davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01
Dangerous Use Of Confetti.

Monroe Journal;
Cad. w. Briggs, of Dodgeville, the
fire. extinguisher, came very near
strangling TO death on the fair
grounds Friday afternoon. He was
talking to large crowd that had
gathered about the place where the
demonstration was To take place
when some one, whose intentions
were surely not malicious, threw a
handful of confetti in his face. ST.
simultaneously he was taking deep
inhale and drew good share Of the
fine paper into his mouth and nose.
1t gagged him Immediately and,
with the desire of getting some sup
port, he staggered, choking and
coughing, to "A fence to which he
chung, All this time he was suffer
ing indescribable pain. The paper
had shut off his breathing and he be-
gan to show the effect. He grasped
the fence tighter and tighter and
tried harder and harder, but in vain,
to get good breath. The strain of
his body by this time had become
something awful and gradually his
muscles relaxed. Inch by inch the
struggling man sank to his knees
and endured greater agony. His
strangling became worse and worse
and ut last he fell to the ground eX-
hausted. His face turned black and
he looked as though death was over
coming him. At this juncture some
one in the crowd with a little pres
ence of mind sprang to the mans
side and lifted him to his feet. This
move seemed to awaken the audi
ence from their dazed stupor and a
lady began patting the man on his
back. a man ran after some water
and someone began to give the suf
ferer artificial respirations. They
worked over him for some time and
finally succeeded in clearing Briggs
throat so that he was able to breathe.
He was very week for quite while
afterwards but later regained his
strength"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01

MARINETTE has aimed another
blow at tie whole framework OF So
ciety. Its school board has prohibit
ted dancing or card playing by its
teachers for the first five days of the
week, under penalty Of summary
dismissal. Dickens tells Of a tencher
who bad conscientious scruples about
playing cards, and on that account
contented himself with drinking
brandy and water Mt night. 1t is to
be hoped that none Of our teachers
will be driven to this substitute for
their usual salutatory exercises.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01
Hiawstha on Football.

Enter now the pigskin oval,
Enter now the plunging half back"
Thus spoke wise old Hiawatha.
Looking DER the Sunday paper.
Here are photos" he continued.
OF the candidates for fullback.
Quarterback. end. guard and tackle.
Here's lot Of dope concerning
Big Bill Jones. the savage center.
Who can tear the line to pieces
Fracture skulls and ribs, my children.
With slight twist of the elbow,
Football IS a lovely pastime-
IT'S game that calls for science,
And for almost human insight,
Dearly do love to watch it
Dearly do love the slogan
U! Rah! Rahr and still more dearly
Do love TO see the claret
Pouring from the clear cut features
OF the quarterback just after
Someone on the other 'leven
Has contrived to kick his nose off!
With thrill of exultation
behold the beefy center
Bringing down his well shod Tribes
On the intellectual forehead
OF the opposition halfback.
Nothing gives me greater pleasure
Than TO see vicious tackle
One that brings the runners topknot
To the ground with such great vigor
That the frozen earth is dented.
was trained from early childhood.
To become football rooter;
When went to business college
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01
In the land Of the Oiibways.
All the time wasn't learning
Penmanship or coyly flirting

In the land Of the Ojibways.
All the time wasn't learning
Penmanship or coyly flirting
With the day book and the ledger.
was out upon the campus
Practicing at new formations.
BY the way. our business college
Had the first complete eleven
Ever sent upon the gridiron.
Center Big Chief Hug-the.Grizzly.
Fullback. Young Man Kick-the-Teeth-Out
Captain. Rightgnard Tear-the-Nostrils.
Say. you should have heard our warwhoop!
Twas corker, let me tell you.
Though cannot recollect it,
On the thirtieth Of November
We encountered the Smashbangos.
The Dacotah's great eleven.
And the way that we went to them
Was a crying shame. my children,
Fullback. Young -Man-Kick the Teeth-Out.
Hit the line with knife and war club;
Center, Big-Chief. Hug the Grizzly
Bruised and manned the great Smashbangos
Killed their tackles with war club.
Tomahawked their plucky halfbacks.
Scalped their center rush, and wounded
Quarterback Young Streak of elbow.
All, 1t was an awful carnage!
Gettysburg or Chiokamauga
When compared with it resembled
Petty ping pong or peaceful
Y. i. s. G. f. convention.
That was football as we played it
In the days of strenuous doings,
When we copper colored Injuns
Used to frisk upon the gridion.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01
tn. s.ttl. Ground Of Modern Thought.

