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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
Fortune to Cir! Who Tilted Him

Los Angeles. Aug 11.-Years ago
Miss Mollie Morrill, and Alfred Kin
ney We're betrothed The ring had
been purchased and the day set One
rainy night they went to. theater
and Mr. Kinney thoughtlessly had
his bride-tO-be walk through the
sloppy street instead of calling cab
When he went home he carried his
presents in a bundle and Mollies
farewell kiss on his lips. Next morn
ing he left for the Nevada mining
camps.
Mollie became the wife of Frank
Wagner, who died soon after The
widow went to work as seamstress
and has struggled with poverty since
Two years ago Mr.. Kinney. who had
prospered, passed out at Goldfeld
Recently his sister died at the same
place and the will of Mr.. Kinney was
found among her effects.
In it he bequeathed to Mrs Wag-
ner all his property. worth $4,000.
The sister had been taking care Of
1t and. but for her death Mrs. Wag-
ner, whose name Mr.. Kinney did not
know. might never have received the
estate The dressmaker's sign has
been taken down.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
RECEIVERS TAKE FLOUR M.l.d s.
PiIisbary- WashbUfn Company Needs
to BE sScUruanie1

10
Minneapolis, Aug il-lncident to
a reorganization certain OF the stock
holders of the Pillsbury Washburn
Flour Milling Company, petitioned
the Federal District Court for the
appointment of receivers Whatever
action is taken by the court the BUSH
ness will be continued
The court has named c. S Pills
bury. son of the late Charles A. Pills
bury; A. c. Lering, head of the
North Western Consolidated Milling
Company, and A. c. Cobb, an attor-
ney. The petitioners were the North
Western National Bank, the First
National Bank, the Swedish-Ameri-
can National Bank. and the Second
National Bank of St. Paul, together
with J. S. Pillshury. There will be
no interruption to business OF the
company pending organization
The indebtedness of the defendant
company is set at more than $1,000
900 without security. The book val
ue of the company's property exceeds
100000. The total Indebtedness
covered by debenture bonds is $4,-
100000, or a total Indebtedness OF
100000. Liquid assets are esti-
mated at $3,500,0O0 to pay $1,000
900 unsecured debts.
The company has 100000 Of its
products stored in 25 states outside
of Minnesota.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
CANADA TO OPEN NEW LANDS
Vast Area to Be Available for Home.
steads Next Month.

Ottawa, Aug 1l-Next month will
see radical changes in the land policy
of the Canadian government The
Oliver land act. which goes into effect
September l, will throw open to the
public 28.00O,000 acres of rich. ar
able land, in the oddnumbered sec
tons of Western Canada that are lib.
orally intersected by a network of
railroads, are adjacent to commercial
markets and swarming with live.
hustling townships, with well-estab-
lished police protection. municipal
government. schools. churches and
institutions essential for agricultural
prosperity
While the renter" and the man
with limited loose cash is being given
the opportunity of owning his own
farm, unlike the procedure hitherto
followed in granting free homesteads
he is not asked to forego the advant-
ages in settled districts and to go
into wilderness to fight the hard
fights of the pioneer. Instead of this.
the new instrument of the Canadian
legislature gives the enterprising
man free land situated near flourish
ing towns, offering all the advantages
and conveniences of modern life
In every township the quarter sec
lions and &c are the property of
the Hudson's Bay Company. which IS
thus significantly dotted all over
Western Canada and reminds one of
the fact that the entire territory was
once owned by the corporation These
sections were coded by the Canadian
government to the Hudsons Bay
Company when the latter surrender
ed it's title to Western Canada With
the exception of it's sections, all
evennumberer quarter sections were
thrown open for demonstrating by the
Canadian land act of 1872. The act
set apart quarter sections I and 30
for selling by public auction at the
ripe moment in order to form the nu-
clues of fund with the proceeds of
which to establish common and high
schools. The remaining odd-num-
bered quarter sections were held in
trust by the government to bestow
grants on railroads companies and
for future demonstrating entries.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
Shipping Chinese Home.

