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The Washington times., 1905-08-25
MOSES HAAS ARRESTED
IN NEW YORK TODAY
Taken by Deputy Marshals Thomas
and French on Warrant Sworn
Out by Beach.

NEW YORK. Aug. 25.-Moses Haas.
the alleged go-between in the notorious
cotton leak scandal. was arrested today
AT the office Of his attorney Max Alter.
on West Tenth street. near Jefferson
Market court.
Haas was arrested by Deputy United
States Marshals Thomas and French on
a warrant sworn out by United States
District Attorney Beach. of Washington.
Haas was Immediately taken 10 ths
Federal building where bondsmen were
awaiting him
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
Baron Kaneko Makes
Hurry CalIto Sycamore
Hill With Dispatch.
HELD LONG CONFERENCE
Future of Peace Farley May
Depend Upon Meeting
This Morning.

OYSTER BAY. Aug, 25.-President
Roosevelt held a long conference this
morning with Baron haneko. the Mika-
dos special representative at the peace
conference. The baron delivered 10 the
President a dispatch from the Mlkado
concerning the disagreement between the
peace ENJOYS over the Sakhain island
question.
The baron arrived at Oyster Bay about
10 o'clock this morning. and he was at
once driven rapidly to Sycamore -.nI,
As he left the train to enter the car
riage one Of the newspaper men present
stepped up TO the MikadO's agent and
asked him what the outlook was foT
peace.
Outlook Gloomy.
Like the weather.. replied Baron
Kaneko as he alighted in the rain which
was rapidly falling The sky Was heavy
overcast, and dark clouds OVershadoWed
the whole. heavens. II is, therefore, evi-
dent that the baron has very little hope
of success.
He was also asked what he thought
about the official statement yesterday
Of the Russian minister OF foreign af-
fairs. Count Lamsdorf. al 81. Petersburg.
To the effect that Russia viii not pay
any money whatever as war tndeLl-
nifty or any other purpose.
y think Count Lamsdorf made mis-
take by making such a statement re-
piled Baron kauekO,
But as il was a really official state
ment why, / guess we will have 10
swallow it with as good grace ts Is con-
slstent with the situation.
Arrived in the Rain.
The little baron arrived on the 1o;n
a III. train, and was met by Thomas
Iightfoot and John Kelly. the eol0red
messengers from the executive Offices
who escorted him to the Presidents
carriage. which was waiting for him
beside The station platform. II was
raining disrna4!y when he arrived.
Baron Kaneko was driven TO the
executive office in the village, where
Assistant Secretary Barnes joined him,
the carriage then proceeding on its way
TO Sycamore Hill. The consultation
with the President lasted until about
1i:30 when Baron Kaneko returned to
the village 10 take the 1920 .. m. train
for Long Island City
1t is thought that much Will depend
on This conference as to whether the
peace parley set for tomorrow VIII be
postponed
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
AUTO SPEEDING WILL
BE SEVERELY PUNISHED

In the future, reckless automobilists
who violate the speed-llmit law OF the
District of Columbia. will have II de-
posit $50 collateral for the first offense
and $40 for the second and all subse-
1uent offenses.
The same amount of CoIl}tcrll viii c
eXacted in cases where a District license
number is not properly displayed upon
the machine.
This was decided at conference be-
tween Commissioner Macfarland and
Major Sylvester yesterday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
MANY CONTESTANTS
DELAY THE GAME
National Individual Match
Breaks Program.

