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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
Ernn a Cat Scratch

on the arm. to the worst sort Of burn,
sore or boil, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye is quick cure. Ia buying
Witch Hazel Salyc, be particular to
get DcWGu's this is the salyc that
heals without leaving scar A
specific for blind, bleeding, itching
and protruding piles. Sold by Pri-
dgauX and Bliss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
Caught by a Falling Tree.

Cassvile Index: At the Ramsey
school house, Tuesday noon two
tRelye-year-oId boys, Dclos Wood
and Erskine Fisher, were caught I'M
der the limbs OF an old tree which
blew down In the heavy wind. The
children were not seriously injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
Decoration Day at ,Iuda

The Jnda correspondent Of the
Brodhead Register says;
" The REV. John uardcastle OF Min
erSl Point, one of the best speakers
OF the state, aud who lcctured here
during the lecture course this winter,
has been engaged To deliver the mem.
orjal address here On Decoration day,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
Crawford County Court.

Prairie du Chen Courier; The May
term ofCravford county circuit court
is in session ia this city. lhe calen-
dar is somewhat larger than usual,
and it may require another week be-
fore the docket is cleared. Few cases
of general interest have come up for
trial
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

Mr.. c. L. Hizer OF Lincoln, H.,
says II have been a sufferer from
constipation for the past twelve
years, with severe gripping pains In
my bowels nearly every day. Since |
began taking Re-Go Tonic Laxative
Syrup my bowels have moved freely
without gripping. II Ii certainly a
wonderful laxative Sold by Fred
Vivian. Druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

Platteville has adopted the meter
system Tor its water works. The city
buys the meters and sells them to con-
sumers at cost. As starter. fifty
have been ordered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

is prepared to attend to orders fol
repairing machinery Of all Kinds,
putting in new boiler hues, etc,
Work in his line will receive promp,
and careful attention. | now have a
lirst.rlAss hOilnr for salc chean.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
Will Cure Consumption.

A. 4. Herran Of Finch. Ark writes
" Foley's Honey and Tar il the best
preparation for coughs, colds and
LUG trouble. | know that it has
cured consumption ia the first stages
Sold BY all druggists in MINERAL
Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

Give the children Rocky Mountain
Tea, this month, makes them strong,
makes them eat, sleep and grow,
Good for the whole family, a spring
tonic that makes sick people we'll, 3.
cents. J. A. Mcscrole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
Mineral Point Dodgeyille
STAGE LINE.
Morris Proctor, Proprietor.

Stage runs daily except sunday. leaving
Mineral Point ~ 80 u. m, and Dodgeyille
between ! and y. M.
Connects III Dodgeyille Tith train on
q. II IN IS Ky Tor Madison, Milwaukee. etc.
and at Mineral Point sith $50 train on
g NJ Il - sui KY for PiatteYiie Oar
liugton ShulisburR. Monroe and japesyillc.
Calls left Al the Hotels Mineral Point will
receive prompt attention Fare JOc. Phone
i3g.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

Maud Last night Jack told me that
he wouldn't marry the best girl living,
unless what unless she took Rocky
Mountain Tea. Sensible fellow @5r,
j.. A MeserOle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates and can safely be given to
children. Sold by all druggists in
Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
Drnnned Dead.

Lancaster Herald, May 20: Miss
Barbara Schenk, an aged maiden
lady residing IN the second ward,
dropped dead Yesterday afternoon In
crossing tn" street to see neighbor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

Holandale Review: Jacob Kellcr
and sisters Maggie aud Jane, of the
town of Mineral Point, drove out on
Saturday TO visit relatives here.
Miss Maggie remained for a week \
visit, the others returning home sun
do
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
SInnlI scale GrIps,

Furnished shopping bags IRE among
the new contrINanccs 10 he found In
the stores; aud they bid fair TO make
themselves Indispensable to busy WON.
en-. New ones Of English lcyaut In the
richest Of co,ors contain peckCtbuuks
and cardcasrs of the lmrmatrrialand
cut glass silver mounted scent bottles
Spanish Illuminated leather aHd span.
glod SUICIDES in soft grays and rich
browns arc used for some of the pref
tirst wrist hnge Bend bugs, too, are
holding their own \ new one, round
and deep mounted with gold, has Il
realistic design Of lilies Of the val.
ley on the 'front.' Elaborate rhine
stone decorations characterize some Of
the suede baGs.-Chicago Post
pOINTEO PARAGRAPHS.
A woman's portrait isn't NATURAL un.
less Il II speaking likeness.
If man cnrrles n mortgage It ID
usually because he can't lift il,
Many an artist thinks he's IN hard
luck II he isn't able 10 draw cork
Any man who has poor memory for
debts has n good memory for faces.
The ideal wife ana the ideal hus-
band arc two Of n kind that never
make pair.
What the fisherman gets out Of his
fcInc Ii net profit. Chicago Daily
News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
TRAIN TINE.
At Mineral Point on Chicago.
Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway.

