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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12
Political Pointers.

From q Democratic point Of view.
Washington is improving as a square
meal town.-Columbia State
1t Is best to size up a congressman
by what he votes for rather than by
what he hollers for.-Durham (N. CO.
Herald.
Washington talks Of building great
convention hall. and SO does Philadel-
phia. Thus does 1912 cast its shadow
before.-Ptttsburg Chronicle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

The new rescue cars were built for the
government by the Pullman Company
and are being distributed over the coun-
try in order that they may be held at
locations adjacent to mining districts,
ready for emergency calls. They are Of
the most modern type and the equip
ment with which they have been supplied
embraces every device known to expert
mine rescue authorities for the saving
of life. The car allotted to Northern
Pacific territory will be located at Bill
ings, Montana, which is a central point
from which to reach the Montana btu
minous coal fields. Billings is also the
junction of the Northern Pacific and Bur
lington lines, and the latter railway will
join in handling the car and its staff be-
tween its new headquarters and points
on that line in the southeastern Mon
tana coal district.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

When the car is not engaged in actual
mine-rescue work it will be used in dem
onstrating methods of prevention and
rescue, 30 that in case Of accident and
before the car reaches the point of dis
aster, efective. first aid may be rendered
by those on the ground.
In performing this educational work it
is proposed to take this car from one
coal mining camp to another in the terri
tory mentioned. The car will remain at
each camp from one to three weeks as
conditions may require, and during this
time the men in charge will use both the
car and the neighboring mines in train
ing young, selected miners and mine fore
men in the use of mine-rescue equipment,
and in mine-rescue methods in general.
The experts in charge of the car will also
give lectures to the miners, illustrating
the methods of preventing mine disasters
and of procedure necessary in case of
disaster.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

Mrs. lone S. S., Port Angeles,
Wrangles. Wash, says: Il notice
the request for recipe for making
lemon extract. The following one
is excellent: Put the rind of three
lemons in a jar and pour over them
one pint alcohol. Let stand for four
days. AT the end of that time pour
liquor off into q bottle and add one
ounce of oil of lemon aud you have
o pint of lemon extract at less than
one-quarter the usual expense.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12
G'1 9~ies
BY LUE r. VERNON.


A little dullness now does rot mean
that the city has gone to the dogs.
This is the dull season.
Let an over-dressed woman pass
along the street and every woman
she meets will turn around and stare
at her. If there are two together
they will make unfavorablc COM
ments.
A man who succeeds in life and
has acquired money is always well
come in society. 1t makes no diff err
ence by what questionable methods
he has gained riches. if he has the
scads" the most ultran circle will
receive him with open arms. Shake
spear was right when he said "Put
money in thy purse"
There are mansions in which one
feels gloomy, despite the evidence OF
wealth, and there are cottage homes
that make one sigh from lightness of
heart. Let the light into the rooms.
See that stairways and passages are
bright as the garden outside. Shun
the "dim religious light" as you
would the plague. 1t has much dim
ness and precious little religion about
it.
The other day while in a grocery
store l remarked that no one country
woman in fifty knew how to make
good butter. A woman was stand
ing at my elbow said: "And who are
you? What do you know about but
ter" It seems that she had just
brought in twenty pounds and she
thought my remark was intended for
her. am sure l had a narrow
escape from being knocked down.
The woman was whopper; raw
boned and freckled-faced with prize
fighters fist.
1 have great deal of respect for
the memory of D. o. Mills, the New
York rich man who before his death,
built two large hotels for the bene-
fit OF moderate means. A man can
board at the Mills hotel for 1886 per
week, which charge includes three
meals a day and a separate room.
The Two Mills hotels will accommO-
date about two thousand men. The
hotels are self-supporting in spite Of
the low prices. 1t seems to me that
this is one of the sensible ways oI
doing good" A public library is
closed two thirds of the time, and at
best only few patronize it.
1t is quite impossible for a thor
oughly healthy person to have toe
much daylight. One might as well
say it is impossible to have too much
fresh air. Daylight does not mean
the direct glare of the sun. And a
healthy person is not one whose eyes
demand darkness. Whether the
house furnishings are rich or mean
does not matter in the least. | like
to take long walks and if you would
do the same, in a short while you
would feel angry at yourself for not
doing so long before and enjoying
the daylight along with its invigor-
ating and health-giving fresh air.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

