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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02

mony of the piece though it conveys
different but not uncomplimetary
impression and we think we should
be forgiven. But in a personal inter
view with the lady, wherein we
showed her the manuscript and ex-
planned our version of it and asked
for pardon for not knowing what
she meant, she refused it. AS we
write this we think it is s'much ado
about nothing" but say it for what
it is worth to those who think diff
ferently, if there be any.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02
Educating the Hand

Before Plato's time much atten-
tion was given to the education Of
the hand as well as the head. The
great works Of architecture, sculp-
ture- and mural paintings. pro2e
this. But Plato became the chief
exponent OF the thought that all ed
ucation should be abstract the
head and thinking facilities alone.
Following his teachings there was a
decline and eclipse of human know
ledge until the Dark ages swept
over the whole world.
Education then was an attempt to
fit the whole number Of the educa-
ted for admission to one Of the So
called learned professions: the
law, medicine, the church or peda-
gogy. Not more than one percent
Of the people can find a place in
these professions. Hence, such q
plan of education neglected the ed
vocational needs Of ninety-nine per
cent Of the people.
Carlyle said: MAN without tools
is savage--is nothing; with them
he is everything. Man is a tool US
ing animal; he can devise them,
with them the granite mountain
m elts into dust before him; he
kneads iron as if it were soft paste;
seas are his smooth highways, and
wind and fire his unwearying
steeds. !"
Macaulay in one Of his finest
periods shows the value Of tools to
man. In Rotterdam. where manual
training has been in use for forty
years, the results show that the boy
who spends one half his school day
at the bench keeps pace in mental
development and education with
the bog whose whole school day is
spent study alone. The recent
session Of the National Educational
Association. which met 10 San
Francisco in July, after pondering
the subject for days. announced that
mechanic arts. agriculture and
household science should be recog-
nized as rational elements ID the ed
ucation Of all boys and girls. and
especially Of those who have not yet
chosen their vocation. Il
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02

Quite a commotion in social cir
cles in East Sound was created by
an item which appeared in the ISL
ander two weeks ago wherein an
adjective appears which our cores
pondent asserts is not the word she
wrote and that we are guilty of
having made her appear ridiculous
and made enemies of her friends.
by letter she accuses the editor
with the fault which she says is
ABSOLUTELY inexcusable. We in
the Islander office who printed the
mischlevous word. plead that as it
appeared in the poorly written man
uscript, it was intended as we used
II; that it did not disturb the har-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02

From Olympia comes word that
Attorney General Tanner has decid-
ed to begin suits against number
of industrials that have refused to
pay their assessments into tie recent
ly authorized compensation for
state insurance funds. AS near as
can be- learned. inconsequential
concerns have been picked for this
attack those that will hardly be
able to carry on a protracted fight
of resistance. Those who have
been following the fight and want
to see real and speedy settlement
had hoped that the state would try
it's conclusions with such corpora
tion as the DUPONT Powder Compa
ny which has refused to pay it's as
sessments. This branch of the in
surance fund is heavily involved as
result of the Chehalis explosion
where number of lives were lost.
The Dupont people are pepared to
carry the contest through to the
United States supreme court, but
the indications are that the Indus
tial Insurance Commission hardly
wants fight of these proportions.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02
NOTICE Of PUBLIC SALE
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U. S. LAND OFFICE AT SEATTLE, WASHING

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
q. S. LAND OFFICE AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
DEC. "a, 1911
Notice is hereby given that, as directed by the
Commissioner of the General Land Office, under
the provisions OF the act of Congress approved
June ~, 1906 ia STATS. 5I7, we will offer at pub
lie sale to the highest bidder at O'Clock .. m.
on the 7sth day OF jan, 1919, al this Office, the
followii. & described land.
The N. f. a of the S +. "A of Sec. IS, Twp, 81
N. X. 1, w. w. M.
Any persons claiming adversely the above-de-
scribed land are advised to file their claims or
objections on or before the time designated for
sale.
Sale under application No. o2386.
JOHN c. DENNY, Register.
ALBERT SAVIOR, Receiver.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02

