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The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1904-11-25

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Frank =. Chsnsy makes cath that hs
Il the senior partner q the Arm % q.
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City 81 roicda. County and ststs
Aforesaid and that said arm yin pay
the sum e One Hundred Dollars Tor
each and every case oe Catarfh THAI
cannot Be cured ~ The use % Hale
Catarrh Cure. Prank J. Cheney.
Sworn % before ne and subsers0ed IN
my presencs. this 0th day of DeeembeF.
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The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1904-11-25

The members Of the Junior League
Of the First ~. L. church Gill render
a musical and literary program on
nrxt Sunday evening az 7:IO O'cIOck
One feature Of the program wIIl h.
a trip To China Which 10 full Of later
est. All are cordially invited To at.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1904-11-25

Governor Peabody, Who did not have
any Ne tOT the cOurts In pushing
cripple Greek miners Oat Of the state,
- BOw lOOkihg 10 the cOaris 10 Keep
him In once
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1904-11-25

WattsrsOa's advice 90 the national
Demoerattc party to take a rest n
supSThuOus, a. that party has heen
doing thai for a number Of yeaIa
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1904-11-25

TIE Ness Publishing 90. l. prepar.
Cd % taraiss steneils. any sizs from
las feet eosn % the smallest. en- ehsrt
notice. Stenctla, made foE boE heads
Ana % oresT. We are also agents fur
reooer staupA any site, ssyls an1
anaatity.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1904-11-25

The Dade City star 10 One Of the
latest ventures In the journalistic sea,
With brOugton q Barweil editors and
manaRenN
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1904-11-25

Up North the soa Of a trust nag
nate has been pulled fog stealing a
uickls. Nothing LIKE starting az the
bOstom % the ladder and uorking an.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1904-11-25
FREF ~ MOTHERS. A w..

TREE To MpTdkl;S A boX
Dr. Nufictt.s "lEEIHiNA" rcrth.
,ng fuNdCf, giii tie synt Nithout
ndTgc To am mother Nr,ting ID. q.
b. M"fctt, ~. l>Iui,, 40, gi,IHr the
name OF her druggist not kccpinr ~.
"IEErhiNA" Ala, Digestion, Rcgu.
lat the Bowels, ONcroOmcs and
IUunteTaSts tue Eiic,ts of summer.
hc' and maEing Teything Easy.
L. E
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1904-11-25

A drinking match In pittsburg end
e. IA the death at one participant
and the PTOstTatiOn Of the other. 'OiJ
Hs,oze" Invariably wins cut in ans
game wheTe be is player.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1904-11-25

A female typesTitsr IN Cineinaatl
has disappeared with $500 OF hsT
employers money. she lad pr0er
abb learned the toash ysten-
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1904-11-25
0sAEGEcITy


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'aueFs on the 18th. and u,y. -, =
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IN The SeabOard Air Ia. g 4
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hip, to hi. feet inGlcnco, the u
such A., idcut, a. these cdh,.Cul "l
Crimindl neglect -! the railroad w
tCials. Those who -dW the wreck -HN
the tImbcr- of the calvert we're -
ha lly drcayed that they simply
crushed down under the weight of tb,
train. ~ va~ miracle that the M.
jor "a, not killed. ~. DAVIS ct De.
Land b, hi- physician 81 b. doing A.
sell a. can p, expected.
Mr.. stanley OF shelton. Mas. alto
spent lat winter here. arrived Ff..
dav ,.rrIur. Shr .- 0 iTi.nd of M.
and Mr. lrnu Sin aI.. hoard with
then thl- uintrr
Mr.. CHARLIE ~ John amt dau, hirr
tie 90 Am, home tr.dd, evening
from tnc.r visit 10 Nrw York state
They have Br,n away ali summer and
81, ar, pad 10 have them back again
SIR ~ John came az saturday from
tn Fast coast to yi-.t he family a
short time. f,
Nlr and Mr.. JAIME Walden made
bu-inr-- trip 10 DvI.and Thur-dsy.
Mr. douglas anu little -on EJv ard,
of Hartford, Conn, arrived Friday
evening They have becu here tWo
winters before Mr. douglas has
tascn the Bdldridrr cottAg, and ron,
To scyP.ug house.
Born To Mr. aud Mr.. william
kuiman, Monday uoon, daughter
Mother aud child doing eel. Dr
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tending Musician.
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To Dvlaud Tuesday un bu-iuyss.
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unn,. arrived Tu,..ll, evening. Mo. !
strong oun- ,ottar, u,r, and Mr.. I
larr,, all hazard sIth her.
Nr. E,u Thur.b, /. quite iIl "A.
IA. fever caused from sticking A
.u-n nail IN ht- hand Dr. A. ".
IlI b.. IN. phy.i,i.n
Me. Jane Walden {. having her
u clrarri up PREPARATION, to having
.cr cottage built over.
Nr, brewster has hren having r..
air made IN her parlUr- and dining
oom. She has mad them pla.ti,o, q
mi moulding put up. she ha- had the
amr "Briar.Wuud Hair put up over
he door. Mr.. ,hTi-holm has done
be- work.
Mrs.. John B.ngt-ou IA. I-rrp yuit.
n faT tn. nat y~..k 18th hall. .ra /
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21

