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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-11-04

The p. NJ, Sunday School had its am
niversary exhibition last Sunday eve
ming. The exercises consisted of sing
ing, recitations, defamation, etc The
rendering Of temperance poem by
Alma Cox, little girl of 8 or 8 years,
was perhaps as well done as anything
in the list. The exercises were at the
p. M. church and that commodious
building was found scarcely sufficient
to accomncdate the large number that
attended.
Oscar, an II year old son of Mr.. VIM.
Simons, has sent us a sample of pota-
toes raised by him, which rather excel
anything in the potato line we have
yet seen. They are of the variety
known as liking Toes" or Long
Johns" Ten Of the potatoes, washed
clean, weighed IS pounds.
Mr.. VIM. Jacka Sr, with his family
has returned from Iowa, to which place
he migrated last fall, and intends re-
Stunning his residence among US. His
many friends viii be happy to welcome
him back.
Married, in this city, Oct. Both, by
the Rev d. w. Cou,,i, Mr. Edward
Brown and Miss Mary l.. Wren, both
of Mineral Point.
DR.. George l.. Matthews, veterinary
surgeon, started on Tuesday for a tour
through the Old World, TO practice his
Continued ON page 81
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-11-04

Makes times look little dark, but
everyone can brighten up their homes
good deal by using our smokeless ell.
We sell new five gallon
can full of oil for $3.50.
Have just received another carload.
Please phone your orders ami we will
deliver it right into your can.
4iwi JOHN G. MARTIN & Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-11-04

An Eau Claire exchange propounds
the query: whats the matter with
Wisconsin With holdups, bank rob
berries, bank embezzlinq and unspeak-
able crimes the good old commonwealth
is getting bad name these days"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-11-04
The Meat
That Is Good TO Eat

Can always be found at the Metro
politan Market We carry full sup
ply Of Beef, Pork, Veal Lamb, Smoked
Meats, Salt Meats, Corn Beef, varie-
ty of Sausages, Cooked Ham and Can
ned Fish and are in the best Of shape
to furnish our trade with anything they
want in our line
Farmers viii do well by leaving their
threshing orders for meat with Us; we
give special prices on large quantities.
Yours to please,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-11-04

There great offering filled
with hundreds mill arrived direct from great
quarters should bargains You
rs these
selecting loads bargains home eong
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
ANARCHY SPREAD
BY LAW MAKERS
EPISCOPALIiANS DECLARE LEGIS
LATORS MAKE "REDS" OF
POOR PEOPLE.

Newport, Ky, June 12.-The Epis-
copal diocesan council of Lexington,
KY, adopted yesterday the following
remarkable resolutions dealing with
present economic conditions of the
country:
Whereas, We the Protestant Epis-
copal church in the diocese of Lexing-
ton state of Kentucky, being branch
of Gods church and assembled IN
council feel deep concern over con-
ditions created and being perpetuated
by alarming, it not revolutionary, leg
islation, whereby the necessaries OF
the lives of the needy are dispropor-
tionately taxed, and,
Whereas, such legislation is fast
destroying mans reverence for law,
and so tending to anarchy; therefore
we members of the council aforesaid,
conscious of the trust of righteousness
committed by the Triune God to
plead with all constructing and con-
trolling forces of our land-senatoriaI.
congressional legislative and execu-
tive-to give us laws right in the
sight of God, just and true 80 all the
people, and we call upon every chris
tlan organization in the land to join
us in this purpose and pleading"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
PLANS OF SUICIDE MlscARRY.
GAINESVILLE Man Would Make Friends
Think Twas Murder.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, June 12.-Martin
G. Curtis, for many years prominent
in sporting circles of the city, having
conducted saloon and cigar stand
and more recently being the proprie-
tor of a cent theater, was found
dead yesterday morning in his room
with two gas burners turned on full
force He was last seen late Thurs
Cay night and was apparently in good
spirits. No reason can be given by
the police for his act.
In order to divert suspicion of sui
eide, that his death might be called
murder, Curtis had rugged up contri-
vance of fish lines and had run it
through the keyhole in the door to
give the impression that the gas had
been turned on after he had retired.
However, all efforts on the part of the
authorities to work the string game
were unsuccessful and the verdict was
suicide He was an unmarried man
and formerly lived in Scranton, Pa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
.CLERGYMEN ON
MISSION OF PEACE
NOTED ENGLiSHMEN IN BERLIN
AS AN ANTIDOTE TO
WAR TALK.

