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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

travelling In the opposite direction, and
when reached this very spot l heard
q terrific whistling Of an engine and
saw the headlight there, down toward
East Far Hills
He stopped suddenly. for suddenly
upon the still night air lie heard the
terrific whistlng of an engine, and he
saw headlight down toward East Far
Hills. Another train was running them
down. iiaskins looked wildly around
them for place Of shelter. There was
none. lie know then that there was
but one thing to do. Grasping his bride
in his arms he half slid, half lowered
himself and her down between the ties.
1t was hard work. for he had grown
into man, while the space between
the ties had held its own. One thing
was lucky-Haskins' bride was small
and slight. He directed her briefly to
cling to him with both hands round his
neck. She did SO. With his two hands
he chung to the ties above. They had
barely adjusted themselves when the
train was upon ZEN. Haskins whis-
pered to his bride that 1t would soon
be over, and they would again be safe.
But Haskins had reckoned without his
host, for the train was a frcighter and
was moving with the rapidity of a
snail BESIDES. it had to wait till the
passenger train ahead had moved
along Car after car bumped slowly
over the ties, and Haskins held on till
his arms. with double weight upon
them seemed starting from the sockets.
Suddenly he breathed sigh of RELIEF,
for his trained ear acquainted him
with the fact that the last car was ap-
preaching. 1t did approach but it did
not reach them, for suddenly the train
began to back toward East Far Hills
more slowly than it had proceeded
Haskins groancd The strain was be-
much longer" he muttercd, gritting his
teeth. He shut his eyes and held on
tight
And then the train stopped. Has
kins yelled for aid. The whistle
drowned his voice. Then the freight
began TO move again, and this time it
moved forward.
kitty" exclaimed IIaskins wildly,
kiss me for the last time! we've
got to drop. / can't hold on can't
do anything. Goodby until
And then they dropped. They didn't
drop very far They dropped about
foot or SO, not more. For in the long
ten years that Haskins was away the
! road had filed up the old gully, and
they had been hanging in the dark for
nothing. Later they reached the house
| of Ilaskins' parents. AS they stepped
| into the light his bride gave strange
start. Then she smiled Your gray
hair" she whispered to Haskins, lis an
| improvement on the red"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03
Shut Out of society.

Frank r. Stockton, who was, as a
rule, extremely averse to social func-
tons of any nature, was induced to
attend literary dinner In Wash
ington, given by certoin western SEN
ator In honor Of well known Indiana
novelist.
Mr.. Stockton lad taken into dinner
the sistcr-in-iaw Of his host. She was
an excellent woman, but anything but
literary"
The conversation touching upon the
beauties of Omar Khayyam, spirited
discussion of the Persian poet ensued,
during which the bewldered woman
from the west caught from time to
time the name of Omar"
Turning to Mr. Stockton. the sister
in-law asked:
"Who is this Mr.. Omar they're talk
ing about? Very popular in society, l
suppose"
why, madam" replied the humor-
list gravely. that man did something
that forever shuts him out OF society"
Gracious me" exclaimed the worthy
dame. And what was thatW
"He died some 800 years ago" re-
piled Stockton smilingly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

There is no occasion which presents
such terrible advantage TO the prac-
teal joker as that of q sea voyage,
and there is none on which his jokes
become more mbearable. The follow
ing incident embodies one of his most
ambitious efforts: When we were in
the middle Of the gulf of st. Lawrence
and the nearest coast was 200 miles
away Yankee quietly remarked:
WAL, | guess we are quite close to
land now. 1t amt more'n three-quar-
tiers of Il mile away, nohow." Person
ally we took no interest in facts OF this
nature and were content to sit and be-
lieye, but many excited travellers dash
ed out of the smoking room TO have n
look at the long hoped for continent.
They presently came back in The worst
of tempers, saying that the charts and
all other authorities declared the land
to be at least 200 miles away and that
there was certainly none in sight
"Waal, | didn't say the Shore" return
ed the champion joker. II guess
there's land right under us, not three
quarters of mile sway"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

thousand acres day, belongs to MI
Of us. 1t Is national domain. Why
should any one be permitted to ac-
quire 800 acres Of irrigated LAND ?
Why should single family be per-
United to take $40 acres through the
filing of husband and wife? Is that
amount OF irrigated land essential
for u prosperous home?
In Utah, according 10 the census
figures, the average farm unit is q
acres.
The battle is between human need
and human greed. Every man who
wants his country to be as wise as
the most ordinary business man, and
every man who wants his share oil
the public land for himself or his
children, should stand by the Presi-
dent Of the United States in his de-
mand for the immediate reform OF
this crying evil.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

