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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-21

Racine Journal. The intelligence
of the republican party is tired of
this constant reiteration that four
out Of five or three out Of five or any
similar number are in favor Of any
particular man. When such is the
case-when there Is an overwhelm-
ing demand for any one person, it
will be ascertained in hurry. As it
stands at the presnt time, it is idle to
assume that republicans are enthus-
ing for any particular person for the
senatorship, and there is nothing
gained, but lost, trying to convey the
impression that the woods are on fire
for ex-senator Spooner or anybody
else. This thing has been played be-
fore with success, but public opinion
Of the present day has 50 far adj
vanced that political party leaders
will be compelled to follow the
wishes of the people, and that the
great mass and heart of the republic
can party are in favor of their bright
est, purest and the freest from cor
poration control, highest-minded and
ablest man, they have suitable for
senatorial timber, goes without say
ing. Who this person is, is for the
legislation to determine by an unin-
fluenced, unbiased choice, and not
one determined in advance by any
number Of political schemers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-21

Evening Wisconsin. Mil. The very
general opinion of the portion Of the
republican press of Wisconsin that
has not all along been anti-Upham
is, that the form which the fight
forced by the anti-Uphanites will
take when it comes to the state CON
vention will be one that will involve
not only the governor, but also every
member of the present state admin
istratiou. IF the governor is renomi-
mated according to precedent, the
balance Of the ticket Of two years
ago will bo ronominated with him.
If he Is defeated, there win be a
lively opposition to the renominat-
ing of the other state officers, and a
new deal all around will be an ex-
tremely probable result.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-21

lT II coming 70 be conceded that
If Governor fpham II to be denied
denomination for his action in the
treasury relief matter, at least the
secretary Of state and attorney gem
eral who were actively participants
III the same, must also be retired. In
that case suggestions OF candidates
to succeed these three state officers
are in order, and the Tnr3irNE re-
speetfuly submits the following for
consideration:
For Governor Calvert Spensley
OF lowa county, present state senator.
For Secretary Of State w. l..
llouser, Of Mondovi, hate the eff
Gent chief clerk ofthe state senate.
For Attorney General }. Lloyd
Jones, of stevens Point.
Mr. Spensley, rs Isenator, OPP
posed the treasury bills, and urged
thu attorney general not to take any
action " make them effective, unless
compelled ~ maudamus to do 20.
Mr. iIouser opposed the measure per-
sonally and in his paper, the Mon
dow Herald. Mr. Jones, being Il
private citizen bud nothing TO do
with the matter. vi are recognized
- well qualified Tor the respective
positions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-21
Jubilant Farmer Kicks.

| notice that our congress has voted
themselves Sl0a a month each for
clerk hire, during recess rs Well as
while in session. This means an eN-
reuditureof oyer $500O0annuallg Of
the people. money. Now the farm-
er- pay l5.per cent of all the taxes,
and II follows that we jubilaut farm
ers must pay $4,000 rs onr share Of
this congressional steal. Brother
farmer, just take your pencil and ils-
arr how many bushel, IF wheat, corn
or oats, huw many fat hogs ~ cattle,
ai present priees sou will haye III
eell to pay this little bill of extras
for our MI, and honest solous.
Rut whom We look at the complex
ionof this august body we can expect
no better things. In the I. :. senate
there arc a4 lawyers ana ; farmers
in the hou-e 81 representatives. 24s
lawyers and III farmers. Now iet
livery farmer III thteountry post him-
self H. to voted Tor this steal, and
invite all ,uen members to stay it
home whether they be democrats. re-
pUblieans at something else. Ii il
time the farmers began IL wake up
to taoir own interests.
Iook IL tile action ~ our last Lee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-21
Legal Robbery Excuse for Anarchy


