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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
THE GEOGRAPHY OF NOME,

The geographical position of the
Nome region is JIe southern face Of
the peninsular projection Of Alaska
which separates Kotzebue sound on
the north from Boring sea on the
south, and terminates westward in
Cape Prince OF Wales the extent of the
North American continent In a di-
rect line of navigation, ii lies about
twenty-five hundred miles northwest
OF Seattle, and one hundred and sew
enty miles southeast OF Siberia The
nearest settlement of consequence to
it prior to 1899 was ST. Michael, a hun,
bred miles 10 the southeast, the start
ing point of thu steamers for the Yu-
kon river. but during the year various
aggregations of mining population
had built themselves up in closer
range, and reduced the isolation from
the civilized world by some sixty
miles The Nome district as settled
centers about the lower course OF che
Snake river an exceedingly tortuous
stream in its upper course, which
energies from a badly degraded line of
limestone, slaty, and schistose noun
tain spurs generally not over seven
hundred to twelve hundred feet eleva-
ton, but backed by loftier granite
heights. and discharges into the sea
lat a position thirteen miles west of
Cape Nome river. Both streams have
tidal course of several miles
Prot Angelo Heiiprin in Appleton ;
Popular Science Monthly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
National Baptist Anniversaries.
Detroit, hiCh., flay 23-2o.
How to Oct There.

should know HAT the Wabash Is the short
line from Chicago 10 Detroit with three
daily trains. leaving Ihicago at l3;03 noon,
3l5 NJ aud 1900 F. NJ 1t is the only
line cast of Chicago operating FREQ rec'ih-
ing chair car, These popular cars will 0c
found ou an trains Compartment sleepcrs
ON Might Expires Rate from Chicago 50 rs
for The round trip Write for timetables
and fan information, Wabash City Ticket
Oticr, % Adams 81, Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

comprises four counties and has a
populatio Of 100000
New Zealanders have achieved what
workingmen in other lands are clam
oring for Among the functions of the
government is the providing of work
for ali who may apply This has been
done for some time and every New
Zealander is sure of a job at 81 per
day of eight hours
Since the general lockout OF the
granite cutters by the New England
Granite Manufacturers association the
Granite Cutters National Union has
paid off debt of 100000
A widow at Northampton, England
died Of hemorrhage of the brain, caus-
ed by intense mental strain she suf-
fered on hearing that her two sons had
fallen in battle in south Africa.
The largest cargo of tea ever
brought to America was landed recent
ly IN New York harbor on the new
steel steamship Ping Suey Of the China
Navigation company. The cargo con-
tanned 100000 pounds of tea,
At a recent congress Of Russian rail-
way physicians it was decided that
hospital station and baths should be
erected along the lines and special
bath cars run in some regions, as is
now done on the Siberian railway
While holes were being drilled on
the Canadian side Of Niagara falls re-
Gently natural gas was struck The
matter will be investigated further
but already 1t is possible that a cheap
fuel supply may be found for new in
dustries at Niagara.
rhe prince Of Wales Is an inveterate
smoker. and though he is never seen
in public with a pipe, this Is, as a mat
ter OF fact, his royal fighness fayorte
form Of smoking He has wonder
ful collection Of pipes.
In England the war has revived the
custom Of bracelet wearing in honor
Of the soldiers, which dates back TO-
the vikings. The Prince of Wales, The
Duke Of York and many Of the young
er members of the royal family are ob-
serving the custom.
There is no native Of the state Of
Nebraska among its representatives, in
either branch of congress, notwith-
standing tn, fact that Nebraska be-
came a state thirty-three years ago
and was the twenty-fourth admitted
into the union
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
DEPEw ENJOYS BEING SENATOR.

