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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
a GIGANTIC PROJECT.
Oshkosh Northwestern.

Oshkosh Northwestern
One of the largest undertakings
for the development OF Il particular
region, with the forces Of nature as
a motive power, that has attracted
attention for some time is now IN
contemplation on the upper Wiscon-
sin river. From Tomahawk north
ward and to some distance south
ward the Wisconsin river abounds
in resources which are destined to
make Of that valley one OF the rich
est sections Of our state. Granite
and timber of all kinds abound IN
almost inexhaustible quantities
Nature has furnished a water power
at that point capable OF tremendous
force when properly improved and
controlled. The new project now
being formulated under the lead OF
Mr.. w. II. Bradley, the extensive
promoter Of that region, contem-
plates the construction OF an cleo
trio freight and passenger railroad
along that part Of the Wisconsin
river valley with which to transport
out the granite, timber and other
products of the valley and transport
into it those supplies necessary for
its development and upbuildiug. It
is proposed. also, to be independent
of the coal trust or uncertainties OF
the fuel supply, by utilizing the
large water powers along the river
for the generation of electricity as IA
motive power for the operation OF the
electric railroad, and all the ma
chnery and lightning necessary in
manufacturing operations. 1t is pro-
posed to apply this electric power to
quarrving granite, to operating mills
and factories and all other purposes
where power is required. Mr.. Brad
lev has been consulting authorities
on the subject, and believes that that
part Of the Wisconsin river valley
possesses enough water power TO
| furnish all the light and heat and
power necessary for community of
million people. Some Of the larg-
est capitalists and enterprising men
of region extending from Wausau
on the south TO Eagle River on the
north are deeply interesting them
selves in the huge protest, aud pros
poets are favorable for one of the
most extensive enterprises ever un-
dertaken in this state or the north
west Surveys of the hydraulic re-
sources are now being made and
other preliminary measures have
been mauger ed looking to an carly
commeucen. mt Of the work under
| contemplation
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
A Peculiar Dutch Custom.

The four Sundays of November are
observed as fete days in Holland. They
are known by the curious names Re
view, Decision. Purchase and Posses
sion, and all refer to matrimonial az
fairs. November in Holland being the
month par excellence devoted to court.
ship and marriage, probably because
the agricultural occupations of the year
are over and possibly because the lords
of creation from quite remote antiq-
uity have recognized the pleasantness
of having wives to cook and cater for
them during the long winter.
On Review Sunday everybody goes
to church. and after service there is a
church parade in every village, when
the youths and maidcns gaze upon
each other, but forbear TO speak.
On Decision Sunday each bachelor
who is seeking a wife approaches the
maiden of his choice with a ceremo-
Nous bow and from her manner of re-
spending judges whether his advances
are acceptable. Purchase Sunday the
consent of the parents is sought if the
suit has prospered during the week.
Not till Possession Sunday, however,
do the twain appear before the world
as actual or prospective brides and
grooms.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
The Doe and Her Fayvn.

Fawns when first dropped are for
some hours unable to stand The doe
does not remain beside them but PAGES
slowly around at a considerable dis
lance. Every now and then she gives
a little tremulouS, bleating call, at SOUND
of which the fawn lifts its head ana
tries to struggle 10 its feet. Should
man or a dog appear meantime the doe
runs away in a straight lire, but lag
gingly and halting, as though herself
hurt unto death. When she thinks she
has lured the enemy lar enough away
she gives three great flying leaps. when
take her at once out of sight, and goes
back TO her baby upon seven league
boots. But if left undisturbed she
keeps up the pacing until she sees the
fawn standing then PAGES daintliy
away in a straight line, choosing al
ways the easiest grade. AS she PAGES
she calls family and every now ana
then halts looking over her shoulder
to see If she is followed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
Saw Too Much.

A farmer hired a man and put him
into his field to work. After awhile the
farmer came along aud accosted the
new hand:
Did you see a carriage go down the
road awhile ago."
"Yes | did one of the bosses was 4
gray boss, and the other was a roam
and lame in his off leg"
Il thought | heard some men shoot
ing over there on the edge of the
woods"
Eyes; one Of them was Colonel Jones.
He was the tall one. The second one
was Major Peters, and the third one
was Tom McSnffer. Colonel Jones
had one Of them newfangled breech-
loadin guns what breaks in two"
Ibid you see those wild pigeons fly
over just now|'
"See EN-? Rather. There was 10 of
them They lit in that old cornfield
down yonder."
"Well, you see too much for a man
that is hired by the day. Here's your
wages When | want man to keep
watch of what is going on, I'll send for
you -London Answers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
His Very own Jones.