When it was announced that the
receivers of the Northern Pacific
railroad Were 70 ho allowed $4,000
per year, eaeh IL compensation, ii
struck tue public i'll outrageous, III
view Of The littletime those court Of
tieials had giventothese service What
then is to be thought of the allow
aneo made by Judge Jenking. of the
& :. court, lost week, III settlement
with these receivers, giving 10 each
Of them 'rhomas Il. Oakes, Henry II.
Payne and IT. u Rouse $1,000 from
the funds of the bankrupt railroad ?
These receivers were appointed ny
Judge Jenkins - years ago. The
allowance amounts to $4,000 year,
S25l666 4 month, over Sl0l day It's
each for eNcry working day III hi,
term. Aud itis believed they diel not
devote oue-fparth of their time 10 the
service for which they receive this
enormous pay being engaged mother
large enterprises udulging in tours
of Europe etga during the same pe-
Rod Nc John Spooner. ATTORNEY
Tor thc receivers, M3o IN such has
given more tna aud talent Ia the
affairs of the read than all OF then.
IS paid iu proportion to their allow
anee, Ire viii rake from the wreck hot
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-21
PLATTEvILLE AGAIN VICTORIOUS
Wins the Interstate 0ratorical Contest
at Whitewater.
John McGoyern, Plattevile's Champion, High
land Boy.

a confident and happy party num-
bering rs Of the Platteville normal
faculty ands students, accompanied
Mr.. John MeGovern, the represent
tative of the institution, to the inter-
normal oratorical contest at White
water last Friday, And they We're
not disappointed Mr.. McGoyern
being awarded the palm Of victory
by the judges,,over his competitors,
representing Whitewater, Oshkosh
and Stevens Point.
Hon. T.. y. Coe presided over the
combat. Whitewater furnished a
band and yocalists to eliven the oc-
casion. The Judges were Prof. J. j..
Blaisdell, Of Beloit College, Prof.
Fraukenberger, of the state univer-
sity, and Prof. w. j. Turner, of Mil
waukee.
Mr.. Allan I. Pray represented
stevens Point, his subject being en-
titled "Heroism, its Basis and lis Ne
cessity7 Whitewaters good name
was defended by Mr.. Howard C..
Lawton, whoes subject was. "Will Our
Republic stand PIatteville was
called third, and Mr.. John Me
Govern answered with his Grafton on
'Ihe Essence Of True Literature Mr..
Paul a.. Miller closed for Oshkosh,
stefan StambuloG" being his sub
ject.
All are spoken of as being credit
able to the young orators and their
alma matters, but the prompt and
unanimous verdict Of the Judges in
favor Of McGoyern was universally
accepted as inevitable, there being
no room for difference Of opinion.
AT the close Of the debate a recep-
tion was given the contestants and
their friends by the faculty, students
and citizens Of Whitewater, Mr.. Me-
| Govern being carriea triumph from
the rostrum to the reception room on
the shoulders Of his admiring class
mates, amid wild enthusiasm.
Platteville was properly elated over
the result, and on the return Of the
campion and his party Saturday
evening. gave thcm u rousing reeep-
ton, including i procession of citi-
zens and students with torches and
( banners, the latter inscribed, "platte-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-21

THERE is significance in the fact
that the four Grant county papers
Platteville Witness, Lancaster Her.
aid, Boscobel Dial and Fennimore
Times which are most Jealous for
the denomination of Babcock for
congress, are equally vigorous in OPP
position TO Governor Upham. is the
congressman against the governor
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-21

Nor all the eggs that 50 on the
market are used for food. The SAL
leo print works use over lQm''t"
eggs each year. Photographic estap-
lishnents use millions Of dozens, ana
wine CHARTERS call for la01o'@V
dozen. The demand from these
sources increases faster than the "a
bic demands. Eggs are used by booh-
binders. kid glove manufacturers
and for finishing fine leather Az
some parts Of the south they arg
used in campaign arguments agaihs'
some speakers, but the demand IL
this respect is decreasing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-21

DANoNtA i no patent medicine
nostrum; it comes from whore mah
does, and cures his ills al no man
made medicine ever did, can ~ Wiii.
Sold by W. II. Prideaux. Druggls"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-21

ALBERT spRATLRR, the pioneer
grocer If Mineral Point, Il still 1t II
ana IN ever makes il i point to
carry ! complete line 81 the best and
freshest goods, and to sell the same
rs low as any competitor. II
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Burn Rats for Gold.

According to the Boston Traveller, 1t
is common practice for the boys in
watch and jewelry factories to kill rats
which infest the buildings and burn
the bodies to obtain the gold. Many
oiled rags are used in furnishing
watch cases and in time they become
impregnated with gold. The rats eager
ly devour these rags, and a few months
of this kind of diet fills the interior
mechanism of the rat with gold plat
ing. Twice a year the boys have .
grand cremation. The rats are caught
by the hundred and burned In a cruci-
BILE. The intense heat drives OF all
animal substances and leaves the gold
in the shape of little lump. The
amount of the precious metal obtained
in this way is not large. but 1t gives
ingenious youngsters plenty Of pocket
money. In some factories young Ma
poleons of finance buy up in advance
the shares of their fellow workers in
the rat colony.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Engine of Death.

