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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02
INVISIBLE SNAKES.
A Den of Reptiles That Eluded the
Ordinary Passer's Eye.


A Den of Reptiles That Eluded the
Ordinary Passer's Eye.
The fact that snakes are rarely seen
even when they are abundant was i'm
pressed upon the mind of the writer
one day while waiting for a train ut a
culvert. where small stream flowed
under the junction Of the railway and
well Travelled public road, seemed n
favorable place for them. The stone
wall, laid up without mortar, which
supported the approach to the bridge
had southern exposure. The chinks
afforded ample hiding place, and the
reedy borders of the stream promised
good hunting for the species which live
upon smaH fish, frogs, toads and earth
worms
The llagman, who for several years
had passed ten hours day at his lei
surely occupation there. denied that
there were snakes in the vicinity. NO
more than there be In Ireland an It's
not me as would be tcndin' this cross
in If there was" he asserted. But Il
few minutes search in the cutters and
grass revealed four specimens which
had been under his very eyes-a gar
ter. n worm De Kay and newly
Matched milk snake. A new flagman
was Installed there the following day
but crowds of people, many Of whom
would become hysterical at the sight
of a snake, continue to pass within
three feet of the wall blissfully uncon-
scious that they are walking over n
den of serpents.- Metcalfe in
Outing Magazine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02

Wisconsin Corn.
Fine WisconsinSoorn, only rs cents
per can. Toay GroceryCo.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK,
April 2, 1908.

To the electors of the city of Mineral
Point, Wis:
Notice is hereby given that city
election will be held in the several
wards and election precincts of the city
of Mineral Point, on
Tuesday, April 7, 1908,
at which the following officers are to be
chosen. The names of the candidates
for each Office to be voted for, whose
nominations have been certified to this
office, are given opposite the title of
the office and under the appropriate
party or other designation, each in its
proper place.
INFORMATION TO VOTERS.
The following instructions are given
for information and guidance of voters:
A voter upon entering the polling
place and giving his name and residence,
will receive a ballot from the ballot
clerk, which must have endorsed there
on the names or initials of both ballot
clerks, and no other ballot can be used.
Upon receiving his ballot, the voter
must retire alone to d tooth or COM
partment, and prepare ne same for
voting. Any election officer may in
form the voter as to the proper manner
of marking ballot, but he must not
advise or indicate in any manner whom
to vote for.
To vote for a person whose name
appears on the ballot as a candidate
for any city Office the voter must place
cross OK or mark in the square after
the persons name. If he desires to
vote for any person whose name is not
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02
He Ramamhnreci.

Old Commodore Vanderbilt was al
ways very democratic In spirit. Sit
ting on the porch of fashionable no
tel at a fashionable resort on one oc
casion, It is related that the commo
dore saw a lady approaching with whom
he was acquainted His wife and
daughter, who recognized her, could
scarcely contain their anger when he
arose and politely addressed her.
Don't you know" asked the daugh
ter after she had gene, "that horrid
woman used to sell poultry to usF
Yes" responded the old millionaire
land remember when your mother
sold root beer and peddled oysters IN
New Jersey"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02

The wooden horse was standing be
fore the beleaguered city.
"That seems htl beast" remark
ed Paris to Hector, Surveying it critl-
cally "Of what weight would you
say 1t wasT'
Troy weight, Of course" answered
Hector. Whereat envy turned Paris
green. -Harper's Weekly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02

An editor of an Iowa paper recently
stated that he was kissed by one of the
most beautiful married ladies in town.
He promised to tell her name in the
first issue of his paper next month. In
two weeks the circulation of his news
paper doubled. But when he gave the
name of his wife he had to leave town.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02
Additional Locals.