, fitted for" she turned iinpetuously to-
ward him.
"Oh, YOU great, big. generous boy
she said warmly, that's just like your
Mephistopheles felt his heart dive for
his boots.
Il do he repeated lamely. as If try
Ing 10 convince himself ~ really do"
What was that from the shepherds
ess? Did Sine choke or did she smoker?
And you'll he fulfilling all your
mothers ambition for your" he went
on. She nodded
He sat up suddenly and for a time
looked silently out across the water,
Patty" he said at length, there's a
lot TO forget, isn't there?"
Il suppose So" she said
"A lot for you, not for me-" he con-
tinued, You'll have to forget those
drives and walks and That moonlight
sail out around Whaleback great,
wasn't it, You said--well. never mind.
No one Is responsible on moonlight
sails. And. say, remember the canoe
In the harhor last year? | believe to
this day you tipped ii over purposely
to test me, Pat, | wish | had been
swimming from then TIL now, and
wish | could swim from now till the
crack of doom with your hands on my
shoulders. Well, dutfer who can only
ball about the green can't expect to
compete with the alphabet after a
name I'm not complaining, Pat, I'M
derstand. but I've got one advantage,
anyway. ! can remember those things.
l shan't have to forget them"
Il shant forget those things, Ted
dy," she said gently.
He took her hand impulsively.
THE only thing I've got to forget is
that love you" he said deliberately.
This is good way to begin" she
said dryly, looking down at him. He
sprane to his feet
"Oh. hang every royal society char
tered" he burst out. II wish I'd found
my cigarette case. | should have been
smoking quietly on the veranda now
instead of making an ass of myself
here"
do you mean," she said slowly,
"hang Sir Frederick Giles, baronet,
and the rest of it,"
yes" he growled, ''hang him to the
highest limb"
"Oh, YOU great, big, generous boy"
she Knocked. Cant you be a little
sorry for him.
81? Sorry he said. why"
Because" she said, rising and COM
ing step toward him, because all
my chances to rise in the world are
going TO the--to Mephistopheles'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21
To Colorado and California via the Chi
csgo, Milwaukee d st. Paul R. R.


Double daily train service is now
offered from Chicago to Colorado end
to California via the Chicago, Mil
waukee d ST. Paul-Union Pacific
line. Through standard sleepers and
reclining chair cars between Chicago
San Francisco; and through stand
ard sleepers and reclining chair cars
between Chicago and Denver
The new service to Colorado in
cludcI train that is on the road
only Due night, leaving Chicago $40
ii. m, reaching Denver early the
next afternoon.
Descriptive folders and booklets
from any ticket agent of the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway, or
f. A. Miller, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago.
Surprising you're busted-have-
'eit dime,
Getting poorer isn't "a serious crime !;
Put on IA bold front, work with all
your might.
You're sure TO win by taking Rocky
Mountain Tea at night
J. A. Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21
LOVE OR THE {
ALPHABET {
BY RICHARD BARKER
SHELTON (
Copyright, 1905. BY r. c. Mcclure
Copyright, 1905. bn r. c. Mcclure

