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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
Railroad Scales Unreliable.

That the railroad scales in the state
of Wisconsin are in lamentable con
dition and show lack Of inspection is
pointed out by f. P. Downing. chief
inspector of weights and measures in
the dairy and food departments, who
has been visiting various parts of the
state with a government scale testing
car. Through the efforts Of Mr.. Down
ing the government car was brought to
this state and already visited Stevens
Point. Wausau. Green Bay and Fond
du Lac. According to Mr.. Downing
there is not a railroad scale in tue state
that meets the requirements of the
law. Whitewater Register.
What of the express companies scales,
Mr.. Downing q?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
FAILED TO MEET APPROVAL
Record Of Works OF Famous Authors
That Made at First No Appeal to
Publishers.

Felding's Tom Jones" was refused
by every London publisher After the
author had made hame as a drama
list. however. one Of the publishers
who had refused the book brought it
out and made a fortune from IT,
Thackeray's Vanity Fair" went the
rounds OF the publishers for years The
day after its appearance Thackeray
was famous
Mrs, Stoves Uncle Toms Cabin
was refused by dozen publishers and
the author finally brought the book out
at her own expense IL made her rich,
Marie Corell's first book, - Ro-
nance OF Two Worlds" was refused by
tho publishers OF two worlds and trav-
elcd round and round for three years
before n sponsor was found for II.
Sarah Grand's Heavenly Twins"
was refused by practically every pub
Usher In London. so tho author brought
1t out herself She is rich today
Sir Richard Burton could find no
publisher who would give him more
than 81 800 for his great work THE
Arabian Nights" translation He
brought the translation out at his own
expense and cleared $4,000 the iirst
year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
FROM The TRIBUNE fiLES


Died in this village on Monday eve
ming, Sept. 25th. Mrs. Elizabeth Nan
carrow, aged 65 years.
At the annual school meeting in this
district on Monday evening, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: H. Van Dusen, director: j.
A. Platt, elias, J. J.. Uren, treasurer.
A tax of $500 was voted for incidental
expenses.
Mr. Joseph VIM died in this village
on Friday evening last very suddenly.
He was resident of La Fayette coun-
ty and had come to this place to obtain
work.
Died at Lockport, H.. on Monday,
Sept, 18th, Anna, daughter of Samuel
D. and Mary d. Pulford aged about 6
months.
Married in this town on Sept. 18th,
by Eber Polk, Esq, Mr.. Samuel Prisz
to Miss Jane Oaks.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
Christina. Ship of Toys.

What a beautiful inspiration has come
to the Chicago Herald" in proposing
to fill ship with Christmas toys TO
send 10 the little children of the nations
of Europe now engulfed in war, and
inviting the boys and girls of this coun-
try to make contribution of whatever
they desire The probability is that
by the day that good ship sails it will
be loaded to the limit of it's capacity
The Herald" has struck it just right.
The sentiment of it all is extremely
healthful and the novelty of the plan is
such as to give us all something pleas
ant TO contemplate amid the universal
devastation. Christian Advocate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
Her Answer.

The school children had learned Eu-
gene Fields poem, "Wynken, Blynken
and Nod" and one afternoon. for the
entertainment of some visitors. the
teacher had them repeat It. Thinking
20 display how we'll the children com
pretended the meaning OF the poem
she began to ask questions Rbcut It.
And what were the two llt,io eyes
and the little head doing in their lit
tie boat that was trundle bed?" she
said
No hand came up
What happens wien we go To
sleep2" she went on. Still no sign
why. children, can't any of you
think what you do when you are sleep
ing?"
Up came the hand Of tiny. brown
eyed maiden.
well, Dorothy, you tell u.s."
In the sweetest lisp came the an
swer:
Il thnore. Ladies' Home Journal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24

Died in this city on Friday, Sept.
23d, Annie, the youngest daughter of
Joseph and Sarah Gundry, aged FIVE
months.
Mr.. Wm Phillips, the man who
drowned two of his children in the
town of Highland last summer, was ar
ranged for trial at the court in Dodge
vile last week, plead guilty and was
sentenced to imprisonment in the PEN
itentiary for life.
AT the Assembly Convention for This
district, held in Dodgeville last Satur-
day the following district committee
was appointed. Ed. u. Bliss, James
Spensley, John j. Davis, James ID.
Adams, John James and John Green.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
HERE'S PROOF
A Mineral Point Citizen Tells Of MS
Experience.

