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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-05

than one, two or three years ago. Few
err manufacturing industries than was
expected have been compelled 10 close
owing to lack of coal on account OF the
strike, the principal check being due
to higher prices for fuel. Iron ana
steel and cotton goods indus
tries are more favorably situated
than almost any other. Bessemer pig
iron and steel billets continue at low
est quotations known. The latter is
a shade under Sl4 awaiting the re-
newed demand which has begun to
show itself in staple lines of mer-
chandise The shutting down of cot
ton mills to force the reduction OF
stocks on hand has already stiffened
prices and, with existing conditions
in other lines of business, the outlook
is for better request for cotton goods
and for iron and steel in early au-
tumn.
The most favorable feature of trade
Is it's slow, conservative, steady eX-
ports, it being based on the increased
" anus anu pAiNC Oetpt'S
ity of the agricultural community, for
whom the prospect is brighter than it
has been for six years. Practically
the only decreases in quotations this
week are for iron and steel. The
prices of oats and print cloths is UNI
changed. The list of advances Is
longer and more significant, including
prices of wheat flour, wheat, Indian
corn, lard, sugar, live stock, cotton
and wooden goods, lead and nails.
Exports of wheat flour included)
from both coasts of the United States
and Montreal this week amount to
2,343,000 bushels, compared with g.
$4,000 year ago. There is a sharp
falling off in exports in Indian corn
this week, the total amounting to
], 4S2, us bushels, compared with
229SOO0 bushels last week, and 1896
600 bushels a week in Chicago
The statement compiled by Brad
streets shows the total bank clearings
in the principal cities of the United
States for the week to be 81, 043, 06S.-
COS, an increase of 2S.7 per cent. com
pared with the corresponding week
last year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-05

Bay States Gas companies. Total
capital, $535 900 600
At Topeka, Kan, A. ID. Hubbard, who
was convicted of emil ezzling $4,000 as
receiver OF the Hamilton Printing
Company, was sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary by Judge Ha-
zen. Hubbard was a prominent law
yer at the time of his arrest, was law
mariner to Lieut.. Gov. Harvey and was
state president of the A. p. A., of Kan
sas. When sentenced was pronounced,
Hubbard mode a Sensational speech.
He said he was convinced tina. the was
convicted because of his connection
with the A. =. A., and If so, was
proud of 1t.
The preliminary report OF the COM
missioner of internal revenue for the
wear ended June 80, 1897, shows total
receipts $l46 ,619, sos, a decrease from
/ the previous year of $211, JOG. The re-
CENTS from rne several sources with
the increase or decrease as compared
with 1896, are rs follows: Spirits $S2,-
! COS .55S. increase 81 ,33S, 487, tobacco
500. TO .297, decrease 1881, feimented
liquors 1872, 472, 1872, decrease s1,312,O73,
IcleomargariEe S1034 1923, decrease
lslS5.302. filled cheese s1S,S92 Claw not
in force in 1886, miscellaneous 1851
! 2S3. decrease 500 ,S29, banks and bank
ers SS5. decrease $40
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-05
~ EXPLAIN ED 1T

Il wonder why it u.s." she said
thoughtfully, that man ALWAYS
speaks of the other party to a love
affair as an old fame"
That's easily explained" he re.
turned without taking his eyes of his
paper.
Howe"
why, whenever the term is used It
is an indication that it all went up In
smoke"
oh" she said doubtfully; then II
has no reference to the warmth Of
their affection"
None at ALL" he replied, but at
the same time he began to have bis
doubts as to whether he was having
little quiet fun with her or she was
having some with him.-Chicago Post
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-05
JUST FOR ONCE.

Two upstate farmers, Jerry and
Jake, had been enjoying a brief hollis
day at New York, and during the trip
they had seen a great many sights
Jerry was rather a domineering sort
of a fellow and, somewhat to his COM
panion's annoyance and humiliation,
had taken the lead all day. In fact,
Jake had been trailed about here.
there, and everywhere. willy-nilly.
without being consulted, and he was
just about sick of it all. At last i,
was time to go home
When they reached the station, Jake
marched upon the platform and
jumped into the first car he saw.
What have you got in there for?''
demanded Jerry, as he came up.
ITO please myself" returned Jake,
sulkily.
We'll, get out, them; this isn't our
train" said Jerry.
II don't care a straw whose train
it is, Jerry; I'm going with it."
Jake, don't be a fool This train
doesn't go our way. 1t goes to Chica-
go, and that S where it will take you
II you don't get out"
II tell you | don't care where it
takes me TO, Jerry. You have had
your own way with me all the day.
and I've never gone anywhere where
wanted to go. so I don't care IL il
taxes me to San Francisco; I'm going
to please myself just for once. "-Har-
per's Round Table
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-05
THE PRICE OF SONGS.

