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Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

A New CARDIFF GIANT.-There is an old
story to the effect that that good old man
and experienced Snowman, the Hon.
Phineas T. Barnum, Mayor of Bridgeport,
Conn, has always held that people delight
in being humbugged, and that his country
men especially have a weakness that way.
But Mr.. Barnum must have been unusually
sanguine when he signed a contract for a
second Cardiff Giant, with which to hum
bug the same generation which rejected
that swindle. Nevertheless, it would seem
that Mnk Barnum did contract for the man.
ufacture of the lately discovered Colorado
stone man with George Hull, the inventor
of the Cardiff Giant;' that he brought it
to his homein Bridgeport for inspection, and
that he had it planted near his Colorado
sheep farm by his agent, w. A. Conant, who
not unnaturally discovered it again during
an opportune visit of Mr.. Barnum on a
temperance lecture tour. The whole story
of its manufacture in a mountain village of
Pennsylvania, and of its removal to Colo.
RADIO and discovery there, is exposed in the
New York Tibvne. And we may add that
the exposure is so fully and completely
made that it arouses suspicion that the
revelation itself may turn out only another
adroit method of advertising the swindle.
But as a show, the "stone man" has thus
far been little but failue.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

CONGRESS THIRTY YEARS AGo.-A. II.
Stephens, of Georgia, furnishes the Balti.
more Gazette an interesting account Of Con-
gressional experience. Mr.. Stephens has
vivid recollection of his early experience in
Congress. He was a great admirer of
Choate and never let an opportunity to
hear him speak pass, considering him the
"most interesting man for impassioned
oratory" that he ever heard. He was much
surprised at Webster's style, seeing nothing
in it that marked the orator. When he
first heard him his speech was delivered in
such n quiet, conversational sort of tone
that Mr.. Stephens was deceived into the
belief that he was not listening to set
speech and was astonished the next day to
find all the papers and every person he
met talking extravagantly of " Mr.. Web
ster's "great speech on the finances" Of
Clay Mr.. Stephens says that when he heard
him in 1850 he was slow in his delivery,
clear and perspicuous in his language, but
there was no defamation; occasionally he
would give evidence of how great he was
when the internal fires were aroused.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

EARTHLY LOVE AN EDUCATION FOR HEAVEN.
God educates US for himself; teaches US
how to love Him by teaching us first how
to love our brother. All true love educates
us for heaven. The love of nature is a
nasccnt piety. The delight in Gods sky
and land, his ocean and mountains, his
stars and flowers, his sunrises and sunsets,
educates us to love Him, the Giver of it all.
He sends US little children to teach our
hearts tenderness He takes them up to
Himself, and our tenderness goes up to
heaven. The love for heaven, for books,
for children, for friends, leads us toward
God, Every patient watching by the bed
side of those we love teaches the heart
something. Every tear dropped on q
friends grave is anotherstep toward heaven
Every generous effort to do right; every
noble struggle against evil every warm
throb Of love for what is good, true, fair
every patriotic and courageous act of devo
ton to our country, are clothing us with 6
house from heaven. These may, indeed
be only tents to live in till we reach the
promised land but we know that wher
these are struck and folded we have ;
building of God, higher love waiting u
beyond the veil of time. God, who pro
vides the tent for us here, will provide til,
house there. He who gives us in this lif
all the wonders and beauties of nature, al
the lessons of truth, all the opportunities o
action and endeavor, all the helps of friend
ship, all the charms of love, the noblenes
of life and the pathos of death, vii
provide for us better things beyond
(Which eye hath not seen nor car heard.
j. F. Clarke.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

A Philadelphia clergyman recently lost a
wife, who seems to have been emphatically
a sensible woman, the poets of all ages to
the contrary notwithstanding. On her
death.bed she said "Don't grow morbid
when am gone. Go into society, be cheer
full, and let no regard for my memory check
you when you see fit to marry again. 1t is
my wish; the children must be cared for ;
you will need helper in yeur work. You
cannot live alone, your temperament is all
against it; only choose cheerful woman,
and teach her to love our children. Don't
answer me, and don't be governed by what
the world says or thinks"
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30
LOVE ALL.

