davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28
Can La Toilette DO II?

Washington Herald.
During the hearing before the house
committee on the District of Columbia
on Wednesday Mr.. Sims made this in
quiry Of Mr.. Goldsborough, representing
the Washington Gaslight company:
Has your company any objection to
making an annual report to congress?"
mot the slightest. was Mr. Colds
borough's instant response,
Several years ago more or less dis
tinguished United States senator, es-
peeially distinguished at that particular
moment for the zeal and eloquence with
which he was guarding the gas com
pany's interest, was similarly asked:
lis there any reason why this com
pany should not make an annual report
to congress '"
"None whatever. was the instant
response.
An amendment was thereupon accept.
ed pr viding for such an annual report.
Objection Certainly not. No one ev-
err dreamed Of such a thing. The amend
ment went through without dissent
ing vote. 1t was really popular. why
had net somebody thought Of it before
The house passed il, Of course, and also
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

without objection But did it become
law? No, indeed. How absurd to think
it would 1t was slyly put to death in
conference. 1t is way the gas com
pany's friends have had of doing things
at the capitol. And to this day no such
report has ever been made to congress.
Sometimes new broom sweeps
clean. This refers to Hon. Robert NJ.
La Toilette Already we have seen the
Junior senator from Wisconsin accom-
plsh things. Strange to say, he seems
to be potent in legislative affairs though
serving his first term. But his potency
is now to undergo supreme test. Can
he, this new senator, through his pend
ing, or proposed, amendment, compel
the Washington Gaslight company to
make an annual report Other states
men have tried and failed-f failed mis-
erably. Knowing ones" are laughing
in their sleeve at La Toilette; quietly
laying wagers, no doubt, that he will
fail fail miserably.
There is no reason why the gas COM
pany should be favored above all other
public service corporations by exemp-
ton from the requirement imposed on
all the rest Of them that they shall
make annual reports to congress. Bot
it is so favored, and has been so favor
ed all along. Has there really been a
change of front somewhere? We hope
it is So We hope that Senator La Fol-
lette's amendment will not encounter
the obstacles such amendments have
encountered in the past. But we can
not help having our misgivings.
The whole statute relating to the gas
company badly needs overhauling, but,
perhaps, that is too much to expect
just now. Annual reports should be in
sisted on as the rreducible minimum of
Legislation at this session.
But can Senator La Toilette bring it
about? We are waiting to see.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28
The NebHChadnexx8r Cure.

Oshkosh Northwestern,
The latest fad among people who are
always looking for some new cure for
bodily ailments is the so-caled Nebu-
chadnezzar cure, guaranteed by its adj
vocates and devotees to bring great re-
lief to those who are troubled with
weak stomachs, periodical attacks OF
indigestion or chronic dyspepsia. This
so-called cure, as biblical students will
Immediately recognize, is named after
the sinful person alluded to in the
scriptures, who, on account of his wick
edness, was required for certain per-
iod to go about on 'all tours, even
contenting himself with gaining a sus-
tenance by browsing the green heritage
of the fields the same as the cattle.
Fortunately the latter requirement is
not included in the modern instructions
of how to properly take the cure, 1t be-
ing necessary to only follow the Nebu-
chadnezzar plan Of locomotion. In other
words the person with stomach troubles
is advised to take certain amount of
daily exercise in manner the children
would probably call bear fashion, =
and those who have tried it declare it is
wonderfully efficacous in aiding diges-
ton. getting rid of that distressed feel
ing. and bringing about correction of
habits without the use of drugs and
medicine.
There are at least some things 10
recommend the Nebuchadaezzar cure
that should not be overlooked by those
who may at first be inclined to laugh
at it and disregard its claims Of merit.
In the first place it is a cheap and sim
pie system, requiring absolutely no eN-
pense to those who after reflection may
determine to give it trial. 1t is also a
harmless undertaking which, even if it
fails to live up to its claims and recon-
mendations. can produce no injury to
those who try it. OF course it is rot
to be expected that ordinary persons
will become so infatuated with the fad
chat they will carry it to extremes, and
go trot,ing about in public places or on
the streets on hands and feet, but in
the seclusion of ores home it may be
INDUCED in with perfect impunity. Sci
entifc men assert that there is genuine
merit to the system. and they give rea-
sons that seem TO block criticism and
warrant conviction. To say the least
one can successfully controvert these
claims without first making an expert
ment of the plan.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28
AMERICAN ART.
The Way Men of Means May Promote
Its Announcements.

