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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-06-21
Ancient Tricks.

The arts of Juggling were, as has
been proved by learned writer's, OF
high antiquity. The Hirpini, who lived
near Rome. jumped through burning
Goals; women in early times were ac-
customed to walk over burning Goals In
Cappadecia, and the exhibition of balls
and cups is often mentioned In the
works Of the ancients. TWAS rs far back
as the third century that one Fcrmus. or
Firmlus, who endeavored to make him
self emperor In Egypt, suffered Il smith
to forge iron on an anvil placed on his
breast, and rope dancers with balanc-
ing poles are mentioned by Petronius
and others, while The various feats of
Craftsmanship exhibited in our circuses
passed, In the thirteenth century, from
Egypt to the Byzantine court and
thence over all Europe.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-06-21

odd you see that proud man going
out just now?' asked the cashier.
Proud as Lucifer Know what he
did? Found that | had made mis-
take In his favor and handed me back
the change. Now, | wonder why Il Is
that people are SO proud when they
have discovered that they are honest.
| could rake in Il lot of extra coin il
awaited myself of the mistakes that
are made here every hour of the day,
but | don't on general principles, be-
cause l am naturally honest It's moth
ing to be proud of."-New York Sun.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-06-21

What's the good of keeping from him
Any good things you may see,
That will lift his load of labor
Like Rocky Mountain Tea.
For sale by Meserole & Horn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-06-21

Orsa, in Sweden has in the course of
generation sold $4,000 600 worth of
trees and by means of judicious re
planting has provided for a similar in
come every thirty or forty years. In
consequence of the development of this
commercial wealth there are no taxes.
Railways and telephones are free and
so are the schoohouses, teaching and
many other things.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-06-21
HOW WEASELS HUNT.


The Graceful Pose of the Animals
when oil. the Trail.
The 1.-THE grace OF the weasel may
be observed whenever 1t Is on the trail.
At an even speed. with nose to the
ground It's reddish, brown back see,ua
literally to glide along through the rank
heritage by the bank.
1t may be Inc scent Of a rat, and the
trail may take 1t In and out OF the
bank a good many times before 1t
comes up with its victim. Ii may even
have to swim stream before Its per-
sistence is rewarded 1t Is wonderful
now small hole that long. arched
body can glide into and emerge from
without the slightest difficulty.
When 1t has caught and killed its
prey its movements are equally grace
full as II carries the spoil home to its
hole. Crossing Kentis! Aeld saw a
weasel coming along W Ter the hedge
row red toothed from tb . chase. There
was the same sinuous motion Of the
back, but the little beasts head was
held as high as possible and from its
mouth hung the limp carcass Of a
young rat, freshly killed The weasel
held 1t by the neck and so high, for all
the shortness Of It's legs, that only the
end Of the rats tail dragged through
the grass.
A family Of weasels will often hunt
In company, and this Is naturally a
most interesting sight to witness The
ability Of the weasel to enter exceed
lngly small holes is owing entirely to
the structure Of Its body-lts fat head,
long neck and short limbs and tail. In
cornrick 1t can pursue mice with ease
along their burrows London Mail
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-06-21
The Very Best Remedy for Bowel
Trouble.

Mr.. M. F. Borroughs, an old and well
knwn resident of Button, Ind, says:
81 regard Chamberlain s Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy as the very best
remedy for bowel trouble. make this
statement after having Used the remedy
in my family for several years. am
never without it." This remedy is al
most sure to be needed before The sum-
mer is over Why not buy it now and be
prepared for such an emergency. For
sale by Ivey's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-06-21

Mother (angrily(-The brute. He has
dared TO scold you? Newly Married
Daughter (sobbing)-Not so bad as all
that, mamma. l scolded him from the
house five minutes ago. and the mfeel-
ing brute hasn't come back yeti
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-06-21
odd.

