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The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

Go to the divorce courts the murder trials and the
breach promise suits you learn the wis
the serpent there shall acquire the caressng
touch Of the dove
of the daily newspapers for the last year contain
hundreds Of models love letters introduced in evidence
in all sorts legal cases. that would peans
the impassioned poets like Moses when the light went
out.
And as for ''Ninety-nne Ways to Propose" that fa-
nous work Prof J. Amlreli Puck, Ph. D. D. D. s.
which you paid Sl25 for years ago and have relied
since with varying degrees of success would
compare with those outpourings reality as perfect
lady would compare. IN capacity for feeling
and expression. with Olga Nethersoe Carmen"
It's all there and it's all true You could sit up nights
trying dig something to fit your case from Love
Letters Made Easy" Moores love poems or the
warm relics of burning Sapho caloric swnburne and
next morning while you had eye the boss and
other your morning paper you'd find under some
attractive headline, such Marguerite Stabbed Him
with the Soup Tureen" samples of love letters that
would reegate your favorte cold storage
trade.
And for Love Letters Of Famous Lovers" which
you turn TO after all others fail, listen:
Dear Madam Twenty times have I taken UP my pen
write TO and ofen has my trembling hand re-
fused to obey the dictates of my heart-a heart which,
though calm amidst the cashng Of arms and
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
Begun by the Nobility.

The first case occurred in England during the Christ
mas holidays It the most bizarre Rafting, nor
petraed by the romantic ggoup Of people in all eat
Britain And it set the awe-nspirng seal of nobility upon
a practice which Engands laws from lmmemorjaI times
have been framed TO repress.
II is difficult for the nimble, ceareyed American mind
to understand the in which the Englisbmao IS
prone 60 take his literature America, when It read "ber
lock Holiness remarked Pretty darned good stores.r
and when fl "RalFes," pretty darned good play"
That was aIL Stories play were divertng impos-
sibutes the realization Of which even entered into
the logical scheme of readers and paygoer's life
But England. reading Sherlock Holmes" exclaimed:
by Jove. shouldn't wonder but what most of these
things did happen' And, seeing 'Rafies," EngIshmen
runinated: Fancy had better send away plate
for safe keeping"
The American dreamed of Railing in reality;
the Engishmen had nightmares IT, Naturally. the
nightmares have begun Now, however,
they have the American may by wholesale
what the Engishman is doing by retail.
The MARQUIS Of Chomondeey-"C "Chumey." you know
when you know hlm-is hereditary great chamber
lain of England On Coronation Day he carries Kings
clothes to him and waits until majesty de-
parts TO be crowned.
Then the lord great chamberlain right to nus
tie moving the palace and cart off the royal
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

1t sounds so groesque in the summary that it looks
like newspaper eXaggeraon-one Of those hare-braned
imDosiuons upon creduty which the most creduous
smile.
Don't smile. Every item of the statement is literally
true up to the expectation of the indulgence Rafting
10y society people on this side the Atlantic
And acquainted with keptomaniac episodes
which have enivened the history wealthy circles here
during the last five Will understand with what ap-
pehenson the advent Of the practice regarded by those
who knew the enthusiasm European novelties
IN amusement taken up by bored Americans
1t is thrilling, risky deghful-and if the society Raf-
hes prefer profitable Innocenty enough begun there is
always the temptation retain the loot after danger Of
discovery in the act Of burglary has passed.
How many likely resist. with the precedent es
tabshed that if the Railing be to thcm they
Keep the loot and go scot ree while, if to
them they return with a laugh and go scot free any
way?
on no one who is weli-to-do much less wealthy would
do any such thins No? Weu as a matter OF fact that
is exactly what Railing has developed into within single
month.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

the lord chamberlain put the lump coal plate
closet "a clew.
lie was writing telegram 20 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
for help when the Duke Duchess Of Westminster Guy
Brooke, Sir Edward and Lady Richardson. Col
and Lady Alurel Greufeu the and Mrs. Guest
and Mrs Wyudhsm arrived n one OF the dukes motors
They learned of TIE burglary with horror, and they
them he rgal
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

bed chairs, shaving beer stems, pajamas Gig
arctic ends, and anything else his majesty may been
houghtess enough 10 leave lying loose So the
Marquis Of Chomondeley is very important func
tonary.
His castle is Chester, and he had large party
Of guests there the Christmas holidays Most Of
them had habit Of sliding furtiye hand over their
watch pockets
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
beOoMgA A90MarM
ALNsnca2
(6 DURGLART0 is the latest sbOrt.

