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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16

"What did they do@' inquired my
friend.
"They were dressed beautiful-all in
gauzes and spangles and feathers. never
saw anything half SO pretty"
"Well, what was it all about?'
"They walked in and out, and up
and down, and their spangles shone,
and"
'But, what was it all abouts Didn't
they say anything" said my friend deter
mined to draw him out.
"Oh, yes, they talked enough, but it
was all about their own consarns, and
didn't listen to en-"
Fortunately the man stayed but few
moments after relating this experience.
Had he returned to the room for anything
he would have been surprised at the un-
restrained mirth of its inmates, who could
hardly contain themselves while he was
talking Poor fellow! His natural del
icacy prevented his listening to the con-
versation on the stage, and he turned a
deaf ear to the quarrels and makings-up
of the ladies and gentlemen before Linn.
A pantomime would have answered his
purpose just as well as a tragedy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16
PlOw Deep In the Fall.

WE cannot conceive Of cheaper
method of improving land than by con-
stantly increasing the depth of the soil
with the pillow. To turn over shallow
soil deeply, throwing poor subsoil to
the surface upon which small grain IS
sown, will seldom prove tc be advanta-
geous to the first crop, and frequently it is
quite injurious. Many Il farmer has tried
deepening his soil in this manner with
results which fOrevever afterward have
made him an advocate of shallow plow-
ing. While no one will deny that deep
soil is better than a shallow one, there are
many who cannot be persuaded to attempt
deeper blowing than usual for fear of in
juringit. OF course, if man has plenty
of manure to spread over the poor subsoil
brought to the surface when inverting the
soil to an unusual depth he can remedy
any deficiency in fertility; but this is not
always to be had where a greater depth is
desirable. We have ourselves inverted
poor, thin soil to the depth of foot or
more and then allowed it to remain idle
for year, thereby permitting the poor
subsOil brought to the surface to become
mellowed and sweetened, as it were, by
the rains and frosts of season, after
which it was occupied with crops, and
the results were highly satisfactory.
But as there are few farmers who would
think they could afford this system of
deepening their land, we would recon-
mend reaching the same end by easy
stages. say one or two inches every year or
two, until good depth is secured. Land
that is to be sown with grain or planted
next spring may be plowed with advan-
10, L. fol hyr la Il
an inch or two deeper than ever before and
bringing that amount OF the lower soil to
the surface. This will be acted upon by
the trosts and rains of winter, until ii be-
comes thoroughly pulverized and in
condition to be incorporated evenly with
the older-stirred soil in the spring, and
with great benefit to the succeeding crop.
The next time the land is unoccupied in
the fall let this deepening process be re-
peated, and pursue the system until
depth of one foot or more has been Sc
cured.
We have millions of acres Of old cult
waited land which has never been plowed
to depth exceeding six inches, and as
a result exhausted fertility and light
crops, unless manure is frequently APP
piled and in large quantities. No man
who has ever cultivated plants of any
kind upon soil twelve to twenty-four
inches deep will need to be told how much
better it is than one of six inches depth,
either in wet or dry weather. We have
tried this deep plowing upon various
kinds of soils, from light sand to a
heavy, stiff clay, but never without per-
manent beneficial results. The only dan
ger to be guarded against is in attempting
to deepen too rapidly where there is no
manure spread upon the poor subsoil
brought up; consequently it is best ~
proceed slowly, going down AN inch or
two at time and at intervals of two or
three years.-N. ]. Sun.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16
Wintering Turkeys.

TURKEYS do not require As warm quar-
tiers in winter as do other fowls. How
ever cold the weather they should be al
lowed to run out of doors every day, ey-
cept, perhaps. in very stormy weather.
If confined in warm quarters and not al
lowed to run out of doors they usually
show signs of indispositon; lose their APP
petite. become dumpish and inactive, and
not unirequently die. They are very
hardy birds and easily wintered About
all they require is place TO roost at night
where they will he out of the wind; plenty
to eat and drink and their liberty during
the day Some persons even go so tar as
to contend that they do not need to be out
of the wind even, but should be allowed
to roost in trees if they wish 10. Al first
thought this might seem To be IN accord
ance with their nature, IS they viii al.
most invariably choose tree 10 roost in
if there is one on the place. This is I'M
doubleday a trait inherited iron. their wild
ancestors, but we must remember that in
their wild state the! could choose their
roosts in the depths of the forest and thus
be sheltered from the wind, while on
most farms what trees there are, are more
or less exposed to the wind. and are thus
rendered unfit for roosting purposes
dBaerican Patron.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16
AGRICULTURAL AND DOMESTIC.