RIFLE RANGE, SEA GIRT, n J.,
Aug. 25.-The unexpected large number
OF competitors in the national indi-
vidual rife match, with which the ma
uonai competition opened yesterday, has
broken the program of the shoot
Instead OF finishing the slow and
rapid-fire stages yesterday at zoo, 300,
500, and 600 yards, they did not all finish
at 300, though a dozen got over all the
ranges. This work then had to be
continued this morning, instead of the
skirmish firing, which viii not be con-
cluded before evening. The national
pistol match, which was set for /
o'clock this afternoon, is, therefore.
postponed until tomorrow, and the
three-day national team match, which
was 70 nave started tomorrow morn
ing, viii not get under way until Mon
day.
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
LIGHTNING LOOSE
IN CONNECTICUT
Kills One Man and DESTROYS
Property.
HARTFORD GOLF CLUB HIT
Bolts Start Many Fires in New
Haven-Crops Damaged by
HARTFORD GOLF CLUB HIT

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. .5.-Lisnt-
ming, rain. hail and wind played havoc
all over Connecticut last night Only
one death resulted from the series OF
thundcrstOrms that thrashed around the
State. but much damage was done TO
crops and property. There were numer-
Gus fires. In this city the wind tore up
many trees. 4 number Of places were
struck by Hghtuing, but no great dam
age was reported.
William Shaw. of Brooklyn. y. Y. was
struck by lightning and Instantly kiliea
In Unionville, while a companion. Hugh
NJ. Chesney. Of Newark. y. J.. who stood
by MS side, was unhurt The men were
visiting with their wives at the home
of Hugh Chesney, an uncle of Mr.. Ches-
ney- The men sought shelter from the
storm under Il grandstand They were
lighting cigars when ii bolt shattered
the stand and killed Shaw. Chesnev
was able 10 run for aid, but Shaw was
instantly killed. Shaw was secretary for
E. r Thomas. the weI-known horse
man
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The pressure has risen considerably
from the upper Mississippi valley and
upper lake region eastward, accompa-
MED By considerable fall in the tenn
peratures, which are now nearly nor
NAL Pressure is again falling in the
Northwest, with rapidly rising tempera-
lure
There have been showers and thunder
storms quite generally over the east
crn half Of the country, and local thun-
der showers in Colorado, New Mexico,
Utah ana Arizona.
II VIII be cooler tonight in the Ohio
valley and middle Atlantic States. con
tinuing cool Saturday, and IL win be
cooler Saturday in the south Atlantic
States.
There win be thunder showers tonight
iu New England and the middle Allan
tic States. showers tonight and Satur-
day in tho south Atlantic States and
on Saturday in the east Gulf States
IN the North and East the weather VIII
b.. generally fair Saturday.
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
e1.a5 to Baltimore and Return. Sra

Pennsylvania Railroad, Saturday and
Sunday; tickets good on all trains aZ.-
cept Congressional Limited. and good
for return until Sunday night.-AdV,
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
Tomorrow at Chesapeake Beach

Is Childrens day 25c round trip for old
and young. See r. r. schedule.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
Knocked Down Stairs.

At Collinsville, Edward Southey. a
plumber, was knocked down flight of
stairs while working IN William Perme-
lees house, and one arm was paralyzed
by q lightning bolt. At almost the same
instant his brother, Henry southev
who was standing with some men uDdrr
q shed. q mile away. was shocked
In Hartford the lightning struck I'M
twenty places. Two distinct bolts Of
lightning hit the Hartford GOlf CIub
building, damaging Il by putting The
electric lights and phones out of bust
ness and shocking number Of persons
Mrs James l.. Babcock was standirg
when a bolt struck a clothes hanger IT,
the yard. She was knocked back fntm
ne kitchen, but not seriously burT
Cilhlheys, poles and trees were the
Inc hail. wind, and rain did damago
estimated al sl0D,r0. ma .
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
Some Retired.

