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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01
PUBLIC LANDS IN
 WALES GRABBED
CHARGE MADE THAT ARISTO- CRATIC FREEBOOTERS HAVE FURY AND GOVERNMENT AID ASKED TO RIGHT THE WRONG.
(specia1 from United Pressl

Especial from United Press)
 London. March 1.-Charging that public lands amounting to one-fifth the total area of Wales have been grab bed'' by aristocratic freebooters in the last century, representatives of the Carnarvonshire County Council arrived in London today to ask governmental aid in recovering for the princfpality thea property of which it has been despoi1ed.
 The charge and the report upon which it rests were laid before the Carnarvonshire Cou y Council by William George, brother of Chancellor of the ExcheQuer David Lloyd George, who acted as chairman of high spe- cial committee appointed by the Coun- cil to investigate reports that vast public tracts have been enclosed and appropriated often without a shadow of title by the great landlords.
 Georges inquiry more than SubStan- tIated these reports. Between 1795 and 1892 more than 1000 GOO acres. he says, were lost to the government through the landlords greed. Many of these seizures were accomplished through the corrupt pra ctices and the negli- gence of the offic eof woods and fo1- ests, the report says.
 It is conceded that some of the land Is irrevocably lost through the stat ute of limitations but as adverse pos session must continue for sixty years before the crown loses it's rights, much land may yet be recovered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01
COLEMAN TRIMMED
 BY NEW YORK GANG OF SWINDLERS
HIS CASE SIMILAR TO THAT OF TREASURER w. F. WALKER
 NOW DOING TIME IN WETH- ERSFIELD-VICTIM OF PHONY FARO BANK-R ON $5O,OOO BAIL THIS AFTERNOON.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press)
 Boston, March 1.-George W. Cole man, the $12-a-week clerk, who admits footing the National City Bank Of Cambridge of approximately $200, GOO, will be released on bail this afternoon. CoIeman's father and uncle have pro duced securities for the $50000 bail de- marded which are acceptable to Unit ed States District Attorney French, and young Coleman will leave his cell as soon as bail is accepted today by United States Commissioner Hayes
 Even the release of Coleman, how ever, is secondary in interest here to- day to the growing revelations of the gang of svfndlers who ''triInned'' the bank SnaSher of $40,000 in plot to beat a phony faro bank in New York Hourly the names of prominent men in towns all through New England are being quoted as among the victims Of the gang and it is estimated today have garnered not less than S4o0 900 from the cupidity and blindness of their dupes.
 One of the victims of the band is said to have been a. Boston bank of ficial who sunk 0,000 in the plot be- fore he woke up Another vas "a a $4, GOO Another. a Boston note broker, makes no secret of the fact that he was a near victim He tells with full detail and with all the names of the operators, just how the plot to beat the New York faro bank was to work out He went into the thing, not as a mark but with the under standing that he was to share in the profits of plucking others. When he came out of his trance he was just S2, 800 short and he is now suing to recover.
 Boston. Brockton Providence Lynn, Maiden. Portland and a, score of other New Englad towns today are declared to hold victims of the gang. Only few of them have talked but if threat ened arrests by the United States au
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01
GEAR MUST SHOW HIS HAND IN
 PERSIAN CRISIS
SHAFTS PREMIER AND PRIME MINISTER RESIGN TO-DAY BE- CAUSE OF RUSSIA'S FAILURE TO WITHDRAW TROOPS.
Special from United Eress.)

Especial from United ress.)
 Teheran, March 1-As the result of the resignation today of Premier Si- pahdar Khan and Minister of the In terior Sardarassad it is believed that Russia will be forced to show her hand and either withdraw her troops from Persia, or assume formal control of the country. The resignations came as a result of the Czar's disre- gard of the recent u1tinatun sent him by Persia for the withdrawal of his soldiers. The resigned ministers have warned the government that Russia's failure to heed the uItimatum is tan tamount to a declaration that she in- tends to control Persia and they are unwilling to hold office longer if the Persian government remains subserV- tent to the Czar.
 The Shah has so far been unable to find suitable persons to take the va cated posts as the leading politicians are demanding that the government demand guarantees of Russia which the latter has so far shown no inclina- ton of granting. Everywhere the fear is expressed that unless the pow CTS intervene Russia will complete her grab of Persia'' under the guise of preserving order'' among the warning factions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01
MIR. BROOKER SAYS
 IT IS TO LAUGH
Never Said Corporations Would Pay
 Government Deficit.

