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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01
Free Press. The Merrill Advocate

Free Press: The Merrill Advocate
has plan for getting ria ct LaFoll-
cite. 1t is to ler the people have all
tho reform legislation they want that
will be approved by the governor and
his friends. The Advocate says that
so long as the governor has OPPOSE
ton he will thrive. So it would with
draw all opposition and see II he can
be got rid of in that way. ltsays that
the ''so-called reforms that hestand ;
for do not amount to much" We
rather think this plan is worth try
ing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership in the drug business
heretofore existing between the un.
dersigned ut Mineral Point, Wiscon-
sin, under the firm name of Eastman
& Meserole. has been dissolved by
mutual consent.
j. a. Meserole win pay all debts
and collect all accounts of the late
co-partnership. w. EASTMAN,
Dec. 81, 1902 j. A. NJ ESERoLE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01

"A SAILORS KIDNEYS Euos john
son, mate of the steamer Arrow, San
dusky, Ohio, writes; "Dr. Gossom's
Kidney and Bladder Cure has done
me more good than all the other
remedies | have taken in six years
combined 50c Il box. Cure guar
auteed' Nivian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01

THE Chicago Record Herald
What has become Of the presidents
recommendation that "the tariff ON
anthracite coal should be removed
and anthracite put actually, where
it now is nominally, Oh the free list
This was the one recommendation OF
his message that met with universal
approval among the common people
who wish that he had gone farther
and asked for tho removal of the tar
if on all coal. But Congress seems
no more disposed to give the people
partial than complete relief from the
oppression of the coal monopy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01
Oblitcrating Smallpox Fittings.

Scientific treatment and much skill are
required to remove smallpox pittings
successfully This treatment is given
by a masseuse, but massage is not
used, as it would never remove the
pittings. The process requires a care
full removing, little by little, of old Gu
ticle. The new. which takes the place,
is smoother than its predecessor and
requires about ten days for treatment.
Thus, after couple or more treat
ments and In a comparatively short
time, the deepest scars are replaced by
perfectly smooth skin.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01

1t might not be amiss for home
seekers to know that there are In
Northern Wisconsin about half IA
million acres of land belonging to
the government open for settlement
under the homestead aet and nearly
all of this is capable of being con-
verted into productive farms. There
should be no time lost In making APP
plications. 1t is quite likely that
within five years every acre OF this
land will be occupied. This is IA gold
Ell opportunity aud should not be
neglected. Eau Claire Leader
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01

THE weather on Christmas was
the coolest and widest experienced
thus far this winter, but in Mineral
Point there was no noticeable affect
on the festivities Of the day other
than that Of cutter riding and coast
ing. The pleasure of present giving
was In keeping with the times and
but few ale they who did not get
more than was expected. At noplace
in the universe is the custom of holt
day family gatherings on this festive
day more closely adhered to than
right here in Mineral Point, and this
year was no exception.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01

about two months ago." writes
l.. j. Beeden. Ashland, Wis, ~ was
struck on the elbow by bolt in a
high speeded pulley, cutting of the
point of the bone and severely LAGER
ating the muscle. kept the wound
dressed with Coles Carbolisalve and
in two weeks it was healed as sound
as ever" Coles is guaranteed cure
for wounds, sores and burns. Leaves
no scar. rs and 80 cents. Sold by all
druggists.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01
Not to His Advantage.

"uuh3' gru,nbled Mr.. Skinnay, who
was beng uncomfortably crowded by
the jolly looking fat man. These cars
should charge by weight"
Think soT replied the fat man.
"Why, they'd hardly think it worth
while to stop for you."-Catholic Stand
ard and Times.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01

POTATOES are getting scarce In
the east and the price is steadily ad-
vancing. The supply here Is sufii-
cient, but just before spring 1t Is pos
sible the tubers will again be bring
ing good round price. The Eastern
crop was not up to expectations and 1t
is reported that potatoes are selling
Tor TIE in New York. -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01
For Sale

A two story, six room dwelling con-
venient TO zinc works, Has pantry,
good cistern, summer kitchen, and
two lots each s0xl00 For prices and
terms, sec M. A. Tyre on place or J.
b. Reynolds. 40tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01

