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, 1873-10-15
THE FLYING MAN.

NJ. de Groof, who in June failed in his
attempt to fly at Brussels, has met with
another fQsco at Li6ge, where he had ar
ranged to perform his experiment in pub
lie. 1t was impossible to initiate the bal
loon by which he was to ascend in the
garden where the experiment was to be
performed, consequently it was filled with
gas not far off, and help with cords by a
number of soldiers who were conveying it
to the garden. While moving along,
however, the cords came against some
Geographic wires, and NJ. Groof seeing
that the wires were about to be broken,
called out to the men to slacken the cord.
Misunderstanding this direction, they let
the balloon go, and it was soon out of the
reach Of the disappointed protector
From the European Mail.
, 1873-10-15
PETROLEUM CHAMPAGNE.

The acute commercial element of the
Americlus-that part which we may sup
pose sent over the wooden nutmegs-has
discovered that by the aidsof havouring it
is possible to dispose of mineral oil as
champagne and We are assured, on the
testimony of those who may be supposed
to know-viz, American mineral oil re-
Gners and brokers-that they sell large
quantities 2to champagne makers. The
%"stutf'' is said to be sweetened with gly-
c%erine, as sugar does not answer, a8rated
by a saltwater machine, and sold for ball
room consumption. 1t pro juces terrible
headache, and often severe diarrhpa and
other evil effects. Let US hope it Is not
true that a consignment of this stuff has
reached England uia a French port.
, 1873-10-15
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The deadly laurel bears a beauteous flower
The cruel tiger wears a glossy hide;
The cunning spider in her cell doth bide
Till the 4 .como, whom she willlstraight devour,
He who would safely walk from hour to hour
With wary caution must his footsteps guide
And peer with watchful eyes on every side
Lest secret dangers get him in their power.
Trust mot appearances. for they deceive;
Care not for promises Yey often lie;
BE ready to inquire, sloR to believe
When least ore watching danger is most nigh,
Thus shalt there scopo the ills that others grieve
And live in safety meath troubled SKY.
" Indepondent."
, 1873-10-15
CHINA.

BUMoURs OF TREACHERY AT SHANe-
HAI.-There are again rumous afoat at
Shanghai, amongst the Chinese, to the
effect that an organisation was in progress
for a general massacre of the Europeans in
the interior Of China. The reason is that
the French Minister will not consent to
certain notifications of the treaty, and
hat the Chinese Government have taken
this as a challenge of war; and the Chinese
showing the superiority of Europeans in
warfare, intend to resort to massacre. The
umours are becoming more and more
grave and a large number Of soldiers are
being collected around the various places
where foreign missionaries are stationed.
, 1873-10-15
y.

OF age in agriculture who was unable to
pass a given examination stand and was lille
gal he felt sure employers of labour
would do their best in a fair spirit to carry
out the intentions OF Parliament ; but this
could not be done unless by cooperation
The right hon. gentleman concluded by
confessing that he looked forward to the
operation of the measures with some hope,
as rather enforcing, not compelling, a bet
ter and higher standard Of education
among young men employed as farm
labourers. European Mail.
, 1873-10-15
LABOUR AND EDUCATION

Yhe Speaker of the House of Commons,
addressing his labourers at their harvest
home at GIynde, Lewe8, the other day,
said You and l stand together in the re-
lation Of employer and employed and for
my part l should be very glad if that reIa-
tiOnship could always be made closer than
it is. We carry on together a business in
common, you finding the labour, and l
finding the capital. | am reminded that
at this time last year | made to you la
bourcrs on my farm a proposal that you
should invest such savings as you could
spare in the business, while | engaged on
my part that | would pay you 24 per cent.
interest upon such savings, and whatever
excess of profit might be derived from the
farm. Well, l made that offer in good
faith, but | am very sorry to find that none
OF you fell IN with the proposal and l am
sorry for it, because [ believe that it would
have been better both for you and for me
If you had shared in the profits Of the I'M
dertaking in which we are all concerned
IN the manner proposed [ am one of
those who believe that the time will come
when labOurer will be recompensed in part,
at least, according to the profits of capital
and | should have been very glad if you,
the felIow-workers with myself upon this
farm, had assisted me in showing by ex-
ample the way in which that desired end
might be attained. I wish to say now
that the offer l made to you last year is
opened for one year more; and I am
not without hope that on reflection you
will think better of it. In responding to
the toast of his health, the Speaker, by re-
quest, referred to the new Act on Educa-
ton. Considering his official position, he
said, he was perhaps the last man who
ought to speak critically on Acts of Parlia-
ment, but he was bound to say he thought
the one in question, so far as it went lit
did not go far), was a good one. He al
luded to the course he had taken some
time since Of not employing any young
man on his farm who could not read and
write. he said be believed it had been of
advantage, inasmuch as several young men
who were unable to read and write, and
desired to enter his employ, had gone to
school and made themselves proficient.
He could not say be had been altogether
satisfied with the standard of proficiency,
but he believed the adoption of such a
plan had been Of advantage He observed
that to employ a child under twelve years
, 1873-10-15