You have a right to doubt statements
of people living far away but can you
doubt Mineral Point testimony.
Read it:
George II. Hartley, cigar manufact-
urer, State st., Mineral Point, Wis,
says: 81 had been suffering for several
months from severe, sharp pairs in the
small of my back. My kidneys We're
sore and the kidney secretions were un-
natural. got Doan's Kidney Pills at
Ivey's Drug Store and two or three
boxes drove away the pain. The kid
ney secretions cleared up and | felt
much better in every way. Whenever
/ have had any sign of disordered kid
neys since, | have used Doan's Kidney
Pills at once and they have always re-
lieved me.
Price SO cents, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
Doan's Kidney Pills the same that
Mr.. Hartley had. Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24

Married in this city on Sept. 2lst, by
Samuel Thomas, Esq, Mr.. John Weld
enfeller and Miss Katherine Xurdh, all
of this city.
The estimable wife of Capt Richard
Carter died at Dodgeville last Thurs
day.
Mar led in this city on Sept. 22d, by
Samuel Thomas, Esq, Mr.. Thomas
Wordal of La Fayette county and Miss
Mary Harris of Linden.
The Platteville and Darlington fairs
last week were complete failures. ow-
ing to the unpropitious weather.
Jack Frost since his first call on the
night of the 18th, has been frequent
visitor in this vicinity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
twenty-five Years Ago, 1889.

The p M. folks are likely to have a
new church edifce erected next year
The collection of colored rats in
Prideaux's drug store window attracts
ak passers by.
George S. Huxtable IS home from
Dakota and intends to remain with us.
He thinks Wisconsin is the best state
after all.
After about months shut down for
repairs the Mineral Point Zinc Works
started up Tuesday evening.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
Smoke Red Trunk cigars.

The village of Livingston is max
ing plans for Incorporating. 1t has
doubled in population in the past ten
years and now boasts of population
of 500.
Misses Josephine Hutchinson, Mary
Weidenfellef, Amy White, Genevieve
and Ruth Penhallegon, Elsie Springer
and Messrs. Stansmore Vivian. Homer
and Vivian Ludden, Arthur Trebilcock
and Raymond Jackson are among those
leaving this week to attend the Uni
versity at Madison.
Iowa county schools won first on
best general school exhibit from any
county and first in best display of
school work from country school, at
the state fair, Milwaukee, last week.
The rural school exhibit was from
Brigham No. 10, work of 1915 1914,
Miss Lila G. Jones, teacher.
One of the pleasant affairs of last
week was the social given at the
Congregational church last Tuesday
evening, under the auspices of the
Brotherhood The unanimous verdict
was that the Brotherhood had again
excelled themselves in entertaining.
1t has become known that good
auto driver is recognized by the noise
he uoesn't make. If he permits his
engine to run recklessly and disturb the
whole of High street, he is a novice,
but if he stops and starts in an easy,
quiet manner, he is an expert. Some
who have had machines for years are
still on the novice list.
Geo. Staeger was sentenced to one
year in the state penitentiary on Mon
day by Judge Simpson as the outcome
of holding up" a man in this city on
Monday, August "a. Staeger took
watch and one dollar from man after
hurrying him down the r. X. track to
the Gollmar Bros, circus train. stacy
er was second cook with the circus,
Darlington Republican.
Anton A. Nybroten made our Office
pleasant call Wednesday and showed
us a statement of his milk for July. He
hauls milk to the Rear factory and the
amount of his check, after all expenses
were deducted, was $S25.93 for the
month of July. Mr.. Nybroten is one
of the leading farmers Of southwestern
Wisconsin. Blanchardville Blade.
Anything a man wants to keep
out of the paper is news; anything he
wants to put in the paper is advertis-
ing" This quotation appeared on a
card in the editorial rooms of the Chi
cago Tribune. What is true of Chicago
is true here and we submit the state
ment for the consideration of our read
ers that they may cogitate thereon,
realize the Instability Of the rule and
never attempt to argue the matter with
the editor Of any paper.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
For Sale.

