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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
DAINTY LITTLE BITS.

China tea bells are very pretty
Daintily kept hands betoken the lady.
The bangle is becoming more con
spicuous
Lamp shades Of opalescent shells are
new
Many turnouts are seen In the Park
these fine afternoons
Terrapin is frequently served in place
of the regulation fish course
The smart summer girl will have a
white broadcloth tailor costume
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12

of fight, which took herself by surprise.
Now | think mus go. for mother
will be wondering what has become OF
me. VIII you take me back to dane
ing-room?-or no, l see Mr.. Austin and
l know that | promised him a lance
and he is looking for me, so | will wait
for him."
Col. vanbrugh held out his hand
"Goodby. then. will let you know.
Il shall hear" said Lady Frances
hurriedly Il shall be sure to hear.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
AS TO THE BROOM.
It Has Feelings and Must be Well
Used.

III ttas feellnGs anu MUST De wen
Used.
Don't set broom down when through
with IT, Bore hole in the handle and
hang IL up.
Don't let it get dirty Cleanse often
by putting in pail Of lukewarm soap
suds, or hold under faucet
Don't use a broom straw to test a
cake, II Is not neat and Is very dan
gerous, as many brooms are soaked in
an arsenic solution to give them their
green color.
Don't sweep with your back. Use
your arms and the broom, with not
too long stroke.
Don't put salt on the floor when
about to sweep. Dampen newspaper,
tear in pieces and throw on the carpet.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12

lot, in a low voice. And to neither Of
these young people did it in the least
occur that the love of the expansive,
sweet-voiced mother could possibly be
less pure and strong than that OF the
sterner-natured father.
Are you going to live always with
your mother2"
Ito BE Continued)
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12

The trustees of the Boston public
library have decided to set aside a
special room for the use Of the pupils
and teachers in the public schools.
This room will contain such books as
the pupils may find Of use In their In
yestigatlon of special topics,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12

4Anh win "a phPts
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Just little snowstorm,
Just little rain;
Just little spell that's warm
A little cold again:
Just period Of slush,
The kind to make man swear;
And this, with fine poetic gush,
Is called the winter season rare.
Philadelphia North American.
Her lamp was trimmed and burning,
For she was wise, you know;
And, when the virgins beaux arrived
Her lamp turned she full low.
Detroit Tribune
Correction from Cupid
These arrows YOU bestow on me
Are out OF date, VOW.
There is no vogue for archery;
wear a golf stick now.
Washington Star.
lite was gave mermayden
Who gamboled in ye sea.
"Oh, follow me to Aidenn
And far away" quoth she
And straight We saylor launched hil
barke,
And swiftly followed he.
ri was an eager saylor
Who rode before We gale,
Though paler yet and paler
His cheeke beganne 70 pale.
But when he reached her. Pooh" he
sayde,
shes very like whalep
Oh, all you simple lovers,
Who sigh in sosrie case,
How often one discovers
Though faire may bee her face,
We landmayde, like this mermayde gay
rs hardly worth We chase.
Clips.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
vERsIcLES.

OF all queer British notions,
The laureateship beats the troop
The feast Of poesy began with Pye,
And ended with supe.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
UTAH BALLOTS CAST FOR EAUGHT
Recent Election Declared by County
Attorney to Have Been Uacoa-
sffUtioHnL