A very disgruntled Mephistopheles
leaned against post watching the fan
tastic assembly whirl and turn to the
strains of a Strauss waltz. Couples in
all stages Of homogeneous pairing Gid
ed past his stand-William Shake
speare with portly Martha Washing
ton in tow, Catherine de Medici in the
arms of Il cowboy with fringed trousers
and clanking spurs, fat and perspir-
ing Christopher Columbus making des-
perate attempts to regulate his steps
to those of slim Portia, and jolly
Bacchus tripping It with vestal vir-
gin.
Mephistopheles watched them in
bored and indolent silence. The hui
NOR of the i'll matched partners utterly
escaped him. He felt suddenly a loath-
and the lights. He longed to be alone
to smoke and think.
Some one touched his arm. He turn
ed to find at his elbow Vatican shep-
herdess flushed and breathing quickly,
evidently but just come from a turn in
the waltz He Strengthened himself
and looked down at her gravely.
Teddy" she said severely, you
should be dancing. You look bored to
death. What's the matterf'
Il feel like--I feel my part" he cor
rected himself. She laughed softly.
And l was just going out on the
veranda for smoke, but I've forgot
ten my cigarette case" he went on rue
fully.
How hollow your world must be
and what lot of sawdust in your
DOLL she Knocked. Cant you get
some at the officer
They don't carry Sulinas there" he
answered.
well" she said I'm not box Of
Sulinas, but III do my best Will you
take me outside? It's stuffy here,
and I'm tired of dancing"
Come" he said simply as he offered
his arm.
Outside was a clear sky. and half
moon just hung above the horizon.
They stood for moment by the veran-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21
Unredeened Lands.
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE J
Iowa COUNTY. WISCONSIN,, ).
DoDGENlI.LE. SEPT. 2S, 1903,

Notice is hereby given that the following
described lands and city and village lots in the
sold by the county treasurer of said county, on
the 2lst day of May. A. ID. 1901 for the delin.
quent and unpaid taxes of the year \. ID, 1900
The amount set opposite each tract of land
and city and village lot is the amount of taNes
and charges thereon. computed to the last day
of redemption.
Now, therefore. unless the taxes, interest
ana charges on me iolioW,hs 9eSorlheu la,hls
or before the 2lst day Of May. A. II. 1904, the
same will be conveyed by tax deed to the
purchaser.
Authorizations: q, east; ne. northeast: So
southeast; W. west; NV, northwest; sw south
west; n. north; $, south; com, commencing
cor, corner; a. acre: add, addition; blk, block;
bd. bounded; #, feet; sec, section; l., links;
und, undivided.
BEN. THOMAS, County Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21


da rail drinking in the glory of the
night The soft piash of water came
unsteady TO them. Mephistopheles
sighed.
Lets go over TO the cliff he haz
arded
1T Will be gorgeous over there" she
said as they started across the lawn.
Il suppose he was there tonight"
Mephistopheles unused.
"Who?" said the shepherdess limo
Gently.
"Oh, Sir Frederick Giles, baronet f..
r. S., and so forth. | can't remember
the rest of the alphabetical distinc-
tons" he added.
ooh, yes" she SAID. '1Ie knew | was
coming as Il shepherdess, so he came as
Colin. Nice. wasn't iti'
Her tone was hecrutable. For the
life of hnn he could not determine
whether ii was hooking or serious.
He'd have made an ideal Falstaff,"
growled Mepbistopheles.
He fancie he heard n giggle from
lilt IAltl'FHNf Wv bfAh- bAaN'A Nt'A
on this point he remained discreetly
silent until they reached the cliff. He
spread his cape for her, and they seat
ed themselves on the brink, The out
line of the coast lay black and ragged
against the paleness of the sky and
water. Tiny. twinkling lights shone all
along the shore, ard far toward the
eastern horizon TIN lighthouse on Mon
ahoc island kindlsi its great star. now
red, now yellow.
Mephistopheles propped himself com
fortably on his elbow and gave vent to
another ponderous sigh
rs It too early for congratulations,
Patty?" he asked.
They'd be more appropriate a trihe
later perhaps" she said Mephistoph-
eles felt sense OF momentary relief.
at isn't every girl marries the fore
most geologist of the day-one with
baronet and half the alphabet after bis
name" he said.
mo" she answered fippantly, "that
would be bigamy.'
Patty" Mephistopheles said serious
". Il hope you'll have a big, wide life
over there-the kind you're eminently
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21
Notice of Order for Final Settlement.
TEsrATE ESTATE.

