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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05

To TIE EDITOR or TIVE SUN-lStr: Is the Orlson
SWEET Marden, whose name | see connected with
the Peoples Lobby. which is 10 night the corpora
tlons al Washin Eton. the anne Orison SWEET Marden
who writes the articles on Thrift" In praise Of the
honorable and glorious John F.. Dryden Of Newark
which are appearing al space rates in the religious
weeklles. JAMES X. JOY.
PLAINFIKLD, N. j., October l.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05
RattIesaakes DoM't Jump.

To THE EDrroR OF THE SUN-gSH: Mr.. DItmar RS
is quite right In saying that the rattlssnake does
not jump. He strikes from q coil only, and about
one third Of his length. He does not run At his
enemies; he runs away from them. I have come
upon mathematics lying at fun length. In that
position they are Incapable OF doing any Injury,
but they can coll themselves up in an instant.
OSPREY. Fla. October I. JOIN q. WEBB.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05
Revival Of the Bridegroom. Prize,

FrOIa the indian Rerleu.
As II the millions OF evils from witch the Rrahr,Ir
community Is suffering are not SUFFICIENT. a n,w
evil Of a very formidable and demoralizinx char.
acteT, In this form Of varAdahs hanA Cb1deg room a
price, has appeared among US. The rich and the
poor VINO naVe the good fortune OF having sons
have been shAmelesslY extortInx money ana con
cesslons from the parents Of the brides. Irrespecsiv.
Of the mems and circumstance OF the latter. tak
ing unduIy mean advantage Of the ShastnaIc m.
junction that riris should be ma rried before thew
attain puberty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05
Feet.

In the days CT you boyhocd.
In memory blessed,
There was a consolation
For clothes that oppressed.
There vas nothing more JOYFUL,
NOught sweeter, you beL
Than to wade In a puddle
And get your feet wet
when you Erow up 10 manhood,
A benedick stout.
And the o admontions
sun hedge you about.
There b nothing more joyful
MoFe fearful and bold.
Than 10 wade In &c poker
And So your fest said
kcLANDggsaI WuAQa,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05
Opsnhs tAs Colchester oyster s.a,.,
From ne London relsvraph.

Colchester derives so much pecunlary benent and
celebrity through Its oyster fishery that IL. Navor
and Corporation have been appointed xuardI,n IA
OF the Industry. Once a year. at the opening Of IN.
oyster season. the city fathers san 10 me Hsr,r~
ground, and the Mayor formally asslst. In r.is,n.
the nrst dredEe Of bivalvea Afterward, ia n,loI'
ment OF an ancient custom, there ls luncheon AZ
which the distinctive luxury Ia gingerbread. washed
down with raw tin. q combination which. Il ia na-
souable TO Hssume' will nG the event In memory for
several days.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05
ISaRKsd an ANGEL.
From the LOsdOn Chronicle,

From the LOHdOn Chronicle.
II was night time and a man was passing Cray
ford Parish Churchyard with his gun over his
shoulder. when he Sav what he took for q ghost.
He levelled his piece and nred. but his aim was
wild. He had failed TO wing his quarry. Investl-
cation showed that the ghost was a sculptured angel
on q tomb. and he had shot an one OF its toes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05

In a time so rich in jackassery the COM
petition for the first honors is severe. but
can even Envy deny to the Hon. JOHN BUTN
MORAN the glory of being the foremost
posture maker, ~busybody and clown of the
WORLDLY
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05
Jaek In HaKrisburR.

WNoH " FhKFIsDuFHs
The House That Jack Built had Just been IN
iEhsd.
rs attracted very little attention. he walled. y
soMa4tmAhseoostssn sshess Stats CAPITOL
HeSswitA As wsps bitterly.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05
rA- wa, br NsId win , Man.

JAck-The once should seek the man.
Stella-Yes, but when the home seeks him every.
body says the girl Is breaking her neck 70 got hlm.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05

May the omen be absent! The Hon.
CHARLES WARREN FAIRBANKS makes his
FIRST speech OF the campaign at Waterloo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05
The SsAdsst Are These.

