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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17
TElECRAPHIC TICKS.

The United States government i'm
migrant station in New York harbor.
Ellis island burned Tuesday morning
but with no loss Of lie. Loss $50. 900.
In Vienna, Charlotte z. Wolter, the
tragedienne, who at one time was
known as the tragedy queen Of Ger
many" Is dead
The British ship Buckhurst burned
April 4 in midocean Seventeen men
persisted.
Barney Barnato. the South Africa
diamond king" suicided Ills real
name was Barnett Isaacs
David Crabill Of IT. Wayne was
killed in a railroad accident at stone
Station. Ind
The Painless has started out with
another cargo for Cuba
A dynamite cartridge was exploded
By Partisan laborers on a strike No
body was seriously hurt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17

Green Bay Gazette. Insurance Com
missioner Fricke is cosmopolitan in
his tastes and proves it. by stating
that ne has in his Office force at Madi-
son an A. =. A., member Of the Clan
Da-Gael and Of almost every religious
denomination from Roman Catholics
to Quakers. The non-religious in
fluence required for a comfortable
balancing of things is of course eas1y
supplied by the commissioner himself
and all alone
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17
ABOUT BADGERS

Mrs. Ida Paris, OF Minneapolis,
foi merly of Oregon village. announces
the engagement of her daughter, Miss
Claire Lancaster Paris, to Harvey
Du Bots Hatch OF New York city, the
wedding to take place the coming
autumn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17
REMARKABLE OCCASION

"This war remarked the sultan,
has its decided anncyances, But there
is one thing about 1t that fills my
bosom with joy.
what is that?" inquired the grand
yizier.
IT'S the first quarrel In the history
Of my sovereignty in which all nv
wife's relations took sides with me IT
washington Star.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17
MORE TARIFF DEBATE.
Republicans Win Out Easily on Sew
eral Votes.

Washington, June Is. Monday the
senate spent in listening to more de-
hate on the tariff bill. Votes on sew
eral features of the bill were taken, the
winning every time.
The house held a brief session, but
transacted no business. 1t adjourned
Until Thursday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17
CLEVER CLIPPINGS.

Cleveland Plain-Dealer-It may be
noticed that when General Weyler
visits one of the pacified provinces he
always goes accompanied by a thous-
and or more veteran cavalrymen.
Detroit Free Press.-There is rash
clamor Tor war, but President Mckiu-
ley should think long and deeply before
he tequeaths to coming presidents
legacy Of monument dedications.
Cincinnati Commercial ribune.-
81 other Bryan may be making lot of
speecres nowadays, but it is safe to
predict that his name will not appear
OF the oratorical programme Of the
next democratic convention
New York Journal. After the secret
services officers get through with those
Michigan counterfeiters perhaps they
will pay some attention to the men
who have been putting spurious
brand of prosperity on the market.
Atlanta Journal There are indica-
lions that Tillman's furious onslaught
on the sugar trust is intended to divert
attention from troublesome inquiries
about dispensary rebates that are be-
ing directed at him from South Caro-
Ina.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17

w. T.. Knowlston, who was APP
pointed postmaster at Shrewsbury
Mass, the other day is an elder
brother of the present postmaster. He
is republican and his younger brother
is democrat, The two are partners
iT business.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17

Lord Wosely, who proposes to make
begin by atolishing the use of the
cooked hats and feathers worn by
staff officers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17
PERSONALITIES.
A monument to NieuXtemps, the
famous Belgian violinist, will be
erected at WINNERS, his birthplace.

Mrs Mckinley it is said. looks for
ward with genuine pleasure to summer
in Washington, preferring hot weather
to cold and liking it the better the
hotter it is,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE
r { MARSHALL VIM. BUCKLEY
COMMITS SUICIDE.
M POLICE DUTIES 40 YEARS

ovsrxyork and Loss of Sleep Led to
Temporary Insanity, 1t Is Believed
lie Came to Madison in 1S56-He
Served Conspicuously and Faithful
" in Many Capacities.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17

Monday was the hottest day
of the season In Madison
pud weather grumblers said tho
mercury climbed higher than IT ever
did last year Thermometers In the
shade registered above the 80 mark,
while one on Pickney street stood l22.
and one at the Wells n Briggs COM
Iany's house reached the 1875 mark. A
capitol employe whose leisure for i'm
aginatiou has doubtless been detri-
mental to his accuracy declared that
the carpet in his room smoked from
the heat that had passed through two
stories above. Still another declared
that just before supper he had seen
the farmers on the Blue Mounds slope
milking their COWS, the heat having
evidently shriveled up the distance.
The farmers are jubilant over the
change as il will boom corn, tobacco
and vegetables, TO pastures ana
small grain the change is almost too
violent, however Fruits are likely to
suffer also and one consequence
already felt is rise in the price OF
Strawberries which are now ten cents
a quart.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17
LITTLE PROGRESS MADE ON PER-
PLEXING PROBLEM.
HAWAII MAY BE ANNEXED
1t Is Stated on Good Authority That
Treaty for the Preliminary Steps
Has Already Been Prepared and Is
Awaiting Signature-Sugar Bounty
Proposition Withdrawn.