Hlcks--What do you think of that
university making Dumley Il doctor of
laws? Wicks-Oh, well. the universi-
ties do very crazy things sometimes.
Hicks-Yes, and yet they are always
supposed to be in possession of their
faculties. Catholic Standard and
Times
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-06-21
Worth knowing.

sensible looking girl across tho
aisle"
Yes. Like TO know herr
NO, thank you. Handsome hat shes
wearing"
Yes She made IL herself"
"Eh, Introduce me. please "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-06-21

An ice-cream social Will be held at
Pleasant View Oh Wednesday evening
June %. All are welcome.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-06-21
A few Of these bargains we give below:

A few of these bargains give below
1900 yds best and &c Calico during saleper yd, 81
5c Corset Covers going
25c Linen Window Shades, only ........... LEO
Good quality Glass Tumbers 90 at ..............1C
25c Ladies' Sun Bonnets, during sale .........12C
Best Sewing Cotton POO yd spools only...........4c
Table Oil Cloth during sale .......12c
Mosquito Netting, all coors per yard 40
doz. Clothes Pins, during SALE. ............5c
$3.50 Mems Suits go at ..,.. $4.89
soc Mems Heavy Work Shirts, only 800
SOC Mems Heavy Work Pants, only ..........~..69c
15c Ladies' Gauze Vests go at .................8c
81 80 Ladies' Fancy Oxfords 90 at.............98c
$500 Mems Patent Oxfords only ..............$2.2
81 80 Mems Grain Work Shoes, only .........$ 1.19
complete list prices do not fail to read big circular
strictly advertised Remember date and place
In Sims Building BOSTON STORE S. Hotel
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
MARIETTA beaten !
BY CLARKSBURG

The business mems volley ball
team OF the Y. NJ. C. A., of this city
defeated the Marietta Y. M. 9. A.
team IN a series Of two out Of three
games. The Clarksburg team was
handicapped by not having DR. I'll.
n. Sloan and A. X. Thorn, their two
best players. L. X. Richards, Lee
Williams and +. o. Sutton PLAYING
the net backed by DR.. 4. N. Flow
crs, Howard Cunningham and Chas.
w. Worcester.
The game was fast and wel!-play-
ed throughout. The Clarksburg
team played a much speedier game
and showed that they could hold
their own with the Marietta team
For tie local men Richards enter
tanned the audience with his grand
stand plays and received the APP
plause of the crowd several times.
Sutton and Williams stayed in the
game to the finish. Cunningham
played the center almost without an
error and DIR. d. n. Flowers played
his usual game, while Worcester ex-
cellcd in serving and kept the OPP
posing side guessing.
After the volley ball series a
basket ball game was played in
which Clarksburg met her defeat
After the game a reception was given
10 the visiting team at DR.. sloan's
home and all enjoyed his hospitality.
All agreed that they had received a
royal reception. In the near future
Marietta viii play return game IN II
this city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
B. & 0. DENIES
THE CHARGE

Washington, Feb. s1-The reply
Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
TO the statements recently made in
the Senate on behalf of the Red Rock
Fuel Company of West Virginia was
presented in the Senate yesterday
afternoon by Mr.. Rayner. In pre-
sentine the matter Mr.. Rayner was
very careful to say that he did so by
request, adding that he assumed no
responsibility in the matter. The
document was signed by Hugh 3.
Bond, second vice president OF the
Baltimore and Ohio.
The statement was of consider
able length. Mr.. Bond says that
when the fuel company purchased
Its mines, which are in upshur coun-
tn. w. Va, it knew that the Baltl-
more and Ohio Railroad company
!, had informed its predecessors that
that company could not afford rail-
road facilities until it could enlarge
its equipment, but that the fuel
company Immediately notified the
railroad company that the Red Rock
company would at once locate a coal
Itipple 1000 feet from the railroad
and construct a single track there
from to the road, and demanded that
the Baltimore and Ohio permit it to
make physical connection with the
new. track and furnish cars at the
tipple for the shipment Of coal. IIe
went on to say that the Baltimore
and Ohio road at that point. former
Ilv the West Virginia and Pit{sburg,
| is a single track road and that the
proposed point of connection i APP
Iproximately midway between two
stations. He says further that no
coal is hauled over the line between
Weston and Buckhamon, with
which the Red Rock company seeks
connection, and no rates for coal in
carloads have ever been made OF pub
Ilished from or over thai line.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
ARMY OFFICERS
MUST VAcHTE

