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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-09-30

A skunk story too good to keep leaked
out one day recently: A gentleman and
his wife had spent an afternoon fishing
in brook on the outskirts of Ellsworth.
At dark they returned to their carriage,
which was standing by the side
of the road, and came home.
After slighting in their own
yard they were somew hat surprised to see
the robes moving about in the bottom OF
the wagon. Before the gentleman recov-
cred from his establishment, bold skunk
appeared on the scene, chewing an end of
the foot mat. For a minute the aforesaid
gentleman was paralyzed, but gat herring
the loose ends of his wits together, he
made grab for his shot gun, which lays
in the bottom OF the carriage, and gave
the innocent skunk both barrels. The
gentleman ard gun went one way, and the
skunk the OF her, through the cellar win
dow. The skunk had crswled into the
carriage while the couple were fishing,
and had had good ride OF six or eight
miles, only to meet with this untimtiy
eud. We are not informed whether or
not the aforesaid geDtlemsn ead his wife
are taking their meas out, but we do
know that all pedestrians are passing on
the other side Of the street, with their
heads turned away from that house.
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COUNTY GOSSIP.

In the matter % postofIiees, Stonington
has been raised from the fourth to the
third Glass.
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NOTICE.

WHEREAS my wife. Mary f. Gray. has
w left me without Just cause or provoca-
ton, hereby forbid ali persons hsrboring OF
Trusting her on my account, as | shall pay no
bills of her contracting alter this date.
DAVID w. GRAY
Brooksville, Me-, Sept 10, 1908.
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SpetiaI Notifies.
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SPECIAL. NOTICE

SPECIAL NOTICE.
10 not trespass In Cunieulocus Park
demand protection to life and property
from the county of Hancock. the state OF
Maine, aud the United States Of America
MARY @. FRgIz AUSTIN.
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IHdHCOtN NOUHty V '3' S"'O'''
The quarterly meeting of the Hancock
county union OF Christian Endeavor will
be held at sedgwick, Oct. 20. Following
is the programme:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

The difference between common sense
and mathematics was illustrated in a,
remark which was made in school
the other day.
1t was the mental arithmetic class.
The master asked Smith:
(which would you rather have, half,
an apple or eight-siXteenths of an APP
ple?'
Wouldn't make any difference" said
Smith.
why notY'
"Eight-sixteenths and one-half are
the same"
At this reply Jones, who was sitting
near, shifted scornfully. The master
heard him.
well, Jones'" said he, don't you
agree with smith,
mo. sir" said Jones; I'D much soon
er have one-half an apple"
"And why, please"
"NIore juice. Cut up half an applei
into eight-siXteenths and you'd losei
half the Juice doing itr'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29
THE TEACHING TRADE.
Milwaukee Free Press.

Milwaukee Free Press.
The New York Tribune tells the
story of little girl of less than four
teen years, IA member OF family OF
Intelligence and culture, who writes
to a relative letter concerning her
standing in scholarship in the public
school. She says that she is pnrsu-
ing "A studies, Il Of them being "soi-
idn ones. and her average standing
in all Of them is SO bid. She Is
marked 100 in 4 of them and "fell
down. in only one, which is marked
clear down to 96. She is perfect In
grammar and nearly so in civics, one
point lower in physic, lacks but one
of being perfect in physiology and
two in algebra, The little thing not
only studies hard and stands high,
but she makes use OF what she learns.
She is marked 100 IN grammar, ana
in the letter she tells her correspond
ent. "There has been two boats
dHiibIt. dHi iobh oiot'' 'h' "'N''
him so we could see the boats" The
Tribune adds:
Grammar i0Or SO reads her school report,
prepared by teacher who doubtless takes
pride in 90 clever a scholar IL is a pity OF
course. that she stands only SO in ciyies. a
study so essential to the childish mind and it
might be wished that she had got above 81 in
physics, especially seeing that she has only
eleven solid studies and not more than four
teen In all. She is not yet studying ditferen-
tial calculus. or blowpipe analysis. or Sanskirt,
or the French drama Of the eighteenth cen
tury. Doubtless these will come next term.
Then she will probably stand 100 plus" in
grammar and be able TO write that me and
her done it," Then she will be ready for col
lege Grammar, 1907" With only fourteen
studies. and only eleven of them solids" In
Guiding civics, physics, algebra. physiology,
literature and two kinds of history,
In the name of the prophet, fudge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29
Democrats to Favor Primary Law.