Berlin, Germany, June PA party
of British clergymen visiting Germany
on what is described as mission of
peace, arrived in Berlin at noon yes
terGay. The delegation probably is
he most noted of the kind that has
ever assembled IN Germany. Among
the eminent divines are the dean of
Westminster. the bishops of Hereford,
Southwark, Salisbury and Ripon and
the lord plovosts OF Glasgow and Ed
the famous representative of the Eng
lish church army, and Sir David Hun
ter-Blair, the noted catholic. Among
the visitors also is DIR. John Munro
Gibson, who was pastor of the Second
Presbyterian church of Chicago from
1874 to 1880, but who is now preach
ing at st. Johns Wood, London
The Berlin authorities and the local
clergy are sparing no effort to well
come the guests heartily. There will
be five busy days Of entertaining and
sightseeing, ending with a visit to
POtsdam, where the clergymen prob
ably will be received by the kaiser.
The visit is being watched with unus-
ual interest by the German public,
the lovers of peace, hoping that the
exchange of fraternal courtesies by
the most eminent spiritual and intel
lectual men of England and Germany
will helm TO Stav the rising tide of
suspicion and distrust in both coun-
tries.
Coming at time when the speeches
of Lord Rosehery, Sir Edward Grey
and Admiral Rooster of the German
navy league have demonstrated afresih
the irreconcilable nature of the antag-
onism on the naval question, in1u-
ences of this kind are particularly
needed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
EARTH SHOCKS
At MARSE|LLES

Marseilles, June 1.-TWO earth
shocks running from northeast TO
southwest We're felt throughout the
Riviera between 9 and II o'cock 'ast
night While the damage done here
was not great, reports from the small
er cities show the effects of the sec
ond shock were serious. At Lambe-
so, a town of $500 several houses
collapsed and eight persons are re-
ported killed. Troops Immediately
hurried there to search the debris for
the possible dead OF injured persons.
Several buildings also fe'l at En-
guilles, and at AK A Vermicelli a
factory was partly demolished. The
disturbance extinguished arc lamps
in the street and broke crockery and
window panes.
Ths ropulace here when thi frs
shock occurred, rushed into the streets
in great alarm, but later were reas-
surcd and returned within doors In
The other quarters of the city and at
Tou'on, people We're panic stricken
ana fed from their homes, taking ref
uge in improvised camps in the
square.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
LIFE SAVED BY
CORSET STEEL
ATTEMPT TO MURDER A PHYS!
CLAN WHO FAILED TO PAY
$500 BLACKMAIL.

Chicago, ILL.,, June 12.-Dr. Jesse A.
Beardsley is the latest victim of an
alleged ''black hand" plot in Chicago.
She was stabbed in the breast and
stomach as she answered a knock at
The back door of her home, 65OS Pc
oria street.
Two detectives were hiding in the
house to guard the woman against
just such an attack, but it was steel
ribbed corset that saved her life. The
would-be assassin struck his blows
and escaped in the darkness before
the detectives could escape from
their concealment and give chase.
Dr. Beardsley, who is a practicing
physician of middle age, received a
letter several days ago threatening
her life if she did not place $500 in a
designated spot. The letter. which
she TUNED over to the police, was
signed with rude imitation of a
black hand and a skull and cross
bones The letter threatened the
woman with death il, her own home if
she did not ''get busy" with the mon
ey. A detective accompanied the
doctor in her automobile as she made
visits to her patients Two other
detectives were concealed in her
home.
Stabbed With Detectives Near.
Dr. Beardsley was about to retire
for the night when summoned to the
back door She stepped into the
kitchen unaccompanied by the Off
GERS. and opened the door.
She was so stunned by the sudden
ness of the attack that not until her
assailant had fled did she cry for
help. Then her cries aroused the de-
tectives. The would-be murderer
slammed the door in her face, utter
ing an oath as he did so and escaped
over the rear fence.
The detectives gave chase but the
fugitive eluded them in the darkness
DR. Beardsley expressed an opinion
that the weapon used was razor.
Her assaiIant attempted to draw it
across her throat. She was not in
the least injured
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
.S5OIy WORTH OF
SILK STOCKINGS
BOUGHT BY MRS. GOULD AT ONE
DEAL-PEARL ROPE AND A
DIAMOND.
AT TIMES CASTLE GOULD WAS
WITHOUT PROVISIONS SHE
TESTIFIES.

