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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-03-06
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RR.
One-Way Second.ciass coionist Rates
To California and Points in
The Northwest.

Correspondence low rates to other
points on main lines and branches
in California, Oregon, Washington
Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia,
Idaho, Mexico, Montana Nevada,
New Mexico and Utah,
Tickets on sale daily March 1Oth
to April 10Th, 1911. Every Monday
on train No. /, at 5;55 p IN, through
tourist sleeper leaves Cairo, running
via New Orleans and Southern Pa
cific r. r. to Los Angelese and San
Francisco.
For full information apply to J, Il.
Jones, Ticket Agent. Central Union
station, Cairo, ILL.,
III. J. PHELPS, G, p. A., Chicago
JNo. A. SCOTT, G. p. A., Memphis
s. G. HATCH, p, T. NJ, Chicago
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-03-06

LA, Is elgnly-two Yeas
old but as vigorous as many on the
hitber side of fifty. He has lived in
his home on Greenwich street. Nv
York city, more than forty years.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-03-06

An exceedingly poisonous variety OF
centipede IL found throughout china In
great numbers under old buildings or
old logs. The bite is extremely pain
full and in children sometimes fatal.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-03-06
Special.


Two elements of uncertainty arc
now threatening the stock market
TIC slp.cne court decisions and All
extra session Of congress. Tho ee..-
oral Impression K that the supreme
court will decide adversely in TIC
Oil and Tobacco cases, but may sus
gcst way out Of embarrassment to
the Offending corporations II the Ge-
cision proves adverse there WI; NJ.
doubtedly be much Disappointment ara
disgust among corporation managers,
because large number OF concerns
may be obliged to rcorgani2e. ri S
decision win affect nearly f,2G0 ncii-
ing concerns having about 5000 sub
salaries and including about $4,000
100000 of caritql. Like the railroad
managers they will be obliged to meet
the law, and the more gracefully thai
Nevertheless, guessing as to supreme
court decisions is especially hazard
Gus, particularly in view OF the popu-
lar miscalcuation of the railroad rate
decision. 1t will he remembered ira.
a compromise was generally expected,
whereas nothing of the sort occurred.
Reciprocity Question.
TIE reciprocity question will unfor-
tunatcly reopen The tariff controversy
at time when business needs free
dom from political agitation. There
arpear5 to be little doubt concerning
the passage of the reciprocity ;uCaa-
Urr; and net much likelihood Of any
radical tariff revision dvrilg the extra
scss'on. II is quito possible, how
over, that considerable tariff agitation
may be aroused if only for rol!ticai
effect, especially as the time Is draw
ing near for another presidential cleo
ton. For this very reason. however,
there is. little prospect of any impor-
tant changes being made in present
schedules. The tariff is altogether
too full of excellent political emmuo'-
ton to permit of prompt ADJUST
mant, and as it vii be the best ma
ter.al cor the forthcoming campaign
there IS little reason to fear very de-
cisivc acton in any extra session,
Still, tariff agitation is a deterrent
ard not stimulant TO business enter
Prise. There is more of less talk CT
putting such articles on the free list
as vitality affect the cost of living, and
there is renewed talk Of attacking
the wool, cation and steel schedules.
But as already said, radical changes
are not probable, at least until after
another presidential election.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-03-06
The Kangaroo.

Kanga.vos are gradually disappear
ing from Australia. Now the number
is only about one-tenth Of what 1t was
thirty years ago.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-03-06
Rate Decision Not Unjust.

Time has been given for the finan-
cial community to recover its equili'
brium after shock of the decision Of
the interstate commerce commission
Only railroad managers showed any
serious perturbation. Our great bank
ers entirely ignored t1is factor IN
the placing Of their new ilotations,
this proving that they did not regard
the decision as in any degree affect
ing. the credit OF the railroads. TIC
truth Is the railroads failed to prove
their case, and no injustice was doro
them by the commission since, il
present conditions are proved to be
unavoidable, they will have fun OF
portunity for rehearing after fur
Their trial of presnt rates, Many OF
the railroads are reporting liberal
gross earnings, and there is little
doubt hut that by means of economy
they will be able to continue salts
factory net results. The stronger
roads, which are in the majority, seem
likely to 20 on as usual with pro
iectcd Improvements. Some OF the
weaker lines are already beginning
10 econoinize and defer improvements
The effedt OF the decision was GER
tainly DISAPPOINTING to managers and
also to concerns which furnish the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-03-06

Mangrove Sark Of Great value
The bark Of the mangrove tree OF
which there is an unlimited supply In
northern Australia, has been found val
liable for tanning and dying
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-03-06

rUi. SALE Or TRADE.
POSITIONS WANTED.

