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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
READY WHEN HOUR STRIKES
Commonplace People Become Heroes
and Hero.nes Under the Stress
Of Great Necessity.

Most of US ought to be keenly Inter
ested In death, for we never have been
really alive. says q writer in Golfers
Weekly. We have never reached our
height, never measured up to what
possibilities are within u.s. The proof
is matter OF common observation.
A big company gets into serious bust
ness difficulties, and the officials, who
had been tussy, vain and pompous, be-
come men again, call their subordi-
mates in and plan the campaign so
that everyone goes out hero TO win.
Like Kipling's gluttonous old Roman
general. they become young again
among the trumpets." In flood time a
telephone call may mean safety or de-
struction to many people, and a
naturally careless and flippant girl
becomes a heroine, sticking to her
switchboard all night to send the mes
sages through while a rising river
gnaws at the buildings foundations.
Caught by q cavern, foul mouthed
old mirer walks off into the gas to
die alone 80 that his younger comrade
may have what air there is and the
chance OF getting back to his family.
Some rough fishermen stranded on a
perilous reef haul down their signal
OF distress because they know that a
small boat cannot live in that mad
sea. So 1t goes on year after year
these npODle mfoht pasily he thought
OF as ordinary, dull and mean, the
commonest human animals, but when
the hour strikes life flames up within
them, and they rise to meet their fate
with as calm a soul as one who goes
to pick flowers In his mothers gar
den. What will this world be like
when we get into the habit Of living
up to something near the best that is
in us?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
This was Clearly Proven by the Result
of Tuesdays Election.
Philips PLURALITY 10000
Every Republican Candidate on State and County
Ticket Elected Beyond Doubt.
New York Largely Republican and Next House Pobah Republican

is doubtful if single one was carried,
Perchance you have any business at
the Iowa county seat at any time
during the next two years you'll find
competent Republican officials. Should
they fail to be courteous, apprise the
Tribune and the process TO take their
scalps will be applied.
In this city less than five hundred
votes were polled, or about two-thirds
of the whole. Here are the fiures
For County Clerk Kennedy 1872, Crib
BILE 22S, Wallace PRO- 50.
For County Treasurer Hicks 208,
Kendall 245.
For Sheriff - Perkins 1873. Hillary BIT.
For Clerk of Court - w. E. Williams
go. No Democratic opposition.
For Dist. Attorney McGeeyer 1872,
Taylor 257.
For Register Starry I'll, Paynter 267.
Surveyor Shelton 1863, Joiner 278.
Hillery proved to be the speediest.
Whitman, for State Senator, carried
this city by 100 over his Democratic
competitor.
Philip, for Governor, had Ga plurality
in the city. Blaine received 81 vote.
The Prohibition vote in city was Is.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05

