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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-09-12

eros sings and sidewalks he has broken
or damaged.
The following resolution was intro
duced by alderman Weidenfeller:
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION.
Whereas, by the provisions OF chap
ter seventeen OF the Revised Statutes
and acts amendatory thereof, the com
missioners of the public lands Of Wis
consin are authorized to invest the
Trust Funds of this state In loans to
towns, villages, cities, boards OF edu-
cation and counties in this state, as in
said acts provided, ana
Whereas, Every town, village. city,
board OF education and county in the
state Is empowered To borrow of said
commissioners from said Trust Funds,
such sum or sums Of money, for such
time, and upon such conditions and
terms as may be agreed upon by AID
between the said commissioners and
the town, village, city, board of edu
cation or county applying for a loan.
subject TO the limitations, restrictions
and conditions in said act set forth:
Now therefore, Resolved, that we,
the common council of the city of Min
eral Point. Wisconsin, duly assembled
| according to law, 40 hereby approve
and authorize application To be made
| TO said commissioners by the mayor
and clerk Of this city, for loan of
forty thousand 49, 900 dollars TO this
city, said loan Ia be payable within
20 years 10 annual nstalments of
$1,000 for first 5 years, $1,000 for next
~ years and $1,000 for next ) years
with interest thereon at the rate of 81
per centum per annum, payable from
the date OF the making of the loan 10
the first day OF next February, and
thereafter annually, as provided by
law further
Resolved That no money obtained
by this city, by such loan from the
state, be applied or paid out for any
purpose except that of erecting mu-
nicipal building and opera house and
To accommodate the Public Library
without the consent of the cOmmissio
ers Of the Public Lands, hereafter OBJ
tained:
Resolved, That in case the aforesaid
application for loan from the Trust
Funds, shall be approved 10y the said
| commissioners of the Public Lands
that the mayor and CLERK of this city
be and they are hereby fully author
lied and empowered, In the name OF
the city of Mineral Point, Wisconsin
TO make, execute and deliver to said
commissioners, certificates of indebt.
edness, in such form as required by
said commissioners, for any and III
sums Of money that may be loaned &c
| said city, pursuant TO said application
hereby empowering the said mayor
and CLERK to do and perform all neces.
sary things to be done by the city o
|
carry out the provisions of said chap
ter one hundred and sixty seven and
acts amendatory thereof and these
resolutions:
Resolved, That n certified copy Of
| this preamble and resolutions and q
certificate Of the vote by which said
i 4 + \
ed, be filed by the clerk of this city
| with the Secretary of State, of the
State of Wisconsin.
The vote was taken on the above
resolution by an aye and nay vote
| The following aldermen voted aye
Weidenfeller, Horn, Terrill, Jeuck
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-09-12
Legal Notices.
Notice of Order for Final Settlement. n
< INTERSTATE ESTATE.

STATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
- COURT-IN PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given that at special term
of the Iowa County Court, to be held in and for
said county, at the Court House, in the city of
Dodgeville, in said county, on the 18th day OF
October, A. ID. 1907. being the third Tuesday of
said month. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of
said day, the following matters will be heard
and considered:
The application of Phil Allen. Jr. admin
istrator of the estate of Grace Nicholas late
of said county, deceased for the examina.
ton and allowance of his administration ac
count and the assignment of the idue of
said estate to such persons AS are l. law en-
titled to the same.
And II Is further ordered that public notice
publishing a copy of this order for three weeks
successively. prior 70 said day of hearing, In
the Mineral Point Tribune, weekly news
paper published in said county
Dated Dodgeyille. Wis. September 10. 1907.
By the Court:
ALDRO jerks, County Judge.
Spensely & McIlhon. and
L. Nj. Priestley Attorneys. 37w3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-09-12

The bill of j, =. Parmley for seats
and labor in park was presented and
on motion of Ala. Blewett allowed and
ordered paid.
The following petition was presented
and on motion of Aid Terrill was
laid over for future consideration:
Mineral Point, Wis, Sept. 3, 1907. T.
TO the Honorable Mayor and common
council: Gentlemen, | hereby request
your honorable body TO put in a curb
and gutter along my residence proper
~ in the second ward Of this city.
Respectfully yours,
c. w. MClLHoN, per I. NJ. Priestley
on motion of Aid. Jueck it was de.
cided to have cement walk laid on
Commerce street from the FOOT Of High
street north to the Washington barn.
The chair appointed AID. Horn,
Blewett and Terrill committee TO call
upon Thomas Collins in regard TO the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-09-12

an examination of Japan's treatment
of Americans resident in their country
will show that restrictions are placed
on our countrymen that are in distinct
violation of treaty obligations.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-09-12
CiTf GOVERNMENT.

