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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

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R. C. Dunn, head of the mercantile
agency OF r, G. Dunn, died in New
York
A big gold discovery has been made
in the Southwestern part Of Caster
county, Mo
The condition of Miss Roberts, a
daughter of Lord Roberts, who has
been i'll of enteric fever at Pretoria, is
very seriout
Miss Clara Clemens, Mark Twain
pretty and clever daughter. will be
heard in recitals in New York during
the present season.
The United States turret ship Mon
terey has returned to Hongkong, hav-
ing failed to reach Canton owing to an
accident to her machinery.
A typhoon struck Hongkong and a
British gunboat was sunk. the crew
being saved Great damage and loss
of life occurred among the native craft.
In football game at the Normal
Park school grounds, Chicago, Edward
Gillett, aged seventeen, was so serious
" injured that he died in few hours
later.
At Willoughby, Ohio. David Hurran,
aged 80, was killed by one Of his
tenants, Potter Michael aged 60. The
victims head was blown off with a
shotgun.
New York bank statement: Loans
decreased $6,G73, 900; deposits decreas-
ed SIC, 6S3, 400 total reserve decreased
$4,015,2O0; surplus reserve decreased
S1.344,350.
Among the passengers on the Amer
lean line steamship New York from
London for New York, are Paul Du
Chaillu, the explorer, and Miss Edna
May, the actress.
At Lynn, Mass. Charles H. Pinkham,
proprietor and manager of the bust
ness department Of one of the largest
proprietary medicine enterprises i'll the
United States, died of Bright's disease.
The iron mines discovered a year
ago in the province of Kursh lin the
SOHlH III IuIODtdI itu6OIdj ici LIZ
working of which eighteen companies
We're partially established, prove to be
yalueless.
Two express trains came into coils
ion between Offenbach, Hesse, and
Frankfort on the Main. A gas reser-
voir exploded, setting fire to the wreck
age, and seven persons were burned to
death and four Injured.
Secretary Root left Washington for
Havana. From Havana Mr.. Root will
go across Cuba and join a yachting
party on the other side of the island.
He will be absent several weeks. The
trip is taken for the benefit of his
health.
DR.. Luis Feliepe Corea. minister
from Nicaragua to Mexico and the
United States, has left the City of
Mexico for Washington after having
negotiated a treaty of commerce
friendship and navigation between his
country and Mexico.
In New York the jury in the suit
brought by Frank Mowbray against
Howard Gould for s25 900 damages for
breach Of contract, brought in YER
dict today awarding $4,000 to the
plaintiff. Mowbray alleged that Gould
engaged him as valet for life at $50
per month and that after he had lost
the sight OF one eye and sustained
other injuries as the result of setting
off damp skyrocket on Goulds yacht,
he was discharged
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
GIVEN TO GOVERNMENT.
Chicago Officially Tenders the Great
Drainage Channel.

Chicago, Nov. 11.-Chicago has of
t.aly rendered its $34,0O0,O0o drain
ae hannel to the United States gov
eminent The memorial contains a
direct tender from the sanitary dis
F.r- Of the channel to the general gov
eaaut under terms of the sanitary
district law of Illinois. In order to
accept the gift according to law the
general government will have to ex-
pend over $15,0O0,000 for improving
tae Desplaines and Illinois rivers as a
water route between the great lakes
aH The gulf of Mexico.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15

National Commissioner Thomas r.
Walsh left for the United States this
week He IS been on the continent
almost ever since the beginning 81 the
exposition and has taken prominent
par III the business and social life Of
the United States commission. lie was
present Al luncheon given In his
honor ~ Commlssloner-General Peck
several days ago at the United States
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15

now claimed by his sister, lived in
kenosha, and was regarded as a
wealthy man. Twenty years ago he
went TO England, and there died i'm
testate His effects and estate went
into the pay Office of the supreme
court, the regular department Tor all
such matters. Since then Mrs Car
penter has been unable to receive q
settlement.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
sryan's Majority 1000.

