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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16

comprehensive and serviceable as the
English system, of which the London
music hall headliner sang long ago:
A baby and box of pills.
A puppy and rat,
A roly-poly pudding and an old Tom cat,
A pound Of tallow candles,
And pound of buttered toast,
4 Ii came to me this morning in the par
eel post.
If the new law should be amended
with an eye solely to public convent
ence, instead of public bewiderment,
the parcel post would strike a mighty
blow at the high cost of living. The
parcel post has come to stay. Why
not make it as usuable and useful as
possible, at once, instead of waiting
for a year or two? Are the express
companies able to cripple the thing
they could not kill?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
THE BOYS ARE CHEATED.
Milwaukee journal

milwaukee, journal.
Two very nice looking lads, boys,
whom we have no doubt are pleasant,
good fellows, Of something like 16 or
II years each, were engaged in the
congenial task of annoying a speaker
and an audience in a church meeting.
When they were not talking they en-
gagged in the skillful shooting of small
wads of paper And the most surpris-
ing thing was that they made no at
tempt to conceal their rudeness. So
far as our memory serves us when
these particular varieties Of sport were
recognized activities of the grammer
grades, it was a very important part
of the game that they be skillfully
concealed
Now we know something about these
boys who were making a display Of
their lack Of manners. They both were
from good homes Both of them would
undoubtedly make a point of displaying
certain kind of courtesy in their own
homes, and yet in some way they have
failed to attain the manners, the com
mon decency of many poorer boys with
fewer so-caled advantages. Some
where those boys have missed some
thing that they ought to have had.
Somehow they have come to believe
that manners may be put off in one
place and put on in another, This has
not been the idea of their parents, but
it has been the result of their teaching
We are quite sure the parents in ques-
| ton would be astounded to know that
their boys behave as they do; we should
not be at all surprised to have them
deny that it was possible And this
suggests t"at fathers and mothers are
not making sure in these days just
what their children are doing Perhaps
they have let them go out too early or
too often; perhaps they have some
how conveyed the impression that some
people and places demanded less re-
spect than others Whatever it is,
there is something lacking in the train
ing of these boys. That the boys are
losers goes without saying, There are
still enough persons who know that it
is not harmless mischief when boys of
sixteen and seventeen have so little
regard for decency.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
r OR . Al r

Sevcn-room house on Hoard street
with large lot, cistern, well and barn.
Win be sold right
A number one Z room house, situated
about two blocks from High street, in
good location,
The W. II. Toay residence, very con
venienuy situated, has large rooms, is
an exceptionally warm house, and will
be sold for a reasonable price
Two houses on one lot. Two cisterns
and a good we'll VIII sell altogether
or separate at a very low price.
Two houses on Brewery street and
one large, nine-roomed dwelling near
zine works. VIII be sold cheap.
A large, ten-roomed dwelling, near
residence Of j. Z. Harris. Arranged
for TWO tenants. Is offered for a low
price. Also small business place on
High street
PARTIES wanting to buy, sell or rent city or
surrounding country property please Gallon
]. B. REYNOLDS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
lltiIir.d the Nisitor.

Decamps. the famous French painter,
had a studio located on the top floor OF
q building In Paris. A visitor 20 see the
artist paused one day before going up
to inquire If NJ. Decamps were In. Re
ceiving an affirmative reply. he was
lust starting up the stairs when che
concierge called after him:
"As you are about visiting NJ. De
camps. perhaps you will be so kind as
to carry up these trousers that have
just brushed.
When. few moments later. the bell
Of the studio rang, Decamps opened the
door and found on the threshold his
friend and patron. the Duke Of Orleans.
heir to the French throne, who smiling
" presented him with his newly
brushed trousers
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
THE MOTOR CAR INDUSTRY.


The number of licensed automobiles
in the United States has now passed
the million mark Some of the chiefs
in the automobile industry declare this
figure is far below the mark. 1t is said
there are 266, go of the 1912 models in
service in the country, and that the
average monthly sales run over %, 600.
The Chicago dealers sent out fleets"
Of machines which were bought as
Christmas presents The future for
this industry is said to be brighter than
ever before
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
Mrs. Malaprop.

