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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-04-17

Will Masters and Will Stoner of
Linden were business callers in our city
Saturday.
MIR and Mrs. j. NJ. Ramsden of
Beloit are visiting at the James Pri-
deaux home.
Mrs. James Toay and Miss Frances
Toay are visiting at the Holzmiler home
at Blanchardville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Trevillian Of
Milwaukee visited at the John Ire
william home Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs Theron Beers spent
the latter part of the past week in
Platteville and Dubuque
The city of Elkhorn made a profit
of two thousand dollars from its lighe
and water works plant last year.
Leroy VIM returned to Elgin, H.,
Thursday. where he has accepted
position in the leading barber shop of
that city.
Wall papers for parlors, living
rooms, bedrooms and kitchens can b.
found at Ivey's Pharmacy at reasona-
bic prices
Mrs. Nicholas Miller and son were
over-Sunday visitors at the home of
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Heberlein at
Fennimore
After a short visit at the home of
her daughter, Mrs Fred Spratler, Mrs.
John Hardcastle returned to Platte
vile last Friday.
Piano tuning, action regulating and
everything pertaining thereto. For par
ticulars and terms, inquire of j. W.
Anderson, phone 276. l7tf
After several weeks pleasantly
spent at Wauzeka with MIR. and Mrs.
Amos Vivian, Mrs. p 0. Vivian re-
turned home last Thursday
Not a single one of those interested
in profitting by the failure of the First
National Bank has yet reached heaven,
hence there's no learning from that
source when another dividend will be
handed out
The Athletic association Of the Uni
versity at Madison gave a very success
full comic opera last Saturday evening.
Miss Marguerite Ivey Of this city took
part in il. BY request it will be re-
peated on May End.
Men wanted to handle package
freight during season Of navigation
Wages Soc and 4Oc per hour Apply in
person after April 10Th to W. ] Con-
ners, IS Reed St, Milwaukee, Wis.
W N Tiffany Of Platteville met
with an accident recently that nearly
cost him both eyes. He is accustomed /
to wear celluloid eye shade while |
reading, and while lighting a cigar the
shade took fire. Before it could be torn
off, his eye brows were burned off, his
eye lashes singed and his nose badly |
burned.
-Edgerton has been having little |
graft on the side. Its Justice and some
of the members Of its police force have
been "trying" cases and failed to dock
ct them, and split up on the fines they
collected. The Justice is serving a term
in Jail, the chief of police has lost his
job and both are squirming in fear that
something else will happen to them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-04-17
colInns EdncatIon.

The college girl graduate sits with
her dimpled chin resting ID the hol
low Of the whltest Of hands. She Is
thinking great thoughts as she looks
with uuclouded eyes into the future.
The wisdom and culture Of the cen
turtles have for four years been at her
disposal Intelligent instructors have
nodded her character and have turn
90 out another finished product The
world viii receive a new impetus from
her phlantbropic efforts. She rises
with a yawn She speaks;
Some Of those back numbers at
home win SIT up and take notice when
/ get of the train in this new pannier
skirt suit OF mine Suburban Life.
a.4a
Try want ad in this The Tribune
aud goull be sure to Be successful
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-04-17
Twenty-Five Years Ago, 1888.

Mr.. and Mrs. james Thrasher we're
called upon this week to mourn the
death Of an infant child, about five
months old.
About Saturday Of this week Mr..
Charles Springer will open a cigar and
general tobacco store in the coy rooms
above John Jeuck's. He will also have
a cigar factory in connection.
Monday three fishermen, Charles
VIM, Samuel Harris and Henry Cur
ry, succeeded in getting out Of town
without any one knowing whittier they
went. They returned that evening
with LA trout.
Sad news has reached this city to the
effect that Mr., John Wearne, formerly
Of this place, was caught in the betting
at a machine shop in Omaha last Sat
urday and was seriously injured.
The town board of Linden met on
Saturday and organized board of
health. DR.. T. II. Stull was appointed
health officer.
Married at the residence of the
brides mother in Willow Springs on
Wednesday evening, April Is, by Rev.
Fl. 7. Blake, Mr.. James f. Jones and
Miss Allie Parkinson.
Died in this city Thursday evening,
April 18th, Mrs Elizabeth SteilTer,
aged IS years.
Married at the r NJ. parsonage on
April 18th, by Rev. W. j. G. Bond
Mr.. Hans G. Larson and Miss Annie
Hansen, both Of Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-04-17
Girls Definition Of Good Taste.