The Chicago Record II erald:.ha
conceived the unique idea of assign
ing page OF its Sunday edition to
the public for the discussion of i'm
portant questions to the day. Under
the head, 1.-The Battle Ground" of
Modern Thought" an opportunity is
offered to the public for the sane
discussion OF all problems engaging
the attention Of tn American people.
Writers OF ability present their views
on subjects not generally treated in
the daily press, aud Record Herald
readers generally are invited to Join
the debate. The fairest, most forceful
and original contributions are pub
lished. The following are few Of
the subjects which have been dis
cussed since this department was
first established:
us Blacklisting Within the Law?"
"Trusts and the Proper Way to
Regulate Them"
"Great Peril That Besets Pagan
China"
Liquor Trades and its Evil Conse-
quences."
Are Free Books Wanted in Public
Schools?"
"lnhumanity to Animals"
New Struggle For the Negro"
The Record Herald dsclaims any
responsibility for the dogmas upheld,
the theories advanced or the pana-
ceas advocated. 1t reserves the right
| only to preserve order, to keep out
personalities and rancor and to see
that good temper and candor charac-
terize the discussions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01

Georno M n9iIov a Ivosbinuton
rous,a,,or onrrosno,dont Who hos
mont ,b, Iost ,i.rso ,,,eel,s ~ rrdjo,
,arrit,r.. i,,....t..,,i,,. ....oria. 20
omaial o.,,,. - ,.,,,e It'll, isao;a
=. 49,. $50, -, '..,''.,' 49,. w.
-. 80 rD'' - -. '
-
i. - o. -, 49, 80. ,,,'o
~ - -, -. nv. .n,',
ci,,ol c.,f,;,o t,a sn,,s :. aooo
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01
Home Visitors Excursions.

October 6 the Chicago, milwaukee,
d st. Paul Railway will sell excur-
sion tickets to many points in the
states Of Indiana and Ohio, also to
Louisville, KY, at greatly reduced
rates. particulars of which may be
obtained on application to the ticke ct
agent or by addressing f. A. MILLER,
general passenger agent, Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01
He Learned a Great Truth.

1t is said of John Wesley that he
once said to Mistress Wesley: "Why
do you tell that child the same thing
over and over again ?" "John Wes-
ley, because once telling is not
enough 1t is for this reason that
you are told again and again that
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures
colds and grip; that it counteracts
and tendency of these diseases to re-
suit in pneumonia, and that it is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
at Vivian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01
Onredeen7ed Lands,
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE
Iowa COUNTY. WISCONSIN,
DODGEVILI,T. SEPT. oS tgO3

Notice is hereby given that the following
described lands and city and village lots in the
County of Iowa and State of Wisconsin were
the 21st day of May, A. ID. 1901. for the delin-
quent and unpaid taxes of The year A. ID. 1900
The amount set opposite each tract of land
and city and village lot Is the amount of taxes
and charges thereon. computed to the last day
of redemption.
Now. therefore. unless the taxes, interest
and charges on the following described lands
and city and city and village lots are paid on
or before the 2tst day of May A. D. 1904. the
same will be conveyed by tax deed to the
purchaser.
Authorizations: G, east: ne, northeast; sc
southeast; W. west; NV northwest; sw south.
west; n. north :, south; com, commencing:
cor, corner; a. acre; add, addition; blk block
bd. bounded; IT. feet; sec. section; l., links;
und undivided.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01

Several thousand Americans have
emigrated this year IT, Canada, but
with Immigrants coming in at the
rate of 1000 in two days the outward
movement will make little impress
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01

SOME OF the labor unions now find
ing fault with President Roosevelt
may be overcome with desire to
have him intervene somewhere in
their behalf before spring.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01

THE inauguration of "the penniless
campaign should be the next thing
in order, followed, OF course, by the
penniless Lobbyist
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01

THREE hundred thousand visitors
are In Chicago this week as the city's
guests Ia its celebration of the first
100 years Of it's existence.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01

