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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09
MORTUARY.
JOSEPH BENN EFT.


| This we'll known and much es
teemed citizen of Mineral Point fin.
| ished his earthly career Friday eve
ming, Sept, 3, at about o'clock, after
an illness of four weeks.
Deceased was native of Cornwall
England, and came with his parents
direct from there to Mineral Point
in 1887, when he was boy of lC
years. AS soon as he was able he
engaged in mining, and in 1852 went
to California with the late David
Jacko, following there the same per-
suit. In the fall of 1866 he returned
to this city, and soon after engaged
in merchandising here in company
with Mr. ID. Jacko, and the two con-
tinuing together in business as mer-
chants and grain buyers until 1863,
when Mr.. Bennett retired and pur-
chased the farm on which he resided
until death, on the eastern border of
the city.
In 1857 he was married to Miss
Elizabeth Trewartha, who survives
him, and in feeble health will es-
pecially miss the care and solicitude
of kind and considerate husband.
Three children remain to comfort
her and revere his memory, namely :
William Bennett and Mrs. Charles
Pherson, who reside on the home
farm, and Mrs. John Pile, of Wald-
wick.
Mr.. Bennett took keen and intelli-
gent interest i'll public affairs, was
thoroughly American, and held va
rious local offices, giving faithful
and efficient service in each. From
early manhood he was associated
with the Primitive Methodist church,
and for several years was local
preacher.
A very large number Of friends
and relatives attended the funeral
services on Sunday, which We're con-
Quoted at the p. NJ. church and at
the cemetery by Rev. Il. Kent. Mr..
Bennett was a member of the Min
eral Point Masonic lodge, and his
brethren of the order attended in a
body, and participated in the i'm
pressive Masonic funeral ceremon-
nies at the grave.
RESOLUTIONS of respect adopted
by Mineral Point lodge, No. |, +. and
A. NJ, on the death of Bro. Joseph
Bennett:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Supreme archi-
tect to remove from our midst our worthy
and esteemed brother, Joseph Bennett; there
fore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Bro Bennett
the lodge and community have sustained a
great loss,
Resolved. That in Bro. Bennett we always
found those qualities of manhood that largely
help in making the world better for his having
lived He ever carried with him a genial coun-
tenance and a warm heart. Living out the
teachings and principles OF true Masonry, he
has left behind him az Influence that will tell
on the brethren and large circle of friends
for good. Let us ever cherish his memory and
emulate his virtues.
Resolved. That our lodge room be appropri.
ately draped in mourning, and that copy OF
these resolutions be presented to the widow
and children OF the deceased.
II. II. WRIGHT,
j. A. SPRATLER,
WIN. TREwEEK
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09
Give Us Your Attention.

Having decided for the future to
run the Mineral Point Laundry on a
strictly cash basis, we take this
means Of notifying our many patrons.
II will save us good deal Of time
in collecting, help financially. We
don't intend to keep hereafter any
more than the day record, and will
collect upon delivery Of goods. We
sincerely trust that this will be sat
isfactorily to our patrons. and after
getting familiar with this rule we
are confident that it will work as
well for our customers as for our
selves. VIZ FALLoN BROS.
WAsTED--Cook and diDing-room
girl at L. S. Hotel. wi
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09
URSCHOOLS.I

| On Monday last, with attendance
greater and prospects brighter than
ever before, our city shoots saw the
| dawn of the school year of '97-S. The
following is the report of attendance
in the different departments: High
School, A. r. Jolley, Prin., Oliver
Gray, lst Asst, Miss McGregor, 2nd
Ass't.,-l03; First Grammar or Prep.
Dept, John McGovern,-47; Upper 2d
Grammar, the Misses Thomas and
Cqmmings,-62; Lower 2ud Gram
mar Miss McCabe,- II; Upper Inter
mediate, Miss O'Dowd is; Lower
intermediate, Miss Hosken 10 !;
Upper Second Primary, Miss Con-
naughton,-4S; Lower Second Prim-
ary, Miss Ovitz, 10; Upper First
Primary, the Misses stephens and
Weidenfeller,-9l Lower First Prim-
airy, the NJ isses Neal and Hooking.
50. The words upper" and "lower"
in the foregoing have no reference
to grade but to lacation of schools
only.
AT meeting of the school board
held last Monday evening it was de-
cided that all new tuition students
applying for admission must be re-
fused on account OF insufficient
room. The different departments
are now crowded to their utmost ca
pacity and Prin. Jolley says, "we
Will probably be able to take care of
the old tuition students, but, how
ever, should ally other home pupils
make their appearance, some of the
old nonresident students, even, will
have to be turned out
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

