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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18

arrangements that were necessary ior
their voyage IA the "Dt."
As they climbed into the little ar
ship and started OF the other men
waved their hands 10 them, but said
nothing.
The everlasting roar OF the river
and the silence OF the hills and the
blackness OF the pit in which they
were encamped were gradually breed
ing in them a spirit OF taciturnlty.
Strong breathed quicker. and MS
f4ce lit up with animation as he
watched the clear sky above them.
He set the "Di' running over the
Morning Hills al fairly brisk speed.
Presently they slowed up. lest they
should reach their destination TOO
soon.
He avoided Bomberg itself, lest by
any chance some gazer ut the heav-
ems should observe them. He hung
so high aloft, indeed, that 1t was a
little difficult 10 make out the ground
beneath them, but by-and-by he could
pick out the line OF the Morning Hills.
and. dropping toward the left. he dls-
covered lane running down them 10
the city.
The land on either side Of the road
was fiat and uncultivated, and half u
dozen clumps of pine trees afforded
an opportunity of landing without In
reference.
Strong, who had briefly recapitu-
lated 10 Langley his conversation with
Diana. looked at his watch. 1t was
lust past II O'Clock, and If he was TO
be at the appointed place at the hour
he had specified 10 Diana they had
need for haste.
Strong therefore turned to Langley.
AS soon as | am on earth again,
he said, put the d. up and keep her
up at as great an altitude as you can.
| have laid the course from here to
the palace, so that you can hardly
miss II: at any rate. you could easily
find It by dropping down little. The
window from which you will have TO
pick me up lies along the north wall
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18
BY WlNIEREp BLACK.

m WELLKNOWN actress says
la married 4, ss,', ,a,.,, ,s,' viz, ' Ds
work to have anybody occupy
ing my time and my thoughts says
she. "and my work Is real work and
real pleasure and absorbs my ambi-
ton. 80 I'm going TO let the marriage
business go" w.
True for you, and right you are. IL
that's the way you feel about 1t. why,
you've done just exactly the right
thing
Marriage is the only real avocation
for the normal woman, after all, ana
the minute the abnormal woman gets
married she begins TO make trouble
for herself, for the man she has mar
ried. and for the neighbors who have
to look on.
A man marries, puts his wife In the
best home he can provide, kisses her
goodby In the morning, goes down
town--and forgets everything on earth
but his business until time 10 81
home.
When time to go home comes his
face lights up and he thinks. Why, "a
be sure, I'm SO glad 10 remember
what's waiting for me up there at tbs
top OF the town"
When a woman marries she gives
ND. or she ought TO give up, her own
name, her own way OF life. her own
friends, and makes herself over by q
brand new patternt Her day is cut
out 10 At into her husbands plans
IL he an early riser? Breakfast al
seven for her. Does he like late
dinner. Dinner at eight for the Cir
who was used 10 an old-fashioned tea
e Ave. Her every thought al day Ia
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18
Smile and the World Smiles.

something TO discuss for few genera
lions. I have at least started a DIFF
ferent kind OF argument w ashing
ton Star.
Useless.
Gateman (at the musical comedy
Don't you want TO come back?
Castleton--No
We'll, take this pass check, any
way You can hand II 10 some chap
on the outside"
MY dear fellow, | haven't an taemy
In the world. Life.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18

hI OW for the place OF meeting.
lN raped Strong. Il have stud.
uNI led the map OF Bomberg and
Il It's environs carefully, and |
find that three miles outside the
north gate there is little eat
ing house OF the high road to the
Morning Hills. II PETROL will be there
with horse at about quarter past
eleven o'clock will be there waiting
for him He had better bring spare
horse for me--a rough country horse
by choice-driving a carriage would
be ridiculous on such an errand, ana
one cannot trust the people who own
carts"
you do not give me much time,
urged Diana.
Time enough. my dear, for people
in a hurry" said Strong.
Very well, viii arrange It,"
Have you nothing more TO say?
asked Strong.
Nothing at ALL" was the answer
except that | shall be glad to receive
you. Au revoir."
"Au revoir." said Strong. and 1t
will not be my fault il We are com
PEELED 10 be constantly bidding each
other an revoir In the fusure.
The flashes in the instrument
ceased. and Strong leaned back
against tree trunk. The roar OF the
river was in his ears. and he could
observe nothing but the light OF the
fire and the figures OF the men crouch
ed about il.
Upon my soul" he said, looking
about him ar the black darkness, II
| feel more or less like a tiger in his
lair before he sets out 10 look for
prey The smile IS unpleasant, but.
fear. more or less correct. Until
can begin things on a more colossal
scale | shall continue to feel some.
what like a criminal"
At 10 o'clock Strong reused Lang
ley. and together they made the few
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18
YOSt Has Picked
His Eleven; Have
You Picked Yours?
The Times EndeaVors Here To
Guide the Voters in Their Selec-
ton Of Men TO Represent Them
In Lansing Next Year.

