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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04
SOCIETY ADMIREs EQUINES.
Ton Thousand Persons at Opening OF
Chicago Horse Snow,

Chicago. Nov. 2.-Ten thousand
enthusiastic Chicagoans last night
gave emphatic approval OF their
first horse show in the beautifully dec
grated and brilliantly illuminated
Coliseum. Society, late In arriving,
filed the boxes and graced the spa
cious promenade which encircled the
ring. Among those present were:
Mayor Harrison and party; P. D.. Ar
incur: Gen. f. p. Winston; Washing
ton Hesing; H. C. Chat1eld-Taylor;
Gen. John R. Brooke, G.. S. A., and
James Il. Walker. The United States
Marine band, whose coming to Chicago
caused local musicians much pertuba-
ton, furnished a high class program
of music, which was literally ap-
%plauded. The spectators were enter
tanned between TIE judging by an
exhibition by Star Pointer and Joe
Patchen and exhibitions of rough
riding and drills by troop G., L. S.
cavalry. One thousand horses COM
prise the 1900 entries in the 257
classes, the largest number ever en-
tered in a horse show.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04
SALE OF UNION PACIFIC.
Reorganization Committee Secures 1t
for $57, 564 1888.

Omaha, Nov. 2.-The Union Pacific
road, including buildings and all
that goes to operate the system was
sold Monday to the reorganization
committee for a total of $50, 52S. 523.
This does not include the sinking
fund in the hands of the government
amounting to S4,036, 400, making the
total paid for the property 1864, 933.
There were no other bidders. As to
the future management Of the road
it is practically certain that for some
time il will be left in the hands of
the receivers. When the committee
has perfected arrangements it will
retire them. The future head of the
road will be s, S. Clark, the former
president, if his health will permit.
The sale was under a mortgage held
by the government,
Today another sale will be
held under foreclosure of a
trust deed securing the construc-
ton bonds, which constitutes a first
lien on the road.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04
NATIONAL DEBT INCREASES.
1t Grows Over Eight Millions in
October.

Washington, Nov. 2.-The monthly
statement just published shows that at
the close of business October 80. 1897,
the public debt, less cash in the
treasury, was $1,000, 563, 901, an in
crease for the month of sS,441, 1SS.
This Increase is principally account
ed for by a decrease in the amount
of cash on hand. The debt is as fol-
lows: Interest bearing debt, sS4T,-
365, 500; debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity, 1881, $40;
debt bearing no interest, 1879, 663, $50;
total, 81, 22S, 800, 500. This amount,
however, does not include $3.50, 656 1853
in certificates and treasury notes
outstanding which are offset by an
equal amount of cash in the treasury.
The cash in the treasury is classified
as follows: Gold. $3.50, 1897 ,e56; sill
yer s509, 351 SAB; paper 1888 ,441,O O9;
bonds of disbursing officers, balances.
etc, s1S,4S9 ,756; total 1891, 669, 957;
against which there are demand liza
bilities amounting to 1923 ,913 ISL,
leaving a net cash balance in the
treasury of 1907, 756. 099.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04

Square hotel at As o'clock Friday
morning from apoplexy, continues
tC be the most startling sensation
that has electrified political circles
of the metropolis in many years.
His death was as clearly %chargeable
to politics as that of Horace Greedy.
He ma le several savage speeches
Thursday evening and went to bed
g a midnight. 1t was 3. 80 o'clock
when Mrs. George was awakened.
She found Mr.. George sitting in an
arm chair.
81 IN not feeling quite comfort
able said Mr., George to his wife.
Wont you 20 back to bed?' in
quired Mrs. George anxiously.
II viii sit here awhile was the
response.
Mys. George at once grew anxious
as 70 her husbands condition. Mr..
George gradually grew i]ucobercut
and lRpsed into semi-conscjousness
Mrs George was now thoroughly
alarmed and called her son. Henry
George, Jr, from an adjoining room
Frank stevens was also called in.
Mr. George was now unconscious. 4
call was sent to Dr. Kelly OF 1l7 East
Fltty-ninth street and he came with
out delay Mr. George was stilI uu-
conscious. All efforts 10 revive him
fled. Without q sign of recognition
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04
LAND AND LUMBER SALE.