New York, June 12.-Yesterday was
bill-day in the Gould divorce case, and
bills almost without end, and for
small fortunes, were presented in
cours, some disputed, others admit
ted Mrs. Gould was the witness and
while unhesitatingly admitting the
correctness of some of the accounts
there were others about which her
memory failed
The amounts of the assorted jewel
er's, tailor's, customers's and boot
makers bills made spectators in the
court room gasp and stare. The arti-
cles purchased included pearl rope,
which the witness wore while testi-
flying, listed az $4,000 a diamond
pendant at $4,000; a diamond chain
at $4,000; a diamond diadem at $24,-
600; a sapphire ring at $4,000. Such
little things as $500 worth of silk
were trivial by comparison Five
tailor made suits were ordered at a
cost of $5,S07.
In striking contrast to the glitter OF
luxurious articles was Mrs. Could
testimony that at times in Castle
Gould she was actually without pro
visions. That this was the situation
for more than a year after Mr.. Gould
left the house she declared herself
willing to swear.
Another incident that attracted at
tention was Mrs. Gould's identification
of letter that passed between attor
neys for both Sides. It was dated
November % 1907 and stated thai
Mrs. Gould had run up $7O,773 worth
of bills that year, and contained a
notice that Mr.. Gould would no. con
tinue to be responsible for such bills
When the court adjourned Mrs
Gould was still on the witness stand
and probably will continue her testi
mony all day today
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16

ordered to East st. Louis. When they
have completed their Investigations
the facts developed will be reported to
Secretary Wilson, who is at his home
n Traer, Iowa, but will return here
Tuesday.
The letter of Inspector Harms mas
been received but the resignation has
not yet reached here. 1t will be ac-
cepted. DR.. Alonzo d. Melvin, CHIEF
of the bureau of animal industry, I'M
der whose immediate supervision
the meat inspection service comes,
will prepare a statement showing the
conditions at the East st. Louis
stockyards.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
OPPOSES UNIFORM CAR RULES
Secretary of Manufacturers Associa-
ton Says It's Wrong.

Secretary of Manufacturers Associa-
ton Says It's Wrong.
Detroit, Mich, June 12.-Before the
convention of the National Hardwood
Lumber association yesterday, Hal H.
Smith, secretary of the Michigan
Manufacturers association, vigorous
ly opposed the fixing of uniform car
service rules by the interstate COM
merce commission.
THE fixing of a time limit for load
ing, unloading and reconsignment of
cars should be governed by local con-
ditions only said Mr.. Smith, land
adjusted between the individual ship
per and the railroad. If any neces-
sity exists for set of uniform rules,
they should be fixed by the railroad
commissions of the individual states
and not by the government body"
The convention closed yesterday
with the reelection of officers, headed
by President o. o. Agler, of Chicago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
KILLED IN A TORNADO.
Texan and Three Children Meet Death
I'M Storm

Ell Paso, Tex, June 12.-In a tor
nado at Leuders, Texas, Thursday
night, A. Golurp and three children
were killed. Mrs Gilurp and A. An
derson We're seriously hurt, 13 houses
were wrecked and scores of cattle
killed A heavy hail accompanied the
wind. A tornado almost destroyed
the little town of Hamlin, in central
western Texas, on the line of the
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient rail
way, IS miles northeast of Big
Springs. Three persons were serious
ly injured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
Another census Official Resigns

Washington, June 12.-William S.
Rossiter, chief clerk of the census
bureau, who has been acting director
of the bureau since the resignation OF
is. N. D. North, last night announced
that he had decided to resign his of
fee and return to private life 1t is
said Warren B. Choate, chief clerk of
the bureau of corporations, probably
will be named as his successor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
WEEDS MILLIONAIRE.
is LOVED At SIGHT