Among the jests of the ancient Greek
humorists are many on the physician.
Some of them are characterized by an
almost American extravaganza The
following are from a popular Greek
anthology:
"Diophantus dreamed that he saw
IIcrmogenes, the physician. and IL
never awoke again. even though he
wore an amulet"
Marcus. the doctor, called yestcr'
day on the marble Jupiter, but though
he was Jupiter ANA though h was
marble his funeral takes place today
Pausauias. the 6 artan g0n raj
when asked why he spoke evil e u
doctor WHOM he had never consulted
said, III | had consulted him !
shouldn't now" - Archaeological Re
view.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

! Brander Matthews in lecture on the
drama told Of an incident showing the
rare presence of mind of William
Charles Macready According to Mr..
Matthews, he got the story from an old
man who saw Macready far back in
the fortes
/ In Shipboard scene the actor paced
the deck while the canvas representing
the sea was kept in motion by the
walking beneath Of men with half bent
bodies The cloth had been worn TO
thinness by dint of much use. When
Macready came 10 the most imnas-
stoned part OF his monologue and the
waves were rising higher and higher
the audience was astounded TO see a
red head pop up through the crest of n
wave The actor saw it, too. and for n
moment he looked as IL he were dis
concerted. but It was only for a mo-
ment. Raising his voice. he shouted.
Man overboard~
And this made the people cheer and
praise MocreaGy all the more.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03
Farm for Sale

Consisting of 100 acres prairie and
. acres timber land, situated 6 miles
southeast of Mineral Point and 3
west of Waldwick postotlice. There
on are one large two-story house
large basement barn aud other build
ings, cistern, we'll aud windmill
Schoolhouse on the farm. For par
ticulars inquire of Mrs. John Hark er
Waldwick. 39tf.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03
Attest
ED. BROWN, City Clerk.

f. w. Dave offers his dwelling
adjoining the residence of William
McNiel, south of the New High
School for sale. More than l. acre
Of land, 6 largo rooms besides closets
pantry, good cistern, large barn, and
beautiful shrubery and surroundings
For price and terms see j. b. Rey-
nolds. 3Stf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03
Lavish Distribution OF Land S.

State journal.
Under tho Desert Land Law, an
individual can take up 800 acres
without living upon it a day or an
hour. 4 man and his wife can take
up $40 acres, equal to square mile,
of the most fertile soil in the world
in this wy. Most of this land goes
to spectators, who sell or CONSOLE
date with others the easily acquired
territory. The alarm is strongly
sounded.
ibis western empire which is be-
ing aliepated at the rate OF seven
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

Tur hunting season in Northern
Wisconsin aud the upper peninsula
closed with record of seven Killed
and fifteen wounded in the deer
chase. and seven Killed ana ELEVEN
wounded in the pursuit OF small
game. This is not quite so bad as
war. but it is bloody enough to give
zest 10 the sport.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

Milwaukee News: In speaking of
the abuse OF appeals, Justice Brewer
saws that be has been assured "by
one IN position to know that in a
single state one Of the great railroad
corporations by appealing every
Judgment against it to the Supreme
court Of the state--that court having
a crowded docket made enough in
compromising judgments against it
in the trial courts To pay the entire
cost Of its legal Department. 1t is
merely another instance where the
laws delay is employed to defeat the
ends Of justice and TO discriminate
against the rights Of the poor
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

Fox several years New Jersey
farmer has been donating corn-fed
turkey to the Thanksgiving dinner
at the White House. He did the
same thing this year, notwith tahd-
ing the high price at which these
luxurious birds are selling IN the
Eastern market. Tough are the uses
OF prosperity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

COLUMBIA was asked to give the
United States something 1t had to
rive and refused. Now it Is Offering
the United States something IL has
not To give, and the United states
refuses to accept. And, worse than
all. Panama is likely to get Sl0,ooo,-
600 for the thing that Columbia had
but has not any longer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

Occasionally" says Senator Cock
rell. in referring to affairs IN Panama
Republicans do things just right
And sometimes Democratic states
man, IN the ripen"ss OF time, grace
fully awards credit when 1t is due.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

WHILE farm fences are not re-
ceiyinr much attention this time OF
the year, considerable activity Is
noticeable around some totterlng
political fences.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

A Missouri judicial decision de-
clares that bribery In primary cleo
tions is no crime III tnat state. Ana
vet the primaries are the source Oh
politicn! action. M issouri is in DIRE
need OF a general legislation house
cleaning.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