Miss MYRTLE TREMBLING has
returned to her home at Cobb.
GEO. HART has gone to Dawson
City, Iowa, where he has secured
work.
SHANE MORGAN left for Chicago
on Tuesday to finish his course in "a
dental college.
Mr.. SAM Ross has gone east to
join his family, who are enjoying
life at the seashore.
GIRL WANTED--A good, compe-
tent girl to do general housework.
Inquire of Jos. Deller.
Mrs TREMBLING has returned to
her home in this city, after three
weeks visit at Cobb.
WHEN you want anything in the
grocery line at the bottom prices
call ON j. A. Spratler. %
Ed, MCCABE left last Tuesday for
Milwaukee, where he will enter the
Normal as a Junior"
PARTIES desiring ice cream for
picnics, ETC., are reminded that w. J.
Hosken keeps the best. "a
NOTHING better, nothing half so
good as Hazle's Headache Capsules
For sale by Eastman q Meserole.
MRS. WILLIAM JACKA, SR., of this
city, is visiting her son. Mr.. Harry
Holmes, at Oacoma, South Dakota.
The Misses Bell and Annie Proc
ter of Darlington, visited at the
home Of Mrs. Thos. Simms last week
AUBREY b. DEAHoFE departed on
tuesday of this week for White
water to attend the Normal school
az that place.
REV w. CROFT will lead the Chris
t'a Endeayor meeting this week
N0bJect-"Gods Gifts to Us and ON
Gifts to God"
LUNCHES, hot or cold, served at al
hours. Everything in the market
furnished in its season at the Miner.
al Point Bakery.
h"hE GoLDswoRrHY, of South
'.Icago, has been spending his va.
cation in Mineral Point visiting rel
at'yes and friends.
Miss DoLLIE COLLINS returned tC
."r home at Janesville last Thurs
n.y. after pleasant visit with Mis-
.hzie Foster, of this city.
'HEEsE market at Board meeting
Il MS city yesterday unsatisfactory
l-i' boxes offered, mostly sold a 81 9
h''Fd meets again Sept. %
WILL i. BLEwETT. one Of our las
ear graduates, has been appointe,
t-leher in the Yellowstone schoul
3"a ha- entered upon his duties.
HE Modern Woodmen of South
"-st Wisconsin have organized al
association and will hold their frs
a"aual picnic in this city next yeal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09
Fourth of July Exhibit.
In Our New Store.

IT is with great pleasure that we
announce to the public that by the
middle OF next week we Will be IN
our new store. on the burned district
ready for business, with as choice a
stock in our line as was ever carried
in Southwest Wisconsin, and cord
tally invite all friends and patrons
to call and inspect.
Respectfully.
BREWER * PESHALLEGcS.
Mineral Point, Sept. 8, 1897.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09
srgSCRIPTION RATES.
Cold Weather Will
Soon Be Here...... :.
You'll Need New
Fall Underwear. :.

Therefor we think you'll be in
terested in what we have to say
about our underwear stock. First
of all we'll tell you that, although
the new tariff bill will make GER
tain grades of underwear much
higher, our prices for the coming
season will not be advanced. We
placed our orders early, and OBJ
tanned oul fall stock at prices
much lower than we could buy
the goods for now You can
share the benefit with us if you
desire Every underwear need
of man, woman or child can be
Supplied here. The line COM
prises all desirable qualities, and
whatever grade is selected will
be equally good value as the
prices we quote below will show
all well posted buyers;
rhUd's Fleeced Lined Jearsey Ribbed i0n nm
rnderwear Excellent Quality From wv w
aides extra fine Jearsey ribbed tieec- Or
"A line regular 35c. kind. Hoo
md for 50o-well just step in and
see them at the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

THE correspondent Of the Dodge
Vile Star on the base ball game in
this city between the Platteville and
Mineral Point high school nine, was
a little off his whirl when he stated
that the Platteville boys were victo-
rious. The correct score was rs to | I
in favor of Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

