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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01
That Jersey Coat.

There is an old story to the effect
that once when a saloon caught fire
and the volunteer firemen were turn
ing stream in the direction Of the
bar somebody chrieked: play ON he
slate play on the slate"
OF course all but the uninitiated will
understand that by playing on the
slate the accounts that had been
chalked up against the debtors of the
concern would be eterually washed
out Naturally it was believed by the
indigant proprietor that some debtor
had called upon the man at the nozzle
to soak out his personal Indebtedness.
The same sort of thing has jusc
happened in Jersey City. A goat
walked up flight of stairs, entered
the clubroom of a young mems demo
cratic organization and lunched on all
the literature and stationery that he
could worry into his munching appara-
tus.
He ate the records he ate the
minutes, he ate the files, he ate the
constitution and bylaws, and then lie
ate the treasurer's book and with it all
record of the individual indebtedness
of the members OF the club
And now the members who had paid
their dues are reporting around that
the fellows who were behind in their
payments trained the goat to climb the
stairs and eat the evidence,
AS for the Jersey goat he wisely
wags his beard and says nothing
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01
1T Must Not Be -

The night was throbbing with rapture,
Its pulses ran full with FIRE,
And the sea for the moon above her
Sobbed her desire:
The pulse in your hand was stronger
Than the pulse of the yearning sea-
But the heart OF my heart kept beating
1T must not be"
The roses tremhled with perfume
That thrilled us with sweet unrest,
And storm of passionate longing
Ached in my breast
A dove for some dear lost passion
Mourned tenderly on the hill
But the heart of my heart kept beating
Hush hush Be still"
Each heard in the speech of the other
The throb of a troubled heart.
For We knew that the hour was coming
When we must part.
The soul in your eyes was drawing
My soul as the moon draws he
sea
But the heart Of my heart kept heating
1t must not be,
o Love, the years have been lonely
And empty of all delight.
Since we two parted forever
That mooulit night!
But still when my soul is aching
For the eyes and the lips of thee
The heart of my heart keeps beating
1t must not be"
Ella HiggiIson in Home Companion
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01
Every Girl Should Learn the Art.

Every girl who is planning to be a
houee-keeper some time. and IL busy
learning how TO be, wants, among
other things, 20 learn how 70 prepare
and pack a dainty luncheon. 1t is IN
important part Of her training. She
may want to pack picnic luncheon, a
luncheon for a traveller or for some one
whose ally duties take him away
from horne, and where there is no OPP
portunity TO obtain a luncheon, SO that
he is dependent upon the luncheon
basket. There are all these to be pro
vided for occasionally, besides the
schoolchild. And she wants to know
how to cater 10 this clientele. You
instinctiyely know the one Who pre-
pared the luncheon by the way the
basket is arranged and what II con.
talus.-sallie JOY White In Home Com
panion
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01
A Noel Little Folks Party.

o-a of the prettiest of the entertain
.l-ts that | have been to here was a
folks party, and there was an IA
-..-tion on the rather WORKOUT Jack
Liner pie that must remember.
90 the middle Of the srpper-table,
....ended from the ceiling by pretty
-.hEops. was a large, deliberately
,-,. ed white straw basket of fancy
stsne apparently filled with flowers
and green's.
rha flowers were lunches and
nar,onuieres of sweet-peas-one for
,,rh child-and asparagus-vines mid
.rs stems: fastened to cash bunch was
,arkage. At the end of the supper
,ss basket was lowered and every ne
brew his or her posies, and when the
treasures came to light with the
eoVars. screams of Joy arose; the
bottom of the basket was filled with
commons and notices, which We're
emitted over the heads of the children.
A scramble ensued for them, into
which every child entered and this
ended the party.-Anna' Wentworth in
Womans Home Companion.
Sims Reeves, a famous English bal
laf singer. died aged rs years
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01
HELP FOR WOMEN
WHO ARE ALWAYS TIRED.

