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The Washington times., 1906-10-14
ENRIQUE CORTEZ
REACHES CAPITAL
Prepared to Present Colon
bias Claims Against the
United States.
FiNANClER AND DIPLOMAT
His Government Expects Him to Make
Better Showing Than His
Predecessor.

With tile arrival ia Washington OF
Senor Enrique Cortez. the new Colom-
bian minister to the United states, the
claims Of that country against this
Government as an outgrowth Of the
severlng OF the governments OF Panama
and Colombia win again be presented
to the State Department.
Senor COrtez arrived Friday night
with Sonora Cortez and accompanied
by Senor p. Buzman and Mrs. Buz-
man. SenOr BuZman is the minister s
son-in-law. and viii be the new secre-
tary of legation. The two families at
once took quarters at the ShOreham.
where offices of the legation were open
ed Yesterday.
TTiana Leaves Soon.
Since The coTlins Of the new minister,
Senor Trlana. who has been secretary
Of the legation and the charge d'anaires
since the recall Of Minister Mendoza
last spring viii leave soon for his new
post as secretary OF the legation in Lon
don.
1t is known to be the hope Of the Co
lOmbian gov eminent that Senior Cortez
viii be more successful at this post than
his immediate predecessor was. He is
a flnancier as well as diplomat. and this
may AID him in taking up the delicate
matter OF his country's claims with
the State Department. Since Secretary
Roots visit 10 that country. the reIa-
lions which we're considerably strained.
on the part of Colombia, have become
friendly
Senor COrtez has spent most Of his life
i'm the financial world of London. For
"a quarter of "a century he has been at
the head OF one Of the biggest South
American banking houses In that city
Several years ago. before he rose TO
such q high place in the financial world.
he was secretary OF the Colombian Ie-
gatIon ln this city. After few years
Of diplomatic service. he returned TO
his banking business.
Was Foreign Minister.
During the gseat political hght IN
which General Reyes attained 70 the
presidential office az BOgota, the new
minister took prominent part lie
was made minister OF foreign affairs
hut within two years he resigned and
again returned to London
Last spring. Seuor Mendoza dropped
into unfavorabIe standing with his gov
eminent over the manner in which he
handled the claim against this Gov
eminent He was promptly recalled.
and the Colombian officials began 10
look about for another man,
There were men in plenty but the
right one 90 be given the Washington
assignment was hard 10 md. So Sencr
Cortez was sent for and he dropped his
money affairs 20 represent his country
in this city
The Washington times., 1906-10-14
AN INDIA SNAKE STORY.

4 snake story from India. told by Gen.
Sir Thomas Edward Gordon. "Wnen
asleep at night an officer happened 40
cast his arm over the side OF the bed
and was violently awakened by a sharp
bite on one OF his fingers. Calling for
a light, he and the servant who brought
ii. on hasty examination decided that
the punctured marks were those of q
snake bite. and, after tightly binding
his arm ia two places to stop circula-
ton. he proceeded with the servants X
assistance 10 cut off the bitten finger
In the meantime his dog cart was made
ready and lie was taken quickly 20 the
regimental hospital, where medical
treatment was promptly applied The
surgeon examined the severed portion
of the finger and pronounced the bite
To be that Of n rat"
The Washington times., 1906-10-14
Wife's Explanation.

One given i'm honor Of a Mrs. Stone
was paid Tor by Mrs. stone and the
expense OF her sisters wedding, she al
leges, was borne by her father. Senator
Rice. Whenever any Of her relatives
came To visit her, she says, they paid
for their keep. In addition, she asserts
that she always kept from one to five
roomers TO help out the family cxche-
quer
She makes particular note Of the in
The Washington times., 1906-10-14
PRIMARY
VNIIMopAuCHsIs CLASSES

1913 NEW YORK AVE.
Literature French. German. Millinery. AMI
Dressmakiug. once open 10 Z.
EVA c. NORCROSS.
crs-tf Superintendent.
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IL. e. lnSIIIuTE SS8E SSS.s-