stance factory wages are reported to have
risen of late years, but not SO largely as
those of builders, mason, carpenters, Sc.
Production has also increased, not only on
account of the increase of population, but
from the increased wants of the people,
which have been engendered by the re-
mOyal in recent years of many obstacles
both to internal and international ex-
change.-Uid
, 1873-10-15
COST OF PRODUCTION:

Alarmed ut the state of the Iabour mar
ket and the increased Importation of for
eign manufactures, the National Association
of Factory Occupies OF Great Britain and
Ireland memoriaIised the Government in
July last for the purpose of obtaining ac-
curate / formation as to the cost of pro-
duction of textile fabrics in the principal
industrial centres of the Continent. The
result has been the publication by the
Foreign Office of an interesting Blue-Book
containing a vast amount of information
on the subject of wages, hours Of labour,
and amount of production in the cotton,
silk, linen, and woollen factories in various
parts of Europe. The evident object of
the association is to ascertain the relative
cost OF production in Europ an States as
compared with the cost in this country.
Perhaps some members of the association
may be able, from the mass of facts pre-
pared for them, to arrive at a satisfactory
result. For ourselves, when we bear in
mind that successful production depends
upon the possession OF large capital, the
excellence of machinery, the intelligence
and capacity of workmen, a cheap supply
of fuel and raw material, the facilities of
transport, the relative amount of work
done tor wages paid, and upon a variety of
other circumstances, and when we find
those circumstances varying not only in
every country, but in different parts of the
same country, we are compelled to rein
quish the task. From a glance over the
reports, however, it does not appear that
English manufacturers have caused to an
piehend any great amount of competition
from their rivals on the Continent. Certain
speciaIities there are, of course. and all
ways will be which must always
command the market but it is not
improbable that Belgium, their greatest RI
val in IOw-priced goods, will fluid greater
difficulty in future in keeping ahead Of our
manufacturers. The c%heapness Of Belgian
products now chiefly depends upon the low
rates of wages paid to the workmen; so
low, indeed, as to necessitate the employ
ment Of all the children of the family in Or
der to gain enough to support the household.
AS wages continue to rise, as they surely
will, and should a law be passed regulating
the employment of children-a subject
which has occupied the Belgian LeglSIa-
ture without effect for the last thirty years
the cost of reproduction will necessarily be
enhanced, and the Belgian producer be less
able to compete in the English market.
AS a rule, factory operatives on the Cont
nent work longer hours than factory opera
tives in this country; in some parts as
many as SEVENTY to eighty hours a week.
In Germany the employment Of children
is regulated by law, but in most countries
they are worked as long as adults. There
is a general tendency everywhere TO reduce
the days work to twelve hours, including
dinner-time. At Geneva the hours of la
bour are fixed at ten all the year round.
The amount of wages earned on the Con-
tinent is much lower than that earned in
this country, but it is not necessarily less
by the actual difference, since the pur-
chasing power of money is also different
on the Continent. Tn almost every in
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

