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Arizona republican., 1903-03-23
CURRENT
 COMM ENT
Snakes in the Civil Service.

We fear that the country will over | look one of the most important and in structive events of modern times. Ref erence is made to the recent eXamina- ton by the civil service commission of six professional snake catchers. These gifted gentlemen were applicants for the position of snake catcher to the Ma tional museum, division of reptiles ana batrachians, and, of course, the civil service commission, with characteristic altruism. undertook to pronounce upon their respective professional merits. Naturally there was some little discus sion as to the proper method of ascer- taining the qualified tions of the con- testants. After a somewhat stormy squabble it was conceded that familiar ity with the pons asinorum and the rivers and mountains of Denmark could hardly be accepted as proof of the individuals ability to catch a snake. The suggestion that a good snake
 catcher ought to be able to hop sixteen times on one foot was reluctantly dis
 missed. Even the bright idea that a snake catcher should be rated by the standard. of his, success in catching
 snakes met with little favor.
 The civil service commissioners IL last rose In their majesty and asserted the right which they have always ex- ercised-invariably to the benefit of the country and the glory of the commits sion. They asserted in fact, the right to appraise snake catchers by a test that had nothing in the world to do with snake-catching. The applicants have now been told that they must sub
 init sworn statements touching their experience and their achievements They have been denied the opportunity of illstra ting their attainments by ac- tual performance. The whole question
 sinners down to a competitive display
 of offidavits, and the National museum will receive at the hands of the civil service commission snake catcher who can swear to a better story than any of his competitors. It is an inter-
 esting, but a perfectly logical conclu- sion. If the commissioners had adopted any other plan, they would hav2 | thrown the country into a stupor of
 amazement.-Wash Post.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23
PICKING AND CHOOSING.

Dr. John Bascom, ex-president of the University of Wisconsin, was noted at the university for his absent minded ness. Many stories are told of him i:l this regard. One of them concerns l reception that he once gave to the stu dents of the freshman class. Lemonade was served in the course of the even- ing, and when the maid-an innocent creature fresh from Ireland-handed the tray to her master. he put out his hand to it, and then, forgetting what he was about to do, let his fingers play aimlessly for several minutes among the glasses, while he talked warmly upon some subject that much interested him.
 But the maid misunderstood Dr. Bas- coms hesitation. She thought that she would help him out of it.
 1T think this is the largest, sir she said. and the thrust into his hand the glass that contained the greatest quan- tity of lemonade.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23

Professor Behring, who has reported the discovery of a preventive of con- sumption, is the scientist who gave the world the antitoxine for diphtheria which has already saved perhaps mil lions of lives. He professes to have found serum that renders cattle and human beings immune from the germs of the most dreaded of diseases preva- lent in highly civilized countries. The cable does not say whether his serum is real cure for the affliction and so one must remain in doubt on that point until more is known about his lecture or his experiments. He may not have carried his Investigations to the point of curing tuberculosis. But if possi- bly he cannot discover a remedy for actual cases of consumption he de- serves. provided the reports of his lecture are of actual scientific achievement according to the terms outlined. the measureless gratitude of humanity. After a brief period there need be no more consumption on earth. If he can make children immune for life, it will be extinguished more com pletely than the smallpox was by Jen- ner's discovery.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23
ST, PATRICK'S BIRTH
An Old storysof That Happy Event
 Retold.

The following selection was read by Mrs. M w Medley at the St. Patrick's s tea, given at the M. E. church by the Ladies' Aid society Tuesday afternoon and is reprinted by special request On the eighth day of March it was,
 some people say, That Saint Patrick at midnight he first
 saw the day; While others declare twas the ninth he
 was born, And twas all a mistake between mid
 night and morn; For mistakes will occur in a hurry and . shock, And some blamed the babby-and some
 blamed the clock Till with all their questions
 sure no one could know If the child was too fast, or the clock
 too slow. Now the first faction-fight in owlu
 Ireland. they say. Was all on account of Saint Patrick s
 birthday. Some fought for. the eighth-for the
 ninth more would die, And who wouldn't see right, sure they
 blackened his eye! At last, both the factions so positive
 grew, That each kept a birthday, so Pat then
 had two. Till Father Mulcahy, who showed them
 their sins, Said. No enc could have two birth days, but a tWins.' Says he, Boys. don't be tightin' for eight or for nine, Don't be always dividin'-but some times combine: Combine eight with nine, and seventeen is the mark, So let that be his birthday. - Amen. '' says the clerk. If he wasn't a twins, sure our history will show That, at least, he's worthy any two saints that we know." Then they all got blind dhrunk-which | completed their bliss, And we keep up the practice from that day to this
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23
The New Senate and the Old.