Wausau Record. A woman came
to town this morning with small
fruit basket full fginsing which she
had gathered near her home and is
posed Of for s21 She had attempted
to sell it ut grocery store and would
have been pleased to sell it for a
couple of dollars and when informed
of its real value was overjoyed.
We understand that this valuable
herb Ii to be found in this vicinity.
In fact DR.. Mix and ID. T.. Jacobs,
both of Highland, have succeeded in
gathering some of it, and the former,
we are Informed, contemplates exper-
imenting with the cultivation of it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01

Enu Claire Leader: One by one
the great lumber plants for which
Wisconsin was once famous. keep
closing down and dropping out 81
the ring. The celebrated Coleman
company at Lacrosse, which has
been n leading producer for half
century, sawed It's last log on Satur-
day and yielded mp tho ghost. Others
will be forced to do likewise this fall,
owing to the exhaustion of the forest
and the impossibiity of getting the
necessary raw material. 1t is useless
attempting anything in the way of
demonstration, or of trying to save
what little is left. The sawmills and
the paper plants are like horse leech.
the cry is give, give" 1t is only
matter Of time until we reach the
last tree.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01
Do Good--lt PAYS.

A Chicago man has observed that
Good deeds are better than real es-
tate deeds-some of the latter are
worthless. Act kindly and gently,
show sympathy, and lend a helping
hand. You cannot possibly lose by
it," Most men appreciate a kind
word and encouragement more than
substantial help. There are persons
in this community who might truth
fully say: My good friend, cheer up.
A few doses of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will rid you of yoGr cold
and there is no danger whatever
from pneumonia when you use that
medicine. 1t always cures. | know
for it has helped me out many a
time Sold at Nivian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-01

In the Review of Reviews for
October, AN American Born in Tur-
key" writes the best-informed ac-
count Of the Macedonian situation
that has yet appeared in any Ameri-
can perio deal.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26
CHAPTER x.

Paul Learns That Laura Is in Alaska.
HE, he. he!" chuckled Ned Padgett,
rubbing his hands gleefully at seeing
the tables turned. "You hove in
sight, mates, in good time. Must "a
had fair winds"
Paul had no difficulty in making
out the two men, companions of the
third, whom he had met on other oc-
casions. AS these were the men who
had robbed him and whom he and
old Glum had chased In the forest,
there was little mercy to expect from
them. With thongs of sealskin Paul
and the hermit were quickly tied hard
and fast, and told they must move on
before the Indians returned.
AS 1t was dark and the snow falling
rapidly. there was little danger of
even the Indians following on their
trail. shrewd as they were In such
experiences.
The night was dark and the snow
falling. so it was difficult travelling. A
strip Of walrus hide was tied about
the arms of each above their elbows
and fastened about their backs. They
were heavily loaded. and threatened
with the knotted stick which Ned car
ried in his hand when they staggered
under their heavy loads.
On, on and on they staggered
through the darkness and over the
uneven ground At last Paul. utterly
exhausted, sank down at the root of
O tree.
Get up! Go on!" criad one Of their
captors.
'T cannot"
o"Ye lie!" cried Padgett and raised
his club.
But one OF his companions quickly
interposed with:
Hold on, Ned. Don't be a fool.
now, and throw away every chance
we have"
what ye goin' { dol" asked Ned.
"we're too far away for the Met
lakahtlans to overtake us. so we will
60 into camp and wait TIL nornin'."
A roaring fire was quilt against the
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26
RACIAL FEUDs IN EUROPE.
Antasonism Engendered Betweel
Prussians and Poles.


