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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-03
Bankrupt Miliionaires-The Results of
Outside Specnlati0ns.

Those in this country engaged in
trade and commerce are liable at any
moment to be overwhelmed by tinan-
cial panics. political disturbances, and
other causes against which no human
foresight can provide. The million
aire of to-day becomes the bankrupt
of tomorrow.
We have had of late, several nota-
BILE instances of the reverses of fortune
among the rich men of TINS city, the
most recent and most notable being that
of Mr.. Edward Matthews, the great
real estate owner. Mr.. Matthews
owned buildings in the heart Of the
down town business portion OF the city,
renting hundreds of offices and stores
in Broadway, Broad street, Wall street
and Exchange place, all at high rates.
1t is said his income from real estate
alone, in ten years, beginning with
1868, amounted to over IS, 900, 900.
Mr. Matthews became involved, and
his creditors are, we understand. now
seeking to throw him into bankruptcy.
For many years Mr.. Matthews house
on Fifth avenue, near Eighteenth
street, his choice collection of pictures
by modern masters, and his faultless
equipages, have been much talked of
in fashionable circles in this city. At
one time nobody turned out a better
appointed four hand than Edward
Matthews. Now he is in very serious
difficulty. On the Goth of October last
he conveyed all his real estate to his
4 ta,.an,l.r M.tfhnxvS "a
sideration of $4,000. Il is charged
that this conveyance which transfers
property valued at over 81, 900, 600,
even in these times, is assalable on
the ground of fraud. Certainly in this
case the wheel of fortune made "A sud-
den aud disastrous turn Tor gentleman
who So long haC been rolling in wealth.
Another painful case is that of the
venerable Daniel Drew, who, at one
time. and that not SO long ago, threw
about his millions in Wall street with
the best of them. He could, ut any
time during ten successive years. have
retired from the street worth -. 900, -
oOO, but he yentured. like Daniel of
old. once too often TO the lions den,
and no miracle wHs performed in his
behalf: and he is now utterly bank
rupt of his houses and lots. his farms,
his bonds and stocks not even grease
spot is left; they have all passed into
other hands. Mr.. DrewS case is a
particularly bad one. He finds him
self stripped of worldly possessions at
nm age when he can no longer hope TO
r,.rieye his fallen fortunes.
The announcement of the sale Of
Mr.. John TAYLOR JohnSton's magnIi-
cent collection of paintings, with the
exception of Mr.. Marshall q. Roberts
and Mn. Belmont'S. the largest and
most valuable private collection in the
city, is another evidence of private
misfortune little expected few
months ago. Mr.. 1ohnston'S losses
are chiefly. if not entirely, owing to
the decline of the stock OF the Central
Railroad Of New Jersey. He was
President of the road and one of the
largest stockholders. Ii is said the
great bulk of his fortune was in this
stock BE II told to his credit, he held
on To il. He did not seek to !" get out, ;"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-03
THE PRODIGAL.

1nheritors of vast wealth are proyerbiallv
spendthrifts. The golden ore is dug from
the mine, refined and coined by the labor of
other hands and the sweat Of other brows
Like children playing with an expensive toy,
they can form no just estimate of its yalue
When the donor weighed it, he cast into the
balance so many days of unrcmitting and ia.
tguing toll so many anxious and sleepless
nights, so much self-denial and so much care
But the inheritor into his balance throws only
pleasure. The one values it by what it cost
him; the other, for what it viii purchase.
Like the 'prodigal in The Scripture parable,
he thoughtlessly eXpends it to crafty the
caprice and cravings Of his nature Then
comes the last scene---the misery, the re-
morse, and the long ana wcarisome journey
back to the home of frugal industry. But
there are other prodigals On her favorites
our bounteous parent, Nature has lavished
her richest treasure-health. But the prod.
gal values it lightly, for it cost him naught,
and recklessly squonders it in riotous living.
Present pleasure obscures future want Soon
the curtain rises on the last scene. We see
him helpless, impoverished - the rich
treasures OF body and mind AL lost--in mis-
cry and despair. Remorseful Conscience
holds up to him the mirror of memory. In
his own reckless folly he perceivcs the cause
of his present pain. He resolves to return.
The journey is long and tedious, but if he
PtlotNciiHSN lOlloWs tue Tlgul TOau, ne VIII
at length see the haven Of his hopes in the
distance, and Nature, seeing her invalid
child afar off, will come out to meet him,
and receive him back with love and blessing.
TO find the right road homeward, the suffer
ing prodigal should read "The Peoples
Common Sense Medical Adviser" Therein
1t is completely mapped out, its landmarks
all indicated and its milestoncs all num-
bered. Read it. Price $3.50 postage pre-
paid. Address the author and publisher,
X " Piernn NJ ID RuHala N Y
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-03

