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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
Dousman House Dance.

On Thanksgiving night, according to
Prairie du Chen exchanges, dance
was given at the Dousman House of
that place, which, in point of number
and excellence of service, was the best
social event ever given in that city.
Two hundred and eighty-siX people
were in attendance. The dancing com
menced at nine and concluded with an
elaborate midnight dinner. The hotel
under its new management is destined
to become the most popular summer
hotel on the upper Mississippi. The
property is controlled by Spensley &
Spensley of Dubuque and managed by
Dan Mackin formerly of the Merchant
Hotel at the latter named city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
Bounties on Wild Animals.

A portion of the annual report Of
Secretary Of State Frear, just pub
iished, deals with the question Of boun-
ties paid by the state and counties
on wild animals. Under a chapter Of
the state laws it is provided that the
state shall pay the same bounty as is
paid by any county. and the state is
therefore required to audit the bounty
accounts Of the counties, which e.
plains why the secretary Of state deals
with this question in be report Most
Of the bounties paid are on wolves,
and by detailed statement the secre-
tary shows that during the past six
years there has been paid out in this
manner a total Of s252, $50 It is noted
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
The Pneumonia Season.


The season for pneumonia has been
reached. Next to tuberculosis it is the
most destructive of the ordinary ills of
humanity. But it is a disease whose raw
ages can be checked and against which
physicians are making a winning fight.
Care on the part of the individual citi-
zen is largely determinative of the an
nual rate.
For this reason the warning Of the
health department is one to be noted and
needed. The rules of conduct are simple
and easily remembered Avoid impure
air. Seek an abundance of fresh air.
Avoid overindulgence in food and drink.
Don't coddle yourself. With such short
sentences those VINO are working for a
healthier citizenship send out their mes
sage Of admonition and encouragement.
That pneumonia is dangerous win
ter disease every one knows. If the in
dividual can restrict its destructiveness
by following simple rules his duty is
clear.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
Don't Be a Knocker.

eff there is chance to boom bust
ness, boom it. Don't be a knocker.
Don't pull long face. Hope a bit.
Get smile on you. Hold up your
head. Get hold with both hands.
Then pull. Bury your Ratchet. Drop
your tomahawk. Hide your little ham
mer. When a stranger drops in tell
him this is the greatest town on earth.
1t is. Don't get lnulish. Don't roast.
Be jolly. Get popular. It's dead easy.
Help yourself along. Push your friend
with you. Soon you'll have a whole
procession. Be a good fellow"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
Growing Lesslessness.

An Iowa man has discovered and is
propagating species of cobless corn
and we are still hoping for the cornless
shoe but this is nonsense and not to
the point. Cobless corn follows swiftly
on the coreless apple patented last
month.
We live in the age of "thingless
things" There are dogs in the West
Indies that do not bark and the Igor
rotes should be introduced to the
Mexican hairless dogs.
We are working toward smokeless
city, which will certainly be Alta led -
when the worlds supply of coal gives
out.
Already we have painless dentists
who extract teeth without particle of
pain-to the dentist.
Kansas once had a celebrated states
man in Sockless Simpson, who beled
his name because he wore 'em and also
thoroughly socked it to the rival candi-
date most of the time he ran.
In the river in the Mammoth Cave in
Kentucky there were eyeless fish, but
the river is fishless now because the
cave is riverless.
More could be written on this growing
lesslessness, but let's make stop.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03

there was a rapid growth in bounty
claims from 1908 to 1906, the figure
for the former year being Sl2, 500,
and for the latter year $50, 76l. In
the year following a pamphlet was
sent to county clerks requesting them
to forward doubtful scalps to Madison
for inspection, and in 1907 nearly 300
scalps We're submitted. resulting in the
discovery that over one half of them
were taken from dogs, foxes and other
animals than wolves.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
Steer Killed BY Fist Blow.

Fritz Schafer. a young farmland re-
siding near Green View, Menard coun-
ty, Illinois, last week killed vicious
steer, which attacked him, with blow
from his fist. Schafer was knocked
down by the animals first onslaught.
AS the steer charged the second time
Schafer landed blow behind the amin
ais ear that dropped it as if shot.
When Schafer's friends reached his
side the steer was dead.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03

The Milwaukee Sentinel company
has made number of improvements in
the Sunday edition. Several new
features have been added, including
new coIored magazine section and
copy of the latest sheet music. The
Sunday Sentinel compares favorably
with any of the larger Sunday papers
in the country. No Wisconsin home is
complete without it. i2tf.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
Out of Order.

