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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

They told this on Pittsburgh who
Ia dead now and therefore shall be
nameless, but the story Is still told
about Washington when crowd of
newspaper men foregather and talk
over ola times and happenings. It was
during the Harrison administration,
and the Pittsburger was hot on the
trail of consulship. Several Were
suggested and rejected 10y the appll-
cant, who didn't want government
sit at Dahomey or some other out of
the world place, but first class charge.
Finally he picked on Yokohama us
the place where he would like to rep
resent Uncle Sam and secured an au-
dicncc with President Harrison.
"But do You understand the impor-
lance of this positionf' asked the pres
ident Can YOU speak JapnneseT
oh, yes, the applicant understood the
importance of the position; also he
could speak the language.
'Well," said The president let me
hear YOU speak it,"
IAN right! Ask me something in
japanese"
There was n laugh all round, but The
Pittsburg man did not get the posi-
tion.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28
stood by the Reporter.

The late George w. Childs. the pro.
prie'or OF the Philadelphia Ledger, was
q mart who supported his subOrdlnates
when they We're In the right During
bitter congressional campaign one
Of the candidates called upon MIR.
Childs and said:
"Mr. Chllds, ! have always consid-
cred YOU my friend Am | right in
that assumption
Yes said Mr.. Childs In his quiet
way, wondering what was coming.
We'll. ! come TO complain about your
political reporter. His reports Of my
campaign have done me much dam
age"
II understand" said Mr.. Childs,
that our reporter has been printing
your own speeches. Is that truc?'
Yes" was the hcsitatiug reply.
Then" said the publisher. you are
the guilty man. You are KILN. your
own candidacy, and the Ledger is sim
ply giving a faithful picture Of the
performance. Blame yourself and not
the Ledger reporter"
And that was all the satisfaction this
influential politician could get from
the publisher
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

rate on returning, providing the ap-
plicant secures receipt for money
paid when he buys his ticket to Mad
ison. Take receipt for each ticket
you buy and have this stamped at
Madison by bean Henry. Then you
can return for one-third fare. Dean
Henry writes us that dozens of let
tiers are coming to his Office each
day inquiring about the course or
promising to be in attendance.
A Missouri editor who Is about
to pull up and leave for lack Of sup
port sarcastically remarks in parting
that editors don't need money. Don't
worry about the editor" he says
"he has charter from the state to
act as a doormat for the community
He'll get the paper ont somehow,
and stand up for you when You run
for Office, and lie abont your pigeon
toed daughters tackey wedding,
blow about your big footed sons
when they get $4aweek job, weep
OYER your shriveled soul when it Is
released from your grasping body.
and smile at your biddy wife's Sec
ond marriage. He'll get along. The
Lord only knows how-but the edi-
tor will get there somehow"
The event referred to below, as
cleaned from the Warren Sentinel
OF last week, will be II thing Of the
past ere this reaches the public, but
it is put in type to show how former
citizens of Mineral Point are pros
pering: Landlord and Mrs. II. $
Clauer OF hotel Warren have decided
that the young people of Warren and
vicinity are entitled to at least one
strictly first class dancing party dur
ing the season. That's the kind
planned for next Wednesday even
ing, at the Hotel. Gilbert's full or
chestra has been engaged for the oc-
casion, a genuine banquet, both by
name and nature, will be served and
it is planned to be the swell" event
of the winter. The grand march oc-
ours at 8 o'clock. Tickets 81"
"A boy in IA Wichita, Kansas,
school has been suspended for read
ing the following essay on Pants"
Pants are made for men. and not
men for pants. Women are made for
mon and not pants. When a man
pants for "A woman, or Il woman
pants for man, they are a pair of
pants. Such pants don't last. Pants
are like mOlasses, thinner in hot
weather and thicker in cold. The
man in the moon changes his pants
during an eclipse. The men are Oft
en- mistaken in pants. Such errors
produce breaches of promise, There
has been much discussion as to
whether pants is singular or plural
Seems to US when men wear pants
they are plural, and when they don't
it is singular. The men get on tear
and tear their pants and il is all
right; but when pants get on !, tear
it is all wrong
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28
TOLEDO BLADES.
Those of Modern Make Not CompaF.
able with the Ancient Ones.

