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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

If all signs do not fail, the fair to
be held in this city next week will be one
Of the best ever held in the West. Tho
display of live stock is expected to be
especially fine Parties from Grant, La
Fayette, Green, Dane, Rock and other
counties of this State and northern Illinois,
are corresponding with the Secretary, and
preparing to bring hjther and eater cattle,
forscS, sheep, swine, etc. of rare breds. -
The premiums offered in all departments
are more liberal than the county societies
can afford to give, and the fact that no
county or state line prevents competition
10y any party, are important points which
insure the entries to be more varied and
extensive, than at any fair except, perhaps
that to be held at Milwaukee by the State
Agricultural Society.
The races, will be, to many people, a great
attraction, and for the benefit of such as
eujoy seeing good horses put to the top OF
their speed the people Of Mineral Point
have contributed to make up the liberal
purses offered Some of the fastest horses
in the northwest will be present and par.
ticipate in these races.
Base Ball clubs from Milwaukee, Platte
vile, Dodgcvllc, Sinsinawa Mound, and
other places, announce their purpose ot
coming to compete for the champion Bat
and Bail.
Come to the fair, everybody, aud briog
whatever you can for exhibition. Stay all
the week, and erj oy yourselves, The pco
pie of Mineral Point viii do the ir best tC
make yen comfortable aud happy while here
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

\ SURPmsE.--If any Of the out
side barbarians had been pr esent at the
meeting of Miners Lodge, l. 0. O. T. on
Monday evening, the 2lst, they would have
been convinced that the ties Of the mystic
brotherhood are stronger than mere sound
ng words. Mr. John kurth worthy
brother, having taken to himself life
partner the previous week, his brethren of
the order resolved to express to him their
regards and probation, aud did so by pre-
scRtiug him handsome silyer-platcd cas-.
tor, beautifully engraved on the base Of
which were the following words: "rre-
sented to Brother John AMI Sister Mary
kurth, BY the Brethren of Miners Lodge
No. 4, l. .. O. f." Bro. kurth was wholly
ignorant Of what was in store for him, un,
til Bro Vivian opened his neat, appr0pri.
ate little presentation speech at the con.
cusion Of which he was so overcome as to
be unable to respond, but called upon Bro.
Weber who with his usual eloquence brief.
ly expressed for Bro kurth his gratitude.
The arrangements were perfect, and the
surprise complete, and all who participated
must ever hold the occasion FIRE Sh and
pleasurably in remembrance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
Grand Base Ball Tournament

open 10 a!l Wisconsin Amateur Clubs. FIRST prria
lum, Senior Champion Silver Bail Second a
Junior Champion Bat. These premiums are b.
b" held bY nc winning clubs to be PLAYED for ~
the ncXtunntal fair Of This Association Ireither
Of those premiums are held hy the same club for
three consecutive years II is to become the prop
crty OF ihe club. II any club, holding either
premium ~ champions, shall become ds0rgail4.
cd before The final award, the premium shall be
returned 20 the secretary Of this Association.
Entry, free.
y. B.-The Silver Bah Is now in possession OF
the "lariare' Of Mineral Point, and Is held by
them, subject 10 the above conditions. The b.,
Is he'd by the "Stur Jr. b. B. club" Of Mineral
Point. THESE premiums will be surrendered 70
Supt. NiFau on the day Of the Tournament, be-,
fore any match game Is played They viii he
subsequently delivered by the Secretary to the
winning club in the same manner rs other prem
mm-. II 40 clubs oiijr 10 compete for Thea,
premiums the clubs now holding them will be
held rs winning them for the year lsi1
Entries must bc made on or before Aug 25th
Ii / OF members and officers must aceonua
each entry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

Person Henry X oop and
wife and Miss Emma Webrr returned fran,
Germany Inst week MANY friends walco,,o
tbam b,nk and homo thoy viii oorc,,ao 70
romain with -.
NJ - '''',' ~ ~ = ''"'' pan"
''P'' VI o'' '''' 'o"oo''' las '''""' al
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

WITn the close OF this day, tcrmin-
ates the summer Of lS7l As yet we
have no indications of approaching win
ter; but time flies, and soon we may ex :
pect visit from Jack Frost Look ont for
and be ready Don't let him find YOUR
tender plants etc, exposed to his blight
ing touch.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
EsDsy 70 SATURDAY


Open to the World. Ample Accommodations
for Stock. Fine hallmiic Race Track No effort
VIII be spared to make this second To no fair in
The Northwest Liberal premiums are offered in
every department. Opportunity will be given for
Sale and Exchange of Stock and Merchandise.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
TERMS: I.5o per Annum in Advance