Inc S@Ndest Are These.
FROM ~ WashsHOtom star,
The Congressman
3at In q train
And murmnEod N
A tons Of pain:
OF al sod wouds
N l1.nts llks thsss.
Tho very worst
%Taseets pIsssss'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05

Tammany or Independence League: Under
which flag. Mud or Muck2
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05

PuBushed by The sun Printing and Publishing
ASSOCIATION at 10 Nassau streetln the Borough OF
MAnhattah, New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-05

n eur friends ThO fdsOT vs. 10" nla1uscrtpt' fo'
pUbienftOr irish 10 hare rsjeefsd dtfIcisS returned heV
must n an cascs send stS1DS for that purpose.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
NEWS OF MINES
What Some Mineral Point Conn
panies are Doing.
THE DEVELOPMENT WORK
Is Being Prosecuted With Great
Nigor.
items from Different Parts of the
Lead and Zinc Region of
Wisconsin.
THE MINERAL. POINT DISTRICT

Ever since the rush to the California
gold fields. tifty-seveu years ago, men
have been going out from Mineral
Point to mines in all parts of the
world many as practical miners and
good many Others as investors,
But now the tide has turned. The
prevailing high prices for zinc ores,
together with new methods of pros
pecting, mining, and milling have
largely increased the value of the
mines in this district. Scores OF drills
are at work, and new drills are COM
ing in almost daily Engines, pumps,
power hoists, power drills, and con-
centrating mills, have been installed
in many places, and others are being
installed as rapidly as possible.
Miners and mine operators are COM
ing III instead of going out of the dis
trict. The year of 1906 will, in mining
operations, eclipse all previous years
in the history of southwestern Wiscon-
sin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
Acts of Kindness.

Japan IL suffering ono OF the great.
est famines In history. One million
victims are At deaths door, and un-
less relief is sent soon hundreds OF
thousands must perish, Generous
subscriptions were taken at Plum
Grove, and Bethel churches last Sun.
day and forwarded to the Christian
Herald, New York, where due credit
Is given to any donor. Any who
would like to help In this cause may
leave their gifts at John Toay's store.
Many thanks 70 All who have assist
ed US in procuring good horse for a
most unfortunate and worthy citizen,
by which he will now DO enabled to
secure liylihood for himself and
family. j, HARDcAsTIE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
PUBLIC MEETING
Called to Advance the Interests Of
Mineral Point City.
CITIZENS, ATTENTION,

You are urgently requested to at.
tend mass meeting To be held In the
city hall on Friday evening, March
-, to strengthen the organization
formed some time ago, to advance the
interests OF our city,
1t is hoped that nothing will deter
anyone Interested In the upbuilding OF
our city, from attending this meeting,
and work as we never worked before
to promote the general good, Let us
keep Ia mind the fact that what is for
the individual interest will indirectly
result In the prosperity OF every citi-
zen and taxpayer, Remember the
date, Friday evening, March ~,
w, j, PENHALLEGoN, President,
II. w, FRlEpEN, Secretary
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
Annual Meeting OF the South.
western Wisconsin Poultry
Association.

The Chronicle: The second annual
meeting Of the Southwestern Wlscou-
sin Poultry Association was held at
the court house In Dodgcyllle Monday
evening and was attended by u goodly
number Of the members. The reports
Of the officers showed the treasury To
be In IA good condition The success
Of tho late show has aroused the inter
est Of the members and citizens genor-
ally In fancy poultry aud the next OK
hlbltion, which viii take place in Min
era Point next January, will no
doubt be the largest poultry show
ever held In this section. New coops
and other conyeniences will be proyid-
cd for future shows, The officers elect
cd for the ensuing year are:
President, J. l.. Gray, Mineral Point Vice
Presidents, j, 7. Johns, podgeyille Fred Wv
ian. Mineral Point. y. " Baker, Cobb; Score
tary, :. Noil vivian. Mineral Point. Troasur-
or y. H. Ilnuscom N neral Point; Assistant
Secretary, q. W, Mundy Dodgeyille Board
Of Directors. the above named officers aad
DR. Charles schmltt Henry y. James, Mert
r. Peayy, 7, J. ruynter, Flint Chapman,
Dodgcylllo, Allen Tucker. Roy Weldonfoller.
Frank Jeuck Henry Frieden, Mineral Point,
Thomas Trembling, Cobb, james Alton, Liv.
ingston. q. L. McKinzio, Hollandale, u. y
schoonfctd, New DiyRings.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
pRIM AIRY Ell ECTlON
MOTTO II.
County OF Iowa. City Of Mineral
Point SIS.