The Way Men of Means May Promote
Its Announcements.
1t is an encouraging theory that all
important art epochs have been pre-
ceded by epochs of great wealth, and
it may well he that the present multi
plication of large fortunes will be the
foundation of more ideal condition
of society affording, rs these fortunes
do. the support of extensive artistic
undertakings, as did those of Genoa
anc Venice. And while it would be in
sensate folly to fill our museums eXclu-
siYely with work by Americans, it is
more and more to be expected that our
artists will profit by the showing they
make in such collections as the COM
parative exhibition of a few years ago,
III which they held their own with for
cign masters of the same departments.
The first way, therefore. to help
American art is to buy worthy pictures
by American artists. our rich men
particularly our new recruits in this
class-should bear in mind that an ex-
hibtion of, let us say. the Society of
American Artists, has as high stand
ard of admittance as the Paris Salon
and is likely to contain less trash. and
that, purely as n matter of investment.
to urge 10 higher motive. it pays to
buy the best American work
Another way for those who wish by
their wealth to add to the pleasure of
their countrymen is to give or bedueath
portion of ii to a museum for the en-
enlargement of native art, and to be
Of the highest efficiency such Il bene-
faction should be without condition 1t
Is said that i'll Boston it is not respecta-
bic to die without making Il bequest to
Harvard university or the Museum of
Art. Certainly that city has an enyia-
bic reputation for the unceasing. ever
vigllant civic pride and solidarity that
made Emerson eXclaim of it, Thou
darling town of ours" Century.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28
CIOfheS.

To be leader of fashion one must be
follower. The man who pays the com
pliment is not always the man who pays
for the gown.
United we stand, but divided we get
all sorts of mean things said about us,
saith The Skirt.
The most adorned woman is not al
ways the most adored.
AS mans salary gets higher his
wife's gowns get lower.
A widow and her weeds are soon part
ed.
An old fashion is old, but an ancient
fashion is always modern. Walter Pull
itzer. in March Delineator.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28
FURlES IN THE ARENA.
The wrestling Matches Between We"
men In Japan.

Describing Il wrestling match be
tween women in Japan. writer says:
1.-THE wrestlers arranged themselves IN
two sides, each led by captain. They
sat cross legged around the PLATFORM
in the dirt. all but the two chosen TO
begin. who advanced into the center
with the umpire. They squatted upon
their feet and bowed to each, other
slowly and solenla,y. Politereas thus
being fulfilled. they stood up again and
bent over opposite one another Ike
two gamecocks, watching intently Tor
n chance TO seize an advantage. Dur
ING the preliminaries the audience was
tense with expectation. Then suddenly
the women sprang, Kissing at each
other furiously and snashing their
teeth, at first by Stimulating ferocity TO
spur themselves up to greater excite
ment. but, after few clutches. III
deadly feminine earnest, the umpire
meanwhile buzzing close to them as
they swayed around the narrow ring.
ANY and all holds seemed fair means
to TIE end of pushing Il combatant over
the edge. Sometimes with 4 clean
throw one woman landed her opponent.
sprawling In the midst of her friends.
This was the signal for the umpire TO
begin, 'Hitotsu, futatsu, mitsu, yotsu.
tsusu' tone, two, three, four five,, In
u series of irregular and disconnected
squeaks, aud before he ceased count
ing another wrestler from the losing
side jumped up to meet the champion.
who stood painting, kissing and splitting
like boiling kettle in the center of the
arena.
"This time there were no prelimi-
naries. A wild rush. and like two fu-
rcs or two beasts the women We're
struggling again. Some affected quick
clutches, some locked their adversaries
in their arms and stood stock still for
a full five minutes Some picked up
their opponents almost at once and
threw them bodily over the ring, while
others rolled over with them."-Chicago
News.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28
The Veterans have Substantial RAISE

The service pension bill, just passed
Sixty-two years twelve dollars a month,
fifteen dollars month TO every yeter-
an of seventy, and twenty dollars a
month at seventy-tive. Application will
have to be made to the pension depart
ment for the benefits under this law
Pensions will be given from date appli-
cation is filed. This will prove of great
benefit TO the "old boys"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

In no city in the world is there a
public vehicular system 50 irresponsi-
bic and so dangerous TO human life as
in bombay. Even were the gharry-
walla jehu Of ordinary Intelligence
the principle Of allowing Europeans to
be chased by two or three gharrywal-
las "sahibing' for 4 fare would be an
affront to the civilized public of the
city. But the Bombay gharrywalla is
VIGOROUSLY the most stupid individual
to be found on the earth's surface,
while as a coachman he is the persona
fication OF cruelty to his horse and OF
disregard Of the public safety.-Bom-
bay Gazette.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28
In NeHoriam.

