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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03
Direct Trade with Europe.

The Ashland wis Press, of the ODD
June, contains the following item,
which speaks well for the enterprise OF
our Ashland county lumbermen:
"The three masted schooner Elgin,
Capt. Mauck, arrived from Kingston on
the 14th, and after laying in port one
day proceeded to the mouth of Bad
River, where she has taken on board
during the week 100000 feet of warey
board pine timber for the European
market. The timber is consigned to
McRae & Cockburn by their agent
Christ. Stavely, of Ashland. The
schooner is fine vessel and one of the
largest class of canal schooners. Her
cargo is from the celebrated White
River pinery, and is first class in every
particular"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03
Poverty and Suffering.

II was dragged down with debt, Pow
erty and suffering for years, caused by
sick family and large bills for doctor
ing, which did them no good. l was
completely discouraged. until one year
ago, by the advice Of my pastor, pro-
cured Hop Bitters and commenced their
use. and in one month we were all well,
and none OF US have seen sick day
since, and want to say to all poor men,
you can keep your families well . year
with Hop Bitters for less than one doc
tors visit will COST know it.
"a WORKINGMAN."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

To KILT THE CURRANr WORM.-I see q
number asking what will destroy the
gooseberry and currant worm. will
give them a sure remedy, although a
little too late to save them this year
Make a strong brine, strong enough to
keep meat, and sprinkle the bushes
well. The brine kills the worms almost
instantly. This has been the result
with mine, and others have tried it and
call it sure cure.-Phitadelphia Practi-
col Farmer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

BENJAMIN DODGE, m old potter, form
erly lived and practiced his art in Port
land, Me. A writer in the Press OF that
city gives this interesting gossip about
him: On some of the ware made by
Mr.. Dodge, were attempts Mt the like.
ness of animals and birds. some in
relief, and some made in the glazing.
OF those in relief, the legs and tails of
animals seemed to have been placed
without due care. Indeed, if Noah had
been obliged to select from such animals
for his pairs from his ark, he would
have been puzzled as to the species in
some cases. The busts Of persons seem
to have been put on with more care;
most of these were prOfiles. After the
vessels were finished, and set in another
room to dry, it was :avorite trick OF
some bad boys Whom the good man
tolerated Notwithstanding to disfigure
the human faces by drawing down the
corner of the mouth with the finger,
producing a ludicrous expression-in
this mischief some Of the vessels were
knocked askew. This disfiguring the
potter did not often observe until it was
to late to mend, and this imperfect
ware was burnt in the kiln with the
other and set away on shelf, to be sold
at a less price. This row of pots, jugs.
and pitchers was curiosity. The old
potter left his wheel and kiln to his
son, and became melancholy and finally
insane, often retreating t. his garnet
and calling on his son to protect him
from some imaginary foes. In one OF
these frenzies he committed suicide"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

The annual distribution Of premiums
will take place at the academy OF
Visitation, Mt. de Sales, on Tuesday
next, June 25th. These are always
occasions of great interest, and never
fail to assemble very large audience.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03
the government for

OF the government for Ger.
. J. aeryice: rendered. in your
omcial capacity, not as member
OF . political party. The salary 30
earned belongs to You, and. unless taxed
Dy law, II Is In no sense subject to any
assessment for any object Whatever. In
return for it you are expected to per.
form your official duties faithfully and
efficiently, nothing more. In this con-
nection l have to call your attention to
the following statutory provision 10
Stat, page 1859, Sec. g.: That all execu-
tive officers as employees of the United
States not appointed by the President,
with the advice and consent of the SEN
ate. are prohibited from requesting.
giving to or receiving from any other
officer or employe of the Government
any money, or property, or other thing
of value for political purposes; and
any such officer or employee who shall
offend against the provisions of this sec.
ton shall be at once discharged from
the service of the United States; and
he shall also be deemed guilty
OF misdemeanor, and, on con-
viction thereof, shall be fined
in sum not exceeding $780, 2.
You are rs free as any other citizen to
spend your spare money in any legiti-
mate way you please, and as your 20
litical principles or your public spirit
may suggest, provided you do not vio-
late the above quoted provision of
law, either directly or indi.
rectly. 3. Your contributing or not
contributing, as above stated, will not
affect in any manner whatever your Of
fetal standing or prospects in this de-
partment.
TREASURY STATEMENT.
A Washington telegram of the 23rd
inst, gives the following weekly treas
ury statement: ' ...
U. 8. bonds TO secure national bank fr.5.
CrculRtion.. .....,......... $349, ~, $50
Bond. to secure public deposit 49,. is, sss, 0iO
U. =. bonds deposited for circulation ID. t...
week ending to. day.. 49,. 3D., 600
U. 8. bonds held for circulation with. -
drawn week ending to day. ,........ US, 900
National bank circulation outstand.
ing currency notes. :. ............ q, 100, 76O
Internal revenue. ....... ............ 3SS, 927
custom. 49,: ....... ........ S5S, .s0
Receipts--nstional bank notes for T'~,
week ending to-day, As compared
with corresponding period last year ~ gN
1877. ..............,.....,.., 8, 39s, 900
1873. Observation-Disclosures. 5, b2A. ON
Receipts to-day. ................... I, ~, UO
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

