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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-19
USED INDISCREET LANGUAGE
REsENTlNc DEPREDATIoNs ON
HIS PROPERTY He CALLED
CHIEF A BANDIT
ENGLISH GOVERNMENT is ASKED
TO SECURE THE PRISONERS
RELEASE

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 19. Talking
with reporters today General villa in
advertently Indicated that Benton
was still in his hands, but he checked
himself before further information
could be gained
What do you think Of a man who
would come over here with six
shooter and threaten mey" demanded
villa.
q think he ought to be shot" in
terposed an officer listening 10 the
conversation.
We'll" added the general, Il have
the six-shooter here in a box
Yesterday villa told reporters and
others that Benton was not under
arrest and when today he said that he
had Benton safe" he laughed at be-
ing detected in the previous deception.
When told that the British amhassa-
dor had been appealed to. the rebel
leader exploded profanely Z don't
give q "
A long telegram concerning the
case Of William S. Benton, who dis
appeared IL Juarez Tuesday night
4sas sent 10 the British ambassador
al washington from here today Ths
case has aroused great interest here.
Benton, who is a mine owner and
ranchman, is considered wealthy, He
has known Francisco villa for many
years. and his wife and friends hope
that the rebel general is merely dis
ciplining him for his outspoken pro-
test against rebel depredations on his
estate.
Benton's remarks to Villa, whom he
called a bandit. were deliberate. Exas-
perated by what he considered wan
ton damage done his ranch BY rebels,
Benton spoke to friends Of his inten-
tion to tell villa just what he thought
Of him.
He is still bandit, and I'm not
afraid to tell him SO to his face. zen.
ton remarked.
His friends attempted to disMade
him from the use Of any intempeEate
language, but the ranchman diadained
the advice Of James Hambleton. who.
like Benton. is a British subject. Hain-
bleton. who Ia leading the search for
his missing friend, said today that
the best he could hope was that Ben
ton was detained incommunicado. al-
though villa yesterday declared that
be was not under arrest at all.
The suggestion that he might have
taken a sudden trip to his 100000 acra
ranch few miles west Of Chihuahua
city is discounted. as It would have
been unprecedented for him not to
have informed his wife.
A rather vague report reached Mrs.
Benton today that her husband was
in jail at Juarez Tins report was re-
neived by the police from man who
said no had talked with prisoner
lust released from Juarez. The latter
said there was al American IA The
Jail, and that the American said #
his friends were going to do anythine
for him they would better hurry up
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-19
TODAY in CONGRESS.

washington, Feb. 49, Senate Met
at noon.
Executive session 70 consider re-
newal Of eight pending arbitration
treaties.
Senators went to the White House
to confer with the president on the
Panama tolls repeal.
Majority Leader Kern announced
that Senator Stone would be chosen
chairman for the foreign relations
committee, succeeding the late sena-
tor Bacon.
Motion to force the Alaska coal
leasing bills out of the committee
went over to tomorrow
House: Met at noon,
Interstate commerce commissioners
advocated the bill to regulate railroad
security issues.
Conferees began work on the Alas
ka bill with the prospect Of insisting
for the senate's s85,OOO,OOO bond is
sue provision.
Debate resumed on the Indian bills.
DR.. John Lee Coulter advocated di-
rect state loans to farmers before the
rural credit committee.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-19
BUSINESS IS SUSPENDED

Macon, Ca, Feb. 19.-Funeral servs
ices for Senator Bacon Of Georgia.
were held here today All business
was suspended while the body was
buried
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-19

RAIN or snow is pre-
dicted for tonight or
tomorrow by the un-
daunted weather bu-
reau.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22
" Wits or No Wits"

Taking the above caption for title
Rev. Philip H Hembdt, Professor of
English literature, Albion College, gave
a thoroughly entertaining and uplifting
lecture in the NJ r. church last Satur-
day evening. AS forecast, it was the
lecture Of the season, and it can safely
be said that no discourse could be
given that would result better for the
human family than this, if needed.
Prof. Hembdts contention was that
attainment in that and only that which
makes for good was the only wit of
worth. Preparation, more preparation,
consistency, and above all honesty, were
the ingredients of his theme. These
he wove together in a most fascinating
and convincing way until the finished
fabric, SO to speak. was a masterpiece
to the complete satisfaction of every one
who heard him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22
Death Wholly Unexpected.


