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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
Suggestions on the Public Library.
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A proposition TO have the city
adopt the free library recently estab-
lished here is expected to come be-
fore Tie common council at an early
date. As this will mean some eX-
pense, the matter should, and no
doubt will, receive careful consider
alton. There is much to be said in
favor of the proposition, and those
advocating it should avail them
selves of an opportunity to present
their views to the council if thoy
desire to do so. Per contra, there
are objections to the city's accepting
the library with its responsibilities
which citizens may wish to offer. AT
present the TRIBUNE prefers not to
argue for either side of the question,
but invites all who have anything to
say upon it to use these columns
freely.
In this connection it may be mem
toned that one obstacle threatening
the public library enterprise on its
present basis is the difficulty Of
bringing all the people TO feel that
they are cordially and heartily in
vited to apply its benefits to them
selves. To overcome feeling that,
while advertised to be free, the gem
eral public are not expected to visit
the reading room and use the books
there as right, but that only class
is presumed to be found there, is inn
peratively necessary before the III
brary can meet the expectations of
its founders. Once let the whole
people be convinced that the library
and its advantages are for every in
dividual to freely take to himself, on
an equality with every other indi-
vidual in every respect, and it will
have unreserved support and large
patronage, whether operated and
sustained at the expense of all tax
payers or by "A philanthropic few.
The public-spirited ladies and gen.
tlemen who have established the
library by generous contributions OF
labor and money will not regard this
as criticism, but only MS sugges-
tion Of what appears to be necessary
in order that the best, results may
reward their good efforts.
SPECIAL discounts on overcoats at
the new store.
Mrs. CAPE, public reader and
teacher of elocution. Engagements
made for private recitals. Dodge
VILE, Wis. 3f
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
An Appeal That Should be Needed.

Following Is a copy Of circular
letter addressed to each member of
4 the Southwestern Wisconsin Indus
| trial Association.
You are respectfully asked, in
conformity to action had at the adj
iourned session of the annual meet
ing of this Association ON January
9TH, to insert in the designated blank
ON the inclosed card the amount you
are willing to pay, on or before Au-
gust lst next, as an assessment for
the year 1926, to sign the card and re-
turn it to the seeretary's Office by
mail or otherwise as promptly as
possible.
"The financial condition and needs
of the Association are such that spe-
cial effort on the part of its friends is
necessary. We are carrying an in
debtet;ness OF nearly $2,io0. About
81 800 of this is secured by mortgage
on the fair grounds, and now due.
The remainder of about Seee results
mainly from the unfavorahle weatheI.
during our late fair, and is unsecured.
Extensive repairs and additions to
the fair grounds and buildings for
the fair Of 1890 are also to be rrovi-
ded for. IT the members will respond
to an assessment OF $40 each the difii-
Guilty Will bo solved, as with the
amount so realized the Indebtedness
can be cleared off, and the needed
improvements can be made.
"This circular Is prepared IN order
that every member may be fully adj
vised as to the situation OF the Asso-
citation, and with hope that each
will respond that he can and will pay
an assessment Of $le or more to re-
lieve 1t. Otherwise an assessment Of
a larger sum than $40 must be made,
which, If pald by only few, will re-
alize like amount. One effect Of
the larger assessment would be that
those who failed to pay would cease
to be members, and forfeit ai. their
rights IN tire Association and its prop
erty.
The Association will be main-
tanned, and fairs held as usual, with
premium lists undiminished. The
present difficulties will be overcome.
IT is only question Of how best to
do 1t. To have all old members con-
tinue, retain their rights and share
the ultimate success, Ii most desired.
Therefore prompt and favorable re-
turn of the inclosed card Is earnestly
hoped for.
Respectfully,
sG. q. Cox, President
Al. s. We'll, Secretary"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24

Go 10 Eden q Blewett's and SEQ
The Perfect Washer, the best made.
Satisfaction guaranteed, or no sale. 4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
LONG
Mrs. Elijah Harris.

