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Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
The Vacant Literary Throne.

There Is. we must admit. today no monarch In any tongue upon the liter ary throne. no sovereign world name In poetry or prose. in whom. as has happened before now. not so many generations ago. in royal succession to Scott. Byron, Goethe. Hugo. Tolstoy. all the civilized world-Teuton, Latin. CPlt. SIav. Orientnl-is interested. for whose new works 1t looks or where 1t seeks the gospel of the day. Naboch- fish. to use an Irish word that became A favorite with Sir Walter Scott, 1t does not matter. Do not let us nurse the humor of the Respondent editor who mournfully told his readers, No new epic this month"
 Nobody can tell how the wonders of language are performed nor how a book comes into the world. Genius is genius. The lamp that today some may think burns low will be replenish- ed. New orbs will bring light. Litera- ture may be trusted to take care of itself. for 1t is the transcript of the drama of life. with. all its actors. moods and strange flashing fortunes. The curiosity that 1t meets Is per petual and unsuitable. and the impulses that inspire it can never be extinguish- ed.-John Morley.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
Herbert Spencer Was Human,

Herbert Spencer in the attitude of experimenting his household affairs was practical and amusing. At one time the poulterer had not been giving satisfaction, so MT. Spencer called his housekeeper and gave her directions to transfer his custom to another tradesman whose shop faced the de- linquent's. And. Miss Smith" said the author of Synthetic Philosophy" "be particular that the first poulterer sees you giving your orders to the sec ond poultererw
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
Banixh Public Cup

The banishment of the common drink ing cup from public parks and schools is advocated in the monthly bulletin of the state board of health, as safeguard against disease. The bulletin says that while there is no authoritative basis to show that consumption can be trans mitted by these means, still other con- tagious diseases can and are. To drive ont the use of the common drinking cup is considered by the report worthy of consideration ip this state.
 The total mortality in the state for January was 1,737. The death rate for that large towns was 1908, for the small towns 1905, and for the state lS.08. There were 161 more deaths in January than during December, 229 more than in January of last year and 246 more than during January of the five years preceding.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
The Original Paul Pry.

Thomas Hill. familiarly called Tom my Hill. was, says pr. Brewer. the original Paul Pry. It was from him also that Theodore Hook drew his character of Gilbert Gurney. Planche in his "Recollections" says of Hill: His speciality was the accurate infor- nation he could tmpart on all the pet ty details of the domestic economy of his friends, the contents of their ward robes. their pantries, the number of pots of preserves in their store closets and of the table napkins in their linen presses, the dates of their births and marriages. the amounts of their trades mems bills and whether paid weekly or quarterly. He had been on the press and was connected with the Morning Chronicle He used to drive Matthews crazy by ferreting out his whereabouts when be left London and popping the information in some pa npr"
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
Baker Going South

E. B. Baker of the Southern New England Telephone Go. has started on a several weeks trip through the West, partly for business and partly for pleasure. He will spend some time ir Texas and among other places will visit New Orleans, St. Louis, Denver, and Chicago. MT. Baker is quartermastel sergeant of the Grays in New Haven but his visit to Texas is not believed tc have any bearing on the present dis turbances in Mexico.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
Nannns In ElAnhrinifM-

Electricity is the one branch of sci ence that h"nnrs the great names in it's fundamental terminology. Andre Marie Ampere was the French physi- cist who. first measured the current and for whom the unit is named, The ohm bears the name of George s. Ohm. q German man of science who discovered the law on which the unit of electrical resistance is based. The volt is named for the Italian Volta, the greatest electrical authority of the eighteenth century. who was the first man to construct a rude electric bat tery. The farad. the unit of electrical capacity. is named in honor of the English physicist Faraday; the colomb, the unit of quantity, for the French physicist Coulomb and the watt, the unit of power. for James Watt, the Scotch inventor who improved the steam engine.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
Blending the Odors.