Evening Wisconsin: In the face of
the fact that the Democratic state
platform denounced the principles of
primary elections in strong terms,
condemning it as un-Amerlcan and
unpatriotic, many Democratic mem
bers of the senate and the assembly
are enthusiastic believers ia the pri-
ion that the interests OF the state
will be conserved by adopting pri-
mary elections and they propose to
lend their support to "A measure hav-
ing that end in view.
The introduction Of a primary cleo
ton bill by Il Democratic member, IN
view Of the attitude of the Demo
cratic convention respecting that
theory, is something so entirely for
eigu to the minds of the Republican
members of the legislature that its
announcement is certain to cause q
sensation The sensation is likely &c
! be Increased when it is found to what
ends the Democratic primary cleo
tion bill viii go, for it will probably
seek to carry the principle to cover
| the election of United States Sena-
tAr
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

From circular recently sent out
from Uncle Sans postoffice head
quarters we accept the following
which ought to proveinteresting and
instructive to many Of the Tribune
readers:
Rural letter carriers are required
to serve their routes regularly at all
Seasons OF the year and in every kind
of weather when it can be done with.
out seriously imperlling their lives or
endangering their conveyance OF
the u. 5. mail which is in their GUS
tody. Patrons should clear away the
snow drifts, so that carriers can drive
up to and reach boxes from their We
hicles without dismounting. 1t is not
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

"A dispatch from Joplin, Mo,
dated Jan. 10th says; "A s50,000,O00
syndicate, composed of New York
capitalists, is forming a trust Of all
the producing mines in the Missouri
and Kansas zinc and lead districts.
This is authentic, bat the name OF
the company cannot be learned. 1t is
known that the syndicate consists of
several New York's millionaires, and
it is rumored that j. Pierpont Nor
gan is one of them. Agents have
been working quietly for the past six
months in The zinc region and have
secured options on over Sl2,000,0O0
worth of mining property, embracing
all of the leading PROJECTORS of the
district"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29
FAD BECAME A MANIA.
tempted by Harvard Book Plates,
Doctor Turned Thief.

Tempted by Harvard Book Plates, .
Doctor Turned Thief.
II would seem from the experience
of the Harvard college library that
book plate collecting may sometimes
develop into dangerous and expen-
sive mania. A few years ago the Har-
ward library found that the engraved
labels which II pastes on the inside OF
the covers of its books as marks OF its
ownership were disappearing from
some of the less used volumes. The
older book plates il appears, are high
" priced by collectors, and some OF
them are particularly valuable for their
artistic merit as well as for interesting
associations with early book collect
ing in this country. These were natu-
rally the special prey of the thief.
Detectives took the matter in hand,
and the offender was discovered with
full evidence of his guilt upon him.
He confessed to stealing the library's
property and to having it in his pos
session BY the time the matter reach
ed the courts the greater part or the
book plates had been restored, the thief
having settled satisfactorily with the
persons to whom he had sold or given
them. and, as the prisoner had repaid
the expense to which the library had
been put, the college consented TO leave
the matter of sentence with the court,
which imposed fine of $50 on one
count and put the other count on lille,
to be brought up again later If it should
be desirable, meanwhile placing the
offender under $1,000 bonds for his flu
ture appearance ii he should be want
ed.
A striking point in the case is that
the guilty man is in no way common
criminal. His education Che has de-
gree of doctor and his taste seem only
to have made his thefts more intelli-
gent and discriminating however. He
knew the value of his peculiar booty,
and he knew how to dispose of 1t, his
very personality being protection to
him in that part of his misdemeanor.
Apparently the fad developed to ma
MIA and that to kleptomania in his
mind.
A number of the stolen plates have
not yet been traced at all, and collect
ors have been warned against accept
ing Harvard plates OF the older en-
graved varieties unless there is unmis-
taxable evidence that they came hon
estly into the possession Of the person
who offers them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

Miss Mayme Folliard who is
teaching school in or near Jonesuale,
paid visit to her parents in this
city recently and was accompanied
by a jolly sleigh load, composed of
Messrs. George Brunker, Luke Me-
Sherry, Eddie Brunker, and Misses
Anna McSherry, Josephine Brunker
and Nellie McSherry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29
A New Remedy.

The old friends Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy will be pleased to
know that the manufacturers of that
preparation have gotten out new
remedy called Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets, and that it is
meeting with much success in the
treatment of constipation, bilious
ness, sick headache, impaired diges-
ton and like disorders. These Tab
lets are easier to take and more pleas
ant in atrct than pills, then they not
only move the bowels. but improve
the appetite and correct any disor-
ders of the stomach and liver. For
sale by Nivian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29
Lead and Zinc Mining.