A black velvet band, with pendant,
contrasts nicely with lady's throat.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

TREASURY STATEMENT.
A Washington telegram of the 23rd
inst, gives the following weekly treas.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03
Illinois Republicans.

The Illinois republican state conven-
ton assembled ut Springfield on June
26. G. +. Lippincott was chosen presi-
dent, with long list Of Independents.
Slade was nominated for the Office of
superintendent of public instruction on
the second ballot; The following plat
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-10-12

while
until sold, the the owner,
OF unless have written
the
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-10-12
Yellow Fever of Old.

In 1853 New Orleans was visited
by a very fatal epidemic Of yellow
fever. The next year a sanitary
commission of inquiry was appoint
ed, constituted as follows: Hon. A.
d. Crossman, Mayor; Drs. E. H.
Barton, A. F. AxsOn, S. D. Nc
Neil, J. G. SimOnds, ]. l.. Riddell.
THEIR DUTIES.
To this commission were deputied
special instruction for inquiry and
investigation, viz:
First-To inquire into the origin
and mode of transmission, or prOpa-
CATION of the late epidemic of yellow
fever.
SecOnd-To inquire into the sub
iect Of sewerage and common drains,
their adaptability to the situation
of our city, and their influence on
health.
Third-To inquire into the subject
of quarantine, its uses and applica-
bility here, and its influence in
protecting the city from epidemic
and contagious maladies, and
Fourth-TO make thorough eX-
animation into the sanitary cOndi-
ton of the city, into all causes
influencing it, in present and pre-
Vious years, and to suggest the
requisite sanitary measures to re-
move or prevent them, and into the
causes of yellow fever in ports and
other localities having intercourse
with New Orleans.
THEIR MODE OF Procedure.
The commission Immediately or
ganized and proceeded with due
diligence to the fulfillment OF the
important task cOnfided to it. 1t
issued circulars embracing all the
points suggested for examination,
and distributed them among the
medical faculty and citizens here
and in the adjoining States, and to
every quarter of the yellow fever
region, whence information could
be expected, to enlighten its judg-
ment on the subjects to be cOnsid-
cred. 1t sat as court of inquiry in
that CITY daily for about three
months, eliciting and inviting in
formation from every accessible
source.
When this field had been suffi-
ciently explored, it deputed its
various members to visit different
parts of this and the adjoining
States where the epidemic had ex-
isted, to institute inquiries upon
like matters and report upon them.
One member was to visit the vari-
Gus Eastern cities to obtain informa-
ton of their sanitary condition,
ordinances and usages. He was
likewise instructed to visit Wash
ington to apply to the Government
of fhe United States for aid in OBJ
tanning. through our diplomatic and
consular agencies throughout the
yellow fever zone, whatever infor-
nation the circulars of the commits
sion called for, or that would adj
vance the cause they were engaged
in. The ample success of the efforts
of the commission to pcocure infor-
nation is attested by the voluminous
evidence and documents which
accompanied their report, which
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-10-12

In 1853 New Orleans was visited
by a very fatal epidemic Of yellow
fever. The next year a sanitary
commission of inquiry was appoint
ed, constituted as follows: Hon. A.
d. Crossman, Mayor; Drs. E. H.
Barton, A. F. AxsOn, S. D. Nc
Csrnnnr,rln d iddnlI
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-10-12
Death of Annie Cook.
Louisville Evening News.

