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DRY l wish to say that he never claimed
to know anything about it. The public
assumed, and doubtless many people now
believe, that he was the whole thing"
that he owned the show, ran it, managed
it and was the genius that raised the cir
Gus to the first place. He never denied it.
Why should he?
T. +
Once We planted a small item to the
effect that Barnum Uhen hale and hearty
had made his will and to prevent a contest
after his death had had it probated and in
a codicil had left various amounts to public
charities, etc. This will was, I said, con-
sequent upon securing the sacred white
elephant. The great Snowman, having thus
reached the limit of human achievement,
stated that he was now ready to die.
1 suppose that this singular announce
ment appeared in ninety-nine out of every
hundred newspapers in this country. Bar
mum was deluged with letters from all sec
tons and from all sorts of people. He
received not less than 5,0CO appeals, most
of them for money. Nobody seemed to
want him to die, at least until every one
else was duly provided for.
Mr.. Barnum used to scrutinze every line
that appeared concerning the show. He
was exceedingly timid and in constant
fear that something might get in, right or
wrong, that would affect financial returns
recollect Barnums calling me to hinl one
day and, with one of our publications In
his band. saying:
oh, Hamilton, just look at this,
1t was a trifiing item of some sort
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that his work has been properly done.
cot in one OF the quiet upper wards receives
the accident victim when the surgeons and
nurses have done all that is humanity pos
sible.
equipment all that science can devise. Is
calculated to give needed treatment and
every possible comfort to those who are
stricken down by accident in the busy
walks OF life. and to give 1t with dispatch.
that many times means actual saving Of
life.
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you mustn't get so high we can't see YOU"
In other words, he meant that the price
of admission was so cents and that the 80
cent idea must always stick bodily out:
A popular opinion among showmen that
Mr.. Barnum shared to the full is that any
body can get stuff into the newspapers.
One day. while the usual spring prepara-
tons were under way at. Madison Square
Garden to adapt the building to the re-
quirements Of the show, Barnum tripped
over a rope and was thrown to the ground.
When assisted to his feet 1t was found
that beyond slight scratch he was I'M
injured. There was drop Of blood, how
ever, and he Immediately yelled:
where's the press agent? Tell him I've
been injured in an accident"
l came, and that afternoon and the fol-
lowing morning the papers all had varying
accounts of the Painful Accident at Madi-
son Square Garden!"-"P. I. Barnum Seri-
ously Injured etc. The old Snowman did
what he could to strengthen this idea by
remaining home the next day, but the pa
pers didn't press the inquiry. They knew
him as an inveterate poseur. He early ap-
preciated that Notwithstanding
capital. He never aspired to celebrity. it
was notoriety ne desired, and that subse-
quently he had thrust upon him without
him seeking 1t.
He left no letters unanswered. except
begging ones. and to these he never re-
piled. He adopted every method TO adver-
tise himself. even to engaging in CONVERSE
ton with total strangers In street ears,
ferry boats. and omnibuses, and he invari-
ably finished by informing them that he
was p. T. Barnum.
When he was in London in 1859 was in
New York, where I remained to look after
the American papers in order to keep alive
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nificent roportions-except that ridge
around the middle of the body
The stone giant at once became a grand
.Iccess. Leading scientists and educational
men wrote elaborate treatises on the sub
ject in the scientific periodicals. the maya
zines and newspapers. This continued
month after month and year after year,
the general public, of course, accepting the
opinions of the upper world as conclusive.
Then, five years later, New York paper
in a fve-colUmn article exposed the whole
business. Long before this exposure. how
ever, l had learned all the particulars.
During the summer of 1879 1 was superin-
tendent of the new pier at Long Branch as
we'll as the press agent of the Aquarium.
had in my employ ticket taker named
S. B. Fitch. He told me that he was the
maker of the stone giant; that he made it
out of Portland cement: that 1T was con-
structed In two sections, the slight mark
around the middle showing where they had
been joined that he had used two models
after the method OF Partisan sculptors in
designing a perfect human figure-one for
the upper and one for the lower part. We
used to laugh over the matter a good deal
how a very ordinary man, not an artist In
any sense, could SO easily fool sculptors
such as Wilson Mcdonald and could bam-
boozle the whole scientific outfit.
-
Mr.. Barnums first partners in the circus
business furnished the capital and ran the
show. All that Barnum ever had been
called upon to do was~to identify himself
with the business as an owner by appear
ing before the audience in the chief cities
and making a little opening address. The
people saw him, thought he was the grand
gazaboo and that was all of Barnum as a
Snowman.
Mr.. Barnum really knew very little about
the circus business. In justice to his men,
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That's all right Mr.. Barnum," said I
having glanced at the objectionable para
graph. You know we always take higl
ground in wr ting about the show
Yes. yes replied the old man. "bu
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During Mr.. Barnum's last years I had
written many circumstantial interviews
with The old Snowman on the subject of
the Show. They were purely imaginary
interviews, of course as Barnum never
really knew anything about the show and
NOBODY thought of asking him anything
ABOUT 1t. 1t was my delight to write him
as discussing details OF which he was I'm
absolute ignorance. and there were many
who got as much fun out of the articles
as | did
This willingness to stand for ANYTHING
that would serve to get his name into print
extended about to death itself While he
was i'm his last Illness we were giving our
spring show In Madison Square Garden
Mr. Arthur Brisbane was the managing
editor of the Evening Sun and he sent a
gentleman to ask me II the publication of
Barnums obituary day before his death
would be displeasing to any one. | replied
that 1t would not be SO considered
The next day four or fve-column obit-
uary appeared, with portraits of his par
ents and other relatives.
Everybody laughed. The old man read
1t with great satisfaction and laughed with
the rest 1t was the last time l saw him
alive. He died four days later.
The show was closed on the day Of the
funeral.
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cate to the surgeon exactly what must be
done to repair the damage. And the X-ray
also gives proof absolute to the surgeon
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OF course, the story was printed as he
wished 1t and II was fully verified by the
subsequent reports from police headquar-
tiers. made more of the incident how
ever. than they would have done. Mr.
Barnum defended his action In causing the
arrest OF the woman by saying he had
done the community a service in having
the mendicant arrested Be that as 1t
may he certainly secured his personal no
tice
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13
BAPrIzING SHIPS.
The Modern Method 4 Survival Of q
Barbaric Custom,

