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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
The Meriwether Findings.

Naval Cadet Meriwether Is fortunate in
the courts findings. Accused of causing
the death of a fellow-cadet In a fist fight
conducted under the so-called code OF
honor" which is said to obtain at the
Naval Academy he has been found guilty
only of conduct prejudicial to good order and
discipline and has been sentenced to con-
finement within the academy grounds for
one year and to receive public reprimand
This is little less than vindication.
The punishment of Meriwether Is to be
measured by all the circumstances. The
young man participated in the fight In ac-
cordance with rule of conduct which prac-
tically forced him to this course. Grant
ing that the "code" compelled him to chal-
lenge Branch, he is not to be blamed so
much as the '.code" and those cadets and
officers who have fostered the barbarous
system of personal encounters.
If the technical punishment administered
were an assurance that the Navy Depart
ment would proceed vigorously to break
up the custom of fist fighting between ca
diets, it would be accepted by the public
with gratitude. But unfortunately there
is nothing in the findings of the court or
the endorsement of the Secretary to suggest
such result. Secretary Bonaparte does
indeed lay stress upon the fact that the
articles for the government of the navy
prohibit quarreing and fighting, but he
does not refer to the well-established fact
that the cadets have been brought under
private code of rules which In their minds
supersede the official regulations and force
them to infractions of the disciplinary re-
| quirements Of the academy.
Here lies the vitality important fact in the
whole case 1t Is now plainly proved that
the naval cadets have for years been en-
gagged in infractions of one of the vitality
important rules of the service, settling their
quarrels In a manner BETTING only the
denizens of the slums. And 1t Is equally
well established that these encounters have
occurred with the full knowledge and the
tacit approval of their superiors. And 1t is
furthermore definitely understood that since
the fatal fight between Branch and Meri-
wether fights have occurred under the
code" and that these fights have been
known to the officers.
The COMMUNICATING of Meriwether did
not cover the case. The approval of the
findings leaves the main work of reform to
be undertaken. If the case Is allowed to
drop now the whole country will be permit
ted to understand that fist-fighting at the
Naval Academy is condoned by the authori-
follow. and who declare that such fatal re-
suits are punishable merely by reprimand
and nominal confinement The Naval Acad-
envy, and not young Meriwether, is now on
trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
An April Inauguration.

In the Springfield Republican recently
appeared the following letter from reader:
I'm recent Issue, referring to a proposed
constitutional amendment to change the
date of presidential inaugurations from
March to the last Thursday in April. you
advanced the needed objection that such
an amendment would lengthen by almost
TWO months the period between the election
by the people and the seating of the new
PRESIDENT; but why could not the two ex-
lsting defects be remeded by the new
president quietly taking oath and office on
the first January following his election and
public ceremonies being held in ApriI?''
To this the Republican replied:
That could be done. of course. but 1t
would not be an arrangement especially
satisfactory to those who are promoting
the proposed change, or to the people gem
crazy who favor g great public inaugural
ceremonial The popular appetite for the
AFFAIR would be dulled greatly by having
the ceremonies come four months after the
actual induction Into office and the new
government had been organized. More
over. there would be those who would say
this plan too closely resembles the practice
followed in the case OF hereditary rulers
who are publicly crowned some time after
ascending the throne.
Those who are promoting the proposed
change" are In fact the people generally .
without qualification. This reform is de-
Inanded by the country at large, regardless
OF party or section. In increasing numbers
the citizens OF the United States are clamor-
ing for the adoption of the constitutional
amendment about to be laid before the
houses of Congress. The governors of the
states. who are ex-officio members of the
national committee to forward the reform,
are heartily in favor of the change There
can be no doubt that the desire for more
clement inauguration date is universal.
It Is useless to consider the proposition of
the Republicans correspondent, and that
paper strikes the true note when it points
out the objections. The people of the
United States want to see their President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

lief Committee serving now as the collector
OF the funds and the Associated Charities
as the agency for ascertaining the best
methods of disbursement, an ideal system
has been evolved. The work of the relief
committee is occasional. although the or
ganizat,on is permanent. 1t stands as an
always ready means of obtaining the funds
necessary for the meeting of emergencies.
No time Is now lost in organizing, and as
the committee is composed there is never
the least hesitation on the part of the pub
lie to give literally, confident that nothing
is wasted.
The Associated Charities works without
regard to seasons whether the weather be
good or bad. whether there are industrial
crises or good times. It is seeking steadily
to help the poor to help themselves. 1t tries
to correct vicious, misunderstanding pocket
depicting, character-weakening habits 1t
tries to get the man and the place TO-
ge.her in working harmony. It under
takes TO lessen the evils OF child labor,
by cooperating with those who are WORK
ing to that specific end. 1t Is also cooper
ating effectively with the citizens commit
tee for the lessening of the consumption
evil by teaching the poor how to live
clearly and wholesomely. In scores OF
ways it is constantly doing good work.
which Is slowly, but steadily, making
lighter the burden of almsgiving resting
upon the better-conditioned members of
the community. It deserves the fullest
measure of support, and its showing OF
larger annual expenditure should be ac-
cepted as the best evidence that 1t Is ex-
tending its sphere of activity and increas-
ing it's usefulness to the community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
SHOOTING STARS.
A Gladstone Fancy.