The only change in the strength of
 the parties in the new senate is caused
 by the addition of the two republicans from Delaware. Although thirteen new
 members were elected each party gain ed and lost four, leaving the relative totals. outside Delaware, unaltered. The
 four. The changes in personnel are
 more striking. Perhaps the most irn- portant is the return of German. That he will at once become the active lead CT of the democrats is expected. Under his virile direction the party in con- gress will no doubt be saved from many of the blunders which marked it's
 course in the last session. The repub- licans make no corresponding gain.
 True, they are freed from the handicap
 of Mason and Wellington, but the new
 members on that side. with the excep- ton of Hopkins, are practically un- tried. On the other hand, they lose the veteran Jones, of Nevada, although tine democrats suffer a similar loss by the retirement of Vest. The elimination of Jones, of Arkansas, can scarcely ba considered a serious blow to democracy. i One feature worthy of remark is the passing Of the former populist senators. Three-Harris, Heitfeld and Turner | have been succeeded by republicans. 1 Equally noteworthy is the removal of | the last two republican senators from
 the south, Pritchard and Deboe, who
 are followed by democrats. McLaurin | the exponent of the new democracy,
 which aimed to awaken the south to the | benefit of the republican national pol 1 icy to the southern states as well as
 to the north. retires before the marcn | of Tillmanism. The defeat of Prit- 1 chard as the senatorial representative
 of the lily white movement, deprives
 another southerner of official standing
 at Washington. It has yet to be demon
 strated what effect the change will have
 upon the action of the senate upon the
 business now before it.-Pittsburg Dis
 bach.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23

far superior to the public-owned lines of Europe
 Out of the mass of statistics and ar guments presented. however, we find standing forth just one moun;aia-like fact, and that is that the operations of municipal ownership are subject to ali the infirmities which beset our munl- cipal governments. In lew cases where there is a carefully admlnistere government, the operation ot mun1c1p- ally-owned public utilities mas been az tended with some saving to the people and improvement in the service. Bus, on the other hand, where the pothouse politicians and ward heelers nave had control, the result has been an expen- sive failure. And here we ma lndlcat- ed the greatest objection that can be sf- fered to municipal ownership ony- where. The proportion of munlc1pali. ties where integrity and economy rule in the administration is so small that the sum total of municipal ownership can- not be regarded as successful. It is easy enough to sit with pen and paper and figure out tremendous benefits to the public in public operation of all
  ing takes no account of corruption or incompetency. It allows nothing for the gratis which are worked in the average American city almost continually. It refuses to see that in a badly governed city the taking on of these utilities sim- ply increases the opportunity for more badness, and nine times out Of ten makes the last condition of the taXpay- CT worse than the first.
 MT. August Lewis struck the keynote of the municipal ownership question when h. said at the New York conven- tion that when the American munich palitieS showed themselves faithful over a few things, he was willing to make them ruler over many. Even the most optimistic must admit that the average American municipality is no, faithful over the few things which con- stitute the ordinary functions of mu- nicipal government. What we need before giving this average municipality rule over many. is such regeneratio tion in our civil life that confidence will have something substantial to stand upon. So 1t behooves the crusaders for municipal ownership to first bend their energies toward making these govern ments faithful over the few things now in their hands. and, then. with Mir. Lewis, the public may possibly be vii ling to give them rule over the many. Kansas City Journal.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23
Nun .cipal Ownership.