Eugene Paul Brand has Just sub
n,itted fearful weapon to the German
Minister Of War. 1t puts all inventions
In the sphere of death-dealins instru-
ments In the shade. The Brand con-
trtvance II . gun, which is not loaded
with powder, but with compressed gas.
A single charge will sufice for $500
shots, and volleys of fifty shots each
can be fired In rapid succession. This
Brand-new invention is one Of the
numerous and improved methods of
killing people that advanced civiliza-
tion IL now demanding. His activity
in destroying human lives will doubt
less win for him monument. Hurrah
for such benefactors!-Ex.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Catarrh and Coids.

Should not be trlned with. The months Of
March and April with their changeable
weather. have great dangers in store for
delicate or incautious people. 1t behooves
everybody, at this time Of year. to take ex-
ira precautions against catching cold. as 1t
may seriously affect your lungs and bron-
chial tubes Kutnows Anti-Asthmatlc
Powder or Cigarettes are u sure cure for
Colds and Catarrh. and prevent and heal
Bronchial Affections. Easily applied and In
stantaneous relief obtained. II your drug
gist does not keep them, we will send sam
pie package Of either for % cents, which
will convince you of their immense value.
KUTEOW BROS, 1884 Lafayette Place.
New York City.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Beet sugar In Russis-

Russia has made considerable progress in
the sugar-beet industry. The area under
of q, S55 over 1891. From last years area
the quantity of sugar Is estimated at III, ,55S
The Improvement OF the international sugar
market was caused principally by the rumor
that the United States bought at Hamburg
10000 sacks Of raw sugar of last years
stock, and 1t is said that In case the insurgents
should stop entirely the export of sugar from
Cuba. Its price on the European markets
would rise considerably. because Cuba fur
nlshes one-thlrd OF the total quantity of
cane sugar produced by the whole world,
and Is the principal source of supply of raw
sugar for the United States, the largest sugar
consumer in the world. Russia exported,
from September l, 1895, to November "a last,
1920 tons Of sugar.-Popular Science News.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18

lndication of the existence of historlcaI
ftcords. discovery of the greatest i'm
6rtance has just been made by Father
Pchell. who has for some time been ex-
blorins IN Babylonla. In the Muljelbeh
h,onnd, one of the principal heaps of ruins
in the center of Babylon. he has discov-
cred Il long inscription of Nabonidus. the
last of the Babylonian kings (B. G. 555-
o3el which contains a mass of history
and other data, which will be of the great
est value to students of this important Pc
riod OF Babylonan history.
Inc monument in question is a small
stella OF diorite, the upper part of which
Is broken, inscribed with eleven columns
OF writing. and which appears to have
been erected early in the kings reign. 1t
resembles in some measure the celebrated
India house inscription of NebuchadneZ-
zar, but is much more full of historical
matter. Its value may be estimated when
1t Is stated that it contains Il record of the
war of revenge conducted by the Baby
lonians and their Mandian allies against
Assyria, for the destruction of the city Of
Sennachcrib. in b. c. Cos: an account of
the election and coronation of NabOnldus,
In Il. c. 135. and the wonderful dream in
which Nebuchadnezzar appeared to him:
rs well as an account of the restoration Of
the Temple of the Moon of God, at Khar-
ran. accompanied by n chronological rec
ord. which enables lis to fix the date Of
the so-called Scythian Invasion. There is
also valuable reference to the murder OF
Sennacherib by his son in Tebet, B. c.
6S1
The account of the dream is incomplete,
but it is most important as showing the
implicit belief which these Babylonian
kings had in pOrtents by dreams, and 1t :s
also a remarkable confirmation of the
statements of Daniel in regard to the
dreams of NebuchadnezZar. There are
many other matters referred to in the in
scription which are of the great interest,
especially the portion relating to the ap-
portionment Of the temple revenues.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
LABOR NOTES.