Mrs. Thomas Kali died at O'Clock
Thursday morning, Jan. 10Th, aged SIS
years, 10 months and IA day. Her
death was almost wholly unexpected
She was afflicted with gall stones and
underwent an operation. from which
she failed TO rally, and passed peace
fully away.
The maiden name of the deceased
woman was Mary Sophia Bates. She
was born in England, where she was
united in marriage to Mr.. Thomas Kali
Six children were born to them in Eng
land and the family came to America
twenty-nine years ago. They lived at
Highland twenty years, and came to
Mineral Point eight years ago. The
mother leaves to mourn their loss her
husband six sons and seven daughters.
Four sons and six daughters are mar
ried. Mrs. Kali was kind neighbor
and friend and one whose delight was
in her nome and family.
The funeral took place on Saturday
with burial in Highland, Rev. L. P.
O'Reilly officiating.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22
Endorsement of Miss Brooks Rec

Burlington, Wisconsin
Plymouth Congregational Church.
Ny dear Miss Brook
| wish to tell you
how much | enjoyed your reading Of
within the Law" Monday evening.
| am convinced that the best way to
break the harm Of the "oH color"
drama of the present day is to empha-
size those examples Of the modern
drama which in clean way, seek to
stir men against all injustice and indie
cency.
Your reading showed remarkable
command, both Of yourself and Of your
material 1t revealed your sympathy
with. and insight into the problem Of
the underpayment Of women in indus
try, which is so powerfully treated in
the drama.
hope to hear you again soon.
Cordially yours,
Rev. II. c. Herring, Pastor.
miss Brook reads within the Law"
at the Parish House Jan. 27th.)
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22
NUMBER 4
Memorable Organ Recital.

Many are the musical feasts assoc
ciated with the history of Mineral Point.
but few of them, however, will find a
more conspicuous place in the halls of
memory than will the pipe organ re-
cital given at the First Congregational
church on Monday evening Of this week
under the auspices of the Brotherhood
of said church and as part of the elah-
crate lecture course for this winter.
The program was lengthy and class
zeal, consisting of organ selections by
Prof, VIM. f. Butler of Milwaukee and
Prof. J W Anderson of this city, read
ings by the accomplished Miss Mona
Hoskins of Darlington. and enchanting
singing by the Royal Male Quartette
Messrs, G. S. Huxtable. Harvey Hulk
table, j. !. Maust and Henry Bray,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22
GUNDRY 6 GRAY co,
DRY GOODS. CLOTHING. SHOES
Trinity Church Notes.

Thursday at 200 p. M, meeting OF
the Guild at the home of Mrs. N. H.
Snow.
Friday at 1880 p. M, prayers and
meditation at church.
Practice of the morning and evening
choirs will be held at the church after
the Friday evening service.
Sunday, Conversion of st. Paul, Holy
Communion at 500 a. m Morning
prayer, litany and sermon at 1890 a.
m. Sermon, Conversion Of st. Paul, =
Acts lX-6.
Sunday school at 1900 o'clock
Evening prayer and sermon at 1880
p. m. Sermon, "Sanctifcation, st.
Mark VII-24.
All are cordially invited to worship
with us.
The REV. VIM. F. PHILLIPS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22

The Ladies' Whist club of Dodgeville,
consisting of Mesdames f. II. Davies,
Llewellyn Davies, Gordon, Art Benn,
T. and Edward Rodgers, j. o. Adler,
Henry Kramer, Guthrie, Van Malta,
Flint and Miss Jones, and the Ladies
Whist club Of this city were entertained
last Thursday afternoon by Miss Alice
Collins and Mrs. f, W. GRADER at the
latter's home.
The afternoon proved one of much
pleasure to all A delicious chicken pie
supper wss served, after which the
visiting ladies' departed in autos for
their homes Mt Dodgeville.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22
DR.. Wassam to Lecture Here.

