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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26
Death of VIM. Adams.

Died in this city on Thursday
morning, Aug. 10, 1897, VIM. John
Adams, of that dread desease. con
sumption, aged 10 years.
Deceased had been in poor health
for some little time, but up to about
two months ago he was found at his
post as teamster for Chas. Gilman,
with whom he had been employed
for the past II or Is years. He was
not compelled 10 take his bed even
for day, and the evening before
death came retired feeling no worse.
lis sister, iss Grace Adams, sat up
with him until II o'clock, when he
persuaded her to retire saying, If need
be she would be called. At about /
O'Clock Miss Grace heard her brother
moving about in his room, and went
TO him, and he said he must be taken
down stairs, which was done, and im-
mediately after being placed in a
chair he closed his eyes and passed
of into that sleep that knows no
waking in this world.
Four orphan children, who only
three years ago, stood weeping over
the open grave Of their beloved
mother, are left, the oldest being -
aud the youngest s.. One, "A girl, has
been residing with an aunt, Mrs.
Cam, at Virginia City, Wyoming.
Mr.. Stephen Adams, father Of the de-
ceased, who has been visiting a
daughter at Wyoming, arrived home
too late to see his son, having reach
ed here last Monday afternoon. Two
sisters, Miss Sue and Eliza, Of Du-
buque, besides Miss Grace, OF this
city, and a brother now residing
here, followed the remains OF their
beloved brother TO the grave. Two
brothers, one in Texas and the other
in Iowa, were unable to come home.
The funeral occurred last Saturday
afternoon with intermen. at Grace
land cemetery.
CHOICE canned goods Of all kinds
at Spratler's. 2S
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26

THE burned district at Mineral
Point is being rebuilt and in a few
weeks a number of large business
blocks will be ready for occupancy.
The appearance of Mineral Points
principal business street is very
much improved by the new build
ings.-Monroe Sun.
MRS. JENNIE EHRHARDT, the
Clairvoyant and Business Medium,
giving advise on all business matters
and telling you past, present Il future,
can be found at the residence of Mrs.
II. w. Farnharn, Dodgeville, Wis,
until.further notice.
JENNIE EHRHARDT,
34mlE Dodgeville Wis.
THE ladies of the Alpha society
met with their usual success at the
fair. So great was the rush Thurs
day and Friday for dinner that their
utmost resources We're taxed, and
those who came last could not be as
we'll served as those who came first.
They hope those who cams last this
year will come first next, SO that they
mhy reseive the attention their kind
patronage merits.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26

The great annual event of the
Southwestern Wisconsin Fair asso-
citation, held in this city last week
was the most successful the society
has ever experienced in its twenty
seven years Of existence. Thereceipts
were the largest, the attendance was
the greatest. there being fully 5000
people on the grounds Thursday, and
the attractions We're the most pleas
ing ever known.
In every department the exhibits
were highly creditable in quality and
quantity, and competition was sharp
in many cases.
No definite statement of the finan-
cial standing of the association can
be given until expense bills are all
in. but during the three days, We'd
$4,000 was taken in at the gate.
There is no doubt but that, after pay
ing all premiums and incidental
expenses, there will be considera-
bic balance to go into the treasury of
the society.
Everybody attributes due por-
ton of the large crowd to the pacing
wonder, Happy Jack, who is deserv-
ing of the floods of praise that have
been rolled upon him. He is truly a
guideless wonder, for his exhibitions
on the local track proved him such
to the thousands of people, who wit
messed his performances in this city
last week.
On Wednesday the track was lit
tie heavy, but he paced full mile in
2:l6le, thereby lowering the track
record Az seconds. On Thursday he
did considerably better, bringing the
record down to 2:l3L He got a
good start and went the first quarter
in 81 a seconds, the half mile in :02I4
three-quarters in :37s4 and it look
ed as if the beautiful animal would
lower his former half-mile track
record of 2:0934 on the last time down
the stretch, however, he slackened
his pace, thereby losing three or four
seconds, but he passed the wire at a
fast clip, not having made skip.
When the judges announced the
time (2:l3A) cheer after cheer went
up, and the crowd went wild with
enthusiasm.
He wasn't as fast Friday, but made
the good time of 2:l5ia. He is a
grand little horse, pretty as picture
and in him his owner, Mr.. Fose, has
something of a Klondyke gold mine.
Below we give in detail the results
of the several races and the ball
games, emitting those of Wednesday,
which were given last week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26

