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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Shaker and Cotton FIanneIs

at the greatest sacrifice ever
offered. We have the great
est variety of this line of
goods ever displayed in Min
eral Point. If YOU fail to par
ticipate in this great price
cutting carnival you'll miss
the chance of lifetime.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Read prices below and come
Underwear for &c.

Our stock OF underwear was
never So complete as now.
Every detail has been exam
med and passed upon care
fully, and we unhesitatingly
claim TO show the most varied
assortment Of first class un-
der wear ever displayed in our
city.
The Famous Mentor Knit
ting Mills Co. s. perfect fit
ting underwear for Ladies,
Misses and Children. Buy
3 at regular prices the 4th
VIII cost you,..., &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Napkins at &c doz.

Our entire stock of napkins
are thrown out at your dispos-
al on the same generous CON
ditions. Get three of your
friends to club with you and
buy one doz. each and the 4th
doz. may be selected for only
&c. doz. 1t will be easy to
equalize the saving.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Carpets at &c yd.

AS all are aware, this line of
merchandise is sold at the
closest possible price, so that
usually no attempt is made to
sell at less than prices at
which they are marked. To
make this sale very memoir
able one, we are going to make
a sacrifice so great as to be
long remembered. Buy four
yards at our close price, and
We'll let you have the next yd.
for &c, No limit as TO quanti-
ty.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Our Reason for Doinu This:

In making these tremendous concessions in
price our object is to get you started coming
to The White House for your every need in
Dry Goods, Shoes, Carpets, Rugs, Cloaks,
Suits, Ladies and Gents furnishings, etc,
knowing we can hold your trade when you
learn the advantages of trading at
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Window Shades &c.

Oar prices on these good are
always lowest. We have 40
doz. best Opaque Shades we
offer for 25c each. Even at
this low price, we will sell YOU
every 4th shade for only &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Wool and Cotton
Blankets &c.

Talk it over with your friends
and neighbors and join in the
tremendous savings effected
in this much needed line Of
goods. Sit down and figure
the saving and come early and
supply your needs. Buy 3
prs. at our lowest price and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Ladies', Boys and Misses
Shoes &c pair.

Buy 3 pairs $500, $3.50, $500
or $3.50 shoes and the 4th pr.
will cost you &c. Do as we
suggest above and club with
your neighbors and secure
your winters supply at these
bargain prices.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Mems 0yeraI!s &c pr.

Buy 3 pairs of our extra good
overalls at our usual low
prices, and We'll only ask you
&c for the next pair. Take
our advice and stock up on
this staple line of goods as
you will never have another
opportunity to buy at these
prices until we hold a similar
sale.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Handkerchiefs &c.

TINS does not mean regular
&c goods, but the most expen-
sive goods in stock as we'll as
the medium priced grades.
3 at Is, 25, 35c or SOC each and
the 4th at %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Ribbons at &c yard.

Ribbons are as staple as salt
or sugar, but we've decided to
let them 90 at the same big
cut as on other goods. Buy
3 yds. at our close price and
the 4th at only &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
LinoIeums and Oil
Cloths, &c.

If you fully realize what
saving this will mean you
would buy a years supply
during this sale. You cer-
tainly will never have another
opportunity to save SO much
on this line Of merchandise,
until we give YOU another such
sale. Buy 4 yds. at our regn-
lar price and the 5th for. &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
The White House

We will sell merchandise at prevailing jobber's
prices during this sale. You ask our object?
1t is simply this. Everyone knows a certain
amount of money is spent for advertising by
every up-to-date concern and this is our method
of inducing you to trade at The White House.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Outing FIanneIs

at less than others ask. Our
stock is SO varied we cannot
tell you half about them, suf-
6ce it to say the l0c quality
will be sold y yds. for S1.00.
Cheaper grades at cores
pondingly low prices.
5000 yds. to select from.
Don't miss this money-saving
opportunity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Ladies' Hose &c or.

You never get too many hose,
something you are using every
day. Supply your needs for
at least six months at these
bargain prices. prs. at reg
ular prices and then a pr. for
only &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
DON'T FORGET

That the time Of this sale is limited to the dates
given above. We will not extend the time one
day. The great sacrifice we are making for
bids any extension in time. We will prove to
your entire satisfaction it will pay you well to
buy your season supp y during this sale
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
&c for Corsets.

The prices at which we offer
this line of goods should
tempt you to buy a liberal
supply. Talk it over with
your friends and decide to eff
feet this great saving. You
can easily divide the saving,
Remember you buy 3 pairs
corsets at S1.00 to $500 and
get the 4th for only &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Mems Neckwear, &c

a big Tot Of brand new neck
wear in novel, up-to-date pat
terms, a really swell line at
popular prices. Talk it over
with your friends and save
money here, 3 at regular price
the next for only. &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Fine able Linens,
&c.