Louisville, Ky, Nov 1.-THE official
returns from nearly all counties IN
the state received by the Courier
Journal do not materially alter the IN.
official returns Bryaus majority
will be ia the neighborhood of 5000
while me plurality ~ Beekham, demo
crat for governor, II about 5000
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15

Denver, Nov. 11.-~Wm. ]. Bryan Dc.
cired the offer Of an editorial position
on q Denver afternoon paper at a sal
AIRY Of $4,000 q year In his reply he
says y shall remain here, and In
the future, as in the past, defend with
tongue and pen the principles which I
believe to be right and the policies I
believe 10 be wise"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
GUNS MUST HAVE SHIELDS.
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
so Decides

Washington, Nov 1.-THE board of
ordnance aud Notifications held an
important meeting yesterday and de-
cided that the rapid fire guns of the
seacoast defenses should be supplied
with shields, This action must be ap.
proved by the secretary OF war be-
fore it becomes operative.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
MOUND DESIGNATED.
Advancing Civilization Causes Griev.
GUS Spoiation.

a'a Wis, Nov. 1.-THE last
of the mound builders in this
which was a beautiful mound
IN the roadway between here
oroiX Falls, has been demol
~ the bones of a supposed once
race were strewn along the
and scattered to the four
mound was twenty-five feet
forty IN diameter at the base.
.1ne-sLaped and many years
Sc oak trees grew on its siies
nit Being in the direct right
ar the traffic, the mound was
little by little, exposing
that had been buried for cen
Ht. its ruin Is now complete.
peculiar feature about this
Was the fact that It was com
pure black soil, while the sur
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
WoMEN'S MEETING PLACE.
Federation Officials Yet Fail to Decid,
On One.

Racine, Wis, No 1.-THE executive
committee OF the state federation did
not meet yesterday, and a place for the
next meeting has not yet been decided
upon. Mrs. William H Crosby, audi
tor of the state federation, said that
the committee would not meet for d
month and would then decide whether
the next meeting would be held IN
GAINESVILLE or in Milwaukee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15

IN the special American edition OF
the Times an editorial appears saying
that the last issue Of the paper viii
appear Oct 81 The paper was first
published May n, and since then has
been published every afternoon except
Sundays The undertaking on the
whole proved a much greater success
even than was anticipated The enter.
prise was NOT undertaken with the
financial end ID view. but rather with
the idea Of showing Europeans what a
modern European newspaper was like.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15

The New York Times Paris edition
prints a special American edition to.
day, giving a complete list of all
awards made to American exhibitors
From this II appears that the United
States received the greatest number of
grands prix, which are the highest
awards and also received the greatest
number Of awards Of all kinds Ger.
many is second in this respect The
United States received 229 grand
prizes, 593 gold medals, 77G silver med
ais, Sal bronze medals, and 322 honor
able mentions. making total Of 2.i7G
awards Germany received 236 grand
prizes. $40 gold medals, 573 silver
medals. bronze medals. and 1874 honor
able mentions. making a total Of l,S2G
awards, This total is not so great AS
that Of Italy, but the character Of the
awards is higher The great nations
outside OF France received awards as
follows United States, 2i76, Italy.
1873. Austria and Hungary together,
1915; Gedmany, S2G Great Britain,
1.724; Russia, 492. and Japan, 1875,
The United States section to receive
the greatest number Of awards was the
section on education, which received
40 grand prizes In this section Great
Britain came second with ~ grand
prizes III machinery and electricity
Germany easily beat the United States
In the number Of high grade awards.
receiving IN the two sections 81 grand
prizes and liz gold medals to u grand
prizes and 81 gold medals Of the
first In the transportation section, but
the United States makes the better
showing in agriculture, foodstuffs, and
mining and metalIurgy
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15

Thomas +. Walsh gave dinner
few nights ago at the national pavilion
for the United States guards Besides
the guards and Mr. Walsh there were
present Commissioner General Peck
and Major Fred Bracket This is the
first time the guards have been hon
ored in this manner and they appre-
ciate Il accordingly, Usually heir job
is 20 stand around and ornament the
room while the grandees assmlate
the dinner j. G. l..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15

Paul Kruger, eX-President of the
South African republic, is expected TO
arrive in Marsettles Nov 10. He viii
be received With n great deal of enthu-
siasm, which viii. however, be slight
ly restrained in order not to offend the
British government Dr Leyds and
other members Of the European Trans
yaal commission, will meet Kruger at
Port Said ON the Suoz canal and will
accompany him TO Marseilles.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15

rounding country is either clay or
sand. Where this earth was secured
is as myterious as is all the work of
those wonderful builders.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
NOW OUT OF DANGER.
Senator Davis Safely on the Road to
Recovery.

St Paul, Nov. ll.-Senator G. X.
Davis is nov considered quite out Of
danger by his physicians. He is with.
out fever and ha. good appetite. lie
Ii cheerful and In 10 no pain
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
CHICAGO Markets.

