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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
BIT HIS Tongue In Two.

Lancaster Teller:
Andrew Kern, Of EllenborO, Grant
county, literally bit his tongue In two
one day last week. He was at work
in sawmill at that place and was
struck on the head by "a falling tim
Der, while talking, and his jaws were
forced together with grea. fo.ce at q
moment when his tongue was be.
tween the teeth, severing the same
in two with the exception of slight
muscle attachment at the base. The
wound bled profusely. A fter the ac-
cident the young man got into a
buggy and drove to Lancaster, where
n doctor sewed the dismembered
part onto the base.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
MONEY IN CORNERSTONES.
The Survival of an Older and More
Tragic Custom.

The practice of putting money under
the foundation stone Of new building
is the shadow of an older tragic GUS
tom. The money stands theoretically
for the ransom of the human being
who by ancient superstition should
have been buried in its place. Other
wise, it was held, the building would
not stand firm and endure.
There was time when this particu-
lar kind of human sacrifice had a
vogue extending to most parts Of the
world Even in England skeletons
have been found imbedded in the bases
of castle walls, and there is record of
one German fortress at the building Of
which child was bought from It's
mother with hard cash and walled in
to the donjon tower, the unnatural
mother, according to the story looking
on the while. Efiigies of human be-
ings are still used In some parts of
Europe as harmless substitutes, and in
remoter and more ruthless places the
old custom crops out from time to time
In all It's grim reality. Within the last
half century two children a boy and
girl, We're, it was reported, walled into
a blockhouse by some laborers at
Duga, Asiatic Turkey. - New York
Times
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
A Farmer Strengthened Out.

"A man living on farm near here
came in short time ago completely
doubled up with rheumatism. l
handed him bottle of Chamber
l0in's Pain Balm and told him use il
freely and if not satisfied after using
it he need not pay a cent for it," says
&. z. Rayder, of Pattens Mills, n. Y.
"A few days later he walked into the
store rs straight as n string and hauS
ed me dollar saying, give me an
other bottle of Chamberlaiu's Pain
Balm. | want it in the house all the
time for it cured me- For sale al
Nivian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

THE distracted opposition to the
state administration is now wasting
breath threatening trouble at the
state convention. They claim that
they will control the permanent or
ganization, the committee on resolu
fions, and the new central committee.
They will do neither unless they
elect enough delegates to give them
clear majority In the convention
something they have given up ex-
pecting to do.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
THE ESKIMO DOG.
He Never Knows the Luxury of .
shelter or u Bed.


The Eskimo dog from his birth to his
death, which in many instances is Il
violent one, never knows the luxury of
shelter or bed. He spends his exist
ence outdoors and appears to be far
more comfortable In winter than in
summer The pups when hardly able
to toddle instinctively show an ambi-
ton to run with sleighs they never
bark and join with their treble squeals
the enthusiastic chorus of bowls with
which the Eskimo dog invariably
greets the first fall of snow The ambi-
ton of the young dors is soon taken
advantage of by the Eskimos.
The little fellows are hitched to sledS
in company with full grown dogs, and
to prevent them from being run over
they are tied by the neck to the tow
line, so that when the run starts out
they are compelled to keep up or be
dragged by the team. This simple
though brutal method of training is
very effective and after one or two
runs the young dog Understands what is
wanted of him. Even before he is full
grown he is thoroughly conversant
with his duties.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
House and Lots for Sale.

In northern part of city, north of
park; house of eight rooms, pantry,
five closets, hardwood floors, china
closet. One barn lSX2S IT. and an
other liXlS #, Wood house, all kinds
Of fruit; we'll and cistern. Size OF
lots, 227N23S #. VIII sell altogether
or in part, and If wanted, will sell all
furniture, wood and everything on
the premises with it, Here is an OPP
portuuity of lifetime; don't miss
it. A great bargain If sold soon. For
prices, terms, etc. see J. Il. Reynolds
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
THE SHAM ROCK.
lreland's Wood Sorrel Said to he 81.
pntrick's mblem.

