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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
SERVANTS IN AMERICA.
nivIpEO INTO THREE ,ERAS
IN THE NORTH.
This Problem Has Away Caused Trou-
BILE, Even in the Colonial
Times, When Indians
Were Helpers.

In The northern states OF this coun-
+rv the domestic service question has
been divided into three eras: The CO.
Ionial when such service was per-
formed by Indians. colored people and
re5emptioners. the latter persons who
had been convicted Of misdemeanors
IN England and sent over here as pun
j,hment: the second division was the
time from the revolution TO the civil
war. when native American women
COMPOSED the serving class: and the
third. since the war. when foreigners
have rapidly come into favor
The law regulated the relation be-
tween master and servant during the
colonial period, in which the former
was bound to treat the latter humane
" and not to sell his services to an
other against the servants will. on
the other hand, the master was protect
ed by heavy penalties against the serv-
,nt who ran away. The whole system
was in harmony with the English idea
Of such matters. When the declara-
ton Of independence came to set all
men on the same footing the old dis
tinctions were in great degree broken
down and native men and women
came to the fore They were treated
III many cases very much like mem
bers of the family, and the period is
sometimes called the golden era of
domestic cooperation
All this time, however, there were
those who still preferred the tradition
al. obsequious service of European
servants. and where there was money
enough these We're brought over TO
keep up the ancient system. The
Americans began to dread entering
service lest they too should come to
lose their independence and position
as the best trained foreign servants
had Thus the foreigners gradually
began to enter in and the native men
and women to draw out The enorn-
Gus emigration To this country in the
twenty years following 1910 supplied
the demands These newcomers
"kncw their places, as the Al ,stccratic
nistreSses used to declare, and they
Were very welcome. In some of the
districts Of the middle west these
American serving women are still
found, but in most of the large cities
the whole idea is now obsolete.
1t is q wpll-knOwn fact that the do
nestle service is suffering constantly
because many of the more competent
and better educated women are being
drawn off into factories, shops and
lowcr-grade teaching. While the wages
connected with these branches are
frequently no better than or even not
SO good as those for the domestic serv-
ice there is the aIluring promise of
greater independence and liberty after
the regular days work
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16

space is valuable, and then, too, such
a box does not perfectly perform its
functions for the reason that the hat
is not snugly contained therein a
pyramidal box for this purpose,
which folds around the hat and which
also has the faculty Of folding nat
when not in use has been recently
patented. and Is shown both in the eX-
tended and folded positions in the ac-
companying cut. The base of the box
consists of a square. and what forms
the sides are Of triangular shape. the
noints being huttoned together when in
nse Along the edges Of these side
pieces are strips of paper, w"!ch FOLD
over the joints to afford greater prote,ce-
ton to the contents Of the boX.-Phll-
adelphia Record.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
A Bad Habit.

Ii makes me Shudder to see wom-
an bite thread or silk with her teeth,
ana nine women out of ten take that
way Of shipping off ends when they
sew. The dentists have come to recog
nize teeth which have been put to such
use. and have Christened them thread
teeth The biting of thread is one of
the worst abuses TO which tooth can
be subjected. Just why the habit is
formed would be hard to say, because
every workhaSket worth the name
contains q pair of scissors, and only
tile mcrest fraction of time is lost in
using them What would matter the
loss of whole minutes when the well
fare of things which can never be re-
placed is concerned. The persistent
biting is literally saving the enamel
on the teeth and nothing can take its
place, vet I venture to say that every
one of the thread biting women would
stoutly maintain that she takes the
best of care Of her teeth, and can not
understand why she is forced to pay
such frequent visits to her dentists.
lie viii not tell her what is the mat
Ter because he has undoubtedly grown
very weary Of giving good advice
which nobody follows. He will repair
the damage as far as his skill goes,
and pocket his fees like a sensible man.
Never never expect in this work to
GET an atom of sympathy for the re-
suit, OF your own foolishness, for 1t
VIII not boz forthcoming.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
WOMEN IN LIVERY.
hey Are DfsplacinE Men In Hew
Tork's Smart Houses.