Waukesha, Wis, June 12.-After a
brief but romantic courtship j. G.
Stroud, a millionaire lumberman of
Williston, n D., and Miss Mabel Lev
erance of this city were married
Thursday
Some weeks ago Wei known Wau-
kesha man made business trip to
Williston and while there became ac-
quainted with Stroud who confided to
him that he was looking for wife
but that desirable girls were rare in
that country.
Boosts Wau<esha Girls.
He was Informed that Waukesha
giIls were noted for their beauty and
given the name and address of Miss
.everance by the man. Stroud wrote
lei a letter and she replied The
onple correspondent regularly and ex-
changed photographs.
Wed and Go Away
This week Stroud came to the city
and ii was case of love at first sight
when the couple met. They secured a
marriage license and the wedding took
place Thursday at the home of Mr.
md Mrs Charles Leverance in the
own of Pewaukee. The couple left
Immediately for Williston where
Stroud has erected mansion for his
ride.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
WI TiNG-FANG AT PANAMA.
On Way to Peru Stops Over to Visit
and Inspect Canal.

Panama, June 12.-Wu Ting-Fang,
the Chinese minister at Washington
has reached the isthmus from New
York. He is on his way to Peru, to
which country he also is accredited.
He has been given an enthusiastic re-
ception by his countrymen in Panama
and he has called upon President
Obaldi. Through the courtesy of Col
onel Goethals, he will inspect the
canal
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
BLAST WRECKS TOWN.

Dynamite Explosion Destroys Busi-
ness District of Fredericksburg, la.
dred pounds of dynamite mysteriously
exploded Thursday night, wrecking
the business district of Fredericksburg
and injuring score of persons. Those
most seriously hurt are H. K. Hawk
ms of Ottumwa and Lulu Carey and
Glen Moore, Fredericksburg. The
shock was felt at Hampton, twelve
miles distant.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
RICH GIFT TO UNIVERSITY.
Madam Lydia Maureoff Won Finked-
stein MouN.ford Gives Collection.

Washington. June 12.-Through the
generosity of Madam Lydia Maureoff
Won Finkelstein Mountford, the Amer
lean university has become the pos
SCISSOR of her rare collection Of oh
ices gathered in Palestine to illus
trate her teachings of the bible. This
museum eomprehends also the col
lection of Miss Mountford's brother.
the late Peter Won Finkelstein Mann
REQ. During Madam Mountford's life
time il is to be loan collection, but
upon her death it is to become the alb
solute property of the university as a
memorial of herself and brother
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
PAcKiNe-HousE PROBE ORDERED
Governments Inspectors Go to East
ST. Louis After Complaint

Washington, D. c.. June 12.-Ths
department of agriculture yesterday
promptly accepted the challenge of J
Harms, a government meat mspec-
tor at s.. Louis. Mo-. who in tender
ing his resignation to Secretary WI
son, makes serious charges against
the meat-inspection system at the
National stockyards in East st. Louis.
H.. and demands an investigation
relative to his allegations. An imme-
late and thorough investigation into
Nr. Harms charges concerning the
East st. Louis packing houses yes
terday was ordered and to that end
two government inspectors have been
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
Madison, June II.

Madison, June II.
Nine questions, counting the cleo
ton and corrupt practices proposals
as one, go over to the special session
of the legislature which it is sup
posed that Governor Davidson will
call in January. Only five of them,
however, are included in the bill, No
|917a, which provides an appropria-
ton to pay for the employment of
stenographers and clerks. This bill
appropriates sum sufficient to carry
out the provisions of the act and de-
fines the character of the committees
and their powers and authorities.
and report upon the subjects of IN
dustrial insurance, income tax, addi-
tional security for depos1tors in state
banks and waterpowers.
Later the question OF good roads
was added to the list and by an
amendment to the bill this subject al
so was brought within the scope of
the measure.
supervision and inspection of high
schools under the provisions of bill
No. 720a and by the adoption OF the
Gaylord joint resolution No. SIS this
subject too was postponed for action
to the special session.
Then the four election and corrupt
practices acts were put over thus com
pleting the list Of important subjects
that is left for consideration. They
are all matters or extraordinary I'M
POI ance and wnen they come up for
discussion and action will have state
wide attention.
The committees on the part of the
senate have already been named as
follows:
Industrial nsurance-Senators San
born Fairchild and Blaine.
Guaranty of bank deposits-Sena-
ors Owen, Wright and Martin.
Income tax-Senators Marsh, K1ecz-
ka and Hazelwood.
Good roads-Senators Browne,
Burke and Donald.
Water powers-Senators Bird,
Hust'ng and Krumrey.
Inspection OF schools-Stout, Pear
son and Gaylord.
The election bills are all reIerred
to the special inquisition committee.
The committee on income tax will
consider the question OF taxing life IN
surance companies and the commit
tee on water powers will report a new
drainage code.
These committees are vested with
plenary powers and any member is
authorized to administer oaths. Tnev
may employ stenographers and clerks
and hold such meetings and at
such places and a, such times, as
may be deemed expedient. Ali their
necessary expenses are to be paid by
the state but no member shall re-
ceive compensation for time devoted
10 the work of the committee.
The committees will probably hold
most of their meetings in Madison bu-
no meetings are likely 10 be called be-
fore some time in the fall months,
probably not sooner than September.
Speaker Bancroft will not name the
assembly members of the committees
until the first of the week
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
SELLS LA cLEDE GAS.