It has been proved that two odors which do not seem to have anything n common, that of putrefied cheese and that of pineapple. are so closely allied from the chemical standpoint that 1t takes but a few minutes to transform an intense stench into q sweet fragrance. This curious expert tnant is easily made and requires but a srla1l amount of three chemicals Saierianic acid, sulphuric acid and amylic alcohol. Care must be taken not to spill over the fingers or dress any drop of the first two named liq. uids. Sulphuric acid Is exceedingly cHustic and the stench of valerianic acid. besides being unendurable, is very difficult to get rid of.-London Family Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
Courage and the Flea.

Courage Is resistance to fear. mas. tery of fear, not absence of fear Ex- cept a creature be part coward. it is nor compliment to say 1t Is nr:l e., it is merely a loose misapplicnt:an of the word. Consider the ten tlcom- parably the bravest of ali the crea- lures of God If ignorance of fear were courage. Whether you are asleep or awake. he will attack you. caring nothing for the fact that in bulk and strength you are to him as are the massed armies of the earth to a suck ing child. He lives both day and night and all days and nights in the very lap of peril and the immediate presence of death and yet is no more afraid than is the man who walks the streets of city that was threatened by an earthquake ten centuries be- fore. When we speak of Olive. Nelson and Putnam as men who didn't know what fear was" we ought always to add the f1ea-and put him at the head of the procession.-Mark Twain.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
Happy New London

AS the result of a nine days campaign the city of New London has raised $104,- 225.95 as an endowment fund for the Woman's college of Connecticut. The announcement was greeted with blasts from whistles and the explosion of giant frecrackers. The campaign Was con- tinued the next day and there was big reception in honor of the success of the effort at the state armory.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
The caddie's Advice.

A famous woman golfer was talking about the St Andrews links.
 And as wonderful as the links." she said. are the caddies. The Scotch caddie is the quaintest of mortals. For instnnce: ''I had skied a lot of balls one morning. much to my caddie's dis. gust. Finally he teed a ball for me and then. handing ne my driver. re- marked:
 and nae maiT O yer glory halleIujahs.' '"
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
Always Lucky,

McConnell-Sure. isn't Larry always tn lucky by? Murphy-Lucky. do ye call him, whin 1t was only yesterday that he fell, breakin' his leg an his aarm? McConnell-Faith, an wasn't he lucky on that occasion, wid tn ac- cident takin' place within twinty fate of tn hospital ?-Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
The Outdoor Na%iop

No nation loves nature so much as the German The Italian travels to get somewhere, the German to travel The country walk for its own sake is a German discovery. The English mans ideal Is a park. the Germans a wood, and the Frenchman loves his boulevard--Hamburger Zeitung.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
On thn Other Hand.

"On the one hand" said the teacher, pointing a long finger to the map on the classroom wall. i've have the far stretching country of Russia. On the other hand-what do see on the other hand. Tommy"
 ''Wartsw hazarded Tommy, hopeless with fright.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09

"Pa, want to learn pyrosraphy at school"
 "Now, ain't goin' to spend money no such foolish way. Your ma can learn you all you want to know about maxim pies. ."-Baltimore American,
 "Yes, she went crazy over bridge"
 "A sad case"
 "Oh, no great harm done. They put her in a fashionable sanatorium, and she's playing better game than eyer now."-WashIngton Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
Sunerstitious.

What! Did you let the examina- tions go by again, CarlP'
 "Pu tell you. father. On the way to the college I met an old woman, and then l turned back again. "-Fliegende Blatter
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
She Admitted It.

A Mrs. Malaprop said to Clara No vello, the noted English prima donna, You will admit that there is a great deal of evil life in the theater."
 True. indeed" replied Clara, but on which side of the curtain"
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
An Economist.

"Ynu should ride |, horse."
 Cant afford it." said the apprehen- sive pcrson.
 Bat # will give you an appetite" ''PerhapS. But 1t will do the same foI f3s. horse. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
The Usual Course.

Naughty Lady (who has purchased a stampI-Must put 1t on myself?
 Clerk very politely)-Not necessari- ly, ma'am. It will probably be better if you put 1t on the letter.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09
A Bio Gun.