We probably show the most
varied and complete line Of
of fine table damasks in Min
eral Point. Buy 3 yds. at SOC
to $3.50 per yard, and Wen
let you take the fourth yard
tor only. .......... &c.
1t seems impossible to you,
but we mean just exactly
what we say.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Towels at &c each.

All our towels from 15c and
up to be offered on the same
liberal terms as other goods.
Buy 3 at usual price and the
4th will cost YOU only &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Mems Suspenders &c pr.

3 pairs of any price suspend
ers in our store purchased at
regular price will entitle you
to the 4th pair for only &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Mems and Boys Shirts &c.

Buy 3 of our S1.0C SIPS or
$3.50 shirts at regular prices
and the 4th will cost you but
@.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Mems Hose &c or.

Take 3 prs. of any of our fine
assortment Of hose at our low
prices and get another pair at
only &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Come and see what 9 cents will buy.

the 4th at &c. Remember, no
reservations. our entire stock
will be offered on these terms.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07

We are the acknowledged
leaders in this line of goods,
showing a more varied lire
than any of our competitors,
and at our close cash prices
We easily convince you of our
claim to leadership, During
this great sale we will sell this
entire line on same basis as
other lines, 3 yds. at regular
price, the 4th yd. for only &c.
Remembers the time and place.
The White House. oct. 9th
to 10Th.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-10-07
Big Bargain
Giving Days.

De nd
in HeWi Weir
cation starnso
as those o
Users It t1BSde
rl tYSn gsTh
u hyur Eevrr
this sale Money ever brought
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
May Condemn Site.

Washington, Dec. 3O.-Dssatisfied
with the high figures placed upon real
estate offered to the government by
agents for a site for a subtreasury
building. the government, through AS
sistant Secretary of the Treasury
Beekman Winthrop, has threatened to
secure property in San Francisco by
condemnation. Secretary Winthrop
has notified Baldwin & Howell real
estate agents for property bounded by
SansOme, Clay, Merchant and Battery
streets, partly owned by the Kohl es-
tate, that it must be placed at a lower
price than $685. demanded for the
site. Winthrop declares that if a
lower price is not set, the government
will secure other property in the block
and will begin condemnation proceed
lngs, as the treasury department wants
the property in that section
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
HAPPENINGS GATHERED IN AND
AROUND WASHINGTON. D. C.
HENEY AFTER CALHOUN.
Says He Will Stay in Fight on Higher
Ups if He Dies for 1t.

Washington, Dec. 29.-"I am going
back to San Francisco to finish Patrick
Calhoun, and / am going to stay with
the graft prosecution, even if they kill
me. What's the difference whether one
dies at 40 or 697"
Francis j. Heney made this state
ment today when asked what his plans
were. Although weak from the wound
inflicted by Morris Haas bullet,
Heney processes to have lost none Of
his enthusiasm. He will not admit
that the possible dangers of his posi-
tion rob him of either zest or determi
nation.
my wife is very nervous about
me- he said with a smile. "She fears
some other fellow will do better job
next time.'
Heney will call at the White House
this afternoon in response to a special
invitation sent to him by President
Roosevelt. 1t is rumored that he will
give the president his views on the
utility of the secret service in eaten
ing criminals.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
RUFF is SENTENCED.
Maximum Term of IA Years Given
Deposed Boss.

San Francisco, Dec. 3l.-Fourtee
years in the penitentiary, the maxi
mum, is the sentence meted out tc
Abraham Ruef, who for four years di
rectcd the political destinics Of Sar
Francisco as adviser OF the admins.
tration OF Eugene f. Schmitz, mayor
OF the city.
Judgment was pronounced at the
close OF day devoted to legal battle
wherein the defense sought to intro
duce many reasons for a new trial
When Judge William F. Lawlor had
denied this and other motions invo1v-
ing delay the defendant arose at the
courts command and stood unmoved
through the recital Of judgment.
There was no demonstration on the
part of the spectators during the pro-
ceedings in the court room, nor later,
when Ruef, having entered the prison
van in the custody OF a deputy sheriff.
started in the dusk on his long ride to
the county Jail
Before the adjournment OF court no.
tice OF appeal had been filed on behalf
VI lHc ucleHudll ana the court mad
signed writ OF probable cause, which
Will act as a stay OF execution.
In trial that was prolonged
through a period Of nearly four
months Ruef was convicted, Decem-
Der 10, Of bribing John J. Furey, an
eX-supervlsOr, to favor the award Of
an overhead trolley franchise to the
United Railroads. This was one Of
III indictments returned against Ruef
by the Oliver grand jury, which heard
16 supervisors confess the acceptance
OF bribes in several matters involving
public service corporations.
One Of the many incidents that
tended to make the trial of Ruef re-
markable was the shooting Of Assist
ant District Attorney +. J. Heney by
Morris Haas, an ex-convict, whose
past record was exposed by the prose
cutor after the would-be slayer had
been accepted as member of the
Jury. Haas subsequently committed
suicide i'll the county jail.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
SOUTHERN ITALY
IS DEVASTATED
Series Of Earthquakes Lay Waste to
Sicily and CaIabrid.
Tidal Waves Swamp Cities and Cover
Dead With Mud - Thousands OF
People Perish and Survivors Are
Panic Stricken = Many Hundreds
of Boats Are Lost.