The following table shows the open.
ing, highest. lowest and closing prices
OF produce Chicago yesterday:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
FINALE OF THE FAIR
GREAT PARIS SHOW COMES TO
AN END.
NOVEMBER II LAST DAY

Americans Capture Most Prizes but
are Beaten by Germans IN Machln.
cry and Eiectrieity--king OF Sell
GUMS Glasses with Commissioner
Walsh--Reception for Dom Paul.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
FEAR A TRAGEDY.
wealthy Texan Escapes From Cream
City Sanitarium.

City Sanitarium.
yankee, Nov. Ill. g. Duffield, a
tay citizen of Galveston, Tex, is
from a Milwaukee sanitarium,
DE had been taking treatment
q. morphine habit. 1t is feared
PC may have taken an overdose
drug and may be dead some
nufiield came to Milwaukee
Ten days ago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15

If Hot Springs, Ark, are not known
10 the world and known most favor
ably, IL viii be no fault OF the Illinois
Central railway, which has published
q very engaging collection Of views
pertaining to that place At Hot
Springs the United States government
has an army and navy hospital a cir,
cumstance that would seem to give the
salubrity of the city something quite
IN the nature of an official endorse
ment The superb hotels Of the town
are depicted in fetching fashion and
fascinating glimpses are presented Of
the government park and along the
beautiful driyeways in that reserya.
ton. 1t seems. from the information
here given, that the government owns
the springs and 1000 acres of mounaln
AID valley land around them, all Of
which have been set apart by act of
congress for the people Of the country
~ a national sanitarium Uncle
Sam therefore has put his regulating
touch upon the precious but abundant
waters and, happily for the public,
forbids the eXtortion too commonly
practiced where hot bathing exists.
This favored sport not only has the
choice medical baths, but fine climate
Expenses are said to be moderate ana
tho accommodations Of almost endless
variety and extent The Illinois Cen,
trails road to the Hot Springs leaves
the Chicago-New Orleans line at Mem
ph's and is 50 direct that the company
naturally booms the place as one OF the
foremost resorts on its entire system.
The illustrated pamphlet tells the
whole story Of this popular health
point, aud to prospective visitors It will
be found valuable source Of informa-
ton.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
TERRIBLE DISASTER
.,-v or MONTICELLO FOUNDERS
IN BAY OF FUNDY.
.ANy PASSENGERS LOST

....,,sr overwhelmed During Terrific
''' e.orn of Friday Night-Small Boat
go, Few Passengers Almost Mi
rsoulously saved-Number and
Names of Victims is Unknown
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
ON THE RAIL

During 1899 and to October /. 1900,
the Northwestern line constructed and
put into operation 47i miles of new
railway, constituting several extern
sions from various points on its sys-
TEN, particularly within the states OF
Iowa and Minnesota, The country into
which these new lines have been built
is said to comprise the choicest OF the
fertile plains. and valleys Of he great
northwest-a territory Astounding in
bountiTul farms. bespeakiug the sue
cess attending the early settlers, and
presenting. with the advent Of the rail-
way, assured possibilities for the devel-
opment of trade centers at convenient
locations. Offering to the merchant and
professional man artisan and laborer,
aud the many who find 1t difficult to
progress satisfactorily in the large
cities, opportunities OF promising
character. Attention is also called to
several long established towns whose
facility for extended business has been
increased by the improved Transports
ton service, and presenting, in some
cases, natural advantages for the up
building of industrial enterprises.
The company has just issued an en-.
tertaining booklet in relation to oppor-
unities along these new lines. The
purpose OF the pamphlet is to give a
brief description OF these new towns,
with a reference to the business open
ing5 existing at time of publication.
The company, in issuing such work.
really takes upon itself the duty Of the
personal Investigation, 1t tells of the
products and needs OF the various
places and also just what particular
kinds OF business may be proftably
established in many Of them The
pamphlet will be OF great avail to those
seeking new openings.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-20
TENS OF INTEREST.