Liveried women buffers, instead Of
smart houses of New York. For some
time past there has been gradual
superseding of supercilous "Jeems" in
the dining room by two neat maids,
while two maids, instead of footmen.
In conjunction with an elderly butler,
have sufficed for other up-to-date
houses. The scheme of putting women
into livery originated in England. and
an English girl was the first one TO
bring the fashion to America. The
butler's livery consists of a black coat
and skirt Of face cloth. with strap Of
black silk running from band to foot
on either side The jacket is Eaton cut
In point behind, and, turning back
In silk-faced revers, from white linen
skirt and low-cut white linen waist
coat. A white collar, tie and cuffs
complete the costume. No cap is worn,
and the hair is brushed straight back
and pinned close TO the head. The
'footmen" wear brown. blue. or green
cloth, with plain skirts and tight-fitting
basques, with silver buttons. The cuffs
and collar are rundown. These new
dignitaries follow the English custom
and are addressed by their surnames.
Women who have employed the liv-
cried maids declare that they are
much better workers and are easier to
manage than the pampered buffers and
footmen, who considered It mira dig to
deviate in the slightest from their reg
ular service They also ask for fewer
privileges, are more faithful and re-
spectful than men, and less expensive.
Washington Star.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
Abont Washing the Face.

Usually it is sufficient to wash the
face on rising and before going to bed
but If the face is dirty between times
it must be washed. of course. Ere
quent scrubbing Injuries the texture OF
the skin, therefore it is always advis-
able to allay possible irritation by the
use of cold cream before washing
when the face is very dirty, and for
protectors sake before exposing the
face TO trying conditions, as just sug-
sested.
When the skin is dry, when the age
of wrinkles is reached. when the skin
is subjected to any but ideal condi-
tons. it is we'll to feed ii overnight.
After thoroughly washing, thoroughly
rinsing and thoroughly drying the face
at night and make the whole pro
cess gentle, though thorough, not tor
turing apply a good cold cream and
let it remain on over night.
There are cold creams and cold
creams. No two skin specialists use
the same creams, and each manufac-
turer of toilet articles prefers his own
formulas. 1t IS the custom or some
writer's on toilet matters to advise
women to make their own toilet prepa-
rationS, but ! do not 1t is a difficult
and unsatisfactory task for even the
woman having facilities at hand for
distilling water. a mortar choppers
and various other accessories indispen-
sable to n correct composition of oils,
acids and extracts; it is totally
hopeless task for any one not provided
with these laboratory furnishings.
advise every woman either to buy he
preparations of chemists of repute,
who make a speciality of toilet articlrs,
or else to carry recipes that they know
are reliable TO competent apothecaries
who can accurately compound them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16

The real keynote TO successful hair
dressing. as the tasteful woman has
long ago found, is to follow Fashion.
If that capricious dame announces
that "halr Is worn low this season it
means simply 10 the woman who
knows. that the general effect Of her
couture is to be slightly lowered. She
will still dress her hair, as She must
always. to suit her face. \ low.
straight forehead may be surmounted
by a pompadour arrangement; q high,
pointed brow, never. Fine, straight
black hair ought never 70 show itself
In frizzes or fine curIs; loose, shining
waves Is its frightening beauty II is
n curious fact, too that blonde and
brown hair may permit itself sweet
confusion that IN black hair is simple
uutidiness. The woman with coarse,
wavy lar may congratulate herself,
for ii always lends itself to easy ar
rangement.'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16

TT is the decree of fashion that the
hair shall bc dressed in some form or
Other of the pompadour puff; for years
"a. tendency has been growing, and
now the pretty, becoming style bids
i"E To De as popular as was the
sra gilt parting half a dozen years
az. writes Emily Wright, OF Newest
SYKES Iu Undressing" in the August
-i|.- Home Journal Prom the
'4~.."l eenters Of Europe rumoes are
'....ng that the bang is to pc re-
h'"1 Iri. 10 be hoped that n amer
.' H.a viii not return (. he -lay-
~. trimming the hair an a, ping
way as to suit IL most
.-"W" of all fashions
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
New Books for Public Library.
List of new books to be found at the
Public Library:

List of new books to be found at the
Public Library:
Search-light Letters
Woman and Economics tetson.
Plant Life Barnes.
Text Book of Botany Vines.
Elements of Botany Bergens.
Autobiography of Franklin.
Sesame and Lilies Ruskin
American Literature Bates.
characteristics of omen-J ameson.
Myths and Legends of Our Own
Land. vols. skinner.
How to Know the Terms. Parsons.
Lowell and his Friends Hale.
Main Travelled Roads Garland.
Well worn Roads of Spain, Italy,
and Holland Smith.
The Breakup of China-Beresford.
y Cycling Tour in England
Thwaites.
My Winter on the Nile Warner.
The PHILIPPINES and Around
About-Y Dung husband.
Jane Austin-Famous Women Ser
les.
Autobiography of Mrs. Oliphant-
Bob, Son of Battle-Ollivant.
An Imperial Lover-Taylor.
Catchalat-Bullen.
The Ship of State-Couch.
Strong Hearts-Cable.
Richard Carvel-Churchill
Prue and Curtis.
That Fortune--W Warner.
The Kentucky Cardinal-Allen.
Dross-- Merriman.
Rupert, by the Grace of God.
,f MAnIi, N Nn,nn1
The Market Place Frederics
Trooper 3S09-Decle.
Pablo, the Priest Barring Go uld.
Elizabeth and her German Garden
Anon.
Prisoners of Hope-Johnston
Miss Cayley's Adventures-Allan.
Concerning Isabel Carnaby-Fowler,
Jamie Meredith-Ford,
Garden of Swords -Burberton.
Black Doaglas-Crockett.
Rose Island Russell.
Sand n Bushes Pool.
The Fowler-Harrden
JUVENILE BOOKS.
Alfred the Great-Abbott.
Charles L
Charles Il
Julius Caesar
Verses
Cleopatra
Children's Stories of the Great Sci
entists Wright.
Children's Stories of American
History Wright.
With the Black Prince Stoddard.
The Red Mustang
Heroes and Martyrs of Invention
Towle.
Drake, the Sea King of Devon
Towle.
The Stories Polly Pepper Told
Sidney.
Paul Jones Seawell.
Trottie's Wedding Tour-Phelps.
Poor Richards Story Watson.
The Two Little Confederates-Pa Page.
Hildegardes' Home Richards
Hildegardes Holiday"
Deb and the Duchess Meade.
Tom Paulding Matthews.
Nan-Lillie.
Katrina eland.
Hilda Duncan,
The Laurel Walk Wordsworth.
Those Dale Girls-Carruth.
My Lady Frivol-Carey,
When Grandmamma Was New
Harland.
Ickery Ann and Other Stories
Peattie
The other books sent for will come
later.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
Conflicting Advice.

She-It breaks my heart 10 see you
come out Of the tavern!
He-A man can't tell what TO do any
morel This morning the minister
made a lot Of talk because he saw me
60 into the tavern, and now you are
scoldlng because I'm coming out
Fuegende Batter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
Ferndale.
It's q Pleasure

to look back upon the past, our in
fancy, childhood and youth as
shown by photographers. 1t is a
source of pleasure only attainable to
those who have thought to secure
the lasting portrayals for future
years. What you have failed to do
you should see that the next gener-
alton does not neglect.
SCOTT, The PHOTOGRAPHERS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
New Buggy for Sale.

For some reason unknown to us
the buggy advertised for sale in the
Tribune the past month has been re-
garded by some parties as second
hand. This is not so. 1t is new ;
never been used, of extra merit and
can be bought cheap.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
Ihn Wv Glnrn

@ ..E whose only claim atten-
0lIlty. has just AIRED.
beauty in It, yet prob
germ of a fourishi Il. A
-'. whose fashionable be-
unlimited means has % seen
hands incased in de-
etching the plainu # the
relieved 10y a l gram
% black. As the arer's
~ aHsned 10 be small pretty
Wa not unpleasinq it just
PEW such covering would
large or misshappen lndS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
Ferndale.


at ought TO interest you" said the
professor, ITO learn that the English
representatives al the Cars peace
conference brought a lot Of quinine
with them"
"What fOrT' asked the doctor.
"They were afraid they might drop
tie II from Hague and get"
~ see"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
PYRAMIDAL HAT BOX.