The death Of this good woman,
which occurred at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. w. III. Rogers, in
Dodgeville, on the 10th inst, was re-
ported in Mineral Point on Thurs
day, after the TRIBUNE 70 for last week
was printed. Mrs Harris was about
20 years of age. She came as a
young woman to Mineral Point about
1880, and has resided at Barreltown,
near this city, ever since. Her life
was that Of an exemplary wife, de-
voted mother and helpful neighbor
For several years Of late she has
been too feeble in health to be active
but old-time neighbors remember
her as the center Of hospitable
home and Jealous worker In all good
causes Of her neighborhood. HcI
life companion, well known and
much respected in this community
survives her, besides one son and
three daughters. Her body rests in
the Dodgeville cemetery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
A. F. BISHOP sells furniture. 27tf.

GREATEST bargains in clothing on
earth at the new store.
EXCELLENT potatoes sell slowly in
Arena at So cents = bushel
BALING and shipping hay is con-
siderable of an industry at Arena.
CLOTHING cheaper than ever at
the new store, in Whites building.
A CAMP of Modern Woodmen is
likely to be instituted at Arena soon
WILL PHnL1Ps left for Dadgeville
Monday TO work in Mr.. Hahn's cigar
factory.
A FARMERS Insurance company
has been organized in the town OF
Pulaski.
WHO will get the first choice of the
fine steers and dairy cows at the sale
next Saturday?
THE birth of daughter at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Seiger
occurre on the 18th inst.
PATRICK DOYLE, an old resident OF
Avoca, died suddenly at that place
on the 18th, aged 80 years.
Miss ANNIE BoscHA, of Atlantic,
Iowa, is visiting with her friend Miss
Berne Mulcahy in this city.
a SECOND child of Frank Patronic,
of Ayoca, has died of diphtheria.
Making two within week.
Miss MARY BLEwETT departed
last week for LaSalle, ILL.,, to spend
the remainder of the winter.
THE Highland Press wants to
know: rs it Boss Babcock instead
of Boss Wall, now-?" We give it up.
WIN. DRAvEs, of Ayoca, has be-
come insane, and on Jan 10th was
conveyed to the county asylum.
Mr.. AND MRS. MARCuM, of High
land, rejoice over handsome and
healthy twins, born to them on the
18th.
LETTERS are advertised at the Min
eral Point postoifice for julie M.
Cole, G. Marserare and Miss Amelia
Sheylin.
LITTLE Ella Rickard, a niece OF
Mrs. Richard Lamerton, of this city,
died at Swaldale, iowa, on the 3lst
ultimo.
WHIST has come to be such pop
ular game in Mineral Point that the
organization Of whist club would
seem to be in order.
JESSE DEWITT, a Montfort boy
broke his leg while coasting last
Sunday. Mineral Point boys don't
coast on Sunday.
SERVICES are being held nightly
IN the p. NJ. church at o'clock, to
which all are invited. A good deal
OF interest is awakened.
". p ROBERTS and wife, who re-
side near Belmont, devoted a few
day- Of last week to visiting at the
nome of their daughter, Mrs. w. j
Davis, Of this city.
MISS EDWIN, assistant matron Of
the Dane county asylum, participa-
ted n the X. Of p installation scryi-
ces and banquet in this city last
thursday evening.
BANKING is the subject on the
pTa-raln for the Young Mems Meet
lng at the ?. NJ. Church next Sunday
morning. r. J. Penhallegon Jr. will
is.ta taking Mark 1884 az text.
y REMoR having general credence
saith that worthy typo of this city
wa7 quietly weeded to one Of Mineral
F0ilit . fairest maidens, one evening
1as' week. Further deponent sayeth
nat.
iIlK kEssLER, who has been en-.
sased at cigar making at Montfort
nas abandoned that job to take q
osheh " Springer's factory. We are
ai glad to have Pete in our midst
again.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
The Public Reading Room.
II. S. We'll, Secretary

