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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-15

The Glidden Tour.
LA CROSSE. Wis, July 15.-The
frst car in the Glidden tour passed
Sparta at 1915. The roads are ex-
cellent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-15
May Surrender.

TEHERAN, July 15.-Lieut. Col
Liakhoff about noon today ordered the
loyalist Cossacks to cease firing. It
is understood that Liakhoff is arrang-
ing statement OF the terms upon
which he will surrender.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-15
Later Particulars.

SHERNEss. Julv 1b.-Later reports
says that G II and G IL were both
run down by an unknown steamer In
stead Of having collided. An attempt
to raise the sunken submarine is be-
ing made. G II was summoned with
other ships Of fleet maneuvering
near and then it was found that she
was shipping water and in danger OF
sinking. She started for Yarmouth.
The naval authorities official state
ment says that Lietuenants Brodie
and Watkins, and Seaman Stripes
were saved when the c II sank and
thirteen men were drowned. The yes.
sci which caused the disaster is be
lieved to be the Eddistine freight
steamer which first struck G II and
then attempting to avoid 1t, ran into
the G IL.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-15
To Save the Shah.

o Save tho Shan.
ST PETERSBURG. July15. The
foreign Office has sent an order to the
Russian troops In Persia to arrange
for the safe removal Of the Shah
across the frontier.
It Is inferre i that the shah's case
is hopeless and he will be forced to
abdicate and fee. Orders were sent
to Gen. Snarsky with the army corps
at Kasvin, hundred and fifty miles
from Teheran 1t is believed that he
will now proceed to Teheran. The
Russian fleet il the Caspian is ordered
to sail for Persia
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15
FROM THE TRIBUNE FILES
Sixty Years Ago.

The weather during the past week
has been very warm. At 1890 O'Clock
on Monday the mercury stood at l0l,
on Tuesday at p. m. l02, and on
"Wednesday at | p. m. l04 - in the shade.
Married in this town on Wednesday
morning last by Samuel Thomas ESQ.,,
Mr.. Hiram Trout to Miss Vienna Evans.
Considerable excitement is said to
have prevailed among the California
emigrants, in consequence of news re-
ceived from Mormon express, stating
that immense gold discoveries had been
made in the Mormon country, some
nine hundred miles nearer than San
Francisco.
John Bennett and Jared Todd have
opened new blacksmith shop on Foun-
tain street little east of j.. Wauga-
mans wagon shop.
Flour is selling at 81 and 81. 80 per
barrel butter. Sc and loo per pound;
eggs, Sc and l0c per dozen; potatoes,
Acc and soc per bushel; wood, So so per
cord; hay, 81 per ton; mineral, $23 per
1000 pounds; lead, $500 per pound;
oats, l5c and zoe per bushel, and corn,
25c per bushel.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15
len Year, Ago.

The numerous friends of MIR. George
Kuhnhenn regret very much to see him
in such feeble health.
Frank Graher came from Madison to
spend Sunday with his aged mother,
Frank is head cutter in large tailoring
establishment in the capital city.
Since the fourth VIM. Tregilgus has
moved his family to Dodgeville where
he holds good position in the wood
work department of Stratman's car
riage, wagon and pillow factory.
Miss Cynthia Thomas, who served as
teacher in the grammar school de-
partmentfor the first and second
wards the past three years, has been
selected as assistant principal of the
Belmont schools.
The marriage of Miss Julia +. Roberts
and Mr. Brit Matthias took place at the
Nj. E. parsonage, this city, June 10,
1899, Rev. Geo. Mortified performing
the ceremony. The bride recently
moved from this city to Jsnesville.
The evening street fair en- the 4th of
July received such general ,ommenda-
ton, and so delighted .he thousands
who attended. that repetition of it is
in contemplation for one evening during
the coming fair in this city.
The mining industry of Linden is
having one of the largest booms in its
history, there being over 200 men now
employed in the different mines.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15