M. j. Carrigan, of Seattle, has
been named State Tax Commission
er by Gov. M. E. Hay to succeed T..
A. Parl ish, who resigned to make an
active campaign FOR the mayoralty
nomination in Seattle. Carrigan
was at one time commissioner of
King county. He is we'll known all
over the state as one of its most ag-
gressive citizens. AS he has some
political following in and about
Seattle. his appointment will help to
strengthen the appeal of Gov. Hay,
in King county, at the forthcoming
primaries. In the meantime Otto
A. Case and John C. Lawrence ale
covering the state making a thor
rough canvass in their effort to
land the Republican nomination
for governor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02

Spokane's invitation to the 1912
Rivers and Harbors Congress has
.,een seconded by the Oregon Devel-
opment League. 1t is hop to get
the body out here to the coast
where delegates will be shown
northwest waterways and the need
ed improvements pointed out.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02

The state supeme court rendered
a five-to-four decision few days
ago, which seems to " would apply
to all modes of public conveyance
all thoroughfares, all private indus
trial activities short it appears
to us it affects most of the activi-
ties OF life. 1t virtually shuts out
the plea of contributory negligence
in cases of injury. Four of the five
judges say that $50 long as an ele-
vator is operated in manner safe
to healthy and strong passenger,
no presumption of negligence arises
from injury to the weak or infrm. "
Does not this debar an injured
feeble man from the courts and
does it not put the strong man to
the disadvantage If proving his per-
feet health as a preliminary in a
trial for damages? If this is SO we
ask. who is there who is strong
enough physically and financially to
contest case against a wealthy de-
PENDANT, and in such cases as this
discision affects it is nearly always
the weak against the strong. If
this decision stands as good law,
there should be a health officer and
machine Inspector always present
to test the strength of passengers
and elevator and reject the applicant
or give him a pass simply settle
the case at the foot of the stairs.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02
NOTICE

Sealed bids will be received by the Auditor
OF San Juan County, up till II o'clock noon Feb
ruary u, 1912 for the care Of the county indi-
gent OF the County of San Juan. State of Wash.
lngton; said care and maintenance to include
cine and Medical attendance. The Boa1d of
County Commissioners reserying the right to
reject any and all bids.
r. d. Madden
County Auditor
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02

We read complaints about Chi
nese pheasants in Whatcom county
destroying kale during the snowy
period, which leads US to remark
that pheasants can always get
enough to eat here without digging
through snow.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02

Goat raising has become an estab-
lished industry in Klickitat county
and talk is heard of an association
of growers being formed for the
development of better bred animals
The animals have been found very
valuable by Klickitat farmers in
clearing land of brush.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02
Going Him One Better.

ooh, yes, we have a wonderful eli
mate," said the man from southern
Texas. ssWhy, only last season we
raised pumpkin SO large that aft
er saving it in two my wife used
the halves as cradles in which to
rock the babies"
eyes," replied the man from New
York, ssbut in my state it's a COM
mon thing to find three full grown
policemen asleep on one beat"
Lippincott's.
Eniareins tho Chest.
Any one can increase the size Of
his chest two or three inches in as
many months without the use OF
any apparatus or mechanical con-
trivance whatever. When he rises
in the morning let him go out into
the purest air he can find, raise his
arms to the height Of his shoulders,
the palms downward, then, while
inhaling a deep breath, gradually
extend them upward until the backs
Of the hands touch above his head.
Do this a dozen times every morn
ing and the result will be chest
development that will surprise any
one who has not made the expert
ment.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02
NOTICE or ENTITY
UNITAD STATES LAND OFF1cE
sEArTLE. WASHINGTON

recembef 70, 1917
Notice q hereby given that Rdwin n. F1ick Of
500 Leary Bldg, Seattle, King county. State Of
WASHINGTON, assignee Of John r. Anderson).
has filed iu this Office his application to enter rr-
der the provisions Of Section a5oo VI The kev.seu
Statutes OF the United States, the following de-
scribed land viz,
The lot number S. section ~, TIP. IS N, R q
West Will. Mer.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
the mineral character of the land, or for any
other reason, to the disposal to applicant, should
file their afdavits Of protest in this Office, on or
before the goth day of January, 1912.
JOHN {. DENNY
ReQiater
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02