Senator Depew's enjoyment of his
seat in the senate is constantly
commanding attention. A writer for
the Star has just added his comments
TO those made by others He says
that no man In the senate enjoys be-
ing senator more than does Mr.. Depew
Of New York. His satisfaction Is pro-
claimed in his affablity and his beam
Ing countenance. In the manner Of his
sitting al his desk. In the comfortable
way In which he moves about the
chamber, and through the corridors in
the amiability with which be answers
calls from the ceptions-room, Ia the
way he sweeps the galleries with a
glance. and in his discussion or pub
lie questions In the street cars. He r.
both a delighted and a delightful man,
The reception ne obtained when he
made a speech the other day was the
envy Of an Mr. Depews colleagues.
Senator Plat Of New York. the great
boss and far-iamed politician. never
had such an audience: neither did
Walcott IN his palmlegt days All the
reserved galleries were 80 crowded
with ladies'. back 70 the very walls. that
there was hardly room for a mar any
where except 10 the public galleries,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
MAY IRWIN's STAGE DEBUT

This is May Twins account of her
stage debut:
Il was born she begau-"I had to
submit to that--there is no royal road
to life any more than there is to learn
ing-l was born a baby-a tiny, little
bit OF a thing, only so long '-measur-
ing off twelve inches-"and so wide
measuring off half yard-"and I've
stayed that shape ever since | was
not born singing but | can produce
the best of witnesses-ny mother
them correctly, with my sister Flo be-
fore could talk Where was ! born
Oh, | hOnored the town Of Whitby, in
Ontario, Canada, little hamlet not
even famous yet Whitby is about 30
miles from Ontario, and ! lived there
until | went upon the stage. From the
time | was eight years old until | left
Whitby | sang in the choir of the Epis;
copal church there. was the only fe-
male soprano and the only child in the
choir Singing came naturally to me
| harmonized as naturally as | talked
my voice was naturally placed and
produced tones by the low breathing
taught me All through my childhood
| sang in all the cantatas and such
! folly chat Is a part of going 10 school
| suppose it was my success in those
affairs that suggested 20 my mother;
If ever these girls have to do some
thing for themselves, las all girls in
this age are liable to do, can put
them in the theater, The time came
when ii was necessary. Flo and / had
sung all sorts of duets togethei so
mother took MS one day across the line
to Buffalo That was the nearest place
| Ia the states, tne easiest got to, and
| the least expensive | was a tot In
/ dresses TO my knees. with fat legs
bulging ont over the tops of prunella
CATERS you remember prunplla gait,
ers? Well, you just fancy me. / was
several years on the side Of my teens
hearty, healthy, aud good-natured
| Mother took us TO a hotel. Then she
got q paper and looked over the liss
of theaters She selected the Adelphi.
then run by Dan Shelby real yari-
ETY. theater There was no such swel
thing as a music hall IN those days
and nothing like a vaudeville show
II was all plain variety business. she
took MS down to Shelby told him what
she wanted, and asked him to hear u.s..
He just laughed outright when he
! looked at us Flo was Just as slight
as ! was broad, and we were both as
little. But he was willing enough
The orchestra man was not there, and
no one could be found about 10 play
our accompanimnets, so sister Flo,
who played beautifully was perchcd
up at the piano, and ree lid our little
act Mr. Shelby engaged us on the
spot, and we made our debut at the
prncely salary of $50 a week for the
two OF us. This was 10 December
1875. and the first thing we ever sung
in public was Sweet Gcneyieve re-
member It all as Il it were yesterday
| was as cool as you please much
cooler than ] ever am now But poor
Flo who was always delicate, tainted
away after the first number, and had
TO go on and sing an encore alone
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
CLUB or REDHEADED GIRLS.

The redheaded young women IN
Philadelphia have formed a euehre
club None but those whose tresse-
resemble the golden rays Of the setting
sun are eligible to membership the
first meeting Of the club was held at
the residence OF an auburn-haret
young woman out In Tioga Sixteen
charter members were enrolled and
every shade OF hair was representa-
from fiery red to the most subdued
Titan c0loring All passed a most
rigid examination as to their hifsute
credentials. The membership Of the
club will be limited TO thirty and ali
ae young people In the neighborhood
with hair Of the requisite shade are
eager TO Join
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
VARIOUS NOTES.