North American Company Disposes
of st. Louis System.
st. Louis, Mo-, June 12.-According
to the Post-Dispatch, the North Amer
lean company, holding corporation,
yesterday sold the La Clede Gas Light
company of this city to a syndicate of
ST Louis capitalists. Adolphus Busch
and C. H. Walker subscribed the
greatest individual amounts in the
transaction, the consideration for
which is stated to have been $1,000
coo.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
Away Ahead of Last Year.

New York, June 1.-THE total bank
clearings compiled by Bradstreets for
the principal cities of the United
tSates the past week was $3.414171.-
600 against s2,22s, 751.0OO in the cor
responding week last year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
NINE QUESTIONS
To EXTRA SESSION
IMPORTANT SUBJECTS TO BE
TAKEN UP AND GIVEN SPE-
cIAL CONSIDERATION.
GIVEN PLENARY
POWERS AND AUTHORITY TO
SUMMON WITNESSES.
Industrial insurance.

Industrial insurance.
Guaranty OF bank deposits.
Income tax.
Good roads.
Water powers.
Inspection OF schools.
Taxing life insurance companies.
Drainage laws.
Elections and corrupt practices.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
FIREMEN INJURED.
Firty-Five Girls Escape in Panic from
Burning Building.

Burning Building.
Cleveland, Ohio, June 12.-One fire
man was injured and several others
had narrow escape late yesterday
when the walls of the SHERMAN rag
warehouse and factory building of
the Ohio Sash & Door company on
Columbus road fell, as a result of a
fire which destroyed the buildings,
and for time threatened to cause a
confagration in the warehouse and
factory district.
Forty-fve girls on the second and
third floors of the rag warehouse es-
capped safely, but in a panic. The loss
is $4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
Is Convicted Of Double Murder.

Toledo. O.. June 12.-Michael Soboi-
eski. womans tailor, who was
char ed with the MURDER of Ludwig
and Augusta Kruger. was convicted
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
BOLD ROBBERY AT NEW uLM.

Coz scious-Bandits Get Away.
Winona, Mimi, June 12.-The
Northwestern railroad station at New
Tim was held up and robbed yester-
ductor A. E. Hutchinson and Oper-
ator w. H. Willier, who were alone in
the station, failing to comply quickly
enough to the demand to turn over
the money, were beaten with the
butts of reyolYers until unconscious.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16

yesterday of murder in the first de-
gree. with a recommendation OF
mercy. The penalty is life fmprison-
ment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16
NUMBER 2

The robbers looted the safe of sew
eral hundred dollars and rified the
pockets of the men lying on the floor
and escaped.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-16

Water-filIed Jackets are worn by
Sremen of Berlin as a protection
against heat.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-30

valued at tos 900 poo. were destroyed.
nut as tho new bulldogs are isreer and
nncr than tho old ouos. "a o. evident
that ihe work of restoration has pro-
rrcssed hcyond enc most sausuine eN-
nccnuons
The new Som Francisco ig construct
81 Co reeift nrc no hag more nrcproof
burdInrs than amy other city OF its
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destroyed hy nre That is Che con-
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Oft The largc Natrr-muin Iu 1900 not ON
N stopped Che supply off water 90 thc
citr but drew ont thot which was
storrd in tho several ruarvon- On hills
m enrlous ports of SON Francisco. Dn-
der the neV vstcm such 60 condition OF
affairs could not obtain. aud mine snp-
crate ANA distinct means ol are nghtng
would hay, to bn destroyed before Che
city would 1gsu bo at thc mercy of Tine
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