The box designed TO contain a piece
Of woman's millinery consumes a great
deal of room when not in use, and this
constitutes a very important matter in
many establishments located on thor
oughfares where rents are high, az
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16

Excuse me, sir, but aren't you Mer-
rymaD, the golf player?
NO I'm Schmidt der sausage.
maker"
''Thank You, sir. felt sure there
was some suggestion Of the links about
you. "-Clcvelaud Plain Dealer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16

Il can put up wind-mills cheaper
than any dealer in this county. Try
me on prices on the reliable Free
port and Ideal, manufactured by the
Stover Mfg Co.. Freeport, Ill
Write me forprices.
4w WIN, KRAMER,
Jonesdale, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
NOTICE

Owing to one of the firm being UNI
able to continue longer in business,
it necessitates having all accounts
settled on or before Nov. 18th.
EASTMAN LUMBER Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16

the publisher, THE TRIBUNE
lance
ben he
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"a
pogress family
Just hin II BHh Of these papers fore
4 to
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16

q horscvadish placed In the
r.. pickle or eatsup bottles when
? VIII prevent spelling.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
NEARLY
Fifty-eight Years Old!

IT, long life but devotion 20 the true inter
ests and prosperity Of the American People
has won for IL new friends as the yenrs rolled
by and the original members Of its families
passed 10 their reward, and these admirers are
loyal and stcatfast today, with faith in It's
teachi"Is and confidence ~ The Information
which il Jring- 10 their homes and hres!dcs.
As natural consequence Il enjoys IN its old
age an the vitality and yig0r Of It's youth,
strengthened and ripeued by the experiences
Of over half a century.
II has lived on its merits, ana on the cordial
support Of progressive Americans
n Us THE Sew York Weekly Tribune" ac-
knowledgcd the country over as the leading
National Family Newspaper.
Recognizing its value % those who desire an
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-16
MINERAL P0INT-D0DGEVlllE
Stag Line.
FRANK LYNCH, Proprietor.

Stage runs daily except sunday, leaving
Mineral Point ~ 7.i5 O. No., and D0dgevlile be-
tween and p. nj.
Connect. ~ Dodgevllle with train on C.& \
81. Nv for Madison. Milwaukee. etc.. and at
Mineral Point with $3.50 D. ~. train On &. n. q
ST. T. ny. for Platteyillc, Darlington, chuils
burg Monroe and Ianc-yille.
Calls left ~ the white House. Minerl Point
viii receive prompt atentiOu. ~ FAEsE JOc,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-30
OZARK AGRICULTURE.
Crops In That Prolific
Region.

Ozark humor appreciates the story that
scientist was quite amazed the other day at
observing q farmer, after killing nest OF
snakes turned up by the pillow, arrange the
dead snakes in the furrow before he went
back TO the plow. -.
"Why did you do that, my good man?
the scientist asked.
The farmer looked curiously at the
scientist. and, seeing that he was really in
search Of information, replied:
II do that so the pillow will cover ths
snakes on the next round"
Seeing that the scientist was stu mysti-
Ged. the farmer continued:
Il cover the snakes so that they will dc.
compose. That is what you call it, isn't it."
"Yes!" said the scientist, with rising in
Election.
"Well," continued the farmer, "the de-
composition Of animal matter furnishes
nourlshment for plant life, believe!
"Yes?" again said the scientist.
"Thcn, snakes will make corn grow, won't
they" triumphantly asked the farmer.
"fes!" said the scientist.
"And more corn will make more whisky,
won't it," said the farmer.
"Yes," said the scientist.
"And whisky will make more snakes,
won't it! Mister, that is what we call rota-
ton in the agriculture Of this region. st.
Louis Globe Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-30
ClIpplnRA

