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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14
A STRANGE MIX UP.
Osw the Theft of u Bicycle Led to EN-
barrEss.ng Complications.

Among the strange complications for
which the bicycle has been responsible
the following is rather IA masterpiece in
point of i%ntricacy. Those persons who
took part i'll it are now disposed to view
the incident with some pride as a tri-
umph OF confusion and misunderstand-
Ing not likely TO be duplicated,
B., who lives far up town, had occa-
sion TO visit a bicycle store on the Bou-
levard a few days ago He left his
wheel outside, near the rack in which
stood several machines for rent While
he was attending to his errand inside
the shop he CHANGED to glance out
through the door just in time to see a
man spring upon his unguarded wheel
and ride of at "A furious pace down the
street. With an exclamation Of rage B.
rushed to the sidewalk. seized one of
b wheels from the rack and started off
IN hot pursuit Of the thief.
The proprietor of the shop stood for
a moment aghast, He had not seen the
beginning Of the trouble, and the only
thing clear to him was that his sup
posedly honest customer had made an
astonishingly bold attempt to steal a
wheel from the rack. There was only
one thing TO be done. Jumping upon
another wheel, he joined in the chase,
and the three scorched up the Boule-
ward III admirable racing style. The
real thief proved the poorest rider Of
the three, as tie shopkeeper was unques-
tionably the best, and the result of this
state of affairs was that the distances
between the different members of the
trio grew speedily less, AS they drew
together a truck crossed the avenue,
crowding them into "A small space. The
rate ut which they were going preclud-
ed any d~ismounting, and the three came
into collision with a rcsounding crash.
Before they had fairly extricated them
selves a policeman appeared. His first
proposition was TO run them all in
for scorching, but, impressed by the I'M
usual excitement Of his prisoners, who
seemed to be more disturbed in mind
than ordinary Scorchers, he waited to
hear their stories.
IhhH, % may NC iIloSluN'l, WIS NO
short task. The genuine thief was the
only one who saw humor in the situa-
ton. Knowing that he had nothing to
say for himself, he stood by and grin
ned, while the shopkeeper and his Gus
toner sputtered out angry and conflict
ing accounts Of the affair. But the truth
was finally ascertained. AS he collared
the guilty man and dismissed the other
two the policeman announced that no
charge of scorching would be pressed
against anybody.
If | have two on three more cases
like this to settle, " he remarked to a
bystander, Its n lawyer I'll be calm
meself instead of an officer. New
York Tribune.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14
Good City Property for Sale.

Having a desire for more land, ]
will sell at a reasonable price my
house and lot, located in the Second
ward 1t is a two-story dwelling
with nine rooms. Good barn, cistern
and well on the place. For further
particulars see me.
HENRY OVITZ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14
AUSTIN, MINI, Aug. l3, Is

To Wh0H 1t mag concern This is
to certify that | have used Hazle's
Headache Capsules, with beneficial
results, for headache and neuralgia.
They are perfectly harmless, contain
ing no opiates of anydescription, and
| would cheerfully recommend them
to any person suffering from either of
the above troubles. c. II. JOHNSON,
Surg. G. NJ. d St. p. Ry. ". n.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14
It May save Your Life

\ dose or TWO Of Foleys' Honey
and Tar will prevent AN attack Of
pneumonia. grip or severe cold if
taken in time. Cures coughs, colds,
Group, la grippe, ~hoarseness, difficult
breathing, whOoping cough. incipient
consumption, asthma or bronchitis.
Gives positive relief in advanced
stages Of consumption. asthma or
bronchitis. Guaranteed. Sold by
Eastman * Meseroie.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14

No mercury. no mineral, no dan
ger in Rocky Mountain Tea. Great
medicine, good medicine. Purely
vegetable. Life sustaining. Sold by
Eastman Il NeserOia.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14

AMERICANS are the most inventive
people on earth. 70 them have been
issued nearly 100000 patents, or more
shan one-third of all the patents is
sued in the world. No discovery of
modern years has been of greater
benefit to mankind than Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, or has done more to relieve
pain and suffering. j. w. Vaughn,
Of Oakton, KY, says: II have used
Chamberiain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in my family for
several years, and find it to be the
best medicine ! ever used for cramps
in the stomach and bowels. For sale
by Nivian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14
Never Say Die.

