davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-22
sULLIvAN's SECRET.
How He Could Toll whether Il Was .
Boy or Girl.

HOW He Could Toll whether Il Was .
Boy or Girl.
When John L. Sullivan was In Wash.
ington about year ago he amused .
crowd Of listeners who happened to be
Of a variety intellectually superior to
the average crowd Of hangers-on who
worship the great mans memory Cor
what he was, with an exhibition OF ut
tainmcnts in which, according to Johns
idea. brain instead Of Drawn and hntic
prowess plays the better part. lie told
the age OF any man in the crowd who
was learned enough to add. substract
and divide series Of compound figures,
which John furnished. and nine times
out Of ten hit the mark.
But one feat which he performed, and
In which he believed with the fervor Of
an idolator, says the Washington Post,
goes into the marvellous. 1t involved
the telling whether the firstborn Of q
given couple was boy or girl. The
way that this feat was accomplished
was a profound secret with the pugilist,
but in burst Of confidence he disclosed
the method to the writer.
To solve the problem the only neces.
sary data are the full maiden name Of
the mother and the full name Of the
father. According to Mr.. Sullivan's
formula, II, after counting the letters
In both names, the sum is an even one,
the frstborn is a boy, If odd the issue
Of the union is girl. For example, all
the letters in Mary Jane Brown and
Hiram Smith form total Of twenty.
three, an odd number. Result, girl.
II this formula is reliable It will servo
forecasting purposes as well as the
establishment Of post-facto results; but
no editorial guaranty goes with che pre-
saription.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-22

longer. John has gos 70 ges out OF ynat
company this very day." and his mother put
on her wraps and started tor tho Office to en-
force her demands
But Johnny couldn't see u that way. He
had just been made q corporal, and he
couldn't think OF quitting now, and, besides,
hs couldn't get discharge II no wanted to.
Neiehbors came in. the postman brought
ierters from other relatives, the mother ana
sisters cried and scolded, but all to no avail,
for Johnny stayed In the company.
Mrs. Karle, IL John beref
"He has just gone to bed"
"Well, tell him, please. that the captain
wants him TO notify his squad at once and
have every man at the hall in an hour"
And before the frightened mother could
ask for explanations the blue-coated ser
geant had disappeared around the corner.
At the ball the captain said to bis com
pany:
"Men, the government has called on % to
20 to the front: this company viii leave TO-
morrow at eight o'clock. expect every
man to report for duty"
War had come. Corp. Karle felt almost
like remaining at the armory rather than
face the ordeal at home, but he did not.
When he reached the house he told them all.
II was the father who first spoke.
John, my son, know not what you will
be called upon to face before this war 10
over, but whatever II il face 1t like man.
Stand by the colors, and God grant that you
may come home to US again"
81 echo those same sentiments for myself,
my boy" said the weeping mother, land ]
am proud that my boy is to follow the ma
tons flag"
At eight o'clock the next morning Corp.
Karle left for the front with a mothers
blessing resting on his head and mothers
prayers to follow him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-22
LEGAL BLANKS

The attention of notaries,
constables and Justices of
the peace is called to the
fact that they can get
at the" News" Office
the following named stand
ard legal blanks at low rates:
Affidavit in Attachment.
Affidavit in Replevin.
Affidavit for Garnishment-- without
attachment and before judgment.
Bill of Sale.
Bond in Attachment.
Bond for Deed.
Chattel Mortgage---general form.
Chattel Mortgage---with power of
sale-Territory form.
Deed-General Warranty.
Execution.
GarniShee Summons---when plain
tiff is in danger of losing his claim.
GarniShment Affidavit, in attachm't.
GarniShment-examination of garn.
Garnishment-order to pay money
into court.
Hay shippers handy record book.
Notes-Several forms.
Order of Attachment.
Receipts.
Replevin Bond.
Replevin Summons.
Poll Tax receipt book-township.
Road Tax receipt book-township.
Road Overseer's Receipt for poll tax
paid in work.
Subpena-general form.
Summons.
Any other form of blank
printed on short notice as
desired, at reasonable rates.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-22
ALWAYS
REMEMBER

that if you want
any kind of print
ing, at any time,
in any shape, at
reasonable prices,
call at this office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-22

In going to Kansas City, take the
Missouri Pacific at Joplin. You can
go to Joplin on the Memphis at o:2o
a. m. Missouri Pacific train leaves
Joplin at 2 p. M, arriving In Kan
sas CITY at 1:30 a. M, 30 you can 20
to bed and get good rest before it
is time to do business. For further
information address c. 81. Rohrer'
agent Missouri Pacific, Joplin, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-22

When you wake up with a BAD
taste in your mouth, go at once to
A. R. Kane's drug store and get a
free sample of Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. One or two
doses will make you well. They
aIso cure biliousness, sick head
ache and constipation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-22
NEW WOMEN IN ENGLAND.
Recent Judicial Opinions Which WIN In
terest Them.