y It is high society diuerson, in
dHged in By The ageathiet men and
the most beautiful ,gomea Of Engmd-by the no
biIitr in fact
They call il gari0Hsly Rafting" "Raflesigiug
and "Raaeisiag." Deri5afoH. from Rafles, the
name Of a &eaaemaaiy burglar, popular in recent
fiction as the only kno7,p antdote to sherlock
H0Imesing," 5ghich had such long rlG in fiction,
bHt in fact, He1ey amounted to more than the eJt-
H0blmg of Sir .Arfhw Conan Doyle
Difference betlgeen "Hiug' and plain burglary
IS that 5yhcn yon "brgIc" yoH keep the goods;
5gFeH y0n Rattle" you refro7, them. It is more
sensible to keep them. of course, because then the
joke lasts longer and y0u enjoy it more raj
fling" begun as idle sport in England, has ad-
5aHced 5tithin a month TO the dignity Of practical,
high-cla5s burglary"
AmerieG, society, including Commonwealth
a5cuuc in Boston Fifth ayeuuc in Ne7g York. and
HalHat street and Germanfo5gH in Philadelphia.
has been Her50aslr a5gdiiiHg the adoption of the
fad in this country; bh the older and more cr-
feyiencrd leaders do not look for any gcry pro-
aomeed acti5ity in it mt1 the Nc7vboyt season
opens, 5vhen the more or less al frcSco life 7ll
afford many attractive opportunities and the fad-
dSts 5JiH really need the money
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
Zelaya's Blazing Torches.

Anibal Zeaya. the nephew Of the President og Iicas
ragua showed these blazing torches Miss 5uet Hero,
pretty Greek model of New York City, while i
learning his lessons at Columbia College.
She sued him for breach Of promise while fok9
arranging for Mrs BradIeys acquittal in Washington
thought they ought 20 get her verdict about 100000
Now suppose you could cook up letters your
girl would value at 100000!
Here some pulsating passages from letters which
a New York woman alleges written 10 her by an ad-
mirer who claimed her his soul mate:"
Now, dear little lovable. loving woman, go down into
your sweetness Of hearts and Cosmos face between
tender hands, look at the Of loyal love his
eyes, believe his honest whoe-souled loyalty and
kiss his lips They with all Of his soul body mind
spirit yours"
'Ah. sweet sweet thing that YOU are. how miserable
you make me! But like a faithful dog-a position
dreamed it possible for 10 accept-much less
willingly assume-lke faithful dog lick the hand that
nfcts the pain Soul OF my soul do you think it
will ever be otherwise"
This soul craving for tears to pieces Think OF
me kindly. For, however you may feel however you,
sweet dear thing that you are may think win always
be for you and with you"
Don't you think a Handy Letter Writer for
Lovers" might be compiled burning msslves that
are being read continually in courts?
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

in you the angel of vertabe heaven now that your
have been delivered to with its purity that
was given by God?"
do YOU like this?
our lips like our souls, shall cling together through
all eternity
or. oh, say ths7
Destiny viii bring TO eternal happiness You
will most beautiful and brilliant star held in the
armament and a verabe love will be heaven. You
my sublime ideal You ike Venus from the
country of the historical Helena like the Venus
Cra in beauty and like goddess in the subimy your
constancy."
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

It is a high society di5erst0H II
ILL L ~ p
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18
DECIDE YOURSELF
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed BY
Mineral Point Testimony.

Don't take our word for it.
Don't depend on a strangers state.
ment.
Read Mineral Point endorsement.
Read the statement of Mineral Point
citizens.
And decide yourself.
Here is one case Of it:
Thomas Harris, living in the southern
part of Mineral Point says:
81 had suffered for several years from
rheumatism, accompanied by dull ache
through the small OF my back. During
these spells my kidneys did not act
properly, the secretions being unnatural
IN appearance. | used a great many
remedies but did not get any satisfact-
Org results until Doan's Kidney Pills
We're brought to my attention, and |
procured a box at Ivey's Pharmacy.
They helped me great deal and | am
stronger and better in every way since
taking them.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States
Remember the name (Doan's) and
take no other
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18
THE IOWA COUNTY COURT
Proceedings Before Judge Aldro
jerks, Presiding.
Reported by w. II. Thomas, Register in
Probate.