The attendance at the public read
room proelaims its success. Since
the opening on Wednesday, Jan. 10th,
there has been steady increase in
the number present, ard Saturday
night, so large was the attendance,
that some were unable to read, there
being no room for them.
The excellent order kept shows
more clearly than anything else tho
appreciation Of those who have Wis
ited the room. The periodicals se-
lected--eleyen IN all, ranging from
the North American Review TO the
Youths Companion, besides some
half dozen newspapers = allow all
tastes to be suited. There are also ut
the disposal of those who go to the
rooms now number Of bound mag
azines, besides the last installmcnt
of books purchased by the woman's
reading club, which includes the fol-
lowing volumes;
AIlltIItAI htil vi ittAttlEf ~ fRi9s
American Statesmen, 8 vols.
Ruskin's Modern Painters, 3 vols.
Famous American Authors, vol.
Steadman's American Literature,
II vols.
The library work is going steadily
ON, large installment Of books be-
ing expected this week.
THE NATIONALS, Prohibition
Concert Company, will sing IN the
interest Of the prohibition party, and
l3. l.. lockwood, president of the Ma
tional Junior Prohibition League,
will address the people IN the inter-
est Of said league, on Friday and
Saturday nights, Jan. 25th and 26th,
at 7.30 O'Clock, III the opera house.
Let everybody come. COMMITTEE.
BEST grade oyeralls for 30 cents at
the new store.
Dos,y regiect that cough. il leads % consump-
tion. ono Minute Cough Cure possesses q
double virtue. 1t cures and cures quickly.
". II. PBiDgAUx.
Go 10 Eden q Blewett's and SEQ
The Perfect Washer, the best made.
Satisfaction guaranteed, or no sale.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
NUMBER 4

20 The Public Librarg Reading
Room miii b open epcry epeaing,
Sunday ercepted, from Z O'Clock to
$3.50, and Wednesday and Saturday
afternoons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24

Dosr reglect that cough. il leads % consump-
tion. ono Minute Cough Cure possesses q
double virtue 1t cures and cures quickly.
". II. PRfDgAUx.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24

BEsT grade overalls for 30 cents at
the new store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24

Mrs. CAPE, public reader and
teacher of elocution. Engagements
made for private recitals. Dodge
vile, Wis. 3tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
Private Notes from Madison.

A friend writing from Madison
says: II am curious to learn what
constituency in Iowa county Tom
Burke represents The same CO.
nundrun puzzels many here. Re-
speeting the change of subordinate
officials at the capitol our cores
pondent is reminded OF d Sunday
morning in the longago, when he emp
tied a wheel barrow load of lime
into il creek that ran through the
pasture. No sooner was the lime car
ried over the ripples upon which il
had been thrown than divers and
sundry forms of aninated creation,
familiar and unfamiliar, struggled to
the surface. There was seen the
willy club, the sluggish bull-head,
the ugly crawflsh, and even the
stolid clam whose mouth opens only
to receive. ALL all. came to the top
in the wild scramble for place
I'm the Z. Nj. church last sunday
evening an unanimous vote was
taken to assist the sufferers in Ne
braska. The pastor appointed the
following persons to have charge Of
the affair. Messrs. Henry Iyey, J. X.
Toay. Phil. Allen, Mrs. Jas. Brewer,
Miss Sena Oates and Miss Ida Tre-
week. Either Of those named will
be pleased to receive any articles or
money for shipment to the proper
committee as named by the gov
ernor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24

THE ladies Of the st. Mary's society
wish 1t understood that they had
nothing TO do, whatever, IN the get
ting up of the calico necktie party
given at the city hall Wednesday,
Jan. is.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
Thunderstorm and Blizzard Combine.

A thunderstorm in midwinter II u
phenomenon. such Is to be recorded
for Monday morning, Jan. 2lst. Slum-
berers were disposed TO doubt their
ears, when awakened about midnight
of Sunday by rumblings of thunder.
From that hour until near daylight
of Monday, however they were con
WINGED that they heard Alright. Pos
tive peals of thunder and down
pour Of rain upon the roof charac-
terized the night With daylight,
however, came variation, In the
form of i genuine, binding blizzard,
snow being driven with a stinging
force before west wind. This con-
tinued through the day and follow
ing night. For variety and vigor
the storm as a q whole was a corker.
.The oldest inhabitant" says-but he
could not be heard; his voice was
drowned in the storm.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
FULL WEIGHT.
We have four cardinal principles
in our business
FULL WEIGHT,
GOOD GOODS,
FAIR PRICES,
CLEANI.INE ES@.