Champ Clark loves to tell of how
in the heat of debate Congressman
Johnson of Indiana called an Illinois
representative a jackass. The expires.
sion was supplementary, and in re-
traction Johnson said
"While / withdraw the unfortunate
word, yet, Mr.. Speaker, must insist
that the gentleman from Illinois is out
of order.
"How am out of order?" yelled the
man from Illinois.
Probably veterinary surgeon could
tell you, answered Johnson, and that
was parliamentary enough to stay on
the record. Success Magazine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
Bazaar and Supper.

The Dorcas society of the Methodist
Episcopal church will hold their annual
bazaar and supper in the church on
Wednesday, Dec. 9Th. 46w4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03

Glenwood Tribunal: The Republican
Legislature will be guilty of a grave
sin of omission if it fails to amend the
primary election law so as to render it
difficult and embarrassing for a man
believing in the principles of one party
to participate in the nominations of
another party of radically different
principles.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
Anticipating Ordinance Recalled

To the editor: If not too rash pro-
ceedings, will you tactfully call to the
minds of men the anti-spitting law the
good burgomasters put on the books.
Don't bruise the sensibilities of the
dear creatures, for, as usual we wom-
en- would rather have inward convul-
sions and dislocated breakfasts than
inconvenience them in the slightest
degree.I MRS. E. J.W.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
Signs of Winter.

nee r.e long, when colder breezes blow,
IN euss him, whom we've cussed
rhat bonehead guy who doesn't know
Enough to shut the door.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
READY FOR
and Winter
TAILORING

With a well-selected line of WOODEN
goods and tailors' trimmings for all
sorts Of mems garments In modern
styles at reasonable prices.
Orders should be left as early as pos
sible. Rush work makes il difficult for
us to satisfy one and all during the
busy season
Repairing cleaning and pressing done.
Agent for GAINESVILLE steam dyeng
and cleaning works.
OUR MORO: The beSt of epery-
thing IN material and workmanship II
none 100 good for oar patrons.
A. f. DRESDEN
MINERAL POINT
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
Is Now On In Full Force.

Choice of all prints best make 10 yd for ,....., ACC
~ ydS' pest apron ginghan . 40
All Red Seal ginghams per yd 80. u ......... 10
Ooou ehS uhei per va . -
About 80 pieces of dress goods worth from 81 for 40
20 pieces of 80 in slkoline worth 15c at ...... o..
20 bath robe blankets regular price $50 blanket
enough for bath robe special for Saturday each
Special discount all cotton and wool blankets 20 per cent
off on all tus 10 to per cent off carpets and rugs.
Special prices table damask and napkins. We must re-
duce stock to make room for holiday goods.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03

The renting of safe deposit box
at the Iowa County Bank
for 81 per year,
affords perfect protection for
your valuable papers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-03
LAMB
FISH EVERY FRIDAY

Complete line Of Clean Fresh
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
FAMOUS SEAL SHIFT OYSTERS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-12-18

is taken into consideration by some persons. The
young man, probably, was sorry for the abrupt
termination of his friendship with the young lady,
but perhaps it was for the best. That was his
version of 1t, anyhow.
Most English speaking nations celebrate Christ
mastide just Americans do, but each has it's
little self-made variation In Italy they celebrate
with grand dance, a rule, and they take great
pains to be attired in gaudy raiment. The Danish
very deliberate about their Christmas festivi-
ties and great fees and gifts the order of the
day. The Swiss fervent in their worship of
the Saviour on that day and the little children
dressed for gala affairs parade the streets in Or
der that their parents may look at them and COM
pare them with the kids next door,
Many persons who have read much history and
who have been able to persuade themselves that
the present century Is all wrong to the date
of the birth of Christ, skeptical as to whether
should observe The sacred day when do.
Estimates as to when Christ was born extend
clear from June to January &C.
Prior to the fourth century Christmas was not
observed on December %, for there was no period
of uniformity in observing the day among the
early churches. The skeptical persons who have
studied the thing from end to end say that
December 20 1t rained in Judea and then attention
is called to the Biblical statement that shepherds
watching their hocks when Christ born.
Now how could they watch their flocks when it
was raining? is the argument of the unbeevers
that December 25 Is the correct day of feast.
One person who Is not skeptical declared that
perhaps they didn't have sense enough to come in
out of the rain in those days But of course that
is no argument. The chances are the calendars
have been changed much that the original
December 25, if hunted down, would be found
flirting with May /. OF course the correct day
upon which to worship has much to do with the
feeling of Christians in the matter but at the
same time. If the event is properly observed the
time of observance Is but detail
Many good churchmen who seldom attend
church on SUNDAYS find Christmas an excellent
day to attend church because 1t only falls Sun
day once in seven years and 1t doesn't break In
on their weekly holiday morning nap.
Millions of dollars spent every year In every
country of the globe for presents 1t is declared
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-12-18
Long a temperance Worker.

