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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-09-21
M. Z. Conference Appoinfme nfs.

The West Wisconsin district con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church closed it annual session, held
at Madison, on Monday with the as
signment of ministers for the COM
ing year, those for this, the Platte
Vile district, being as follows:
Presiding Elder, Geo. Merrifield.
Argyle--T + Foss.
Belmont-H J Witherbee.
Benton--Jobn Harris.
Bloomington-J V Bennett.
Boscobel-E G Vischer.
Cassville--Henry Stewart.
Cuba City-Alfred Verran.
Darlington-A l. Tull.
Dodgeville-W Tomlinson.
Dodgeville Circuit--C. Cook.
Excelsior-To be supplied.
Fayette-John Vincent.
Fenrimore--G A Bird.
Hazel Green--John Tresidder.
Lancaster-J II Morgan.
Linden-William Shepherd.
Mineral Point--W w HuId.
Montfort-George Brown.
Mount Hope--A Vincent.
Mount Sterling--A II Stanley.
Patch Grove-A G Jett.
Plattevilie. William Moore.
PlatteyilIe Circuit Roderwald.
Prairie On Chlen-L I Ray field.
, Rewey-J G Du Val.
Shullsburg-Thomas Foulkes.
Soldiers Grove--L + Peckham.
South Wayne--R w Nicholas.
1t was decided to hold the next
annual conference at Dodgeville.
The final function of the confer
enca was reception given by Gov.
and Mrs. LaFollette at the executive
residence, in honor of Bishop Luther
B. Wilson of Chattanooga, Tenn, who
presided over the conference. A
large number of ministers aud others
attended.
We defy competition on Perfec-
tion Oil and Crown Gasoline. No
body's price lower than ours.
Brewers Cash Grocery House.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-09-21
DAILY STAGE
BETWEEN
MINERAL POINT ED0DGEVILlE
Morris Proctor, Proprietor,

Stage runs daily, except Sunday, leaving
Mineral Point at 7:45 u. m, and Dodgeville be.
tween 1 and 2 p. m
Connects at Dodgeville with trair on {. a. N.
w. R'y. for Madison, Milwaukee. ETC.. and at
Mineral Point with $50 p. M train on c. Mo
burg. Monroe and GAINESVILLE.
Calls left at the Hotels. Mineral Point
will receive prompt attention. ASFARE so
Phone 1856.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15

the diplomatic corps Is always an im- portant feature of social life and the entertainments at the various legations are frequently regally fitting and rep resentauve of wealthy nations Wash ngton has always been a popular resi- dence place for many wealthy and rep resentative Americans, who find 1t con- genial place of residence and it Is espe- cially desirable place for winter resi- dence. The number of handsome private residence built by person who are not in official life Is steadily increasing and to the ambitious matron with an eligi- ble daughter 1t Is favorite place for social debut, as the diplomatic corps possesses a lot, of eligible foreigners who are not infrequently anxious to exchange title for a fortune. It must not be said however, that all the international matches made at Washington are tainted with this too frequent feature of mod ern matrimony, for in many instances the fortune of the groom has largely surpassed that of the bride. The pres ent administration promises to become noted for the frequency and elaborate ness of its official affairs and the sim plicity that once characterized official receptions at the White House is grad ually disappearing. Uniforms, gold lace and decorations are almost always in evidence and the staff of military and naval officers attending the President is the largest that has ever been assigned to that duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Discussing More Pay.