An evening school for Employed Men and
Youths. 8ls different students last yeaF-554
class enroilmeuts. Class work under personal
instruction 0f twenty practical teachers, al
men Of ripe experience. Glasses IN StsuoEra-
pay tEen Pttuan). TypewriLiugs Bookkeeping
opened Monday, September u. College Pre-
paratOry. Technology. Science, Mathematics.
and Language Courses opened Monday. DC-
t0ber I. The INSTITUTE is one Of tte many
advantages Of membership In she Washing
ton YouuE Mems Christian Association, To-
which any Eelf-FespsCting man IS eligible. For
bulletin OK courses, terms, etc. apply %
Director Of Education,
Phone n. 4S33. y n &. A Building.
The Washington times., 1906-10-14
THE WASHINGTON SCHOOL
FOR BOYS

win ia Hoardlng and Day Departments.
vim fts Junior and Seuior Schools with its
modern buildings. and its extensive sthistie
grounds with its able Faculty 8u1 Us thor
Ough course ot stucys o1eis lnlsuAl 4aFAh-
tsEes Tor the education OF a boy from ths
time he leaves Ihs kindergarten Uutil he en-
Hlrs college
A Yearbook may be obtained st the lead
ing bookstores and hotels. or Of The Head
Master. LOUIS l. HOOPER ssll Wisconsin
avenue
The Washington times., 1906-10-14
Martha WashLnetOa Seminary

For young women Special and geners
courses. Two years course for high school
graduates Music. aF1. etc. Also primary
Gsuartueut for limited number. Eeopens O--
t.6-r e EDWARD ". THOMPSON. PIll-
ciral. l4th 81. near Thomas Circle.
The Washington times., 1906-10-14

SELECT SCHOOL
ADDeaIs 10 CAREFUL PARENTS and WELL.
BRED GIRLS who value really correct en-
vironuenI and the best a scno0l can give. All
grades Preparatory and two years % coll
iege work Art. NJ sic, and EIOcutlOn. Small
classes. Special care given 70 each pupil.
Native teachers of French. German and span
ish PUPILS received for special work.
Mrs J.. SYLVESTER PHILLIPS. Frin..
seZ2-sgt I6-l Conn ave.
The Washington times., 1906-10-14

SCHOOL OF MUSIC and Phv1lcal Culture
Nine, J, Esputa DAILY. lar. lorEaan DAILY.
Theory. Piano. and Voice Taught.
STUDIO. ik9l III ST, NW. Phone Main 1856.
1cJ-f SU. .W-l4t
The Washington times., 1906-10-14
MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY
Eleven Hundred NJ Street.
Boarding and Day School
for Young Ladies.

EstaollaAeQ IN lbias THIS school continues
The careful training and thorough instruc-
tion IN every department for which 1t has
hitherto bzea 81 favorably known. II Is
modern and progressive ia methods and spirit
and is equipped with every appliance fOr the
health and comfort or It's pupils including
steam heat. passenger elevator. perfect sani-
tat3Ln, and ample playground s.
Thirty-second year begins on Tuesday, Oc-
tobcr second.
For Information apply 20
Mrs. ELIZABETH J. SOMERs,
Mrs. ADELIA GATES HENSL.EY
Frfncfusls.
The Washington times., 1906-10-14
Gunston Hall

1896 Florida ave NV, Washington, D. c.
boarding and day school for girls and
young ladies'
New building completely equipped.
Primary. academic. and collegiate depart
meuts
Elective courses. Opens October g.
The school vehicle viii convey children from
sue vicinity u Thomas Circle t. and from ths
school daily.
Mr. and MRS. BEVERLEY r MASON,
Eezl-u Principals.
The Washington times., 1906-10-14

She cites two instances where he offer
ed personal violence, once in Morayia.
n. Y. and once in Washington. when
he Is said to have shaken her severely.
at the same time upbraiding her for her
Intimacy with the Rev. E. Lawrence
The Washington times., 1906-10-14

II one wishes to serve chabls with
the oysters. it is most satisfactory
wine. but FOR a luncheon. one of the
most effective preliminary dishes or
glasses. whichever one wishes to call it.
1s a mixture OF fruit. sliced orange,
pineapple. selected grapes. and the like.
just covered over in a fruit glass with
some rich punch. and tho whole set in a
large glass OF crushed ice. After this
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19
STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY CANVASSERS.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
County of Iowa,

STATE OF WISCONSIN, Go
County of Iowa, o.
We, r. E. Gribble, County Clerk, ,h.o'
r. Lane, Justice of the Peace, and V.
j. Rogers, a Justice of the Peace, of
said county, constituting Board OF
County Canvassers therefor, do hereby
certify that the foregoing and within
Tabular Statement is correct and true,
as compiled from the original returns
made to the County Clerk of said eoun-
ty, and as compared Herewith by us,
and that from such returns it appears
that at the judicial Election held in the
several towns, wards, villages and cleo
tion districts of said county on the first
Tuesday in April, A. y. 1906, being the
third day of said month:
The whole number of votes given for
Circuit Judge of the Fifth Judicial Cir
cult, for the term commencing on the
| first Monday in January, A. d. 1907,
was twenty six hundred forty two
| t2642), of which number Thos. l.. Cleary
received seven hundred forty three
| (743) votes; Geo. Clementson received
| eighteen hundred ninety nine (lS99)
votes.
| Witness our hands, at the office of the
County Board of Supervisors, at Dodge
vile, in said county, this 9th day OF
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19
SAN FRANCISCO'S HORROR
Death and Ruin Caused by an Earfh'
quake. Fire Adds TO Horror
Of the Awful Disaster.
Business Section Almost Wiped Out
Loss Over Sky Million.