Additional Locals.
Bishop G. Stephenson sell furniture.
John Mari is on the sick list this
week.
Bess Davis returned to Chicago
Wednesday.
Miss. Eta Neal is a GAINESVILLE visit
or this week.
Miss Joan Jacko is visiting in Chi
cago this week.
Five cents buys Red Trunk and
with it goes a good m,ke.
Emil Dreusha and Ed. Richards
left for Cuba City Tuesday noon.
Jack Wall was a Darlington repre-
sentative in this city last Thursday.
DR. Ludden was a representative
of this city in Milwaukee last week.
Miss Bessie Brewer devoted few
days this week to visit in Chicago.
The Ludden twins and Teddy VIM
are visiting Beloit relatives this week
p, Allen, Jr., viii preach at Plum
Grove next Sunday morning at 1920
O clock
Select-home killed pork, any cut
you want, at GRADERS Metropolitan
Meat Market. Phone 5. IL
BY the way, how remarkably easy
it is for anybody who wants dynamite
bomb to get one.
This is spring vacation week and
Miss Anna Hutchinson is spending il
with Chicago relatives.
Miss Gertrude Weidenfeler was in
Chicago this week for the purpose Of
having her eyes treated
Pursue the style of the official city
ballot as published this week so that
you can vote intelligently.
Mrs. c. Grindell and daughter of
Platteville we're over-Sunday guests
of Mineral Point relatives
There is nothing that makes the
home look more cheerful than nice clean
Wall Paper. For sale at lyey's pharma-
CIV. lift
r Mrs. Homer Snow and children
Harriet and Nelson are guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. N. II Snow this
week.
~ Mr.. l., II, Clausen of Milwaukee,
Supt. of Mineral Point a. Prairie IN
Chen division, paid visit to this city
Friday.
We invite every prospective buyer
of Wall Paper to call and examine our
line before purchasing elsewhere. Ivey's
Pharmacy. lift
The j. j penhallegon hardware
company moved this week into the
store building recently vacated by John
b. Pittz.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Francois, ao-
companied by Leo Francois Of this city.
returned to their home in Medford
Monday.
Walter cambridge and Frank jerks
are spending their vacations at their
homes in Mitiiin ana Dodgeville re-
speetively.
We buy our Wall Paper direct from
the manufacturers thereby saving
jobber's profits for the purchaser For
sale at lvey's Pharmacy. 1ltf
Mrs. j. Fawkes and Mrs. j. Wilkins
of Linden were guests at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Vickerman Sr
last week.
Miss B. Kline, German and Latin in
structor in our high school, is spending
the spring vacation at her home n
Elkhorn.
The Dodgeville papers report that
John f. Crum of Mineral Point has
purchased the Palm Cafe in that city
from Harry Kelly, who has been the
owner since Mr. Woolrich depased of it.
Rant mr. C.It
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02
An Appropriate Tablet.

4 wrote upon window some
We mating her design OF never
M 4 gentleman wrote the fol
10 es underneath:
n whose resolve these words be-
"a
" ia On g,ess, to show 81 n,ty b
en-
london Reader.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02
j. j. PENHALLEGON Il co.

have been appointed agents for Mineral Point who will be
pleased to sell you rigs the price you could buy
them at the factory CALL THEM
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02
Good Prunes.

Good Prunes,
Tally al ost prunes, we've got EN-
nice ScfIes, 5 cents per pound. -Toay
Grocery Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02
The New StratInan Vehicle Co.
OF DODGEVILLE.

Wants to tell you that is manufacturing Wagons Buggies
and Carriages much larger scale than has been attempt
ed at Dodgeve heretofore All the good qualities of the old
Sraman rigs have been adopted such others added will
make them look better and wear better .......
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-04-02

The barn and vacant lot on Com
merce Street. Inquire of
7tf G. GILMAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
Red-Haied Girls Have Their Lnni1q
Since Defeating Old SuperStitions

Time was when the possession OF red
hair was viewed as little short OF q
calamity. Certainly, these locks were re-
garded as alien TO beauty, and there
was a superstition that a fiery temper
was a concomitant.
Some foolish fancy arose that between
the red-haired girl and the white horse
there was a subtle relationship, but one
easily discerned by people who took
the trouble 10 count. All this has passed
and the red-haired girl Is coming INTO
her own.
AS 10 the boy with what HIS com
panions term a "sorrel top" he can take
care OF himselr. II Is en- acknowledged
fact now that many shades Of red hair
are not only in themselves attractive
enough 70 stimulate more or less sue
cessful limitations. but red hair goes
with a Ane complexion, albeit with a
possible showing OF freckles tina. are as
apt to be piquant as diSfguring.
That there IS such q quality as q
''red-haired temper" is an old belief,
dismissed for utter lack OF proof
The new wave Of comment on the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
OPERA SALAD THE LATEST
AND MOST DELECTABLE OF
SUMMER DISHES

