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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
RERGA is PRESIDENT.
Scandinavian Workingmen Elect Of
ticers at Hayward.

Scandinavian Workngmen Elect OF.
ticers at Hayward.
Hayward, Wis, July 29.-The fol
lowing officers of the Independent
Order of Scandinavian Workingmeu's
association, which has just closed a
session here. were elected Presi-
dent, Martin Bergh La Crosse, Wis. !;
viCe-president. Charles w. Erickson,
Duluth Mimi; secretary, j. p. Smith,
Eau Claire, Wis; treasurer Lewis
Larson, Cumberland, Wis; treasurer,
Lewis Larson, Cumberland, Wis. :;
medical adviser DR., Glim, Ashland.
Wis: marshal. c. Ongsgaarg, Slough
ton, Wis; Waterman, p, Berg, Lit
tie Falls. Mimi.
The meeting in 1904 will be at
Menomonie Over 10000 visitors were
in the city attending the festivities
The town was gayly decorated An
unusual feature was war dance by
Chippewa Indians.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
PUCILIST IS
SHOT DOWN
Joe" GODDARD FATALLY WOUND.
Ed BY NEGRO cc-!sTABLE
AT ELECTION.

Camden, n. j., July GA primary
election for delegates to the convcu ion
of the first congressional district was
held yesterday. Fighting occurred at
several places. One man was killed in
this city and Joe" Goddard. n heavy
weight pugiltst OF Philadelphia, prob
ably fatally shot, The pugilist quarrel
ed with a ColorCl constable, Robert
Washington, in Pensaukcn township
whore he was eloCtioneering. 1t is al
legged Goddard assaulted the constable
with a baseball bat and the Colorcd
man, in sel(,deteuse, shot Goddard in
the head. The constable surrendered
himself and Goddard was brought to
the hospital, where physicians say he
may die, During the riot an unknown
man was shot through the heart and Il
policeman probably fatally stabbed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
COLIN DEFEATS
FlRMIN'S ARMY

WASHINGTON, July G9.--The following
cahlegram was received from Minister
Powell, dated at Port au Prince ycster
day:
General Colin left au Prince ycstcr.
day morning with 1000 men to rcpcl
Ftrmtn'S army, which was landed from
y Hayttcn naval vessel commanded by
Admiral killick. After skirmish,
Flrmtn's forces rctrcatcd to the war.
ship, Colin returned to the city ves.
tcrday afternoon. Information Is ,hat
- wero killed and 90 wounded rhe
number killed ON the other side Is un.
known, The uayticu vessel left last
night its destination unknown, and
there was much firing in the city. The
Mnchtas has arrived at Cape Hayticu. 4"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31

United Mine Workers, w. q. Wilson.
National Secretary Chris. Evans, Ma
tonal StauStiCiau Mother" Jones and
five others, at the suit of the Gauley
Mountain Coal company Ii is charged
that Purcell Evans. Wilson and others
are purchasing AMI distributing sup.
plies TO feed the strikers In this lis.
trict, Warrants yesterday were issued
for about Is persons. charging them
with contempt OF court in violation OF
Judge Kcller's injunction covering the
Flat Top coal field
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
California Experiences
An Earthquake Shock

Lompoc. Cal, July 29-LOmpoc
Valley experienced a severe earth
quake shock Sunday nighI A violent
shock which lasted fully 80 seconds
occurred and was so severe that dish
es, clocks and house plates were
thrown from the shelves. upsetting
furniture and other articles. The
people were stricken with terror and
ran from the houses. some fearing to
return, as other lighter shocks con
tinued for several hours afterward.
The earth cracked at many places, and
the Santa Ynez river has been slight
~ changed at places
Severe in Places.
Santa Barbara, Cal. July 29. -
Meagre advices from Los Alamos. As
miles north. report an unusually Sc
we're shock Of an earthquake Sunday
night doing damage to the property OF
the Western Union Oil company at
Garrega wells, estimated at sf2 900 to
$4,000. At Harris station a assure is
reported TO have opened. and from II a
stream Of water two feet deep and five
feet wide is flowing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31

