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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
ETIQUETTE AT FIJI TABLE
Guest Would Do Well to Familisrixe
Himself With the Rules, Which
Are Exceedingly Strict

II ever YOU go 10 Fiji and are asked
20 attend a public dinner pray be very
careful how you behave or 1t may cost
you your life IS the injunction of "A
writer Ia London Answers A public
dinner In Eli is a grand affair, and
all the guests give hand In feeding
che oven or stirring the pot A floor
OF clean leaves Is covered with COCO
nuts, on which are heapcd baked tnro
aud yamS like u large potuto-to the
amount of several tons The next tier
comprises a we'll oiled pudding i'm
green leaves called "yukUlolo.' Baked
turtles are next hcaped ON top of these
puddings or two or three hogs baked
whole.
st one public dinner In Fiji there
we're fifty tons of Sams, fifteen tons Of
yakalolo puddjugs, seventy turtles. five
carloads OF yagona and goo tons Of un.
cooked ynms
K chief having eaten coConui
without Offering a piece 10 one of his
followers, tho latter went over 60 th,
enemy and singled ont his former mas
ter in their next battle Asking for
mercy, the stern reply was Don't yor
, reco,lect the nat nj the last public ain
Her2 For that You die"
Another chief once SOt with his In
ihcrlnlaw and ON passing dish o
sophcd fish, he broke on hit OF 20
tail A dark scOw covered the rcla
tiye's face. and before many hour
were passed he slew his son.m-law
Saving first utimuted that he was In
suited by being offered a broken tail.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
Edible Oysters In solId RnoL

Edible oysters that live with their
shells Embedded in solid rock, like the
fossil of some extinct creatures. have
been discovered in Coos bay. Oregon.
The fact that they are fairly abundant
makes these strange molluSks no less
curiosity, ana the university OF the
state is now engaged In study OF
their origin and mode 90 life. Re.
cause they are considered I'm excep-
tionally delicious food. the lnyestiga-
tors arr also examining into the posi-
nifty Of their propagation Tor the mar
kpt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
Notice of Annual Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nua meeting of the stockholders of the
Barre,town Cheese Factory will be held
in the basement of the Iowa County
Bank building. city of Mineral Point,
Iowa county. Wis. on the 3rd day Of
January. 1921. at O'Clock p. m, for
the purpose of electing officers for the
ensuing year, the adoption of bylaws
for the government of the company.
and the transaction of such other bust
ness as may come before the meeting
Dated this 2lst day of Dec. A. ID. 1920
w. Fl. MITCHELL. Secretary.
52w2 ,iBarreltown Cheese Factory.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
70 Snakes in Ireland.

It IS said that there are no snakes
IN Ireland, but the story that they
We're driven out by ST. Patrick is
probably based more on hearsay than
historical evidence. The phrase Con.
corning Snakes in Ireland" Is frequent.
ly quoted In connection with the above
story, but the phrase Is itself mis-
quotation and had In reality nothing
TO do with snakes In Ireland. The orig
ina phrase does not refer to Ireland
at all but to Iceland. In a transla-
ton of Hareboues works. 1.-THE Nat
ural History Of Iceland" published In
London in 1858, chapter A. is headed
Concerning Owls" and IS as follows
There are no owls of any kind in the
whole island" Chapter ~ is en-
titled Concerning Snakes" and the
entire chapter is as follows mo
snakes Of any kind are 70 he met with
throughout the whole Of the island"
The application of the phrase 20 Ire
land probably at first arose from a
printers error.-New Orleans Times
PiC0yune
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
9 a + G..

The Interstate Securities Co. has
been in the farm mortgage business for
over thirty years. They have loaned
millions of money and no investor has
lost one dollar of principal or interest.
j. B. Reynolds has represented this
company over five years with entire
satisfaction to those investing. There
is no safer investment than well Sc
cured first mortgage on real estate. For
particulars please call at my office.
22tf j. B. REYNOLDS.
Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
TRINITY CHURCH


r. C. KIRKBRIDE, RECTOR
500 a. m, holy communion.
1920, morning prayer and sermon.
Sunday school at 1900.
1880, evening prayer and sermon.
Friday, Tbs p. m, prayer service and
address.
Saturday, 8 a. M, holy communion.
New Years Day-how are we going to
begin the new year?
Father, | know that all my life is
portioned out for me;
And the changes thst will surely come,
| do not dread to see;
But ask Thee for a happy mind, intent
on serving Thee"
Mosday, 1880 p. m, Altar Guild will
meet at the home of Mrs W. R. Smith.
Thursday, Jan. 6, Epiphany. Holy
communion at a. m.
1t is desired thrt every member of
the Auxiliary be present at p. m. for
the election of officers
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
GYMNASIUM SCHEDULES.

