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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08

The following note from L. A.
Rothe shows how Mineral Point "boys''
adva e to the front. It's fair illustra-
ton. Go into any progressive city of
this great country and you are likely to
find a native of Mineral Point prom
inent, reliable citizen. Mr.. Rothe moves
from Fonda, Iowa, where he held re-
sponsible position in bank. to Norfolk,
Neb., and says: ''In the future will you
please send my paper to Norfolk, Neb-
raska. am located here permanently
and have associated myself with the
Citizens National Bank. | can't well
get along without the Tribune, as am
always interested in home news, al
though ii has been many years since
left the old town." From the heading
of Mr.. Rothe's letter sheet it is learned
that he is associated with said bank as
vice-president.
Last Thursday w. H. Correll and
J. w. Chamley departed on a two
weeks tour of the east. They expect to
see the tumbling waters of Niagara, HE
at fashionable seashore resorts, the
New York city elephant and Tammany
tiger, the wonders in and about the ma
tional capital and finally the jamestown
exposition. Later-A report coming in
just as we go to press is to the effect
of a disatter to the famous Flat Iron
building in the great metropolis by rea-
son of "Cham" leaning against it.
Nothing has been heard of "Christy"
since he undertook to ride the rapids.
It safe bet, however, that both will
return home in good condition and ready
to hustle to the limit in the interests of
the First and Best Fair.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
Objfuary-Sieep.

Mrs. John Sleep died of paralysis, at
the home of her son John, about six
miles southeast of Mineral Point, on
Wednesday, July "a, 1907.
Deceased was native of Canada. and
was born June Is, l84l. She was mar
ried in 1857 to John Sleep, who preced-
ed her to the grave ten years ago.
They came to Mineral Point 80 years
ago. Eleven children were born unto
them, seven of whom survive.
Burial services were held at Willow
Springs church, and interment made at
that place A christian woman and
faithful wife and mother is at rest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
The Local Field.
-Correll & Martin for clothing

--Correll & Martin for clothing
Art Ryan is taking vacation.
First and Best Fair Mineral Point,
Aug. 20-23.
Phil Allen, Jr., went to ST. Louis
on business Tuesday.
Cream puffs and Lemon pies Satur-
days. Home Bakery. Ivy
Clarence Rubado of Platteville Wis
tied friends here Sunday.
M. J.. Minor shipped carload of
ice to Shullsburg Tuesday.
Five cents buys Red Trunk and
with it goes a good smoke.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Awkward were
callers in Highland Tuesday.
County Clerk Gribble spent Sunday
with his mother in this city.
Adam Dresden, Jr., and Will K en-
merling were in Linden Tuesday.
The large smoke stack at the ice
plant is being removed by Geo. Miller.
MISS FSiiilIie VI MiWduhee is
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Chris. Whitford.
ALWAYS a good smoke-the Infant
SC Cigar. A brand that has stock the
test of time.
Mrs. Ed Longhenry of Benton has
been visiting Mrs. Ernest Longhenry
here the past week.
Miss Bertha Kline and Miss Mamie
Bishop went to Chicago Saturday for q
brief visit with relatives.
Misses Jennie Jones and Temper.
ance knight returned from the Monons
Lake Assembly Wednesday night
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
Church Improvements.

The Methodist Episcopal church peo-
pie of this city have decided on an ad-
dition at the rear of their magnificent
structure, together with an entrance
from that quarter. 1t is calculated TO
have the work done this fall. A liberal
amount of money to defray the ex-
pense has already been subscribed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
The Fancy Work Exhibit.

1t is the earnest request of the super
intendent of the household and domes-
tic department of the Mineral Point
fair that all articles for exhibition in
this department be brought in not later
than Tuesday afternoon of fair week.
BY doing this it would afford better OPP
portunity to display exhibits of this
kind in such manner as they justly
merit.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
Bids Solicited.

Bids at price per ton will be received
by the undersigned up to Thursday noon
Aug. Is, for hay and straw to be fur
nished to the Southwestern Wisconsin
Fair during Fair week, Aug. 1923 1907.
32wl T. M. PRIEsTLEY, Sec'y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
Notice to Settle.

