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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

The old fight on oleomargarine will
come up at the next session of con-
gress. Nothing prevented the passage
Of the Grout bill during the last SEES
sion save that its opponents were able
to prevent its coming to vote in the
senate. The dairy interests have the
right to demand the stamping out of
this fraud. We know that it is the age
of evolution, but we still do not be-
lieve that we have yet come to the
time when legitimate dairymen will
be conducted with drove of steers in
stead of dairy cows.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

A friend of ours, the owner OF as
good farm in the central west as any
man could wish for, was tempted to
sell II about three months ago because
he was offered $40 per acre more for ii
than he had ever thought It could be
worth He has been hunting since
pretty steadily to find another place
which would suit him as well and fall
ed. He cannot get his money out on
interest at any higher rate than . per
cent and confidentially tells us that he
was the biggest fool in four states
when he let go the old farm. There
are others just like him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

Most men should know it. but some
do not, that it is an extremely risky
business to move fat hogs in a wagon
when the mercury is above &c. If they
must be moved or marketed during hot
weather. it should be done at night or
very early in the morning. Several
cases of heavy losses for lack of care
in this matter have recently come to
our attention
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

We have we'll defined standard
for good butter, and little by little we
are getting an equally we'll defined
standard for the COW, which is one
which will give not less than 5000
pounds OF milk in a year testing per
cent butter fat. Up to date dairymen
will not bother to milk cows which
fall below this standard
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

English agriculture is steadily de-
Ginning, crop acreage in 1870 Of 81
$4,000 acres having shrunken to T.
$4,000 acres in 1895. The cheap farm
products Of this country and the low
cost of transportation are responsible
for this decline
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25
COLUMBUS A FRAUD.
Henri Vigneaur Says the Great Dis
coverer Was Humbug.

Columbus was fraud OF the first
magnitude" declares Henri vigneaud,
fret secretary OF the United States en-
bassy. whose forthcoming historical
work will be the literary event or the
season.
vlgneaud mas the reputation OF being
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

The skimmiik from the farm separa-
Tor is worth 80 cents hundred
pounds for the calves, or half as much
as the whole milk will sell for during
the summer season.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

Two things always look good to us
one, a field of red clover just in
bloom and the other herd of Polled
Angus steers in a blue grass pasture.
Both are evidence OF high class farm
ing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

We have noted lately several fatal
accidents resulting from inexperienced
men climbing windmill towers to oil
the bearings, If you are 80 and weigh
gao pounds, you had better let this job
ont
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

A selfish, misery and wealthy old
man of so is to his heirs and the law
yers what quarter Of vension is to
pack of wolves when hung up in the
woods.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

The self sucking COW belongs in the
feed yard and not in the dairy barn.
Life is too short to bother with re-
forming such beats.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

Naval Cadet Herman Smith Turner
OF Maryland, recently appointed, has
been admitted into the naval academy
at Annapolis, despite the fact that.
while over feet tall. he weighs but
IS pounds.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

Indianapolis Journal: However Mr.
Bryan has not lost much in Ohio, II
will be recalled that Mr.. Bryan never
had much in Ohio to lose
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

The Texas steer is becoming so well
bred and refined in appearance that he
can put to shame almost any of his
Northern brethren from the dairy sec
lions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

The oat crop of the country is re-
ported a hundred million bushels shy
this year. Much lower prices for this
cereal are not anticipated
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

Southern Iowa is coming to the
front this year with great crop of
peaches. Year by year the peach belt
seems to be gradually moving north,
and anyhow II is certain that harder
types of this fruit are being developed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

Good calves always follow in the
wake of the farm separator, just as
good as those who follow their mother
all summer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

Young men just out of college, not
knowing just what business to take up,
VIII please note that the bricklayers
trade is not overcrowded. The cry to-
day is More mort" not More law
ygrs."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

The up-to-date farmer otday either
has telephone in his house, is plan
ming to get one or is seriously thinking
about it. If you are doing neither
we'll, draw your own inference.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25
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of use in clothmakers putting cotton
into wooden garments and compelling
the seller to lie to the consumer when
he says such goods are all wool
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

Thirty-five pounds of prunes for a
dollar ought to secure for the hired
man of the farm a dish of sass for
supper every day of the year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

a friend writes inquiring where ne
can procure plant of the Lawson car
nation We think any up-to-date
greenhouse could supply him. as this
variety has ben quite generally intro
uuced.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

A good line fence will do much to
insure you a good neighbour and the
want of it may easily be good for row
and lawsuit.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

The manufacturers of shovels have
organized trust, 1t is fair to infer
in this case that they intend to get
scoop on the business.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

The time is coming when it will not
be a question of how large shall be
the exportable surplus of cereals and
meats produced in this country so
much as whether we can raise an
abundance for our own people.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