81 do not feel very well, l am 50
tired all the time. do not know what
is the matter with me,
You hear these words every day; as
often as you meet your friends just SO
often are these words repeated Mere
than likely you speak the same signiti-
cant words yourself, and no doubt YOU
do feel fur from well most of the time.
Mrs. Ella Rice, Of Chelsea, Wis,
whose portrait we publish, writes that
She suffered for two years with bear
ing-down pains, headache, bacllache,
and had all kinds of miserable feelings,
all of which was caused by falling and
Inflammation of the womb, and after
doctoring with physicians and numer-
Gus medicines she was entirely cured by
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01
TWO PROFESSIONAL BEAUTIES.
Prominent English Matrons Are Sue
ceeded by Pretty Girls.


Miss Adele Clemmons and Miss
Edith Carter are two great pro-
fessional beauties of English society
They have succeeded TO the place long
occupied by the Countess Of Warwick
Mrs CORVALLIS West and one OF two
Others who are becoming somewhat
venerable. They are invited every
where, to balls. dinners, theatricals
and all kinds Of entertainments.
Duchesses fight for the honor Of hay-
ing them, because their presence
means success for any affair
In America we do not know exactly
what a professional beauty is. She is
not an actress or a person who shows
herself upon the stage On the con
trary. she is a woman Of high social
position, who is continually on ex-
hibitio1 In the best society, as II were.
Miss Clemmons Is Is years OF age
and Miss Carter "a. They both belong
TO fine old country families and are
the daughters Of English squires,
Miss Clcmmons has Irish blue eyes
and black hair, but a creamy skin and
very brilliant coloring. Miss Garter
has large. gray eyes and dark rcd
hair. Her complexion is very beauti-
full with a peachy tint in the checks.
Both are poor but MAKE a good living
from the sale Of their photographs in
the shops and they are invited every
where as ornaments at dinners and
balls Baltimore Herald
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

When you go ga ElurdU iou eUrur.o
thc pleasure OF the "Trip oy g1iag ovvl be
Queen and Crescent Route am o., ,yu.
uertlou, via Cincinnati.
Careful attendants look 10 Nous roW-
fort, lour meals "a La cartrl art nor
surpassed In the best hotels loug gv-.
is unbroken on the smooth. rock hJllas ga
roadway. lon are not annoyed bN cHausn
Of ears. Fatigue vaniShcS before some u.
the finest natural scenery W America,
Winter tourist tickets are soid af gc.
duced rates Why uo{ write MS about a.
Only twenty fou hours Cincinnati tu
Florida Direct connections at Fort
Tampa and Miami at steamers wharf
FOR Key West Nassau and Havana We
quote rates glodly Handsome printed
matter sent free ia iuqujrers
w c. RINEARStAN.
Gen'l Passenger Agcut. Cincinnati
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01
Still More COunterfeiting.

The Secret Service has uncarthed another
band of counterfeiters and secured guam
tty of bogus bills, which are ceyerly exc
cuted Things Of great value are always
selected for imitation, notably HOstettcr's
Stomach Bitters, which has many imitators
but no equals for disorders like Indigestion,
dyspepsia and constipation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Lydia Z. Pinllham's Vegetable Com
pound.
If YOU are troubled with pains,
faintng spells, depression of spirits,
reluctance to go anywhere, headache,
backache, and always tired, p,vdse re-
member that there is an absolute
remedy which win relieve YOU OF your
suffering as il did Mrs. Rice Proof
is monumental that Lydia Z Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is the
greatest medicine for suffering women.
No other medicine has made the cures
that il has, and no other woman has
helped so many women by direct advice
as has Mrs Pinkham her experience
is greater than that of any living per.
son If you are sick, write and get
her advice her address is Lynn, Mass
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Cincinnati Man''lou talk about
your climate Look at those wild am
imals your park commissioners
bought at our zoo. Half OF them dead
and an the others dyiug.'
Chicago Many es, We took them
away from Cincinnati TO see if We
couldn't save their lives. but we
couldn't. 1t was too late,'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

A new ordinance in Philadelphia
prohibits the placing of loose circulars
under doors, in vestibules, on door
steps, front porches or around door
knobs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Senator David y Hll Of New
York addressed $500 persons in De
troit. declaring the paramount asue Of
this campaign was imperialism
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

The population of the state of Calf
fornia as officially announced is 1,4S5,-
053 against zoos 1870 in 1890, an in.
crease OF 27G,923 or 22,96 per cent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Mrs. Jospeh T, Smith, who before
her marriage was known as the belle
Of Troy" sued for a divorce in New
York.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

when ihe crispy mornings come you'll be
deiig Ted I you have Mrs Au4l1 famous
pancake fYr breakfast .,a, grocer waits
70 supply sou.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