Some very interesting discussion was had at the national convention on mu- ricipal ownership held in New York City recently, though the value of the information or argument contributed was put in doubt by eliciting- in nearly every case some degree of contradiction. For example, when MT. Bellamy, gener- al manager of the municipality owned street railroads of Liverpool, showed that his lines had been eminently sue cessful, other European authorities re- ported experiences which were quite the contrary. It was claimed by MT. Bellamy that when the city took over the lines of Liverpool it was at an eX- pense of 5000, 900. At once the fares were reduced about one-half, the hours of la bor for the operatives were short ened and the pay increased, and yet the earnings amounted above operating ex- penses to s855, 900 a year, or more than g per cent. on the investment, and there was ample to provide sinking fund which would extinguish the entire debt in twenty five years.
 From railroads the convention went to street lighting, and there variety of experiences were reported. It was claimed by the representatives of De- troit that the taxpayers had been bene- fited through the operation of the light ing plants by the municipality. Other cities, however, could not make such a favorable showing, and it was reported in several instances that municipal ownership had been a failure. From lighting the convention went to tele- phones, and it was shown in the most convincig manner that the privately owned lines of the United States were
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23
INDIGESTION

is the cause of more discomfort than any other ailment. If you eat the things that you want. and that are good for you, you are distressed. Acker's Dys- pepsia Tablets will make your digestion perfect and prevent Dyspepsia and it's attendant disagreeable symptoms. You can safely eat anything, at any time, if you take one of these tablets after ward. Sold by all druggists under a positive guarantee. 9 cents. Money refunded if you are not satisfied. Send to us for free sample. w. H. Hooker & Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y. T. F. Hudson Pharmacy.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23
The largest single investment O

The largest single investment of American capital in the Philippines yet made is recorded in a cablegram re- ceived at the war department this week from Governor Taft. This relates to the allotment to Charles M. Swift of Detroit of a contract for the ownership and maintenance of thirty-five miles of electric road in Manila and suburbs and the operation and ownership of the electric light, heat and power works This allotment was made in conform ity with an act of the Philippine com- mission in October last and since the issue of the advertisement at that time there has been a spirited contest be- tween various American and foreign concerns for the contract.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23

Each one of his brothers and cousins There's fun and there's frolic on every
 hand Oh, Who wouldn't like it Tn Little Boy
 Land? Oh! Who wouldn't long TOT this Little
 Boy Land, Where there's fun going on every
 every minute, And candy for nothing, and peanuts the
 same, And a good time with every one in it ? Oh! Grown-ups, with trials and hard
 ships to stand, Let's journey together to Little Boy
 Land! Harriet Francene Crocker in Puck.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23
A RHYME OF THE NASTY DEEP

A twin-screw brig, with an Al rig. was
 the good ship Bolivar, All spick and, span, from the donkey
 man to the bilge on the capsta l
 bar;
 She was pully-haul, with a ten-fooi
 yawl, and a regular chantey crew, And right avast, at the mizzenmast, the
 scarlet bo'sun flew. And oh, dear lad, what a time I've had
 collecting sailor slang, And weaving it into the strangest songs
 that ever sailor sang; Well, they mayn't be true, but they
 seem to do, for the checks are
 large and fine; There's nothing like cheek when your
 flames unique. and the pays five
 dollars a line. We had hugged the shore for a week or
 more, till on the seventh night, From out of the gloom the thwartship
 boom of the Deutschland loomed
 In sight;
 And inch by inch. as she dipped her
 winch, and her fulmar flying high, Through the sleet and mist, with a for
 ward list, she strove to pass us by. Full steam ahead." our captain said
 and we heard the pennant crack With twist of the heel he put the
 wheel abeam on the starboard
 tack;
 With bilge in hand, he took his stand
 abaft on the taffrail hatch And Bolivar like a shooting star, began
 to snore and ratch. So away we went, with our foc's'les
 bent, and our hawse- pipes smok-
 ing free,
 While the kentIedge on the kelson shone
 atop of the topmast tree; On the poop abaft, where they force the
 draught, the coal chutes glm- mered white, And we spliced the guys to the cathead ties, and made the doldrums tight. And never a word we spoke, but heard
 the bull-mouthed breakers call While clouds behind the sou'west wind
 went yammering down the pawl; The garboard strake was all ashake
 where the spinnaker-thruStc comes
 through,
 And still avast, at the mizzenmast, the
 scarlet bo'sum flew. And they piled each grate with the best
 Welsh slate, till the gunwales al-
 most broke You could hear them like a distant
 drum as the gurry- butt gave the
 stroke,
 Then the halliard peak began to leak and the engine room grew hot. For the bobstays damned, McAndrew damned, and the captain slanged ttie lot. And inch by inch. while she dipped her winch, and her fulmar flying high Through the sleet and mist, with for ward list the Deutschland passed us by.
 But. oh. dear lad, what time I've had collecting sailor slang, And weaving 1t into the strangest song that ever a sailor sang; Well, they mayn't be true, but they seem to do, for the checks are large and fine: There's nothing like cheek when your fame's unique, and the pays five dollars line! London Syren and Shipping
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets l This I'm c on every | signature " VE3TVL box. 25c.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23
Who Founded the Republican Party