Trains arrive and depa,s as fol
lows:
DEPART ARRIVE
Passenger ........,....,- 9:4S q, N $3.50 y, n
,...,..,.. .,., 9l5 y, m 10 y, m
Accommodation. ,.,.., 1000 am 4;3o D, m
Fast Freight. 1870 u, m $50 y, II,
Through coach to Chicago, leav-
ing Mineral Point 1:45 y. N, arrive in
Chicago loo p. m; returning leave
Chicago 1 p, m, arrive At Mineral
Point $50 y. m.
Also train leaves Chicago Al 1;45 y,
M, arriving at Mineral Point at l;lo
p. m; and the train leaving Mineral
Point ut 2:l5 p. m. arrives Vt Chicago
at s y. III. n. II. SNOW, Agent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
The Imported Percheror
DON JUAN

Is a beautiful solid black horse and weighs
1900 pounds, For Style action and disposition
heis uurzcelIcd. Particular attention IS inyit
ed to the excellent quality Of his limbs aud
hpafs No hoof- no horse" ig an old but true
saying Thi@ horse Is = grand individual and
should be seen % be fully appreciated. Don
Juan win stand for the Srason Of 1903 as fol.
lows:
At Linden Mondays aud Tuesdays.
Balance Of time IN Mineral Point
Terms single service s5, season Ak,
to insure fcal SO, 70 insure living
colt $l2
Jas. Penberthy,
Mineral Point. WIS. Owner,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
Hair Work.

Miss Katie Appel Is prepared to do
all kinds of hair work and furnish
switches, chains etc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
MISS A. IL. GALE,
Teacher Of Piano and Organ.

From National Conservatory Of
Music, New York. For terms apply
at residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
Mac,c.sh aud the Areaei.hop.

The promiHcut part which Wayne
MacNNgh is taking IN the coal strike
Investigation is causing number OF
anecdotes about him 10 I've revived.
One Of them is told ny Judge Lesser
OF the appeal tax court who imhihed
some of his lcgNi kuowlelge from the
former attorney general in rNpadcl,
phia
Some years ago" said Judge les
er, the late George r. Roberts, prcsi.
dent OF the Pennsylvania railroad,
save 4 dinner party ut his home, near
Philadelphia, at which the guests iii.
cludcd Archbishop Ryan and MIR Mac.
Neagh. then solicitor for the railroad,
Things were going very PLEASANTLY
when Mr. MocNeagh turned to the
archbishop and said; mir. Roberts has
given Us all free pass cut here;
can't YOU return the favor by giving
him u free pass to heaNru%
There's one thlug in the way re-.
piled the archbishop thoughtrully;
I'm afraid il might separate him from
his solicitor Baltimore sun.
Mountains Move.
The mountains are constantly NOV,
Ing" WAS the remark ot an officer Of
the Denver and Rio Graude road re-.
crutlN IN speaking Of tho great land.
slides IN the canyon anuNC Glcuwood
Springs. Cot I'VE find from actual
experience m mamtamiuE tunnels,
bridges and tracks in tho mountains
that the mountains arc moving, II
costs railway passing through the
mountains a great deal Of money In
the course OF ten years 10 keep the
tracks IN lime and maintenance ot tun-
nClS is even more expensive. Drive u
stake on the side OF II mountain, take
the location with the greatest care, and
return after n few months, The stake
is not IN the same location, The whole
side OF the mountain has moved. This
experience has often hvru tried, and in
all eases the result proves that the
mountains urcmoving" Chicago Jour
nnl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
Stone and Sand.