The proposition to provide more pay for public officers is being discussed with unabated vigor and there Is no doubt that the sentiment in favor of some measure providing liberal salaries Is gaining ground. When approached about this matter many congressman
 prefer to treat the matter lightly and joke about the proposal to vote to them selves bigger salaries. but if the matter comes to an issue it Is believed that they will find the courage to pass the law. Last March a bill was introduced pro viding that on and after March f. 1905, the compensation of some of the leading officials of the national government shall be increased as follows: President, S50
 900 to $75.000; vice-presldent SS000 to s15,- GOO; cabinet officers, $S,000 to s12,000; sen ators and representatives, $5,000 to sS.000. The bill was referred to the judiciary committee of the Senate, of which Sem ator Hoar of Massachusetts was chair man In an interview with the authors of the bill Senator Hoar expressed him. self warmly in favor of 1t, and stated that he would bring the matter before the committee at the proper time and had no doubt of a favorable report. The fact that congressman must legislate to increase the salaries of their own class, if they are to be increased, makes their position extremely delicate. But as the increase now proposed does not take ef- feet during the life of the present Con gress, it avoids the fatal objection which attached to the Salary grab of 1873. A senator from one of the western states
 who recently retired voluntarily from public life, made this statement the other day: My experience. while ex- ceedingly gratifying in its results so far as appreciation of the people is con- cerned has been very disastrous from a financial standpoint. My unavoidable expenses while senator were from 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
ROOT IS PROBABLY THE NEXT NOMINEE Strongest in Race to Head the
 Republican Ticket MANY LEADERS MENTIONED Taft, Fairbanks, Knox, Spooner and Deneen Reported to Have an
 Eye on White House.
 Salary Discussed.
MANY LEADERS MEN TIONED D
BY w. T. MANNING.

Washington, January 14-The semi official announcement that Secretary Shaw will retire from the cabinet be- fore many months has started a lively discussion as to the republican national ticket four years hence. That secretary Shaw will make fight for the nomina- ton Is well understood and his purpose In giving up his place in the cabinet is that he will be enabled to give his full lime and attention to the matter. But Secretary Shaw fully realizes that he will find the task of securing the nom- nation far from an easy one and the race will be an open one with many en- tries.
 Senator Spooner of Wisconsin has long had presidential aspirations and he has a following that will help him in his eff forts. The local trouble of the party in Wisconsin will not his friends believe. materially affect his chances and he is financially able to make his canvass both active and interesting.
 Governor Deneen of Illinois must also he considered factor in national poli- lies since his overwhelming success last November He has the organization in his state well in hand and Illinois has ,lways had a powerful voice in the na- tional affairs of both parties. He has 1, more solid organization at the back of him at the present than has existed in many years, and it is expected that his Administration will be popular one
 Secretary Taft Is another possibility ais friends put it stronger and say prob ,bility," and it is known that he would aot object to having the nomination. He Is handling the affairs Of the war de- oartment in a most satisfactory man Ter and his experience as governor of he Philippines fitted him especially for Iealing with that feature of the work of the department which is now the most important, as it requires tact and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
~ALL PURCHASES STORED TN OUR MAREHoL
l9O5-I9O7 Sd i've.

keen sense of justice in order that no injustice be done to individuals at the same time maintaining sufficient force to protect the government. Secretary Taft's experience in national affairs Is unusually varied and he has handled many intricate matters In a way that has demons trated his capacity and in- tegrity. All interests recognize him as one of the elements that must be most seriously considered.
 Senator Knox of Pennsylvania is an- other possibility. He has the backing of his state organization and the prestige that attaches to a term of service in the cabinet in addition to his senatorial ca- reer. That he is an able lawyer can not be disputed and as a campaigner he has always been found effective. He has been credited with presidential ann bitions for several years.
 That Senator Lodge of Massachusetts would be very greatly pleased to head the republican national ticket has been well understood for a long time and many eastern leaders say he will be in the race. The senator is reticent on this subject, as Is very proper under all the circumstances. but 1t Is not improbable that before the race is well under way he will become an avowed candidate in- stead of a receptive one at present.
 Of course Senator Fairbanks, the Vice-President- must not be left out of the estimates of the ticket makers. He is not an unknown quantity in any respect and the public is well informed as to his abilities as a campaigner. There is a strong feeling that he will be candidate for the presidential nomna- tion in 1908, and will make a fight for the place that will be memorable.
 All of these gentlemen here mentioned have followings and each believes It's man will head the ticket but many of the wisest of the republican leaders, while saying little. agree that the man who will finally secure the nomination is one of the most conspicuous figures in the critical affairs of the past four years and he was looked upon as one of the most efficient men who have been in the cabinet in a generation and his useful ness was not confined to the department directly under his charge, but was felt In every phase of the administration. No figure was more In the public eye than that of the Secretary of War and the public accepted him with favor. That he will be the man who will be nominated after matters have been thoroughly dis cussed seems very probable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Platt Is Pleased.