The New York World of Sunday pub Hshed a remarkable dispatch from Washington, asserting that Charles F. Brool1er. of this State. had been to see President Taft and had told him that the f'coTpOrate interests of the coun- try would gladly pay off any deficit the government might meet, if only the corporation tax might be got rid Of
 MT. Brooker, who lives at Ansonia, declares there is not a word Of truth in it and it was fit only to laugh at No man could speak for the corporate interests, that was ridiculous; and it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01
SORE LUNGS AND RAW LUNGS

Most people know the feeling, and the miserable state of i'll health it indicates. All people should know that Fo1ey's Honey and Tar, the great est throat and lung remedy, will quickly cure the soreness and cough and restore a normal condition. Ask for F'oley's Honey and Tar. F. B. Brill and L. F. Curtis, local agents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01
TAFT WILL NOT TESTIFY BEFORE
 INVESTIGATION
(special from United Fress.) :.

ISpecIaI E J
 Washington, March 1.-President Taft will not volunteer to testify be- fore the Ballinger-Pinchot investiga- tion committee and should he be in vited it is quite likely he would de- cline to appear. In an entirely unof- hcial way the President has made known his attitude in the matter. When the subject was preached to him the President mentioned the pre- cedent of Thomas Jefferson, who when President, was called upon to testify
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01
BROKE KNEE CAP IN
 FALL DOWN STAIRS

Mrs. Jane Bladon, aged 63, of PIG Read street, sustained a fracture of a knee cap, severe contusions of the chest and bruises from head to foot when she fell down stairs Sunday. She is at home under care of her family physician.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01
THE PRETTIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of- ten dishgured by an unsightly wart, It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and 1e6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01

LaGrippe pains that pervade the entire system, LaGrippe coughs that rack and strain, are quickly cured by laxative, safe and certain in results
 F. B: Brill and L. F. Curtis, local agents. 5 ,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01

thorities of the men named as leaders of the gang develops. it is believed they will be followed by a flood Of information which will show that the gang who ffslzinned' Coleman has a record unparalleled in the United States for audacity, resource and re- suits.
 Farmer Want Ads. 1 Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01
CLEANEASY, THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn, 24 4 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01

was still more absurd to put him in any such light. MT. Brcolzer said he had never said or intimated any such thing and his friends would have thought him crazy if he had; and, moreover, he had not been in Wash interval written telegraphed to or in any way communicated with President Taft.
 He said he was utterly at a loss to account for such a publication. It had no foundation whatever. If there was any form of words that would put it more conclusfvely, the reporter was at libertY to use those.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
Died in Chicago.

Mrs. G. Maxfeld, formerly Miss Car
oline- Lanyon of this city, passed from
this life at her home in Chicago on
Friday, Dec. 9, 1910, two days before
her list birthday.
The departed was born in London,
England, came to Mineral Point with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Lam
yon, when about 8 years of age, and
from then, with the exception of
brief period, this place had been her
home up TO twenty-six years ago, when
with her husband and family she locat-
ed in Chicago. She is survived by the
husband and seven children three sons
and four daughters.
Mrs, Maxfield was a sister of Mrs.
Samuel Hooking of this city, and many
of our older inhabitants will remember
her well and regret to learn of her
death.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22

desire to extend to the teachers and
pupils our thanks.
The exercises given by the seniors in
the afternoon were a grand success in
every way. There was not hitch
from start to finish, and there was not
thing said to which anyone could take
the least exception. Some Of the jokes
We're extremely good and very much
appreciated by the school, but every
thing went off as the seniors were anx-
ious to have them go, in a spirit of fun
and good will The high school room
was crowded with visitors.
The Christmas exercises in the grades
were we'll attended and showed careful
on the part of teachers
and pupils.
AT last we think we have the drink
ing fountain so that we may have it all
in place by the opening of school after
vacation, The delays have been very
but the fountain will be well
worth waiting for.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
COrreII & Martin