M,e 'ae the place where you buy
isn'tpal particular on these points as
we arc. Our customers have pccu-
liar way Of sticking by US, and you
wouli, too, If you tried our goods
and cur ways.
BREWER Il PENHALLEGoE.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Shot a Friend.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, July 24.-Royce Cof-
fran, aged 10 years, called ut Mrs. Samuel
Hadley's house on VISIT and to refresh
him Mrs. Hadley went into an adjoining
room to get some milk. Coffran and
Robert Hadley were talking about hunt
ing, and the former took down a gun,
which was hanging on the wall, for the
purpose OF examining. The gun was
loaded, and by the accidental discharge,
the bullet went through q partition, and
then into Mrs. Hadley's body, causing
almost instant death.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
by Police.

LYNN, Mass, July 24-Police Marshal
Wells yesterday received telegram from
the New York police stating that they had
. man named Bernard under arrest on
suspicion Of having stolen lot of silk and
valuable laces which were supposed to
have been shipped to this city. An In
vestigation resulted In finding several
parcels containing silk dresses sealskin
sacks, fur hats and quantity of lace and
embroiderng at house on Broad street.
The goods were shipped to New York for
Identification
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Hand In Hand.

AVER, Mass, July 4.-Thirty-one clergy
men. representing six distinct religious
denominations, met in the town hall yes
terday and formed ministerial union to
be known as the United Religious associa-
ton. The meeting was somewhat un-
usual in its character, in that both Pro-
testant and Catholic met on q common
footing to discuss the great questions of
religious affiliation, and the spirit of the
days proceedings was permeated with
good fellowship and brotherly love- 1t
was certainly an epoch in the religious
history of New England
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
mOvinQ AGAIN.

LOWELL, Mass, July 24.-The council
deadlock, which has been stubbornly main
tanned since Inauguration day, with one
exception, went to pieces last night by
Councilman Delehanty Dem.) joining
the Republicans, which enabled them to
pass an order for a joint convention in
order to displace the city treasurer and
city clerk, but the convention is sus-
pended by reason of notice of reconsider
alton of the vote Attempts were made
to elect other city officers, and James K.
Dacey was chosen superintendent of
streets
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Posse Searched Far Her.

PITTsvIELD, Mass, July a. - While
gathering ferns on South Mountain. Miss
Mary Adams became lost. A searching
party was organized and about 8
o'clock the young woman returned home.
She had come across some cows and
waited for them 10 start for home, when
she followed them. She was considerably
frightened by her experience. Owing to
the prominent social standing of the fam
lily, the affair caused considerable excite
nent
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
The Nate hsuo'sIIt FsIIv,s.

WILLIMAsTIC, Conn, July 24.-In the
superior court yesterday, James u. Hay
den was appointed permanent receiver Of
the Natchaug Silk company This com
pany was mixed up In the affairs Of tho
First National bank and failed In conse-
quence. Among Its liabilities arc notes
due the bank for nearly 100000 cash ad
vanced by Cashier Risley, now decensed
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
investigators Oct 10 Work.

PROVIDENCE, July N.-The COMMITTEES
appointed by the Legislature TO investi gate
The management Of the State College of
Agriculture held its first meeting last
night In secret session. The college I'm
question Is for the education of the sons
OF poor femilics; but IL Is claimed, IL
would be cheaper to send the students tc
Me best colleges In the country and havo
them educated there.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
To Run by Electricity.

AUGUSTA, Me-, July 2i.-The railroad
commissioners have ordered hearing on
petition Of the Portland Extension Rail
road company asking for an approval Of
the articles of association. The directors
desire to build an electric railroad from
West Brook to Gorham
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Decision Reserved.