The Transvaal government taxes the
miners in that country 2X per cent. ON
the net profits Of the mines. The Cana
dian government takes from the Klon-
dixie miners ten per cent. OF their gross
output. The difficulty and expense Of
mining In Canada are 90 times greater
than in the Transvaal. The Canadian
taxation Is 1000 per cent greater than
In the Transvaal.
W. j. Bryan contributed $500 toward
the erection Of a new Presbyterian
church at Salem, Ill. During his boy
hood days Mr.. Bryan was 4 member Of
the church there.
There were 5,990 suicides In this
country during the past year, COM
pared with $500 during the previous
year. At the same time there was .
falling OF Of nearly 80 per cent. in the
number Of reported embellishments
A stubborn attack Of hiccoughs will
almost invariably yield II drop Of oil
ofcassia (cinnamon) ON a piece Of sugar
Is given to the sufferer every 10 or Is
minutes This has been proved effec-
tvewhen all otherremedies have failed.
n most ileshy people were worth
their weight IN gold what lot Of
wealth would cheerinlly b given away
. ~ pooF
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-30
DEWEY SURPRISED THEM ALI
rhs Admiral Got TO New York Tuesday
Morning Before Brsakfast, Two Days
Ahead of Schedule Time.

New York, Sept. 97.-Much to tho
surprise Of everyone In the city the
Olympia, with Admiral Dewey on
board, arrived of the Sandy Hook light
ship at $3.50 yesterday morning. There
was n heavy mist on the sen and at
drst the marine observers were in
clined to think the vessel sighted might
be Rear Admiral Howison's flagship,
the Chicago, hardly believing Dewey
would arrive two days ahead Of time.
The doubt was soon cleared away,
however, and as passing vessels recog-
nized the flagship from Manila bay
there was q continuous blowing Of
whistles In salute.
All the morning rs the famous cruiser
lay ut anchor her signal man was kept
busy dipping the ensign in answer to
the welcome OF passing vessels. An
orderly came ashore from the Olympia
soon after she had anchored with dis
patches and messages from the admiral
and officers. He said they had pleas
ant passage across the Atlantic, that
all were well on board and glad to be
home. He inquired for back files Of
the newspapers. The Olympia will 60
to Tompkinsville Wednesday.
"lt's mighty good to be home" said
the admiral to the reporter Of the Asso-
ciated press, who went aboard. II
know that am little ahead Of the
schedule" he continued, "but as the
weather looked trihe squallv, !
thought It better to lie inside the Hook
than outside"
Admiral Dewey yesterday dropped an
Choir at home after voyage Of lsdays,
during which the Olympia touched ut
ten ports Manila was left at four p.
M, May 20. Three days later the adj
miral was at Hong Kong. There he
rested until June o. when the Olympia
sailed for Singapore, arriving there
June II. The last port reached was
Gibraltar, September 4. He left there
10 for New York, and Tues
day his 2S. 000-mile voyage ended.
Dewey Interviewed.
New York, Sept. 27.-Thc Evening
Post prints an interview with Admiral
Dewey in which he praises the men
under him and talks about the Fill
pinos. lie thinks the war should have
been ended before this time and does
not believe that the Filipinos are tit
for self-government.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-30
THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.
Details OF Mr.. McKiniey's Western jour-
ney Have Been Compieted-Places
and Dates OF Visit.

Washington, Sept. 9s.-Details Of
President McKinley's western trip have
been completed. He will leave here
October 4, the morning after the Dewey
dinner at the white house, accompa-
MED by Mrs. Mckinley and members
of the cabinet. The party will proceed
to Quincy, ILL.,, arriving there on the
9th Of October. They will go to Gales
burg on the It'll and Chicago the next
day. On the 18th they will be in Ev-
ansville; on the l2th in Minneapolis;
the 18th in Duluth and later the same
date in Fargo; the l4th in Duluth; the
18th in Sioux City; the 10th and 18th in
Milwaukee and the 18th in Cleveland.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-30
ADMIRAL MoSrEJo. who comma,

ADMIRAL MoNTEJo. who commanded
the Spanish fleet in the battle of Ma
Mia bay, has been condemned to ire
tirement without the right Of promo
tion." The sentence is equitable. II
the admiral should be promoted he
would have to look for his feet in the
bottom Of some bay. His offense was
the same Us that committed by Admiral
Cervera, though the latter was aequit-
ted. He displayed as much courage rs
Cervera and met with the same fate.
However, degradations and promotions
In the Spanish navy do not now count
for much. Among the blind the one
eyed are kings.