lreland's Wood SOrrel Said to he St.
Pntrlck's Emblem.
There are many people who do not
know what the real shamrock Is. The
plant which is often called shamrock
and generally passes for it In Ireland
is the Trifolium repens, or white clio
yer. This plant could not have been
the one which ST. Patrick held up TO
illustrate the doctrine Of the Trinity, as
1t has been known only 200 years in
Ireland and is cultivated plant and
not native to the soil.
Edmund Spenser says OF the Irish OF
1880 that whenever they found plot
Of shamrocks, or watercress, they had
a feast. There were some who COB
bled the green food as it came, some
looked for the faultless stalk and the
bloom on the leaf" This shamrock of
Sponsors time was without doubt the
Oxais acetosella, which Is commonly
known as wood sorrel 1t makes an ex-
cellent salad herb, though it has never
become a market herb In France or
this country. The sorrel of Paris and
New York markets is species Of dock.
The wood sorrel Is indigenous to the
soil of Ireland and is believed by
botanists to be the original herb trini-
ty" with which ST. Patrick used to il
lustrate his doctrines.-New York Trib-
une.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

One of the most successful re-
forms in treatment of dumb animals
that has ever been brought about
by women is the town hitching barn,
by the use of which horses no longer
stand out in the cold of winter and
the warm, fly restoring season OF
midsummer. Womau's clubs and the
wives and daughters of farmers
started this reform, and it has grown
to such an extent that the big barns
are seen in practically all the larger
and progressive county TWINS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

CATTLEMEN from twelve state S
and territories west of the Missouri
river have organized for determined
war on the meat trust. A general
sta II to direct the battle was formed
and "a campaign fund of 100000 pro-
vided. Cattlemen will appeal to the
interstate commerce commission and
to Attorney General Knox. In order
to supply evidence committees VIII
be appointed TO employ experts to
investigate the railroads, ckyards
and packing houses.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

If the public corporations do not
Handsomely compensate the Milwau-
kee News for the work it has done
for them during the past twelve
months they will be the veriest in
CRATES in tho History Of political war
fare. The News did line OF work
that even the Milwaukee Sentinel
would not touch. Exchange.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

IRIS fight to the finish between
LaFollette and the railroad corpora
tions. In the present political strug-
gle the lines which formerly separa-
ted democrats from republicans Will
separate them no longer. The demo-
Gratis and republicans who believe
that men and not corporations should
govern the state will be standing to-
gether against those democrats and
republicans who place corporations
above what is legal and right, and
who would turn the government of
the state over TO the corporations.
President Roosevelt declares that
railway corporations are public SER
wants and because he SO declares, the
railway corporations would defeat
his nomination and election if they
had the power.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
BrOyynings ModeSty.

The only son of Robert Browning and
his illustrious wife was a diligent art
student when he grew to manhood. He
was believed to have n promising ca
reer, but once when the father was
showing a friend some of his sons pic
lures he expressed a fear that he might
suffer from the high hopes built upon
him.
"Ie is placed at disadvantage"
said Browning. Then he explained
further, In phrase as modest as any
ever uttered by a great man:
people expect much from him, you
see, because he had such clever moth
err"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

The gold laced cooked hat was large
ly used in ITS not only on account of
fits military look, but because it proba-
bly, protected the wearer from seizure
by the press gangs, which were at that
time more than usually active. The
fiat, folding, crescent shaped beaver
known as the cooked hat was still to
be seen as late ms 1918.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

WITH each succeeding day La
Toilette delegates are increasing in
such numbers MS to insure him a
clear, positive working majority In
the state convention. Right will as
cert itself.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

How many Of the nominees for
senate and assembly, who have been
nominated before the holding OF the
state convention, will feel bound by
the platform that will be adopted by
the republican convention that Will
meet on The 18th Of this month?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

Stops more pain, relieves more
suffering. prevents more heart aches
and diseases than any other remedy.
This is what HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea will do. 80 cents in tea or
tablet form. J. A. Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