Perhaps you can't secure just the
kind OF employment in this city you de-
sire. A "Fo~ition Wanted" ad in this
paper and 81 other daily papers in In.
diana, Illinois and Ohio will get what
you want. $3.50 per line each insertion.
AuStiIl Advertising Syndicate, Elwood
lnGiana, Write tor list OF papers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-03-06
WANTED.

WANTED-Two competent steno
graphers, either lady or gentleman.
Apply in person to j. M. Bergman,
corner Eighth and Ohio.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-03-06
Not Entirely Satisfactory.

Market conditions are not entirely
satisfactory. There was a good rc
tcovery from the slump following the
rate decision, but this was not wei
maintained for reasons just men
toned. Railroad traffic shows no
serious diminution AMI managers are
likely TO quickly get over their pres
ent disgruntlement General business
is quiet, though showing recuperatiye
tendencies. More activity is saowr
in the iron trade genrally as the re
suit OF lower prices, which had mrc
to do with stimulating the eXpor
tradc--oace moro an important factor
in the steel industry. Money con
tinues abundant and easy owing OF
course TO duh trade, and though firm
er rates may be anticipated between
now and the first OF April, no seri0us
disturbance Is aprehended in tina,
quarter. Our new security issuoS
since January / have been exceed.
ingly heavy, amounting to $4,000,
600, against $250,00O,O00 at the same
tine last year. A very large proper.
ton of these new issues have beer
made up of bonds and short tern;
notes. These large issues are practi,
cal evidence of the confidence of our
great bankers in the railroad out.
lOOly
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-03-06

railroads supplies, but there is no
doubt whatever that the decision of
tle cen mission will ultimately exert
a wholesome and necessary restraint
upon recent tendencies. Had the
railroads succeeded in making their
advances, increased demands from la
Dor wovld have followed, Wholesalers
and retailers would have been Obliged
to charge higher prices TO meet in
creased, freight bills, and the whole
effect would have been to still fur
Their elevate prices and increase tie
cost Of living. In other words. we
would simply be continuing the riii,
culous process of lifting ourselves
by means of our boot straps; ten
deney that has mucn to do with re
cent arrangement and came near cre-
ating a serious crisis by placing the
United States upon a level dangerous
ly higher than foreign countries. o.
late the tendency has been for re
duced cost of living. Food products
have especially declined and many
other commodities, notably iron ard
steeI, have been on the downward
grade. Bradstreet's index Figure
dropped from 923 in January, 1910
to SCI in February, 1911. This de
clining tendency seems likely 20 CO..
tinue. owing to quiet trade and reg
traints upon speculation. But IhaG
railroad rates beel increased move
ment in the other direction might,
have been expected, for we woul
certainly have had temporary Fer
iod Of increased activity which, now
ever, would have proved more IN tn,
nature Of an intoxicaIt than a genr
inc recovery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25
PECATONICA.
By Annie Davis.

Arthur and Maurice Jones were Bel
mont visitors Thursday evening.
Will G. Jones purchased a valuable
buggy at Belmont last week.
Mrs. w. G. Davis returned from
Dodgeville Wednesday, She left her
father somewhat improved.
A reception was given in Rewey
Monday night in honor of Benjamin H.
Gibbon, who has proved his ability as
first class orator, by taking the high
est honors in the district contest at
Platteville. Pecatonica has reason to
be proud of him.
A number from here attended the
circus at Rewey Tuesday night.
Annie Davis was a passenger to
Dodgeville Friday afternoon.
Harry and Samuel Johns of Montfort
visited with their aunt Mrs. Johns on
Saturday,
Mrs. Griffith Jones spent Sunday and
Monday at Rewey with her daughter.
Mrs. Elva Allen spent Saturday and
Sunday of last week with her school
mate Hilda Williams.
Dora and Lem James and Jennie
Dolphin visited Mrs. James last Sunday.
John Davis spent Thursday at the
home of Chas. Roberts.
John E. Jones lost horse Thursday
of last week.
Theodore Engles transacted business
in Belmont Saturday afternoon.
Nellie Davies spent Saturday and
Sunday at home.
Prof. Mills and Kenneth Baker of
Rewey spent Saturday with Archibald
Griffith. Fishing was the chief amuse-
ment.
Mildred Winter went to Madison
Saturday to visit under the parental
roof. She returned to Mineral Point
Sunday accompanied by her sister
Carrie.
Mrs. Charles Dolphin spent Thursday
at the Goninen home.
Mrs. Thomas Of Ridgeway visited for
a few days this week with her brother,
Richard Willis.
Hubert Davis spent Saturday after
noon at Belmont.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25
WALDWICK.
By Lula Buckingham.