The beautiful city Of San Francisco,
metropolis of the golden west, was
wrecked disastrously by an earthquake
Wednesday morning few minutes
after s o'clock. Great buildings crum-
bled and fell like structures of chaff.
The number Of people killed and seri-
ously injured will run into thousands.
Death is said to be confined to the
poor classes. The morgue and other
buildings are filled to overlooking with
corpses.
To add to the awfuness of the disas-
ter conhagrations started in all parts
of the city, and water mains beng
bursted by the shock the fire depart
ment was helpless.
Railroad tracks were sunk for
depth of about four feet and partially
buried. Bridges spanning broad streams
have been shaken from their founda-
tons. Telegraph and telephone lines
thrown out Of usefulness. Gaping crew
ices six feet wide are to be seen IN
public highways.
The latest reports are to the effect
that the fire is raging and that the
entire business district is doomed.
The financial loss is estimated at over
$50, 600 600 and is increasing.
81, 900, 900 city hall destroyed.
Stanfords University destroyed.
Spreckels' large sugar plant valued
at 81 500, 900 destroyed.
The hotels that have been the glory
of the coast and nearly every large
business establishment is in ruins.
Village of Palo Alto is leveled by the
earthquake, ana score VI olf1ci YAH
forna towns are more or less wrecked.
Terrible loss of life in asylum at San
Jose. Dozens Of towns fighting fire.
The catastrophe came like thunder
bolt out of a clear sky. Tuesday was an
ideal western day, made up of bracing
breaz yes and a soothing sunset.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19

The farm land on which Mr.. John
Berry now resides, about 4 miles north
east of city, is for rent. Consists of
about 230 acres.
FOR SALE
A good business outfit
Stone dwelling containing five rooms,
just north of city hall.
One house and lot just east of ST.
Paul's Catholic church.
Two houses and lots on Fountain
street, property of Mrs. Lancaster.
One frame with stone basement, con-
tanning rooms, and one brick contain
ing rooms. Will be sold right.
The property of Mr.. James Williams
near old fair grounds, on a part of the
John Pearse property. House has
rooms and other conveniences. 1t al
most new. One acre of ground
The property of Mr.. Joseph Jackson
in the first ward. Adjoining residence
of Mr.. Will Ross. A very convenient
property for anyone wishing to keep a
team or little stock. Plenty of barn
room and about Il acres of land. Is of
fered for very reasonable price. Some
good mineral ranges cross this lot
An almost new house in the first
ward containing rooms, and other
conveniences.
The property near the high school
owned by Mrs. Josephine Scott, known
as the Robinson property. Four-room
house, cistern, pantry, closets, and
about II acres of land.
A small house and lot on Hoard street
owned by Mrs. Frank Duncan. Has a
rooms, a good cistern and cellar. Very
conveniently located to the business
center Of the city, and is offered very
reasonably in price.
| Also agent for lands in central North
Dakota, to which | can make arrange
ments for prospective purchasers for a
railroad fare Of $40 for the round trip.
Northern Wisconsin timber lands also
| for sale. As these Wisconsin lands are
owned by Mineral Point parties they
will be sold to those desiring to make
homes on very reasonable terms. We
control about 8, geo acres of these lands
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19
Caught Cold While Hunting Burglar

Mr.. VIM. Thos. Lanorgan, provincial
Constable at Chamrleau, Ontario, says:
81 caught agsevere cold while hunting a
burglar in the forest swamp last fall.
Hearing of Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy, | tried it, and after using two
small bottles, | was completely cured.
This remedy is intended especially for
conghs and colds. 1t will loosen and re-
lieve a severe cold in less time than by
any other treatment and is favorite
wherever its superior excellence has be-
come known. For sale by Ivey's Phar-
macy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19
STAT EMENT OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY CANVASSERS.

