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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-05-09
MINERAL POINT TRIBUNE.
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1901.
FROM THE COUNTY SEAT.
Speclal CORRESPONDING.

Special correspondence.
HUH Davis, IA man about 43 years
old. was found dead, hanging by his
neck, Sunday afternoon, in an uh-
used hay shed on Robert Owens farm
IL miles east of this city Elener
Grant and Milton Bergman found
him on going TO the shed for shelter
from rain. Indications are that he
had been there since the Monday
previous, as on that day he started
for the Blotz farm in that vicinity to
work. and was not seen alive after
wards. Mr.. VIM. Williams and Mrs.
VIM. Wilcox of this city, and Dick
Williams of Jonesdale are cousins of
deceased. He left u note TO pay IA
board bill and the expense of putting
him under ground. After the body
was cut down and brought to town IL
coroncr's jury decided that he came
To his death by his own hands.
We have had new scheme for
raising money developed in this city.
a man living west OF town came in a
few days ago. and went to one OF our
ministers and said he wanted to be
married the next Friday to Miss
of ---, and warned the minister to
be well prepared us he wanted it to
be done up in the best form. All pre-
liminaries being arranged, he said
he had spent more money than he
expected in preparing for the mar
rage since coming to town, and did
not have enough to get nome, and
aske the loan of n dollar. The Rev.
gentleman, like his class generally,
was not flush, Il dollar diversified his
pile, but he let the prospective groom
applied to, being an old soldier and
more learned in worldly ways, did
not have any money To lend" The
third parson was ANXIOUS to do the
marrying, but being himself short in
cash could not negotiate. With the
next reverend the matrimonial can
didate was more successful, getting
30 cts. With this stake he procured
a few drinks aud went merrily home.
When Friday came and no bride or
groom appeared, one of the clergy
men, inquiring at the county clerks
office, learned that 10 such party had
obtained license to marry. 1t is said
the same game was lately played on
the preachers o. Montfort.
Walter Hoar of the Point was a
sunday visitor with friends here.
Myron Jacobs and wife ana Mrs.
Jetrery of your city were visiting Mt
the home of the County Treasurer
on Sunday, they were delayed uutil
Monday morning on account of the
beautiful rain.
Geo. Heustock of Ridgeway was a
caller at the county seat Monday.
We notice rael Brewer, Oscar Wv
ian, Eugene Burke, Geo. Terrill and
Elmer Horuung ont ON their wheels
saturday 10 see the game OF base
ball between our high school and
the Platteville high school. The re.
suit of the game was ~ to / in favor
of Dodgeville.
|. G. Comfort OF cobb vas mt the
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-05-09

Jenkins Building, High ST.. Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-05-09
For Sale on Easy Terms.

ITO acres of land in city and town
Of Mineral Point, with a large, COM
modious residence and fine orchard
OF healthy fruit trees. Inquire Of
Fielder & Fielder, attorneys. 3tf
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16
SHORTAGE OF CROPS.

From all accounts II appears that
there VIII be short crops in various
parts Of the world, as result OF the
drough, during the summer months
italy Is said TO be the only European
country that has had a good harvest
For Great Britain the percentage OF
the crops taking 100 for the average
year Is given as follows Wheat s1,6;
barley. iL3, oats, III; beans, s0 peas
19 potatoes. IS; roots, as grass, 3d.
hops ST. The lack Of feed has hurrtd
cattle to market. where they have been
sold IN the glut at low prices.
The wheat crop in France is said to
be the smallest for several years, hay-
ing fallen to about 275OOO,OQO bushels,
or nearly 1OoOOO,OOO bushels less than
the crop Of 1889 ana considerably less
Than that OF last year Other grain
crops except rye are said to be below
the average.
In Austria Hungary, only the rye
crop has done well. Germany and Rus
STA are said to have suffered both from
drought and storms, and in Spain the
growing grain was scorched by heat.
II Is believed that the United States
and Canada have enough wheat to sup
ply the shortage Of the European coun-
tries. unless the damage to sthe corn
crop shall seriously interfere with the
wheat export, The wheat crop here,
however, is estimated to exceed that Of
last year By something like 100000, 900
bushels, and that will leave an enor-
nous quntlty 10 make UP for the short
a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

as it serves a useful purpose among the
nations
The seeds OF equality, freedom and
brotherhood were sown at the time OF
the French revolution. They were
transplanted to American soil, when
tyranny threatened 10 destroy them on
the other side OF the ocean. Here they
grew to maturity, and from here they
have again been sent broadcast over
the earth. Europe has received them
gradually. Asia seems TO be preparing
her soil for them. American oiyiliza-
ton Is destined to encompass the
world. and It will remain II II is kept
free from the corrupting influences for
which other civilizations have fallen.
There Is much to learn from history In
this respect There is arduous work for
our people, for perils surround us which
il not aterted, may cut short the life
and mission Of what seems destined to
become the highest civilization that
ever blessed the human race
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16
Springfield Republican.