Prussians and Poles.
Hardly a day passes but the news
papers contain striking evidence of
the antagonistic spirit which is being
engendered between the Poles and
the Prussians. Last week it came to
the ears of the publishers of a Polish
paper circulating in Westphalia that
one of their compositors was about
to marry German girl. They con-
sidered that this stamped him as q
traitor to Poland, and although he
had served them faithfully for many
years they dismissed him on the spot.
A large number of Poles work in the
Westphalia coal mines, and in order
to further the amalgamation Of the
races the authorities have issued
regulations to the effect that no per-
son shall be employed underground
who is not proficient in the German
language. The Poles obstinately re-
fuse to know word of German when
they happen to be calted up to make
statements in public.
A few days ago Polish miner had
to give evidence in a Westphalia
police court. lie was, or course, as
innocent as a newly-born babe of any
knowledge OF German until the magis-
trate threatened to report the case
to his employers, who would have
been compelled to dismiss him.
Thereupon his German came back,
and he replied fiuently to all tho
questions put to him. His wife had
been present during the hearing of
the case, and was waiting for him in
the passage just outside the court
room door. AS soon as he appeared
she bitterly reproached him for hav-
ing given way, and to render her
arguments more forcible. soundly
boxed his ears. She then kicked MIN
with such vigor that he had to race
down the corridor into the street to
escape the attentions OF his ''patri-
otic" better half.-London Leader. i,
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

on the dried grass, striving to per-
suade himself that after all this was
some horrible dream. The manwhom
he had assaulted In compahye with
Padgett and Morris approached him.
Morris handed Paul letter ih< the
weli-known handwriting of Laura
kean. 1t was dated at Juneau and
addressed to Pauls mother in Fresno.
The letter was brief, saying she had
just arrived, and would rest day or
two before proceeding farther.
isn't that evidence?" asked Morris.
"Yes; but she did not come with
him."
",Oh no; he came on another ship"
Then he lied when he said they
came together"
Morris laughed a cold, sardonic
laugh, and in voice that seemed to
have all the evil of demon in 1t,
answered:
ships from America, there is but one
train going to the Klondyke and both
will be in that train. The chahces- are.
she knows no one but him, and you
know Lacklands feelings towards the
girl. When he starts. to she. wins;
he's got millions to work with, and If
it's necessary to buy the entire pack
train off he can do it."
Paul Miller groaned aloud, but
made no answer. He realized how
great her danger and how Utterly hope
less he was to aid her.
Now you san save her." said Nor
ris.
'Save her? My Heaven, how?
on hand?"
You were overheard talking with
the old man about walrus hide. From
what you said 1t was understood you
knew something about it. If you will
give us information that will lead to
finding it, you shall be given your lib
erty and be taken to this young lady,
Laura Kean."
Il. cannot" groaned Paul.
Why"
81 don't know where it is"
what did you do with it?" asked
Morris, his face expressing the deep
est concern.
81 gave it to another. Where he is
know"
A look of disappointment swept
over the faces of the captors at this
announcement. They retired to near
the entrance of the cavern and there
held consultation.
ITS all a pack of lies" cried Pad
gett. We've been twenty years in
these woods waitin' t grab that pile,
an no nearer to it now than before.
Knock out their brains an go away
is what l say"
Tom Ambrose, though equally as
much a villain as his companion,
urged moderation. During all the
years the unprincipled rascals had
struggled to get possession of their
captive's secret, Tom had acted as
brake to fiery Ned's temper.
I'VE have hold on the old man."
one of the plotters at last declared.
HE can be made to tell where the
gold is cached"
But he don't know"
He does know. He must know"
well, what good1l that do? Hain't
we been the last eighteen or twenty
years tryin' to open the matches O.
the old capen, who's as close-mouthed
as a clam? We've threatened t hang
him-done everything any one kin. but
it's all no use."
I'VE got a stronger pull now than
ever"
What Is it?"
Come here"
His companions gathered about him
and he spread his arms around their
shoulders and began to reveal the
plan which emanated from his won
derful brain-a plan that was diabol
ical, but promised success.
(To be continued.)
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26
The K0ndyke Gold Mystery.
By JOHN r. MUSIcK.
Auther Of "Mystsrieas Mr.. Howard" "Ths
Dark Stranger" "chariie AiiendaIs's
Double" Etc.
Copyright, 1897. BY Ros.Rr BoxxEE's soHs.
All rights reserved
CHAPTER Ix.-(contlnued.)