But for money and the need OF II
there would not be half the friendship
that there is In the world 1t is pow
erful for good IL divinely used.-George
Macdonald
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01

A. j. Smell wanted to attend u par
ty, but was afraid to do SO on account
Of pains i'm his stomach, which he
feared would grow worse. He says
II was telling my troubles to a lady
friend, who said: 'Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy will put you in condition for the
party | bought II bottle and take
pleasure in stating that two doses
cured me and enabled me to have q
good time ut the party" Mr.. Smell is
n resident of Summer Hill, N. Y
This remedy Is safe for sale by Vivi-
ans Pha rmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01
Too attractive.

Too attractive.
"Now. nere," said the salesman, sis n
very fine umbrella. The handle, you
will observe, is especially attractive"
That's just what l want to avoid.
Every umbrella ever owned has been
entirely too attractive."-San Francisco
Post.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01

TIE TIasaygNE publishers thank
all friends and patrons for the
good will and patronage extended
them during the past year, and
wish one and all very happy 1908
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01

Warren Sentinel: 6. +. Springer
OF Mineral Point, Wis, manufacturer
of the celebrated Red Trunk cigar
was in town The other day to fill some
"hurry upn orders for Red Trunks
Incidentally he presented few
copies of his 1903 calendar. It's the
finest one that's come to town this
season.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-01

Investigation will reveal that every.
successful man gets down to work
early.-Atehison Globe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
HOW SECRETS GET OUT.

How secrets become known and gossipy informa-
tion is disseminated are one of the mysteries of
social life. "A little bird told me- is generally
the accepted evasion Of a too direct inquiry in
regard TO the source Of any acknowledged informa-
fion. the so-caed birds that distribute the gossip
that makes the very principals themselves wonder
how the tale became known being many and va
sious. The massage bird the manicure bird"
the hello bird" only few OF the different
species that CLEAN here and there the tidbits OF
news which they scatter abroad among their Gus
TONERS
What 60 women expect when they talk freely
and without reserve among themselves before the
comparative strangers VINO minister TO their va
11ous needs said a rnatron who commenting
the possible leaks through which carefully
guarded secrets escape. Women of the great
world are like Pauline BoEaparte, who said in re-
gard 10 her footman, MATS chere. appelle III
ca un homme2" They really act as If attendants
were automatons. and not human beings especially
endowed with an eager curiosity in all that apper-
1ains 10 those who consider themselves their mas
tiers ana mistresses. People very apt too, TO
BE fnCiscree their telephone wire" she continued
feels thar the speaker and the listener are SEPARATED
only may their wires be crossed. and their entire
conversation distinctly audible TO some acquaint-
nnce who is al her own instrument: but the Cen
can listen whenever it interests her to DO so.
Apropos OF that" she added, AN amusing little
whose recent engagement IS still supposed to be a
gLeat secret quite unsuspecteq by any Of her
iNencs, 50 carefully have the willy couple concealed
tee I intentions s5oPPsd az large department
would meet lin downtown 10 20 some ouf-of-
the-way restaurant for luncheon. So she was con
os!agls asSol4si4ee 'e next day when her mother,
20 Who sne mao not mentioned her expedition told
her she must either announce her engagement or
observe Mrs. Grundy rules Of etiquette.
YESTERDAY, SAID the older woman. was not at ali
me HOW co1d S6 P fbo he% S9G were engaged
Her mother laughed. In the queerest way" she
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
COURSE IN SOCIAL TRAINING.
Fellowship and Scholarship at Greenwich
House Maintained by the Settlement.