Tho iron moulders Of the United
States have gained twenty-four local
unions and 1000 membership during
the past year.
A Chattanooga Judge has ordered
company to refund to its employees
5000 deducted for rent and medical
purposes.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
says: 1.-THE expectation Of better things
near at hand is the main support OF the
iron trade while the walt continues"
Trade pnionists Of Cincinnati are now
devoting their entire attention to two
needed reforms, cheaper car fares and
the introduction of civil service into
the government of the cities of Ohio.
Since the labor troubles in the upper
peninsula Of Michigan, 10000 iron and
copper miners in Michigan, Wisconsin
and Minnesota have become organized
and two advances in wages have been
secured.
Just year ago the trade unionists
Of Dayton, o.. established . free en-
ployment bureAv. The first annual re-
rort shows: Males who applied for sit
uations, 3,6s9: females, 4.451; situations
secured for males. sss; for females.
1881.
About $50 employees Of the Consolidat-
ed Wire Works company, at Granite
vile, Staten Island. N. T., have been
notified Of reduction in wages Of 10
per cent In salaries above ~ Per week.
and per cent ON salaries below that
figure. The men refuse to work By this
arrangement,
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Tn, Noun. st. Bernard Dogs.

Baron Jordis, the principal breeder OF
st. Bernard dogs in Austria, publishes
letter, from the prior of the st. Bernard
value of these dogs. "You ask me
whether In the present day our hounds
render the same service to travellers as
are usually ascribed to them," writes the
prior. Certainly they do. They in no
way belle their past. In winter they
are absolutely Indispensable to us, not
only because they still find wanderers
buried in the snow, but because they
are the only guides who can lead us
safely along the proper track in the wild
mountain snowstorms. The only differ
ence is that they do not now carry a
basket or flask fastened to their necks;
these are borne by one of the brothers
OF the hospice. e."-Westminster Gazette.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
H. Cone. High.

Paderewski's price for playing the
piano At private reception Il $500 4
minute. A San Francisco woman
wrote to Paderewski's manager some
ten days ago. when the pianist was in
that city, asking what Paderewski
would charge for playing five minutes
at an afternoon tea. She got q reply
ssyiug that the charge would be q, 800.
She thought this rather steep and
wrote another note Offering to pay
n 900 for flve minutes Of Paderewski's
music. She didn't even get an answer
TO this note.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Saddle Horaes q Drug.

The sale of the saddle horses owned
by the Durland riding company in New
York city, which was conducted by the
sheriff, demonstrated that saddle horses
are cheaper than bicycles. Thirty dol
lars was the average price for the
equines owned by this once popular and
prosperous riding school. Saddles also
brought low figures. The wheel is play
ing hob with the horse. even In fash
ionable quarters.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
GENESIS OF A "cRAnk."
The Eject of Large Ideas ON Small
1dindA

AindA
One Of the most interesting of psy-
Geological studies, says the Century. is
the effect of large idea upon small
mind. A large idea entering a large
mind balances and dignifies it; its effect
upon a small mind is often completely
upsetting. Tho man becomes intellec-
tually top-heavy and unsteady. When
one becomes observant of this phenom-
enon he fnds much to amuse and again
much to deplore. He Is amused, for
instance, to notice the results Of this
Overlooking throughout a long career.
Where a subject is thus acted upon by
a succession Of ideas. each embodying
an important truth which the man is
incapable of carrying, his receptivity to
impression proves to be his bsne. The
sudden realization for the first time Of q
fundamental principle makes mono
maniac of him. Another sudden reali-
zation of still another fundamental
principle and he is spinning of at new
tangent.
But there are times when the effect Of
large ideas upon little minds is most
mischievous and deplorable. Thus Is
bred the race OF incurable cranks in
philosophy. theology, art and politics.
The word crank" has been maliciously
misused for purposes of cynical ridi-
cule. but 1t is too descriptive name to
be set aside. The congenial crank Is
always started on his career of inutil-
ity by his application of a big idea to
\ small brain. The most firing thing
about him is his self-complacency. ow-
ing to his knowledge of the fact that
better men have been miscalled by his
own accurately descriptive cognomen.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Positive Proof.