Marinette, Wis, Oct. 30-One OF
the largest land and lumber deals
ever consummated in the northwest
has practically gone through, The
Sp2lding Lumber company sold TO
Samuel Crawford & Co. of Pigeon.
Forest county, Pa. its sawmill
plant at Cedar River, Mich, and over
l0O, 000 acres of its cedar and hem
lock land. The transfer als1 in
cludes all of it's property at Cedar
River and will foot up several hun
dred thousand dollars.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04

mirers and It has been noted again
and again that his faithful wife sat
beside her husband on the platform
from which he spoke. or watched
closely from "A place Of vantage close
by. Mr. George has not been strong
for the past three years and his son,
| Henry George, Jr., has been his com
panion in almost every enterprise in
which he has engaged, going with
him on his tours Of the west as a
special newspaper correspondent in
the last presidential campaign and
keeping close at his side In his o
meuts in the campaign. Within the
past day or two close friends of MI,
George have noted with apprehen-
sion marked changes in his manner
and appearance. His eyes grew dun,
wrinkles came at the corners and
voice, usually resonant and pleasant,
now pitched almost 20 a piping
treble in conversation was Querulous,
whilo he seemed like one whose
moves were SO highly wrought that
they might snap without warning.
The pace of the campaign was harder
than this man, high strung and SEN
sitiye, could maintain.
Henry George was born in Philadel-
phia September .. 1889. tie was edu-
Gated in the Philadelphia public
schools, and was a clussmate Of Rev,
X. Heber Newton, the Episcopal cler
gymau. He began to earn his living
as an Office boy, and spent two years
In a commercial house in his native
city. From there he went TO the
composing case in q printing estab-
lishment, following that trade until
he was 20 years of age, with the eN-
ception OF one year. when, at the age
OF rs. he shipped as a cabin boy on
beard an old East Indian merchant.
man, In which he visited various parts
of the world, including Australia. At
the age OF % he started for Califor.
mia. After varied experiences he
became a reporter on the Sacramento
Record. In 1861 he married Annie G..
FoN. an Australian woman. and. after
leaving Sacramento, he became editor
of the san Francisco Chronicle. lie
attacked the Pacific railway corpora
lions and was compelled to reliuquish
lts ediJorsaip. HE afterward had
charge Of a western press agency I'M
New York tr opposition 20 the regular
..-.a.fHf.A f4fa.#. 10. 1921 AS ..L.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04
MERICA SUCCEEDS HART.
Supt. Landt of Sparta School Is Tenn
porarily Suspended.

Waukesha, Wis, Nov. AT noon
Monday eX-Superintendent Hart for
mally yielded possession of the Wau-
kesha Industrial School for Boys. At
that hour he took his departure for
his farm, upon which he will make
his home, for a time at least. Prof,
Merica, his successor, did not arrive
until late in the afternoon.
The board of control assembled
here to transfer the school to Prot.
Merica and to consider the case OF
Supt Landt of the Sparta school who
asked to be relieved pending an inves-
LEGATION Of the charge of embezzle-
ment brought against him in Adams
county. The board decided to relieve
Landt of his duties. No appoint
ment of his successor was made. In
the meantime Judge Lyon will be in
charge of the school.
Architect Grey of Milwaukee pre-
sented his plans for the new Jail at
Darlington, which were approved by
the board. The structure will cost
sl3, 600. Work is to be commenced
Immediately. The old structure has
has already been condemned. 1t was
from this Jail that a mob took a pris-
oner and lynched him several years
ago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04
BRASS BAND IN CHURCH.
Fin de Steele Chicago Methodists
Adopt a Departure.

Chicago, Nov, amid strains of
martial music from a full-tlcdged brass
band the congregation OF the First
Methodist church at Clark and Wash
ington streets assembled for the ser
vice Sunday night, Upon entering the
church, instead Of the customary choir
and minister, the worshippers saw a
Elitteriug array Of brass buttons. gilt
braid and highly polished instruments.
a military band occupied the rostrum
behind the pulpit and executed the
music. The departure from the trod-
den path Of religious service by the
pastor. the Rev. nr. Brushingham
was followed By another on the part OF
the congregation. When the band had
finished playing q lively selection In
waltz time the audience applauded
and cheered heartily The aemonstra-
tiou by his flock was not irowned on
10y the pastor. On the contrary. his
eyes sparkled with good hnmor and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04
BEER PRODUCTION DECREASES.
Falling of Of over a Million Barrels
Last Year.

