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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05
that if the Doryphora arrived in England

that if the Doryphora arrived in England
its moist, foggy climate would prove un-
genial 1t would not breed fast, nor grow
to maturity rapidly, and could he much
more easily kept in check than here.
If our climate is too favorable to insects
the same dry, hot weather gives American
farmers chance that English farmers
might envy to get even" with the weeds
Damp, cloudy, rainy days, often for weeks
in succession, keep the soil moist so that
the slightest root will grow. Here, if once
fairly uprooted, our drying winds and
bright sunshine dry them to powder. No
doubt our farmers do often suffer from
drought. Thorough and frequent culture
will remedy that evil and prevent it from
doing any damage. In fact, we believe it
is general rule that in all good farming
sections excessive drought usually does less
harm than the other evil of excessive
moisture. 1t is certainly less dangerous
enemy to good farming, which is almost
always an accompaniment to good crops
American farmers, with their fine eli
mate and the ease with which their weeds
may be destroyed, ought to be the best
farmers in the world. Their fields ought
to be the cleanest. We have reason to
hope that in time they will be. The pres
ent difficulty with insect enemies is only
temporary until the parasites which prey
on the depredators can increase. Even
now, troublesome as eur insect pests are,
we prefer all the plaques of which Amcri-
can farmers complain rather than eli
mate which by its dampness and cloudi.
ness makes thorough farming almost a
miracle of patience and energy.-RurM
Neo Yorker
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05
Weeds or Insects (!

Inc troubles of life are much more even
y allotted 10 man and woman kind than
troubled men and women are willing to
aunt Just now all American farmers
are offering in fact or anticipation the
1'Fa''atlon Of insects, bugs, worms OF
're'ie>. The cotton-worm in the South.
lTas>h'pper in the extreme West, the Col
'.aL' beetle now almost everywhere, CON
'.H'e triad Of troubles not to be de
l>t4. Add to these, orchardisis suffer
NOM the canker-worm, coddlingmoth
IIcIllo. and gardeners from the cabbage
worm, lurnip flea and host of other dep
..-a'ors, and il is hardly to be wondered
d. 10 American tillers Of the soil and fruit
-.'Ner- deem themselves particularly I'M
.' 'h- curse originally pronounced
.-+n't Adam on his expulsion from the
''.3el OF Eden. Our topical American
.-.Ahers and sunny skies are lust the
.f'Irr to breed myriads Of insect enc.
---ss Our English friends are having
-.e+. Tears lest the Colorado potato. beetle
,-,a.l gain a Judgment among them.
Pre- OF all their precautions We do not
-e-1. that he Will; but the chances are
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

GEO. P. RowELL q Co., al Park Row, New
York. 1t is indeed no surprise that their
house is so prosperous, and that they are the
leading advertising agents in the world. We
would prefer, so far as we are concerned, to
have column or more of miscellaneous
advertisements from this firm than to re-
ceive the same amount made up Of one di-
rect from each house on their list. The com
mission allowed is saved us by losses, as
they pay every cent they contract for, and
pay it promptly, and the keeping of one
open account with such firm is much pleas
anter than with the thousand persons whom
they send us advertisements for. They do
an honorable, legitimate business on bust
ness basis. If publishers having dealings
with them want anything in their line-and
they supply everything from spring bod
kin to a cylinder press-types, inks and all
they fill their orders promptly at manufac-
turers' prices, and we can say that we have
received the best newspaper and book ink
ever furnished Gs and at a lower price than
we ever bought for elsewhere. The Hepu6li-
can has had dealings with this hoGse for over
six years, and in all that time we never have
had any reason to complain OF our treatment.
-Neride,, Comm Republican.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05
Length Of Roots.

