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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06

INHERITED DISEASES. The number
OF transmissible complaints is larger
than is generally supposed. Not only
scrofula and consumption, but rheum-
atism, govt, liver complaint, constipa-
ton, cerebral affections, and probably
dyspepsia, areinheritable Fortunately
however, these horrible heir-looms may
be got rid Of Ont of the entail with
DR.. WALsER's VINEGAR BITTERs. This
powerful Vegetable Alternative and In
vigorant is also a blood depuent. 1t
removes that transmitted poison from
the circulation, and cures what are call
ed constitutional disorders.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06

! went for him the third night, he was
nowhere to seen. Was door open or
a wire bent so he could get OUT No,
all was secure, and there sat Mrs. ADJ
die on the nest as complacently as pos
sible. not at all distressed at the loss
OF her mate. But we thought her little
ones must have grown very fast, or she
was nearer the top of the nest than us
ual; so, to crafty curiosity, | gave her
little touch, but found her very I'M
willing to leave. At last, after getting
pretty hard pushes, she hoped of, and
what do you think? There was the
lost Joe, He had hoped into the nest
first and she had spread her feathers
so as to cover him all up.
| suppose he didn't want to be taken
out of the cage away from his little
family, and they held a consultation
which resulted in his hiding in this
way. Was not that cunning, and
knowing and loving2 1t seemed a
shame to separate them when they
cared so much, so we took Joe ont of
the nest. but let him stay in the cage.
He never slept in the nest again, but
roasted on the edge of the basket,
keeping watch over his dear little
family. Do you wonder that we love
''our joe" and think him very smart
birdl He and Addie are as loving as
ever, but their little ones are all grown
and scattered to other homes -Hearth
and Home
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
4 Dead Shot.

The New York Star says Record
er Hackett is the momental expert Of
the age. few days since, he was of
with young jim Bennett on his yacht.
Standing at a distance of twenty-five
yards, Mr.. BENEFIT held between his
thumb and finger a small clam shell
which ball from Hackett's pistol
broke to pieces. Another friend held
at the same distance a small bit OF the
neck of bottle, which was also shriv
cred in the same way. The yacht
meanwhile rolling like cradle. A
bird was let loose, and, flying with the
wind, met its quietus at the word, and
and it's feathers paid tribute on the
crest of the wave, When Bennett was
a little chap, he had the pluck to hold
an apple on his head, and Hackett, in
the presence of Mrs Bennett, shot it
off time and again. Numerous friends
have held coins IN their fingers as in
vitation for the certain ball. 1t is re-
lated that, at Saratoga, the Recorder,
having knocked com from the hand
of Mr.. Jennings, present editor OF the
Times, was about to go for an apple
on his head, but Mr. Raymond was so
affected by the possible killing of his
friend that he begged him to desist.'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
The Nina and the Cholera.

A curious phenomena has recently
occurred at Mauritius, where that ter
rble scourge, the cholera has been rag
ing with desolating effect There is a
bird in that island called the martin
but more properly the nina. This
bird is about the size of the startling,
whose habits it possesses in great de-
gree 1t exists in immense numbers,
and is grand destroyer of all insects.
On this account it is seldom or ever shot
at, especially as it is great comforter
to all cattle, whose hides it entirely
clears from ticks and other vermin. -
During the prevalence of cholera at
Mauritils, these birds disappeared. -
Such circumstance had never before
occurred, and the real cause of their
departure is still a mystery. May ii
not have been that some species of in
sect, on which they fed, had likewise
migmted, and that certain noxious ami
malclles. which had been kept down
by this class, had thus multiplied in the
atmosphere, until their numbers caused
the disease All suggestions of such a
subject must however, remainin obscu-
rity, rs no proof can be adduced of
their correctness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
FOR TIE BOYS AND GIRLS.
Can I, Nh NINA 2"