Toledo blades are still made in the
government weapon factory, but those
OF modern production do not compare
with the ancient work. 1t seems to be
a lost art. The genuine Toledo blades,
made by the Moors were so elastic and
tough that they could be curled up like
watch spring. You can see them In
the armory at Madrid, but only ordi-
nary swords and bayonets for the
army are made there today. The secret
seems to have been forgotten The
steel came from England. 1t Is the
same as Is used for ordinary purposes,
and, as I'm Japan, where the art reach
cd an equal degree of superiority, the
difference IN the product lay in the
skill of the armorer and the process he
used.
In the secondhand shops OF Toledo
and Of the bric-a-brac dealers you can
buy old swords for reasonable prices,
but genuine ones, made before the six
teenth century, when the best re
produced and the art began to decline,
are very rare and are promptly pick
ed up by connoisseurs whenever they
are offered. The names Of the old max
ers are as well known as those of the
painters of great pictures, and sword
made by Nicholas or Dune or Don lsio
or Correntics In the fourteenth and fif-
teenth centuries is worth several times
its weight in gold.
Each arnorer of Toledo in ancient
times, as in Japan, had his cipher,
which Is to be found on his blades and
there was as much rivalry among them
as there Is today among the opera sing
ers Julian del Rel, the most famous
of the Moorish swordmakers, always
cut the figure Of dog on the blades
Of his swords near the hilt, and Nor
rlllo. who was also famous, used a
wolf for his coat of arms. The sword
makers of Toledo had a guild for mu-
tual protection, but they worked sepa-
rately. Each had his own secrets for
refining and tempering steel, which he
concealed from his rivals, but trans
mtted to his children, who inherited
the business.-Chicago Record-Herald.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

First Comedian know something
awfully funny. Second Comedian
What is it? First Comedian-Why, |
was held up by a highwayman last
night But the joke was on him. |
told him there was no use searching
me as my wife had been through my
pockets just five minutes before. Sec
ond Comedan-But | don't see that the
Joke was on him. 1t was on You. First
Comedian-No, you're wrong. 1t wasn't
on either of us. 1t was ON Il" wife.
There wasn't any money in my pockets
to begin with,-DeUoit Free Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

In the southwest especially along the
Mexican border, MeXicans are vulgarly
called "greasers" by the American COW
boys and ranchcrs The Moxicans have
retaiatcd by contemptuously referring
to the Americans as "gringos," uncon-
scious that they are using word OF
American origin first applied to them
selves.
During the Mexican war the army Of
Santa Anna was composed mostly of
Indian poems who could neither shoot,
drill nor fight TO distinguish these igno-
rant recruits from the trained regulars
the Americas called them "greenies,"
and the MeAicans, with their Latin
pronunciation. converted it into first
"greenos," then "gringos. Later they
applied it to those from whom they had
first hgnrd it. thinking it meant some
thing Jpecially bad.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

This little story is told OF two Scotch
laddies who. while fishing in strictly
preserved water for which only one
was provided with permit were sud
denly confronted by the bailiif. one
of them quickly collected his tackle and
ran his might across the field the bail
III in quick pursuit. After covering a
large tract of country the angler sat
down completely exhausted and await
cd the painting and euraged pursuer.
''Do you know that you should not
fish in that water without permissiont'
asked the irate man.
Yes" said the lad but | have per
mission. I've got an order"
what made you run then, you young
scoundrelY
"Oh, just to let the other lad away
he hadn't got one"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28
GunDOMder Raga.

1t IS possible to weave a very attrac-
tive fabric-as regards appearances, at
least-out of ordinary gunpowder The
cloth looks very much like silk and
when ignited instantly disappears with
out leaving trace behind.
The fabric is used for making bags to
hold gunpowder which in this shape
arc loaded into big guns. When the
bags are of canvas, as is customary,
they are not consumed by the explo-
sion, and what remains of them after
firing has to be removed from the pow
der chamber of the weapon. But if
gunpowder bags be substituted for can
vas the sack actually becomes part OF
the explosive charge, and no trace Of it
Is left after the shot has sped
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

The feminine instinct begins young.
The little girl who Wore her new cloak
for the first time In an east wind was
not thinking OF the east wind. Her
mother however was, and she sug-
gested that people who allowed their
cloaks TO blow over their heads some
times caught cold ooh, no, mother"
observed her daughter complaceutly
You don't catch cold when it's such II
pretty liningn'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28
Notice of Order for Final SettIeme mt =.
CTATE OF wISCONSIN-IOWAC COUNT
- COIIRT-SS In pRORATE
gEsTATE ESTATE.


CTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
- COURT-ss IN PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given that al . special term
OF the Iowa County Court, to be held in and for
said county, at the court house, in the city of
Dodgeville. in said county, on the 9th day of
February, A. ID. 1904, being the End Tuesday of
said month, at 10 o clock in the forenoon of said
day. the following matters will be heard and
considered.
The application of Thomas Polkinghorn and
J. b. Reynolds. executors of the last will
and testament of Thomas Polkinghorn
late of said county deceased, for the
examination and allowance of their adj
ministration account and that the last will and
testament of said deceased be construed and
the assignment of the residue of said estate to
such persons as are by said win and by law
entitled to the same
And il is further ordered. that public notice
thereofbe given to all persons interested by
publishing copy Of this notice for three weeks
successfully, prior TO said day of hearing, in
the Mineral Point Tribune, n weekly news
paper published in said county.
BY the Court
Dated ATDRO jerks
Dodgoville, Wis., Jan ), 1904. Judge. 1w3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28
what Did lie Want!

\ certain professor is very absent
minded man. lie was buSily engaged
In solving some scientific problem The
servant hastily opened the door of his
studio and announced great family
event
"a little stranger has arrived"
"Ehp
at is a little boy"
Little boy! Well ask him what he
wants. London Standard
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28
Notice to Hear Proof of VIII.
CTATE OF WISCONSIN IOWA COUN
- COURT-IN PRORATE

STATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
- COURT-tN PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term
OF the Iowa County Court. to be held in and
for said county. at the court house. in the city
OF Dodgeville, in said county. on the 18th day
said month. at ten o'clock in the forenoon OF
SAID day The following matters will be heard
and considered:
The application of Philip Allen Ir to admit
to probate the last will and testament
Of Elizabeth Necolins. late of the city Of
Mineral Point. in said county, deceased.
And IT Is further ordered that public notice
publishing copy of this notice for three
weeks successfully prior to said day of hear
ing. in the Mineral Point Tribune, weekly
newspaper published in said county
BY order of the Court:
ALDRO jerks. County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville. Wis. Jan. 10, 1904,
Spensity d. Mcllhon. Attorneys. 3w3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

The rapid change of color in cut APP
pies is due to chemical action or the
exposed surface of the apple after the
free admission Of oxygen and not as
was once supposed. to the presence of
Heterogeneous. for if apple pulp is
steriliZed and filtered the same thing
happens. The juice of an apple not
only contains water. sugar and various
acids, but starch which ferments
when exposed to the air.
Lindct holds that the fermenting
matter and the acids also are in diff
ferent cells in the uncut apple, but are
brought into contact as soon rs ii Is
cut. This is, however, not to the point,
as the fermenting matter can only at
tack the aromatic body in the presence
OF oxygen. SO long as the skin of the
apple Is whole no change can take
place, but Immediately this is wound
ed the oxygen begins It's work, carbon
dioxide Is evolved, and the reddish
brown appearance sets in, especially
on unripe fruit
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28
Notice to Hear Petition for Administration
STATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
y COITRT-IN PROBATE

CTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
= COURT-IN PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given that at regular term
of the Iowa County Court, to be held in and for
sad county, mt the Court House, in the city of
Dodgeyille, in said county. on the 5th day of
January. A. D. 1891 being the LIST Tuesday of
said month, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of
said day, the following matters will be heard
and considered:
pointmeut of an administrator de bonis non
of the estate of Adam Plank. late of
Mineral Point, in said county. deceased
And il is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested by
publishing copy of this notice for three weeks
successfully, prior to said day Of hearing. in
the Mineral Point Tribune n weekly news
paper published in said county.
BY order Of the Court:
Dated ALDRO jerks. County Judge.
Dodgeyille Wis. December Sth. 1903.
Fielder 4 FIErLER Attorneys. 50w3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28
Legal Notices.
Notice to Hear Proof Of VIII.
STATE OF wIsCONsIN--IowA COUNT
4 EOTrRT-IN pRORATE