Senator Platt and his friends are feel ing greatly pleased over the recent de- velopments in New York state politics. They feel that Senator Platt has dem onstrated very clearly that he is still a power in party councils and is likely to remain so for many years to come. In Senator Depew Senator Platt has a col league who Is congenial and his es- pousal of his candidacy was but natural and proper. Senator Platt does not seem to grow older and nothing seems to be more natural than to see him In the center of interesting political develop ments when he speaks his mind freely and plainly and at the same time re- sorts to no personal abuse. Chairman Odell does not act like defeated leader but maintains his hold on the organiza- ton with a firm grip and smilingly avoids the newspaper interviewers who ask questions that he does not care to answer with a story that seldom fails to emphasize point in a most telling way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15

fused to consider it. He asserted his belief that only real chemical forces. act ing under certain physical conditions. could produce life. There is no such thing as the divine origin of life,' Dr. Mathews is credited with telling his class. Life is on a purely physical and chemical basis cer- tain chemical substances came together under certain physical conditions. and the result was life"
 He accounted for the origin of Adam and Eve as follows:
 Life originally happened Life is made up of certain organic compounds. Certain organic compounds were made by nature; they could not be made by human beings. The compounds came to- gether in some manner and the result was life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15

to s25OO year more than my salary, and as I had very little means, I have prac- tically been compelled to sacrifice all my previous earnings. l have now ac- cepted a position with a cattle breeders
 association at the same salary-$50O0 a year-but the expenses of living are so much less that this compensation is rel atively greater than I received when on the government payroll As to the cab inet officers there can be no serious con- fiict in opinion anywhere. Qualifications adequate to the enormous labors and re- responsibilities of these high positions will.
 at any time, command in the market compensations much in excess of the sSo00 allowed under the present law. So meagre is this pay that it has become almost automatic that only a millionaire can afford to accept a cabinet portfolio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Senator Hoar Missed.

The absence of few men has been so generally regretted as that of the late Senator Hoar. His personality was such as to impress itself indelibly on the minds of every visitor to the Senate chamber and there were few men on the floor of the Senate who cared to break lance in debate with him. His rugged honesty and determination made him a factor in legislation and few de- tails of official business escaped his att tentive ear. The corterie of veterans who have spent so many years in the Senate is fast disappearing and it will be many years before the places of such men as Hoar, Cockrell, Bate. and just a few others will be filled in the mind of the habitual observer from the gallery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
NO DIVINE CREATION.
Scientist Say Adam and Eve Were
 Myths.

Chicago Cor. New York Sun.
 Did Adam and Eve ever live? If so. how did they originate? With these and similar questions University of Chicago students are in perplexity. A hundred prospective physicians gathered in the physiological lecture room yesterday and heard Dr. A. P. Mathews. professor of physiological chemistry, declare that there was no such thing as divine crea- ton of life. Bible references were taken for naught by the professor.
 The story of the creation of Adam and Eve, he declared, was mythical. He re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15

However. believe that 1t Is possible to create life. There is no doubt in my mind that in a short time real life will be produced. Wonderful advances have been made in physiological chem istry in the last decade. It is now only a question of a short time before some scientist will discover the process of the final stage. We can now make every thing but the nucleus in the laboratory.
 "A few years ago there were certain substances, such as urea which were merely animal and would not result ex- cept from life. The substances have been built up in the laboratory. Like these substances, I believe that life can also be created in laboratory"
 Phone 276 People's) if you want the Gawk Engraving Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Social Life Gay.