For making opera salad individual
bread and butter plates for serving
should be used. And lay these in ice
for an hour before arranging upon
each the salad in the following order:
First. four stalks or endive, or of
crisp hearts OF lettuce. torn apart. On
this foundation lay rows Of grapefruit
or Of orange cut into bits. next strips
Of boiled and cold beets- On the top OF
all and at the base OF each pile have
this garnish: Peel cucumbers very thin
with a keen knife. then with the same
cut round and round TIE cucumber into
spiral thin shavings Tess than a quar-
ter Of an inch wide. Pour a French
dressing over the salad and garnish
Just before serving. Pass with It
Swedish waters and cream cheese balls
worked Up with olives minced very
fine.
The effect Of the whole is charming.
Try il some afternoon when John
brings home a fellow TO get a breath
Of semi-COUntTy air and eat a quiet
family supper. such "a mother used 10
set US down 10 on muggy summer even
ings
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
CHORUS GIRLS CLUB
PLEDGED FOR TAFT
-Four Front-Row Politicians
Want 100 Votes Each
for Candidate.

Slow. indeed. would be the chorus girl
who did not have her political per-
suasions, and slower stiH that member
OF the merry, merry who could not
find a way to give them utterance.
Hence ii does not come as a thunder
bolt when the theatergoer learns that
the queen of the front row-the pert
little exhibitor Of lingerie and varied
colored tights-has entered the political
arena
Several chorus girl political clubs have
been formed throughout the country
during the past few weeks, bat one
that viii interest Washington playgoers
most is the Aborn Taft Club, recently
organized by Marjorie Ramey. Connie
De Tourney, Mile Murray, and Lenna
Duer, four Of the dancers II the front
row of the Aborn Opera Company.
Up to the present the girls have Sc
cured something like 800 votes for their
candidate-William Howard Taft. The
interesting feature Of the new club is
that each member must pledge herself
70 secure, before November J. a total Of
100 promises to vote for Taft from as
many men acquaintance And here's a
chance for the matinee boys. The girls
are willing TO make new acquaintanceS
just TO get the votes Several Of the
girls in the club have received promises
by mail, and those wishing TO help the
enthusiasm along can take this mint.
A reply must be encouraged by the in
closure of a 2-cent stamp.
The girl who fails 10 secure 100 Taft
votes, by promise, must forfeit the sum
of So 10 the treasurer of the club, Mar
JOrie RamEy-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
USE OLD SILK UNDERSKIRTS
AS A FOUNDATION FOR
NEW TUNICS

The advent Of the tunic, or, as we call
It, the oversl1irt, has given rise 20 a
new economy among women This IS
using Up a we'll cut silk or satin foun-
dation skirt 10 give an air l. an
overskirt and bodice Of a simple striped
material.
A woman who owned a smoked gray
silk foundation skirt had it carefully
sponged, pressed out and left Uurim-
med. She bought at the shops a rem
nant Of gray and white striped cotton
voile at q small price and made an
overskirt and bodice of it.
For the latter she used a piece Of the
gray silk body lining. cutting it low
nCcked. taking out the sleeves and I'm
fishing the edges with tiny point Of
lace.
The tUnic was opened up the side, cut
to points, put into a box plat at back,
and its edges were bound with a three
inch bias fold Of The material.
The bodice Was simply draped over a
RUimpe Of lace and was drawn into a
fve-inch empire belt of gray silk fast
ened with old silver buttons at the back.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
BEAUTIFY THE FOREARMS
By GENTLE EXERCISE
EVERY DAY

Oh. the awfulness Of some Of the
arms that the elbOw-sleeve fashion re-
veals! An eye for the artistic would
say, Cover them up" A regard for
comfort disregards looks.
BY way Of compromise, why not I'M
prove the arms? It can be done by
massage; more simply by flexing exer-
cises.
The latter can be done at any hour
of the day and costs nothing.
Raise the arm parallel to the Shout
ders, with t ghtly ciInched fists; count
slowly one two, three, four and at
every alternate count violently open or
close the fingers. Spread them as far
apart As they will 80.
Repeat the fieXing with the arms held
over the head or straight out from
the chest.
The woman who practices these fieX-
ing movements at short intervals many
times q day will soon cease to lament
scTawney, sinewy forearms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
CASE FOR CAUTIOUSNESS.