Captain J. +. Barbour was in the
city yesterday and examined the
four recruits, who were at the local
station awaiting enlistment in the
army. OF the four Charles I. Aus
tin, of Harrington, was the only.
one accepted, fhe other three being
rejected by Capt. Barbour. Austin
will be sent to the Columbus, o.. bar
racks tomorrow morning, and from
there he goes to join the coast ar
tillers service.
Harry Keester, of Wilsonburg,
has made application for enlistment,
but as he is a minor, his application
win not be considered until he re-
ceives the consent Of his parents.
+ This recruiting district, which
comprises the stations at Steuben-
vile, Wheeling, Parkersburg, Fair
mont and Clarksburg, enlisted in
the past month twenty-seven men
and rejected fifty-six. The local
station has been notified by the war
department that they will have TO
vacaSe their present Offices III the
Federal building at once. The Of
ficers in charge are consequently
preparing to move, and will do so
Just as soon as they can find suit
able rooms for their purpose.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
VIRGINIA TRYING TO SUE West VIRGINIA ON DEBT QUESTION

was launched by the National Good
Roads Association early in 1901, and
toured the entire Illinois railway
system from Chicago 10 the gulf,
and built % object lesson roads en-
route. One of these was built at
jackson, Tenn, and has led to this
remarkable development to which
Secretary Wilson, in his last annual
report. devoted over 60 pages de
|scribing the excellent construction OF
the Madison county roads around
Jackson, Tenn.
1t will be the aim to organize
Harrison county on non-partisanl
basis. to adopt plans which will lead
to a more economical and scientific
use Of road funds.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23

APOLOGY
REFUSED
fBy Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. e1-Dr. Minor
Morris. whose wife some weeks ago
was elected from the White House
where she had gone I'd present al
legged grievances to tn President, to-
day gave out for publication cor
respondence which recently passed.
between himself and the President
regarding the case.
DR.. Morris demanded a public
apology of the President "for this
Outrage on womanhood and COM
mon decency."
Secretary Loeb replied to The let
ter, stating that an investigation by
the chief of police showed that the
arrest was justified and that the
kindest act to Mrs. Morris and her
l;insfolks was to refrain from giving
the case additional publicity.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
.GUTHERIE ELECTED
BY 5000 VOTES

Pittsburg Pa, Feb. 91--After
one of the most bitterly fought
municipal campaigns in the history
of the city, George W. Gutherie. the
mayoralty candidate of the Citizens
party, the Democratic party, and
the Civil league, yesterday defeat-
ed his opponent, Alex NJ. Jenkinson
Republican, by 5000 votes.
In 1908 Mayor Hays, the present
Republican incumbent, received a
maiority of7,371.
George B. Logan, the candidate
for mayor Of the Good Government
party in Allegheny, was defeated by
Chas. i. Kirschler, Republican,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
REPUBLICANS LOSE
AGAIN IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. s1-As a
result of yesterdays election in this
city the Republican party is aflin
in the minority. The contest hing
ed on the election Of two police
magistrates and Borie, the reform or
city party candidate, with Demo
cratic endorsement, led Rooney, his
Republican opponent BY 1915
votes. Last fall the Reform ele-
ment carried the city by $4,000
votes.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
Large Funeral

The funeral of Mrs. P. F. Nc
Donnell took place from the Cath
ole church Wednesday morning at.
10 O'Clock. Rev. John A. REYNOLDS
paid a feeling tribute to the deceas-
ed in the presence of aSlarge con-
course of sorrowing relatives and
friends. hterment was in Holy
Cross cemetery.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
GOVERNOR DAWSON
FOR VICE PRESIDENT

Wheeling, W. Va, Feb. 2l-A
prominent Wheeling politician and
professional man returning from
Pittsburg cbnveys the surprising in
formation that Governor Dawson. of
this state, has been mentioned fire.
quently up there as a good candidate
for vice president. 81 found the
Pittsburg financial element more
deeply interested in the West Vir-
ginia situation than we are our
selves. Why, / heard it said on sew
eral occasions that Governor Dawson
is now in line for the nomination
for the vice presidency next time"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
Fined for Theft

