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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26
Bird Lore.
All the Year Around.

In the Lech valley there is belief
that the ravens never drink during June.
because in that month they fed the
prophit Elijah. In North Germany,
Swabia and Tyrol a superstition prevails
tina. if the eggs are taken from ravens
nest, boiled and replaced, the old raven
will bring a root or a stone to the nest,
which she fetches from the sea. This
craven stone" is very valuable, for 1t
confers great good fortune on its owner,
and has likewise the power of render
ing him invisible when worn on the
arm. The stone is found in the nests
of magpies as well as ravens, and as 1t
makes the nest itself invisible, it must be
sought with the aid of mirror. In
Pomerania and Rugcn the method IS
somewhat different. The parent birds
must have attained the age OF l0O
years, and the would-be possessor OF
the precious stones" must climb up
and kill one of the young ravens, who
must be cock bird, and not over b
weeks old. Then the aggressor decend,s,,
taking careful note of the tree. The Ola
raven Immediately returns with the
stone, which he puts on his sons beak'
and, thereupon, both tree and nest be-
come invisible. The man, however
feels for the tree, and on reaching the
nest he carries off the stone in triumph
Rugen folks declare that this feat can
only be accomplished by the help OF the
devil, and that the mans soul is the
price paid for such assistance. Inc
Swabian peasantry maintained that the
young ravens are nourished solely oy
the dew from heaven during the f'rs1
nine days of their existence. AS they
are naked, and of a light color, the olo
birds do not believe that they are
their progeny, and consequently neglec.
to feed them; but they occasionally cass
a glance at the nest, and when the
young ones begin to show little black
down on their breasts by the tenth day
the parents bring th'm the first car
rion.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26
The TwO.Headed Eagle

The origin Of the device of the eagle
on national and royal banners may be
traced to very early times. 1t was the
ensign of the ancient Kings of Persia
and Babylon. The Romans adopted
many other figures oftheir camp stand.
ards; but Marius b. G. 1927 made the
eagle alone the ensign of the legions
and confined the other figures to the
cohorts. From the Romans the French
under the Empire adopted She eagle
The emperors of the Western Roman
Empire used a black eagle; those of,he
East golden one. This sign of the
golden eagle met with in taverns is in
allusion to the Emperors of the East.
Since the time of the Romans almost
every State that has assumed the desg-
nation Of an Empire has taken the
eagle for its ensign-Austria, Prussia,
Russia, Poland and France all took the
eagle. The two-headed'eagle signifies
a double Empire. The Emperors of
Austria, who claim to be considered the
successors of the Caesars of Bone, use
the double-headed eagle, which is the
eagle of the Eastern Emperors with
that of the Western, typifying the
" Holy Roman Empire" of which the
Emperors of Germany (now merged in
the house Of Austria) considered them
selves as the representatives. Charlie
mango was the first to use it, for when
he became master of the whole of the
German Empire, ne added the second
head of the eagle, A. D. SO2, to denote
that the Emperors of Rome and Ger
many were united in him. AS it is
among birds the king. and being the
emblem of q noble nature from its
strength Of wing, and eye and courage,
and also conscious strength and innate
power, the eagle has been universally
preferred as the Continental emblem Of
sovereignty. OF the different eagles Of
heraldry the black eagle is considered
the most noble, especially when blazoned
on golden shield.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26
Natural Philosophy.
Danbury News.

They were standing at window. "1n
looking out doors do you notice how
bright is the green of the grass and
leaves ?" asked an elderly gentleman of
a little Danbury girl, whose home he
was visiting. Yes, SIR" why does it
appear so much brighter at this time -
he next asked, looking down upon the
bright sweet face with tender interest
Because ma has cleaned house and
YOU can see out better" she said. The
elderly gentleman sat down.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26