All persons owing the late N. T. Mar
tin will please call and settle on or be-
fore Sept. l. 1907. On which date all
outstanding accounts will be handed to
an attorney for collection.
MRS. N. T. MARTIN,
F. J. MARTIN,
31w5 Administrators.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
CARD OF THANKS

Mrs. Peters and family desire in this
way to thank in all sincerity the many
neighbors and friends who so sympath-
etically rendered valuable assistance
during their great and trying bereav-
ment.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
Change In Firm.

w. S. Martin and A. N. Johnston
having bought out the interest of Johr
C. Martin, all persons indebted to the
old firm of Jno. c. Martin & Co. are re
ouested to call and settle. Blvd
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
GUNDRY s GRAY CO.,
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING. SHOES

All Ladies White Shirt Waists in
our stock on August Ist will be sub
ject to following change in prices:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08

The Stock of Ladies Muslin IN
derwear will be subject to the fol-
lowing prices on August Ist
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
Homemade Bread, Etc.

AT the Nancolas restaurant you can
get home-made bread, cakes, cookies, etc
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
For Sale.

Complete machinery for sinking min
ing shaft, consisting of Ingersoll Air
Compressor, Pump, Hoist, ETC., also
buildings. Address George Grosskopf,
233 East Water street, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. 3lw3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08

Office room for rent, in the White
House block, with heat and light. In
quire of Otto Gilman, Secretary of
Twilight Club. 32tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08
Wait for Them.

Fitzgibbons Bros. will be at our Fair
this year with complete line of their
Buggies, Carriages and Harness. 1t will
be good time to get frst-class out
fit at wholesale prices. If you are in the
market for anything in their line, wait
for them. 32w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08

CUNDRY & GRAY CO.
DRY GOODS CLOTHING. SHOES.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-08-08

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The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
snndnv Amuscments In New Ynrk

II was a curious and. in some respects.
rather a pitiable exhibition given at va
rious of the New York theaters on Sun
day last, where, after there had been
more or less wrangling over what the
law as to Sunday amusements means. an
Interpretation made by Corporation Coun-
sci Pendleton was agreed upon. and the
playhouses were allowed 10 open their
doors. 1t seems that the police were
made the censors Of the various shows
offered. No dramatic sketches were per-
mitted, but May Irwin in "a saffron-hued
gown" singing coon" songs, was de-
clared unobjectionable. There was some
doubt as 10 what constituted a theatrical
costume, and so Miss VaIeska Surratt.
who appears as q Gibson Girl. changed
her costume twice, and averred that she
was wearing her street clothes. To make
this plea the more plausible, she appeared
on the street in one of the gowns she
had worn on the stage Other performers
appeared in Hebrew and Irish disguises.
In some places where moving pictures
formed part Of the show. the police
stopped the machines at certain parts OF
the pictures and refused to allow those
particular views TO be shown: but what
the objections Were is not stated. In
none Of the theaters which advertised
sacred concerts, but which gave vaude-
vile performances according to the CEN
sOrship OF the corporation counsel. were
any arrests made.
The whole situation is a distressing one.
as is any peculiar combination of circum-
stances which tends to make the law
ridiculous in the eyes of the people. New
York is a peculiar city, made up of
people Of all degrees and all shades of
belief, religious and otherwise. II would
seem the part of wisdom to allow people
to amuse themselves in their own way.
on Sunday or any other day, so long as
they do no harm 10 anybody else and
violate no law. It is plain that under
existing laws the pretext of sacred con-
eerts." OF performers singing coon"
songs without change Of costume. and
such like subtleties are under the ban. II
so. they should be rigidly and braveIy
stopped; not winked at or compromised
with
II the law is one with which the people
Of New York City are not in accord. if
they want chance TO 20 to the theater
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24

there are a number of Mr.. Reuterdahrs
animadversions. supported by excellent
naval authority, wnicn cannot be passed
over lightly. We should think the naval
committees of Congress might be able
to illuminate several aspects Of the con-
troyersy. with a view to applying the
appropriate remedy. Secretary Metcalf
states that he would welcome such an in
quiry as tending 10 show that Congress
has been derelict in providing funds for
necessary improvements in our fleet. At
all events, it may be hoped that the sub
ject will be thoroughly ventilated for
public information. We are loath TO be-
lieve that the immense sums expended
for the upbuilding of the navy have been
inefliciently applied, or that our naval de-
signers have been guilty Of the eyre
gious blunders of which they are ac-
cused; but If these allegations are in any
respect true. proof should be forthcom-
ing, so that the possibility of mischief
may be averted.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
JAPAN's STRIDES IN TRADE.
How She Has Wiped Out "A British
Steamship Line.
From the Hartford Times.