Cows often develop a depraved lik-
ing for onions in the spring, just the
same as folks do. and when they get
Mold Of this fruit their milk gives them
way just as quickly as will the breath
u' a person who has eaten thereof.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

If we had field where the weeds
had got the best of the crop, we would
turn the whole business under in July
and pillow again in September.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

he immense grain trade Of Liver
pool has not until recently developed
.He Use OF the modern elevator. All
The millions of bushels of grain import
90 have been laboriously conveyed
rom ship TO warehouse by stevedores.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

Georgia's best and most profitable
crop is peaches. This delicious fruit
finds there the climate and soil which
secure its very best development.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

The Belgian hare fad is dying out,
and the animal faddists are going to
try black cats now.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

or course it looks perfectly reason
alle TO assume that il you feed your
w." rich food she ought 10 give you
l..l milk. but that's where you get
4oied, Tor tests innumerable have
proven that the food affects the quanti-
d ana not the quality, so far as butter
'al is concerned.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

ne best dairy COWS are seldom
- hasome, Their business prohibits.
one wants handsome COW. take
--year-old heifer well bred ON beef
ines. Note also that the best brood
mares are seldom handsome
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

What we wish to remark is that the
man who will smoke in a creamery
should be fired at once.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

:. win wool and cotton at close to
'ae same figure, We cannot see any sort
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

A pretty illustration of eonnubial fe-
Lefty we have been watching lately
connected with the nesting OF pair
of grosbeaks near window OF our
home where they NAV be watched. Both
birds helped build the nest, and dur
ing the incubating period the male
bird put in most of his time on par
ticular limb of tree near by singing
his best. When the young birds open
ed their hungry mouths, he was on
deck with plenty of fat grubs. This
husband and father was true to his
wife, his home and his family, in
which respect he set good example to
men in general.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

n you have an interest in a GENE
terry, and it is presumed that you will
have sooner or later, IL is your duty as
a patriotic citizen to see that II is not
left to become one OF those spots
which are standing disgrace to an
enlightened American civilization. Co
operate cheerfully with your neighbors
in the effort to make the sacred acre
give evidence Of the care and attention
bestowed upon 1t. The dead will rest
nrdlsturbed surrounded by weeds and
neglect. but IT. is disgrace to the liy-
ing nevertheless.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

We ere again asked about the squir-
retail grass. the pest OF the lawn. we
have practically exterminated 1t from
our own lawn by close and frequent
moving with the lawn mower just as II
gets ready to throw UP the seed hoad.
The cuttings should be gathered IN
grass catcher and burned as soon as
they are dry enough The whole Sc
cret OF getting rid OF II lies in prevent
ing II from going to seed upon the
lawn. as the plant is an annual and
propagated solely from the seed borne
the previous season II not looked az
ter ii will ruin a lawn in two seasons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

Gasoline engines are to quite an
extent superseding windmills as a
cheap motive power on the farm. IN
the main the gasoline engine is very
much more desiia able than the wind
mill and. once started. needs almost as
little supervision Where windmill
can be made seryiceable on tower not
to exceed 40 feet in height. it is prob
ably.. so far as pumping water is con-
cerned. the very cheapest power OBJ
tainable: but where power is needed
for grinding. Smelling corn, for run
ming a separator and saving wood the
gasoline engine Is by far the befsT-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

A bushel of peanuts will make a
gallon of olive oil when the right kind
of rascals manipulate 1t.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

yYO. THERE amt much differ
NN ence in the way they tries ter
work suckers now an the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25
CQPY l1iJG e J 1894; b. :

Dirt never hurts anyone If it lis
changed every day.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-25