She was uouyeau richie and had a
cottage for the summer AT the seashore.
Her one problem was how to secure as
her house guest the recognized leader
in society" IN her home town.
The invitation was being verbally ex-
tended. and MS a last inducement Mrs.
Malaprop ended
"And as you sit on the front porch
it's so charming TO watch the little
white sailed boats fit pro and con -
Lippincotts
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
The Hazel Tree.

A curious survival Of the days when
the magicians OF Europe sought indie
fatigably for the philosophers stone Is
the superstition that attaches to the
hazel tree The old alchemists used
to make their d!vining rods out of
hazel twigs. and they fostered the be-
lief that II would mysteriously direct
its owner to hidden treasures II II was
manipulated with the absolute faith
that was required in all those occult
entertainments Of the middle ages As
time went on the rod OF Jacob. as
branch Of hazel was universally known
gathered new powers. Not only would
It lead to the discovery Of buried
boards. but 1t would also act as an IN
fallible agent in locating runaway
servants and escaped criminals. II was
a sure guide TO underground springs as
well and was an unfailing charm
against the lightning
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
Great Food Value of Cheese.

Cheese makers attending the conven-
ton of their association in Milwaukee
last week say their product has more
nourishment in proportion to weight
than any other food known. Charts
they present to the inquirer show that
cheese has twice the food value of
beer, three times that of eggs and milk
and FIVE times that of potatoes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
Notice Of Order for Final Settlement.
TEsrATE ESTATE.

STATE OF WISCONSIN-IOW COUNTY
= COURT-lN PROBATE.
Notice Is hereby given that at a regular tern
of the Iowa County Court, 70 be heldin and for
said county, at the Court House, in the city OF
Dodgcvlle, iu said county. on the eth day OF
February, A. ID, 1913, being the first ruesdal
of said month. at 10 o'clock i'm the forenoon
Cf said day, the following matters viii be
heard and considered:
The application of Elizabeth w Oates.
executor of the last will and testament OF
Hachmiah Oates, late of said county, deceased.
for the examination and allowance Of his al.
mluistratOn account and that the last will
and testament pf said deceased be construed
and the assignment of the residue of sale
estate Co such persons as are 10y said will and
hy law entitled 10 the same.
And II rs further ordered that public motto,
thereof be given 90 an persons interested Boy
publishing acopy of this notice for three week.
Successiyely, prior To- said day of hearing, In
the Mineral Point Tribune, "a weekly news
paper publ shed ln said county.
by the Court:
ALDRO jerks. County Judge
Dated thl, 3lst day of December 1912.
j b Reynolds, Attorney. tw3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
THURSDAY. JANUARY l6, 1918

CARTER HARRISON will be candidate
for mayor of Chicago for sixth term,
it is said. The third term question has
been settled with him long ago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16

did that magician haee successful
engagement IN Crimsou iulch?
We'll answered piure Pete. the
show was we'll pntrouized Bu' after
dom lot OF tricks with cards he made
the fatal hlunder ~ tryiu to sit into q
poker game WASHINGTON star
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16

A WOMAN has been suggested for
secretary Of war But even if the sug-
gestion were carried out, it might not
follow that the appropriation for two
battleships year would be changed to
a similar amount Of free millinery
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16

IRIS up to the business men Of the
country to put justice into their deal
ings or they'll feel the whip Of law, +"
says Woodrow Wilson, our newly
elected president.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
The Surest Thing on Earth is the
Earth Itself.

Make your savings earn full wages.
A select First Mortgage. on an i'm
proved farm is as good as a Govern
ment Bond and nets more than double
the income. There is nothing better or
surer. Call on or write
R. j. PENHALLEGoN, 300 High St.,
Dealer in Select First MORTGAGES
on Improved Farms. From $500. 90 to
So, 10000, 6o5 net. %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
From Mnld slmash .

