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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-05-25

| soon after the steel trust was formed
| Mr.. Gates went abroad to spend some
! Of the money he had accumulated from
That remarkable deal. John A. Drake
/ ~ iowa. who is a close personal friend
Of the plunger, took Il vacation al the
| same time, carrying with him q string
OF horses which IA purposed to tly out
| on the English turf Gates and Drake
| joined forces, and the sensation they
| made on the English turf will not soon
| be forgotten The British stewards
| didn't exactly fancy the American
! plungers, whose trainer II seems, had
an infallible recipe for turning platers
into stake horses---a process that was
far too mysterious to suit English
ideas. When the famous GoodwOnd
cup was run, Drake entered n compare
lively unknown platter named Royal
Flush, Dick Crokers Americas and one
Of the best thuroughbreds In the Prince
Of Wales stables were also in the COM
petition.
Royal Flueh.
Then the fun began II was limited
darkly that AmeriCus stood an excel
lent chance OF winning the cup. and
Gates bet considerable money on him
openly, A fot Royal Flush, brakes
selling platter, nobody even thought of
him as having q possible chance. Two
days before the race Mr.. Gates made
the statement that he believed Royal
Flush would be the winner. and ne sent
commissioners everywhere 10 back the
horse. Tho British sharps chucked
audibly, the odds fcll 10 6 TO ]. but
Gates plunged until the last moment.
One of the ReiG boys on Royal Flush
won the race in Il Canter, and Gates
was the richer by 100000
A Political Plunge,
The presidential campaign Of 1900
was on hand. and Mi Gates began TO
predict q notable bull campaign IN
Wall street If Mckinley should be
elected Al that time Union Pacific
was selling below $50. Gntcs told the
London capitalists that II would go 10
par before winter &c Mckinley we're
sucCessful--"and ! think ho win be-"
he always added. The London gentle +
men Norc 50 contrary minded that IAlv .
permitted him f. secure 10000 shares
OF the stock at about S5S tn be- deliver
cd al hls cal For the privilege of /,
these calls Gutos p1iu 9l50OOO
"Now lhcn' ihc pluugrr observed to
The cheerful sellers oi rnicu Pacific no .
SIS. ~ Nh Mckinley is elected ought
to get my money back. Don't you
figure It that wuy1
"Ruj If NJ" IcKincv isn't oleDted"" .
Tho others I.inf
90 gucas Ill have Gao charge "a mp 10 .
Royal Flush goo laughed.
The grsut bun mulNo, that followed .
NtkinlrN's ,lC.tiun Iusfuol Union PA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
MINE OWNERS MEETING
Very Largely Attended by Opera
tors from Three States.
TRI- STATE ASSOCIATION
Formed for Mutual Co operation
and Assistance.

A
and Assistance.
The first public meeting of mining
interests ever held in southwest Wis
consin met in the city hall at Mineral
Point, Friday afternoon and perma-
nent organization was affected to be
known as the Trio State Mining Asso-
citation for the purpose of dissemina-
ting reliable and trustworthy informa-
ton as to the mineral resources of
the lead and zinc region and for mu-
tual cooperation and assistance
among the mine owners, and opera
tors.
The meeting was an enthusiastic
one attended by representatives from
the three states of Wisconsin, Illinois
and Iowa, and also from the mining
regions of Michigan.
Hon. James DOlan, mayor OF Platte
vile, was elected president and George
GirIing of Mineral Point, secretary
and treasurer.
Speeches were made by a number of
prominent mining and business men
along the lines of present conditions
and the best way of dealing with them.
1.-THE investor who has put money
into the lead and zinc field is most
important factor, and his confidence
must be retained if the district is to be
developed, =" said A. G. Wilkinson of
Janesville.
J. II. Lewis of Benton spoke on the
necessity of the mining interest acting
in harmony and the elimination of
petty jealousies.
Geo. Bonnell, the industrial agent
of the G. g. N. W. r. r. assured the
delegates that his company was vitality
interested In the success of the mining
industry and that it would cooperate
and assist in every possible way to-
ward the further development of the
field
"Some of the present temporary un-
favorable conditions we have brought
upon ourselves" ," said the Hon. W. A.
Jones, "by acting hastily in the de-
velopment of properties, and these
conditions will naturally adjust them
selves when the work in ihe district is
put upon a more systematic basis"
w. O. Hotchkiss delivered an ad-
dress on the practical help on the
Geological Survey: F. F. Snyder of
Chicago spoke on chemical problems,
and Cryus w. George, secretary of
the Chicago Mining Stock Exchange,
told of the benefits and good the ex-
change was doing in wedding out wild
cutting and putting mining shares up
on sound foundation.
Among some of the prominent min
ing men present were: H. P. Bronson,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
A New Theatre for Mineral
Point.