Senator La Toilette, discussing the
currency BILL said Of a certain PASSAGE
THAT needs delicate handling. It is
like the position of the young man on
his honeymoon
This young mans honeymoon was
peculiar because, while still in mourn
ing he had married his deceased Wife's
sister.
"A friend of his. chap he had not
seen for years. aCCOsted him on the
honeymoon in a Niagara restaurant.
The friend. after being introduced 10
the bride, said sympathetlcally:
But who are you in mourning for
old mann
g For my sister-in-law,' was the deli
cate reply. "-ExchanCe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
INFLUENCE OF DIRECTOIRE

Not only has the DirectOire move
ment Influenced the Iong and trailing
skirt Of dressy costumes but IL IS al
ready showing its effect upon skirts Of
al lengths In the near future, not a
skirt pattern tut will call for less ma
te=ial and will measure less at the foot
The latest manufacture OF petticOaLs
shows the influence
A circular skirt model OF striped ma
! terial with q bias seam AZ the center
front. is 50 scanJily cut that the stripes.
meeting in the center back seam. form
an almost horizontal line across the
back This indicates but little swing in
the cut OF the circle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28

red-haired girl has arrived. Certain nner-
chants have advertised for red-haired
girls on the ground that they are apt
TO be suave and sunny, amenabIe TO the
instructions Of an employer and pecu-
larry dociIe.
Doubtless rhis IS just as much a
fallacy as the former fnimicaI prejudice
but IL indicat 3 at least that red hair is
no longer from any standpoint & dis
advantage
It Is fine in texture. resists the in
vasiOn OF gray, and when at last II
does turn gray the result is a pleasing
compromise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
WAISTS OF STRIPES
ARE REAL THING
Fagotting as Trimming Be
comes Popular Once More.
Jumper Dresses Nobby.

Stripe wash waists are about the
smartest blouses this year. When
stripes are offered I'm such a wide va
riety CT colOrs. widths, and lengths at
this season. any style OF woman could
find one TO suit her
Fagotting as trimming has been out
Of the running for several years, but
this summer the smartest of the expen-
sive blOuses show fagotting for adorn-
ment.
For daytime wear linen was never
more popular than this summer, when
tie handsOmcst jumper dresses and
coat suits are made Of the linen trim
med with a different color linen or
braid. For dresses handsome lace Is
used on various colored linens. The first
Of the season pique and repp was trying
10 rank ahead Of linen. but they are
almost out Of the running.
Newest Summer Fad.
In the millinery world the newest
midsummer fad is the use Of high, fun
ruches Of uaaline around high-crowned
hats. A twist or band Of ribbon sep
arates the center Of the ruche, and
many times ends in a soft twisted bow
at the side.
Paradoucal as Il may seem, the
jauntiest hats now are the dropping
kind, both for adults and for children :
wear. With lace-trimmed jumpers and
sheer frock these are more appropriate
than sailors or trim walking hats.
Meda-lions OF lace and embroidery,
which for q couple Of seasons have been
rather in disfavOr, are again making
their temperance IN the modish tTlm-
ming.
In all OF the late circula- and cir
cular gored skirts, whether sHCrt length
or long. there is less fullness around
the bottom. and. II possible. more snug
ness about the hips. Some Of them come
close 10 the sheath model
Dust Coat of Pongee.
Pongee makes the incest dust coats
for those living in the suburbs who
find such a wrap indispensable.
A dressy hat for wear with a dark
blue tailored suit is Of dark blue straw
with its crown enclrcled with a garland
OF red and pink velvet sweet peas. end
ing In front beneath a skeleton bow
OF dark blue velvet ribbon.
Gold bands for the couture are taking
the place % tEa erstwhile ribbon hair
ornaments. These gold or silver tissue
bands are Tar more classiC-hence IN
closer keeping with the new modes.
Ribbon chains with rhinestone or
watches, vanity bags, or an ornament
may de~snd from them Black MORE
ribbon. half an inch wide, IS used
A new idea Is 10 trim natural linen
IN a pale pink and blue A handsome
grass linen costume Of a natural shade
was embroidered in pale blue and pink
and looked particularly effective and
out Of the Ordinary.-BOStOn Herald
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
DREW DISTINCTION.

He was a boy OF twelve, and his sister
was about 70 be married, and the we'd
ding breakfast was 70 be served by a
caterer. an entirely new experience for
the brother. In his anxiety lest he
shouldn't get his share OF the good
things. he asked his sister about II. and
she, OF course. assured him that he
could nave ali he wanted 70 eat After
she returned home she asked him how
he Jared, and IL he had eaten all he
wanted He replied
II didn't eat all 1 wanted. but I ate
all 7 could. Chicago Journal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
RATIFIED.
ear about Reggie ?