Love all! there is no living thing
Which God hath not created.
Love all there is no living thing
Which God hath ever hated.
His love sustains the meanest life,
Whateer doth live or perish;
And man may not disdain to love
What God doth love to cherish.
Love all for hate begetteth hate,
While love through love increaseth.
Love all for hate shall faint and fail,
While love, like God, neer ceaseth.
Love is the law-the life supreme,
The goal where all are tending;
The hate shall die-the strife shall cease,
But love is never-ending. Stuart.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

New YORK CRY FAsHIoN.-The moon
stone is again a fashionable jewel.
The Don Carlos cap is worn both by boys
and girls.
Macrame lace is much used for ornament
ing tablecloths.
Table linen is embroidered in colors,
with initials in each corner.
Bright-colored silk vests are worn with
dark dresses by young ladies.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

He came in quietly and says he, "I've
got good one to give you. Why is Mayor
Lawson like the boss crow in swearing
match?'' "Give it up" says We, BE
cause" says he, and we moved uneasily in
our seat, "he came out 6rst-best in the
oaw.cuss." Resolved" says we, "that
this be handsomely engrossed and copy
sent to the family of the deceased" That
settled him, and he passed silently out.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30
For the Smyrna Times.
Neglected Advantages.

The location of Smyrna is such that it
might be made, with little effort. most
tiourishing town, with gigantic dimensions.
Several streams Of water rising not far from
the Maryland line empty into Duck Creek.
Upon these a number of grist mills are
erected which might be changed into
factories of various descriptions. The large
and deserted granaries on our wharves,
which the Delaware Railroad has ruined
by diverting the trade in grain from the
water to its more expensive route, may yet
be occupied proftably.
The New England population would not
close their eyes to such advantages as pre-.
sent themselves here. These large and
strong built storehouses would speedily open
their windows and doors, and the busy
hum Of factories would salute the ear, and
cheer the heart, and impart new impulse
to our existence. Canning and drying
establishments are needed for the preserva-
ton of our fruit which is so abudant
When the markets of Philadelphia, New
1OIh anu DoSlon ldI 10 Oe feuunefatlVe,
it is very pleasant thing to have these to
fall back upon. The immense peach crop
raised here and sent by railroad at an enor.
nous expense, leaves but little change in
the pockets of the producers. How many
would sell their fruit here if an opportunity
was offered? When the city markets are
glutted with poultry, the farmer would avail
himself Of the canning business and find a
ready sale for the hocks raised on his barn
yard. Such business might be carried on
throughout the year. Fruit in Summer
and poultry and beef in Winter, would give
work to hundreds of people of both sexes
Such employment would cheer the hearth
and homes of the needy. -
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

City Missionary" You never had no
father as you know on, and you never go
to school, and you never heard tell of the
Bible? Now, let me ask you, sir, where do
you expet to go to2n Small Boy-"Please,
sir, dunno; I've lost my way"
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

Found-A diary for 1878. Has written
in it, january Have this day resolved
to keep diary" Only this and nothing
more. The owner can have it by proving
and paying all charges.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

On California ranch, wheat which was
standing in the ear at quarter before
five in the morning was eaten as biscuit
at a quarter before seven, having been
cut, threshed, ground and baked in two
hours.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

General Grant has sent home package
of the gifts he has received abroad. The
gold boxes presented by Glasgow and Ayr
and the Edinburg silver box are among
them. Then there are gold, silver and
bronze medals, illuminated addresses, bad
ges and decorations.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

Who owns the United States? The peo-
pie. Who owns the people? The politi-
clans. Who owns the politicians? The
devil.-Er. Therefore, the printing offices
owning all the "devils," it is logical con-
clusion that the United States belong to
the printers. Are we right?- WhitehGH
Tines
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

A bill before the Legislature of Virginia
provides for tax of one cent each upon
cigars. With the MaIiitt bill punch, and
the extra tax on cigars, Virginia should
not be a repudiation State.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

Thrice armed is he who hath his quarrel
just.-aSh0ksspeare And four times he who
gets his blow in fust.--Ci Breakfast Table.
And five times he-but it is impossible for
man TO have five arms even for the sake
Of joke, so we give up in disgust.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30
A True Bill.