There are many Joueses ia this Wori''
but perhaps not quite so many as pco'
pie think. Not long ago two friends
met who had not seen each other ior
ten years, since their school days
Whom did you marry, Billy asked
one.
"a Miss Jones Of Philadelphia re-
piled Billy. who was a trile sensitive
"You always did take to the name
Zones can remember when we went
to school together you used to Tag
around after a little snub uoscd Jones
girl"
Il remember it. too," said Billy.
"She's the girl I married Youth 3
Companion
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
A Mothers Favorite.

Chamberlaiu'S Cough Remedy is
the mothers favorite. 1t IS pleasant
and safe for children to take and al
ways cures. 1t is intended especial
ly for coughs. colds, Group and
whouping cough, and is the best
medicine made for these diseases
There is not the least danger in Civ
ing it to children for it contains no
opium or other injurious drug and
may be given as confidently to a
babe as to an adult. For sale at Wv
ian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
pecu1iaritie. of Quail.

There are many odd and interesting
things to. be said Of the quail, which is
known throughout large scope of the
country as the partridge. One is that
it has the power when badly brighten
ed of withholding its scent. A covey.
quickly flushed, will scatter and lie so
close the best dog in the world will
overrun them, making no sign of point
until the bird tlutters up right under
foot. Another is that it has the faculty
of Stimulating death, if taken winged
in hand, and of coming quickly to life
the minute the grasp is relaxed in the
neighborhood OF good cover Further
the birds have sort of barometric
sense.
A woodsman marking the direction
in which quail feed can almost certain
ly foretell the days weather. If they
choose stubble or cornfelds. il will be
mild and moist; if they 20 to the open
woods, he looks for wind and sun; If
they scurry for thickets of brier and
sedge. then he knows bitter cold is inn
minent. Unless forced to migrate by
lack of food a covey always sleeps
within 100 yards of the nest it was
Matched in, and this although it may
have fed all day several miles away.
The sleeping is done in huddled ring,
tails in. heads out, all around and so
closely punched that a good sized nap
kin will cover it. Instinct possibly lies
back of the ring making. Thus the shy
creatures hope to escape surprise from
creeping vermin, minks, weasles, foxes,
which steal upon them in the night
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
Notice OF Petition for Administration.

STATE or WISCONSIN-IOW COUNTY
- COURT IN PROBATE.
\otirr is hereby given that ~ a special term
of the Iowa County Court. 20 by held ia aud for
said county. at the Court House, I'M the city of
pulgpvillp, I'M said county, ON the 30th d8y Of
january, 4. d. 1900. being the hfth Tuesday of
said month. at nine O'Clock Ton the forenoon OF
said day. the following matters win Doe heard
amt considered:
The application of Albert r. Jones for the
appointment Of am administrator of the estate
af Sarah Jones, late of fhr city of Mineral
Point. U said county. deceased.
And 10 Is further ordered. that public notice
thereof hy given tu uII persons Interested hy
publishing oi thi~ order for three weeks
~Uyyr~>typly. prior tn ~auN d3y Of hearing, iu
Tho Mineral Point Tribune, weekly news
paper published tu stJd county
By order of rhr Court.
Dated AIpBO IE\kS,
DuazryiI|r. WIs.Iauuray 1000 Judge.
E. a. Fielder Attorney IW3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

Senator Stewart, of Nevada, who
isn't rs much Of a Bryan man as he
was tn '96, said, in speaking of the
Nchraskau: II gave Bryan some
good advice once, but probably he
thought lightly of it; any way he
didnttollow it. TOLD him to goa
broad to travel overmany lands, write
descriptive articles on his journeys,
and later 20 back To- Lincoln and en-
ter upon the practice of his profess
sion. lorsaw that even AZ great a
man as ho is can't hetoo much on eN-
hihitiou without weakening himself
lie will ~re this some day"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
It's a PIE sure

to look back upon the past, our in
fancy, childhood and youth as
shown by photographers. It is II
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 PHOTOGRAPHER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

A wo-story brick building has
two store rooms below and construct
ed suitable for two families above.
Situated on corner of Commerce and
Fountain streets. This property will
be sold at Il bargain. For further
particulars inquire of :. l.. Beardsley.
letf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

Evening Journal: The makers OF
saddles ia this country are filling
rush orders from England, As no
one has heard Of providing a really
new Bride for the Democratic mule,
it may be taken for granted that the
same old halter will do. a mule
hanged by any old rope will KICK
lust the same.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

If man has a col 90 tan chist 1e'
Casey's mixture FIR man an ha.~f Ha,
him in bed. slap a MUSTARD p.2sthel
on him thatll keep his mind employer
an lave him fight It out May the prr'
man win If the patients alive II th'
mornin. he'll not have stren'th ~ Cough.
Mir Dooley" in Ladies Home jour
nal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

Six hundred Of lot Of eight hun
dred hogs from the United states
which were recently sent to Cuba,
have died OF desease which Is sup
posed to be cholera. 1t may be as
difficult 10 acclimate live pork INTO
Cuba as the soldiers found it to accli-
mate their bacon,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11


