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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14
Progress the Watchword.

The watchword of live men-the
worlds reliance in all that pertains to
the benefit of the race--is Progress.
There is no hating, no supineness, but 9
constant, upremitting effort to press for
ward to new conquests, new discoveries
In science, in art, in all that is calculated
to prove of value to mankind. In the
domain of scientific investigation especial
ly, there is activity such as has never. be-
fore been equaled. There is inquiry in
all directions, and from all sources where
ii Is possible to obtain information upon
practical natural science. From a mass
of answers and reports, men of scholarly
attainments and careful Judgment will
gather data and compile facts, which will
be useful and enable science to take other
steps forward.
This is an example viii h farmers
should emulate. 1t is the best method OF
making an advance in discovering the
best methods and improved processes in
conducting the operations of husbandry.
1t can easily be done ii farmers will take
little time to make record of their
experience and observation. To observe
carefully and thoughtfully, is to gain more
information, no matter what the pursuit
may be, and the reason that there is often
such an unnecessary expenditure OF labor
and capital among farmers is because the
experience of some is lost to the many.
This misfortune could Ike largely averted by
record of observations such as we have
indicated AS another has put it, farm
ers have been "atioat" and farming has
been conducted on sort of mo system. {"
The difficulty, or the most serions one, in
the way, is that the importance of arecord
of observations is not realized, aid there
fore not recognized.
The Board of Agriculture of this State
has wisely inaugurated movement in
this direction, which augurs we'll for the
interests OF those engaged in the rural in
dustries, and is worthy Of the hearty CO.
operation of every farmer. Suppose the
trial is made with certain crop of noting
down carefully the conditions OF soil, OF
seed, of cultivation, the peculiarities OF
the season, and the results in the yield Of
this crop. A number Of farmers in differ
ent sections and localities, doing the same
thing, would furnish the Board with data
from which valuable information would
be cleaned. This idea may extend, and
is intended to embrace the entire range OF
agricultural pursuits. The results will
be given to the public, and cannot fail TO
yield much Of positive value.
Let US impress upon farmers the i'm
portance of entering heartily into this
movement, for without their cooperation,
it will be barren Of useful results
Prairie Farmer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14

to get some valuable varieties you can in
crease them by few runners immediate
ly around them as soon as they have
fruited. The next season the valuable
Dkinds are to be removed for more extern
sive propagation, and the poorer sorts
should be thrown away.
There are q few persons who believe
that extra fne varieties can be produced
by hybridization; and one gentleman in
New Jersey has been engaged seventeen
years trying to produce varieties superior
to any chance seedlings butts as he has not
yet succeeded in doing this, doubt its
Feasibility. If variety be placed in the
midst of hundred other varieties, it is
not possible to affect its fruit in the least
by cross but, according to the laws OF
hybridization, the seeds only can be
hybr1dized, and if we can fertilize 9 va
riety artificially. by the pollen Of the
flowers of another variety, preventing all
chance fertilization by insects bringing
the pollen Of other varieties, and also
fertilizing this variety experimental on
l say if this can be done, which at present
l claim cannot be done--then by planting
the seeds of the artificially fertilized va.
riety, we may possibly obtain better new
varieties than can be produced on the
chance Seeding system.-T. 5. uinsr, IN
~ Y, Sun.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14
which sh.llIr.kc,