SALT LAKE, UTAH, Nov. T.-County
Attorney Whittemore in an opinion made
to the County Commissioners, sitting as a
board of canvassers checking election
returns, says the recent election in this
State was unconstitutional. The consti-
tuition provides that elections shall be by
secret ballot. while the election law passed
by the last Legislature made it imperative
that the judges of election should number
each ballot, the figures being placed on
the corner of the Australian ballot, the
corner then being turned over and sealed
with mucilage. not to be opened except in
case of contest. This, the attorney says,
is contrary to the provisions of the consti-
tuition, and as the judges all over the
State followed the law he makes the rul-
ing stated.
Should the case be carried to the courts
ana his judgment be sustained it means
that the three electors, the Congressman
and the mem bers of the next Legislature,
together with every county and precinct
officer IN the State, would hold over unit
a new election law could be passed by the
old Legislature convened in special ses-
sion, and also that no United States Sena-
tor would be chosen this winter. The
election was so overwhelmingly Demo
cratic, however, that 1t Is not believed
likely that any movement will be made
for political reasons pure and simple,
because public sentiment here is decidedly
against such procedure.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
WHITTIER EX-EMPL0YES ACCUSED
Warrants Issued for Three Women charqec
With Brutality to the
Inmates.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 17.-War-
rants have been issued for the arrest on a
charge of battery OF Mrs. Wilson, Miss
Germain and Mrs. Henderson, who were
employed in the female ward of the Whit
tier Reform School. Mrs. Sutherland, the
discharged night watchwoman in the
girls dormitory, caused criminal proceed
ings to be instituted against the others.
She claimed to the District Attorney that
these women abused the girls.
Mrs. Wilson was principal and Miss
Germain was matron until last week,
when they were discharged. According
TO the statements of Mrs. Sutherland,
these two com pelled the girl inmates to
stand still for four hours at time. Rosa
Johnson was whipped and put into a
straitiacket and locked in cell. Lizzie
Robinson and Stella Martinez were
whipped and put into straitjackets for
laughing over pictures in a magazine.
These whipDings were administered with
broad straps. Mary Kavanaugh ana Mary
Gray were put in stra;tjackets and
locked in cells for giggling. Their feet
were tied and cloths were tied over their
mouths.
Mrs. Sutherland claims that Mrs. Hem
derson was in the habit of putting girls
into lockers over night. All this began
the latter part of September, and Mrs.
Sutherland says she wrote to John w.
Mitchell to come and investigate. The
warrants have not been served yet, as it is
expected the three officials will surrender
themselves
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
WRECKAGE LINES
EACH RIVER BANK
Waters Slowly Receding
in the Northern Flood
Districts.
Irreparable Damage to Growing
Crops in Oregon and
Washington.
Railway Lines Still Blocked by Slides
and Washouts-Two Deaths
by Drowning.

SEATTLE. WASH, Nov. 17.-In some
sections of the flooded district. notably
the Skagit and Snohomish rivers, the
waters are slowly receding, but they have
not fallen enough to give material relief.
Small rivers south OF this city, in King
County, are still rising and great loss to
private property is the result. Much oi
the oat crop, for which the Skagit River
bottoms are famous, has been irreparably
damaged, and baled hay in great quanti-
ties has been washed down the river and
hundreds of bales on into the sound.
From the north reports come OF the
drowning of about fifty head of cattle and
many more sheep, hogs and horses. 1t Is
estimated that over 100000 feet of logs
and shingle bolts have been washed down
the various streams emptying into the
sound.
The river steam boat City of Champagne,
Captain Mcdonald, has returned from a
perilous trip up the Skagit. Captain Nc
Donald says the voyage was attended by
the greatest danger, the vessel being re-
peatedly struck by floating trees and logs.
He reports that the water had risen
around many large grain warehouses to a
depth OF five or SIX feet
AT Mount Vernon the water fell four
feet to-day. Sedro reports six houses
washed from their foundations, and at
Hamilton, small town in Skagit County,
large brick residence collapsed and sew
eral more dwellings were badly damaged.
During the day the water fell five feet in
Snohomish City, but the tracks of the
Great Northern Railroad are still SUBJ
merged around the towns OF Lowell, Mon
roe and Wallace. There was a fall OF
about four feet to-day at Everett.
There is but little improvement in the
general railroad situation. No overland
trains are running in any direction,
though the Northern Pacific will make
another attempt tonight to take train
east over the Cascades, hoping to transfer
at Natchez River. Its lines between this
city and Tacoma are in bad way. The
White River bridge is out and several
landslides still block the way. On Thurs
day, it is expected, trains will be run from
Tacoma and Portland. The Seattle and
international ran train north to Sumas
this afternoon, affording connection with
the Canadian Pacific. That roads local
agent reports that an overland left VAN
couver for the East to-day, and that west
bound overlands are moving again. BY
tomorrow the Great Northern expects to
have a train running as far north as SIAN
wood on the coast line.
The Western Union and Postal Tele-
graph wires are again in fairly good shape,
but no mails have been received in this
city for three days, save by boat from local
points.
William Davidson and John Larson
were drowned last night while trying to
rescue man from an island in the Yakima
River.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
FARMERS At THE CAPITAL.
Delegates to the State Alliance Discusses
Topics of Interest to
Producers