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Dirt never hurts anyone If it lis
changed every day.
bushel of peanuts will make a
gallon of olive oil when the right kind
of rascals manipulate It.
What we wish to remark is that the
man who will smoke in a creamery
should be fired at once.
The Belgian hare fad is dying out,
and the animal faddistS are going to
try black cats now.
good line fence will do much to
insure you good neighbour and the
want of it may easily be good for row
and lawsuit.
Good calves always follow in the
wake of the farm separator. just as
good as those who follow their mother
all summer.
The self sucking COW belongs in the
feed yard and not in the dairy barn.
Life is too short to bother with re-
forming such beats
The manufacturers of shovels have
organized a trust, 1t is fair to infer
in this case that they intend to get a
scoop on the business.
Thirty-five pounds OF prunes for
dollar ought to secure for the hired
man of the farm a dish of sass for
supper every day of the year.
The oat crop of the country is re-
ported a hundred million bushels shy
this year. Much lower prices for this
cereal are not anticipated.
If we had field where the weeds
had got the best of the crop we would
turn the whole business under in July
and pillow again in September.
Georgias best and most profitable
crop is peaches. This delicious fruit
finds there the climate and soil which
secure its very best development.
The Texas steer is becoming so we'll
bred and refined in appearance that he
can put to shame almost any of his
Northern brethren from the dairy sec
lions.
A selfish, misery and wealthy old
man of so is to his heirs and the law
yers what quarter Of vension is to
pack of wolves when hung up in the
woods.
The skimmilk from the farm separa-
TOR is worth 80 cents a hundred
pounds for the calves or half as much
as the whole milk will sell for during
the summer season.
The up-to-date farmer otday either
has telephone in his house, is plan
ming to get one or is seriously thinking
about it. If you are doing neither
we'll, draw your own inference
Two things always look good to us
one, field of red clover just in
bloom and the other a herd of Polled
Angus steers in blue grass pasture.
Both are evidence OF high class farm
ing.
We have noted lately several fatal
accidents resulting from inexperienced
men climbing windmill towers to oil
the bearings. If you are 30 and weigh
gao pounds, you had better let this job
ont.
Young men just out of college, not
knowing just what business to take up,
VIII please note that the bricklayers
trade is not overcrowded. The cry to-
day is More mort not More law
yers."
a friend writes inquiring where ne
can procure plant of the Lawson car
nation. We think any up-to-date
greenhouse could supply him. as this
variety has ben quite generally intro
iuced.
The time is coming when it will not
"a nf lor chalI no
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-25
AGAINST THE COAL TAX.
Mine Owners and Exporters Visit Sir
Michael Hicks-nench-

LONDON. April 25.-Replying to enqui-
ries by a deputation of Northern coal
owners and exporters regarding the coal
tax. Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Chancellor
Of the Exchequer, said he WAS anxious to
deal fairly with them regarding existing
contracts and he sought their co-opera-
zion in carrying this out. 1t was impos-
sibIe to abandon the proposed duty, how
ever
Sir Michael suggested the appointment
Of a committee representing all British
coal interests to confer with himself and
his feIIow-nembers Of the Cabinet on the
question Of existing contracts, and he
promised to consult any such committee
before formulating a scheme for the ex-
emptior Of existing coal contracts which
he is to lay before the House Of Com
mons at the second reading Of the budget
in about fortnight
Sir Michael subsequently received a
delegation of Scottish coaH owners. and re-
peated the reply he had made to the pre-
viOus delegation.
At a conference this morning Of the Mi
neTs' Federation. representing the entire
nation, resolution was adopted protest
ing against the proposed export tax on
coal Many representatives spoke in IA
vor of a general cessation of work.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-25
BIG CROWDS SEE BUFFALO BILL.
The Arena in Fine Condition for To-
nights Performance.

\ promise Of fairer weather brought
record breaking crowd to the tents Of the
Buffalo Bill Wild West Show this after
noon The fact that Notwithstanding the
rain, the great audience that witnessed
last nights performance had been com
foTtabIy housed, and had gone away de-
lighted with the exhibition. proved Il
fine card for the management, and many
who might have hesitated to go because
OF the overcast sky and the threatening
conditions Of the elements, armed them
selves with overshoes and umbrellas and
sought the Wild West arena.
The MANS cement, by a distribution Of
straw in soggy and wet places, contribut-
ed much to the comfort of its patrons
The exhibition this afternoon in all its
features gave evidence OF the fact that
the men and horses had had a nights
rest. Each turn went with far more viSor
and vim than it did last night
In the riding and acrobatic feats the
effect of the better condition of the arena
was especially noticeable The horsemen
rode with q greater sense of freedom, and
much more of the daredevil dash, reIiev-
ed of the fear they had during the night
performance that their horses would slip,
stumble, or perhaps IaH entirely because
of the mud
was most brilliant affair. As squad after
squad of riders CirCled the arena, q stand
ard-bearer at the head, holding flag, the
spectators Cheered again and again The
greatest burst of enthusiasm came when
the detachment Of veterans from the Sixth
United States Cavalry galloped around on
their grey horses, following the Stars and
Stripes of Old Glory.
Annie Oakley lived up to her reputation
as n crack shot She justified the word
marvellous used in the programme de-
Hon, = Hs-F- ~g-f Of saT7r-
clay pigeons, thrown at all angles,
scarcely one escaped her invincibIe aim.
Many of her fancy shots were almost mi
raculous.
Buffalo Bill, greeted by the warm and
friendly applause OF his guests and pat
rons. gave an exhibition of classical
shooting from the back of Il galIopinS
horse that was astounding.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-25
DEATH OF JOHN E MASSEY.
The weII-KROvn yfrEiBian Expire
at His Home