Washington. Nov. 2.-The report Of
the commissioner Of internal evenue
for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1897, shows that the total receipts
from all sources were Sl66, 619,593, a
decrease compared with the fiscal year
of 1896 of 1911 OPP. There was an in
crease of s1,3SS.472 in the receipts
from distilled spirits compared with
1896 and a decrease of practically the
same noun in receipts from fer
mented liquors. The total production
of distilled spirits, exclusive Of fruit
brandies, during the last fiscal year
was GO, f65. 64S taxable gallons. There
were produced 36, 1853 600 barrels Of
beer, a decrease compared with 1896
of 1896. 500 barrels.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04

his mouth 4twitched with smiles which
he did not endeavor to hide as ne
stepped 10 the pulpit and said: Il
don't wonder you feel like cheering;
this music is what the people all
want and what We must have. Dur
ing the ermon DR.. Buckingham
spoke briefly of the lives n charac-
tiers Of the late George NJ. Pullman
and the late Henry George.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04
POSTAL CLERK STOLE $4,000.

Denver oct. 30. Walter Houghton
d postal clerk running between Ogden
and Cheyenne, was arrested at Chey
yesterday by a p~ostotice iuspoC-
for charged with stealing a registered
package containing $4,000. lie con
ftSsed to the crime.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04

New York, Oct. 3O.-The death Of
Henry George, candidate Of the JEFF
~fersonian democracy for mayor OF
greater New York, in the Union
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04
CANADA IN THE WAY
MAY BLOCK SEAL AGREEMENT
WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
ONE TREATY NOW ReaDy

Document Binding the United States
Russia and Japan to Suspend Pc
lagiac Sealing for a Period Wiu
Be Formally Signed and Execpt.
ed This Week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04
GEORGES TRAGIC END
GOTHAM MAYORALT4 CANDl-
DATE DIES SUDDENLY.
STRICKEN WITH APOPlEXY

A Victim of His Vigorous Campaign
ing-New York Political Circles
Stirred as They Were Never STIR
red Before-Dead Mans son
Takes His Fathers Place.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-04
GOLD nj PEOPLE.

Seattle. oct. 3O.-The steamer Port.
land arrived Friday from St. Mjchaels
with 1926. 000 In gold belonging TO tn,
North American Transportation a
Trading company Tile Portland
brought 4 number of passengers from
the north
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12
VIII Re-organIzp.

/ The Calumet Columbian cycling club,
an organization that proved very bene-
fetal TO tn, members last summer and
one in which a number of young men
were interested, has decided to re-organ-
ize Tor the ensuing season. For that pur-
pose meeting will be held at the read
ing room tomorrow evening when it is
desired that all those who were members
last year will put in an appearance so
that the club will be on a good footing
when the bicycle season opens up.
The club was very successful last year
ard did great deal to awaken an in
terest in bicycle racing. The road race,
which was given under the auspices OF
the clu1 and which proved to be one OF
the hottest contests on wheels Of the sea
son. was huge sue ess as was also their
field day sports given later on in the sea-
son
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

There is still great amount OF snow
in this vicinity and it will take at least
two weeks more before il will have en-
tirely disappeared. The snow melted
very fast yesterday and a few more
warm days like that will see great
change here. Travelling men and Others
say the snow has entirely disappeared in
all the down the road towns and even at
Hancock and Lake Linden the streets are
almost bare, in marked contrast with
our street, where there il az much az a
foot and in some places more of ice and
snow.
The warm weather yesterday took a
large amount away and the streets were
yeritable streams in some places. This
kind OF weather is an excellent test OF the
village sewerage system and so far the
storm Sewers have worked admirably
and the water has been taken care OF an
last as it comes. The Calumet base ball
park is completely Hooodsd and has
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12
more the appearance o! a small dam than
a sporting field.
Was Largely Attended.

The funeral OF the lat Joseph TorrianC
was held yesterday aud was very largely
attended. The services were in charge o.
the order of odd Fellows and took place
at the residence in Calumet, The iurer
al cortege was a very long one, takine
over hall an hour TO pass given point
The Calumet and Hecla Lodges |. o
o. f., the Christopher Columbus and Gar
ibaldi society, all oi which the deceased
was a member, attended and paid the
last sad respects 10 the memory OF their
brother. The different societies held
services at the grave and be WIS laid al
rest at J axe View cemetery Ii is very
rare that man has so many friends
among so many people az Joseph Tori
ano and erhaps the death Of no one was
more sincerely mourned among bis coun-
trymen than his.
The pail bearers were Messrs. Thomas
Hoatson Jr., Vital Co1po, q. Martini,
George Jacka. Gus Preuse. Peter Fra.
some, J. Tinette and John Dryden.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12
Joe Benne Meets In
slant Death Under
ground
while He Was Tramming.
Jury Render Verdict OF Acct
dental Death.