Recent Judicial Opinions which WIN In
tcrcst Thorn.
Two or three Of her majesty's judges
have given expression to sentiments OF
particular interest to womanlkind, says
the New York Sun. Thus Sir Forest
Fulton, the Recorder Smyth OF the Lon
don criminal courts, instructed q jury
that ..biganly on the part Of woman
was very different thing from bigamy
on the part of man, and the jury
must require strong evidence that the
prisoner was aware that her husband
vas alive when she contracted her sec
ond marriage"
The Judge of another court when TAX
Ing his seat on the bench saw some one
IN the public gallery wearing stand
ing collar and four-in-hand with cap
on his head. Take off that hat up
there!" cried the Judge, severely. There
was no movement. Take off that hat,
sir!" came the order again, in the stern
est tones from the bench.
Then came the reply In q weak voice
from the gallery:
please, your honor, it's lady"
The Judge started for moment, and
then exclaimed:
"A woman, Is it1 Then why docs
she dress like thatT
There was no explanation, and the
business of the court went on.
Another Judge decided, TO the con-
sternation Of English housewives, that
Q mistress has no right to compel serv-
ants to pay for broken crockery or 70
discharge them without notice for such
faults unless II is tho agreement when
the servant u engaged.
There is no cough medicine so
popular as Foley's Honey and Tar.
It contains no opiates or poisons
and never fails to cure. A. r. Kane.
The Leavenworth man who went
to Spokane, Wash, and was stricken
with appendicitis, pluerisy and ty-
phoid fever, might nearly as well
have remained in Leavenworth.
Get a free sample of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at
A. r. Kane's drug store. They are
easier to take and more pleasant in
effect than pills. Then their use is
not followed by constipation 40 lie
often the case with pills. Regular
size, 25c. per box.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-22

There is no cough medicine so
popular as Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t contains no opiates or poieons
and never fails to cure. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-22

The Leavenworth man who went
to Spokane, Wash, and was stricken
with appendicitis, pluerisy and ty-
phoid fever, might nearly as well
have remained in Leavenworth.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27

A fine dwelling one block north of
st. Mary's church, has six rooms with
kitchen. This property is among
the best in the city for comfortable
home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27
Notice to Creditors.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN-lOWA COUNTY
~ COURT-IN PROBATE
In the matter of the estate of Thomas
Conroy, ST.. deceased
Letters testamentary on the estate of
Thomas Ccnroy. ST.. deceased. having been is
sued 20 Thomas Conroy. Jr.
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors of
said Thomas Conroy. ST. deceased
ami iiTIriIt'tt Dy order of this court, until and
including the first Tuesday of September 1902.
being the Srd day of said month, TO present
their claims and demands against said
court for examination and allowance,
K Notice Ii also hereby given, that the claims
so presented, viii be examined and adjusted
by this court, at the office of the County Judge
at the court house in the city of Dodgeville,
in said county, on the first Tuesday of
October, 1902.
BY the Court
ALDRO jerks. County Judge.
Dated this 9TH day of March 1902,
A. j. Egan. Attorney.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27
Telephone Company officers.

The Iowa and Lafayette county
Farmers Telephone Co. met at the
village of Fayette, Friday, March 81
and organized by electing the fol-
lowing officers:
President-G. G. Cox, Waldwick.
Vice Pres.-A. q. Hawley, Argyle
Sect'y.-T. j. NanMatre, Lamont.
Directors-W. Collins and John
Lindsay, Darlington, w. H. Cary
Argyle, o. M. Richards and f. D.
Parkinson, Fayette, j. III. Dunn and
r. J. Penhallegon Jr, Mineral Point
A committe was appointed to pur-
chase material, and construction OF
the line will begin at once.~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27

There is more catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together.
and, until the last few years, was supposed to
be incurable. For great many years doctors
pronounced it local disease, and prescribed
local remedies. and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment, pronounced it incur
able. Science has proven catarrh to be con-
stitutional disease and therefore requires con
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by f. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo
Ohio. is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful, 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any case
it fails to cure. Send for eli culars and testi-
monals. Address
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27

Uren of Lafayette county. The
bride is one Of Waldwick's popular
young ladies, and daughter of Mr..
VIM. Skinner, an early settler in
Lafayette county and prominent
farmer in that community. The
bride was fittingly attired in blue
silk dress, daintily trimmed with
white applique. Miss Susie s !, Inn n u or
sister of the bride, acted as BRIDES
maid, and Mr.. Glenn Uren, brother
OF the groom, as best man. The
young people will reside a. Blanch-
ardviIle, and start life with bright
promises of prosperity and happi-
ness
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27
Advertised Letters.

