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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24

Bankers posted rates were as follows:

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE.-New Orleans - Com
merclal soc discount; bank. 81 premium. san Fran
cisco-Sight &c telegraph. sc. Boston-Par. Chi
cago-5c premium. Charleston-Buying. par; sell
ing 1-1Oc premium. St IOuis-1Oc discount bid par
asked Mnneapolis-Par. CIncinnati-l5c discount
Savannah Buying. soc discount: selling. 75c pre-
MUM.
BANK CLEARINGS. - New-York Exchanges
SlGO 5O62i2 balances. sS7i6,sS. PhIladelphia-Ex-
changes. Sl33l4.S52 balances S2S7s.s1T Baltimore
Exchanges 50. ,5l. 4OS balances S5S2994 Boston
Exchanges $IS.647S67 balances. H.S92S25. Chicago
Exchanges. SSS. 7O4 Coo; balances. SS.342.24l
SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver. 62+sc: Mexican
silver dollars. 47&c Bar silver in London closed
at 2S lS-l6d.
GOLD PREMIUM-In Madrid 81 50: Lisbon $50
MEXICAN EXCHANGE,-Aiexican exchange
New-York is quoted at 2Oe.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS.-C Customs receipts
reported from Washington. s96690; internal revenue
receipts 81 ESQ 1853 miscellaneous receipts. S69.2S
Receipts for the day Sl9429S6 expenditures S22So-
600 Receipts for month to date. SS7 SSSs; ex
penditures $4sSl1 900; excess of expenditures, SS2
oS Receipts for the fiscal year 20 date, SStlSlG';
expenditures $40 1885, excess of expenditures SIS
2l6,S59.
ENTERTAINMENTS Sub-Treasury was DEBTOR
TO the Clearing House S0S3l4,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24
EXCITEMENT IN COTTON MARKET.
Reports of Crop Damage by FrOsts the Rea'
son-Advance of % Points

Much activity and excitement attended an ad-
vance of about 30 points in the local cotton market
YESTERDAY due to more or less general frosts over
the northern part the cotton belt and reports Of
crop damage. Opening at 1037c. against l0.18c at
the close on Saturday, January cotton sold UP to
10 47c or at about III points above the low level
OF las, week and % points higher for the day on
hurried covering Of shorts and expansion of bull
slIEDort through wire and commission houses
Ig1sIi1nr caused some rrcguarity later in the day
f,ut fhe market was well supported, and closed
steady at a net advance Of from % to . points.
ff,,e sales were estimated at 10000 bales.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24
DISCUSSING RUSSIAN LOAN.
No Industrial Cncessions-Americans APP
parentIY Not Pleased

st. Petersburg oct. PSI. Pierpont Morgan,
jr. and George w. Perkins were presented to
Foreign Secretary LaInsdorn by the charge daft
flares, Mr.. Eddy. this afternoon
1t can be definitely stated that no industrial
concessions win be granted in connection with
the big Russian loan which is being negotiated
Each OF the foreign banking groups will be on
absolutely the same footing. The Americans do
not seem to be particularly pleased with the
terms onered by The Russian government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24

FOREIGN MONEY MARKET-Cau money in
London 315Gl4 per cent Open market discount
for short bills 4 per cent long bills per cent
Berlin discount rate As per cent Berlin exchange
on London. 20 marks 46 pfennigs. Paris discount
rate "a per cent. Paris exchange London. %
francs 15Is centimes
FOREIGN SECURITIES.-Brit consols for
money. SS7s: for the account $50. French rentes.
go francs 80 Centimes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24
HOLD UP zoo CARS OF GRAIN.
Wisconsin Commission Gets Restraining
Order, Alleging Inspection Fees Are Due.

