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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

Appleton Post, Stalwart: Had Presi-
dent Roosevelt, contrary to his declara-
ton Immediately following his election.
decided to be a candidate for another
term his conclusion would have been
generally considered most dishonorable
and would have been accepted as evil
dence that he is not man of his word.
For our part we are unable to see why
a similar declaration on the part of Mr..
Stephenson should not be considered
equally as binding nor why its violation
should not be held equally censurable.
More so, in fact, because while the
presidents announcement not to be a
candidate again was made after his
election, Mr.. Stephenson's was made
while the election of senator was pend
ing and as a means Of promoting his
own. In view Of the circumstances it
will not be surprising if many citizens
should regard his election by the pre-
ceding legisla ture as something akin to
obtaining goods under false pretenses.
However, even in the absence Of so
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

should be disabused. Mrs. Issue L.
Rice, the anti-Doise crusader, touches
on the historical aspect of the question
in an elaborate article in The1Century
and shows that in the infancy of the re-
public nothing resembling in the least
our wild orgy of noise was dreamed of. :"
Indeed, she writes "had such a sugges-
ton been breathed to the sons and
daughters of our revolutionary heroes
they would probably have felt that the
plan savored more Of China, the land of
noise and the home of the firecracker,
than of their own country, and have
been profoundly shocked at theTmere
idea that such an anniversary could re-
ceive so murderous a recognition.
How was the day observed in the
first period of the republic? BY pro-
CARNATIONS, the reading Of poems, ad-
dresses and orations in the churches
and halls, by salutes and bell-ringing,
by professions, meetings of patriotic
societies, garden parties, theater per-
formances largely of a reminiscent
character and public fireworks.
Assuredly we can revert to these APP
propriate and really significant ways of
celebrating the Fourth Oratory, music,
professions, fireworks, dramatic per-
formances would give infinitely more
pleasure to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES per-
haps eXcepted-than the nerve-racking
and mad barbarities, the slaughter and
lawlessness we now tolerate. Back to
sanity and sense! should be the cry of
the friends Of a regenerated Fourth.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

serving it. The movement is steadily
gaining ground; the recent ordinances
and administrative orders in various
cities governing the sale and use of ex-
plosives indicate gratifying progress.
Still, it will take many years to bring
about really perceptible change, ma
tionally speaking, in our manner of
celebrating Independence Day, and
every local and limited victory should
be converted into stepping stone to
other and more notable victories.
One of the clearest duties of the re-
formers is to emphasize the "degener-
acy" of the day 1t is safe to say that
millions of Americans are still disposed
to think that "a glorious, traditional
privilege" is at stake, and that history
and hallowed precedent favor the insane
as against the proposed sane features
Of the Fourth. OF this notion they
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02
Trouble in Mexico.

Chicago Tribune.
Americans have invested more than
hundred million dollars in Mexican
mines, railroads and plantations. They
have done it because they have had
faith in the ability of President Diaz to
maintain a stable government and thus
guarantee them against loss Their
confidence has not been misplaced.
The outbreak in northern Mexico is
the first serious symptom Of dissatis-
faction with the Diaz regime since its
firm establishment. If The dispatches
can be relied on that outbreak is not a
revolution and can hardly be dignifed
by the name of instruction. Some
guerrilla bands have captured and
looted one or two towns and are trying
to take others. Their leaders doubtless
hope for sufficient popular sympathy
and support to enable them to offer
a formidable resistance to the troops
that President Diaz is moving to the
north.
The duty Of the United States gov
eminent and of the state Of Texas is
plain. American territory must not be
permitted to be the base Of operations
for Mexicans who wish to overthrow
their government. 1t is impossible to
guard thoroughly the long wild from
tier, but it should be done as far as
possible, so that the guerrilla bands
may not be reinforced or provided with
supplies from the United States. If.
~ Of the guerrillas who have been
along the Rio Grande cross
the river into American territory they
should be arrested if possible and dis
posed Of as future events may deter
mine # they prove to be merely
plunderers of custom houses they should |
be given UP to Mexico if it wants
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02
From cleveland's Last Public Address.