SAMUEL PARKs.-This gentleman is
again presented to the people of Iowa
county as candidate for Superintendent
OF Schools. He made no personal effort
to secure the noMination,-in fact, we
did not Know that his name would come
before the cOnvention-but was taken
because Of the acceptable manner in
which he has filled the position hereto>
fore, and because the convention re-
garded him the best man they could get
for the Office All who have any knowl>
ed &c of the manner Ia which Mr.. Parks
discharged the duties of superintendent,
aad the manner in which the otEee has
been filed the passed two years, appre-
ciate his worth, and will not be willing
10 again try the experimen of electing
man of whose qua lifcations and fitness
for the Office they know nothing, or of
whose capability they have any doubt
By contrast with his successor Mr.
Parks stands in very favorable light
before the people, and we have no doubt
they will manifest the appreciation by
electing him in opposition to the DEM
ocratic nominee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

PERsoNAL.-lt was our pleasure yes
terday to meet Gen. Amasa Cobb and
''Uncle Frank Vivian on our streets.
The General was here for the purpose of
escorting his family to their new home
at Lincoln, Neb., where he has built a
comfortable residence. We regret to
see the family 60, as it is probable that
hereafter the Generals visits TO Visions
sin VIII be rare. Success and happiness
attend them.
Mr. Niviaa looks better than we have
seen him for years. He is farming and
says he enjoys Il A clear conscience
and honesty of psrpose, such as he pos
sesses, never fail te bring contentment
and happiness despite unfortunate cir
cumstances.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

We learn from a responsible source
that our committee have been unable TO
secure any change in the terms of settle .
ment offered by Beecher, except SO far as
to guarantee the county against paying
both the new bonds and judgments.
The committee have now gone to New
York to see other holders of claims
against us, who we are hopeful will be
more disposed to make concessions. If
majority Of the claims can be settled
for on equitable and reasonable terms,
we shall not object to giving Beecher
new bonds, under a guaranty that they
shall never come against us in addition
to our present liabilities.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

THERE has been good deal of stir in
Platteville for the past few days, says
itfe Witness, caused by notice from
Mr.. G. V. Cobb, as Sup. of the Mineral
Point r. r., that unless a settlement is
made at once, by which the Mineral
Point r. L., is acknowledged as the
owner Of the ten miles of Il. II. built by
the people Of that place from Calamine
TO Belmont he will stop running trains
to that point after the first Of September,
but will after that time stop at Belmont
and make that the terminus.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
Sportsman, Attention !!
Removal.

f. S. SPRAGUE l. son Have removed
their Gunsmith shop to J. f. Millers build
ing, opposite Kinnie & Spratlers, High ST.,
where they will keep constantly on hand,
double and single Shot Guns, which they
will warrant to shoot well. Ammunition
Of all kinds, Powder Flasks, Shot Belts
and Pouches, and in fact every thing in
the gun line, which they intend to sell
cheaper than this class Of goods have ever
before been sold in this market. Feeling
that the business naturally belongs to US,
we are determined that if others will go
into the business they must do it on uery
small profit.
Any kind of gun made or repaired in a
worknlanlike manner, and warranted to
give satisfaction.
E. S. SPRAGUE & SoN.
Mineral Point, April 10, 1873. left
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

The Secretary of the Industrial Associ,
alton, announces that he is ready to make
entries for the fair next week, and earns
estly desires those who can do so, to ems
ter what they wish displayed at once
People of this city and vicinity are esq
pccially requested to notify him, and re,
ceive entry tickets, in order to give time
during the fair to attend promptly to
parties from distance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
BUFFALO PITTS
THRESIIING MACHINES.

Notice 10 Oarners
Having no agent for the above machine
at Mineral Point, and knowing that there
are great many of these machines in use
in that locality-for when no doubt RE-
PAIRS will be wanted-we give this no.
tice that all orders addressed to us by mail
or telegraph will receive prompt attention,
and the articles ordered forwarded by re-
turn express.
Send for book of duplicate parts and
price list.
BRAYLEY Il PATTERSON,
Corner Beach 4 Sebor Sts.,
32w4 Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
LLARNEy'3 EXTRACT PUCEy.
Evoid ouecka ana irapoaiors.