This is often a serious question with the
invalid. He finds the market flooded with
proprietary medicines, scores of which arc
recommended as certain cures for his pecul.
lar ailment. He reads the papers, circulars,
and almanacs, and find, each sustained by
plausible arguments setting forth its virtues
and specific action. The recommendations
are as strong for one as for another. The
cures claimed to have been wrought by one
are as wonderful as those claimed to have
been wrought by another. In his pcrplcxity
and doubt, the sufferer is sometimes led to
reject all. But 1t should be borne in mind
that this condition of things is ono that can
not be remedied. In a land whore all are free,
the good--the truly valuablc-must come
into competition with the vile and worth
less. and must be brought to public notice
by the same instrumenIaIity, which is adrer-
Esiag. In such q case, perhaps the only alb
solutc proof that Il remedy Is what 1t claims
to be, isto-try it. The 'stcst of pudding
is the eating Of it," "Prove all things, hold
fast that which is good, is the -postolie in
junction. There may, howc,-r, be stronger
presumptiye evidence in favor of one RENE
DIV than there is in favor Of another, and
this should be allowed its due weight. A
due regard to this may save a vast amount
Of experimenting and useless outlay oi
money. As prcsumptiye evidence in favor
of sDr. Pierces Family Medicines, the
Proprietor desires to say, that they are
prepared by new and scientific proc
ess by which the virtues Of the crude plants
and roots are extracted without the use
Of particle OF alcohol Not particle OF
this destroyer of our race enters into the
composition of either his Golden Medical
Discovery or Fayorite Prescription This
consideration alone ought certainly to rank
them high above the vile compounds satu-
rated with alcohol, Jamaica rum, sour
beer, or vinegar, which are everywhere Of
fered for sale Again, they are of uniform
strength, and their virtues can never be i'm.
paired by age. They are also made from
fresh herbs and roots, gathered in their ap.
propfiatefscason, when they are flush with
medicinal properties. In support of these
claims, the following testimony is offered:
r. V. PIERCE, N. D.: NEWARK, N. j.
Dear Sri have sold a great deal of your
excellent remedies, and prefer to sell them
before Others, because they give good salts
faction to those who use them I hear
such remarks as Sage's Remedy complete
ly cured me; it is splendid thing;" or
Picrcc's Discovery is just what wanted
feel better than / ever did" One of oul
celebrated singers uses it for Strengthening
her voice, and says " there is nothing equals
it," and so might give scores Of remarks
said about Your preparations. A colored
woman was using your Discovery, and after
taking three bottles was completely cured
She, being in the store, said to me, :" / DOM
want no doctors round me so long as car
get the Discovery; il beats all your DOCTORS
And so ! might 90 on.
] am, most respectfully, yours,
ATHA b. CROOKS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14

DIR. ScHENoK's PuLMoNIo SYRUP, SEA
WEED Tonic AND MANDRAKE PILLs.-These med
icines have undoubtedly performed more cures OF
Consumption than any Otner remedy known to the
American public. They are compounded of vsgs-
table ingredients and contain nothing which, can
be injurious to the human constitution. Other
remedies advertised as cures for Consumption
probably contain opium, which is . somewhat
dangerous drug In all cases, and, If taken freely
by consumptive patients, 1t must do great injury;
for its tendency is to conne the morbid matter in
the system, which, of course, must make a cure
impossible. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup is war
ranted not to contain particle Of opium. 1t IL
composed Of powerful but harmless herbs, which
act on the lungs, liver, stomach and blood, and
thus correct all morbid eecreions and expel all
the diseased matter from the body. These are the
only n.eans by which Consumption can be cured.
and, as Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup. Sea Weed
Tonic and Mandrake Pills are the only medicines
which operate in this way. it is obvious they are
the only genuine cure for Pulmonary Consump-
ton. Each bottle of this invaluable medicine IL
accompanied by full directions. DR.. schenck IL
professionally at his principal Office corner Sixth
and Arch streets, Philadelphia, every Monday,
whszs all letters for advice must Re addressed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14
Seeding Strawberries.