A bar association has been formed
by the American lawyers in Manila.
Professor Omori of Japan, an au-
thority on the earthquakes so frequent
In that country, has ascertained that
In the case of the injury to two story
buildings the damage is confined in
most cases to the upper story.
Germany has given up the Reaumur
thermometer and after Jan. 1, 1901
will use only the centigrade. In the
Reaumur the division between the
freezing and the boiling point is into
so degrees; in the centigrade it is into
100 degrees.
Colorado has sold 60 acres Of timber
near Devils Head, Mon, where it is
estimated there are 10000 gray SOUR
rels, which have lived and multiplied
there for years, protected by public
sentiment. The squirrels will be
spared for the woodcutters.
England is looking up new names
for its Boer conquests. chamber
lainia" and "Robertsland" are suggest
ed by The st. James Gazette, which,
however, would prefer something
made up from the name of the future
ruler Of England, Edward VII.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-20
STAGE GLINTs.

Ada Rehan is in Scotland.
Sibyl Sanderson says she will never
marry.
Patti. it is said, will visit this coun-
try unprofessionally next winter
Mr.. and Mrs. Melbourne MacDowell
have sailed for an extended tour
through Europe.
William Gillette's new leading lady
is Maude Fealy, who played Eunice,
the slave girl, in "Quo Vadis."
Israel Zangwill is himself making the
dramatization of his story, "The Man
tie Of Elijah" for Viola Allen.
I'm Old Kentucky" will begin its
eighth year on the road at st. Paul in
September, with Elsa Ryan as the her
oine.
Matinee entertainments in San Fran
cisco theaters raised $4,000 for the
family of "a fireman who had lost his
life in heroic rescue of an old man.
Roland Reed is to star next season
In new romantic comedy, 1.-THE
Kings Highway" by William GILL He
will be assisted by Miss Isidore Rush.
Ninety-tw> performances of "L'Ai-
glon'' at the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt
realized slightly over 100000, and the
success of the piece shows no signs Of
waning.
Madeleine Lucette Ryley herself
played the principal character of her
new piece, my Lady Dainty" on the
occasion of its first production in Eng
land at Brighton.
IT the Oberammergau Passion play is
taken to the United States, it will not
be the first time that such production
will be seen in the new world, says
the London Daily Chronicle. Some
years ago Passion play was produced
In the far west.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-20
NORTH GROVE NEWS.

Earl Brown has returned home from
Willow township where he has been
husking corn for Thos. HoskinsL
Dan Musselman is husking corn for
w. A. Davie.
Mr.. VIM. Reynolds has moved on the
farm he recently bought from Doctor
Wight
Mr.. Kline was forced to quit husking
corn to build a crib to hold his corn.
L. E. Brown is husking corn for Mrs.
Poitevin.
Mr.. Coykendall is about to dispose OF
his home in the grove. Sorry to lose
Herbert for a neighbor.
Mrs. Price is expecting her two sons
James and Bell home on a visit soon.
They reside in Madison County.
Winter term of school in dist. No. 5.
commences Monday the 10Th approx.
Miss Wright is the teacher.
Hog Cholera is still raging in this
end of the earth.
There is a large demand for corn and
q perfect dearth of laborers.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-20
CHARTER OAK CHATS,

Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Stewart and Chas.
Brown of Sioux City have been visit
ing friends here the past few days.
Born, Sunday to Mr.. and Mrs. Stem
pie son.
Joe Mills of Denison is transacting
business here this week.
The revival meetings will continne
at the M. E, church during the week.
Services every afternoon and evening.
There is another case OF scarlet few
er in town in the family of Fred Davis.
They have been quarantined and it is
hoped it will spread no further.
Hersal Perry had the misfortune to
fall and break his left arm while skat-
ing last Sunday.
Mrs. q. Cummings of Ricketts, was
shopping at the Oak Monday.
The first quarterly meeting of this
conference year will be held at the NJ.
E. church next Sunday morning.
Remember the Arion Ladies Quar-
tette to be given at the opera house
next Saturday evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-20
ISN'T 1T STRANGE

That stout women will wear the fuz-
ziest gowns?
That women with thin hair will wear
pompadour?
That women call their most hated
enemy "dear?"
That women love their sons more
than their daughters?
That women will pay attention to all
the details of their dress but their foot
wear?
That women will make such exhibi
tons of themselves over paying their
car fare?
That women will lift their skirts to
show their silk petticoats and at the
same time exhibit a torn and dirty
skirt binding New York World.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-20
THE TRoTTING CIRCUIT.