Miss Ida Price returned to her
home in Chicago Monday after spending
several weeks at the home of her aunt
Mrs. Calvert Spensley in this city.
Rudolph Smith, who has been
spending his vacation here the past
three weeks, returned to the Metropoli-
tan Business College in Chicago Friday.
-Dode Fisk with his wonderful and
pleasing circus and menagerie will APP
pear in Mineral Point on Monday, July
26. This simply means that there is
something good in store for the people
of this community.
The simple things of life are mex
pensive. The purest enjoyments are
those that cost the least. The sight of
a magnificent sunset, the picture pre-
sented by sandy bluff, and mirrowed
stream, the glories of a June morning
all these cost nothing, but they min
lister to the highest faculties of the
soul. Nothing can take the place of
these delights THE Philosopher" in
Peoria Star.
1t will pay you to write to Fitz-
gibbons Bros, Monroe, Wis, for their
catalogue, when in need of a first-class
Buggy Carriage, or Harness. They
have no agents but sell everything
direct to the consumer at wholesale
prices. Reliable top buggies at SIS
and up. Freight paid to Mineral Point
Wis. l0m6
Richard White, the little son o.
Curtis White Of Yellowstone, came
very near meeting his death Thursday
morning His father was cutting hay
with the mower when he ran onto the
little fellow lying in the grass. II,
stopped the horses at once, Dut tht
sickle had already struck his rgh
forearm, cutting five long deep gashe.
in it, barring the bone. DR.. Mcdonald
attended the injuries, putting in thirty
five stitches to close the wounds. -Hol
landale Review
-Gollmar Bros, big Circus is beiny
advertised for this city for Friday, Aug
20. They are three times the size the
were on their last TRIP, here and are nov
carrying 30 cars, 300 horses, 500 people
IL performing elephants and big man
agerie and grand free street parade.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15
Fifty Years Ago.

Early this morning we received a
dispatch informing us that the county
seat question had just been decided in
favor of Mineral Point. The dispatch
was delivered through the hands of
7. J. Otis who arrived here about 8
o'clock and in a few minutes thereafter
the whole city was aroused by the firing
of cannon, ringing of bells, etc. A
delegation of our citizens have gone
out in the direction of Dodgeville this
afternoon with the 'big guns" for the
purpose of giving our neighbors at the
would-be county seat a salute.
The Sabbath School OF the Primitive
Methodist church of this city held its
annual picnic on Thursday of last week,
going down on the cars to Warren and
returning to Riverside where they
alighted and had, as we are told, a
capital time.
The 4th passed off in this city in fine
style About O'Clock the people from
the neighboring towns md surrounding
country commenced flocking into the
city and ere long there was certainly a
vast concourse of people in our streets.
The procession was formed in front Of
the court house at about II 80 o'clock
and marched to Millions Grove where
the exercises were held. Judge Cothren
read the Declaration of Independence,
after which Gen. Smith delivered an
grafton. Moses M. Strong was called
out after Gen. Smith closed and made
few appropriate remarks. In the
evening the grand torchlight procession
under the direction of Messrs. Weisen,
Vivian and Prideaux passed off admir-
ably The display of fireworks was
exquisite. The festivities of the day
were closed with an oyster supper and
dance, gotten up by our enterprising
friend, mine host of the Wisconsin
House.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15

--Eulalia Adams returned home Sat
urday after spending four weeks at
Belmont.
William C. Thomas of Springfield.
S. Oak, is the guest of relatives in
this city.
Miss Rose Arthur is absent, intent
on spending three weeks at Hartford,
this state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bartell of
Darien visited at the Tregilgus home
Saturday.
Mrs. Will Ross visited in Milwau-
kee and Chicago from Wednesday until
Saturday.
Misses Anna May Phillips and Ber-
tina Paynter were Sunday callers at
Dodgeville.
Mrs. Walton and daughter Lois of
Kewanee. H., are visiting Rev. Bond
and family.
Senator Calvert Spensley left on
Monday for weeks trip with the fish
commission.
james Aide left Thursday for Des-
MONIES. Iowa, where he will visit
sick brother.
Miss Mary Unger returned on Sun
day from week. visit with her broth
ers in Milwaukee.
Jas. Brewer looked after the inter-
ests of the Jas. Brewer Co. in Milwau-
kee, the first of the week.
Mrs. John Esch went to Racine
Wednesday morning to visit with her
daughter Mrs. j. Semen.
Misses Clara and Ersla Loui of Mil
waukee are visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Lawrence Stude.
Mrs. J. A. Spratler went to Evans
vile Thursday for weeks visit with
her son Walter and family.
Miss Letha Sowl and brother Harry
of Beloit were the guests of their cousin
Miss Hazel Day this week.
Miss Bess Brewer came from Ripon
Monday eve to visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Brewer.
Mrs. John Kieffer and daughter
Miss Gertrude have returned to Chicago
after two weeks visit in our city.
Rev. Nicholas Weyer went to
Racine this week to be present at the
ceremonies which will be held today.
Crawford Ross came up from Chi
cago Saturday for an indefinite visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Ross.
Mrs R. j. Hughes and three daugh-
tiers departed for Madison Monday to
be the guests of her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Rowe
Mrs. P. Hartnett and children of
LaSalle, H., are guests at the home of
Mrs. Hartnett's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Staber.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coll, who have
been visiting relatives in this city, re-
turned on Saturday to their home in
St. Paul, MINI.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15