PAsCO proposes to hold an exposi-
tion in 1915 to celebrate the compile
ton of the Cello Locks, an improve
ment OF great moment 10 the interior
county for it is big step in the plan
TO open the Columbia River to navi-
CATION clear to British Columbia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12
Sporting Notes.

Chicago may send a team Of hurlers
to Ireland this year.
Zbysco and Hackenschmidt may
wrestle in London during coronation
week In June.
Pitcher Ed Walsh Of the White Sox
Is firmly of the opinion that the spit
ball delivery has come to stay.
Pittsburg and Omaha will hold the
annual clay court tennis championship
on alternate years. Omaha will hold
tho events which are Of a national
character this year. Cups will be
given individual and two man team
winners.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

The cars are provided with several sets
OF the latest Draegor oxygen helmets,
necessary for entering places where the
oxygen in the air has been used up.
Besides supplying oxygen to the wearer
81 the helmet an apparatus is attached
for the resuscitatiOn of the overcome
miner. 1t is scientific method of fore
ing the lungs into artificial respiration.
The lungs are filled with artificial air
and the waste coming from the lungs is
absorbed in can of chemicals which is
fastened to the pump.
These cars are about 20 feet long and
have been arranged after a plan worked
out by the Bureau of Mines and the Pull
man company to make them the most
efficient for the work they are expected
to do. The cars are provided with sleep
ing and cooking quarters and cooks. The
experts will live in the cars, and will thus
be ready at all times for any emergency
that may arise.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

The highest price ever paid for
beefsteak was at Circle City, Alaska.
The first installment of ten pounds
sold readily for $40 per pound. That
is but one, however. of the abnormal
events that punctuate history at oc-
casional intervals. 1t is related that
the first box of apples landed in San
Francisco sold for $780, selling
readily at ten dollars each. A single
prize apple sold. few weeks ago, at
Wenatchee, for five dollars.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12
Wireless Whispers.

Wireless telephoning from a moving
train has been successfully accomplish
ed in England.
French wireless experts plan to es-
tablish regular communication be-
tween French West Africa and South
America.
Wireless apparatus for transmitting
correct time direct from observatories
to Offices. stores and residences on land
and to vessels at sea has been invented
by two Frenchmen.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12
Telephone Calls.

Switzerland has 14,717 miles of tele-
graph and telephone lines.
The present year marks the thirty
ffth anniversary Of the introduction Of
the telephone.
The FIVE larger islands Of Hawaii
have telephone systems. Rates are
about the same as in the United States
proper.
In London the rate for u telephone
with unlimited service Is Eli los. n
year. while for the same facilities in
Denmark the charge is fl.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12
Automobiles.

It has been estimated that during
the present year the automobiles Of
this country will aggregate 1000. .00O.-
600 miles.
A rear bumper for automobiles to
protect the gasoline tank. tail light and
rear axle in event of a collision has
been devised.
A pneumatic repair couch has been
invented for the use Of the motorist
who finds 1t necessary to get down on
bis back under the machine.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

THERE is trouble on the Mud and
Oyster Bay tide-fats. 1t is a contro-
versy between the patrolmen of TIE
State reserve. and adjacent land
owners. The latter concluded that
under provisions of a bill of the
last Legislature, owners of tide lands,
between mean low and extreme low
tides acquired control OF the reserves
situated in narrow bays and inlets.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

The popularity of the Postal Bank
lately established by the general gov
ernment at the Olympia postoffice,
is attested by the fact that Mr.. Cav
anaugh is compelled to reject more
money than is now on deposit. This
money comes from far-away places
in Alaska, Oregon, and other cities,
by those doubtless impressed with the
idea that this State capital possesses
superior promise of safety for idle
funds.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12
The Best Gift.