Cap I, mamma, can l go out with my sleigh?
Can go now, mamma, little whe--to play?
George and win and Tom are over the hill
Waiting for me, mamma cunt keep stlll'
Can go skating, mamma? the ice is jolly, now,
If don't skate to-day, mamma, I'll HeUr learn how
The boys are on the pond, mamma, oh Just see how
they A.!
Oh do let me go, mamma ! just little vnile-to try
Can go hunting, mamma? I'll have such lot Of
fun
And can l carry gamebag and Grandpa's big old
gune
Can have some powder and matches, and tent to
carry about?
And can stay week. mamma? Oh, mamma may
! camp out?
Can go sailing, mamma, in that nice new painted
boat?
And If the wind upsets 1t, guess could swim and
float
Can wear my sailor sat with the buttons so new
and bright,
And the hat with the silver aDchors-you bought for
me last night?
Can 90 fishing, mamma, and try my silk line7
Wasn't Grandpa bully ?--it's 80 stout and smooth
and hnel
Can have pail, mamma, and I'LL it up with bait
And III catch you some fishes for superb you'l
only wait
How long viii it be, mamma, till I'm grown up
man
Then won't have to ask YOU all the time ''if
And you' have no " little bother all the time on
the tease =
And you wouldn't now, II you'd only-ist me 10 as
pIeasei
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06

Who does not remember the time when spring
purgaton was considered indispensable TO summer
healthe No matter for WY faces. the Inevitable
salts and SIENNA. rhubarb, or calomel and iaap
must be administered. These spring medicines"
the youngsters were told, were to Keep them hale
and hearty during the summer. We all know now
that this a taacy THAT yig1r, not depletion,
is what il required at the commencement of the
summer solstlce. AZ a preparation Tor the anerva-
ing effects Of oppressive summer weather, course
Of Hosteter's stomach Bitters Is highly eXpedient.
This fanous vegetable preparation has three pronii-
neL i" .,"r..-s: l. renovltas, pUrhas, and regu-
laes Al. til - us Of :he body. It is composed
exclusively Of pare vegetable productions, viz: the
essential principle Of M0nlLgohaa Rye and The
most eficacious tonic aud Alternative roots, barks,
and gums known 10 medical Jo'ap,S5. Hence, 1t is
absolutely safe medicine, and no tiacture of the
PAarmacopreia can compare with it either N purity,
N the variety OF lis objects. ana !ts comprehen-
-iye results. Happily for mankind the theory that
il was necessary 10 PROSTATE patient in order to
cure him, j. forever exploded. and the true philo
Sophical docrine that vgOr IS the greag antagonist
of disease Gas taken its place. HOsettors Bitters
Is an !ny.g rant. and hence il is the proper medi
cine rle feeble at this most trying season OF the
gear.
81 aare that you obtain the genuine article, as
there are nnumerab.e vile limitations in the arEct.
Look 10 the ornamental stamp, the engraved label,
and III" name blown into the gaaa Hestatter's
stomach Bitters j. sold 10 bottles only.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06

AMUsING. An amusing incident oc-
cured in church at Rockaway on a
recent Sunday, caused by the sudden
arrangement of Il Mrs. Abrams The
minister was drawing picture of the
awful condition of the wicked and their
ultimate fate, when the crazed woman
arose, and, having removed her bonnet,
addressed the minister in this way: L
know your hints are intended for me
Won are throwing your hints at me,
that's what You are doing ~ Then,
turning around, she pointed to lady
near her, saying = There sits old
Mrs. Smith wipiug her nosel what do
YOU think viii become of her e. a
smile passed over the surface OF that
congregation just then, and Mrs. \ was
At once removed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
Oar Jor.-A 'Trn Story.
~ MARY MYRTLE.

want to tell tne little readers of
Hearth and Home OF Our Joe, the
dearest. brightest and Iveliest little
fellow any where to be found | wish
you could all see his black eyes twinkle,
aad hear his merry songs, Tor our Joe
is a pretty little singer He has bright
yellow feathers, with one little spot OF
black on the side nj his head. You
viii have guessed by this time that he
is bird Yes, little canary bird; as
happy as the day is long. He some
times is too happy to sing.
Last spring Joe had little mate
named Addie given to him, and | must
tell you how cunning and loving they
were. They soon built nice little
nest in a basket in one corner of their
cage Day after day they worked UNI
til one morning, what do you think
found IN 1t Why, tiny little blue
egg, and the next morning there was
another, and on the fourth morning
there were four. How pretty they
looked, and how happy the parent
brides must have felt.
Now, Addie scarcely left them at all,
but day after day for two long weeks,
sat patiently upon them, while Joe car
ried her food and sang her pretty songs.
At night be thought it too bad to leave
Addle all alone IN the nest, so he cud-
died down beside her, and they both
slept there until morning, and kept the
eggs safe and warm,
After awhile two little brides found
themselves inside of egg-shells, and
peeked and pecked until they made
holes in the shells and walked out.
They had no feathers, and were very
ugly looking, but their papa and NAM
ma were very proud OF them, and |
have no doubt thought them really
beautiful Q, how busy and impor-
tant they we're Two little babies to
be led and taken care Of
But papa Joe wa. naughty; he con
timed sleeping in the nest at night in
stead Of on the perch as he ought to
have done. He loved Addie SO much
that he wanted TO be close beside her
all the time. Alas when the little
ones were week old, they both died
We thought they musr have been
smothered. But Joe ana Addie soon
got over their sorrow, ana built their
nest again rs huisily a, ever
Then We found four uora ht.ie blue
eggs, ana Addle sat faithfully upon
them two more weeks, While Joe fed
her as before, At the end OF tins time
gary were rewarded by having t5U'
hungry little baby birds
Ne had allowed Joe 81 sleep IL the
nest with us little mate III the time She
was sitting bat thought it best now to
take INN out Of the cage 1t night lest
these little ones might be injured 80
tor two aights ! took him out, return
ing him i'll the morning in season to
give the babies tbs5rhheakAst When
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06