I'VE are more frivolous in our col
lege life than in our business" George
Fitch said still college life has
made business what it is Fraterni-
ties are a clearinghouse for ability and
ambition. kansas city Star.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16

What was the chief food o. he
woodchoppers in whose camp you
spent your vacation ." Pork and po-
tatoes, served in the form of chops
and chips Christian Science Mon
itor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
All for 1925
UNTH FURTHER NOTICE
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

yo2 Daily Newspaper Literary Monthly the best of
Excean Magazine Splendid Home Monthly
Family Magazine Good Local Could
be combination entire library
supply requirements of the whole family for the
year subscriber publication this club sub
scripuon will be extended full
j. BENNETT, Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16

Miss Withpr~ SHOWING photograph Of
herself, I'm afraid is rather faded
Binks Inexperienced aged uineteenl-
Yes but its just ike you London
Mail
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16

WISCONSIN is a progressive state all
right, but it has one seventy-nine-year-
old citizen who never has ridden on a
railway train and says he never will.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16

ACCORDING to a government invest
igation, food prices are still soaring,
sugar and potatoes being the only food
articles that have gone down during
the past year Which is fresh re-
minder that the high cost Of living
problem still remains to be solved.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16

THE hotel men are on the ground
early this year asking the legislature
for reform in the way Of long sheets,
clean pillow slips, etc. And it was al
ways understood that hotel men would
withhold these little necessaries until
the travelling public shouted for them.
Such changed times
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
Advertised l efferS.

Elizabeth Berg. Richard Stovall,
Jan. Ia, 1918. b. T. PKIDEAuX, p. Nj.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16

Notice TO Creditors.

CTATE OFWISCONSIN-IO COUNTY
= COURT-hN PROBATE.
In the matterNof the estate Of Mary Bray,
deceased,
Letters of administration on the estate of
Joseph Bray.
Noticeis hereby given, that the creditors Of
said Mary Bray, deceased, are Allowed and
limited boy order of this court, until and i'm
GLIDING the FIRST Tuesday of August, 1913. he
ing the 6tth day of said month, 70 present
their claims and demands against said Mary
Bray, deceased, 90 the coRnty court for Elk.
animation and allowance
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
so presented will be examined and adjusted
by this court, AZ the Office of the County
Judge, az the court house, In the city Of
Dodgeyille i'm said county, on the first Iues-
day OF September, 1913
Dated this lith day of January 1913.
BY the Court.
ALDKO jerks. County Judge,
j. b. Reynolds. Attorney. 3Wi
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-01-16
MINERAL POINT TRIBUNE.

Entered at the postoffce in Mineral Point
Wis as secondclsss matter.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
SUNDAY CONCERT TO
BE GIVEN REGULARLY
BALANCE OF SPRING

The free Sunday concerts at the Au-
ditorium Armory have again hit their
regular stride. Interfered with during
the middle of the winter by occasional
entertainments and exhibitions which
necessitated change in the Auditorium
arena, they have now been resumed for
several Sundays past with fair regularity
and win be continued without much in
reference straight through the spring
months.
The concert Sunday afternoon will be-
gin at $3.50, as usual. Because of the
fact that thousands of people attend these
concerts each Sunday, the doors will be
thrown open at $50, and all persons who
attend are earnestly requested to be in
their seats before the first number com
mences.
One of the principal features on the
program Sunday afternoon will be the
grand march from ''Tannhauser. Flo
tow's famous overture to Martha ant
the gavotte from ''Mignon." by Ambrose
Thomas, will also be popular.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
MaderO'S Forces
Reported Weak