PRAIRIE LILY, choice patent
flour, from the roller mills of J. II.
Nallery, New Prague, Hinn, gives
satisfaction every time. Sold by
George Jeuck, Mineral Point. If.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

MISS PRESTON, the milliner, is In
Chicago this week for the purpose Of
completing her stock, which Will en-
brace the very latest styles for Fall
and Winter. She suggests that the
ladies Of Mineral Point will do well
to wait the arrival Of her goods be-
fore making selections. wi
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

AN Ohio editor says that hay fever
is caused by kissing grass widows.
A Missouri editor says it is caused
by grass widow kissing fellow by
moonlight. An Iowa editor says 1t
is caused by the fellow kissing the
hired girl while she is feeding the
COW. An eastern Kansas exchange
is of the opinion that it is caused by
missing the girl and kissing the COW.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

j. A. SpRATLER pays the highest
market price for butter, eggs and
other farm produce. %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

The report of city treasurer was
read, and ordered placed on file.
1t was moved and carried that tho
sidewalk ordinance be laid over, until
next meeting.
The communication from City Atty.
Fielder was read and ON motion was
placed on file for one month.
The report OF Police Justice Reyn-
olds was read and on motion was ac-
cepted and placed ON file.
Mr.. ~ II. Snow informed The coun.
ell that the Electric Light plant would
be taken out of the Zinc Works. and
would he located up town, and would
suggest that the council confer with
Mr. Jones regarding the matter of
pumping water for the water works
as they would have plenty of power
and boiler capacity, and he thougb,
that snitahlc arrangements could be-
made whereby the city as well as the
electric folks could be benefited.
The Mayor appointed the followinp
for election board for the coming
year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

settlers was occasioned by the death
of this lady on Sunday morning
the 9th inst. She was the relict ol
Richard Odgers, who preceded hei
IN death less than Il year ago. She
was Mrs. Barker. a widow. when she
married Mr.. Odgers, over 20 years
ago, and by her first husband had
one son, now residing in California.
She was one of the English pioneers
to Wisconsin, crossed the sea when
young woman, and resided in this
vicinity about 40 years, until she had
finished II years of life.
She was quiet home-woman, and
since the death of Mr.. Odgers had
seemed inclined to loosen her hold
upon this world and finally sank to
rest as serenely as she had lived.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09
NUMBER 36
COMMON COUNCIL

MINERAL POINT, WIS, Sept, /, 1897.
\ regular meeting of the Common
Council was this day held in the
Council chamber.
Present; Guy L. Cobb, Mayor. and
Aldermen Prideaux, Gilman. Day
Appel Terril Penhallegon, Engels.
Absent Alderman Hutchison..
Meeting called to order 10y Mayor
Cobb.
Minutes OF last meeting were read
and approved. The following bills
were audited by finance committee and
op u,ntion ,,,,.., d, / MI
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09
FIRST WARD.

Inspectors j. A. Spratler, w. II.
Jacka, II. S. We'll.
Clerks a. G.. DclIer, ]. I. Kuellinp.
Ballot clerks f. G. Weidenfeller
j. +. Hosking.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09
The Local Field.

Ar. BISh OP for Foniture.....
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

GRACE ODGERs.
Another break in the ranks of old
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

Inspector 5. G. Thomas, A. II.
Potter, K. II. Mathews.
Clerks Edward Brown, John Cham
ley.
Ballot clerks Charles Winn. p.
Ellengen.
The Mayors appointments were
unanimously confirmed.
1t was moved and carried that a
committee of one from each ward be
appointed 10 confer with Mr.. Jones
Committee appointed as follows;
Appel, PrideauX. Gilman and
Engels.
The counciIl then proceeded to can
yass the vote of the special election
held today, on waterworles ordinance,
with result a. follows.
| 81 ward 81 fpt. III apufuAt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

Inspectors j, NJ. Mulhairn. N
Treweek, Benz. Blewett.
Clerks Charles Gilman. Alfret
Wallace
Ballot clerks 5. Jenkin, Sherman
Phillips,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

Inspectors VIM Mauger. y. J.
Bennett +. Naef.
Clerks ohm Lcnahan. w. Il. Bliss
Ballot clerks Charles Hornung.
Richard Hoare.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-02
Nj. w. A.. IN SESSION.
Remarkable Growth of the Order is
Shown by Official Reports.