}. w. Murphy, of Platteville, has
prepared for publication in the Lead
and Zinc News very interesting
aud comprehensive article from
which is cleaned the following:
AT Galena, ILL.,, one mill, the Old
enburg, is running; one is being
erected and several pumps have been
started. The Aurora Foundry and
Machine Company have put in
supply station for extras and ma
chinery. At Hazel Green, Wis, 3
mills are running; one rooster is just
completed, several pumps are run
ming on new strikes and more mills
will be built next spring. Near Ben
ton, Wis, two mills have been erect
ed and another is building in which
the Denver process OF electric separ-
alton is to be tried. At Meek er's
Grove rooster has been in operation
all year, doing successful work; n
new pumping outfit has been in
pumping outfits have gone in. At
Big Patch, three miles from Elmo,
another. At Platteville three mills
have gone in and three new extensive
pumping and hosting outflts, and
numerous mines have been opened.
At Rewey, one new mill is going in
now and several pumping outfits. At
Linden, one new mill is going in now
and another next spring. At Mitflin
two mills are going in next spring.
At Highland they are talking sever
al mills. AT Beetown, one new pump
is going in and IA mill will follow in
the spring. At Potosi, several new
pumping outfits have gone in, as well
as the largest mill in the district At
Shullsburg, one new mill and sever
al pumps, and so the list goes on.
The outlook for the future is GER
tainly bright. There is little ques-
ton that the early prosperity of this
district will be eXcelled by its later
developement,"
In the above it will be noticed that
Mr.. Murphy makes no mention of
the Grant Reduction Works mine
in Galena and the Little Corporal
mine a couple OF miles west of the
city. At the present time more mon
ey is being spent on buildings and
machinery at the Grant Reduction
Works plant than mas been expend-
ed on any two mines in this entire
lead and zinc region.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

PROFESSOR LORI, who visited the
Chicago Exposition in 1898, spent
considerable time visiting mills, fac
tories and mines on the Chicago,
Milwaukee q st. Paul Railroad. He
made thorough study of raw ma
terial supplies, application of ma
chiuery, labor status and business
methods. He is a contributor to the
economic periodicals of Germany
and is the author of Traffic Devel-
opment in Germany lSO0.l900.n
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

THE Viroqua Censor says that Ray
Henry OF that place, who Is stu
dent at the state university, viii be
nipht-watchman in the state senate
during the session, and that it is an
easy position which in nowise inter-
feres with his regular studies at
school If this is so, something is
wrong. No person can perform SER
vices at night requiring say, only to
remain awake, and be all RICH: for
day services too.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

Milwaukee Free Press That GOV.
La Toilette had not been in New
York city for several years didn't
cut any figure with lone of the
brightest correspondents in Wiscon-
SIM when he set out to write the
story Of the Spooner-Payne- La Foil
cite deal mt the Waldorf a storia. A
country exchange referring to the
story AS having the merit OF ingenui-
ty, probably meant to say mendacity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

ONE million five hundred thousand
converts have been made by the
Methodist Episcopal church during
the four years of the twentieth CEN
fury thank Offering movement. This
is the spiritual accomplishment 10
be placed in church annals along
side the S2OOO0,O0O for benevoleDces
raised through the same movement.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

Milwaukee Journal: The contests
over the election Of Senators in Del
aware and Colorado are adding I'M
mensely to the movement Tor an
amendment to the constitution per-
hitting the election of United states
senators by the people. These ever
recurring contests are doing a work
mere argument could never effect,
They are disgusting the people and
dishonoriug TO the senate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

ACCORDING to the new census,
Wisconsin stands thirteenth In the
proportion OF its population that can
read and write. Nebraska stands
first with 1896 per cent, Iowa second
with 1868 per cent. and WISCONSIN
has 1927 per cent. louisiana stands
lowest with 67.l2 per cent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

CAMP DOUGLAS, this state, has
been selected by they department
for national training purposes. This
viii he a great thing for the Wiscon-
sin National guard and the militia of
adiournng states, as well rs for the
United states troops, It's the ilrten-
tion of the government to conduct
annual muneuvers on a large scale
and in which the regulars and mill
tia will participate together. There
are really no places in the east where
large bodies Of troops can at present
be drilled to perfection, and this will
afford that opportunity. In the Camp
Douglas tract there are in the neigh
borhood of 10000 acres and this will
allow OF 10000 troops using the
grounds mt the same time, and that
number may also Through maneu-
vers in body. There is probably no
finer available rifle range in the coun-
try than at Camp Douglas. The nat
ural bluffs give range of at least
6oo0 yards and this for artillery is all
that is necessary,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

IT seems to be common weak
ness of the press Of the state to IN
struct the legislators wfat to do. Is
this because it would be more OF
task to tell them what not TO do?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

Shullsburg Pick and Cad: The un-
satisfactory way that trains have
been running to and from this city of
late and the manner in which bust
ness is transacted at the depot has
revived the feeling that this city
must have better railroad facilities
and an effort will be made to have
the |. G. r. r. run branch to this
city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29
For Sale

A two story, six room dwelling con-
venient to zinc works. Has pantry,
n good cistern, summer kitchen, and
two lots each s0Xl0O, For prices and
terms, see NJ. a. Tyre on place or J.
b. Reynolds. iotf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

