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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-12-25
Get Strong Harness and Bits.

CONSIDERING the lives of those who sit
behind horses often depend on the sound
ness of a bit or strap, it is remark 9ble
how little attention is paid to the C,Adi-
ton of harness by those who trust them
selves, not only in strange carriages, but
also in their own vehicles. An English
journal, devoted to the harness trade, after
observing that scarcely day passes with
out the occurrence of an accident arising
from bit breaking while in the horses
mouth, points out that there are three
ways Of making these bits. One is to
forge them throughout Of the toughest iron
or of soft steel; the other is to use cast
cheeks, and forge the mouth,pieces while
the third is to cast them throughout. The
first is the only method that should be
followed, but buyers viii not pay the
prices asked, and manufacturers cannot
afford to sell them for less. The wrought
mouth is the next best, and if the cheek
has been properly annealed, il makes a
most Scrviceable bit. Cast cheeks, how
ever, are not always trustworthy, and the
manufacturer is as likely to be deceived
in this respect as the buyer. The cast bit
is one that ought never TO be used. Ilar
ness makers should inform their custom
ers OF the quality of the article, and leave
the responsibility with the buyer. IT, for
the sake Of the difference in price between
two kinds, man chooses TO risk his life
by using the poorer bit, neither the har.
ness maker nor the bit manufacturer
should bp blamed The bit and reins
should always be Of the strongest kind no
matter what the merits of the rest Of the
harness
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-12-25

A PHILOSOPHER remarks that there is
something peculiarly instructive in stand
ing upon street corner in large city,
and watch the men all rushing around
trying to make money, and tse, women
floating around TO spend it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-12-25

4 GOOD and useful Christmas present to
a gentleman or boy, will be a carton of
Eimwood or Warwick collars, containing
100 collars. Any furnishing store can
supply them
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-12-25

SAMPLES FREE.--The Saturday Egening
Post. $40 Walnut st., Philadelphia, gives
beautiful Chrome or large Steel Engraving
to every yearly subscriber. Samples free.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17
Down Among the Dead Men.

HORRIBLE SCENES IN THE CABINS OF THE
wREcK-A CORRESPONDENT VISITS THE
HULL IN A DIVERS COSTUME.
New YORK, April S.-A newspaper
correspondent, who went down to the
wreck of the Atlantic yesterday, in a
divers costume, says that the hull lies
we'll down on the port side, and is
broken in several places from contact
with the reef. Fish were swimming
around, eagerly devouring the particles
of food found floating. He found the
forward hatch open and saw that the
cargo there had broken the bulk and
lay in confused heaps, with the bodies
of men and women jammed among the
cases and crates, bruised and torn.
Fishes were swimming in and out,
feasting upon the dead bodies. Limbs
are strewE around, having been broken
from the bodies by the continued
action of the waters which, when agi-
tated drive against ugly pieces Of the
broken hull that here project. The
correspondent then went to the COM
panion way Of the steerage cabins, and
found hundred or more bodies lying
in an immense heap, looking as if alive,
with arms dislocated, eyes staring Wild
ly, faces grinning and moving back
ward and forward with the under cur
rent. Some we're dressed, but many
were half nude children were clingiRg
| to mothers stout men were ciasping
their wives, seeming to have met death
with calm resignation. The scene was
horrible beyond description.
The correspondent then went to the
companion way Of the steerage, where
the man passengers were by them
selves. The bodies Of strong men, old
and young, were huddied together on
the stairway, with dis:ended nOstrils,
gaping mouths, staring, CLASSY eyes,
giving some conception OF the terror,
which seized them as they eagerly
struggled TO gain the deck. From an
other part Of the vessel view was OBJ
tained of the sleeping apartment where
piled upon the port side were numbers
Of bodies of men, with bed clothing
strewn among them from an abrasion
with broken stanchions, and jagged
splintered woodwork. The flesh haf
been torn from the faces Of many 9th
ess are bruised and battered ab0u
thsir heads, which are red and bloody
} contrasting horribly with the pale ivi'
features of others.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17

