Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-01

| King Edward VII is ruler who
means to rule, by the vigor with which
he has taken hold + the cabinet stu
scandals.
Seymour Hicks, actor and author
sailed on the Germanic from London
for New York, where he will consult
with Charles Frohman.
At King Peters request the cabinet
at Belgrade, Servia, will resign, but
the ministers will remain in Office
until the meeting of the skupshtina.
Counsel for the United States began
the argument before the Alaska boun-
Diary commission. The contention OF
Canada is that it must have access to
the sea.
The United States squadron under
the command of Rear Admiral Evans
arrived at Kiao-C Chou, the German
colony on the east coast Of China,
Monday.
Professor Stencils prediction in re
| gard to a great eruption of Vesuvius
| has not been realized The volcano is
still active, but there is no increase N
the extent of the eruptions.
The war spirit is still high in Bul-
garia, and government circles are OF
the impression that fight with Tur-
key is likely. Negotiations are declared
to simply defer the troubles
A Greek squadron, consisting Of
three battleships, has arrived at
Venice. The vessels had been maneu-
yering in the Adriatic sea, watching
the developments in Macedonia.
The American correspondent of the
London Times in a review Of condi-
lions in the United States says
Americans are more energetic and
busy with prosperity than ever before
The belief grows that peace in the
Balkans will be accomplished as the
porte has made many concessions to
Bulgarians and has promised to protect
refugees. Forces along the border
have been increased.
The following changes In the
Japanese cabinet have been made
Hakano has been appointed minister
of Justice; Baron Kioura, minister Of
agriculture; Kubota, minister Of Gtu-
cation, and Oura, minister of communi-
cations.
The Paris Rappel publishes a re-
port which is not confirmed, that Boris
Sarafoff the Macedonian leader,
who has frequently been reported
killed or wounded, was beheaded re-
Gently near Monastir by Turkish
soldiers.
Four tourists who were climbing
the Scafell mountain, in Cumberland,
fell down a preciplce and were killed.
The municipal council of Frankfort
has decided that Frankfort shall par
ticipate in the collective exhibit of
German cities at the St Louis expos-
ton.
Augustus Radcliffe Grote, a prom-
nent scientist who had lived in the
United States for 40 years is dead IN
Berlin. He was the author of many
scientific works and was formerly
director of the Buffalo Academy of
Natural Science. For the last fifteen
years he has resided in Germany.
Admiral Fisher has ordered that YES.
sells serving as tenders at Portsmouth
be kept in readiness to put to sea at a
few hours notice. 1t is explained
that this order has no connection with
the Balkan situation. but is simply
part of the admiral's scheme for i'm
proving the ships under his command,
The remains of James l.. Ferriere,
who was connected with the Paris
ONCE of tho Associated Press and who
died suddenly, and of his wife, who in
fit of distraction took her life soon
atterward, were buried side by side In
Bagneux cemetery. Rev. Dr. Thurber,
rector Of the American church, ofrici
ated.