SACRAMENTO, CAL. Nov. H.-All day
long delegates OF the State Farmers
Alliance from all portions of California
nave been in session in this city, and they
have transacted an immense amount OF
routine business. The chair was occupied
by J. L. Gilbert of Fresno State lecturer
OF the alliance. who acted as president.
Nearly all the morning session was de-
voted to listening to reports submitted by
State Lecturer Gilbert, E. NJ. Wardall,
chairman of the State executive commit
tee, State Agent J. M. Moore and the Sec
retary and treasurer. The main subject OF
discussion during the afternoon session
was the Alliance Mutual Life Insurance
plan. when the alliance attempts TO take
nre rlsks among the members great oppo-
sltion Is created by the regular fire insur-
ance companies. The alliance believes 1T
has right to take fire risks, thus keeping
the money among the members and help
ing them along.
Thomas V. Gator, attorney for the alli-
ance, was In attendance and stated that
whiie he was fully assured in his own
nina that II the matter was brought be-
lore the supreme Court q decision would
be rendered in favor of the alliance, still
there could be no doubt but that the ali-
ante would have to contend with adverse
legislation during the coming session in
case the subject was brought before the
supreme bench, so it was concluded to
make no further contest.
The alliance has mum Der of co-opera-
tive schemes on hand, all of which are
under discussion. One in particular is the
establishing of a tannery with new sys-
tenn OF curing hides; but while discussion
on THESE questions have taken wide range,
nothing uehnite has been decided upon.
At the session tomorrow il will prob
ably be decided to convert all SUBJ alliances
into county alliances, to meet quarterly.
AS yet no com mittee has been appointed
to draft resolutions. and possibly non will
be selected. 1t is believed that the alliance
will decide to indorse certain bills in favor
OF labor organizations now pending before
Congress, notably one favoring the sailors
union.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
BOON FOR LINDA
VISTA DISTRICT
Wright Act Decision Acts
as an Impetus for
improvements.
Capital Ready for Investment
in Irrigation System
Schemes.
The Only Obstacle Is the Possibility
of a Continuance of
Litigation.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Nov. 17.-The
Linda Vista irrigation district has taken
on new life since the United States
Supreme Courts decision sustaining the
Wright law. Already kilograms have
been received by the directors offering to
negotiate for the bonds of the district.
and Colonel J. P. Jones. one of the di-
rectors, said this morning that there was
capital now waiting and ready to take
hold of the district bonds, build the dam
and construct water system as fast as
men and money could do it. Colonel
Jones said:
There is but one obstacle in the way.
Some of the large landowners on whom
the tax will fall rather heavily at first may
not stop to think of the untold advan-
tages to be derived from tbs final settle
ment of this question by the highest
tribunal in the land, and may wish,
therefore, to try to tie up matters for a
still longer period. This they can do if
they want to, and while the result would
be against them inevitably in the long
run, still some one may throw this into
the courts.
"However, feel much better since I
had conversation with Mr.. Boal OF the
San Diego Land and Town Company,
which owns 5000. or 5000 acres in Linda
Vista. Mr.. Boal says. if we can secure
capital to go ahead and work, that his
company will walk up to the counter and
pay its pro rata. AS the Land and Town
Company is the largest owner in the dis
trict. am satisfied that all the others will
come around all right, for we will have
the money to begin WORK very shortly.
1.-The first thing to be done. I believe,
| will be to begin work on the Pamo dam.
When that is completed to the height of
154 feet it will be capable of impounding
from 5000 to $500 inches of water, sufficient
to last the district for many years to come.
This dam is twenty-four miles by wagon
road from here. and to build the dam to
the height indicated will cost now about
$240, 900. although three years ago it would
have cost more than $500, ,000."
RIVERSIDE, CAL, Nov. 1.-THE de-
cision of the Supreme Court in the Wright
irrigation law case, while hailed with de-
light by the bondholders of the irrigation
districts in this county, means confis-
cation to the land owners, at least in the
Alessandro and Perris districts. In these
the bonded indebtedness amounts to such
a figure that landowners cannot pay the
interest and the money to provide for a
sinking fund and expenses of the district.
More than this, the irrigation system is
still incomplete and ii is out of the ques-
tion TO raise more money to continue the
work. The decision means that the inter-
est and sinking fund must be provided
for, and many landowners will be COM
PEELED to give up their land along with
years of labor and all improvement is. The
only hope for the people Is that the courts
may declare the bonds invalid because of
irregularity of issue and the failure of the
Bear Valley Company to keep its con-
tracts with the people.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
On 1rial at ann .Io.e.