INTERESTING POLITICAL FACTS -
Martin Van Buren, was the only man
who held the Office of President, Vice
President, Minister TO England, Gov
ernor of his own State, and member Of
both houses of Congress.
Thomas II. Benton was the only man
who ever held seat in the United
States Senate thirty consecutive years.
The only instance of father and son
in the United States Senate at the same
time is that of Hon. Henry Dodge, Sen-
ator from Wisconsin, and his son Angus
tus c. Dodge, Senator from Iowa.
Gen. James Shields is the only man
who ever represented two States in the
United States Senate. At one time he
quently Senator from Minnesota.
John Quincy Adams held a position
under the government during every ad-
ministration from that Of Washington
to that of POlk-during which he died.
He had been Minister to England,
member of both houses of Congress,
Secretary OF State and President of the
United States. He died member OF
the house Of Representatives.
The only instance where three broth.
ers occupied seats i'm the lower House
a. the same time was when Elihu Wash
burne represented the first district of IL
Ienois, Israel Washburne, Jr., the third
district of Msine, and Cadwallader G,
Wsshburne the third district of WiscOn.
sin.
John C. Calhoun was the only person
who held the Office of Vice President
under different Presidents, John Quincy
| Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Only two other pers0ns-JOhn Adams
and Daniel C. Tompkins-have beer
Vice Presidents eight years each.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17
Ny Creed.
BY PllEBE CARY.

hold that Christian grace sbounds
Where charity Is seen; that when
We climb 10 heaven. 'tis on the rounds
OF love 10 men.
l hold all else. named piety.
A selfish scheme, vain pretense.
Where centre is not, can there b.
Circumference:
This ! moreover hold, and dare
Affirm where'er my rhyme may go:
Whatever things be sweet or fair,
Love makes them 80.
Whether il be the lullabies
That charm 10 rest the nursing bird.
Or that sweet confidence Of signs
And blushes, made without word.
Whether tie dazzling and the aush
O softly sumptuous garden bowers,
Or. by soine cabin door, "A bush
OF ragged flowers.
'Tis not the wide phylactery,
Nor stubborn fast. nor stated PRAYER.
That make us saints we judge the tree
by what il bears.
And when 3 man can live apart
From works. on thcologic trust.
i know the blood about hi heart
Is dry - dust.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17
DIR NEXT GOVERNOR 5

OUR NEAT GOVERNOR:
UNCLE SAM had a roost for his hens,
Where they roasted by thousands and tens.
The motion TO rob IL was Ben's.
"Hired men Of my uncles, l feel
Said Ben, in solemn appeal,
Low wages do tempt US TO steal"
The force Of this moral idee
Was 80 mighty and powerful, YOU see,
Not TO do it they couldn't agree.
So the hearties, they gave Ben boost,
And his fingers they suddenly noosed
Two pullets per man from the roost.
Uncle Gam Is now watching the spot,
To discover q man who will not
Go home with FuUL in his pot.
Boston JOURNAL.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17

h The following sentence was dictated by
lhellale Lord Palulsrston, to eleven British
cabinet ministers, not one OF whom, it Is
said, spelled II correctly: ssItis disagreea-
| Bile TO witness the embarrassment OF 4 har-
rasssd peddler gauging the symmetry of
peeled potato. ."-( Amerieas Nes0spaper Re
porter,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17

DRAGDON and Martins well known stand for.
D merly occupied by Woodcock and Golid Of
Jobins and all kinds work done to order ana with
dispatch. Particular attention given 70 Horse
shoeing. Thankful for past favofs wish 70 N.
form the citizens of Franklin and vicinity that
they will always find me in the shop when an
not in the Franklin House. JOHN W. FICKRT1,
Franklin, June 18th 1872 tf7S
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17

They tell of . woman, the fourth wife of
q New Hampshire man who while making
tour Of her new home, discovered . pair
Of wooden horses in the attic, and asked
her husbands nHle boy what they we're for.
keeps those to put his wives coflins on"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17
GO FOR 1T {! [!


Prof Browns Coal, Mineral Water Coupeand, .
sure and scientific discovery, for Removing all
kinds of grease spots from the very Anea doth
ng without starting the color, injaring or leaving
hc least stain on the most delicate fabric.
Fer sale - DFugHtsts, en1 sshsss.
6mos .lOs
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17
postrp.
The Raid Of the Nasqueraders.
by ALFRED TENNYNoOx.