William Dean Howells relates that
a5 boy his first literary workshop
was a narrow space under the stairs
az his home. mere was a desk against
the wall and a little window giving
ufic.eu. light, This was his study
for six or seven years.
1t is calculated that Ruskin wrote
more books than any three Of the
leading thinkers in England. The
entries in the most recent photography
number 1900, this number including,
Of course, the various editions, letters
etc. His books number seventy.
Some people make it a point never
TO retire without light burning in
the house. A bit Of information worth
showing S that a small even light may
be obtained from a small piece of
candle an night if fine powdered salt
Is spilled around the candle until the
black part Of the wick is reached.
}a1E.oa IS. d. has a new text
book system in the public schools.
TEE children rent the books, the year
j charge ranging from 20 cetns in the
w+ grade TO So cents in the eighth
gala
Ia Japan vaccination is compulsory,
DO. te government makes its own
1ma ANA issues it free of charge.
a.'...aat0n at stated periods is also
-..E enforced. Only calf lymph is
Used.
Queen E.etoria's first trouble with
BE-. ses came on long before she as
ra.r. tine lhrone, As a girl, she was
la4T-stghtd, and it was at one
w. feared she would have to wear
aI. her life.
4 5"# nratiye Summers NJ. Jack Of
4 "h.y-frst Pennsylvania district
aims .' r.0resent one OF the most
.. districts in the country. It
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

There Is more Catarrl ia this section 81 th,
country than hll othcT dj+oH- es put together, ano
unrl lhN iHsi few loar- was supposed 30 be ia
durable, For grant many years doctors pro
uouncoi it 70 local disease, and prescribed local
remedies ana by constantly failing Ia euro with
local tr aimanf, pronounced IL iucurable Sci
Cnce h1a proven citarrh 20 be q constitutional
disc sn. aud therefore requires constitutional
irealurnt Han tatnrth Cure, manufactured
hY j. therDS & Go. Iulndo Ohio, Is the only
cpn1i'ui fou1l cure on TIN, market n Is taken
INTERNALLY tu da.o% rom n drops 10 q teaspoon.
fol n nets diwstly on The blood aud mucous
surface Of lhe Nstrm iIoy offer one hundred
dollar. Tor any case IL f,I's 20 euro. Send for
circulars aud testimonials. Address,
=, j CHENEY & co, Toledo o.
Sold BOY Druggists, 75c
nall Family Pills are Inc best
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
ST. LOUIS AND RETURN $3.50
Via the Wabash Road.

On acco'ui 81 The annual meeting u tho
Prcsby icriuu Gcuefnl Assembly the Wabash
Road VIII sell Tickets ns above Muy II. 49,,
II ana p good 10 return uutil june 2 1880,
inclusive Compartment sleopers aud free
chair ears. lily Ticket Oficc, W Adams
st., Chicago
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
i'0i N0NAN'S HEALTH
- a. Letters from Women Re-
--.lt Of Pain by Mrs. Pinkham.

~ Letters from Women Re-
--.ot Of Pain by Mrs. Pinkham.
"# Mas pNKHAu Before I
....a lo take your medicine |
.."r.blc state wishing myself
-"a many times. Every part
a.'s seemed to pain in some
A' me Of menstruation my
was something terrible. L
\, rr was no cure for me, but
several bottles OF Lydia
an~ Vegetable Compound all
.-ngr were gone. am now
owing good health. l shall
.,e Your medicine. 49, Mrs.
rEG Box 9g6, Romeo. Mich.
'"a.e troubles Overcome
RS FINBHAM:-I had female
.'3- mCuseS, and kidney
stomach trouble. About
. happened to pick up a
contained an advertisement
Pc. uNham Vegetable Com
#"an I read how il had
thought Ii might help
. 70 give il a trial.
suit am now feeling
wish to thank you for
s3tg,ue has been to
.N ~IfFEER Diller Neb.
lore Pain
..."aHAu:- Your Yege-
t Has been Of much
Whom my menses first
we're very irregular.
.ao often and did not
Or more. | always
times with terrible
ana abdomen. Would
several days and would
rational at times.
f,aELam's Vegetable
elses became regular
emf ely. MIS-. Z.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
Hoods


II had that tired feeling aiI the
time. Was a. tired u thr morning
when ! rose as ! was whra went
10 bed | took four hotties or
Hoods Sarsaparlla aud 81 mads me
feel Ike a new man. ! could work
hard and not feel tired a. r.
Charter, Crestou. Iowa
Hoods SarsapariIla sold hyaltlug-
gists. Get Hood and only Hood
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

Duke Of Argyll was the greatest
landowner In England. had thirteen
tl.leg. wrote 100 books and shaved
himself
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
yonne Man Learn Illustrating.