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va April %
John T Massey who died at his home
near this place after a weeks Illness. re
sultIng from exposure while addressing
political meeting III the rain, was regard
ed as one Of the abIest public speakers
IN the State. As debater he probably
had 10 equal IN the Old Dominion.
Mr. Massey was one of the earliest af-
vocates of readjusting the State debt. and
came to be known as the Father of Re
adjustment" His public career covered a
period Of fifty years, and he maintained
his intellectual vigor TO the last.
Tor the past twenty-five years he had
been a potent factor in Virginia politics
One Of his most memorable struggles of
later years was that which closed Mon
day with his nomination for the Const:tu-
tional Convention. From the first Massey
was a convention man. On the issue Of
the party endorsing this question he de
feated Senator Martins friends as he did
IN the fight which has just closed. II was
in the last battle that he contracted the
cold which caused his death.
Mr.. Massey was born in Spottsylvania
county, Va, eighty-three years ago He
studied law ana was admitted TO practice,
but soon abandoned that profession for
the ministry He was ordained In the
BAPTIST Church and had preached in
many places in Virginia
He first came into prominence durirg
the agitation Of the debt question in the
campaign Of IS7S-'7g. In that year he met
John w Daniel, J. L NJ Curry. and 9th
ers Of the most brilliant 'debt-paying-'
speakers Of the State He served two
terms in the Virginia House and one in
the Senate and ran for q second term in
the latter body, but the Democrats beat
him with -'debt-paying RI publican
Everett Early. II was costly victory as
Massey $ party had carried nearly every
other part Of the Comm nwealth. In 1881
ne broke away from the machine Of Gen.
William Malone, which dominated Vir-
ginla politics for many years. and while
Auditor Of Virginia he became the real
head Of the Big Four in the Senate,
breaking MahGnC-s power in Virginia.
Massey was bet d this movement and
inspired the four boiling Senators TO
block the schemes Of the machine
IN 1883 Mr. Massey ran for Congress
from the State-at-laTge. The Democrats
did not nominate him. but gave him what
was practically an endorsement MaSscy's
opponent was John s. Wise, who won aft
eT one of the most remarkable campaigns
known IN the State. After IL had ended
Massey and Wise had q personal encOun-
ter. After that campaign Mr.. Massey re-
manned with the Democratic party In
1855 he was elected Lieutenant Governor
on the ticket with Gen. FitZhugh Lee
The Legislature Of 1SS3-lSS4 made him
Superintendent Of Public instruction.
which position he held until three years
ago,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-25
a COSTLY FIRE IN DANvILLE.
Virginia Business Men Sustain n
Loss of 100000.

DANVILLE, Va, April 25.-Fire broke
out yesterday afternoon in the Dan Val
ley Hardware Company's building, on
Main Street. and, extending TO adjoining
buildings. was not gotten under control
for several hours Practically half a
block was burned, causing a loss estimat-
Ell at $126,C00 fairly covered by insur-
ance.
The business concerns burned out We're
Main Street-Dan Valley Hardware Com
pany: II. w Cole s, Co. druggists; Lanier
Bros. shoes. etc; H a Wiseman < Son,
druggists; Old Dominion Electric Com
pany and j L Beck. Insurance Union
Street-Dan Valley Hardware Company,
). I. Cruise, White Elephant Saloon,
George Jones, and Banquet Saloon.
The blaze at one time was so threaten
ing and so hard to manage that the fire
departments Of Greensboro. n c. and
LynChbUTg, Va, were summoned. When
the fire was under control the Greensboro
department was stopped at ReidsviiIe and
that of Lynchburg at the Lynchburg sta
ton.
All the burned stores on Main Street
were the property of J. R JOpling, Col. o.
W. DeadIey, and R w James. The
property on Union Street belonged to
James II. Wilson. All of the buildings
save one were OF Two stories ana not OF
very imposing character 1t is believed
they viii be replaced by handsome and
more modern structures
The Dan Valley Hardware Company, in
whose building the fire originated, kept a
large quantity Of oils and paint in stock
E,sea ping oil from a tank ignited and
caused an explosion and the fire follow
ed. The immense Central Warehouse was
in great danger at one time and fear was
felt for the Hotel Burton. across Union
Street. but the wind was in its favor and
It escaped. J. r. Tucker, of the fire de-
partmeut was overcome by smoke and
fell from ladder, but was not seriously
hurt. The flremen made a splendid fight
against q COnhagratiOn especially difficult
by reason of the density of the smoke
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-25
4 BOY Attacked by Dogs.

WINCHESTER. Va. Apri 25--AuIick
Gibbons, the little grandson of c. NJ Glib
bens, ex-City Treasurer, was attacked by
a number of ferocious St Bernard dogs
Tuesday afternoon. and only the timely
use of a revolver 5y Mr.. Ciibhe9s saved
the boys life The lad vas walking across
the lawn when the St Demands altacked
him He was being severely bitten when
the attention of his grandfather was at
tracted by his cries. As he emerged from
the house he began firing at long range,
and succeeded in killing one of the most
valuable dogs and severely wOunding an
other. The other dolis were then beaten
of and the boy rescued