He was the manager of a church fair,
and one morning he walked into the news
paper office and said:
"Want an item this morning?"
"Of course" replied the editor. Where
upon the visitor laid the following note
upon the table:
"The ladies of the - Street Church
will give festival at their vestry hall next
Friday evening. Literary and musical en-.
tertainments will be provided, and supper
will be served to all who desire. The ladies
in charge of the affair have much exper
fence in such matters, and are sure to pro.
vide good time. The admission will be
only fifteen cents, and it is certain that
no one can spend that amount to a better
advantage. Be sure to 90 and take your
friends"
When the editor had read it, he said
"Oh, see, an advertisement
"No, not an advertisement. We prefer
to have it go in the local column replied
the manager.
And seeing that the editor looked skepti.
cal, he continued,-
at will interest a great many of your
readers, and help a good cause; besides,
we have spent so much getting up our en-
tertainment, that we can't afford to adver-
tise it without increasing the price of our
tickets. In such a matter as this we
ought to be willing to help each other"
"Well," said the editor, "if it goes into
the locals, suppose you would reciprocate
by reading a little notice in your church
next Sunday? p
The visiting brother asked what notice
and the editor wrote and handed him the
following:
"The Weekly Chronicle for the comm:
year will be the best and cheapest family
paper in Maine. Its proprietor has haC
much experience, and has all the help
which large outlay of money can procure
His paper has larger circulation than an
other published in the country, and is t
be furnished at only 50. 1t is certain tha
no one can spend that amount to bette
advantage. Be sure to take the Chroaich
and subscribe for your friends"
The manager hemmed and hesitated an
; then said, solemnly, that he doubte
; whether it would be judicious to read sue
: notice, but suggested that if it wa
printed, copies of it might be distribute
r at the door of the vestry on the evening {
, the entertainment.
;, eyes," said the editor, "but it would a
e tract more attention in the middle of
sermon. 1t will interest large number
, your congregation and help good cause
and besides, so much money is spent upo
t the Chronicle that l don't see how tn
n owner can afford to print hand.bills to a
o vertse it without increasing the subscri
:. tion price. In such matter as this "
$ ought to be willing to help each other"
IS Then the gentleman saw the situation
Fairfield Ne.) Chronicle.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30
A LIFT.

tramp looked in at the Office door
His nose it was strangely red
As if he'd been drinking and wanted more;
Can you give me a lift? he said
A lift?' said the merchant, of course l can"
And he lifted him several feet
With the toe ofhis boot-and the red-nosed man
Shot, bowling. across the street
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

The Russian Mennonites who have set
tied in Nebraska have given the Yankee
inhabitants Of that young State a lesson
they will not soon forget on the subject Of
cheap fuel. The Mennonites burn straw
and grass, both for heating and cooking, in
iron furnaces especially constructed for the
purpose. Straw, the way the Russians
manage it, warns a house perfectly even in
the desperate climate of Nebraska, and the
furnace has to be replenished only three
times day. We respectfully suggest that
the City Fathers send a commission out
that way to learn the secret, and introduce
straw fuel into Wilmington.-Republican.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

Doctors never allow ducks on their
premises, they make such personal re-
marks.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

The Western Union Telegraph Company
has ordered that hereafter on all unpaid
messages the word collect" should be
charged for as a portion of the telegram.
On San Francisco dispatch this will make
q difference OF thirteen cents.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

At Mrs. Hayes's reception last Saturday,
il is related that she asked little girl what
her name was, "Dora," replied the child.
"Well, Dora" said Mrs. Hayes, /" l am glad
to see YOU" "You'd be gladden." an.
swered Dora, "if you knew | was from
Ohio" And the kind lady enjoyed the
small Joke.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-30

He was the manager of church fair,
and one morning he walked into the news
paper office and said:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

rus Lanyot, S.W. Reese and W. L.
Lincoln, Of Avoca. The attorneys
were In attendance upon the meet
ing Of the State Bar Association, of
which MIR. Strong was unanimously
elected President. All those named,
save Messrs. Strong and Lincoln,
started home, ola Chicago, yester-
day. They all seemed to enjoy their
visit here: though the Democratic
wing Of the company did not highly
relish seeing their party sell out to
the Greenbackers. One Of the squad
was minus an overcoat when we last
saw him, which, however, was re-
covered on payment of their hotel
bill. They evidently had not noticed
the sign, ''parties without baggage
"are required to pay in advance"
w. Fl. 8.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16
NelC Adcertiselll e2ltS.
Desirable Farm for Sale.
Best Location in Iowa County.

l will sell my farm containing 81 acres and
situated one-half mile from the city limits north
east, near the Old Mineral Point race track OH
terms 10 suit the purchaser. Forty acres under
cultivation and forty-iive acres pasture and tim
Der, ali trstclass and nearly new A thrifty Or
chard of 1870 trees just beginning to bear; u
small vineyard of about 1870 vines, which bero
1000 pounds good, rich grapes last season; cur.
rants. gooseberries and strawberries; good
cistcrn at the kitchen door and large one ut tho
stable door; durable spring of water in the
pasture tor stock; two good barns, and hop houses
for corn and hops. fhe dwelling house is con-
venient aud comfortable, with large kitchen,
parlor, four bedrooms, closets, pantry. &c. all on
the ground. The buildings are well Protected.
by young timber from cold winds also the fruit.
If necessary II house and lot might be taken a.
part pay. For further particulars inquire of
JOHN EARDSLEI.
Jan. Is, lS7S,-3f Mineral Point, VIA
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