SAN JOSE, CAL. Nov. 1.-THE trial of
R. B. Fox. on charge of attempting to
murder Deputy Constable Lane at Los
Gatos several months ago, began in Jude
Lorigan's court to-day. Fox, who had
released from Jail on condition that he
would leave town. He returned after a
few days, and was lying in wait with q
pistol to shoot his wife when Deputy Con-
sta BILE Lane attempted to arrest him. He
resisted arrest and fired several shots at
Lane. one of which went through the
sleeve of his coat.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
DROWNED IN TEK-MiLE RIVER.
Mendocmo Stage Driver GaHops His
Horses Into Swollen Stream
nf Njoht

CAHTO, CAL, Nov. II. - George
Thomas "Old George" as he was familiarly
known = night driver of the Eureka
overland stage, was drowned in Ten-mile
River early yesterday morning while
en- route with his stage to Cummings,
fifteen miles north of here.
The river at the ford is always shallow
gravel bed during the early fall and sum
mer months, but the heavy rains OF
Saturday and Sunday have swollen all
the streams. Thomas had forded this
stream twenty-four hours previously and
doubtless had no thought of impending
danger. The horses evidently galloped
into the river where twenty feet of water
was rushing at the rate of twelve miles an
hour. The torrent probably carried all
down the stream, as no evidence OF
wreckage remained.
Information from the driver of the
south bound stage arriving here to-day
at &c o'clock>to the effect that he had not
passed Thomas en- route or heard any,
thing of his whereabouts aroused the
citizens of this vicinity and a careful
search was instituted, with the result that
Thomas body was found nearly two miles
from the point where he had attem pied
to cross. 1t was considerably mangled
from violent contact with the rocks. The
horses were found alive 300 hundred yards
from the ford, standing in five feet OF
water. They were entangled in the for
ward running gear OF the stage and had
remained in this condition for over thirty
hours. The stage and contents are a
total loss. Two pouches Of United States
mail are missing, and the remaining five
or six pouches are so watersoaked that
the mail lnclosed cannot be routed on
account of its unreliable condition.
The watch stopped at $3.50 oclock Mon
day morning, and at this hour two shrill
calls were heard by persons living in the
vicinity of the ford. Thomas had been in
the employ of the stage company four
years. He was unmarried, 50 years OF
age, and had no known living relatives.
He had always been regarded as trusty
man, and was ever sober and careful.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
Los ANGELES Damage Suit.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 1.-THE
trial OF a suit for $40. 900 damages, brought
by Julius Kolbig against the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company, was begun in
the Superior Court to-day. Kolbig states
that in 1889 Los Angeles River overfiow wed
its banks. breaking through a ievee and
damaging the old Nadeau winery property,
OF which he then had possession. The
cause of this overflow, the plaintiff alleges,
was negligence in the construction OF a
bridge across the river by the Southern
Pacific. so that it proved an obstruction to
the rush of waters.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
sale of the Pfedad Mine.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Nov. 1.-THE news
comes from Lower California that G. h
Hayes of San Francisco has just sold his
gold mine called to Piedad at ] acalitos
east of Enssnada, the E. Wiltsee, San
Francisco capitalist. for 900 in gold.
Hayes mine is one of the best properties
on the peninsula. Mr.. WiItsee returned
few weeks ago from a voyage to South
Africa, where he investigated the mines,
and he Will go ahead now and put in
purchased. P. NJ. Johnson of this CITY. a
relative of Hayes. admits that the deal is
coneummated.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18

the crew, when George Williams, cook for
the crew, took part angering Hulmlund.
pots and pans. This enraged Williams so
that he rushed into the kitchen, seized q
heavy frying-pan, returned to where
Hulmlund was standing and struck him
fearful blow on the head with it, crushing
his skull. The chances for Hulmlund's s
recovery are sligut
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
MoLAcHLAN MAR CONTEST
Friends of the Congressman Ctafm 1ha
He Was Fairly Elected.