Many years ago there came to
this city, from Ohio, a handsome
German girl, who fOnnd employ
ment with family near First and
Green streets. Her expressive Lam
guage, personal beauty, rich voice
and magnetic person made her a
general favOrite. When she saw
anyone suffering her eyes would
grow soft with a beautiful, mysteri-
Gus radiance, as she extended a
helping hand. She seemed in good
spirits at times, yet there was some
thing about her general demeanOr
that told that her poor soul was
grOaning beneath the burden Of n
mighty sin-really calamity, and
known to the laws of society as a
crime. Society is cold and heart
less, and rules with an iron rod.
This was twenty-five years ago,
The fair young girl grew up 20
womanhoOd, and, as a woman Of
the town, her name was known as
Annie Cook. Her real name re-
mains as much of mystery here as
the nameless sin that drove her
from the scene of happy, joyful
childhood. At one time she might
have returned, like the dove Of the
ark, had it not been for the frown-
ing world.
The leading characteristic Of her
life seemed TO be to help the suffer-
ing. When she lived IN this city,
on Madison street, "A poor family
became helpless with the smallpox,
and this woman was found at their
bedside administering to their
wants. Notwithstanding her life,
she endeared herself TO many of the
people here. Shortly after the war
she became dissatisfied and went to
Memphis. Nothing more was heard
OF her until the yellow fever scourge
of 1873. She then threw her house
open, that had been dedicated 60
shame, volunteered as a nurse, and
watched over the dead and dying
like ministering angel.
The generous public approved ST.
lently, Of course, Of her noble deeds,
and she lived OH through years Of
sorrow, the same strange, mysteri-
Gus woman, until the breaking out
Of the present scourge, when she
again discharged her women, offered
her house as q hospital and herself
as nurse. Yesterday the wires
whispered the news OF her death.
Poor, ill-starfed, misguided wOmani
Whatever her sins might have been
she has laid them all down with her
life, and may we not hope that her
chances for a life Of happiness sup
there" are secured by an earnest re-
pentance and = self-sacrifice that
cost her her life. Mary Magdalen
became the most devoted OF His fol-
lowers. And now that Annie Cooks
life has ended in sacrifice for others,
there Is hope that il may be said TO
her, "FOr inasmuch as you did IL to
the least Of these, ye did italso unto
Me-"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-10-12

was afterwards submitted to the
City Council, and from which we
have made the foregoing and fol-
lowing extracts, which will be found
by the reader to be not only inter
eStinG. but at this time Instructive
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-10-12
HEIDOulRTERS F0R EDGING and INSERTION

"We can beat the world in styles and prices" fine
stock of Ladies' Coaks the handsOmest IN the city, with
an entire new stock of Ladies' Hose fancy and plain
Misses and Chdrens Hose, very long Ladies Necktes
and Collars and Cuffs something entirely new with large
line in red and white Flannels, Opera Flannes In all
shades IS pieces of Jeans l5c to 5Oc and large
stock of white and coored Blankets A complete and
well assorted stock of ReadyAIade Clothing, for Men,
Youth and Boys. We fit man 30 inches around the
waist also boys years old. An immense stock OF Over
coats fine line of Black Cloth Coats, fine black Doeskn
Pants and White Silk Vests for marrying purposes,
which we make a speciality. The best assorted stock
of Kid Gloves in the city for men, ladies and misses
The largest stock of beautiful Ruchngs we ever ham
died We also have fnll stock in nice Carpets, Rugs,
Oil Cloths and Matngs which propose to sell very
low A fine line of Piece Goods for Suitings and a
very large stock Gents Furnishing Goods Linen Collars
Nectes Underwear and great many articles to numer-
Gus to mention. Also big line of Trunks and Nalses.
In Boots and Shoes have as large stock as any
house in the city, and propose sell them low Also
nice line of nobby goods i'll Hats and Caps.
Having sustained a very heavy loss by the late hre
would like for the good people of Montgomery and ado
ing couuties to give share of their patronage and
will sell goods cheap the cheapest Quick sales and
small profits is my motto. Everything bought at my
house guaranteed Thanking my friends for their very
kind patronage in the past respectfully beg contnu-
ance of the same promising them honest and fair dealing
and low prices. Respectfully,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-10-12

A DISAPPOINTED lover, who went
South three months ago with a
blighted heart and strong appetite
for death and oblivion, came chas-
ing back, the other day, with a
face like new whitewash, camphor
bags In every pocket, and an
overwhelming anxiety to behold
the scenery beyond the lakes.
yellow fever and nonsense won't
bunk together.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-10-12
PHILIP LIEBER.