Many desperate cases of kidney
diseases pronounced incurable have
been cured by Foley's Kidney Cure.
Many physicians use it. Sold by
Eastman & Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14
1t Hits the Spot.

When suffering from a severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel sore,
take a dose of FOLEY'S HONEY
AND TAR, when the soreness will
be at once re- lieved, a warm
grateful feel n ing and heal
ing Of the parts affected will
be experienced and you will
say: 1T feels 50 good, TT HITS THE
SPOT 1t is guaranteed. Eastman
a Mesarole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14
Y o [.

VnT ought To know that when
IOo suffering from any kidney
trouble that a safe, sure remedy is
Foley's Kidney Cure. Guaranteed
or money refunded. Sold by Fast
man d Meserole,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14

J. II. MALLERY roller mills, of New
Prague, Ninn., are unsurpassed for
excellence Of -four. Two brands
Prairie King and Prairie Lily, on
sale at George JeGck's, are growing
in popularity. Try a sack and you
will be satisfied, as is everyone who
who has tested it. If.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14

Thomas W. Bainbridgc Plaintiff,
vs..
John w. Bainbriige, Charles c. Bdiuhridgc.
George W Baiubridg Margaret \. iarkrr,
Ella Johns, Elizabeth a, Zones, William T.,
Bainhridgc ana JOIN ". ttuhriige aud Ihas.
&. Baiuhrldgc as executors ul the last will and
testament of William cambridge Decreased, he.
teuuaut
The state OF Wisconsin, 10 the said defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear wltum
twenty days alter service OF thlS nmOlI ex
elusive OF the day of service, aud defend the
above entitled action IN The court aforesaid; and
In ease OF your failure So to do, Judgment viii
be rendered against yol accounting 10 the tie
maud of the cuIu plnlut.
SPENSLkl n MClLHON,
BONG Plaintiffs Attorney.
z .. Address Mineral Point. Iowa Go Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14

WHEN you want anything in the
grocery line at the bottom prices
call on j. A. Spratler. %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14

OYsTERsl OYSTERS! w. j. Hosken
will have fresh supplies on hand
continually during the SEASON..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14

~ "A gyYywY Iiomeseckcrs Excur-
thNh siuuFto all stations south
ana west of Fulton. Ky,
except TO points between
~" ~ Brighton. Tenn, and
COldwAter. Mics. lnclu-
sive, AND except to New Oricaas,-enthe ltae-at
Illinois Central and the iuIuo a Mississippi
Valley Railroad; from stations IN Illinois, Wis
cousin and Indiana, Aug. ~ and lTth, Septem-
her 9TH and DIST aud October 9th and 18th. For
n copy Of tho southern Homeseekoss' Guide,
describing the agricultural advantages OF the
country tfaverscd by the above mentioned
road. address at Manchester. Town, j. MR.
ny, Assistant General Passenger Agent. For
Information in regard TO Ralirond Lands ia
Sonthorn Illinois and ia the famous fazoo NaI-
lev of NiSsippi. address NJ Chicago, T.. =. Skcnc,
Land Commissioner, |. CT X.
In addition 10 The above homescekers' tickets
will be sold from stations IN Illinois, Wisconsin
and Indiana to points
"DNM August "a aud 18th September
MI Nj nh and 2lst auc October 9Th and
III uUl 18th, includidg points on the hi
nOis Central in south Dakota,
Minnesota ana Iowa west OF Iowa of Iowa
Falls idclusiyc, AS fur as LeMars, Iowa and
Wavcrly.
Tickets and fun Information concerning all
of the above can bo had of agents of the Cen
trHl Route and connecting lines.
A. IA. HANSON. Genl Pass'r Agent. Chicago,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14
nIaEhsns OF rHE SKY.