SERVICES at the NJ. +. church next
sabbath will be a. follows: Love
feast at a. m; Preaching at l0:3O
by the pastor, followed by the Sacra-
ment OF the Lords supper sunday
school at Up. m; At7:30 Miss Ball
a Deaconess. from Milwaukee, will
speak on the work Of the society
The Epworth League meeting will
be omitted.
A CORRESPONDENT in the Highland
Press of last week, paid the follow
ing compliment to our band ana ITS
esteemed leader, Adam Dresen. he
titles the Montfort band, the Han
over Woolen Mills band, ana goes on
to saw: "There was only one conciu
sion to be made from the start that
Mineral Point would wear the blue
ribbon. Their first selection decided
1t, and Dresen and his excellent sup
port never played with more skillful
execution or sweeter tones. Han
over played next, making few
breaks, and Highland last making a
break on the start. Each band play
ed twice. Point won first; Hanover
second; Highland, third
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26
II YOU WANT GOOD VALUES
yOTl WILL FIND THEM HERE.

saying so does not make 1t So
INIT doing does; and we do give
values every day i'll the year,
which YOU can't afford to miss.
we quote some prices to-day
which bear out this statement
better thanany amount OF writing
would. What people want now
a-days is real not sham low
nricas. and we can fill this want
anv time and all the time. It's
not lust on special occasions that
we sell goods cheap. At all times
YOU will find our prices a little
lower than our competitors. We
do not claim that our profit is al
WAYS smaller. Good buying has
= deal to do with selling, and we
fancy we know how to buy in a
way that enables us to save our
customers money.
rhis time it is Ladies White
Chamois Gloves-best quality o9c
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26
The Local Field.
d.F. BTSh or for Funiture......

BRO. f. l.. HOWE, of the Lancaster
Reporter, took in our fair last week.
THE Darlington fair is now in pro-
gress with many Pointers in atten-
dance
REys. T. KENT and +. w. Straw
exchanged pulpits last Sunday
morning
JAS THRAsHER has gone to Wells,
Minn.. to work through the thrash
ing season.
The next meeting of the Lafayette
Baptist association will be held in
Dodgeville Sept. SO.
WHEN you want anything in the
grocery line at the bottom prices
call on J. A. Spratler. %
FRANK SUTHERs came down from
Madison for a short visit with his
family this week.
CHAS. STAUM, of Chidago, was
shaking hands with his Mineral
Point friends last week.
PARTIES desiring ice cream for
picnics, etc, are reminded that w. j.
Hosken keeps the best. "A
WE failed to see any of the Dodge
vile editors at the fair last week.
They all had comps" too.
Miss JENNIE LEAHY, of Monroe,
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Henry schiller, the past week.
WHEN all else fails to cure, Hazle's
Headache Capsules give quick relief.
Try them. Sold by Eastman d' Mes
rrglt.
THERE are advertised letters in
The Mineral Point postotiice for the
following: :. r. Cumming and Thos.
Wick.
ANY lady or school girl wishing a
boarding place should apply to Miss
Humhort. south of the Philip Allen,
>Ire,idence. lw
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26
Notice 10 Creditors.

All parties having claims against
the Southwestern Wisconsin Fair
are requested 20 file itcmized bills in
the secretafy's office that the same
may be andited and settled promptly.
31w2 w. II. BENNETT. Sec'v
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26

CHOICE canned goods Of all kinds
at Spratlers. 23
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26