The best thing to give your enemy
is forgiveness; to an opponent, toler-
ance; to a friend, your heart; to
your child, good example; to a
father, Difference; to your mother,
conduct that will make her proud
OF you; to yourself, respect; to all
| men, charity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12
Timely Tips.

The open season for lemonade Is fast
approaching. 1t used to be mint juleps.
Atlanta Journal.
In the spring a young mans fancy
makes countless thousands laugh
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The season has arrived when the
shortest poem ever written ought to
be published again. 1t is this:
Fly.
DIE!
kansas City Star.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

THAT'S a good law just enacted in
California, which provides that when
a man is convicted of non-support oil
his wife or family he may be SEN
fenced to the county Jail and required
to work for the county paying to
his family in the meantime 81. 80 for
each days work. Men who refuse
or neglect to support their families
ought to be compelled by law to do it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

The State Tax Commission has
decided that the two big dredges, Ia
coma and Portland, although owned
by the Puget Sound Dredging COM
pany Of Seattle, will have to pay
taxes in this county, as they were at
work on the Olympia waterfront on
the first oisMarch, when the assess
ment was lexied.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

THERE is no better time than now
to set geese eggs. Set them under q
hen, allowing her five eggs, which
are about all she can conveniently
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

RIcE-growing in Oregon may soon
become an accomplished fac. for ex-
periments have been commenced on
an irrigated land near Stayton by
Charles ChamblisS. a government ex-
pert on rice culture. Ten acres will
be planted at once and irrigated
throughout the growing season.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

THE Special session OF Congress Or
ganized with Champ Clark in the
chair.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

THE appointment of Fred. c. Har-
per as Collector OF Customs of this
State has been confirmed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

WALTER BROOKINs, the aviator,
made an ascent at Walla Walla. Sat
urday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

He that has ears to hear should
now begin to think of planting corn.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

TAFT proposes to visit Alaska dur
ing August.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

The term Battle of the Kegs"
originated in this country from the
following historical incident attend
ing the Revolutionary war: Certain
crude torpedoes in the shape OF kegs
charged with gunpowder we're sent
down the river to annoy the British
shipping at Philadelphia. The dan
ger being discovered, British manned
the wharves and shipping and dis
charged small arms and cannon at
severything they saw floating on the
surface dnring the ebb- tide.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

applied to Scotland from a fancied
resemblance in topography to the an
cient Grecian city, as well as from the
existence of the many literary and
scien tific institutions within its
bounds. For this latter reason, it
may be noted. that this is probably
why Boston is called THE Athens
of America
Baba Ali" q character in Ara
bian Nights Entertainments" en-
bodies the story of his adventures
with forty thousand thieves whom
he discovers from a hiding place in a
tree and whose cave he enters by use
of a magic password Sesame, the
name OF grain, which he accidental
ly overheard. " Baba Assim." his
brother, is mentioned in the same
connection.
Bach" is a German derivative
and means stream, or river, as "auer-
bach, brook of the meadow. "Amo-
bach" situate on the stream. The
meaning of burn" is similar, and
invariably refers to some habitation
or town on brooklet or stream, as
do also the suff1xes borg. borough,
/" borgo, bourg," born, bone, "
or "brunn. Borough" is a dis
tinctive terminal of English corpor-
ate towns, whether on waterways or
not.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12
NOTES OF READING.