/ am prepared to furnish stone and
sand, either at the quarry or de-
liycred. NJ. ] Minor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
J0us 6. aAnrlN WAITER =, MAurt,
JOHN G. MARTIN q SON
FLOUR AND FEED,
IllnES AND MlHll

FIDTTW AND FETD
HIDES AND WOOL.
Warehouse and mill High street south sldcl
near Commerce.
We sell the famous Wingoid Flour,
and choice Graham and Corn Meal Of
our own grinding. All orders given
prompt aud careful attention.
Phone 1Oi , Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for asthma, bronchitis anC
hoarscness. Sold 10y all druggists in
Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28
Observation-Disclosures

\ handsome book of titty-sjN pages
descriptive Of these two wonderful
states has just been published by the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st, Paul
railway. Ii is illustrated by half
tones and colored plates, and will
form valuable addition to any
library of travel Brief reference is
made to the new train service from
Chicago TO Nebraska, Colorado, wy
omtng, Utah and California via this
line. The book will be sent 10 any
address for six cents postage,
+. \. MILLER,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

AlaA aaa.d The lightning,
Which cuo folDs think wns great:
He shook his biR tia at II
Aud murnurod words Of hate;
But Ajax wusn't IN II
With IT," fellow who viii hEtl
Discretion 70 the wind and
Defy the hired girl.
A Curiosity.
IL have n poem for your Christmas
number" he said when he got the at.
tentlon Or the editor
my dear sir" replied the editor.
"you evidently don't know how maya.
zines are run. We bought all our
Christmas notter last July"
But this ia so original
"How is il origIHalT'
why nowhere IN Il have used
holly and Jolly as rhymes
Our renders" asserted tile editor,
might accept II as a curiosity, but
never as a Christmas poem - Chicago
Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

n, n, VAN NATRE, GEORGE CRAWFORD
ROBERT N. CRAWFORD.
Mineral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

w OVI UIN iIFUVH'
Wool-UnwasEed, per h. 80. IA a 10
Hites-Green, per n No l..... = % u
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-28

Trains arrive and depa,. as fol
lows,
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24
MERRY MEALTlMEs.5
re rable No Piacs FOR rault Find
lng, Nagglng ana strife.

RE Table No Flacs Fer Fault Eina-
ing, Nagging and strife.
Has It ever been your lot to sit at q
table with group Of young folks who
ate the meal in silence or, with few
constrained remarks, looked askance at
the head Of the family before ventur-
Ing on any remark9 I have seen such
q sight on more than one occasion.
Doctors have told Ms over and over
again Of the beneficial results arising
from q meal eaten with aAcontented
frame Of mind and with cheerful sur
roundings; but, sad to say. there are
many households where each meal -
constant scene OF pickering. nagsing
and fault finding.
This ii not only the case where there
are Young children, who require q
reprimand occasionally for careless
ness, but I am speaking Of those homes
where the girls and boys are well Into
their teens. Wrong Is that parent, e.
ther father or mother, who chooses the
hour when all are assembled round
the table to mention some half forgot
ten grievance or to find some fault.
It any trivial thing has been done
wrong or any duty omitted wait until
dinner or ten is over before you scod.
blame or reprimand. Let the food
which God gives us for the purpose Of
nourishing and sustaining our bodies
have the opportunity Of accomplishing
that end, which cannot be the case II
every mouthfu1 Is swallowed with ell
ther sarcastic word or an unconpli-
mentary remark. More INDICATION.
nervousness and other arrangements
are caused by the too common fault Of
uncomfortable mealtimes than many
people would suppose. and It II our
positive duty, which VIE should all try
to remember. to make those hours Of
the day cheerful and agreeable to the
children and to set them m example
which yon would be the hrst to notice
and approve In others -Scotsman.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24
= Boys Wild Ride For Life.

n = 5r
= Boys Wild Ride For Liz.
With family around expecting him
9 ole, and 9 son riding for life, 1smilea
20 get Or. Kings New Discovery for
sumption, Coughs and Colds ". IL.
Brown, Of Leesvilie, Ind, endured
aeatns agonfes from asthma; but this
wonderful medicine gave instant relief
ana soon cured him. He writes: 81 now
sleep soundly every night" Like mar !;
veious cures Of Consumption, Pneui
monta, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and
imp prove It's tchless merit for al.
oatand Lung troubles. Guaranteed
bottles Soc and 500. Trial bottles fraa
at q. q. Bateman's drug store.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24
That Half Too Mach.

That rtalf TOO mach.
Hell hope you didn't believe what
they said about me.
she-I make It point never to be-
slieye more than half hear.
He-But the trouble isNyou women
generally believe the wrong half
Stray Stories.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24

Cold Comfort.
Fussy Passenger-Why does your
company insist that passengers must
purchase tickets before entering the
train? Are they afraid II we pay
money to you that you will steal 1T
Conductor with dignity Certainly
not. They are afraid the train may run
OF the track before I can get around
New York Weekly.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24

Al Evidencc Of .Juvenils Genius.
scribbles That three-year-oM neph-
ew Of mine tore up my last 10000
word manuscript yesterday.
Daisy Cutting How precocious! I
didn't know that he could read. Boston
Globe.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24
HalaI won Her,

The chronic bachelor finally turned
- the quiet man who had taken no
part In the discussion.
would you, sir" he said, 'marry
the best woman In the world =
II did" was the reply.-Judge.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24
In woraaIy ooo1ls,

In worldly 0ooAs.
'It isn't every man that knows when
he IL well off." ssss
mo; but lots Of % know that we are
rot Brooklyn Life. ...3#
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24
Taken Up.