"Professor Smart is a man of large mental calIher. is he notf'
 He certainly is a big bore."-Uni. verSity of Minnesota Minnehaha.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09

He has not learned the lesson of life who does not every day surmount 8 fear.-Emerson.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-09

That Is the bitterest of all. to wear the yoke of your owu wrongdoing.- Eliot
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
WeLike to Talk
KODAK

We are always best satisfied
when our customers are best salts
fed. That's one reason why we
like particularly to talk about the
goods in our Photographic depart
ment. The Kodak goods have
quality written all over them. They
are our kind Of goods because our
kind of customers can appreciate
them.
Kodaks made and popu'arized
amateur photography. They have
always lead in new improvements,
in new ideas. But what is OF equal
importance is the careful workman
ship and the superb lens and shut
ter equipment Yet they are not
expensive-S5 and up.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17

DR. c. M. Vail has returned from
a weeks outing at Madison and at his
summer cottage near Mendoza beach.
The watchful eye Of the human
society is needed just as much on the
race course as on the public highways
If, as the health department says.
oil on the streets kills flies and other
insects, why not try oiling corners and
other places where insects breed?
james Cahir, Frank Corcoran and
Richard Holland Of Chicago enjoyed a
visit at the homes of Mrs. John Cum
mings and Mr. and Mrs. E. c. Fielder
last week
Francis, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Collins, killed two snakes last week six
feet long near their home about four
miles from this city. The skins were
sent to Milwaukee to be tanned.
Reform has now struck Christmas.
A league has been formed with the OBJ
! ject Of having safe and sane celebra.
ton Of that day, aimed exclusively al
/ the conservation Of the pocketbook
Hereafter when the good house
wife buys berries in boxes she will moi
be given short measure. The last leg.
islature passed law forbidding til,
use Of boxes which deceive the buyer.
"A new law was passed pertaining
to weights and measures in Wisconsin
Mr.. Emery says ''The belief is war
ranted that large percentage o
scales, measures and beams used in tn,
state are not correct.
Mrs. Z. G. Bennett Of Milwaukee
was nearly a week ahead Of fair start
ing time, nevertheless that's what sh
is here for partly. The major part
however, is to be with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. NJ Treweek, and other nea
relatives.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
Fire Destroys Barn and Hay.

About 1880 O'Clock and fully an hour
after the heavy rain storm of Monday
evening, Edward, the little son of
Myron Jacobs, noticed smoke oozing
through the cracks of his fathers barn.
in the eastern part of our city. Alarm
soon rallied neighbors who put forth a
gallant effort to master the fire but
without avail. The barn and fifteen
loads of good hay were licked up by
the hungry flames, and the loss will
total around $4,000 one which Mr..
Jacobs can i'll afford. Lightning is
the supposed cause.
John Perry, eight miles south of this
city, had thirteen cattle annihilated by
about O'Clock Monday eve
ming. Partially insured.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
Fair in Full Bloom.

Without any pretentions of giving
any news of the great fair now in full
bloom in this city, because of going to
press too soon, the Tribune feels safe
in predicting that ii will equal the best
the society ever held, providing the
weather is favorable The exhibits of
high merit are on hand, likewise a
large concourse of people full of en-
thusiasm. Base ball, racing and spec
ial attractions will provide something
to talk about in the future.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
As Our Neighbors See Us.
WELCOME THE BOOSTERS.

Platteville journal.
A special train bearing 100 members
of the Mineral Point business mems
excursion, arrived in Platteville about
three O'Clock on Thursday afternoon.
The delegation had four large coaches
that were beauties, and they were gai-
~ decorated for the occasion. Platte
ville's autoists and large number of
business men went to the depot to
meet them and escorted them up
town" The band, belonging to the
visitors. preceded the procession and
discoursed some of their excellent
music which was heartily applauded
Mayor Cleary gave a short speech of
welcome. and told in few appropriate
words, how gladly they We're greeted
and assured them that on this year, as
in previous years, goodly number of
our people would be present at their
fair.
Hon. w. A. Jones was then called
upon 80 respond on behalf of the Wis
itors, which he did in his usual happy
manner. He recalled his early days
when he attended school here and paid
a fitting tribute to the school, DR.. Nc
Gregor and others who were interested
in his early training. He compliment
ed the city in various ways, and wished
for closer mingling of the citizens of
the two places. He lamented that the
opportunities for mingling together
was limited, due to imperfect train
service and accommodations.
Following this male quartette con
sisting of Messrs. Stair, Coady, Maust
and Knight rendered some beautiful
selections which were appreciated,
Mineral Pointers are to be congratu-
lated on the public spirit of its citizens.
There are not many places the size of
Mineral Point, or larger, which could
send out so large a number of boosters.
1t has ever been a matter of comment .
how chat city has rebounded from the
effects of so bad bank failure as they |
had there so recently, but boosting will
do just that thing, and they sure have
the boosters there.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
Flare Biff Bang!