County OF Iowa. City Of Mineral
Point SS.
Notice Is hereby given that pri-
mary election will be held in the SOW
eral wards aud voting precincts OF said
city OF Mineral Point ON the 10th day
of March, A. D. 1906 for the purpose
OF nominating Candidates for the fol-
lowing ward and city offices, viz;
Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer,
Assessor, Police Justice, Marshal,
Constable, aud ono Alderman for the
following wards: LIST, 2nd, 3rd and 4th;
u Supervisor for each OF the following
wards: LIST, End, 3rd aud lth, to be
voted for at the city election to be held
In said city on the ard day of April,
a, d. 1906,
Notice Is further hereby given, that
the polls OF said primary election will
be open from six o'clock In the morn
ing until nine O'Clock In the evening
at the regular polling places in said
city. Dated this 10th day OF March
A. ID, 1906.
j. L, AWKWARD, City Clerk
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The Peacock COMPANY

are down 25 feet with their shaft and
are pushing the work as rapidly as
possible, The engine, pumps, hoists,
etc, will be installed at once, so the
work can go on more rapidly, The
drillings from this prospect made the
highest test of any ore brought to
Mineral Point Stock in this company
costing the original holders Ss5 sold
at the rate of $500 The location of
this property and .drillings justify the
owners in thinking they will have one
of the best properties in the district,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The John Ross.

The new discoveries made at the
John Ross mine in this city the past
week prove beyond a doubt that this
mine will make one of the richest in
the district.
In the pipe clay opening sheet OF
rich disseminated ore from | to feet
in thickness has been discovered also
the rich strike made in the Davis lot
is running west and proves that anoth-
er good range runs through the John
Ross property directly south of the
range now being worked.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
Oryille Dol,soi,,

engineer at the Sunrise mino was lp-
stantly killed while ut work on Tues-
day, Charles Wong, superintendent
of tho mine, was In the engine room
with him Mt the tlme ot the accident,
but doesu't know exaqtly how y oe'
ougreI nphsop asked Wong 70 splice
n bolt and turned away to attend TO
some part Of The machinery, While
Wong was preparing to lace the Sc.s Sc.s,
he heard an unusual sound and on
looking around ho found Dobson lys
ing on the lloor, his skull having been
In some manner completely crushed
by the cugine, near which he wac lyinR'
orvillc pobson was % years Co. ca.
and was n young man who had Ia II
marked degree the confidence and es-
t,~am Of ell who knew him, Ills home
- at HeHbs where he leaves his wife
and ono QhilH
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
Great Eastern

i the name Of a company Of 80 organ
lied to work the old Waldwick mine
on land owned by Walter Humbert.
This range was worked many years
ago for lead when great quantities
were taken out. IT has been a very
heavy producer There are : shafts
now on the property and lead is being
taken out in paying quantities. The
proposed secured a drill and
will 20 deeper for jack. also continue
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
ORGANIZE FOR WORK.