by ALFRED TENNYMoON.
Two by two. Two by two,
Two and two onward.
All into Hancock Hall.
Marched the three hundred.
Forward my brave Brigade.
'Show yourselves off, he said.
Six times around the Hall
Trod the three hundred.
Forward my Brave Brigade"
Was there . man or maid
Each from the other knew:
Every ONE blunlered.
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to laugh or cry,
Theirs TO keep mum OF die.
Six times around the Hall
Troj the three hundred.
III.
Maskers 10 right of them,
Maskers TO left Of them,
Naskers in front Of them.
Chat;ed and blundered.
Dressed up to "cut a swell
Boldly they danced and well.
some with the face Of death,
Some deckcd as imps OF He'll,
Danced the three hundred.
".
Flashed all their ,insel rare,
FLASHED a they turned in air.
Mobiles and Peasants there,
Wheeling in couples. while
All the world wondered.
Plunged in wild goose chase
Partners from every race
Chinese and Indian.
Reeled they and balanced four,
Blind as 90 wife or beau.
Then TO the feast they went
All Of three hundred.
Y.
When can their glory fade:
o, the rich treat they had,
All this world wondered.
Honor this Masquerade
Honor the CLUB that made
Fun for five hundred.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17
INSURE IN THE BEST CQIPANI.

The 1ETNA still maintains its strong posi-
tion st the head of all American Fire Insurance
Companies.
ANsets after paying losses in Boston over
s3,30O ,0lDO.
j. A. HALE, Agent
TIT Ellsworth Ne.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17

The following squib. on Ren Butler neatly
printel on card, is beginning TO be quietly
circulated. Ii is. we believe, from the pen Of
Elizur Wright. Being somewhat epicsl in iis
character, II might be entitled The HESNER-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17

CALL AT THIS OFFICE
AND GET YOUR B BUSINESS CARDS
seAieA eaaaoe b enasl1e5.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-17

"You must make my little wife ex-
cuse me to you for leaving 90 abrupt
y on the night Of the,-4 fire said Mr..
David one day coming upon Miss Sim.
mons at the village store. " Y /
'Oh," said she with 1 smile, "a IRE
is 20 excitingl One never knows
! what may come Of it,"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21
Frederic Denny-La

County Clerk of Presque Isle County. Office at
Rogers City, Mich. -
Particular atsentioh eiven to procuring Govern
mont and State Homo ceas. Ffnest selections of
agricultural land for sale for cash. on easy terms
Corrected plats received every fortnight. Pay
,lcut OF taEes puue.ualiy attended, to on receipt
--ot desert ntluus. tt T. H.t. ..f. .'ls- 81. 07
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21
Lady Loarcrs.

A cynical Anonyma writes to the
Cincinnati Commercial! as follows :
Sometimes it seems to me that
the whole social life of women is
based upon two ideas--aping and
envy. The woman who lives in
two little back rooms up stairs,
apes and cnvies the woman with a
large house, and the woman with q
large house is in a steady fever Of
fear and fretting least she be not
recognized and visited by the wom-
an who has stone front house and
q circus chariot, with clown dress
ed up in buttons. No matter how
high up woman climbs upon the
social ladder, there is always still
some higher height which she can't
scale, some other woman over her
head who looks down upon her,
and gives her days and nights of
jealousy and headache. Not a
blessed woman of them all is hap
py and content in the soil wherein
fate has planted her, but must needs
spend her best time and strength
in frantic efforts to pull herself up
by the roots and transplant herself
somewhere else. The snobs who
ride In circus chariots curl up their
noses at the schoolmistresses, the
schoolmistresses look down from in
finite heights upon the clerks and
dressmakers, and tho clerks and
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21

An ID gentleman with several
suspicious red spots on his face, en-
tered a railway car the other day,
and quietly took the only vacant
seat. An inquisitive ch p asked
him had he had the small pox, and
he said "yes." There was a gener-
al scramble among the passengers,
all of whom wanted to get out at
once, and in about minute the old
gentleman had the car to himself.
The conductor cautiously peeping
in, demanded how long it was since
the afflicted individual had recov-
cred. "Well, sir" replied the vic
tim of disease, IL can't say exactly,
but as near as | can recollect, it
was about thirty-fve years ago."
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dressmakers, in turn pay it off
with interest upon the kitchen girls.
What nonsense, what tomfoolery it
all is I! Is a schoolmistress any bet
ter or higher than washerwoman!
Not a bit. And are not the school
mistresses and the washerwoman
both infinitely better and higher up
than the lady loafer, the--the Stole
Moores of the female sex, in short
Yea, verify. a y.ef
Women are the most absurd
creature f, al owing to the silly fan
cy that it is lady like to be a loafer.
A little time ago one of my small
busy housekeeper friends asked a
lady loafer caller what had become
of her sister. ...! .J rr,.1
"She goes down town every day
now," said the lady loafer, hesita-
tingly. a.l a.a
"Is she at work :" quoth the
housel1eeper. .a..
"Well, ye-yes," said the lady
loafer, still more hesitatingly.
"What does she do q asked my
friend. g., .....t n....-.E ,'..
The lady loafer stammered and
backed off painfully two or three
times and finally made a clean
breast Of it, thusly: .-.
"She-she has charge of the
trimmings in a-dress making yes-
tablishmcnt. She has nothing to
do with the dress making. Shs has
charge of the trimmings. It's not
a common dress making establish
ment. It's one Of the fashionable
dress makers. She won't make g
dress for poor person"
"Oh, glory fan me with a cab
bage leaf" quoth my friend, the
small busy housekeeper.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21