from me hiEIorl Times
The announcement which was made by
Chairman Sutherland at the annual meet
ing or the PeninsUIar and Oriental Steam
Navigation Company that the entire trade
Of the line between Japan and Bombay
has been wiped out by japanese com
petition created deep impression. For
merly the company had a large and
profitable business between Japan and
Bombay. but this traffic has been con-
verted into zero by the rivalry OF the
little brown men,
Impressiyeiy the incident indicates the
manner in which the japanese are COB
bling UP trade in the Orient They are
seeking commercial supremacy alike on
land and on sea The japanese merchant
is invading Manchuria- The rule OF Japan
in Korea affords new opportunities for
the japanese trader TO sell his wares
The japanese are seeking 10 establish a
firm foothOld in various parts OF China.
and 10 develop a large commercial bust
ness. japanese lines CT steamers are
bUsily plying the waters -ef the Orient.
and every line is making trade for Japan.
The japanese are clever traders. They
are experts in the mercantile art Nothing
short OF absolute commercial mastery OF
the far East VII satisfy their ambition.
Soon or late they hope 10 drive out
many Of their competitors. The manner
IN which they have wiped out one branch
OF the business OF the Peninsular and
Oriental company IS a striking tribute 70
their capacity for getting there" And
when they get there they have a habit
OF staying put.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
1t1s Not for Mr. Loeb to sar.

Some one has been busy with the name
of Mr.. William Loeb Of late; insinuations
to the effect that he aspires to a Cabinet
position have flown thick and fast Mr.
Loeb viii none OF il. He thrusts il aside,
even as his chief thrusts aside a third
term. you can say for me-" says Mr.
Loeb.s in this connection, that I am very
well satisfied with my present job"
All very well and good. of course. Mr.
Loeb in this not unly displays modesty
and becoming meeloness Of demeanor. but
great discretion in addition thereto. But
is it for for Mr.. Loeb 10 say? Frankly
We think not. II the people arise in their
majesty and might and demand that Mr.
Loeb be thrust higher along the ladder
Of fame-shoved a step nearer to everlast-
ing political glory, as it were-dare he at
tempt 10 stem the tide? It would be ex-
tremely dangerous. not only TO MIR. Loeb,
but 70 hts master as well.
There are many things that Mr.. ROose-
velt may do that would give other Ameri-
cans serious pause; there are a few that
same Indifference TO consequence. But
one thing neither may do and escape the
wrath of righteous indignation 20 come, and
that one thing is TO deny the people their
dear desires IN reference to Loeb. If "A
food tide Of Loeb enthusiasm is arising
and il may be. even IL We have not heard
Of II Ourselyes-and a demand is TO be
made upon the President that so good a
thing as Loeb be pushed along. Loeb will
have to be pushed. that's all. The pOpu-
lace, wild with enthusiasm, as undoubt-
edly it viii be. will brook no 'hemming
and having" here, Distinctly and most
emphaucally. il viii not be for Mr. Loeb
20 say otherwise-no matter his excessive
modesty and shrinking disposition.
some men are born great. some achieve
greatness, and some have greatness
thrust upon them" Mr. Loeb was born
great. he has achieved greatness. and it
is meet that he polish Off his career by
having greatness thrust upon him.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
The Criticism Of the Navy

As was to have been expected. Mr.
ReuterdahTs severe arraignment of al
legged shortcomings in our naval material
has brought forth sharp rejoinders from
naval constructors, bureau chiefs. and
the Secretary Of the Navy. These make
it evident that some, at least. OF those
features Of our ships regarded by critics
as defects in construction represent diff
ferences of opinion among naval experts
Such differences exist, for example as
TO the proper height of the freeboard. and
as to the placing OF the main armor belt.
L does not follow. OF course. that be-
cause foreign ships Of war have been
differently constructed, our own YES
sells have been built on false principles
The real test of efficiency. outside Of ac-
tual war. is the behavior Of ships and
guns under all conditions of weather and
in maneuvers at sea The cruise 10 the
Pacific promises to throw more light on
tie efficiency Of the feet than anv
amount Of theorizing. and we NAV well
wait for the practical results of that ex-
pedition before assuming that our YES
sells are fatally defective in quality. Two
officers Of the construction corps accom-
pany the feet for the purpose OF max
ing observations on the performance of
various types OF vessels.
IL may be that the system in the NAVY
Department. or lack of system. II that
exists, requires some amendment. and
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
PAYMENT BY CHECKS.
system Would Reduce Government
Disturbance of Reserves.