JAPAN's first intention OF wlpIne
Russia Of the map without further
notice was probably changed after
consulting with her ally, Great Brlt'
ian. 1t is well for "a young ana I'M
pulsive nation like Japan that she
can go 70 an old and conservative
friend like Great Britain for advice.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

AS a thoroughbred trust, the com
bina in meats seems to be rather the
most aggressive in the whole list
The attention of Congress III thlS a.
rection wuutd be timely.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

Reports of John Jeuck, treasurer,
and Henry Ovitz, street foreman, ac-
cepted and ordered filed.
The report of finance committee
recommending the levy of Ia per
cent. on taxable property of the city
was adopted by the common council.
Henry Ovi,z was duly elected
street foreman for the next four
months ut $40 per month.
On motion council adjourned.
Il, II. PRIpEAUX, Mayor
Attest:
ED. BROWN, City Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

In snubbing Harry Lehr at the
New York horse show, Miss Roose-
welt made it quite plain that her dis
tinguiehnd father is not catering TO
the lnoltfOV vote.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

WISCONSIN takes pride in its uni
yersity, aud ia pleased but not sur
prised at the declaration of the Eng
fish NJ. f., member of the BRUSH
commission which has been study
ing American educational institu-
tions, who says that If an, one cot
lege in the United States had his
preference it would 'be the UNIVERSE
yof Wisconsin. One of the advant-
ages of the University which NE
enumerates is especially worthy "i
note--he Gays that Its location is
sublime
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

WILLIAM #. OsTERIE, an Indiana
State University graduate, has pat
ented II process for smelling zinc
which is expected to revolutionize
that industry. Instead of clay re-
torts now in use large quantities OF
ores will be charged with an electric
current, and the metal will be run up
in streams. There Will be no vast
ing Of tue ore, as is done under the
present methods. 1t is claimed that
four men. with the Ostorie furnaces
can produce as much zinc in given
time ms one hundred now do.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03

We are we'll prepared for the fall
and winter season Of 1904 with the
latest imported and domestic goods,
which we can make up into all the
different styles to please our clients
at very moderate prices. The latest
English aud American fashion plates
on hand. Read tine following letter
from Mr.. Rashe Hubbell, "a promi-
nent citizen of Boscobel, and an en-
ploye in the L. S. mail service:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03
BosCoBEL, Wis. Apr.

BOsUOBEL, WIS, Apr. 18th, 1903.
A. +. Dresden, Mineral Point. Wis.
DEAR FRIEND ADAM
The suit ordered of you came duly to hand
and, as the case has always been during all
the years you have supplied my wants in the
clothing line. they are the very acme of the
cutters art. They certainly could not be i'm.
proved upon, and | am highly pleased rs well
as grateful that you are in such easy reach of
us: but rest assured that no difference where
the future may find you. whether nearer or
thousands Of miles away. no one else can
many clothes Ike while you are in the bust
ness AS ever, your friend.
RAsHE HUBBEI.L.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-03
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Mineral Point, Wis, Dec. |, O3.
A regular meeting of the common
council was this day held in the
council chamber.
Present: Mayor PrideauX and AL
dermen Potter, Day, Ellery, Engels
Sims. Ross aud Tamblyn. Absent
Alderman Weidenfeller.
Meeting called to order by the
mayor. Minutes Of the last regular
meeting read and approved.
The following bills We're audited
by the finance committee and on
motion were allowed:
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-06-19
At Waunfta.

Elmer Wiley. the successful um
agcr u NamIta ll1 springs H#.I
came iH "Wednesday m husiua-s
matters The season has hardly De-
gun l- yeI for floods in eastern 81 Hts-
have Kept tbe weather too cool ta
stur Summer resort trade. II has
actually boom colder iu the MISS
-irp valley than iu Gmuis1n. How
ever. the break has begun aud sHu
the svrltarng hundreds will be saak
ing Coload0s Good mountains and
WaanItu Springs. that most beautul
1l retreats viii secure its share 4l
trade.
4 Grand Fourth Of July celebr-
tIpn has been arranged for at The
Springs aud everybody invited.
Dr Davis and family are cxpec,ed
about the jth of July. bat another
physician is coming this week to ill
his place for the time being.
Four guests Of the hotel are Pad
and Charles Berdel. sous Of Charles
lcrdel a well known former attorney
Of Gunuison and now clerk and re
c1rder of South Arapahoe county.
and their brides. Their marriage
occurred Tuesday at Littletm 1t
was a double wedding. the brthers
marrying sisters, Misses Pearl and
lmogene Thompson SAYS the Den
yer Times.
"The two families have been
neighbors for years and the children
have grown up together Mr. and
Mrs Thompson are prominent resi-
dents Of Littlet0n, and the Young
men are the sons of Mr.. Charles
Berdel, clerk and recorder for south
Arapahoe county and known through
out this section Of the state a. Hon
est Charlie Berdel. % lie was a c1un-
.ty commissioner of the old Araplhoe
county The Misses Thompson are
charming young women of culture
and education, and have a wide cir
Gle of friends. Mr. Paul BerdeI has
distinguished himself i'm the senior
class Of law at Denver University
and Mr. Chas Berlcl is his father :
deputy. The marriage was per-
formed by Rev Richard Brady.
chaplain Of Lorctto Heights acadamv.
Aiter the ceremony the two bridal
couples left loT Waunita Hot Springs
where they will spend their honey
moon. After July 10 they will be
at home at Littletun.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-06-19
CHATTEL W0RT6 AGE SAlF.