The following list shows that grea1
deal Of money is made from popular
music in Ensland: Sir Arthur sum
van is said to have realized flO,Ooe ps
his celebrated song THE Lost Chora.
Balfe appears to have received hisn
prices for the copyrights Of some q
his songs For II dreamt | dWeit Y
marble halls" he got $4,000 the SAM
for When other FPS" and f5,oeV ~
The heart bowed down" When r.
Gently put up for auction. fl,2l2 |as
obtained for the copyright Of AiehaTa
Watson song Anchored. ''-HaTpei
Round Table
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-05

New York. July Bradstreots'
reCtedly early fall demand for staple
merchandise which was announced last
week has increased and although not
conspicuous in some OF the larger
eastern cities, is notably so at points
in the Mississippi and Missouri valleys
and in the larger wheat 81 owing states.
The special investigation by Brad
streets this week shows increased pur-
CLases by country merchants in the
region specified, based on the prospec-
lively large wheat crop at home, and
tEis, in the face of short wheat crops
abroad. has increased business with
western jobbers from 10 to Is per cent.
compared with the fall trade last year.
The total volume of this new business
is not large but it is unusual in this
dull month of the year, and II Is
growing. \ number of western imple-
ment factories are unable TO fill all
their orders for nearby delivery and
one order for shoes alone at st. Louis
calls for s35 600 worth of goods. The
depression among wooden manufactur-
ers is less pronounced because the
prices Of cheyiots and other wooleas
has begun to advance, pointing 70 profit
in handling high priced wool
The greatest relative improvement
among jobhers and wholesalers in the
various lines IS at Chicago. \ number
Of large trunk line railways report that
they are carrying more merchandise
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-05
EXPLAINED.

See here, young man, I'll have 10
take you in. Your lanterns out"
Hold on, officer, I'll explain. You
see | bought one of these 81 bicycle
suits this afternoon, and it burst on
me ten miles from home Now I'm
trying to get hack as quietly as
can in the dark. You see the neces-
sity of it?"
That's all right-go ahead. "-Cleye-
land Plain-Dealer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-05
FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW.

Did you see the account of the
new submarine boat?"
Yes; but | didn't read It. It
doesn't interest me, you know"
1T certainly indicates extraordinary
progress"
"Of course; but in the wrong diree-
ton. Enough boats go down now.
What | want to see is one that is
guaranteed to stay up. Chicago Post,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-05
A QUESTION.

Brain gone astray, he ends his earthly
days,
And deems that life to him is ever
over
Do we, now left behind TO blame OF
praise,
Believe the human soul can ran 70
cover?
Edward Dreamer IN New York sun
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-05
IN THE NATURE OF CONFESSION

What are you doing there"
Painting my name in my UNI
brella Cant you see?"
But do You think that will prevent
anybody from stealing IT,"
Sure, II the NAV who had this
umbrella before me had pointed his
name in it I should never awe had
the nerve to take it,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-05

Georgia and Tennessee have oroAea
the record The governors OF ING
states each had lady colonel on
STAFF and the most pronounced ~
voeates Of woman's rights are sAlls
Rome (G4.l Argus
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-30
Danger Signal.

The stomach and whole digestive system
are apt to DO deranged at this time Of year.
Tho result is you have poor appetite and
are weak and drowsy and have a feeling
of general indisposition. There is danger
ahead, you are liable to have a run OF
fever and other dangerous diseases il you
do not guard against it. If you will reno.
vate your system you will prevent fevera
or other diseases. If you will take Dr.
kays Renovation in time WE WILL GuARAN.
TEE you will not have fever. 1t strikes to
the root Of the matter and removes the
cause. 1t regulates tho stomach, bowels
and liver SO gently and pleasantly and
yet etfectually that it cures larger per
cent. Of cases than any other remedy over
discovered. 1t cures the worst cases Of
indigestion, constipation and chronic dis.
eases. 1t is pleasant and easy to take
Price by mil, postage prepaid, Is cts and
81: If your. druggist does not have it, don't
take some inferior article which no NAV
say is just as good" but send to us for
the medicine and CDR. Kay's Homo Treat
ment,'" valuable 6S-page FREQ book with
56 recipes. Address DR.. b. j. Kay Medical
Co., Omaha, Neb.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-30
WORDS OF THE WISE.

