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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28
LACK OF TORPEDO
BOATS Is WOEFUL
Hero Of Santiago Confident
That Battle Would Prove
U. 5. Supremacy

Washington. d. O.. Dec 2s.--Cap-
tain Richmond Pearson Hobson, rep
resentative in congrevs from the
Sixth Alabama district. has prepared
the following article dealing with the
recent criticisms Of the navy by Henry
Reuterdahi and others. AS a former
constructor in the navy who helped
to design some Of the ships now upon
the way to the Pacific, the opinions
of Captain Hobson are of especial
value and significance.
10y Richard p. t,obson.)
II is important that the American
people should gs kept acquainted with
this elements of national defense and
should be Informed when any Of these
elemeats are Inadequate or inefficient
The element OF supreme Importance
to America is her navy. and ] believe
that at this juncture. and generally,
the most important criticism OF the
navy that should be made public is its
insufficient size.
We are able to assemhl- only one
great fleet while we have three oceans
to defend with our feet now ia tho
AiidhAit We are utitubtitaa IN tue
Pacific; and when our feet Is iu the
Pacific we are defenseless in the
Atlantic and unable to guarantee the
enforcement of the Monroe doctrine.
America has interests and dangers in
an parts of the world
Armor Technical Question.
The only basis for a trne and ade-
quate national defense is to have a
navy which win enable us to cope
with any feet that might be sent
against us il the Atlantic or in the
Pacific Il Is also important that the
conditions in the navy that we have
should be known Mr. Reuterdahl
aud his contemporaneous critics are
doing the public a service in turning
the searchliehts upon the elements OF
efficiency and pointing out all feat
ures that could be improved or cor.
recteo. The question Of main armor
belt is essentially a technical one.
This armor protects a waite line
area upon which depends a ships
stability It is designed to extend far
enough above and far enough below
water so that when the ship rolls in
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

fighting sea no breach could be
made thar would let ia water
It must be borne in mind that the
total weight available for Symor Is
limited. for. as the belt on a given
ship is made wider or higher it must
be- made thinner and for a belt to
stand high out Of the water 1t must
extend also under the water AS bat
uaships are now built the armor decks
extend across the ship at both the up
ner and lower edge Of the arm0r belt
Magazines Are Guarded.
A shot passing above The armor
BELT would have to pierce both armor
decks before Il could reach the maya
zines, steering gear. machinery or
other ytals But a shot passing below
the armor belt would explode IN the
midst OF the vitals One such she'll
could destroy ship, but one shell
above the water line would not de-
stroy For this reason the heavy
armor belt is carried much further
below the water line than above.
If nut 20 the test the heavy aruor
belt cf our battleships would be found
as efficient as that of any other
nation
The second criticism is upon the
lcck of free board.
This question is likewise a technical
one, and depends upon the individual
ship or particular class Of ship. The
criticism made would condemn the
Oregon class OF ships as fit only for
the scrap heap All the world knows
that this class Of ships was the best
os its day and generation. An OF our
ships now afioat have more freeboard
than the Oregon class.
Lack Of Torpedo Boats
The lack of torpedo boats and Of
destroyers is woeful We have de-
pended in vain upon private manu-
facture and have been too late in pre-
pairing for their manufacture by the
government When il was Learned
that we could not supply ourselves
and depended on Europe for our sup
ply, a foreign power proceeded to buy
up the visible supply and for many
months, if not years, we will be short
Of torpedoes.
The criticism upon the age Of our
commissioned officers is only too well
taken. They are old when they come
TO command; retired by the time they
become accustomed to command.
! agree with the criticism that we
should give more encouragement to
American inventors believe we
should nave a fund from which TO try
ali plausible devices, no matter by
whom submitted
The reorganization Of the navy dc
partment is a difficult and complex
problem. believe that the time has
come for certain changes but a
sweeping on-hand condemnation Of
the whole plan is not-warranted by the
facts
In the last analysis the battle is the
only test fully concur in the state
mont that battles are won long be
fore they are fought by weeks. months
and years Of steadfast. tireless prepa-
ration, but so far as my meager
acquaintance and knowledge OF our
navy extends ! believe ii it were put
10 the supreme test cf battle it would
give the same good account Of itself
that IL gave in the wars of the past
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