San Francisco. Aug. 11.-Eighty-
five Chinese for deportation arrived
here yesterday and were put aboard
the Siberia, which sailed for the ORR
ent today. They were brought here
from the Southeast border in spe-
cial train by United States Marshala
Daniels,of Tucson; Smith, of Albu-
ouerque, and Warden, of the North
ern District of Texas.
Nine Chinese from Texas were
among the Is recently discovered in
a scaled boXcar. The immigration
agent at Ell PasO became suspicious
of the car and. upon having it opened
found the Is Chinese. They had
provided themselves with a cask OF
water and food sufficient to last for
a week or two. The Chinese arriv.
ing today entered Mexico through
the port of Salina Cruz, direct from
the Orient. There are 80 more Chi
nese and Japanese at Ell Paso await
Ing the formation of the next depor
tation party.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
.BATTLESH|P FLEET
NOW AT AUCKLAND
ROYAL WELCOME GIVEN WAR
VESSELS-CITY is IN HOLI-
DAY ATTIRE.
Stars and Stripes and Union Jack
Are EntWincd-Oficial Visits
Are Made.

Auckland, Aug, 11.-Sixteen white
ships. comprising the battleship di
vision of the United States Atlantic
feet, in command OF Rear Admiral
Charles S. Sperry, arrived Sunday
morning and anchored in two col
umns in the rOadstead abreast the
city, after a voyage of 33 days from
San Francisco. including a stop of
six days at Honolulu They will re-
main here until next Saturday.
When the warships entered the
harbor the usual salutes were eX-
changed between them and the shore
batteries and the Australian f1agsh.p
Powerful and the cruisers Encounter
and Pioneer.
Shortly after anchOring Admiral
Sperry, accompanied by his staff,
went ashore and paid his respects to
Lord Plunkitt, governor Of New Zea-
land, and afterward visited William
A. Prickitt, the American Consul
General. The governor and Mr..
Prickitt later returned the admiraFs
visit aboard the flagship Connecticut
Queen street, the leading thor
oughfare of the city, is gaily deco
rated with flags and bunting. the
Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack
of Great Britain being seen Oh every
hand.
The townspeople are enthusiastic
over the visit OF their American cous-
ms and throughout the day thronged
the waterfront of the city to view
the stately ships lying at anchor il
the roadstead
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
Woman Kills Wild Cat.

Bellingham. WASH, Aug. 11-Mrs.
r. F. Barlow has won the admiration
of her neighbors for skill as a marks
man in killing a hungry wild cat.
which has been raiding her chicken
yard. Hearing a commotion among
the fowls. she went to the yards, car
rying 38-caliber revolver. Sight
ing the animal at short range she
fired direct at .ts head, but succeed
ed in making only a flesh wound.
that caused the cat to become fren-
zied with pain. After making an at
tempt to attack her again. she fired
q second time. The animal weighed
68 pounds.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
Mountain Moves to Postoffice.

Bisbee, Ariz., Aug. 11.-For the
second time within a week the Bis
bee pOstofice was put out of commits
sion yesterday by clOudburst. AT
about the same hour in the day as
last Tuesday. heavy rain came up
and, when a cloud burst over Mule
Mountain, tons of rock and dirt slid
into the pOstofice, piling nearly ten
feet high. The Office was flooded
with mud and silt
The general delivery section was
destroyed. The stamps and money
were saved, being carried to a place
of safety as soon as the flood grew
threatening. A large force of men
with a steam shovel is at work on the
debris which is piled on the outside
of the postoffice to the second story.
Considerable damage of a minor ma
ture was done in the city.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
Needs 100000 Campaign Fund.

Lincoln, NeD.. Aug. 1.-THE
wherewithal with which to conduct
the Democratic campaign is the mo-
mentous question under discussion
1t has been fully realized that a prop
erly conducted campaign requires
adequate funds to pay legitimate ex-
penses. but the question of who is
to put up the money has been the
subject of more or less discussion
ever since the nominations at Denver
were made.
While it Is admitted that from a
number of sources individual contri-
buttons of considerable size will be
made, the decision has been reached
that the bulk Of the fund will come
from the masses A sum of not less
than 100000 is regarded as neces-
sary to meet the expenses of the
campaign.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
Two WOMEN CLAIM
Man AS HUSBAND
PORTLAND EXPORTER Welded
no LILLIAN MONK
PREVIOUS MARRIAGE.
Portland Merchant, Through His
Brother, Announces Wedding
at Chehalis, Wash.