With entered
possible the this of affairs is
likely result the naming who from the matter OF
youth lack OF experience in affairs for other reasons would
prove the least desirable representatives.
In who have already served their well arg IN
danger with in the field of being put aside and denied
recognition they deserve.
Therefore, The Times prints following list of any one
of whom be counted accepaby guide 70 men
had opportunity up information regarding
legislative asprants.
The city frequently legislation
delegation many or mex
perienced
the complaint has
legislators houghtlessly Many
OF the city representatives have not commanded the respect " e
colleagues who had distinguished local behind them
Two who have done good service Lansing deserve par
tcular mention.
They are Guy L. Miller and Sheridan J. Colby
These themselves to be thoughtful hard
working with the of their convictions and
independent of any interest OF control
They known of the who will represent other
districts their This feeling should
add to their value in the house.
addition particularly
worthy of support.
active for clean politics
progressive for Although in favor
reforms bgot reformer He at
torney constitutional law and particularly
with the constitution under which the next legislature
will
John c. Lodge is former newspaper the real
business Of the city and in
tmatey his experience bookkeepe for the auditors
chief clerk in the assessors Office and mayors secretary
lieutenant Of the late Gov Pin
gree fought reforms campaigns He
lawyer and of ability.
Darwin z. Curtiss and publisher he
particularly interested in taxation reforms and in the
sage benefit workingmen. such better
ployers' liability law.
Charles w Austin He is, perhaps,
truly and union labor
narrowly nomination previous election
vessel and is OF the
of kind his actions HIS
frequently shown and his statewide acquaintance
legislator He particularly suited to pass
affecting the great marine interests OF the state
eight above there number who would be
excellent NIB for representatives.
A. Ward Copey is successful attorney
Sloman also and although young man.
has shown much ability
real will endeavor secure good
legislation
G. Unsoed a retired merchant of high character
John union labor circles and
a of ability.
of the liberal element
E. Grace s a physician and we'll recommended
Edward Command of considerable energy
H. Williams the only Negro running for the Office and
is young of good character.
Ogg formerly secretary of the department public
for paving materials has reputation
for executive ability.
You your from this number and make mis-
take in your
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18
He Had Been.

An Italian went 10 the civil service
commissioners rooms TO be examined
for a laborer's position. He answer.
ed most OF the questions correctly.
Finally they asked him II he had ever
been naturalized. He seemed bit
puzzled, but at last his face lighted
up.
"Ah, know /whata you. mean.
Scratcha de arm. Yes. lasta week.
Argonaut.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18