BURLINGTON, VT, July PA hearing
on the final disposition Of the National
Water works (Kansas City, case, which In
wolves over $3, 0O0, 900, and which has been
before the courts for several years, was
given before Justice Brewer OF the SUI
preme court OF the United States here
yesterday. Justice Brewer reserved his
dpciaian
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
A One.Sided Vote.

GLOUCESTER Mass, July "a - The
special election of this city to ascertain
whether the citizens would accept the
water works act was held yesterday The
result of the election was 1913 in favor and
83 against.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Loss May Reach 500. 600.

Boston, July 2i.-Fire broke out In the
basement OF the building. 65 to go Summer
street, occupied by Spitz Bros. e. Mork,
clothing merchants. The damage to the
building is trifling but the loss on the
stock from smoke and water Is estimated
at between $50 900 and 100000.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24

against the ceiling and IN sdjanent beam,
was prcipitated 10 the door with nothing
on but bis nocktie, Shoes and stockings.
No bones were broken, although he was
badly bruieed
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Yach.smen Confident

Boston, July H.-After the showing Of
the Defender in the race against the Vigi-
liant over the D-mile triangle off Sandy
Hook, In breeze of not more than dozen
miles an hour, New England yachtsmen
say that II Is foregone conclusion that
the new Herrcshoff boat Will be selected to
meet the Englishman, and that it Is IA wise
choica
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
kirbv Acquitted.

PITTsFIELD, Mass, July 24.-The trial
of Patrick j. Kirby, charged with man
slaughter in killing James Fitzgerald, al
Williamstown, Jan. 3, 1894, was completed
yesterday afternoon, when the jury rem
dered q verdict of not guilty.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Princeton Students Safe.

WINsTED, Conn, July PA telegram
received by DR.. Dennis at Norfolk from
his son states the geological party OF
Princeton students are at Yellowstone
Park safe and we'll
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Cauqht BY Revolving ehah.

MANSFIELD, Mass, July A.-Alfrcd I.
Morse, an cmploye at Spauldings jewclry
factory In this place, was caught by his
clothing on the main shaft, and, after
making two revolutions, striking violently
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Looks Like lncendiarism.

EXETER, N. H., July 24.-Fire brok'
out simultaneously in the cellar and IL
the attic of the residence of George f
Richards, and the house was practically
consumed. The insurance companies hav,
placed q keeper in the house.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Not Wanted.

BOSTON, July A.-Nineteen immigrants
of the SO who reached this port yesterday
on the steamer Hercynia, from Hamburg
will be returned to the fatherland, as they
have neither funds nor friends
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
May Prove a Drowning Case.

GLOUCESTER Mass, July 24.-Edward
Lewis of Pigeon Cove went out in his
fishing boat at daylight yesterday. The
boat, containing his hat, was afterward
discovered drifting on the water. 1t Is
thought that he accidentally fell over
board
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Robbers Convicted.

MONTPELIER, VT, July "a. - William
Drscoll and William Eldredge were con
victed in the United States court yesterday
on the charge of robbing the postoffices In
Windsor, Glover and Morrisville.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Queer Hidinu Place.

FALL RIVER, Mass, July A.-Margaret
O'Brien, aged z, was playing "hide the
bean," with a number of other children.
She put the bean in her ear, and it worked
itself into her head. A physician removed
1t, but the little girl died as u result of the
OperatiOn
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Pioneer Of Basket Makers.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass, July 24.-Lucien
B. Williams died Mt his home here last
night. He was the pioneer maker of
baskets by machinery and had the largest
factory
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
AssailantS Unknown,

BOSTON, July 2.-Thomas f. Rotch-
ford, who was assaulted in a fight here
Sunday morning, died yesterday rs re-
suit of his injuries. His assailants are un-
known.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
ManqIed by a Train.

PROVIDENCE, July M.-William John
son, aged II, a colored boy, while getting
out of the way of IA freight train, stepped
in front of "1yer" and was instantly
killed. He was mutilated beyond recog-
milton.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-24
Buried In Gravel.

BANGOR, Me-, July 24.-Christopher
McDonough, aged GO, was killed. and Den
mis- Mullen seriously injured, by the caving
in Of gravel bank here.