treatment. and her mother should SEQ
that she gets it.
Many mothers hesitate to take their
daughters to physician for examina-
ton !; but no mother need hesitate to
write freely about her daughter or
herself to Mrs. Pinkham and secure
the most efficient advice without
charge. Mrs. Pinkham's address is
Lynn, Mass.