A single line will now and then
Enlikhten minds Of wisest men;
While Ignorance may content to roam
Ger secrets locked in ponderous tome.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

THE New A Atlantis" was an allegor.
ical fiction of Lord Bacon, who gave
it as the name of an island in the
middle OF the Atlantic ocean. He
represents himself as having been
wrecked thereon and finding an as
sociation for the cultivation of natu.
raj sciences and the promotion ol
arts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

Northern Athens" is q name once
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

The prefix "alta," used in the no.
menclatnre Of California. means SIM
ply UPPER" and distinguishes the
higher. from the lower divisions of
the State. The same word, in mon
golian parlance, means gold, as ALTA
yen Oola," tho Golden Mountain,
:" Bltanor," the Golden Lake.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

New Albion" is term generally
given to an extensive tract on the
northwest coast of North America.
1t was originally applied by Sir Fran
els Drake, in 1873, to California, but
it was afterwards extended to the
district embraced in Oregon and
Washington to 49th deg. north lati-
itude.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-05-12

By" is a terminal used in Scot
lnnd and the north of England, sig
nifying proximity to towns of the
generic name. as Derby" Ash
by, -" Rugby. Fenby" and Kirk
by, signifying. best-town. ash-town,
Derwent (river )-town and church
town.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02
Answered Roll Call Up Yonder.

After doing some light outdoor chore
last Thursday evening, Oct Goth, Mr.
Christian Kessler of Dodgeville entere'
his home and almost immediately
passed from the room, wherein hi
wife was arranging for supper, int
another room. Mrs. Kessler said some
thing to him about closing the door
She heard humping sound but thought
it to be the door. Soon thereafter she
stepped into the room where her hus-
band was, only to find him prone on the
floor and life about extinct. Apoplexy
is the supposed agency.
Since before the civil war Mr..
kessler has been respected and trust
ed citizen of Iowa county and well he
merited it. In 1860 he joined at its in
ception the Miners Guards of Mineral
Point, military organization. When
the wild wave of secession broke out
and President Lincoln call for defend
ers of the Union was, these same vail
ant Guards were the first as a body of
men from Wisconsin to proffer their
services, and they were enrolled under
the stars and stripes as CO. | of the
Second Wis. Regiment In the battle
of Bull Run. a rebel bullet pierced Mr..
Kessler's left shoulder. He was cap
tured and while prisoner in Richmond
had one of the bones taken from the
upper part OF the arm, rendering it al
most useless. He was exchanged and
discharged shortly after when he re-
turned to Mineral Point, where he
served as city treasurer from 1862 to
1858 Being elected clerk of the circuit
court he entered upon the duties of
that office in 1869 and served three
terms; was then elected county treas
urer and served two terms and there
after made DodgevilIe his home
Deceased was born in Kuhr Hessen,
Germany, Nov. IL, 1882, and had he
lived seventeen days longer would have
been 70 years of age. He came to
America in 1857, first settling in St
Louis, thence came to Wisconsin. His
wife. two sons, Henry and Archibald,
and two daughters, Elizabeth and
Emma, and two brothers, Peter Of
Barron county and Nicholas of this
city, survive him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02
A "WiffIe Waffle"

Last Wednesday evening the Dorcas
Society and invited friends assembled
at the home of Mr., and Mrs. j. A.
Meserole in response to an invitation to
attend Willie Waffle. The capa-
cious rooms of the hosts were well filled
by the company, which numbered more
than four score, and throughout the
entire evening the entertainment pro-
vided by the committee kept everyone
well amused and wondering what was
coming next.
Upon entering the guests were greet
ed by ghost in full, regulation attire,
whose cold, clamy hand and means sent
shivers through more than one of the
arrivals. More ghosts directed every
tDdy to the proper places for removing
wraps and extracted the financial toll.
Next on the program was the telling
of ghost stories accompanied by wall
ing winds and other ghostly accessories.
This was followed by the asking and
answering of questions, bringing out
many humorous combinations. The
grand parade Of masqueraders immed-
lately following disclosed some make
ups that brought forth rounds of APP
plause and storms of laughter, and it
was hard question to decide whether
some Of the subjects were going or
coming.
The Waffle" wa next announced
and here the fun reached its climax as
the long list of candidates were ini-
tiated into it's mysterious regions. Re
freshments, which concluded the pro-
gram, were substantial and delicious,
and before partaking Of the same each
guest was handed slip of paper with
the name written thereon of the family
with whom to associate while disposing
of the repast, viz; the Shoes, Muds,
StreIetzkes, Busters, etc.
The committee is to be commended
for the originality and thoroughness
with which the entertainment was got
ten up and carried through
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02