Mrs. Smithers-I called Oh Mrs
Blumpter yesterday, and she returned
the call today. Must think a great deal
Of me, don't YOU think? Mr.. Smithers
We'll, either that or she's one of these
wise ones who relieve the mind by per
forming disagreeable duty as soon as
possible. indianapolis Sun
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

THINE OF it! For the fifty-nine
years that Bishop Merrill has been
a minister If the Methodist church
the fish have been biting every Sun
day, and he has had to deny himself
the pleasRro Of dropping IA line in the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

DO you need more blood, and more
flesh, do you need more strength this
spring? HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will bring them all. IF it fails
your money back. 80 cents. Tea or
ia bic ON A. Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
Fresh Bakery Goods
such as cakes, doughnuts, cookies
bred etc. every day. Brewer q Pen
hallegon.

When you want pleasant ply
sic try Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect. For sale at
Vivian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

81 really cannot see what she finds
attractive about him"
"Why, there are thousands OF rea
sons for her loving him"
"What are theyT'
Dollars. st. Louis Republic
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
For Sale.

A one story cottage and corner LOT
just north of the Episcopal church.
Small barn and cistern. Size of lot
60x203 feet. For terms and price see
j. Il. REYNOLDS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
Discouraging Competition.

May-Your fiancee tells me she has
STE has a perfect monopoly Of me.
guess that's what she msane.-Phila-
deIphia Ledger.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

Warren papers report that town
being overrun with thieves, such as
take from merchants, stocks on dis
play la front of their places of bust
ness
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12

THE Review of Reviews for
May is especially strong in its
timely news" features. 1t may be
said that all the important topics of
world interest at the presest time re-
ceive treatment in the Review for
May. The American reading public
has long recognized the fact that,
in the Presidential year, this maya
= me is Indispensable. Tn She humber
in question, the whole national po-
litical Geld is surveyed and candi-
dates are thoroughly discussed The
great louisiana Purchase Exposition
is the other fact OF national impor-
lance this year, and the Review han
dies it in manner which Will be of
great service 10 those who intend TO
visit st. Louis. The interest Of the
world in tbe struggle between Rus
STA and Japan is recognized in a
number OF thought provoking arti-
Giles. The semi-centennial OF the New
Japan, and what she has accom-
plished in the fifty years since Com
modore Perry visited her shores in
1861, are treated in m illustrated ar
ticle under the title Fifty Years Of
japan"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
For Sale.

The VIM. Eastman homestead In
this city and about 40 acres of timber
on the Linden road. Inquire at the
Iowa County Bank. II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
Cottage For Sale.

1t contains five rooms, bath room
and two closets. Good cistern, large
lot and large quantity OF small fruit.
Situated north Of park. Enquire of
]. b. Reynolds. l4tf.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
Eggs for Matching.

From choice Brown Leghorns, the
best laying variety known, 80 cents
per setting. NORRIS WHITFoRD.
AT Winn's barber shop. 16w4.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-05-12
Big Casino Gold Stock

For sale. A few shares very cheap.
Write +. Ii. DAVE, Chicago. Iowa.
Evening journal., 1904-05-18

stranded when he should have dropped
out OF life as well as out Of its activi-
ties. What thoughts pass through the
mind Of such man we may we'll
imagine.
why history proves that many man
in an essentials is young al 20, and we
should give him that recognition that
may keep him so. In business, ia sci-
ence and in art. men Of 20 have done
great things. The Biblical limit Of
"three score years and ten" has been
extended by modern habits Of living
and il there is fund Of energy to
start with and men live temperately
they may retain their faculties in full
vlgor long after the SEVENTEEN mile
stone has been reached.
Thoughts something like these have
come into the minds of many Metho-
dists as they have witnessed the retire
ment Of six OF their bishops. one of
them at the age OF 6S years. Most OF
them are men OF great experience and
ripe judgment. am of them are anx-
ious TO devote the remaining years OF
their lives TO the cause so dear To
them. but they are turned adrift
Henry VIII imprisoned the bishops
but the Methodist Church turns them
out to commons to die.
Evening journal., 1904-05-18
suPERANNuATEp.