A few nights ago the conductor
Of an east-bound train on the Cen
trail Pacific Railroad received in
structions at Truckee to proceed
carefully and lool, out for train
No. s." He was one of the most
vigilant Of men, and he did keep q
sharp look out. Suddenly he es-
pied big bright light ahead
through the trees, and bringing
his train to stand still, he seized
q flag and lantern and ran ahead
waving them Justify, till he dis
covered that he was tagging the
rising moon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21
Eighty-six and Eigty-sevcn.

Miss Larian Emcrs, of Ham
tarmclS, aged eighty-six, was yester-
terday united in the holy bonds of
wedlock to John G. Himstcr, of
Vanburen county, aged eighty-sev-
en-. Neither one had ever been
married before, and had known
each other for more than forty
years. The wedding was a quiet
one, witnessed by only few, but
every one congratulated the bride
and groom, and hoped that their
children might grow up to be stats
for their parents to lean upon in
their old age.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21


"Pa,' said a son to his father,
"what is meant by 'chip of the old
block ?" 'Why my son, do YOU
ask this question ?" Because l
was in Enfield this morning and
told the gentlemen that while hun
ting | saw fifty squirrels up one
tree. They kept trying to make
me say that did not see forty
nine, and because l wouldn't say so,
they said was chip of the old
block ?" "Hcm Well, my son,
they only meant that you were
smart and honest, like your pa"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21

blows. My first impulse was to
prevent this unjust punishment by
confessing the truth; but l could
not summon up courage and when
the first blow had been struck l
was ashamed to speak.
When the flogging was over the
boy passed near me with bleeding
hands, and whispered to me with a
smile I shall never forget:
~ ado not meddle with the curtain
again youngster, The cane hurts"
sank down in fit of sobbing,
and had to be sent from the room.
Since that day I have been dis
gusted at my cowardice, and have
done all in my power to overcome
it. l hope ! have not been alto
gether unsuccessful.
"And do you know this generous
fellow cd one of his guests.
.a. n
"Have you ever seen him again."
"Never, unfortunately. He was
not in my form, nd left the school
soon after. All, God knows that /
have often wished to meet the gal
liant fellow who suffered so much
for me, and l would give years of
my life to be able to shake hands
with him at my table
At that moment glass was held
out toward Sir Nicholas, who lifted
his eyes in astonishment. 1t was
the royalist prisoner, who laughingly
proposed toast.
"To the memory Of the torn cur
tain at Westminster! But, upon
my word Sir Nicholas your mem
ory is not so accurate as mine. 1t
was not twelve blows that i receiv-
ed, but twice twelve-for having
exposed another to punishment
: and not having at once declared
myself to blame" ;"
"You are right I; now I rcmem.
Der but, in what a situation I. il
what service =" exclaimed the
judge.
..
"In the service Of the king Sin
; Nicholas. l was not going to be
the first of my family to turn trai
, tor. My father has already dice
) in arms, and I expect no bette.
fate. Never mind i; l only asl
5 one thing; God save the King"
With these words the royalist re
turned to his place among the sol.
dicrs, and continued his repast.
Sir Nicholas sat silent ant
thoughtful. That very night, aftel
having given orders that the pris
oner was to be well treated, he lef
home without telling any one where
he was going, and was gone three
days. On the 4th day he arrived
and ordered the royalist officer tc
be brought out before him.
care you going to settle my
affair at length 2 he asked coolly.
"They treat me SO well at you,
house, Sir Nicholas that before
long l shall come to wish to retain
my hfe."I 81 paEFegfTa Fn
"My FRIEND. said the Judge with
a grave face, but voice trembling
with emotion, "twenty years age
you said TO me 'Do not meddlt
with the curtain, youngster, for thu
cane hurts Y" Here is your pardon
signed by the Lord Protector; but
in turn l say toyou. "Do not take
up arms against the Parliament
Cromwell is not easy to deal with
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21