Portland. Or. Aug. 1.-THE an
nouncement of the marriage of T. M.
stevens, president of the Portland
Rice Milling Company and the T. M.
Stevens Company, and Miss Lillian
Monk, at Chehalis, May 20, was yes
terday given for publication by Mr..
Stevens brother, w. H. Stevens
7. M. Stevens was brought into the
hmel1ght two weeks ago by a suit
brought against him by Louise J.
Stevens, his wife, alleging failure to
live up to the provisions of a separa-
tfon%contract, whereby she was to be
paid 5000 month for life.
Since Mrs. Louise J. Stevens had
not secured divorce nor had Mr..
Stevens, 80 far as is known in Port
land, the news of his second wedding
caused general surprise when it be-
came known in club circles.
More startling yet was the bald as
sertion Of w. H. Stevens that his
brother, T. M. Stevens. had never
been legally married to Louise Pow
ell Stevens. although they had lived
together for 16 years as man and
wife, and she had been received as
Mrs. Stevens in the best circles Of
Portland society.
The troubles between T. NJ Stew
ems and Louise j. Stevens began sew
eral years ago and eliminated on
July q, 1907. when contract
whorohv thew agreed tO live anart
was drawn up by their attorneys
Stevens paid his wife $4,000 in cash,
delivered over to her a $11 500 mort
gage and agreed to pay her $500 a
month for life.
To friends of his in Portland Mr.
Stevens has made the statement that
he secured divorce in Canada from
Mrs. Louise Powell Stevens last No
vember without her knowledge
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
Dover To Work Under Sheldon

New York, Aug. 11.-Elmer E.
Dover, of Ohio. has resigned his posi-
ton az secretary Of the Republican
National committee and will become
secretary of an advisory committee,
which is to work with George R.
Sheldon, treasurer of the National
committee. William Hayward. of
Nebraska City. Neb., who has been
Republican chairman in his state for
a number of years. has been appoint
ad secretary of the National commit
tao and will be in charge of Western
headquarters At Chicago in the abb
.onco of Mr.. Hitchcock.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14

experience in the state and city cam
paigns that his remarks have been
quoted quite fully and fairly by the
opposition press. By a rear-end plat
form tour of the country. striking
the centers of population and large
newspaper circulation. he hopes to
get his doctrines and ideas before the
people in favora BILE light
Because of his advocacy of navy
large enough tC protect the Pacific as
well as the Atlantic coast. and his
continued opposition to Chinese and
Japanese immigration Mr. Hearst
hopes to make big impression with
his speeches in California; Oregon,
Washington and the Far West
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
1oIdiers Dying in Camp.

Rock Creek, Wyo., Aug. IL
Three soldiers of the 21st Infantry,
IT 8. A.. are dead OF dysenoery at
Comm Emmett Crawford. and others
- the same regiment arc III OF ty-
.ho,d fever. Poor water Is saio "
tho cause. The bodies Weps
ahmed to Fort Logan. * &C.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
In Prison: Gets Fortune.

Victoria. B c., Aug. 11.-After
spending ten days in Jail because he
could not raise Sc to pay a fine for
Drunkenness, Alfred Arthur Johnson.
alias A. Stanley, as he has always
been known here, received word in
Jail that he had fallen into a fortune
of 10000 pounds through the death
of his father.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-08-14
HEARST TO TOUR NORTHWEST.
Will Repeat Performances of Cam
vaSS for Governor.

vaSS for Governor.
New York, Aug. 11.-Wm. r.
Hearst will probably speak in the Pa
cific Northwest during the present
campaign.
Mr.. Hearst, it is said, realizes that
the only newspaper support he will
have in the campaign Of the indie
pendence party will be that Of papers
under his ownership. To reach the
great mass of voters outside his cir
culatiOn he has determined to make
personal canvass 1t has been his
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
Recent Sales of City Property.

Recent Sales of City Property.
G. E. Martin, of the Mineral Point
Lumber company, lately purchased
from Charles w. Hutchinson the build
ing lot which adjoins E. G. Fiedler's s
residence on the west.
William Buckingham has purchased
from Charles w. Hutchison the lot
just west of G. E. Martins lot, and
has force of men at work excavating
for the foundation of a residence
which he will erect thereon the present
season.
William Skinner of Waldwick pur-
chased last week, through the Mineral
Point, Real Estate Agency, the resi-
dence property of John B. Pittz, stu.
ated on High Street, Mineral Point.
DIR. FL. P. Mix has sold his residence
and the eight acres of land adjoining
to Clarence Suthers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
Gundry & Gray Co.
MINERAL POINT, WIS.
Long Company Coming.