Shortly after a new administration
took hold Of well known southern
railroad great number OF claims
were preferred against the company
on account Of horses and cattle being
killed along the liae In Kentucky. To
make matters worse, it appeared that
every animal killed. however WORTH
less it may have been before the acct
dent, invariably figured IN the claims
subsequently presented as being OF the
best blood IN Kentucky. One aay in
conversation with one OF the roads at
torneys the president became very
much excited in referring 70 the situa-
ton. "Do you know he exclaimed,
bringing down his fist on the desk by
way Of emphasis, Il have reached tho
conclusion that nothing in Kentucky
50 improves live stock as crossing It
with a locomotive. "-Montreal Star
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

ana Clarkson, the young Englishman,
in Whose company she fed to Eng
lanG. that she made the reply that
she had stricken them both out of her
heart and wants the miserable affair
forgotten.
Ready TO Collapse.
The young woman appeared to be
on the verge of a breakdown. She
looked like anything but the girl who
scored such a success in New YORK
and Philadelphia society as a happy
dispositioned girl with host of
friends. fond of outdoor exercise.
There was no luster in her eye and
little IN her face and voice that sug-
gested the Helen Maloney of a few
months ago.
The subject with the father was
evidently a painful one, and despite
his apparent calmness, it was an ef-
tort for him to discuss the tragedy
b. the lifo OF his daughter without
showing how much it hurt him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28
Ia pImeuIt Aandshass.

II IS difficult matter, this OF shaking
hands 70 start with, it is not always
ensy TO know whether TO shake hands
or Simply BOW or even just scatter a
gentle snile around. Books OF etiquette
devote pages 10 the handshake. How
ever n one decides to DO it, then twere
well 'iwere done quickly. Let the ac-
tion be- er-'ft aea brief. London Glcbe
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28
Lack Of Confidence.

a party returning home in hired
brougham. the driver Of which is some
what inebriated.
Paterfamilias (who at a hill clilnbs
on TO the box at the request Of mater
familias)-Giye me the rens.
CoaShman-'A Ave you hever druv down
this ere an afore?
Pater daking the reins)-No, have
not.
Coachman--Then IN walk. docs
so)--LondOn Punch.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28
ITCHING DEVILS

Ap LITTLE patches Of eczema on the
fi ia- sraip ol hands, which are instantly
moved and speedily cured. ia the
ilatlfity az cases, BY gentle anontines
lAflcrf Ointment, the great Skin
ure f elinu ~ warm baths with
Nule1rs e9ap. lhs treatment succeeds
aa a.i a Ialls. and Is pune, sweet,
lffmanatt el economical.
1nd internal Tuntmnuf for
HIant.. lNialtu tld Adults COZ.
p ialri ~ D'clust thr Ntin.
tt... GOOD o. loot fnr aHiu Md
I.It fuf M uIf ilfrI 1i InH0.H ~
Hf fai ~ ODD ln luHIf Ilr sHald
HeflA iufifT nrlr Il IIH.l
HNHflu. NlHs.
tsAcan t9li on 7tiu pafasea
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

The merits OF the Texas Wonder
you would never suffer from kidney,
bladder or rheumatic trouble 5 bottle
two months treatment, sold by Drug
gists or by mail Send for testimoni-
ais, Dr. %. w. Hall, 2926 Olive street
ST. Louis.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

Euglishman ton Atlantic liner Well.
old chap. Wen soon be engaged with
those blarsted Yankee custom INSPECT
oiv. American You hetl And rcmem-
ber OLD man. that the United status
expects eys.y man to pay his duty
Puck.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28
CO. cAusE AEAnAoAE

LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNINE re-
moves the cause. Used the world over
TO Cure a Cold in One Day E. w.
Groves signature on box 25c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

"John. I think / hear a thief ln the
dark closet beneath the stairs
Il don't doubt it / have SHOWN it
was there for some time"
Telephone for the police"
whats the use. You can't arrest a
gas meiey2"- Houston Post
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

Going 10 mover Have hi. Vein
berger move those goods All kinds
Of draying done quickly and reason.
ah1y,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

The oldest EnO pest No suDstl
tutes. Pure drugs Our prescription
department is the best in city. ReD
fro's Drug store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

DeWitrs Kidney and Bladder Pills
Afford quick relief for all forms Of
kidney and bladder trouble. A weeks
treatment 25c. Sold by c. r Renfro
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

Great deal Of difference between our
meats and those imported We do
our own killing. FraZiers Meat
Market.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

Have you seen the Pensacola move
ment? Works out and in We do re-
pairing also. w. F. Powers, us East
Oklahoma Ave
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

WHY DO you keep that old dingy
rug or carpet uown when you can get
the very latest designs Og the best
quality al ". T. Rhodes7
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

Most people aren't SO prond OF being
honest as ashamed Of being poor New
York Press,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-12-28

Wise men say nothing in dangerous
tlmes.-Selden,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31
More on the Hswiey Affair.