A BERLIN dispatch says that on last
Sunday during the interview between
Bismarck and Gortschakof the large
dog of Bismark made a ferocious at
tack upon Gortschakof and it was with
considerable difficulty that the Russian
Prince was rescued from the imperial
canine of Germany. Whether the
Russian government will put in a claim
against Germany for consequential
damages is not stated in the telegram.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26

of pay and tie pay he would have re-
celved for the remainder of the term.
Mr.. Southland moved to suspend the
rules and pass the following bill: That
On and after the Lat of October, 1873,
legal tender notes shall be received at
par IN payment Of custom duties.
Agreed to and the bill passed 1853 TO So.
Mr.. Haskell moved to suspend the
rules and pass the bill providing that
all pensions on account of death
wounds received or disease contracted
in the service OF the United States dur
ing the late war shall commence from
date of death or discharge, and for pay
ment of arrears of pensions on that
principle, and also providing that no
claim agents shall be entitled to any
compensation for making application
for arrears of pensions; agreed to-yeas
161, nays 62.
Mr.. COnger moved to suspend the
rules and pass the joint resolution pro-
posing a constitutional amendment for
ever prohibiting the payment of any
claim for property taken, used, injured
or destroyed by United States troops
during the war of rebellion, unless the
owner was loyal to the government and
gave neither aid nor encouragement to
the enemy: agreed to, yeas IA, nays 81.
The speaker announced the following
committees: On reorganization of the
army, Messrs. Banning, Dibbrell,
Bragg, Straight and White, PENN;
on transfer of Indian bu-
reau to the war department,
Messrs. Scales, Boone, Hooker, Van
Voorhees,, and Steward; on the labor
question, Hewitt, IN. w. Riddle,
Dickey, Tucker. Thompson, Rice and
Boyd. Mr.. Atkins then made confer
ence report on the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill. He explained the
report which, however, he had not
signed because, he said, of the appro-
priation for the Halifax award which
he thought unjust. The bill, he said.
as originally reported, appropriated
SIG, $4,000; as it passed the house,
$l7 $50, 1S6; and as it passed the senate,
$22,O75, 100, exclusive of the appropria-
ton for the Halifax award. AS it came
from the committee the bill had been
cut down to $19,25O,1 100, also ex-
elusive of the Halifax award. A dis
cussion ensued regarding the Halifax
award. The house then proceeded
to vote on the conference report
and it was adopted, its opponents
being in too small majority to order
either yeas and nays or tellers, and the
vote on division being ayes, 1919; nays,
80. The announcement of the result
was hailed with applause. At 3 A.
NJ. of June Goth the house adjourned
sine die.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26

A Berlin dispatch Of the 10Th, says
the physicians in attendance upon the
emperor, publish formal declaration
that his progress has been satisfactory
almost beyond expectation: but the
patient, besides transitory pain, suffers
much from helplessness, being unable
to use his arms. Complete recovery
can only be effected in long time, after
possibly many obstacles and much
pain. re
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26

CONGRESS finally adjourned without
passing any of the Pacific railway bills
except that of Senator Thurman which
passed several months ago and which
provided for the payment to the govern
ment of the principal and interest of
the Union & Central Pacific railway
bonds. The extension of the time for
the completion Of the Northern Pacific
failed of passage on the last day Of the
session.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26

AFTER long executive session over
the nominations of II. +. Fenton, w. S.
Groesbeck, and +. S. Walker as U. s..
commissioners at the international
monetary conference, the senate con-
firmed the last two named and rejected
Ex-Gov. Fenton, of New York. The
president then sent in the name Of
Judge c. b. Lawrence, Of Illinois, which
was also rejected and the name with
drawn by the president. Then another
long debate ensued and finally Fenton
was confirmed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26

New YORK is again excited over the
free canal subject. The reports of the
receipts and shipments of produce from
the principal ports, show that Boston,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore-especially
the two latter-are fast taking the trade
that formerly belonged to New York.
Both Baltimore and Philadelphia show
unusually large receipts and shipments
Of produce for the past year, and New
York shows CORRESPONDENCE de-
crease in her receipts and shipments.
This state of affairs has caused the mer-
chants Of Buffalo and New York City
to form what they designate the Free
Canal Association. The purpose of this
association is to see to it that none but
men in favor of constitutional amend
ment shall be nominated and elected to
the state legislature. The object of the
movement is to make transportation Of
produce from the west to the Atlantic
by way of the Erie canal to New York,
cheaper than by any other route to the
sea, and thus turn back to the metropo-
lis of the Empire state the trade she
has lost by the shorter and cheaper
lines to Philadelphia AMI Baltimore.
All these things taken in connection
with the great efforts being made by st.
Louis and New Orleans. to divert the
produce trade of the west to the Mis-
sissippi, show clearly that the question
of cheap transportation is fast settling
itself.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26

When you see young fellow VINO no.
year ago used to step up and orue.
lager for the crowd with the utm1s.
san9jroid, patiently trunding . oaoi
carriage along the street on SUNDAY a.
ternoon, and looking chap-failen 10 ns
last seasons hat, don't it speak voiumt
for the reforming influence Of woms"
society?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26
Take Notice.
Rutland Herald.