No Charge for Advice and Consolation.
Dr. j. H. DgDH, Graduate ycferF1n HfGirny
College, Philadelphia, author Of cycJal yaluGtic
works. can be consulted on all diseases of tho
Sexual or Urinary Organs, (Which he has made
an especial study either in male or female no
natter from what cause originating or OF how
ong stanai {. a practice Of 20 years enables
him to treat disease with sncceFa Cures GUAR
mtecd. Charges reasonable Those at dig
lance can forward letter describing symptoms
zlld enclosing stamp TO prepay postage.
Send To- tho Gaiie 10 Hea9ti. Price 10 Cents
= Il. DYoTT, MD, Physician and Surgeon,
1Ut Duane 81. Nov York.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

The Republicans of the Northern As
sembly District at their convention last
Friday, we're almost unanimous in NOM
mating Mr. c. c. David, Of Highland, a g
their candidate for member Of the AS
sembly. The Convention acted wisely,
and we have the strongest hopes that
Chris will be able to overcome the
Democratic majority in his district. His
merits will be more fully presented to
our readers during the campaign.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
bushels per acre.

We did not say the Board had recind>
cd its adoption of the so-called compro,
mise, but that it was set aside, meaning
of course that action upon it was sus-
pended which is true, and we are mis-,
taken if there is any further attempt to
consumate a settlement upon the Beech
er Henry agreement, unless it be so
modified as to remove the principal obs
jections that have been urged against it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

THERE is prospect that an arrange>
ment may be made whereby the Wis
consin Railway Company will secure the
St Croix Grant, and build the roads pro-
vided for in the bill giving it to the st.
Paul Company, including the Shullsburg
branch. Thus, once more that oft dis
appointed town is hopeful of success.
Nav the hope be realized
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

FARMERS HEAR.-Y on will soon be
in the mids of your fall blowing, and many
of you will want new plows. Those manufac-
tured by Stratman & Co., at Dodgeville,
are equal to any in the market. Try them
and you will never regret it. J. A. Owen
& Co., and c. c. Moore & Co., are agents
for these plows in Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

SHERWOOD & BERG are preparing to
sell immense piles of goods after harvest
They are determined to reduce their
stock to make room for fall goods which
will soon begin to arrive. 1t will pay to
call there before buying anything in the
dry>goods line.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
THOMAS THOMAS.

TINTED STATES HOTEL, (WArKN WATKINS
u OLD STASD.) podgeville, " iScousin.
liayng taken charge oil this hotel for term of
IL propose keep II Tor the special accommodation
OF the travelling public.
| have large barn, and keep attentive hostlers.-
propose TO set good table, and keep the bar at all
times supplied with the best OF liquors.
By strict attention business hope to deserve
aud receive a fair share Of the public patronage.
xXIlI-l 2-tt THOMAS lHONAS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
nENTAL CARD.

Hoping MY professional services hare
very liberal patronage extended to me
during the past-(my first year among you.)
l beg to say to my friends and patrons that
my Office will be closed from the 25th Of
August TO the 9Th Of September, to enable
me to take brief vacation, of winch / am
much in need.
34w2 B. J. CorKENpALh.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

THOSE large boxes of wooden
Clauer's Store remind Us of the fact that
the fall season is not far off, Mr.. Clauer
has good stock of fresh goods. We rec
ommend him as a man of experience in his
line of business, and his prices always
very reasonable. Give him a call
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
Joseph G. mitchell LIE.

MANUFACTURER OF all kinds of Ornamental
M Hair Work, such Bracelets, Breast Pms,
atch- yards, Necklaces, Finger Rings, Ear klngS,
Charms &c. Also Curls, Waterfalls, switches, La
dies, Front Pieces. Gents Wigs, and everything in
his line. Cash paid for hair. r O. box 10
EiEeraI Point Ais. XXlI-o-ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

THE Warren Sentinel says: Mr.. Ed.
Scace, of that place, this year harvested
422 bushels of wheat from 16 acres, an
average of 26s bushels to the acre. The
wheat is the Railroad or Fife variety.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

THE new Improvement on our Alright
Collins puts us in a position which enables
US to sell collins lower than any other firm
in this place Satisfaction given or money
returned. All our collins are ar-tght.
32m3 ELLINGEN BROTHERS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

