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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

THE railroads Of Illinois We're so bockadcd
with snow on Monday that no train from Chi
consequence no mail matter from any point
East or South of Warren was received at
Mineral Point from Saturday until Tuesday
evening
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
MINERAL fOINl NSONNM THURSDAY )kCEMBER

While other printers are blowing about
their tine work, good Job printers, etc, we
will only say, see cur samples and ascertain
our prices before gisihg your orders.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

PRESIDENT GRANT delivered his animal
message to Congress on Monday. The ex-
haustive report of our County Legislature
proceedings absorb so much Of our space that
we cannot even give the "heads' of the mes
sage. Ncxt week, however, we shall give it
to eur readers, in whole or in part.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

IL our Methodist Episcopal friends do
not fnd some more effective way Of heat
iag their beautiful audience room, the con
gregation will likely be snsN on severe
cold Sabbaths this Winter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

ANUFAcTUREk OF all kinds Of Ornamental
Nk Hair WORK, such .iraceie s. Breast ms,
Watch .Guacyis Necklaces Finger Rings, Far kihgs,
Charms, &c. Also Curis, Waterfalls, switches, La
dies Front pieces, tients' Mig. and everything in
bis line. ash paid or raw hair, 7. o. beN 40
Mineral Peirt nis YxH-S-ty.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

wv JAcKA warrants his boots 10 be we'll
made, of the best material, to fit well snd
wear we'll. He keeps stock Of his own
make on hand from which almost sny foot
eau be fitted
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

| D. PlERcs & Son are turning out some Of
fh' handNomest cutters that glide about
/ our streets
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

CONGRESS assembled last Monday, and
yet Teasaalc's 5 teas are offered to the pub>
lie as the very best, Mt tho very loves.
prices.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

GIVING to a press of business We were NJ.
able to attend Matilda Flctchcr's Lecture
last Friday evening. From reports given
ny those who we're present, however, we
feel safe in saying it was a very COED thing;
well worth hearing, Can't our Literary
Association manage to get some other
lecturers to visit Us during the " nter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

THANKSGIVING was generally observed in
this city by suspension Of business, dinners of
roast turkey religious services in the church
es, and gay sleighing parties deckcd out in
holiday toggery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

THE predictions of the philosophers an
weather prophets seem likely to be ful
filed, this winter Alrea " we have ex.
had during the last winter. Sunday
brought us three or four inches more Of
snow, and Monday several degrees more of
coll--the Thermometer marking Is degrees
below zero. TUESDAY it was still lower,
reaching down to 90 degrees Wednesday
it Jumped urwsrd, marking several degrees
above.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

AMONG the "Whims of Men" not spoken
OF by Matilda Fletcher is liking for neat
fitting, well made boots, such as can tc
furnished by darka & Holman.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

These friends Of ours who have promised
to pay their dues in wood should take sa-
vantage OF the present good sleighing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
GRO, II. VyILHEse. W. d.,

nHYSlClAN, tUCuu,IlER AND SURGEON,
i Iers his services to his old friends ssd the COZ
ulunty generally. Office in GRADER Whites bloc
eernyr Igh aud Chestnut streets. Residence he
WI LASIoN's, South side city
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

| PorS is only s3.2b per cwt., and Gundel-
fingers clothing is warranted to be we'll
made aud fashionable.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
Hogs, Hogs, Hogs, Wanted.

900 Hogs ever, week during the pack
ing season tor which will pay the Highest
Price in cash. See me at Mineral Point be-
fore you sell.
AZ ]. STRACH,N.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
&. II. TANNRATH.

S3R6E0N, DENTlST AND CHlR0peplSF,
rlNES special attention to Obstetrics aud ali
" female Complains. Has practiced in he Cities
OF Berlin, l.Dliun and 3'aris Diplomas may be IN
spected a, his Office ia Aiuerl Point opposite Gray
Bakery, nigh Street. Speaks English, french and
Gernau. QelXNtv-no4-t ty
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
ALEX, WILSON.

1 Tr0RNEH AND COUNSELLOR IT LAW, ant
N Agcntfsr N. W. Aatuai lille Insurance Compap,
and Republic Fire Insurance Company, Once oppc
ate the City iiali, upstairs, Mineral Point, Wis.
ISI-4R
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

SEE the new advertisement of Gundry IL
Gray and give heed thereto. The advice it
contains is good and timely
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
n. DALTON. NJ. ID.