A telegram was received here Tues
day evening announcing the death,
that afternoon at O'Clock, of the es-
Unable wife of DIR. j. B. Moffett at
Minneapolis. Being resident of Min
eral Point for many years, deceased is
remembered kindly by the greater por-
ton of our community. She was a
woman of strong and active mental
ability, which so strained her physically
that for the past few years she has
been Frustrated with feebleness. She
was about 50 years of age.
The heaviest rain storm of the year
visited this place early Tuesday morn
ing, beginning before daybreak and
lasting for four or five hours. Railroad
travel was considerably impeded at this
place. The morning passenger could
not depart until washout just below
the depot was temporarily fixed and
much difficulty was experienced in get
ting to Gratiot, while to Brodhead was
the extent of the trip. No train came
in at this station until 7 p. M, that
being a freight.
Edwin Prideaux returned from Oregon
where he has been railroading and will
probably stay till after the fair.
Chas, Springer, formerly Of this city,
who is now foreman Of the Linden
cigar factory, favored US with a call
the other day.
Mrs. Alfred Wallace started Tuesday
noon for Pueblo, Colo, to join her hus-
band, who is in business at that place.
Mr. John Hampton, who some dozen
years ago left Mineral Point for New
York city, arrived here Saturday for
the first time since his departure, and
is enjoying himself with his brother,
George Masten, and many old acquaint-
ances.
Mr.. James Mahoney is home for g
visit. Mr.. Mahoney is a theological
student at Baltimore and is preparing
for the priesthood He will be ordained
this summer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15
Mining Notes.

During the month of June the North
western road hauled seventy-two car
loads Of concentrates; the Milwaukee
thirty-eight, including oxides; the Hi
nois Central eighteen; the Burlington
fifteen.
The Merry Christmas Mining COM
pany of this city has sub-let its entire
leasehold aud equipment to Stude & Co.,
local operators, who have opened the
ground in new quarters, striking big
chunk lead, in some instances cogs be-
ing hoisted to the surface weighing 500
pounds each.
The Galena Iron Works company has
closed contract for new milling
plant to be built upon the Dark Horse
at Linden and to be ready for service
early the coming autumn. At present
the miro is in splendid shape and prom
ises TO add to its past as zinc ore
producer.
The Grunow mine at Miffiin has been
loading recently at Harker, having
closed a deal with the Mineral Point
Zinc company for 100 tons Of ore.
The Baxter Mining company Of Cuba
CITY. of which John F. Perkins is SUI
perintendent, is making and shipping
an average Of three cars of zinc con
centrates weekly and is again giving
employment to large force Of miners.
Lead ore from the mines Of Highland
! is being shipped to the Carnegie Smelt-
ing company in Pennsylvania.
At Miflin the Penitentiary mine has
struck a breast Of jack $50 feet II
width.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15

had been born to Marshal Holmes. so
the many friends of himself and wife
heard with regret on Monday that the
little treasure had been called to join
the angels.
The Mineral Point creamery now
churns twice day, and produces 800
to $50 pounds at each churning. This
indicates about $4,000 pounds of milk
daily received.
At the second meeting for the season
of the Mineral Point Dairy Board of
Trade held yesterday, 1000 boxes of
cheese were offered and all sold at Sc.
Alfred Vivian will return to the State
University at the opening Of the school
year next September, having been APP
pointed by the regents instructor in
pharmacognosy. The appointment of
Mr.. Vivisn was unexpected and there
fore the more of a compliment.
Hon. j. M. Smith is home from his
post of duty among the Indians of
Minnesota for short vacation.
Emigrants westward bound by team
are rarity of late and two parties of
this kind passing through here within
the last week attracted attention
On the 4th of July Mr.. John Henry
Carrow of Linden was seriously injured
by the premature explosion of dyna-
mite cap. One of his eyes is wholly
ruined and there is grave fear that the
other will never be of much use. Mr..
Carrow is one of the best known men
of Linden and many friends throughout
the county will learn of his misfortune
with keen sorrow.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15