In the Womans Home Companion
a writer reports his adventures with
his niece Beth, who went to Boston
to get culture. Beth was rs years
old, and after a visit at the art gallery
made this remark Well OF course
don't know anything about critics.
but | know what I'd like, I'd like q
critic who would tell me which the
things are that nice people can keep
on liking"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-04-17
SPRING.

eff thou art worn and hard beset
With sorrows that thou wouldst forget
If thou would read a lesson that will
keep
Thy heart from fainting and thy soul
from sleep,
Go to the woods and hills. No tears
Dim the sweet locks that Nature
wears. "
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-04-17

was laid to rest in GraceIand cemetery
last Sunday afternoon, aged 81 years
and months. Deceased located in this
city in 1866, coming from Monroe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09

during the famed battle of Santiago.
From the Indiana he put out in a
small boat and although in danger of
death from explosion. went alongside
the Spanish cruiser. where he helped
10 gather in the helpless scamen strug-
Cling in the water
Another brave parson is Chaplain
Matthew c. Gleason. now OF the Sara
toSa. who at the time OF the fatal
bareback" in a turret OF the Missouri
during that ships target practice off
Pensacola. performed excellent and
gallant conduct' in ministering to the
dead. maintaining discipline and help
ing TO put out the fire. The President
commencing him for that action, stated
that his behavior throughout this try
ing ordeal was in every way such as
10 give legitimate reasons for salts
faction and pride to all interested In
the navy"
In tho navy until the twenties some
such petty officer as captains clerk
or purser's steward, as a reward for
good services, was generally allowed
TO ofticiate as chaplain in reading Sab
bath and burial services, gcnearlly
from the Episcopal prayer book, for
which duty he was paid chaplains
salary. But about 1926 there began
to he observed rule requiring that
only a regularly ordained minister
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09

courts martial and serve generally as
post treasurer.
Is Censor of "Movies."
AT some of our army posts. now. tho
chaplain has charge OF recreation
work. This includes selection OF the
reels for tho moving picture shows
that are now a regular feature Of
post life. At Plattsburg Barracks. New
York, the post chaplain. College
trained athlete, has charge Of field
athletics.
Four colored chaplains are now on
the army roll. two being Mothodists
and two Bapt!sts The ranking color
ed parson Is Chaplain George w. Prio-
lcau. OF tho Ninth Cavalry.
Some Tlucky Parsons.
Tho ranking army chaplain. tho Rev.
Cephas G. Bateman, OF tho Fourteenth
Cavalry. performed some valuable eth
nologic work in the Philippines. where
the Moro dattos arc said to have con-
hdcd TO him Information never before
given 10 an American. one OF our
heroes at the relief of the siege OF
Picking was Chaplain Walter Marvin.
of the Coast Artillery. who was in
trusted with the identification and
burial OF all our soldiers who died in
China.
There isn't drawer man in tho
regiment" said Colonel Roosevelt In
his farewell address 10 his regiment
when speaking OF Henry a. Brown
the Rough Rider chaplain, now of the
Engineer Corps. He was right there
Oh the firing line" the colonel CON
unued. tending to the wounded. and
when We went up that hill caught
him with q carbinc In his hands"
When Manila was taken a Yankee
wearing the Latin cross in his shoulder
straps stood guard over the wounded
Spaniards. and AZ the point OF pistol
held at bay a force of Filip!nos which
rushed up TO bolo them. This was
Chaplain David l.. Fleming. now OF the
Second Cavalry
Our Medal OF Honor Chaplain.
Chaplain George y. Rice. Twenty
seventh Infantry, is our only army
chaplain nov on the active list to re-
ceive a medal OF honor. This he re-
cciNcd for devotion to the wounded
and assisting them from the firing line"
at Fort Bayan. Mindanoa. in May. 1902
He was also honorably mentioned for
absolute and fearless devotion to duty
IN administering 10 the wounded under
heavy fire"
NAVAL ChnpInin'n Qualifications
Ehch candidate for a chaplaincy in
tho navy must not be less than TWEEN
ty-ohe nor moe than thirt:'.Hvn .rars
Old and must, like the army dominies,
pass rigid physical examination be-
ioro board of medical officers. He
must be "a regular ordained minister
OF good standing In his denomination"
and his moral character. general fitness
and experience must he established
TO the satisfaction of board of chan
iaina. which must conduct a written
examination TO determine his mental
attachments"
According TO the naval regulations.
each chaplain shall perform divine
service and offer prayers on board the
ship to which he is attached at such
times as the commanding officer may
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09