The intense itching au3 su.arting inci-
dent 10 zcnia letter, sait.rheum, and other
diseases ortie skin Is insanity allayed by
applying CAanberlainb Eyc and Skin
Ointment. Many very had cases have been
permanently cured by II. Il is equally
efficient for itching pile and n f%ayorite rem
ely for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at . cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are ast what a horse meets when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and yermifuge.
For sale at Vivian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-10-14
IF YOU a RE


About the accommodations you
get when travelling, select the
Burlington Route as yourline,and
you will be more than satisfied.
II you are going beyond Chica-
20, st. Louis, Denver, st. Paul or
Minneapolis, and don't know the
rate Of fare, or the difTerentroutes,
time, etc, write to Geo. p. Lyman,
and you will get a prompt reply
or call on any agent of the Bar
lington Route-thfy can be found
in all principal cities.
Reclining Chair Cars, Compar,-
ment Sleepers aud Cafe Dining
Cars make a combination M
equaled for comort IN travel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09

country, S the incompleteness Of which
mas mas TOO long delayed realization of ''h,, tha
sr.i nagnest blessing of the Union " rhe me
spirit of patriotism is universal ". ard ! ne ie
eyer increasing in fervor. anu 10
Inc public questions which now mos.
ensross us are lifted far above aitbsr
craftsmanship, prejudice or for,ner senI
u,onai differences. They affect everv
pa par. OF our common country alike and
permit permit of no division on ancient ,inas "na
questions of foreign policy. of rcvnnns ps'
.he sonndness of the currency. the ;n'
;HrolaDllity of national Obligations. the
Improvement of the public service. nv. m
peal to the individual conscience "p af
every earnest citizen, to whatever marry
ne belongs or in whatever section Of the
country he may reside.
The Extra Session.
The extra session of this ,,p.ress
winch closed during July last, enncte,i
important legislation, and while IT'S fnli
eHect has not yet been realized. what
II mas already accomplished assures ns
OF lts tlmeliness and wisdom. To lost
us permanent value further time will
ne required and the people are satisfied
with Its operation and results. and 1hus
iar are In no mind to withhold from II
a fair trial '' -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
GREETING.
To the Senate and House of Reprcsen-
tnf

To the Senate and House OF Reprcsen.
tatives:
1t gives me pleasure to extend greet.
ing to the Fifty-tifth congress. assem-.
bled in regular session at the seat of
government, with many of whose sen.
ators and representatives | have been
associated in the legislative service
Their meeting occurs under felictous
conditions. justifying sincere congratu,
!atlon and calling for our grateful ac-
knowledgment. to a benefcent Provi.
dence, which has so signally blessed and
prospered us as nation. Peace and
good will with all the nations of the
earth continue unbroken.
Abolition of Sectional Lines.
A matter of genuine satisfaction is
the growing feeling of fraternal regard
and uniication of all sections of our
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
CUBA.