Reported by w. II. Thomas, Register in
Probate.
Estate of David M. Thomas, final
account and petition for allowance Of
same.
Estate OF Kjersti Tjentland, final ac-
count and petition for allowance OF
same.
Estate of Elizabeth Ahlers, inal
hearing
Estate Of Joseph Knight, hearing
petition for probate of will.
Estate of Daniel McKinlay, hear.
ing petition for administration.
Estate of Mary H. Rogers, hearing
petition for probate of will.
Estate of William Strana, hearing
for probate of will.
Estate of Leonard Klaus, hearing
petition for administration.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18
Consolidation of PlatteyilIe Mines.

Eastern capital is behind the recent
consolidation of the Empire, Acme,
Royal and Mitchell Hollow, near Platte
vile, into one company, the American
Lead, Zine and Smelling company.
The new company is capitalized for
81, 600 900. 1t will expend more than
$1,000, 600 in improving TIE properties.
At the Empire plant, situated adjacent
to the railroad tracks. a new central
power plant will be built which will
furnish power for the other mines.
The ore will be transmitted from the
other mines by cable TO the Empire
which win be equipped with modern
machinery.
The new company paid the following
prices for properties Empire, 500, Z
600 in cash and $50. 600 shares Of stock
and the payment Of the old company S
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18
Real Estate Transfers

For week ending June 13, 1908, as
furnished by T. j. Paynter, register of
deeds:
r. j. Pierce and wife to Ernest
Pierce, nw14 of nel4, section 8, sla of
nell, NE of se14, sw14 of nw14, section
8, town 5, range 5, $13, 200,
Elmer Swiggum and wife to Gustave
M. Ingwell, lot IA, block 2, Bakers
second addition to Blanchardville, 1925.
Hugh H. Jones to Patrick Leary,
ne14 of section 20, sw14 of sw14, Sec
ton q, town 7, range 5, $4,000.
Michael S. Keane to Ransome PAUL,
lots 10 and IL, Keans addition to
Ridgeway, $3.50.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18
ELGiN PRICE
For Butter Fat

For all hand-separated cream deliver
ed at the Mineral Point Creamery,
Mineral Point, Wis, we will pay this
week, ending June 20. % cents per
pound for butter fat.
MINERAL POINT CREAMERY Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18
DODGEVILLE NEWS.


Page Woodbury., residing about half
way between Dodgeville and Mineral
Point, who had his barn destroyed by a
wind-storm four weeks ago, has the
foundation completed for the erection
of new building, and is now busy
hauling lumber.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Cretney and chill
dren left Saturday for Manila, Iowa,
where they expect to make their future
home. Mrs. Cretney's parents reside
at Manila. Mr.. Cretney will spend
most of his time in Texas, dealing in
land. Their many friends wish them
success in their new home.
At the session of the grand lodge of
Odd Fellows held at Marinette last week
Brother Alfred Penhallegon of Iowa
lodge No. /, Mineral Point, was elected
to the position of deputy grand master,
the next highest office but one in the
grand lodge. Brother Penhallegon has
been regular attendant at the sessions
Of this body for several years and has
been steadily advanced cup the ladder. "
His election to this position is source
of qualification to every lodge in this
section, and is fitting recognition of
the excellent services which he has
rendered to the cause of Odd Fellowship.
Next year we expect to see him adj
vanced to the Office of grand master, a
position which he is especially qualified
to fill with honor to himself and the
grand lodge of the state. GAINESVILLE
was selected for the next meeting of
the grand lodge and the Rebekah as
sembly.
The machinery formerly belonging to
the Saalsaa Mining company of this
city was sold at sheriff's sale in front
of the courthouse Tuesday afternoon
Carol Guthrie was the highest bidder
and the outfit and buildings were
knocked down to him for S462. Two en-
gines, a hoist and a pump were included
in the outfit.
Miss Ruth Bishop won fourth place
in the state declamatory contest at
Wausau last Friday. This is a remark
able showing considering that the best
speakers from the seven schools repre-
sented were entered. First place was
won by the Superior speaker.
From the Chronicle
Prof Chas. Gibbon is spending this
week in Sank county in the interest of
Levi w. Pollard, candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for Congressman.
The state teachers institute will be
held at Dodgeville, beginning July Goth
and continuing two weeks. The con-
ductors will be Philip A. Kolb, Ocono-
mowoc; G. 0. Banting, Stoughton; F,
M. Thomas, Lodi; F. M. Bray, Spring
Green and P. j. Lynch, Avoca.
Rev ]. w. Horton, who has served
as pastor Of the Primitive Methodist
church in this city for the past four
years, has asked to be released from an
appointment in the conference for one
! year. Mr.. Horton and family will re-
main in Dodgeville.
F. w. Stratman Jr. is preparing
Crystal Lake, in the eastern part of
the city, as pleasure resort, and is
now ready to meet the demands for
bathing and boating.
On Thursday morning, June 4th, in
the presence of his family, John l..
Jones died after long and painful i'll
ness at his home in Hillside valley.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18