oAFpdFtS SuStoT1s
If fair young women sponsors who
take a great deal of pride in breaking
a bottle Of champagne over the prov
of Il ship MS she slides Into the water
for her first float knew something
about the origin and significance of
the launching custom. the chances are
they would not be SO eager to see the
bottle crash e,.a the foaming liquid
wet the sides of the vessel
Ii is survival of Il barbarie custom
when sacrifices were made to the gods
and some living victim or offering was
held up and Its throat cut so that the
blood flowed over the PROV Of the ship
being launched. The vessel was bap-
tized in warm blood. Now sparkling
wine or pure water Is used, and the
change has many advantages, though
the symbolism remains.
There Is another curious custom
aboard ship that Is interesting in the
way 1t has been handed down to us
When dignitary visits foreign coui,.
try, the moment that his ship enters
port formal salute IL fired as a signal
of welcome. This custom was observ-
ed years ago, when 1t was considered
the correct thing for port to fire Its
guns to show the visiting stranger TINT
the citizens and authorities placed such
confidence in his friendliness that It
was not considered necessary to keep
the guns loaded so all the shot was dis
charged.--New York Herald.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13
TAKE IT IN TIME
Just as Scores of People
Have

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If you neglect the aching back,
Urinary troubles, diabetes surely follow
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that formed in 1898, when they cured
me of kidney complaint. That cure has
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er confined to my bed from the trouble,
l was not very far from it, and for a
while | did not know what was the
cause, but finally concluded that it
was kidney and bladder trouble There
was soreness in the small of my back
and considerable pain. | let it run on
for time, thinking it would get better,
but finally found that had to do some
thing. | procured box of Doan's
Kidney Pills at drug store and no
ticed in few days that there was a
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have not felt any pain or soreness since
that time. / am glad to recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills..
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doans) and
take no other.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13

