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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-06-03
PERSON AL.

Daniel OLeary, the Chicago pedestrian,
has accomplished the unprecedented feat, at
the skating rink In Chicago, of walking 500
miles in 1853 hours, minutes and so seconds,
thus beating the time set for the walk by
nearly three hours. In the course of this
walk he accomplished 80 miles In nine con.
seeutive hours, 200 miles in less than fifty
hours, and made amilc In seven minutes and
twenty eight seconds, the shortest time on
record. He now claims to be the champion
pedestrian of the world.
Supervisor OF Internal Revenue Mcdonald,
Of 81. Louis, was removed on the 22d and
Ferdinand Myers appointed as his successor,
Judge Porter finished his argument for the
defense in the Beechcr suit on the Goth, and
on the 27th Mr.. Eyarts commenced his sum
ming up, also in behalf Of the defendant,
The Grand Lodge OF the Good Templars Of
the World. recently in session in Blooming
ton, Ill., elected the following officers for the
ensuing year; X. W. G.. L., Col. j. j. HEX
man. OF kentucky; Il. W. G. c., Joseph
Mains, of England; r, w. G. V. T.,
Amanda Lane, of Massachusetts,; K. W..
g. s., W. :. Williams, of Canada
X. W. Il. T., Il X, Scott, of Missouri; Super
iutcndent of Cold Water Templars, Mrs, NJ
r. ODonnell. of New York Louisville, KY,
was fixed upon as the place for the next ses-
sion. A change was made in the constitution
providing that Grand Lodges may be char
tered In States where Grand Lodges already
exist, upon the petition of the existing Grand
Lodges.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-06-03
NEWS CT THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

A dreadful accident has occurred on the
River Muir, at the town OF Judcnburg, In the
province Of the Tyrol. A ferry-boat sunk in
the middle OF the stream and scventy-six pas
sengers were drowned.
The upper house Of the Prussian Diet on
the 25th passed bills for the suppression OF
converts and relative to the administration OF
church property.
In view OF the failure Of the Ducbesne prose-
cution the Belgian Ministry has given notice
that bill will be introduced making threats
to commit murder punishable oilcnse. 1T
was thought this would satisfy Germany.
The Court OF Common Pleas, to which the
appeal In the case Of the Tippcrary election
was referred, has unanimously decided that
the late John Mitchell was disqualified and
that his opponent, Mr.. Moore, is entitled to
the seat.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-06-03

seives--the game being more abundant, graz
ing much better, etc. He wished the delega-
ton to think over what he had said.
In Boston on the evening OF the 26th q
terrific explosion occurred In drug store on
the corner Of Washington and Lagrange
streets, completely wrecking the building, in
which were about twenty-five people at the
time; nearly all OF whom were more or less
injured, six being killed. The cause Of the
explosion was unknown at the time. The
building was four.story brick. Adjoining
buildings were considerably injured by the
shock, which rcscmbled that OF an earth
quake.
A fire in Lexington, KY, on the oath de-
stroyed about thirty buildings in the most
valuable portion Of the city, inhicting loss
Of from 5000 to Sl,0o0,0OO.
Secretary Deano made a speech TO the In
dian delegation on the 9th, in which he
sought TO impress on the minds Of the saw
ages the wish Of the Government to do that
which was for the best for both the whites
and the Indians, and also the fact that il can
not stop the whites from settling in the Black
Hills. He spoke OF the advantages to the In
held out to them the inducements which
would be rendered them to change their To-
cation. Spotted Tail responded. He said he
was not the man to break . treaty; he de-
sired to remain In the Sioux Reservation; he
knew it to be good productive country.
He said he respected the treaty which had
been made, and II white men invaded the
Black Hills 1t WAS not the fault Of the In
dams, who were In no hurry to dissolve the
treaty.
terrible accident occurred at South
Holyoke, Mass, on the evening of the 9th.
While the evening service WAS being held In
the French Catholic Church In that place the
draperies OF the altar caught fire from can
die and the building was soon on hre. The
audience numbered about roo people in the
body Of the church, who escaped, but
on the stairway lsadlBg from the gal
lery human beings we're packed in a
dense mass, struggling TO reach the floor.
AS the flames rushed toward them many
leaped TO the floor beneath, aud were tram
pied to death The gallery skirted both sides
OF the building, with only one entrance from
the front The scene was fearful while 1t
lasted for the whole was over In twenty min
utes. SHty-six men, women and children
were either burned or trampled to death, and
the fatally wounded would make the loss OF
life fully seventy-6yc. The priests cxertons to
keep order were frutless. The screams OF the
living and means of the dying made deafen-
ing tumult above the orders OF the pastor,
who worked most herocally and was person
ally instrumental In saving great many
lives. One family of four were in the church
aud all killed. Many were pulled out by the
arms and feet so badly burned that they lived
but few hours, the flesh peeling off on being
touched. Some were taken out with scarcely
any flesh remaining ON their bones.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-06-03