prescribe" He must also visit the
sick frequently" and may instruct
such Of the ships Jack Tars as are de-
hc!ent in reading. writing. arithmetic
and geography. In battle his duty is
ito aid the wounded"
Four OF the navy's chaplains rank
az captains. seven rank as command
ers. five as lieutenant comma ders,
one as lieutenant and six as junior
iicutenants. Their pay in these grades
varies from $4,000 down to $4,000 while
on sea duty, and from $4,000 TO $4,000
while on shore duty, when they are al
lowed also enough money 10 rent suit
able quarters and to pay for fuel and
light.
The navy's senior chaplain, Frank
Thompson, now on duty ut our naval
training station on the Great Lakes
saw service in the Boxer uprising In
China. For service in the war against
the dons Chaplain John r. Frazier,
now at the Astatic station, has been
given a Spanish campaign badge
Two Are Heroes.
A specially meritorious medal" is
worn by Chaplain William G. Cassard,
OF the battleship Kansas. for his BRAY
cry in helping to rescue drowning men
cast overheard from the burning Span
ish ships destroyed by our squadron
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09

should be chosen as chaplain in the
navy.
Chnplnins OF ConEress
Although the fathers OF the re-
public established no precedent for
opening the business OF the executive
and judicial branches OF our govern
ment with prayer, they saw n special
need for divine guidance OF the legisla-
tive branch, which was. from the first
supplied with chaplains.
The two chaplains OF Congress are
elected by their respective houses. as
are the sergeant at-arms and other
officers and both receive the same
salary, $1,000 Il year.
The chaplain of the House the Rev
Henry Noble Couden. Is Univer-
salist. He was born back in Indiana
si%ty-siX years ago. and when n lad
In his teens entered the Civil War in
one OF whose battles he lost the sight
OF both of his eyes. He then entered
the OHIO State School for the Blind
and after being graduated there was
educated for the Unlversalist ministry
In ne Divinity School OF St Lawrence
University. He has been chaplain of
the House since 1895 He is n distfn
guished -looking man. Of tall. erect
slender physique, and although his
hair Is white, looks Younger than his
years He and Senator Gore are daily
led to the Capitol by their faithful
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09

wives.
The Senate has this year elected a
new chaplain, the Rev. Forrest j.
Prettyman OF the Mount Vernon Meth
odist Episcopal Church of Washington.
When the Senate was rcorganized by
the Democrats he was elected to sue
ceed President Taft's eloquent Unitari-
an pastor, Rev. DR.. Ulysses c.. r. Pierce
who in his turn had succeeded the
noted Unitarian divine and author, Ed
ward Everett Hale.
Each ScctS Shnre.
Thirty-one OF the chaplaincics in
Congress have gone TO Mcthodists,
twenty-four TO Episcopalians twenty
four to Presbyterians. fifteen to Bap-
lists. five to ConGreg four
to Unitarians. two to Lutherans and
one each To Univcrsalists. Disciples of
Christ and Catholics. The Senate has
had more Episcopal chaplains than
those OF any other denomination the
first nine being of that faith. The
Houses preference has been for Meth
odists. although IL started off with
three Presbyterians.
The only Roman Catholic chaplain
Of Congress was the Rev. Father G. c.
Pise. who opened the daily sessions Of
the Senate In 1892 and 1888. while John
c. Calhoun. as Vice President, presi-
ded over that body. The Immediate
predecessor of the Rev. Edward Ever
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09