The following notice is posted verGa'
tim by a Frenchman in Peacham, VIZ
rs a warning to persons inclined 10
trespass on his premises: zone man nan
come on my place, fish; one man Gomez
ON my place, trap; one man comes en
my place, hunt; ten dollars lose 'o'
him"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26
GENERAL NEWS,

The New York legislature passed over
ninety bills that the government re-
fused to sign.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-06-26


from the house of representatives, an
nouncing the concurrence of that body
in the report of the conference COM
mittee on the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill. Mr.. Windon, chairman of
the committee on appropriations.
made a brief explanation, and the re-
port of the commission conference was
then agreed to, and the bill passed.
The president pro tenn. here an
nounced as committee on part of the
senate, to consider the subjert of reor-
ganizing the army, Messrs. Burnside,
Plumb and Butler. The president pro
tenn. also appointed Messrs. Oglesby,
Saunders and McCreary as commit
tee on the part of the senate to consider
the subject of transferring the Indian
bureau from the interior to the war de
partment. At 3 A. N. of the Goth inst.
the senate adjourned sine die.
WEDNESDAY,, June 19-House.-Mr.
Ewing moved to suspend the rules
and pass the bill to release the ma
tional bank notes and substitute treas
ury notes for them; rejected, yeas 100,
nays ia. The result was greeted with
applause on the republican side.
The speaker appointed the following
committee to attend the funeral Of
Representative Quinn, of Albany:
Messrs. Mayhem, Blount, Caldwell,
Jones, n. H. Townsend and Jones,
(Ohio.) \ resolution was adopted
to pay the widow of Quinn his arrears
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24
TO CANDIDATES..

The GOLD Hull NEWS haring
been duly selected By the County
Commissioners as the OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER OF STOREY CoUN-
rY. candidates for office at the conf
ing election sciu see the importance
and propriety Of placing themselves
squarely before the people BY insert
ing their respective announcements
officially IN the NEWS. Al 'eil
Be giren a fair and equal shoe. re-
gardless Of politics. We seish IL
also distinctly understood. as hereto
fore. that all political or election
printing must be paid for in ad-
vance. We can accept Of no contin-
gent arrangements. Any candidate
scho does not pay his printing bills
promptly. is not tcorthy Of the office
he seeks. and moreorer he ciR not
be elected.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24

CoSoRxssxAS Warn. in Q card 10 the
Eureka Loader. defends himself from the
false charges made by As Ssniinei. and
to his record for his vindication.
He says al supported the Silver bill
a. originally passed in the House and rs
amended by the Senate. No amend
msnts were offered In the House. The
bill originally passed the House under a
suspension Of the rules. and the Senate
amendments were concurred in under
the operation Of the previous question.
and NO amendments wersin order under
the rules OF the House. But this ex.
PLANTATION hardly seems necessary. !
presume that every intelligent man in
the State knows that l supported tho
Silver bill heartily in all its stages"
In conclusion Mr.. Wren challenges the
Seniia<i to point TO q single word. vote.
or act Of his. either in OF out Of Con-
grsss. that favored the Central Pacific
Railroad unduly.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24
LYON COUNTY ITEMS.