iii III Swim. The marriage Was III"
elimination OF romance De
gun at South Beach.
Miss Swim had ventured six or
seven feet from shore. when she was
observed by a large lafayette. which
instantly started in pursuit or her.
Cries for help proved unayailing, the
spectators on shore being petrihed
with terror. AS is well known. stone
will not float, SO the persons affected
dared not venture into the water.
At this juncture young Spratt came
down the beach and in single glance
took IN the situation Rapidly peer
ing off his diamond rings. the gallant
young man dived into the water
scaping his nose painfully on the sand
and swan toward the shrieklng girl.
AS he neared the scene. Spratt be-
came aware Of the ferocious lafayette.
which was almost upon the helpless
victim.
What was 10 be done?
With Spratt, To think was TO act.
! Hesitating not moment. he barked
| like a dogtish!
The frightened lafayette shot back
into the ocean. and Miss Swim was
! saved.
Bearing in his arms the almost I'M
conscious form OF the beautiful girl
Spratt staggered up the sand. The
acquaintance thus begun was pursued
by Miss Swim, and now Spratt has
been married by her.
Mr. James Crow has been married
by Miss Jane Bell. The marriage was
the elimination OF romance begun
in Camp Soapsuds, where Miss Bell
spent her summer vacation.
Miss Bell, who is an ardent noun
taineer-having twice assembled the
Singer building as high as the eleva'
tors go-had ventured 10 climb Mount
Pieplant. the frowning monarch OF
the Collarbutton range When about
half the ascent had been completed,
Miss Bell unluckily stepped on a hoop
snake, which started rolling down hill,
OF course taking the daring noun
taineeress with 1t.
After rolling so yards, Miss Bell fell
over cliff, but by an extraordinary
piece OF good fortune caught her arm
through the hoopsnake. which In turn
caught over tree stump about half
I way DOWN the race OF the tllll. III lHiS
position the plucky girl hung for sew
eral hours relieving the tedium by
repeating the alphabet, an accomplish
ment she had learned in school.
Jim Crow, who had been out photo
graphing squirrels, happened to look
over the edge of the cliff and was
somewhat surprised 10 see a young
lady hanging In such a lonely and
dangerous position. Shouting to her
TO keep her spirits up. and also her
self he ran quickly home, distance
q of 10 miles, and then ran back again.
he was so confused.
TN his second trip. however, he re-
membered what he had come for, and
caught a large sparrow. This he i'm
mediately tanned and trained to sup
port a heavy weight while flying Re
turning TO the cliff, young Grow clutch
ed the sparrow by the leg. and, direct
ing its course downward, seized the
Young ladys hand and bore her safe
~ TO earth.
The acquaintance thus formed was
continued In the city. with the pleas
ing result that Mr. Crow had the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18
Curiosity.

II you want to find out how busy
men are paint a red ring on your door.
Every man who passes VIII stop 10
find out what II Is for and then wait
until the next man comes along that
he may tell about it.-Atchison Globe.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18
One BLESSING.

One Blessing.
Mistress canning herself. 20 maid
oh. Emily. isn't II hot? They say
it's SO In the shade,
Mald--Well miss. We can only be
thankful there amt much shaded
Punch.
some Satisfaction.
Il suppose you look for peace now
that you have given your people a
constitution ?"
Not exactly" answered the mon
arch. But II will give the lawyers
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18

There are 81 candidates for
nomination for the legislature on
the Republican ticket, from which
number only IL are TO be chosen.
AS the Democrats seem 10 dis
play but little interest in the mat
ter of the next legislature. not
one candidate having entered the
primaries on hat ticket, the NOM
ination will amount 70 election.
With so many entered it is inn
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18

Hungarian washing machine
machine makes use OF electrified wat.
or.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18
CHAPTER xxxlli.-(ContInued.)

~ OW for the place OF meeting.
lNlI raped Strong. Il have stud
led the map Of Bomberg and
It's environs carefully, and |
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18
BY WEEK JONES.

BY WEEK JONES.
GR. JOHN SPRATT was married
MI yesterday by Miss Lotta
| III Swim. The marriage was the
elimination OF romance be-
pun az South Reach
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-18

WELLKNOWN actress says
that she's too busy TO get
married.
"It would interfere with my
o,OrL 20 bava ANYBODY ogrunv
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26

Miss Bertha Duppler Bride.

Wedding bells pealed tremendously
In Chicago on Monday of this week,
Tor Miss Bertha Duppler, patriot of
the po5toffice, of that place, who was
married to Jacob Baur, president of
the Liquid Carbonic Co. The ceremony
was performed at A O'Clock in the
afternoon by Rev. p. c. Wolcott at
Trinity Episcopal church, Highland
Park.
Miss Duppler, who has acted as see
Rotary to postmasters in Chicago since
the administration of Postmaster Cor
don, had decided views in favor of a
quiet wedding and was attended only
by flower girl-Miss Elizabeth Shields
of Highland Park. Following the
ceremony there was a small reception
at the home of Mr. and Mrs James II.
Shields. Among the guests were
Mayor Busse, Postmaster Campbell
and other public officials, who went to
Highland Park in a private car.
Fellow employees Of Miss Duppler in
the postoffice presented the bride and
groom with butterfly set in diamonds
and pearls and from employees of the
Liquid Carbonic company the couple
received chest of silver. The happy
pair left Chicago Monday evening for
Hot Springs, Va, and on Saturday viii
sail for Europe. Upon their return
they will make their home at the Vir-
ginia Hotel.
Miss Duppler was born and grew to
young womanhood in Mineral Point,
where today are many schoolmates and
acquaintances who cheerfully join the
Tribune in extending congratulations
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
s3240
Horses Face Smashed.