Mineral Point, Wis, Sept 3, 1907
A regular meeting of the common
council was this day held in the coun-
ell chamber.
Called to order by Pres. Engels.
Members present. Aldermen Weiden-
fellor, Horn, Terrill, Jeuck, Blewett,
Burns, Frieden, Engels. Absent May
or Osborne.
Minutes of last regular and adjourn
ed meetings read and approved,
Report of City Treasurer Jeuck read
and upon motion OF Aid, Horn WAS
accepted and ordered placed on file.
The following bills we're audited by
the finance committee and on motion
of Aid Weiden,cller were allowed and
ordered paid.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
SPECIAL RATES
TO CONVENTION
Official Notices Sent Out Yes
terday by Secretaries Of
Baptist Bodies.

The official call for the meeting OF The
Southern Baptist Convention, including
definite Information as to railroad rates.
was issued yesterday BY the two secre-
tarics OF the convention, Rev. Lansing
Burroughs, D. D., and Rev. Oliver r.
Gregory, D. D.
From the correspondence O. the com
mlttees In charge. 1t Is evident tina; this
VIII be one Of the greatest gatherings IN
the history OF the Southern Baptist
Church. Tho session In Richmond Will be
the fitty-second. and the slxty-third year
OF the existence OF the convention.
Ihe convention Is called to meet on
Thursday, May 10th, at S p. NJ, al the.
AUDITORIUM, Cary and Linden Streets
Inc IN, Offices OF the secretaries will be at
the Jefferson Hotel. where all the dele
Gates aIN urged 10 regi.ker as soon as
they reach the city
At the time the convention will be in
session. the Wonan's Missionary Union.
which ls an auxiliary Organization, viii
hoid Its meetings sn the Second Baptist
Shurch, beginning 4 day before the con-
Wednesday. May 9Th. at S p. NJ.
The Southeastern Tariff Association iias
Granted special rates to those attending
the convention, the rate being one fare
lor the round trip, plus twenty-five cents.
run information as to rates can be Sc
cured by addressing Rev. Dr. o. +. Greg
Dry, secretary, Staunton. Va.
special arrangements will also be made
Tor excursion rates from Richmond to the
jamestown Exposition.
MT. W. d. Duke. chairman of the com
mites on reception and quarters, Is pre-
pared TO correspond with any who purpose
to como. and recommends that nll those
VINO desire to attend the convention secure
their quarters as soon as possible as
the pressure on his committee will In
crease as the time approaches. The COM
mittce figure that with the special rates
and the attractions of the jamestown Elk
position rs n side trip, there win be an
attendance of anywhere from seven TO
ten thousand people at the convention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
LIBRARY EXHIBIT.
Mr.. Kennedy Unable to Complete
Work Yet,

Librarian John r. kennedy has not yet
been able 10 complete his worls for tho
Library exhibit at the Jamestown EXposl-
ZION. as the building. Which N to serve as
ne repository Of ihr historical papers, Is MOI,
nlshed The Library exhibit VIII be dis
mayed IN the building of history. a ire
proof structure, which viii be admirable
Tor tho purpose.
MI Kennedy VIII have charge of Tie ex-
NUT and VIII be assisted by two OF his
staitt Many valuable historical portraits viii
ps huns ON the walls, and his progress OF
W" cpiehies WIZ be depicted by various
centuries, $500 ~ -
'Ilp pl INC most interesting displays will
p ~, ai.a ot lnflahd. which viii contain mans
Y iHAtitsthg papers relating 10 the carly his.
~, ~ OF me Old Dominion Tho Virginia
/ ials'ptl'hl society Is also TO be represented
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
TO KEEP SALOON
FROM CURL'S NECK.
Management Of Great Plantation
Opposes Granting Of License
for Place Nearby.
JUDGE MAKES TRIP in AUTO
Visits Place to Have Look at the
Situation for Eilnsclf-News
OF Hcnrico.
JUDGE MAKES TRIP IN AUTO