Mother" Stewart who died recently, was 92
years old. She devoted her life to the temperance
canse Mrs. Stewart established the first w. G. t.
u. in Ohio at Osborn in 1873. In 1876 she visited
England and organized the first w. c. T. U. in that
country Following the civil war she lectured ex-
tensively in the southern states on behalf of the
sufferers.
Five years ago Mother" Stewart bscame inter
ested in the teaching of Alexander Dowie and
visited Zion City where she remained one year,
since which time she lived with friends at Hicks
ville Until five years ago she resided in Spring
field, o., where she led in many temperance cru
sades. Scarcely woman in America could boast
of the praise from pulpit and press like Mother"
Stewart.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-12-18
Sees Great Future For Siberia.

More than 100000 persons emigroted from Eu-
ropean Russia to Siberia in 1907 ViceConsul Chan.
Ter of Dalny reports and of this record-breaking
number fewer than ever before returned TO their
homes Every colonist arriving in Siberia receives
81 acres of land free. paying taxes the first
three.
Siberia imports $1O.OOOOOO worth of goods by
caravan from China annually, almost entirely tea.
while Siberia exports to China only $75O,OOO worth
of articles annually and many of these originate in
European Russia.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-12-18
zeEE Eae CHILD MGDEZg IN R9Ryac


the uncertainty attending the possibility of tho
woman being dislodged and second the uncertain.
W as 10 whether the less favored of the family
circle VIII draw any presents from the treasure
store beneath the skirts of the woman
Christmas of course, is observed only in Chris
tian countries, but some heather, in fact nearly
all of them. have one day or another on which
to receive and send presents to their friends and
others who not friends. In countries ruled
by absolute monarchies the rulers are sometimes
afraid to open their gift receptacles for the rea
son that oftentimes reasonable persons inclose
fancy little bombs not marked in the invoice. OF
course such undesirable persons do not have any
more Christmases to celebrate, affairs being ar
ranged in that manner If they caught.
While the Christmas idea is practically the
same in most countries of the globe which OBJ
serve the day. there is a great variety of presents
and certain nations desire for gifts made in
wide variance to that which the next door neigh
Dor believes in Germans as a rule give the chill
dren presents, most of which are made in this
country, while Americans always particular
about buying the babies toys marked made in
Germany"
Frenchman told a clever little story at
Christmas banquet in Paris year ago, which ran
along on that line. He enamoured with
beautiful young lady whose home Rue de
Douevarde She was of artistic taste, SO he stud
led her desire in painting creations for three
weeks before Christmas. At last he came to the
conclusion that probably oil painting by a
noted French artist might please her. He took
special pains to hunt out store where he might
procure one. He did and put several weeks
salary into the gift.
He had it delivered Christmas morning and re-
ceived a cordial note of thanks from the young
lady, who unfortunately had not thought to pur-
chase anything for him This. of course, was en-
barrassing to both parties, but that evening while
fondling the creation in his presence she hap
pened to scan the back of the portrait. 1t said:
made in Hoboken, n j." She was in the midst
OF thanks and embarrassing explanation of
why she hadn't sent him present. when she
noticed the birthmark of the oil painting. She
stopped, and they haven't spoken to each other
since, according to the story.
All of which goes to show that the value of
gift more than the spirit which the giver exhibits
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-12-18

Chrstmastide axioms of that kind which are used
and misused toward the end of the year. That
first saying has been cleverly shifted about in
this manner: 1T is not the gift, but the price
which the giver putteth into the gift"
The proper Christmas spirit as told from the
pulpit is far from that which many follow out In
selecting presents. Mother countries exhibit less
interest in costly gifts than does America. Travel
ers in countries of the old world have been sur
prised at the great number of Christmas presents
which are home-manufactured Several weeks be-
fore the glad event, the families sit themselves
down in their rooms and start secretly work upon
the Christmas gifts In the country districts Of GER
tain parts of America this custom is still retained
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-12-18
LID IS ON.

aren't you almost ready for
church,"
I'm sorry, but something dreadful
has happened. l can't go to church
today"
For heavens sake, what has hap
pened?"
THE cook is wearing one just like
mine!"
Late for the Show.
What is the matter, my little
man."
"Eddie's mamma went an whipped
i'm"
And you're crying because he is
your little friend?"
Nav, because she went an done it
before could get there to watch er."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-12-18

