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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15

carrying charge caused by the rise in
the timber values.
Third The heavy demand for lum-
Der for railway equipment, government
requirements and farm and city uses.
1t is said by the president of the Ma
tional Lumber Manufacturers Associa-
ton that lumber will be cheaper but
will steadily 90 higher, due to ne fact
that the u. S. Government VIII soon
make heavy demands for lumber to
build ships, docks, Notifications, ETC.,
also that the foreign demand has been
practically cut off for two years on ac-
count of the war. As soon as the war
is over the European countries will I'M
doubtedly be in the markets for large
amounts of lumber of all kinds to help
rebuild the cities, homes and industries
that have been destroyed.
Judging from the effect foreign de-
mand has had on steel, munitions, food
stuffs and many other articles, it seems
almost a certainty that lumber prices
must advance quite materially during
the next few years.
G. Z. MARTIN
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15

TIE senate and assembly are still
wide apart on that little proposition OF
adding $500 to the compensation of the
members. The senate refused to con-
sent to the increase, and the revisors
bill which carried this provision as an
amendment, was sent back to the
assembly with the implied request to
please remove the incumbrance, but
this the assembly refused to do insist
ing that Il Bill No. 2 S. was TO become
law it should have this pleasurable
and comfortable attainment. So a
committee on conference has been APP
pointed to effect a compromise. As
a compromise can only be a back-down
for ohe house or the other, Bin No. IS.
promising further interesting sessions
for one Of the legislative bodies.
Touching on the question state eX-
change suggests let them establish
a maximum of 100 days for the session
and pay each member a bonus of $40
for each day that can be saved out Of
that number. Thus, If the session
lasted only forty days, which is about
long enough, the members would be
entitlec to pay for sixty days at 500,
or 1920 for the session Why not
try it?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15
de Making
of a Man
xe>n
BY HENRY FOSTER
BY HENRY FOSTER
FAys ,iSS az ~ m NJ Sf M sNs7NSS'S'v
Copyright, by w. q. Chapman.)

copyright, by W. @. Chapman.)
Steve and his wife had talked ii over
for loag time before the legacy ar
rtved so Unexpectedly from his uncle
Harry. 1t was only for $500, but 1t
ciinched Steve's resolution.
An uneducated man, leaving the pri-
mary school at twelve to work for his
mothers support, Steve was at heart
a gentleman. But q mans heart counts
fu very Dttle against a mans man
ners. And Steve vas-not rough, for
he was altogether fineness itself-but
Hl-hred He would not pass muster
except among the laboring class.
Meta was something higher. She
Ind worried IN a department store,
where save was one of the packers.
kts had pme TO know her by knock
ing down n masher who was poster
ing the girl with his attentions. And
Meta, struck by the kindness OF the
man. gradually came to care for him.
And they had been married three
years. There We're two babies, girl
and a boy And Steve was still pack
Ing case, at SIS a week.
They had talked over their own and
their children's future so many times.
And the same blank wall stretched be-
fore them There was no future. Al
ready every penny of their little earn
ings went week by week. Then came
the legacy.
"There's no chance for an unedu-
Gated man like me" Steve said. The
only way for me TO make money is to
find it,.
''To find it, dear?' asked Meta.
"In the ground" said Steve. I'm go
ing to Alaska. And, Meta, dearest"
"Oh, Steve, l can't have you co." she
sobbed
ITS for little Ellen and Tom" he
answered. we've got TO make the
sacrifice, Meta"
She brought herself 10 his view
point. For the sake of the babies, to
give them the advantages which their
father-had never had Steve must go.
He set two years as the limit of his
absence. He took a hundred dollars
and left Meta with four hundred That
would last her forty weeks, with great
economy. And long before that pc
riod had elapsed Steve would send her
some more.
So he promised, and so he per-
formed Al the end OF six months Steve
was making his fifty weekly in Alaska.
He was working in a store, but he
wrote that he was keeping his eye open
for opportunities. and NJ the end of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15
OUR 1851 MILLloNAlRES.

Fifty years ago the man who had a
million dollars IN this country was a
rarity, remarks the Harvard Herald.
Now there are 100 persons in the
United States whose income is mil
hon dollars or more a year; there are
300 persons who have incomes between
onc.half million and one million; there
are lO,67l millonares and Of these
3.SlO are worth 81, 600. 600 or more.
These facts are taken from the in
come tag returns for 1916, Just issued
by the government,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15
Conditions Regarding Lumber.