Tho fact that both the mother and
the father OF the Emperor Of Germany
have died Of cancer Is Of no slight con-
Germ to the domestic circle Of royalty
throughout Europe Cancer is now held
to be hereditary. and consequently the
descendants Of the late Emperor Fred
cick and his wife are all an extra
hazardous risk from the viewpoint Of
all life insurance companies. The pres
ent kaiser has six or seven boys COM
ing Up, and each Of them must be pro-
vided with a suitable Wife every one
Of these princes however. has the can
Ger faint Ii is a serious matter to have
a whole royal family taken this way,
II NAV not be more difficult to marry of
the princes on that account, yet the dis
ease is not a pleasant one 10 have
around.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16
TIMES CHANGE.

A correspondent Of the New York
Post, writing from Lyndhurst, Eng
and, draws a contrast between Eng
land forty years ago and today, and
finds a great many notable changes for
the better
For instance. at the time referred TO,
the poor man who had travelled be-
yond his immediate home circle was a
prodigy; now he spends almost half OF
his earnings in excursion fares. Theh
a dissenting minister was an object OF
contempt; now he is quoted In parlia
ment, Then a lord used TO be regarded
with dread and reverence; now he Is
hardly held In any higher esteem than
a foreign count. Third-class passengers
on the newly built railroads stood in
boxes like cattle. now they sit on cush-
Toned seats. The old inn is disappear
ing and modern hotels taking their
place But the most notable change
Is that which has transferred the real
power from the upper class" to the
majority Of the people, and invested
the press with authority in national
questions.
Those changes have come not only
over Great Britain but to most coun-
tries Of Europe, and IL should be re.
membered that they are due TO the d.
rect or indirect influence OF the United
states. This country has taken the
lead. The others have been forced to
follow. The change Is most noticeable
in the countries which have had most
intimate intercourse with the United
states. In those situated farther away
Il Is much less distinct II Is due to the
Institutions OF this country that privll-
eyed classes IN western Europe have
been placed on q level with the people.
that the masses have obtained a voice
In the government; that labor and la
borers are respected; that the toll has
been made easier and more remunera-
tive. and that there has been a
general chanse for the better.
our country has so far well
filed It's mission 90 be a light bearer
20 the world II viii grow in power.
wealth and influence Just as long as
ibis mission "a Kept IN view The cam
tlasiick will not be removed as long
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

A committee of twelve representative
Scottish workmen is coming to this
country to study labor conditions. They
are to study not strikes but methods
and means Of production. Our lead as
q manufacturing nation has become SO
marked that the Industrial countries of
Europe are becoming somewhat
alarmed. and now they propose to study
our Industrial ways as In the pa2t those
OF England have been studied. Eng
land was content with her own suprem-
acy and never delgned to enquire what
others were doing, until one morning
she woke up to find that she was losing
ground. We should avoid this same
danger and see TO 1t that we keep
abreast. These Scotchmen are coming
over 70 investigate American industrial
methods. Committees Of American
workmen should 20 to various Euro
pean countries to study their methods
OF production. II is the only way 10
make sure OF not falling behind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

Sheriff Kyle, OF Tuscaloosa, Fla. has
just shown what an officer can do to
suppress lawlessness II determined to
do his sworn duty. A mob Of atty
men were determined TO lynch a negro
In his custody. They gained entrance
to his room Che was sleeping In the
jalD secured his pistol and placing 1t
at his head, demanded the keys TO the
Jail cell containing the prisoner AFTER
some parleylng the sheriff worked his
way to a closet, seized loaded shot
gun and told the mob they must FIRST
kill him before they got his prisoner.
In the face OF that loaded gun the mob
soon dispersed. Were all officers as de-
termlned as Sheriff Kyle most mobs
would soon dispense and there would
be far fewer lynchlngs. The great ma
jority OF lynchings are due to the
weakness OF officers who dare not do
their duty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