Al ) o'clock the competitors took the
butts to complete the known-dfstance
work. Some present had followed
the suggestion of Brig. Gen. w. p. Hau.
the executive officer. TO fall out if the
2O-yard scores We're so low that thew
had no hope Of making a fair show
ing at the end. a bad light and chilly
wind prevailed during indoors
The known-distance work done. the
contestants went at skIrmishing. This
Is new range with tWenty-fOUr tar
gets and has been built since last wear
The skirmish firing, which IS the most
spectacular feature OF the tournament
attracted a large crowd Of sIghtsecrs In
battle array the rihemen charged across
the parade ground at the sHhoutte
enemy, kneeling and lying on the en-
bankment down in front Of the 600
yard targets. Each contestant takes
TWO sk.rmish runs.
General Hall has proposed a radical
change in the order Of shooting. In tho
team match. The new ar
rangemcnt Will put two men from each
team on the nineteen targets available
at 500, Geo, SEQ. and loo Yards. The
team captains are all in favor Of the
change. with the exception of Col n
b. Thurston, of the New York team.
who is afraid that his men will pei
paired with slow men who will hold
them back
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
High Officials Due.

Gen. Frederick D. Grant will visit the
tournament next Wednesday. which
Governor Stokes. of New Jersey, has
designated as Governors Day. when he
will formally visit the shoot The gov
ernor arrived last night at the little
white house, where he Will remain dur
ing the shoot.
At 10 o'clock driving storm broke
on the range temporarily stopping the
match Private R l. Pile, of the Dis
trict team, who was one of the twelve
contestants in the national Individual
who finished the slow fire work yester-
day, scored Ia, which places him well
in the 'front.' rank.
District scores - or better at 200 yards
were Lieutenant Colonel RefcheIderfer.
ii; Major Bell. IS; Major Robbins, 20
Lieutenant COokson, 43: Private Jack
son Norris. IL; Private E. J. Fink, 42.
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
USING !" jim GROW"
CRY FOR PURPOSE
Alleged Crusade Against
Interstate Commission.
CHARGE UNFAIR METH 9Ds
Legislation Which Is Sought, It Is Said,
Would Not Affect Southern Pas
senger Traffic.

The Jim Crow car question in the
South. according to some of the friends
of railroad rate regulation who have
been making inquiries lately, is being
vigorously used as { lever to pry South
eFn opinion into line against the grant
of additional powers to the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
From an authority close to the COM
mission. it is learned that that body is
ineensed because of the exploitation of
this issue TO create opposition II is
said that no fair presentation of the
facts could possibly convince any South
erner that the Jim Crow system
would be interfered with in any way
whatever if the desired powers were
given to the commission
Would Not Interfere.
The legislation which is sought. " said
a man close to the commission, -uoes
not include anything that would add to
or take from the present power of the
commission in this matter of Jim
Crow cars. 1t does not affect IT at all
The commission has not at any time
been disposed to Interfere with Io-aI
regulations in this regard, and the Su-
preme Court of the United STATES
has made decisions in cases involving
lti''' tHN7'A'li WHICH sustain IlG FlElE OF
the state authorities 10 prescribe such
regulations. II they choose, as 10 inter
state traffic
Now. as TO interstate traffic. the In
terstate Commerce Commission has as
much power now as the Esch-Townsend
plll would give il, or any other bin that
mas been proposed. TO regulate the linn
Crow business; and it has never inter
iered or attempted TO interfere with
these regulations. 1t simply wants req
sonable facilities given people who
travel IN the South as in other sections
or the country
Are Acting Unfairly.
. In view of this statement of the
commissions attitude. it is felt by the
commissioners, according 10 report.
that the opponents of rate regulation
are acting unfairly in trying to make
II appear that this question is or can
De In any way involved
Southern newspapers and people have
been Tor some time agitated over The
question, and the friends of IegrsIation
are trying hard to bring home to the
public an understanding of the real
situation. They charge that railroad
influences have been busiIy dfssennin..t-
ing these allegations
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
THE SIN
TIDE TABLE,

Gun sets today ..................t &C., IL
Sun rises tomorrow. W.--..-...............5. . %
The Washington times., 1905-08-25
TEMPERATURE.
DOWNTOWN TEMPBRATURE.