To produce Seeding strawberries, take
the ripe fruit and mash 1t in enough dry
sand to separate the seeds, so that they
can be easily planted. 1t does not APP
pear to be OF any special benefit to SOW
the seeds of large, choice varieties as the
result has alwars been the same with me,
and also with others, so far as reports
have come under my observation; by SOW
ing the seeds of ordinary kinds you get
as good seedlings as from the best varie
ties, Notwithstanding that it seems that
Ike ought to produce like in some degree ;
yet pedigree fails to conform TO our ideas
OF what ought to be in growing seedlings
from all kinds of fruits. All of our fine
strawberries have originated from the
wild berries found in the fields; that is,
eXperimenters commenced originally with
hese; but it is best, perhaps, to use the
seed OF our best sorts, as they may in
some cases produce larger seedlings, al
though there is no certainty of obtaining
such result.
Having mashed the seed in dry sand,
prepare your bed of rich, light soil in
some shady place, the best shade being
made for small bed by putting an avn
ing oil old sacking over it, tied to stakes
about two feet from the ground bed
TWO ieet wide and four feet long is wide
eHoGgn for thousand plants. The last
picklngs OF the strawberries are best, when
lhey are fully ripe. Sow the seed over the
Gn'lre bed upon the surface of the ground
linen take sieve and sift over it enough
me sou to cover the seed about an
eighth OF an inch deep. smoothing it down
MN Tue back OF a spade lightly Keep
.ne oed constantly moist, using water
pot; anG IN about two weeks the seeds will
come up, little plants with two very small
IeaNeS. In few days the third leaf will
appear, OF a serrated form, that can hardly
pe seen With the naked eye at first. Con-
unue 10 water the PLANTS often, but very
4ishlly, SO as not TO wash them out of the
ground. BY November the bed will be a
mass OF plants. Now take some small
orusn and lay il upon the bed so that a
tAIh covering Of hay or straw when put
upon the crush, and extending over its
sues, VIII be only two or three inches
rom The plants. This is their winter pro-
'ecton IN any climate.
IN the following spring, not very early,
"nen The plants have put out their new
Image, set them where you want them to
ut, ana as every plant will be distinct
.~c'y' all differing in some respect from
,ne aren't plant, they should be-set about
reel apart, so that in ease you happen
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14

The stomach is the grand supply depot OF
the body, upon which it draws for all the
elements needed in the composition of bone,
muscle, brain and blood. The liver is an
important auxiliary Of this mighty organ,
and the two are most intimately connected.
Nothing so certainly ensures the harmoDi-
Gus action of these vscera, and SO complete
ly removes the disorders which simultane-
ously affect both, as Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, the most popular American specific
for all complaints to which the stomach,
liver and bowels are subject, and the fore
most tonic on this side of the Atlantic. In
digestion, costiveness, inactivity and con.
gestion Of the liver, poverty OF the blood,
debility of the bladder and kidneys, and
many other ailments produced by or caus-
ing weakness, are entirely removed by its
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14

THE Florida orange crop tor the present
season is %, 1000, 600, worth on an average
fifteen dollars per thousand, making
1915, 600 1t is estimated that there arc
now not more than 1900 acres of young
trees from four to six years old from the
bud, some bearing as many as 100 oranges
the past fruit season. For the next five
years it is believed the crop will gradual
ly increase from growth OF trees to $780,
000, 900, yielding product of $2,250,0O0,
or about one-seventh of the product of
Palermo.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14
EcoxoMr.-Yon win save money by sing

EcoSoMY. will save money by using
Procte, e Candles Original NOTED German
Soap. II will not waste nor become soft
like ordinary yellow soap when used in warm
water, nor is it cheapened with articles inju.
rious to clothes. Remember, you obtain full
one poupd bar If you purchase their brand.
To protect their brand from imitators
Proctor & Gamble patented it, and the patent
was sustained in the United states Courts
Ezap.ine the stamp on the bars rlten gov
bxg. Take their Soap only.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14

A SAILOR belonging to Gibraltar, a
British subject, has been shot at Malaga
by the Spanish revenue men on board his
vessel, the Clemehtina, a contraband YES
sci. The crew were ordered below, and,
on refusing, one sailor was shot and left
to bleed to death for three hours without
help. The matter is in the hands of the
British Minister.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14
Large Furniture Trade.

Holton d Hildreth, 2o.5 and 227 state street,
Chicago, are doing the largest furniture
trade in the city. Good goods and low prices
have IN ade them the leading house. A visit
viii convince you.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14

During an experience of over twenty years
In the stove business, have never seen a
stove that gave such universal satisfaction
to purchasers as the CHARTER OAK in all
the essential points that combine to make
up first class stove, and consider 1t not
only the cheapest, but the best stove for the
money ever sold.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-14
a stove Dealer says,

PRussINGs White Wine Vinegar, pures,
and chearest, warranted to preserve pickles
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-12-06
OUR MONTHLY.

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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-12-06
SPECIAL NOTICE.