Many silly wagers are MADE pu'
rarely one so silly as that made by
Alfred Bianco. an employe OF the west
Shore railroad, who wagered a week
pay with his brother Pletro, that ne
could stop switch engine In the yard
at Granton N. j. claiming that the
engineer would respond to his signal
The engineer did not recognize the
mans authority and signalled him IN
turn to get out OF the way Blanco'
still anxious TO stop the engine ana
win the wager, waited til too late ana
was killed, The man was the victim
Of his own folly, and while he paid
dearly for It no possible blame can
attach to the engineer II one not au-
thorized could stop an engine TO WIN
NIGER. II might some time cause
many deaths. How foolish men can be
at times!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

that he Is less likely TO do so than II
he were free from any such relation.
ship. He will be reluctant to lop or
his free transportation privileges. lie
is bound to feel. moreover, that he VIII
be considered mean and ungrateful II
he takes an active part in opposing the
interests Of those who have given him
favors. For these and other practical
reasons the pass distributing practice
might be wiped out with benefit to the
city. Considered In the light of prln'
ciple the custom which makes the IA
vor of the corporations a perquisite
of office Is even more vicious.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16
Chicnpn Nnws.

President Shaffer. II would seem,
has reckoned without his host. Union
labor is no less loyal TO union interests
than It ever was, but the workinmen
OF south Chicago, Milwaukee and else
where apparently feel that this is Meth
er the time nor the occasion to strike a
united blow FOR an abstract principle
They prefer 70 wage the war on that
Issue at some time when 1t can be
plainly seen that thev are waging II in
defense Of tangible interests or In re-
dress Of actual wrongs and when public
sympathy must be with them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

The divorce evil in Georgia has
grown 20 such dimensions. that II Is
proposed, says a Macon paper. to in
iroduce a bill in the next legislature
practically abollshlng divorce. This
certainly VIVA be a radical cure for
a great evil as II would so 10 the root
Of the matter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16
Chicago Record-Herald.

There is a palpable minglng Of re-
gret over the necessity Of deciding be-
tween fealty 10 the association and
the obligation OF a contract. with a
lrmness Of purpose to fulhll the latter
to the letter which Is In the highest
sense commendable. II should COM
mend the course Of these two lodges 10
the respect OF the association and to the
continued confidence Of the employing
COMPANY The two lodges seem TO say
10 Mr. shaffer. that their loyalty 10 the
association Is best proved by their full
fllment Of the associations obligations.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

An ex-wyoming sheriff gives out the
startling Information that he believes
that the men who robbed the Great
Northern railv ay train some time ago
are In wyoming In Importance and
novelty this announcement is only
second 20 the indubitable statement
that the Great Northern train was
rohhod
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

trial? 1t is very well to cry Justice
though the heavens fall" but JUSTICE
that causes the treasury to fan is
dear bought thing. AS a rule crihlihai
trials cost more than what public opin-
ion deems reasonable, And then there
10 no guarantee that justice VIII follow
the cost.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16
THE LATE EX-EMPREss.
New York Tribune.

II is generally admitted that she lex
Empress Frederick had only one en-
envy Prince Bismarck never forgaye
her for being English by birth and ma
tionality, aud he pursued her With in
triguc and resentment. 1t Is an open
secret that even state papers, emanat-
Ing from the German foreign Office dur
ing Bismarcks chancellorship. con-
tanned the grossest and most insulting
illusions to her.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16
New York World.

II is no time to talk Of victory" this
way or that II Is no time for keeping
the door Of Cancellation In any other
state than wide. wide open. II Is no
time 20 make threats OF "a fight TO a
finish" or make counter-threats Of mo
let-up until the enemy Is crushed"
Friends-friends bound together by the
closest ties Of self.lnterest. friends who
mus, be friends again-have fallen out
II Is melancholy. Ii may become de-
plorable There can be no rejoicing. no
victory, until they are friends again.
working IN harmony for the advance
ment OF their own and the public in
teregte.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

Samuel Gompers refuses TO be inter-
viewed on the strike He further de-
clares that when he talks he means
what he says In both Instances he
displays remarkable qualities. Let
there be erected TO him a statue while
he lives for we shall not soon look
mon his Ike agaln.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

The bin for printing the proceedings
10 the famous Molineaux murder case
amounts 10 ES29, That Is an enor.
nous sum. one at which the people Of
the Empire State may stand aghast
II the printing costs 80 much what
must be- the expense Of the rest Of the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16
LABoRERs REFusE TO strike.
Sacramento Bee.

f'TINI FTIIT'IINV w
Evidently a strong reaction Is taking
place In labor circles against the sem
timent that has led TO sympathetic
strikes While the south Ohicaro mon
who have refused to strike have eX-
pressed willingness 20 give financial
aid, II needed, 10 their striking hreth-
rem In other mills. and have thus mani
tested sympathy, they have Justly con-
clude1, both as matter " principle
and also rs one Of policy. that there Is
no reason why they should themselves
stop work. Labor leaders must learn
to be wise and conservative in the exer-
else OF their power.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

Matters get llvelier and livelier in the
house of commons, In time II may
hope TO rival the scenes in the Austrian
relchsrath-the ne plus ultra Of parlia-
,nnnfnry nVelness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

London complains OF an over supply
OF actors. A strange complaint indeed.
In this country It is that there is an
under supply Of actors and an over
supply OF sticks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16
FUTURE Of PALESTINE.