The mid-road populists issued
statement denouncing fusion.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Pisj's cure cannot be too highly spoken
OF as cough curr ~ W O'BRrN, 333
Third Ave, ~, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan 9,
1900
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Take Laxative BromO QUINN" Tablets. All
druggists refund the money htiu's loeuIe'
Y. ~. Groves signature is on each bJ2. l5c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

At Centralia, H., Senator SpooneI
addressed two meetings for the repub
liCan ticket.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

The entire business part of Mime
iska, Mimi, was burned including the
postofiice. Loss $40 900.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Dyelnr Is AZ simple as washing When
yop usa PUTNAM FADELESS DYES
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Senator Spooner SPOKE on the tariff
10 the workingmen Of Elgjn I'LL.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Gov. Roosevelt made several
speeches In Indiana
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Croker assumed personal charge 'f
the campaign in greater New York.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Doyou cat Mrs Austio's famous paucalos'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Austria-lIungary has given assent to
the Anglo-Gemau agreement.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01

Sims Reeves, a famous English bal
lad singer, died aged rs years
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-01
Dg.. GGs.cesvc,:
MGEsWangsl

Thousands Of other children thank
remedy the strength health they Children
have less sickness better health better growth and
lives Parents should realize that their
not perfect health There diseases dreaded
fits epilepsy Vitus
DR. Greene Neryura given when the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-13
A Cork safe.

THE most curious safe I ever sSw,'
said a travelling man, was a cork one,
and II was made by an ingenious Dutch
mechanic for one time famous con-
fidence man named DR.. Baggs, who op-
Grated In Denver, Salt Lake City ana
Frisco. The safe was a folding affair.
made OF paper on n backing OF sheet
cork. and. when IL was opened up. was
six feet high and looked exactly Ike
the real thing AS II was always placed
In a corner, II had only two sides,
but every visible detail was complete
combination knob. hinges, lettering.
bolt heads and all. When folded. II
could be carried In an ordinary dress
suit case. Baggs used the thing In
fake lottery Office which was Of itself a
marvel OF trick furnishing.
when the victim entered the place.
II looked like an ordinary business es-
tablishment. with desks. railings, maps
on the walls. safe In the corner and
several clerks at work on books. The
instant he left roll top desk was
opened up into a bed. the railing was
folded together and slipped into clos
ct, table was transformed into a
washstand. n cabinet turned into bu-
reau, the safe was put away In It's case.
the curtains were pulled down, and the
room was to all appearances a simple
sleeping apartment. BY that means
the poor dupe was never able to ind
the place where he had been bunkoed-"
New Orleans Tlmes-Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-13
Red Tape illustrated.

A correspondent passing hurriedly
into the room OF the committee on nv
ers and harbors pulled the knob OF the
door.
How can | get that fixed. do you
think?' asked the congressman. Shall
get the carpenter or the locksmlthT
"The locksmith. I suppose.
"No, SIR. Were to send for the lock-
smith he would tell me to consult the
architect OF the capitol He has no
authority to fix doorknobs. Doorknobs
are permanent fixtures and are solely
within the Jurisdiction Of the architect
OF the capitol"
"Do you see that bookcase thereT'
said the committee secretary. Il caus.
ed the carpenter TO paste some cloth
on the inside Of the g1ass doors In order
that the books might not show. he
did the work. but when he had finished
I noted that be had not cleaned the
glass before he gut the cloth on The
thing looked so disreputable that
asked him why he had not cleaned the
glass. He told me that the glass was q
permanent fixture and that he had no
authority to touch II. but that the plac-
Ing Of the cloth upon 1t was tempo
rary matter and was entirely within
the province Of his labors. The whole
things got to be done all over again"
- Washington Cor. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-13
NUMBER