Superior, Wis, oct. 23.-About seven hundred cars
of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern roads
are tied up on tracks here as a result of q re
s+rairirg order signed to-day by a Circuit Court
Commissioner. Complaint was made by the Wis
consn Grain Commission that the inspection fees
on the grain were not paid. and asking that II
receiver be appointed sell the grain in satistac
ton of the claim The roads are practically tied
up as all Of grain sent here and inspected
subject 10 the OrGer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24
SECURITIES TRADING ACTIVE.
.R1CEs ADVANCE ON BIG DAYS BUSH
Io Priced Issues Taken in by Bull Spectators Er-
change Strong

Nrovicar Central first incomes Oregon Short Line
DO Peoria and Eastern income As. Southern Ka-
way first IS. Standard Rope and Irvine IS ana IN
comes Union Pacific hrst and convertible As United
States Steel IS. Wabash debenture Bs and "lscoH-
sin Central general Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET.-Money call opened at AZ
per cent: highest 41A per cent: lowest. per cent
last loan AZ per cent close. 4G4a per cent: ruling
rate IA per cent Time money quoted a 5d5la
per cent for sixty ninety days and 425 per cent
for four six months Commercial paper
quoted at 5d5la per cent for sixty ninety days
per cent for four TO six months and per cent for
others
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.-Market closed steady
chasing rates foIow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24

RAILROAD AND OTHER BONDS Market
strong Total sn!es amounted In par value To So
CISCO against $4,000 ON saturday The heaviest
Tobacco As and 6s Brooklyn Rapid Transit 49, Cen
tral Leather 5s Chicago, Burlington and Quincy As
Colorado Industrial AS and BIS. Erie convertible as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24
BOND MARKET TRADING.

GOVERNMENT BONDs-Market steady. Final
quotations follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD.

London Oct g. I p m.-The market for Ameri-
can securities dull, but strong Final prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24
enlisted.

Closing prices yesterday of bonds dealt in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24

ual closing rates follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-24

IOSisla Total sales for the day. 'lah'''@
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30
New Years Superstitions.

The superstitions connected with
New Years are many, and not
only harmless, but interesting.
For instance, no one must put on
anything that IS soiled, and, if pos
sible, wear everything new. You
must not cut your hair or your
nails, and on no account wear a
torn garment.
If you should be so unfortunate
as to put on the left shoe first, or a
garment on wrong side out, you
must undress even to the taking
down of your hair, and dress over
again.
1t is very bad luck to be late to
breakfast, and worse luck still to
stumble or fall, unless it be up
stairs. in which case do not look
behind you, whatever you do. On
retiring, place something higher
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30
Another Grant County Man Honored.

DR.. G. G. Marlcw OF this city has
been appointed a member of the
State Board of Dental Examiners.
DR.. NARROW is we'll known through
out Grant county, where he was
reared from boyhOod and has since
resided.
He was born at Hurricane, six
miles southwest of this city, and
spent his early life on his fathers
farm. His early education was
received in the district school and
later completed the high school
course at Bloomington, then under
the supervision of A. q. thinner
man, now county judge of Dane
county, this state.
After completing the high school
course, he took up the study OF
dentistry, in the State University
at Iowa City, graduating from that
institution sixteen years ago, and
has since enjoyed good practice
near his old home-formerly al
Bloomington, and for the past seven
years in this city.
DR.. NARROW has always taken q
great interest in his profession, has
been regular attendant at the
state meetings each year, is well in
formed in the state dental laws, and
is thoroughly qualified to fill the
high office to which he has been ap
pointed.
The Herald is pleased to con
graduate him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30
MACKE'S AUCTION

the crowd scatter? Well, you should
have seen 'em. Carl Brandemuhl
went up a lightning rod on the
barn. Ed Pierce, JOS Vogelsberg
and Bert Angus got into a water
tank The Richardson boys and
Hugo Kohienberg fell over a Aft
fence and about half the crowd fell
on top of them. Henry Leise
climbed the windmill tower and
kicked down the ltdder behind him.
Auctioneer Bishop swallowed some
where near two hundred words in
the fracas and the stampede was
great. Many of those present have
not yet been heard from.
To drop the nonsenical part of
this article we will state that it was
one of the best farm sales we ever
attended. This is due to a great
extent to the fact that Mr.. Macke
got his bills at the Herald Office
Then many wanted to see and hear
Auctioneer Bishop-a new man in
these parts-and all were pleased
with his off-hand style. The day
was ideal aud the total sales
amounted to So, 400
Squire E. M. Wilmot of Potosi
acted as clerk in a satisfactory
manner Mrs. Macke was assisted
IN the house by number of ladies
Of the neighbo1hood and it was no
small task to put up hand-out for
200 people.
One mare, a fine draft. brought
5000, and her colt foaled in June
was sold for $92. The sire of the
latter is the company horse. Mr..
Macke was we'll satisfied. He and
his good wife will move to Potosi to
reside and enjoy the remainder of
their days with less hard knocks,
turning over the cares of the farm
to their son-in-law, Ed Meyer, an
industrious farmer who can't help
but succeed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30