Below is a list Of letters remaining
uncalled for at the Mineral Point
post-office:
VIM. Berg. John Gunner, Petite James. Viii
liam Page.
Those calling for the above please
say advertised and give the date.
Mar. "a, 1901. n. II. MARTIN, p. M.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27
GREENWOOD-RAINE.

Married, at the p. M. parsonage in
the city of Mineral Point, Wednes-
day, March 10, 1902, by Rev. John
Hardcastle, Mr.. Charles Greenwood
and Miss Laura Raine. Mr.. John
Greenwood acted as best man and
Miss Bessie Raine as bridesmaid.
The bride is the oldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Raine, and a most
popular and 'estimable young lady.
The groom is the oldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Greenwood and a very
industrious young man, well known
throughout the community.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27
Spring m atings.

There is no time so appropriate as
the budding spring, when every
thing bears the promise of renewed
life and happiness, for the union of
young hearts in the bond of we'd
lock. In harmony with this senti-
ment four weddings of young peo-
pie, whose families have been classed
among the Tribune friends for many
week as follows
PLANK-CAILOW.
The marriage of Mr.. Sylvester
Plank and Miss Pearl Callow, which
was consummated Wednesday even
ing, March 10. 1902, unites two of the
worthiest young people in this COM
munity. There is no room to doubt
that they will meet the responsible
ties of life bravely, and their pros
poets of happiness are frightened by
the qualities Of mind and heart es-
sential-high moral character, in
dustrious habits and discriminating
intelligence.
Rev. John Hardcastle OBLIGATED at
the ceremony, which was attended
by a company of relatives and init
mate friends, whose sincere congrat-
ulations reflect the feelings toward
the young couple throughout this
aonor1nnitu in WI iob thair liuas tn
the present have been spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Plank will make their
home at Paw Paw, Mich, where they
will conduct fruit farm. Mr.. Plank's
mother accompanies them to their
new home.
GRATToN-HEATH.
Married, at the home of the brides
parents, March 49, 1902. by the
Rev. Geo. Brown, Mr.. Joseph II.
Grafton, and Miss Minnie Heath,
both of Waldwick.
The ceremony was performed in
the presence of the immediate rela-
tives of the contracting parties, in
GLIDING Mrs. Sarah Heath, mother
of the bride, Mr.. John Cooking her
grandfather, who partly raised her
and now on a visit from the state of
New York Mr.. and Mrs. John Graf
ton, parents of the groom; Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Huxtable, his grand
parents, and Mrs. Geo. Brown. The
bride Wore "A dainty dress of light
dove colored silk trimmed with hand
embroidery. Miss Leona Bucking-
ham acted as bridesmaid, aud Mr..
Thos. league as best man. After the
ceremony a wedding supper was
served. Mr. Grafton has been raised
in Waldwick and is known as an
honest and industrious young farm
er, and those who know the bride
agree that he has made a happy
choice of a life partner, out Of the
many capable and intelligent young
ladies for which Waldwick is noted.
The Tribune joins host of friends
in wishing them much JOY and hap
piness.
UREN-SkINNER
Married, at the NJ. +. parsonage,
Fayette, Wis, by Rev. Geo. Brown,
March 10, 1902, Mr.. Frank J. Uren, of
Blauchardville, and Miss Sarah C..
Skinner, of Waldwick. Mr.. Uren is
well and favorably known as one Of
the leading merchants of Blanchard
vile, and son Of County Treasurer
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27

A 432-acre farm in Iowa county
About POO acres of it is bottom land
under cultivation, at only $50 per
acre on very easy terms. Farm is on
farmers telephone line, has free mail
delivery, near school house, church
and "A mile from cheese factory. Is
finely improved and in high state
of cultivation.
A fine new two story house with six
rooms, large cisterr and IA new
barn in the southern part of the city.
This house can be bought for rea-
sonable figure.
A small cottage in south part of
city containing four rooms with a
good cistern. Can be bought cheap.
A very desirable building lot one
block north of central main street.
This Is one of the best locations in the
city for home.
The Hosking residence, one block
north of Episcopal church.
lItb tilOltG lpio lltdI iliS II
school. Three lots will be sold sep
erately or together.
Dwelling with 21a acres of ground
with large cistern and good barn,
blocks west of st. Paul's church. This
property is in excellent repair. and
can be purchased at a moderate figure
4 small house ON Hoard St, con-
veniently situated IA desirable dwell
ing for "A small family.
A fine new two story dwelling with
halt acre lot; house has seven rooms
furnace and good cellar. For sale
cheap.
A two story dwelling with cistern
and two lots in the west part of city
Can be bought cheap. Inquire foi
full particulars.
A small cottage with four rooms
cistern, good barn and an acre OF
land. Price low; terms to suit pu-.
chaser.
a splendid bargain; 3i5 acres, {
miles south of Mineral Point, finely
improved, good location. Can sell
| this cheap if taken at once.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27

Boys, girls and even students
Would say it was shame,
III some one there should stop them from
INDUCING in this game.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27
For Sale by ALL DRUGGISTS.

on mose o
hnestwo
o 40 9 pepadA
eFanlya d
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27
AN ODE TO SPRING.