do You think that the government ought
to own the railrOads?'
Sometimes" said the member of Con-
gress. IF the government owned the rail-
roads we wouldn't be worried by these
rumors of suspended courtesies. We'd prob
ably get passes for our personal transpor-
taIon the same as we now get franks for
our mall"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

In contempla ting the relations of this
country with Cuba 1t Is to be doubted
whether Spain can help feeling a certain
European scorn for diplomacy that keeps
its promises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
The Selfish Point of View.

To blame we never hesitate.
We wonder one and all,
Why others make mistakes so great
While ours are all so small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
They Know,

From the Chicago Record Herald.
The Atlanta Constitution says: THE
Weary Willies are focking south" Ey1-
IDENTIFY the goosebone prophets who have
been telling us it would be an open winter
didn't know what they were talking about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
A Meteorological Nightmare.

Microbes in the water,
Microbes In the air;
Microbes in the pie and cake,
Microbes everywhere!
Laying for you in the cold,
Likewise in the heat:
Every time you draw your breath
Or stop to drink or eat.
In horrid CONSERVATION
I vainly try to sleep;
I know that through the easement
Bacilli strive to creep:
Though as creations mighty lords
We swagger and pretend.
The microbe seems to be the one
Who triumphs in the end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

II all the quiet distributions of money are
stopped some of the state legislators will
absolutely insist on increased pay from
their states, ..l-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
Standing Pat.

From the New York Mall.
President Roosevelt stands pat on the
American navy. And yet he maintains that
1t needs constant revision. Take the prob
lem home with you and work 1t out by the
evening lamp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
An Infallible Sign.

''You left her very abruptly" said one
woman.
Yes" answered the other. ''As soon as
she started with, wouldn't tell you this
If I weren't your true friend knew she
was going to be disag reeable, so I came
away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
Rehearse.


From the indianapolis News.
Besides doing your Christmas shopping
now 1t would be good scheme for you 10
spend some of your spare time rehearsing
your Santa Claus part. for however you
may have shone in 1t In the past, you are
bound to be bit rusty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

MFR. Hearst Is still able to shout for mu-
nicipal ownership without mourning Mayor
DUNES embarrassing responsibilities for
putting it into practical operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

Mr.. James II. Hyde, having nothing to
complain of in his dealings with Mr. Ryan
and Mr.. Hartman, may regard himself as
a pretty successful financier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

1t may be predicted, without any snob-
Dish fiattery, that Queen Alexandra's book
will be better than many OF the historical
novels that are being written.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
business In Congress.

From the Baltimore Sun.
There Is no Indication that the present
Congress desires to distinguish Itself by
the volume of Its legislation. What the
quality of the latter win be remains to be
seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

Santa Claus is not yet able to do any
thing for some Of the life insurance policy
holders who are looking for a share In the
dividends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

Fortunately the ban on complimentary
transportation does not go into erect until
after most members of Congress will have
returned from their Christmas vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

No arrangements have been made for rep
r.manding men in authority at Annapolis
who wink at prize fighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

Mr. John Sharp Williams is evidently un
der the impression that the democratic
party is still big enough to contain mum
Der of factions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

The men who make a business of trying
to invent systems of balloting that cannot
be beaten may as well confess to some dis
coura cement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

If this MID weather continues the coal
barons are liable to get more impatient and
arbitrary than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
TO Be Eccentric,

From the Baltimore sun.
II congressman wants to appear pecu-
tar. he will not Introduce single bin to
regulate railway rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
Pretty Close. Though.

From the Salt Lake Herald.
"A subscriber asks for the age OF Will
lam r. Hearst. For his benefit we will say
that Hearst has not yet attained his ma
tority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
Shy on Peace.

From the Anaconda Standard.
Russia regrets to report that she is stiIl
painfully shy of peace on earth. good viii
toward men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

Edison. the inventor. says that great DIS
coveries are about to be made. Perhaps
Tesla Is to be heard from again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

Even the Cossacks share the common APP
petite for rations and value warm clothing
above compliments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

''If dar was a sho huff Sanity Claus"
said Uncle E1ben, "some folks wouldn' do
muffin de whole year 'roun' except wait
foh Christmas"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
A Practical Politician

''Why don't you let EN- voter" asked
the Russian who had been to America.
But they might not vote for me?" re-
turned the car.
What do you care whom they vote for
as long as you do the counting?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

Mark Twain is a believer in the idea of a.
long life and merry one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
Smoke,
From the Salt Lake Tribune

TOM the SAT- Lake Ir1bune.
By going around town in a steaIthy man.
ner, the police will undoubtedly be able to
catch the smoke nuisance coming out OF
more than two chimneys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE sFAH
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
TEE STAB, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness DEPARTMENTS, according to tenor or
purpose.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
Mineral Point publis Schools.