ley was only thirty-three years of age,
but in his brief life he had endeared
himself to many people in many differ
ent walks of life and classes of society.
Perhaps no man in the city was better
known than he and many hearts are
sorely stricken at his early death.
Business men of Dubuque may re-
member that it was just about year
ago at this time that Mr. Spensley was
so actively engaged in collecting money
and making arrangements for giving
the poor children of this city one Of the
happiest times of their lives. He gave
his effort, his time and his sympathy to
those who were not accustomed to hav-
ing a Merry Christmas. Doubtless the
little children will miss Bob Spensey
this year.
Mr.. Spensley had certain traits of
character which endeared him peculiar.
ly to his friends. Many have good rea
son to known that no one was ever of
a more hospitable nature than he. His
kindness of heart was felt by all; it ex-
tended even to his horses and dogs and
other pets, for he was very fond of an
imals. II is for the bigness Of his
heart, for the kindness of his nature
that Robert w. Spensley will be long
remembered, and his memory ever
cherished.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
DODGEVILLE NEWS.

From the Chronicle
On Monday afternoon John E. Harri-
son of this city fell from the top of a
high step ladder while in the act of fix
ing window sash and was badly bruis-
ed on his legs and body.
The annual School Board Convention
for Iowa county will be held at the
court house in the city of Dodgeville on
Tuesday and Wednesday, January Bird
and 4th, 1911.
W. B. Stratman died at his home in
this city at Ills a. m. on Monday,
December IL, at the age of about 46
years.
From the Sun. Republic
The Alumni meeting of the D. H. S.
is now an assurity. The date of the
meeting will be Dec. Both and it is
hoped that every alumni and alumnus
will avail themselves of this excellent
opportunity of meeting their classmates
of happy, bygone school days.
Frank Berg of Waldwick got badly
burned Sunday while playing with gum
powder which he and some of his boy
friends found in a vacant house near
is home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
Tribute tc Late Robt. W. spen.Iey.


The death of Robert w. Spensley
who died in Dubuque, Iowa, Wednes-
day morning, Dec. Ia, 1910, has oc-
casioned deep grief among all who
knew him.
Deceased was born in Mineral Point.
Here he grew to young manhood and
although for the last few years Du-
buque has been his home, his visits to
this city were 50 frequent that he still
seemed like one Of US. Everybody
liked Bob and Bob liked everybody and
everything throughout every stage of
his brief career, he being only 80 years
of age at the time of his death A low
ing mother sister and brother survive
him. His remains were brought by
special train to this city last Friday for
interment in Graceland cemetery by
the side of his father, the late John
Spensey Besides immediate mourn
ers large delegation of Dubuque
friends were passengers on said train.
The following beautiful tribute to de-
ceased which appeared in the Dubuque
Sunday Telegraph Herald is republished
in the Tribune by request:
1.-The death of a young nan is always
more tragic than that of a man who
has had his share of years. Mr.. Spens-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
Public School Notes.

Teachers and scholars are all enjoying
a much needed rest for two weeks.
Miss Pierce is at her home in Chicago,
Miss Torch at her home in Madison,
Miss Weyman is visiting relatives in
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Mr.. Culver is at home
in Appleton, and Mrs. Pringle has de-
cided to spend at least part of the vaca-
ton in Mineral Point. So far as known
the other teachers will spend part if not
all of the vacation in this city.
Mrs Pringle is the only teacher to
be attacked by the prevailing disease.
Her case is very light and she will soon
be over with it, There are still a few
cases among the children in very light
form, but we are about over with it.
All the cases have been light and the
school has not been interrupted nearly
as much as it has been at various times
in the past on account of the preva-
lence of the grip. The attendance the
past term, especially in the upper
grades, has been unusually good.
Monday morning, Dec. IL, Ruby Wed.
lock and Genevieve Penhallegon enter
tanned the high school with piano solos
Friday morning, Dec. l6, Ruby Wed
lock gave fine account of Christmas
in Germany, and Eva Golliner read ar
excellent account of Handel and hi
Messiah.
Friday afternoon, in accordance will
the usual custom, the pupils Of th'
grades in the second ward came NJ
and entertained the high school, II
say that the high school enjoys thes'
exercises is to express fact that i
very evident to all those present. w
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
Land Bring. Good Price Under Hammer

The real estate of the late Peter
Powell, sold at auction in front of the
city hall in this city on Tuesday of this
week, brought between $66 and SGT per
acre. Stephen Powell, Fred Paulzkill,
Thomas Humphreys and Owen Davis
were the buyers, putting up between
them $l2, 9I3. 90.
This sale emphasized the fact that
F. f. DAWSON is whirlwind at auc-
pioneering real estate as well as live
stock, but, being raised on a farm, how
could he be otherwise? When the
Tribune's real estate is found we shall
purpose turning it into cash at once
through the medium of Col. DAWSON S
skill.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
Invention Of the Clarinet.