CTATE OF WISCONSIN--IOWAC COUNTY
- COURT-IN PROBATE
Notice Is hereby given that mt a special term
of the Iowa County Court. to be held in and
city of Dodgevile in said county. On the 10th
day Of February. A. d. 1904. being the third
Tuesday Of said month. at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon Of said day. the following matters
will be heard and considered:
The application of Richard j. Pendallegon,
Jr.. to admit to probate the last will and tesla
ment of Richard j. Penhallegon Sr late OF
ceased;
And II Is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons Interested by
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
sncceessively. prior 70 said day of hearing, in
the Mineral Point Tribune, weekly news
paper published in said county.
BY the Court:
Dated ALDRO jerks. County Judge.
Dodgevile. Wis, Jan 49, 1904 3w3
Spensley d Mcllhon. Attorneys
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

My father has always told me-" be-
gan Edgar, that pretty girls make
poor wives. Now, when ! marry II
must be a girl who Is not pretty Mt
all, but one VINO is possessed Of the
home loving instincts. one who Is IN
selfish and
"Oh, Mr., Montgomery Edgar-this
Is SO sudden. but you may ask papa"-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28
Notice of Sale of Real Estate,
CTATE OF WISCONSIN--IOWAC COUNTY
- COURT-IN PROBATE

y COURT-IN PROBATE.
In the matter OF the sale of the real estate of
the estate of Henderson H. Faith deceased:
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in
pursuance of an order of license. made in said
matter by the County Court of Iowa county.
on the 18th day of December, A. d. 1903 the
undersigned. Alfred f. Bishop. will. on the
18th day of February, A. D. 1904 at 2 o'clock
p. m, at the front door of the city hall, in the
city of Mineral Point. in Iowa county offer for
sale at public auction, the following described
land situated in the county of Iowa. to-wit:
Beginning at n point on the west line of
the southeast quarter of the northwest quar-
ter OF section thirty-two (321. in town five (5l,
range three (3) east four hundred and sixteen
af6) feet due north from the southwest corner
of said tract. running thence north three
hundred 1900 feet. then north fifty.five (55e)
degrees east two hundred and ninety 290) feet
and five 90 inches. Thence south three hun
dred 1900 feet to the highway; thence south
fifty five l55o) degrees west along said highway
two hundred and ninety 900 feet and five 90
inches to the place of beginning. containing
two CD acres.
The terms of sale will be cash, payable upon
confirmation of sale.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, Jan. 18TH 1904
ALFRED BISHOP. Administrators
ofthe estate of Henderson II. Faith.
j. n. Treweek. Attorney.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

1T was only live years ago that l
started in with our firm at 50 n week"
said Bragg, and now l earn $50 a
week without any trouble"
That's 50. It's easy to earn that"
remarked hewitt but how much do
you getT- Philadelphia Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

STATE or WISCONSIN. CIRCUIT COURT
> iowa County.
John H. Plank. plaintiff
VS..
Clara. Moore, Charlotte Young George A..
Plank and Catherine Plank his wife, Emily
Mitchell, William +. Plank and Ellen Plank
his wife Christopher H. Plank and Ida
Plank his wife. Elizabeth II. Munster. Rose
F. Gage Sylvester Plank and Pearl Plank
his wife, Olivia Plank tdaughter), and Olivia
Plank (widowl, defendants.
The State of Wisconsin, to the said defendants.
and each of them;
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons. ex-
elusive of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid;
and in case OF your failure so to do. judgment
will be rendered against you according to the
demand of the complaint OF WHICH A COPY is
HEREWITH SERVED UPON YoU.
FlEDLER n Fielder,
53w6 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
p O. Address, Mineral Point, Iowa Co. Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

Manager-We must put q great deal
of realism into this forest scene, Can
you get some one TO growl SO as to re.
semble q bear2 Assistant think so.
There are six or seven stage hands
who have not received their wages for
thr weeks. I'll call them,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