The John Truan residence, 2 blocks
southwest of Congregational church
House of s rooms and large closets,
cellar and cistern; lot so #. front. Win
be sold at reasonable price Enquire
of John Truan. 2Stf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24

5. A. Nauman went TO MENDOZA,
H., Sunday.
v-John Hanscom returned to Beioit
College Friday.
Ralph Ellsworth has entered the
Milwaukee Normal.
Miss Grace VIM left Monday to
attend Beloit College.
Good building lot for sale. Inquire
of Mrs. M j. Treweek. 2mo'
Paul Morgan of Darlington called
on friends here Sunday.
Nicholas GRADER transacted bust
ness in Platteville Monday.
Richard Williams is enjoying an
outing at Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Mrs. May Vaughn has been visit
ing at the Ovitz home at Miffiin.
Your team harness cleaned and
oiled FOR 81 at Beers & Manley's.
Born to MIR. and Mrs. Marvin
Stephens or Sept. 9th, daughter.
Miss Leila Miller arrived here from
Evansville Tuesday to visit friends.
Miss Hannah Coleman of Chicago
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Alois Burg
hardt.
Dan Bridges Of Blanchardville was
a visitor at the parental home here
Saturday.
Miss Rachel Jacka is home from
Rockford, where she has been attend
ing business college.
DIR. c. j. Fawkes, John Argall and
r. H. Goldsworthy went to Prairie du
Chen Tuesday on business.
Robert Murphy and family of the
county seat visited at the home OF
Mrs. Peter Meuer Wednesday.
Miss Gertrude Stude, teacher of
piano and organ lessons. For terms
inquire at residence, phone 226.
Miss Lorena Jacka attended the
Warren fair last week. She also Wis
tied relatives and friends in Rockford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Wallace and
son Charles returned Friday from their
visit at Dubuque, Madison and other
places.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mathew Peters have
moved into the home which they re-
Gently purchased from Mr.. Clarence
Mrs. Mary Mari returned Sunday
from a several weeks visit with her
Mrs. F. Rochon, at Nedau,
Mrs. Reuben Ellsworth was called
to Sutherland, Neb., Saturday on ac-
count of the death of her father, Mr..
John Coker.
Milo Treweek and wife returned
from weeks visit at the
home of his brother, DR.. OrvilIe Ire
week, at Cassville.
Piano tuning, action regulating and
everything pertaining thereto. For par
ticulars and terms, inquire Of j. w.
Anderson, phone ETC. 17tf
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ternes and
daughter and MIR. and Mrs. Joseph
Reed and daughter of Ridgeway autoed
here Saturday to visit friends.
Any mayor of an American city
who wants to get away from trying
criticism should apply for position as
ambassador in some European country.
For a select investment secured by
first mortgage on an improved farm
worth three or four times the amount
of loan, see r. J. Penhallegon, 300 High
street.
-Depositors of the defunct Mineral
Point bank have lost track Of the re-
ceiver, who apparently made the most
Of fat opportunity to draw a salary
and do nothing at ALL = Whitewater
Register.
F. W. GRADER motered to Dodge
vile Sunday. accompanied by Joseph
5chaumberg, Mrs. VIM. Gilman and
Miss Elizabeth Hubberts, who visited
Mrs. Schaumberg at the hospital there.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
Local Overflow.