At New York. chief Jacob Josephs OF
the United jewish congregation, the
highest otlicial In the Orthodox jewish
religion in the United states, dlou.
aged 81.
The city council of Monroe. Mich.
revoked the franchises of the Toledo
aud Monroe railway aud the Monroe
Fraction company ON the ground that
the conditions under which the fran.
chtsos were granted were not full.
nllCd
Speaker Henderson IN an interview
ON the report about the National Mil.
lers' Federation grievance against ann
said. Il had not heard anything of 10
until Saturday last when first saw
the article ON the subject | was
greatly surprised To see any thing OF
the kind"
Following m informal conference of
leading interests IN tho Chicago. Rock
Island and Pacific, the president
Leeds stated that the details of the re-
organization will not be made public
until later IN the week Leeds admit.
ted that the plan already published Ia
correct In It's main essentials
Linn, Peru, July %. President
Romano in his message to tho Lima
congress said the completion of the
Panama canal would open vast hort
ION To commerce of Peru and that
Il was therefore wise to prepare for
"a Ia Ia,
sions TO shipping He was promised
the Cooperation of congress In his
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
TRYING TO PATCH UP {
PEACE IN PANAMA.

Panama, July 29,-The government
gunbOat BoyaCa, sent to aqua Dulce
with achievements and provisions
for the forces under General Beri. re-
turned yesterday morning aud brings
the report that revolutionary troops
under Gen. Herrera are at Santiago
Neraguas in close proximity to Aqua
Dulco. Gen, SalaZar governor OF
Panama, received proposal from
Herrera that the revolutionary forces
of his command lay down their arms,
He has decided to send today ON
board the British steamer Cana, a
commission to negotiate with Herrera
and there is possibility that Saa.
Ears terms Will be accepted by reyo-
lutionists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31

museums and libraries as were asked
for she would go back to China bare
footed
At the minister's request she brought
with her last year from China a large
collection Of rare porcelains, tapestries
and old ivory, and these he has present.
ed to friends with true oriental gener.
oslty. The old garments Of Nine. WI
have been distributed. as far as they
would go, and even some OF her BEST
fEery has been offered as sacrifice TO
the curio conector. The minister also
has distributed his headRear and silken
coats with great prodigality.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
BRAGG MUST LEAVE
ACTION EXPECTED SOON ON CON.
SUI TO HAVANA.
MAY BE TRANSFERRED
Papers in Case Still With President at
Oyster Ssy-Wiseorsin Man in
Some Danger Of Being Recalled
Cuban Government Investigates
Thoroughly.

Washington, July 29.-lt is learned
the Cuban government went little
further into General Bragg's case than
was understood at first. 1t not only
made inquiry as to the accuracy of The
quotation rejecting on Cubaus, but
complained OF the consul-genersl crit
icism. The papers in the case are still
before the president at oyster Bay, but
some action is expected shortly, either
in the way of recalling Bragg or trans
ferring him to some other post If a
suitable one can be found.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
Short of Money for Militia.

Washington. July 29-Accordmg to
present Indications very few II any of
the national guard will participate in
the proposed manouoycrs with thercg-
ular army at Fort Riley. Kas in
September SoNC'a' ,'"'r
ready positively declined ON account
of lack of funds, among them Hi
nois Michigan, South Dakota and
North Dakota
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
TO RELEASE GUAM PRISONERS.
Navy Department Will Carry Them
Back to Philippines.

Washington, July 29.-The war de-
partment has referred the order con-
tanning the presidents amnesty pro-
Clamation of July to the navy de-
partment, especially inviting attention
to the Filipino prisoners in Guam. A
reply has been received from the navy
department saying that the governor
of Guam will be notified of the presi-
dents proclamation and the prisoners
released to any war department trans
port authorized to return them to
the Philippines. One of the army
transports will be sent to Manila by
the way of Guam and all of the
prisoners who take the oath of alleg-
lance to the United States be re-
turned to the Philippines islands.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
CudahY MakeR Denial.

Omaha. July % Edward Cudahy.
head of the Cudahy Packing company
In this city. denied all knowledge Of
the reported packing house combine
being formed which would absorb the
Cudahy packing interests Tho
whole story Is myth, pure and
simple" said he.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
Get Shorter Hours.