The clarinet or elarionet. is sup
posed to have been invented in 1890
by Joseph Christopher Denner, at
Nuremberg, though some authorities
trace its existence to medieval times.
Since its invention it has undergone
many changes and Improvements, and
the modern clarinet. from the extent,
quality md variety OF its tone, is one
Of the most perfect Of wind instru.
mCnts
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
Mortgages for Sale.

| have for sale few gilt edge per
cent mortgages secured by improved
farms of four times the amount loaned.
Just as safe and as convenient as gov
eminent bonds. Interest collected
promptly when due without expense.
Seventeen years experience in this
immediate neighborhood without the
loss of penny of interest or principal.
Call on or write,
r. j. PENHALLEGoN,J r.
Iowa Co. Bank Bldg. Mineral PIT, Wis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
OFFICERS ELECT FOR 1lliitt

Mineral Point Lodge, No. /, F. and A. M.
c. c. Potter. W. IN.
Otto Gilman, 5. W.
Guy 4. White, j. W.
r. 7. Prideaux treasurer
w. c. Hales, secretary.
Iowa Chapter No. G, r. A. NJ.
W. G. Hales, h. p.
b. l.. Dunwiddie k
George Crawford 5.
w P Bliss treasurer.
B. T. Prideaux secretary
Guy E. White p. 3,
G. c. Potter. e. of h.
T. l.. Pagel. T. a. 6.
Alvin Mitchell, 3D.
W. G., Martin, "a v.
Charles Treweek LIST Y.
Samuel Terrell, sen.
Mineral Point Commandery, No. 12.
X. T.
A. fl. Potter e. c.
G. c. Potter gen.
w. g. Hales, c. of. <.
S. K. Shepard. prel
W. A. Jones, treasurer.
b. t. PrideauX, recorder.
W. p. Bliss, =. w.
w. H. Correll, ]. W.
w. X. Smith, trustee.
Mineral Point Chapter. No. Z, O. f. S.
Mrs. B. I. Priaeaux, " m.
NJ. l.. Parkinson, W D.
Mrs. Edith Weidenfeller associate m
Mrs. T. l.. Pagel, treasurer.
Miss Elizabeth W. Bishop, secretary.
Mrs ". D Brown. conductress
Mrs G. c. Potter, associate conductress.
George H. Legate Post, No 1875, G.. AR.
George G. Cox, G.
Charles Cox, s. v
W. II. Whitford, iY
J. ], Humbert, surgeon.
j. A. Hoare, a. m
William Coad, chap
George Jeuck. o. of d.
E. g. Reynolds o. of e
| b. t. Prideaux. trustee
Raven Lodge, No. So, X. of P.
II. q. Jackson, c, c.
W. V. Parkinson. v c.
WI. Penhallegon. Prelate
| Wilbur Trevaller, NJ. of w.
James kitto, *. of II. and s.
John II. Ralph. NJ. of f.
W. II. Correll. NJ. of f..
Fred Motley, NJ. at A.
j. NJ. Thicker. |. G.
A. Appel. o. G.
A, Appel. Trustee for years
f, G, Weidenfeler. Rapre to Grand
Lodge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
Miss Nettie v. Wallis,

Graduate Of the American Conservatory
of Music, Chicago, will give piano and
organ lessons. For terms inquire at
her home in this city. Phone 92. Soft
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS

It's lot easier to buy Christmas presents for woman
than for man, and rule have the easier Jobs and
women the harder If you ladies would 90 it the way
man does you'd find it great deal easier than you do
man goes to the place where articles for to be
found and buys Why don't you ladies where articles tor
men display. Here are a few:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
Hand Separated Cream

For all hand-separated cream deliver
ed at the Mineral Point Creamery,
Mineral Point. Wis. we will pay this
week ending, Dec. "a, 300 cents per
pound for butter fat.
MINERAL POINT CREAMERY Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
Rooms for Rent.