though, as President of the road, he
had every opportunity of know
ing the exact condition of affairs.
On the 9th of April, 1875, Central
New Jersey was selling at 100, and
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
at 1913. At that time Mr.. John Taylor
Johnston was not only millionaire,
but he was looked upon as one Of the
shrewdeSt and most successful railway
managers in the country. He was
classed among such men as Wander
bit, Garrett and Scott. No one then
could have anticipated that SO safe
and solid a stock as was apparently
Central Of New Jersey would DE sell
ing at the prices which ruled this sum-
mer, in the short space of fifteen
months. Last Saturday, Nov. 20, it
sold at "a u. The result for Mr.. John
ston has been the loss of his position
as President Of the Central of New
Jersey, the loss of the great bulk of
his fortune, and the proposed sale of
his collection of paintings, slowly
gathered during the course of a long
series Of years, at the cost of much
labor and time, as well as money.
If we trace the real causes of the
disasters which of late have over
whelmed so many of our rich men, we
will generally find that these disasters
are mainly attributable to outside
speculation" Outside speculation is
as essentially an American expression
as it is peculiarly a National weak
ness. In Europe, where business is
conducted on more conservative
basis, where the merchant is content
with more modest rewards, deyoteS
less time to business cares, and does
not yield up his whole life to the pur-
suit of wealth with that feyerish
intensity which characterizes the
American, outside speculations are
comparatively unknown. Each one
pursues his own particular ayocation
or line of business, invests his gains in
properties with which he is familiar,
and does not risk them in doubtful
speculation with the hope of doubling
the accumulations of years by some
lucky hit. In this country, on the
other hand, great vicissitudes in for
tunes mark our commercial history.
In prosperous times the American
business man makes large profits. At
certain periods of the year he has very
considerable capital lying idle. Seasons
of uneXceptional prosperity engender
all manner of new enterprlSeS-Such
as railroad and mining companies, and
the like. Our thriving business man
hears daily of the enormous rise in the
shares of these companies. He has
ample funds on hand, and stands in
good credit. Others have made money
in this manner, and why should he
not do likewise? Thus he embarks in
outside speculations, which for years
may be successful, but which In nine
cases out of ten have ultimately been
the ruin of those who tried them.
Those rich men and wealthy families
in this city, living on incomes derived
from accumulated wealth or the re-
turns of legitimate business, never
speculate. The Astors don't specu-
ulate. A. T. Stewart never speculated.
All of this clasS-more or less wealthy
owe their immunity from the dis
asters which overwhelm the less eau
tious, to keeping aloof from outside
speculation Y. sun.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-03

so mysterious, that the sponge cake or
pudding, which should have been
light as snow, turns out heavy and
tough.
Earthen- ware molds-the best and
easiest kept of all kinds, whether for
boiling, baking, or simply shaping
should also be rinsed out with q little
soda in the water, which in its turn
should be well rinsed off, as in it's way
it is just as Objectionable in taste and
smell as anything that can be named.
For dinner dishes soap is better
than soda, as it gives them clean.
glossy look, and thoroughly cleanses
them at the same time. a brush for
handles of tureens, etc., should be
provided, and plates should never be
piled up half warm from the hot water
but spread out, or ranged in the plate
rack to cool and dry before being put
away"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-03

WILLIsroN. ). c., boasts of stalk
of cotton fifteen feet high, which re-
sembles a three-year-old pear tree IN
size and form.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-03

"ToNNY. do you know that Your
Uncle Robert has found little boy
baby on his doorstep, and he Is go
inc to adopt him. Yes, mamma;
and he'll he Uncle Bob's step-son,
won't hep
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-03
UKNvEk, Uct. Z, 1913. Of Smith
TRIED EVERYTHING.

Re,srs. j. o. Bos,rorh d Co.. Deurer, Col. Gentle
r,en, - l have used SASFoRD's RADICAL CURE FOB
CArAnRu and has given perfect satisfaction. Ihays
tried almost everything and It Is the only thing that
has given me relief. | therefore take pleasure IN
recommending its use to all afflicted with Catsrrh OF
any kind and offer this as my testimony to It's benefits
Very truly, w. s. DECkER
DENVER, Oct l. 1878
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-03

NEVER tell what a success you are
Let some one else do it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-03
DENVER, Oct. /. 1875.