Washington, June 5.-The repub-
lcan caucus lasted more than three
hours Monday night ana when ad-
journment was reached not very much
progress had been made. The Ha-
waiian treaty proposition was passed
over. to be considered at another eau
Gus, as several senators expressed the
opinion that if ii was true that treaty
of annexation was to be sent to the
senate soon it would be absurd to en-
act legislation looking to an abrogation
of the treaty of reciprocity. The
senators who were aware of the
progress of the annexation treaty did
not feel at liberty to give the caucus
full information. Although there was
reticence observed II is believed that the
president will be consulted today ON the
subject of the proposed treaty The caucus
was In session from until 1850 ana three
propositions We're under consideration. They
were the question of what 10 do with the
Hawaiian reciprocity treaty, the advisable
ity of giving bounty on beet sugar ana
the question of the antitrust amendment
The Hawaiian treaty question was passed
over but the sugar bounty proposition was
withdrawn and the antitrust amendment
was referred to the republlcdh members OF
the judiciary committee.
The officials of the state department
Steadfastly refuse to make any statement
as to the negotiation treaty providing for
the annexation of Hawaii and at the Ha-
waian legation the same silence Is observed.
However. It is known that the treaty,
though not signed, is drawn up ready for
signature and as the president is fully
aware of its scope there Is no reason to
On, ha will rs
In this case it is expected that the docu-
ment will be sent TO the senate for its
action very soon, even within the week. If
this should be the case. il may be taken
for granted that the president has taken
steps to assure himself of favorable re-
ception for the treaty in the senate aud 10
guard against such a mishap as befell the
arbitration treaty at the last session The
sentiment In the senate seems to be that
Japan in no way slould control the islands
or get foothod there.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17

Milwaukee, June l5.-Reports from
various parts of Wisconsin show an
extreme degree of heat Monday. the
average being in the neighborhood OF
100 degrees. At Eau Claire the Their
mometer was 100 in the shade and five
builders working on school building
were Frustrated Two are serious
cases. There were several severe
cases of sunstroke at GAINESVILLE, where
the weather was the hottest Of the
year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-17
SOILS FIRST VICTIMS
HEAT PROSTRATES PERSONS IN
WISCONSIN.
MONDAY WAS A SCORCHER

Builders Engaged on School Structure
at Eau Claire Are Overcome by the
Intense Heat-Janesville Reports
Several Cases of Sun StrokeLMer-
curry Flutters Around 100,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19
FAvORS STATE AID.
The Cost Of Building Good Roads should
Not Fall ON the Farmer Alone.

Not Fall ON the Farmer Alone.
The League of American Wheelmen
has been the subject Of much criticism
on account Of its agitation for better
highways. We have been accused Of
seliishness in the matter. IL II believed
by many that we wheelmen expect
farmers 10 load themselves mp with
taos that they might build roads for
the convenience Of bicycle riders. No
greater mistake could b. made, says Ot-
10 Dorrcr. We Of the League If Ameri-
can Wheelmon. who are engaged III this
agitation for better roads, feel that the
farmer today bears his full share of
public taxation, and that IL should not
be unnecessarily added to. We feel that
a mistake has been made in the past in
expecting farmers alone TO pay for
building roads. and in leaving the en-
tire responsibility for our roads IN their
hands.
The farmers of the United states are
but fraction of our population, and
they are by no means the only ones who
will profit by the construction u good
roads. IL is claimed that in the state of
New York every farmer is obliged 10
build roads for eight persons out Of the
states population. Why should not the
other seven contribute 10 the cost
While good roads would save the farm
ers immense amounts in hauling prod
ucts, this saving would indirectly benc-
fit the whole population Neither Is the
farmer the only one who travels the
country highways. Country merchants,
doctors and professional men, peddlers,
pleasure seekers, and, last but not least,
the wheelmen, would b. directly bene-
fitted by good reads. 1t is unjust there.
fore. that the farmers should pay for
building these roads
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19
aReytTiES.