LIST OF PETIT JuRoRs. Pursuant
to notice, the following named persons
were regularly drawn as Petit Jurors for
the October Term of the Circuit Court, in
and for Iowa County, Wisconsin, this 29th
day Of August, 1871, to.wit:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

If any Of our readers happen to
be Mt Dodgevlle and want to get shaved,
or have their hair cut or dressed, they
should call on &. F. Tanrath. He will DO
as good job as any barber in the west.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

Picnic The church of Rev. Frrz-
GIBBONS, of Darlington, will hold grove
picnic in JouN JEUcK Garden, on Mon-
day, the 4th prox, Refreshments of the
season viii be provided in abundance
All are invited to participate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
THOMAS Ts2UyI As.

f-NITED STATES NnrEh, (WATSlN WATKINS
u ULD -TANp.) po6gcgdle, Wisconsin,.
Having taken charge of this hotel cor term Of wears
II propose 10 Keep 1t for the special Accommodation
81 the travelling public.
huv. a large hsyl aud keep attentive hostlers -
propose tn s, good table and i;erp the ban At all
Zines supplied ,tth the best Of liquors
By stt.t attention TO business | hope TO deserve,
and receive a fair snare OF tae puslic patronage
,ytK.lgtf THoM rs lnDAihS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

UNDOUBTEDLY many subscribers to the
TRIBUNE will be in town tomorrow to see
the Circus. If those in arrears will step in
to the ''captains Office" and square up, we
wall thank them,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

The Illinois Central Railroad Company
has perpetrated another imposition upon
the people of the State of Illinois On
the 2lst inst, their snecia' rates on grain
were advanced so that from this place to
Chicago the rates on Oats are % cents
per hunired, and Wheat %, where prev
ious to the Dist, it stood % and o3 cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

IT is probably superauous for It's TO
remind our readers that "Older's Museum
Circus and Managcrie," is to exhibit at
Mineral Point to morrow; but our contract
requires as to'do so. OF course scores of
our readers will attend this show, and no
doubt they will get their moneys worth.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

ACClDENT.-Last Saturday even
ing two daughters Of Mr. John GRAY (Mrs
?. Allen and Miss Maria) we're riding out
in their fathers buggy, when they were
met and their conveyance run into and up
set by a runaway team. Fortunately
neither Of the ladies were hurt, though the
buggy was considerably smashed, and their
horse ran away.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

E{ANUFACTuGEN Of ali kinds Of Ornamental
vi Hair Work, such 5gacele s. Breast Pins,
Watch. q cards, Necklaces, F.nYcr Kings, lar Kings,
GbarlRs Sc. Also Cur!s, Waterfalls, Switches, La
4ies Frcut Pieces Gcuts' Wigs, aEd everything in
his line. cash paid for raw hair. +. q. Box 2lj'
Aiueral Point Nis xxH-S-ly,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
Local Intelligence.

TO" The frSt page oftte tribune ,oiU be deeOte1
10 Locat matters. Fer advertisements, (eScept
professional oaris,) Inserted OF this page tce
sddH Charge ffty per oTHt. G8GtHce on ordinary
rates. No large cuts SoiH be- djiOieed on t&tS
Pdge dta5tg rdtes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

MINERAL POINT, WIS, Aug 81, 1871.
THE quotations given below the same as tn sc
ofla,t week; no change,
TnE figures given below are the highest that are
paid up 10 the hour u going TO press
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

People wanting job printing done
before the Fair, must hand in their orders
at once, or we may not be able to serve
them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

CRoQrET Sets, Base Balls and Bats,
etc, in large variety, q. the 7. q. Book
Store. i
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
y. gsEg'bS, VI. ID.

PHYSICIAN ANO SURGEON. once iu Cosd's
l Block, over Ilelets store, CORNER OF lJsh and
Chestnut streets, Mineral Point, Ms Particular
ttteution paid TO Operative surgery. AFHi-le
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
COM vssEtiCTtE HOUSE,

Dudgeyiile, Wis.
JAaES JONES, PROPRIETOR.
fyNHIS HOUSE, located nearly opposite the Court
I House, Is the most cRpacious IL the village. is Il
aew building; rooms well furnished, and the table
slwars Supplied with the best tle market affords.
ew BaTa is about being erected wherein no ses can
zoe we'll cared Tor at reasnablc rates. xxII-29tl
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
WNa. w. LEX EMS,