than the bed beside it, on which
you can step when you arise in the
morning, SO that you can take your
first step upward. Be the first to
speak to the cook, if you can,
To have basket of eggs or a box
of oranges brought to the house
unexpectedly during the day is
great good luck. The saltcellars
must be clean and full, the bread
basket we'll supplied and money in
your purse and the purse in your
pocket
An ancient superstition made it
a sure sign of death before the next
new year to see your own shadow
IN the moonlight on January 1.
According to another superstition,
unless one wished to court misfor-
tune he should not leave the house
on New Years day until some one
had entered. and the visitor to bring
the best luck, must be dark
haired man.
In Wales fires are often burned
on New Years to purify the house
for the entrance of the new year.
and the ashes of these fires are
kept most sacredly from year to
year. They are supposed to pos
sess special medical virtues.
In Jena, Germany, there is cul
lous custom, perhaps worthy of
imitation in some respects. A great
bonfire annually typ'fies this ever
new gift OF the genial old god. A
huge pile of wood is placed in the
center of the market place, and
here the people flock, bringing
with them things they wish to cast
behind them in entering a new
year. Maidens cast in love letters
containing promises that have not.
been kept; bits Of ribbon and
feminine keepsakes are brought by
young men who have newer affairs
of the heart; bottles are thrown in
by few persons who decide that in
the coming year they will drink
only from mugs; pipes are offered
by those who have learned to pre-
fer cigars. A little before mid
night the square is crowded with
town folks. The huge bonfire is
started and the young men dance
around it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30
FINE SPECIMENS.
}. D. Hatch's Purchase of Angus
Cattle Exhibited.

The three fine, pedigreed Angus
cattle purchased by J. D. Hatch at
Chicago arrived in Lancaster on
Christmas day and attracted no
little attention as they we're taken
through town.
Os Lucy, by the imported bull,
Proud Fellowman Of Aberlour, IS
one. Her dam was Lucy Estill
9TH, the Junior champion in 1899
and sold for $1,000 as a yearling,
and her dam brought 81. 500. This
animal is full of champion blood
and one of the thick, low down
ones.
A large, smooth Duchess COW by
a sor of 2ud Mayor of Estil, a great
breeding bull, had many admirers.
The sire was the most conspicuous
Of the bunch. His pedigreed name
is Rose Croix Hunter and the big
fellow was imported from Scotland.
He carried off third honors at the
International show and first at In
dianapolis, defeating the cham
pion bull Censor, this year, and
last year he was champion at New
York and Indiana. A fine animal
he is and tips the scales at 2, 100.
The live stock show this year was
an almost entire victory for the
Aberdeen Angus breed, they carry
ing off sweepstakes or grand cham
pion honors on single steer, on car
load of steers and on almost every
thing else where the other beef
breeds came in competition.
Mr.. Hatch now has one of the
finest show herds Of Angus cattle in
| the state.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30

We attended our old friend Henry
Macke's big auction sale at his farm
six miles south of town Wednesday
and saw more people gathered to
purchase stuff than there's been
in Lancaster since the smallpox
gun was fired. There were at least
300 buyers, spectators and others
there to witness the event and
everything sold very high hut the
lunch. That was free and tasted
fine. The sale began just as soon
as Auctioneer Bishop of Belmont
arrived in his locomobile and tied
it to tree in the front yard.
There were buyers for every
thing, and more too, but the fun
commenced when the horses and
cattle were sold. It seemed that
these were the last animals on
earth and every bidder was eager
to get in his say so. The crowd
was so dense that ring could not
be formed and fat men like Lon
Wayne and August Breihan could
not see or hear a thing. Finally
the bull was turned loose and the
crowd fell back so that all had
breathing room. Jim Jordan was
named by the auctioneer to turn
the bull out, and in his usual self
sacrificing way Mr.. Jordan pro-
ceeded to do his duty. He went
into the barn very cautiously and
picked out a gentleman bovine
very sensitive to fur coats and
after sprinkling a little dose Of red
pepper in the atmosphere about his
nose let him out. He went and the
crowd went also. The bull stopped
moment, shook his head at a red
faced man IN blue overalls who was
gate keeper and he understood the
sign and got on the other side. The
bull then snorted a few times,
threw his fly chaser into the all
and went into the bunch of coon
skins and dog skins for keeps. Did
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30
Views and Interviews.