DufslCIAN ANp SURGEON. Once in Cosd's
/ block oger peier's store, corner OF High ana
Chestnat streets Mineral Point, Ms Particular
attention paidt Operative Surgery. ANlii-lo
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
T., b., iEliLSON, w. u. I,

H0ME0PA THfC PHtSICfAN It SURGEON
MINERAL POINT, WIS.
nFFICE uOuRS-At Residence, to 10 A. NJ -
~ At 9ifoe. | to 3 =. NJ. LILY
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

The City store is the general depot for
Fnrs in Mineral Point There the ladies
will find all k1nds, Mt all prices Sable,
Mink, Fitch, Alasha, Squirrel, Muskrat,
are among the varieties oticcd
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

DIS. Newell 4 AvERiLL are now in this
city, and will remain until Dee 10th,
during which time the people of this viciu.
ity can avail themselves Of The professional
skill OF these two accomplished dentists
They NAV be found in DR.. Averill's office
over Hooking & Jenkins hardware store
DON'T fsil to call soon, ns after the 10th
those gentlemen will not be in town again
they 20 to Dodserlle, to remain forr daya,
that the people Of that vicinity who desire
may secure their professional services.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
COMMERCIAL HOUSE,

Do3gevilie, Wis.
JAMES JONES, fEoPklkTok.
v,HIs HOUSE, lap ated nearly opposite the Gouri
| house IS the pfost eapaclous In the village. Is a
new bulldog; roouis well furnished and the table
sl.ays Supplied with the best the mafkrf affords a
new Barn is about being ecected wherein ho ses can
ee we'll c re, Tor at reasnab.e rates. xSSi-29ti
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
WV. W. LlKENS.

Successor 10 Cobb &c L&tens)
A TfO6NhY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
"A Mineral Point, nis. Practices in the H. q.
and taie Courts, and attends 10 agencies and col
iections in al! pa IS # the lite.
olhce l4en4hans' Is Ock, upp9 site tha Pest
2hce. l2-ly-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

WIrnoUr doubt this is going to he one et
lorgest, coolest winters ever known in
Wisconsin. Aud II Joseph has one Of The
hlest stocks Of ready made clothing,
gents underwear, etc, to be found in the
maiutaip.' and his prices are as low down
as the thermometer is likely to get.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

We have tried the Tregidden Mills -four
and found it good
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
II. =. WEBER,.

4 TTORNEf AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW Otice
n in East trout ttigst Essgl Of the City Hall,
AiDerai Point, Wisconsin. x1I-J3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
THOMAS THOMAS.

VrNIrED STATES HaTEh, (WAcglS WATKINS
~ OtD TASn-l podeefille, "lseens'n.
Having tak en- charge OF sis hotel fn term OF years
RI propose TO keep 1t feF the special accommodation
0: the travelling pubic.
I hiv4 a large barn aaf keep attentive hostlers -
propose io svt good table aud Keep the bar AT all
Cmes supplied vita the hest OF liquors.
Nv s,rict xrtenIion 70 business hope to deserve,
md receive y fair share Of the puriic patronage
1XHu-i2-tf IHOhAS lHoAao'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07