snuffs, cigars or cigarettes, and tax
of $3.50 per year is levied on that oc-
cupation. The first payment of the tax
will have to be made during the month
of November, 1914
The local business establishments
which the new bill will affect are
Bankers, 81 900 for each 1000 of
capital stock, surplus and undivided
profits to figure az part of capital stock.
Proprietors or agents of all public
exhibitions or shows for money, $40.
Proprietors of bowling alleys and
billiard rooms, $500 for each alley or
table.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco
whose annual receipts from sale of to-
bacco amounts to 5000 or more, 81, 80.
Manufacturers of cigars, from $500
to 50, 1856.
Blank forms upon which to make APP
plication for the stamp can be secured
from any postmaster.
AS severe penalties are imposed for
failure to make the return and pay the
tax within the time prescribed by law,
all parties subject to said taxes should
give the matter prompt attention IN
order to avoid the possibility of being
penalzed. All applications must be
made and the tax paid to the Collector
of Internal Revenue not later than
November 80.
Publishers Note. The publication
of the foregoing was requested by a
prominent government official in Wash
ington with the pitiab'e wall that there
/ was no fund or provision for paying for
| the same. Too bad about TINS poverty
stricken government Of ours Why
is it thus, and why this emergency tax,
enormously called war" tax? Lack
of proper management is the only rea-
son seen at this distance. But in rak-
ing this great amount Of money from
these sources and making no provision
to pay for the aid deemed and called
upon by them as necessary, is only ad.
ditional evidence of the unftness OF
the powers that be. There's no doubt
but what the parties thus "bled" would
be thoroughly satisfied to see the news
paper reasonably well paid for the par.
they are solicited to take in this emer-
gency move, and that, too out Of the
unearned salaries Of the hlunderers ]
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
Legal Notices.
CTATE OF wISCoKSIN-IOWA COZ
~ COURT-IN PROBATE.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOW COUNTY
- COURT-IN PROBATE
:, In the matter Of the estate of Christian
Beaumont, deceased.
Letters Of administration or the estate Of
Christian Beaumont, deceased, having been
issued to Bennett Beaumont
Notlce rs hereby given. that the creditors of
sara christian Beaumont, deceased, are al
lowed and limited by order of this court, until
ana including the first Tuesday of May, 1915
nelng the fourth day of said month, to present
their claims and demands against said Chris
Llan Beaumont. deceased to the County Cont
Tor examination and allowance.
Notice IS also hereby given. that the claims
so presented will be examined and adjusted
9y this court, at the office of the Comfy
Judge AZ the Court House i'm the CITY Sof
DodgeEllle, IN said county, on the first Tues
day of June, 1915.
Dated this 18th day Of October, 1914.
By the Court.
ALDRO jerks. County Judge.
J. B. Reynolds. Attorney. I2wt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
Must Have Government License.

The emergency revenue bill, which
has passed congress and become law,
contains in its provisions a number of
new special taxes on businesses and oc-
equations generally called government
licenses.) This provision of the law be
came effective November /, 1914, and
after that date every person engaged
in any Of the occupations levied upon
must make proper application to the
Collector Of internal Revenue, pay the
tax imposed and secure a stamp, which
must be Kept posted in the place Of bus
mess. The tax which will effect the
largest number Of persons is that levied
on all dealers in manufactured tobacco.
This includes every one who sells any
form Of smoking Or chewing tobacco,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
Economy Of Steam Turbines.

According to the statistical depart
ment OF the Commonwealth Edison
company of Chicago, it is probable
that the present coal consumption of
that company would be double what
it is if the generating units of today
were no more efficient than the re-
ciprocating units used years ago. I'm
der such conditions the annual coal
consumption would be 100000 tons.
If the extra coal burned were worth
no more than one dollar ton, the an
nual saving would be 1.250, 000.-Elec-
trical World
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
2. A. Bishop, Auctioneer.
+. Y Hutchinson, Clerk.

AS bit of evidence that the min
lister has other duties to employ his
time than merely standing in his pull
pit and preaching twice a week, we
reproduce a fragment of a report made
by Rev f. NJ. Antrim, pastor Of the
First Church, Decatur. H.. for the
ten months proceeding conference:
Pastoral calls made, 754; received calls,
485; telephone calls, approximately l.
800; letters sent cut, ], G99; sermons de-
livered, %; addresses given, IS; prayer
meetings led, SO; other meetings at
tended S04; funerals conducted. 40:
evenings at home, "a, without callers, ~.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
They Understood.