Taken Up.
One black horse branded ] K on left
shoulder, one black horse branded JK
/ and JE on left shoulder, one grey mare
branded JE g and another brand
which We aRe unable to describe, also
one colt about months old. Owner
IN set same by proving property and
Il JOnlr r. JoHnsoN,
B Sec 34-l46 49,
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24

Iohnnie n prownt,a l 9. tnr.,sy p.,,,nr
Inc nth +ons,,s n ,args .nso,y+h
from, tho , s - tho ,,os. ge,,,, =
n M. m ~ nsnd J =. = nros ~. '1 - :,
!.
u. F0uts, who makes rattling good
necia1,v vhens 10 !. sast s = t,r
pished tho . aa,tn IN f. Iii, w, 18th, Ain.
nor Monas :, 800. = ,,a .;,. :,,,o,.aas n1a,
tha - ~, :. .,. :. .. = t,,
Al 70 ri, ~ a 80 =" =
-.
Amt Mas little tive year old son
Mnnil. : 10 rattina =, ~ ..s ,,rht i = Tn
nino min Hs ~as hrc,,obts - to,n
and the doctor I, 3, IN IN the ininrad
lar ~. t,,a' ,,+tla c,,. :
Mems Heavy Fieeced Lined pnder-
wear, regular price sl.OO and $40 per
SUIT now TIC per suit at Jimeson = o.
sons The NEW STORE.
Residents of Coonerstown and vicin-
ity Will be given an opportunity IN the
near future to purchase hospital tick
cts. These tickets Will cost $1,000 and
entitle the purchaser to hospital ser
vices Tor one year IN the Cooperstown
Hospital.
D. d. sullivan the Fargo onticals
specialist vino visita T,oonerstnwn A.
regular intervals viii Is al; the Palace.
Hotel again Oct. i :andsa M nnf; fail.
to see M. suilivnn if Won have ave ave
trouble OF need glasses prescribed or
vnnr olaseaa changed 81.
Haravara Manchant Aaroatad ~
Hannafon,l was t,ra,naactino hns,neas n
the citv Tnesiav and left an order for
work al; t;his nf,1ce "a well "a a. "a
which win Il fonnfl on mr. local #naoe
they ara dining hnsinass tamnora r nv q
s 81 Rarr,a 3hm,ldino INF IN, aoon
hnild : stor. e theiT own q Arc =
two does MT scam - atnn rrnat,er,aI l,la
Aarastad Prs 4, Troeath
-. :.
Lleut-eiov. DAVID bartlett presents
on the farm Of Col Hankinsnn. - ,Han.
kinso,n n p Thav ara - tho "a lena
yarietv and are a. fine an annla 81 ynn
can find anywhere The samnles
hronoht Ia this of,,ca veioh 4 OUNCES
each inns + has haen nr,cticallv
Idemonstrated thai; annles can - enc.
Icesafnl,v - ise., = ~ ststa -, NJ ~. ~,
lett, has a,ao received :. = ia. - i,,nar.
emf, varieties of annles raiaed n other
N rts (, tho sta+a =, &, - = $500
e -.
Hail q dozen men nave been making
Cooperstown headquarters the last
week OF Two ana are canyassing the
county selilng groceries. They pay no
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24

House and Lots for Sale.
House and four lots for sale on the
corner Of Robertsavenueand Eleventh
streets, enquire Of
Pun. RE1xER.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24

Address all communications TO p. A. TYLER Secy.
Pa and Gen. Manager, Fargo. n. D..
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-24

We write no Hail or Tornado lnsur
ance, only FIRE and LIGHT
MING at ACTUAL COST.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-04
HULFISH-POLLARD
Pretty Marriage Ceremony in the Alex
andria Methodist Church.
fsnecial TO The Tlmes-Dlspatch.