RESOLUTIONS adopted by Miners Lodge
No. T. |. o. O. f., on the death of Brother
GEORGE KIsLENBuRYS
WHEREAS, Death has Invaded our ranks ard
taken from our midst "A citizen and Brother
and recognizing that in tho Providence or Gcd
these vieitatl0ns cone to warn rs that none
are exempt from the decree that "in life we are
in the midst OF DEATH" and that "Bc We also
ready is n solemn admonition announced 10
us from the cradle 10 the grave by the mighty
and the lowlv, rs they successfully fall before
the great destroyer, the lesson i, The more i'm :
pressSc, the more emmently good the charac-
ter ot him whose departure we may be called
upon to mourn. And
WHEREAS. we feel that in the loss of our
Brother GEORGE kIsIENpURy we are mourn
inc over the departure of such an one /; who
2s a citizen loved the land OF his choice and
had given thercnnto strong proofs of his
confidence and affection, and thereby proved
| himself thc true patriot and falhta, citizen,
! who IN all the relation, ofprivatc lie was oscd
and honored as well for The ancnitp ofhis man
ner as for the kindness OF his heart, Therefore
! be il
| Resolved, That while we feel that in the
| death of our Brother we have suffered an ir-
rcparable loss we cannot but be conferred to
know that during his last illness, when the
world and the things of the world were fast
indh% before nm, he found hope and cOn,oa-
| ton N The promises Of the holy writ, and calm
~ surveying the approach of dea h, he looked
| beyond its power to the glorious immoral
ity promised 10 the believer.
Resolved, That although the places that
knew him will know him no morc, that though
dead his memory is etnbalned IN the hearts Of
his Brother Odd Fellows, and there it viii be
honored and cherished until those who are now
taking part in this tribute to his worth shall
have followed him in the journey whore for u
brief space he has preceded us-"through the
dark valley Of the shadow of DEATH
Resolved, That we tender onr heartfelt SYM
pathes TO the afflicted relatives and friends of
our deceased Brother and ask of them to re-
member that blessed are they that mouin
for they Shall he comiorted"
Resolved, That rs tribute Of sorrow and
respect tot our deceased Brother our Lodge
be druped RI mourning for thirty days.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
]. n. MOFFEYr, VI. ID.
JOSEPH c. MITCsIELLE.

DHYSICiAN AND SURGEON. Office in Mofett
i Drug Store, High street, Mineral Point XXI
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-07
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

EEESE 4 CARTER,
ATTORNEYS AND CouNs ELL0RS, Dodgevilie
n Wis. viii practice in all the courts Of thts
state 39os
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-05
George Macdonald on Death.

| met no one at the house-door, or in
the kitchen, and walked straight up the
stairs to my uncle's room. The blinds
were down, and the curtains were drawn.
and could but just see the figure of my
aunt seated beside the bed. She rose,
and without a word of greeting, made
way for me to approach the form which
lay upon it, stretched out straight and
motionless. The conviction that l was
in the presence of death seized me but
instead of the wretchedness of heart and
soul which had expected to follow the
loss OF my uncle, something deeper
than any will OF my own asserted itself,
and rs it were took the matter from me.
1t was as if my soul avoided the sorrow
OF separation by breaking with the world
of material things, asserting the shadowy
nature OF all the visible, and choosingits
part with the something which had pass
ed away. 1t was as if my deeper self
said to my outer consciousness: 81 too
am OF the dead-one with them, whether
they live or are no more. For little
while I am shut out from them, and sur
rounded with things that seem: let me
gaze on the picture while it lasts ; dream
or no dream, let me live in it according
to its laws, and await what will come
next; If an awaking, it is well I; if only a
perfect, because dreamless, sleep, l shall
not be able to lament the endless separa.
tion-but while I know myself, l will
hope for something better" Like this
at least was the blossom into which,
under my after-brooding, the bud Of that
feeling broke.
| laid my hand upon my uncles fore
head. It was icy cold, Just like my
grannie's when my aunt had made me
fouch it. And | knew that my uncle
was gone, that the slow tide Of the eter
nal ocean had risen while he lay motion
less within the wash OF its waves, and
had tloated him away from the shore o.
our m world 1 took the hand Of my aunt
who stood like statue behind me, anc
led her from the room.-From =" WiBrr'
CMmBsplede." in Scribner's.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-05
Arab Skill in Rifle Shooting.