Moved and carried that report of
election OF officers and appointments
made hy Fire department be CON
drmed Report of said Fire depart
mcnt accepted and ordered filed.
The following petition was granted
unanimously;
Mineral Point Jan. ,, 1900.
To Hon. Mayor and Common Council;
Gentlemen. We, the undersigned
members of the Fire department Of
of the city of Mineral Point, do here
by petition the common council of the
said city TO grant to the first teams of
horses which shall in case OF FIRE
draw the hose carts and hook and
ladder trucks 90 the scene OF trouble,
the sum OF two dollars as "A reward
Further To grant To each member of
the Fire department who shall take
part i'm the regular monthly practice,
the sum of twenty-five cents, his at
tendance being duly youched for and
certified 10y The Chief of the depart
mont louN y. pENHALLEGON, Chief.
4. G.. lUppEN, Secretary.
The following resolution presented
10y Mayor Spsusley was lost, upon AN
aye and may vote being called.
Resolved, THAT the city attorney be
and is hereby instructed to prepare
ana ordinance compelling the c., NJ,
and ST. f. Try. company 90 keep and
maintain gates and q Nagman at the
crossing on Commerce -.roet
The following resolution presented
10y Alderman Nanliauc was Ouaui-
rrI.... Ia. rHartrNt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

IT is interesting to say the least
Eneland's delight in Americas atti-
tude toward the open-door policy IN
China. Not long ago England was
the "wholc thing in the promotion
Of the open-door policy, and America
was only possible traveller in the
direction of the door.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

~. JOSEPH, Mo, has offered a
bounty Of 5000 to the policeman of
that city for every high wayman they
may succeed in killing. This can
hardly be considered lawful course
for a municipality to take, but it is
worthy of remark that since the
bounty was offered not a single high
wayman las been shot in that town.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

THEtrans Atlantic steamship COM
panies have given notice that instead
of decreasing they will increase the
rates of passage during tn Paris eX-
positiOn,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
Legal Notices.


NTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOW COUNTY
> COURT-lN PROBATE.
Notice IS hereby given that at q special term
of the Iowa County Court to be held in and for
said county at the Court House in the city of
DuGUcyillc in said county. ON the sixth day of
February, \. u, 1900. being the first Tuesday of
said month. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said
day the following matters will be heard and
considered
The application of John T. Wallis for the
appointment of an administrator of The estate
of Benjamin g. Wallis. late Of the town of
Mineral Point, In said county, deceased
And IL is further ordered. that public notice
thereof be given tn an persons interested by
publishing "a copy OF this order for three weeks
succpSsivcly. prior 90 said day of hearing, I'm
the Mineral Point Tribune, "a weekly news
paper published i'm said county.
By order eft the court.
Dated ALDRO jerks.
pudgpvlln, Wis, january s. 1890 Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
MARsLAND, NEB., Feb. 26, 1899.

MARsLAND, NEB., Feb. 26, 1899.
| have used DR.. j. II. McLean's
Liver and Kidney Balm for stomach
troubles. costiveness ana liver diff j.
cultics. / have used two bottles and
find it has done more good than any
medicine have ever taken.
w. p BURTON.
For sale by Eastman & Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

The War Department has found
the regular running of IA line of
steamers owned by the government
between New York and Cuban and
Porto Rican ports sucha convenience
that Secretary Root has ordered the
establishment Of a similar system
between San Francisco, Honolulu,
and Manila The government al.
ready owns the transports that Will
he used in the Pacific.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

MINERAL POINT, Wis, Jan. q
\ regular meeting of the common
council was this day held in the coun-
ell chamber. Present, Mayor Spens-
ley, and aldermen Crowley, Gorgen,
Martin, Osborne, PrideauN, Penhal-
Logon, Van Matrc, and Crawford.
Meeting called to order by the
Mayor. Minutes of the last regular
meeting read and approved,
The following bills We're audited by
the finance committee, and on motion
were allowed:
John O'Dowd, ianitor......,...Sl2 70
David Brown, blacksmithing,. 3 SIS
Electric Light Co, streets 1906
hall SO, pumping 90 ..,.. 20 II
Crawford Bros, printing .,..... 30
John Jcuck, | months salary p
n. IIartert, | months salary. II 30
NJ. w, Burns, sal, tramps 1910 10 90
ed. Brown, | months salary, Is -
Street Commissioners Report.
Anton Moiitor, l. days, Is
win Smith, H. days .,.. .... Is
Richard Neuning, T. days ....,. Is
James Jewell : days. ..,,...,.. Il
G. Tcrrill u CO., team 35....... 10 30
.. Kiebeinstcin, Il days.. %
\. HuNtablc. .... .......,...... !
Josiah Paynter Co,............ 20
James truthcrs Observation-Disclosures. -
VIM. Smith ~ Co. ,............. q
4 g..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
ONLY TOUR OF
ALL MEXICO

in Pullman's finest Compartment,
Drawing Library, Observation
ana Dining Cars-all Nestibuled--
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
Business Building ter Sale.