0ODNl 1AN ~ hD.DEnto.
STATE oE WISCONSIN,, s.
County of Iowa, 90
We, X. +. Gribble, county clerk, and
r. Lane, justice of the peace, and V.
| j. Rogers, a justice Of the peace, of
said county, constituting board of
county canvassers therefor, do hereby
certify that the foregoing and within
| tabular statement is correct and true,
as compiled from the original returns
made to the county clerk of said county.
and as compared Herewith by us, and
that from such returns it appears that
at the Judicial Election held in the sew
eral towns, wards, villages and election
districts of said county, on the first
Tuesday in April, A. D. 1906, being the
third day of said month:
The whole number of votes given for
Justice of Supreme Court, for The term
commencing on the first Monday in Jan
uary, A. ID. 1907, was eighteen hundred
ninety-nine 1880 of which number
Allen r. Bushnell received eleven hun
dred eighteen G118) votes; Harry Fl.
Grace received two hundred eighty-one
(2Sl) votes; James O'Neill received
three hundred twenty-three 1929 votes;
VIM. II. Timlin received one hundred
seventy-seven Q77) votes.
Witness our hands, at the Office of
the County Board of Supervisors, at
Dodgeville, in said county, this 9Th day
Of April, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and six.
r. T.. Gg!BBLE,
County Clerk. Board of
r. LANE, County
Justice of the Peace Canvass
V. J. ROGERS, ers.
Justice of the Peace
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19
DETERMINATION OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY CANVASSERS.

STATE OF WISCONSIN,
County of Iowa, 90
We, R. E. Gribble, County Clerk, and
Verney j. Rogers, Justice of the
Peace, Richard Lane, a Justice of the
Peace, in and for said county, constitu-
ting Board of County Canvassers
therefor, do hereby order that this can
vass be published one week in the
Dodgeville Sun-Republic, and the Min
eral Point Tribune, weekly newspapers
published and circulating in said county.
Given under our hands at the Office of
the County Board of Supervisors, in
said county, this 6th~day of April, 1906
r. f. GRIBBLE,
County Clerk. Board of
K. LANE, County
Justice of the Peace Canvass
V. j. ROGERS, ers.
Justice of the Peace.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19
JUDGE or FIFTH CIRCUIT.

TABULAR STATEMENT of the votes
given for Circuit Judge of the Fifth
judicial Circuit, for the term com
mencing on the first Monday in Janu-
airy, A. D, 1907, at the Judicial Elec-
ton held in the several towns, wards,
villages and election districts of the
County of Iowa, on the first Tuesday
in April, A. D. 1906.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19

To THE fact that all the fools are not
all dead yet, especially the rich fools,
the newspapers Of the day furnish album
dant evidence. IL was one Of this class
living in Philadelphia who spent $50, 600
the other evening on the coming out Of
his eldest daughter sam OF money
expended in mere vain display larger
than the total income for year Of a
score of many hard working and worthy
men. More Of fool by several degrees
was the wealthy woman in New Hamp.
shire town who had a pet dog buried the
other day in a costly casket trimmed
with white satin and adorned with cut
flowers. Upon such pabulum Us this doe.
anarchsm feed and grow, The wors;
and most dangerous elements of society
today are not to be found in the slums
nor III the haunts Of vice, but IN the
mansions Of men and women who make
no better use of the opportunities which
large wealth have afforded them than t
feed their ssa folhes and yanities. FIX.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19
CHAPTER 5a2, LAWS OF 1905.

STATEMENT of the votes
given on the question of the adoption
of Chapter 522, Laws Of 1905, entitled,
An act to provide for the use of the
Pocket Ballot and Coupon Voting
System, and to amend Section as.
Statutes of 1898, at the Election held
in the several towns, wards, villages
and election districts in the County of
Iowa, on the first Tuesday in April,
A. D. 1906:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19

Montgomery Ward & Co. have
purchased 215, 900 square feet of land IN
Chicago at cost of $340, 600 upon which
they will erect buildings to be used in
their rapidly increasing mail order bus
mess. - Country merchants please take
notice.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19
STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY CANVASSERS.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
County of Iowa,