Resolved, That we, the Common
Council Of the City Of Mineral Point,
sincerely condole with our brother al
derman. Benz, Blewett, in the dispense
ton of Divine Providence which has re-
suited in the death Of his wife, and we
commend him for consolation and com
fort to him who orders all things for
the best and whose Establishments are
meant in mercy.
Resolved, That the resolution be
spread upon the records of our city and
a copy be sent to the bereaved alder
man and published in our city papers.
GEO. w. Horn.
C. H. TERRlLL,
NM. 7. BLISS.
Committee.
Mineral Point Council, Feb. %, 1906
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

Milwaukee Journal: 1t is an interest
ing illustration Of the workings of pop
ular movements for reform that the de-
cision Of the rate commission appointed
by Mr. Lafollette for 2t-cent railway
fare viii be pointed to by the railways
before fifteen legislatures of other
states as a conservative conclusion, bas-
ed upon intelligent investigation. 1t
a case to be used in defending the rail
ways from 2-cert laws, where the ex-
tremists Of both sides are COMPOUNDED
by the facts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

WISCONSIN, true to its motto, For
ward, has made another record, and
this by the formal demand Of the state
Legislature last week for immediate tar
itf revision The demand was pronounc-
ed, there being only one vote against it.
Coupled with this was a similar demand
for an extra session of congress to con-
slider said revision, there being only two
votes in opposition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

Smart-I'm thinking Of trip abroad.
hnoE-Oh, come now. You can't af-
ford that. You're not accustomed to
that sort Of thing, Smart-IIa, ha! /
simply said | was thinking Of IT. can
afford to think can't /? Knox-No.
That's what | meant when | said you
were not accustomed to that sort OF
thng.-Philadelphia Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, in an address
at the Harvard Union, last Saturday
declared that the states cannot hope to
control the corporations. Railway cor
porations, he says, will gain and not
lose by adequate federal control. 1t is
both the duty and the interest of our
people 10 deal fairly with such corpor-
atoms, and to see that premium is
put upon the honest management of
them, and that those who invest in
them are amply protected. But those
who invoke the doctrine of state rights
to protect state corporate creations in
predatory activities extended through
our states are as short sighted as those
who once invoked the same doctrine to
protect the special slayeholding inter
est. The states have shown that they
have not the ability to curb the power
of syndicsted wealth, and, therefore. in
the interest of the people there must
be national action.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

Whitewater Register Ex-Governor
Hoard has been appointed regent of the
state university in the place of Mrs. f..
Ray Stevens, resigned. That is all
right; Hoard has the sense, experience
and courage to make a good regent His
appointment will be popular the state
over, and if he turns the campus into
a COW pasture nobody will kick, unless
it be the COWS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

Is IT NOT going beyond the bounds of
reason to demand 500 Of the students
of the state university to support crew
or boat races? And further, is it not I'M
reasonable unto wastefulness to expend
So, 600 simply TO defray the expenses of
sending a Wisconsin crew to POUCH
keepsie to participate in a race? Where
is the direct benefit to anyone outside
the pleasure line?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

Mrs. Upmorc at bench ul-Look
at that bulldog Isn't he the most
hdeous ana rcDuIslyc creature you
ever saw? Mr.. Upmore dog faucler,--
You bet he is. Hes a beauty!-Chi-
cdgo Tribune.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

THERE has never been a session since
we became a state that the Wisconsin
legislature has been so free from pro-
fessional and paid lobbyists in favor of
special interests as the present day.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

Mr.. CARNEGIE still thinks it a shame
to man 20 die rich, but applies for
tax attachments with as much zeal as
a poor man whom the dog tax makes a
tax-dodger. This is one of the touches
of nature which make the whole world
l.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

TireSome Caller after o long pause,
At our club meeting the other dav
maIe move Miss Sharp with snd-
den animationD-Oh Mr.. Boreit, can
Baltimore American.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

Taxpayers of the town of Mineral
Point are hereby notified that | will
close the roll on Saturday Mar 9, 1907.
w. j. CLARK, Treas.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28
Notice 10 taxpayers.