Sprague & Martin, are giving excellent
satisfaction to the ladies, in repairing and
cleaning sewing machines. Any kind of
machine doctored, and warranted to work.
Orders left at Sprague'S Gun Shop receive
prompt attention.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

SCHOOLS To REOPEN. = City Superin-
tendent, W. H. Curry, informs us that
the city schools will be reopened next
Monday, with Mr. VIM. H. Jones as
Principal and corps of efficient teach-
ers in all departments
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

One of the best stocks of whips
in the county can be found at T. Priestley's
Harness Store. He has also full line of
Trunks, Valises, Fly Nets, Summer Horse
Clothing, &c. 21m3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
Gundry & Gray.

Sole Agents in Iowa county for E. But
terwick & Co.'S Paper Pattern for Ladies
Misses and Boys garments and under
clothing.
Also Agents for r. J. Roberts Celebrated
Razor Steel Scissors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

THE Republicans of La Fayette county,
held their County Convention last Thurs
day c. A. Marshall was nominated for
County Superintendent, and j. n Wiley,
for member of the Assembly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

DANcE-Chris. Schlosher will give an
other of his popular public dances at
Lenahan's Hall, Friday evening Aug
29th. Good music will be furnished.
Every body invited.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
CG1EUERCsaL HOUSE,

Dodgeville, Wis
JAMES JONES, PROPRIETOR.
rarHIS HOUSE, located nearly opposite the Court
l House IS the most capaclous IL the village Is
new building; rooms well furnished, and the table
always supplied with the best the market affords. a
new Barn about being erected, wherein noises can
10 yell cared Tor al reasIapIc rates XXII-2yt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

That bogus jewelry at Davey's is but o
small part Of his stock lie has articles
in the jewelry line which he warrants,
and sells cheap. See his American
watches lust received
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
Local Intelligence.

ED. JOHNSON, ESQ, of Belmont, has
purchased very valuable piece of land
in that town, and intends to establish
trout pond, as soon as it can be done.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

There has been a general rush the last
month at the Drug stores of j. II. Vivian,
J. b. & C. Il. Moffett and X. ID. Pullord,
Mineral Point, Wis, for DR.. A. Boschee's
German Syrup,
1t has lately been introduced in this
country from Germany, and for any person
suffering with severe cough, heavy cold
settled on the breast, consumption, or any
disease Of the throat and lungs it has no
equal in the world Our regular size bot
ties are IS cents. Two doses will relieve
any case. Try it. Sample bottles free of
charge.
VAN SCHAACE, STEVENSON S REID,
Wholesale Agents,
NAL. Chicago, Ill. e-cI
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

AT Pulford's Drug Store you will
find every thing appertaining to a first
class dispensary. Pure drugs and chemi-
Gals, full line of Patent Medicines, Toilet
Articles, Periumery &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Il p SnELkE e.

ATTORNEY ar Lii " ANO
ptrBIIC Highland, Iowa County, Wis.
~ Convey ancing and collections promptly i, a
ed WI ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
LION, ". D. . n 7 7.
DALTON & FEIEsfsIN

nHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, Office No. j,
Coad's Block, Cup Stairs) over Deller's store,
corner of High aud Chestnut Streets, Mineral fo'D
Wisconsin. ~. c
Particular attention given to Operative Surgery
s A. Ferrin's Residence on Doty st., recently oc-
cusied by DR.. CronIn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

HE greatest variety and best
styles of Hats and Caps. for young and old,
will be found at Gr:ss & Schillen's Aep
Hat Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
ID L Il ID

the residence of John Pad
ley, town Of Mineral Point, Aug 22d, John
Eugene Padley, infant son Of William James
and Mary Wiiette {; aged months and ~
days.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

DELLER is offering great inducements
to close out his Summer stock If you
want dress goods 90 there and see what
chances there are to buy at reduced
figures.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
Wheat Up, Furniture Down.

IF Won need furniture, it will pay TO see
Elingen Bros. before you purchase. There
YOU will find the largest and finest stock in
the city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

LADIES Gents aud Children's summer
shoes of all kinds at Schneberger' s.
Prices down to the lowest margin
Boots and shoes made and repaired, all
work warranted.