Accompanied by Clerk Waddll Mr..
a. W. Patterson and Mr.. George i,
l5edeii, Judge r. Carter Scott Of tho
ienrico Circuit Court, took an artomoe
pie trip to the lower part of the county
Yesterday, stopping for lunch at the
famous Curtis Neck Farm.
me object of the journey was to look
lno me appiication for liquor license
lor a proposed saloon quite near 10 80
Curtis Neck property. The party wera
me guests OF Mr.. Bedell. the manager
OF the farm, which is one of the most
extensive In Eastern Virginia embracing
o,os9 acres, and which is the property
OF MI Charles II. Senff, a sugar million.
aire OF New York City.
1T Is understood that a Mr.. Crittendon.
VINO lives on an adjoining place. will
SHORTY make application for a license
and the management Of the great plan-
tation which employs large number
OF negroes. Will oppose the opening or a
saloon near their quarters The appli-
cation Is scheduled to be passed upon
by the court April 23d, and it is said
that nearly all the landowners in the
neighborhood will Join the manager OF
the Curtis Neck place in opposition to
granting the license.
Curtis Neck is one of the most clabor-
ate places in Virginia Besides the brick
mansion which overlooks tho James
River there Is the great plantation with
its numerous buildings all connected by
system of telephones. The whole farm
Is underdrained and tiled. and has a
comprehensive system of macadamized
roadways reaching all parts Of the farm.
There arc famous duck blinds on the
place where Mr.. Senff and his friends
enjoy fine sport every season. The.
farm buildings include flour and
corn mill and Buildings where other.
of the farm products are made up into
saleable articles before being shipped
away. 1t was said at 1.-The time the farm
was purchased that Mr.. Senff Intended
to raise beets and manufacture beet
sugar on the plantation. 1t is not
known whether he has abandoned this
plan.
large number OF negroes, who
arc employed on the place, live in neat
quarters in Old Virginia style. and It
1t to protect these hands that tho
manager Of the farm objects to the
matter had been argued before Judge
Scott before. and the judge therefore
determined to go down and have a
look at actual conditions for himself
Verdict Against Company.
Judge S. 3. Witt, of the Hastings
Court of the City of Richmond. pre-
sided oler the Hcnrico court in the
absence of Judge Scott.
The court continued to hear the suit
OF Mrs Julia Holloway against the
receivers of the Passenger and Power
Company, the jury finally bringing in
a verdict of damages in the sum OF
$1,000. Mr.. A. Il. Gugon, OF the coun
sci for the Passenger and Power Com
Nany asked that the verdict be set
aside as contrary to the law and owl
f! dcnce. and the matter was taken under
hdviscment by the court. A special
time Will be fixed some day this week
Tor hearing argument on the motion
20 set aside tho verdict.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
MR.. CHRISTIAN SICK.
Indisposition Causes Postpone
r rnent of II. GU. a. M. Case

# OwlHg TO the indisposition of Dir. Fra.i,
w. Christian. one OF the attorneys In the
case, tho suit Of the rival branches of the
Junior Order OF United American Mechanics
on trial in tho Chanccry Court, WAS con-
tinued yesterday until April 25ti air. Sam
uel a. Anderson opened the case for the
and Mr.. Charles v, Meredith. OF this city,
argued for the defendant and Mr. Christian
Is TO close the argument after which tho
cause Will be submitted to Judge Grinnan
Tho Virginia council is 5endeavorrg to en-
+ force the Injunction order restraining the
Virginia branch, Junior Order OF United
Americans from using that name and nilc;1-
Ing, that in persisting In its use the defendant
Is in contempt OF court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
III on Wedding Day.

The wedding of Mr. William Mitchell
and Miss Katherine Mcnamara, which
was to take place on Tuesday morn
ing at st. Patrick's Church. has been
postponed on account OF the illness
of the groom. Whto was taken sud-
denly sick on the morning on which
he was to be married The doctor
things that he will not be able to
be UP for two weeks or more Mr.
Mitchell Is II resident of Fulton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
HIS FATHER QUITE ILL.
For This Reason Superintendent
Eggleston Cancels Engagements.

Superintendent OF Public Instruction Jo-
sebh D. Egg lesion. Jr.. is detained ut the
home OF his father. near 1'armvlllc, BY the
critical illness of the latter.
cancel y nnnnhef ar offiSiai nnnaeemnn,s
which he had made for the present week
But for the illness of his father he would
have attended the meeting OF the board Of
visitors Of tho Virginia Polytechnic Institute
at Backsburg yesterday.
1t is uncertain when Mr.. EEgleston Will
be able to return to the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
in Petersburg. Father Coleman has
been in Petersburg for several days
Big Auction Sale.