rAvoRrE dish in our restaurants, =
SAWS a Mon,sns psper, lis beei-hash- "
The New York Cemmerctal Advertiser sup.
poses il must be beef -haSh.ionable.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15

roll-call was finished. Messengers Horo sent
to the Committee rooms TO look for absent
mombon, and every effort vas made on the
part Of the majority to secure tho necessary
tWo-tlinls.
Tic vote was announced as-ytas, 10 nays,
So being les than t6o-ihirdA u the AfirmR-
tive, and 70 the motion was rlected. The
only exception TO tho vote being strict party
one was that AIr. Sonor, OF Virginia, voted
"No.H His vote the other way would have
carried the motion.
AIF. Cobb, Of Kansas, mSyed to suspend tho
rules aud pass tho bill directing tho President
TO supply food and disused amy clothing to all
Destitute and helpless persons living on the
Western frontier, who have been rendered 30
destitute and helpless by tho IMAGES OF the
grAsrhoppen last summer. Agreed tO-yeas,
10 ; nays, ~.
Mr., Ralson, Of Iowa, moved to suspend tho
rules and allow tho committee On rules TO re-
port nov any new rnlo or change OF rule that
during iiH consideration the Speaker shall Gu
terrain no dilatory motioni and that the dis
cnBHion thereon shall be limited To ono hour.
CArried-yoAs, 1871 nays, 90. The result Mas
tho calusc Of great congratulAtiOn on tho Re-
Publican side OF tho House, and OF correspond
ing depression on tho Democratic side.
The new rulo adopted tho day previous was
amended after long discussion by substitute
ing the words 'two-iliirls" in place Of " three
fonrths." Tho vote rto0d III TO IS.
SIesSrs. Randall, OF Pennsylvania, and Cox,
Of New York, then insisted Oh rrslgning their
places on tho committee on rule, and after
some discussion their designations were accept
ed.
On motion Of Mr.. Butler, the rules were sus-
pended. aud bin passed appropiRting $1,000
Tor the expenses OF the Select committee on
Louisiana.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15
American Girls.

A French traveller, who has recently
passed some months on this side Of the
Atlantic, furnishes the RcuuG dcs Dcur
MonfiCs quite q lengthy sketch Of life
and manners in America. Without COM
ment wO give that portion Of bis sketch
in which reference is made 10 the man
ners and customs Of the nyenge Ameri-
call girl. We imagine, however, tint
the picture drawn will be readily recog-
nized. The writer says:
The young American girls only live to
have the best possible time. They are
Ms free as can be. Fortunately their ex.
aggerated love of pleasure is checked by
calculating temperament, which saves
them from many fall. Then tho laws
OF the country protect them more
efficiently tlinn ours would against the
enterprise Of tho male intriguor. They
do not, however, prevent many abuses,
and fast young ladies arc by no means q
rarity in the city Of New York. During
tho day they go with some friends or
with tho escort OF him who has the
privilege to fiirt with them to tho Central
Park. In winter they go slcighing and
skating, aud air their curiosity in all the
stores Of Broadway. There they got all
sorts of goods spread out before them;
they ask the price Of each and buy none.
The impassive salesman does not show
the least sign Of discomfort. There is q
peculiar word for TINT singular custom.
It is "shopping." Another custom
which is largely praeticed by American
Indies is to enter confectionery shops and
take leo creams ut every opportunity.
= In the evening the Eino young
Indies are seen at the tlieaters and in the
fashionable eating saloons. II great
ball is given anywhere You mAy bo niro
TO meet them there. In the summer
they flock to watering places, such MS
Sarntogn, Long Branch and Newport,
where several times u day they make q
display Of dresses which might ruin
score Of husbands; or they cross the
ocean and astonisli European folks by
their merry freaks. Many peo.
pie accustomed to our habits would not
fancy such girls for wives, and they mny
not be wrong; but the truth is That these
gay, lightliearted, and often dangerously
imprudcnt girls, make in the end excel
lent wives and mothers.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15
TLn nolIom Of lhe Sea.