Last week the Tribune could give
only rumors concerning the A. S. Hawley
affair, which were far from anything
definite. Since then the Baraboo Re
public, a paper published at Mr.. Haw-
ley's home, has appeared on our desk
and contains the following:
what looks like murderous assault
was enacted about $3.50 a. m. Wednes-
day, when A. S. Hawley, the cement
walk contractor. attacked his wife
while putting down oilcloth on the floor
of their home on Third street. The
first indications that anything was
wrong in the Hawley home were loud
screams, which brought aeighbors to
the rescue. They were Mortified when
they saw Mrs. Hawley on the floor and
the husband apparently choking her.
Hawley stated that his wife had fallen
down the cellar stairs and was injured,
and he ordered them all to get out and
leave the place. He appeared to be In
such an angry and excited state that
some left from fear and ran for help.
Martin F. Foley, president of the
Great Northern Nursery Co., who re-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31
The Local Field.

-Correll & liartin for clothing
-Stripper b5y wanted at Red Trunk
Cigar factory.
Business called Jno. Anderson to
Shullsburg last Saturday.
Go to Graber's for No. l beef, he
keeps no other. Phone 5.
Mr.. N. Esch of Highland visited
Mineral Point friends Tuesday.
-Theo Martin and Harold Weiden-
teller We're in Dodgeville Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. w. G. Hales were
in Chicago the first of the week.
Miss Gertrude Kieffer is Chicago
visitor this week. Went Monday.
Mrs Geo. Jeuck Sr. is in Dubuque
at the home Of Mrs. Frank Hilger.
George Whalen visited at the
Mcneil home in Hollandale last Sun
day.
Tom Pagel was at Madison Satur.
day attending the telegraphers' meet.
ing,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Williams OF
Dodgeville Sundayed at we publisher
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Baker of Edmund
called on Mineral Point friends las
Friday.
Miss May cambridge of Platte, IL,
was guest Of Mrs. Art Benn Sunday
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31

sides only few doors away, heard calls
for help and responded promptly. Ac-
cording to his statements he found
Hawley holding Mrs. Hawley down on
the floor and trying to smother her with
sofa pillow. Hawley ordered Mr.. Foley
out of the house, but Foley refused to
leave, Hawley then attempted to eject
him and there was considerable of a
scuffle before Mr.. Foley has the mas
terry of the situation.
''In one corner of the room where
Mr.. and Mrs. Hawley had beer at work
putting down the cloth, tn ere was q
lady's comb in a pool of blood. DIR.
Cahoon was called and the cuts in the
back of her head, of which there were
three, were dressed and the sufferer
made comfortable as possible. When
asked whether Hawley had struck her
Mrs. Hawley said she was afraid to tell
the truth. In the meantime Hawley
urged upon her that her injuries were
caused by falling into the cellar.
Officers soon appeared, and not
withstanding threats Hawley was take-
to the county Jail. He appears to be
upon the verge of breaking down. II
is thought that he was mad from drink.
He spent hard night at the jail, and
told the sheriff Thursday morning that
he could not sleep because of visitors.
He said cats two feet high tried to bite
him, but he killed all of them with .
chair and he had the broken chair t.
prove it. He complains that whisky
does not taste right. His nerves are sc
badly shattered that he can hardly lift
his hand to his mouth to take drink
He still maintains that his wife fel
down the cellar stairs.
MRS. Hawley is improving.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31

Buy your cigars at the Nationa
Cigar Stand. -Ivey's Pharmacy. al
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31
Annual Fair Society Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stQckhold-
ers of the Southwestern Wisconsin Fair
association was held in this city yester-
day. All the old officers and directors
were reelected as follows:
W. J. Penhallegon, president.
w. G. Hales, vice-president.
Philip Allen, Jr, treasurer.
T. M. Priestley, secretary.
Directors: J. Penhallegon, E. j..
Perkins, ]. B. Wallis, James A. Eoare,
G. w. Holmes, John Knight, H. H..
Wright, John Gorgen, Joseph Gordon,
w. G. Hales, w. H. Correll.
The financial reports submitted to the
meeting show that the fair of 1897 was
one of the most successful in the his
tory of the association, fully $1,000 be-
ing cleared
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31
Jolly Ball Game.