During the holidays the following
schedule will be effective at Epworth
gymnasium
Monday
2 to 3, senior and adult women.
3 to 4, senior and adtt men.
Tuesday
l0:l5 to ll:l5. grade girls.
2:30 to $3.50, senior and adult women.
3:45 to AS, senior and adult men.
Tbs to 8;l5, boys 1916.
8:l5 to $3.50, basket ball.
Wednesday
10:15 to 11:l5, grade boys
2:30 to $3.50, senior and adult women
calesthenics.
3:45 ty 4:45, senior and adult men.
7:3O to $50, mems gym class.
$50 to $3.50, basket ball.
Thursday
1918 to Ills, grade girls.
2;30 to $3.50, senior and adult women
3;45 to AIS, senior and adult men.
7:30 to $50, senior and adult women.
Friday
lO:l5 to HIS, grade boys.
2;3O to $3.50, womens calestenics.
3:45 to 4:45, senior and aduis men.
1880 to $50, gym calestentics.
Saturday
8 to 1890, grade boys.
1890 to II, grade girls.
2:30 to $3.50, senior and adult women
$3.50 to 4:30, all over Is.
7:30 to $3.50, gym activities.
$3.50 to 10, basket ball.
Tuesday, 2:3O to Special day for all
children not members of gym.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

fikSt CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The church with a glad welcome for
everybody.
A. II. sCHoENFELD. PASTOR
Sunday services
9:45 bible school; classes for all ages
and able teachers for all classes.
The first Sunday in the year is a most
favorable time to become active in
Sunday school work. Be there Sunday.
lO:45. morning worship. Subject,
Travelling Over New Road-a New
Year Message.
1870, evening devotions. Subject,
Running Winning Race, or Getting
What We Go After
3:45 p. m. Tuesday. The Juniors will
meet in the chapel. Parents are re-
quested toEremind their children of this
meeting.
1880 p. m. Thursday Prayer and
Praise and Bible discussion hour.
The annual church meeting will be
held in the chapel on Thursday evening
Dec. Both
A New Years Pledge. Will you take
it? = Responding to the call of the
New Day, | pledge allegiance to God
and country, to Christ and His church
and to human brotherhood. will keep
my body pure and strong. my mind al
ert and aspiring, my soul true and loyal
to God and man. Trusting in the Man
of Galilee for strength, will keep this
pledge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
JUNK AND HIDES.

We call for and pay the highest prices
for scrap iron, rags rubbers, metals,
magazines, paper, etc. Phone No. 2.
No. of phone at the shop 95
Ia Fountain Street KILLER BROS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30

Your Christmas aift 70 the Euro
pean child relief collection may help
Ia saving ehild's lite and Is earn
estly solicited. Send check. 10 the
local COMMITTEES Of the joint organ.
izatiens or direct &c European Re
lief Council. ~ Broadway. New
York City.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30

The Wisconsin Automobile Mutual
Insurance Co., the largest of its kind in
the state, insures automobile owners
against loss through accidents, theft,
fire, collision, property damage and tor
nado. Rates about one-third to one
fourth what you have paid in stock
companies. See local agt.. A.Y. Jacobs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
GOOD RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

Containing rooms, all modern con-
veniences everything in good condi-
ton. One two or three lots go with
the building. Located in first ward.
4lw4. GEO. WooLRICH.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
SUM MONS.

NTATF as WISCONSlN-TOWA COUNT
y In COUNTY COURT.
Iowa County Bank. a corporation.
laintff.
ys
OttoJ olson Defendant
The state Of Wisconsin 10 the said defendant.
Won are hereby summoned TO appear within
twenty days after service Of this summons
exclusive Of the day Of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesid,
snd i'm ease az your failure SO g DO. Judgment
0in ~ rendered against You according 70 the
demand ar fic complaint
rr-uI -. rtar-rv a JACKSON
Plaintiff Attorneys.
p 4. Address Mineral Point Wis t6ws
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH

L. P. O'REILLY, PASTOR
Sunday services
Mass at 500 and 1000 a. m.
Evening service at 1880
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-12-30