bring the bears grease to throw on too,
/ if anything tries TO come down the
/ chimney.
g Cr0-o-ock, crock, Hump, rottiety
/ bang Something heavy had bounced
upon the loose floor of the loft.
SO I-i-I-iniins said our big sister,
and her teeth went chatter, chatter, so
you might have heard them out of
doors.
We all looked right at mother.
Her face was as white as sheet, -
only spot about as big as a red cher.
ry III the middle Of each cheek; and
her eyes were like cats IN the dark.
All at once there came little tap, tap,
tap, tap, tap, right in the midst of us.
"' Blood said Billy, in very
hoarse whisper, pointing to a little
pool on the floor.
SO It's killed bythe fall said moth
er She went up close and looked at
the pool. Then she looked up at the
ceiling. Quite stream was running
now. All on sudden mothers face
changed, and she put her finger into
the stream and tasted it, Then she
ran and put the gun in its place.
Nanny, said she, bring a gourd
quick and catch the molasses Patty,
lay the baby on the bed, and you and
Billy come up the ladder with me.
The maple sugar has fallen down and
the bag must be burst, the molasses
runs out so fast.
"Then we all began TO laugh and to
talk all ut once, and 80 tell what we
would have done if it had been bear
or an Indian.
Patty was SO long putting little
Sarah down that mother had to call her
again, and Billy showed his head at
the top of the of the ladder and called
out, 'Ii-i-injins Then Patty said
Billy had put SO much fat pine on the
fire to keep out one bear that we would
have to unbar the door to get cool and
so let IN all the bears in the woods.
. But Billy said that bears never
came near fire, and nothing would
come in but 'I-i-i-inlins! So we
came out of our fright with great
deal of merriment, and the moist new
sugar was tied up IN a stout cloth and
Hii'SS Oii 81 id'SC poiO it''A Vhp f'p'h' WIN
the sngar-trough under ii again to
catch what syrup would drip through.
1t has been hung before on two small
poles near the roof, and these had be-
come dry and wouldn't bear the weight
of the sugar any longer, SO they
creaked and creaked, ana Mump came
the sugar on the floor, and the broken
poles ratified down after it. And now,
Robin and Daisy, what IS this story
about
. Ii i-injins y said Daisy.
" No, " said Robin, "about a bear. "
"Why not about Indlans?' asked
great-gran ma.
Cause there wasn't any bear eth
er, said Daisy.
80, I know, cried Robin, standing
up very straight, 1T IS about both
and acither -"
Daisy nodded her head a great many
times, and was just going to ask ii they
got home safe with the COW, when the
clock struck eight ami mamma came
in to take the children to bed. -O2u'
I9uRg Foiks.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
Ir is astonishing what an

Ir is astonishing what an i'm
mense business is being done by the American
Shoe Tip Company of Boston. The silver and
copper tips for boots and shoes are deservedly
popular. for there il no little invention of
more -bility- Ever alive TO the interests of the
people, they have lately commenced the man
ufacture Of Button-hole Protectors, also of
metal, which wiz effectively prevent the tear
ing of button-holes of shoes or suspenders.
The Patent Shoe Stay is also manufactured
by them and ought to be on every pair of
shoes
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06