[g,tccssAor to CObb &c Li&sas)
4 TTOEStY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
n Mineral Point, Wis. PRACTICES in the {. S.
and State Courts, and attends age;scles and ccl-
iectiOus in all ptrs the tate.
Once IN Leuahans' seek, opp site Il est
ttre- i2.ly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

~ Persons to-frnus - securing letters Patent far
'- ss.s a~-al Invention or Improvement C..n have
e >H..tr. .a,l.a IgaHu ami z.t tue rapers i4rl IN
'#H It'eu- UHco tu Washington within four dat :
eizaf Diminishing the MVaeI. Al business strictly
l..Et.e
Re- For Full instructions far making Nu'c'- and
T.g Eus af-.cIrs 10 he patented. srrly, ga. %. G.
e@i1H CuruNIgIr rai1r. nall-sNiie. either lu per-
- - h let.-r. Eu!l I...te4 Instructions sent r
: - 49,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
GE@. ~. WILMEfc, RI. D.,

DHYsICIAN, tGCOUlHER AND SURGEON, Of
] fcrs his services to hi, old friends and the com
munity general y. Unce Ia Graber Whites otock,
corner High aud Chestnut streets. Residence near
Nv LiNIaN's. SOu,h sde CITY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
r.. q. Ust.3;ks ks.

4 TT0RNEY AND NSELLOH AT Law. Office
N IN Eaai trOUt hoIa first tloor} ol the City Hail,
slineral Point. WsCygislli. aXI-+3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
=. W. ISrGs!Ssis

A TTORNEy AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
n Dodyevt,ie Nis Attends to collections and
prac iCts 40 All the Courts af this state. ShI-l
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
j. Es. reGFFGFG, VI. ID,
JOSEPH C. ulTgsQNELE.

DuYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OGice in MOE,
I Drug Store, High street, mineral Poiut. NX
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

-OFFICE WITH
La N < Q N &c $ SP IN ST. X =
I AW AND COLLECTION OFFICE, Mineral Point,
4 4 Wis D;iice syer Post-Uihce ST.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31

hoot' Connolly, Sr,, Price Calvert,
WASH. Z. Miller james Cullen,
John Sherwood, G. G. David,
John |" HAYES, Richard Smith.
Columbus Jenkins, Cephas ChuSman,
John Iopp, John Calkin,
Thomas Parr, Edward Dunn,
Daniel Jones, JAS. w. Van Dayen
Evan D. Evans, Arthur Jewell,
William Pottcrton, Evan NJ. Evans,
Hrorge Ii. Pierce, Robert Leyman,
John Pierce, James +. Brown,
James +, Barnard, W. w. Ward,
Mlcheal hckenna, Joseph Bennett,
Aslae Hanson, James Rrunkcr,
ieorge htSienhury, Dennis Carroll,
leon'das Richardson, Thomas Cutler,
William l.. Lincoln, James Kitchen.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-31
ALEX, WILSON,

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, and
~ Ageutlsr n. W. Mutaat lite Insurance Company
and krgU0lIc Fire Insurance Company. OiEce uppo-
site the cay lall, upstairs, Mineral Point, Wis.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-01-06
Esquire Green's ideas Of Things


One pint of cream is worth ten quarts
of skim-milk.
If editors and public speakers could say
just as much with half the number Of
words. We should know quite as much
and have great deal more time to sleep.
Those who deal in Patent Rights are
very apt to find out they have invested in
patent wrongs.
What is every day is common; what is
once in while is a rarity.
Set all your traps plant corn, potatoes,
beans; SOW rye. oats. etc.; keep cattle,
sheep. and hogs. Something will do we'll !;
you will get something somewhere.
No use to write for agricultural news
papers and neglect to feed your hogs.
Never say that you have done planting
as long as the bars to the field are not
put up.
It is an old saying that woman can
throw out at the window with spoon
faster than man can shovel in at the
door. It is more than half with the wo-
men whether men get rich or not. 5s
If man goes into any Kind Of an en-
terprise. and is successful. he win say he
was'smart; but his neighbors will say he
was lucky; but if he does not succeed
we'll. he will say he was unfortunate bnt
his neighbors will say he was-a fool.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-01-06
8eLerten Misrellany.
An ODD FIX.
BIZ F. W. ROBINSON.