They are no more my children than
yours, ~ Herbert Hoover's homely yet
eloquent plea for $500 600 European
children who face incredible tragedy
this winter unless America comes to
their rescue. The funds by which
American aid has been feeding mil.
Hons have run out, and that the work
may not stop and thus precip!tats
what would amount TO "a massacre OF
the innocents" seven other great Amer
lean relief organizations have united
with Mr. Hooyer's organization under
the name OF the European Relief Coun-
Gil In a Joint appeal for funds. The
collaborating agencies are the Ameri-
can Red Cross, the American Friends
Service Committee (ouakers). the
Jewish Joint Distribution COMMITTEES,
the Federal Churches OF Christ in
America. the Knights OF Columbus,
the Y N. c. A and the 7 W c. A
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
F CRONROLM
MAYBE GIVEN
CON Troll
Of RIVER
Mark Rose Wants to Give
Him Control of All Pro-
tective Works in United
States and Mexico.

A resolution by Director Mark
Rose this morning at the meeting of
the board of directors of the lrriga-
ton District to give River Superin-
terdent +. y. CrOnhOlm complete
central of all the protective works
the United States and Mexico and
which would remove the Volcano
Lake levee system from the control
of Acting Manager S. n: Tyler,
caused considerable discussion
among the directors.
Mr.. Roses resolution also carried
the proviso that Mr.. Crnpholm's pay
should be raised TO $500 Us. month aud
that he should take orders from the
board of directors alone.
The injection of this resolution in
to an otherwise peaceful meeting had
the effect Of renewing tbs discordant
clement of several weeks ago.
The directors discussed the matter
pro and con some being for the reso-
.ujion and some against it and at q
late hour this afternoon nothing defi-
mite had been done regarding it.
A number of directors of various
water companies Appeared before Ink
tasr VI 10 convince tre board tina: thee
il 70 Leak of $175 0J9 in water Gcliv-
cred which has not been paid for and
a discussion as to the various phases
of this matter was going on this after
noon. The district feels that it has not
been getting the right treatment am
the members of the water companies
were preparing to protest any action
of the district to change the present
method of delivery and measurement.
During the morning it was decided
to table the proposed plans for an eX-
cursion to the heading at this time.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
"SLUSH FUND.- IN
MISSOURI PROBED
By Associated Fress)

WASHINGTON. June 2.-Checks
aggregating $40,0000O sent into Mis-
souri, by the managers of Governor
Lowden's campaign, were presented
today to the senate committee invest
igating pre-convention expenditures
of presidential candidates.
j. B. Babler, national committee
man from Missouri whom Goldstein
and Moore designated as the one who
transmitted the checks to them from
l.. l.. Emmerson, Lowden's campaign
manager also was questioned by the
committee. f. L. Morse, head of the
Lowden Missouri organization outside
of St. Louis testified that he had re-
Iceived by check from LOUIS l.. I'm
merson approximately S32,00O.00 and
expended it in getting out the work
ers."
Babler got S17,0OO.OO of these funds
said to reimburse him for similar eX-
penditures.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
L ast Services
For A. Va. Nelson

The funeral Of Arthur NJ. Nelson
was held Tuesday in Los Angeles.
sent Vaughn Thompson, John Kepley,
and Joseph P. Hertel to represent the
local post and act as pall-bearers. The
other three pail bearers were Lieuter-
ant Pitts, Wiesman, and Canadian
soldier.
The services were held at the Rose
dale Cemetery. The rmains were
placd near a tree on the lawn, and all
during the services a Mocking bird sat
in the tree and sang final requiem
over his body which was cremated.
Beautiful floral decorations were
sent from every post in the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
HUERTA TAKES OATH
OF OFFICE; NOT WELL.

MEXICO CITY, June 2.-One Of the
largest and most spectacular military
ceremonies ever witnessed in this city
accompanied the announcement that
Adolfo De La Huerta had been elected
provisional president of Mexico. Hu-
erta took oath of office Tuesday. The
entire population celebrated and the
new president takes office under the
most favorable conditions that any
Mexican president has faced for many
years. Huerta, despite his success is
far from well. The strain and uncer-
tainty of the revolution of the last
few months proved almost too much
for him and the first thing he will do
is take a rest to recuprat from his i'll
lnSSS
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
JUSTICE
TO VISIT VALLEY

Chief Justice Dana r. Weller of
the District Court of Appeals will ar
rive in FL Centre Thursday morning
to address the Elk's lodge Thursday
evening at lodge and Friday noon at
a luncheon.
Justice Weller is a very we'll known
man politically throughout the state,
having been on the bench for a num-
Der of years. He is expected to give
most interesting talk to the Elks
both times as he is we'll known for his
ability to speak.
The Elks from all over the valley
will attend the meeting in Ell Centre
His visit in the valley is mostly for
the purpose of looking into the politi-
cal situation here and meeting the
numerous prominent men of Imperial
valley
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
NEW CHICAGO BRIDGE
SETTLES IN PLACE
(By Associated Press)