From Clevelands Last Public Address.
II we find that the wickedness Of
destructive agitators and the selfish
depravity Of demagogues have stirred
up discomfort and strife where there
should be peace and harmony and have
arrayed against each other interests
that should be in hearty cooperation;
if we find that the old standards Of
sturdy uncompromising American hon
esty have become 50 corroded and
weakened by a sordid atmosphere that
our people are hardly startled by crime
in nigh places and shameful betrayals
of trust everywhere; If we find a sadly
prevalent disposition among us to turn
from the highway Of honorable indus
try into shorter cross roads leading to
responsibility and worthless ease; if
we find that widespread wastefulness
and extravaganza have discredited the
wholesome frugality which was once
the pride of Americanism we should
recall Washingtons admonition that
harmony, industry and frugality are
Essential pillars Of public felicity"
and forthwith endeavor to change our
course. Union League club address,
Chicago, Feb. %, 1907.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02
Notice to Creditors.

NTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
- COURTS IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate OF PhiIlipa
Sara deceased.
Letters ST administration on the estate Of
Philipa sara deceased, having been issued
to Phil Allen. lr.,
Notice IS hereby given, that the creditors Of
said Phillipa sara. deceased, are allowed
and limited by order of this court until and I'M.
GLIDING the first Tuesday of January. 1903
being the 5th day of said month, TO present
their claims and demands against said Phil
lima Sara, deceased. 20 the county court,
Tor examination and allowance.
Notice Is also hereby given, that the claims
so presented will be examined and
adjusted hy this court. TT the Offices II the
County Judge at the court house In the city Of
DOdgeviile In said county, on the first Tues
day of February 1903.
Dated this 2hd day of June. 1905.
Ey the Court,
23wI ALDRO jerks. County Judge.
SpeHsley. Mcllhon 4 Priestley. ATTORNEYS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

railroad president who spent so much
time before the legislature trying to
convince it of the virtues of railroad
companies, who fought LaFollette rail
road legislation at Madison, who was a
trusted Stalwart lieutenant in the days
of Sawyer, who fought for office from
Spooner that he couldn't land, and
who did finally get the place from
Uncle Ike. Dear old Norm.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02
The "Degeneracy" of the Fourth.


Chicago Record Herald.
1t is not easy to say anything new on
the "way we celebrate the Fourth Of
July. Rich as the English language is,
it has been exhausted ard beggared by
the foes of the "bedam frenzies" Of
the day, to use Mark Twain's express
sion, by those who regret that it should
be given over to barbarous and idiotic
noise, havoc, nuisances, danger to life,
limb and property.
What the situation imperatively calls
for is Constructive criticism, sugges-
tions as to the naturalization Of the
day and the substitution Of civilized for
disgraceful and insane methods Of OBJ
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02
For Congress, Third District.

l hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination for Member of Con-
gress on the Republican ticket before
the Primaries to be held next Septem-
Der and earnestly solicit your support.
Should l be nominated and elected
will use my best efforts for the best
interests of the district and state.
Respectfully,
ATTY PETERSON.
Grove, Wis. 22m3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02
Candidate for Congress.

l hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination as Representative to
Congress on the Republican ticket at
the September Primaries. If nomin-
ated and elected, promise to support
all legislation which is in the best
interests of my district, The support
of all electors is earnestly solicited.
ARTHUR w. KoPP,
Piatteville, Wis 25tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02
For Member of Congress.

| hereby announce that | am a cardi-
date for the nomination for Member
of Congress on the Republican ticket,
before the Primaries to be held Sept.
/, 1908. If nominated and elected, |
assure you, that | will do my utmost to
faithfully serve the people of this dis
trict
Your support at the Primary will be
greatly appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
d. 0. MAHoNEY.
Viroqua, Wis. 24tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

The English colony Of Natal, South
Africa, congratulates itself on the fact
that it's crop Of Indian corn has
reached 4, 900, 900 bushels a year. This
is not so bad for a beginner, but three
more ciphers would have to be hitched
on to measure the corn crop Of the
United States.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