Mrs. Jennie Richards and daughter
Anise of Mineral Point visited here a
few days last week
Mrs. Chas. Allen and Mrs. Sherman
of Mineral Point were the guests of
Mrs. Will Tredinnick Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Nicholas re-
turned home Monday from a few days
visit at Cuba City .-.>a b---
e Mrs. Eddie Davis and Miss Nora
Humbert went as delegates to the
Epworth League Convention at Shulls-
burg last week.
Mrs. N. H. Cockings visited Clara
Buckingham Thursday.
A large crowd turned out to see
Florence erase and Nora Humbert
initiated into the r. n A. Lodge Tues
day.
Vera James is visiting her aunt Mrs.
Chad Harker few days.
A number from here attended the
funeral of Mrs. Alex Mcneil at Mineral
Point Friday.
Mrs. W. Terrell returned home Fri
day, after a few days stay at George
Harris. :t4A.S
& Mr.. and Mrs. sJohn Ross attended the
graduating exercises; at Hazel Green
last week.
William Uren had his barn raising
bee Saturday.
Mrs. Huxtable is spending few days
with Clara Buckingham
Mrs. Delos Babcock is very ill at
this writing.
Mrs. William Hoare and son are up
from Blanchardville to help take care
of Mrs. BabcOck.
Ice Cream will be served every Satur-
day afternoon and night at league
Bros. Department Store during the
summer months, beginning May 81.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25
English University Man at
Wisconsin Next Summer.

A series of five lectures will be given
by Prof. John F. Findlay of the Uni
versity of Manchester, England, during
the University of Wisconsin summer
session which opens June 26. The lee
lures will be delivered under the
auspices of the department of educa-
ton.
Children of the neglected classes
will be the subject of one lecture.
The other addresses will deal with the
family and the school. corporate life IN
the school society, Arnold and the
English secondary school, and local
patriotism and the school in it's relation
to the civic community.
Prof. King of the department of edu-
cation at the University of Iowa, Prof.
Neumann Of the College of the City of
New York and Superintendent Chad
sey of Denver, Colo, are scheduled to
give regular classes in educational sub
jects during the summer session.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25
ShebOYgan Cheese Prices.

Sheboygan, May 10, Thirty three
factories offered 1915 boxes of cheese
on the call board today and all sold as
follow: 26 twins at 11bc, 1,O25 cases
Young Americas at life, 1T daisies at
12c, 1877 cases longhorns at 114c, 55
boxes square prints at 123c, and Is at
124c,. Market more quiet and lower
than week ago.
Sales year ago today on the She
boygan board were: AZ twins at 1870,
/ .013 cases Young Americas at 144c, 35
at 14sc, 818 daisies at 144c, 279 cases
longhorns at 1910, 1,720 at 134c, and
384 boxes square prints at 143c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25
Hazel Green Mines.