"A writer in the Country Gentleman
says: The presence of black walnut trees
IN an orchard is sure to kill apple trees.
The effect OF small walnut on large
apple tree is small at first but it will show
Itself after little and death will be the
result.
The old plan of boiling broken dishes
In milk is very quick way of mending,
and have seen those made permanently
strong by simply being tied up, soaked in
warm, freshly drawn milk and dried;
what | mean by warm, freshly-drawn
milk is that containing the animal heat.
"A glutlnous property, doubtless casein,
penetrates the fracture and congeals with
a firmness very tenacious. In Door
and ont.
TO tasten a knifc-handle, set the han
die upon end, fill the cavity with pulvsr-
lied rosin, then warm the small part of
the knife or fork and insert it slowly,
crowd it down firmly and hold it in right
position until the rosin cools enough to
set. As rosin is not soluble in water, hot
or cold, the knives are not loosened. Glue
or any other cementing material soluble
III water Is not available. Glue may be
made to resist water, however, by putting
two ounces OF it in pint OF SKINNED
milk and evaporating the mixture to the
proper consistency for use.
When stock are fed at irregular inter
walls the" consume more, with less profit
to themselves or their owners; they are
constantly on the lookout for new sup
ply, and constant uneasness Is the re-
suit. When there is stated hour for
feeding, and regularity and punctuality are
strictly observed, the animals appetite is
regulated in accordance; the food is taken
with a relish, and when eaten, the stock
are under no anxiety till the next feeding
hour comes around. Instead Of uneasi-
ness there Is a Illuminating quietness,
which is always favorable to good and
perfect digestion and assimilation -Cou.-
try Gentleman.
i have stood in mud and water two
or three inches deep, for ten hours a day
for a week, without feeling any dampness
or having any difficulty in getting my
boots on or off. If you would be equally
successful, before wearing the boots give
the bottoms a good coating of tallow and
tar and dry it in; then oil the uppcrs with
castor.oil about one tablespoonful will be
sufficient. II the weather should be
rainy, or you are compelled to work in
water during the day, wash your boots
clean at night, hold them by the fire until
quito warm, and oil them whilequite wet,
and you will have no trouble about your
boots getting hard and shrinking up so
that you cannot get them on. II the
leather should become red, give coat of
ordinary shoe blacking before oiling. The
effect of castor oil is to soften tn leather,
while it fills the pores and prevents
the water from entering.-Cor. Indiana
FaTu,ey.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16
The Manufacturer and Builder.

edited by Prof p. II. Van Der Wcyde, and
published by Austin Black, 81 Park Row,
New York, should be taken by every Manu-
faeturer, Builder, Mechanic, Architect, and
in fact by everyone who desires to keep
posted on the progress being made in Me-
chanical, Scientific, Architectural and Build
ing matters. Each number is published in
large quarto form, profusely illustrated and
richly supplied with interesting articles de-
scriptive of the subjects upon which il treats.
Designs of houses to suit all classes, the
latest improvements in machinery, the new
est discoveries in science, innovations in
household appliances, articles on domestic
economy and notes and queries are II few OF
the many attractions offered by the MANU-
FACTURER AND BUILDER. The subscription
price Of this excellent journal is so low, be-
Ing but 81 II per year including postage, that
none need complain Of not being able to
subscribe. The expense is only about four
cents per week, and We do not know where
such "A small amount can be more probably
employed or bring so large return AS it
will if invested in years subscription to the
MANUFACTURER AND BUILDER. Send for
specimen copy to the above address and pass
your own judgment
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16
A New Theater-Goe Ger.

The New York correspondent of the
Boston Gazette writes; friend of mine
told me an anecdote the other day that is
one OF the best of the kind ever heard
The circumstance occurred some wears
ago when the Camden X Ambny Railroad
was beng built through New jersey. NV
friends husband had contract for some
OF the work, and had in his employ a
boss mason who WAS doing some work in
Borieniown, tn man was not gentle
man, but he was above an ordinary work.
man and WAS withal pleasant sort OF Il
fellow. On night he came up To my
friends houSu ON some business and sat
in the parlor with the ladies for few
moments. He had just been down 10
Philadelphia aud attended the theater for
the first time in his life, and he was en-.
chantcd "Oh, il was beautiful said
he: " for all the world like iairyland.
There Was little cottage on one side. and
grassy mounds, and trees, and little
bridge, and ladies' and gentlemen prot'ier
than pictures standing on the end"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16