An interesting experiment is in progress at Green
witch House the Jones-st. Settlement. where this
year two young women have joined the regular
staff Of the house under the terms Of the fellow
ship and a scholarship offered under the auspices
of the committee social Investigations of which
Professor Z. r. A. Seligman, OF Columbia Uni
versity is the chairman. Greenwich House is man.
aged by the corporation known as the Cooperative
Social Settlement Society. and the committee
which maintains the newly created scholarship and
fellowship is a department of this.
Considerable difficulty has been experienced in
finding experts who could act as head workers of
new Settlements as they formed. Experts
in this line most others. 1t is
comparatively easy 10 find volunteer workers,
whose interest in social progress is sufficiently
active TO lead them to pay their board at Settle
ment, while the time they give their ser
vices it But II is not easy to ind persons
who gifted with such essential qualities as
judgment and sympathy, who have had the ncces-
sary experience and in addition possess the in
itiative and executive powers needful. 1t is with
fellowship and The scholarship have been estab-
Lshed.
The fellow is TO be appointed every year by the
committee II which Professor Seligman is the
chairman, 10 investigate some special social con-
dition. This year the subject for investigation is
the standard of living the lower West Slde-the
of the different elements that go 10 make up
the family expenditures
Mss Emily e. Bolard of NIeadvine, Penn, Wei
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

for quarter of it's space. The pancake shape
TO be enthusiastically adopted by all classes
and to be suitable for every style Of costume. One
would naturally suppose that large hat would call
for considerable expenditure in trimming. but
such is not the case in England. Two tiny tips
a small bird may be perched on the very edge of
enormous brim nOdding over the face. and be-
hind oasis of ribbon relieves desert of felt.
There is little variation in the climate here
that the EnglishwOman may be pardoned for wear
ing often straw hat IN winter and felt in
summer, but wonders somewhat at the de-
votion shown TO a bit OF brown fur about the
throat This is by courtesy called always sable
whether the animal that wore the pelt burrowed
for roots in icy Siberia nibbled nuts in the hol
low trunk of an English walnut tree 1t is supposed
to constitute claim to gentiity, that quite
shadows such small deficiencies weather bea ten
sailor and a walking skirt that hangs If 1t were
a trained skirt made for a much shorter person
The smart Engshwoman spends much OF her
time in the country, where her social position is
well defined as the laws OF the Modes and Persians.
A proper amount Of servants horses, subscriptions
10 county charities these are all necessary APP
pendages to such positions smart dressing Is not.
Good clothes Will not improve or alter a jot her
social position, and in the eyes of her lord and
master good looks equally independent of out
ward adornment. The average Engllshman is not
OVergenerous in matters of dress allowance, but
would undoubtedly stoutiy defend the unadorned
beauty OF wife and daughter II is this necessity.
or supposed necessity. for economy permeating
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

The barter that goes on among society girls Is
very amusing. It is partly in earnest for the sake
OF the supposed advantage gained by an exchange
Of belongings. partly for the feminine excitement
that loves anything IN the shape Of a bargain for
in this social traffic gowns hats and jewelry are
frequently be had at absurdly low prices just
because the tickle taste OF their owners Graves for
something new in their places. and partly again
5ust for the amusement of the transaction, which
is generally carried with much laughter and
joking.
whatever has Mabel brought homer" exclaimed
Mrs A, as she saw from the window her daugh-
sitting in hanson. with her lap and the seat
beside her piled up with garments and boxes. while
a passing boy rang the bell for her. The footman
hurried down 10 her assistance. and moment later
81 oIo+i1ing F ysroI,s 5escrinfions while the man
followed, equally laden.
Thank you, James; put them down anywhere.
she said to him. and then as the servant vanished
she turned TO her mother Il have had the great eat
an auction in her rooms There were about a dozen
Yor absolutely nothing. About a week ago we were
al lunching at Dora Ms and were talking
own and he season is not half through am
going TO have an auction and make a clean sweep
OF all that / have, and buy everything fresh /
You an Gomez thought she Was in joke but to-
day / saw q tiny red nag stuck out of her window
we did have lovely time! Eleanor was as good as
shelves reserving only one dinner gown and street
the TO geT gq shg can get ba 4e een sS
expect at forced sale like that. As her terms
were cash, and by great good luck had stl about
half of my quarters allowance, while most Of the
Others were hard up. / able to outbid them
whenever I wanted to. and you see, have come
back with enough things 10 stock old clothes
shop. What am / going TO do with them? Why,
that is the question. / ! don't know
Where did you get that lovely hat. Eliza beth?'
said the sister OF another girl who came into the
drawing room for tea one afternoon You did
not have Il when you went out. Did you buy
ii and put il on at a shoD?" ''Oh I exchanged with
Mildred s." was the answer. We lunched to-
gether at SIS. She liked my hat and liked
hers. into the dressing and made
g deal. Hers imported and mine was Amer
lean. she insisted l should give her s. be-
sides"
Another story of the kind is thar certain young
woman, when about to start for the opera. looked
herself IN her long cheval glass and felt dis
satisfied. Il do think this cloak is at all my
STYLE she said her mother. MOLLY BIS new
wrap is much becoming TO me, and mine
seems to suit her. She suggested the other day
that should trade ! wonder if she was ii
earnest Then. with the impulsiVeness of her
kind she ran 20 tee telephone, called up her friend
made the exchange and stopped on her way the
opera for her acquisition. in which she p
peared TO her great satisfaction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