IL Noon ..-..................... 6
/ D. m.................--.- 4
The Washington times., 1905-08-25

a m........'''''''--'-' --'-.'-. --------- 20
IL Noon. --.....'.-.'.---.-. 20
D. Observation-Disclosures. 7g
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23
High School Opening.

1t will be remembered by Tribune
readers that formal opening of the
new high school in this city was an
nounced for Dec. last, and that the
same was indefinitely postponed on
account of the illness Of Prof Bergen.
The time for the opening is now set
for Friday evening, March 3rd, to
which the public is cordially invited,
parents in particular. No program is
given out, but all can rest assured it
will be highly pleasing. Citizens are
justified in feeling proud of the new
building, rs it is one of the finest in
the state, in appearance and arrange
ment, and also from a substantial
viewpoint.
During the afternoon of Saturday
following, March 4th, the building
will be kept open to afford people
from outside the city an opportunity
to thoroughly inspect the building
and its many features Of excellence
Teachers have volunteered to be OF
hand and escort visitors through anc
give such explanations az may bt
solicited
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23
AN AWFUL ACCIDENT
Whereby Matthew r. Jackson Loses
His Life Instantly.

Mineral Point was shocked from
center to circumference last Thurs
day evening, Feb. 10th, by the an
nouncement that Mat Jackson had
been instantly killed at the acid
plant in this city.
! At o'clock that evening Mr..
Jackson had entered upon night
shift. About twenty minutes after he
Yves at work near n sprocket wheel,
| possibly two feet in diameter, around
which passed chain travelling hor-
izontally, moderately slow but sure
because of the strong propelling pow
er in connection. BY some means
unknown to anyone, as no person
was within fifteen or twenty feet of
him at the time, Mr.. Jackson was
around the wheel, or nearly so AS
he was caught he was heard To eX-
claim, "Whoaw A young man, Will
Knapp, being the nearest o-laborer,
stepping in direction of the sound 10
ascertain the trouble, saw that man
was entangled in the wheel and
although he made quick work of
throwing the machinery out of gear,
it was too late.
When extricated it was found that
the unfortunate man was dead. EX
animation disclosed that his neck
was broken, jaw broken, right arm
broken, and that he was terribly lac
Grated at the base of the skull; all of
which show fairly clear what part
of the body passed between chain
and wheel.
Deceased was 1t man Of persever-
ing, industrious makeup For con-
siderable time he had labored at the
acid plant, and had been advanced
to the position Of assistant foreman.
He was born in the town of Mineral
Point the Sth Of March, 1850, and
was IT, erefore A years, II mos. and
suddenly enrolled with the immor-
tails. The funeral on Sunday was
largely attended, the Woodmen, of
which order deceased was IL MEM
Der, were present in d body, as were
workmen of the zine and acid works.
Mr. Jackson was married to Miss
Addie Stephens, of this city, who
with three sons and two daughters
survive him. Their affection and
loss is imneasurable.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23
MESEROLE & HORN
The Local Field.

-Correll & Martin for clothing.
Special prices on Easter flowers
at Meserole e. Horns.
1T is pleasing to hear that Mrs
VIM. Perry is improving,
The Badger dancing club will
give "A character party March 9Th
&c. w. Holmes is attending the
great horse sale in Chicago this week.
For Sale, good second hand vi
olin, also a guitar. Inquire at this
office. Sw4
Miss Lulu Ralph has been wish
ting with her sister, Mrs. Gordon, at
Darlington the past week.
Who was it made the remark
that the winters are not as cold as
they were few years ago?
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Benson are
visiting with Mr.. Benson's sister,
Mrs. Guy Beech, at Cedar Rapids
Iowa.
Rev. j. Hardcastle will preach Al
Plum Grove on Sunday at 1880 a
N. and at Bethel at $3.50 p. m. All
welcome.
Phil Parkinson's residence in
Fayette was destroyed by fire last
week. The cause of the fire was de-
f,ctive flue.
If ask ed who's the busiest fellow
in this neck of the woods, we'd say
f. f. DAWSON. His ability as al
auetloneer is the cause.
Mr.. Philip Baxter of Cobb hai
bought the Thos, Alton residence il
this city, and it is understood will
move therein with his family in thu
near future.
Mr.. John Chappell, aged about s.
wears. and resident of this place
for several years, died Monday even
ing, and was buried Wednesday af
tern0on, with services at the NJ. +
church. An aged wife survives him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23
Memorial Resolutions.