CHICAGO, June 2. - Ten thousand
tons of steel, Chicago's new boulevard
link bridge, settled into place recently
with whirring of gears, and for the
ninth time in 1T years north and
south Chicago We're connected by a
direct lake front rounte.
The new bridge, a double deck bas-
cule, or "jack knife" type, is tri-
umph of engineering skill. When the
draw is open for passing ships the two
immense "leaves" tower $50 feet into
the air, A boulevard viaduct leads to
the upper level, reserved for pleasure
vehicles only. while trucks and drays
rumble over the lower passageway.
The bridge cost $l6,000,000 and more
than 20 years was spent in its planning
and construction.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
PEOPLE AGREE
10 RAISE IN
RATES Of
GAS co.
Hearing of Hoiton Power
Company Is Postponed
Until June 21; Many Of
fcials Present.

Harley w. Brundige, member Of
the state railroad commission, this
morning was given authority to
raise the rates OF the Imperial Val
lay Gas company to sufficient
rate to meet expenses by the repre-
sentatives of El Centro, Imperial and
Brawley, until such time as some
means Lf adjusting the present
rroblems Gf the company has been
arrived at.
Following the meeting at the court
house last evening at which it was de-
cided that it would be a calamity to
allow the company to cease operations
the temporary plan was suggested OF
allowing a raise in rates until the mat
ter can be finally settled. This was
placed before the commissioner TINS
morning and he will arbitrarily fix the
rates which in his judgment are best.
The cities Of Imperial Valley al
fected by the gas decision were repre-
sented as follows: FL Centre, City
Attorney J. S. Larew; Imperial, Harry
n. Dyke; Brawley. Mr.. Flack.
The receiver, c. f. Paris was repre-
Sented by Ross HlckoX.
Immediately following the temper
ary solution of this problem the hear
ing of the Holton Power company was
commenced.
The company was represented by =
B. Criddle. and several engineers.
The personnel of the railroad com
mission in the city, interested in the
hearing of the Holton Power company
was: Engineers, R. N. Vaughn, W
NJ. Mckay. w. J. Dodge. Engineer ii
l.. Masser represented the commlsslor
at the gas meeting.
w. G.. Frankhauser, head OF the de-
partment of finance and improvements
of the commission was also presen'
as was Official Reporter Edwin )
Sekins.
The cities of the valley were repre-
sented as follows: Ell Centre, City At
tornev J. S. Larew; Calexico, City At
torney Fred Smith; Imperial, Harry
N. DYKE; Holtville, City Attorney
Simpson; Calipatria, City Attorne!
Elmer w. Heald.
CITY Attorney Larew immediatel.
asked the commissioner that the hear
inp on the rates of the Holton Powe1
company be postponed until the cities
of the valley can secure some dat'
relative to the physical valuation
of the properties of the company.
After considerable discussion thl
was allowed. and tentative dates o
June Il and % at Riverside were Sc
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
.HU UNDREDS SIGN
ANT|-JAP MEASURE
(By Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, June 2.-Hundreds
of signatures hav been affixed to the
initiative petitions to put the amend
ed ANTI Alien Land Act on the ballot
in November.
Many state, county and city Off
cials of Sacramento signed the peti-
tions placed in circulation here by
the California Oriental Exclusion
League.
Since the petitions have been in cir
culation many requests have come to
the league headquarters for petitions
A man in Siskiyou county wrote to
the league and said although they
had no Japanese on other Orientals in
the county, the people felt for the
counties where the menace existed.
H. T. Rasmussen, organizer of the
lague, who is directing the circula-
tion of the petitions, is surprised at
the interest being taken and believes
the required number of signatures
to qualify the measure will be secured
within a month.
Word has been received by the
league that, japanese have ben eX-
cluded from Carneros, Napa County
due to the activity of the members OF
the Carneros Farm Center.
A deal was made whereby the mem
| bers of the Farm Center bought out
the last two japanese landlords in the
district, and have agreed no more
Japanese or other Orentals shall be
permitted to get possession of an!
property in that section of Napa coun
ty.
After the deal was closed the two
japanese families lost no time in NOV
ing as they realized sentiment wa
AGAINST them in the community.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
BLYTHE LEvEE
BREAKS TO-DAY