NEGLECT Is CRUELTY. You would
not drive your horse all day without
food; you can'trun an engine all day
without oil and fuel; you must not
use your own nerve force without
supplying more. DR.. Gossom's Oxy-
gen Tonic Tablets supply food for
the nerves and tone for the blood
causing health, vigor, ambition and
success Ask Vivian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

TALLY ONE for Assemblyman Ira
Bradford, who last Thursday opposed
the seuate's joint resolution to ad-
journ until Monday. 1t was the first
speech of the session and SO warmly
applauded that when the question
was put not singlemember voted to
support the resolution. During his
remarks Mr.. Bradford said: Let us
not forget the duty we owe the peo-
pie. They have sent us here to work,
There is no reason for delay. Our
private affairs ought to give way to
public necessities. Let us establish
"A record for Willingness to work and
show the people we are anxious to
conclude as quickly as possible
This has the ring Of business integ-
nifty, and Mr.. Bradford has thereby
gained firmer hold on the respect
of the people of the state. He might
have added that those whoses pri-
waite affairs call for adjournments
ought not to have accepted the re-
spol siblo position 10 which they
have been elected.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

a part of the carriers duty to break
out the roads after severe snow
storms. Should the regularity OF the
service be needlessly destroyed as
the result OF inattention and lack OF
care bestowed on the highways, the
permanent withdrawal OF the deliv-
cry will very likely result.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

Many of the ills from which wo-
men suffer can be cured by Rocky
Mountain Tea Rich, red blood, good
digestion and health follow its use.
30 cents. j. A. Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

One dwelling one block west of st.
Pau's church, containing 6 rooms
and good cistern and well. This
property is especially adapted to
persons Of moderate means.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

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 a comfortable
home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

A small house on Hoard St, con-
venientiy situated q desirable dwell
ing for Il small family.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29
Children like II

and mothers know that Coles
Cough Cure robs Group Of its terrors.
Thousands of remarkable cures Of
Group, grip, chronic bronchitis and
stubborn throat and lung troubles at
test its superior merit. 1t removes
the cause, heals the diseased men,
brane ana cures in a way to stay
cured. Remember that Coles is
guaranteed. - and 30 cents. Sold by
all druggists.
Large map of Iowa county, latest
and best published, and The Tribune
for 1903 both for only $l,25
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

THE Evening Wisconsin Is of the
opinion that the Chicago Universe
tvs plan for a new 100000 library
is only a gentle tapping of the heads
Of oil, coal, steel and railroad mag
mates, for "A few more "wads.' Most
likely Rockefeller in particular.
Should it prove to be go the people
Of the country will foot the bill
through another raise in the price of
oil. Chicago University, supported
by the poor of the country by force
and fraud What grand reputation
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

A fine new two story dwelling with
hale acre lot; house has seven rooms,
a furnace and good cellar. For sale
cheap.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29
REAL ESTATE

One dwelling one block west of St.
Paul's church, containing 6 rooms
and good cistern and we'll. This
property is especially adapted to
persons of moderate means.
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 a comfortable
home.
A small house on Hoard St, con-
veniently situated q desirable dwell
ing for Il small family.
A fine new two story dwelling with
hale acre lot; house has seven rooms,
IA 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 for
full particulars.
a small cottage with four rooms
cistern, good barn and an acre of
land. Price low; terms to suit pur-
chaser.
A splendid bargain; 30 acres, 6
miles south of Mineral Point, finely
improved, good location. Can sell
this cheap if taken ct once.
A small cottage in south part of
city containing four rooms with a
good cistern. Can be bought cheap.
Three choice building lots near high
school. Three lots will be sold sep
erately or together.
Dwelling with 2ls acres of ground
with large cistern and good barn, 9
blocks west of st. Paul's church. This
property is in excellent repair. and
can be purchased at moderate figure
A fine new two story house with six
rooms, a large cisterr end new
barn in the southern part Of the city.
This house can be bought for a rea-
sonable figure.
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.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

Cor, Of the Whitewater Register,
likes Governor LaFollette so well
that he poses as the critic of every
word and action of the governor. In
commenting on the length OF the
governors last message TO the legls-
latuer, Coo concludes with signs of
fear that should LaFolIotte be presi-
dent his message 10 congress would
equal in volume Webster,s una
bridged dictionary. lsnot this equiv
alent to his being of tire opinion that
LaFoilette IL presidential timber?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

A two story dwelling with cistern
and two lots in the west part of city.
Can be bought cheap. Inquire for
full particulars.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

The Hosking residence, one block
north OF Episcopal church.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

A very desirable building lot one
block north Of central main street.
This is one of the best locations in the
city for home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-29

a small cottage with four rooms
cistern, good barn and an acre of
land. Price low; terms to suit pur-
chaser.