OK the last day of its recent session at
Louisville, Ky, the National Grange
transacted the following business
Resoired, That in the sense of the National
Grange the following suggestions are applicable
to the pre- ent wants Of our Order:
Az the closing scenes Of this long and laborious
session approach, as the memories of previous
sessions and the many glorious achieve mcnts OF
the Order retdrn TO us We look forward 10 the fn-
ture We are deeply impressed with the truth
that we must az all times preserve vital spirit
al fraternity between Oranges and individual
members Of this Order To best maintain It's vigor.
aucccss and perpttuiiy, This and the nature OF
our solemn obligations should ever be borne in
mind. We have promised to aid and not lniure
our fellos Patrons. therefore, the good name of
brother or sister ohould be rs precious 10 each
one oi us as e our own, Harshness has 10 place
III the principles of our order. It, mission Is one
of peace. Ecutlencss and goodwill Therefore,
In the discussion or application OF our principles,
We hold that All a-perity aud violence are out OF
place and should ever be avoided by our members.
We also hold that the tuterpretau W any
law of our order which works a manifest injustice
to any member Is ut fault, and In all applications
Of our laws and regulations We should always re-
member that the Grange is orsanl2ed Tor the
comfort convenience and welfare OF every
worthy member We trust that our members
everywhere viii renew their pledges of tealty
Ia this noble brotherhood, endeavorng cspe-
cinlly To live M to the following principles of our
declaration of purpose, viz: I'VE shall constant
" strive 10 secure entire harmony, goodwill and
vital brotherhood among ourselves and to make
our Order perpetual. We shall earnestly ondrayor
10 suppress personal local, sectional and national
prciudces. all unhealthy rivalry and all selfish
ambition"
These are not idle words hut vital principles
which will give life and permanenee TO every
Grange throughout the land If our members viii
but emulate each other TO cNemptfy them IN
their words aud sections,
Resolutions were also adop,ed-reQuir
ing tie Secretary 20 have printed - 900
COPIES of the proceedings of this session,
and send Ia each State Grange rs many
copies rs there were subordinate Oranges
July, 1875, under direction of the ENecu-
tive Committee, and not less than ten
copies 10 each State Grange Master in
structing the Fiscal Agent of the Orde. in
New York to transfer certain stocks.
amounting 10 $4,000, to the Executive
Committee of the National Grange. To en-.
able that committee to pay the various do
nations 10 the State Oranges; lnstructing
the Worthy Master to continue cor.
reSpondenCe with English cooperative
societies, extending friendly greetings to
all such organizations
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16

We do not in the least feel like blaming
Macbeth for this expression Of disgust; in
deed, We are rather inclined to sympathize
with him. Even nowadays most of the ca
thartics offered to the public are great, re-
pulsive-looking pills, the very appearance
of which is sufficient to turn ones stom-
ach." Had Macbeth ever taken Dr. Pierse's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets he would not
have uttered those words Of contempt. IL
is really encouraging, when one is Ill, to find
that little, sugarcoated Pellet, no larger
than grain of mustard. will us promptly
produce the desired effect rs dose of great,
nauseating pills. These little Pellets, I'M
like other catharties, are really natures
physic. They do not dobilitate, but tone
and inyigorate the system. No family
should he without DR.. Piercc's Pleasant Pur-
gative Pellets.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16

1T is interesting to learn, Though the
testimony given at the inquest on an Tn
dian in Manitoba, just how the Indians
there are supplied with whisky. This in.
dividual went into the shop, and, without
saying anything, laid some money on tho
floor; then he went out, and the dealer
happening around there, found the MONEY
picked it up, set bottle of whisky on the
floor and went to sleep. Shortly the IN
dian CHANGED in there again, found the
whisky, stole i, went away, drank it and
died.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16

A LONELY house on the coast of Cork
has been the scene Of dreadful accident
A barrel Of petroleum was washed ashore
from wreck, and a woman named Sull
van used a portion of the oil for the
house lamp. The Old overhowed from the
receptacle and set fire to the house. and
four-one account says six-persons we're
burned to death on the spot or received in.
iuries which proved fatal in few hours
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16
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which can be found in our advertising col
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To perusc the same before subscribing else
where.
The premium offered to each SUBSCRIBE
by this journal is worth many times Us
cost.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16
Schenck,s Mandrake Pills