Each package contains sanford's Improved Inhal'ns
Tube. with full directions for In all cases Price
81 90 per package For sale by all Wholesale and 10
tail Druggists throughout the United States. WEEKS
q POTTER, General Agents and Wholesale Druggists
Hastou
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-03
CATARRH
soRELY AFFLICTED.

J. o. Bos,oorth d Co., Denrer, COL Gentlemen
Prompted by afellowteeling for those afflicted with
YoRp's RADICAL CURE FOR CArARRH. have been
sorely afflicted with this arful disc for four
and lave tried every known remedy without avail,
until bought bottle of tho above CURE from you,
which gave me almost instant relief. 1t being con.
sttutional as we'll local remedy, believe 1t to be
all that IL claimed for 1t, Radical Cure for Catarrh.
Very truly yours, WIN. AMETlVE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-03
GREATLY AFFLICTED.

Hessys. d. o. Boscorth d Co., Denper. Gentlemen,
I take pleasure In recommending SANFoRD's RADICAL
CURE FoR CATARRH to all who are afflicted with this
disease. WAS greatly afflicted With il for long tme
and cured 1t with two bottles OF the above CURE
About year Afterwards was again taken with Ca
tarrh quite severely and imme sent for another
bottle which nxcd me all right, giving relief from
the first dose am confident that this remedy Will DO
all that is claimed for It, and more too Wishing you
success in Its introduction am. very truly yours,
A. ". SMITH,
DKNvHR Oct. l. 1875 OF Smith Doll
The daily gazette., 1877-01-29
A Change for ChriatiRns

CoNsTANTNoPLE, January 2S.-The
Turkish Representatives abroad have
been notified by Midhat Pasha that an
imperial order has been issued throwing
open the military schools to Christians in
accordance with the Constitution.
The daily gazette., 1877-01-29
A Change of Base.

There are already indications of a
change in political tactics in the South
which has long been anticipated BY close
observers of public affairs. There Is a
disposition shown on the part of some OF
the Republican leaders to advocate the
abolition of negro suffrage whenit be-
comes apparent that the colored vote
can no longer be controlled oy then-
selves.
In a recent number of the New Orleans
Republicdn the proposition was distinctly
stated, that if the Republican party
should, from any cause, be brought
to believe s'that the representa-
ton of the colored people can no longer
be directed by them in the manner that
their hearts and conscienceS would die
tater-meaning, if they should refuse 70
vote en- maSse according TO the orders OF
their self-constituted leaders-then the
very object of granting thai, representa-
ton would be best promoted by suppress
ing A power CAPTURED and turned against
its defenders. To this the P,c0y1iRs re-
plies that. though the Democratic party
opposed universal suffrage ten years ago
because the emancipated slaves were not
prepared for il, vet that party has never
couutenanced the disfranchisement Of
citizens already possessing the suffrage,
and is not likely TO countenance II
now.
Thus we see a leading Republican
newspaper in Louisiana suggesting that
il NAV be necessary TO deprive the col
ored citizen OF his right 10 vote, and a
still more prominent Conservative jour
nal declaring that the Democrats Will not
accede TO such change.
That the extension of the night OF suf-
frage TO the African race would ult-
mateiy increase the political strength of
the South, might have been forseen by
every one who is acquainted with the
conditions governing society. in the re-
constructed States. The whites, consti-
iuting the superior class in wealth, in
telhgence, and education, are certain TO
gain an ascendency over the negroes,
sooner or later, sufficient TO influence
very largely the exercise of their voting
mower
The daily gazette., 1877-01-29
ONerreachin0.