The most important question which the
government is now called upon to dea
with pertaining to its foreign relations
concerns its duty towards Spain and the
Cuban insurrection. Problems and con-
ditionS more or less in common with those
now existing have confronted the govern
ment at various times in the past The
story of Cuba for many years has been
one of unrest: growing discomfort; an eff
fort toward larger enjoyment of liberty
and self control: of organized resistance
of the mother country; of depression after
warfare and of Intellectual settlement. TO
be followed by renewed revolt. For no
enduring period since the enfrancllise-
ment of the continental possessions of
Spain i'm the western continent has the
condition of Cuba or the policy OF Spain
toward Cuba not caused concern TO the
United States.
An Old Source of Anxiety.
The prorpect from time to time that
the weakness of Spain's hold upon the
island and the political vicissitudes and
embarrassments of the home government
might lead TO the transfer of Cuba to
n continental power called forth between
1898 and 1860 various emphatic decla-
rations of the policy Of the United States
TO hermit no disturbance of Cuba's con-
nectiOn with Spain. unless in the direction
of independence or acquisition by us
through purchase. nor has there been
anv change of this declared policy since
upon the part of the government, Ihda
revolution which began. in 1868 lasted
for ten years, despite the strenuous el-
forts of the successive peninsular gov
ernments TO suppress it. Then. as now,
tho government of the United States tes-
fitted it's great concern and offered its
aid to put an end to bloodshed in Cuba.
The overtures made by Gen. Grant were
refused and the war dragged on. entail,
ing great loss of life and treasure and
increased injury to American interests;
besides throwing enhanced burdens so, OF
neutrality on this government. In lSfS
neace was brought about by the truce of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
PRESIDENTS S MESSAGE
fhfssiDENT NKINLEY,s RECoM-
MENDATIoNs PRESENTED To
THE FIFTY-FIETH CON-
GREss YESTERDAY.
attitude TOWARDS CUBA
WILL GIVE sAGAsTA A CHANCE. RIFT
SAYS THE NEAR FUTURE
SHOULD SHOW RESULTS.
| REFORM OF The CURRENCY SYSTEM
y
UHE EVIL IS FOUND IN THE GREAT
COST OF MAINTAINING
THE PARITY.
MUST BREAK THE ENDLESS CHAIN.
THE BANKS SHOULD HELP BEAR
THE GOLD BURDEN-HE EN-
DoRsEs CAGES PLAN.
THE ANNEXATION OF HAWAII IS RECOMMENDED
SAYS 1T IS THE LOGICAL SEQUENCE
OF EVENTS AND SHOULD
DE DONE.
THE QUESTION OF INTERNATIONAL BIAETALLISA
Se American Commission Started |
II AN Agitation Abroad That May
Bear Good Results-The Civil
Service Regulations Upheld
in the Main, but Would
Stand Modifying.
SAYS 1T IS THE LOGICAL SEQUENCE,
OF EVENTS AND SHOULD
RE DONE.
THE QUESTION OF INTERNATIONAL BIAETALLISA
e American Commission Started
an Agitation Abroad That May
Bear Good Results-The Civil
Service Regulations Upheld
in the Main, but Would
Stand Modifying.

Washington. Dec. 6-The presidents
message was delivered to both branches
of congress today. Its reading was lis
tened to attentivcly throughout. Marked
attention was given to the parts dealing
with Cuba and the currency question.
The republicans applauded vigorously
at the conclusion of the reading, which
consumed an hour and twenty minutes
The message in full is rs follows:
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-06-16
Sold in the Field.

Mr.. B. S. Ashley has purchased the
one-half interest in a three acre to-
bacco field of Howard Booth, paying
therefor $4,000. This will give our
readers an idea as to the profit in to-
bacco growing. Mr.. Booth had put in
about two months work and the use
of the ground, Mr.. Ashley having
furnished fertilizer and paying all
other expenses, and finally giving
$4,000 for Mr.. Booths half interest
just as it stands-most of it still in
the field. This crop is particularly
good, having been carefully looked
after, but what has been done by Mr..
Boo,4l ought to be done by Others
Barlow Informant.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-06-16

highest grade to be had, and get it
well mixed in the soil a month or two
ahead Of planting time, it's effect on
the plant will be to give it very SUI
perior flavor. And if we must use nj
trate of soda, it should be applied in
very small doses, and at frequent in
tervals.
The tobacco industry in Florida
owes much of it's success to Prof.
Noodles persistent efforts for it's de-
velopment, and that in the face of
great indifference on the part of the
growers, and now, when his long
years of ceaseless labor and energy
along that line are beginning 20 bear
fruit, we all recognize that whatever
he may say on tobacco growing
should carry great weight with it, but
to discard mineral fertilization is in
my opinion not at all necessary. And
when we consider the fact that the
sources from which organic fertilizers
are derived are somewhat limited. it
behooves us 10 do the best we can
with what we have been already US
ing.
In buying phosphoric acid and pot
ash, we must have the very best for
tobacco, and they must be applied
great many weeks before planting
time. If we do that, and give the crop
the proper cultivation and attention.
we need have no fear but that we will
be able to produce very good article
indeed without a particle of organic
fertilizers. G.. K. McOuarr;a
DeFuniak Springs, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-06-16
Mineral Fertilizers on Tobacco.