Disturbance of Reserves.
From the New York Journal Of Commerce.
The practice which II is now proposed
10 institute. If the sanction Of Congress
is obtained, would seem 10 be logically
derived from the authority 10 designate
national banks 10 be depositaries Of pub
lie money and fiscal agents Of the gov
ernment The exclusion Of customs re
ceipts from the deposits. which had a
reason when gold payments were sus-
pended. was only repealed last winter.
and while il existed was an obstacle 10
the fun adoption OF the practice. That is
out Of the way now and there is every
reason why the designated depositaries
should be fully used FOR drawing upon
them for current payments Of the gov
ernment and depOsiung with them certi-
fed checks drawn upon banks generally
and used for payments 10 the govern
ment This practice may be so used as 10
remove altogether the disturbing factor
in the government collections and dis
burSements OF money. II receipts are
regularly deposited and drawn upon for
payments. the bank reserves viii be af-
fected only as they are by other deposits
subject 70 check. and the money market
viii be relieved from the spasms to which
il has been subjected by Treasury opera
tons. II is TO De hoped that the principle
recognized in the Hill resolution viii be
fully applied and al surplus Treasury
funds kept in circulation.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24

From the Springfield Republican.
In view of the fact that the feet is ex-
pected to be about five months in going
from Hampton Roads 70 the California
coast. and the additional fact that at
least five months more viii be required
TO bring it back, the recommendation by
Capt Mahan that these fleet cruises
should come each year is rather stagger-
ing. Annual cruises from the Atlantic 10
the Pacific would mean that the navy
would be in steady whirl down around
South America, and around the earth
itself As soon as the fleet got back il
would be time to start again. The cap
tain is very thoughtful and deliberate
man, and it is wee Bit OF surprise
that he should advise such tremendous.
Unending strenuosity on the part Of cur
naval forces
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
Price of Newspapers.

From the Nashville American
The Washington Herald will raise its
price from l to cents January l. Sew
eraI daily newspapers have advanced
their price. They found that it was folly
to furnish a paper for less money than
Il costs to make it. With the price Of
white paper advancing. newspapers will
have to raise their selling price or else
reduce the size Of the paper. which would
in some respects be an improvement.
Sunday newspapers are unreasonably
large; they are bulky, cumbersome. in
convenient, in some ways a nuisance.
The high class newspaper viii eventually
be a paper of few pages. well edited, with
the frivolous news omitted.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
FORCE TO MAINTAIN RIGHT.
Capt. A. T. Mahnn's Defense of MIL

CAPT. a. II. mHhan's Defense of Mill
tary Preparedness.
Capt. 4. r Mahan. in "some Neglected Aspects
q War"
Power. force. is faculty OF national
life; one of the talents committed TO
nations by God. Like every other en-
Gowment Of a complex organization, it
must be held under control of the en-
lightencd intellect and Of the upright
heart but no more than any other can
it be carelessIy or lightly abjured with
out incurTing the responsibility Of one
who buries IN the earth that which was
intrusted TO him for use. And this Obli-
cation 10 maintain right. by force II
need be. while common 70 all states.
rests peculiarly upon the greater. IN
proportion TO their means. Much is re-
quired Of those TO whom much is given.
SO viewed. the ability speedily 70 put
forth the nations power. by adequate
Organization and other necessary prep
aratiOns. according TO the reasonable de-
mands Of the nations intrinsic strength
and Of its position in the world. Is one
Of the clear duties involved in the Chris
tan word ''WGtchfulness readiness for
the call that may come, whether eX-
pectedly or not.
Until il is demOnstTable that no evil
exists or threatens the world. which can
not be Obviated without recourse 10 force,
the obligation TO readiness must remain.
and, where evil Is mighty and defiant. the
obligation to Use fOrCe-that is. war
arises Nor is II possible antecedently 70
bring these conditions and obligations
under the letter OF precise and cOdiied
law. 70 be administered by a tribunal
The spirit Of legalism is marked by blem-
ishes as real as those commonly at
tributed to 'miliIarism." and not more
elevated. The considerations which de-
termine good and eva. right and wrong.
in crises Of national life, or Of the
worlds history, are questions Of equity.
often too complicated for decision upon
mere rules or even upon principles, OF
law, international or other.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24