Joliet July % Officials OF the El.
gn, Joliet and Eastern and Chicago
Lakeshorc and Eastern railway avs.
TENS yesterday announced new
schedule OF hours for engineers. fire
men, conductors nd brakcmen Thcs,
men recently asked an advance of
wages. II was finally agreed to main
tain the old rate with reduction OF
hours from 10 to II.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
Madison, July %

The report that Mrs. Adams is pros
trated and in critical condition is UNI
true. While she is naturally greatly
affected by the shock, considering her
long strain and frail physical CON
dition, her fortitude is really remark
able. She appears to bear her loss
with philosophy and Christian faith.
Yesterday afternoon the following tcle-
gram was received from her by Mad
isOn friend:
He lies asleep; the expression on
his face so beautiful it adds a majesty
even to death We will go from the
home now made sacred, to the little
cemetery on the hillside here tomorrow
at 9 O'Clock"
DR.. J. c. Shedd is at the Adams home
III Redlands. On account of the great
distance none from Madison will be
at the funeral. Many messages of con-
dolence have been sent to Mrs. Adams
rom friends here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31

Toronto, Ont, July e9.-P. T..
Powers, president of the Eastern
League and National Association of
baseball Leagues announced that
contract jumpers are TO 80 ON the
black list and the 81 200 fine be rigidly
enforced. Umpire Frank Rim has
been released II is said he has been
offered the managomcut Of the Peoria
H. club
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
Bio Timber Bids Asked.

Washington. July 29.-The interior
department yesterday sent out notices
asking for bids for pine timber on
the Red Lake and White Earth reser-
vations in Minnesota The timber
amounts to about 20.OOO,OOO feet, and
covers 10000 acres.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31

Fulton, Mo, July 29.-Rcv. Robt
Morrison one of the founders of the
Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and promi.
nent in educational work for many
years Is dead, aged 80.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
FIGHT ON TRUST PLANK.
Iowa Republicans Gathering for Con.
vention.

Vention.
Des Moincs, July 29.--Delegates ar.
rived in large numbers last night for
the republican state convention to.
morrow Little attention is being
paid to candidates. the talk being on
the platform, One element favors the
reiteration Of last years platform and
the other insists on dropping thefollow.
ing from the plank dealing with trusts
and combinations.
we favor any notification Of the
tarlf schedules that may be required
to prevent their affordng "A shelter to
monopoly"
La Fayette Young Is leading those
fayoring the elimination of the
utterance quoted Gov Cummins and
his lieutenants insist on reafiirma.
tiOn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
Earthquake in South Dakota.

Yankton, y. D. July 29.--An earth.
quake vas felt here yesterday after
noon lasting about IL seconds. The
shock was accompanied by rumbling
noises and moved northeast TO south
west.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
Fairbanks Not Ready 70 Quit.

Indianapolis, July 26.-The Journal
yesterday made an authorized denial
of the statement that Senator Fair.
banks Is likely to retire from politics
at the end of his present term In the
sennLe"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31

Redlands, Cal, July 2S.-Funeral ar
engagements OF DR.. Charles Kendall
Adams were completed yesterday. The
service will be held at Kendall Place,
the new residence, at 3 o'clock This
morning, Rev. DR.. J. H. Williams, the
congregational minister, officiating.
The interment will be in Hillside Gene
terry near this city. Both the funeral
and interment will be strictly private.
Mrs Adams, though quite i'll, is stano-
ing the shock with great fortitude.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
EVANSVILLE MERCHANTS MAD.
Object to Northwestern Changing ri.
vision Headquarters.

0T0'' 'S"NINfS '''' Vt q
GAINESVILLE. Wis. July 29.-The re-
cent order of the Northwestern lail-
way that. after August the division
headquarters for the north Wisconsin
division would be at North Fond du
Lac and the southern division head,
quarters at Chicago has aroused great
feeling among the merchants of this
city. A movement is already under
way among the merchants to boycott
the Northwestern and order all their
freight shipped over other roads The
matter will be taken up by the grocery
men at their meeting this week and
thir action will be followed by mer-
chants in other lines of business.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
injunction Against Strikers.

Charleston. w. Va, July 29.--Judge
Keller yesterday issued an Injunction
against g. w. Purcell, a member Of the
national executive committee OF the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
Two Shocks Felt.

San Luis. Obispo, Cal. July %
Two distinct earthquake shocks were
experience here Sunday night. The
first and heaviest lasted three seconds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
Shock Not Noticed.

Omaha, July 29.-An earthquake
shock was felt in portions of Ne
braska and western Iowa and South
Dakota shortly before one o'clock to-
day. The Gantee agency in northern
Nebraska and Battle Greek, Nebraska,
were shaken. In this city the shake
was barely discernible and few people
knew Of it until the weather bureau
reported il last night
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
BRICk-MAkING IN SPAIN.