AN ODE TO SPRING.
The winter months have passed and gene,
With all their biting frost;
The snow storms and the whistling winds,
Their strength and power have lost.
The long days and the warming sun,
. Tia -eAs4s. 1asi-s22s -sss$s ;srrcf SINGS,
The water babbling as it runs
All tell OF coming spring.
OF all tie seasons ever known.
Thou art the best, O Spring,
''is silnpi9 thee, GrlG thee aionc
Who cause the birds to sing.
The wild flowers blooming DER the land,
The green grass thou hast given
Are all the works of thine own hand
That makes this earth heaven.
To thee with reverence we btw,
Most blessed glorious spring;
The crown of glory on thy brow
Fit token of the JOY you bring.
Fresh from the beautiful emerald land,
Laden with flowers you come;
Scattering round with skilliu' hand,
The wonder works that thou hast done.
Cheer up, Cheer up, both young and old,
The spring has come at last.
Shake off the thoughts of wind and cold,
For all those things have passed
Come, take a walk among the flowers,
Those gems we've missed so long,
And watch tue blue birds on the boughs
And hear the robins song
List to the school boys laughing shout
And the school girls merry call,
The sweet scented tiowerlets peeping out,
And the bright sun shining over all;
The COWS now grazing on the hill,
The lambkins playing in the glen,
The noisy babbling, rushing rll
Seem glad thai spring has come again.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27
Two Lots and House for Sale.

l offer for sale my property con-
sisting OF 5i acres of land with 8
room house, large barn and cut
buildings. and another lot of 3, acre,
with 4 room stone house, cistern, etc.
All adjoining city of Mineral Point
Oh sUurn. VIII sell for reason
able price. JOSEPH BRAY 5ts
have n number of choice farms
fer sale IN Iowa and Lafayette coun-
ties. You have readthis, now see me.
and I will show you the land. They
are money makers. Long time and
low rate of interest. +. f. DAVIDSON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27

Rocky Mountain T9d taken now
will keep the whole fSmily well. If
it fails bring it BACK and get your
cash, 35c. EasAsan & Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27
One Cottage For SaN.

Just south of MoSss NJ. stronr's
property, convenfenFto town, church
and school. on Pstory. For price
and terms see J. B. REYNOLDS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27

I have number oyfoad wagons
in stock, and in ordeTto make room
for spring purcbasys will offer them
and other goodsL9< cost for cash or
notes. 5. JENKIN. 5tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-03-27
REAL ESTATE

One dwelling one block west of ST.
Paufs church, containing 6 rooms
and good cistern and well. This
property is especially adapted to
persons of moderate means.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19

LAID TO REST

Washington, D. c., May 10.-Will-
lam Thomas Sampson, rear admiral in
the United States navy and COM
mander-in-chief of the United States
naval forces on the north Atlantic
station during the war with Spain,
was yesterday laid at rest amid great
pomp.
Every department of the national
government was representative ex-
ecutive by the president and his cab
met and many prominent officials OF
the civil service, the legislative by
senators and representatives, the Judi
ciary by the United States supreme
court and the military and naval ser
vice by officers Of all ranks. The dip
lomatic body accompanied in many
cases by their ladies attended the
church services. The military and ma
val features of the ceremonies were
brilliant and impressive. They were
conducted under direction of Rear Adj
miral Terry, commandant of the Wash
ington navy yard, assisted by Lieut..
Henry George, the adjutant general
President Roosevelt and General
Miles were among those present
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19
TAKE
HAYTrS CAPITAL

Port au Prince, Hayti, May b
Street fighting which lasted about an
hour, resulted in triumph for the
opponents of the government. The
troops at the arsenal surrendered
without resistance and The govern
ment passed into the hands or the
revolutionists. Only two non were
killed and three wounded
Former President Sam still occu-
pies the palace but will embark today
on board a French mail boat. A pro-
visional government has been estab-
lished under the presidency Of B0is-
rond, former chief magistrate OF
Hayti. He says all the towns of the
republic are in a state of revolution.
Port au Prince is quiet, but further
fighting is expected.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19
Mine Workers Begin Struggle.

Philadelphia May 13.-Mine work
ers throughout the anthracite coal re-
gions of Pennsylvania, to the number
of $4,000, formally began a struggle
yesterday for increased wages and
shorter hours. Never in the history of
hard coal mining has the tie-up been
so complete. There is every indica-
ton that the suspension, which was
to cover only the first three days OF
this week, will be made permanent by
the miners general convention tomor-
row. The coal companies have al
ready made preparations for a siege.