81 didn't close my eyes once last
night"
THAT so2 Insomnia is a miserable
thing, must say"
ooh 7 slept all right enough, They
Tossed themselves Cincinnati Times
starr
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

81 understand he was an author even
before graduation from college
Yes, indeed Why he was the au-
thor of a new college yell."-Chicago
Post
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

Ccn,eit IS q small capital with which
to begin business. Schoolmaster.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

Lot containing one-half acre OF
land, two blocks south of p. NJ
church. Will be sold very cheap.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

A small cottage containing four
rooms, one block south OF the p. NJ.
church. Desirable dwelling for fam
lily of moderate means.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28
REAL ESTATE
For Sale or Rent,
Inquire OF Fielder & Fielder, Attorneys. J

A small house on Hoard St, con.
veuiently situated a desirable dwell
ing for a small family, at "a very low
figure.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

school. Three lots will be sold sep
erately or together.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

One lot one block west of the city
park ON the Linden road.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

\ very neat cottage containing six
rooms, with a good barn, well, els
tren and acres OF land in the north
part of city. Also five and one-half
acres Of land. This property can be
divided to suit purchaser.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

One choice lot in first ward. In.
quire FOR full particulars.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

Fine mercantile building on Main
street can be purchased at "a bargain
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

A fine farm Of $50 acres, on the
Waldwi lex road. This is a very foe
farm aud can be bought as whole
or in parts to suit purchaser. Call at
tnr office for price aud full par.
ticulnrs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

4 very comfortable cottage on,
nlDck north of central Main 81.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

McMullen property with adjoining
~; int contair~ one half acre Of
no House and lot will be sold TO.
Hlss or separately, 10 suit the pun
chaser.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-28

A fine new two story dwelling with
half acre lot; house has seven rooms,
n furnace and good cellar. For sale
cheap.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-09
California, Birthday Today.

San Francisco. Cal, Sept. 9.-The
6fty-fourth anniversary of the admis-
sion of California into the Union is
being observed today with the custom
airy festivities. Several cities of the
state are celebrating the anniversary
on a large scale, but by far the largest
gathering is at Oakland, where Native
Sons of the Golden West are holding
their annual celebration. Hundreds of
the visitors who have been attending
the Knights Templar eonelave in this
city went to Oakland this morning 70
take part in the festivities there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-09
baltimore to welcome Eaples.

Baltimore, Md, Sept. 9.-Baltimor,
is all agog preparing for the great
convention of the Fraternsl Order OF
Eagles, which is to be held here mex
week. The city will be deliberately
decorated in honor of the visitors and
nothing will be left undone that might
add to their welcome and entertain.
ment. The official program of enter
tainment, beginning tomorrow and
continuing through the week, is as
follows:
Saturday and Sunday-Reeeption of
Grand Aerie members and visitors
upon arrival in the city; inspection of
the city and burnt district; open house
in Eagles club rooms and Rathskeller,
Maryland Theatre.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to Annapolis
and down the Chesapeake Bay for
Grand Aerie and ladies; grand display
Of fireworks from Federal Hill on re-
turn of excursion steamer in honor of
the anniversary of the battle of North
Point; reception at Eagles club
rooms.
Tuesday Opening of the conven-
tion at Maryland Theatre; address of
welcome by President Roosevelt (of
Cheyenne, Wyo., Aerie, No. 1881, Gov
ernor Warfeld, of Maryland, Mayor
Timanus, of Baltimore, Worthy Presi-
dent Cassidy, of Baltimore Aerie; re-
ception of lady visitors in Eagles
club room and social session of Eagles
in Rathskeller; grand illumination of
the city; band concert on Eagles
plaza in front of Maryland Theatre.
Wednesday-Gran parade of the
Eagles; picnic, outing, crab feast and
oyster roast at River View Park, with
grand fireworks display.
Thursday-Eagles jubilee at Elec-
trio Park; burlesque midway and con
gress of nations, automobile, running
and trotting races, vaudeville, dane
ing, fireworks, etc.
Friday Grand ball of the Eagles at
Music Hall; social session in Raths-
keller and reception to ladies in
Eagles club room.
Saturday-Excursion to Washington
the visitors will be entertained
by Washington Aerie.