The old reliable and we'll known
Frank E. Long Co. will be in Miner
al Point fair week commencing Mon
day, August II. The company this
season is an exceptionally strong one
and Saturday, August 8, they closed
an engagement of eleven straight
weeks to immense business at Clinton,
Iowa.
The plays and specialties are all
new and the old time Mock G Gad-Alli
returns with them with great many
new and original illusions.
The opening bill will be the great
five act western drama "The Noun
tain Girl" a great play carefully
staged and costumed. One lady will
be admitted free with each paid re-
served seat ticket if purchased before
o'clock Monday evening. Seats on
sale Saturday morning at Meserole &
Horns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
Eagles Picnic,

The Eagles of Shullsburg will hold
their picnic in what is known as the
McNulty grove adjoining Shullsburg
Saturday, August Is. Music by the
Mineral Point Band. Base Ball,
Platteville VS.. Shullsburg for a purse
of S75. Game called at 10 O'Clock
q. m.
A special train will leave Shullsburg
about 500 p. M. and connect with the
evening train for Platteville and Min
eral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13

The Race entries insure a big field
of horses, and some magnificent speed
contests. Particularly is this true in
the running races-these classes were
filed long before the regular closing
day for entries, and some of the most
exciting running races ever entered
on our tracks will be seen there fair
week.
The special charlottesville Silver
ton-Oiiver Troupe and The Aerial
Lloyds have no equals. Their free
exhibition alone will be worth more
than the price of admission.
The following is the program:
WEDNESDAY.
1870 a. m.-Base ball-Hollandale
vs.. Waldwick.
1890 p. m.-Linden VS.. Livingston.
200 p. m.-2:35 pace. ........ $500
2:29 trot. ......... $500
2-yr. old trot. &. .S150
SilVerton-Oliver Troupe and Aerial
Lloyds appearing at intervals between
the races.
THURSDAY.
$40 a. m.-Judging of Stock.
10:30-Special Attractions before the
Grand Stand.
II m.-Base ball-Highland VS..
Platteville.
2p. m.-2:45 pace. e......... $500
Free for all Trot. $500
2:24 TrOt ...........$ $500
Mile Run ......... $500
Silverton- Oliver Troupe and Aerial
Lloyds between Races.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
South Dakota.

Now, say to my old Mineral Point
friends, go with me to South Dakota
where you can raise corn. There is
no country that makes the dollar like
corn country does, where you can
raise hogs, cattle and corn. Then
you are sure to make money, and
your land will raise in value. | have
several persons going with me after
the fair at Mineral Point, and if any
Of my friends want to go, you can see
me at the Fair or leave word at
Crawford Brothers. office, Mineral
Point. j. d. JAMES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
Struck by a Passing Train.

Lancaster Herald, Aug. 8: Fra
Denell, the night watchman on duty
on the G. M. and ST. Paul near
Specht's ferry, was struck last Tues
day evening by a passing train and
instantaly killed. His body was
found about three rods from the track
in pile of brush. The remains were
taken to Dubuque Wednesday morn
sng. He is survived by wife, BROTH
err and sister all of whom live in Du-
buque.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
State Mining School Opens The
Fall Term Aug. 81.

The fall term of term of the Wiscon-
sin Mining School, at Platteville,
opens August 81.
Prof. III. G. George for three years
in charge of the Engineering Depart
ment of the Western University of
Penns ylvania, has been engaged as
Director, and he is now engaged in is
suing Bulletin No. 20 giving the
particulars of the school for the COM
ing year. The shops and laboratories
have been reftted during the vaca-
tion, and the numerous inquiries in
lars address, Director FL. G. George,
Platteville, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
Eagles Celebration At Shullsburg
Saturday, August Is.