Veto Polo was tried Tuesday
night on q warrant charging him
with the theft of $3.50 worth of
property belonging to Mary Bitony,
who conducts a boarding house in
the Home hotel basement, and was
found guilty. lie paid a fine of $40
and costs and was released.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
A Correction

Some days ago the Telegram was
in error in stating that Ira Lawman
had caused the arrest Of John 5.
Lawman on lunacy charge. Mr..
Ira Lawman was not connected with
the casegih any way. John S. Law
man is his uncle and not his father
as stated previously.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
Incl lRGM MAa DERD

Allentown, Pa, Feb. s1-samuel
Thomas, tile largest manufacturer
of pig iron in the United States,
died today at his home at eatasau-
qua, Pa, aged 70 years. His
father first successfully introduced
the anthracite blast for the manu-
facture ofpig iron.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
MRS. STARKEY
BREAKS TWO RIBS

Mrs. Keorge W. starkel, residing
at the Stealey addition, while attend
ing to household duties, slipped and
fell this morning, breaking two ribs.
DIR. j. B. Payne was summoned. He
came promptly and rendered her$he
necessary medical assistance. Al
though suffering considerable pain,
with careful attention, Mrs. Starkey
will recover in a few weeks.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
Infant Dies

Joseph yegar, the infant son o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Vegar, died
at their residence at Grasselli Tues.
day at II p. m, of pneumonia. The
funeral will take place from the
home, and interment will be made
at the Holy Cross cemetery Thurs,
day at 2 P. M.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
STRIKE
SURE SAYS
MITCHELL.
BY Aksotiated Pres.

BY aksotiated Press.
Pittsburg. Pa, Feb. 90
"As far as l know there viii
be a strike
President John Mitchell,
of the United Mine Workers
of America, who arrived here
today from New York, made
the above statement to tie
Associated Press at noon to-
day.
'.My visit to Pittsburg is
to investigate the trouble
existing among the officers
and delegates of the Pitt
burg district organization.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-02-23
Horseman Dies

Wiliamsport, Pa, Feb. Frank
L. Herdic, a hoseman and pOolsel-
Ter Of national reputation, died at
his home here yesterday, aged SO
years.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06
DEMOCRATIC
ENDORSEMENTS

The democrats OF Kauawha county
in convention assembled nominated
the following ticket:
For House OF Delegates
Walter l.. Ashhy, Loudon district.
II. q. Hubbard, Charleston.
Thomas H. Mohler. Jefferson dis.
trict.
Edward $. Day. Cabin Creek dis
trict.
Andrew $. Alexander. Charleston.
Endorsements
Bryan for President in 1905.
George Byrne for congress-.
Adam Lituepaee for the state
senate.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06
MAKE TT A REAL
VACATION

The country learns sympatheucal-
ly that the president oten shows
traces OF nervousness and needs a
long rest. Curiously enough, that is
the way we all feel. and the longer
the presidents vacation the better
will be his health. and the health OF
all of MS. Mr.. Roosevelt will there
fore appreciate that entire goodwin
accompanies him to Oyster hay. The
longer he stays there the more a
great many viii like It. We shall
read with interest measurably free
from anxiety what he does there
When he cuts down trees and goes
camping with his boys he is com
mending himself to the affections of
all OF us. We will not deny him his
need for the good he has accom-
plished in his wrestle with the oc.
topus. and we are sure he Intended
none of the IN which has resulted.
Perhaps by next winter he viii
appreciate that one thing well done
Is better than several half done. and
that IL is not necessary that every
thins 80 done. or even attempted. AZ
once. Perhaps no sees now that in
stead of making one hand wash the
other he has really made one hand
light the other. and that he has
Fought drawn game rather than n
winning one. for there are Offsets TO
his achievements. He will not have
Russia and Japan on his hands this
summer. and he may forget every
thing except his health until after.
say New Years. He Is not running
for anything this fan, and what
happens In the various states need
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06