"Boocassem, said the skeikh, "there
is one shot yet to be fired, and that, too,
by the finest marksman amongst us so
get ready your gun. And here" con-
tinued the sheikh, holding out an egg,
"who is there that will put this egg be-
tween his ankles, and stand by yonder
aloe for Seedy Tayeb Boocassem to break
2" There was dead silence-no one
moved from his place but young Alec.
The boy ran forward, kissed the hand of
Sheikh ATohamed Biteewy, and soon
placed himself at the aloe with the egg
between his ankles. "In the name OF
God" said Boocassem, as he poured in
the powder and rammed down the wad-
ding of palmetto rind and God be
propitious," said he, as the ball rolled
down. The cock of the gun was pulled
back, the printing poured into the pan,
and Boocassem, squatting on the ground
levelled his gun. "Am properly
placed ?" said Alec. "Bring up the left
leg more" said Boocassem "that will
do" The long gun seemed as steady as
if it had rested on a rock ); every man
held his breath. Bang went the gun,
and Alee's ankles were besmeared with
the yolk of the egg. "Thank God, "
said Boocassem, and we shouted one and
all. Young Alec came forward, and
Seedy Tayeb Boocassem laid his hand on
him and blessed him, prophecying that
at some future time he also would be
able to perform the feat of breaking the
egg. "But beware boy" said he, sat
tempting it until you arrive at such per-
fection as never to miss your mark for
1 remember, some years ago, when I was
at the holy city Of Wazan, during the
feast OF the lamb, Bengeloon and other
marksmen of fame from distant parts had
assembled to shoot at the target. Ben
geloon and I were the only two had fred
at the egg. Then Kaid Absalem, he who
had been Governor of Alcassar, whose
heart was black with envy, swore by the
beard OF our Prophet that he could do
what Others done before him so he
called one OF his slaves, and told him to
take his place with the egg, about thirty
PAGES from where he was sitting-it was
about the same distance at which he had
fred. The gun was ieveled, and Benge.
loon-may God profit us through him !
Looking over the kaid's shoulder, ex-
claimed, Allah ! unless you keep your
gun steadier, 0 Kaid you will hit his left
leg Bang went the gun, and the slave
fell with a groan, for the ball had passed
through his left ankle. There go a
hundred dollars said Kaid Absalem {;
but the next shot shall hit the egg.
Abel el-Habeeb, said he calling another
OF his slaves, take another egg, and
stand where Embareck stood. Coward
what do you tremble for ? Stand steady,
or 1 will put ball through your heart !
Again the gun was levelled. "Al
wrong" said Bengeloon, who remained
at his shoulder. Bang it went, and the
ball passed through the heshy part of
the leg, but the slave kept his position.
That is q fine fellow, said Bengeloon to
the kaid, who was again loading his gun;
'be merciful, as you expect mercy in the
world to come True, said the Kaid,
'but I must have another shot, for all
that He fired for the third time, and
broke the egg."-Hay's Western Bdrba1,y.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-05
Summer in a Corner.

Dear, generous summer is at hand, OF
all seasons most lavish and loving. Her
full lap holds the blossoms Of world ;
her prodigal fingers scatter flowers on
every side, by dusty highways, on noun
tain tops, in deep, secluded glens. The
daisy's snow she piles in the meadows,
and tinges million fields at once with
gold of buttercup and red OF clover.
But none the less does she find time
for humble hooks, unnoticed spots OF
earth. And to us who have but tiny
corner, narrow back yard in which to
do her homage, she comes as truly and
as affiuently as to palace garden or wide
savanna. .-. ..
Do we drop few seeds, insert n twig,
Immediately her warm hands descend in
blessing Flowers have no airs, no pride
of rank or place to keep up. Mignon-
ette will bloom and violets nestle, roses
open their perfumed hearts, morning
glories climb and twine, and lilies rear
their stately heads as gladly in one place
US another. Give them but earth, sun,
and their beautiful opportunity, and
nothing will they care that the family
wash flaps on the lines over their heads,
or that but poor board fence separates
them from the next door ash-heap.
So let us take courage-we who, pent
in cities and narrow lives, feel sometimes
that the summer is not for us. The uni
versal Mother knows no distinction.
We are all alike hers, and for every
smallest aid to her loving mission she is
ready to give tenfold recompense, and
"Make the world more sweet"
-Scribner's MAGAZINE.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-05
Something about Coal.