When il came at last TO asking Samuel
Rowley's consent to pay my addresses to
his ward, | knew it was all over with me-
I felt that il was all over directly [ was
shown into the library where Samuel Row
ley sat before the fire, toastipg his gouty
feet, and reading his Times newspaper
I felt it was SO completely all over with
me. that would very gladly have backed
myself out of the room, without entering
into any particulars as.to the object of my
visit l would have cheerfully informed
him that I was an agent for Boshiter's 8
Hair Restorer, and had called with sam
Pile, which might be returned if not ap
proved after one days rubbing. But he
knew me. and | knew him. He under
stood perfectly we'll why l had solicited
the honor of an interview with him at II
o'clock NJ !; he was sharp old gentleman,
who had had his eyes on me for some
time, and was not to be imposed upon.
He said, Take seat, Mr.. -.
forget your name;'' and then he fun bed
with his glasses. ADD referred to my polite
epistle which lay on the table near him.
| took seat and nursed my hat. [
perspired little. I had tremulous mo-
tion of my knees come on. which made me
look ridiculous L waited for him to be-
gin, but he did not. began myself, af-
ter one or two secret encounters in my
throat with something which felt very
much like cork out of a soda water bot
tie.
''You are not awarc-that is, you can
not but be aware-that | have long re-
garded your ward Clara with-Did you
speak sir?"
mo, sir. I did not speak"
He had given an awful cough of dou-
ble-knock character, that was all. He
kept his glasses on his nose and focused
me, and the operation was unpleasant. -
He was not pleasant in bis reception of
rly statement either; he was decidedly
unpleasant. not to say desperately disa-
greeable But then he was a cross, i'll
grained old fellow; everybody knew it in
Wolverston. and [ have no particular rea-
son to disguise it here.
recommended my statement; poured
forth the best feelings Of my heart, aud
With an eloquence that might have melted
adamant, | confessed to him that Clara
was my own ambition. AS I have said
already, | knew that it was all over with
me. but / was poetic even in the midst OF
my despairing consciousness.
Mr.. Kowley set aside his newspaper,
drew his chair an inch or two closer to
me. put his great hands, rather disposed
to be gouty. like his feet-upon bis knees,
and surveyed me from head to foot con-
temptuously.
May I ask your age, young man = he
said.
This was my weak point Of defence. bu'
/ told him.
Seventeen"
.And how did you FIRST become acquaint
ed with my Clara. who is year your ju
'nior, the hussy?"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-01-06
Roads and Road Making.

r IL M.L.
al recens meeting o' Tue "assacna-
setts Board OF Agriculture, Mr.. Charles
L. Flint. the Secretary. read paper on
Roads from which mo extract tbe follow.
.a,.., t;..a
''s u'o'ui n'".s
1t was an estaoiished principle among
experts that roads should De so suostan-
tally constructed that the cost OF mainse-
nance should De reduced TO . mini"um.
although, other things oeing equai, .
short line was the proper one Tor q road,
yet road might be advantageously devl-
ated. to avoid bill. to length equal to
twenty times the height OF hsA. The
evils OF too great convex.ty IN 2 road were
manifold Inc oetter Iorm was Two in-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-01-06
wicked Alphonse its all your dread

you wicked Alphonse it's all your dread
full fault"
This was the last feather on the eamel's
back. fell forwards, and grand rush
of the servants at Mr. Rowley's legs only
saved the guardian from summary dislo-
cation on the spot. He was got down
with difficulty and once down. he was
not grateful.
IA pretty fool you have made Of me, !"
he said to Clara, as he walked away rub
bing his wrist; and pretty pair of fools
you and that boy are too"
. Still, after all, be was not so bad as l
had expected to find him. He was man
who kept his word. and for that I have
always respected old Rowley. Clara and
I saw each other in more rational man.
ner. 1 went to the Hall once or twice /;
she was at my house on my eighteenth
birthday, at a little party which my NAM
ma absurdly called Juvenile" in the in
vitations; and there Jack Edwards was
too attentive to Clara, and raised jeal-
Gus demon in my breast.
I went to London shortly afterwards.
Clara and l were to be engaged when l
passed." and if we were of the same
mind, her guardian said. But we were
not. Whilst was walking the hospitals
fellow in the tallow- trade walked off with
Clara. and do not think she resisted in
the least.
1t was an excellent match, though be
was forty-seven, and very stout. went
down to the wedding. and returned thanks
at the breakfast for the bridesmaids, one
of whom has promised to be mine when
set up in business for myself.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-01-06
gelertfh 4laetry.
LIFE AND TIME.
BY JOHN DENNIS.