When n man has made his application and
passed the physical examination and the
civil service examination and has duly seen
pointment, and his uniform, and his billy,
and twisters and revolver, and has had a
that he is really a policeman, but when he
sees n dirty y-faced small boy stick his head
around Il corner at safe distance and
shout. Jaw. go chase yourself"' and then
run violently away, he Is absolutely sure OF
it.-SumerNllIe journal.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
HoN.a ThIs1

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known F.
J. Cheney for the last Is years. and be-
lieve. him perfectly honorable in all
business transao tIons. and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internal-
ly. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Testi-
mouiAls sent free. Price. 75c per bottle.
Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills. CSC.
He-Nice dogi Have you taught him any
new tricks since was here lastf She (sweet.
lyGOh, yes; he Will fetch your hat II you
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18

slight alteration in front to make the
wheel single-steering. In the space be-
tween the two frames in tho front part
hose-reel is mounted. In the center
there il double-acting rotative pump.
and at the back are two pipes to be
fitted to any source OF water supply.
The machines thus equipped do not
weigh over IA pounds, and 1t Ii
claimed that four expert bicycle riders
can drive one Of them to a fire in less
time than 1t would take horse-pro-
pelled engine to get to 1t.
The operating work of the bicycle
hre engine is very simple. When 4 fire
ID reached each rider has his part to
perform. Two of the riders make the
water-pipe connection. The third man
runs out the hose, while the fourth
raises the back wheels from the ground
BY means of the support, which is
elevated out of the way. while the ma
chine is being ridden. The pump Is
brought into position for action by the
raising Of the wheels from the ground.
1t fs claimed that with experienced
men water can be played on the FIRE
within three or four minutes after the
arrival of the cycle fire engine. At a
recent trial in Paris-four men pedal
lin9-a stream of water was thrown
nearly 100 feet in horizontal direction
and IS feet in vertical one
The bicycle engine has the advantage
Of being able to start at once upon the
sounding of an alarm.
In this country there are military
wheels and also delivery wagons, but
no mandatory has yet turned out a
bicycle fire engine.
Four good riders could propel bicy-
Gle over almost any description of road
in all conditions of weather much faster
than horse could go.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
a. Eve. Q.s. .....

II seems to be an even question
vhsther q vessel approaching New
York in fog should anchor or keep
noyins. II she anchors she il liable
10 b. sunk, BY . collision. while II she
soss ahead she runs agrqund.-Phila-
Aelphis Ledger.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Tho Rack, the rhumb.er.w and tho Boo,

Were old-fashoned Instruments of torture,
long since abandoned; but there is tor
mentor who still continues to agonize the
The rheumatism. that inveterate foe to daily
and nightly comfort. may be conquered by
the timely, and steady use of Hostettcr's
Stomach Bitters which likewise eradicates
neuralgia, bilious. maarinl, bowel, stomach
and nerve complaints
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Why Should He?

Teacher-Now. Willie. suppose YOU
were to hand playmate your last appl,
to take a portion of it. wouldn't yor
tell him to take the larger piece?
Willie-No. nom!
Teacher-You wouldn't! Why!
Willie-'Cos 'twouldn't be necessary
(R. ~ Reporter.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
We Lsat, Others Follow.

Chicago. Minneapolis, st. Paul, Council
BluTs. Kansas city, st. Louis, Salt Lake,
Ogden, San Francisco. Portland, Butte.
Helena and nearly all other principal points
In the United States See that your ticket
reads via this popular route: No trouble to
answer questions. Call at Ticket Office, oil
l7th St, cor. Curtis, or telephone 457.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Unm,.t.k.ble Eneour.rsme ens.

II am going to propose to Miss
Jinkles." said Whykins. thoughtfully
Has she given you any encourage.
ment?"
II should say so. Why, she is afrait
am spending too much money foi
bouquets and matinee Tickets
Washington Star.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Timely Chat.

.I tell you, Brownie. wouldn't bt
behind the time, as you are" remarked
the mouse to his chum back Of tht
clock
What would you be, them"
And he quietly nibbled another leai
of the calendar and murmured. up ts
date."-Boston Transcript.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
What Nigh, Hay. Be.n.

Fuddy-It is said that an infant al
birth Is blind. and that some time
elapses before he can see
Duddy-I wonder II that is SO? By
lingo. I'd have taken notice when wa.
born II had supposed the question
would ever be raised.-Boston Tran.
script.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-18
Whom TRAVELLING.

Whether on pleasure bent. or business.
take on every trip bottle of Syrup OF
Figs. as 1t acts most pleasantly and
enectually on the kidneys. liver and
bowels. preventing fevers, headaches.
and other forms of sickness. For sale
~ 80 cent and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company only.