A Boston teacher had carefully en-
rhained to her class the meaning of
the word happens" Now he said.
81 there is anything you do not I'M
derstand in what | have been telling
you just raise your hand"
NoA hand was raised II you I'M
derstand how 1t should be used, who
can give me a sentence with this word
happens in it?"
Quickly hand was raised and an
eager voice called out: MY mother
wears happens In her head
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05

AS a result of the war in Europe,
wild animals which have been collected
by the Hagenbecks, on orders from the
ZOOS Of cities in the area Of belliger-
ency, cannot be delivered, and they are
for sale at bargain prices. Buy cam
ell; buy an elephant with tusks; buy an
African lion IT'S a great chance for
stocking up the ZOOS in America.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05

WHEN Mexico has been governed by
one man, the one man very frequently
has been reported in the end as getting
away with millions of public money.
The new plan of government by com
mission of FIVE may be founded on the
calculation that there will be always
four on watch against the would-be-
nest-featherer
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05

WHERE is there better potato
country than Northern Wisconsin Sta
tistics Of this years yield supplied by
Secretary Mckenzie Of the State Board
of Agriculture show an average of 100
bushels per acre in the northern diyi-
sion. 1905 IN the central division and
141 in the southern division, the gem
eral average for the state being Isl
bushels.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
For Sale.

The John Truan residence, blocks
southwest of Congregational church
House of 8 rooms and 5 large closets,
cellar and cistern; lot 80 it. front viii
be sold at a reasonable price. Enquire
of John Truan. 28tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05

Il give It up" said her husband.
Il seem to pick out all the wrong
things to say I'm trying to comfort
you and you call me names, and as
for Australia / never expect to see II
and I'm sure don't want TO and
what it's got to do with you and me
is more than | can discover"
That's because you're a man,
said the bride. Men never do under
stand things that mean SO much to a
womani They are perfectly densel
Tell me--are you sure you care more
for me than you ever could for any
one else?"
Didn't marry your" almost
shouted her husband Then he took a
long breath. "Of course l dol / owe
you madly. devotedly, intensely. dis
tractedly twenty five hours in the dayi
Honesti"
well. why didn't you say so at
oncel" demanded the bride in relieved
tones
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
THURSDAY, NOV. 5. 1914.

EVEN at this early stage of the war,
it is proved that great fixed fortllca-
tons are of much less value than had
been supposed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
A plnerenos.

Author-Here's an article on How
to live on 1919 cents day"
Editor-Just what We want I'll
give you IS for Il
Author-W What? Why IS won't buy
my dinner.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
a respectable profit .?

PROFESSOR JOHN w. BURGESS Of
Newport II. l., a pro-German writer,
who was decorated with the Order of
the Prussian Crown by the Emperor of
Germany, makes the astonishing state
ment that Germany did not violate a
neutrality treaty by passing through
Belgium. He says: can neutrality
treaties expired in the year 1872, and
the present German Empire has never
signed any treaty guaranteeing the
neutrality of Belgium. Really, this is
interesting. Professor Burgess should
hasten to inform the German chancellor
upon this point. for DC is evidently la
boring under the embarrassing delusion
that the German army has actually
violated a treaty pact Elk
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
What Did She Meant

Il see that the widow OF suburb
anite who was killed in a railroad
wreck got 500 600 damages
And yet city folks say people are
foolish to live In tho suburbs
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
Paris Defenses and German Siege Gun,

1t was Germany's great siege guns
that spoiled all earlier calculations re-
gardiug the defense Of Antwerp. 1t
had not previously been regarded as
practicable to transport for field use
artillery of such enormous size and
weight as these ~ centimeter guns,
which throw great projectiles about
16inches in diameter. It's reported that
the Krupp works at Essen, in which
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
Automobile for Sale.

Five-passenger, E. M. F. touring
car, 80 horse power, with truck attach
ment. Fully equipped and in good run
ming order. Price 1926.
3Stf j. C. STENDEBACH.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05

THE Rock Island infamy looks as
black as the New Haven, and indicates
that railroad wreckers know no east
and no west, but plunge in wherever
the opportunities for looting look prom
Using. Is it any wonder the people
who are being bled, and have been for
years, by the tricky, soulless railroad
moguls, are very much set against
them, AMI anxious for some ironclad
law that will force them TO be decent
in their transactions and content with
respectable profit
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05
Their Narrow
Escape