Dubuque, Ia, June 2.-NearIy every
delegate to the head camp Modern
Woodmen is in the city for the biennial
meeting.
The biennial report of Head Counsel
Northcott showed that during the past
seven years the membership had in
creased from 40, 900 to 100000, average
age decreased from s. 05 to 1916 years,
cost OF management from $I62 to 81
cents; at present $55, 100000 insurance in
force; 127, lib new certificates written;
1883 new camps organized.
The question of an emergency fund
has been entirely eliminated from the
consideration of the head camp by a
vote OF the members, the vote being SO
decisively in opposition, that no action
upon the part of the head camp dele
gates was necessary. He approved the
recommendation of the law committee
for an extension of territory and spoke
favOrably of the Royal Neighbors, the
ladies' auxiliary of the order.
The report of Charles W. Hawes, head
clerk, showed that the general fund ex-
pendituIes amounted to $253, 4S9; amount
credited to this fund $451, 1872; mOrtuary
claims allowed 1905 and the amount
paid, 3,2S0, SIG; amount of claims pend
ing, $217, 800; amount audited and credi-
ted to benefit fund, $3, 519, ,597. During
the term lO1, 260 suspensions were re-
ported, of which number 1888 were re-
1nstated. The total number of mem
bers expelled was 400 and of applicants
rejected 60S6.
The report Of A. H. Hollister, head
p1IlheE showed CnaC curing the biennial
period ending March 81 1897, the total
receipts were So, 534, ,222, and the dis
bursements $3.50, ,312, leaving a balance
OF S4l5, ,234, which included the 1895 bal
ance of sac, 1924
The head physicians report showed
that in the past two years the board
mad accepted 127, 10 applcat tiOnS and re-
jected Is. 900. The rate of mortality last
1884
The committee on laws recommends
an increase of territory and the admis-
sion OF New York, Pennsylvania, Con-
necticut, Rhode Island AIassac chusetts.
Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine. West
Virginia, Oklahoma, Montana, Wyoming
Idaho, Washington, OregOn-except
counties having cities of 200 900 or over;
also admit all of Illinois except Cook
county.
At the afternoon session nominations
of officers We're made. Head Counsel
william A. NOrthcott of Illinois, was
renom1nated unanimously. Other nom
nations were: Adviser, DR.. S. c. Ruby.
Missouri; d. B. Horn, Iowa; clerk, c.
w. HaWes, Fulton, Ill; banker, Col. c.
u hayden, Dubuque; Frank b Crock
er, Iowa; George N. Fratt, wisconsin.
The consideration of the law commit
tees report occupied most of the after
noon: An amendment was carried pro-
hlblt1ng the admission of stockholders
in the liquor manufactures
At the evening session the convention
voted to take no cognizance of the
Fulton investigation committees report
until presented by a delegate in the
regular manner. None of the deIega tes
would present the charges and This
probably ends the factiOnalfgh against
the head officers
The camp voted favOrabIy on the ad-
mission of five states but refused to
1urtner extend its territory.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-02
BIMETALLIC LEAGUE MEET
Bank of England and Lord of Treasu-
ry Sends Regrets.

Manchester Eng June 2-The an
nual meeting of the Bimetallic League
opened here this morning. There was a
large attendance including over so dele
gates from labor associations The
lord mayor of Manchester presided and
welcomed the delegates. Letters of re
gret were read from Lord Aldenham
head Of the firm of Anthony Gibbs and
sons a director of the Bank of England;
the first lord of the treasury, A J. Bal
four; the president of the local govern
ment board, MIR. Henry Chaplin; Mr.
Alfred De ROthschild. the consul gen
eral for Austria; the Duke of Fife. the
Marquis of LOrne and others The an
nual report of the League expressed the
deepest regret at the death of General
Francis A Walker of Boston, classed as
one of the greatest economic authorf-
ties of the century,
Continuing the report said the most
important event of the year was the
eIectlon for president in the United
states, when Bryan pOIled $500. 600
votes on the platform of national BIZ
metaIl1sm and Mckinley polled 1000 900
votes on a platform pledging him to
promote international bimetaIIism."
The report then referred to the SIM
port alleged to have been given inter
national bimetallism by M. Meline. the
French premier, in the chamber of den
uties, and touched upon the mission
to Europe of Senator Edward O. VOL
colt of Colorado, which was so success.
full that it led to the appointment of
the special mission now in France
which 1t IS earnestly hoped such CO.
operation will be accorded by leading
nations that an international agree
ment viii be concluded at an early
date The report concludes as follows:
While the necessity for international
blmetall1sm was never greater than at
present, the council can with confidence
affirm that never since 1873 have the
prospects been so hopeful In view of
the serious attempt now making to Sc
cure a settlement on an international
basis, it earnestly calls on all friends of
monetary reform to redOubIe their eff
forts during the coming year"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-02
DIR. ANGEL CAN GO.
The Sultan Withdraws His Objections
Following Some Explanations.