Life is so cheap and yet so dear
We prize it, but we scorn it too,
And plod our round from year to year
With little for to hope or do;
Each day brings fretful cares and coil,
And sorrows come, and joys depart,
And we grow old with weary toll,
Or else from listlessness of heart,-
What matters which what matters how?
Time heedeth not our fitful moods,
But stamps its signet on our brow
In city life or solitudes;
And we grow old; yet scarcely feel
The incessant whirling of the wheel,
Nor heed the traces that declare
We are not now what once we were;
The world has worn us to its ways,
''Do this" it says, and we obey;
There is no freedom in our praise
And little courage left to pray.
AT moments with d sudden pain
We gasp and cry for youth again,
And wonder whence the joy has gone,
Which we were wont to feed upon
When Love with Life walked hand in hand,
When twas boundless bliss to dare
The mighty peaks that guard the land
Where wisdom dwells serenely fair
Dear Heaven how strong and rich we were,
For joy breeds strength, and hope gives power
And knowledge is the young mans dover,
And youthful dreams are fair domains,
And happy thoughts are golden gains.
The dreams are gone, the rapture past,
Each year moves calmly as the last,
The sea that foamed with deaf ming roar
Creeps laggard-like along the shore,-
We tread the footsteps of our sires
With petty aims and mean desires,
And idly act our little part
Like puppets fashioned for show =
Teach us, Q Lord how great Thou art,
That we our greatness, too, may know.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-01-06
New Goods! New Goods!

YNHE public is generally invited to call and
i examine my large and we'll selected stock
Of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, consisting of
Dry Goods. Groceries,
Ready-made Clothing.
Notions, HITS and Caps.
Boots and Shoes,
Queensuare. Tinuo,e, Hardware,
Drugs and Con- fectionery,
and all other articles usually kept in first
class country store, all of which will be sold
cheap for cash. At LACEI'S.
Port Tobacco, Oct 2S, 1870.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-01-06

GF Josh Billings gives good advice 70
young wives. He says Don't ucder-
take tew lin with yure mother-in-law; but
if wuss comes tew wussue6s lot yurs
mother .in- Law liv with Ju."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-01-06

~A politician. 10 writing : letter Of
coincidence to the widow Of . country
member who had been his friend. says:
Il am panied to hear that - has gone
to heaven. We were bosom friends, but
now we shall never meet again. /"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-01-06
Josh Billings on the Cat

The eat is called domestik animile,
but never hay bin able tew tell whore
fore.
You kant trust one eBsy more than you
kan ease Of the gout. There Il only one
mortal thing that you kan trust cat with
and cum out even and that Il bar OF hard
soap.
They are al meek as Mosiss, but a. full
LOT devilty az Judas Iscarratt. s.
They will harvest dozen ov yung
|chickens for you. and then steal into the
sitting room, an softly az an undertaker.
and lay themselves down on the rug. at
yure feet, foil ov injured innocence and
chicken and dream Of their childhood days.
All thare il about cat. that il domes-
|tik, that I kno ov, IL that yu kant lose
|one.s
You kant Iooze q acat-they are az hard
to looze as bad reputation.
You may send one out Nv the State dun
up in meal bag, and marked &c. o. d."
and the next morning you will find bin,
|or her. (acSsrding tew sex, in the same
old spot alongside ov the kitchen store,
|reddy to be stepped on.
Cats hav got two good ears for melody.
and often make the night atmosphear mel-
odious with their opera musk.
But the most wonderful thing about .
cat that has been discovered ret is their
fear of death.
Yu kant induce one. by emmy ordinary
means to accept oy death-they aktooaliy
skorn tew die.
You may kill one az much as yu hay
mind to. and they will begin life anew in
a few minutes. with more aattering pros
lpektus. ss
Dogs l love, they carry their CREDENTIALS
| in their faces. and kant hide them, but
the bulk Of cats reputation lays buried
in their stumuk. az unknown tew them
sells az tew emmy boldly else.
Thare il only one thing about cat that
I like. and that il. they are very cheap
a little money, well invested, will go .
CRATE ways in cats.
Cats are plenty in this world just now.
I counted l8 from my boarding house
window one moonlite mite last summer.
and it wasn't fustrate nite for cats nei-s
I thcr.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-01-06

oHs:
Ben Bottled is soldier bold,
And fond Of wars alarm
Since thus he filed his purse with gold,
And kept himself from harm.
But now that peace has blest the land,
They find who have to pay,
The game they did not understand,
A costly one to play.
So, now, when Ben essays to speak
Or sing the same old tunes,
They wonder if his sight 0blique,
Mistakes them all for spoons.
In short, B. B., they think ale jeu, =
You understand French well, &
For them, at least if not for you,
Ne vaunt pas la chandelLc.