1--WE learned who sent IT," said he.
''but | won't tell you. Doubtless you'u
learn before long"
When he called upon Mellin, the lat
ter expected 10 hear about pistols and
coffee. but a second glance at Caring
tons face reassured him.
You sent half valentine to Marie
Weld, didn't your said Darlington
"Now, don't deny II. know the whole
story. You're In love with her. OF
course you are. Who wouldn't BET
Then go In and win It's easy. She
likes you. and know II. She never
cared penny for me. Take this bali
heart and go to her house right away.
Tell her this story And Darlington
repeated something similar to his own
declaration to Gladys. "Pve won the
girl | love with II this afternoon.
thanks to you. old man. and I'd like to
see you equally happy. Take your
courage In both hands and run along.
IL the story ever gets out, we'n swear
tUdt you anu L, iONIuk tnoSc wv khA',
got up the idea between US. Is II
goY
You're engaged to Gladys Atherton
on the strength OF that yarni Then It's
a go. And, Jim, upon my soul. I'm glad
you're out OF the way. | shudder at
the thought Of you. You must be In
league with the devil. But I'll take
your advice and try my luck. Heaven
grant may winw
A few minutes later, as Darlington
looked down the street after Mellin's
retreating figure. he muttered: Il wish
him luck; but, whether he wins or
loses, his lips are sealed, and am safe,
for he'll tell her the story. and then. by
lingo, he simply can't go back on Itg'
About midnight Darlington. In his
room. was aware that some one was
throwing soft missiles at his window.
He raised the sash and looked out, and
there was Sanford Mellin dancing q
joyful Jig in the snow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-13
gk> ntdu,t Huy II.

The following story will show the
high price that illustrators OF reputa-
ton command for their work: A young
woman who had received treatment
from DR.. s. Weir Mitchell Of Philadel-
phia and was very fond Of him decided,
at a recent celebration Of his birthday.
that a fitting and appropriate gift
would be the presentation Of one OF the
original drawings Of Mr.. Howard Pyle
for Hugh wynne" Forthwith she In
yaded The Century company's sane
tum and. with her fingers tenderly
grasping a new $40 note, asked to buy
the drawing. She was Informed that
these pictures were never sold unless
exceptions were made In cases where
the artist himself or the author wished
to make the purchase.
lust So" said the young woman.
81 wish to present 1t to DIR. Mitchell"
"Ah. In that case" said the gentle
man at the desk. I'VE shall take pleas
ure In giving 1t to you at the exact
price we paid for 1t. which is s100."
The little lady In her excitement drop
ped the $40 bill. The gentleman at the
desk picked 1t up for her and smiled
while she hurriedly took her depar-
ture. The good doctor was presented
with less appropriate gift that year
New York Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-13

Mellin. Consequently he was always
getting In his friends way. Possessed
Of uncommon tact In such matters, II
was as easy for him to thwart Mr..
Mellln as II would be for an expert
enced football player to stop an ordi-
nary citizen who happened to be run
ming down the street
Darlington would not have given his
friend credit for possessing the ability
to devise so shrewd q trick as that OF
the valentines--in fact, he was not
looking for anything out Of the ordi-
nary from Mellin. Therein lay his
danger. and II was real and great. for
neither Of the girls was Of the kind
that will accept the half Of heart.
II Darlington had known In the dead
watches Of that night what the post
men were getting ready to do to him
on the following day. he would proba'
bly, have lain awake engaged In medi'
tation. But he did not know.
Tactful men are always lucky. 1t Is
a law Of nature. They are sometimes
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-13
Extra! Extra, sirY
heWVVcVVVcWW WWcoU(

Extra! Extra, sirr'
"Ah, Dick. another extra, is itr' said
Mr.. Jonathan Lathram. pausing on the
threshold Of his brownstone mansion
to receive the proffered newspaper and
drop the coin In the ragged urchin's
outstretched hand. A romping tumult
was heard within. The door few open.
and bundle Of laces and fine clothes,
topped OF with golden curly head,
threw itself recklessly into expectant,
loving arms. Like a stinging bee, this
animated doll clung to the helpless
mans neck and buried kisses In the
bearded face. Surrendering wholly to
the embrace. he bore her into the shell
tered vestibule.
But, my pet" he protested, you'll
take cold II you rush out on papa that
way" II was a daily offense. forgiven
daily. for Alice Lathram was the last
gift Of n mother she never saw. The
newsboy Dick knew nothing Of the life
drama Of which he witnessed a single
scene. He heard the tender voices and
saw the vision of earthly happiness;
then the door shut him out In the Feb
ruary sleet.
MY. but she's stunnerr' said he.
"She's took my breath clean away. !
wonder how II feels to wear togs like
them. Maybe II my dad'd been like
hers I'd "a had some sort o. show In
life. But what's the use O kicking.
and him deader too?"
Extra. Extraw he shouted again
and In his anxiety to interest prospec-
tive customers forgot his musing. But
the thought Of that bright vision re-
CURED to him frequently. and when
next he passed the house he raised his
cap to the golden haired figure in the
window. The response was signal
to stop. He paused and. hearing his
name called twice. 'Dick! Dickw In q
commanding tone. mounted the steps
with one hound.
II want you to mail valentine for
me-" she said In tones Of frank cor
diality. Its for papa. and don't want
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-13
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 49, 1900.
treasurins. Tell me what is the sub