Official as well as social Washington is seen at it's best when Congress is in session and when 1t Is not in session there Is an air of indifference and al- most dullness that the stranger connot fail to observe. Few congressman are socially prominent and their presence or absence has little real bearing on the doings of what Washington calls "so- ciety." The Senate has a stronger posi- tion in the social world. The wealth that Is not an infrequent possession of sen- ator and the long terms for which they are elected enable them to make a home and a place for themselves In social Washington: but with the assembling of Congress many other persons find busi-
 ness in Washington, and 1t is from the rank of this element that Washington
 society is largely recruited. Of course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Mrs. wInsIow's Soothing Syrup

The best remedy for DIARRHoEA. Sold bv druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslows s Sc othing Syrup" anI take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS hv MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CaITDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SooTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and is twenty-five cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15

Rest on earth or anywhere else. The Gawk Engraving Go. Peoples phone 276.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-05-23

another trial. Mrs Rogers will be-
taken from her comparatively comfor-
table room on the third floor 81 the
main part OF he prison and conduct
ed 90 the cell where she viii remain
until she o. led To the gullows on the
appointed day This cell 10 the east
wing provides what is known a. soil
tary confinement bat &c must not be-
COMPOUNDED with o dungeon, one Of
which is just beside the death room.
SO light can penetrate a dungeon. but
No. l0i Is similar 20 the other apart
monis Of the kind in the prison except
that no one else il confined within
sight or hearing.
~, a matter Of fact, Mrs Rogers is
in solitary confinement To- her room 90
the womens section. but % is much
pleasanier kind than the other place
ln dismal 30. l0i she has only cot
and chair and there is scarcely
room enough for her 20 turn around
boz. The cell is az the end OF the wing,
and is shut of from al communicat-
ion with other parts OF the prison boy
two heavy and thick wooden doors.
ln the corridor, directly oppositei the
door. and less than five feet away, a
table and chair will be placed for the
death watch. who will take his posi-
ton Immediately after Mrs Rogers is
placed in the cell, there 20 remain un-
I'll the time comes for her to go 10 the
gallows.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-05-23
THREATENS TO SHOOT WIFE


Montpelier May -. William Cay.
hue d stone cutter aged o. year. pui
ihe Riverside dining room co. an up
roar a. % O'Clock tonight by rushing
through with hI, hat on and d threat
onlng revolver Ca hls hand looking Tor
bis wife. waitress "tll shoot her
and shoot m, self. " ho shouted, brand.
IshIng thc revolver through iho a.r.
llo dld not stop until he reached iho
kitchen. Tie wife bid in iho barn.
Some of the boardors ran FOR clubs,
while others called the police.
sheriff Tracy arrived and placed
Cayhuo under arrest for inioAicatlon,
but ulo charge Of assault with intent
20 KIN will probably Doe preferred
against him. Although the revolver
was empty Cayhuc had box OF car
iridgos In bis pocket. He claimed his
wife went back ou him.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-05-23

CONVENTION
County Union in Session in
Congregational Church
THE l4TH ANNIVERSARY
Local Baptist Society Captures
the Banner for
Originality.

Two Interesting sassious of tho Bon-
ningion County q g. Union were held
az the second Congregational church
Monday. 70 being ihc liih anniversary
81 The organization.
Both Of the meetings were we'll az
tended not only hy members 81 the lo-
cal socieiie, but also by delegates from
out Of town. Several we're present
from North Bennington. SALISBURY,
Dorset and Manchester
The program az has already been
printed 10 the Banner was followed
both afternoon and evening. az the
closing session especially interesting
addresses were given by Rev c. d..
Crane Of waiorville, Me-, who Is the
Geld secretary OF Maine G.. T.. Union
and boy Rev John j. Lawrence Of AL
bany, pastor OF the State - Prosbyter-
ian church. Preceding these address
Is officers were elected as follows:
President Rey George :. Mills Of
Bennington; vice president &. Lynn
Wood Of Bennington; secretary and
treasurer, Rev G. l.. Carhart Of Dor
set; executive committee. Principal j.
r. Colburn OF Burr and Burton Semi
nary, Rev J. 5. Brown OF Manchester
Ctr Arthur T. HOLSTER OF Benning-
ton and Harry c. White OF North Ben
nington.
The committee on the awarding Of
the county banner for the greatest
originality in methods Of work pre-.
scented 1t 70 the Baptist society OF this
place.
The delegates while here we're enter
tanned by the Congregational society.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-05-23
AT CENTER CHURCH
Rev F. L. GOOdspesd Of Springfield VIII
Speak Wednesday Evening