-Supt Hagemann recently asked
class of one hundred and eighty-fve
scholars if they knew the meaning of
the Decalogue. Two only were given,
One said that it referred to ten years
and the other that it meant a conyersa-
ton between two people. And these
scholars are supposed to have been
reared in a Christian community
Other questions bearing on this subject
discovered a most lamentable ignorance
on the part Of our young people on this
subject. Only one out of the high
school could quote single sentence
from the Sermon on the Mount. Fort
Atkinson Union. How about it, Miner
al Point boys and girls?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02
The Local Field.


Cornell & Martin for clothing
w. r. Smith transacted business
in Chicago Tuesday.
Five cents buys Red Trunk and
with it goes agood smoke.
Mrs. J. D. Parkinson is visiting
her son Marshall at Beloit.
Miss Sophia Voss was visitor
here from Cobb last Saturday.
Miss Maud Horn visited in Rock
ford the latter part of last week.
Russell Ryan and Robert Tracy
called on Dodgeville friends Saturday.
Fred Jeuck is improving after a
serious illness of inhammatory rheuma-
tism.
This seems cruel advice: Feed the
baby on sausage. 1t is the only way tc
wiener.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pile Of Dodge
vile spent Sunday with Mineral Point
relatives.
Misses Marion Padon and Blanch,
Suthers were visitors at the county
seat Sunday.
Mrs. Blight Wallis of Perry, Iowa,
is visiting at the home of her mother,
Mrs Mary Neal.
st. Mary's sewing circle will NEE
this Thursday afternoon at the HON,
Of Mrs. J P. Kietfer.
The w. c. T. U. win meet Wednes
day afternoon, Oct. s, at the home o
Mrs. John Stephenson.
Mrs. n. II. Snow retained Monda
from a visit with her daughter, Mrs
Leon Claussen, in Chicago.
Mrs. Matt Kieffer Of Dodgevill
was a guest at the home Of Mr.. an
Mrs. J. P. Kieffer last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Crawford re
turned to their home in Plattevill
Sunday after q few days visit here.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02

Last week Mr. and Mrs. Washing
ton Keegan and family arrived in this
city from South Dakota, where they
have been making their home for about
two years. They brought with them
their household effects and some live
stock and are making their headquar-
tiers at the home of Mrs Keegan's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs John Short.
Turn that wrapping paper tho
other side out, said lady in a dry
goods stors as the clerk was putting up
her purchase in a printed wrapping pa
per. "i don't want 10 be a walking
advertisement to your store. read
the papers as all people ought 10 do,
and think in them Is the place to ad-
yertise your business.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02
Where is Richard Cornelious ?

Mineral Point, Wis, Oct. %, 1911
Information wanted regarding tbs
whereabouts of Richard Cornelious for
merly of Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Jennifer Nettie Perry of Miner
al Point, Wisconsin, who died Sept.
2lst, 1910, wiled to her brother, Rich.
ard Cornelious, some property provid-
ing he can be found inside of three
years after her decease.
Richard Cornelious left Mineral Point
about thirty years ago and has not been
heard from since.
He can get possession OF the proper
ty by reporting to the undersigned ex-
ecutors.
Any person knowing of his wherea-
bouts if living, or positively of his
death will confer favor by leaving us
know.
DAVID BROWN & j. b. REYNOLDS,
Avs Executors.
BE sure to read Burning Daylight.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02
Woman Loves

Man usually admires-a we'll
shod person. To the man
who is particular about his