From the Southwest.
Marshall Smith is giving his house a
coat Of green paint. Green seems to be
all the go in Linden.
One of our young men thought ne
would take ride on Howard Hamlll g
motorcycle one evening last week, but
the cycle proved to be too strong for
him, throwing him quite distance,
which gave him the pleasure of having
two days lay off, owing to the fact
of having a hand full of thumbs.
Mr.. Dick Smith and Mrs. Jim Varcoe
went to Madison Friday to have their
eyes treated.
There came sO-called doctor to town
day or two ago. Not being able to
show diploma, he was hauled before
Justice Treglown and fined $50 Dis
trict Attorney Treweek attended the
trial
Francis White of Mifflin was thrown
from horse and very badly injured or
Thursday. 1t was thought his injuries
would prove fatal.
Mrs. Martha J. Poad, widow of Sam.
uel Poad, had stroke Of paralysis the
fore part of this week. She is at pres
ent very low.
On Wednesday of this week Harley
Mills lost his barn, hay shed and thirG
building or shed by fire. 1t is not known
how the fire started. Some hay, about
500 bushels of oats, and some agricul
tural tools were also consumed. His
loss will probably amount to $500
He was insured lightly in the Under
Town company At the time the fire
started Mr.. Mills was at his home ir
this village. 1t is q piece Of very hare
luck for him.
Word was received here on Thursday
that Charley Capped, former resident
of Linden. had died at Houghton, Mich
No particulars. He was we'll known
here as boy and young man.
Mr.. Samuel Hart made his first trir
down town for several months. He il
still weak but improving, and will like
ly get to look like his former robus
self in few weeks.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13

ago for treatment. Mr.. Martin was a
member Of the Masonic lodge and Will
hanson Post, G. A. r., of this city. A
committee from these societies went
from this city to Prairie du Chen and
accompanied the remains home.
Mrs. Gilbert Thomas, Mrs. Esther
Williams, Mrs. Samuel Murrish and
children and Miss Esther Williams left
Tuesday for Burlington, Colo, where
they will make their future home.
Schoenfeldt a. Ross have sold their
farm three miles east of this city to
Joseph Proctor of Mineral Point. The
farm consists Of eighty acres and was
sold for Sc, 400.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13

The curious custom of keyhold ten
ure still prevails at Crowland, the ia
nous abbey town in the Lincolnshire
fenS, where there are number of cot,
tages which are neither copyhold. free
hold nor leasehold. They were origi
nally built on waste land, and In each
case the possessor of the key holds an
indisputed tenancy. Although some of
the occupicrs have replaced the mud
and matched dwellings of antiquity
with brick and slated buildings, they
have no power to sell or will them
away, for they have no deeds. On a
tenant dying the first person TO cross
the threshold takes his place II he 80
desires. Many devices have been re
sorted 10 to obtain the keys. The prop
critics carry a county vote, but the poor
law guardians always refuse TO grant
relief ia the teaanss -ies,i,n uieb.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13
CRY GOVERNMENT.

Mineral Point, Wis, June 4, 1907 -
The reg ular meeting OF the common
council was this day held in the coun
Gil chamber.
Called to order by May or Osborne.
Members present: Mayor Osborne
AID Horn, Terrill. Jeuck, Blewett
Burns, Engels, Frieden, Weidenfeller
Minutes Of last regular and adjourn
ed meetings read and approved.
Report of City Treasurer Jeuck read
and ordered placed on file.
The following bills we're audited b,
the finance committee and on motion
OF Aid. Weidenfeller were allowed
and ordered paid:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13

"A problem that is bothering some
of the farmers just now is the question
of whether they can make more money
out of full crop at ordinary prices, OF
two-thirds or half crop at prices that
are proportionately increased. 1t is re-
ally an old, old question. that has rack
ed the brains of many men in the past,
but the prospect of a grain shortage
this season las again brought it to the
front
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13
THE COUNTY SEAT.