All those who have not paid their
taxes, must do so on or before March
18th as my books will be returned after
that date. JOHN JEUCK,
City Treasurer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

THE discovery of Bible trust, in the
absence of tariff Oh the sacred book,
should be conclusive Of something.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

4 choice lot Of everything in the
line Of fresh and smoked meats at Ora
Der metropolitan market Phone 3. st
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-02-28

Mineral Point Council, Feb. %, 1906.
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

Colgate's Shampoo !. y IS tss. !. ~. (, ~. .28c
Colgate's Dental Cream VA .,........ .23c
Rubifoam, per bottle h. /. .s ...,.. i. NV l8c
ColQate,s Florida Water o3c
A Complete line Of Colgate's Toilet Soaps.
Alkalai Hard Water Soap, III. 4. 3. . for l5c
Fresh supply Of Candy, consisting Of Chocolates,
Cream Dipped Figs, Cocoanut Bonbons, Caramel
Figs, Caramel Fudge. Harlequin Jellies, Cream
Bonbons, and various other kinds.
Special Value In Vases y. (. (. \. ~ ..... 7. !. I. 46c
IA Complete line Of School Tablets, Composition
Books. Drawing Books, Pencils, and Crayons.
One Lot Missouri Valley Special Tablet An Note,
Letter and Packet size.
Box Stationery s.sas 10, Is, Is. and 8Sc
"A full line Of Memorandum Books. @
Library Paste ... .MMs 4,s5 Be-
Ink. per bottle s.s .s.s ,a: ~.
IHucilag0. Z. ... 4cs
Ia Page Cline .~ss ~ n. zoe
|Gisnt Glue s. s.. KIN. .~s !. .M.ss. 81
lHiet3ro Wire. p4F box <. 10 70 ~
Meulding HoolN srsF sdoss. vi
a. |s|!2 NJ \ - a.
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-04
HOSIERY AND

Children's Triple knee ribbed hose, only ...... 1oc
Children's BLACK Cat" Seconds only ..........l 5c
Ladies' 'Black Cat" Second only ..............15 c
Ladies' white foot hose only ................. Csc
Lidies all wool hose only :. .......,........, .25c
Children's ribbed underwear. ..........1 2c and up
Indies ribbed underwear. .25c
Ladies' ribbed underwear, extra heavy ......... 4Sc
Mems ribbed underwear. ................. .25c
Mems Heeced underwear. ................. .39c
Mems Highrock feeced underwear, the lest. ..4Sc
Mems Overalls and Jacket. ................ .49c
Mems Sweet Orr ~higbback overall ...... ....Sl.OO
Mems work socks. ........:... ........o, q, ana DC
Mems heavy wool socks 25c
Mems Plush gloves. 80. 80. 4Sc
Bows Plush gloves. .45c
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-04

We quote you on this page a few items
from our various Departments as an example
of the low prices that prevail all over this
Great Bargain Store. Merchandise of
all kinds have advanced, but our method of
buying and selling for cash and hand
ling large quantities enables us in most
instances to make your Dollar GO as far as
it ever did, and i'll many cases farther.
When in Marshall pay US a visit. it will pay
you. Bring us your produce, highest prices
paid at all times.
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-04
SPECIAL OFFER

We will take your subscription for the 'PIC'
TORIAL REVIEW" at ~one-half Price During No
vember. This il a splendid opportunity to get the
best fashion Magazine published for almost nothing
Ask about it at our Pattern Department..
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-04
MEMS HATS AND CAPS.