Among scientific puzzles is one which
has long perplexod geologists, namely,
the existence Of large areas Of rock con
tanning no sign Of life, side by side with
formations OF the same period which are
full Of iossils-rclics Of primeval life.
Why should one be 80 barren, aud the
other so prolihci There iSnow M an.
swer to this important question, and
readers who take interest in the cxplor-
ing voyage OF the Challenger will DO
glad to learn TINT tho answer comes from
Tint ship, in paper written by DR.. Wy
vile Thomson, chief of the scientific
staff on board. This paper was read at
meeting OF the Royal Society. 1t con-
tains tho results Of deep sea soundings
which have revealed the existence Of
vast arcas Of barron clay at tho bottom OF
the sea, in depths varying from two
thousand two hundred TO four thousand
iathoms and more. In other parts, the
bottom is composed Of the so-called
gIobigcrina, which live near the sur
face, and sink to the bottom when dead.
There they accumulate, building up
chnlk for nges TO come, when land and
sea shall once more change places. But
Il is remarkable TINT, at the depth Of
two thousand two hundred fathoms, the
globigcrina thin off and disappear, and
tho gray deposit merges into the barren
clay above mentioned. The explanation
is that, below two thousand iathoms, the
tiny shells Of the gioJigcriaa are dis.
solved by some action of the wnter, and
that the minute quantity which they con.
tain OF aluminn and iron goes to form
the areas OF barren clay. Tho extent OF
these areas is 80 great that it exceeds
all others Us yet known ut tho bottom Of
the sen, and Il is tho most devoid Of life.
In this respect, the rcd clay now form
ing resembles the scliist which ut pres
cnt occupies so lnrgc part Of ourearth's
surface.
We aro nil more or less familiar with
chalk and with rocks that show no sign
OF fossils; and to DO thus, 80 to speak,
made eye witnesses OF the process by
which chalk and rock were formed is M.
usually interesting. An eminent natur.
alist declares that this paper alone is
worth all the cost Of tho Challenger OK.
pedition.-ChamLers Jounal.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15

Attention has been called nj different
times TO the barbarous practices
identified with seal fishing. At the
breeding season the unfortunate animals
are swooped down upon in their ice.
bound retreats, and both old and young
Unfortunately slaughtered. The young
scala yield but little oil and their skins
aro comparatively valuGless; and 1t is,
therefore, from commercial point Of
WOW, inoxpedient to kill them, leaving
sentiment altogether ont Of the question.
We arc glad to observe that there Is
n probability OF mn arrangement being
ratified which will insure for the seals n
close time, and save thom from the OK
termination which now threatens. Tho
British Board OF Trade Is moving in tho
inntter, and tho opinions Of those con-
nected with tho trnda arn being ascor-
tanned with Wow TO ultimate notion.
II Is probable, says tho British Trade
journal, that an international law, bind.
ing on tho British, Norwegian, and
SwediAi governments, will eventually 10
agreed on, which viii prevent the sub
iects Of those governments from fishing
IoF q specified period Of the year,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15
The Dead Chant Of Texns.

II any crcdcnce mny DO given to the
following story from the Calvert Central
FIstdn, there must have been ut some
remote period in the pasta mce of giants
in TeSls which eclipsed the Annkims.
The people arc considerably exercised
over the uuparthing of skeleton Of one
of'the giants near Smiley's crossing, ON
tho Brazos:
Tho'knee cap, under jaw or chin piece,
and one tooth were brought to town,
aud after examination were pronounced
by,somo to 10 those Of human being.
The tooth measured from nino to eleven
inches in length md six inches across
the surface, tho enamel Of the tooth he
ing well preserved and having two roots,
and NIL presenting the appearance of u
human molar tooth. Tho knee cap and
chin were only partially preserved, and
wero in the possession Of some gentle
men who intend taking them to Alabama.
tThc knee cap could hardly be forced
into large carpet-sack. The skeleton
is now lying ut BAiley's store, we under
stand, near where it WINS uncarthed, and
measures fifteen feet from tho knee. Joint
TO the tip Of top shoulder. 1t is almost,
il not quite, unreasonable TO suppose
this to ba tho remains OF human being,
but we do not undertake. to say that It is
not. Whatever it is, it wns monster
in life; and, from the appearance Of tho
jaw, We conclude 1t could have swallowed
a gOOd-sizcd man with case. Some OF
our citizens are going out to examine it
more closely, and we hope to have some
thing more definite concerning the
stRngo animal.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15
VIII Wonders Never Cease.