There are two vacaGnieS in the
teaching force of the Mineral Point
public schools Miss Lulu Il, Fiske,
assistant in the high school, has re-
signed to accept position at Bara.
boo; and the board has decided to
have Miss Alice Spensley, assistant
i'll the grammar department, give her
entire time to instruction in music.
This leaves two vacancies 70 be filled
The best teachers obtainable should
be secured. There is a strong upward
tendency in salaries, and y few dol
lars should not be allowed To stand in
the way of good instruction.
Examinations for entrance to the
high school will be held in the high
school building on Thursday and
Friday, Sept. : and 5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
The Lilly Mine, Mineral Point

The mine owned by Guttenstein
Brothers of Milwaukee gives promise
of becoming good paying mine. 1t
is located on the residence lot of
Henry Jacka, and has been named the
Lilly mine. Four men are at work
and, since June 10. have mined and
cleaned over twenty tons of blackjack,
from four to five tons of drybone,
1900 to 2000 pounds of lead ore, and
about three tons of black jack and
drybone mixed. In the pipe-clay
opening, at depth of 80 feet, there is
sheet of blackjack eight feet in
width, and ranging from to Is inches
in thickness The shaft continues
fourteen feet deeper where there is II
sheet of drybone from two to four
inches in thickness, breast about
fourteen feet wide, with ground not
proven on either side. SO far only
two men have been kept at work down
in the mine, the two others being
engaged in raising aud handling the
ores. There is talk of putting a mill
IN the mine. w. II. Jacka, who has
charge OF it. says that it is now max
ing good wages With a mill to sep
arate the ores, it could doubtless be
operated at good profit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
The Big White Fair,

at Darlington last week was very sue.
ceSsful, There was great show of
live stock, and very fine exhibits in all
departments The rain OF Thursday
kept the crowds back, and horses
were kept OIL the track for the day,
Friday was y great day with immenco
numbers in attendance, including very
many from Iowa county. The exhibit
tton and races were carried over TO
Saturday with good results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
4 I.amentahls Death

occurred at MiAiin ON last Monday
The little son Of MIR, and Mrs Frank
Nickerman had swallowed the heads
OF number of matches, and although
medical assistance was called IN, 1t
proved fatal The child, Gordon
Francis Nickerman, was born In Mif.
Ain, on October 1t, 1908, and died on
August Is, 1905, being one year, 10
months and two days old A large
number attended the funeral, and thus
showed their sympathy with the grief
stricken parents, Services were con-
ducted by Rev. w, I. Walker, and
the tuterment was in the Mihlin Gem
pfn,,y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31

Moutfort Mail; John NJ. Delaney,
manager Of the Johns mine, has had
instructions from the Mihlin-Liuden
Mining company not to ship any more
sulphur to the General Chemical Co.,
as the Mineral Point Zine works
expects to use all they can mine here.
The last two cars shipped from the
Johns mine to the General Chemical
company sold above S6 per ton, and
tested above fifty per cent sulphur
The demand for sulphur is increasing
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
Money Recovered.

Prairie du Chen Journal: The sus-
picious characters who were arrested
on the Burlington Railroad north of
Prairie du Chen last year were tried
and convicted Of roobing u Minnesota
bank One of the robbers made n
confession and told where the money
was concealed, Last Monday, the
President of the Spring Grove MINI
bank and II lawyer, arrived in Prairie
du Chen with the stolen money. 1t
was found buried under a Burlington
railway bridge where the robbers had
hid it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
Report oi the Condition of the
First National Bank

OF Mineral Point, in the State of Wis,
cousin, At the close ot business, Aug,
-, 1905; (SsOSl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
OF MINES
In the Lead and Zinc Region of
Wisconsin,.
The Trio Mine, Linden.