Mineral Point will soon have a
high class electric theatre, the name
of which will be the "Mystic," and
will be opened to the public on next
Monday, October 7, in the o. S.
Hotel block.
Messrs. McGrath and Click, the
managers arrived In the city on Fri
day from Cleveland, Ohio, and COM
menced at once to remodel the room
just beyond the hotel office, putting IN
comfortable chairs and nice front.
The show will consist of high class
motion pictures and illustrated songs,
and will give performances every
afternoon at o'clock and every half
hour from $50 until 10 O'Clock.
The management promises to give
strictly moral shows, which can not
be objected to by even the most re-
fined.
These shows at the present time are
all the rage in Chicago and other
large cities, and will no doubt meet
with great success in this city, as the
admission which is only 10 cents will
be within reach of all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
A LARGE ENROLMENT
OF Pupils in the Mineral Point
Public Schools.

Of Pupils in the Mineral Point
Public Schools.
There are six hundred twenty five
pupils attending the Mineral Point
public schools. Superintendent j. F.
Bergen has furnished US with the fol-
lowing figures, which show the atten-
dance in each grade:
SECOND WARD.
High School,. F. Bergen, super
vising principal; assistants, Frank
jerks, Walter Bainbridge, Nettie G..
Prideaux, Blanche Kinne. $50.
Gram. Dept.-Martha Cummings,
Temperance Knight. 43.
Intermediate Dept.-Gertrude Wei
denfeller. 49.
Second Primary-Jennie Jones. "a.
First Primary-Lydia Stephens,
Lillian Wallace. 9S.
FOURTH WARD.
Prepara ratory-Nellie Ivey, Jennie
Walker. 81.
Intermediate Dept.-Nettie Schiller
Second Primary-Annie O'Dowd
SO.
First Primary-Etta Neal, Joan
Jacka 81.
Teacher of music, Sada Jacobs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

The Great Fall Opening Sale
is now in progress at the Boston
Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
Fine Chance for
Stock Men.
ONE OF THE BEST STOCK
FARMS IN THE STATE
FOR SALE.

FOX SALE.
We are authorized to offer for sale the
fine stock farm formerly owned by the
Hon. James Spensley, situated on the
Pecatonica river one mile from the
city of Mineral Point, on the Linden
road. Pecatonica river runs clear
through the land, and another fine
stream running through another part
of the land for half mile. The farm
contains
$50 ACRES IN ONE BODY,
250 acres pillow land, mostly in tame
grass, about so acres of timber, bal
ance hay meadow and pasture. $50
tons of hay cut on the land the present
year. improvements of the best, large
cut stone dwelling, IA rooms and clos
cts, finely furnished, could not be
built for $4,000. Also four-room
frame dwelling on the place, fine large
barn 46x66, 18-foot posts with stone
basement 10-foot high, sheds for 125
COWS with separate stalls. Stable for
II horses. 2-story stone creamery
with large cellar excavated in the hill.
Machinery house 18x46 on end of barn.
Otnef Out-Dulldlngs on the place. fas-
ture for 200 head of stock at least
sheds for 200 tons hay. Hog pens
with board floors for large number Of
hogs; all in good repair.
Two mineral ranges running
through the land. A 3-inch sheet
of jack discovered on one of them.
This is a paying proposition.
This desirable property will be sold
cheap. Now is the chance for a bar
gain. Don't miss it. For price and
terms apply to w. 81 ]. Lanyon, deal
ers in real estate, Mineral Point, Wis.
Apply either in person or by mail to
the undersigned. All enquiries an
swered promptly. Offers for any part
of the land will be considered. Office
next door above Appel's barber shop,
Mineral Point, w. & ]. LANYoN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
Mr.. Simon Walters


died in this city of pneumonia, on
Thursday morning, Oct. 3; aged 79
years, months and 6 days.
MIR. Waters was born in Yorkshire,
England, in 1928. In 184S he was mar
ried to Miss Ann Rowe, and came to
America the same year, and located at
Dubuque, where he made his home for
about seventeen years. He then re-
moved to La Sale, where he engaged
in coal mining for two years. In 1867
he came to Mineral Point and located
on a farm four miles east of this city
Seventeen years ago he came to this
city, leaving his son James on the
farm. He leaves to mourn their loss
one son and four daughters. His wife
preceded him in death thirty-nine
years ago. His Oldest daughter Mrs.
Charles Ducray died thirty -four years
ago. The FIVE remaining are: James,
who lives on the homestead, Misses
Margaret and Christiana of this city
Mrs. Ruth Cork of Des Moines, Iowa,
and Miss Hannah Waters of Dubu-
que. He also leaves nine grandchil-
dren and twelve great grandchildren.
He was q good upright man and re-
spected by all who knew him. The
funeral will take place from his late
home in this city on Saturday morn
ing at ten O'Clock. Interment at
Waldwick.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
For Sale at the Democrat Office.

