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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
GIRLS AND MATlNEES.
Some are Injured by Them, Others
Benetited

DIR. Dewey of Milwaukee special
he calls the "matinee habit of young
girls, alleging that the nervous strain
"a young girl aadergoes while wit
Messing the average dramatiC perform
ance is exceedingly severe and If often
repeated is lkiy to lead To nervous
prostitution" Or. Becker, of the same
city, asoerts that excessive matinee
going Injuries young girls because II
plays upon the emotions and other
physicians are quoted as describing
the matinee habit as 'pernicious." It
is not desired, it appears, TO work up
scare though the doctors just
quoted are not sufficiently discrmina-
tive. Some young girls--and boys.
too, for that ma 'er--are closely oc-
cupied all week with their school
work and need rest when Saturday
comes. not further strain and excite
ment. A Saturday matinee that keeps
an oyerworked student indoors, at a
time when he or she ought to be TAX.
ing exercise In the open air, may be
"pernicious" to persons in delicate
health, especially il such persons are
of an extremely nervous temperament,
There are, however, on the other
hand. plenty of young persons whom,
so TO speak, nothing can KILL Nigor-
Gus. hearty, big, strong, not much
given to study--they can go to matt
nees three times a week with i'm
punity. Even depressing play OF the
most heartrending kind leaves them
untouched They do not take plays
more seriously than they take their
work.
There are, in fact, plays that cheer
and inyigorate. appealing not to the
emotions but to ones risibIlities A
clever pantomime was never known
to produce nervous prostration, A
lively farce or good comic opera
may be better than medicine. Even
the anaemic schoolgirl is benefited by
an hour or two of hearty laughter.
she might. 1t is true, be better EN-
ployed in long walk in the country
than in listening to a witty afternoon
| Dialogue, but surely comic opera re-
| duces the evil OF the matinee habit
| TO minimum There are, indeed
plays and plays II will not do to AS
sert roundly that all patinees are In.
| furious to the young girl or boy. II
is nearer the mark to say that to
some young persons some matinee
plays are injurious, especially during
the school year distressing trag
edy or highly wrought melodrama
or problem play" affects the nerves
of susceptible person perhaps to an
unwholesome extent, but 1t would be
absurd to say such an opera os Pima
fore or The Mascot does so. Hence
| there is some discrimination to be
used in deciding whether In any par
ticular case the matinee girl Is acting
wisely. All depends on the girl ant
the play What may be good for on'
girl may not be good for another. DR.
Dewey exhausts his duty in calling at
tertion to the fact that the matinee
habit is not equally good for all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11

ed into the heritage OF Buckinghau
Palace. they will readily leave Mar
borough house, to which DWELLING
they have become SO attached II
deed, the queen is quite unwilling &
cross the park Happily, the visit o
the duke and duchess of Cornwall am
York To the colonies gives an excuse
for not abandoning the old homestead
and | understand that, as at present
arrarged. Marlborough nuu"e viii stii
relialn IN LHs occupation of then
maiesties, while Buckingham palace
will be used for state cere
monies and the entertainment of dis
tinguished foreign visitors MARI
borough house is not an ideal palace
but it has the advantage of being
compact. On the other hand, Buckin-
ham palace is such an RECONSTRUCTED
pie That the first king of the Belgians
asked for guide to it, until he was
reminded by a familiar courtier that
it was almost as large and quite as
safe as his majesty's own do
minions.'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11

lomats wife In the east Her novel.
A Little Gray Sheep" is a study of
social types in Deyonshire and the
Thames Valley.
1t is said that Miss Bertha Runkle,
the author of The Helmet of Navarro.
is the youngest of the American
authors who have acquired recogni-
ton within a short time When she
wrote the stcey sha was but little
mere than 30 years old. Miss Runkle,
who Is the daughter CO New York
journalist, is native of New Jersey
and. il is said, has never been to col
lege nor has she ever been in Europe,
a fact which is somewhat interesting
since the scene OF her story is laid in
France.
The new book OF Myrtle Reed,
author of Love Letters of Musician,
is entitled The Spinster Book.
A new girl baby down in Indiana has
been named Alice of Old Vincennes,
and the Bowen-Merrill company
promptly sent silver cup engraved;
Sweet Alice. OF the novel name.
In human type and covers kid,
We hope when you're an ancient
dame
Noull love the book your parents
did"
Ouida's new book of five short
stories is called Street Dust and Other
Stories,
About three years ago Miss Helen
Hay, daughter OF the secretary of
state, published her first efforts In
verse. Last autumn she finished
collection of child rhymes, The Little
Boy Book, For the last year Miss
Hay has been diligently engaged on
the most ambitious work she has yet
attempted II is entitled The Rose OF
Dawn, and is a love story OF the south
seas told in blank verse. Throughout
che book there are snatches of lyric
poetry love songs and ballads of the
people Miss Hay Is one of the popu-
lar bellies OF the capitol She is near
ly "a and In manner is strilkingly like
the author OF Little Brooches.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
CURED BY THE SHOCK.
Strange Loss and Return of Speech by
an EnuIsh Woman