SRru City Times. August 24.-Prof.
Cassbesr Of the Dayton school. having
failed to obtain q first grade GER
tihcats at the late examination for
teachers Of Lyon county. the County
Superintendent holds that he cannot
allow the Professor to draw any salary
a. Principal. a. his certificate qualities
him to teach primary departments only.
The Trustees OF the district, however,
wish to retain Mr.. Cassbeer. and " he
cannot draw pay without the consent OF
the County Superintendent, they have
asksd the Attorney General for his opin-
ion a. TO whether . teacher holding o
certificate Of the second grade can draw
pay o. Principal OF an ungraded school.
the Dayton school being Of that class.
The Attorney General has promised q
written opinion by the first Of Septsm-
Der.
The Silver public school will reopen
on Monday. September 2. Il Is the
intention Of the Board OF Trustees 10
re-sngage the same teachers a Last
year.
For some months past negotiations
looking TO the joint working OF the
Dayton and Kossuth minss. have been
in progress between the respective trus-
tees Of those two companies. The plan
OF contemplated operations would in.
volvs the sinking OF . joint shaft east Of
Gold Canyon. at some point on the
ground OF the Mary Ann Company. and
the removal to that shaft. for use In
sinking. Of the hosting machinery OF
the Dayton and the pumping machinery
OF the Kossuth.
Sodsrling's mill. In American Ravins.
was broken into. q few days ago. and be-
tween 80 and 100 pounds Of quicksilver
stolen. Mr.. Soldering Is at present In
Bodie. in charge OF On assay Office.
There il no clew to the thieves.
The ive-months' old baby OF Mrs.
@. A. Gross. the lady who died Of sun
stroke q couple OF weeks ago, brsathed
It's last Thursday morning. II had not
been wsaned.
The Atlanta mill 10 nearly ready to
start. Il will probably be working by
Monday.
The Democrats OF Lyon county will
hold THAR primary election on the 3lst
instant.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24
washoe County.

Reno Gazette. august 23.-Itis reported
that our morning contemporary. the
Journal. will shortly be enlarged and
placed under new editorial control dur
ing the present campaign. II Is also
stated that the reason for Mr.. Powning
now being In San Francisco Is that be
may arrange the financial and other de-
tails OF the contemplated change. AL
Reno will regret II II Mr.. Powning's po-
litical engagements compel him to with
draw his own brilliant pen from the
Journal, II sven for q season.
Rsno Journal. August 23.-n II OF.
pectsd that the Pavilion will DO opened
October 8 with q grand dance. Judging
from the scene OF life now presented we
have no doubt 1t will be ready before
that time.
The man arrested for murder by Dep
uty Sheriff Lewis at wadsworth was
lodged In the county jail Thursday night.
but was yesterday taken to Columbus,
the scene OF the tragedy.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24
Humboldt County.

Wnnemueca Surer Stais. August 49,
Gregg Olsen. . miner employed at the
Rye Patch mine. had his leg broken by
q cave while at work In the mine last
Tuesday afternoon. DIR. Bergman Of
Reno was autographed for and arrived on
the next train FROM the vest and dressed
his wounds. This. We believe. Is the
second time the unfortunate man has
been seriously injured while mining.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24

The Boston Pilot. the wsll-known
Roman Catholic journal. has addressed
pointed article TO Kearnsy. In which 1t
says "Rsmsmber. Rsarnsy. II 10 no
enemy who speaks. Every word ~ say
hsrs will reach the eyes or ears OF .
million vorkingmsu. In their name,
for their interests. We condemn your in
temperate course. You commit . crime
whom your furious and blind uttsranees
hold up the cause Of labor to public
dsrision,"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24

AMONG the British Indian troops TO
Gently quartered at Malta. there are
some black Jews. members Of the CON-
munity OF the B'nL Israel. existing on
the coast Of Maiabar. They say they
ire descendants Of tho Jews sent by
King solomon TO India to collect ivory
and precious stones. They differ very
materially from other Jews in many Of
THAR religious ceremonies. and only OBJ
serve the Jewish Sabbath and the Pass
,vsr
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24

So great was the yellow fever scare al
Shawnsstown. Illinois. that a cannon
was trained on a steamer coming up the
Ohio to prevent its landing. AtShrUe-
port. Louisiana, also. Mr.. Gable, New
Orleans coffin agent. was driven out Of
the city. though he came from Texas.
and had left New Orleans long before
there had been any yellow fever there.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24