A team representing Linden's bust
ness men came to our city last Friday
and crossed bats with the local fire lad
dies. 1t was good game, not of skill,
but Of friendship. Score at close, II to
ID, the fire boys getting away with
the Is.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31
COMMERCIAL and TWILIGHT CLUBS
CONSOLIDATED
Entire Upper Floor of COrgen'S New
Block Secured for HeadcuarerS,


Friday evening last arrangements
were perfected whereby the CONNER
cial and Twilight Clubs of this city were
merged into one, the name Mineral
Point Commercial Club" being retained.
This is regarded as sensible move,
both clubs having practically the same
object-the advancement of the inter-
ests Of our city and the welfare of her
citizens. 'In union there is strength, ;"
and too much along this line is All inn
possibility.
Another commendable action taken at
the same meeting was the leasing of
the entire upper floor of Gorgen's new
block, and work will be pushed to have
the same equipped and in readiness for
occupancy by the first of the new year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31
House and Lot Tor Sale.
NUMBER "A
and
WA|S

Located in southern part of city.
House of five rooms, good cellar, els
tern, ETC., all in good condition. Lot
contains over half an acre of ground,
splendid garden supplied with fruits of
all kinds.
For terms or other particulars apply
to A. F. Bishop or phone
43w4 N. UREN, Waldwick.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31

Jas. Dunn, brother of Cornelius
Dunn, died in Milwaukee last week
after brief Illness from pneumonia.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31

The S. j. Bartle farm, about two
miles north of city, consisting Of 200
acres of land, with good buildings, will
be rented right to the right person.
Cash rent Inquire Of
diff j. B. REYNOLDS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31
Firsf Of Lecture Course.

Gillian, humorist, will open this sea-
sons lecture course at the P. M
church, on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Re-
served seats for sale at Ivey's pharma-
cy. ANNIE BEAUMONT,
Sec'y of Co Workers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31
IsCoNslN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1907.
CONFIRMATION SERVICES.
AT ST. pAuL's CHURCH

1
Confirmation services were held a,
St. Pauls Catholic church in this city by
the Rt Rev. James Schwebach Of La
Crosse. last Saturday, Oct. 26, at l0a. m,
The church looked cheerful and invit-
ing from its recent decoration sad fres-
coeing. The Altar also was tastefully
adorned with carnations and chrysan-
themums and golden lace and white lin
Tens which fact the Rt. Rev. Bishop re-
ferred with much pleasure.
The Bishop celebrated the first Mass
at 8 a. M, during which those to be
confirmed received Holy Communion.
Promptly at 10 a. M, the boys, neatly
stirred in dark clothing, the girls, with
wreaths and wells, formed into process
sion and preceded by the Altar boys.
IN cassock and surplice, one bearing the
Cross, another the Thurible and Asper-
yes, escorted the Bishop and assisting
clergymen from the Rectory to the
church. Rev. F. Lillis, of Platteville, was
the celebrant of the Solemn High Mass.
Rev. NJ Wynn of Kendalltown was
assistant Priest to the Bishop. After
The Gospel, Rev. d. Hishen of the Holy
Cross church. Chicago, delivered the
Confirmation Sermon. Being in fine
form, he gave strong and effective
discourse, showing deep thought and a
thorough acquaintance with his subject.
1t was listened to with close attention
and made marked impression on the
immense congregation.
The music for the occasion was es-
pecially prepared, and the Mass select
ed was well chosen. The choir did great
credit to the organist, Miss Agnes Cor
gen, and the individual members.
Immediately after the Mass the Bishop
publicly examined the applicants for
Confirmation in the Christian doctrine
and teachings of the Catholic church.
They answered the questions he asked
very creditably under the trying cir
cumstances, and to the entire satisfac-
ton of the Bishop. The examination
completed, he assumed the Cope, Mitre
and Crozier, and, assisted by the clergy
present, proceeded with Confirmation.
The pastor, Father O'Keefe, in q loud
voice, announced, in the Latin language,
the name of each applicant, ard the
,same chosen for confirmation.
Sat the end Of Confirmation the Bishop
gave an eloquent and impressive dis
sourse on Confirmation and it effects.
IN feeling words, evidently from the
heart, he urged the parents to be vigil
ant and faithful in the discharge of
their Christian obligations and respon-
sibilities to their children, that they
might preserve in their souls the Sacri-
ficing Grace Of the Holy Ghost, con-
TERED on them in the Holy Sacrament
of Confirmation.
The services were concluded with the
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
and the singing Of the ''Te Deum
Laudamus
There were IS confirmed including
two converts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31