treasuring. Tell me what is the sub
ject."
II should prefer to tell you the In
spiration. and then you can guess"
"But I'm not good at guessing"
$50 much the better for my secret.
A young fellow whom ! know began
life as poor boy. with no one to cheer
or urge him on. The vision Of q
wealthy mans daughter, only a child.
was his inspiration and his love, al
though she never knew It. He offered
to her the frst fruits Of his talents.
That day he set task for himself-to
work up to her level. to live the life
which he knew was the only possible
footing on which he could WOO and win
her. That embryo talent has devel-
oped. and today he 10 surrounded by
fame and friends. yet he dare not ap-
proach this fair woman until she learns
the story of his lowly origin"
"Oh. / wish knew him. could give
him the courage to conquer her too.
Every man Is what he makes Of him.
self"
''Then my pencil may portray the
proper sequelY"
"Yes. and I know It will win the
prize"
An hour later. when all were Intent
on the contest. Richard Hastings stood
In a secluded corner that he might
watch the effect Of his valentine upon
Miss Lathram. He had reproduced
sketch. made years before. and to 1t
added another. more perfect and ad.
dressed as Of old. Her surprise was so
marked that he FASTENED to her.
81 should never have done this" he
stammered. 1T was presumptuous.
Miss I.athram. please forgive me-"
There Is nothing to forgive. nor was
Il presumptuous. But this revised val
entine has startled me. wish you
would not enter Il In the contest. 1t
will win
Mr.. Hastings interrupted. Surely
not the first prizeT
Loves highest reward. II you will
but submit II to headquarters with
proper Identification and papa's In
dorsement."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-13
Hi,t. Fo, y.Ie,t,,e Partie.

H1nts For taIenttne fertfes.
Invitations for valentine parties will
be upon heart shaped cards, and each
guest may be asked to submit an orig.
inal valentine. or, II skillful with pen
or pencil. improvise one at the party
Cuts from illustrated prints or even
faded flowers may be mounted and
decorated with borders In colors OF
black and white.
A valentine post box may be arrang'
ed in the hall. into which each guest
may drop his valentine, addressed to
It's intended recipient. These will be
delivered throughout the party by two
boys. who represent special delivery
messengers.
A postoffice may be made by hang
Ing two Nottingham lace curtains In q
doorway. Draw them back on eacf
side at the center. and decorate them
with paper flowers and bright pictures
In imitation Of lace paper valentine
A table draped In white should bt
placed directly behind the curtains
and 1t would be very well. to have
bookcase placed q little farther back
SO that the postmistress may take hel
letters down from pigeonholes. Every
little while the postmistress can hans
out a card to this effect: "Uncalled
for letter here addressed to Ton
Blown. Five cents due" And before
long It is probable that Tom will claim
n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-13
AUSTRIAN CAVALRY HORSES.

Austrian cavalry horses are updoubt.
edly selected with greater care than
those Of any other country. Horses
with hoofs pointing inward or outward
are Invariably rejected. To be sccepts.
Die the hoofs must point straight to the
front, since horses with such hoofs are
rarely subject to interference" or lover
reaching" two vices which are con'
sidered detrimental In cavalry mounts
Horses with eve necks and unduly slop
iug shoulders are also thrown out, while
Of course, the animal with deep chest
high withers snd al srched neck is al
ways In demand. American breeders
have lately been paying special attention
10 these points, and II the good work !:
continued right along, the demand IL
this country for European cavalry
horses Is sure TO increase almost indea'
nitely.-Maine Farmer.