The information that DR.. C. w.
Wassam. who SO greatly pleased two
large audiences on the opening day of
the chautauqua in this city last sum
mer, will deliver another of his popular
lectures here, on February 18th, is
pleasing news to large number of our
citizens. The Methodist Brotherhood
has secured the services of this gifted
speaker and will announce full particu-
lars next week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22

The concert given by the blind must
clans, Miss Barbara and Louis Tremel,
of Syracuse, NJ r., last Sunday after
noon and Monday evening at 81 Mary's
hall was largely attended .sd i ave pns
versal satisfaction. Miss Tremel il an
exquisite singer and they delighted their
audience with comic selections and
classical music. They played duets on
the piano, either and flute, which
showed them to be gifted artists all
though blind They certainly made
good and won hosts of friends.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22

On Wednesday, January Ia, Miss
Mary +. Phillips. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Thos. L. Phillips of the town of
Mineral Point, was united in marriage
to Mr.. Harry r. Kettering of Lake
View, Iowa, the ceremony taking place
at the home of Ira Phillips, brother Of
the bride. in Freeport, Ill
The couple came Immediately to this
place, where they will visit for few
weeks, and after March LIST viii make
their home at Lake View, Iowa, where
the groom is a prosperous farmer
Congratulations and best wishes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22

here to counsel with the people who
are interested
Arrangements are being made where
by the teachers in the grades and high
school may take their pupils to see the
exhibit and have it explained to them
by Mr.. Black. Wherever this exhibit
has gone in this state it has been very
popular and people have considered it
one of the best means of health in
struction that there is.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22

Secretary Allen Tucker Of the local
poultry association has furnished the
Tribune with list Of the awards made
at the show recently held in this city.
but for want Of time 70 set the type
et,l room for same IN our columns this
issue il viii not appear urtii iieXt week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22
The Local Field.
-Correll & Martin for clothing


-Correll & Martin for clothing
Smoke Red Trunk cigars.
Frank Martin was in Milwaukee on
business Saturday.
Clarence Wackman has accepted a
position in Elkhorn.
Mrs. Fred Phillips called on Oar
lington friends Saturday.
-Childrens white aprons and dresses
on sale at A. NJ Kramer's.
Miss Irene Wagner spent Sunday
with relatives in Cuba City.
Frank Gerlach of Shullsburg was
here on business last Thursday.
Richard Powers of South Wayne
was a business caller here Friday.
John Ketter of Platteville visited
at the Peter Ketter home last week.
Try our zoe a dozen oranges and
Cream of Wheat flour. Wallace Bros.
Nick Stude has sold his business
and intends to go farming in the near
future.
Mr.. and Mrs. kenny Kieffer have
been enjoying weeks visit in Mil
waukee.
Albert Holman returned to OAR
lngton Tuesday, after spending few
days here.
Mrs. Cole of New Orleans is visit
ing her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Dave.
Mrs. George Jeuck and daughter
and Mrs. w. ]. Jenck spent Saturday
afternoon in Darlington.
Miss Ida Robinson Of South Wayne
was the guest Of Miss Mayme Babcock
from Saturday until Monday.
Allen Spang Of Livingston returned
to this city from Milwaukee Friday
where he attended the auto show.
You can't expect good job when
YOU get zinc instead Of pure white lead.
I absolutely refuse to use anything but
pure material. -. c. Stendebach. 20tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-01-22

Those business men and clerks who
got out on Monday with their large
shovels and rounded up the slushy snow
and filth in front of their places on
High street deserve to be patted on the
back or course the city officials were
prompt in providing a team 20 haul the
same away Wherever this was done
there's a nice clean street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
Methodist Church Notes.