Taught by correspondence. free tuition,
parahle go days after position Is secured
navne Sl3 30 rcr week. 1oTesPof dehce
rs .tilte 81 America. scranton. r..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

The famine IL increasing In India.
Relief is inadequate Natives are at
lacking Europeans
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

Natives Of India attacked and
severely injured party of British
soldiers at Shahpur
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

The German flag was iloisted at
Apia,. native Samoan chiefs taking
part In the ceremony.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
Sis Per Week

\ salary Of SIS per week and expenses
will lac paid 20 man with one or twohorse
rig 70 introduce our Poultry Compound
aud Lice Killer among Farmers Address
with stamp Acme Mfg. Co. Des Moiues
Iowa
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

Leading Italian newspapers oppose
the renewal Of commercial treaties
with Germany and Austria.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

Pisu's Cure is thc best medicine We ever
used for an affections ~ the throat and
lungs MN .. EEDsLEY, Vanburcn, Ind,
TeB. 10 1900
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

Things cost quite as much in Vienna
as in Chicago; economy Is in SIMPLE
ity of living
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

British troops have been sent to
check a native rising in the Canaan
country, west Africa.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

plague-infected rats have been found
at the Brisbane. Auckland and Mel
bourne wharyes
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
That
Tired G cling

Just as surely mdicat'~ that the
blood is lacking in vitality and the
elements of health as does the
most obstinate humor that The
vital huid is fun OF impurities.
Hoods Sars1pailla cures that
tired feeling 10y cnfrhiug ana vi
TALKING the blood creating a
good appetite ana inyig1rIing
every organ of the body.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

The king, queen, and premier ar.
rived IN Naples to open the anti.
tuberculosis congress
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

Russians expect that Port Arthur
and Vladiyostok win be connected by
rail not later than August
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

WIS PUB UNION
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03
ALABASTINE 10 : !; ;: +;

YUrlOus koIsOmnes on Tho m0rkot, Doing durHbIe
aud not stuck on the wall with glue, Alabastne
customers should insist on having tho goods In
packages properly labeled, They should reject
all limitations There is nothing Just as good
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-03

lnatructive and interefiing booklet mnlled frso
TO all applicants
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-16

6.2-st
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-16
A Night of Terror.

Awful anxiety was felt for the
widow of the brave General Burn
ham of Machias, Me-, when the
doctors said she could not live till
morning writes Mrs. S. H. Lin
coin, who attended her that fearful
night. All thought she must soon
die from pneumonia, but she beg.
ged for DR.. Kings New Discovery,
saying it had more than once saved
her life and had cured her of con-
SUMPTION, After three small doses
she slept easily all night and its fur
ther use completely cured her. j.
This marvellous medicine is guar
anteed to cure all throat, chest and
lung diseases. Only 50 cents and
81 90, Trial bottles free at all drug
stores.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-16
Eczema, Itching Humors, PimpIes
Cured by B. B. B.
Bottle Free TO sufferers.

Does your skin itch and burn?-
Distressing eruptions on the skin so
You feel ashamed TO be seen in COM
pany: Do scabs and scales form on
the skin, hair or scalp; Have you
eczema, skin sore and cracSed?-
Rash form on the skin? Boilsi PIN.
piles; Prickling pain in the skin?
Bone pain; Swollen joints? Fall
ing hair: All run down; Skin pale?
Old sores, Eating sores? Ulcers I?
All these are symptoms of eczema
and Impurities and poisons in the
blood To cuue to stay cured take
B. b b, (Botanic blood Balm) which
makes the blood pure and rich, b
BIB will cause the sores to heal, it
ching of eczema to stop forever, the
skin to become clear and the breath
sweet, BIB is Just the remedy you
have been looking for. Thoroughly
tested for 30 years, Our readers are
advised to try BIB For sale by
druggists at 81 per large bottle six
large bottles (full treatmenD S.
Complete directions with each bot
tie. So sufferers may test it a trial
bottle given away, Write for it,
Address BLOOD BALM Co Ailart.
Ga. Describe your trouble and FREt
personal medical advice given,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-16
CoOksvilIe Items.