WHEREAS, by dispensation of Divine Provi
dence, our esteemed Neighbor. Matthew X. Il
Jackson, has been called from life to eternity
therefore be il
RESOLVED, that in this death Mineral Point
Camp, No. 1901, NJ. W, "A. has sustained loss
of a valuable member; and be it further
RESOLVED. that the Camp extend to the
family our sincere sympathy in their bereaye
ment;
RESOLVED. that copy of these resolutions
be presented TO the family and to each of the
city papers. and entered upon page of the
records of the Camp.
5. Z. DEAHoFE,
J. W. Horn
L. G. WEIDENFELLER
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23
This Years Election.

The date for the coming election
for the city Of Mineral Point will be
on April 4th. A primary election
for the nomination of candidates for
the various offices will be held March
u. We elect aldermen, four super
visors and justices of the peace
Candidates for Office must file nomi-
nations on Or before March 6, 1905
With their nomination they mus,
file a declaration that If elected they
will qualify and serve as such officers
3o5 of the total vote must be obtained
on nomination papers for party can,
didates aud 2 * for Individual nom
nations.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23

Wood and Hay for Sale. Inquire
at City Livery, Brown and Curry,
Proprietors. 5ml
For sale-A jersey COW, canopy
top surrey, double cutter and two in
cubators. Will be sold cheap. n. f.
Jacka, phone 203.
Mrs. William Eammill, after
about "A three months visit with rel
atives in Maine, has returned to her
home in this city.
The favorable weather last Sat
urday brought goodly number OF
farmers to town. All report quite
tussle with snowbanks.
Mrs. John Guffigan and Miss
Elizabeth Smith, of Muncie, Indiana
are visiting at the home of theil
brother, Mr.. John Smith.
Mrs. Knoles, who has been en-.
joying the hospitality of relatives il
this city for a couple of weeks, re
turned to her home in Englewood OF
Monday.
Married, in the presence of tn,
relatives and few friends at the res
idence Of the brides parents, in tn,
town Of Mifflin, Feb. 10, 1905, by tn,
Rev. John Hardcastle, Mr.. Geo. II
Johns and Miss Deborah Hughes
Both were born aud raised in tha
community and have hosts OF friend
land the best wishes Of all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23

The fight for health should begin
time to make their appearance. Bliss
Native Herbs makes pure, rich blood
and thoroughly cieanses the system.
BY its use you feel clean, strong, and
strenuous and are good for whole
lot Of physical or mental work. Best
of all. the strength and iacreate In
vitality are lasting. A 400 box con-
tains 300 doses, which makes ID the
best and cheapest known remedy.
Geo. Huxtable, agent Mineral Point,
Wisconsin. Sml
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23
NUN Der 8
Council PrOceedYngS.

Mineral Point, Wis, Feb z, 1905
A regular meeting of the common
council was this day held in the
council chamber.
| Present - Aldermen Crum, Horn,
Ross, Potter and Weidenfeller.
Absent - Aldermen Day, Ellery
and Engels.
A quorum not being present, on
motion the council adjourned until
/ Wednesday, Feb 10, 1905
Attest: j. II. OSBORNE,
j. f.. AWKWARD, Mayor,
Guy Clerk.
by 4. NJ. PRiFsrLEy, Deputy.
Mineral Poiut, Wis, Feb, l5, 1905
Pursuant To the Adjournment OF
Feb, I, 1905, the council met this day
in the council chamber.
Present Mayor Osborne, and AL
dermen Ellery, Day, Potter, Horn
Ross aud Weidenfeller.
Absent--Ald. Crum aud Enges.
Minutes of the last regular meet
ing read and approx a..
The report OF Treasurer Jeuck for
the month of January read and or
dered placed on file,
1t was moved By Alderman Ross
that an appropriation OF $3.50 be
made to the Public Library at this
time. Motion carried and clerk in
slructed to draw an order for the
amount
On motion "f Alderman Ellery the
following bills were allowed, having
been duly audited by the finance
com ~ ifInn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23
Mrs. Charlotte S. Brock