CHAPTER Ix.-(Contlnued.)
why have you lived SO long in
!. Alaskan"
II could not get away" was the
answer. Yours is the only face I
have seen since left my friends. the
Indians, save those who held me
captive" tS ......
And you have escaped?"
"Yes."
Then come with us to the camp
on the Klondyke."
"Klondyke-I've heard Of 1t; they
often talk about it when they think
me asleep, but l do not always sleep
when seem to-"
Paul was filed with delight, for
here was a chance to unravel the
mystery in which he was involved.
Another silence fell on the group,
broken by Paul asking:
do you know miner named
Glum?"
"Glum-Glum-no."
"Glum Ralston."
The old man again shook his head,
declaring he had never known such
person. Paul was disappointed. From
what Glum Ralston had told him he
was confident that this mysterious
hermit of the woods was the long
lost captain who had followed the
Indians to the place where they said
gold in great quantities was found.
But when the mysterious hermit
disclaimed any knowledge of him at
all he was quite as far away from
the solution of the problem as he
had been before.
Next morning the party resumed
their march guided by the sun, which
shone a portion of the day. Paul
and the hermit were constantly to-
gether, and hourly grew more and
more friendly. until. as the noble
nature of the hermit unfolded itself,
Paul came to love him He was
known to the hermit by his sobriquet
of Crack-lash, for he had been called
by no other name since his arrival
in Alaska.
Paul was hourly entwining him
self about the rugged heart of the old
man. One night when they had
halted and the Indians were building
a fire for the night the hermit said:
"Crack-lash, you impress me
strangely. | don't know why, but !
have grown to love you as If you
were my nearest relative. When my
own dear boy grows up to manhood
could only wish that he would make
as noble a man."
Paul. deeply impressed with the
old mans sad story. expressed a hope
that he would soon be able to leave
Alaska and reach his home, and that
his wife and child might yet be alive
to welcome him.
Their stock of provisions were run
ming short. One day the Indians
came on the trail OF moose AMI
were anxious to start on its trail.
Paul gave them permission to go.
while he and the hermit kindled the
fire and prepared to mako themselves
comfortable for the night.
The prisoner as usual set in sullen
silence. with his back against a tree
and his eyes fixed on the fire. Paul
and the hermit sat engaged in earn
est conversation. The former was
talking in a low tone, telling how he
had been robbed by the prisoner and
three others, and followed them into
tao forest. He was In the midst of
his narrative when two objects sud
denly appeared before them, each
with a Winchester rifle and said:
Surrender or you are dead men,"
Resistance was useless; they were
prisoners almost before they knew 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26
How's Thisr

We o6er One Hundred Dollars reward for sny
case OF Catarrh that cannot ~e cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY CO.. Props, Toledo, q
We, the undersigned, have known f. J.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
uons made by their firm.
West Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.; Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale
Druggists. Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system Testimonials sent free. Price
5oc per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Mrs. Johns-If you were sure of hav-
ing one wish granted. what would you
ask for? 1 would wish that I might go
to heaven. Mr.. yohns-I would wish for
2,009 barrels of whisky. Mrs. Johns-You
old wretch! You want all the best
things.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

do one. a two a three. a four and a
five amount TOT Johnnie-Thats a
a straight.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Tam sure Ptso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago-Mrs. THos. RoBBIAs.
Maple Street. Norwich. N. Y. Feb. II. 1900
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund money II it fails to cure. 25c.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Tommy-Pop. what is meant by the
sense Of humor? Father-The sense of
humor. my son, consists OF knowing
when not to be funny.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Bashful James-There is nothing
possess that you cannot have for the
asking. Rebecca-An l want is your
name.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

NOT A FISH STORY
Baxter's Bullhead Cigar is as good a SC
smoke as you can find.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup
Per children teething. softens the gums reduces In
ns;umstion, aays pain, wind coiic sc bottle
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26
Novels Read by statesmen.

The yearly bill for novels supplied
to the library of the French Chamber
OF Deputies Is usually between $4,000
and SS4,500.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Some after-dinner speakers are lik,
the moon-brightest when they're full.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

1t isn't always a sign of reform when
the pawnbroker takes the pledge.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

It's because OF their true merit that
80 many smokers prefer Baxter's Bull
head scent cigar.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Unless some way is found of curbing
the trust the poor mans coal bin will
soon be only a has been.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26
Did you ever see a cakewalk ?"
mo; but I've see cheese walk"

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders FOR Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York, cure
Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy W orms. Over SC, 900 tes-
timonials. At all druggists, 25c. Sample
FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Mild Well. I should say Solar
ter's Bullhead &C cigar. Smoke as man
~ you like: they won't hurt you