Three rooms in the Iowa County
Bank building. Heat and light fur
nished. Inquire Of Josiah Lanyon. Aft
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
advertised Letters.

Henry Burgess, Dick Hough,
Mrs. Henry Warren Osborn.
Dec. u. 1910. b. T. PRIDEAux, p. M.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
Vocal and Instrumental Instructions.

Miss Sada A. Jacobs, teacher of sing
ing, violin, piano or organ. Phone AZ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
Mauser's Jewelrp Stor'
Farm for Sale.

A well improved Iowa County farm,
two miles from good town. Favorable
price and easy terms. Address G. E. M.
in care of Tribune. 48w4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Piano or Kindergarten Music
Miss aenrIetts Cray Hanscom.

Graduate Of the Wisconsin COLLEGE Of Music
Of Milwaukee,. is prepared to give instructions
So lha piano or binderaarten music, Inquire
for terms ~ her home Phone IL.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
This is mans store all the year round
but womans store at Xmas time.

We helping the make their relatives and friends
happy Christmas We the do their Christmas
shopping The place where would do his shopping
very likely the place he would want you shop for him
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22
FOUNTAIN PENS

of all kinds varying in price from 75c $500 gift that
will be appreciated by any Come in and see them
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-12-22

Don't forget that we have something
to suit each member of the family
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
1900 MILE CANOE TRIP.
Two Young Men Paddle into BurlinG-
ton from Buffalo, n. Y.

Arthur J. Schneid and Harry D. Rapp
spent a part of Tuesday in the city,
en- route from Buffalo, n. Y. which city
they left over a month. ago on a 800
mile canoe trip. They arSnow toward the
end Of their journey and have made good
time during the entire trip. They ar
rived here from Plattsburgh and expect
to be In whitehall Thursday.
The young men left Buffalo July "a and
padded down the Niagara river with an
eighteen foot canoe and provisions and
camping utensils, Weighing l25 pounds.
The course of the journey led them down
the Chippewa river, through the Wclland
canal and Thousand islands to the
Gallon Rapids, which they passed and
proceeded through Lake St. Louis. They
took the Lachine canal at the rapids and
later went down the ST. Lawrence river
as far as Montreal then following the ST.
Johns river to Lake Champain.
After reaching Whitehall, they will GO
down the canal to the Hudson and will
make their way down the river to New
York. where they will spend a few days
In sightseeing. Padding up the river
they will return home by way of the Erie
canal.
The trip has been devoid of adventures
with the exception of a storm on Lake
ontario, In which they were caught and
sent landward at a good speed. They
were obliged to remain there for two DAYS,
while the storm spent Itself. The average
rate of speed made has been % miles per
day but they have not hurried and have
spent much time In Sightseeing. They
have cooked nearly all their food and the
expense has hardly exceeded % cents per
day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
TRAINED SNAKE FOR PET.
Accomplished Adder Knows and Obeys
NRster's Voice.

One OF the employees at the Rutland
railroad station has a pet snake which,
for high class wisdom, could give the orig
inal proverb!al serpent cards and spades
and then win ont This snake. whose
name is Irene, has accomplishments and
personal eccentricties hitherto unknown
among the lower animals.
Irene ordinarily reposes In a small box
filled with cotton on one Of the trunks
in the baggage room. She is a spotted
adder, about IS inches in length. The
owner has had her fangs removed, but If
this were not the case she Is far too
gentle and intelligent to offer harm to
member Of the human race
The adder likes to see visitors and at
the sound Of her masters voice will come
out Of the box for an interview, retiring
only when told to do SO. She has been
taught to role over. distinguish red from
black playing cards and do various other
little tricks.
Too much attention has proved demon
alizing. however. to Irene and now she
is kept away from visitors as much as
possible. Some OF the employees at the
station. Of whom she is very fond. taught
her to chew tobacco, and when she did
not have supply OF the weed she was
apt to grow restless and irritable.
The present owner got his pct from
somewhere In the southern part Of this
State. II is said that the former owner
used to wear Irene for necktIe. the sof,
brown color of her body giving a very
pleasing effect. This, however, sounds
rather improbable, even of such n docile
snake as Irene.