From the Chronicle.
Last Friday evening, the 3lst, Col.
Richard Carter entertained at supper a
number of his friends in honor of the
list anniversary of his birth, at his
beautiful home on North street.
The new law on the paying of be" :
ties on wild animals is certainly socd
one as far as the counties go, but with
the hunter it is not quite so good. Dur
ing the past two weeks there has been
a number of soaps brought in to the
county clerk as wolves, but which turn
ed out to be fox scalps, and in some
cases the hunter insisted that he knew
what wolf was, and would not accept
the smaller fee paid for foxes, and it
was necessary for the clerk to send the
scalp to Madison and have some one
there pass Judgment on it. Each time
the word has come back that it was a
fox. 1t seems as though some hunters
have been passing off fox scalps fol
those of wolves for long time anl
getting the bounty, but now this is
stopped, $34 having been saved the
county during the past three weeks on
these sealps under the new law, County
Clerk Gribble has sent out TO the chair
men of the towns circular letter in
structing them as to the proper method
for preparing scalps of animals for
bounties, in accordance with the new
law on this subject passed by the legis-
lature lately. The Secretary of State
in communication sent to the county
clerks. calls attention to the fact that
ears with black tips are never found on
wolves.
A two weeks tent meeting will be
held by the Methodist Episcopal church
of this city, beginning next Sunday.
The large tent owned by the Platte
vile district will be erected on the
church lawn. At least two services
will be held daily, at 2:3O p. M and at
1880 p. m.
Mrs. Catherine Ford, mother of J.
IL. Ford, had the misfortune to fall at
her home on North Main street Satur.
day morning, sustaining injuries from
which she has since been confined to
her bed. Mrs. Ford is past s. years of
age and her recovery i doubtful
Supt. and Mrs. T. +. Bray and son
Wallace returned Saturday from two
months sojourn at San Antonio, Texas,
where they went for the benefit of
Mrs. Bray's health,
Word was received here Yesterday
afternoon that j. r. Martin. an old and
highly respected citizen of this place.
had just died at a sanitarium at Prairie
du Chen, where he went few weeks
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13
THE AIR BRAKE.
II Was Ushered Into Actual Use In
Most Dramatic Fashion.

II Was Ushered Into Actual Use In
Most Dramatic Fashion.
The air brake was ushered into actu-
nj use in most dramatic fashion. The
trial trip occurred in April. 1869. The
train selected was the SteubenvIlle ac-
commodation, running between Pitts
burg and Steubenville, O.
When the train was going at full
speed, suddenly as he came around a
sharp curve the engineer saw a stalled
wagon in the middle OF the track dead
ahead. With only hand brakes moth
ing could have prevented terrible
smashup The formal time for the
trial of the air brake had not come,
but the brake was there and in des-
peraton, not believing for a moment
that the thing could possibly avail, the
engineer threw on the air. But II did
avail
The observers in the rear were al
most catapulted out of their seats by
the shock of the sudden stop But
when they saw the engine fairly pok-
Ing its nose into the wagon bed, so mar
row had been the margin between
safety and disaster, they forgot all
about their shock and stood in awed
silence. The air brake had come into
its own Everybody's Magazine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13