A CORRESPONDENT says the people of
Los Angeles have twelve ways Of pro-
nouncing the name of their city, but
that the correct pronunciation is Loce
Angeles, with the 'g' sounded hard.
Take it home and try it on the pianola.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

"THEY call a man a statesman,
says Mr.. Bryan, whose ear is turned
to catch the slightest pulsation Of a
pocketbool, and denounce as a dema-
goguc any one who dares listen TO the
heart beat of humanity" A lecture
manager says Mr. Bryan's share last
season was $50, 600, which shows that
his ear is tuned to one of the high
notes in the pulsation of pocketbooks.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02
lie gal Notices.
CTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
> COURT-IN PROBATE

CTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
- COURT-IN PROBATE,
Notice Is hereby given that at a regular term
of the Iowa County Court, 20 be held in and
for said county, az the Court House. in the
city of Dodgeville, ia said county, on the lst
day of September, "A. ID. 1905, being the first
Tuesday of said month, at 10 o'clock I'M the
forenoon Of said day, the following matters
viii be heard and cousidered
The application of Elizabeth hasten 90
admit to probate the last will and testament of
George II. Masten, late of the city of Mineral
Point in said county, deceased.
And IL is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given TO all persons interested by
publishing a copy OF this order for three weeks
successfully, prior % said day of hearing, in
the Mineral Point Tribune. a weekly news
paper published in said county.
BY the Court:
25w3 ALpBO jEEKs, County Judge.
Dated Dodgayille Wis. june IL, 1905.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

Milwaukee Journal: John d. Rock
erfeller is to write history Of his life.
1t won't be very racy. He showed on
the witness stand that he doesn't re-
member any further back than when
he began to get his dividends in plain
envelope.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02
Announcements.

| hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Register of Deeds for Iowa
county on the Republican ticket, sub
ject to the wishes of the voters at the
September primaries.
26tf THOS. J. PAINTER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02
For Sheriff.

| hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the Office of Sheriff Of Iowa
county, subject to the action of the
Republican primaries in September
HOWARD f. TRELoAR,
27tf Linden, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

My candidacy for the Republican
nomination for Treasurer of Iowa
County, subject to the September pri-
mary, is hereby respectfully announced.
26tf Z. II. HoSKNs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

MAYOR MCCLELLAN Of New York
will be allowed to hold his office for the
remainder Of his term. The recount Of
the votes, provided by the legislature
on recommendation Of Gov. Hughes,
failed to discover enough errors to
show Mr.. Hearst to have been elected,
although there was a gain Of S63 votes
for him. Deducting this number leaves
Mcclellan with majority of a few
less than 5000. Mr.. Hearst has fur
Their demands on the office because Of
the stuGing of the ballot boxes, ten to
fifteen ballots in every box, and he will
make this claim to the court.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

them. There is no reason why ban
dit should escade extradition by calling
himself revolutionist and saying that
he has been guilty of political offense
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02
Myra'S Sign.
BY LULU JOHNSON.
Copyrighted. 1875 by the Associated
Literary Press.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
BY LULU JOHNSON.