J.H. Lewis: The Mills mine now
owned and controlled by the Lanyon
interests is in shape again for a pro-
duction of one car of ore daily. The
big 800 ton milling plant has been over
hauled; the jigs have been remodeled
and will be better able to handle the
feed. Electric power has been installed
and motors will operate all departments
of the mine. including a centrifugal
electric force pump. An electric oper-
ated aeial tramway connects the big
plant with bins on the North Western
tracks.
The Kennedy mine, operated and
owned by the New Jersey Zinc company,
is running night and day with two
power and milling plants, and ITO men
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25
ENTERED INTO REST
Peter McWillianS

died on Thursday, May IS, after an i'll l.
ness of several month; aged Ga years,
months and % days. He was born
in the town of Willow Springs, on
January 20, 1847. He engaged in farm
ing, and thirty eight years ago he was
united in marriage to Miss Catherine
Cullen, daughter of the late John Cul-
len. The family moved to this city
about thirteen years ago. Mr.. McWil-
liams was widely known and was kind
obliging neighbor and friends He
leaves to mourn his death his wife four
for daughters and two sons, namely:
Misses Laura, Anna, and Margaret
McWilliams, Daniel and James Nc
Williams, and Mrs. Isabel Stude.
The funeral took place from the fam :
lily home in this city on Saturday,
with services in st. Pauls Catholic
Church, and burial in the family lot in
st. Pauls cemetery.
Among those who attended the flu
neral from out of town were: Mrs.
Catherine Sollinger, Janesville; Mrs
Frank Bordner and Mrs. Thomas King,
Darlington; Mrs. L. J. Flemming, Mrs
j. w. Ray, and Miss Margaret Coogan,
Calamine; Mr. and Mrs. Will Judkins
and daughter Ella, and Miss Lizzie
McWilliams, Seymour; Mr.. A. J. Dor
nan and daughter Beanie, Hollandale
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25

are carried on the pay roll. The pro :
duction averages forty cars per month
for the Mineral Point Zinc company
The equipment upon the Winnebago
mine. owned by the same company,
remains idle but the mine is being
worked from the Kennedy side.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25
A Good Home

in south part of the city is offered for
sale at bargain if taken soon. House
has five rooms, closets and pantry.
Good cellar and cistern.
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency at the Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25
MIFFLIN.
By Miss Katheryn Gowman.

Thomas Warne was business pas
senger to Platteville Friday.
Clarence Thomas of Linden was a
brief caller here Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Raine and
children Of Cuba City were here in at
! tendance at the funeral of their little
nephew Watson Raine on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Wilkinson came
here from Platteville Wednesday to be
present at the wedding of their niece
! Mabel Wilkinson to Fred White.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Liddle and
family made Mineral Point people a
Saturday call.
| Oscar Miller Of Preston was here for
few days, circulating among his
brothers and their families, and also
friends.
/ James McGilligan of Dodgeville was
Sunday caller here on business.
Charles Stude and wife entertained
his brother from Mineral Point Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Dolphin spent
Saturday afternoon with Rewey friends.
Watson, the four year old son Of Mr..
and Mrs Matt Raine. died at his home
here Friday Of appendicitis. He leaves
to mourn his loss a loving mother
and father, one little sister, Marguerite
and several relatives and friends, who
extend sympathy to the sorrowing
parents in their first sad trial in life.
The funeral took place Sunday, Rev
Stephenson officiating.
Harry Goldsworthy of Linden spent
Sunday here.
A. R. Lott, an insurance agent, was
here from Milwaukee Thursday looking
after business affairs.
Casper Lehner of the Galena Monu
ment works was a business and
pleasure visitor in this village over
Sunday.
VIII Brazzell is the owner of a
Flanders Roadster auto, which he pur
chased from the Dodgeville motor car
company He was out trying it last
week.
Miss Bessie Stacey, in company with
Harry Frear, Sundayed in the country
at the home of her sister and husband,
Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Stoner.
Mr.. Searles of Madison looked after
mining interests here Thursday.
Mrs. Thomas Rain received the sad
news last week of the death of her
sister, Mrs. Dan McFarlane which
occurred at Cuba City. She left Friday
to attend the funeral.
wILKINsoN-wHITE.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Wilkinson, Sr. was the scene of pretty
wedding last Wednesday, when their
daughter Miss Mabel became the bride
of Mr.. Fred White.
Attending the bride was her sister
Mary Wilkinson, and Arthur Martin of
Mineral Point acted as best man for
his cousin Fred White.
The bride wore a white messaline
silk and her sister wore a lilac gown.
The wedding march was played by
Miss Martha Miller.
The parlor was decorated with lilac
and white.
A wedding supper was served at the
CONCLUSION of the ceremony for the
| immediate families.
The bride is one of Mullins choicest
products while the groom is a very
Industrious and manly young fellow.
They are at home to their many
friends who wish them long and
hanny life
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25
What IL Was.