AIIis-ChaImers Company to Make Ma
chinery for Plant
Milwaukee, July 29.-The Alls-
Chalmers company has just been
awarded the contract for the manu-.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
SCHOLARS FUNERAL
DR.. c. X. ADAMS TO BE LAID
AWAY AT REDLANDS.
WIDOW BEARS UP WELL

Mrs. Adams Exhibits Strength Not
withstandins Her Years and IT,
Health, Accepting Her Loss With
Philosophy and Christian Faith
None Go From Madison.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
Dry Greek Runs Again.

Santa Maria. GAIA heavy shock Of
earthquake was felt here Sunday
night Vibrations were east and west
and lasted as seconds. Old timers
say II was the heaviest ever felt here.
Near Los Alamos, a former dry creek
bed was a rushing stream yesterday
afternoon
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-31
DATE Is SET
OFFICIALLY
CORONATION OF EDWARD TO oc,
CUR AUG, y.
MONARCH is STRONGER

Now Able to Walk a Little and Restrle.
ton on Diet Very sliaht--Will Come
to london From Isle Of Wight ana
Review Fleet on Seturn--Apprehen
sion Allsyed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-02-03
BUSINESS CONDITIONS
REMAIN SECURE.
Railroad Earnings Are Maintained
and Trade Activity Con
tinueS.
SECURITIES AT HIGH LEVEL.
Prices Generally for the Better
Stocks Left to Pools
and Syndi-
Gates.
SECURITIES At HIGH LEVEL

REPt BLIt SPECIAL.
New YoIk. Feb. The more hopeful feel
ing as 10 the outlook. to which reference
has already been made. continued through
cut the week. and many men whose opin-
iors count for much in the financial district
We're Inclined 10 mere cheei fui view of
The 81. ia tiOn. Tais modification of views
has Ecsn characterized rs a change in senii-
msnt without a change in conditions. 1t
foUIid hut lttle If any reflection III the
stock market. for though prices made gen
orally for the better activity Was not in
81. nor was there any change in the
character OF the buying. The public re-
manned alo0f confined its &ttc.tion to
the bC:.d pools. cli1ues and syndicates.
Whethe. En,,efulnesS. tempered with cau-
tioa and extreme conservatism. will yet de-
veInp into confidence and enthusiasm is one
of thcat questions of which the future holds
he answer. 1t could be tha more readily
determined were il Known u1Cn wat the
III. re hopeful sentiment was Eased. whether
lpor personal consideration and a desire to
unload securities upon the public. or in
growing belief that the marvellous pros
pcyity Of the country il 10 continue indef-
nitoiy and increase TO Il p1int which jiisti-
fies The prevailing high prices of securities
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-02-03
GRAY AFTER AkINs'S POSITION.
Prospect of II FactiOani Fight In the
Republican state Central &c III m ttce

Howard GIay of CIrthaS" wants to he
Republican state chairman. He has lct his
friends announce his candidacy for the pu-
sition. Within the next few days. un.ess
l.c changes his mind. he will begin an act
i've campaign for the job now held by Mr.
Atkins
AMI thereby hangs a tale; If Gray per-
siSts i'll mis- determination there Will be Il
facticnal fight begGn inside the Republican
ranks second 20 acne which has hitherto
split the "rganiEati II. Cray is an agereS-
sive fighter, Sil"oWd and r. soGro..iui AS IL
member of tie State Senate. he was thu
City four years ago. ON that record il il
said his irien:s Will base his claims f.
party pfefeTment.
Friends and enemies will conoeie this
much. There are other things atoat which
only his pol!ti"Gl enemies talk. Gray lives
Phelps. Iie L: .,so sad to he a ker9ns
favoii;c. Not Only that. but his wife il the
nice" cf Cniond PHELPS. The Atkins factIon.
al least. -tan;a none cf him.
Southeastern Miss onri Republicans ar"
said to he organizimG TO- the State con-
charmanshin. they figure that they can at
least drive Il trade wEc-ehy kcrsns can
secure bigger share of the nominations
Unless the National Committeeman can
work some s',ch scheme. hs will he dead AMI
buried. politically. However. the cnancss
otier two years if he wishes.
Joseph \. McCor. w'l) has been appointed
in the legal department Of the Dawes Com
mission. VIII leave fer MuscogCc to-day or
tomorrow TO assume E's tr'i"S. Mr. Nc
Coy ia eiitor Of the PciiifcaI Review Chair
man A.Iins's personal organ. He probably
will remove his family to MUscoGee within
the next few weeks.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-02-03