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Pay less and dress better. Buy
your clothing of G. Varlin.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Jeuck called
on Darlington friends Tuesday.
Grover Oden of Freeport spent
Sunday at the Walter Oke home.
DIR. w. j. Morgan was a business
caller at Junction City last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Stevens and
daughter are visiting in Janesville.
Henrietta G. Hanscom, teacher of
music, piano and organ. Phone 70.
Misses Lenora GRADER and Alice
Dunn drove to the county seat Sunday.
Mrs. w. M. Gratiot visited with
relatives in Dubuque portion of this
week.
Mrs. George Miller of Boscobel is
visiting relatives in this city and
vicinity.
Mrs. Charles Jackson of Shullsburg
spent Friday and Saturday with her
parents in this city.
Mr.. and MIS-. Bert Gale returned
Monday from their trip to New York
and other places East.
Mrs. Erickson of Roscoe, ILL.,, is a
welcome guest at the home of hes SIS
NJ I a.l;o uo,.t,nx
Mr.. and Mrs. John Engels and
daughters, Laura and Alice, motored
here Sunday to visit relatives.
George and Thomas Whitford re-
turned to Beloit Thursday, after visit
at the Chamley and VIM homes,
Mrs. Alloys Remfrey of Darlington
spent Friday and Saturday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Engels.
Mrs. l.. A. Coe returned to New
Orleans on Monday She had been here
on account of the death of Mrs. John
Dave.
Misses Ena and Mabel Jackson
spent the latter part of last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Jackson at Hazel
Green.
Mrs. George Smeiman returned to
her home at Grand Rapids, after
several months visit with the Holman
families.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Suthers and
two children departed Monday to make
their future home at Junction City,
this state.
Mrs. Jane Kirst left Saturday for
Waukegan. She was accompanied by
her niece, Mrs. Hergberger, who had
been visiting here.
Mrs. John Gorgen, ST., returned
Monday from a weeks visit at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Heberlein, at Fennimore.
Prof. Joseph Hoare returned to
his home in Kansas City, Mo-, Tues
day, after a pleasant visit with rela-
tives and old friends in our city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Lieder and son
RAYMOND and Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Fled
Ter motored to Dubuque and spent Sat
urday and Sunday among friends.
MIR. and Mrs. w. E. Slingerlane
motored here from Des Moines, Iowa,
last week and have been visiting at
the Nicholson and G. w. Brown homes.
We have not had many deaths to
record this year. Possibly many old
patrons and friends have ceased to ex-
list. as some statements for subscription
due have brought no replies.
The many friends Of Mrs. Joseph
Schaumberg of this city will be glad to
hear that she is getting on nicely at
St. Joseph's Hospital at Dodgeville,
where she underwent an operation last
Friday morning for gallstones.
Marvin, the l3-year-oId son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Harris, WAS kicked by a
horse last Thursday morning, causing
two bones in one of his limbs to be
broken and decorating the flesh badly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
Me- roleraflon Needed.

One needs to take people for bet
ter, for worse But the trouble is
that most OF us are only prepared
TO take them for better"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
Re.idenee Property for Sale.

Known as the old VIM. Lanyon place,
south Of High street. Enquire on the
premises. CHAs. GILMAN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-09-24
Notice to Hunters and Dog Overs.

All parties are hereby forbidden from
hunting on lands owned by me, with or
without dogs. Wv NJ. j. KEALY.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-08-27

To be Continued Next Week.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-08-27
Gordon CraiQ
SOLDIER
OF
FORTUNE
BY RANDALL PARRISH
Copyright. 1912. by A. C. mcclure &
Co
By RANDALL PARRISH
SYNOPSIS
Copyright, 1912, by A. c. mcclure &
Co

Gordon Craig is hired by two men. Vail
and Neale. for $4,000 to go south and i'm
personate Philip Henley. ostensibly to save
an estate for Henley. who they say, is in
prison. Craig is to take with him a wo-
man to impersonate Mrs. Henley.
Suspected Of burglary. Craig Is cleared
by q young woman wandering In the
street. She Is out Of work and hungry.
They talk In a restaurant
She Is an actress. deserted by her
wealthy, drunken husband. She consents
to go south with Craig.
Mrs. Bernard Is a good woman and will
play the part OF Mrs. Henley to help
Craig. They arrive at the rundown Hen
ley plantation and are greeted by q rough
looking overseer.
Coombs. the overseer, and mysterious
uegress. Sallie. seem to be the only per-
sons on the plantation. Craig is awak-
ened by a shot and finds a man murdered
Broussard. a creole friend Of Coombs.
appears. Probing the murder. Craig finds
the corpse missing. Mrs. Bernard is really
Mrs. Henley. She and Craig determine to
fight for her missing husbands estate.
She believes Henley dead.
Coombs denies Henley Is dead and de-
fies Craig. although the latter reveals
Mrs. Henleys identity to the overseer.
The latter says Henley himself put him
In charge OF the plantation.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-08-27
Nation Facing Meat Famine

Economic experts of the FEEDER
III Government are giving the high
cost OF living problem thoughtful
consideration and are investigating
the present high price of meat. The
Department of Agriculture has just
completed a census of the meat
producing animals OF the United
States and finds that there has beeH
a decrease of 4.1s3, 900 head and
an increase Of S11s. $4,000 in val
ne during the past year. On Janua-
~ l, 1914. the herd numbered IA
600 head year ago.
The bulk of the nation's de-
creased meat supply is in the swine
herd. Compared with last year the
number of hogs in the United States
has diminished 2.Is5. 900 head; cat
tie I75,000 head. and sheep l,163.-
600 bead. The major portion OF
the Increased values is credited to
beef animals. The value OF all cat
tie, excluding mileh COWS. when CON-
pared with last year. shows An in
crease of e.sss. 900; swine have
gained ss.s42.000 in value. while
sheep have deprecated sl.i16.00o.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-08-27