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.--President
Francisco Madero's resignation has not
been sent to the Mexican scenate and
fighting in Mexico City has been re-
sumed, according to an unofficial dis
patch. which reached the state depart
nent today. Ambassador Wilson was
requested to verify the report.
The cruiser Denver, which returned
yesterday to Acapulco, reported that
city is quiet All mail overland has
been cut off from the city and the only
means of communication is by steamer
Disturbances are feared as the popu-
lace has manifested much unrest over
the situation in Mexico City.
Evidence Of weak position Of the Ma
dero forces is shown in the reply OF
the consul at Vera Cruz which stated
that 200 federal troops returned yester-
day from Mexico City with the infor-
nation that the government was prac-
tically without ammunition and the
troops were of no use. All refugees who
have come to Vera Cruz from Mexico
City are in a pitiabe condition, the re-
port stated
The city itself is on the verge of an
uprising. the consul says, and there is
q strong anti American sentiment
The Increasing cost of the necesstties
OF life has driven tne poor to despera
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
IMMIGRANT BILL
VETOED BY TAF 7
llIiteraCy Test Based on a Fall
lacy, Says President in
Brief Message.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-President
Taft has vetoed the Dillingham; Bur
nett immigration bill, which would
revolutionize the immigration policy OF
the United States by imposing a lit
eracy test upon all foreigners seeking
a home in America.
In a short message to the senate. IN
his own handwriting, the president an
nounced his disapproval of the measure
solely because OF the provision which
would lock the doors of the United
States against the alien who could not
read some language or dialect.
The veto message was accompanied
by a letter to the president from Secre-
tary Nagel denouncing the literacy test
as a radical provision, based upon a
fallacy in undertaking to apply a test
which is not calculated to reach the
truth and to find relief from a danger
which really does not exist"
The president adopted the secretary's
position. Senate and house floor lead
ers lost no time in arranging for an
effort to override the veto. AS soon as
the message was read, Senators Dill
bingham and Simmons and Representa-
tive Burnett, leading the congressional
supporters Of the measure, made ar
engagements TO take it up in the senate
on Monday and in the house on Tues
day. With Senator Lodge, they We're
confident that the bill would be passed
easily in both houses by the necessary
two thirds vote.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
1900 Zapatists
Reach City.

General Delao and 1000 Zapatists are
known to be near this city, and it was
believed that they would enter tonight
to help Diaz. They are Differed army
men. supplied Diaz from the Vera Cruz
barracks.
In proclamation, General Delao
promised that his men would refrain
from Iooting or other outrages. How
ever. he said that if there was general
protest against his men entering MeXi-
co City he would confine his operations
to guerilla warfare outside, harassing
federals who have remained loyal to
Madero
At 10 o'clock the fire was still heavy
There was a considerable street lighting
between rebel and federal sharp shoot
ers in Colonia Roma. Sharp shooters
took up stations in buildings in the
foreign quarters, thinking they woulo
Advices received state that the fed
eraI troops at JuiChita Tehuantepec
Santa Cruz and OaXaca have revolted
and are coming to Mexico City TO join
the rebels under DiaZ.
General Beltran, who is accused OF
betraying Diaz at Vera Cruz, was muir
dered and his body mutilated at Tacu-
ba
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
IMPOSING ARRAY OF
TALENT FOR SACRED
RECITAL TOMORROW

pretentious program has been ar
ranged for the midwinter sacred recital
of the Ladder Guild, Choir Chapter No.
IL, of All Saints Episcopal church,
which will be given tomorrow after
noon at o'clock at the church. The
main feature of the recital will be a
trained chorus of mixed voices under
direction of William e. Arnaud.
One mixed quartet that will sing is
made up of Mrs. Atkins, Mrs. Sands,
Frank Cundell and Richard Brusch,
four of the most gifted singers of At
lanta. Other singers whose names APP
pear on the program are Mrs. Hugh
Atkins, William Maurer, Edward Wer-
ner, Mrs. Frank Sands. Instrumental
music will be that of w. e. Arnaud, or
ganist, and Miss Nellie 10 Johnson,
violinist The regular choir of the
church will take part in the concert.
Admission free.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
GULF DEPT. DEAD;
BRIGADE IN PLACE
Army Reorganization Plan Put
in Effect Here-EvanS in
Command.