Mems Hats, special CSC
Mems Fox Brand Hats 81. AZ
Mems Star Brand Hats 1925
Mems Cloth and Corduroy Caps. .............. 25c
Mems Cloth Fur lined band Caps .............. 48c
Mems Corduroy Fur lined band CAPS ......... 4Sc
Mems Plush Caps lined band Caps .....A,..... 48c
Mems Plush Fur lined band Caps. $3.50. % and 9Sc
A complete line OF Mems Shirts, Socks, Suspenders,
Gloves. Neckwear, etc., at lowest prices.
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-04
Dress Goods
and Silks.
STAPLE DRY GOODS

We are headquarters on all kinds Of Dry Goods,
and can save you money. We otter FOR a short time
only the following:
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-04

In Our GROCERY DEPARTMENT we will sell you
Michigan Salt for Il. ~ .&.ls.. $iIo per Dbl.
Star Tobacco, per 10 III. 40c
STANDARD GRADUATED Sugar, 10 lbs. TO, q. i. Z. Z. :. IS. $lOO
Granulated Sugar, 100 lbs. ftrg.. ..... .s......... 1926
Oyster Shell, per 100 lbs. for. 81. 1T ,4a M. ......... 6c
Grape Nuts, per package. -. VI. .... ". 7. ...... .,.,, b. ". l2c
Oil, per gallon, for i. ...xxm.y.. .I...., loo
|Egg-o-See. per package, for ~. .s.gs. II * y. gAsg 8. ~. Il. 25c
Corn Flakes, 3 packages for. /. .. ~. tw ~. !, a..S.. N. VI. X. 25c
Equally low prices on many other items too numerous to meUtiOn.
Get our prices on canned goods. we cNi save you money. We guar
antee our groceries to be strictly fresbS ~ all times, we sell IL too
fast TO get stale. Try our Coffee and fEeas, all the best blends at
money.saylnG prices.
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-04

Stove Department, 1t Will pay you Tor your time.
Keen Kutter Food Choppers e.. e. .98cI
Corn Knives. loc, Zsc Z'c, SSc
Big Stock of Axes, with or without handles ......... .48c and up|
Large Wire Rat Traps q. 80. :. sec
Five styles of Barn Door Track, from r.. ............ 4c per #. upI
Hangers for barn door Track -. -. 80. $50. .. 4c and upl
2 Py Tar Paper, DER square csc
. ply lar Paper, per square . :, -, ., :, =, :. -, e. .$t'oo|
2 Py Rubber Roofing, per square ... ... 49,. M ..... 2 sol
3 Ply Rubber Roofing, per square e. 4 80. 9..@.. 49,. .... 3.26I
Corrugated Galvanized Roofing, from 6to 10 # lengths, per 50 4!26
Building paper, per roll ~ g. !! ... -. Soc
Buck Saw Complete -. so. -. Soc
Tublar Rivet, box 30 for :. -. go. - 49,. -. 80. 06c
Knives and Forks, per set =. =. ......... =. SOC and up
We were fortunate enough to secure a sample line of guns all of
which are the very best makes and patterns. This puts US in q position
to sell you a gun at least 10 to 26 per cent lower than anyone else.
Galvanized Slop Pals .......... SOC
Japanned Stop Pals -. T.. -, 33c
See those large Roasters =. So. -. .......... - sec
First Quality II at. Dish Pan. 49,. ....,,.. -. 80. +, y. :, CSC
sour Special" xxx Flour Sitter -. .... -. 23c
It's the best you ever saw.
|76 feet No. 20 Galvanized Clothes lineEas. -. (, =. :. -. -. a.. 16c
You can't buy it on the market fol. that. - .stya
Coal Heaters =. 80, .,s +, ~ ss%""i /. -. 1898 and up
Wood Heaters I. 80. -. !. :. ..K.... -. =. 126 and up
Coal Hods, -. ~. -, -. j.. -r%.s as; "a, So, and 43c
Uniform color 8 inch stove pipe, per joint .,.. = ..s.. !, o9c
Corrugated Elbows :. !. -. ~. -. .a. ....... 81. ~. 10c
|Dampers -. ..... :. ....... .a Lh.I.. .... III. ~ c
Stove shovels !, s.... i. 80. .... NJ 81 a.sss.. 8, 9, 9, II, and 1Ac
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-08-17
ABOUT MARY.

Mary had little lamb:
 One day it broke it's neck: She took it to packing house. And sold it by the peck. Mary got another pet;
 \ cunning little COW: It argued with trolley car It's country sausage now. Mary saw that others made X fortune from her pets While she could hardly clear enougl On them to pay her debts. Then Mary bought an ailing goat She knew it was q sin And when it died she promptly called Apure food expert in. This noble pair embalmed the goat, And sold it all for cash The cook down on the Vigilant said What lovely corn beef hash. The expert and the girl then They organized a trust - Built fine, large packing house And now have lots of dust.
 JAMES J. DOYLE.