The Alaska lobby at the national
capital is making wonderful head
way this winter. Former senator
John L. Wilson recently gave din
er at the New Willard Hotel, where
all the friends of the northern terri
tory gathered. The needs of that
region were explained in detail. A
large working force has been lined
up in congress and remedial legis-
lation seems in sight at last.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02
Mistake Of Blind Boa Constructor.

Mistake Of Blind Boa Constructor.
A boa constructor that was nearly
blind was once found to be content
ally swallowing q blanket for din
der instead of a rabbit, which was
also within reach, and it was only
with great difficulty that it was
forced to disgorge this singular ar
ticle Of food. A snakes tongue il
therefore not an organ Of taste, nor
Is it, as many think, q sting; it is
more probably I delicate organ Of
touch Chambers' Journal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-02-02

she least understood and the
most neglected essential factor in
crop production is plant food, says
Prof. G. S. Hopkins in '"Fo or Better
Crops" Food of required kinds
and in sufficient quantity is as nee
essary for plants as for animals; and
it is even more important to pro-
vide an ample and balanced ration
for crops than for cattle, because
cattle are usually able to move
about and find some food for them
selves while the plants are station
nary and limited to the food within
reah Of their roots.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
The Special Election.

Are you ready to vote intelligently
on the question of bonding the city for
$40, 600 for the erection of new mu-
nicipal bnilding? The time to decide
is growing short. Your verdict at the
ballot box is wanted next Monday.
Certain it is, the old stone structure
is an eyesore, of no credit to our city
whatever Few, if any, would regret
its being razed. OF course $40, 900 is
quite bunch of money to put into a
building of that kind for town this
size, unless with it we secure a public
hall or opera house sufficiently large
and safe for any gathering which any
event might assemble in Mineral Point.
That any such hall would be self-sus-
tanning is questionable, but there should
always be sufficient pride in our city to
take care of any shortage in that line.
The liquidating of $4,000 in twenty
years at 81 per cent would never be
felt as burden to a substantial city
like this. Whatever is done let not
dollar be wasted.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
Mineral Point Field Day
Tuesday, June A.
TWO BIG BASE BALL CONTESTS
RACING PROGRAM

RACING PROGRAM
2:30 class, trot or pace, one-half mile
heats, in 3. Purse $50. lst s25.
end SIS, Bird $40.
Gentlemen's Driving Race, trot or pace.
for horses that have not been tracked;
one-haIf mile heats, 2 in 2. Purse $40.
list $40, End s12, Bid $8
Farmers Race, trQt Or pace; one-half
mile heats, 2 in I, Parse $40. lst $40
End So, Bird S4
One-half mile Running Race, 2 in g..
Purse S25 lst Sl2. End 81, Bird s..
Pony Race. one-fourth milea Purse SO.
1st S.. End SO, Bird 81.
Foot Race, go yds Purse S.. list 81. 50.
End $3.50, Ord ST.
Excepting pony and foot races, entry
fee to an races will be ST. Entry money
payable to w L. Huson. the secretary
All entries close the day Of the race.
BASE BALL
Waldwick vs Dodgevile, at 10 O'clock
Mineral Point " Linden, at II o'clock
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
Overiaken Suddenly by Death.