Last Saturday afternoon as Bert
Smith was enroute from this city to
Linden. via horse and buggy, he met a
steam traction engine near the Ellis
worth farm. The animal became des-
perately timid and refused to be lead
past the engine which had been brought
to a standstill. Instead, it reared up
and plunged headforemost against the
engine, the contact resulting in the
horses facial bore below the eyes being
crushed. DR.. Philip who was called re.
moved some pieces of bone. The horse
is the property of John Stephens.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
cry GOVERNMENT.

Mineral Point, Wis, Nov %, 1908.
Pursuant to adjournment of Nov. II
special meeting of the common council
was this day held in the council cham
Der Called to order by Mayor Brown.
Members present Aldermen Weiden-
Teller, Shepard, Jeuck, Johnson, Engels
and Frieden.
On motion of Alderman Weidenfeller
the question Of water rates was de-
ferred to some period in January, 1909
Alderman Engels introduced the fol-
lowing resolution which was adopted,
all members present voting therefor
Be it resolved by the Common Council
of the city of Mineral Point, Wiscon-
sin,
That the proper officers of this city
be, and they are hereby authorized and
directed to appeal to the state Tax
Commission, in accordance with chap
ter 474, of the laws of 1905, from the
assessment and determination of the
relative value of taxable property in
the various assessment districts of the
county of Iowa, state of Wisconsin,
made by the County Board of said
county, under the provisions of section
1912, statutes of 1898, at its annual
meeting, held in November, 1908, and
on the 14th day of November of said
meeting.
On motion council adjourned.
-- Attest Ed BROWN,
w. p. BLISS, City Clerk. Mayor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
Public School Notes.

Recent visitors: Miss Wayne Tyrer,
Miss Davis, Miss James, Miss Frances
Davies. Darlington high school, Curtis
Bergman, Dodgeville high school, Mr..
John knight, chairman of the visiting
committee, Mr. Webster Of Woonsocket,
Iowa.
Term examinations are on this week.
Cards will be out by the middle of next
week.
School closed Wednesday evening foi
the usual Thanksgiving recess.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
Up-to-date Lunch Counter.

j. +. Crum has concluded to establish
in the Hornung building an up-to-date
lunch counter, serve substantial meals.
ice cream, etc. A good cook win be en-
ployed in connection Herewith. Mr..
Crum has already established an eviable
reputation as caterer, so nothing
more need be said.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26

Beginning Monday, Nov Both, the
Mineral Point & Northern will put on
another train. The time Of departure
from this city viii be 8:05 a. m. and
connections will be made with both east
and west bound trains on the C.. & N.
w. at Whitson Junction.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
No Sale of Cheese.

The cheese offerings on the Dairy
Board, Tuesday of this week were, 1876
twins, for which l3a cents was bid, but
no sale was made The next meeting
win be held on Tuesday, Dec 1st. and
will be the last meeting Of the season.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
A Strictly Cash Business

Owing to the large amount of credit
we must extend, number Of bad ac-
counts, ETC., we have decided to run our
business on a strictly cash basis on and
after Dec. /, 1908.
All meats will be sold from SO to
2096 cheaper which we can easily do
running our business on this plan.
Five or even twenty per cent may not
seen much to you on single purchase
but figure it on your years account and
it will amount to several dollars. We
shall issue 81, SO, S. and $40 coupon
books to those wishing same and with
the liberal discount we allow for cash,
we hope to merit your patronage.
Graber's Metropolitan Market.
A. T. GRADER, Prop.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
The Local Field.
-Correll & Martin for clothing