The case of Mrs. Anna Garden, OF
Winsford England, who suddenly re-
gained her power of speeel after near.
ly three years of dumbness, was one
of the most astonishing events OF the
last days OF the old century.
Mrs. Garden, speaking plainly now
and without any impediment, says;
Two years and eleven months ago
an attack of rheumatism left me abso-
lutely speechless | remained thus
three months, and my agony of mind
at the thought that | might never
speak again was most acute" Mrs.
Garden described how she gradually
learned to whisper but she attracted
attention at first only by emitting a
whistling sound.
For fourteen weeks severe currents
of electricity were applied without re-
suit. Dr. Moreton, Of Norwich.
finally concluded that naught save a
great shock would effect a cure.
The accuracy Of this view was start
lingly verified during a gale which
swept over England. In walk.
ing a few yards to post
letter Mrs Gardens father
George Bratt, coachman. aged So
was struck by falling poplar and in
stantly killed. The dumb woman was
informed that her father had been in
iured. She went to his house and on
entering the threshold saw her fathers
dead. body on a couch.
After uttering piercing scream the
woman cried loudly, "Oh, my father!
Naturally her relatives in the house
were startled beyond measure at the
sound of a voice they had not heard
for three years. but there was nc
doubt about the words having been
spoken.
The double shock which Mrs. Carder
had received caused her to fall sen
seless on the floor. and her friends
were seized with the fear that hel
voice had again become silent Wher
the swoon had passed, however, Mrs
Garden spoke nationally. She also
gave evidence in distinct tones at the
inquest on her fathers body.-Mon
treal Herald.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
TEXAS NEW WEALTH.
Oh Flow May Hasten the States
Growth.

The productive oil field discovered
in southeastern Texas is expected to
speed the development OF that part OF
the state. The oil region is marshy,
level prairie, tit only for rice cuitiva'
ton, with underlying country rock.
of recent quarternary formation. TWO
years ago A. +. Lucas. with friends
from Pittsburg, began boring for oil,
but without success, on account OF I'M
mense beds OF qucksand found In his
way. By telescoping the pipes LEI
down as the auger descended he at
length got a fine flow OF oil from
depth of about 1900 feet. The first
upfow, in fact, carried his pipe.
wcirhlng six tons, to n height OF 800
fee on January l3 the outpour OF
oil was about 1000 barrels an hour
and increasing. Sometimes the column
of oil reaches q height Of GOO feet.
The now Is beyond control, but much
OF the oil IL saved by turning 1t into
natural depression of 80 acres, while
some 300 men are employed in build
ing leves and eXcavating reservoirs
for temporary storage. Tanks VIII
follow and pipe lines to convey the
oil TO the seaside at Beaumont or Sa'
bine Pass. No other oil region IN
this country is so near the sea or 30
conveniently situated for the export
trade. The oil il light, having par
alline base and some sulphur and will
give a good percentage OF illuminat-
ing oil Naturally the discovery at
tracts investors and laborers In great
number A boom Is on and leases are
in great dema.d. A petroleum
authority. as quoted by the Engineer.
ing and Mining Iournat. characterizes
the new field as follows:
Even If the percentage OF illumi-
nant should be small the reduced cost
at which 1t can be brought to the sur.
face and marketed, az compared with
that OF the eastern fields. Will give 1t
special advantages. The best infor-
nation Mt hand gives the depth Of the
well at Beaumont as less than 1000
feet, or about the same as the shall
lowest wells In West Virginia and
southeastern Ohio. The Texas opera
tor will not encounter the rocky for.
nations, and To start and complete q
well viii be matter OF a few days,
instead Of weeks or months AS to
the area OF producing territory in JEFF.
ferson county absolutely nothing Ia
known. If one Is To Judge from the
volume Of oil That the initial we'll vas
capable OF putting out. IL would seem
hat a vast field existed In that local.
~" The Journal thinks the freedom
Of the Texas oil from dependence
upon railroads will give It great adj
yantages. 1T looks says our con.
temporary, very much as If the dis
ooyery would give rise 10 a new stu
ton in the OIL trade"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
RICE FIELD IRRIGATION.
Important Report to be Prepared by
the Census Bureau.