CTATE OF WlSCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
- COURTS IN PROBATE
Notice Is hereby given that at u special tern,
of the Iowa County Court, TO he 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 2nd Tuesday OF
said month, NJ 10 o'clock in the forenoon OF said
day, the following matters viii be heard ant
considered.
The sppicationof Thomas Polkinghorn an,
j. b. Reynolds. executors of the last vii
and testament of Thomas Polkinghorn
late of said county deceased for tn,
examination and allowance of their ad
ministration accorut and that the last will ant
testament of said deceased be construed. an,
| the assignment of the residue Of said estate {
such persons as are by said will and by Law
entitled TO the same.
And II is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested b!
publishing "A copy of this notice for three week
successfully, prior to said day of hearing, II
the Mineral Point Tribune. "A weekly new
paper published in said county,
BY the Court,
Dated ALDROJENkS,
Dodgeyile, Wis. Jan, g. 1904 Judge. iw3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21
Maurice proctor's Place for Sale.

Consisting of s acres of land, house
with 6 rooms, closets, 2 pantrys,
summer kitchen, large cisteru, well
by house, with water pipes to convey
water to barn; two barns, hog house,
poultry house, all kind of shrubbery,
100 cherry trees, grape vines and all
kinds of small fruit. Being situated
lust outside Of the city limits, it has
the privileges of the city but low
rate of tax. For price and terms see
owner on premises or j. B. Reynolds,
up stairs opposite City Hall. If
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21
Notice of Sale of Real Estate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN IOWA COUNT
> COURT-lN PROBATE.


In the matter of the sale Of the real ESTATE of
the estate of Henderson II Faith deceased:
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and IN
pursuance of nm order of .!rense. made IN said
matter 10y the County Court of Iowa county
on the 10Th day of December, A. ID. 1903. the
undersigned, Alfred +. bishop. will. ON the
18th day of February, A. u. 1904, at 2 o'clock
p. m, at the front door of the city hall. IN the
city of Mineral Point. In Iowa county, ofler for
sale at public auction. the following described
land situated In the county of Iowa, to-wit;
Beginning al n point on the west line of
the southeast quarter Of the northwest quar-.
ter of section thrty-two t22l. in town five (5l
range three CD east, four hundred and sixteen
4l6) feet due north from the southwest corner
of said tract, running thence north three
hundred (3O0l feet. then north ilfty-hve (55e)
degrees east two hundred and ninety $500 feet
and five (5) inches. Thence south three hun
dred 800 feet to the highway; thence south
ifty-fvc 1852 degrees west along said highway
two hundred and ninety 900 feet and FIVE go
inches 10 the place of beginning, containing
two t2) acres.
The terms Of sale will he cash. payable upon
confirmation of sale.
Dated Dodgeyillc, Wiz, Jan 18th, 1904
ALFRED BlsHop, Administrator
of the estate of Henderson H. Faith.
j, n. Treweek, Attorney.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21

STATE OF WtSCONSIN-IOWA COUN
- CoURT-lN PROBATE,

Notice is hereby given that AT special tern
of the Iowa County Court. 20 be held in and
for said county. at the court house, In the city
Of Dodgeville in said county. on the 10th day
of February 4. d, 1904 being the 3d Tuesday OF
said month, nj ten O'Clock In the forenoon OF
said day the following matters will he heard
and considered!
The application OF Philip Allen Ir., 10 admil
to probate the last will and testament
Of Elizabeth Necolins, late of the city OF
Mineral Point, in said county deceased.
And II 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. u weekly
newspaper published in said county.
BY order of the Court:
AlDRO 1ENKS County Judge,
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, Jan. 10 1904
Speusley 4 Mcllhon. Attorneys aw;
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21

-WANrED-agents hustlers, sales
men, clerks and everybody who
wants to enjoy good hearty laugh,
60 send SOC for "Tips to Agents
Worth $50 to any person who sells
goods for a living. If not satisfactory
your money back. Circular for stamp.
The Dr. White Electric Comb Co.,
Decatur. Ill.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21

CTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWAC COUNTY
- COCRT-IN PROBATE

C"ATE OF WISCONSIN--lOWAC COUNTY
- COURT-lN PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given that at n special tern
OF the iowa County Court To he held in and
Tor said county, at the Court House. in the
CITY OF Dodgeville, 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 he heard and considered:
The application Of Richard j. pendallegon
ir., 10 admit to probate the last will aud testa-
ment OF Richard j. fenhallegon, Sr.. late of
ceased;
And i Is further ordered, that public notice
thereof he given 70 all persons interested by
publishing copy OF this order for three weeks
succeSsively, prior % said day of hearing, in
the Mineral Point Tribune, weekly news
paper published in said county.
Ry the Court:
Dated ALDRO IENKS, Comfy Judge.
Dodgeville. Wis. Jan ~. 1900 Sw3
Spensley 4 Mcllhon. Attorneys
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21
Advertised Letters.