~ remarkable series Of sales at Ma
son Park have been made by Mr.. a.
j.. Adamson during the past few days.
nearly a hundred lots changing hands.
The total sales amounted to something,
over $4,000, and nearly all those pur-
chasing expressed their intention Of
binding homes for their personal use.
Mason Park" is located east Of the
Manchester and Petersburg Turnpike,
Just beyond the Oak Grove settlement,
The highest price paid for any lot was
about sos. The lowest went for $50.
There were about fifty purchasers.
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do SO. Every day the reunion mails grow
larger and floods of letters are now
coming in to all the committees Cam
tain Charles Il. 2Loehr chairman of the
committee on information and quarters
is one OF the busiest of the old SOL
diers In the city, as he has had to
answer hundreds of questions within
the last fortnight.
Neterans are writing to him from all
parts of the country in regard to hotel
and boarding house facilities. AS to
the latter, none need be apprehcnsi We
Already at least $50 people have sig
nified their Willingness to take dodgers
and boarders during the reunion. Tho
names OF these are all4being carefully
listed and systema tically arranged, so
that no confusion may result at tho
last minute, when the tide of humanity
begins to turn in this direction. 81
I'm n few days. Captain Loehr will as-
tablish headquarters for his commit
tee in the Shafer building. as the gov
eminent has conse ntcd to allow him
the use OF some of Tho vacant rooms
there.
What They Write About.
!, T.. A.; Howell, adjrmtant Of Holmes
Camp, u. G. ", Bowling Green, Miss,
rather quantity writes to. know if there
arc any street cars in sIlichmond. you
had no street cars when was thcre
last he says, "but / left on crutchcs
In 1863"
Clarence r. TIatton, ad;utant or the
Confederate Veterans Camp, Of New
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
SENATOR DANIEL
TO WELCOME VETS
Responds Pomptly BY Wire, Ac-
cepting Invitation Of General
Chairman Gordon.
TO ISSUE PROGRAM SOON.
(,olnrc1 1ohn w r.o,a
% ISSUE PROGRAM SOON
Colonel John w. Gordon, general
chairman Of the Confederate Reunion,
yesterday, on behalf of the veterans.

EXTENDED to
S e II u t o +
Daniel an
! II vi tation
to deliver
the address
OF welcome
to the Grand
Camp, U. G.
". on Fri
day, May
~ st, n n Il
Tue senator
p 7 o III p t ~
y y w ! re
replied that
1T would at
f I'd h / IN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18

York, which has membership OF
several hundred, and plenty OF funds
TO travel in style, announces by let
E {; that his organization is to have a
big representation at the reunion.
The Camp of Jefferson county, W,
Va. which has It's habitat at Charles
Town, Is to bring 100 men. as we'll as
band OF twenty pieces.
Thirty or more cid soldiers are also
to come to Richmond us the delegates
from Camp Stratton, Of logan. w. Va.
Other letters Of Inquiry have been re-
coived from the camps at Baltimore.
Louisville. birmingham. as well
as from Holy Springs, Mass.
Of Rising Star Tex, says that he is to
move Richmondward next month with
several or his comrades,
Chapter so, Daughters OF the Con-
a party OF 1EH. and pleasing news is
heard from my other parts OF the
country regarding the delegations
which are to take part in the grand
jollification of the old soldiers.
Each day brings tho plans for the
reunion nearer to completion, and
many problems which at first. proved
very vcxatious. have been worked out
in u manner agreeable to all. The off,
cial program will be ready for publ
cation in the course OF n day or So.
One half has not heen told yet,
however, concerning the brilliant so
clul features OF the reunion. ana Inc
arrangements which are being made
for the entertainment of visitors dur
ing their spare moments when they
are not witnessing the paradcs and
dwellings or attending the meetings
of the Grand Camp.
Some of the features yet to be an
nounced will be attractive to old and
young alike. and win prove decidedly
noval and interesting.
Reunion Fund.
Yesterdays contributing to the re-
union fund were as follows:
~ II ~ 49,. = w
Raffaelle F'rancione. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10 90
&. II. Ciucci .... ............ 200
Frank Dclapapa.S ~. ............ 90
c. b. Cooke .......,........ 100
&C. Millncr,. ........ 90
Cash, .....5..... %
Stepben All en-. 1865. .z...f.Y.3. q 6 90
ployes' richmond District. 49,. 10 90
George D. Wise 3..... ..7.5...3.s. 20 90
John Hunter Jr..f .a.'..!.... 5 90
Total. 1850 %
I
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
Musical Concert.