plume of smoke showed 9 5it OF rolling
ground, and presently she was able to
discern toy train making its progress
toward tho west Three pufIs of white
steam sprang from in front of the cab,
end presently there were borne to her
ear three faint blasts of the whistle in
Git proportion to the absurdly diminu-
ti;e appearance of the locomotive.
She slipped the big white apron from
her trim waist and waved it above her
head. Then single short blast of the
whistle announced that her signal had
been seen.
Presently the train vanished into an
other cut in the rolling prairie, but
Myra did not return to her work She
remained leaning against the rough
hewn doorpost looking out across the
dreary waste Of land
When summer came and the waving
grain covered with its velvet pile the
gentle undulations. Myra liked to pre-
tend that it was an ocean across which
her ship would presently come sailing
to its haven of good hope. Dimly
against the soI.hgru horizon a line Of
n.,,ic aa,tnst fba bua Of Che Sky
r....,..d IN. announcement Of tba foot
.,,.. H., ~, a,-, ~, ,ros+
MS far as the eye could see there was
oaly tie rolling praria.
MyEa hated the low Hat surface even
IN the summer when the ocean OF
grain concealed its uakeduess aud gave
the suggestion of a mystic ocean. and
IN Tho early snriag. with It's broken
.,rr,,. .,I r,a l,,.o,,.n gr,as If tba
-. al, t..,.. ~, no,.of+.I 49, tho
80 - .., 81
very S'7"' VI 80" - ''''','' 49, 80
'e''ned as"i.lS' '-'-' ''oLl'oa' anu 'ooNe'
across the brown e'flh 70 where Sle
knew the single line OF the 'hlIroad
ran.
In tbs long sEaiaer days she had
two visits from ail purdy. for then
y WAS still Iigbf ~. .rgb ~ban he came
,.,s. M q !, ,.r-, , sir,,l ana +, re-
oo,,a a.. a,s.-.,...,. toot th,t VOC -
-, a.
80
from 'ile Sou'u ~ o'I9' '''-ie9 only
the Fun q seam IRON "a" "llShe toId
OF the signal.
These we're about the only visiJs
MIRA received. Robert %ackatt was
close grained. spr contained agotfs1.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

A New YORK Democratic paper re-
fers to Mr.. Taft as "a man Of the
Grover Cleveland type, and Phila-
delphia Democratic paper says "Mr.
Taft is a man of the highest character
and fine abilities. Mr.. Bryan will
notice that the enemy's country is
more so than ever
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT says while he
has been our president he has had a
corking time. So have we.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

SENATOR LAFoLLETTE in his speech
in the senate on the emergency curren-
cy bill, for which Senator Stephenson
and all Of the monopoly senators voted,
said: Blind indeed is he who does
not see what the time portends. He
who wo remain in public service
must serve the public, not the System,
He must serve his country not special
interests.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-07-02

'IT is the vowels," says London
publication, (which are the great diff
ficulty Of English pronunciation. We
have only five, and each can be pro-
nounced in twenty different ways.
And some Of the Londoners modify
the whole hundred sounds by leaving
of or adding the aspirating consonant.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
Gossip of the Track

Barney Schreiber spent Sunday at Johnny Mil-
Inns ranch. near Sacramento. and was greatly
impressed with the sppearanse OF tue M ssaIlinss T
the credit of being good judge In suel mat
ters. says that be win miss his guess II III. N
races of 1909. Schrelber has bred Angitta.
sister to Jack Atkin and sister Of Riney-
dale. to Millin's promising stallion cunard-
Jockeys McIntyre and Kelly came close to
being the whole show at Emeryyilie yesterday.
the pair a,sa Of them winning al n,e races IN
on the lions share Of the honors by scoring
with Yada, Altauor and Eduardo. all three
had deferred his departure for Seattle BY one
day in order that Jockey Kelly, his rider. might
ride Bye Bye II, and Reiss and his eonnec-
tions. as we!l as Edward Trotter. owner cf The
mare. cleaned up handsomely when Kelly fol-
lowed up his victory In the preceding race by
self in the fourth. Reiss departed for the
north with his horses last night
Neva Lees preparation for her race Of yes
terday had been SO hurried that A T. Day
ton, her owner and trainer was not 50 ssdci
disappointed over her failure TO run up 10 her
good form of previous seasons as he osasrwisc
would have been. This one time crack showed
a nice turn of speed. but stopped in the stretch
carry her speed TO the end was the rrs,tt os
being short or was attributable to an aiecfa-
tion Of her wind which followed a severe spell
OF sickness last year. remains for the future
TO determine. If nothing but the former. the
mare probably win win race or two bcfure
the end of the season.
Jockey Hayes rode In anything but good
form yesterday. Iistowel and John H. Shee-
han. two Of ais mounts, looked to have royal
chances of winning. but neither of them nn-
ished in the money. Listowel failed to break
10 advantage and ran far back from start to
finish in his race. while Sheehan was cut
on soon after the start OF his race and thrown
far back that although he ran well ard
made up. world of ground he was beaten By
neck for show.
Guiding Star. one Of the horses that s. c. Hill
dreth left on the coast In charge of John Lowe
broke down while being breezed at Emeryville
yesterday morning Guiding Star gave promise
OF being fair sort In the early part OF his
career.
NJ. A. Dodses Hazeline, a starter in the first
race at Emeryville yesterday. was one Of the
hottest tips OF the season. being played from
60 down to s. Seemingly unable to- raise gal
lop. she was never prominent and finished in the
ruck.
Jockey Keogh resumed riding yesterday after
an extended layod account of illness from
reducing. and viii ride regularly from now on
to the end of the season
q. r. Mcneil has departed for Seattle with
his string. Jockey Mentry went north with the
stable.
The record Of The Mist. D. A. Ross consist
ent year old mare, by Magnet -Tenebrae is as
follows:
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
Many Records Due to
Very Fast Track