Word was received in this city
today telling of the breaking of the
big levee at Blythe, which prevents
the Colorado river from inundating
thousands of acres in that valley.
A tremendous head of water
struck the levee and it finally gave
way.
This is taken as forecast that
there is an extraordinary head of
water in the river which will reach
Yuma and the Imperial Valley pro-
tective system within short time.
Details of the break at Blythe are
lacking.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02

pass ON the claims of ten other states
which have not yet been heard. There
are prospects that night hearings will
be needed to close up the contest hear
ings in time.
Representatives of militant suffra-
gists here are preparing to picket the
hall to enforce demands for platform
declaration calling on the states which
have not ratified the suffragist amend
ment to do so.
In the first decision affecting the
forces of Senator Hiram johnson the
committee seated delegates from the
tenth Minnesota district which are
considered favorable to Senator john
son.
The committee seated IL uninstruct-
ed Louisiana delegates headed by
Emile Kunz and dismissed the contest
of those favorable to Major General
Wood.
1t developed today that there would
be two contests in the Illinois dele
cation when that body meets to select
its new national committeeman. Not
only will VIM. H. Thompson, mayor
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
CALIFORNIA CROP
OF COTTON IS BEST
Ry Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, June 2.-Condi-
ton Of the cotton crop May % was
62.4 percent normal the departure
of agriculture announced.
Caiifornia's condition is the best
of all the states, being 86 percent
normal. Tie cOuntry's condition is
the lowest in 80 wears.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
BAJA CALIFORNIA PLANS TO
WAGE FIGHT FOR GOV. CANTU

Raia California preparing fight for the retention of
Esean Canu who yesterday announced that he
would retire peacefully favor of Baldomero Amada,
pointed by President De la Huerta.
An organized movement under this afternoon by
business both Mexican and American whereby
reservations will be made to President De la Huerta and he
will be urged to re-appont Governor Cantu
Recognizing his worth and also recognizing the fact that
S Anada the citizens of both sides of the line
believe that Cantu due to his long familiarity witt
the situation will be better able to continue the functions
governor. -,
Just how the will remains to be but the
business interests determined to keep Govrnor Canu
possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
Palmer Scored
BY Investigators
CRv Associated Press

WASHINGTON, June 2.-Thc
sugar Investigating committee in 4
majority report declared that At
torney General Palmer had used
his power as chief prosecuting Off
Ger Tor the purpose of fixing maxi
mum selling prices of sugar in Lou
isiana and in SO doing acted wholly
without authority of law and in vi0-
latiOn of his own construction Of his
official duties"
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
l6O CARS Of CANTALOUPES To
LEAVE TODAY FOR MARKETS

cantaoupe is in full swing. Todays estimates of
ears 16O this being greatest
Yesterday grand total of l25 left for the
east Todays approximate shipments 160 brings the
grand total of shipments up to TIT carloads.
On the same years total shipments numbered
carloads indicating the earlness of this years crop
led with last years
Yesterdays shipments otaed 26 % express and 9
freight.
Prices received from the east especially gratifying for the
early shipments although is realized that there will be
"a drop later when heavy consignments arrive.
apparent indication of shortage and the
vaey is in the best shape that it has been time this
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
RESOLUTION SIGNED
(Rv ASSncin1ed PreSS)

(By ASsOCiated PresS)
WASHINGTON, June 2.-President
Wilson today signed the joint resolu,
ton eliminating from the agricultural
appropriation bill an amendment af-
fecting cotton futures and grades
which through a clerical error was in
cluded in the original measure signeC
yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
Weather

Arizona - + a i I
tonight and Thurs
day and somewhat
warmer.
Imperial Valley
Fair and continued
warm. Slight rise
in temperature to-
morrow.
Southern Califor,
nia-Fair on the
coast with contin.
ued warm inland.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
CUBA PROTECTS SELF
AGAINST THE PLAGUE
(By Associated Press)

HAVANA, June Cuba declared
a quarantine yesterday against Mex
the reported bubonic plague. The
Cuban sanitary department began ex-
traordinary measures towards ridding
Havana's wharves of rats.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-02
JOHNSON MEN ARE SEATED
RAILROAD COMMISSION TORAksE RATES OF GAS COMPANY
Another Wife
For Bluebeurd

CALGARY. June 2-Daniel Me-
Donald today identified photograph
Of James Watson alleged polygamist
now serving life sentence in San
Quentin prison fer murder as that
Of the man who married his former
housekeeper. Mrs. Eleanor Fisher
in Seattle, two years ago. Since
then no trace of her has been fCund.