Some OF these days there is going to
be protest against the rules adopted
by the government. great corporations
and religious bodies retiring faithful
servants because they have reached
certain age. The thought behind 1t is
an right. but It frequently works hard
ships Many a man is physically and
mentally alive at 20. Al that age il a
mans wits are unimpaired ana his
health is good. he has a store OF ex-
perience which has broadened his view
and tempered his judgment.
When. then, he is permanently re.
tired, not because his usefulness ha,
ceased, but because he has reached
certain age. he feels that an injustic,
has been done. That he is superannu
ated Is proclaimed 10 the world an,
the s.orld henceforwsrd win regar,
him as a doddering old man who b,
some whirn Of fate has been lef
Evening journal., 1904-05-18
WEDNESDAY,, MAY IS, 1904.
mlsE pRoHlelTIoNIsrs.

The Prohibitionists do not propose to
become the tail to the kite Of any other
political organization. They viii make
their fight alone and not throw their
strength to candidates OF tie old par
ties in exchange for promises to favor
local option
The Rev. Alfred smith, the Whining
ton Conference temperance evangelist
put the case tersely and strongly when
ne said to the delegates yesterday.
Il would be willing to postpone the
abolition OF the liquor traffic for 1000
Years rather than elect a man to the
United states Senate like j. Edward
Addicks. the arch political corruption-
ISL OF the United States
Dr. smith is right; for while st Is
the business Of these men to advance
the cause OF temperance, yet they cam
not sacrifice every principle Of right
living and decency to accomplish that
end. Temperance is important but
there are other things equally import
ant
Two years ago many Of the Union
Republican candidates succeeded in
getting the Endorsement OF the Prohi-
bitionists. and in the ninth district Of
Kent their votes undoubtedly helped
to send "A man to the House Of Repre-
sentatives to vote for Addicks for Sem
ator. The method is simple: to make
an alliance with the temperance people
in districts that are close and where
the temperance vote Is needed, and In
other districts TO make deals With th'
liquor men with the pledge that nc
LEGISLATION unfavorable to their inter
ests shall be enacted.
Thus in the last session OF the Legis
lature certain Union Republicans wer'
vehemently declaring for local option
while others elected by that party wer
holding them in check. II was all 4
shrewd game which the shrewder mel
Of the Prohibition party should hav
seen through in the beginning.
DIT. Smith is right; bad as drunken
ness Is, there are some things that an
worse. To break down the manhood o
our voters, TO debauch the public con
science, to set up as our ideal in gov
ernment that to the greatest Doodle
belong an the prizes. is infinitely wors
than to sell liquor to those who wan
It, In other words, II Is a create
crime TO buy or sell a vote than {
get drunk.
Evening journal., 1904-05-18
The Worlds News
WASHINGTON.


Richmond Pearson, United states Min
lister to Persia. reported to the state De-
partmcnt that the Rev. Or. I.abaree, the
American minister, was murdered near
Mount Araral solely because Of the hatred
for the Christian religion by the Kurds.
POLITICAL.
Republicans OF Iowa win ropudiate the
Iowa idea" on the tariff in State Con-
veniion today.
Bitter facuonai strife threatens a split
ln tno Wisconsin Republican Convention
today.
Now Hampshire Republicans indogsed
Roosevelt IN choosing deiegates-at-la large
to- the National Convention.
The "Old Hanna Guard" controls the
Ohio Republican Convention.
The President has tentatively agreed
upon Secretary Cortelyou as the choice
for chairman Of the Republican National
Committee.
It was suggested in New York that
Governor Odel NAV resign In order 10
devote himself unrestrictedly to his du-
ties OF Chairman OF the Republican State
Committee
TIE talk Of The nomination for Governor
of City Controller Grout thrcatens to
widen the breach between Tammany and
the Hil forces On New York.
The Republican conference for Senator
IN the Thirty-third Observation-Disclosures
ana FranNin-resulted i'm deadlock at
Harrisburg
Arkansas Republicans instructed for
Roosevelt
California Democrats adopted a consor-
vative platform declaration in favor Of re-
vislng the Dngley tariff law.
Evening journal., 1904-05-18
Az Interesting Parody.