the work OF teaching should be deprived Of an op-
portunity lack OF influence and If that condition
exists in greater New-York. 1t IS said to exist
in greater degree than in any other city. con-
slider IL the greatest achievement OF my life
Dr. Maxwell the guest OF honor at the
luncheon, and the other speakers were President
Nicholas Murray Butler Of Columbia University.
President John H Finley Of the City College Chan
cellor MacCracken OF New-York University. DR..
Laura Gill dean of Barnard College, DR.. Paca.
president of the Catholic University School OF
Pedagogy.
George 5. Davis. Clarence Meleney and Andrew H.
Edison. associate superintendents, and Dr. John
Haney, supervisor of manual training.
Albert Shells. OF Public School No. 40 president
of the Principals Club POSTMASTER, and
Henry E. Jenkins. of No. 3. was chairman OF the
luncheon committee The gathering was FREEDOM
nately feminine, but the suggestion of Miss
Kate Van WAGNER, of No. 2. the men were allowed
to smoke during the postprandial speeches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
DAINTY HANDWORK.
Exhibit of Hebrew Technical School for
Girls Shows Variety of Work

Daintiness the most marked characteristic
Of the work OF the Hebrew Technical School for
Girls exhibited at Delmonicos yesterday A white
batiste handmade evening gown. decorated with
yards OF lace insertion; light blue ponges morn
ing gown, with fancy tucEing; underwear trimmed
with lace and feather stitching French en-
broidery; fluffy bonnets for children-these were
a few of the pretty things made at No. 2S7
Henry-st. by girls between fourteen and seventeen
years old
Notwithstanding ts name the Hebrew Tech
meal School for Girls is non-sectaran, that 175
young girls Of many different natiOnalities have
gathered there to fit themselves. without expense.
for trade by which they may living.
Dressmaking, sewing, millinery. embroidery,
drawing stenOgraphy. bookkeeping, English arith-
metic and penmans hip the branches taught.
At present limited capacity prevents the
teaching Of more branches. but a large building
is soon to be erected for the school Fifteenth
st. and Second-ave., in which there will be
for the six hundred who applied for admission
last fall The course. which is only ten
months will then be heightened to two years.
THIS building is TO cost 100000 more than half
with the school there will be a complete gym
nasium, shower baths and a swimming pool. and
the trustees hope to put IN g aTse laundry where
poor women may be taught TO become expert
washers and ironers. The trustees of the school
Henry c. Bernheim, Mrs J. n. Bloom, Mrs.
Brill Mrs leopold Calm, Miss Annie W. Caiman.
Ludwig Dreyfuss, II, p. Goldschmidt, Simon Gug
genheim Mrs Samuel Hammersough, Joseph
zog. Morris ]; Hirsch. solomon n Kohn. Abra,
ham NJ. Kr.del. Miss olivia Leventritt, David
nand L. Loeb. Mrs. Louis Loeb. Mrs. Nathaniel
Myers. Nathaniel Myers. Miss Henrietta solomon,
Leon Tannenbaum. Paul NJ: War6urg and Mrs
honorary trustee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

lesley 49, is the fellow this year. Miss Bolard
studied year at Vassar before going to Wellesley
College. She spent a year and more at Greenwich
House a worker before receiving the appoint
ment fellow. The fellowship may be held by
The scholarship is open only 10 women who are
DESTROYS OF training for Settlement work a pro-
fession Tba DrsseIt boIder ~ the scboIorsbiI, IS
Miss Caroline E Pitkin. of Chicago, a Wellesley
graduate class of '02. Besides familiaTizing her
self with the many activities of the Settlement,
Miss Pitkin visits the other Settlements, charities
and philanthTopic institutions OF the city a part
Of her course in social training. The scholarship
pays 500 a year. and is designed merely TO give
the worker maintenance during the period when
she is taking her course in social training.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
CHEESE SoUFFLE.