Hear about Reggie?"
"WhaTs the latest?'
''WeIl. you know how bashful he is?"
yep. Get on"
The other night ne proposed 10 Miss
COyne. OF course. he got all balled up
He thought the proper thing would be
to get on his knees to her"
''Yes?"
so he did Well, he hadn't been on
his knees since he was a kid and,
ratified as he was, he couldn't think
Of a thing to say but Now I Law me
down TO sleepr '-Philadelphia Record.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
BEN GREET GAINS
FRIGHTENED WOMEN
Stand Collapses at University of
Wisconsin Out Door Show.
EYn1ocinr1 Arar4nd
Explosion AYerted.

MADISON. Wis, July 2s.-During an
open air performance by the Ben Greet
players at the University OF Wisconsin
last night a section OF the stand col
lapsed, throwing go persons, most y
young women, ten feet 70 the ground.
One young woman was severely injured
and several received sprained ankles.
Ben Greet aVerted a panic in the
audience Of 100 by a reassuring speech
and by having the orchestra play patri-
Otto airs
An explosion Of an acetYlene gas tank
used for illumination purposes was mar
roWly aVerted. After a snort INTERRUPT
ton the play was completed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
THE REAL MAKERS.

Mr.. Bachrach, what make is your
automobileg'
IT'S a Berlman-Jandorf-Li chten-
stein Smith ArmQuist- Brown " itten
meyer Berkenhead Sampson Bill
hoover"
Gee! That's one I never heard of
before"
Probably not Those are the names
OF the different repair men who have
worked on II since I got it."-Philip-
pines Gossip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
LOCAL MENTION.

Pies That Are Really Homemade.
You will readily appreciate the superior
Pies The cleanest and best nies 10 he
had. Delivered direct from oven to tabie
20c- Milk Bread, sc. Holmes Rakerv
1st & 4 SITS. Phones Linen. 144O &, 144i
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
A MODERN IMPROVEMENT.

Pay as you go, my boy" declared
grandpa, 'is a good old doctrine"
But for once, grandpa, we moderns
have Invented something better. Nova
DAYS, you paw as YOU enter '-FxchanRa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28

Don't Miss Roller Skating Act, Majestic
Theater. 1Oc. Tell your friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28

Klrkman'S BOraX Soap, &C:
Babbitt's, &c; Starch, &c; 4 bottles Rlue
10c; Crystal Blue, &c. IT'D. Pyles' stores
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
best c. A Muddiman & Co. GIG 18th NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28

The Best Dessert to Provide.
Just send to the nearest grocer. .fo- ,
delicious Connecticut Pie All good kinds
fresh every day.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-04-23
Anderson Suffers Fire Loss.

ANDERSON, April 19.-Fire at 4
o'clock this morning destroyed $12,-
600 worth of property. The Model
steam laundry on FAINT street, roller
nh machinery of L. R. Welch and a
corn mill belonging to Dickson, to-
gether with the buildings, were a
total loss. When the fire was dis
covered the interior Of the laundry
was in q mass of flames and the build
ing fell in soon after the fire depart
ment reached the scene. The adjoin-
ing buildings were saved.
Three firemen were shocked by
live electric wires of high voltage.
The laundry lost $6. 900 with 81, 600
insurance. Mr.. Welch lost $4,000 in
the building in mill machinery with
no insurance. Three buildings were
burned, all belonged to Mr.. Welch.
The origin Of the fire is unknown. \
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-04-23
MErHoDlsTs VOTE TO DANCE.
Clergy Joins Laity In Asking that Ban
Be Removed.

The New York East Methodist con-
ference, in session yesterday at st;
James church, Madison avenue and
l26th street, passed several import
ant resolutions, one Of them dealing
with dancing and other amusements.
On Friday the lay members OF the
conference passed a resolution asking
the general Conference to repeal
article 248, which forbids dancing,
card playing and certain other amuse-
ments, and the clerical members vot-
ed on the proposition yesterday, 1t
was expected that there would be
some discussion, but the resolution
requesting the repeal Of article 24s
was passed without discussion and
only seven ministers voted against it.
The resolution, it was explained, does
not take Methodism from it's historic
position in the matter of amusements,
but plaees such matters within the
conscience of the individual.-New
York Sun.