The Edward Mitchell farm of 100
acres, north of town. Good plow land, pas
vation, and all watered by good springs,
very conveniently fenced, and well ap-
pointed farm. Good dwelling house, and
barns. On improved road just three miles
from city. win be sold alright price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

Ishpeming, Mich, M. P. Fox, Madi-
son, w. F. Palmer and A. M. Valen-
tine, Janesville, ]. I. Leahy, Shulls-
burg, Fred Vailand, Cuba City, A. j.
McDade. Dubuque, o. S. Palmer, Mil
waukee, W. E. Lewis, Platteville, and
many others. Altogether over a
hundred mining men were in attend
ance.
The next meeting of the association
will be neld at Platteville, Friday,
October 25, 1907.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.

The first convention of the Woman s
Christian TemDerance Union for Iowa
and Lafayette counties was held a.
Cobb on Friday, Sept. 27. Though
the day was stormy three very interest
ing sessions were held and the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
Pres, Mrs. Walter Martin, Minera
Point;
Vice-pres., A. Il. Bovee, Arena;
Rec. sec., Mrs. Brown, Cobb,
Cor. sec., Mrs. Henry Bray, Miner
al Point;
Treas, Mrs. Hattie Osborn, Dodge
vile.
The Mineral Point Union was repre-
sented by Mrs. Henry Bray, Mrs
Annie Sherman, Mrs. Mary L. Dunn
and Mrs. W. S. Martin. They were
accompanied by Miss Saran Hayes as
a visitor and Mr.. Bert Wallace as
driver
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
SPECIAL
Cloak % Suit Sale
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
October Sth and 9th.

We will have exhibit of fine lot of Ladies' Tailored
Suits skirts and cloaks the above dates Anyone wish
ing suit coat overlook this opportuni-
ty.
Same time we will have sale thousand yards of
so in. Dress Goods worth S1O0 at only .49C.
For every dollar you invest here yon simply receive two
dollars worth of dress goods.
Better gold mine, time have so Tailored
Skirts, all and to date goods from the best makers
in the Will also show exceptionally fine line of
Furs everything made in Furs and offer for these two
days, 20 to 25 price. You should look this
showing None better will be shwon you in the city.
Same time offer handsome mercerized pettcoat,
worth less than 81. so. S9c
genuine Heathert1oom Skirt worth not less than 81 so
Special prices rugs, fine line to select FROM
We showing strong line of fur lined coats,
Furette Jackets, Plush and Velvet Jackets the newest
choicest shapliest garment you could wish to look at
Remember this line will be exhibition only the
above dates. Don't overlook the dates mentioned above
Respectfully yours,
MILLER 4 FARDY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

SUMMONS.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iva County. City OF
- Mineral PoInt.--ss.-In Justice Court.
To the Hazel Patch Mining Company:
You are hereby notified that warrant OF
attachment has been issued against you and
your property attached to satisfy the de-
mands of Edward Richards, .moGating TO
sIO5 same as to Andrew Whitford amount
ing TO S45, Daniel McWilliams S73, Alfred
Now unless you shall appear before ]. z.
Hankins, a Justice of the peace, In and for
said county at this office, in the city of Min
erai Point, Wisconsin, On the 2lst day OF Octo-
Der, A. H., 1907, at o'clock In the forenoon,
indpment will be rendered against you, and
YOUR property sold to pay the debts Of each
of the plaintiffs above named
nated this lst, day OF October A. ID. 1907
Edward Richards,
Andrew Whitford,
Daniel McWilliams,
Alfred Richards, plaintiffs,
spensley 8 McIlhon, and T. NJ. Priestley.
Plaintiffs Attorneys
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
Mrs. William Hawke

died at the family home in the town of
Mineral Point on Saturday morning
Sept. %, at about 800 O'Clock; aged
Sc years. She was born in the parish
of Altarnun, Cornwall, England. She
was united in marriage to Mr.. Hawke
in 1874, and with her husband came to
America in 1880, and settled in the
town of Linden, where the family re-
sided up to eight years ago. The
husband, five daughters and three
sons survive the mother who was high
Iy esteemed by all who knew her.
The daughters and sons are: Mrs.
Mary Atwater, of Wolsey S. OAK.
Mrs. Beatrice A. Francis, of Linden;
Mrs. Maude Churchill, of Miller, S.
Oak: Mrs. Dora Jacka, of Mineral
Point; W. T. Hawke, of Linden; Miss
Alma, Cyril and John Hawke, at
home. The funeral took place on
Wednesday afternoon with burial in
the family lot in Linden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
DR.. Brewer.