The Guild served their usual fine
chicken pie supper on election day.
A large number of guests were serv-
ed.
A Junior congregation was organ
lied last Sunday morning at the II
O'Clock hour with 25 boys and girls
enrolled.
Prayer meetings are held each
Wednesday evening ct 1880. The in
itial service was one of promise. Last
evening was GO to Prayer Meeting
Day" throughout the Methodist de-
nomination. These Wednesday night
meetings are informal; you will not
be embarrassed in any way, and
your cooperation will be mutually
helpful
Were you in Sunday school last
Sabbath? You will find it profitable
place to De each Sunday morning.
Subject next Sunday, Jesus and
Peter Text to be found in Mark
14:27; 81 ,53,54,66-72. School con-
venes at 9:45.
Next Sunday at the IL o'clock hour
the third sermon in the series on
Beliefs.
1 League was led by Mrs. c. H.
Mitchell last week. Miss Clara Barnes
will present next Sabbath night at the
$50 meeting. THE Call to Heroic
Service" Evening preaching at 1880
Monday of this week the Study
Glass met at y. w. Hoffman's for the
third session. There was lively dis
cussion of the cnapter. The next
chapter of the boon will be consider
ed one week from this evening; the
class meeting with Miss Olive Gwinn
Rehearsal of the choir this evening
ct usual hour
Guy J. Fansner, Minister.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
THE CHURCHES.
Presbyterian Church Notes.

Sunday School ....9:45 a. m.
Preaching services i a. m.-7:3O p. m.
Young Peoples Society $3.50 p. M
Prayer and Bible study, Thursday
1880 p. m.
Choir rehearsal Thursday p. m.
Getting out of the Ruts and Stay
| ing OUT was the topic Sunday even
fling for the Young Peoples Society
and it created considerable interest
and discussion. That, indeed, is a
timely subject, both for churches and
individuals. There is danger of our
tracking the somewhat easier but ev-
ler-deepening rut until we run aground
and instead of helping others we must
call for help or hopelessly remain in
the mire; having thus forfeited our
bfrthright as life-giving force and
helper.
Our Sunday school is enjoying
healthy growth and it is heartening
to see so many little children eagerly
assembling every Sabbath morning
The message to tie church! is "Feed
My Lambs. The appeal and the op-
portunity calls loudly to the adult
membership. Can we be unrespon-
sive and justify ourselves in the face
of it,.
There was large attendance of
the Ladies Aid Society in the base
ment of the church Tuesday after
noon. The ladies are enthusiastic
helpers and boosters and the society
is a veritable dynamo of energy Mrs.
Shular and Mrs. F. A. Bowman serv-
ed refreshments.
Prof. Kemp wants and expects ey-
cry member of the choir to be present
this evening Special work is in pre-
paration and it is very important that
every member report for service at
o'clock
If you are not in a church service
next Sunday, it will probably require
more hustling on your part to find
good and sufficient reason for not be-
ing there than it would for you to go
That is, if you are able to go. With
hands down, confess your failure and
attend church somewhere.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
Zika-NOrnlan.

VIM. Zika and Miss Birda B. Nor
man pulled one over on their friends
last week when they slipped away to
Eagleville, Mo-. and were quietly mar
ried.
Miss Norman is a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Norman of near Deca.
tur, and is charming and accom-
plished young lady.
Mr.. Zika is young business man
of our city and is hustler and man
of integrity He is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Zika who live north OF
town
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Zika will room
for while but just where they have
not yet decided.
Their many friends extend to them
congratulations City News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12

RnP0RHyR FOR SALE BILLS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12

fitted to point out to his countrymen the
lessons Of this great struggle. He has
been both soldier and peacemaker.
The Eews-Press ts printing the best re-
ports Of the war obtainable, as well as
all the other news of the world-Wash-
ington special dispatches. New York let
tiers, the best cartoons, political and state
news from Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa.
~ we'll 40 Missouri. The best market
page on the Missouri River. The best
Of good newspapers. the st. Joseph News
Press. 500 per year. Send for 1t today.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
Weldon Nj. f. Church.

Subject for next Sunday morning
and evening. 'The Task of the
Church. This is for every one in
terested in tie moral and religious
conditions of the community. OF
course every man and woman is in
terested in these conditions so try
to be in the service Sunday morning
or at Hebron at three. Come to the
League service at $50.
Evening service at 1880.
]. A. E. Cum -ngham, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12

Correct Attest.
| o. +. HULL
CARL MONROE SDirectors.
A, Il. ACKERLEY
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
They Do, They Do!