The Department of the Gulf is dead ;
long live the Second brigade!
orders came to Adjutant General
Charles II. Barth today from President
Taft and the war department putting
into effect the army reorganization
plans recently decided upon by Secre-
tary OF War Stimson, General Leonard
Wood and other army leaders. The or
ders arrived just in time for the official
notification. Had they been a few
hours later, the department might not
have died--at least not officially,
Atlanta we'll remembers the creation
Of the Department of the Gulf in 1898,
as guns were booming in the Spanish
American war. and various army off,
cials were stationed here. General Gra-
ham was the first commander.
The department was abolished short
ly after the Spanish American war, and
came into existence again in 1904, when
General Thomas II. Barry, now COM
mander of the Eastern Department and
the First tactical division, with head j.
quarters at Governors Island. New
York, took charge. Major General
Wade served during an interim and
General Duvau assumed command April
:, 1906. He relinquished command
February -, 1907. General w. S. Ed
gerry came in March 5. 1907 and stayed
until July 10, when he was relieved by
General Davis, who was in charge I'M
til January 81, 1908, when several colo
nels took charge temporarily. Briga-
der General r. D. Potts assumed
charge February IS, 1908, and left April
"a, 1909. General a. L. Mills came in
May IS, 1909, and stayed until Febru-
| airy I, 1912. He was succeeded by Bri-
| gadier General w. w. Wotherspoon.
who assumed charge April %, 1912, and
! relinquished command July of the
same year. The latter is now a major
general The next and last commander
was Brigadier General Robert h Evans.
| who assumed charge October 4, 1912,
and who goes automatically out of the
! office into the position of commander of
! the Second brigade.
General Evans will return home to-
/ field, improvements are due at Fort
/ Mcpherson, but will have to be secured
! by congressional enactment. There is
really no physical change but the otIi-
l cials in the Gambler building hung out
{ crepe today for the Department of the
/ Gulf and unfurled a flag in honor OF
/ the Second brigade.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
FATHER LOCATES HIS
RUNAWAY DAUGHTER
AND TAKES HER HOME

MACON, GA, Feb. 15.-Miss Inez
Thurman, the fifteen-year- old daugh-
ter of q Forsyth merchant, was taken
bodily to her home yesterday afternoon.
Her father came to Macon, located her
on the streets, picked her up and car
ried her in his arms for two blocks to
the depot. She screamed and strug-
gled all the way.
The girl came to Macon recently and
secured a position as cashier in a soda
fountain. After writing her in vain
to return home, the father came for
her and took her away by force. An
immense crowd followed the couple,
thinking that the man was trying to
kidnap the girl, and the chief of police
was summoned. Mr. Thurman was al
lowed to proceed to the train with his
daughter.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
NEW TAX QUESTIONS
AROUSE INSURANCE
MEMS INDIGNATION

Bitter protests have been caused by
this new question being asked and the
answer required to be sworn to at the
city tax office:
Have you any paid-up life insur-
ance? And in what company and what
is it's cash value?"
Insurance men declare they will pc
tition council to strike this question as
unjust. They say a mans insurance
does not belong to him but to his wife
and children, and to tax it like any
other property is absolutely immoral.
Here are some other new questions
that are not listened TO with pleasure
by the poor" taxpayers:
Have you any oriental rugs or car
pets2
Have you any antique furniture2"
one man answered today that he had
some antique rugs.
These questions constitute phase
of the efforts of Alderman John E. Nc
Clelland chairman of the council tax
committee, TO raise assessments $780,
000,000, this year.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
Madero Advises
Ambassador to Move.

At noon yesterday the minister Of
foreign affairs advised Ambassador
Wilson. in the name of President Ma
dero, to remove his residence to the sub
urb OF Cacabaya. beyond the line of
fire. Mr.. Wilson declined to act on
this suggestion, pointing out that
Americans already had been quartered
with the distinct understanding that
the ground occupied ny them would be
recognized as neutral zone.
Both revolutionists and federals thus
far have hesitated to fire upon the
American quarter
Investigation into the killing OF the
president of the Mexican Red Cross, who
was shot while at work in the plaza
near the national palace, has failed to
show whether federals or rebel soldiers
are responsible
The lighting yesterday was continued
with great vigor, according to Ambas-
sador Wilson.
Federal forces at OZumba, Mirahores,
La Contania, Chaleo. Plaluban and San
Rafael revolted yesterday, declared for
Diaz and shot down their officers.