Below is a list Of letters remaining
uncalled for at the Mineral Point
post-office:
w. NJ. Brannon, Mrs. Minerva
Good, E. J Holm and Bert J. Bailey.
Those calling for the above please
say advertised" and give the date
Jan. ID, 1904, Mt. MARTINI. M.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21

STATE OF WISCONSIN, IOWA COUNTY
> tOt1RT-Ik pROBATE

NTATT OF WISIONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
> COURT-IN PROBATE.
Norice is hereby given that at a regular term
Of the Iowa County Court, 10 be held IN and for
said county, at the Court House, ip the city Of
Dodgcvillc, in said county, on the 9Th day OF
January A, d. 1891 being the lat Tuesday OF
said month. al 10 o'clock In the forenoon Of
said day the following matters will be heard
and considered:
Tae application of Olivia Plank for the ap
pointment of an administrator de bonis non
Of the estate of Adam Plank, late OF
Mineral Point, in said county, deceased
And it h further ordered, y at public notice
thereof be given 10 all persons interested by
publishing a copy OF this notice for three weeks
successfully. prior 10 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
Dodgeyilie, Wis. December sth, 1903
Fielder & Fielder Attorneys b0S3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-01-21
Local Overflow.

All teachers arriving in our city
Friday for the purpose of attending
the institute are requested to report
at the high school building by five
O'Clock that evening, when they will
be ushered to their places OF enter
tainment.
ID. +. Bice and wife, Mr.. Johnson
and wife, and John Argall and
daughter, all of Lacrosse, Frank Ar
gall and wife of Sparta, and w. p.
Peters and wife Of Dodgeville, at
tended the funeral of their sister
Louisa, which took place in this city
last Thursday.
The man who, when receiving
$3.50 for cord of wood, in cording it
lays each stick down with the same
care that he would if piling it on
eggs, with the aim of not breaking
an egg, needs to renew his pass to
heaven.
Alcoholism seems to be on the
decline in the younger generation,
according to the report of +. w
Chafin. He says drinking is done
mostly by older men because more
of them are out of employment than
younger men.
-"Look at that putfedup thing
coming this way!" sai2 the first tack,
as the pneumatic tire approached
"If it makes any attempt to run over
me- said the second tack, I'll take
the wind out of it," Here's a pointer
for those contemplating running over
the newspaper publisher.
AT the funeral of Miss Mary
arkinson, held Sunday, Judge Aldro
jerks of Dodgeville officiated and
the male quartette from the M. f..
choir of this city sang three selec-
tions Ritual services of the Eastern
Star were conducted by Worthy Ma
tron Mrs. Mile Bray, assisted by
Worthy Patron Robt. Crawford and
other officers of Mineral Point Chap
ter of the O. f.. S.
Bert and Harold Wallace have
now taken charge Of the store till
recently occupied by r. j. Hughes
and his successor, Mr.. Rowe. They
have installed a new and complete
line of general groceries, aud, as
they are young men of well known
A n I naI /
ties, and have both had long expert
ence in the grocery business in all its
departments, we hope and believe
that success in its fullest measure
will await their enterprise.
Last evening the Odd Fellows of
lodge No. | gave their annual enter
tainment and banquet. OF the large
number of invited guests many were
present, some from Dodgeville and
Linden, Notwithstanding the inclem-
ent weather, and most happy, social
time was had. Nobody knows better
how to provide good things for the
inner man than the Odd Fellows of
Mineral Point, and this occasion
proved them capable of maintaining
their reputation. A full account of
the proceedings must be left for our
next issue, as we print too early
this week.
Madison Journal: Revival of an
old industry promises to bring great
wealth to southwestern Wisconsin.
Lead mining, which for the past
twenty years has been allowed to
lapse. is now being revived with the
introduction of fine machinery and
is promising great results. Zinc in-
dustry is proving particularly valua-
BILE. Even at old Blue Mounds, where
lead mining flourished to successful
ly in territorial days, and where it
was supposed the ore was nearly eX-
hausted, heavy deposits have been
found but or II feet from the sur
face