When an ordinary citizen makes
a mistake everybody says, "Well, mis-
takes will happen" but when news
paper prints a mistake either ortho-
graphically, orthoepically, etymologi-
caHy, syntaxically, prosodically or ty-
geographically, everybody says, ''The
dern fool ought to have known better
than that
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
Brethren Church Services.

The revival at the Brethren church
continues throughout this week.
Crowds have been good; the attend
ance fine. 1t is the present plan to
close with the Sunday night service.
S. S. C. E. on Saturday afternoon
at 1880. Sunday school every, Sun
day at 1000 sharp. Christian En-
deavor Sunday evening at 700.
G.. T. Ronk, Pastor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
ROOSEVELT ON THE WAR.

Read what ex-President Roosevelt
thinks about the great European war.
See his articles on what America Should
Learn From the War now appearing
every Saturday in the st. Joseph News
Press. No other American IL 80 well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-16
GRAINS GAIN AND LOSE
Chicago Markets Nervous and
Split Price Changes.

Chicsgo. Jan. 15.-AlthoCgh wheat nat
urally underwent some reaction to-day
after the rapid advance IN the preceding
session. there was considerable fresh
buying. due 10 belief that much of the
Australian crop would he required by
Japan TIE market closed nervous, rang
ing from SC decline 10 sale advance
compared with the night before. Corn
finished asdi2c of 10 &c up, oats down
lsditc end provisions varying from @ec
loss 10 a gain OF PIC Notice OF in
creased demand for Australian cargoes
formed one OF the earliest items that
engaged the attention OF the wheat trade.
Later the subject was again brought for-
ward by estimates that the Australian
surplus would be nearly two million
bushels less than a year ago. 1t was
not until near the end of the day, now
ever. that buyers learned OF more de-
cisive impetus TO action-news from an
authoritative source that Japan was max
ing extensive inquiries in Australia and
was likely to purchase heavily because
Of disappointing Yields at home. Range
of prices:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-16
AIMING AT COOPERATION
Amer. T. and T. Go. Plans to
Work with Independents.

Chicago, Jan. IA telegram from y.
g. Kingsbury. vice-president OF the Amer
lean Telephone and Telegraph Company,
stating that the company was planning
10 do as much as possible. rather than as
little. in cooperating with Independent
companies. was received at the conven-
ton OF the National Independent Asso-
citation here to-day.
There are many complications, but we
shall do what we can 10 make the opera
ton OF the plan a success" said the tele-
gram. our attitude is 10 do as much.
and do it well. in the line OF cooperation
as We consistently can, rather than an
attempt TO do as little as possible"
A special meeting Of the directors OF
the National Independent Telephone As
ISOLATION Will be held here on January 81
TO discuss the proposed agreement, which
provides plan OF cooperation between
the American company's long distance
lines and the local companies OF the indie
pendents. which. 1t is said. has been ap-
proved by the federal government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-16
GRAINS RECOVER
EARLY DECLINES
Wheat and Corn Split
Chauges-OatS LOse-Late
Slump in Coffee.

PROFIT taking IN the carly trading cauSeo
decline IN the wheat market the se'lihs
being based on the idea that the advance
Of Wednesday had been too rapid. he-
ports regarding the oXportable surplus OF
Australia and that Japan was an inquirer
for Australian wheat together with re-
ports OF good export sales, started late
rally which carried prices up TO near the
best Of the day at the close, which was
at &c decline TO the same amount al
vance from the previous finals. Corn
moved in the same way. the carly decline
being partly recovered and the close
showing isc net advance 10 i2c decline
oats. however. did not recover enough To
wipe out the early drop, last figures beins
at net is0i.c of.
Coffee holders were inclined TO he hfm
in the early market. as there were sishS
OF steadiness abroad and sentiment
seemed to favor the bull side. But big re-
ceipts at Santos for the day knocked the
props from under the market. there was Z"
rush OF sellers. and an opening advance
Of to points was changed into net
loss for the DAY Of IS to p points