When she heard ais key turn In
the lock the bride of o1i, few weeks
made a rush for her husband and
claspsd his arm tragieally as he en-
tered the door.
Obi" she cried, Tn 30 glad you've
comet I've been perfectly miserable
thinking about 1t all By myself"
What's happenedr- asked her hus-
band, anxiously
"Oh, Harry she went on, Il was
putting UP the dining room curtains
and was Just as happy-and all OF q
sudden It occurred to me that instead
OF both OF us having lived in Chicago
all our lives where We simply couldn't
help meeting We might just as easily
have been born in different placesl
Suppose-suppose you had always
lived here, but that / had been born
in Australia or IndiaI Why, / cried
for an hourl"
"Nonsense!" said her husband.
What difference would it have
nader"
You haven't any Imagination" she
retorted. Wed never have met,
that's the difference 1t would have
made! why, | tried and tried to re-
member and / couldn't think OF a
single soul | knew ever going TO
Australia or coming from there-it
might just as well be on another
planet"
You mustn't be foolish, darling,
said her husband. You weren't born
there, 30 there's nothing to worry
about"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-11-05


That isn't the point said the
bride. Tell me this minute, Harry,
whether you think If | had lived there
we wca,d have metz | never could
have loved any one but you and you
couldn't have cared for any one but
me, could you? Oh. do you think you
would have thought you were In love
with another f.
Now Mabel" said her husband
after he had taken a deep breath, I
don't see what you are driving att
=
You are evading the point!" she
declared. you can't honestly say
No to my question and you are try
ing to distract me! 1t Is perfectly
awful to be married only six weeks
and then find your husband doesn't
truly care for you. though ] suppose
If I'd had any sense I'd have known
that In the first place-only women
are such Stiles they believe everything
that's told them! | don't see how |
am to blame for having trusted yCn.
,
l-l-loved me and"
stop, stopl" cried her husband
What on earth's the trouble, any
how? Push Australia of the map
and let's have peace and sunshine
again!"
Aunt Sarah said I'd be unh-h-happy
If l m-m-married you'll" wept the bride.
"She said your sort of chin always
wrecked ones l-llife! But | believed
in youl ! didn't think you were ths
sort OF man who could fall In love
with different girl every five min
utesl"
We'll, I'm mott" stormed her exas-
perated husband. Il don't know what
you're talking about. Mabel"
But, if I'd lived In Australia" she
persisted how could you have helped
liking some one else! You wouldn't
have seen me, you know! 1t would
have been just the same as though
never existed"
We'll, / wouldn't have existed
eitheri" he declared. You, wouldn't
have known or cared copper cent
about one Harry Sylvester Howard,
Chicago, U. S. A. You'd have been
quite happy adoring some man over
on your side of the globel"
Harry" she cried In tones which
dripped tragedy. DO you mean to
say you have such poor idea of my
affection for you as that? oh. this
is the last straw? To have you doubt
mel 1t is worse than discovering how
little you really care for mel My
heart is broken. AS though any one
ever could have made the slightest
impression on my affection except you
II don't understand how you san be
so brutal"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-10-21

VIII Be Here Either Next Monday
or Tuesday and Will Speak to Lo-
cal People.

Secretary of the Interior Frank
lin X. Lane. than whom the set
tiers of the west never had so good
friend, will be in Fallon either
Monday or Tuesday. His speech,
which will occur at the Temple
theater, will be announced by circu-
lars and handbills. Mr.. Lane,
whose broadly sympathetic policies
have come as real boons to our pro-
ject settlers, will tell Just what part
Senator Newlands has played in
bringing the present happy condi-
tons about.
None should miss the opportunity
to hear him and to meet him per-
sonally. He is your friend. and
no man in this project but who
knows that Mr.. Lane has been an
active agent in his personal behalf
He is one of the very biggest men
in ali the nation and he is urging
Mr.. Newlands' retention in the
United States. He is going to tell
us about the reclamation policies OF
the administration and how they
will benefit us and likewise he is
going to tell us that Democracy
must have every possible assistance
TO bring about better western con-
ditions
He will leave Washington to-
morrow and the date of his arrival
is uncertain. 1t seems probable that
his appearance here will occur on
Monday.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-10-21
TO ADDRESS LOCAL PEOPLE
United States Senator Key Pittman
And Federal Attorney VIM. Wood
burn To BE Here.