"While there are today many big
dividend paying mines in the south
west Wisconsin mining district, it is
conceded that those in the Linden dis
trict are by far the richest of all. "
The Southwest Wisconsin quotes the
above sentence from the prospect of
the Trio mining company, in which
L. c. Fielder, ]. A. Meserole and j. j.
Fielder of Mineral Point are interest
ed parties, and adds:
Far more than any other towns 5
has been Linden's output of zinc-the
actual spelter. For forty years there
has been constant output OF zine
ore, albeit the volume has varied from
year to year. And its mines have
been a source of wealth even when our
best 90 per cent jack has been sold at
Sl6 to SIS delivered at Mineral Point
by team. Indeed an expert has said
that with drills and mill 80 per cent
ore could be put in bins from the
Glanville mine today for $500 per ton.
The same figure will come near to APP
plying to the Ross Bros. mine. There
you have an idea of the richness of
the Linden District. Go and look at
the stuff lying about the Glanville
mine--and believe.
Locally the Heathcock Range
is our strong point. 1t always has
been understood that, when one got
a part of the 'Old Range as it is
called, he had hold of the hand of
Dame Fortune herself. We believe
that is eminently true today with jack
above Che forties. And who can
doubt the Trio Mine being on a long
segment of the Old Range.
"It would be impossible for the man
having an idea of a range as miners
understand it. 1t is surely a part
thereof-a middle part between two
wonderfully rich ends. There is this
difference, however, apparently, be-
tween it and the ends: it is more of a
milling proposition. In other words,
the ore is placed ia the earth some
what differently. The Trio mine is
certainly we'll related. And there is as
much in that as in whole book of
talk A knowledge of that truth
marks the difference between the sa-
gacious investor and one who invests
without thought or reason.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31

AZ LILY store u u ; H-el7l. y 1o
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
PROPERTY FOR SALE

have for sale several very desir-
able pieces of improved city property within
the range OF a moderate income.
Here's one, just the thing for retired
farmer or man employed at the zinc works;
NORTH SIDE.
I Acre of land, frame and brick
house OF six rooms. closets cellar, etc, in
good condition. Well cistern and stable.
Can be bought at a reasonable price and on
long time If desired,
SOUTH SIDE.
Carbis residence near Fourth ward
school building-ten room stone building, in
good repair, suitable for two tenants, or own
er and II tenant. Can be had on reasonable
terms.
A four-room cottage, nearly new;
fair sized lot with shade trees Cistcrn,
walks and outbuildngs A splendid oppor-
tunity for Il zinc works hand to secure "A home
on easy payments.
X. ]. PENHALLEGON, JR.
Rooms formerly occupied by Dir. Glementson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
Population of Grant County.

Tho Herald; The official figures as
compiled by County Clerk Tutiley give
Grant county population of 30, T62,
an increase of SSl over 1900, when the
enumeration was 3S,SSl. There are
603 old soldiers and sailors In the
county, aud 1,4S7 eligible to militia
duty,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
The Tripoli. Mineral Point.

has developed into a great mine. A
large number of teams are constantly
employed in hauling coal to- and ore
from the mine. The new roaster was
recently started up, and it worked
very successfully.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
PROGRAM OF RACES
Al the Iowa County Fair, Dodge
willie. Wis, Sept. 5, g, z, s, 'O5

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8,
2.45 TrOt. ..... ................ $3.50 %
Haif-mile Run. ; in , 3.......,... 10 &C
THURSDAY SEPT. :.
2:l2 Pace ana Free-foral Trot.s350 90
mile Running Race, , in , ~. 200 %
FRIDAY. SEPT. 3
2.2a Trot Observation-Disclosures. $3.50 90
Half-mile Run. > Il 3...... 80 90
Signlt Brooches
at TN store at E. ) H4al5a- & Co
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-12

Life is such a serious business
with the average mortal that an OPP
portunity for a hearty laugh Is more
than welcome to most people. "A
merry heart doeth good like a med
cine" and so do the humorous feat
ures of that great metropolitan dai-
~, The Chicago Record-Herald The
first thing that greets you on the
FIRST page OF every issue is the hui
morous cartoon by Ralph Wilder,
the well known artist, that frequent
~ tells more at a glance than could
be conceived of in column OF read
ing matter Every issue contains also
humorous small story on the edito-
rial page, and the Alternating Cur
rents" column. written by 5. Il. XII
ser. one of the most popular humor-
GUS writer's in the country. In addi-
ton to all these, the Sunday issue al
ways Includes comic section, guar
anteed TO produce laughter.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-12
SICK CHILD.
Chas. Evcridgc Charters Train "a
Take IL To Memphis.

Mr. j. W. Orr the grocer. receiv-
ed telegram yesterday saying tina,
Mr.. Charlie Everldge. former resi-
dent of the city. now of Terrell. Ark,
chartered a train to take hrS little
son TO Memphis to be treated for
congestion.
The child was taken III suddenly
In the morning. and the father deslr-
ing to have expert medical attention
and no trains leaving b9ore late in
the afternoon, secured a special train
and took his son TO Memphis. dis
lance OF 20 miles. The run was made
in 20 minutes.
Mr. Eyeridge was formerly in the
saloon business In Padueah, but has
been residing in Arkansas for sever
al years.