Anton Schmitt: l am an old
settler who can remember weather
between Christmas and New Years
that was milder than that we ex-
perienced this year. The years l
refer to are "a and III. In "a the
little frost that was in the ground
went out and farmers plowed right
after New Years. I remember
neighbor of mine in making an
overland journey between Christ
mas and New Years slept in the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30
DIRECTORS MEET.
Affairs of Farmers Telephone Co.
Closed for the Year.

The directors Of the Farmers Tele-
phone company, consisting Of John
Anstey, Beetown; VIM. Toennissen,
Cassville; Albert Sails, Burton;
Andrew Zenz, Hurricane; Frank
Oakleaf, Potosl and w. G. Taylor,
Bloomington, met at the First
National bank in this city Wednes-
day, to audit accounts against the
company and settle up affairs for
the year.
All the directors were present.
The company finds itself in very
satisfactory condition, financially
and otherwise, and 1906 promises tic
see numerous improvements and
extensions in service.
The annual meeting of the com
pany for election of officers and
transaction Of business will be held
at Beetown on Wednesday, Jan
10th next.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30
Been vaccinated yet?

The senior class in oratory, at
the Platteville Normal school were
requested by their professor to sub
NIT themselves to an examination
of their threats and nasal organs
recently. DR.. J. A. Gault was re-
quested to make the examinations,
VIII CHI he did and reports about SO
per cent as having abnormal con-
ditions, either in nose or throat,
which interferes with perfect
breathing, and control of voice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30

pect ON the Adams farm on Pigeon.
Land has been leased adjoining that
held by the Pigeon Black Jack COM
pany and the promoters are confident
of finding some fine pay dirt. H. W.
Kann and Leo Meysembourg are the
leaders in this movement.
-
A enthusiastic meeting of the stock
holders of the Lancaster Mining Co.
was held Wednesday evening at the
council room of the city hall. A ma
iority of the stockholders owning so per
cent of the stock were present.
The purpose Of the call was to ascer-
tain whether the stockholders desired
to raise funds to further explore the
mine and to drill in advance of the
drifts in search of the body of ore,
which must be near the end of the
drift. 1t was the expressed view of all
present that funds should be raised.
After lively discussion the meeting re
solved that the 5000 shares of treasury
stock should be sold for that purpose.
Mr.. Arson having an option for the
sale of the mine, which expires in about
three months, was present and kindly
and generously consented that, in case
the stockholders would take steps to
raise funds for renewed work of the
mine. he would return the option to
the company, and to show his good
faith, he then and there placed the con-
tract in the hands of Mr.. Richard
Meyer Jr. in escrow, With direction that
as soon as he ascertained from the
secretary of the company that steps
had been taken, he would direct Mr..
Meyer to deliver the contract to the
company.
A committee was appointed to report
at what rate the stock should be sold.
The committee soon after reported that
the majority thereof was in favor that
the stock should be sold at par. Upon
motion to accept the report of the COM
mittee, most convincing arguments
we're had that the stock should be sold
at par, which motion was carried. All
present then subscribed for the treas
ury stock at par.
The committee appointed we're then
directed to solicit further subscription
for the stock from the stockholders
and others and report next Thurs day,
to which time the meeting adjourned.
go Tire committee Was also empowered
to locate the places where drilling was
to be done and make contracts for drill
ling and superintend the work.
Meeting adjourned TO Thursday, Jan.
5. 1906, at 7:30 P. N.
~
About $4,000 has been spent for
exploration of this mine, shafts sunk
nd hundreds of feet of drifts have
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30