The Treasurer report was read
and on motion was ordered placed on
file.
The following ordinance was read
and unanimously passed;
AN ORDINANCE.
The Common Council of the city of
Mineral Point do ordain as follows:
The Common Council of the city of
Mineral Point shall borrow money
not 20 exceed the sum OF Five Thous-
and Dollers, and issue bonds therefor
for the purpose of constructing a sys-
tenn of Waterworks in said city; pro-
vlded, however. that no money shall
be borrowed and no bonds shall be
issued for the purpose herein men
toned until this ordinance shall have
been submitted To "A vote of the electors
of said city and the same shall have
been first duly ratified by majority
of such electors, at special election
to be held for that purpose.
This ordinance shall be in force and
elect from and after It's passage and
publication.
The election to be held 10 days after
notice can be gotten out.
A communication from the school
board was read asking the council to
meet them and discuss school matters.
The council invited the school board
in and they talked over the matter OF
more school room.
1t was moved that the motion to hold
the election ten days after notice can
be gotten out be reconsidered carried
1t was moved and carried that the
council adjourn for two weeks.
Attest Guy T.. COBB,
H. >. VEIL, Mayor.
City Clerk
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26

Tlme-I :UNIa I :UH = I :UoIe.
The game of ball on Thursday was
won by Monroe, and the third game,
Lancaster vs.. Monroe, was won by
the Lancasters.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26
NUN Der 34
COMMON COUNCIL
Proceedings of Il Regular and an Adj
iourned Meeting.

MINERAL POINT, WIS, Aug. ), 1897.
y regular meeting of the Common
Council was this day held in the coun-
ell chamber.
Full board present.
Mayor Cobb called meeting to order.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
The following bills were audited by
finance committee and ON motion were
allowed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-26
A BIG SUCCESS
Such Was The Mineral Point
Fair Last Week


1t was one of the most successful ever
held by the association-Never before
were there such crowds of people on
the grounds-Happy Jack, the guide
less wonder, the principal attraction
Swift races and exciting ball games.
The times., 1897-04-16
A Helpless Administration.

It is as we feared The Autocrat per-
plate question to come before himself
Representative Hilborn, ON Wednesday
morning, asked that he might be recog-
nized when the House convened, so that
he could make a motion to have the Com
nittee or Rules prepare one under which
the matter could be presented and dis.
cussed. The Autocrat was stern and
immovable, and it is difficult TO escape
the suspicion that the Carnegics and the
Bethlehem people must have done some
thing really bad to the Autocrat some
time in 1896, or he certainly would relent
under existing circumstances
The contractors have notified the Navy
Department that-the Illinois, Alabama and
Wisconsin will be advanced enough by the
first of October TO then require delivery
OF the diagonal armor plates contemplated
in the specifications. But, in view of
the attitude of AIr. Reed, the Department
anu IHe OoNeFnlilenJ are quite neiplesS-
Probably the ships viii have to go with
out their armor unless the Administration
can effect some deal with the A utocrat
There are hints here and there that pres
sure may be exerted upon the ma SIS of the
suppressed Republican House majority, in
the hope that possibly there is enough
life left in ii to make fight for the re-
sumption OF Congressional prerogatives and
functions; but we do not hear that the
Administration places much confidence in
the plan. The Republican Members appear
to be thoroughly cowed and subdued, and
are not Thought to have enough blood left
in them to make even a weak protest
against the policy or practices of their
master They know that the Government
and the people are growing tired OF the
situation, and that constituencies are be
coming rebelhous; but all such considera-
tions are as nothing in comparison with
their wholesome and wholesale awe of
the AutoCrat
The serious constitutional revolution to
which this journal some time ago called
attention, seems complete. The Admins
tration might as well step down and out.
1t and the nation are poweTless under
the feet of an Autocrat.
The times., 1897-04-16
Hot Hawaiian Rumors.

Ominous rumors are afloat in connection
with affairs in the Hawaiian Islands If
the State and Navy Departments are in
possession of any direct information ON
the subject, it has been well guarded; but
it is not improbable that the unpleasant
news" which The Times pre.icted might
arrive by the next steamer from Honolulu,
has really come, and there may be pos
sibility that we are to pay an uncomfort-
able price for our dilatory tactics with
regard to annexation.
Hints are given out that the Congress
may he called upon to furnish means for a
hostile demonstration against a power
name not mentioned-that possibly may
already have taken possessi on of the
country. In such an event the United
States would simply have TO fight, aud
perhaps rather at disadvantage If the
power hinted at should happen to be Japan,
we should find about 10000 of that
nation ality, a fair proportion of them
armed soldiers, TO confront us. The rumOrs
are really sensational, and if later they
should prove to be founded upon fact, We
wonder whether Mr. Reed would allow a
message from the President on the subject
to he considered?
The times., 1897-04-16
COL. BATTEHSBY,S PICTURE.
1t Gave Edith Sessions Tupper
Material for story.