The Pottsville Miners Journal says
"The resumption in all the coal regions
is now fast becoming fixed fact. In
the Schuylkill work will generally be re-
sumed on Monday. The independent
colieries Of the Wyoming region are a.
so preparing to resume, and in the re-
gion OF Columbia and Northumberland
Counties special agreements have been
made. The miners of the Lehigh Coal
and Navigation Company will also re-
sumo on Monday. The Anthracite trade
is now ., ,733, ,004 tons behind last year.
Last year We increased l, ,716,6 600 tons ov-
er 1869. Had no suspension taken place,
and the offer made by the coal operators
and companies been accepted, the mar
ket this year would have taken from one
and half to two millions of tons in
crease at the low rates, which would have
removed nearly all the surplus produc-
ton from the market, so that another
years increase would have absorbed the
whole increase at better prices. As it is
there will be no increase OF anthracite
this year, and we may fall a little short
of last year, and the whole increase will
be made up from domestic and foreign
bituminous coal, so that the anthracite
trade will be in the same condition next
year as regards its ability to overstock
the market From the best information
there is transporting capacity equal to
525, 900 to 1000 tons week during
the balance Of the season. The whole
supply of anthracite coal sent to market
last year was 10, 36S, ,437 tons. We have
already sent 1,762, ,41S tons to market,
and for the remainder Of the season we
can send at least 4S0, 900 tons on IN aver
age up to December, which would about
bring it up to the supply of last year.
If prices should rule at about $3.50 put
on board at Philadelphia, and say IS at
shipping ports OF New York, we think
the market will take about last years
supply but ii they should, from any
cause whatever, run above these prices,
on IN average, we doubt very much
whether the market would take within
half or thres-fourths of million of the
quantity sent to market last year, and
the balance would be made up entirely
with bituminous coal, the increase Of
which is already from all sources fully
100000 tons. 1t is, therefore, much
better for all interests to have regular
business with fair prices for the balance
Of the year, than a fuctuating business
with higher rates and diminished con-
sumption,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-05

,ne.1a. ,ne now wide-awake lOdger asked, alb
floor ?" u"' Oh the
II believe I did"
49,, II you walk, you know, I'd rather
you would not step init"
I'll bear that in mind"
After another pause he again asked
left ?" '' 'H"' uoof on the
II saw door on my left" .
We'll, If you walk, I'd advise YOU moi
10 go out there. 1t opens on a porch
only the porch hasn't been built, and II,
twenty feet down into the stable-yard. "
don't believe I shall walk ont Of
that door, van ''' VI
Don't think I would if I walked
supposed my inquisitive friend wa,
cropping into a sleep, when he again
broke out ''A+
~ say, you did really brain man
with dog-iron ?"
II tried pretty hard"
Then came in silence that was moi
broken. After a little while 1 heard nv
oedtellow creeping softly from the othe,
side OF the bed. 1 could hear him feel.
ing about for his hat and his clothes,
Then | had the satisfaction OF knowing
that the door had closed softly on my
retreating tormentor. rolled over and
slept the sleep of innocence.
The next morning, on descending to
breakfast, l found an old friend seated al
the table. We had not met for wears.
After a cordial greeting, I said:
Are you stopping here ?"
i have been trying. But lam nearly
dead. l slept on bench in the bar.
room, amid a lot Of drunken brutes, who
sang Bingo' for wagers OF drink all
night"
could you get no bed?"
Yes, had a double bed to myself,
when that stupid ass OF landlord sent
up crazy fellow, who walked and struck
out with dog-irons.
Good Heavens, Gillipsy, was that
you ?"
"And, D., you don't mean to say that
you served me that internal trick ?h
1t was a case that called for diplomatic
explanation.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-05
The st. Louis and East River Bridges

The bridge at st. Louisis to be formed
of arches resting on piers, about 800 feet
span. The East River bridge is to be q
Suspension Bridge, with central span
of 1,600 feet, and two-half spans, each
$40 feet long. The area of the caissons
of the East River bridge are II, 900 square
feet, while that of the st. Louis bridge
is 4, 600 square feet. But the main point
Of difference between these wonderful
structures consists in the fact, that the
bridge over the Mississippi must be
firmly planted on the rock-bed OF the
river, while the other finds firm foot
hold without going so far down. The
material encountered in the East River
is compact sand and gravel, mixed with
clay and interspersed with boulders, and
there is no evidence that the bottom OF
the river is ever much affected by tidal
currents. The Mississippi River on the
contrary, has bed of shifting sand and
in reaching down to the rock-bed, in spite
of all the implements by the pIenun. pneu-
matte process, the great triumph in the
construction of the st. Louis bridge has
been achieved. 1t is sufficient to OBJ
serve that both gigantic structures when
finished, will be monuments OF American
enterprise and skill Of which the country
may well be proud, and by which the
names of Eads and Roebling will be
placed in the same roll Of honor with
Telford and Brunei. The importance cf
the two bridges is also equal, although
for two reasons while the proposed
bridge over the East River will facilitate
the growth of the great metropolis OF the
continent, thus advancing the interests
of the whole land, the bridge at st. Louis
will be natural means of communication
uniting the Eastern and Western portions
of this continent, for the good OF all.
New York itself will indirectly reap the
advantage of this new opening between
the Atlantic and Pacific shores.