81 0pInh Why not spend the winter in Florida?
EVuISH Houses TO rent. boarding house rates
real estate bargains, orange groves, etc. Copy
weekly paper, Hunting Fishing any Information.
Write j. +. Crosby, SAN Aatco, Fla. Enclose stamp
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-12-18

proportion to population Is the biggest
national distributor of gifts.
There are many concerns in Ger
many, England and France which con-
fine themselves exclusively to the manu-
facture of gifts such as are exchanged
only during the celebration of the
birth of Christ. Besides being a holi-
day which should be devoted to worship
of Jesus Christ, it is a day which is
looked forward to by merchants as a
big source of profit.
In other countries, as in America,
there are many small Christmas trage-
dies enacted because of the dislike
which some folks take to gifts and be-
cause of the thoughtlessness of others
in emitting some of their friends. Some
make 1t a rule, and advertise it well,
that they have decided to confine gifts
to the immediate family circle, so that
none will take offense If they receive
no gifts from their hitherto cherished
friends OF course the ones who are
notified of the change in the routine
are careful to scratch off the names Of
the friends who have eliminated them
so that when Christmas comes there is
no needless embarrassment.
The poets once sang: 1T is not the
gift, but the spirit of the giver," and
also Don't look gift horse in the
mouth" There are dozens of little
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-12-18

mas Is IL
festive occasion. People begin buy
ing presents a week before; they pre-
sent them Christmas morning and the
next day return to work, the entire
affair forgotten until the following
brings the season around again.
Not so in the countries across the
water. They observe every tradition
in the mother lands; they plan for
weeks and the festivities which mark
the birth of Jesus Christ are carried
on for week or more The Christ
mas tree in Germany is allowed to
remain decorated far into the next
year, extending over period of sew
eral months.
Unique ceremonies grace the Danish,
French. Swiss and Scotch Christmas
celebrations and that which the Teu-
tons foster have been handed down
from ages. In Mexico one of the treas
ured customs is the breaking of the
Pinata, a tradition being connected
with the little ceremony which ushers
in Christmas day. A queerly con-
structed effigy of woman is hung
up in corner of room and a child
'blindfolded, armed with a stick, pro-
,ceeds to dislodge the old woman from
her position close to the ceiling. When
the feat is accomplished the presents
contained under the covering of the
dress of the figure are distributed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-12-18

Much less would be
satisfactory. The gen.
eral average is above
twenty bushels.
"Allare loud In their
praises of the great
crops and that won
derful country Err
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-12-18

F AN American, who
had not seen much
of the world. should
awake on Christmas
morn while a German,
French, English, Ital-
ian, Swiss or Danish
Christmas celebration
was in progress in his
vicinity, he would imag-
inc himself within the
exclusive confines OF a
home for the mentally
incompetent.
The American Christ
Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
MEYER WILL WORK TO BEAT BRYAN.
Former State Chairman Says He Will Go to
Denver to Do His Utmost"

Cord Meyer. former chairman Of the Democratic
State Committee, said yesterday in Controller
Metz's Office that he going to the Denver con-
yention to do his utmost to prevent the nomination
OF Bryan.
Certainly I'm going said Mr.. Meyer 1T is
the duty of every good Democrat to 20 to Denver
and prevent the nomination OF Bryan"
Are you doing anything in practical way to
prevent his nomination. he asked.
I'VE doing all can" said Mr.. Meyer. New
York is all right, and so is New Jersey. New York
is against Bryan. and has declared than
Charles F. Murphy is against Bryans nomi-
nation, and he represents the sentiment OF the
Democrats Of this city and state"
''WiIl Mr.. Murphy oppose Bryan at the Denver
convention ."
Undoubtedly he will the prompt answer.
'Bryans nomination would be bad thing for the
Democratic party. He cannot carry this state. He
has tried il twice and was Overwhelmingly defeated
He has been wrong on every great issue before the
country In the last twelve years. Look at what
happened to his currency ideas in the House yes
terday. He got only six votes Not even the Demo-
Gratis would stand for him..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
SMOKE PoURs INTO DALYs THEATRE.
Burning Waste Papers Underneath Causes
Uneasiness in Audience.

performance at Days Theatre last night Edward
z. Lyons. manager of the house noticed smoke
pouring through the openings in the iron doors on
the second floor near the office. He Informed the
fireman on duty and Chief Croker and the csns-
ing fire apparatus arrived soon after There was
much uneasiness in the audience and several per-
sons rushed from the auditorium. despite the sssur
ances of the ushers that there danger.
The firemen found quantity OF waste papers
burning in the Of jeweIry store at NO u
Broadway. which is beneath the office of the the
atre Thick smoke poured through the airshar
into the windows OF the office and through tne
openings in the iron doors to the auditorium. Tne
blaze was put out in a few minutes and the ps'-
Torrance given without interruption.