The nature of the soil has much to do
with the length and number of roots. In
light, poor soil | find roots of June grass
four feet below the surface People are
apt to underestimate thes length, amount
and Importance of the roots of the finer
grasses, wheat, oats, etc. A young wheat
plant when pulled up only shows small
part of its roots. They often go down
four or six felt, or more. The roots of a
tWo-yearold peach tree in light soil were
found seven feet four inches long. In dry,
hight soil this season we pulled up one
parSnip three feet and half long. OF
course smaller roots went down still
farther. The noted buffalo grass on the
dry Western prairies is described in the
agricultural reports at Washington as hav-
ing very short roots; but Mr.. Felker, one
OF our college graduates, found, where a
we'll was being dug, that the roots went
DOWN seven feet The roots grow best
where the best food is to be found. They
grow in greater or less quantity in every
direction. If a root meets with good fosd
II hourishes and sends out numerous
branches Roots do not search" for
hood, as vegetable Psychologists now I'M
oerStand it, Many of the smaller roots of
Tires die every autumn when the leaves
aie, and others grow in spring.
Near cherry-tree in my yard was a
'a,uc basket without bottom, filled with
fIch soil. On removing the basket and
earth, which had been there several years,
cherry roots were found in large numbers
ID MS rich soil. Roots in such soil will
TOW up just rs well as down.-trom
L"Wr1WHg Rcp0r Of Michigan State
h1"rd If agriculture
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05
Recovery of a Valuable Letter.

The First National Bank of this city
has had curious and somewhat trouble
some experience with ''lost letter. On
Feb. 6 last letter containing checks, etc,
to the amount of $40, 900 was mailed from
the First National Bank at the Paterson
Postoflice to the Importers and Traders
National Bank of New York by the New
York agent of the bank here. The New
York bank failed to receive the letter, and
of course there was much anxiety about il
on the part of the officers of the First
National Bank, which would have been
the loser if the vouchers were not made
good.
An exhaustive search was made in the
Paterson and New York Postof1ices, as
we'll as in both the banks, the search eX-
tending over days, but no trace of the
missing package could be found. Then
strong apprehensions of a mail-robbery
were entertained, and the Government
officials were impressed with this idea.
The First National Bank meanwhile pro-
ceeded to make the best arrangements il
could for avoiding loss. An extensive cor.
respondence-th package containing
thirty accounts of sundry parties-was
necessary, and indemnity bonds had to be
prepared and given by the bank to all
these parties. Finally all was provided
for except about 5000 of pension checks
of the United States Government it taking
much longer to arrange that matter.
Now comes the curious denouement
On July 6-exactly six months to day
from the time the letter was lost-the
clerks in the Postoflice in this city had oc
casion to poke under their stamping-tablo
for something that had dropped on the
floor, and there, snugly lying in small
crack between the bottom of the table and
the floor, was the missing letter, with its
$40, 900 intact. 1t was the only letter ever
lost at this office, and it is a little remark
able that it should have been so valuable
a one and should have caused such eX-
traordinary troubleand anxiety.-Paterson
IN. ~ Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

THE Almeda County (Cal.) Independent
is responsible for the annexed: The fol.
lowing scene actually occurred in our
vicinity this week. The parties thereto
are well-known and respectable; the lady
is fifty-five years of age and the gentleman
five years her senior. They had frequent
ly heard of each other through mutual
friends but had never met until few days
ago, when the following conversation took
place:
Gent-Madam, what is your name?
Lady-My name is.
Gent-My name is. live in Liver
more, where own ranch. Ahem! how
would you like me for husband?
Lady-Well, really, don't know. I've
heard your name, Mr.. -, but how
would you like me for wife?
Gcnt-Madam, the sight of you more
than does justice to what l have heard.
Will you be my wife?
The lady assentcd The gentleman
went Immediately to Oakland to get II
license, and twenty four hours after their
first meeting the couple were man and
wife and by this time are on his ranch at
Livermore.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

WuHoFT's FEVER AND AGUK TONIC
This medicine is used by construction COM
,1anies for the benefit Of their employees wnen
engaged in malarial districts. The highest
testimonials have been given by contractors
and bv the Presidents OF some Of the leadirp
railroads in the South and West. W.
men are congrecatedin large numbers in the
neighborhood OF swamps and rivers, MI
hoirs Tonic will prove a valuable addition
TO the stock Of medicines, and will amply re-
ward the company in the saving of time,
labor and money. We recommen it TO all.
WHEELocK, FINLAY 81 Co., Proprietors,
New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

THE sugar-maple begins to flow IN DC.
tober, reaches its maximum the 1st OF
April and ceases about the 1st of May.
Mr.. S. Goodale, of Mount Washington
Mass, member of the Board of Agricult
ure, states that he has made maple sugar
from sap collected in October, Novem
Der, January, February March, April and
May
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

THE importation of American shoes into
Canada has caused the discharge OF abou,
5000 worlimen from the boot and shoe
manufactures Of Montreal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