The new performer Lyla, 2:27, is a
full sister to Chehalis, 2:O414.
Clippers last quarter at Santa Rosa
was paced in O:2911a, a 1853 gait.
Wildwind. 2:161A, was sold by Mon
roe Salisbury for $S7 as yearling.
Hal billiard, Jr., the promising son Of
Hal billiard. stands 1871 hands and
weighs 1900 pounds.
Alix, Nancy Hanks, Fantasy and
Beuzetta are the only mares who have
records faster than Dione.
Pilot Medium, Jr.'s, road cart race
record of 2:o9A at Old Orchard, Me-,
the other day is worlds record.
Democracy, the pacing ghost" from
Chester, Pa, placed the Titusville
track record at 2:OsA the other day.
Every groom in the stable received a
500 goldpiece from Mr. Lawson after
Boralma won the 2:12 trot at Read
vile.
The veteran driver James M. Petit,
now 7S years old, is reported to have
lost the sight of one eye from slight
accident.
Bivouac, 2:16a4, is now a Canadian
horse and is showing up well in the
hands of the Montreal trainer, Sam
Desantels.
Daken D, 2:1611, is the fastest 3-year-
old PAGER to date. He is bay colt by
| Athadon and made his record at Santa
Rosa, Cal, July 5.
They say there is PAGER racing over
half mile tracks in Massachusetts who
has record better than 2:15, but is
starting in the slow classes.
Brook Curry was penniless rubber
for Bowerman Bros. IL years ago. He
is said to be worth $250,00O now, all
made in the trotting horse business.
A special feature of the August meet
ing at Pittsfeld, Me-, will be a $1,000
purse for free for all trot and pace.
with $50 extra to the horse beating
Pill.
Maxine of Praytell-Max match
fame repeated her Dover IN. HI record
of 2:O714 at Old Orchard, Me- few
days ago. Her old antagonist still
stands in Philadelphia "sold for $500
to an Ohio oil man."-Horseman.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-20
MANILA NEWS NOTES.
Skating is all the rage now.

Skating is all the rage now.
Miss Cora woodward came over from
Denison Saturday and spent Sunday at
home.
Chas. Curriers' household goods were
sold at public auction last Saturday at.
ternoon on Main street. w. j. Camp
bell was the auctioneer.
Mrs. S. S. Huff is entertaining the
Misses Maude and Anna Hall of Deni-
son this week.
The Ladies Aid Society met at the
home of Mrs. B. H. Sachra last Wednes.
day afternoon. Light refreshments
were served
A teachers meeting will be held at
the High School building next Satur.
day afternoon, November "a. Every.
body is cordially invited.
Mrs. G. A. Grown went to Des Moines
Thursday for few days visit with her
friends.
Clifford Purdy came home Thursday
from the northern part of the state.
where he has been working on the
railroad.
Mrs. j. G. Ruby was down to Omaha
Wednesday.
Ben Oleson is enjoying visit from
his sister who lives at Harlan.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-20
NEWS ABOUT DELOlT.

Lacy Myers second son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Myron Myers was thrown from
the horse as he was coming to Deloit
Wednesday afternoon snd his arm was
broken in two places, Mrs. R. Rich
mond his aunt brought him to town at
once and DR.. Cook set the injured mem
Der.
Miss Lucy Cole of Missouri Valley
ueice OF Mrs. Myron Myers who has
been visiting at her home few weeks
with hopes of recruiting up her health
being very weakly girl, received the
sad news by telegram Wednesday of
the sudden death Of her lover, which
completely Frustrated her and a tele-
gram was sent at once for her mother
who arrived in the evening. The sym
pathy of friends and relatives are ex-
tended the bereaved girl. She went
home with her mother the day follow
ing.
Wednesday had every appearance of
winter but it faired off and farmers
were once more pleased. Some have
their corn out while others are improy-
ing the nice weather by putting in all
OF daylight in the fields.
Mrs. r. G. Myers was up to Deloit
Thursday.
Miss Aleatha Tucker and Bernice
McKim were up to Mrs. S. G. Hagens
Thursday.
A party of young people met at the
Parsonage Wednesday night and lathed
the. rooms over head that are yet un-
finished.
John Golf has been doing some work
at peloit the last few days.
Elmer Laughery sold his stock of Dry
goods, shoes and queensware to Mr.. G.
g. Howard this week and they were
moved into the Howard building on the
fat.
Schiller and Campbell are housing
up their engine and thresher for the
winter.
Mrs. F. Schafer and Mrs. A. H.Rudd
made several calls at Deloit Tuesday
afternoon and attended the T.. D. S.
meeting in the evening returning next
morning.