New York, April IA Christmas
story by the well-known writer, Edith
Sessions Tupper. and which was rub-
lished in the Christmas number Of Once d
Week in 1892, is the subject OF an action
brought by Col. JeDyns E Battersby To
recover $4,000 damages from Peter F.
Collier, proprietor OF the publication, which
action was on trial in the supreme c0nrt
today.
The name OF Col Battersby was not
mentioned, but he con Intended that the
story referred to him unrnistakably. and
to his large painting OF the surrender Of
Gen. Lee at Appomattox. In the story
there was "A sketch OF d man of military
look with his shirt sleeves turned up and
a paint brush in his hand.
Col Battersby, graduate OF West Oint,
who had served through the war of the
rebellion, painted a picture OF the sur
render of Gen. Lee, that was about 24xI6
fleet. with the figures life-size. 1t was in
teudedto exhibit the painting at the Worlds
Fair, and it was viewed by a committee
for That purpose II was not exhibited at
Chicago, and now it is claimed the story
in suit affected the chances OF the success
of the painting.
The Christmas story represented com
mittee, a man ana his daughter, going to
view q painting called THE Surrender" in
the presence of the artist, a colonel The
story said:
For years the colonel had steadily
worked on the great picture which was
one day to storm the stronghold of art.
What matteredif the colonel sideasOf Of color,
light and shade We're a little lazy. if his
perspective were something extraordinary.
on rising in the morning his face was set
steadfastly towards his Mecca, and when
at night he blew out the solitary candle
his eyes rested tenderly on his great
work H. patched his coat that he might
secure the necessary materials for his
labor. He bought color instead of food"
The daughter said to the committee
man, Papa, don't you dare criticise; tell
him you will do everything you can 10 get
the board to send it to Chicago"
Several artists testified that the paint
ing was a creditable piece of work. The
jury went to see the picture.
The times., 1897-04-16
INJUNCTION AGAINST spALDING.
Restrained From Turning Bonds
Over to the University.

Chicago, April 15.-There was a howl
in financial circles today when it became
known that Judge Horton, OF the circuit
court, had granted an injunction restrain
ing Charles w. Spalding, the president
of the defunct Globe Savings Bank, from
handing over to the University of Illinois
bonds aggregatiDg $160,00O, more than
fourth of the university tIeasurer's al
legged deficiency.
James II Brady, OF Idaho, filed the ap-
plication for the injunction, and directed
il against Spalding, his confidential clerk,
Frank w. Smith, and the University Of
Illinois Brady says that Spalding has
threatened and intends to hypothecatc and
dispose OF bonds amounting to $162 900,
which rightfully belong to him, and he asks
for the appointment OF custodian to take
charge of the bonds until the court Shall
have had an opportunity of adjudicating
matters
Charles w. SpaIding has made signed
statement to the public regarding Ids re-
lations with the Globe Savings Bank and
the troubles which have since arisen in
connection Herewith.
MI Spalding's statement is a resume OF
his connection with the bank and an enlogy
of himself in general. In it he says the
depositors will be paid in full, and more
than 30 per cent of the capital stock will
be paid to stockholders He says he
handled the general funds in goDd faith
to meet his obligations to the board of
trustees and fixed interest charges,
and such Judgment as he had enabled
him to handle mere than s., 900, 200 for
Eastern investors during the past fifteen
years without the loss of a dollar, aside
from the possible loss ON Globe Savings
Bank stock.
He continues: ''In the disposition of my
property as between Globe Savings Bank
and the university. ] have not preferred
one above the other. If the criminal law
is invoked | shall be found right here and
shall not attempt TO evade any RESPONSE
bility for any OF my acts in connection
with either instit uti on
The times., 1897-04-16
IHSP ". Punishment.