PRRsoNAI.-E. q. Cabiness, Forsyth, Ga
"SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR received.
This medicine had previously used in my
beneficial effects"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

4 CROWD of "H0rse Men" and others,
daily throng the stores IN country and town
for >hOida1.'s CagaIrB Condition P0'rderS.
They understand that horses cannot be kept
in good condition without them, and with
them can be on a much less quantity oil
grain.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

THE relaxing power Of Joittsoh's Anodyne
L;,dp,ent is truly wonderful Cases are al
ready numerous where bent and stifiencd
limbs have been limbcTed aud Strengthened
by it, When used for this purpose the part
should be washed and rubbed thoroughly.
Apply the liuimcnt cold and rub it in with the
hand
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

For picking or table use Prussing's White
Wine Vinegar is unrivaied. Try il.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05
Excelsior Barley and tram rOrK.

Widest Lightest, Strongest and Best. Every farmer
should have one. Ask your hardware dealer for ten
send for oui Illustrated Circular. SMITH MON
TRDSS. sole Manufacturers. Galien. Michigan.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

c.DE PER DAY Commission or $40 week Sal.
tDA) AIRY, and Xpenses. We ofl5r II and viii pay
il. Apply now. q. Weber n Co.. Marion, O..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

~ mr. ~ MUNTH-AgeDts wanted every
NIL ~ where. usness honorable and frst-
HMBaB class; PARTICULARS ,?r sent free; AZ 'ress
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

C40- G Or per day. send for Chrome Catalogue.
OlOt . ZOJ. II. BurroKp's SONS Boston, Msss
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

COO PER WEEK. Salary sure Circular free
pcV Address CRYSTAL CO., indianapolis, Ind.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

Az Rr!st oil Cards, tints with name, 2oc, post
NJ paid, by }. b. Hustled, Nassau, Renss. Co., y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

Ok FINE VISITING CARDS by mail for 25c Ad-
90 dress F. G.. THOMSON, AZ +. Twelfth ST., Chicago
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05
LIVERY FAMILY WANTS 1T. Money in It,
LSold by Agents. Address NJ. N.LOVELL. Erie. Pa

@ n per Day. Agents wanted. 'ther sex. Cap
I'd Otal requred15c. city Novelty Co.. Butalo,N Y
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

NEVV BOOK" Glednings." Noto ready. Agents
IN IL w address LOUIS LLOYD d. CO., Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-05

For SALE BY ALL DRUeGIsTs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-27
The FORMATION OF HabIts.

Says Professor Joseph lie Conte in
the Popular Science Monthly: We are
all familiar with this process. A move.
ment or series Of movements at first
painfully difficult, and requiring the
whole thought and attention, by repeti.
ton become as easy and semi-automatic
that attention is no longer necessary.
The most remarkable examples of these
such as walking, speaking and the like,
probably belong partly to the third cate.
CORY; the capacity for these is partly in
herited. Playing on a musical instru-
ment is therefore better example. We
all know the painful attention necessary
at first, and the ease and rapidity of the
most complex movements attained by
practice. Now. by what means, anatom.
ical or physiological, do these at first
dl hcult movements become by repeti-
tidR essy2 The answer in general
terms seems to be this: Every volitional
act is attended with change of the
brain, which, however, is slight, liable to
be effaced by subsequent changes, and
therefore evanescent. Ii the same act
however, be repeated many times, the
change becomes deep and permanent
becomes petri6ed in brain structure;
aud this structure, whatever be its char
acter or its seat, determines the appro-
pirate acts with precision. 1t is as if
every volitional act produced faint
line, liable to be erased on the tablets Of
the brain; by running over the same
lines many times these are deehened
into grooves and finally into ruts, and
motion in these becomes easy and Ger
tain, because the ruts guide the motion
instead Of the will. This repetition pro-
duces structure and structure determines
haht
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-27
THE NAPLES MURDER.