ST thought could get along without
glasses awhile longer. but l find /
can't"
Eyes? 1t was an optical Illusion
Smart Set.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25
.SCHOOLBOARD
The Proceedings OF Regular and
Special Meetings.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Reelection of E. c. Fielder, as
President, and L. Gibbons,
as Vice President.

Mineral Point, Wis, May 8, 1911.
A regular meeting of the school board
was this day held in the council cham
Der.
Called to order by President Fielder.
Members present: Commissioners
Knight, Jacka, Hubenthal, Meserole,
Gibbons and Chamley.
Minutes of last regular and special
meetings read and approved.
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee and on motion Of
Commissioner Knight were allowed and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25

Communications from w. H. Jeuck
and Miss Martha Cummings asking for
the position of census taker read.
Moved by Commissioner Chamley that
Miss Cummings be rendered the posi-
ton of census taker for this year.
Carried.
On motion the board adjourned. Sine
die.
Attest: VIM. P. BLISS, Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25

The shortest life Is long enough II 1t
lead to a better. and the longest Life b
too short II It do not-Colton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-25

meetings read and approved.
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee and on motion of
Commissioner Knight were allowed and
ordered paid:
c.. l.. Ivey, sundries. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6
CHM & Co.. music books. 2 81
Prideaux & Bliss, disinfectant. .......... AZ &C
Telephone Co.. March. April and May. OC
Crawford Bros. printing .................. l 81
Mrs. Burns. janitor. ......... ............. 1 0C
u. Gibbons. labor. Observation-Disclosures. III g
Miss Crawford librarian, months..... 80 0C
Electric Light Co.. Library light. ........ 2 "a
Communications from w. H. Jeuck
and Miss Martha Cummings asking for
the position of census taker read.
Moved by Commissioner Chamley that
Miss Cummings be rendered the posi-
ton of census taker for this year.
Carried.
On motion the board adjourned. Sine
die.
Attest: VIM. P. BLISS, Clerk.
Mineral Point, Wis, May 8, 1911.
A regular meeting of school board
elect was held this day in the council
chamber.
Called to order by the Clerk.
Members present: Fielder, Gibbons,
Chamley, Jacka, Meserole, Knight and
Hubenthal.
Moved by Commissioner Knight that
the rules be suspended and the Clerk
be instructed to cast the ballot for
E. C. Fielder for president.
Motion carried and E. C. Fielder was
declared elected president for the en-
suing year.
Moved by Commissioner Chamley
that rules be suspended and Clerk be
instructed to cast the ballot for l..
Gibbons for vice president.
Motion carried and L. Gibbons was
declared elected vice president for the
ensuing year.
The President then appointed the
following committees:
Teachers and employees -Hubenthal,
Chamley, Gibbons.
Grounds and buildings Gibbons, Mes
erole, Knight.
Supplies-Jacka, Hubenthal, Cham
ley.
Finance-Meserole, Chamley, Jacka.
Visiting-Knight, Meserole, Gibbons.
Text books - Hubenthal, Knight,
Jacka.
Misses Weidenfeller and Stephens
were present and addressed the board
asking for an increase in salary.
Moved by Commissioner Knight that
the question of salaries of Misses
Weidenfeller and Stephen be referred
to the committee on teachers and en-
ployes. Vote was tie and the Presi-
dent voted no. Motion lost.
Communication from Miss Susan
Hanscom asking to be transferred to
the End Ward was read.
Moved by Commissioner Gibbons that
Miss Hanscom be given the position of
assistant primary teacher in the End
Ward. Carried.
Then the question of salaries of
teachers was referred to the committee
on teachers and employees.
By unanimous vote it was decided to
have no school on Friday, May IL.
On motion of Commissioner Gibbons
the board adjourned to Monday, May
18th.
Attest: VIM. P. BLISS, Clerk.
Mineral Point, Wis, May Is, 1911.
Pursuant to adjournment of the 9Th,
meeting of the school board was this
day held in the council chamber.
Called to order by President Fielder.
Members present: Chamley, Jacka,
Knight, Meserole, Hubenthal, Gibbons.
The committee on teachers and en-
ployes were not ready to report on the
salary question and after discussing
the question in general the board ad-
journed.
Attest: VIM. P. BLISS, Clerk.