From the Waupun Wis. Leader:
The unbroken regularity OF the visits of this
wellrknown physician, is at once the best
evidence of his professional standing and OF
his success in the treatment of diseases.
Making n speciality OF chronic diseases, en-
bracing diseases of the heart throat stom-
ach, lungs, liver etc, he could find in this
line at any point a limited practice. By
widening his circuit he has attained to
practice such as he could never otherwise
have reached This gives him an experience
not to be had in any other way
Those out OF health can have implicit con-
tidence in Dr. Brewer and feel certain when
consulting him, that he Is a thoroughly ed
ucated physician, with years of experience
in the treatment Of Chronic diseases eXclusi-
vely.
DR.. Brewer will be for consultation
on his next visit at the U. S. Hotel,
Mineral Point, on Thursday, Oct II.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
Verdict for A. T. Graber.

The case OF the State vs.. Albert L.
Graber, tried before q. jury in the
circuit court at Dodgeville last
Friday, resulted in verdict OF ac-
quittal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
ENTERTAINMENT COURSE
Again Under the Auspices of the
CO-WOrkerS.
SEASON 19O7-'OS.

SEASON 1eO7!OS.
The Co-Workers of the P. M.
church have arranged to give Mineral
Point another course of excellent en-
tertainments.
The opening number will be S. W.
Gillian, humorist, Wednesday even
ing, Nov. 6.
The price of season tickets will be
81 so, with student tickets for S1.00
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
Gundry & Gray Co.
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN.
PASSED FROM THIS LIFE
Mrs. Richard Venning

died on Friday morning, Sept. n, in
the 59th year of her age. She was
born in Stratton, Cornwall, England
She came to America in 1869, and in
the same year was united in marriage
to Mr.. Richard Venning. The hus-
band, four daughters and two sons
survive the wife and mother. She
was a true Christian and kind neigh
Dor and friend. The funeral took
place from Trinity Episcopal church
on Sunday afternoon. the rector, Rev.
M. Chase officiating. The interment
was in Graceland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
HIGH PRICES FOR CHEESE

Paid on the Mineral Point Dairy
Board on Oct, 2.
The cheese sales on the Dairy
Board on Tuesday we're:
452 Twins. s..............(0 IA 5-16c.
$50 Daisies. s.........0 14sc.
The above prices are the highest
prices paid for cheese since the Board
was organized.
The next meeting of the board
will be held on Tuesday, October Is.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
Young English Woman Whose Art Has Delighted
Two Continents Becomes Victim Of Cupid.
Bridegroom-to-Be Well Known in Los
Angeles Musical Circles
MISS oTIE CHEW

known as a. composer almost as we'll as
a teacher.
| He is a member of the Gamut club
and wherever serious work in music
abides his name is known.
| The career of Miss Chew has been
an interesting one and Is marked with
a succession, of brilliant achievements.
She, was the daughter of an English
clergyman ana while a very small
child evinced an infatuation for the
violin. Her first public recognition
came in 1891 when she won an open
scholarship in the Royal College of
Music at London, being the youngest
competitor.
She distinguished herself in every
branch of her work while at this insti-
tuition and later as a private pupil Of
Prof. Emil Sauret. To Berlin she went
to become a pupil of the famous
Joachim, and for six months she
studied under him until that master
pronounced her an artist with heart,
head and fingers attuned.
Eugene Ysaye expressed a similar
opinion regarding her work and on
October II, 1908, the people of Berlin
were given chance to express their
opinion of her in a concert with the
Philharmonic orchestra under Rebick.
A little more than a year after that
she appeared in London as a soloist IN
one or the Richter concerts at Queens
hall and this was followed by two
reoitals at Bechstein hall, London.
A conquest of Germany and other
European countries followed and she
played in nearly all the large cities be-
fore coming to America.
1t is far cry from London and Ber-
lin to Los Angeles, but here it was
that the little musician found part
ner in a man who is no less an artist
in his line than she is In hers.
Miss Chew was not at all pleased yes
terday when she learned that the Sc
cret of her engagement had ceased to
be a secret. She declined to talk about
the question, and she would neither
confirm or deny the engagement.
"Mr Becker and I are very good
friends. Further than that 1 think
it is private matter with u.s." said
she, mo, Twill not deny that we are
engaged, but neither will confirm It,"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
POLITICIANS SEE
POLITICAL PLAY
Mayor Harper and counellnen Are
Present at Second Nights Per-
formanee Of 1.-THE Under-
tow at Belasoo