like 10 see n farmer laying in stock
O: grain. fertilizer or other goods, tut l
don't ike 10 see such stores piled In
buildings never msde To carry. a heavy
weight. A forehanded farmer recently
laid ia a large stock OF grain and stored
it on a scstfold over his stable. The
f,oor gave way one night, aud In the
moruiug the grain Was in the cellar and
the cattle suspended by the necks or
crushed aud buried under what was IN
tended 10 be their food. A scsfiold OF
corn or meal IL heavier than scsffold of
of hay. what IL WAS built for. The best
time 10 discover an accident IL before II
happens.
Don't borrow money To buy coal snd
let the trees 70, In your woodlot. Wood
properly dried makes = good fire. On
many farms it really costs nothing but
the cutting and hauling, and often TINS
Is done by men and tesms that other
wise might be idle. Awoodlot judicious-
IN thinned msy improve constantly While
il Is yielding enough TO pay the cost Oh
the attention given IL.
III cattle managers, sheep racks or pig
troughs are so poorly constructed or
worn that the food Is partially wasted
attend 10 il nc once. Ii doesn't pay to
bed cattle with good hay or to compost
good grain before IL has been digesteo
bv the animals. A mans business must
be extra good when he can afford to feed
his horse In lesky mapger.-Cor. o.
New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19
Aaouy CARE OF CALVES

The best fed for dairy cows summer
and winter, at any time and all the time,
Is early cut hay or well cured clover.
All other feeds are supplemental or
make-shifts. All kinds Of fodder crops
are secondary and can never fully take
their place. All kinds Of concentrated
feeds ARE artificial and unless fed with
care will produce injurious results.
Among these l consider the best TO be
corn meal, oil meal, and mixed feed
this latter being superior to clear bran.
The Jerseys are undoubtedly the best
breed II properly bred and cared for. !
would advise always the keeping OF
thoroughbred bulls, II Of the right type
ard psrentage, and the best only OF
thoroughbred and grade cows. All
others should be consigned to the butch
er. It IL more natural for COW to
drop her calf 10 the spring, but she may
drop her calf In any month and II will
grow well and do well II properly fe'.
\ have one dropped in January, one In
December, and Que in September, and
will match them against any spring
calves Jersey Of ,ourse) you may bring
on. The best feed for calves is milk
with ration-proportionate with their
grow th--of quaker oats and Oil meal.
Ground quaker oats beat the worid.-W
p. Anterior. Halo well, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19

Yb~r men In cotrboy 0arb appeared.
and was standing ty the side Of the lit
tie cowboy who first had called her to
the outlaws protection. He held her
hand and was whispering In her ear.
Then the two withdrew from the others
= far an tho edge Of the ravine; but,
though he evidently tried TO persuade
her to withdraw from the night Of the
approaching duel, she steadfastly refused
TO 60.
"No, will stay here. Away. shall
die Of anxiety and suspense, "Iheard her
say.
With her lover about TO enter upon .
desperate duel with her abductor, this
Spanish blooded girl Of the southwest
could better endure to witness all that
might occur than to be away in the
hour Of danger to him. She would not
approach him lest her hopes and fears
In some way disturb his calm reeolu-
tion. Only once ~ she gased upo0 him
their eyes for . moment met, and Il
would be rccumpense for great danger,
the look Il love. Of pride and of couA.
depce with which hers dwelt upon tbe
man who was about to fight 10 the death
IN her cauDe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19

nothing of the sort has been done for
the common public road. IL has been
the stepchild Of great nation. Equally
important in its way with the railroad.
il has been left to shift for itself, while
the steel highway which spans the
country from ocean 10 ocean has been
petted and pampered until it has grown
fat
IL is this injustice to the common
road that the League OF American
Wheelmen is trying 10 remedy. and in
this effort il looks for assistance from
those who are most directly interested
in the subject-the farmers of the Unit
ed States. Farmers are beginning 10 APP
preciate this, and hence it Is that our
work for state aid Is continually gain
ing support among them. ] am conf
dent that the combined efforts ~ our or
ganization, with its nearly 100000
members, and of the agricultural -.
cieties and oranges will, in few years,
bring about state aid TO roads IN the
greater part of the United States
OTTO DoRSER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19
WHAT ~ AVERAGE FARMING Is UN-
rROFrTABLEs A GLOOMY OUTLOOK.