-Stripper boy wanted at the cigar
store ofJ. M. Mulhairn. lw
Mr.. Joe Patten of Dubuque visited
friends in this city this week.
Roy and Leitha Soil of Beloit spent
last week with relatives in this city.
A little son has come to brighten
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Alder Prid-
eaux.
Miss Nell Paynter and Win Bennett
spent last Friday with relatives at
Dodgeville.
Mrs. Richmond and daughter, Jane
Hales. of Lodi, are guests of Mrs. F.
C. Ludden.
Mrs. Joe Conner and son of Argyle
were guests of relatives of this city
within the past week.
Miss Effie Early departed today for
a trip to the Pacific coast, including the
exposition at Seattle.
Little Gladys Jackson of Beloit ar
rived in this city on Thursday, last. for
visit with relatives.
-Dode Fisk's show is no one-horse
affair now, but an eleven-car circus.
1t will be here Monday, the Goth inst.
The annual picnic at the County
Home will be held Tuesday, July q.
A hearty welcome extended to every
body
We carry complete lines best
makes of trunks, ssuit-cases and trav-
eling-bags, at most reasonable prices.
G. Varlin. %
Miss Dora Richards of Minneapolis
has been welcome guest at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Chas. Cox. for the
past week.
-Drs. C. j. Fawkes and w. M. Ora
tiot, accompanied by their wives, en-
joyed an automobile ride to Dubuque
yesterday.
Miss Ethel Curry took the stage
this morning for Dodgeville, where she
will put in few days enjoying the hos
pitality of relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Williams of
Savannah, ILL.,, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Branger for the past
two weeks, returned to their home
Monday.
Mrs. Clyde Bachelor and daughter.
and sister, Clara Foster, departed yes
terday for Madison, where they will
spend couple of weeks with their sis
ter, Mrs. Geo. Linke.
Mrs j. Kieffer and daughter Ger
trude returned to their home in Chicago
yesterday, after a pleasant visit of
few weeks with their many relatives
and friends in this city.
Because of changes being made in
the Coad block, DR.. Hubenthal is tenn
porarily located in the White House
block. Those suffering from defective
masticators should govern themselves
accordingly.
To-day Mrs. Geo. Bottomley, ac-
companied by her sons Thomas and
Louis and daughter Ida, departed for
Minneapolis, all to make an indefinite
stay there excepting Tom, who will
proceed to Des Moines, Iowa, in a few
days,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15
Fifteen Years Ago.

Rumor says that J. j. Hanscom q
Co. will occupy the store to be vacated
by thinner and that A. G. Deller viii
move his clothing stock into the room
now occupied by Hanscom.
Miss Hannah Mauger will accompany
the Zimmers to Milwaukee and there
perform clerical work.
AS everybody rejoiced when few
DAYS ago it was announced that son
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15
Desirable House for Sale.

New two-story residence containing
seven rooms; good barn, cistern and
well; two acres of ground in connection.
Inquire at Tribune office 18tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-07-15
Girl

SHOULD LEARN TO DOES LEARN TO
Sew, Wish
Cook, Primp.
Save, Chatter.
Mend, Cho
Keep house, =,
Vale poro, Blow money,
Say something, Abhor housework,
Make her home Walk like Ethel
pretty, Barrymore,
X eep herself Make her room
young and sweet look like a nick
Love some good leodeon,
man, And love the nat
And take hold and rimonv of some
sail the domestic animated little
oarque when cigarette holder
storm blows the who thinks his
cook of the papa made the
range. world
st. Louis Post Dispatch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

The local market was particularly opti-
mistic in tone today. and at the noon
meeting of the Washington Stock Ex-
change nearly all the issues listed were
in demand. Better prices even than those
realized at the close of business last
week were secured. and indications were
rife of still further advances. Potomac
consolidated 5s. Washington Railway pre-
ferred. Washington Railway AZ and Ar
lington Insurance were the leaders, and
transactions Of considerable volume oc-
CURED in all four.
Potomac consolidated IS have held
steadily at 1895 for some time. but they
sold today at n to 4 advance. and $4,000
par value changed hands: $4,000 Wash
ington Railway As were sold at SS.
Notice was filed at the exchange that
Charles P. Milburn of the real estate
Arm of King, Milburn &. CoIliere, 141O G
street. has made application for member
ship on the exchange. He will take the
membership Of Walter Hieston, bank
rupt. and Secretary Woodruff made the
formal announcement that all regulations
of the exchange have been met. Mr.. Mil
burns election will occur probably later
this week
Arlington Insurance sold at 30. and
after 165 shares had been purchased at
this figure the same bid failed to bring
any more stock to light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20
TAKING THE FARM STATISTICS
ARMY OF ENUMERATORS TO DO
THE WORK.
Forty-Five Thousand Specialists tt
Be Employed as Census Crop
Reporters.