The greatest and grandest, and seem
ingly the most dangerous, display by
heavens artillery the denizens of this
section have been treated to this year
took place about midnight of Saturday.
All the while rain fell in torrents.
Lightning killed three steers belonging
to Fred Clark and two steers the prop
erty of w. H. Mitchell, while Peter
Weidenfeller lost a colt by its being
drowned. These three gentlemen live
near this city on the north.
Uriah Gardner, residing five miles
west lost two horses during the same
storm
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
The Local Field.
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-Correll & Martin for clothing

Correll & Martin for clothing
Y -Wbite Felt Hats at a. Masten-
Kramer's.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Colon Oke
on the 9th, a son.
Miss Lenore Grabcr left Saturday
for visit at GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Judson Beardsley left Monday
to visit friends at Beloit
Five cents buys a Red Trunk and
with it goes agood smoke.
Carl Metcalf Of the county seat
was a caller in our city Sunday.
-Cucumbers for sale Inquire Of
Reuben Ellsworth Ig Phone 1911.
Misses Alice and Clara Davey Of
Boscobel are visiting relatives in thi.
city.
Miss Nettie Wallis returned Thurs
day from a two weeks sojourn in Du
buque.
Miss Bessie Mix Of Benton Harbor
Mich, is the guest Of her friend, Mis-
Mary Weidenfeller
Harry Huxtable Of lie Mars, Iowa
is a guest at the home Of his aunt an,
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Huxtable.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Smith of James
Vile visited at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Nick GRADER last week.
Mrs. Jane Kirst returned Saturday
from three weeks visit at the home
of Mrs. J Nelson in Dodgeville.
Mrs. A. V. Schlater of GAINESVILLE
was the guest of Mineral Point rela-
tives the latter part of last week.
Mrs. Amelia Spratler and daughter
Laura were guests at the John Reese
home at Dodgeville the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Flint of
Argyle visited at the home of Mrs.
John Stephenson part of last week.
Mrs. r. Z. Loveland, who has been
spending several weeks in Ohio, is again
at the helm of the home in this city.
DIR. and Mrs. w. NJ. Gratiot de-
parted last Thursday for New York
and other places Of interest in the
East
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellingen left
Saturday for Chicago from where they
will return to their home at Hibbing
Mimi
Miss Clara Efinger and Mr.. anc
Mrs. Joe Herberger Of Waukegan ar,
visiting at the home Of Mrs. Jan,
Kirst.
Miss Agnes Foster and brother o
Phillips are visiting at the home o
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicl
Treweek.
Crawford Ross returned to Chicag
Friday, after a pleasant time at tn
home Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
| W. S. Ross.
Miss Mary Ryan, who has been at
tending summer school at Whitewater
returned home Friday She also er
| joyed weeks visit in Milwaukee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
Rural Carriers Warned.

Rural mail carriers have been warned
by the department not to contribute 81
each to a fund for the editor of the R.
F. d. News, published at Washington.
He claims to have secured the raise of
800 per year for carriers. and this con-
tribution was to pay him for his SER
vices. The total would amount to
S42, 600. 90
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
BOOSTERS HERE huG. 3.