will be found to possess those qualities necessary
10 the total eradication Of all bilious attacks
prompt to start the secretions OF the liver and
give healthy tone to the entire system. Indeed
it is no ordinary discovery in medical science to
have invented remedy for these stubborn COM
plants, which develop all the results produced by
a heretofore free use Of calomel, a mineral Justly
dreaded by mankind and acknowledged to be de.
structiye in the extreme to the human system
That the properties OF certain vegetables comprise
all the virtues of caome without its injurious ten
denotes is now an admitted fact. rendered inds-
putable by scientific researches; and those who
use the Mandrake Pills will be fully satisfied tina,
the best medicines are those provided by nature in
the common herbs and roots Of the fields
These pills open the bowels and correct all bill.
ious arrangements without salvation any OF the
injurious effects of calomel other poisons.
The secretion Of hleis promoted by these pills as
will be by the altered color Of the stools and
disappearing Of the salow complexion and cleans
ing of the tongue.
Ample directions for use accompany each box Of
pills.
Prepared only by J. II. Schenck 4 Son, at their
principal Office corner Sixth and Arch streets
Philadelphia and for sale by all druggists and deal
ers. Price rs cents per box.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16

MANY persons suffer with sick headache
and nervous headache, usually induced ny
costivcness, indigestion, etc. Such persons
will hnd relief, if not cure, by keeping inc
bowels open with small doses OF Parsons
Purgotips Pills
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16

HAVE you infiammatory sore throat, stih
joints, or lameness from any cause "hat-
ever, Have YOU rheumatic or other pa,ns
in any part of the body. If so, use JOINS
sons Ahody,se Li,iment, internally ana ca
.ernaliy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16

Mr.. EDITOR: In every city, town and
hamlet in the land may be found some feeble
person unable to perform hard labor; some
man or woman that delights in visiting the
sick and ministering to their wants, some
local preacher not fully occupied, or some
unoccupied person who would like to add
little to their present income-and want
some such person in every place where
have no agent to sell Medicinal Extract
made by the Shakers, which has proved ri
such signal service in the cure of those long.
standing diseases that prevail in all parts Of
our country, and which have heretofore re-
sisted all kinds of medical treatment. Your
columns for October contained 4 very fatter-
ing notice Of the Shaker Extract of Roots, UNI
der the head of "1he Strange Disease" to
which | would like to call the attention Of
your readers. Please induce some such per-
son as have described to accept this agency.
There can be no risk on the part OF the
agent, as no capital is required where they
can furnish evidence Of their honesty. Let
your readers send for a circular and learn
full particulars about the agency. Yours re-
spectfully, A. J. WHITE,
3i9 Pearl street. New York.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16
BuRxErr's COCAINE. Sc advertisement

GgNrIAN WAS our graDdmothers' hoopy ~,
a tonic, and no bitter would be consioe 80
complete without il; hence II enters ~.
nearly all. But experience has prov -
it is injurious 10 the stomach = ife G.''.,,,..
used A far better tonic is found IN o'aT'''A'
Bitters.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16

TEE TUBULAR LAMP is wonderful '-''
Read the advertisement, sure.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16

BuaSErr's COCAINE. Ser advertisement
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-16
The National Grange.

Ok the last day of its recent session at
Louisville, Ky, the National Grange
transacted the following business:
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-17
LATEST KILOGRAMS.
Now National Bank C~rr.ns

Now Natfeaal Bank Currency.
Chicago, Angus. &c. - Arrangements
have been about completed for the print
ing of the new national bank currency,
to take the place Of that now in circula-
ton. The new dres have been prepared,
which arc in some minor particulars i'm
provements on the old. The new cur
rency will be printed on Government
fiber paper, such as is used for the green
backs.
The Late George y. Munfsrd.
New York, August 16.-A special train
conveys this morning the body of the
late George II. Mumford. who was Vice
President. Secretary and General Super
intendent Of tho Western Union Tele-
graph Company, to Rochester. President
Orion and other officers Of the company
will accompany the train.
TIE Cass Of Miller.
San Francisco, August 16.-The case
of Miller came up in the City Court this
forenoon on q charge of enlightenment.
Defendant appeared by counsel and
asked for . continuance to give time to
plead. On motion of the District Attor-
ney he was allowed till next Thursday.
Aueeessfal DlastS
Sucker Flat. August 15.-Four sspax-
ate blasts. containing II. 900 pounds Of
Santa Cruz powder. were exploded at
ono time in the Pactolus mine last even-
ing by electricity. II was . splendid
Ruceeee.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-17

MARK TWAIN will not lecture the COM
ing season. He prefers, he says, to stay
At home and sulk. In reply to
. letter from lecture agent Of Boston,
Mr.. Clemens writes. II really cannot
go upon the platform this coming sea-
son. All last Winter / sat at hons
drunk with joy over every storm that
howled along, because knew that
some dog of lecturer was out in it. l
am expecting to have As good time next
Winter, and do not think it is noble in
you to want to deprive me Of it,"