Onr town is very healthy.
Spring chickens and vegetables are
plentiful.
Daily rains for the last two weeks and
corn and cotton badly blighted.
Bro. Tumlin did not fill his appoint
mcnt last Sunday ON account Of the
swollen river.
The rainbow on last Monday night
was quite a curiosity,
The picnic which was planned for last
week has been indefinitely postponed
Among the constant visitors to our
town are pickaninies with berries and
plums.
The congregation was pleased to have
Prof. Curtis fill the vacant pulpit last
Sunday. He gave some excellent points
on Christian Duties.
Miss Marie Strait left Monday for
Gaudean, Ala, where she will take
charge of school.
Mr.. Peter Minor spent a day with lis
this week.
We notice that the travelling statesmen
do not mind the weather.
Mr.. viii King was among the visi-
tors last Tuesday,
Mrs, II. NJ. Underwood has returned
from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Brit-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. j, r. Sparkman at
tended the Howze-Campbell marriage
Notwithstanding the day was very in.
clement
Mr.. p + Freeman is at home again
after a long absence
| The frozen cream served at the Den.
ton House Tuesday afternoon was botf
delicious and refreshing.
Several of our citizens have recently
purchased new vehicles and among
those werth mentioning is Mr.. j H.
Murray excursion wagon.
We wonder what the choir did will
that beautiful song, Come Close to tn,
| Saviour, - which had been selected as {
volunteer for Sundays service.
TELEPHONES,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-16
ShuhuaIak Items.

The Commencement Exercises of the
FIRST term of Mississippi Collegiate In
stItute began here Sunday 3D.. in. {. with
sermon by Rev, E. w. Miller Of West
Point. Notwithstanding the unfavora-
BILE weather conditions there was a very
large attendance. Monday morning S
exercises were grand. The programme
being rather lengthy will only mention
the Annual Grafton by Hon. Lewis NJ.
Southworth, which was short but point
ed and very instructive.
On account of heavy rains Monday
nights exercises were postponed till
Tuesday night: the weather then being
brighter there was a crowded house. 49,
The solos, recitations etc. were never
better in this town, and the tableau
scenes especially were fine.
Wednesday night brought us the gland
concert, aud it was one that had to be
witnessed to be fully appreciated,
With this closed the first term of oar
much cherished institution. Prof. Me-
Clesky and his able assistants have closed
one of the most harmonious school terms
| think we have had here, at least for
some years. The people are to be con.
graduated upon their success in secur.
ing the Professor, and also Mrs. Nc.
Clure, for another year.
must say that Mrs, w, j, Mcclure
as music teacher has few equals. She
has given this department her untiring
attention. The success Of the closing
exercises were largely due to her won
derful training abilities. Now let us
have new music hall by all means.
Well-did l say we'll OF course -
bored we'll. DR.. Bicksler is at work on
our sick well, and we are expecting ev-
cry day to be able to get water, Our
city authorities are having an eighty
foot copper strainer put in to keep sand
out, Hope it will work all right.
The new brick block is being rapidly
finished and will soon be ready for oc-
cupancy. The bank is doing nicely in
one of our new buildings. DR.. J. G.
H. Jones is also occupying one, Messrs
Hubbard and Hamilton are having the
others finished and both will be occu-
pied later. This new block adds much
to the appearance of our little city.
Messrs. Howe ct al. contemplate
building brick stores on the balance of
the square this summer,
More rain, more grass is an old by.
word which is a serious reality this sea ,
son. Farmers are dreadfully behind
and in the grass, and the damage to
crops in this section is heavy,
The saw mill business seems to be in
the lead here this year Messrs. Tyues,
jackson, Chairman and others have been
continually shipping lumber from this
place for some months. They have large
contracts with West Point parties for
rough lumber, and this engagement a.
lone turns lots Of cash loose at this place.
Mr., Editor can you tell us when il
will quit raining Some say it will
shower along through June and then GO
to rainingnex month. Too wet to work
too wet to fish, too wet to hunt; we are
a complaining people any way too wet
or too dry, too hot or too cold.
As rule man a fool
When its cool he wants it not,
And when its hot he wants it cool,
AS rule mans fool.
guess it would be better to " kinder
take it, as it comes.
I will try to write you again when il
dries off some. Yours ever,
COUSIN RURE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-16

An officer in Bessemer, Ala, has in
custody negro who told another negro
he had killed a man in Noxubee county
in March, but does not say in what
year. He Offered the officer his revol-
yer and $50 if he would turn Loose The
negro is black feet, 10 or If inches
high, weighs $50 or 1850 pounds, about
% years old. He calls himself George
Gordon. Sheriff Clark would like to
have additional information by which
the negro could be identified, if he is a
fugitive from justice. He has asked
the Bessemer aut critics for the negro S
photograph.