A MYsTERsoUs deaf girl has been
agitating San Francisco A reporter
went to interview her the other day,
and, while taking down the points, in
dulged in remarks which would not
have been complimentary if she could
have heard them She stood it for
some time, but finally emptied the
coal-scuttle over him and pitched him
down stairs. He doesn't believe she
is deaf.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
ToorHAcHE proceeds from a9re

ToorHAcHE proceeds from ague in
the face operating upon the exposed nerve of
A decayed tooth. Rub the gum thoroughly
with the finger, wet with .To'aSonS .Anodyne
Liaimep' heat the face well, and lap = flannel
wet tn the linimeut on the face also put a
little of the hniment into the cavity OF the
tooth on cotton.
The system frequently gets out Of order
and should be at once regulated. else other
troubles will ensue when physie is needed
take Parsons P,o.gatiro Pills; they are a
safe. wholesome and natural medicine
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06

CHAPPFD HANDS, face. rough skin,
pimples, ringworm. Salt-rheum, and
other cutaneous affections, cured and
the skin made soft and smooth, by using
the JUMPER TAR SOAP, made by CAS-
WE'LL, HAZARD 4 Co, New York. 1t Is
more convenient and easily applied than
other remedies. avoiding the trouble OF
the greasy compounds now in use.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
An Anpcdote OF Mr.. Spnrgeon.

The South London Press gives what
il calls q characteristic anecdote Of Mr..
SpurgeOu. Recently an eminent Bap-
list called on him and made state
mept to the tpllowing etfect:-Three
years ago he had set aside 81, O0Otoward
building chapel, but untoward cir
cumstauces had interviewed and prevent
ed the execution OF his design, This
he was now, he said, DESTROYS Of carry
ing into execution. and he trusted Mr..
Sturgeon would render him his assist
ance. What do YOU wish me to 10 pr
asked the pastor OF the Tabernacle.
TO give me your powerful aid in
raising second thousand, which is
imperatively required. Il under
stand, said Mr.. Sturgeon; but let US
see--you have had the use of this
money forthree years. Z" Yes. Our
ing that time it must have been worth
to yon at least ten per ceat, per an
Nuns" well, | dare say Then,
my dear sir, you have got the money
without troubling me. Go, and build
the chapel. y And the applicant de-
parted, satisfied with this business-like
and thoroughly practical view of the
matter
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06

SHOW me man of sour, morose dis
position, one who eutertains good viii toward
none. and will show you dyspeptlc. pys-
pepsia i the hluest " all diseases Rev. Mr.
Aiken test.ties thar Co.'s DYSPEPSIA CsEE cur,
Cd MN after IS years sd s-tug.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
J. N. HARRIS g. CO.,
SOLD BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
propri,tors for sas Southern and Westsrn states

For sale by GREENE 4 BUTTON. Milwaukee, II,
BOSWORIH & SONS, Milwaukee Fu LLER, FINCH
& FULLER, Chicago; RICHARDSON 4 co, ST.
Lonis: M5CGLLOCH, NCCORD co. Ii. Crosse
MOVES BROTHERS, saint PAU.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06

\ GRANDSON Of Daniel O'Connell, the
great Irish statesman. Is the managing
editor Of . weekly journal il New York
city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
PRUSsNG's Celebrated White Wine
Vinegar will keep pickles. Ask for it.

AMSTERDAM has seven daily papers.
Only one of them has tolerably large
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06

THE BEST PoLIcY-A policy IN the
Mutual Life OF Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
fever AND ACVE

Prevail there is no remedy held in greater esteem,
Every house keeper should keep it at hand, to apply
the first attack Of Pain. 1t VIII give satisiac
tory relief, aud hours of suffering.
Do tribe with yourselves by testing untried
edies Be cali tor and get the genuine PAIN.
KILLER as many worthless postrums attempted
be sold the great reputation OF thus valuable
medicine,
CT Directions accompany each bottle.
Price 2j cts, 50 cts, and 3 per Bottle.
J. N. HARRIS g. CO.,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
Spetial 3totlfes.