The musical concert to be given at
the Fifth Street Methodist Church to-.
night will be for the benefit of the build
Ing fund of the church. A silver collcc-
ton will be taken at the door. An clab-
crate program has been prepared for the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
NEWS GATHERED
FROM S0UTHS|DE
5Well-Known Manchester Man
Drops Dead Oh Hull
Street.
FUNERAL OF COLONEL EVANS
Alleged Forgery OF Note-IIonor
Pupils i'll School-Pcrsonals
and Briefs.
FUNERAL OF COLONEL EVANS
Bureau, Tlmes-Dispatcl


No 1l02 HUI Street.
Mr.. William George Vaughan, a
well-known citizen of Manchester,
dropped dead last night about o'clock
on Hull Street. Mr.. Vaughan, who was
in his siNty-first year. had been un-
well for some time, al,d heart failure
was not unexpected by his friends. He
was carried to the home of his BROTH
or, Mr.. John i. Vaughan, at 1904 Hull
Street, but was found to have died
Immediately
Mr.. Vaughan is survived by two
brothers. Messrs. John l.. and j. Rob-
Eert Vaughan, and by one sister, Mrs.
SNdneham Wake, all of Manchester
4 He had a number of other relatives
and connections in Manchester, among
them being Captain James a. Lips
comb, the Chief of Police.
i The funeral will take place to-
morrow afternoon at 8 O'Clock from
the residence, and the intcrment will
be- made in Maury Gene terry,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
DRAW MONUMENT
THROUGH STREET.
Veterans and Children
Continued from First Page


form, This organization will be tho
musical escort OF the parade,
Veterans and Children.
a sduad OF police on foot Will lead
lhc procession, after Which will come the
drum corps, then l4ee5Camp, Pickett Cam
and other Confederate organizations.
Following directly after the vetc,;,ns
"lll be the lines Of school-childrcn, draw
me NE DAVIS bronze figure, which will
ne mounted on Il large car ana appro-
priatcy draped in Confederate coiors.
Commander Freeman will be in charge
OF tho veteran section of tho parade, ana
VIII be assisted h.Adiutant Stratton. of
tce Camp and Commander w. Miles
Cary, Of Pickett Camp.
MI. Peter j. White will be in charge
OF the school children, ana the monument
and has appointed a squad OF a dozen or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
Alleged Forgery.

Mr.. A. l.. Powell. of West Seventh
Street, reported to the Manchester police
yesterday that his name had been forged
on note for something over $40, which
he stated had been passed on a Rich
mond bank. G. ]. Byrd, a former mo-
torman of the Perry Street line of the
Passenger and Power Company, has been
charged with the crime, and the police
find that he has been missing from his
home since last week.
81 IT is stated that he is now in Norfolk
Several months $50 Byrd was taken to
Washington on Il charge of forgery and
,yas acuuittC
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
School Honor Roll.

. The honor roll for the month of
April for the public school is as fol-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18

The requiem mass was sung by
the choir of the church, assisted by a
number of Richmond singers AS the
party was leaving the church., Cap
tain L. w. Cunningham sang Some
Time Well Understand" The inter-
ment was made in Mount Calvary
Cemetery in Richmond i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18
Funeral of Colonel Evans.

The funeral of Colonel a. G.. Evans
took place yesterday morning from
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with
requiem mass. Delegations We're pres
cnt from Lee Camp. Joseph L. Johnston
Camp. the Daughters fthe Confcder-
acy. and the Heptasophs. In the sanct-
uary besides the celebrant OF the mass,
Father Magri, was Bishop Van de
Nyver and Fathers Bowler and Will
son. Bishop Van de Nyver, who was
"a close friend of Colonel Evans. de-
livcred a brief address, in which he
paid high tribute to his life and char
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18

On the exterior or the colonnadr the
Inscription. Erected by the people OF
the South in honor Of their great
leader. COMMUNICATING their love for
tho man, thcirsreyercnre for his virtues
their gratitude for his services will
be lndelibly imprinted in the lasting
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18

On the ends Of lccolonnade panels
will be placed, the panel on tho left
will bear an inscription to the navy OF
| the Confederate States and tho right
panel viii bear an insrription to the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-18

more citizens OF the city to assist in the
formation Of the lines of the children
and2to preserve order in the ranks. An
other force OF picked men will be in imme-
date charge of the car to apply the
brakes on the down grades and to pre-
vent accidents generally, as wei! as to
aid the children when the paved street is
passed and the hauling becomes heavy.
guard of honor consisting of four
teen citizens, each representing
Southern State. will accompany the
car. seven marching on each side.
These fourteen gentlemen are as fol-
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The old soldiers from Lee Camp Sol
dicrs' Home will be brought over to the
Lee Monument during the afternoon, ana
will there await the parade At this point
the procession will halt long enough for
the drum corps to play appropriate Con-
federatc airs in honor of the veterans.
The old soldiers from the home will then
lead the procession on up Monument Ave-
enue to the Davis site, where the parade
will disband. t5E sj,,fS4.2I Ill s