-Correll & Martin for clothing
Fred Cork went to Chicago Tuesday.
Fred Golliner is in Chicago this
week.
Miss Ethel Bliss was up from Oar
lington over Sunday
Jimmie Mitchell called on Dodge
vile friends last Sunday.
Gilmore GRADER left fot short Wis
it in Chicago on Tuesday.
Five cents buys a Red Trunk and
with it goes a good smoke.
W w. Williams was detained at
home this week on account of illness.
W J. Penhallegon and daughter
Genevieye were in Chicago last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. c. Fielder returned
from brief visit in Chicago last Friday.
Senator C. Spensley took fish
commission trip to Red Rose last week.
J. NJ. Mulhairn went to Chicago
Monday. He was absent a few days
only,
Mrs. Geo. Schaaf spent Sunday at
Boscobel, guest of her sister Mrs. j.
Miller.
Mrs Chas. Ross and two children
left Tuesday morning for a visit III
Chicago
The celebrated Regalia l0c Cigal
has never failed to satisfy the most
fastidious smoker.
Thos Woolrich Of Mezomanie is
visitirr at the home Of Mrs. Isaac
Suthers. He will remain about week
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26

1t is understood that about the first
of next month Messrs. Richard Gundry
and Clyde Terrill, two young men of
Mineral Point, who have been conduct
ing cigar factory at Shulsburg, will
open up factory in the west side of
the Hornung building.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
ONERCOATS
DRY GOODS. CLOTHING. SHOES.

With serge Innings, hand-padded
shoulders, Handicapped lapels, UNI
breakable coat fronts, hand-felled
collars, double stayed pockets, silk
sewn seams-these are some of the
foundation parts of a perfect gar
ment that is expertly tailored.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
Co Workers Supper,

The Co-Workers Withhold their an
nual bazaar and chicken-pie supper on
Thursday evening, Dec. 3, in the lee
ture room Of the p. M. church. 48w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
Thanksgiving Bazaar and Supper.

The popular ANNUAL bazaar and supper
by the ladies aid society Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church will be held this
year as usual. Supper ready at o'cloc.s,
at the church.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
Fair Society Enriched $32.4o.

The auction of the corn exhibited at
the corn contest recently held at the
Iowa County Bank, which took place in
front of the bank last Saturday. Melted
the sum of $32. 40. This sum was pre-
scented to the Southwestern Wisconsin
Fair association
The corn was sold as follows:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
Hand Painted China.

A display and sale~of hand painted
china and Christmas novelties in water
color from Dec. ] until Christmas at the
residence of Mr.. c. L. Gale. 48w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
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, 1908-11-26
Don,IsGOrRet

that the down town lunch room
serves an up-to date Is cent lunch at
all hours
48tf w. d. PHILLIPS, Prop.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26

During Che heavy fog Saturday
morning a North Western train, south
bound, ran into wagon at GAINESVILLE
and cut the horses, completely loose and
threw the driver on top % the cow
catcher. He was severely injured
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
School Board Convention.

The fourth annual school board CON
vention for Iowa county will be held at
Dodgeville Saturday, Nov. 28, 1908, in
the new high school building, as re
quired by law All school board mem
hers are requested to be present.
The law requires the clerk Of each
district to attend and request other
members to attend if possible, and ali
those that are present the entire SEES
sion are entitled to So per day and
mileage.
State Inspector L. w. Wood will be
one Of the prominent speakers. Oppor-
tunity will be offered for general dis
cussio1 on school topics.
Respectfully yours,
47w2 +. EMERY BRAY, Supt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
I'VE. US
PHARMACY

p. S.-Smokers! Please remember
that you can stu buy "OFFICIAL
SEAL" cigars regularly sotd } for
g5c at sc straight on Saturdays.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
Y II ULo' lIDDp SPECIAL
UNLOADING SALE
SATURDAY, Nov. 28, 1908.

We will offer exceptional bargains in Dress Goods,
Ginghams, Prints, Tennis Flannel Blankets, Cloas Rugs
Carpets Table Linen Underwear and Hosiery. We are
greatly overStocked and must unload
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26
THE WHITE HOUSE
ROOM SIZE RUGS
NUN Der as

II first quality tapestry rugs, reg SIS value for. 45O
Same quality in IL it, in - it, reg. $2350 value. 1850
Best quality Administer rugs size -, regular p25
and $26 goods special for this sale only Fl so
Dozens of Room Size Rugs from it, in. l0H it,
to - 10 fit, all to be offered at special reductions
Is pieces Administer and Moquette carpets always sold
for ST. to S115 per yd This sale per yd......09 cts
About 20 pieces above in - yd lengths 70 cts
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-11-26

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