SEND 25 CENTS to IVISON, BLAkEMAN
TAYLOR 4 Co. 1875 and li0 Grand st New York and
receive BY return mail sample card of the Celebrated
Spenceran Steel Pens.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-06
nurture

Relieved and cured by DR. Sh err1an's Patent Appliance
a nd Compound. Office 5F Broadway, N Y, Send Ice
for book with Photographic seness OF before
nd after with Henry Ward Beeohers case, let
and portrait Beware of travelling impostorswho
pretend TO have been assistants of Dr. SIBERIAN.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-07-22

take their places who may be endowed
with more expanded views, and whose
minds arc more free from passion and
prejudice, who will enaeaVor to work
for the interest Of the company and
people, and not indulge III revengefu|
feelings. Revenge dwells in littlo
minds 6nly-we shall not descend tc
their level;
No man iii the Valley received
damages more than sufficient to make
q fence OH both sides of the road :;
some through misrepresehtations re,
ceiyed TO datfases. None received
morc than l2 honest men on oath said
they should have and where this
httlr spite or revenge originated is
hard to find out. All we have to say
is "crack your whip, and 60 ahead.
We bidc our tlme-tDc driW appeal to
The tnl'5t 5or-and it iriN speak IN u
rolcc of Mmdcr. We ask for justice
We de,nai!d iusticc-we ask for no
more.
C1TlztSs OF UARBAuGn'S VALLEY:
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-07-22
For the Catocttn Cka+t0n.

Mr.. EDlToR In reply to the in
quiry, what shall We do to build up
our town. ]. would Sly; give it health,
good moral health :; that is, let the
good citizens determine with one DC
cord to break down this street-coriier
loafitg, where boys ind would be
young men are often found indulging
in jeers and in8ulting language to both
ladies and gentlemen, thereby giving
the place a bad name, (bad moral
health), and thus drive strangers from
the place; as We have heard it said by
strangers, II would not live in Me
chanlcstown, for the boys sre too bad >
And then after having established
a good name let them rear up q goba,
hrst-class Academic School, and pa
tronize it with their SONS and every
other just and honorable means. You
will JUSTLY merit patronage from
abroad and 70 secuts and sustain a
good school; without which no town
will prosper as it should. And lastly,
but not least, let the Big Hotel be
put Zip, SO that those who wish to So
journ temporarily here may find good
accommodations in our beautiful and
healthily situated village; and if per-
chance some light-tingercd gentry
should pass along and pick some ones
pocket, let every effort be made to
ferret him out and bring him to the
punishment he merits.
And let the citizens make these i'm
provements themselves, and DO not
wait for SOM stranger 10 come ani
make them. Do it yourselves, and if
one catnot, Why, form a company so
that the Improvements are made, and
thus You will itvito strangers to come
hero and settle, and Mechanicstown
ujN grow. d. l.. r.
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For the Cdtoctin Clarion
Arc TOadH lSained Down?

Mr.. EDITOR 1T needs but little
investigation into the nature and
habits Of the order Batroch,a in the
science Of kreptology (reptiles) to sat
isfy ones self of the utter fsllacy Of
the idea that frogs and toads descend
with the falling rain.
The theory mentioned in the last
CLARION IN tht paragraph descriptive
Of the toa''s seen at Mt. St. Mary $
College, will justify the presentation
OF the facts III reference to the pro-
iductjons Of the genera Kano and Bufo.
| will therefore briefly lay them be
fore You substantially, as given in the
work of the distinguished Naturalist,
Prof. g. Jaeger.
Frogs and toads deposit their
spawn IN the spring Of the year in the
water; the former-"a clustered maSs
Of glatinouS transparent rrps, in mum
ber from 600 to l2OO;' the latter, in
the form # strings three or four feet
long. After several weeks have
ELAPSED, when the prorer tempcratnrc
is reached, the .mbrv1s are dcyel0,ej
in immense nuantitics often to such
an extent as "to blackcn the water
with their legions."
The animal. now exist a. hu7DoIcs
In about five or six weeks these last
named are fully developed they lose
their gill. and drop their ,pils: take.
on first their blvd cos and afterwards
the fore oncp; 'ccomng thus con
sn,sr. ,..i.~.v.....,,.r" ..~', "i'.t '.""''
needs .oSt them and on the lrinclNi',
that all Ilt" tends to devrIopI
itself, or 10 ga .tor"0r3, they TAX" toy
the land, sometimes IN such mNItl-I
tudcs as to cover space OF many
yards in extent. Wh"H once on tArI
land the to'"is live there. They ar"
seen mostly towards evening; they de-
light in g" hop, and come toHh from
their hi,E}hg places to ENJOY that pas
time il their ni'et p|cetul manner on