Ituow appears that the eathode ray is to
he used for the purpose OF Illuminating
etomachs 50 that they may be cleanSed with
q sponge; and it is suggested that with all
the modern improvements which are being
made in the science Of medicine, it will
not he long before man may purchase a
false stomach, just as he now purchases
false teeth, and may then go on unlimited
next day This use of the cathode ray is
therefore not thouglltto be conducive to the
highest morality.
But this does not follow. 1t is un-
hauhtedly more doctor knows
fhe greater his responsibility is, for the
patient will use his physician to enable him
10 sin without being too sick after it If
lt could I've positively known then there
was way TO put a mans head on again
after il had beea cut off, people might not
goa1d have their heads cut off forth sake
pf the experience, hut they might be a good
deal more reckless about it than they
are now. And in the same way, every
discovery of science relieves some man from
the punishment which he is justly entitled
Tor having gtransgresSed some law of nature.
But this is no reason why the discoV-
tries should not be made. A great many
people do not get sick on purpose. They
may misuse their digestive organs, or
lheir eyes, or their nerves. because they
no not know any better. Sometimes they
are forced into invaHdism through cir
eumstances. And in that case why should
shey not have the benefit of all that SCI
snce can do for them?
The same rule applies, too, in the moral
code, a great many people object strenu-
pusly to any effort TO rehabilitate a man
IN his own self-respect, after he has
Dnce lost that of his neighbors. They seem
30 think that if man is forgiven for one
pffeiIse he VIII so and do the same thing
right over again. Perhaps he will, but in
that case he Will do it whether he is for
given or not, and the forgiven might as
well have that much additional peace OF
mind The reformation OF a criminal is
not to be accomplished by mere punishment
any more than mans hand viii grow
out again if it is cut off.
IT a man, for instance, has no Inherent
sense OF honesty, it win not help him to
bs branded as thief, any more than it |
would help a paralyzed hand to be cut |
off. But If he can be given some motive |
which viii take the place of honesty, de- |
sire to be respected by his neighbors, or |
The times., 1897-04-16
Esau's Bjrthright.

Unless Democratic paralysis in the House
OF Representatives is quickly galvanized
into life, the country viii think, and have
right TO. that the hope OF future assign
ment TO important committees, with some
protective tariff subsidies in one or more
individual instances, has been sufficient
TO change the political complexion Of fmany
gentlemen. elected to the House as Demo-
Gratis, and to make them humble, voice
less followers and abject creatures Of the
ail-absorMng Autocrat.
They will not be allowed TO hide under
the diaphanous cloak woven Of Lone Star
wool for their benefit. The assumption
that all the business OF the nation demand
ing consideration is strictly political, and
that therefore Democrats ought to be sat
isfIed with a House in which the Repub-
lican maiority is suppressed as well as Tie
minority, will not so down. Tie fact that
the Republican power To legislate may
be used oppressively or fCoiishly does Lot
cuse for acquiescence in a surrender OF
the constitutional prerogatives ofthe body.
Never before in the history of the coun-
try has the popular branch OF onr national
legislature resigned its legal powers and
Functions To single Autocrat. 1t would
be compelled to resume them now If the
.fa
telmined.
In the present position of affairs che
only figures in the House that do not APP
pear ridiculous in the eyes Of the nation, are
the Autocrat, who may be regarded as a
menace to constitutional government but in
no wise a laughing stock and the dozen OF
SO members OF the opposition. who to this
time display the virility and fighting blood
OF jefferson and Jackson Democracy in the
midst OF a flock of neutranzed Con-
gressional fowls, the political evolution OF
which is the Autocrat's speciality.
1t is about time that the Democratic men-
i,ers spuIedthemselyest together and crawled
out fFein llle cave OF Silence IN WHICH lDeg
have been huddled, afraid of the light that
gleagns from the Autocrat's fierce red eye
II they have not the courage to make n
stand for their rights, and for the rights
of the body TO which they, nominaIly, be-
long, they should resign and let their con-
Stituents replace them with brave men
who win. nc they will not do this, let
them at least have the grace to define
themselves as no longer Democrats, but the
political capons of the Autocrat, ready to
clack with anticipated JOY whenever he
shakes the food pan, in which they fancy
are tat committee places and Jumps Of
wool The country viii think the better OF
them for owning up to what is too evident
to escape the fullest recognition and
understanding.
The question then recurs upon the mo
ton of The Times, that the Speaker be
compelled to obey the rules of the House
OF Representatives, and permit it to pro
ceed to business and the yeas and nays are
called for