n@sesas AE8Sas
HlRr,onD. Conn. August 2s.-The
Last days races were Of the 2.26 class.
Baisman won. wolfrsdz. second ; Steve
Maxwell. third. Time. 2:22. 2asH.
2:22H. 2:22H. AJAX.
In the 2-2O class for purse Of $4,000.
Albsmarls won, with John H. second.
Time. 220, 22O. a:is. 22ik
There was great interest in the trial
BY Rsrus, q the track Was In hns con-
diton. He trottsd the best three suc.
c-essive heats on record. without break.
ING, and amidst loud applause. He
thereby won the purse Of $500. ~ the
conditions were that his heats must
average 2:l8, and that be must beat
2:i4. Lulu and Great Eastsrn did not
start. Following 10 the time
Fnt Hsat-Quartsr mile. say ; hall.
mile. l07H; thrssquartsrs. l'Al {;
mile. 2:l5.
Second Heat Quartsr-mils. 33h A;
hal. mile l0on ; thres-quartsrs. lAi;
mile. 2:l3,..
Third Heat uartsr-mils. SAY; half.
mile. l07H; thres-quaasn. iai; mile.
213I.
Average time per mile. 2:l4 lila.
Thus Rarus won all the purses offered
and made another wonderful exhibition
Of speed. .
The horse Edwin Forest created great
enthusiasm In this trial for speed. max.
ing In the second heat the fasteat half
mile trottsd during the cirouit-106H.
His first heat was fastsr than Rarus'
first. and Il wa thought possible that be
might beat Rarus' best record. especially
when the watches gave his half-mile
record. Two breaks In the last half Of
the second heat prevented him coming
below his previous achievement. He
was not started In the third heat.
Following Is his time In the two hsats
trotted /:
First Heat = Quarter mile. "a half
mile. l06H; thrss-quartss. lAOH ;
mile. 2:14H.
Second Heat-Qusrtsr mile. 33H ;
half. 105K thrse-quarssrs. la0h /;
mile, 2:l6.
John Murphy rode q running horse In
company with Forest In this TRIAL. Dan
Mace consented to exhibit Hopeful In Q
trial for half Q mile. and starting from
the half-mils pole came to the finish
in 1857.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24

SPECIMENS Of American coal and wheat
received gold medals at the Paris Expo.
sition. and IL 10 understood that Amsri-
lean canned fruits and meats have taken
the highest prizes In thsi- class. Edison
also comes in Tor . share Of comfort on
his telephone.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24

A COMPROMISE has been effected be-
tween General Counor and Congressman
Wren. The terms Of the agreement are
that Wren Is to have ten and Common
ave Of the Eureka delegates to the State
CONVENTION.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24

TIE London Grcphie recently made a
comical blundsr in giving portrait Of
Dickens a. that Of Dirash in 1881.
Count d. 0rsay made poor drawings OF
both men ct that time. which vas the
cause Of The mistake.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24

TIE Springfield Rspubiioan, which has
. reliable reporter with the Chinese
Embassy. says: "In the dsazth Of
other topics. the Warrington CORE
spoudsnts have been relying upon their
imaginations for facts about the Chinese
Embassy. The statements which have
been running through the papers in re-
gard 10 the purpose OF its members TO
live al the capital in . style Of great
pomp and ostentation are entirely false.
The leading gentlemen Of the Embassy
are modest, quiet. prudent men. and
they propose to select simply comfort
able and hospitabls quarters. and to in
dulge in no ~extravagancss whatever.
Who started the story Of their taking
the Stewart castle. and the other &c
counts Of their intention to keep house
In ~splsndor. they do not know. They
will 90 about their business like any
other self-respecting set Of men. and
susa big stories about them are bosh."
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aoRn.

N~IcH0LLs-in Virginia. August a. TO the wife
OF william Nieholls. Q daughter.
BRNrON-ln kuiska, August n, 10 the wife OF
J. ]. benton. . daughter.
BAUnAN-ln PzrsdIss Valley. August 10. 70
the Wits OF Ferdinand Bsuman. . daughtsr.
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NEVADA ITEMS.
Lander County.

Lander County.
Austin Rsceils. august PA car
got loose in the whitlach incline this
morning. crashed down the shaft.
knocked out the timbers and lot out q
mas Of earth which shut In Mike
0'Nsil. Vigorous ~shovsling. under di.
rsction OF John Frost, got him out Of
his predicament unframed.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24

The true paragraphsr. like Homer.
occasionally mods. but even then he gets
q joke out Of his noddle.- 0ruphie.
An noddlsy constructed joke. perhaps.
PHILADELPHIA Baikfia.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-24

The title Of u Of Bob I~ngsuoli's
lectures Ia Some Mistakes Of Joseph"
We desire 10 state In advance. In the
most distinct terms. that Joseph did
riRht.
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Adaissies - 0rsusds Aieas.. ! %
UTob BE- had In virvinis, Cold Hin. silver
City and Oafson. su13td