debt on the mine amounting to $50, 900:
Royal, $4,000 shares of stock and pay
ment Of $27, 900 debt; Mitchell Hollow.
Is, 600 shares of stock.
Among the stockholders are men who
are large, operators in the Joplin field.
where mine producing 3 per cent
ground is winner. 1t is thought that
the ground from this group of Wiscon-
sin mines will produce IL per cent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18
Old Papers Bought.

We are prepared to buy old papers
of all kinds. Old books, magazines,
wrapping paper. pasteboard boxes, etc.
All paper must be brought in bags or
bales. VIII pay rs cents per hundred
pounds in cash or 80 cents in trade.
23w3 JOHN G. MARTIN & Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18
Our Clothing

Always pays the buyer a good
dividend in satisfaction QUAIL
TY THE BEST POSSIBLE is the
solid foundation for this claim.
Dependable merchandise the only
kind we sell and the large and
complete assortment we carry
makes our store the best strre for
you to trade. The tall man, the
short man, the man who wants
the staple conservative style will
be fitted correctly. The young
man looking for the latest style
will find it right here. There win
be Just the correct number of
buttons on the coat, Just the
right length, just the proper roll
TO the lapels, Just the correct
curve to the trousers and the
right cut to the entire suit Then
last but not least the price will
be just right.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18
China.

We have just received three new
patterns of Johnson Bros. decorated
olnner ware. Parties wanting a set of
dishes will do well to call and see our
patterns before buying elsewhere.
Toay Grocery Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18
Amy Style and Well Done.

Don't forget to see me before giving
your order for cement work. You can
have it any style you want and well
done. JOSEPH l.. JACKSON.
24w2 Phone DIT
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-18
CORRELL
MARTIN
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, 1908-06-18
To Rent.

Six rooms in Library building. En-.
quire of c. GILMAN. l8tf
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-01-24
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION.
Agricultural High Schools In Ten Per
Cent of the Congressional Districts.

Agricultural High Schools In Ten Per
Cent of the Congressional Districts.
Hon. Willet NJ. Hays, assistant com
missioner OF agriculture of Washing
ton discussed the subject Of industrial
education at Il meeting held under the
auspices of the Massachusetts, state
grange. He spoke in favor of such ed.
ucation as is provided for in bill in.
troduced in the last congress by Mr..
Davis of Minnesota. 1t would estab.
lish secondary schools which would
train teachers capable of introducing
agriculture and home economics into
the rural schools, and when the train
ing of leaders and technical teachers
for elementary farm schools is provid.
ed for In a system of collegiate and
secondary schools the last and great.
est of all country life educational move.
ment will be to reorganize the rural
school.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-01-24
Continued from page 6.)