Forty-five thousand enumeratOrs out OF
the estimated grand total of 5000 will
be engaged April Is next In gathering the
required information concerning agricul-
ture for the thirteenth decennial United
States census. Director Durand purposes
making every effort to secure progressive
farmers and crop reporters for these
places. His action is based upon the rec
concentrations of Chief Statistcan LIE
Grand Powers and the advisory board OF
special agents, composed of professors of
economics and farm experts who have
been assisting in the formulation of the
schedule of inquiries concerning farm
operations and equipment. 1t is believed
that the selection of this class of men.
already familiar with statistical methods
Of securing data and reporting them in
comprehensive form, will add greatly to
the efficiency Of the census and to the
scientif, value of the information OBJ
tanned.
BY means Of the census schedule an eff
fort will be made to secure an accurate
statement of the total number of acres OF
land in the farms of the country, py
states and counties: also the improved
area. number and size of farms On ac-
count of the growing Importance OF ten
ancy in many parts of the country con-
siderable information will be secured as
to whether farms are operated by owners
tenants or hired managers. Information
about the value of farms. buildings and
other permanent Improvements and OF
the farm equipment, both machinery. i'm
plements and live stock. will be secured
An important part of the schedule Will
be that enabling a study of the crops ana
crop products Of 1909 The enumerators
will ask about areas, quantities produced
and value of crops in the case of all the
principal crops grown in all parts OF the
United States. This inquiry covers grains
and seeds. hay and forage crops. and all
important special crops, such as fruits
nuts, vegetables. cotton, tobacco. rice
hemp, potatoes. broom corn. etc. By-prod-
ucts. like fax straw for tow and twlne'
and such manufactured products as
wines. cider and vinegar, dried fruits.
sugar, strip, ETC., will not be overlooked
by the questions in the schedule.
The inquiries concerning live stock ana
their stock products also include Cattle
work animals. sheep and goats, swine,
poultry and bees. The facts as to the
time Of the enumeration are to be secured
In some detail, taking into consideration
the ages. sex and use Of animals Further
more. data will be secured relating to the
number and value Of each species OF AMI
NAL raised, purchased and sold. and the
quantity and value of animal products
such as milk. cream, butter and cheese
wool, eggs, honey and wax.
There will be but one schedule for az
riculture. There max be a small scheduie
for the enumeration of animals in cities
This will be carried by the city EMU
merators. and it will cover horses, milch
cows. chickens. etc, housed In barns,
stables, etc, in the cities. No attempt will
be made to get the area Of city gardens
or vacant lot cultivation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20
SQUIRRELS DISPENSE PICNIC
GET BIG FEED AS RESULT OF
AGGRESSIVE ACTION.
Little Animals Attack Men, Women
and Children in New Jersey
Grove.

NEW YORK. September 2O.-Squirrels
yesterday raided a picnic party in New
Jersey just as the lunch was spread. bit
the men. women and children until they
fled. and then got away with all the
food before the men summoned UP cour-
age enough to go back and investigate
the fate of the eatables
A driving party. consisting Of Herman
Schwab, his wife and two children, and
Fritz Schneider. his wife and three chill
dren. all of Centerville. N. j., were the
victims. 1t was in a grove of chestnut
trees on Horseneck road. Caldwell n.
j., that the raid took place. The MEM
bers Of the party had just got the lunch
spread out when they were startled by
the chattering of many squirrels.
Presently it was noticed that large
tree under which the picnickers were
sitting was literally covered with the lit
tie animals. Then at least two hundred
of the squirrels jumped for the intruders.
They attacked men. women and children.
running all over them and biting them
on the face and hands. An effort was
made to beat them of, but without avail.
and the party was compelled to retreat
to the road, hustle into the wagons and
drive away