The HOdy IdenIified-A Strange
htory-lnvOlVing nn ex.Prtest, A
Law AtGdenL and u Medical stu.
dent.
Rome Correspondence Paris Steele
The mystery attached 10 The recent dis
covery at Naples of the body of young
woman i'll box. at the railway depot, is
being cleared up. 1t was FIRST necessary
to fix the identity Of the murdered wo.
man. Yesterday the crypt at the ceme-
terry of San Lorenzo, where the body
was placed, was opened in the presence
OF sn old woman and Two priests OF
Naples. The woman recognized the
body rs that Of her daughter who had
been the mistress OF Neapolitan priest,
and who had robbed him and fed. The
mother had no doubt as to the identity
Of the body, though the features we're
unacceptable by decomposition. The
close resemblance of the hair to a lock
which she had brought, the absence Of
tooth in place she had indicated, the
hight, and the length OF the fingers, all
confirmed her recognition. The identity
being established, the story of the girls
life was ELECTED as follows
About two years ago there was in the
narrow little street OF San Petrillo, No.
20, miserable lodging house kept by
woman called Caterina. In the house
there lived an ex-priest, who had re
turned from South america with some
thousands of francs which he he'd made
there in some way. With him there
lived girl Gf eighteen or nineteen years,
named Giuseppiua laggaro, one OF
whose shoulders was a little higher than
the other, blemish that WAS easily con.
cealed by tricks OF the toilet, aud who
was 0 bright and beautiful girl 1t will
be remembered that the deformity OF the
shoulder was observed whep the body
was discovered. The ex priest and
Giuseppina lived as man and wife. In
a neighboFirg apartment lived a young
law student called D, p.
Que day 6iuseppina fell into his
snares aud betrayed her expriest. That
was not all. One evening the ex.priest
came home TO find Giuseppina gone and
his trunk empty. The student was miss
ing, too. They had fed, taking with
them the 5000 francs that remained Of
the frpits Of his American speculation,
He at once entered a complaint, but
neither party could 10 found. The stu
dent, without appearing, was acquitted
for want Of proof; Giuseppina was con-
demBed ip contumacy A little while
after the ex.psisnt left Naples, saying he
was going 10 return TO America The
Naples authorities have succeeded in
discovering and arresiing the law stu
dent ~ p----, but he denies having
seen Giuseppina siuoe the robbery aud
fight The skilllul manner 10 which
The body had been cut open and the Wis.
cera removed, indicated the hand of oue
practiced in dissection, and, to add an
other element TO the mystery, il has been
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-27
Eighteen hundred Years After
Denlh

Dehln.
A correspondent of Appleton's Jour.
nal, writing OF excavations of Pompeii,
says; Among the most interesting OF
the objects found recently are two skel-
etons, one of somewhat elderly man,
the other OF woman. They we're found
in the Via Stabia among the ashes of
the last eruption, evidently overtaken in
their flight and buried among the cind.
ers. According TO fhe uSual method
employed to preserve the external ap-
pearance of objects liquid plaster was
poured into the cavity, which, serving as
a mould, fac simile of the forms was
obtained, and thus perfectly preserved
the statue-lke bodies were placed in
glass cases in the Pompei Museum.
While appreciating all the horror of such
a death, and the suffering endured as
shown by the position Of the limbs, ole
cannot but imagine what would have
been the astonishment OF that man aud
woman had some prophet informed them
that eighteen hundred years after their
death their forms. and even as much OF
their garments as were not consumed by
the eruption, would be placed in mu-
scum for inspection by a multitude OF
slpht-seers, some from lands the exist
ance cf which they had never dreamed
OH The poor woman is lying on her
lace, and even the form of her hair, put
up behind, is seen. One arm shields her
forehead, and she is supported by the 9TH
er. Her stony limbs are we'll formed, and
traces Of garment are seen passing in
folds around her. The man, although
placed on his back in the exhibition,
when found was turned on his side. One
arm rests on his hip; the other is unified.
The face is somewhat distorted, but mas.
sive, and smoothly shaven. Even the
form OF the fastening OF the sandals
around the ankle, ard OF the long button
higher on his leg to hold them, is clearly
seen. The limbs are partly drawn up
The skeleton Of tolerably large dog,
also recently found, is in the Museum Of
Pompeii, his whole form preserved in
plaster, in the same manner as those Just
mentioned. He is lying on his back,
writhing in suffering, biting his hind leg.
The rings in his collar are plainly seen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-27
MEMPHIS TENN. WEDNESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 91 1875

discovered that E. P has.for a year
or more lived with a medical student,
whose name is not divulged. He de.
clares, however, that he has never seen
the girl.
The ex.priest, who was the girls Sc
ducer, is being anxiously sought as the
authorities believe he is secreted some
where in Naples. Caterins, the mistress
Of the lodging house, has recognized the
box in which the body was found as one
that belonged to the ex-priest, and was
kept at her house with his other posses
sions. She also aflirms that it had been
at her house since the fight Of Giusep-
pima.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-27
Tho ReIIgIon We Want.