| will move in my store, McCOrmac's building IN
about two weeks.
Salesmen-Alex. WE'LL, Gus. Harrison, Sam. Klein
r. d. Caldwell. octo|o
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-06-27
THE DUTCHmAN's RAKE,

When tho British madly aud wantonly
burned Esopus-where now stands the
goodly city Of Kingston, in Ulster county
New York, IAN incident occurred that is
worthy of mention.
There were then, as in our late civil
trouble, great many non.combatants
who had mortal dislike TO the smell oi
gunpowder, and when the English land.
ed in Ponchocken Point, where the first
ferry was afterward established, several
of these non-combatants were gathering
hay on the marsh near the point.
These on seeing the redcoats land,
started for the bills with all the speed
they had, Among them was Dutch
man, Hans Won Alnena, who weighed
about quarter of a ton, and of course
was short winded. His late companions
with one more warlike exception, from
whom this tradition descends, were far
ahead, and Hans, thinking the British
were close at his heels, was putting in his
best licks when he suddenly trod on the
head of hand rake which was in the
grass.
The other end of the rake flew up and
bit poor Hans tremendous thump in the
back. He thought he was overtaken,
and down he tumbled, face first on the
grass, yelling:
oh, Cot in himmelsl gives upl !
gives upl Hurrah for King Shorgei !
gives up all de time
Then one Of bis companions, who W as
yet behind, now came up, and, giving a
kick to the most prominent part of his
body, shouted:.
Run, Hans, runl Old Nick is behiRd
youl
Yawl yswl What for ! run2 / yust
feel himl moaned Hans. surrender !
Don't kill mel surrenderl
Get up, you fool, and come with me,
Scotty Mulligan! cried the other.
Thousand tuynes, is dat you, Scottyi
cried Hans, scrambling. fought der
whole Pritsh army was on top nit me i.
Hurrsh for Washington go fight nit
him tomorrow
And the victim Of the hay.rake skedad-
died for the hills, whence he beheld the
smoke and flame of the burning town.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-06-27
REST BEFORE EATING.

Everybody knows that season Of rest
after dinner pays well, but II Is not more
important than the rest before eating, II
one ia weary This raie il Of tbs utmOs
importance TO the business man or the
msu engaged 10 brain labor, and lie yio-
lation IL one Of the chief canses Of our
naiiopai dyspepsia this and The rapid
eating that Il customary, People or
strong and uuimpaIred constitutions (if
any such can be fognd) may pot feel how
impossible Il Is for the body TO carry co
tbe business Of digestion when greatly
faugued, OF While Il is being put 70 hard
labor n some direction; bat such Is the
case, and the health Of orr citizens 10 be.
Ing destroyed fgr lack of knowledge on
this point The stomach must have some
vitality or nerve force % do it's work
with, aud IL The body has been using this
vigorously with the muscles or with lbs
brain, little time should be allowed for
gathering up lie energies for the LAsk u
digestion.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-06-27

bot don't want her 10 have Tie bes, oi
me, and wants you to como up and
convince hcr.
Well, | wanted for to see The woman,
and 80 Arter another mug mp we goes. |
tlnds II an outand-ont fue place, with 81
marks Of p"ospcfing, aud Jacks wife
were sieh as Any man might be proud Of
As soon ss We went In be says to her,
Mollle--her name being Mary here's my
old chum, Tom Peters, SIS I've often told
you about, and IS picked that Identical
morfrodite onto my breast, and as is vii.
ling for ia take bis sfiidavy as am Jack
Rodgers and not Bill Williams.
Hold on, says /, let her 10 easy, says |,
which wishes to say, marm, not having
hesrn your yarn until to-day, did in old
times call this here man Jack Rogers
but hearing Of your yarn, aud seeing how
much better you must have known him
than ever | could have done, and not
wishing for TO contradict a lady, | OF
course chimes in with you, and decides
this question in favor Of Williams.
You see, seen this were the best way
for to ix il, and | weren't going to be no
party to matrimonial broiIs. Jack gave
rightin to onst, aud says he, II You turns
agin me, 'taint no use; heneeiorward aud
forever more I'll swear | am Bill vii.
liams on a stack of Bibles as high as the
msiptop, aud he done so. Fortunately
for the domestic peace OF that family the
real Williams never turned up, | used
for to go aud see 'em every time were
in Liverpool, and was glad to see that
the kept prospering. She never would
let Jack go to sea no more, and in a few
years of staying ashore be got so fat and
lazy that he didn't want to go. What
suited him best was to sit up in the bar
astern Of long pipe and watch the mis-.
sus serve, and In year or two he filed
out and made as respectable 1gger-head
for a bar as one could desire.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-06-27
A DELICATE question.