Although the racing year is young, a
mile in 1:39 or better has already been
covered 27 times, according to a COM
pilation by Racing Form, this unusual
record for so early in years cam
paigning being due to the exceeding
ly fast Santa Anita track. Twenty
two of the 27 records were scored over
it. ranging from the 1877 3-5 of Rifle
man and Rapid Water to the 1:39 Of
Timothy Wen. Edwin T. Fryer, Sidney
F. Chalfonte, Sink Spring and Daruma,
none OF which. except possibly Sidney
f and Daruma, could run so fast over
any other track in the country In the
course of the frst Santa Anita park
meeting the record of 1893 or faster
was made 80 times. Im~this feature
Belmont park leads with 81 races, and
Sheepshead Bay is third with 26 but
their records are the accumulated
product OF years OF racing and there
is no doubt that the Santa Anita track
is the fastest in the United States. At
presentsthe showing of 1908 in respect
to fast miles is as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
California Entries i'm
Grand Circuit
srEcIAL pIsPArcH 10 rHE cALL

BOSTON. May 25.-Entries for the
closing stakes in the Readville grand
circuit meeting are announced today
and include the following California
entries:
Blue Hi 2:30 trot 81 o00-P. W. Hodges,
fsleasanton brown stall ~rihe Angelus.
Massachusetts z:i3 frOt, ,s.0O0-N. g. Durfee.
brown gelding .Dredge; r W. Hodges, bay horse.
San Francisco.
bey stallion, Peigen; ALSO bay stallion, Um-
bray n.
ReadriIle 2:i2 pace. So 2.0oo-L- II. Msybury,
Los Angeles. black horse. Phoenix.
Norfolk 2:0s pace. $3.eoO--J. 9. Gerrity, Los
Angeles brown mare. Miss Georgie-
American fr0tfing derby. $4,000 hhndicap-N.
& Durfee brown stallion, yelcoronado: also
Soaslta Queen bay mare: r. w Hodges, The
lueeius and San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

drst rate condition. according to telegraphic
adyices from Dr. Rowe1-
Jockey D. Riley arrived at Emeryville yester-
day from Los Angeles and will ride here
free lance.
s. c. Hildreth is the heaviest nominator for
the Saratoga stakes. entries for which closed
few days ago He named Montgomery. T-is,
afeeIick and Tony Faust for all the principal
eysrts- Barney Schreiber nominated Jack At
kin for all the stakes except the Saratoga cup,
a mile and three-qEarters fixture.
1t is now stated that II mutuel machines will
be placed in the Latonia ring. II of which will
be for use by 81 bettors. The plan OF separating
the 81 tickets from the higher priced ones Is
arousing opposition. Those who should know
maintain that all the money taken in the ma
chimes should be made one pool and winners.
whether 81 OF 81 bettors. should receive their
proportion from the one total.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
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the
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Nothing equals S. S. for this
the catarrhal pufcs the blood lasting
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matter the
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