New York, June "A special to the
sultan of Turkey has withdrawn his
objection to the appointment of James
B. Angel as envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipOtentiary of the United
States at ConstantinOple. Official word
to this effect was received by cable by
Secretary Sherman, Minister Terrell
sending the information. Since the re-
ceipt of the first news that the sultan
did not look favOrably upon DR.. An
has been in communication with Mus
tapha Bey, the Turkish minister at
Washington and with Minister Terrell.
The correspondence has developed
the fact that the sultan objected to DR..
Angel'S coming to COnStantinOple
chiefly on the ground that ne was a
member of the Congregational church.
Minister Terrell has informed Secretary
Sherman that the sultan had been ad-
vised that this denomination was
Jesuitical in character and that DR..
the doctrine of his church among Ma
hOmetanS.
Minister Terrell was instructed by
Secretary Sherman to put the facts be-
fore the sultan.
From information impaired by Mr..
Terrell, it became apparent to the sui
tan that he had been misinfOrmed He
accordingly withdrew his objections,
and, as stated, cabled the fact to Sec
retary Sherman. DR.. Angel had ar
ranged to start for COnstantinople last
the Turkish government made a change
in his plans necessary There is no fur
ther reason for delay and the doctor
will probably sail next Saturday.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-02
FRIENDS OF SILVER
Will Meet at Chicago Tuesday to
Plan for Its Interests.

chicago June 2.-Silveris to be made an
issue IN the coming congressional cam
pa1gn and the advocates of the white
metal are coming to Chicago next Tues
day to hold a conference at the Sher-
man House. The future of the silver
republican organization will depend, it
IS said, largely upon the result of these
deliberations.
Congressman Hartman of Montana,
the only member of the Montana dele
cation who bolted the national Repub-
lican convention at st. Louis, is slated
for chairman.
Thomas NJ Patterson, Charles
Thomas and Senator Teller of Colorado
are also expected to attend, as well as
former Senator Dubois of Idaho. John
p. Altgeld and other ChicagOans of
pronounced silver tendencies will take
part in the conference.
William J. Bryan has been invited to
attend, but cannot do so owing to en-
gagements of a lecture tour. I. N.
Stevens of Denver has announced his
intention of attending the conference.
Prominent POpulists will be invited to
participate, and it is likely plans for
fusion in the next nominations for con-
gresS will be talked over.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-02
SUITS MOUNTAIN HIGH.
Of Bringing of Suits Against Webb
McNaII There is No End.

A damage suit of gigantic propor-
tiOns was filed against Webb McNau,
state insurance commissioner, in the
United States circuit court this after
noon
The suit is brought by the Metropoli
tan Life Insurance company, through
its attorneys, John De Witt Peltz and
Judge A. II. Horton, and seeks to re-
cover 100000 damages from the state
insurance commissioner. The suit is
brought against McNalI as an individ
ual, and not as an officer of the state
of Kansas.
Fifty thousand dollars damages is
asked for McNalI's action in attempting
to revoke the license of the company
and prevent it's agents from transact
ing business in the state. The remain
ing $50 coo is asked for damages by Ii
bel, the petition of the company stating
that published interviews and asser-
tions emanating from McNau were
damagin to the credit and reputation
of the company and its officers.
The cOmpany's petition holds that the
insurance commissioner had no legal
authority to interfere in any way with
the business of the company
This is the third damage suit hled IN
the federal court against McNal. The
two prior suits were instituted by the
Mutual Life Insurance company of lew
York and the New York Life Insurance
company, and asked damages to the
amount of $20 900 each.