Dsinterested actions will earn the
richest recompense.-Goethe
prefer the honestly simple to the
ingeniously wicked.-W. Penn.
1t is the privilege of truth always to
grow on candid minds.-Scrivener.
Simplicity and grace seem to be the
elements to oharm.-Mrs. Sigourney.
Poverty is rich with little-a cloudy
day becomes rich with speck Of blue.
Nv. B. Spear.
y People seldom improve when they
have no model but themselves to copy
after.-Goldsmith
Nothing is more simple than great
ress; indeed to be simple is to be great.
r. W. Emerson.
The innocence OF the intention
abates nothing OF the mischief OF the
eXample.-Robert Hall.
The greatest events of an age are
its best thoughts; it is the nature OF
thought to find it's way into action
Bovee.
Human experience, like the stern
light Of ship at sea, illumines only
the part which we have passed over.
-COleridee
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-30
Most Imperative Of Victoria Crosse

Most Imperative Of Victoria Crosses.
Another V. c. Of my acquaintance,
he is anything but doctor-once say
ed trooper whose horse had been
killed. His argument was rather orig
inal. The man was on foot and the
enemy-Zulus this time, and they are
beautiful fghters-was coming down at
a run, and he said very decently that
he did not see his way to perilng his
officers life by double weighing the
only horse there was.
TO this his officer answered: "If you
don't ""+ ~ behind me. I'll get off and
I'll give you such licking as you've
never had in your life The man
was more afraid of fists than assegais,
and the good horse pulled them both
out of the scrape. Now, by the reg
ulations. an officer who insults or
threatens with violence subordinate
Of his service is liable to lose his COM
mission and to be declared incapable
of serving the queen in any capacity"
but for some reason or other the troop
CIR never reported his superior.-Ru
yard Kipling in Youths Companion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-30
German Influence at COnstantinODle.

One of the most remarkable recent
developments in European politics is
the extent to which German influence
is displacing Russian at CONSTANT
nople. 1t is believed to have been at
the advice of Germany that Turkey
undertook the invasion Of Thessaly
German army officers held important
commands in the Turkish army, and
German guns and gunners accompan-
led Edhem Pasha. While the Turkish
advance was checked by the direct in
tervention of the tsar with the sultan.
the subsequent Leace negotiations have
been repeatedly obstructed by the de-
lays of Germany. Germany alone Of
the six great powers requires it's am
bassador at Constantnoplc to transmit
tC Berlin for consideration every men,
orandum agreed upon before action is
taken. The negotiations have become
a kind Of contest between German and
Russian influence, with the balance in
favor of the Germans, because it is
more in accord with the natural in
clination of the Turks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-30
When To Laugh.


once heard Mark Twain lecture. He
began by apologizing for the condition
of his voice, explaining that he had a
cold. At this an idiot who sat near me
laughed loud, hilarious, explosive
"Ha, ha!" He was one of those who
do not know when to laugh. There arc
others. This is for their benefit.
Laugh:
When fat man or an obese woman
slips on a banana peal. If the slipper
be lean, so that his or her bones come
in contact with the rigid surface of the
pavement, remember that it is no
laughing matter.
When homely or antiquated schoo.
ma am sits down on bent pin. If the
sChoolma am be young and pretty,
rush, on the contrary, to her assist
ance, remove the pin and soothe her
wounded feelings.
When your warmcst friend loses t.
you at poker.
When you say something funny.
When some one else says something
funny-if you really can't help it.
When your mother-in-law swallows
her false teeth.
When your wife talks about learning
to ride the bicycle.
Also when she tells her bosom friend
that you would not look at another
woman.
And, finally as a general rule, when
other people laugh. This is meant es-
pecially for the man who, when at the
theater, waits for some moment Of
breathless tragic interest to discover
the point of the joke in the preceding
ACTION Hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-30
A FEW SMILES.