For sale by Eastman & Meserol
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

couple Of rivers. Mind, I want these
things all to myself
"A pretty good ORDER" said the elf.
but you shall have everything that you
nave asked for, oceans and all"
Now, since the objects enumerated by
Prince Ginjan required space, territory,
1t will be obvious that when the goods
were delivered, 90 to speak, the prince
awoke to the fact that he was all alone
in world of his own.
Everything in the princes world was
arranged most conveniently. His castles
and palaces, all beautifully furnished,
were stocked with imperishable provi-
sions. He had but to ring little silver
bell, and the table would be set for him
with a sumptuous feast; another bell,
and the meal was cleared away. His
horses groomed themselves. His ships
were managed by an easy apparatus that
wound like clock. He needed no crew,
no servants, no anything, being undis-
puted master OF the whole world-a SOW
ereisn, il fact, with no one to disagree
with him or say nay to any of his propo-
sitions
For awhile Prince Ginjan fancied that
he enjoyed his vast possessions, but grad
ually life grew a little monotonous even
with new pleasure for every day in the
year. If he had only some one to share
his enjoyments, some one to listen while
he talked of his sea voyages, some one
to look over his parks and through his
castles. some one even to say. "Ginjan.
won't you lend me a couple of dollars?"
The prince, however. had desired that
he might have his possessions all to him.
self, and this stipulation was rigidly car
ried out by the elf
II wonder if didn't make great mis-
take" thought Prince Ginjan. THAT
forest is big enough for hundred people
to hunt in. How the pretty things in my
stores would please Sister Melina!
wish mother was here, so that I might
give her diamond necklace. aud grand
mother would be pleased with set of
nice warm furs."
Since he owned the whole world the
prince had no use for his money. At
times the sight of the huge piles of coined
gold and silver affected him like a grim
joke. To amuse himself now and then
he pretended that he did not own every
thing and would go through a little i'm
aginary form of buying from an imag-
mary owner. Anything to get rid of some
of his money.
But these little weak make believes
soon tired him, and he wished more than
ever for a real way to unburden himself.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

THE PRINCE HAD NO Brother Felix and
USE FOR Ills MONEY. | used to enjoy
fishing in the brook behind the gardeners
house, | was far happier then before |
met that miserable little elf that tricked
me by giving me all asked'for."
One day Prince Ginjan was more lone
ly and miserable than usual. He was
fishing on one of the lakes, when all at
once this thought came to him: What is
the fun in fishing when there is no one to
eat the fish or to care how many l catch? =?
| wish i could give a string of them to
somebody" He turned the boat shore
ward and stepped out just as the little
elf came along.
"Oh, is it youY he said indifferently,
wishing it might have been some one else.
"How are you enjoying your world 2"
asked the hunchback. with an odd smile.
I'm tired and sick of it," answered
Prince Ginjan dismally. Il haven't had
a pleasant hour since I've been here"
Dear me, that is strange! Do you
want another ocean, or maybe an extra
biT'-
mo: not l." interrupted the prince.
"I'm poorer with what you have given
me than l was before saw you"
"Poorer!" calculated the elf.
"Yes. poorer!" emphasized the prince
with kind of desperation. Isn't q per.
son poor when he can't givo anything
away?"
The elf looked thoughtful. "Well,
yes" he felt obliged to admit.
''If you really want to be kind" said
the prince, frightening, take me back to
my old home in the little kingdom that
my father rules"
"You couldn't take your possessions
with you," explained the elf. 'There
isn't room for them there"
81 know that, and I don't want them, I"
said the prince.
The elf now passed magic wand three
times over the princes head. At the third
movement the oceans, lakes and rivers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
ChrIatmas Games.

Heads. bodies and legs" is a most
amusing drawing game. The first player
draws head at the top of his strip Of
paper. folds it down and the next player
adds the body without having seen the
head. The third player adds the legs,
and the effect of the whole figure when
opened out is very quaint, recalling the
Egyptian hieroglyphics. She who COM
menced life as serious woman has the
body Of bird and the legs of ballet
dancer. while the soldiers head, with a
helmet. ends in bluecoat boys coat and
q lady's skirt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

now covered himself with glory by max
ing contribution to science in the shape
of the division table, which up to this
time had not been invented. This is, of
course, only a myth and may have orig
mated in the historic entertainment given
on a certain twenty-fifth day of Decem-
Der, at which this prince distributed guam
titles of his treasures among the poor.
By this act Prince Ginjan won for him
self the title of "The Generous" dis
tinction by which he was known through
out his long and happy reign.