Washington, April 6.-The division
of agriculture of the census bureau is
making special effort to secure i'm
portant data relating to rice and its
irrigation on the delta lands and in
land marshes of South Carolina and
Georgia, the alluvial lands of Louisi-
ana, Mississippi and other states and
the prairies in southern Texas and
southwestern Louisiana. Bureau Of
ficials say rice is the principal cereal
product of the south Atlantic and gulf
states and that Louisiana and Texas
furnish nearly three-fourths of all the
product in the country.
Schedules are being mailed to rice
planters, the questions asked embrac-
ing methods. cost, etc, and ii is ex-
pected that the results will show com
prehensively the extent and value of
the irrigation plants, acreage cult
waited under them and other import
portant facts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
MEMORIAL TO VICTORIA.
Proposed Restoration Of Linlithsow
Palace.

Melbourne" says the I.ondcn
Sketch proposes to do something by
way OF a memorial to our late queen;
Lord Curzon has proposed In Cal
cutta that something should also be
done in India; and, nearer home,
Lord Rosebery has suggested that
when Scotland makes up it's mind as
10 some memorial the restoration OF
linlithgow Palace should receive con
sideration, He points out that II was
The birthplace Of Mary queen OF Scots,
is hallowcd by many great traditions
and is In state OF such perfection
that its restoration would not be diff
acult In its present reotlesB state 1t
Is anything but ? credit to the nation.
The buildings and park round Linlith.
COW Loeb extend to f51& acres, and
since lS4S have been cared for by the
commissioners OF woods and forests.
The consent Of the king would be re-
1uired before anything could be done.
lord Rosebery has no idea OF max
ing the place a royal residence, but
here are other public purposes to
which it could be devoted. Some OF
the large apartments and the domestic
hapels would lend themselves to res
toration. A few years ago IL was sug.
gcsted that the buildings be repaired
and turned into county courthouse;
another suggestion was that II might
be made a supplementary register
house for the preservation OF public
documents. James v, who was born
here. did much to give the palace It's
present form, although il dates from
1924.
Mary Of Guise said she had never
seen more prlncely place, while Sir
Walter Scott makes one Of bis char
acters utter the seutimeat that OF all
the palaces so fair buliL for fayai
dwelling Liniithgow excelg them all
The housekreper during 1745 was
stanch Jacobta and welcomed Prince
Charlie here; but Hawleys Dragons.
on their fight from the battle OF fal
kirk, either Oh purpose or through
set the palace on fire
ald ru!1c1 1t ~ JAG. After that il
ceased 70 be habitable'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
II Didn't Paclty Her.

were comfortably settled in their
snug little home In Swanlinbar. The
husband, returning from business,
was grieyed to find his little wife cry
ing bitterly.
"Oh, George" she sobbed, a dread
full thing has happened had made
you beautiful pie, all by myself, and
Fido went and at
We'll. never mind, my DEAR he
said eerfully, we can easily afru.
another dog." Answers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
Literlry Women.

Sarah Grand says that she was IA
years 81 before she went to school.
She made up for lost time afterward
In most things, but never learned the
art OF penmanghip
Mrs. Hugh Fraser. who Ia sister OF
Marion Crawford. Is best known by
the two volumes Of her letters from
Japan, written while her husband was
serving as British minister to that
country Mrs. Fraser has now com.
pleted story Of conditions very far
removed froD; those surrounding dip
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11

first lieutenancy in the Forty-seventh
Infantry, the commission to continue
during the life or the volunteer army.
When the Spanish war came on he
he was under 16 years of age and had
to secure the consent of his parents to
private. He made such good record
and became SO popular that he was a
second lieutenant when that regiment
was mustered Gut at the close of the
war. Mis- record in the Philippines
has been splendid one and Senator
Penrose is trying to have him made a
lieutenant in the regular army.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
The Solution 70 the Problem.