way ~ account for this occurrence
.o,oc human. aware Of my presence
bse removed the candle. had stolen
through the pitch darkness silently
and az swiftly DISAPPEARED I vas
lonked IN. trapped AID not alone.
confess for an instant was pa nie
.,hcken. shrinking back from the h0r
ror Of the black unknown which en-
yeloted me. could see and hear
nothing yet seemed To feei 3 ghsst-
ty presence sknlking behind that I'm
,,ene,rstle veil. by erSt Inclination
WAS 10 creep back to the door and es-
csoe into the outer passage. Yet
oride restrained me. pride quickly
suppIemented By return Of courage.
I straightened up and advanced slow.
~. testing the wall with my hand. ey-
cry tnuscle stffYened for action. listen.
ing for the slightest sound eneoun-
tered nothing. beard nothing. until
nv groping fingers touched the rough
uIank Of q sieeping berth. ! explored
this cautiously. lifting the edge OF
coarse blanket and reaching mp TO
make sure the one above was also IN
occupied. Satisfied that both were
empty, worked my way bHhdiy
along 10 the second tier. As ! reach
ed into the lower Of the two bunk.
my finger came In contact with some
substance that left the impression -
a human body beneath the blanket |
terked away, startled. expecting III
livbt touch would arouse the occupant.
There was no movement, however
nor could I distinguish any sound Of
breathing.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-08-27
CHAPTER TX.
A Chamber Of Horrors.

" HERE was no hesitancy as to
what l must do. Now that l had
discovered this secret passage
II must be thoroughly expior-
ed. The safest way was to burrow
through the dark, trusting TO hands
and feet for safety and prepared for
any encounter. Whoever might be
hidden away there would certainly
possess some light, sufficient for any
warning | needed
Standing on the sofa arm / found
little difficulty in pressing my body
forward into the aperture until extend
ing at full length the picture settled
noiselessly back into place against the
wall, excluding all light Inch by inch
silently l worked forward. anxiously
exploring for the break in the floor,
which ] knew to be only a few feet
distant Even then l reached il IN
aware of its proximity. experiencing
q sudden unpleasant shock as my ex-
tended hand groped about, touching
nothing tangible.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-08-27
A WOMAN
WITH A MIND
Is QUICK TO GRASP A POINT

Genuine values requires no in
dueements.'
We give our customers genuine
values, and the women OF our COM
munity have been quick to respond.
We find from experience that it
pays Us to give OUR CUSTOMERS
genuine values, for THEY BRING
OTHERS.
That's why We are doing il and
il is why We are GETTING \
GREAT DEAL OF TRADE of this
community in our line.
Join the merry bunch. eat well.
live long, and forget to die.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17
Wilson Takes Hand
In Indiana Politics

WASHINGTON. March l7.-That
President Wilson and officers of his
Administration have taken a hand in
the Indiana political situation became
known to-day when letter that the
President had written to Senator
Kern was made public at the White
House. In this the President advo-
Gated Statewide primary in the
Hoosier State. The letter will be read
at the Democratic State Convention
in Indianapolis on March 10 by Sen
ator Kern.
Senator Kern also received a let
ter from Secretary OF State Bryan in
dorsing State wide primaries and the
initiative and referendum.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17
Georgia Deposition
In Goelet Divorce

NEWPORT. r. T., March 1.-THE
divorce suit recently instituted by
Mrs. Elsie Goelet against her multi
millionaire husband, Robert Goeiet.
came up this afternoon in the Supc-
rior Court before Justice Barrows.
Neithel. OF the principals was pres
emit and the evidence was submitted
in deposition form. Among them was
"a deposition from Macon, Ga
Counsel for Mrs Goelet read aliida-
Wits to substantiato the charges of
extreme cruelty and gross wickedness
and misbenayior in violation Of the
marriage covenant.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17
No New Haven Line
CRISIS, Says Wilson

WASHINGTON, March t7.-There
IS no immediate crisis in sight in the
affairs Of the New Haven Railroad
nor IS a receivership imminent. nc
cording to the views expressed by
President Wilson to-day The Presi-
dent said that the negotiations be-
tween the Department Of Justice and
the railroads officials are proceeding
smoothly and equally, and that the
efforts Of outsiders to give the situa-
ton feverish and dangerous color
will have no effect