(Special to The Times-plspatch)
ALEXANDRIA VA, February ga
nretty marriage ceremony was solemn
lied at 80 O'Clock this evening In the
methodist Episcopal Church. when Miss
BETTY May Pollard. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank j. Pollard became the bride
of Mr.. Thomas Andrew Hultish. The
. ceremony was performed by Rev. ]. r.
Stump. The church was decorated with
palms and ferns for the occasion. The
bride entered the church on the arm Of
her father, who gave her In marriage.
Miss Alice Thomas presided at the or
gan and rendered q wedding march
from Lohengrin, and also rendered
Cloves Old Sweet Song
The maid OF honor was Miss Mary
Wallace Pollard. sister of the BRIDE and
4 The best man was Mr.. William Pollard,
brother OF the bride. The bride was
becomingly attired IN gown of white
prgandy silk. trimmed with duchess
lace, with pearl ornaments, and carried
i bouquet Of white roses. The maid
wore Nile green organdy. trimmed with
liberty satin, and carried La France
roses.
The following We're the ushers: Messrs.
william Burroughs and Frank Pollard.
the latter brother OF the bride. both of
this city, and S. =. Burgess and VIII
tam Hufsh. both of Baltimore. After
the ceremony n reception was held at
the home of the BRIDES parents, No.
p22 Cameron Street. after which the
couple left for Northern bridal tour
Upon their return they will reside hero
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-04
MYSTERIOUS STRANGERS
Travelling as Two Men, But Believed to
be Man and Woman.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.)
SllFFO1K, VA, February 1.-Two per-
sons, whose actions are suspicious and
whose mission Is mysterious. for the past
day or two have been IN tho nclghborhood
OF Whuley. That is small station on
tho Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, about
ten miles south of Suffolk.
Tho strangers said they were from Chi
cnRo. In tho opinion OF Mr.. Paul J.
Powell at whose house they stopped a
part OF yesterday and Sunday. ono Is
real man, tho other woman in mans
attire
! The pair arrived ut Whalcy Sunday and
sought accommodation with Mr.. Powell's
family. They wanted to stay few days,
they said. Not only this. but they expect
ed two friends to Join them there yester-
day morning. They claimed to represent
portrait company In Chicago. After
breakfast Monday the visitors said they
would leave for q little while. but would
DC right back to Join their lookcd-for
friends at dinner. They moved In the d.
rcction OF North Carolina, whose limo is
not far from Whaley.
Mir. Powell says they haven't been seen
since. He noticed ono OF tho pair very
closely at the dining table, and despite
the masculine dress. Judged the person to
be a woman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-04
NEW COMMISSION
IN SCHM0ELE CASE.
Judge Waddill Overrules Ex-
Ceptions Of Government.
But Orders NeWAWdrd.
Special to The Times. Dispatch.)

Special to The Times. Dispatch)
NORFOLK, VA, February SIN the
Schmoele land award case Judge Waddill
overrules the exceptions Of the govern
n,ent to the award, but makes an order
sion was appointed by the request of the
government to fix price on large tract
OF land adjoining the navy yard for the
extension of the yard. After the award
OF $4,000 was made the government Of
fered exceptions to it as excessive.
1T would be contempt OF court for me
to express an opinion on the decision of
Judge Waddlll in the Schmoele land
case" said the first man approached this
morning after the decision was made pub
lie. Then he Went on to say that there
was no witness before the commission
who estimated the value at less than the
award of the commission. All the experts
and the members of the commission them
selves believed the 272 acres of water
front land worth more than S572;00.
II. l.. Page said that new commission
will likely fix the value of the land at a
higher figure. There is a deep water front
oc 2,20O feet and a general water front of
GOO feet. There will not be any thouS-
water, for there is already sixteen feet of
water. The employees of the government
are the ones who testified that the land
is worth less than the award. One OF
them testified to n ridiculous amount
MT. Page said that he had been unable tc
buy sixteen acres of land beyond this land
on the river for $4,000.
c. Bilups. one of the members Of Tho
commission, said that he was anxious
that the land should be taken by the gov
eminent, and that he thought the aware
might be too high. He thought OF bring
Ing In minority report, but he could no
find any evidence on which to base sucl
a report II he had offered such re
| port and had been asked to produce some
/ evidence to support 1t, he could not haV,
| done SO, because every one who testified
| before the commission put the price o
| the land above the award.
Another man said that the government
officials have probably been misnforme'
by men employed ut tho navy yard as t
the value of the land, and are under tn
impression that there Is an intention OF
tho part Of the citizens to make tho gov
eminent pay more than the land is worth
The award was not regarded as higl
by the men who are well acquainted Wit
lana values here. although tho sum /
| large.