In Chicago the old question of the "authorship'' of the republican party has been most vigorously revived Within period of four days two sep arate and distinct claims to the honor were made there. One of the claimants
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23

Found-The manuscript of a powerful speech prepared by a democratic mem- Der of the late territorial council. It begins, Until this moment I had not expected to speak upon this subject, but" etc. Owner can have same by identifying property.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-23
Santa Fe Excursion

Salt Lake City and return $59.20 on account of Mormon conference. Tickets will be on sale March 30th and 31st Return limit sixty days from date of sale.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.

1t Ia said that President Roosevelt
and Senator Foraker widely differ In
regard to an important question of
party policy. Roosevelt is very anx-
ious TO avoid any agitation Of the
tariff question; while Foraker wants
the republican party to go before the
country on that issue. Probably the
senator really believes that high tariff
taxation promotes the'general welfare,
and that he and his party friends can
make 1t so appear; while the presi-
dent knows that the policy OF so-called
protection is altogether wrong and
secretly wonders why the people have
acquiesced In IL for 10 these many
years. 1t Is plainly apparent that q
defense Of the policy OF high tariff
taxation is not at NIL to the liking OF
the strenuous man Ia the White House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
The Madison Democrat thus notices

The Madison Democrat thus notices
former editor OF this paper and a
recept article from his pen:
"Albert Watkins, we'll known to
Wisconsin citizens as man OF intel
lectuality and honor, discusses the
subject OF graft In Nebraska paper,
and, incidentally, expresses surprise
over the course of the public in jump
ing at a conclusion In the case Of IT,.
s. Senator Dietrich, charged with bar
tering postolfices for cash. Have you
Observed he says, the significant
fact that public opinion has appar-
emily reversed tradition and fairness
by adjudging Dietrich guilty before
he Is tried? In u certain great crisis,
we arc told, England expected every
man to do his duty; and on the auspi-
clous event OF her political redemp-
tion Nebraska has Enthusiastically ex-
pected Dietrich to do his duty, and
seems unwilling to credit him with any
less natural performance. And so,
waving these mere pecadilloes charg-
ed against Mr.. Dietrich In the indict-
ments, we may on his general record
commend to him the immortal saying
OF Uncle Jerry Rusk no less apt In
form than appropriate in sentiment;
| seen my duty and | done IL. :"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17

Grade Shorthorn Bull Calves
for Sale.
Inquire of Charles Collicutt, Phone
line No. I.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17

A faded out, care. worn woman of 40,
with spruce, up-to-date husband,
should take Rocky Mountain Tea.
Brings back that youthful, girlish
beauty. Keeps the old man from 60
ing to the lodge, 30 cents. j. A.
Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
McNEILL-WILSON.
Were Married Sunday Evening.
but Kept IL Secret.