Whereas, Jennie NJ Wilson did on April 22nd
tsi2, make. execute and deliver 10 the under
signed her certain chattel mortgage. to secure
the payment of her certain promissory note of
even date with said mortgage, for the sum Of
s'h"L Que and payable on Jan. list, 1893 and
there - now due aud owing to us ON said note
the sum of s2t6 IL, and we have taken possession
Of the property mortgaeed notice is hereby
given that we will sell the following chattels
included IN said mortgage, on Tuesday june
Sth, at the hour of ten q clock a. m. to-wit:
One red COW with white face, branded 81 " one
red and white COW. branded y " one bay horse
branded W ON left shoulder; one gray horse.
branded II II on left shoulder ami one set Of
double harness. Terms Of sale cash.
sale to take place at NATSON'S LIVERY
STABLE, in Gunnison, Colo
June 18th, 1903
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-06-19
LEGAL UsucaTNas.
~ Bl.s Anon >eTtsk-

STATE af Colorado
tfiiuufs1n County
Caunts ouri q Gmnnisan couuty, 10 the june
term A. j. isa
N 6aruan. A iriuistra-
tur % tiie Estate at Kate
Fisher decreased fetition - eel
Nuna Ice and ans other pay debts.
hftra uf kHtc fi4i4rr de-
creased u any fhere b..
and ans other heirs II Kate Fisher. deeeasod, u
auy there be-. dsiaudsuis above named. having
heen fici in the Office II che judge II the
County tuurt Of tiuuui-or County notice h.
hisHsiif given g. She said Anna Lee, aud ans
81 trr hrfr- tf ate fi4Ior q ans t'Icra b.. that
he said riaintif J tiormnn. sdu5inistratorr
hi patitiun iu the said County touri ~ 'iunni-
uunfy Ger ORDER tu srN che premises
helunEing o. the estate q sad deceasod or -
said DECREASED. aud utf-crihcd as fflinvs. o. VII
illr= uumhrred seven d eighi and nine 49,
in block numbered thirty oue - ui the Town
81 Tn tup, tfunuisln iuuut1. state q oio-,
rado. per the plat ~ said town nov Of record
and fir b. the kccarders Office - said
tiunuisuu County.
Aud that a summons haz been issued out -
this Court against you. rrturnHhle az the May
term. a -. is3 Of -aii Court "a be holden on
the last Monday - May A d. issa a. the nurt
House in Gunnison. iu Gunuison County. Colo
rado.
Now. unless you the said Anna Lee. and any
other heirs of Kate Fisher. deceased. IL any
there be. shall personally be and appoar before
said County Court Of 6unul-on Count, ON the
hrst day 81 the term thereof, 10 be holden al
Guunlson iu said County, On he last Monday %
July. l@'i ani plead answer or demur to said
complainant petition. filed therein. the same
and the matters aud things therein charged and
-tgted viii be- taken a. confessed. and a tlecrss.
entered against yuu according 60 the prayer -
said bill
oiunnison. Colorado. slay q IsB
GE1 HETHEEINGToN
tuunty Judge.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-06-19
Daea N~&