Rumor has It that valuable mineral
deposits have recently been discovered
in Palestine on both sides Of the Jordan
and the Dead Sea. That would, under
a wide awake government, mean an ip-
dustrial awakening Of the country
such as It has not experienced since the
golden age Of its history, during the
reigns of David and Solomon.
The country needs better facilities for
communication than II has, the roads
being, az a rule. all but impossible
And this need seems to be slowly met, In
spite Of all Indifference or even opposi-
ton on the part Of the government
Railroads arc being built and with
these come other adjuncts OF civillza-
ton.
The Dead Sea contains valuable salt
deposits that can be utilized for COM
merclal purposes. There are bitumin-
Gus springs and asphalt deposits. and
there is an abundance of phosphate
that Is but waiting for enterprise 10 De-
come valuable. Undoubtedly the hills
in many places contain precious metals
that will be found in due time.
There are many glorious promises
concerning the future Of Palestine
promises that to many appear vision
airy and impossible Of fulhlment, But
the country is rich in resources and its
position at crossing Of some of the
worlds most important highways Of
trade, assures for 1t prominence In
the history OF the future
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

In a middle west city a Fathers
congress" Is TO be held. The fathers Of
our country hold a Congress In Wash
lngton every year. What need Of any
more?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

Another important capture has been
made in the Philippines. What a cap
tiyatlng place the islands arel
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

Henceforth the wireless telegraphy
will take the place Of the grapevine
route and the little bird OF the air
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16
40 PRIZE PASSES.
Chlcarn Daily Ners.

I, Is perhaps not impossible for
man 10 deal with stern impartlality
with a corporation from which he has
received courtesies but Il 10 certain
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

There is a mosquito war on In New
York and now there bids fair to be Il
war In Mosquito bay
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-16

Patriotism is not always the last
refuge OF scoundrel Very frequently
n ia statc's prison.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-02-12
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.

Under our auspices Frank w. Smith,
the soldier evangelist, will begin SER
les of meetings in the English M. E.
church Wednesday, Feb. 18th, at 7:3O.
Everybody invited On Thursday the
14th, at 4:3O p. m. Mr.. Smith will speak
to boys Mr. Smith is boys man and
boys soon learn to respect and love
him. The boys meeting will be held in
the association hall.
On Friday evening, the Sth, the
Ladies' Auxiliary served very enjoy
able supper to The association manage
ment and committees. We are under
debt of obligation to the ladies for
the hearty and generous manner in
which they respond to the calls made
upon them for service in our work.
Physical Director s. NJ Crawford and
basket ball team male up of the fol-
lowing members: H. Bliss, M. Merk-
lein, A. Gebhart, c. Sampson. E. Bar
Der, Subs. S. Gill. G. Clark, Umpires A.
Mcneil and W. Scholfield played in
Rhinelander ThIrsday, the eth, and in
Tomahawk Friday evening, the Sth.
The games in both places were hotly
contested, and resulted in victory for
our home team. Scores were Rhine
lander IA, Wausau g. Tomahawk 10,
Wausau %. The team returned well
satisfied with the results of their trip,
and speak in high terms of the good
treatment accorded them in both places.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-02-12
DEATH OF MRS. MCINTOSH.

A very sad case of sickness and death
happened in our city the past week.
Mrs. Mary Mcintosh, lady of about
80 years of age, died on Monday morn
ing at 2 o'clock, February II, 1901. She
lived all alone, up stairs, in the Fuller
residence, on Fulton street, between
Second and Third streets. One week
ago last Friday, it seems, she was taken
sick with pneumonia, and there being
no one in the lower part of the house,
she was unable to let any one know of
her condition. She made her living by
going out sewing, so her neighbors did
not think it anything strange not to see
her around. On Tuesday, a neighbor
going up to the rooms found out the
true state of affairs, and summoned a
physician and word was also sent Mrs
w. G. Dickens, humane agent. Neigh
bors soon came in and everything
possible was done for the sick woman.
Notwithstanding she died at time above
stated. Mrs Mcintosh has been a resi-
dent of Wausau for the past fifteen
years, and at the time of her death was
in destitute circumstances. The funeral
took place from the house this after
noon.