Iagree with John Gould that dairy
man hSs got 10 have cows better than the
average 10 make the business pay under
present economic conditions. | claim
that the same rule applies not only TO
other branches OF agriculture but ,o all
kinds OF productive industries not under
the protection of special laws or
monopolistie combines.
At the same time | wish 20 enter a
plea for the much abused average
farmer" his average COWS aud crops.
Writers on agricultural topics are for
ever holding out the claim that for the
farmer 20 succeed be must rise above the
average OF his class, must have stock
above the average and raise crops above
the average In quantity aud quality. Ii
strikes me that business that il as ex-
tensiye as that of agriculture, and upon
which the prosperity of nations Is found
ed Il In a bad plighi when the average
person engaged IN u cannot make profit.
Those below the average In Intelligence
or Industry should fail as natural con-
sequence, but II seems 10 me that condi-
tions should be such that those up 10 the
average should oe able 10 secure moder-
crate success. and when they cannot II Is
a sure sign that something is wrong.
The few may rise above the average
| level and some fall back below the aver
age. but The vast msjority cannot hope
20 5e more than the average.
Ia other kinds Of business the average
Il taken as basis upon which 10 con-
slider successes or profits, and Rot the
/ few who are WAY ahead OF the majority.
The only just Way OF getting At profits
| IN agriculture Is 10 take the average, and
| IL the aversge are not making profit
/ then the business as a whole Is unprotit-
able. This is the condition OF agriculture
the world over. Now please don't sc-
cuse me OF being misfit In agriculture,
a. love the farm and nv horse, cows,
calves, etc. | enjoy seeing the crops
grow and mature; and can appreciate
the good. pure air, sunshine aud pleasant
weather of the varying seasons ss well
As any one who il so unfortunate as 70
DE shut in" in the city.
/ And don't think that because sm not
A graduate Of college | have not m
average" knowledge OF practical agrr
culture. Neither do think that sue
cess Ia life Is measured only by the num-
Der of dollars thzt one can accumulate.
Ii Is we'll TO set your mark high and
come a. near IL as possible, but l get
everlasting tired of reading the nonsense
written for the guidance OF farmers oy
those who know but little about the
business theoretically and less from
praetice-Cor. of New England Farmer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19
leISuRely LANE.

Is there no road to Leisurely Lanes-we travel
place for the lasging Of leisurciy sscps. sweet
aud shady and allow.
There were rims OF rcssful hills beyond. and
Heids Of drcamfui wheat,
With shadows Of clouds across thcm down. anu
poppies asiecp st our fecs-
There lnsis and maids on Sunday met and stroll
CT them, two and two;
The icavcs they laced IN . roof o'crhcad nno
only the sun pcered through;
Aud there was time TO gather rose, anu uuhe
for the wood birds call.
And pentyof time TO sis by stream and hearkcn
Is ripple and fall.
l. there no road now TO Leisurely Lancs tGod
knows We have hurried afar'l
There was once q lamp through the brooding
dusk. and over the tree stAr,
There was once breath Of the clover bloom
lsweet Heaven. we have hurried 20 iongO :,
And there was gate by q white rcec ciaspeu
and out OF tho dusk song.
voice 10 IL weak and old:
IL hath no part with this fierce, Wild rush. and
this hard. mad fight for goli'
fs hath no part with the ciamor AMI lin, AMI the
Jsrring of wheel aud stoue'
Oh. listen. my heart. and fcrgct-forgct thai We
reap the bread we have sowni
Is there no read now 10 icisurciy Lanc--wbcrc
lingering. one by one.
Tho summoning bells OF twilight time over the
meadows blown
May fnd us strollipg our homeWari way, gia',
OF the evening starr
Il there no road now 90 Lcssurcly Laneg Go,
knows We have hurried afar!
VIRGINIA WOODWARD CLOUD In Octobcr
Ladies' Home Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19