A Bridgeport man attempted TO
make his children afraid of fire by
scorching the ends of their fingers,
but his wife took him and so thor
oughly toasted a much larger sur
face that he has taken no comfort
since. He wants to know what is
to become of the social fabric il
family discipline is to be under
mined in this way.
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Gail AT THE

smltta~n 1'ioIc
4iea8i gTaosai- ieTia4
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TJIOWIS IL. UCNT,

Tususc,or. and Commission dealer in Lumber,
Laih ana Sh!a4lcs. Particular attention given 10
the inspection and shipping OF lumber. Orders
s9iictel ior' the purchase OF lumber, lath and
REFERENC CESS. IT. Sheldon & Co.. Woois,
Perry & Co.. Rust King Cleveland; Walbridse,
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Toledo /; lslisha. Eldrcd, Sears Bates& Co.. kei-
ley Wood g. Co.. Hilliard, Pierce & Co., Avery,
Murphy & Co., Blanchard a Borland, Chicago !;
Lea Moss, Il. b. Hubbard a. Co, Peter Gi,eher
j. Co., SanluslSy u. Whitney, Jr., VIM Z. War
r,ncr, Detroit Il. Harrington, L. Luce a. Co.,
Campbell & Potter, 4. +. Fletcher & CO., L. w.
iCilclirist Folkcrts & Blu teriield, Alpcna Mixer
a Smith. aBuhalo. -- 49, .'.s- -hS 53-'
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21
JRslTUTTLE,A
ATTORNEY at Law,

Prosecuting Attorney, L. S. Commissioner. Of
flee, corner of Second and Water streets, Alpena,
{ Mich. NulEs Hrl.i 90 .
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a. ZOHN

Having formed co-partnership for the purpose
of carrying on the Cigar and Tobacco business,
would announce to the citizens OF Alpena that
they are prepared 20 furnish the hest brands of
cigars at Wholesale and retail CHEAPER than
they can be obtained elsewhere, Thpy are manu-
fncturing among others, the celebrated
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-01-21
American Eagle Cigar |

which is meeting with 30 much favor. Call aud
GO them, on Wator street, Alpcua. 0s
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
WHAT A FALL WAS THEAEI

Mr.. Dixon lives in the First ward.
Yesterday he went to New York. Mr..
Dixon has a little child. He thought
kindly of his offspring, so he bought q
large statue Of child bearing upon its
head basket. Mr.. Dixon thought it
was bronze-the italian said it was, but
it wasn't, as MID. is now fully satisfied
He fastened down Liberty street, took
train on the Central and reached this
city at four o'clock yesterday afternoon.
While making his way out of the car,
the head of the child by some means OF
other became detached.
Mr.. Dixon prevented it from falling
to the floor. When he reached the de-
pot platform, he had part under each
arm, and then he exhibited the fraud to
the big, fat policeman on duty there.
The policeman sympathised with Mr..
D. and told him the imegc could be
fixed. Mr.. d. went off in high glee.
While hurrying down Broad street, one
of the legs of the child fell of. Mr..
Dixon was disgusted-especially when
the bystanders laughed, so he chucked
the whole thing out into the street and
darted after horse car
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
FOG ON THE RIVERS.

The fog on the North and East rivers
rendered navigation extremely dan
gerous yesterday morning. The ferry
boats were delayed, and in many cases
passengers from Jersey City had to
wait fully an hour for outward bound
boats. Several minor accidents oc-
CURED, but did not result, fortunately,
in loss of life. The Plainfeld, of the
Communipaw ferry, narrowly escaped
collision with large schooner. The
boat started from her slip at Communi
paw with the passengers of some four
or five trains from this city, Newark,
Plainfield and Bound Brook. When
almost in mid-channel the whistles of
steamers on either 81 e and in close
proximity were head, and the pilot
signalled TO the ENGINEER "slow up"
This order had scarcely been complied
with when the ferry-boat was discovered
to be anchored in its path. The pilot
hurriedly turned the wheel and escaped
by barely foot The scene on the
ferry-boat was of the greatest confu-
sion. The Plainfield finally reached
her dock in safety.