Died at her home two miles north
of this city Tuesday evening, Feb. II,
of pneumonia. after an Illness or ten
days; aged 81 years, 10 mos Il days.
Mrs. Brock has been "A resident of
this vicinity from early girlhood, and
by her kIndhearted, christian spirit
gained and held the respect of all
acquaintance. There survive her
two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Wilson of
Chicago. and Miss Nellie who lives
nj home, and one sou. Her husband
Joseph Brock died several years ago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23

.Messrs. John j. Penhallegon,
Bert Bennett and Roy Penhallegon
have formed partnership, the same
to be known as the -. j. Penhalle-
yon Heating and Plumbing Compa-
nv Heating and plumbing will, OF
course, be their speciality. but they
will hold themselves in readiness TO
do all kinds OF tin work, galvanized
iror work and repairing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23

instruction given in violin, man
dolin and guitar playing. Inquire for
terms Of G. s. Kitto at Tribune office
Mrs. Ida Curnow is attending a
meeting Of the Grand Lodge Of East.
ern Star. held in Milwaukee. She is
accompanied by Miss Pearl Curuow
who goes TO visit relatives.
AT the annual meeting Of the
Dodgeyile town fire insurance com
pany J. II. Dunn was elected official
representative for the northern Sec
ton Of the town Of Mineral Point.
Don't forget The entertainment
at the Parish House next Wednesday
, evening March Ist, consisting Of new
and novel tableaux, moving pictures
shadow pictures, vocal music, etc
Admission l5s, children i0s.
Stephen Gibbons sale will take
place March lsr at bis farm, two
miles west of Mifiliu. At this sale .
grand lot Of good horses will be dis
posed Of, some recorded Percherons
and herd Of well bred cattle
among them a 10, Of choice mixers
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23
Marriage Licenses.

Following are the marriage licens-
es issued during the past week,
fCharles II, Kunstou. Moscow.
Audrena Guldhaug. Moscow.
David Il, Rule. Linden.
Edith Willard. Mifiiin.
Sam,Wiliams. Dodgeyille.
Emma Hendrickson. Dodgeville.
George O. Harris. Fayette. Lafayette Go.
Mable Tcrrill. Mineral Point.
Chris Anderson. Beaver Greek. Sank Co.
[ Bessie Dawson. Arena.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23
first Class Tanks.

For Sale--six or seven twenty-bar-
rel casks. such as will make the best
tanks for farmers possible to get. fn-
quire Of Mineral Spring Brewing Co,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23
thursday, FEBRUARY 90, 1905
John Mcdonnell.

On Tuesday morning at 10 a. m,
the funeral of Mr.. John Mcdonnell
TOOK place from ST. Paurs Catholic
church in this city. A large number
OF Borrowing relatives and friends
were In attendance.
He was the son of Mr.. James Nc
Dohnell of this city. His death was
unexpected and sad. He was unwell
but a few days, dying short time
after an operation for appendicitis.
Lass September he was married to
Miss Mary Berry of Ridgeway, and
took up his residence in Milwaukee,
being in the employment of the
Northwestern RaiIroad
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-02-23

Il. Spratler, mail car clerk on tn,
Northwestern train between Madi-
son and Gaiena, visited with his
mother in this city Monday. He re-
ports having been held in Galena
ming days in succession on account
Of the snow blockade.