Voice from above stairs. to supposed
butler)-Thomas, what are you doing
in tho dining room at this time Of
nisht7 Thomas swipsey, the burglar
At your service. mum.-Harpers
Weekly.
"You do not regret the money you
expended on your boys college educa-
ton, do your" II rather guess DON'T"
said tho old farmer man, with glee and
JUNCTION. HE learned me lot Of upper
cuts. short-arm jabs and things that
have made me the best man in the
county."-1ndianapolis Journal.
The Hciress-Papa, buy that Wat
teau for me. The Hundred Millionaire
But, my dear, this is the Louvre. It
belongs to the government Tho Heir
ess-Then buy the government, pop.
The Hundred Millionaire-But, my
child, the government represents the
whole of France. The Heiress-1 say,
pop, I want that picture: buy France!
New York Truth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-30
Her Lucky Mistake.

That little mistake of Miss Marga ct
Williams. the typewritist of the state
house, which necessitated the calling
of an extra session of the legislature,
instead of costing New Jersey several
hundreds of dollars, as was expected,
has saved the commonwealth about
s45,S50. Instead of having three days
for registration purposes, as provided
in the election bill, the names of voters
will be registered in one day. The tax
payers of the state are grateful to Miss
Williams. Miss Williams, by substitute
ing the word provided" for "prohbit-
ed in an anti-gambling bill, made
pool-selling in New Jersey a POSSIBLE
ity. The bill provided for special
election so that the people could ap-
prove of the amendments to the con-
stitution which passed two legislatures,
The new bill provides for only one day
for registration. Under the bill which
passed the legislature the election
would have cost about $4,000 Under
the bill passed because of the error it
will cost $56, $50. Senator Johnson of
Bergen county has written to Miss Will
liams, explaining to her how she has
really been of service and that the state
is under obligations to her for creating
the opportunity for making the correc-
ton. Other legislators have written in
the same strain. Miss Williams mind
has been greatly relieved in conse-
Quence.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-30
ONLY A ROSE.
But 1t Brought Happiness to the Poor
Sick Girl.

But 1t Brought Happiness to the Poof
Sick Girl.
From the Detroit Journal: 1t was
only faded rose, the blush long since
flown from its withered petals. How
long it had lain there in the dust of the
gutter no one knew and no one seemed
to care. At midday a shop girl had
picked it from the crosswalk and won
dered If it had not fallen unnoticed
from some youths lapel, where
sweetheart's hands had fastened it the
night before.
Lying in the dirt of the street it
seemed to cry out to each passer by,
Save me-"
Once, stout man in checks thought
he heard the flowers wall and stopped
to pick it up. But he hesitated, why"
thought he, SHOULD l stop for a faded
rose when fresh roses may be had for a
trife the Dozen"
In his philosophy the stout man for
got that a trile for dozen roses is
high price to him who has nothing.
So the flower still lay in the street.
At dusk, as the crowds hurried home
ward from the days work, a child made
passage for himself through the
throngs further down town. He Rugged
bundle of papers to his breast, and
by bit of cord over his right shoulder
hung a shoeblack's box. His coat was
torn and patched, the frayed ends Of
tho sleeves spreading over little hands
that we're hard and checked at the
knuckles with dirt. His face was grimy
and streaked and the lips puckered to
a popular music hall air, were thin and
purple.
He had lodged a passing car and was
near the curb when he saw the torn
rose. He stopped and picked it up, put
it into his backing box.
Its 4 pretty bum flower" he NUT
tered, as he hurried down the street,
but | guess it'll do fer Maggie"
On corner, a block from the river
front, the child halted suddenly, and
his whistling died away in an exclama-
ton:
"Hully-gec! III be blowed eff don't
plant 'er.
He dove into an alley at the rear Of a
sailors restaurant and returned with
baking powder can. He filled the
battered tin with mud from the street,
and into it thrust the stem Of the faded
rose.
That night, as Maggie slept, he care
fully placed the plant among the medi-
cine bottles on the chair at the girls
bedside.
The next morning, when the sick
child awoke, her eyes fell upon the
flower dropping over her, and opened
wide with wonder. She raised herself
slightly and pcered into corner Of the
room, where a small bundle of dirty
clothes lay curled up asleep.
Then her head fell back upon the
pillow and the little drawn mouth
melted into smile sweeter and love-
lier than all the roses in the world.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-30
WE WE'RE AT A DRINK