II is well-known weakness on the
part of the tender sex, to conceal their
age.
A woman at times feels greatly inclined
to regard her age as an unknown quality,
and If she wishes TO gain certain ends her
only safety is in keeping her secret from
others.
If she has remained single till she is
thirty years old, and the charms of her
person begin to fade, there is no point In
her individual history which she more de-
sires TO cover up than her age.
She will blush when you venture TO
guess It, and tell stout little falsehoods II
you guess too closely,
The age is her greatest anxiety.
Now, a man, on the other hand, ia good
for little until be is nearly thlfty.l
The lawyer Is almost briehess til bis
beard is tinged with gray, aud the older
he grows, tn he is unfit for active service,
The more his business increases.
j uS ubIt1l tan W wall pfASH iu ulo
younger days for business 70 come TO him,
but bis gathering years nearly always
witness the large accumulation Of profes
sional activity.
The editor finds himself growing man
till be is unit for duty, and even then
bis older head IL needed TO control and
direct the younger men.
The hard working, useful men, there.
fore, answer The queslion-Ilow old are
your with conscious pride, and, when
their work Is done, leave a memory be-
hind them which goes down TO the next
generation, aud il powerful for good
when they are no longer here TO enforce
the memory Of whsl they once were 10
their actual presence.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-06-27
oasrsL.No uonr.

( Evening is tbo livcliss, time in the
Greenland hut Then The bright lamps
are burning, the kettles and pots (madc
Of sospsionc) aud stosming aud boiling
over each lamp, tho women busily chat
ting at their work, and haltnaked chil-
dren running about ou the warm rein.
deer skins on tho ledge behind them
This Is the scene going on before us. The
seAl.hunlor has just arrived home from
aler bis days toll upon the sea, aud
while he is hanging up his lines, bis
waterproof gloves and other parapher.
MALTA, piece OF skin is drawn forth FROM
beneath the ledge aud spread before him.
Its ooutebts-the small, dried hsh called
angmagsat orcapeling he eats In silence,
weary as be IS This is only prelimi.
nary meal, an appetiElng pasiime, while
the more substantial things over the lamp
are getting ready-snd Il does not take
long to boil seal flesh Amer the tish be
takes draught from the water pail be.
hind the door.
The skin curtain OF The ledge, hiding
the mysteries Of the lower regions, Ia
once more drawn aside, and the skin,
with the remnants, disappears behind
| 1t, TO join a host Of tie most hotorogo.
neous articles. A good deal OF talking In
the relating line, or In tho chatting, prat.
Ting, merry-making style, is generally
going on, What remember most dis
tnctly from my many Visits and stays In
the Greenland huts are the stories and de-
scriptions Of the men relative to their sea
adventures, accompanied by the most an
mated gestures, showing how the sea
had fret appeared, and, then again diyed
down on his turn hap fingered behind Till
the animal, made incauIious by the en-
suing silence, again rose 10 the surface;
and now the hunter, leaning back with
graceful movement, shows how he reso.
lutely swept across long surge, and
came within reach Of his mark, took aim,
aud threw his harpoon and bladder anoat
how the wounded animal diyed and
again came TO the surface, and so forth.
In fact, he paints the scene with the
most lively colors, and we all listened In
mrapt attention. My brother, who had
a lively comprehension and a great talent
for mimicry, had in after ycarp, in Dem
mark, often TO act the part OF the seal
hunter, and il strikes me that bad my
self part In play representing an un.
successful whale hunt. Certainly We bad
many an hour ofamusementin 10 the Green
land cottages. No doubt we we're very
uDpretending, and easy to please in the
extreme; but why criticlse the means
when the result is happiness? And happy
we undoubtedly were, alike in the
dark, frosty days, with the moon shining
down upon US at noontide, and in the
calm, delightful summer time, with its
bright, sunlt nights.
A DELICATE question