On the last night Of . series OF
"pioiratef meetings in the Motho
dist church OF little New Jersey
village the visiting evangelist was
making epecial effort to obtain n
moving ri anxious eonis. saws the
Now York Sun. He had preached his
best sermon and reached an emotional
feryor that he had seldom equaled
But nobody responded to his invita-
ton. They sang hymn. and then the
evangelist rose again and called upon
the congregation 10 enlist for tho
service Of the Lord"
A battlc-scarred. wooden legged vet.
Gran who had dropped into the back
seat watched the Proceedings with in
terest
For the third time the perspiring
evangelist rose am said:
is there no one willing to enlist
in the Lords army"
Then response came from the back
scat
Draft EN-, parson; damn it, draft
EN-"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
ALLIES GENERALLY WANT TOO
MANY IN CHINA.
SIX THOUSAND TROOPS
That Number to Garrison the Fortified
Places Which the Powers Will
Hold-Russia Seeks to Neutralize
Corea, But Japan Objects-Chinese
Robbers Killed.

Pekin, April THE meeting of the
generals of the allied troops and
Count Won Waldersee yesterday was of
great interest and Importance, though
it was known beforehand what had
practically been decided upon. Still
the meeting showed conclusively the
attitude Of the different powers. The
ed We're Chaffee. the American com
mander, and Wogack, conmal-
der of the Russian forces,
who both thought the num-
Der of points to be occupied was
excessive; also that the number .f
troops was too great. The other gen.
erals were unanimous in the opinion
that nine points on the right should
be occupied between Pekin and Shan
kaiwan, with 5000 men exclusive OF
the 1000 in Pekin. This is to be per-
manent measure. while the reduction
OF the present forces will be made az
cording to the wishes of the respec-
tive governments. The railway
between Paotingfu and Pekin will
not be guarded, it not being line OF
communication with the sea.
General Chaffee suggested that It
was only necessary to occupy two
points between Yangtsun anu lientsin
and three points between Tieatsin and
Shankaiwan with a total of 1000 men
exclusive of those at Pekin. 1t was
not necessary, he said, to have sol
diefs at Tongku, as naval vessels were
always there. also because reliefs
would always be passing backward
and forward. Gen. Wogack thought a
thousand men would be sufficient for
occupying Tientsin and Shankaiwan.
The views of the majority will be
priest nted to the ministers for i'm
mediate action, as the generals feel
that the acceptance by the Chinese of
these terms, including the total de-
stTuction of the forts at Shankakwan
Peitang, Taku, Tongku, Peitsan and
Ya1gtsun will mean complete submits
sion when arrangements ought TO he
majs for the withdrawal of a majority
of the forces from China.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
SMALLPOX at Beloit.

Beloit, Wis. April 6.-The city has
a case of smallpox on its hands. Fred
Miller came here recently from Toma-
hawk and went to work at Fairbanks,
Morse & Co.'S shops. He had not
been feeling well and is now pro
nounced smallpox patient. He has
exposed many.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
Twenty Robbers Killed.

Berlin, April Count Won Valdez
see reports that after dispensing the
roober bands 20 the northeast Of
Tientsin, the troops have returned to
their quarters. Twenty RI obers were
killed. and one gun and 20 wagons
WITH arms ammunition were captured.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
Well HecIed.

Your medicine has helped me won
derfully,' she wrote to the patent
medicine house. Three weeks ago |
could not spank the baby, and now |
am able to thrash my husband. God
bless YOU Smart Set.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
Rejected by Japan.

cndon. April 7.-AShanghai cores
pendent says 1t transpired that Russia
rec atty proposed TO Japan the neutral
cation OF Corca but that Japan refused
the proposition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
The Royal Residences.

1T is not to be supposed" says
writer in London Sketches, that be
cause the king and queen have enter
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
A BARON BOUNCED.
"a'sers Court NJ shall Is Discharged
in Cs grace.

IN us Trace.
'.'.a. April 6 Baron Won Egloff
hitherto Emperor William s
'.4- marshal, ha- resigned to be sue
by Baron Irotha, court cham
The fer II has been grant
long leave absence, during
ne succe Ion will occur. II ?
disgrace because the kaiser,
''s"..t pr .TongIy, attributes to him
'- mlaication to the press of sew
MT versions of his majestys
ltterances that are said 20
distorted. Baron Won
'ein. who is wealthy, will re
l- Y bis fathers estate and become
late for the reichstag
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
KELSEY ELECTED.
Very Close Contest Over Jud5esh :
in Sank County.