The editor and proprietor of the
Herald wishes to extend to every
subscriber and patron the kindest
wishes for their happiness and
prosperity during the year 1906. We
hope this year will bring you a
realization Of your fondest hopes.
We hope if there is something on
which you have set your heart that
1906 may bring it to you, and IN
fact, that the sun of prosperity may
shine for you clear and unclouded
through the entire year now be-
ginning. Ii we can help you in any
way SO that things may be brighter
and better for you, you may be sure
we shall do it. If you can help us
at any time by renewing your sub,
scription promptly, or interesting
a few of your friends in the paper,
that will please us and help to make
1906 happier year for us. Let us
help each other and see if we can
not make 1906 indeed a Happy
New Year" for us all.
William Lee of Davenport, Ia,
was a guest of his mother. Mrs.
Delos Abrams portion of the week.
Installation of officers of Odd
Z ollows and Rehekahe has beer
postponed until later date.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30
MINING NOTES

been driven and ore has been found in
abundance. The mire is all right. the
difficulty has been, an entire lack of
mining knowledge on the part OF the
stockholders. Some of the members
had some experience in lead mining but
there was not one of the stockholders
who had any knowledge of mining for
zinc ore.
The work heretofore done has been
done faithfully under the direction of
the Board of Directors. The question
to the stockholders is: shall all that
has been done be sacrificed or shall .
renewed attempt be made to further
search for the body of ore which must
be in the vicinity. A number of new
companies have been formed in this
vicinity for mining purposes. These
are all prospective. Not one of the
companies have as yet disclosed as
good showing as the Eberle mine.
Those who would take of the treasury
stock now on sale, Will take and will be
part owners of the mill plant, hoist and
pump already installed.
Every stakeholder should take an in
terest and assist by taking this stock.
About 600 shares have been sold at
par. 1t will be necessary to raise about
$1,000 to fully test the range.
The owners of the Enterprise and
Empire mines of Platteville, the best
paying mines in the county as far as
known, labored for years to find the
body of ore which nov give the stock
hnl60ysC 11oAoNh1r
proportions. There is no reason why
the present body of the Eberle mine
should not be found by drilling. There
is by far greater certainty to find a
heavy body of ore in the Eberle mine
than in any of the other new prospects
lately started. Stock in the O. P.
David Mining Co. at Montfort has been
sold for $500 or more. There is no in
tention to detract from the value OF
this stock, but the property of this
company consists in four or five drill
holes.
The Eberle has a complete plant.
and as good a prospect as any other
mine. Stockholders should renew their
faith and help along the project. Sub
scriptions will be taken by Messrs. ".
E. Shimmin, Geo. NJ. Gunderson, John
Dechow, Louis Eberle and H. Buchner,
~
Articles Of incorp orati5n Of tie Q. 2.
David Mining Company, with capital
stock of $4,000 have been fled at
Madison. The incorporators are L. H.
Stevens. Lou Fischer and j.. H. Fos-
binder. The promoters retain 100000
o. the capital stock. The organiza-
ton was perfect I'd last Wednesday
evening. The next meeting will be
Tan whon Off1carc aro RI bo o1ooto5
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-30
COUNTY NEWS

mott are at home for their holiday
vacation.
Philip Frank and Edward Mech
Ter, students at st. Francis Theo-
logical seminary in Milwaukee, are
at home for the holidays.
The merchants of Potosi have en-
joyed a most remarkable Christmas
trade. The windows presented the
finest display Of holiday goods seen
in Potosi for many years.
Henry Vogelsberg, of Boston,
Mass, and VIM. Fure, of Chicago,
are visiting at their respective
parents homes.
Miss Barbara Blindert came up
from Dubuque to spend Christmas
with her parents.
The Misses Vina and Josie Giesen
are spending the holidays with their
sister, near Dubuque.
Miss Florence Tonkin, of Han
over, ILL.,, is the guest of the Misses
Florence and Eva Wilmott.
Mrs. Lizzie Foster accompanied
by her daughter Fannie, and son
George, of Beloit, Wis, are spend
ing the holidays with Mrs. Fosters
mother, Mrs. Fanny Massey.
A small frame building IN Buena
Vista near British Hollow, and be-
longing to the estate of Samuel
Long, was burned to the ground
Christmas forenoon. The building
was occupied by w. &. Corpion,
who with the assistance of neigh
bors saved all of his household
, effects.
Miss Lillian Schumacher came ur
from Dubuque to spend the holidays
with her parents.
W. c. Hymer and wife and j. HI.
Coos and wife attended the opera
IN Dubuque Tuesday evening and
witnessed The Tendorfoot."