We print elsewhere in this paper a
call for public meeting OF the eiti.
2enS Of Mineral Point. The object OF
the meeting is to strengthen tie Adj
vaucemout association, and to lay
plans Tor future work. That there is
need et organized effort to further the
interests OF the city none will deny,
We believe that a great opportunity
for growth presents itself, That y
brighter era has dawned upon MS Is
clearly indicated by steady advance
in the value of city property, and IN
the Preparations that are being made
for the erection of new and beautiful
homes Not only are we surrounded
by region whose agricultural and
dairy interests are Increasing year by
year, but n region whose wonderful
mineral resources are being developed
as they have never been developed
before, Men are coming from lar anu
near to see what we have TO Offer for
the investment of capital, They should
be given u hearty welcome, and our
claims and advantages fully and fair
ly presented, Let our citizens set
aside all petty rivalrios and ieal-
ousies and meet to plan and work for
the common good OF all. Let officers
and committees be empowered To act
In matters which may require imme-
diate attention The meeting OF Friday
evening, March %, should be large
ly attended by those who are interested
in Mineral Points prosperity, and II
it is great good must result therefrom,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
An I'm portant Strike.

Benton Advocate: Drillers at work
on the Fox land two miles south OF
Benton drilled through spendid run
of jack, Tuesday. This is in flat
sheets aud makes four distinct flats
from IA to 1875 feet right down on the
oil rock, This is due east of the fam
Gus Hoskin and Kennedy mines on the
same range. II is the most important
strike in Benton District for some
time, and adds another good range to
our many good producers,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The LiYernool

is becoming the wonder Of these parts.
This property was considered by many
as worked out and worthless Many
who scofTed at this property are now
anxious to procure stock considering
it a very good investment. The Liver
pool are taking out large quantities Of
good milling ore, and will erect at
once a large plant for separating the
ores
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The Hazel Patch.

A close neighbor Of the Tripoli is
holding her own and turning many
tons of ore into money. The property
has been recently inspected by inter-
ested parties from Milwaukee and they
feel very much encouraged and elated
at the good things TO be seen at the
mine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The Union Mining Company

have made u good strike in drilling
ON the Ovit2 farm in the town of
Mihlin. In each of five holes they
struck good ore aud in the fifth the
sheet which they struck on Tuesday,
is about two feet thick, The company
is composed of }. G. White, Hugo
Garvey, L. A, Miller, Jr,, and Fran
els L. White.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
Inside Pages OF the Democrat.

IL,
Cockrill calls a dunno man,
A. Il. Bushnell accepts,
People Of prominence.
Home advertisements
III.
Serial story -Leslio's Loyalty,
For St patrick's Day
Coal mine disasters
vi.
Thousand workmHn meet death,
Meyer may be secretary OF war
Weak heart takes Susan u. Anthony,
Ambushed by Indian outlaws,
VII.
Professional and business directory
statehood bill likely to die,
Ugly rumnrs OF trouble In Russia.
Tanner pleads for veterans,
Little chance In French affairs,
Gigantic lobby uthers ut Albany.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The TripoIi COMPANY

keep their force of so men busy taking
out large quantities Of ore, and sever
al teams constantly hauling ore to
market. This is very heavy produc-
er, and one that has passed the pros
pect state, They have one of the very
best equipped mines and mills to he
found anywhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
Temby Mining Company

are drilling east of the city. This
prospect will be watched with great
interest, as it is expected this land
carries some of the heaviest lodes of
zinc in the county. Stock in this com
pany is in great demand. Parties
who have disposed of their stock have
realized handsome returns for money
invested
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
On Frank Walkers Farm.

A company composed of Mineral
Point parties have leased the Frank
Walker farm in the town of Linden,
Joining the famous Weigle mine and
will commence drilling as soon as
possible,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The GlanviIlc Mine.

The following are the officers Of the
Glanville mining company Of Linden;
G. J. Weitenhiller, president; j. w
Taylor, vice president and secretary.
The directors are G. j, Weitenhiller
r. G. Smoker, J. w Taylor, G. W,
Constantine and l.. w. Pollard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The nnmesite Company

report that they have opened up n
sheet Of jack aud lead in the glass
rock opening. a hole is being drilled
north of their shaft and good cuttings
of lead and jack are being taken out.
The company are about to erect n
building at the mine and install the
necessary machinery for carrying on
thu wprl,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
uiph PRICES for Stoel.