Cheese soufle is a dainty dish. and one suitable
for the autumn supper table. Put two level tea
spoonfuls OF butter in frying pan and stir in a
heaping tablespoonful OF -four. Gradually add
half a cup of milk and boil one minute. Then adj
a seasoning OF half a teaspOonfaI OF salt and Oae
tenth Of a teaspoOnful OF cayenne. Stir in one z2
Of soft grated cheese and the yoIks OF three sssS
well beaten Pour the mixture into a bowl art
IL away 20 cool When thoroughly cold. add us
whites of the three eggs. whipped 10 very ~
frOth. Turn the mixture into a bUttered baSls
dish, into individual custard cups Bake tls
soufie from ten to twelve minutes, and serve ao@
immediately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS LUNCHEON

1.-THE board of examiners are watchmen who stand
at the city gates and prevent the unworthy and
unfit from entering" said William H. Maxwell. oitv
superintendent of schools before the Prineipa1s,
Club its first luncheon at Delmonicos yesterday.
1.-The system of a competitive examination is NOT
ideal way OF accomplishing this end" continued
Mr.. Maxwell. but II is the o:ly way OF excluding
religious social and political influence from the
appointment and promotion OF teachers.
II resolved before I was associated with the
school system of New-York Brooklyn that IL
IN a position to control such matters. no
young man or woman who deserved TO engage in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
THE OLD FAMILIAR FACES.

"All, all are gone-the old familiar faces quoted
a young woman rather sadly she turned over the
leaves of the visitors book in the hall. She was
the daughter of a. hDspitabe family, and the name
the guests that they had entertained was legion
We live in just the same old way" she con-
tinued, "and family circle is, thank God
still unbroken. but friends keep changing, and
it is very melancholy! Every New Years Eve. we
keep I'D the old custom of seeing the old year out
with especial intimates. For several years we
will have, perhaps, the people. Then one Will
drop out of our life and then another and finally
we must begin all over again. ! have just been
reading over the names of New Years party
ten years ago. Not is left to come. Some are
married. lives in India. another in Cape Town,
others scattered in various places in the United
States and two are dead. AL all are gone-the old
familiar faces. Well, I suppose we ought to make
out our this year. So, Molly, who shall We
have to drink eggnog and sing Aud Lang Syne
with in 1902"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
A SUCCESSFUL PHOTOGRAPHER.

The success which has attended the studio OF the
Z. +. Foley Company. at No. PSI sixth-ave. since
II was opened less than two years ago, is proof
OF the valJS OF a genial attractive personality
when added 10 ability and strict attention to busi-
ness Mr. Foley who is one OF the youngest men
in his line came originally from jamestown N Y.
He attributes his success 20 attending strictly To
business and the courtesy with which he in
yariably meets his customers The greatest
is taken with every order. Mr.. King, an expert OPP
orator Is connected with Mr.. Foley, ane is the
winner OF numerous gold medals abroad. Visitors
TO the studio are always welcome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

\ seamstress' scissors and pineushion makes a
pretty little Christmas Gft for needlewoman-it
is. OF course. inappropriate for the woman who
seldom takes a needle in her hand. To make the
chain buy three dozen brass rings of the smallest
size and three and one-half yards OF ribbon three
quarters OF an inch wide. Make a loop at the end
of the ribbon to hold il, then thread on the rings
by weaving the ribbon in and out IN any pretty
close chain pattern. When the chain is completed.
hang the scissors at one end by means OF a bow
and ends OF the ribbon, and little pincushton
covered with the ribbon at the other. The busy
needlewoman viii find this Continuance a great
convenience 10 hang around her neck. scissors
and pins forever getting lost unless they are
secured in some such way