Plattes lie Witness,
The Mineral Point bunch of fair
boost RS certainly taught staid old
Platteville lesson. One hundred and
fifty of the representative business
men and others from that city, anxious
to advertise the Mineral Point Fair,
paid the freight" to charter special
train, and if those "boys" have not
advertised their fair in creditabie
manner, we miss our guess.
Is Plattevile dead along the same
line? Let's try it, Not for the fairs
sake alone, but for the encouragement
of good feeling between two neigh
boring towns.
TIE stay of the Mineral Pointers was
short. Our auto owners did all they
could, in the limited time, to give all a
good time. Some, few, did nor get a
ride, but the intention was good.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
MIscoNslN GnHsrs.

Warren Sentinel
A special train Of four cars carrying
15s Of the business men and citizens Of
Mineral Point arrived here at the early
hour Of $3.50 Thursday morning last and
visited among US for the brief space Of
30 Minutes. The trip was the third Of
an annual feature and was made for
the purpose Of attracting attention to
the Mineral Point Fair, Aug. Is to Is
always the earliest fair in this part Of
Wisconsin and Illinois.
The tourists hastily fell into line and,
headed by band Of ~ Or more mem
beers, marched down Main street anc
then back to tho band stand. After
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
WAN .

A man with sufficient means and as
sistants TO run a mining boarding house
of 20 to 30 men the year round. A
good lay out for the right party. VIII
require recommendations.
Call or address b. NJ. & b. Mine,
r. +. ID. No. 2, Livingston, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
Comingl Come.

The Flora DeVoss Theatrical com
pany of fourteen members is on hand
for the purpose of staging something
good at the Opera house every night
this week. So far everything has been
up to promise or little better.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
GALENA WELCOMES BOOSTERS.

GALENA WELCOMES BOOSTERS.
Gazette.
A special train bearing 100 members
of the Mineral Point business mems
excursion arrived in this city at 1880
Thursday morning over the Illinois
Central. The delegation had four large
coaches that were gaily decorated.
The visitors were met at the Green
street bridge by large number of the
Commercial club members, who wore
yellow badges with the inscription Ga
lena Commercial Club printed thereon.
A line of march was formed at the
bridge, the local club heading, followed
by the Mineral Point band of "a pieces.
The line of march was up Main to
Meeker street and thence back Main TO
the De Soto House, where the band
played several selections that were
heartily applauded.
After the visitors had dinner they
left on Their special train, over the
Northwestern. at 1880.
The large crowd was very orderly
while here and several of the visitors
stated that they were treated more
cordially in Galena than by any other
place in which they had been.
Tire band was a most excellent mu-
steal organization and was much en-
joyed Likewise the vocal quartet.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17

New fall samples from the famous
Royal Tailoring Honse received. IL
you are thinking Of getting a tailor
made suit get the best -get Royal.
G.. Varlin. y
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-17
School Board Proceedings.

Mineral Point, Wis, Aug 10, 1911
A regular meeting Of the school board
was this day held in the council cham
Der.
Called to order by President Fielder
Members present: Chamley, Jacka,
Hubenthal.
Minutes of last meetings read and
approved,
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee and on motion Of
Commissioner Hubenthal were allowed
and ordered paid
zweifrl Bros gasoline. ..-...u. $50
Telephone Co, months .,.,..s...,. so
Martin Hardware CO.. repars.,.., .."., 30 rs
Mrs Burns janitor service, ......6 .... 80
STANDARD on CO., hbl floor dressing. a 90
NJ. Dobson, pasttring ,....,. l....,... %
American Seating Co. ink wells ss.. 10
Electric Light Co. monthly light. 2 90
Crawford Bros, printing .t.......s II 05
Miss NJ Crawford. librariau ....,t.t.... 10 90
Mrs. u ianscom- library Insurance. 1900
Electric Light co., Hight ~. 81. a
The accounts Of I'LL, Holcomb and
M. p. Lumber Co. referred for orders.
The matter Of heating the 4th Ward
School referred II the committee on
grounds with power to act,
The schools to be opened September
18th, 1911.
Miss Burkheiker representing the
National MANU- Training Corporation
was present and explained their sys-
/ TEN.
On motion Board adjourned.
Attest: VIM Z. BLISS, Clerk
Men wanted to handle freight from
now until Dec. 10th Wages 33c per
hour. No trouble. Open shop. W. j.
Corners, IS Reed street, Milwaukee,
/ Wis. 33tf