Al Mesure has gone o. Lac
Cuy
WA Wl-e weut O. Gaunisau DTS
wsek O. gIea ths a.rraz
o and Eul Bcruhm ae
spending the week Be- Guuuisau.
n B Baaaehamr has z1ur b.
GuunIsu tll- yaeek la business
Iar HageHp1r. uuuel j. expeflai
d. re-ume operations within 50 d1y-
Al Naut and iamily are tak ae
au auuug aluR the Gunnison rlear
i1r iew days
The Adair Mining Go. H. warl ma
fuo mon iu ifs uew tunnel aud
expect % dHble the f1rce IN a 81 Hrt
time
W = Cheu1wafh has gone % Now
Yuk with rhs intention 20 rearraH
,ziHg and rau-liialng tha Du .-
Adair and Davenport mining em.
rauIe-
The Dahas fauuel has %
isVu t1r the present Thcr
about 61 lea Of milling are fu
anl have uH reached the high Il d
strata oi the Denver vein Hat
they expects t1cut s1uu after resuu.
ing wlrk iH the near future.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-06-19

In the matter - the estate Of II q. Barrett. de-
ceased
the end day Of July, A. ID. 1913, being one of the
regular davs of the June term uf the County
curt OF Gunnison county, IN Probate in the
State of Colorado. /. j. y. Brothers, admins
traitor 81 said estate. viii appaar before the
Judge - said Court. present ms final ettlement
az such administrator and pray the approval
of the same aud will then apply to be discharged
as such administrator At which time and
place any person IN interest may appear and
present objections to the same. II any there be
Dated at Gunnson. Colorado, June 18TH 1913
j. +. BROTHERs
Administration Of the Estate of ii, @. Barrett,
deceased.
First pub. June 18th. last pub. July 18th
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-06-19
Zine Coming to the Front.

Denver News
With the successful blowing IN of
thg zluc smeltrr al Puehla there
sh1uld be- a steady advance iu the
price i0 the miner 0l ziuc-bearing
ores The scale has heretofore
rested upon zinc concentrates -
% $40 per ton on the cars which
were shipped g. Kansas or Wiscun-
sin smelters. or by way of Galveston
TO smelters in Belgium The cur
rent quotation on spelter is S1.1j
per hundred pounds, aud spelter is
the output of the Pueblo plant i'm
addition TO saving the gold, silver
aud lead in the ores. With the
steady operation Of the Pueblo plant
and resumption later ON in the zinc
smcltcrs at Canon City, the value of
zinc ores marketed this year in Colo
RADIO should reach - .jOO0Du and
may exceed that figure This j.
largely gain Ii disposes altogether
of the former penalty against zine
contents at the lead-basis plants.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-06-19
f MINES AND MINING 4
s+++<++++<*<<<
Tbs Good Hoes a Great Asn6.

sinking In the Good Hope shaft at
NElcan continues steadily aud An
drew Goodwill. contractor has passed
66n ieet Twenty men are empllved
and car lf high grade ore is shipped
tWice a month. though mlst of the
work i- being i1ne oH Deepening the
shaft o. 1O feet The lasf car IF
this ore ran ~ uuuces boz g.ld which
Is a mirhty gl5d showing ir any
mime in Callraia.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-06-19
Ono Csy Oe~rv4ssoa

tafAtasfliali tasaiittsfitgH
Aud sfiii q raus A uad year
Sc l1uaks
Tae Corbeu F.tzlmu1as hsbi I...s
fuAay uiuht was sFcat
IiaW y ihis f,r She rauehmels A
veek af cautInuau- rain AN icrau-e
liak Ball has g1ne o. rauching
PumFkin rage E1es o. Pirkiu Sai-
urlay nirhf Betor c1mo and SEE
D. played Ohio Cny Talent b. all
night
Born >aurllay morning o. Mr. and
Mrs Frank fry. a son. M1ther and
-1u daing well and daddy icels quite
large
Link BAH has taken a contract far
the Treasury tunnel a. the head of
Melniyre guich and a. -oou a. that
Is clmplete1 he leaves iar Burrows
park o. d. $3.50 worth vi work over
there
loH 41ns1n h. tearing up trees by
the r31ts 1n Che Revenue road He
has d Mcl.ain. Prank Fry. Clarence
Mcdonald, and y u Hutchinson
working fH him and s1an thc are
Val be coming down
George nice 1f the firm aI Mce
Bros a Co.. returned from his ranch
near lIttlotm H. br1uEht with
him =prgs from bis fruit trees over
lhere showing the Young fruit Al
so s1me rye at least three feet high
and oats tea inches. ne SAYS every
thing over There Is an righi but Che
water question
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-06-19

From recent information there is
reason to believe that the proposed
road which Otto Mears is building
from Silverton and Animas Forks
toward Lake City viii really be put
clear through this summer. The
hardest part Of the road will be from
Animas Forks to the top of the range
a distance Of two or three miles as
the crow flies but % miles bv the
survey ON three per cent grade.