Several days ago a youth was ar
rested In London for burglary. and in
his possession was found the follow
ing parody on Longfellow's famous
poem entitled "The Village Blacksmith" "
It is reprinted here as an excellent bit
Of parody verse;
Under the spreading gooseberry bush
The village burglar lies.
The burglar is a crafty man,
With whiskers on his eyes,
And the muscles Of his brawny arms
Keep off the little flies.
He goes on Sunday to the church
To hear the parson shout,
He puts a shilling i'm the bag.
And takes a sovereign out:
And when he reached home again
He smiles without doubt.
And going home one Winters night
He sees an open door.
An overcoat hangs in the hall.
And he creeps along the floor;
A moment later out he comes
And then the deed is Ger.
Howe'er a policeman passing long,
With measured beat and slow.
Has seen the burglars little game,
And quickly let's him know.
And he takes him to the prison cell
When the evening sun is low.
Boozing, borrowing burglaring
Have told an awful sale.
And now at leisure he repents
With many n mournful vail
Something attempted. something done
Has earned six months In goal.
Evening journal., 1904-05-18
CAUGHT ATRANDOM

The fact that the Iowa Democrats
after hard struggle instructed their
delegates for Hearst suggests the old
fable OF the laboring mountain and the
ridiculous mouse.
The British authorities seized a mys-
terious torpedoboat building on the
TYNE the other day which was prob
ably destined for one OF the belligerent
nations. Great Britain has learned a
great deal about international law
since our Alabama claims case came up.
Simple people are not to infer from
the contest over Sunday baseball in
New York that this is the most sinful
thing practiced by the New Workers
because it is about the only thing they
are making any fuss over
The Chicago Ice Trust has announced
that the price to the consumers will be
high this summer. The winter was so
hard that the ice was too thick and
the ice harvesters had to wear an ex-
ira pair Of mitts.
John weaver, OF Tipton, Ind, killed
himself when he learned that his son
had become a Republican. II he had
remained alive he might have nullified
his sons vote by his own, and thus
we see how unreasoning blind partisan
ship is.
"The last time ! saw him he had just
graduated from college and was wait
ing for a good position
"All that's changed. He's looking fol
a plain job now
Mamma. teacher whipped a boy to-
/ day for whispering in school"
well, that was right"
"But. mamma, he hollered ten time!
as loud as he whispered"
! Miss Nellie Woolrich, of San Fran.
cisco. has established a reputation as
a bookbinder IN London. and is SAID
to be making steady progress toward
fame as designer OF bindings.
Evening journal., 1904-05-18
soeiabiIity and Tho Churches.

From the New York Globe.
Il cannot be said John d. Rockefeller
contributes "a novelty 10y his statement
that one great trouble with the churches
is their lack of sociability The com
plaint. especially as to city churches,
has been common for many years.
However. as TO the case of Mrs Rookie
feller. who. her husband says. went to
church for eighteen years without a
soul ever saying a word TO her a
query naturally arises-why did she
not speak hrst2 Certainly if there is
an obligation resting ON % church mem-
ber to give stranger the glad hand
eighteen years ought TO create IT, Dur
ing the latter part Of the period a good
many were behind her In the line OF
newcomers.
Concerning organized sociability the
churches are criticized whether they dc
or don't. The churches that station
men and women Of sympathetic palms
TO intercept the stray attendant ara
quite as often found fault with as those
that do not. Those in the glad hand
battalions say q majority scoot by. ano
that "a large part of those who are ac-
costed show stiff demeanor ant
plainly intimate that they do not well
come being told they are welcome
What is poor church to do? I'm eithei
event, whether there is "sociableness'
or the reverse, offense is given-in The
one case to the lonely souls who hunger
for friendly human intercourse. and IN
the other to- the buttoned-up individual
who prcfpr TO have their acQualntauCe-
ship develop out OF circumstances.