We, X. f.. Gribble, County Clerk, and
X. Lane, a Justice of the Peace, and V.
j. Rogers. a Justice of the Peace, of
said county, constituting Board of
County Canvassers therefor, do hereby
certify that the foregoing and within
tabular statement is correct and true,
as compiled from the original returns
made to the County Clerk of said coun-
ty. and as compared herewith by us,
and from such returns it appears that
at the Election held in the several
towns, wards, villages and election dis
tricts of said county, on the Tuesday
next succeeding the first Monday in
April, x. d. 1905. being the lhiCd uay
of said month
The whole number OF votes given on
the question of tnr adoption Of Chapter
81, Laws &C 1905, ent tied, IAN act to
provide for the use Of he pocket ballot
and coupon voting system, and 70 amend
| Section l5 Statutes Of 1898, was tif-
teen hundred ten ll5lol, of which num-
Der two hundred lightweight t2SSl
votes were cast for said law, and
| Twelve hundred twenty-five Cl222l
votes were east against said law.
/ Witness our hands, at the office of
,be County Board Of Supervisors, az
/ Dodgeville, in said county, this 9Th day
Of April, in the year Of our Lord one
| thousand nine hundred and six
r. Il. GRtBBLE,
County Clerk Board Of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19
Official Canvass of Votes
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.

TABULAR STATEMENT of the votes
given for Justice Of the Supreme
Ctart, for the term commencing on
the first Monday in January, A: d.
1907, at the Judicial Election, held in
the several towns, wards, villages and
election districts of the County OF
Iowa, on the first Tuesday in April,
A. ID. 1906:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19

In a statement at Washington last
week Congressman j. w, Babeock gave
the lie to reports that ne would not be
A candidate for denomination in the
Third district by declaring he intended
to run again in the Third district and
that he would return to Wisconsin I'M
mediately after the close Of this congress
sional session and begin preparations
for his campaign. Mr.. Babcock, in the
interview obtained with him, said that
although his health had not been good
all winter and had been in such state
that he thought it best to retire from
the congressional committee, that he
was perfectly able to carry on the
fight which would be necessary in his
own state, and that he would make the
run.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19

All smart up-to-date women of to-day,
Know how to bake, wash, sing and to play
Without these talents wife is N. G.
Unless she takes Rocky Mountain Tea.
Meserole & Horn
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19

AS AN Illustration of the enormous
popularity of the automobile, it is but
necessary to say that 1896 machines
were purchased in the United States
last year at cost aggregating SAP, 300
600. There were y, $40 machines made
in this country, of which 22,97o were
sold here. The imported machines mum
bered .s36. The foreign makes sold at
higher price than the home manufae-
tured.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19

April, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand nine hundred and six
r. e. GRIBBLE,
County Clerk. Board of
r. LANE, County
Justice of the Peace. Canvass
V. j. ROGERS, ers.
Justice of the Peace.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19
Suky Flows.

See the GAINESVILLE Foot Lift pillow. 1t
will sell itself to you. You can't get
away from it. N. 7. Martin 16w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19

Lancaster Teller; Comparison of votes
show that the country voters are better
posted than city and village voters.
Take the vote on the pocket ballot
for example The country gives relative
ly much stronger vote against that
absurdity than the cities and villages.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19

Justice of
NnprNlnp lOurf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19

e W. AciLuON. Fro.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-04-19
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
OF ]. B. REYNOLDS
For RENT

The farm land on which Mr. John
Berry now resides, about 4 miles north
east of city, is for rent. Consists of
about 230 acres.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20
ACTION FOR CITY
COURT In MOLINE
Mayor Olsen Recommends Project,
and Committee is Appointed
Would Relieve Circuit Court.

At the meeting of the Moline city
council last evening Mayor Andrew Oh
sen recommended action with a view
TO the establishment of a city court in
Moline. The recommendation met with
favor by the council. and a committee
was appointed to investigate and re-
port at the next meeting. Such
court would have the same jurisdiction
as the county circuit court, and would
relieve much of the congestion of the
circuit court. The city would be put
to the expense of the judges salary.
There has been agitation of the mat
ter for some time in Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island. Nov. 20.-Following are
the wholesale quotations in today's
market:
Provisions and Produce.
Live Poultry-Spring chickens SC to
loo pound; hens, per pound. &c to Sc;
ducks, per pound, 10c; turkeys, PEI
pound 12c; geese, per pound, 10c.
Butter-Dairy. 22Ac.
Lard-10 to 12c.
egetables-Potatoes, new, 35c.
Eggs-FTesh, 20c to 23c.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers, $3.50 to 5000: cows
and heifers, $500 to $500; calves $3.50
to $500.
Sheep-Yearlings or over, $500 to
$500; lambs, $500 to $3.50
Hogs-MiXed, $3.50 to 5000.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn, new, 42c to 43c; oats,
Soc to sec.
Woodland per load, $500 to $5.5G.
Forage - Timothy hay. $13 TO $13;
prairie. SO to S13; clover. mixed, ST.
to $13; straw. 5000 to $500.