When DR.. Walker proclaimed that no
Ind produced from the medicinal herbs
Of California an elixir that would rcgen-
crate the sinking system and cure cycry
form Of disease not organic, thOincrcdn-
lous shook their heads. Yet lis Vine
gar Bittors Is now the standard restora-
tive Of the Western world. Under tho
operation Of the now remedy, dyspcptics
regain their health; the bilious and con-
stipated are relieved Of every distressing
symptom; the consumptivc aud rlou-
matte rapidly recover; intermittent md
romittcnt levers arc broken; tho licrcdi.
tary faint Of scroiuln is onlicatcd |
Skepticism Is routed, and thia wonderful
preparation is to-dhy the most popular
tonic, alternative, and blood depnrcnt
ever advertised in America. We don't
soil rum under tho gtiise Of medicine,
We advertise and sell n puro medicine
which will stand Analysis by any chemist
IN The country,-CoRl
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15
A Wrong Custom Corrected,

It Is quite generally tho custom to take
strong liver stlmnlans for tho euro OF liver
complaint, aud both tho IMMORAL and vegetable
kingdoms have been diligently searched 10 pro-
euro tho most drastic and poisonous puiga-
tiyeS, In order TO produce powerful effect
upon tho liver, and arouse tho tagging and Oh
feoblcd organ. This system Of treatment Is OH
tho Same principle a. that OF giving weak
and 1OblltGtcd mau large portions OF brandy To
enable him 10 do certain amount Of work.
When tho siimulAnt is withhold, tie organ,
like the system, gradually rolApses into more
torpid or sluggisli and weakened condition
that before. What thOn Is wanted Medicines
which, while they cause tho bile to low freely
from tho liver, as that organ Is toned Into no
tion, will not oyenrork aud thus debllltAto II,
but will, whom their lso Il discontinued, leave
the llYor strengthened and healthy. Such
remedies arc found IN DR.. Plerce's Golden
Medical Discovery and purgAtiyO Pellets
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15
mon rnE NorEp SCOUT, HpurrALo nu1".

HoLi..SD HousE, Rockford, ILL.,, April 20, "A.
DIR. II, v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. vi Sir-I have
now takon four bottles Of your Golden Medical
Discovery In connection with your pellets, and
must ray that nothing have ever taken for
my liver has done mo as much good. feel
like new man Thanks 10 your wonderful
medicine. W. F. CODr q buffalo Dillr }.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15

Thousands have boon changed by tho
use Of the Peruvian Syrup "a protoxidc Of irpn)
from weak, sickly, suffering creatures, 10
strong, healthy, and happy men and women,
and inVAllds cannot reasonably hesitate 10 give
Il a trial. For dyspepsia aud debility It Is a
specific. Com.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15

Capt. Charles Sagcr, who keeps n
superb stock Of livery horses In Portland, Me-,
informed us recently that ho uses Sheridan
CdpdLry Condition POtrlerS regularly In his
stables, and that the expense Is more than
offset by tho diminished amount Of grain
necessary to keep his horses always in good
orIlor.- Com,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15

huSK, Texas, May 10Th, 1879.
DR.. II. v. Pierce, buffalo, N. vi
Judr Sir-ATy wife last year at this timo was
confined TO her bed with chronic liver disease.
had one Of tho best doctors 10 zee her, and lie
gave her up to die, when came upon some Of
your medicine. Thought ono bottle and COM
menccd giving IL Sliethen weighed 50 lbs;
now she weighs 40 lbs, and Ii robust and
hearty. She has tAkon eight bottles In all, 80
you sec lam an advocate for your medicines.
WILLIAM AIEAEFI.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15
RICHARDSON'S
NEW METHOD
For the PlanofOrte!