Ellen Penhallegon-Bennett, wife of
Z. J. Bennett, vas overtaken suddenly
by death at her home in Dodgeville last
Thursday morning, May 23rd, shortly
after II o'clock
For about two weeks deceased had
suffered from acute Indigestion, but
during the early hours of the fatal day
she seemed considerably better After
a stroll in the garden where her hus-
band was working she prepared for fire
in the kitchen stove, then sat in a chair
on the porch. There being no one else
at home at the time, Mr.. Bennett fol-
lowed her to the house almost immedi-
ately and upon looking for her found
her PROSTATE on the floor of the porch
with the chair toppled and leaning
against her body. Life has escaped.
Mrs. Bennett was born in England
on the 18th of February, 1910; came
from there to Mineral Point in 1854
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. John
Penhallegon, ST. IN 1859 she was united
in marriage to 4. Bennett, Oldest
brother Of The Tribune publisher This
city was her home for several years
thereafter, then Belmont, Rewey and
Dodgeville, the last place for over 20.
Besides her husband two sons, William
of Chicago and Charles Of Milwaukee,
and two daughters, Mrs Nellie Whit
man Of Dodgeville and Mrs Edith
Sopher Of Chicago. survive, also one
brother, William Of Dodgeyilla. and
four sisters, Mrs. Mary Jacka. Mrs
Elizabeth Jacko, Mrs Emma Harris
and Mrs Eliza Jeuck, all Of this city
Each one Of the above named persons
together with many other relatives aut
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
Heavy Storm Sunday.

This section was visited last Sunday
afternoon by an electric storm Of no
meagre force while the wind blew
fercely and rain fell in torrent fashion
for an hour or more.
That the damage resulting was 50
slight Is a wonderment TO all Howey-
err the farm house Of Joseph Blotz,
seven miles northeast Of here, was
tapped by lightning but not to any SER
ious extent, The fact that mother
earth" was ruthlessly heGved about at
the place where a lightning rod con
meets with the ground is strong evidence
that the rod was Of some protection.
At his farm south Of this city about
four miles four cattle belonging to
Fred Julian was deprived Of life by an
electric current
In this city St. Mary's church showed
signs Of lightning but no serious dam
age resulted
Being the time of year when all ma
ture is clothed in her richest and most
charming attire, every person who
could get out was out for recreation
and To basl in the splendor Of earth
life. Every rig Of the four vel
equipped livery stables Of our city were
engaged days ahead, while those own.
ing autos and rigs Of their own joined
in what may be termed an outing. A.
a consequence several were caught
away from home when the storm brok,
but So Far as known no one experienced
anything serious,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
Odd Fellows Convention.

The district convention of the |. o.
0. f. was held in this city on Wednes-
day afternoon and evening of last week
at Odd Fellows hall. The majority of
the lodges composing the district were
represented by delegates and President
belong of Montforr presided. In the
afternoon the proceedings were devoted
to business matters and to The discussion
of questions pertaining to the order.
The evening was devoted mainly to
social time, entertainment and degree
work, which was creditably performed
by Iowa lodge. Refreshments were
served at the conclusion of the program.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
The Local Field.
Cornell & Martin for clothing

-Correll & Martin for clothing
Field Day, Tuesday, June 4th.
Miss Susan Skinner is visiting at
Blanchardville.
Frank Tyrer visited Dodgeville
friends Sunday.
Mrs. R. E. MeCauley is visiting
relatives at Argyle.
Bennett Pierson called on Darling
ton friends Saturday
Mrs. Edwin Prideaux is spending a
few days at Platteyille.
Miss Mary Mitchell is at Shullsburg
for an indefinite period
Nick GRADER returned Monday from
Mitchell, South Dakota.
Five cents buys a Red Trunk and
with it goes a good smoke.
MIR. and Mrs. Bayard Briggs auc
son have returned to Milwaukee
Mrs. George Lindsey called on
friends at Darlington last Thursday
Mrs. Theron Beers and children
visited at Darlington from Friday unit
Sunday.
Mrs C. W. Wright is spending tn,
remainder of this week with relative
in Monroe.
Thomas Fl. Jones of Dodgeyill
passed through this city Sunday on hi.
way to Waukesha
"A picture taken today remains &
tell you an interesting story on tn
morrow Get a kodak at Ivey's
Joseph H. Stephenson, undertake
and dealer in high grade furniture.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
Mrs. Maria Perry Suthers