Last Sunday at the $3.50 O'Clock
High Mass, the Right Rev. Bishop
Schwebach OF Lacrosse diocese ad-
ministered the sacrament OF Confrma-
ton to "A children.
The ceremonies we're most impress
sive. Before the Mass the children
and reverend clergy accompanied the
Right Rev. Bishop In procession to
the church. The church and affairs
we're tastefully and beautifully decor
ated by the good Sisters for the occa-
sion. Our good people proved them
selves most liberal In bringing cut
flowers and plants for this purpose.
During the Mass, which was celebrated
by Rev. f, Pirron OF ST. Francis
Seminary. one OF the missionary
Fathers preached short sermon in
English. After Mass the sacrament
OF Confirm alton was administered:
and after the ceremonies the Right
Rev. Bishop preached an eloquent
sermon Ia German. All were delight
ed to hear the Right Rev. Bishop.
His words, strong and clear, moved
the hearts OF all.
Special praise is due to the boys
and mems choir. Their singing dur
ing the Mass was most impressive.
They merited the words OF praise
given them by their Right Rev,
Bishop.
In the afternoon at O'Clock the
solemn close OF the weeks mission foi
the women took place. The Right
Rev. Bishop graced the occasion with
his presence. The mission was very
successful. The good women attended
| regularly at the morning and evening
! services. The mission for the men II
| In progress this week, and thus fai
has been well attended. The solemn
close OF the mems mission will TAX,
place next Sunday evening a: sever
Jas. Dunn, brother of Corneliu
Dunn, died in Milwaukee last weeI
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31
4 Good Business for Sale.

7 Having decided to go farming,
hereby offer my grocery business foi
sale. JOHN b. PITTz.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-10-31
1000
10 O O
4 n n n

SAMPLE GLOVES and MITTENs among
them are some especially desirable num-
bers in Ladies and Gents Driving Gaunt-
let's. A chance to buy extra qualities at
manufacturers prices.
j. F. -IENDRA.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-27

common and medium stock met slow
outlet and prices were a little lower.
A liberal supply of nogs m~ateraliz-
ed at all points, with Chicago having
enough to break the market sharply
at that point, and reflect a weakness
to all river markets. Locally the mar
ket ruled 7k to 10 cents lower with
tops selling at $500 and the bulk at
$685. q $685..
Fairly liberal run of sheep and
lambs was largely made up of West
ern Nebraska stuff, some Oregons,
the first of the season put in an ap-
pearance. The market was in fairly
good tone, but of course was on a ba-
sis of grass stuff, and prices being
made a few weeks ago, when nothing
but lo1g-fed stuff was arriving. the
trade is in moderately good tone but
may work somewhat lower with the
gradually increased receipts.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-27
BITTEN BY cENTIPEDE,
WOMAN MAY LOSE LEG
From Ell Paso Herald.

From Ell PaSO Herald.
Mrs. J. S. w. Doupe, of 219 Sonora
street, is in a serious condition as
the result of a bite from a centerpede
and it is stated that she nav be forced
to have her 'eg amputated. The cen
torpedo fell onto her as she slept at
night and hooked its poisonous fa1gs
into her f1esn.
B. D. Ravens, VINO is organizing
the new ban1, and who lives in the
same neignborhood, at 126 chihuahua
street, had a close call from being
bitten by one of the poisonous things
last night. One of them dropped onto
his bed, but Mrs. Ravens was awak-
-ened aroused him just before it
reached his face. 1t fell onto his pill
low and was crawling towards him
when Mrs. Ravens called him and en-
abled him to get out of the a