Lumber. unlike almost sny other
manufactured article has advanced
only about 10 per cent in the last ten
years and most of this advance has
been within the last year However,
the relative price of lumber to other
building materials does not promise to
stay at this comparative low price for
different reasons.
First The cost of logging operations
in one of the largest plants in the u s.,
from close tabulation of figures, has
shown an increase in the last year Of
Of over 80 per cent due to increased
cost of labor and food stuffs for the
men in the camps.
Second The increase in the interest
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15
FARM FOR SALE.

In order to settle up the estate of
John Godfrey, deceased, the farm,
consisting of 235la acres, in the town
of Willow Springs, about 2la miles
northwest Of Calamine. and 6 miles
south of Mineral Point, is offered for
sale. This is No. ! stock or general
purpose farm. The homestead part has
a fair buildings. The farm will be sold
altogether or in two parts. For particu-
lars see George Godfrey, Mineral Point,
Wis, Route No. 2. Aft
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15
OnneceS SarX-

| often wish / had the nerve of nv
friend Jimson.
The other night at a Christmas par
ty he deliberately walked up to the
prettiest girl in the room and kissed
her.
How dare your" she cried. blush
ing furiously. II am not under the
mistletoe.n
That's all right" responded jim
son. "A girl with a face like yours
doesn't need any mistletoe."
And then he kissed her again.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15

Shiocton News Pointing out in de-
tail the extravaganza Of the Democratic
administration, as compared with ex-
penditures under Republican control,
Representative Martin B. Madden Of
Illinois delivered an address during the
recent revenue debate which every
voter should secure and read Among
other things, he said You have squan-
dered $l62, 600, 900 to no purpose in the
Mexican border fiasco, SIS, 000, 600 in
the Vera Cruz incident. S35 900, 900 in
Alaska, $ll, 900. 600 ia 40 armor plate
plant. 500. 900 900 in a nitrate plant
s5o. 600, 600 in ship purchase scheme,
$50. 900, 600 in a scheme for flood con
troll, which means nothing but the re-
clamaJion Of privately owned lands.
You spent last year $40, 1000, 900 on the
river and harbor bill, much of which
went into dry creeks, where you were
compelled to dig artesian wells to fur
nish the water. You have increased
the number Of men on the payroll at an
annual cost of $50, 600.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15

OUR Attorney General Owen is said
to be candidate for the Justice of the
Supreme Bench to succeed Justice Mar
shall, whose term expires with this
year. The Tribune feels friendly to-
ward Mr.. Owen, and if there is no
other proof, will say it has persistently
supported him for the office he has
held for several years, and to which he
was reelected last fall Is is not his
place at this time? And what is the
matter with MARSHALL Surely his
ability, his diligence and precedence
entitle him to reelection.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15
CITY GOVERNMENT.

Mineral Point, Wis, March 8, 1917
A regular meeting Of the common
council held at the council chamber
March 6, 1917.
Meeting called to order by Mayor
Edward Brown. All members present
except Alderman Jacka.
Minutes of last meeting read and APP
proved.
The following claims we're audited by
the finance committee and on motion OF
of Alderman Terrill were allowed and
ordered paid
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15
Hauston Star: What shall we do

Hauston Star: What shall we do
with the food price boosters ? There is
no place in heaven for them, for that
il reserved for human beings. We
can't send them to Jail, for that would
be cruelty TO the other inmates. Hell
won't have them, for the devil refuses
to associate with any one worse than
himself. What shall we do with them
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15

The upward flight Of the hog mar
ket the past week continued, until the
unheard Of price of SIS was reached,
smashing an records. The price was
st that figure So per hundred higher
than month ago. The market seems
to have no limit, and no one dares 70
preGiet how much higher hogs will go.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15

Blue birds were seen Monday morn
ing by more than one citizen of Mineral
Point, whereat another cheering (O
denizen remarked. THAT means a
month before theyn come for good.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15
Similar Trait

Did you ever notice that a bird and
q glutton are very much alike?'
"How do you meanr
They both take a peck at every
nCuthful.-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15