s I u r d y Pilgrims
who came over in
I h C. AIayhower.
Senator Richard
son had all the ad-
vantages Of early
youth, but chose his
fathers business
rather than take a
course at college.
At sixteen he en-
tered the canning
establishment 0 n
the same basis as
a II y other en-
ploye and learned
the business in all
its branches. He
has been success
ful in all his enter
prises, and in each
has 5 b 0 W n the
same steadfastness
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
Our 1ndu.triaI neader.hIp.

From the Philadelphia Record.
A pretty accurate measure Of the force
Of industrial push is afforded by the pro-
duction and consumption of coal The
United States has now a decisive lead.
followed. in turn. by Great Britain. Ger
many. and France. We mine more coal,
consume more in the aggregate, and more
country.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
HIS Love for His Fiddle.

That fiddle" said the Georgia citizen,
lis one hundred years old"
And how long have you been playin'
it?''
Sixty year"
Bout time you We're thinkin' Of leavin'
it, amt it?'
"Oh. yes; but I've got sich affection
fer it that verify believe the good LordIl
give me a fiddle stead Of a harp. when
1 git to gloryr'
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24

on Sunday. the power is in their own
hands. Let them make known their will
through the ballot, as the law provides.
and having got their law. let them abide
by it. 1t is the will of the majority that
rules in this country; only it Is simply
asinine to pass laws for our own govern
ance and then fail 10 respect them.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
GRAVEYARD NEIGHBORs.

As neighbors In the graveyard
We VII not exchange kind words.
But spirits shall cDmfningie
With the singing Of the birds:
When the sun glints Ger the hin tops
And the morning flowers hold sway,
Throogh the bright celestial fIture,
In the blooming month ef May.
The neighbors in TIE graveyard
For a thousand million years
WIN stil b. dusty atoms
All berctt Of Joy and fears.
But souls that once existed
shall never cease 60 be
Immortal. mystic neighbors.
Through you vast eternity
JOHN a. JOYCE.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24

From the Philadelphia North American
The growing tendency of men of wealth
to impose restrictions upon colleges and
universities which they aid cannot be re-
sisted and rebukee too strongly. Liberty
OF thought and freedom of tuition are es-
sential to true education. Swarthlnore
does a real intercollegiate duty in sending
forth the message that its freedom is not
for sale.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
As an AII-round Adri.er

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Now that the way IS clear there is a
revival Of those speculatons as to Mr..
Roosevelts occupation when he gets 10
be an ex-President- We dare say he will
continue 10 serve his countrymen in an
all-rOUnd advisory CAPACITY.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
The Old Times.

Hands round. an welcome,
Go II. tOe-an heel
Give US now "Old Georgy,"
An the "OId Virginny ReeIi"
Hands round, an welcomed
Dance the world away;
Give US "Old Dan Tucker"
An "Darlin' Nelly Grsyi''
Hands round. so hearty.
Winter shadders creep.
But bright the fire is blazin',
An We'll dance the world 70 sleep,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24

De devil may git in high water some
times, but he don't go deep enough TO
drown him.
You'll have harp ter play in heaven.
but It's my opinion dat Wen we gifts dar
we'll be too tired ter blow a mouth organ.
Happiness is always way back yander.
whar you mout er been happy ef you'd
only knowed il wuz time.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24
Literary Influences

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
George Bruce Cortelyou says the man
who says he viii resign from the Cabinet
is liar The spirit Of the statement
suggests that he has been associating
with Plat, but the phrasing suggests a
Roosevelt influence.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-24

A Colorado jury composed OF women
refused to return a verdict against fel-
low-creature who declined TO pay for 4
dress that didn't fit. Plaintiffs in cases
of this kind need expect no quarter;
there will always be at least one woman
on a female jury willing 10 stick il out
indefinitely that any such gown SIS per-
feet fright -