good spirits, despite the discomfort or
his exposed position, and striving to
light his pipe behind the shelter Of his
coat.
SIS the dynamite aboardy the old
man questioned.
"Sure. Enough to ballast a battle
ship"
AS the train crept out OF the camp
and across the river bridge, its only
light or giimmer the sparks that were
snatched and harried by the blast, the
partners seated themselves on the pow
der cases and conversed guardedly,
while about them sounded the low
murmur of the men who rslzed their
all upon this cry to duty, who staked
their lives and futures upon this haz-
ard of the hills, because they thought
1t right.
"We've made a good fight, whether
we win or lose tonight" said DeXtry.
Roy replied, "My fight is made and
won"
"What does that mean?"
my hardest battle had nothing to
do with the Midas or the mines of An
vii. I fought and conquered myself"
CONTINUED next week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-01-24

greater power In public affairs and
should have larger agricultural rep
resentation In all legislative bodies as
the result of its activity In this up
building of the interests of rural com
munities.
There should be grange in every
school district, and the schoolhouse
should be the place for holding the
meetings.; but, under the present law
farmers have no right to bold such
meetings in school buildings, although
these should be the live, active centers
of agricultural educational work. a
half dozen farmers, with the co-opera.
ton of their wives, could in time
change the entire character of the
could hold grange meetings In their
homes. Ritualistic work could wei!
give way somewhat or be modified to
meet the conditions Of thousands OF
farmers and their families in school
districts where they can more easily
get together and without driving miles
to reach q grange hall. Vast numbers
of farmers are in a more or less dis.
couraged condition over their farms.
With higher ruling prices for farm
products, many cannot benefit from
them because of the high cost of labor
and the great difficulty of obtaining 1t.
Many do not keep pace with the times,
do not study the changed demands IN
methods and keep on in the old ways,
producing things Of lower value while
there is an unsatisfied demand for diff.
ferent products of higher value.
These and other problems farmers
must work out themselves, and they
will find great help through the co.
operative methods which the grange
encourages. For seven months In q
year, with comparatively long even.
ings, farmers may get together to
study and work out these problems. Al
the same time they can consider the
social needs Of their farm life, which
will interest the young people as also
those older. Through these means II
would not be difficult for every farm.
er so associated to increase his yield
Of potatoes twenty-five bushels per
acre, hay one ton per acre, milk 600 to
300 quarts per cow per year. This in.
crease, while not large, would change
the entire conditions In every farm
community. 1t would enable farmers
to better meet the high labor cost and
to give farm laborers more steady EN-.
ployment and would give new impetus,
life and interest to farming.
More in this line of work should be
done. The organization of school dis
trict oranges when once started would
reach far greater numbers than have
yet been won. In so doing the
grange would he carrying out to al
even greater degree the original object
of its founders-the promotion of the ag
riculture of our nation and the eleva.
ton of those engaged in it.
GEORGE T. POWELL.
Columbia County, n. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-01-24
Middlemen.

The first step in effecting a mutual
understanding between the public and
the utilities companies Is to eliminate
the middlemen-the legislators who
Introduce strike bills in order to extort
money from corporations whose legiti-
mate business Is threatened and the
city bosses and councilmen who de.
mand money for Themselves or posi-
tons for their henchmen as the price
Of granting franchises OK privileges
necessary to these companies to con-
duct or extend their business-for the
public welfare. These men are not, as
they claim, representatives of the peo-
pie, but traitors to the people, for ev'
cry dollar which they wiring from cor
porations comes ultimately from the
pockets of the people. These men per-
form no useful service. They are mere
~ leeches, fattening on the mutual
needs of the people and the corpora
tons.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-01-24
A Model Granaa Home.

Very few oranges In the country have
had the good fortune that has come to
Laurel grange of West Newbury,
Mass, which has just had placed at its
disposal an elegant $4,000 hall, which
they are to occupy with no other ex.
pense than the janitor service. The
building is Of the old English style,
5S by 90 feet in size, with front porch
II by % feet The first story is of brick
and the second of wood, with cement
stucco, high pitched roof and colonial
interior, finished very handsomely,
The auditorium seats 800 people and
has been elegantly furnished. A stage
II by 30 feet has dressing rooms and
all conveniences. In the building are
also banquet hall 80 by 90 feet, a
kitchen II by 16 feet and fine pantry
closets and paraphernalia rooms. There
is also delightful reading room 16 by
% feet, with a good library and read.
ing tables.