Rome, Dec 29.-The three prov
inces of Cosensa, Catansaro and Reg
gio di Calabria, comprising the de-
partment of Calabria, which forms the
southwestern extremity of Italy, or
the toe OF the boot" were devastated
yesterday by an earthquake, the far
reaching effects OF which were felt
almost throughout the entire country.
The town of Messini, in Sicily, was
partly destroyed, and Catania was in
undated In Messni hundreds of
houses have fallen, and many persons
have been killed
Owing. however. to the fact that
telegraphic and telephone communi-
cation was almost completely de-
stroyed, it is impossible to obtain
even an approximate estimate OF the
damage, but reports received here up
to late hour last night indicate that
the havoc has been great, and the de-
struction Of life and property more
terrible than Italy has experienced in
many years.
The City OF Messina has suffered
probably more than any other place,
the latest information coming direct
ly from that quarter stating that two
thirds of the town was destroyed and
several thousand persons killed.
The steamers Washington and
Montebelo which were in the har-
Dor, later proceeded to Catanla, load
ed with injured, who were so stupe-
fled by terror that they seemed un
able to realize what had happened,
simply saying that it looked as though
the end of the world had come. Five
steamers left Catania for Messina to
assist in removing the injured from
that place, who are reported to num-
Der thousands.
At Catania the panic-stricken peo-
pie, fearing new shocks, absolutely
refused to enter their houses, and are
camping on the squares.
The tidal wave sank 500 boats there
and did great damage to several large
vessels and steamers, including the
Austrian steamer Buda.
Not only did Catania suffer from
the effects of tidal wave, but a sim
liar body of water inundated the hand
some streets OF Messina which flank
the harbor, covering them with a
thick layer of mud. which rendered
more difficult the succoring of the
wounded, many of whom could be
seen lying under the wreckage.
1t is reported that the villages of
Faro and Ganzirri, adjoining Messina,
have disappeared. The effects of the
earthquake were aggravated through
an explosion OF gas The flames
swept along several streets, adding
terror upon terror.
In Calabria. the region around Mon
teleone was most affected The vii
lage OF Stefanianiconi the inhabitants
OF which number $4,000, was virtually
destroyed. Only five persons were
killed, but many were injured.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
NEW BOSSES LIKE OLD.
Professor Ford, of Princeton, Draws
Parallels in History.

Washington Dec. 31.-Wth James
Bryce, British ambassador, presiding
the American Political Science Society
met here this week in its first annual
gathering. The general topic for con-
sideratiOn was "The Increase of Fed
eral Force and Power in the United
States" One OF the principal papers
was by Stephen Leacock, Magill Uni
versity. Canada, on The Limitations
OF the Federal Government"
In the course Of the discussion Pro-
fessor Henry Jones Ford, of Prince
ton University. declared that neither
the power nor the responsibility essen
tial to democratic rule was embodied
in the American state. "The resem-
blances,' he said. that historians are
now noting between ancient and mod
ern bosses, grafters and spoilsmen rest
upon substantial Identifies affording a
fine demonstration Of the universal
that like causes produce like
effects. irrespective of the intentions
with which the causes are put in
operatiOn.'
He asserted that efforts OF reform
ers were directed against conditions
IRON which the power was gained
rather than against conditions under
which power was exercised.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
WAR CLOUD AGAIN.
"Banzai" and "Hooray" Can't keeE
Peace in Far East.