Were Married Sunday Evening.
but Kept II Secret.
lola (Kansas) Daily Record Mr.
George H. Mcneil and Miss Mary
Ethel Wilson were married last Sun
day evening and the marriage has just
become known. 1t was their intention
to keep 1t secret for u while, but
someone failed to observe the iniunc-
tion as they should, and their friends
learned Of ii today, and all are hasten
ing forward with their congratulations
and best wishes.
Mr., Mcneil is connected with the
Express company and Is II popular
young man. The bride is the daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Wilson, and
for several years has held n RESPONSE
BILE position rs bookkeeper with the
canyon Zinc Company, where she was
very popular. She Is an earnest worker
In the Methodist church and chooses
her friends for their qualities rather
than their possessions. Mr.. Mcneil
Is to be highly congratulated in his
selection of n wife, and the Record
Joins their friends In best wishes for
" long and happy life,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
MISS A. III. GALE,
Teacher of Piano and Organ.

From National Conservatory OF
Music, New York. For terms apply
at residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
PRESS OPINIONS.

The Madisonian: In enumerating
the possible candidates for governor
on the democratic ticket the name Of
Hon. Burr w. Jones, Of this city, fire.
quently appears. Oh, II we could only
elect him TO that Office how different
things would be over in the capitol.
His day is coming as sure as fate.
Sham reformers have about run their
race In Wisconsin, and the day is not
far distant when the people will re-
turn to the principles of democracy rs
the Mussulman returns to Mecca
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17

600 for current expenses on the ground
that it is expedient and saves the trust
funds from the danger OF being plum
dered The law of trust Is that the
trustee must not divert the trust, but
must apply 1t exactly as set forth In
the conveyance or dedication. He Is
held strictly to this, morally and le-
gally. The state borrowed the trust
fund under stress and pays interest on
IL at an exorbitant rate. The sum bor-
rowed Is returned and the state puts 1t
In It's pocket and proceeds to spend 1t
as 1t will 1t does not restore IL
whence 1t was taken. The taking OF
the fund was breach OF faith excused
as an act OF war; the failure to return
IL and apply 1t according to the trust
imposed Is a breach of trust which, in
an individual, would be punishable
criminally. The trustee Is not per-
mittcd TO think he could do better some
other way; he mus conform to the
conditions of the trust he accepts.
Otherwise there Is no faith or safety In
trust disposal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
TIE LAW OLE TRIIST.

The La Toilette administration Is
being very justly aud quite severely
censured for appropriating TO current
expenses the trust funds returned to
Wisconsin and then claiming credit
for leyying no state tax this year
Here il vigorous paragraph from
the Milwaukee Journal:
" Opportunism Expediency What
can we do instead of what ought we
TO do. Is there no such thing MS obi.
CATION? The Waukesha Freeman
lHalf- Breed republican, defends the
use Of the government refund Of sl6S,-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
Farm for Sale.

| offer for sale my farm OF l55 acres,
situated in the town of Kendall, six
miles northeast OF Belmont, nine miles
southwest of Mineral Point and seven
miles west Of Calamine; 100 acres UNI
der cultivation, remainder pasture
and timber. VIII rent il not sold
soon. For further particulars inquire
on the premises of
d3w5 ANDREW CROW.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
Why Suffer With Your Kidneys?

The discovery of Kidney-Ettes has
proved a blessing to thousands of
kidney sufferers who have been re-
stored to perfect health. These Tab
tets drive the diseased germs out of
The system, and we urge all sufferers
to give this scientific and successful
kidney remedy trial. Price 20 cents.
j. A. Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
Oysters

VySIIIS
at the meat market OF Enzenroth &
Jacka.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
w. /. Morgan. D. ID. S.

Care of children's teeth a specially.
All the latest methods and appliances
used in the profession. Office over N.
r. Martins hardware store, Mineral
Point, Wisconsin. Hours 500 a. m.
to 800 p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Dec. Is, 1907
Letters addressed as follows remain
unclaimed at the Mineral Point post
Office:
M. Stern.
A. Smaller.
In calling for above please say
Advertised. +" N. T. Martin, p. M.