There will be rare opportunity on
Wednesday evening to hear at the old
First church at the Center one OF the
best speakers in Massachusetts. the
Rev Frank l.. Goodspeed, d. D., OF
Springfield. DR. Goodspeed is pastor
OF the first church, a church of liza
members and the second largest Con-
gregational church in Massachusetts
He regularly speaks to the largest
audiences in Springfield. His fine
presence, pleasing voice and the
strength OF his thought combine to
make him a very attractive speaker.
IL is not often that the pastors of the
largest churches come to Bennington
and it Is hoped that all who are inter-
ested will plan to be present at this
evening service which begins at 73O
p. IN. Music suitable to the occasion
will form part of the program Of
the evening.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-05-23
VILLAGE
MEETING
Small Attendance at Library
Hall This Afternoon
LIABILITIES REFUNDED
Question Of iiydranis at he Guide
board Left TO the
Trustees.

Tho special village meeting 10 Libr-
airy hall this afternoon was called 10
order shortly after O'Clock los Prcsi-
dent a. J. Cooper. There vas a small
attendance.
The following action was taken up
on the articles Ia iho warning
Ariic To see 10 the village
viii vote 20 fund or refund the ten
thousand dollar note, 10000 due
June 1906 held by the National Life
Insurance Co.
Voted 10 fund or refund az q rate OF
interest not b exceed 3 per cent.
Article > To see what action the
village will take 10 regard 20 placing
a hydrant at or near the plant OF the
Bennington Water Power and Light
co and one al or near the Cuideboard,
so called, aud also what provisions
the village will make 10 payment for
same.
Left to the trustees for further act
lon.
Article 3 To see II the village will
authorize the trustees to borrow thirty
five hundred dollars to pay the fixed
charge.of the village for the current
year.
Adopted. a.. X. Richie, chairman
OF the finance committee showed that
the money raised by the tax voted at
the regular village meeting was not
sufficient to meet the fixed charges Of
the village.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-05-23
MEMORIAL DAY PLANS
Arrangements Already Made 10 Decorate iho
Graves Of the solder.

The nrN officers Of iho ro organized
~ g. spanord Camp of spanish Amer.
lean war veterans Rrne dnly Installed
saturday evening hy Hon "a ID bid.
more, nearly every member oi iho
camp being present. 10 ans loied 90
accept the Invitation extended by iho
GAR post io participate ln iho oAor.
clsos ~ Memorial day.
Thocamp will also on that day dec.
oraio che graves Of she four spanish
war veterans who have died. They
are w. G.. Spanord in North RonnIng-
Ton cemetery, Fred Williams in the
village cemetery, James Fitzgerald la
the Bennington Center cemetery and
Emerson Hall 10 the Ilorionvillo GENE.
terry. Arrangements viii be- made 90
have the grave of lhe latter decorated
by some one Ia that village.
Company X Of ihe Vermont Nation.
al Guard has also accepted an invita-
ton 10 participate in the memorial
day services and o. large portion Of
the graded school scholars viii appear
10 the parade which will take place Ia
the afternoon aud proceed g. The Sol
diers' home grounds where the pairi.
otto seryice of the day w.ll take place.
The bennington city band will furnish
The music.
There are about 30 graves in the
bennington and village cemeteries
Those 10 the Towslee cemsiory, the
chapel cemetery, and az nintdillvillo
wlll b. decorated next Sunday. De-
iachmonts from the GAR post will yis.
b the cemeteries la the village and at
Bennington Center, decorate the
graves. and those o. the soldiers home
cemetery will be- decorated before the
services 10 the afternoon. r.. N.
Houghion, chaplain Of the post. will
act a. chaplain OF the day. The OBJ
servance of the day will boz much more
general this year than 10 has been for
several years past