Moved by Alderman Jeuck-that Dill
OF f Golliner be referred to water
commission and paid when ad justed.
Carried by unanimous vote Of the
council
Moved by Alderman BIewett- that
bin of 500 S. for equipment brought by
the Fire Co. be reimbursed in full
Carried by all aldermen voting aye
on roll call
City Treasurers monthly report was
read and on motion same was accepted
aud ordered placed on file.
Mr. Il Siebert appeared before the
council asking consideration Of back
taxes paid by him under protest
Moved and carried that above matter
bs referred to the finance committee
and city attorney for adjustment.
Claim OF William Mathews against
city for injuries sustained by falling on
public walk was read,
Motion made by Alderman Jeuck
that above claim be referred to the
committee on claims
Carried by unanimous vote of the
council
a correspondence from the Industrial
Commission WAS read and on motion of
Alderman Blewett the school committee
was instructed to take up with said
Commission the matter referred TO in
said letter and to provide such addition
al fire escapes as shall seem to said
committee TO be necessary.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Meserole that the
city pay MI expenses incurred for heat
aud light etc, Of the Band Concert to
be given at the Auditorium in near
future Carried unanimously
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Attest: EDWARD BROWN, Mayor.
II. G. JACKSON, City Clerk
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15
SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

Mineral Point Wis, Mar. 5, 1917
A regular meeting Of the school board
was held on above date at the council
rooms.
Meeting called to order by President
Hubenthal. An members present.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
The following bills were allowed and
nrdnrnA Maid
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-15

MONVU UN VUWWlssIVUtT MaUEtI IUaI
a new flag be ordered for II s. bldg.
Carried
Moved by commissioner Manager that
Supt. be authorized to order case of
towels Carried.
On motion the meeting adjourned,
Attest. III. q. JACKSON, Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-01
For t)teYot1n6 People

so the boys ran into the woods.
The men called roughly sHie there!
Come back here" and may have
chased them Johnnie wasn't sure
but Jerry said he thought they did.
IN the woods # was quite dark and
soon the boys were completely turned
around. They aoundereE into 4 marsh
and Tom. who was younger than the
other two, was heard TO snif5e auspt-
ciousiy, but he may not have been
crying. Suddenly Johnnie remem-
bered learning in school that the moss
on the trees grows on the north side.
SO they felt along the black tree
trunks and soon discovered which d.
rection was north. They knew the
road was to the west and the town to
the south. 50 they cot their bearings
school is some good after ALL
said Jerry for he had been awfully
scared too.
Fortunately the moon rose as round
and full as a September moon can be
Tom said conaaentlaIIy ttla8 once
when he was voting ne used to believe
that bears lived IN the woods The
other boys laughed loud and long at
that but Jerry said that once he had
seen a movie az q tiger that got away
from a circus ana roamed through
the woods and chased people. and one
girl climbed up tree and the tiger
climbed after her! This was~rather
searey news. An owl hooted awful
loud and something rustIed in the
bushes. Tom dropped his string Of
sinners and grabbed Tohnnie's arm.
Lets walk in the road suggested
Jerry. 1T the tramps see AS and run
after as we can easily run away from
them"
a tramp isn't anything" exclaimed
Tom, scornfuUy-
They locked arms and tramped IN
the middle OF the road, aud none Of
them would admit that 6hey we're
tired when they had gone little
way they saw a buggy coming down
the road
'eWish it was gotn. the other way.
said Johnnie. YEARLY.
The buggy came closer and drew
mp beside hem
seWeu. this is a nice time Of night
TO be stroiing around" said q stern
voice
..Pop3' exclaimed Johnnie.
e.Ycst" replied has father. "and what
nave Eou 10 say for yoarself2"
y losted ms quarter" said Johnnie
was Mummy worried r.
"Fas sine worried 2" repeated Mfr.
King. why she's sure a bear has
eaten you up and she sent me out
after you. thinks iii give you
good licking for the troablel''
But when he spoke in that tone
Johnnie didn't care. although it was
too dark TO see thu fwinIde in his
eyes The tlzrce boys veere mighty
glad to ger into the buggy and ride
-f4fa --fre g ira i'm bros miles ryff7o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-01

After they had eaten most Of their
lunch they set about doing some seri-
Gus fishing. Tom had the can Of
worms.
They're kind OF p1ayed-out," he
remarked looking into the can.
Guess they aren't used to ridin' In
etterbi1es."
They all did catch sinners. and sevN
eraI BIG ones got away! Some not
quite so big. but $50. we're put
aside for thoughtful mothers. and
then fire was built. for now it was
Two o'clock and time for lunch all
-ightl Fishing does make a person
hungry! The fish was rather black
from the smoke and may have tasted
bitter to some people, but Jerry, Tom
and Johnnie enjoyed every bite.
After lunch they fisbed and f1shed
and dshcd and got quite q string Of
fishes Then the shadows looked
longer. and Jerry looked at his big.
nickel watch. It had stopped, but
Tom looked at the sun and said it
must be going on five o'clock. so the
boys gathered mp their things and
started out of the woods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-01
Teddy and His Spade
We We W