Il. y. Fielder addressed the council
in regard TO curb and gutter in front
OF his residence
r. l.. Cork presented a petition re-
lating to laying cement walks ON
Doty street.
The following bids on cement walks
were received;
Richland Concrete Works, walks l2c.
per So. it,, curb ana gutter Sc. per
lineal IT., culverts through sidewalks
FAC. per lineal it,, crossings 1Sc. Der
SO. it,, dish gutter 30c.
a. S. Hawley, walks l2sc., dish gut
ter 35c., curb and gutter &C.,, cross
ings lie.
On motion council adjourned to
committee room
On motion council adjourned to
Friday June I.
Mineral Point, Wis, June I, 1907
Council met pursuant to adjournment
OF June 4. Called to order by Mayor
Osborne
Members present, Mayor Osborne,
Aldermen Weidenfeller, Horn, Terrill
Engels, Blewett, Burns.
The mayor appointed Alderman
Engels. Jeuck, Weidenfeller, and
Blewett committee to secure plans
for the municipal building.
On motion of Alderman Horn, city
donated $50 to 4th of July committee.
On motion adjourned TO Monday
June 10.
Mineral Point, Wis, June TO-
Council met pursuant to ad journ OF
June Z.
Called to order by Mayor Osborne.
Members present: Mayor Osborne,
Aldermen Weidenfeller, Horn, Tarrill
Jeuck, Blewett, Burns, Engles, and
Frieden.
The motion that contract for cement
walks be awarded to A. S. Hawley
was carried by the following aye and
nay vote: Aye Horn, Blewett, Burns,
Frieden. Nay, Weidenfeller, Terrill
Jeuck, Engles. Mayor voted aye.
Question Of curb and gutter in front
of l.. G. Fielder laid over to next
regular meeting.
City attorney instructed to draw
resolution, granting minimum water
rate to churches for motor power.
Corrected bill OF Jas. Penberthy
allowed add ordered paid.
Petition of f. l.. Cork laid over to
next regular meeting.
On motion council adjourned.
Attest, }. Il. OSBORNE, Mayor,
w. +. BLISS, City Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13

~ NY PERSON with clothes need, be
~ it either present one or future
% possibility, is directly concerned in the
merchandise we are showing The label on
our goods stands for clothing the merit Of
which has been proven, Reliability is deter
mined. Superiority is established More
care is taken in its production. Therefore it
is more perfect in fit, more uniform in quail
ity, will look and wear better. The quality and
price demand your interest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13
ELc.N PRICE.
For Butter Fat

For all hand-separated cream deliver
ed at the Spensley & Hoare Creamery,
Mineral Point, Wis, we will pay this
week. ending June 18th, % cents per
pound for butter fat.
SpENSLEY & HOARE
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13
Miss NeffIe v. Wallis,

Graduate of the American Conserva-
tory of Music, Chicago, will give piano
and organ lessons. For terms inquire at
her home in this city. Phone 90. 26tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13

Envy
Men

with New Spring Suits. Get
one and know the comfort OF
wearing it. Many will come
to us without any urging on
our part. Sometimes an old
customer drops out, expert
menting, but he comes back
and tells us he likes our clio
thing-likes the fit, the style,
the fabric, the workmanship,
and cur always-sure-to-be the
lowest square deal prices. We
are showing the Styles of the
Hour and nothing would af-
ford us more pleasure than to
show them TO you.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13
HOLLAHDALE AND VICINITY

From the Review.
Melvin Lund had stone hauling bee
Wednesday and got home sixty loads OF
stone for the basement of his new resi-
dence.
John McDermott sold his livery bust
ness yesterday to Herschel Terrell OF
Yellowstone, who takes immediate
possession. We wish the new proprie-
tor prosperity and good luck.
Grandma Fallon was taken suddenly
i'll Tuesday night. AS she is well along
in years, fears for her recovery are en-
tertained.
Miss May Fallon is receiving lot OF
well deserved compliments on her must
cal ability, both instrumental and vocal,
these days. She does remarkably vel
for her age.
Mr.. j. J. Brunker and Miss Margaret
Convey, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Convey, both of Ridgeway,
were married in ST. Bridget's church al
that place on Tuesday. June 4th, Rev
L. P. O'Reilly officiating.
Ferdie Steensland has secured = posi-
ton with the Hollandale State Bank
and began work Monday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13

If it isn't an Eastman it isn't a
Kodak. Get an Eastman at Ivey's Phar-
macy. 21tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-06-13
Victor SC0ur Remedy.

A sure cure for scours in calves, cat
tie, horses, pigs, sheep and all kinds of
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