Another fatal accident occurred las
Saturday afternoon by which tramme
named Joseph II. Benne met instant
death in the o sceola mine. The accident
happened at the 32l level north oil
No. . shaft.
At the time of the unfortunate occurr
ence Benne was working with the tram
mers and was engaged in taking the rock
from the stope to the shaft. While tax
ing away some of the small rock and
dirt they undermined a large piece Il
vein rock which vas above aud which
gave away and, rolling down, struck
Benue on the head breaking his skull
aud causing instant death.
The deceased was Immediately taken
to surface and Capt. Hall, the mine in
speetor, informed. 4 ter making care
ful examination OF the ground in the
stope where the accident occurred the
mine inspector ordered an inquest.
Coroner Sowden empaneled jury com
posed of James Simmons, Charles Bush
ell, Martin Summons John Jokela, Arthur
Lobb and Mike ZzHick Alter viewing
the remains the jury heard the testimony
of several witnesses, who told the story
of the unfortunate occurrence substan.
TALLY as given above.
They returned verdict "a follows
We, the jury, find that the d ceased,
Joseph II. Benne, came TO his death acct
IDENTIFY by the rolling of a piece of vein
rock down over a pile in the 32d level
north of No. D shaft, Osceola mins, on the
10th day OF April. 1897
Beone was native OF Austria and
leaves wife and one child to mourn his
death. The funeral was held Yesterday
afterno, n With services Mt st. Jospph's
chur h on Eighth street. The remains
were inferred at the cemetery at the
Hecla The funeral was large one: the
Austrian society Of which the deceased
was a member attending the services IN a
body,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

The Salvation Army will run a special
train to Lake Linden on Thursday even
ing next to attend big meeting led by
Major and Mrs, Clifford to be held in the
congregational church. The train will
leave the Calumet and Hecla yards at
I;l5, and fare Of 20 cents for The round
trip will be'charged. The public is invit.
ed tog
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

The affairs OF the Mikado opera are
progressing finely; rehearsals are well
attended and are very interesting. Mr..
Baker has had large experience in coach
ing opera companies and is very careful
asto detail. no item however small is over
looked. The choruses are well trained and
effective, the cast OF characters a good
one, and is receiving faithful coaching.
The opera will be properly mounted, and
IN every way promises to be a highly
creditab!e rendition. Karkeet's Ideal
orchestra has been secured for the per-
Torrance, which will be a highly valu-
able acquisition. Secure your tickets at
an early date.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

Mr., John II. Grigg, who was operated
on at the Calumet hospital last week for
appendicitis, is already on the high road
to recovery, which will be good news to
his many friends.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12
Grand Fair,

The Ladies' 81 the Finnish National
Lutheran church propose to hold q
grand fair for the benefit OF the church
at the Armory, on Saturday and Tues
day evenings, April II and 90, respect.
lively, aud on Easter Sunday evening the
cantata Jerusalem" will be produced
by the choir, and Sunday schosl children
OF said church, at the Armory, under the
direction of Mr.. S. missioner, organist.
The Armory will be gaiIy decorated
with flag., bunting, evergreens, flowers
and Chinese lanterns, sales stands OF all
descriptions. Supper will be served. and
last but not least, the Opera House or
rchestra has been engaged to furnish mu-
sic for both nights OF the fair.
A special attraction will be the grand
concert TO be gwen on Tuesday evening
April 20, when the following program
will be rendered;
PART ONE
Overture-"La Dame Blanche T Boieldicn
Opera House Orchestra.
Chorus-"The Singing Birds. ........ Lindbad
Finnish GIce Club.
Aumoresquc-"Tomt the Piper's Som D., Kendall
Harmony Quartette.
Scene from Jerusalem" ............... Gabriel
Introducing Solos and Duets for Soprano
Alto and Bass.
Church Choir and Opera House Orchestra
ChOrus-"A Sleighing Party" Prince Gustave
Viking Glee Club.
ldyll-"Awakening OF Spring. ....... f.. Bach
Opera House Orchestra.
PART TWO
Selection" Mariana 49,. ... Wallace
Opera House Orchestra
raphraZ9-"-Annie aurie" .....A Geibel
Harmony Quartette
Tenor solo and Chorus-"Homage 10 the
Mr.. 4. Erickson and Viking Giee Club.
Female Sextett City OF God ..... G. Gabriel
Ladies or the Church Choir and Opera House
Orchestra
Chorus Worship in the Woods" e.. e.. +. Abt
Finnish Glee Club, Tenor obigato, Mr.. T. Ten
hunen,
descriptive Fantasta-"A. Rustic Wedding"
.....s..s......... ............. GfuenWald
SYNOPSIS.
The call from the Hill; first arrivals; the
procession; on the village green; sweethearts:
billing ano cooingi all i'm a whirl
Opera House Orchestra.
The entertainment will close with three
grand tableaux.
Admission: season tickets for the three
evenings, so cents; single ticket, 25cents.
The public is cordially invited
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12
ured In Five DAYS.