ment. And we must remember she
was placed in position of some tempt
tation."
Eyes, she's married." Travers went
on, ito doctor. as I say. l think
you knew him. Oh, of course; we were
at drunk together at his rooms in
Balliol!"
II recollect taking wine," the Bishop
admitted, after pause, with a man
named Holmes there"
1.-THE same! The very fellow! What
way he had with the girls, too! And
! then the bonfire. Do you remember
our bonfire on the night our Torpid
| beat Christ church and Oriel? How
you brought out faggots into the quad
after the Bump Supper, and remarked
that you didn't care a something-or-
good blaze, and were almost sent down
| for it,"
The Bishop hesitated. II have some
indistinct recollection that there was
BONFIRE" he allowed at last, du-
biously.
"Was a bonfire! Why, my rear fell
low, you were all but sent packing for
it. You can't possibly forget. You
were let off on the ground that most
of the other men were much more
drunk than you; you were just sober
enough to light the faggots in the mid
die of the quad, while the other men
wanted to pile and light them against
the hall and chapel"
The Bishops face was rigid with ter
rOr.
Just then a cry arose on the air from
cottage not far off-a wierd, shrill
cry, as woman wailing.
whats that?" Travers asked, with
start.
Saved, saved" The Bishop gasped
with joy. He remembered that Tray
ers had had typhoid at college, and
lived ever after in bodily dread of ~
motto diseases. That" he replied, in
very calm and measured tones, els
only a negro wake. The women are
wailing and keening after their kind
over one of their people who had died
in this epidemic. l regret to say, ow-
ing to our imperfect sanitary arrange
ments, such scenes are too common.
We grow perhaps to disregard them
with almost unchristian lack of SYM
pathy."
epidemic? What epidemic?"
The Bishop stretched truth as far
as it would go. yellow Jack" he
answered, in an unconcerned voice.
Every bad here at present. They are
dying by thousands-the whiteS and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-30

nights in college!"
The Bishop moved uncasily in his
chair Then he glanced at the Bishop
ess and the two Bishopinas. MY dear
he said, wriggling inside his black ap-
ron, ut is very hot in here. I think |
will take Mr.. Travers out in the garden
a little"
The Bishopess' face expressed sim
cere relief. Mr.. Travers talk tended
not to ediflcaton. She, too. glanced at
the Bishopinas. II would, Edward, If
! were you," she answered. Perhaps
Mr.. Travers smokes. He might like
q cigar" She threw out the hint in the
firm voice of one who implies that to-
bacco within the house was not permits
sible at Bishopstow
"Ah, you don't smoke now, them"
Travers put in, with a note of sur
prise. well, that's odd Given it
up? Must have cost him wrench,
though, Mrs. Mitchell. Never saw him
at Oxford without a short bar-root
pipe in his mouth, bar chapel or lee
ture. Did I, Mitchell?
The Bishop rose solemnly, stood for
a moment by the open window with
his episcopal legs in studied attitude
of episcopal doubt, and then led the
way into the garden. 1t was beau
tiful West-1ndian night; tropical
moonlight lay pale green upon the
floor of the verandah; firefies fitted
in and out; the scent of large white
flowers was heavy on the air. Travers
thought it all beautiful. He had only
arrived at Tortuga that morning, and
had como straight up to Bishopstow to
make his first impression of the trop-
les under his old friends roof and his
old friends auspices.
The Bishop selected a scquestered
spot at the furthest end of the veran-
dab, placing a long deck-chair for
Travers, where he was least likely to
be overheard by the two Bishopinas.
YES" he continued, in bland pro-
fessional murmur, eve have a Great
Work here. and 1 feel that abstinence
from all appearance of evil is neccs-
sity of my usefulness.
John Travers lighted a cigar. It's
smoke blew towards the Bishop. Cap
ital tobacco one gets here" Travcrs
remarked.
The Bishop shifted it regretfully. 1T
has delicious fragrance. l will adj
nit" he answered with reluctance.
Travers leaned back in his chair and
watched the flretlies as they fitted.
The air was balmy. "Ah, what times
we had at Oxford" he went on, re-
f1ecting. What times We had there,
Mitchell! Do you remember that saucy
little girl who used to sell flowers at
the corner near the Randolph? A pref
ty bit of fluff; Polly Peach, they called
her. What fun we had chatting her!
Well, she's married doctor now, and
has a son at Brasenose"
II am glad to hear it," the Bishop
answered, putting his farmbs and
forefingers together. "Though she
was frivolous young woman, she was
not wholly lacking in-in what l may
venture to call the essentials of refine