Account of the Eagles celebration at
Shullsburg, regular train will leave
Mineral Point at 1920 a. M, connect
ing at Gratiot with special train for
Shullsburg at SIP a. M, Saturday,
August Is. Returning, special train
will leave Shullsburg in time to con-
meet with regular train at Gratiot, due
to leave there at 900 p. m. for Min
eral Point. Ask local agent for in
formation regarding rates or other
details. N. II. Snow Agent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, August 13.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed
at the Mineral Point postoffice:
ON. st. John, II. Nation & Son,
Ray Hoasley, Melon Miller,
Mr., Ayers, Lourain Chesterfield
M Marcus James Delmore,
Mamie Harligan.
In calling for above please say Advertised,
B. r. PRIDEAUx, Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13

Many diseases result from breath
ing the i'll smelling, germ lader, health
destroying steam, which is omnipres-
ent where the old fashioned methods
of washing are employed. This dan
ger may be avoided by using Galvanic
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
Waldwick's Field Day
will be Tuesday, September first, 1908.
Order Of Eastern Star.

At the regular meeting of the Min
eral Point Chapter of the Eastern
Star, next Wednesday evening, there
will be degree work, and all members
of this chapter, and all members of
the order, visiting in the city, are
requested to attend.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
EMBROIDERIES.

Special drives in embroideries of
different widths-prices 5 cents per
yard to 25 cents per yard. If you are
in need of embroideries, now is a
good time to get exceptional values.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
Household and Domestic De-
martin

All exhibitors of the Household
and Domestic Department are re-
quested to have their articles at the
Fair House by Tuesday afternoon at
200. Eva Curnow, Superintendent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
Don't EaiI to See

the Carriage and Harness exhibit at
the fair. Clark Buggies from Osh-
kosh, Wis, big carload. These
are the Right goods. Look for the
Clark Tent on the fair ground.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
LACES.

An assortment of laees to retail at 5
cents per yard-from one-half inch to
three inches wide. Ask to be shown
these laces when you come to the
store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
POStalS

While in Mineral Point during Fair week. call at
the store of J. J. Hanscom & Co., and look over
their large supply of views of scenes in and
around Mineral Point. Many views from which
to make your selections; also beautiful Souve-
mir Folder containing short sketch of Mineral
Point Views of High School, K. P. Hall, Depot
and Graysville Road; Acid Plant, Castle Rock
Masonic Temple, High Street, Bird's-eye View
of Mineral Point, Tripo, Ross Mine at Linden
Mineral Point j. j. F1ANSCOM & co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
New Dress Goods,
New Fall and Winter Shoes,

Big assortment of NEW FALL SKIRTS in all the pop
uar and most attractive Styles and best of ALL at
the LOWEST PRICES A few more of those Lawn
Waist Bargains.
The White House. w. J. PENHALLEGON, Prop
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
KOddkS

When you take your Vacation
be sure and take a Kodak
with you. If you do not own
one step into our store and
we will be pleased to show
you how simple, and what a
pleasure is to make pictures
with an Eastman Kodak and
Developing Outfit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
SKIRTS.

Ladies' wool skirts-black and
colors-at less than retail price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
FRIDAY.

FRIDAY.
10 a. m.-Judging of Stock.
1890 a. m.-Special attractions be-
fore the Grand Stand.
IL m.-Base ball-Lancaster VS..
winner of Thursdays G anne.
2 m.-2:18 trot $500
2:2O pace. e.......... .S5oo
3yr. old trot. ...... $500
I mile run. ....... $3.50
The Special Attractions will appear
at different times between the races.
$3.50 p. m. Parade of biooded prize
winners before the grand stand.
We believe the above program to be
one of the best ever offered, and we
believe the directors of our fair
should be congratulated upon their
efforts, which have made it pos
sible.
While the Southwestern Western
Wisconsin Fair is the tair Of al
Southwestern Wisconsin, it is still
Mineral Point Fair; and every citizen
of Mineral Point owes it enthusiastic
and honest support.
1t spends $4,000 year in this city
and the vast crowds it brings here
spend twice Or three times that
amounG-most of this money comes to
the Mineral Point business men
Every citizen should be proud of the
Fair and do all in his power to make
the fair of 1908 the greatest in
Mineral Points history.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
WAISTS.

The complete stock of ladies cotton
and silk waists at reduced prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
DRESS GOODS.

All summer dress goods will be
placed on separate counter at closing
prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13

DON'T Just glance at the want ads-better
~ to really consider them now and then.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13

T .OsT-A string OF gold beads, on fine gold
IL chain. Finder please leave at the Dem
crat office ard receive a reward.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-13
WANTS..

TOR SALE-A single harness, with neck
IL collar. Nearly as good as new. Inquire
at the Democrat Office