Toxic. Dec 31.-Although the re-
ceptiOn given the United States bat
tleship fleet by the Japanese was pro-
nounced one OF the most pleasant and
interesting incidents OF the world
cruise and went far toward easing the
strained relations between the two
countries, and although much good
feeling has followed the recent publi-
cation OF the agreement between Sec
retarv OF State Root and Ambas sador
Takahira, the consensus of opinion
among Americans in the orient is that
unless the temporary good will is i'm
medlately strengthened little of politi-
cal value will result
While no diplomatic crisis is ex-
pected to develop between the two
countries in the near future. owing to
the condition OF the finances OF Japan,
vet the fear is being generally ex-
pressed among Americans here that
the apparent sincerity of the welcome
to the fleet and the sympathetic tone
OF the five articles recently exchanged
between the two powers may deceive
the people OF the United States into
believing that no danger to the ma
ton 5 interests now exists in the far
east. any failure at this time to build
uD the position of America on the Pa
cltlc, the naval strategists declare. will
result in national disaster
That compelled peace is the only
certain peace which will come to the
east, despite the protestations of
friendship by Japan, is the universal
belief of those men who are expert
enced in oriental politics and who. in
case OF trouble, will be entrusted with
the defense of the national interests
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
Consurs Family All Dead.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The British
consul at Messina is reported injured
and his wife and children dead. The
ambassador says it is reported that
ninety Americans were in the Trinacria
hotel at Messina, which is said to be
totally destroyed. 1t is known, how
ever, that some of the guests escaped.
The foreign office reported that several
foreign nations are hurrying warships
to the scene to offer assistance. The
ambassador has dispatched consular
officers in quest of information con-
corning subjects.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
MANY VILLAGES RUINED.
Quake Centers at Etna-Thieves Rob
Dead and Start Fires.

Palermo, Dec 29-Reports from all
the towns and villages around Mes
sina state that serious damage has
been done by the earthquake, and that
| the number of victims is large. The
graveSt damage was done to public
! buildings and churches at Florida.
/ Noto Chiaramonto. Nittoria, Palermo,
TerranOva. Marianopoh and Mario. At
Mimo there were number OF shocks.
At Augusta, which once before was
destroyed by an earthquake, the tidal
wave destroyed the government salt
works. The prisoners employed there
mutInled, but were eventually sup.
pressed.
At Patti the shock was accompanied
by binding flash OF light. while Sc
rious havoc was wrought at Barcelona
and ten persons were killed at Cas-
troreal and Montagamo
The Santa Maria college at Alix, be-
tween Messina and Catania, was over
thrown. several OF the girl students
being buried in the ruins.
There is no doubt that a large por-
ton OF Messina has been destroyed.
To add to the disaster thieves were
soon setting fires at various points
and stealing everything they could lay
their hands on. even robbing the in
iured as they lay hopeless, and the
dead The stores were broken into
and great disorder and even terrorism
prevailed for a time. The authorities.
however. promptly took the most
stringent measures to maintain order.
and those who were caught in acts OF
incendiarism or robbery were severely
dealt with.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
China Wants Loan.

Pckin. Dec 3t.-For the purpose OF
developing the Canton-Hankow rail
road. the Chinese government has di-
rccted its foreign agent to attempt to
o'acc loan with British. French, Ger
man and Japanese banks. The action
follows the failure OF the government
to float a domestic loan OF s. 900 600
to pay shareholders OF the national
telegraph system. Fearing a second
failure to secure money for the road.
the government has deemed it pru-
dent TO raise money outside China.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
COLORADO BORDER TANGLE.
Congressman Cook Says Government
Was Msinformed.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Representa-
tive Cook, of Colorado, has been re-
quested by President Roosevelt to sub
nit to him by next Tuesday morning,
in time for the cabinet meeting on that
day, brief of his contentious and ar
guments concerning the veto of the bill
fixing the boundary line of Colorado,
New Mexico and Oklahoma as the 9th
parallel of latitude. Mr.. Cook saw
the president some time ago and said
that the facts had been misrepresented
to Attorney General Bonaparte, upon
whose recommendation President
Roosevelt vetoed the boundary line.
Mr.. Cook alleges that the Colorado
Fuel & Iron company is opposed to the
border being located as fixed in the bill.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
Tidal Wave Destructive.

Rome Dec 3O-Many hundreds oI
living persons are still beneath the
ruins in Calabrian towns. but it is
uuitc impossible to relieve them. AT
Riposto the tidal wave was terrific
At first the sea rcceded for a great
distance from the shore and then it
swept forward with tremendous vio-
lcnce. The water, advancing in a huge
wave, swept before it every house and
building for a thousand feet from the
shore line. The waters rushed through
the streets of Riposto to a depth of
from 10 to 20 feet.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-01-07
Anti-Semites Rage in Finland.

St Petersburg. Dee 31.-Basing
their action on ancient and obsolete
anti-Semitic statutes. the Russian
authorities in Finland have inaugu
rated wholesale persecution of He
hrews and are driving them from their
homes into the fields to Starve and
freeze. Reports of terrible suffering
and appalling loss of life come from
all parts OF the dependency. The
weather is extremely severe and the
hunted Hebrews. stripped of their
household goods and unable to secure
food herd together on the snow GOV
cred fields and die.