Programs for farmers institutes In the
above named counties have been srrang-
ed a. follows:
SagsdAhoc County; town hall, Rich
mond, Saturday, Oct. 10. l 30 4. NJ,
INCREASING Fertility by Clover Grow ing
aud by Tillxge," by Mr.. 4. Il. Terry Of
Ohio. 30 z. NJ, Manure saving, IL
lustrated by picture Of barn snd manure
she'd - by Mr.. Il. Il. Terry, followed by
stock Husbsndry, Its Importance, By
Sec. Il. W. Mckeen.
Grange Hall, Topsham, Monday, Oct.
i. l 80 4. NJ, "How TO Grow Good
Crops In Dry Season" by Mr.. L. B.
Terry, followed BY a discussion opened
By sec. Mcheen. 10 4. NJ, "A Small
Fruit Garden, Illustrated" by M. I. b.
Terry. Also lecture on 'Small Fruits"
oy Prof. ". NJ. Munson of orooo, at
Growstown school house. Brunswick.
Androscoggin County; Grange Hall,
Turner, Tuesday, Oct. 10, and joint meet
ing for Androscoggin aud Oxford Coun-
ties nj Grange Hall, West Mlnos, wednes-
day, oct. 20. 1880 A. NJ ''Corn, Its His
tory, L ses, Varieties, Methods of Cultiva-
ton and Comparative Values" BY Sec. B.
W. Mcheen. l 30 z. NJ, Increasing Fer
tiliiy by Clover Growing and by Tiilsge"
by Mr.. 4. b. Terry. : 30 z. NJ. lecture,
''wife's Share" by Mr.. Terry.
Oxford County, Grange Hall, Canton.
Thursday, Oet. 81. 1880 A. NJ, The
Dairy Herd" by Sec. b. W. Mckecn.
l :30P. NJ, How TO Grow Good Crops
In Dry season. by Mr.. Il. Ii. Terry.
: 30 P. NJ, The Farmer Of To-day" by
Sec. Mcheen.
henneocc County, Town Hall, Man
chester, Friday evening, Oct. -. 30
O'Clock, Increasing Fertility by Clover
Growing and by Tllage," BY Mr.. i. b.
Terry.
Somerset County, Victor Grange Hall.
Fairfield Centre, SATURDAY., Oct. q.
10 10 A. ", "Corp, Its History, Uses,
Varieties. Methods OF Cultivation and
Comparative Nalaes" BY Sec. u. W.
Mckeen. l:30r. NJ, Increasing Fer
tihiy by Clover Growing" BY Mr.. L. Il.
Terry. followed BY Experiment Stations
and their RelStion 10 Agriculture" by
Prof. Chas. II. Woods Of Orono. 30
y. NJ, Comfort aud Convenience in the
Home. illustrated" by Mr.. L. X. Terry.
Music by local talent.
Il. wALkER MckEEN, Sec.
Augusta Oct II, 1885,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19
CONVICT ROAOBUILOERS.
They Have Proved Great Success ON
North Carolins's Highways.

North Carolina's experiment IN the
employment Of convicts IN road build
ing has been very satisfactory, both In
point Of efficiency and economy and IN
the health Of the convicts One aston
ishibg discovery III the experiment Is
that it costs Jess by about q cents day
Der convict TO maintain the prisoners
when at work OH the reads than when
confined in Jail. the basis Of the calcu-
lation being the returns from so coun-
ties. Being offered certain inducements
in the way OF reward or shortening OF
term if they remain at their posts and
faithfully discharge their duties, the
convicts are employed on the roads
much as hired labor would be, under
the control Of a foreman, without any
guard. They are even allowed to re-
main ut their homes from Satoruay
night to Monday morning
The result Of this astonishing expert
ment, which has been in operation for
q year, has been, according to Professor
Holmes, secretary Of the Road Assooia-
tion Of North Carolina, that mot a con-
vict has attempted to escape" IL Is
also officially reported that as laborers
the conyicts have been much more eff
cient than the labor which can be hired
at ordinary prices. ."-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19
New aamp.hire Highway.

Among the New Hampshire bills it Is
common enough to see farmer work
ing. apparently without aim or system,
on a clayey road full Of rufs. He is
working out his road tax, often with
only the slightest temporary improve
ment TO the road. Massachusetts, has
really taken the lead in legislation look
ing to the doing away with this crude
system Of road building. and about ID
other states have begun to take steps in
the same direction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19

The Concord Monitor says: "Oxen are
o., ,ttins TO be 30 unfamiliar sight In
TOW q that the appearance Of two Jokes
NJ bis fellows on Main Street recenti,
attracted considerable attention" ies;
and we can tell our esteemed contem-
porsry that the day Is not lar distant
wheu thrifty farmer will be as great
attraction 10 New England to sn, u
they persist iu doing their farm labor
-itk old horses and neglect the industry
Of cattle raising. and working oxen
Spirit Of The Hub.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-19
TO BE coSrlsuED.l


Now, az to the profits in good reads
The towns and cities which hays rum
entrance easy find that trads ;l'erci
comes IN them. Farmers desert old
markets for the new cues, alsI,oug! the
old markets may be Dcarc- hsaac, being
Influenced by the knowIesig': of how
much cheaper large loads r'sy be hauled
over well made roads O: course they
boy whore they cell, snd ore consequent
gratifying result II . competition b.
tween business centon In the matter d
GOOD roads. New York Post.