The Herald reports, that Mt public
sale near Lancaster horses sold MS
high rs 500 Cattle went we'll, top
notch for COWS being $50. Brood sows
brought ms high as $40 each
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
PASSED FROM THIS LIFE.
Mrs. Ann Billings

died suddenly on Tuesday night at the
homo of her daughter Mrs, w, +.
Ferguson. In Madison, She was tie
widow OF the late Horny NJ. Billings,
aud mother OF the Billings brothers of
Cobb, and OF Or, Frank Billings and
another brother OF Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The Advance

is still advancing and the showings
are better every day. A drill is now
being operated to prove ahead of the
drift.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The Calamine and Mineral
Point

mining company held meeting in
Mineral Point on Tuesday afternoon
They are operating on the Boyle farm
west of Calaminc They have ordered
u drilling outfit in order to do their
own prospecting,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The Hoare Lead and Zine Mine

was visited during the week by many
persons, and all were surprised at its
richness. Amony those from out of
town, who visited the mine was Sam
uel Murrish of MaZomanie, son of the
late John Murrish, former state
geologist We understand that the
bulk of stock offered for sale has
been subscribed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The Mineral Point Mining
Company

struck jack in another drill hole ON
the Hewett farm on Tuesday, The
sheet was found in the glass rock
opening of about ninety feet
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
1t is a Known Fact.

The dealer who who buys
WALL PAPER outright in
wagon load lots can buy and
sell at a lower margin ofpro6t
than the agents who take or
ders from sample books, A
great many who bought from
agents last season paid dear
" for experience. Besides
YOU pay your paper-hanger
tor trimming your paper.
when you want the right wall paper at
correct pricos, call ana SOC me- | trim all
paper FREQ, a, W, rHoMA.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
Land Wanted.

Before YOU sell or lease farm on
mineral land see George GIrlIng,
Hotel Royal, Mineral Point, wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The Chief OF Police.

was recently organized for prospect
ing on land near Rock Branch: Keep
your eye on the Chief
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15
The Joseph Mining Company

have secured u drilling outfit, and are
trying to locate the old Joseph zinc
range that proved the heaviest produc-
er of zinc in this district years ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-15

70 work for lead They will iucorper-
ate Mt ouce under the laws of the state
for SS0, 900.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-06-26
KOREA HAS MANY
CHINESE REFUGEES
VESSEL ARRIVED THIS MORNING
FROM SAN FRANCISCO, EN-
ROUTE TO THE ORIENT.

with her Asiatic Storage accommo-
dations crowded with hundreds Of Chi
ncse, many of T. EN- refugees, the 5. $.
Korea arrived this morning from san
Francisco She has 42S Chinese in the
steerage many of whom are being de-
ported by the Chinese government as
they were rendered destitute by the
conflagration i'm San Francisco.
The Korea sailed June 20, so brought
five days later mail from the mainland
She had pleasant weather throughout
She did not sight the yacht La Paloma
but Captain Seabury was bothered by
questions this morning as to whether
he had seen anything Of the third racing
craft.
The Korea did not bring many pas
sengers for Honolulu, nor has she an
especially large crowd of through pas
sengers. Most Of the through passen-
gers are going to Hong Kong.
James j. Ridden is the new chief Of
ficer of the vessel, succeeding Chief
Lewis who resigned last trip. c. +.
Pawlick Jr., is the new surgeon.
Joe Andrade returned after an ex-
tended vacation i'm California
William a. Baldwin and family re-
turned from a trip to the mainland.
Rev. Joel Bean and wife arrived from
the mainland.
c. Hedemann wife and e. f. and Ed
mond Hedemann returned from the
mainland.
J. E. Jaeger of Allen and Robinson
returned from a trip to the coast.
L. X. Kentwell returned from a trip
to the mainland.
e. o. White returned from business
trip.
J. S. McCandless returned from one of
his periodical business trips to the
mainland.
Among the through passengers are
| William H. McKowan, John Griffin, w
S. Allen and f. H. Barnes who are
bound for various Oriental ports. They
are prominently connected with COM
mercial interests in the Far East
The Korea is scheduled to sail at
p m. today from the Naval wharf for
the Orient.