In the "Florida Farmer and Fruit
Grower Of April 5, Prof. Noodle ad-
vises the describing of all mineral
salts for nitrogen and potash for the
tobacco crop. Now, while | have the
greatest respect for Prof. Noodles
opinion, backed as it is by long years
of practical experience, still [ consider
his remarks in said article to be of a
rather sweeping nature.
[ don't pretend to be in any way a
tobacco expert, but my limited exper-
fence goes to prove that mineral fer
tilizers if properly applied and
judiciOusly used, will give us an eX-
cellent grade of tobacco equal in ev
cry respect to what is produced by
the use of organic fertilizers; and
their cheapness compared to the
others makes it a vital qestion for the
tobacco grower; furthermore, the
lands that Prof. Noodle mentions in
said article as containing too much
phosphate for tobacco, are confined to
certain localities, and do not in any
sense include the best lands for tobac-
co culture. AS in everything else, the
grower must be guided principally by
the nature of his soil and it's general
adaptation to the successful produc-
ton Of whatever crop is wanted, pro-
vided, of course, that the proper fer
tilizers are used to give the plant a
we'll balanced ration.
In our heavier sandy soils of Wes-
tern Florida, where the soil is already
rich in organic matter, the use of
mineral fertilizers is imperative. [
have grown as good Cuban seed tobac-
co right here, as anywhere in the
state $50 experts told me at the time),
and solely on mineral fertilizers.
If the phosphoric acid and the sui
phate of potash are applied long
enough in advance of the planting Of
the crop to have become properly
mixed with the soil, they will have a
far greater value than if applied i'm
mediately previous to the planting,
and it is right here that the secret of
the whole matter lies. If you apply
pure sulphate of potash of the very
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-06-16

spraying tobacco is small, we may |
believe reject London purple or tobac-
co spraying in favor of Paris green.
The color of the latter making it less
apparent on the leaves gives it the
preference of growers, and as far as I
can learn it alone is used by them.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-06-16

co mas Deen sprayed are not AFRAID OF
the injurious consequences from us
ing it, but of an unthinlxing prejudice
which knowledge of the fact might
excite in the minds of lovers of the
weed.
Spraying tobacco can only be made
a legitimate part of farm practice by
a demonstration that arsenic left on
the plants will not injuriously affect
health.
With a view to throwing some light
on the subject, preliminary exper-
iment was tried at the Kentucky Ex-
pertinent Station this summer, the re-
suits of which are herewith presented.
Five plots of 10 acer each had been
planted by Director Scovell for a fer
tilizer test, and after the worms be-
gan to appear in July we began to
spray with Paris green and London
purple. The first application was
made July 81, when two rows in each
four plots were sprayed with Paris
green in water Zone pound to 100 gal
lons), thirty-four gallons of this be-
ing applied to the eight rows. The
plants were thoroughly wetted, the
Paris green being perceptible on the
leaves afterward. At the same date
two rows of the fifth plot were
sprayed with London purple in water,
the same proportions being employed
as in the preceding experiment, and
on the two rows.
On August 3, three of the plots
which had been sprayed with Paris
green mixture were sprayed again,
the same proportions of poison being
used, and twenty-five gallons being
applied. The two rows previously
sprayed with London purple were at
this time treated to ten gallons of the
London purple mixture.
1t was intended to spray some of
the rows third, and still others
fourth time, but the weather subse-
quently proved so dry that the tobac
co ''fred" badly and ceased to grow.
Under the circumstances it was
thought best not to make further ap-
plications.
All the spraying was done with the
Nixon Company's cart sprayer, and
one of their climax pumps.
The Effect on the Worms.-It was
no part of our original purpose to de-
termine by this experiment the use
fulness of the practice. This had al
ready been settled by the experience
of practical growers. The sprayed
plants were, however, closely watched
and comparisons made between them
and the unsprayed rows, the latter be-
ing carefully ''wormed" throughout
the season. UnquestiOnably more
worms appeared on the unspraycd
than on the plants sprayed with Paris
green. Throughout the summer the
plants sprayed with this mixture were
at least as free from injury by worms
as were the others
The rows sprayed with London pur-
pie mixture did not seem to be as
completely defended against the
worms as were those sprayed with
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-06-16

Last year 1,567 farms in this state
changed hands of which no were I'M
occupied at time of sale.