He Was Fairly Elected.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 17.-Friends
and advisers of Hon. James McLachlan
insist that he will contest the election OF
Barlow for Congress in this district. In this
county alone there is a difference of 234l
between the Presidential and Congress
sional vote, and in the entire district
there is shortage of at least 1000 votes
for Congress. Election officers say this
discrepancy is largely accounted for by
double voting for Congress. the names of
McLachlan and Needham, Prohibitionist,
being marked on the same ballot, hence
neither counted. Actual tests show that
the folding of a freshly marked McLach-
Ian ballot makes plain imprint after
Needham's name. II is claimed McLach-
Ian lost many votes in this way. He has
not yet decided to contest. but is seriously
contemplating such action.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
FOLSOM con vIo1s FIGHT.
Fred Totcnsend Cut Nth Rasor by a
Prison CoDDunio,a

Freson companion.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Nov 17.-During
fight among the convicts at the State
prison at Folsom last week Fred Town
send, who turned States evidence against
his accomplices in the robbery of the
street railway company's barn in this city,
was severely slashed across the left side
of the body with razor and may die
Townsend was generally hated by all the
convicts. On this occasion a prisoner
named Brannon began abusing Townsend.
who retaliated, and the two came to blows
Townsend was rapidly getting the best of
his opponent, when one of the surround
ing knot of convicts passed Brannon a
razor, which he opened and used.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
sEID BAcK eMERICANIzED.
The Notorious Smugotsr Dtscards Oh
nese kafnsent and Hts Queue.

The Notorious Snsugotsr Dtscards Chi
nese kafnsent and Rts Qweue.
TACOMA, WASH, Nov. f.-Sefd Back,
the one-tims millionaire Chinese mer-
chant Of the Northwest, whose fortunes
were unmade after the Government broke
mp the notorious joint smuggling ring
three years ago, has become iull-fedged
American citizen, and Chinatown is much
perturbed over it. After having lived on
the Pacific Cosst-in San Francisco and
this city-the greater part of his life, he
has at last abandoned the garments of his
race, and now wears the nobby raimsnt OF
fashionable tailor. He hss cut off his
queue in Difference to the wishes of his
second wife. whom he recently married.
He says his conversion is due to McKin-
ley's election, and hereafter he is Ameri.
can for all time.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18

this city on Monday and Tuesday OF next
week, will be well entertained during its
session. San Pablo Hall. the largest and
finest ODD Fellows Temple on the Pacific
Coast, has been secured. Colonel j. Z.
Irish viii deliver an address Monday even
Ing; On Tuesday trip to the navy-yard
VIII oe made. Admiral Kirkland will do
everything in his power to make the
visit q pleasant one. The shops will be
open Tor inspection, and there will be free
gangways to ell the cruisers under repair.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
COLLISION Ar EURExA.
The Tag Ranger and Schooner Oceanic
Tonce Crash Together

EUREKA, CAL, Nov. IL. - The tug
Ranger went outside the bar to-day to tow
in the schooner Oceania Vance, bound to
this port to load lumber for Sydney. When
the tug was nearing the schooner, the lat
ter suddenly made tack, coming onto the
tug before her captain realized his danger.
The schooner's iibboom swept the upper
works of the tug, taking out the mast and
rigging and smokestack, and demolishing
the whistle and steam pipes. Connections
with the boiler were broken and steam es.
capped so rapidly that the tug was forced ia
make for harbor, which was reached safely.
The tug Buhne went to the assistance
but her services were not necessary. The
bar became very rough shortly afterward
and the schooner was uan BILE to get in and
ner damages cannot be ascertained until
she reaches port to- morrow.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
Cycling Tou, of Amerioa,

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Nov. 17.-G. NJ.
Turner, banker, and P. r. Petersen, mer-
chant OF Stoughton, Wis, mem bers of the
League of American Wheelmen. who are
on cycling tour of the American conti-
nent, arrived here last evening, after ped
aling 3795 miles. They are enthusiastic
upon the resources OF California. They
Will, after few days salmon fishing,
leave for San Diego via the coast route,
and thence on through Mexico.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
Assessors Bsu Meet Tarpavers.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, Nov. Twin
field Scott, acting secretary, has issued an
invitation to all boards of trade and tax.
payers OF the State to be present at the
convention OF county Assessors in Sacra-
mento on November %. Suggestions will
be thankfully received, and all will be
granted hearing. Let all taxpayers
interest themselves IN this convention" "
says Mr.. Scott; "their interests are our
iuterests1