Mr.. Herman Huttula has rheumatism
which went to his head, causing great
distress; he could only think of one thing
and was afraid be would go insane. He
decided to remain in Calumet until cured
He says:
| came here from Trout Creek, Oatona.
gon county, Mich to be treated by DR..
). Cliy Todd, at the New Jewell House
last Tuesday, April 9Th. had rheuma-
tism, knees and feet cold all the time.
pains in chest and back, shortness OF
breath, great pain in head, stiff neck,
and could not sleep, stomach bloated
Under DR.. Todd's treatment have i'm
proved very fast in hsalth, and now,
April 11th, can sleep and feel well every
way thurman HUTTULA.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

Gypslne is the best thing known for
walls and ceilings. 1t is cheap and can
be applied same as whitewash. Carlton
Hardware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

Miss Madge Mcdonald, of Grover, visit
ed in Calumet, Saturday and Sunday, the
guest OF Miss Ellen Daniel, OF Portland
street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12
save Yourself the Trouble.

Bring your subscriptions to NJ. f.
OBrien for any maya zine published His
price is the publishers price.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

Adjutant Sheppard has just received
word that Colonel Higgins will bring
with him Adjutant Taylor, the golden
minstrel, from California, Mrs. Major
Clifford will also be present at the special
meetings.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

Marvin II. Osborn 10 In Chicago and
Milwaukee ON a short visit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

Miss Heel Orr, Of Lake Linden, spent
Saturday and Sunday with friends here,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

For desirable paint with a fine and
lasting finish, try the Favorlte prepared
paint, at Carlton Hardware Co.'S. store
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

Bicycles in all grades, from the cheap.
est to the best. also full line OF sundries.
at Carlton Hardware Co.'S.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

Mrs. John Mckenzie aud family re-
turned Saturday evening from winters
welt at Ontario and Detroit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Waiter Sanders, of Han
cock, spent yesterday with relatives here.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-07
ATLANTIC GIEE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w. Sibley, Of Bal
t!morc, Md, who paid a visit to Mr.. and
NJ Eotha Burgess OH Herman avenue
have returned home
Miss Estclle Warner and Miss Mamie
Myers, Of Baltimore, who spent Sunday
and Monday with friends in tile ward
leIt Monday evening for thei. home
Gliss Maria Howard, Of Gloucester
county, u on q Visit TO Mrs, Freeman
on Forte street.
Rev. r. a, Robinson preached The fu
heraa of Bessie May Clark Monday even
Ing at the home Of her parents on Forte
greet. TIe little one passed away sun
day aE the age Of five months al the Viz
:i''a Beach S,:nttarium. after m, n <s,,f.
eeirHs had ,cen endured The remains
were laid 20 ~ In Elmwood cemetery.
Dr. Fl. ~. johnson was uaab TO MI
his pulpit. Sunday owing to a rising On
his foot. TINS Doctor sustained init,.ias
GO his MOL some time ago, which have,
callaaa tI!s soht.Icmcn. N home For tne
PAS sevsrE; days 7I0
Glayee,' WaF.tAi. GRAY Won5le was civ
en- D.r.hdsy reception Monday at Tho
bronze Of lit; grandfather on Pembroke
h.s"ue. Ataay of his little friends weru
E:e''tS. riI'> eN.s.t ar enjoyable tina.
The atc.s boy. %ho had just reached
elgis: Scsr', was the recipient OF many
YsianeiXS.
ne A. as.H .ca cream, cake and lunch
fer..Vai gwen Monday or tie grounds
81 mo s'r'.shTssr!an n."nse wns q decided
:1ityTiRS. ,5 m m, ,S'.~>'