do not wish to leave Virginia, but can
not decide on my movements until
those of the army are better devel-
oped.
II hope you arc comfortable and
trust soon to hear from you kiss my
dear children
IL weary OF this sad recital and have
nothing pleasant 10 tell. May God
have you in His holy keeping is the
fervent prayer of your ever affectionate
HUSBAND.
y. d Howell is here. though L have
not seen him. He and Joe Nick ca,ne
tonight ) a guard to treasury specie
The next letter refers to a lette,
from Mrs. Davis. which was probably
lost. 1t is:
"Danviile Va. April 6, 1865
Dear Winnie,-Many thanks for
your letter giving me an account OF
your situation at Charlotte In my let.
ter OF yesterday | gave you all OF my
prospects which can now DO told, not
having heard from General Lee. and
having TO conform my movements 10
the military necessities of the case
We are now fixing an executive Office
where the current business NAV ba
transacted here, and do not proposc at
this time definitely to fix upon a point
for seat of government in The future
u am unwilling to leave Virginia
and do not know where within her bor-
ders the requisite houses for the de-
partments and the Congress could bs
found
Il hope our dear children will be we'll
when they hava recovered from the eff.
fccts OF their journey. Enclosed please
find two letters. As specimens OF deep
feeling and lido speaking they might
stand for extremes in their classes
Love to Maggie. little Maggie, Jeff.
Billy, and little winnie. Farewell. my
love May God bless. preserve ana
guide YOU. HUSBAND"
The next letter Is from Mrs Davis. IL
was written At Charlotte. ~ c., and IL
begins with tho affectionate titia by
which Mrs. Davis frequently addressed
her husband:
April Z. 1858.
My own Dear Old Banny. Since my
arrival here have been so busy as IL,
have only the evening 10 write In, and
then bur one room where the chill
dren most did congresate. NO have
written YOU but ono disjointed letter.
The news OF Richmond came upon
me like the 'abomination of desoiation.,
tho loss OF Selma like the 'bIackness
thereof Since your telegram upon
Continued on Eighth Pase,)
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also gave him charge of tho painting
of tho Heroes OF tho NalIey'-both were
removed after dark. The furniture OF
tho house was left, and very little OF
tho things directed to be put up, in
Guiding bedding and groceries. were
saved. Mrs. Omelia behaved just as
you described her, but seemed anxious
10 serve ana promised to take care OF
everything, which may mean some
thing
The aucttoneer returned account OF
sales $2S,400, Could not dispose OF the
carriage. Mr.. Grant was afraid to take
tho carriage TO his house. etc., etc
sent 1t to the depot to be put on nat
car AT the moment OF starting II was
SAID they could not take II in that
train. but would bring II on tho next
train. 1t has not been heard from
since.
II sent message to Mr.. Grant that I
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09

had neglected TO return the COW and
wished him 10 send for her immedia;c-
". Called off on horseback to the de-
pot L left the servants to go down
with the boxes, and they loft Tippy.
watson came willingly. Spencer
against my Will. Robert Alf V. II. and
Ives got drunk
David Bradford went back from the
Gepot to bring out tho spoons and
forks. which. | was told. had been LETT.
ana TO come out with General Rrccl1
cnridSe. Since then I have not heard
from either OF them.
II had short notice. and was intcr-
ruptcd so often and so little aided that
the results arc very unsatisfactory
Tho people hero have been very
kind and tho Mayor and Council have
offered assistance in the matter OF
quarters. aud have very handsomely
declared their undated confidence. +
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09

should be chosen as chaplnn in the W
navy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09