my spade7" asked Teddy.
"Lts Ia front Of nay house" said
the Grab, III don D., want il here"
Then. If you don't mind. Iu take
Or 10 the Mer-chiarcE." Teddy said
You see, my Muver is going 70 get
nae q new one SO 7 won't need this
one"
Take it." tha crab answered. II
don't want spadas-'
Don't be crusryt" the Dolphin
said. MIR. Crab isu't very polite. Is ne.
Teddy, bat the Mer-chIdren VIII be
Delighted
So they went on and came to a
Mer-ch.la. digging with his hands ana
Teddy gave h.n the spade
Thank you, Teddy the ATer child
said. IT'S just what I vs. atcd. and
what "a nice spade it is Won't you
come and play with me?"
Teddy was just going to say Yes"
when the Dolphin spoke
We've been here q long, long time.
Teddy and I'm afraid your mother
VIII miss you. We must come anoth-
er day."
Teddy felt little sorry. because
the AIer-chId was ever go nice, but, he
was y rood little boy ana ala what he
was asked to do. eo hc promised to
come again TO play.
and I win send you my prettiest
she'll" the Mer-child promised. "Look
for it. on the beach, the wavelets Will
bring It TO you"
THANH YOU. NcT-cbiId, Teddy said
II win come again il MIR Dolphin viii
take me. Good bye"
Goodbye" said the Mer-chud.
Come again soon"
SO the Dolphin brought Teddy back
70 The shore where the Dream Fairy
stood waiting 10 whlsk him back to
his little crib. There was hts new
spade. and too, when he got up and
went down with # to the beach there
lay a great, big beautiful pearl lined
she'll
TITS from the BTer-chndt" Teddy
cried II Just know Il S."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-01

square box ana picked up TWO play
full Kittens
"0h-oh. LucyG Aren't they cum
n5nE2 what are their names?" asked
Betty, taking the pure white one into
her arms.
THAT ones snowdrop, and mother
says this other one Is so black we'll
have TO call him Coal Come on
now. and I'll show you the puppies"
said Lucy happily.
Betty willingly gave up the fuzzy
Htte kitten for look at the puppies.
There were three Of them. roly-poly
Collie pups that froIlcked and tumbIed
ali over each other. They tried their
best to follow the girls when Lucy
took Betty off TO see the chickens.
The hired man was feeding the
chickens. and Lucy asked him TO give
them some Of the cracked corn SO
Betty might feed them too. 1t was
great fun watching them gobble down
every gra n Just as fast they could
but Betty didn't like them as we'll as
either the kittens or the puppies.
AS they passed a field on their way
10 the pig pen Lucy spied Pinto
Come Pinto, Come. Pinto!'' Lucy
called TO him. He came running 1Ip
with little whinny, and Betty petted
htm quite as much as Lucy She net
ted The pigs, too. and the calves. and
even cross old Spot-face. the cow.
Il thought you'd be afraid OF Spot
face Lucy told her. And thought
maybe you'd be q little bit scared Of
Pinto"
w hy?" Betty wanted 80 know.
oh. just because you are city
girl smiled Lucy frankly.
SClar4 Bellies FROM the CITY. and
she was afraid of even the baby ducks.
Betty"
Baby ducks o. squeaIed Rett,1
quite beside herself with delight al
the prospect OF seeing baby ducks
Where are they, Lucy?"
Down at the pond over therer'
pointed Lucy They ran away to the
pond as fast IS ever they could. and
Betty saw the dear little ducklfr,rs
Lucy was trying TO coax the old moth
er duck TO shore so Betty could Hold
one Of the duckIings in her hand
Betty was watching Lucy so interest
eddy thai she didn't know she was
holding out her hand with some of4be
CRACKED corn the hired man had given
her
suddenly she gave a scream. and
Lucy looked up 20 see Betty with one
arm thrown across her eyes ana the
old gray goose trying to nIbble corn
from her other hand The old gray
goose was followed by her faithful
enun4, the old white goose But Lucy
couldn't believe her eyes. Betty who
had fondIed dogs. cats. chickens.
Pinto. calves and even old Spot face.
was plainly terrified.
what's the matter?" called the
puzzled Lucy.
can them away-oh, Lucy. quick"
screamed Betty.
lucy ran toward them and shooed
them away You aren't afraid Of
goese7" asked Lucy in disgust
Yes am, too!" sObbed Betty,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-01