The second performance OF THE
Undertow," the Belasco theater's big
SUCCESS, attracted crowded audience
last night that applauded without stint
the splendid scenes in the Walters
play.
Among the audience were many Of
the city's prominent politicians, and
seated in the boxes and the loges were
Mayor Harper, Chief Of Police Kern,
Councilmen Niles Pease, Healy, Lyon,
Wren. Dromgold, Yonkin; Police Com
missioners Woodill and Schenck, Sem
ator Mccartney, District Attorney
Fredericks and Fire Commissioner
Tony Schwamm.
The city hall people found a great
deal to enthuse over In THE Under
tow" and the UP to date political ref
erences and the methods Of the modern
captains of Industry that are 30 ex-
pertly exploited In the Belasco play
met with the hearty approval OF the
politicians in the audience.
"The Undertow" promises to be the
biggest success that has ever been
given in this city. Yesterday tele-
grams of congratulation were received
by Manager Blackwood of the Belasco
from Klaw & Erlanger, who control
the rights to the play; Eugene Wall
ters, the author. and Arch Selwyn Of
the play-broking firm of Selwyn &C.
Co., who represents Mr.. Walters.
George Ade, himself q playwright of
wide repute, witnessed the perform
ance last night and at the conclusion
of the big third act said that he wished
he had written "The Undertow."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
WOMAN SOUNDS
FALSE ALARM
FrantIcalIy Tells Friends She Has
Swallowed Poison and Then
Says She Made MIs-
take

Crying that her sweetheart had be-
trayed her, Miss Ollie Hackett, a well
known young woman living at the
Linden rooming house, 413 East Sew
enth street, rushed into an apartment
occupied by her two young women
chums about o'clock last night and
frantically announced that she had
aiken poison.
Physicians were at once summoned,
but before their arrival the young
woman is said to have admitted that
she did not drink the poison, but had
placed a bottle to her lips with the
Intention of doing so. She had become
frightened and dropped the bottle.
Miss Hackett is said to have received
Ia letter from her sweetheart when sh'
returned home from work last night II
which he announced that he had left
for San Francisco.
Miss Hackett formerly lived at 641
San Pedro street and has been en-
ployed as a laundry worker for sew
eral years.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
HEALTH AND HOUSING
OFFICERS REACH TERMS

DR.. Powers, health officer, and DIR.
Coffey, housing commission chairman,
agreed to agree" in the council cham
ber yesterday when both learned what
the object of the council was In re-
Gently creating the office of lodging
house inspector.
DIR. Powers wanted such an officer to
inspect hotels and lodging houses, and
had an ordinance prepared.
The housing commission wanted such
a man for inspecting courts and tene-
ments, and also had an ordinance
ready.
Neither apparently knew that the
other had such legislation under way
and neither knew who was entitled 10
the lucky mans services when he was
unexpectedly appointed.
It was decided to put the employe
under DIR. Powers jurisdiction and that
he perform the tenement work under
DR.. Coffey's direction.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-17
HEARD AROUND
THE CORRIDORS
BIG RAILROAD CELEBRATION
is PLANNED FOR BEATTY
BY THE EAVEsDRGPPER

A railroad cay for Beatty and q
monster excursion to the mining camp
constitute the tidings brought to Los
Angeles by Il. s. Hoyt and A. A. q.
Ames of Beatty, who arrived at the
Alexandria yesterdc.'.
The boosters for the mining camI
have come back with glowing tales OF
the boom in that district, the opening
of new mines, the sale of town lots and
the general prosperity of the place.
Mr.. Hoyt has come to engage band
for April 25, which will be railroad day
and to make various other arrange
ments for big celebration. The Brock
road from Goldheld will be ready fol
traffic by that time and people Will be
able to go directly through to Goldfleld
and Tonopah.
This is going to be great celebra-
tion If money can make 1t So" said
MT. Ames. THE excursion train will
leave Los Angeles at 8 o'clock Thurs
day night over the Salt Lake road and
will run through to Beatty from Las
Vegas over the Las Vegas e Tonopah
road, arriving at Beatty at o'clock the
next afternoon. Saturday, which will
be railroad day. will be filled from
morning until night with celebrations
and we intend to have celebration
such as was never seen In mining
camp before.
I'VE have had a great time on the
train coming from Las Vegas and
don't believe there was anyone on the
train who will ever forget Beatty.
''The train from Beatty TO Las Vegas