Missives Written While Confed-
crate President and His Wife
Were Fleeing From the Yam
KEGS at the Close Of the War.
How Davis's Household Effects
Were Sold at Auction and
What They rough -His
Flight to Danvillc, Abbeville
and w shington, Gale
Writes of His Plan of Escap-
ing to Europe or Going to
Texas-Affecting Letters of
Mrs. Davis-The Flight South
With the Children--Her Love
for Her Husband-A Human
Interest Story of Great His
torical Value.
by FRANK G. CARPENTER.
Washington, -. c.
THE manuscript division OF the Lii
brary OF Congress has Just put
30 tho historical student somo most in.
teresting letters written by Jefferson
Davis and his wife. while the two were
fleeing southwark from Richmond at
tho close OF the war. The letters wero
sent from one 10 tho other. in all sorts
cf ways. but in most cases by solGiers.
The most Of them We're intercepted.
and the collection finally came into
the hands OF Edwin NJ Stanton. who
was Secretary of War. Mr.. Stanton
Kept tho letters among his private
papcrs. and it was only after his death
that they came to the national library.
] am told that they have never been
published
These letters wero written under
conditions of terrible excitement Tho
tonfederacE was falling, and tho
sword of death hung by a hal: over
President Davis and his administers
ton. The letters wero written with
out any idea TINT they would over be
published, and they give perhaps the
truest insight Into tho characters Of
MT. Davis and Mrs. Davis, and show
tho beautiful relations which they
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09

held TO each other. will let Thorn
spenlI for themselves
Tho first letter is from. President
Davis. lust after no had sold out his
household effects in Richmond at auc-
non. and had fed southwark to Dan
vile, Va. Mrs. Davis WAS with hor
children at Charlotte, N C. The letter
reads:
"Danvillc. Va, April +, 1865.
MY Dear Wifc,---I nave I'm vain
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09

sought to get into communication with
General Lee. and havo postponed writ
Ing in the hope that would soon DO
able to speak to you with some conf
dence OF the future. On last Sunday
was called out Of church to receive
n telegram announcing that General
Lee could not hold his position longer
than TIL night. and warning me that
we must lenve Richmond, as the army
would commence retiring that evening.
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made the necessary arrangements Mt
my Office, and went to our house TO
have tho proper dispositions made
there. Nothing had been done after
you left. and but little could be done
In the few hours which remained be-
fore tho train was to leave
II packed the bust (probably OF Mr..
Davis) and gave 1t to John Davis. who
ofered to take IL and put it where it
should never be found by q Yankee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-17
MEN ARRESTED HERE
ARE TAKEN TO DEFINING

W. W Moore and Harry Carlson, ar
rested Saturday afternoon by the city
detectives, were taken to Deming. N
NJ. that night by sheriff Dwight
Stevens. Of Deming. Sheriff stevens
stated that the men were wanted there
on a charge Of having broken into J.
A. Graham's hardware store When ar
rested here the detectives reported
that the men were selling pocket
knives with Graham's name stamped
on them
Three BurEInries Reported
Saturday night burglars broke into
the buffet in the basement of the Rio
Grande Valley Bank & Trust COM
pany's building, corner OF Texas and
Mesa and secured $40 out Of the till.
The store at COL IL South FL PaSO
street conducted by d. Freeman, was
also broken into Saturday night Five
watches, a pair OF shoes. three mems
suits. several shirts and dress were
taken from there.
The theft Of so feet of hose from
1901 East Boulevard was reported at
the police station Saturday
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-17
u. S. TO ARREST ALL
TROOPS FROM MEXICO

Friction between the federal troops
in Juarez and American authorities
is expected with the enforcement II
the orders received from Gen Tasker
H Bliss, commander Of the southern
department to refuse admission 20
the United States to all Mexican sol
diers. whether federal or rebel, uni
formed or in civilian clothes, armed or
unarmed- Should the Mexican soldiers
insist upon invading the United states
and the orders are to arrest them.
disarm them if armed. and hold them
for violation of the neutrality laws
This order applies to all the patrol
district and is. expected to be the
cause Of much trouble along the Dor
der. 1t was published to all OF the
patrol troops Sunday and IS now IN
effect although no arrests have yet
been made, Gen. e Steever says
Juan y Vasquez. commanding the
Juarez garrison. has been notified oy
Gen. Steever. through the Mexican
consul in FL PasO as Gen. SteeVer de-
sires to avoid any friction between the
two armies whose officers and men
have been friends in the past