he Simply bit the words off: Now. as Eoi
say you really want to know. lie explained.
L will tell you. | have II on good authority
that this man Jenkins accepted s3.eV worth
of stock in corporation. which stock was
made valuable from the fact that lie. as
Governor. gave the corporation Il contrart
| also understand that YOU hold S2.oGO worn
Of stock i'm the same corporation. That j.
The reason l said nothing TO you about the
removal
''Fiynn told me his only regret was that
he did not have more stock in the concern
Turning Down Senator's.
1T is surprising the ease with viii IN
Roosevelt treats politicians He wants "
"rythins done in the cDen. Ore day while
/ WAS in the reception room. Senator Deboe
of Kentucky Was saying something 10 the
President about appointment. We
couldn't hear the Senator. but We could
hear Roosevelt.
No, Senator he exclaimed: I tell you
that / will rot do H. will not. These
matters must come through the reg liar
departmental channels.
As De5oc passed me. he said: What We
need Is President But lust the same II.
back the next dav with the papers
properly att"sted hy the department. He
rad recovered from his bad temper Of TIE
day before. They all do. | think. The poll
iicians have discovered that the pr"si
dent is not afraid to speak his mind. nGt
that i'll doing 80 h. bears no malice
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-02-03

and many not Yet affected commodities.
The news Developments Of the week
Though in the II ain of an encouraging na-
tire. were scarcely clearly enough defined
adequately to account for the improved
sci tin ent. Disappointing. and in some in
stances unfavorable. features were mixed
udh the gcCd. II is well TO consider boti.
Much OF the Eews having marked intiuenc
was of 4 prospective nature, such tbs
belief in the speedy tel animation Of the Beer
War. and the Interpretation placed by tbs
street Oh the argument of the Northern Sc
curities case in the Supreme Court. The
prospect of the speedy repeal of the extra
ordlnacy war taxes Is of Il hfgniy favorahe
nature ard even mere favorable. il is hoped.
viii prove such a prosaic development as
The tall OF rain and snow III the region or
the winter snow crops.
y cloud no larger than a mans hand ap-l
peared in the west in the ordering of d
strike fund py the United Mine Workers of
America. The sharp advance in the price
OF copper. which was striking texture OF
the weeks news. may mark very impor--
tant natural development in that industry.
or indicate some change i'm the personnel OF
the shareholders. Is alleged in Wall,
.eeu. or it may be simply :uaneuver lEs
the metal market sucn as has marked the
peculiar business policy OF the Amagamat
ed Company for some time. 1t is scarcely
matter to grow enthusiastic about as YET.
1t is a pleasure to note that the genera!
conditions of business remain highly satis-
factory. Trade activity continues in nearly
all directions. and railroad earnings are re-
markablv well maintained despite the sue
cessive increases of former years
Without question this gratifying situa-
tion adds to the strength of the speculative :
interest. but in its presentation it furnishes
little tnat ls new. adding cumulative evi-3
dence to what was already known. possibly.
justifyinG much of the improvement in
prices. and without affording some expiana-
tiOn of their remarkable stability in thes
face .f many adverse developments, such /.
ihe stock panic. the corn-crop failure.
the steel strike. the assassination of Presi-:
hert Mckinley and the unusual gold ship
ments. y
That with specific properties there may be-
warrant for still further embarrassment is
not questioned: hut il still remains that thS
general list of securities is at a high level
and the public is cautious to an unusual de-
gree. Even with the remarkable prosperity.
the failure of any evil forebodings to ma.
teriaiGe. and with the hopeful sentiment
growing. the investor is forced to discrim-
irate carefully among securities If he de-
sires 10 buy. while the holders OF stocks for
sale must realize that some more powerfuf
stimuIant than has vet been applied is nee
e. sarv to arouse enthusiasm and create the
Eecessarv market for his wares.
MRS. ALEX SMITH.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Patoka. H.. Feb. Mrs. Alex Smith o:
Carrisan Township died last night