The German emperor rises at 5
O'Clock in the morning and goes to
bed at O'Clock at night. his regular
hours of sleep being thus reduced to
four. During his long day OF TWEEN
y hours there naturally occur inter
walls of leisure. He possesses the
happy faculty OF being able to fall
asleep anywhere and a, any time. II
he throws himself in full uniform on
sofa he can be sound asleep within
sixty seconds
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06

Let us seek for better government
In municipal. county and state at
fairs. Let MS strive for purer pol
tiles and above all let us look to our
liberties as a free and Independent
people. In word let the masses
draw nearer together and rule their
own affairs. Let the days OF trickery.
graft and bossism be thing OF the
past. Strike for the rights OF the
people while the opportunity re-
mains.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06

The gardens OF the palace OF La
Granga. where Alfonso and Victoria
are spending their honeymoon. are
celebrated for th'rr fountains. one
OF them. the Banos del Diane. spouts
to the hight of $50 feet. When this
fountain was completed Philip v.
the builder OF the palace. said
Wei. it has cost me three millions.
but for three minutes have been
amused. +"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06

Fourteen years ago bottle man
ufacturer. Claude Boucher. In Cog
nae. France, was forced to close his
factory by the continuous strikes
and eXactions OF his employees. He
then set TO work u invent a machine
for the manufacture OF bottles. This
machine is now in use in various
parts OF thee ountry: 100000 bottles
are turned out by il daily A single
machine produces $4,000 bottles in
"a hours; and anyone can learn to
run it in week. The bottles are
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06

homilies on the burdens and sorrows
of great wealth. How Is IL that those
who have SO much TO say on this
theme are the very ones who would
resist most strongly any public
measure. however reasonable or Just.
To moderate their excessive accumu-
iations along with the burdens and
sorrows involved9
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06
stronger aud look better than those
made by the blowers.

An enormous man-eating shark
was caught in san Pedro. Cal. the
other day. 1t wassharpooned by some
fishermen outside OF the hsrbor and
towed in. The shark was 80 feet
long and weighed over 5000 pounds.
It viii be exhibited by an enterpris-
ing Snowman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06

Rev. l.. ID. Bass. prominent Bap-
list minister OF Indianapolis. said in
his sermon sunday: THE time has
come. especially emong the Baptists.
when We should cease to worship the
Baptist gold brick. Rockefeller. and
turn our attention more to the poor
carpenter of Nazareth"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06

not ensaee his attention. lie win do
his PARTY no good by meddlne In
Iowa OF elsewhere. A long and quiet
vacation to- him aud the mutton is
the cordial wish of SO millions and
more New York Times.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06

The New York city pos, Office took
In almost si7.ooo.ooo last fiscal
year. breaking all previous records.
Its expenditures we're $4,000. oOo
The country's postal dencit docs not
come from the cities evidently.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06
THE SILK HAT.

The ridiculous custom of wearing
that shining funnel. the silk hat. viii
appear as Supplying to our great
grandchildren as the custom of put
ting a bone through tho lip or ring
through the nostrns appears mon
strous TO us Paris Gaulois.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06
A RIDICULOUS
PEOPLE.

Making laws that create trusts and
then leglslating TO wipe them out has
made MS "a ridiculous people.,-St
Louis Post Dispatch.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06

Rich Senaor ElSins OF West viz
ginia has been regaling bankers
with the old tiresome
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-06

There is no limit to the great pos
sibilities that present themselves to
the people of this community. Every
thing has combined to make our
future magnificent. The past is cred
liable to our excellent citizenship.
the present Is most encouraging. and
the future beckons us on to renewed
efforts and greater achievements. We
are just beginning to model and make
more perfect one OF the greatest
regions on the American continent.
While our progress has been won
derful. II is only I'm its infancy. Let
us take new courage i'm the onward
march to a greater and more perfect
development. Nature has blessed
us as no other people have been and
IL only remains for us to grasp our
opportunities and push forward I'm
the great work that Is yet before us.