THERE never was such really good, substantial,
satisfactory, and rapid selling Sewing Machine of
tered 80 low as the "NEw FAMILY SHUTTLE" at $50.
It surpasses expectations and fu6s all the require
ments of every Family as a helper 1t will do every
description Of 6ue or coarse-that any ma
chine, at any price, ever did, or do; equally as
rapid, correct, smooth, neat, and strong, Has all
the late improvements, is easy to learn and manage
is serviceable don't wear OUT always ready, and
never out of order Agents make money rapidly,
supplying the great demand for this the Cheapest
Machine in the World. Territory free. Address,
A. CArELY & Co., corner Broadway and Eighth ST.
New York deo-y
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-12-06
S1lattiEa,

November 10Th, by the Rev. NJ. D. Hoge, D. D..
DR.. john K. ADAMS, of Amelia county, Va and
Miss SUSIE W. HICKS, Of this city.
November 22d, at the residence of the brides
father Lafayette county, Mo-, by Rev. Robert p
Kerr, f. C. +. BRIGHTwELL and Miss MAMIE SHOE
MAKER.
HGrrisonburg Register please copy.
November 3D. at Edge Hill, Mecklenburg Co
Va, By Rev. E. Hines, THoNAs A. EPPEs, of Sus
sex, Va, and Miss Rosa EPPEs, of Mecklenburg,
Va.
November och. at "Holkham " the residence Of
DR.. John r. Woods by Rev. George b. Denny.
THOMAS r. B. WRIGHT of Essex county, Va, and
Miss NJ DAvIDELLA PRESTON, daughter OF the late
David R. Preston, of Greenbrier county, W. Va
November I'D. at the residence of the brides
mother, Scottsville, Va, by Rev. Thomas d. Bell,
Rev. FRANK MCCUTCHAN, pastor of the Presbyterian
church at .Waynesboro, Va, and FLORENCE, eldest
daughter OF the late Lafayette Harris
November 2lst, by Rev. DR.. J. o. Stedman al
the Alabama street Presbyterian church, Memphis,
Tenn, CLIFTON &. BEECENRIDGE, OF New Orleans
and Miss KATE B. CARSON, of Memphis, daughter Of
the late DR.. James G. Carson, of Carroll Parish, La.
November SOth, at the residence OF Joseph Bsn-
ton, Cumberland county, Va. by Rev. b. M. Smith,
D. D., Rev. B. HUNTER DUPUY, pastor of The Pow
hatan Presbyterian church, ana MISS LEILA NJ
Oldest daughter of DR.. Hugh Blanton, OF tie same
county.
November SOth, in the Presbyterian church Of
Lexington, Va, by Rev. j. l. Kirkpatrick, d. D.,
WILMER H. SHIELDS of Natchez. Miss, and Miss
EvY Il. TUoHsR, eldest daughter of j. K. Tucker.
October 18th, at Pleasant Retreat, Craig county,
Va by Rev. A. g. Price of Lynchburg, A. j.
MILTON, of Botetourt county, Va, and Miss SOPHIA
EucENrl PRICE of Craig county, and daughter OF
the officiating clergyman.
November I'd, at the residence of the brides
father, Dr. T. c. Black in Rutherford county Tenn.
by Rev. W. L. Rosser, Rev. d. S. YERGER aud Miss
Lucy A. BLACK.
November 7th, at "Welbourne," Louioun coun
ty, Va, by Rev. W. johnson, ROBERT & NEVILLE
Of '.Barrismore," Ireland, and MARY, daughter O.
Col. R. II. Dulauy.
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DEATHS.