Hon. Key Pittman. Nevada's
junior United States senator, and
Hon. William Woodburn, United
States attorney for Nevada, will be
in Fallon next Tuesday evening and
will speak at the Temple theater.
Each is peculiarly fitted to en-
ligthen upon the progress of Demo-
cratic affairs and tell in glowing
oratorical style of the coordination
of our party's work and the inter-
ests of the people. Senator Pitt
man has made a remarkable con-
gressional record for one who has
been a United States senator less
than two years, and he has been
hailed everywhere as statesman
of rare qualities. Nevada made no
mistake when they sent Mr.. Pitt
man to the upper branch of the ma
tionai legislature. Rock-ribbed re-
publicans admit this fact And
though he is not campaigning for
re election, with the passing of two
years more, this is undoubtedly ex-
aetly what will happen, for Nevada's
voters know and will reward Mr..
Pittman for his work in the states
behalf.
Hon. William WOODBURY. who
will share the evening with Senator
Pittman, is himself a remarkable
orator. His speeches answering
Sam Platts attacks upon Senator
Newlands have aroused the great
est interest and their effect has
been to ALLEVIATE many a voter from
Mr.. Platt. Fair minds are subject
to conviction upon proper presen-
tation of fact and these are the
kind that are particularly desired
at the meeting announced for next
Tuesday evening.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-10-21
HARMON DISTRICT ITEMS.

Harry Crockett. VIM. Phillips and
r. d. Freeman left Saturday morn
ing for the eastern part of Church
i'll county for a deer hunt.
A very delightful evening was
spent at the home of G. M. Harmon
Saturday evening in the nature of
a farewell party given Miss Georgia
Church before she leaves to take
up school.
Robert Colgan is slightly improv-
ing after his accident at the Fire
baugh ranch last Thursday
Dan Freeman is improving the
looks of his house by extending the
windows out in front and putting a
porch all around. James Freeman
is doing the work.
G. Budd Williams and family and
Will Murrey and wife spent Sunday
with VIII Williams and family.
Mrs. Chas. NJ Wainscott and
children are spending week with
L. ]. Clark and family and also
visiting other friends.
c. N. Davis expects to leave soon
for a business trip In California.
A. r. Wainscott and John Thom
returned Sunday from a business
trip to Wonder.
Mrs. L. E, Freeman spent FIJI
day with her uncle and family
Robert Colgan.
C. w. Smalley purchased a horse
from Harry Crockett.
8. L. Parsons and wife sundayec
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-10-21
SETTLERS SHOULD ACT At ONCE
Highly Important That Settlers
Should Aecede To Extension Law
At Once.

It is highly important that all of
the water users who expect to avail
themselves of the extension of time
under the Reclamation Extension
act signify their acceptance of the
new law at the earliest possible
date for the reason that another
installment OF water right charges
will become due on December 1st,
which will render most of the water
right applications on this project
subject to cancellation unless pay
ment of one full installment, under
the terms of the old law, is made by
that date. The Secretary of the In
terror has postponed the payments
from time TO time in order that the
water users might obtain relief un-
der the new law, and he will doubt
less require strict compliance with
the old law in the future from those
who fail to accept the most liberal
terms of relief now held out TO
them.
1t is especially important that
these acceptances be executed
promptly by applicants for water
rights in correction with lands in
private ownership, for their accept
ances must be duly acknowledged
and placed on record in the County
Recorders office, and this takes
some time.
-s>~se-~s~-e-eS>~~->s>se-~
with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Colgan.
Mrs. Frank Austin and children
spent the first of the week with
her parent Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Har-
mon.