Baraboo, Wis, April 6.-The official
count for county Judge resulted in w.
T. Kelsey. democrat, being elected by
j 0 votes over f. Aug Runce. democrat.
The former is the incumbent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
Russia Disclaims Any In
tention to Take rlan-
Cburia.
And Will Withdraw Her
Troops When afety
Warrants.
But Japan Goes Right on
Preparing for
War.

Washington, April 6.-The govern
mont has received communication
fror Russia of unusual Importance
soaring on the Chinese situation. The
document created profoundly favor
abale impression at the state depa.t-
pent 1t is looked upon as the most
Statutory development occurring for
many months in the eastern situation
Secretary Hay received the communi-
cation from Count Cassini and COM
nunicated it to the president. Al
though it's terms are withheld it IS
known that Russia takes occasion to
give strong assurances of her disinter-
asted purposes throughout Aer deal
ings with China AS to Manchuria, 1t
is stated that RussidS course mas
never varied in the determination to
leave the province as an integral part
Of China and to retire Russian
troops ae rapidly as safety permits.
Assurances definite and satisfactory
/ are now given as to the execution Of
these purposes. The belief Is held in
official quarters that the assurances
of Russia are so sweeping as to com
oletely avert the threatened crisis in
Manchuria.
The communication is more signifi-
cant coming at moment when tho
press advices from Europe asserted
that Russia was collecting an army OF
100000 men for the purpose Of holding
Manchuria without reference to the
desires of the other powers. There is
no doubt that Russia has large mill
tary force in Manchuria, SO that, had
she determined to hold the province,
she has q military establishment Al
ready on the ground prepared to
maintain her occupancy.
To the officials in Washington one
Of the most gratifying features of
Russia's action is that it is responsive
to Secretary Hays note of March l.
This note had been previously com
mlucated to the Chinese minister at
Washington and advised him that the
United States viewed as inexpedient
and dangerous to the interests of
China the conclusion of any private
territorial or financial agreement. A
COPY Of this communication was sent
to the United States ambassador at
81 Petersburg, Charlemange tower,
and the Russian ambassador at Wash
nglou also was made aware of it's
contents. While the note never was
addressed directly to Russia yet, by
the foregoing means, it came fully 20
the attention of the Russian authori
ties
Can't Fool the Japs.
London, April 6.-"Japan is taking
measures with view to hostilities
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
DNOR FOR A YOUTH.
:. Smyser Rewarded for a
59od Record in the Army.

aston, April ga brilliant
the military service OF the
y. aIates has brought an unusual
j. Y rudolf E. Smyser, Of York.
y llhough not yet 10 years of age,
.een raised from a second to a
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-04-11
Can't Fool the Japs.

London, April 6.-"Japan is taking
measures with view to hostilities
WIN Russia" says the Pehin CORE
spondent Of the Daily express. she
mas entered into an arrangement with
Lua'uyi yiceroy of Nankin, who is
acting on behalf of the other friendly
Hee.oys and governors regarding the
course they will pursue in the way II
alaIn- Japan against Russia. 1t Is
understood they have promised to
pace Geographic communications and
uaf port facilities at the service of
Japan.
The colored American., 1901-10-05
Capt. WarmSIey Entertained,

Mr.. and Ms Ferdinand D Lee q,
1704 10th Street, Northwest, entertain.
ed as their guest st dinner Sunday Sen.
TENDER %, Captain w. G. WsrmsIev.
late of Manila Among the other
invited guests were Hon. Judson "
Lyons, Register of The Treasury, Hon
@ A Puryea, Deputy General for Grand
United D der of True Ref0rmers
and Mr.. @ L. Marshal, Business Man.
ager for the True Ref0rmers' Grocery
Store, on the corner of 4th and n Sta,
of this city. After very satisfactory
service by the hostess Mrs. Lee, the
party repaired TO the psrlOTs, where
Captain Warmsley discussed the favor
able outlook for the business and pro.
fessionsl men in tire Philippini I lands
and Messrs. Puryea and Marshall, dis.
cussed the outlook for the Grand Ord
er of True r formers. -e--
Captain Warms'ey left for Manila
Monday, September 3Osh.