n sands ne tel Sls $4,000 yearly, and /,
gaining irieaels aerprhGs. No piano iRarue-
lion boOE as4 is,Hal apprOaehca il for roai nedi
and tOrh, and no ionehcrs regrti usiag Il in heir
colFss Of iAIridioa. Til rOrk L pOra IN
he mnrioal adpanoo Of he day, and has bca a
mot important ayaii in DC ruocai tremendous IN
ereu,c Of tonhaioni kNOriedst cf0e Rim4fone.
The aons Of RIcnARpsoSs New METHOD
i rold ride, and prompt. many cOmpetiior,, but
ID snics Rupaa Ral u al OtGes CONFINED,
and 4 stands today iaeoHtatab'y superior TO all
ether Rnuo ltihOds.
Used by thousands Of Music Teasksrs and sold
By all Book and Music Dealers in this
Country and canadA.
PRICE s3.75.
AlbOoLs ,ani, postpaid. iOr retail priss-
OLIVER DITsON 4 co., BostOu.
CIIAS, II. DITSON 4 CO.,
iii broadway, New York.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15

During trial tho Judge called wit
ness. No one answered, and an elderly
man arose and sOlemnly said "ho WIS
gone" "Whero Inns he gone" asked
the Judge, in no tender tone. ~ don't
know, but no is dead" was tho guarded
answer.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15
The Cincinnati Weekly Star

including pn.taEs and The finely Illustrated Star Al
GEHnEer's Pnper---eon.AiniaE j liiTs pages 81 81.
pellent reading matter. The farmer, merchant and
mechanic In any part Of the county will hnd this the
AEents arr offered Inducements superior 70 AnJthing
n' &Sa s Tig sTif. e siosis. mi oh,.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15

30 ~ Nj $ "a 4 Z;
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15

4 4, 9s. b. q Org. Instant lnls Powder 1
Y hb psrdL' eiSbJ ALL n 90. Car, zsnsutiL o. y
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15
Great Bargains In Land.

A GENTS WANTED. .Mss Of women. s3I a
Wrte Il once 70 " NJ REED, Rlshih Street New Yoff.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-02-15
SONGS OF Joy !!

500 PAGES, and GOO ILLUSTRATIONS.
Tho most mssulAo cent work sror ppbil.hed In til,
tHFiit1fy 90 mnst liberal toms, By addreaslnE
AMERICAN PuRLlsIiiSG GO. n,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-05-13

BURGLARIEs AT NEwBEaS.-On
the night OF the 9Th inst. the postof-
flee and each Of the stores In Newbern
were visited by burglars and relieved
Of the change left in the drawers and
such articles Of merchandise as they
saw fit to appropriate. At the postof-
fee they fousd few dollars worth OF
stamps, but left registered letter con-
tanning 500 lying In the desk, proba-
bly, not suspectlng Its character Al
the store of A. T. Pease lin which the
postofflce is kept three pairs OF boots
were the only articles reported as mis-
sing. At the store Of John Howard a
pair of boots was the only article
positively known to be missing; but
Mr.. III. thought he ought to hove one
suit Of clothing more than he could
find the next morning. At the store
Of Mrs. Oliver nothing Is reported as
missing except the change that was
left in the drawer. At each place en-
trance was effected at window.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-05-13

CATHOLIC CHURCH. arrangements
are in progress for the erection Of n
Catholic church building. brick. about
three miles north of Newbern, In
Dallas township. this year; dimen-
sions 40x60 feet. The EddyvilIe Id
rertisa' OF last week says that Mr.. A
.crosson, of That place, has the con.
tract for the hrick work on S40. 90,
Catholic church building In Marion
county. Does ID refer to the Dallas
township church? This Mr.. Crosson.
we suppose Is the gentleman of thai
name who. formerly lived in thi,
county, manufactured brick two o.
three miles east Of Knoxville, and
subsequently, raMoyedg to.Attica. The
advertiser says. Mn Crosson under
stands his business and tile contract
ing committee have done. we'll la Sc.
curing his services y
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-05-13

Observation-Disclosures has a pro-
longed and severe attack Of the spell
ing mania. The Mahaska Musical
Association gave its first concert last
week. AT latest ordSlz.000 of the
$40, 1900 required to secure the extern
ton of the Rock Island Railroad to
Oskaloosa this year bod been subscri-
bed. The balance OF So, eco has doubt
less been raised. The teachers and
pupils of Oskaloosa Public Schools
presented their Superintendent, Prof
VIM. Lyle, with 500 watch last
week. Prof Dunn, OF Pella, lectur-
ed at Oskaloosa last Saturday evening
on Oriental Egypt and Palestine.
Ohio folks will have reunion at
Oskaloosa in June.--The Herald,
from which we CLEAN, advertises fol
copper cents Of American coinage, fol
its curiosity cabinet, Of these dates
1892, '03, '95, '96, 90, 1904. g, %, o.
10, II, ~. '13, II, rs. '23 and "a.