died at the residence of Ward Grange,
two miles southeast of this city, on
Saturday evening, May 25th, at the
age of 81 years and 9 months.
Deceased was born in Wilmington,
North Carolina, August 81, 1874, and
came north in the year 1865, living in
the vicinity Of Platteville for several
years. The family came to Mineral
Point in 1879. In 1880 she was united
in marriage to Mr.. James Suthers who
departed this life June %, 1908. Since
that time she has made her home with
her step-children who have tenderly
cared for her during her prolonged
illness
The funeral occurred on Monday con-
Quoted by Rev. w. j. c. Bond. Inter
ment in Graceland cemetery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
Experienced Housekeepers
DEAL AT IVE:YS

Experienced housekeepers have
found out that time, trouble and
money are saved by going at once
to Ivey's for all their spring house
cleaning needs. We can supply
you with full strength
Household Ammonia,
BoraX,
Cleaning Fluid,
Disenfectants,
Carbolic Acid,
Formaldehyde,
Sulphur Candles,
Chloride of Lime,
Red Cedar Flakes, etc.
at prices that will save you money
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
Something Doing Next Week.

While there is nearly always stir
and hustle and pleasure Of some nature
on tap in Mineral Point, the first three
days of next week will provide some
thing little out of the ordinary.
Monday will .be the special election on
the question Of bonding the city for u
new municipal building; Tuesday is
field day With its exciting events, and
Wednesday Yankee Robinson's circus.
What more do you want crowded into
three days?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30

The Platteville Normal will cross bats
with our base ball team at the fair
grounds Saturday
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
Alumni Attention.

A meeting Of the Mineral Point High
School Alumni association viii be held
in the High School building at 2 o'clock
THURSDAY evening, May Both, to make
arrangements for the annual party.
BY order Of che President.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30

a large concourse of Dodgeville's good
citizens attended the funeral which took
place Sunday afternoon. Rev. Fraser
Of the M. E. church officiated with
marked ability.
Don't forget Hicks at College"
June 3rd and 4th.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
Pantry Sale.

The Dorcas Society will hJld apantry
sale in the bank building Saturday,
June LIST. Pasties, cakes, doughnuts,
cookies, bread, etc, will be on sale.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-30
NUMBER -
A Tuesday Wedding.

A very pretty wedding took place at
st. Mary's church Tuesday morning,
May %, 1912, at half-past nine o'clock,
when Miss Anna Sieger, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs, Peter Sieger, of this city
was united in marriage TO Mr.. John H.
Dunn, recently of Benton. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Weyer
| The bride was becomingly gowned in
tan messaline and lace, and carried a
boquet Of red and white carnations.
She was attended by ner sister Theresa
and Raymond Mess acted as best man.
After the services a bounteous wedding
dinner was served at the home of the
brides parents to a large number of
guests.
The bride was born and raised in our
city and is noted for her sunny DISPOSE
ton and all the excellent qualities that
go to make good woman.
The groom is line man for the Mineral
Point Telephone company and is known
throughout the community as honest,
upright man.
The young couple will reside in this
city where the good wishes of their
many friends remain with them.
Three autos. with members OF the
Five Hundred club, of this city, as pas
sengers, made trip to Tower Hin on
the Wisconsin river, Sunday On the
return trip the party encountered the
severe storm and wayside hospitality
was extended Co them One of the ma
chimes, however, refused to continue
the journey and the inmates were
rescued 10y livery conveyances from