Suddenly Johnnie, who had been
feeling In his pockets, stopped short
and cried:
say say!"
"s'matter?" inquired Jerry. Did
you lose somethin'. Johnnie2'
Yes" replied Johnnie, II lost
the quarter!"
They looked everywhere, but no
quarter could they find
Well they were in a fix Eight
miles from home and no money to
ride and the evening coming on
mo use crying over split rnilk!.'
said Tom, cheerIy. ct can't be so
orful late Let's wal}Stf
OF started the three boys IN very
good spirits. It grew darker and
darker, and the boys grew quiet. ex
ecept Tom. who whistled America. i
Love You" IN his best style to keep up
their courage
Suddenly they saw two men com
ing towards them. Tho men were
evidently tramps and one of them
swayed q little IN his walk as though
he had been drinking. 1t was not
very pleasant sight on a lonely road
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-01
aTake It." The crab Answered, Want spades'

haps the Mer-chlldren found It. Can
you take him down TO the bottom OF
the sea with you?"
with the greatest Of pleasure. " re
Piled the Dolphin. lust climb on my
back, Master Teddy. ana we can go
right Off"
Teddy climbed on and held firmly
the Dolphin's ears.
Here we go" cried the DOLPHIN.
and in a moment they were out among
the breakers. Teddy had to hold
tight because the breakers tried to
push him off the Dolphin's back
just for fun. but soon the Dolphin
plunged deep into the sea where it
was cool and quiet
Teddy could see quite well. too. and
there was q great deal indeed to see4
There were all sorts Of fishes and
crabs and pretty sea flowers that
grew in the sand. And the spade was
there too. 4 crab was fussirg around
It very cross indeed"
what are you going 10 do with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-01

so friendly Dolphin who wfl take
you"
Teddy jumped out Of his crib and
together they raced down totthe beach.
Everybody had gone in to take a nap
SO the beach was quite deserted ex-
cept for 81 great green ard gold Dol
phIn that lay in the bits OF waveIels
that ripp1ed up on the beach.
He was q funny fish with a round
head and the cheerfalest smile you
ever saw.
freddy lost his spade" the Dream
Fairy explained. "and ne thinks per-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-01

90 EPTEMBER IS MONDAY. and
this day, usually so fun Of work.
- wiu be marked by she closing
of mills and factories, and the
day win be set aside for rest and
pleasure for the laborlng man.
We have come to regard Labor Day
as one Of our natural American holi-
days. and forget the fact that it has
been a legal Holiday for onEy a limited
number Of years. AS early as 1852
the subject Or Labor Day was ast-
tated. bu1 it was not until 1924 thai
Congress passed a bin making it a
legal public holiday. TO be known as
''Labor's Holiday
Labor Day Is NOT eonhned oaly to
the United States. II is observed IN
Porto Rtco. Hawaii Alaska ana the
Philippines. wherever il is observed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-01

it is marked by paradcs, picnics and
outd DOR sport.
j anIel Webster says Of American
labor; "Al my sympathies are with
it. and my voice. till 1 ann dumb. wiz
be for it,"
Labor Day is always celebrated the
Fl rst Monday ia September and il is a
Drettg sentiment to have this holiday
come ut the beginning o. the new
working year
Your working year IS before You,
and very soon you viii resume your
school routine. do You appreciate the
fact Chat the vacation Of the American
school child IT'S longer than that of the
European summer holiday IL is up
10 you TO start work. in the right way.
and show your appreciation to your
parents and teachers By being credit
10 them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-01
WINDOW SHOPPING.
-NERHAPS YOU'VE sat and

-
sulked awhile
!. And possibly refused TO smile,
Because the boys with whoI1 you play
Have nickeIs every single day
You foolish, silly. little tad
Come cheer your heart-don't be %
sad,
For you may window shop ike me
And choose most everything you seeI
I look at all the IoIly-poPs.
The ginger-snaps and lemon-drops.
he knives. the balls. the bats. the
sings.
The Jumping-ropes and water-wings.
And then I go back home content
Without a single penny spent;
It's really heaps Of fun claim
You try the yvindow-shopping-g
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-01

"Oh, Lucy, Quick.'' Screamed Betty.
this!" laughed Lucy. scattering the
geese
Betty hesItated at first. then she
gave q brave little rush toward the
old gray goose. and the goose was 50
astenlsned that she flew!
Now you'Il never be afraid Of
geese again." Lucy told her cousin
and she never vast