Died, December Sd, at her husbands residence in
this city, Mrs Lucy F., wife of William Coulling.
Died, near Charlottesville, Va, Mrs. SARAH j..
GoRDoN,, wife of Samuel H. Gordon, Esq late of
this city.
Died. December I'd, at her residence in this city,
of paralysis Mrs MARIA G. SAUNDERS, wife of the
late David j. Saunders, in the Seth year OF her age.
Died, in Charlotte n. c., at the residence Of Rev.
S. T. Martini of membrsnous Group Bessie KIRT-
LAND, infant daughter of Rev b. b. aud Mrs. An
nete Banks, aged year and days
Died, November 25th, at the residence of Rober.
tus Henderson, his son-in law, near Staunton, Va ,
JNo ADAMS PECK, aged 76 years and IL months.
Died, November LIST, 10 Midway, Texas, JAMES V.
Ross, eldest son of Rev. F. c. Ross D. D., OF
Huntsville, ala.
Died. November 18th, at Ashland, Va ROBERTA
HERYDoY JONES, infant daughter of Rev j. William
aud Mrs. Judith Page jones' aged months and Is
days.
Died. November &c h, a. his residence, " Powhs-
tan" King George county, Va, Col. EDWARD T.
TAYLoE, in his 7Sd year.
Died, November 3O.h, at MS residence in Win
chester, Va, JAMES MADISON BALDWIN. aged 5t
years p had bsen very much afi cted for many
wears, entirely unable to walk. he q worthy
gentleman aud devot Christian, bearing his lont
| suffsrirgs without murmur
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-12-06
To the Women of America.

THOSE of you who suffer from any OF the ra'a'
fal malades peculiar to your sex will ia in the
BUFFALO LITRIA WATERS remedy more
potent than any to be found in the Pharmacor@ a.
or among the Patent Nostrums Of the day. Some OF
the most eminent medical men Of the country,
thoroughly couversant with their effects, pronounce
these waters we'll nigh specific in all diseases OF
the character here referred 10 As great Restora-
tive il the NERVOUS debility and painful NEU-
RALGIA affections often attending delicate femsles,
they are claimed to be without rival among mine
raj waters or medicines They are put up in cases
of one dozen half gallon bottles at SIS per case,
payable Invariably an Gdeqncs
The Springs Pamphlet sent to any address on ap'
plicaion.
THOMAS F. GO0DE,
Proprietor Buffalo Lithia Springs,
der 6-1v Mecklenburg county, Va
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$50 MONEY MADE

Quick by every one who is selling the FAMILY
SHUTTLE" SEWING MACHINE. 1t is Solid
built, Durable, Reliable at all times, Runs Fsster'
Lighter, more Easy and Quiet. aud will do More
Finer, Stronger and Better work. with less trouble
than any other at Three tines the Price Makes the
Solid, Shuttle, Double Thread, Lock Stitch, fame
on both sdes the Finest, Firm and Lasting Stitch
known, which received the highest Award at the
Centennial. Sews everything that can be sewed-
thick or thin. Makes all kinds Of Fancy work;
Saves its Cost in q Season will earn 81 or So day
6y its Cork for any one. So easy to learn, simple o
manage and smooth to run, children can use it. So
strong, it will last generation ALWAYS READY.
Necer out Of order. Warranted years Stands
alone without any Rival The LOWEST PRICED First
class Machine in the World. P.ice, complete, $50;
Less than half the price of ANY OTHER. Its good
qualities and wonderful low price makes it THE
QUICKEST SELLING machine ever invented. Agents
make large incomes rapidly Exclusive territory
granted. Books, terms, samples, &c, free: sd
dress A. CATELY & Co., corner Broadway Eighth
St, New York. dec6-ly
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-12-06
Davidson College,
MEcKLENBURG COUNTY, N. CAROLINA.
1876 1877.

THE next (fortieh) Collegiate year begins on
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1876, and ends
June 2Sth, 1877 1t is divided by recess OF about
ten days, embracing Christmas aud New Years
day, into two Terms.
College dues-including tuition fee, room rent,
servants hire for the First Term, $44; for the
Second Term. Sol.
The necessary expenses for the entire year, ex-
elusive OF clothing, travelling expenses, and pocket
money, vary from 1925 to $3.50.
There are three fully organized courses Of nstruc
tom
/. The CLASSICAL COURSE, occupying four
years ~
years.
8. The ECLECTIC COURSE, designed for those
who do not wish to take regular course bat to
pursue special studies.
Davidson College is on the Atlantic, Tennessee
& Ohio Railroad, midway between Charlotte and
Statesville, in remarkably healthy region. The
temptations to vice and extravaganza are compare
lively few.
For Catalogues and other information apply to
j. X. BLAKE,
je1s-ly Chairman.