Many horses have the very unpleasant
habit Of striking the toes of the hind
shoes against those on the fore feet. Most
horsemen will agree that it is the fault
attaching 70 some of the best, as well as
the worst of horses. II more frequently
occurs with young horses. and they often
click on the turf or soft ground, and not
on the road. II arises from the too great
activity or length of stride of the hind
legs; the foTefeej are unable 10 gettout of
the way in time; therefore, anything
which detains them, such as soft or
heavy soil, must assist in the habit. The
principle point 10 be remedied is the in
tolerable noise, from which the evil de-
rives the name choking and this is
often effected by making the hind shoes
square at the toe, and leaving the toe OF
the crust somewhat projecting over the
shoe, by which plan the crust receives
the blow instead Of the shoe, and does
not make any noise. l: sometimes hap
pens that, IRON. ,Ae repetition OF these
blows the crust is worn so thin al the toe
as 10 produce or threaten lamene>S, in
which case the plan ofshoeing mentioned
must be desisted from, and we must put
up with the noise TO avoid the greater
evil When a square toed shoe fails in
preventing clicking, 1t will sometimes
happen that shoe pointed At the toe
will succeed, which no doubt arises from
the circumstance that the shoe having so
small a surface TO come in contact with
fails TO stuke the fore shoe and goes
within or 10y the side of lt.-Lr- >'5eE
The daily gazette., 1877-01-29
INCREASE THE BIRDS.

To accomplish this. the first thing
to do will be destroy their enemies, so
far as we can spare .hem. Their great
est enemy is found in q bird of prey
that is generally considered harmless
l refer to the blue iay--an impudent.
noisy. rattle Drained fellow, who
makes a great ado over hawks and
owls, while he steals more than all the
balance together; fair type OF human
iiy. You have but to reflect that they
eat the eggs and young of other birds
throughout the whole season. to be al
once impressed with the extent of the
damage they infiict in a single year.
They are like a thief in ones own
household they know just where
every treasure is deposited, and like
a athrlftless housewife they are al
ways on the go. Every county ought
to give q premium for their scalps and
everybody ought to regard them as
enemies. / have known them to iI-
wade hens nest and break the eggs
Sparrow hawks should also be looked
after. Fortunately they are not num-
erous. They may be easily killed
when the young are Just begldning TO
fly, as they are then quite tame.
The domestic cA, is another enemy
10 birds, but we cannot well dispense
with it We may. however, assist the
birds 10 keep out uf the cats way by
eullivaiing hedges Of Usage orange,
as they will be great protection. both
is to roosting. and breeding places. A
few clusters of Usage ten or twelve
feet in diameter with the outer edges
dropping near the ground, will be
found excellent where the chickens
range. as a protection from hawks, and
a shelter from heat or cold. and nice
place for birdie TO build nest or TO
sleep.
4 small box.with hole in it, placed
in each early cherry or or apple tree
will secure the presence of a thrush
or blue bird, and while you make them
a home they will repay you by chas-
ing other birds away from your fruit.
The hollow limb OF tree will answer
every purpose, only be sure and make
it deep enough so that kitty,cannot
reach the nest with her paws.-II. r.
Ely, in Rural N'drld.
The daily gazette., 1877-01-29
The King and the Farmer.


King Frederick, Of Prussia, when he
was out riding one day, saw an old lar
xler, who was ploughing field and sing
lng cheerfnlly over his work.
You must be we'll of, old man" cried
the King. "Does this acre belong to you
on which you so industriously labor?
No. sir replied the old man, who OF
course had no idea that he was speaking
to the king; II am not so itch as that. L
plow for wages"
"How much do You earn day:' asked
the king.
Eight groschen, returned the old man.
That would be about twenty cents OF our
money.
That is very little" said the king
Can you get along with it??'
Get along, YES indeed, l have some
thing left.
How do you manage"
We'll said the farmer smiling. i will
tell yuu. Two groschen are for myself
and my wife; wiihtwoI pay my old debts,
TWO lend and two l give away for the
Lorl's sake
This is a mystery which cannot solve,
said he king.
Then l must solve it for YOU replied
tie farmer.
y have two old parents al home. who
KEEP. me and cared for me when l was
Young and weak. and needed care. Now
tha: they are old and weak, am glad to
keep and care for them. That is my debt
and /. costs me two grOschen day to pay
=. Two more spend on my children's
schooling. they are living when their
mother and are old. they will keep us
and nav back what lend. Then with
my last two groschen support my two
sick sisters. who cannot work for them
selves. OF course am not compelled to
give them the money: but do it for the
LcSi's sake"
We'll done. old men. cried the king
= lie finished. Now, am going to give
you something to guess, Have you ever
seen me before"
No" said the fagmer?-
In less than five minutes YOU shall see
lie 1Ity times. and carry i'll your pocket
MY Of my likeness.
This is indeed riddle which l cannot
guess. said the farmer.
Then will solve it for you, returned
lie king: and with that he'pui his hand
Mo lis pocket and pulling out fifty gold
p.ecz>. placed them in the hands Of the
ia-l..e..
I Ire coinis genuine. said the king,
'..J- i also comes from our Lord God.
aid aIn His paymasier. bid you good
ave.
And lie rode of, leaving the good old
nan overwhelmed with surprise and de-
--,.
The daily gazette., 1877-01-29
THE MISS HoUST0Ns'
S:ltCt .DaI and Boarding School,
COMMENCES At 800 DELAWARE AvExuE,
SEPTEMBER, ls-6.