We want religion that bears heavily
not only on the exceeding sinfulness Of
sir" but on the exceeding rascality of
lying and stealingi religion that ban.
ishes small measures from the counters,
pebbles from the cotton bags, clay from
the paper, sand from the sugar, chicoory
from the coffee, alum from the bread. and
water IRON the milk cans. The religion
that is to save the world will not put all
the big strawberries at the top and all the
little ones at the bottom. 1t will not
make one-half pair OF shoes of good
leather, 80 that the first shall rebound to
the makers credit and the second to his
cash II will not put Jouvin's stamp on
jenkins kid gloves; nor make Paris bon.
nets in the back room OF Boston mill.
ner shop; nor let piece of velvet that
processes to measure twelve yards. come
to an untimely end in the tenth. Itdoes
not put bricks at five dollars thousand
into chimneys in contracts TO build with
seven dollar material; nor smuggle white
pine into floors that have paid tor hard
pine; nor leave yawning cracks in closets
where boards oughtto join. The religion
that is going to sanctify the world, pays
its debts. 1t does not consider that
forty cents returned from one hundred
cents given, is according to the gospel,
though it may be according to law. Ii
looks on man who has failed 10 trade,
and who continues to live in luxury, as a
thief,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-27
SPECIAL NOTICR.
How 10 VHDquish the StOmAoh's
TOrmentOF,

How 10 VaDquish the stOmAch's
TOrmentOr.
If the enemy Of mankind was permitted to
exert his diaboical ingenuity in the inven-
tion Of new disease, he could scarcely devise
one more worthy of his genius than dyspep-
Sia. The dysppptio sufferer is tormented by
symptoms resembling those 9f almost every
known malady, aud. is often worried into
ronomania by these conflicting and perpiex-
ing manifestations. A fayorite though absurd
hallHcinati9n Of the victim Of chronic indi-
gestion ip that be or she has heart disease.
Dyspepsia has often bean pronounced incur
able, but experience has shown that Hostel
ter,,s stomach Bittors will yapquish II, to-
gether With the constipation and bilious de-
tapgement which usually accompany II.
pisgases Of tho kldnpya aud supposed rheu-
matio pains are also frequent conOomltants OF
dyspepsia, but they too, succumb 10 the
above named invaluable corrective.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-27
Broadway and Twentieth Streets,
NEW YORK.

PAY WHEN INI 1NOY
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OCAOE Ne fihis. For speedy and The
only positive cure Of diseases arising ff0m
Old western Medical InNttaaf0, ISL
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yineed that It Is the only Inst tilea "a the y. s.
that ever has or can cure ttqee ailments
Send stamp for e0m6denefnl advice on
delicate matters t0 either sax. oomnnfeA-
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-27
PRESCRIPTION FREE

NOR THE SPEEDY CURE OF SEMINAL
Y weakness. lost manhood and all dis0rders
brought on by indlscretions or excess. Any
druggist has the ingredients. Address DA-
WILSON n CO., Box 2296. New York.
6-xxiii-5-e0d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-27
DRY GOODS.

Black and COlOred silks. Fall and Winter
Dress Goods. ShRwls. 0losks, Linens. Prints.
etc. Also. Hamburgs, Insertions. Edgings.
Trimmings, etc. Plain and Fancy Hosiery,
Gloves, Umbrellas, etc.. etc. Each depart
ment being complete and replete with all the
novelties to be found in the European mar
kata
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-27

~ Our Ladies' Shoe Department contains
gance. durability aud lownsss Of price. Di-
rectiols for self-measurement sent on appli-
cation.
pB- Complete assortment Of Gents Fur
nishing Goods. shirts. Collars. Cuffs. Ties,
tho ecountry. Shirt measurement sent on ap-
plication.
no por the accommodation Of Ladies and
Families Uho are unable TO visit the city, full
lines Of samples Of all Grades Of Dry Goods
will be sent. and orders by mail filled with the
greatest possible care.