These ysuag ladies' are thorough educators
Of the most Iehned kind, in mind, manners
ana Fpirit. We are sure the greatest justi-e
will be done to all pupis iutrusted "a their
care, 10 teach the oung 10 think. to draw
out the young mind. sDi 10 pour instrurfion
out OF one Diud into another with fssiIity
aid IN a way that is useful aud 6elirbtfnI is =
haI ~ art. and this Is = eueIhod and Cd rae
ter Of these young ladies. Their p-rspects :
are said 10 be epcoUrs ginE. a. t6e:r nun her
is limited scd t'l;rR W. Those Who wish
the a1yaptsse OF their 'a.irucsion should an
ply soon. TIE location 's hcal.hy and rorya-
Sisrt. directly - tie street car -rure. The
Pupil -'r tie A.arf ~ tie -i'y IL suy un-
p!essa- Ca ner could it6p = I'd ge; out a,
tbs dor ,snl IL -taeE Wes;1ev l4e walk "a in.
Y!E9E:;iri II @es'iE.. 49,.
The daily gazette., 1877-01-29

Ha.LE ran Oh IA : Shore Line r i'll
-3sd was running between Mystic and
,>.cn.-g- q, a Connecticut, the other
ulEar, az owl probably dazz,ed by the
lo-cu. i've a-adIE1r, was eaught upon
caa TO; ;Soard of the engine. where :twss
se-4 II captured h th- fremea ard
-aL-r. Ia-o the baggage ear. appa.ea:'7 =
Czsc.1-sf, - Er;.1 Is mp.
The daily gazette., 1877-01-29
Aliens Pile OINTMENT,

7ds ORIGINAL and Genuine Preparation.
The reputation of this Medicine ls now 40
well established that liberal minded men III
the medical profession throughout tle VI
ion recommend IL to their patients a. tne
very best OF all remedies for Plies, nuli- nun
dreds of the most painful cases OF -, Iiles
have been cured by Its use in very snort
time, ,, . h,otor
or more deserving reputation than Alien
Pile Ointment. ,.,t-
Aliens Pile Ointment is a remedy OF uni
verSal usefulness whenever an OIL cerate
salve ointment or embrocatlon is requlreu,
in cases OF Burns. Scalds, Blisters. Sprains,
Bruises Abrasions, Cuts. Ulcers, Salt
Rheum letter. Eczema. Ring Worm, Bar
hers itch Frosted Limbs. Chilblains, Chap
ped skin, Fever Blisters. Bed Sores, sort
Feet, Buninns, Vegetable Poisoning, bites
OF Insects, sc. .,,o, ,,i,.os
such lasting relief aS Aliens Plle Olntmeht'
IN is a new delightful and wonderful RENE,
DIV. designed and warranted 10 Supefseoeali
other Olntments yet discovered.
Aliens Pile Ointment is entirely dlilerent
from any other Ointment in the wnoie
world perfectly harmless for the infant OF
aged: ii is cooling and grateful TO the burn
ing brow. thrubbing temples ana ievSr
parched system: il will Danish pain ana al
iay Inflammation more rapidly thah any
curative compound in this or any otleI
country. ,- .-.o ~
Price 20 cents box, or six boxes ior 10, ~ o.,
II your druggist or store keep docs mol nave
it. we will forward half a dozen 10 any au-
dress on receipt OF price.
Prepared only by
AMERICAN MEDICINE co.
ST. JOSEPH. Mo.
For sale by all Druggists. Jan6-lyd&w
The daily gazette., 1877-01-29
" Gather Report.
WASHINGTON, Jan. -, ! y. i.
PROBABILITIES,

: :. lie Middle and Eastern States. fall
- la-ometer, increasing southwest to
southeast winds probably to trisk along
lie coast, warmer, northern portion OF
former. probably snow or rain, followed
bv rising barometer and winds shifting TO
cam = weSterly or nor1herly.