THE President is credited with a
desire to see silver coined in a linn.
tied quantity, hut he is said to be
decidedly opposed to q bill which
will permit the payment Of the debt
in that coin. This he considers is a
feature of the Bland bill, and that
no will interpose his veto. From
present appearances it does not seem
at all likely the bill can pass the
Senate over q veto.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

PRINCE which is the
Italian of it, or Humbert, which is
the English Of twas formerly
declared King of Italy, shortly after
the death of his father, King Victor
Emmanuel. He is 33 years of age,
and is represented as being o better
man, morally at least, than his father
was.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16
NOTICE
EXTRACTOR S.

Dodgeville, Wis, January Sth 1873.
The Committee on Public Buildings invite bids
for relnodeling the Courtroom according TO plans
and specifications on file in the County Clerks
Office. The contractors are 10 furnish al mater
ials and to have Il work completed on or bs-
fore March LIST, 1877.
Bids will be opened on Friday, jan Is, 1873, at
O'Clock y. m, at the County Clerks oiiice.
The Committee reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
Bids should be addressed to the Committee, i'll
care of the County Clerk. W. n. CURRY.
Il. C. MCCALIlSrER,
JOHN ELLWOOD.
81 Committee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

Boston Herald: The growing
cause is the cause of reform. The
day of its triumph is assured, and it
will triumph through that party
which most faithfully, most constant
ly and most courageously, in power
and out of power, stands up to the
work.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

be allowed the rum Of nine dollars for service:
a. clerk OF Commute on claims
We iurther recommend that j II Pike be allow.
ed the rum Of two dollars for services as clerk or
committee to settle with county treasurer
lSignedJ q. g. Cox |. c. Comfort, joseph
bennctt committee cd claims
Mr.. Jones in the chair.
MIR. Rewey moved to reconsider the
action OF the Board allowing Mr.. Hos
kins, for services as fund commission
er. Carried.
Mr.. Rewey moved that the bill of Mr..
Hoskins be allowed at $500. Carried,
Mr.. Campbell moved to reconsider
the action Of the Board allowing the
bills OF MesSrs. cambridge, Parkinson,
HOare and james. Carried.
On motion the bill of Mr.. cambridge
was allowed at $32 /; that of Mr.. Parkin-
son at Mr. Uoare's bill was allowed
at $50, and that OF Mr. James at $3.50.
Mr.. Rewey in the chair.
On motion 1t was resolved that when
this Board adjourn, it be to meet on
Tuesday March 18th, 1873, at 2 o'clock,
p. m.
Mr.. Jones moved to suspend rule 4,
so us to make an appropriation to the
Poor Fund, which was adopted, and Oh
motion the sum of $500 was SO appro-
priated.
The committee to settle with the
County Treasurer reported as follows:
To the Board Of Supervisors Of Iowa County
Wis.,;
Your committee appointed to examine the
report of, and settle with, the County
Treasurer would respectfully report as follows:
That We have carefully examined said ro
port, and the vouchers and books of the Treas-
urer presented to US that We find said report
and books 10 be correct in every particular, and
that by actual view and count, we find tho
amount OF money in the Treasury of tia coun-
ty, Nov. IL, 1871, to be eight thousand, seven
hundred and twenty-six and $500 dollars.
~, $3.50 and the amount of tax certificates
at their face to be twenty-ssven thousand
one hundred and twelve and 100 dollars
(s27, 1866 that of the vouchers mentioned
above, we have cancelled and left on file in
the Ireasnrers office, county Clerks cer,ih.
Gates OF expenses OF Court House(wood &C.,
to the amount of two hundred and eighty
seven and 100 dollars, ($2S7 02). We here
with present
county Orders paid by the Treasurer. -..Sl5 OS4so
scalp certiicates .........-- 5000
Court Certificates. 32355i
Total sls,lio.49
We further recommend, that the county or.
dcr., scalp certificates, and court certificates
be destroyed
All of which is respectfully submitted.
r. e. McALLIsrEK,
ALDRO jerks, Committee
ARCH. CAMPBELL,
Which report was adopted.
The county orders, and court and
scalp certificates, were presented. and
destroyed by the County Clerk 10y burn
ing, in the presence OF the Board.
Mr.. Curry offered the following:
"ResOlved, That the County Treasu-
rer be and hereby is authorized to pay
upon the order of the committee on
public buildings the sum of three hum
bred dollars
Adopted.
On motion the County Treasurer was
instructed to renew the insurance on
the Court House.
There being no further business, the
Board adjourned to the 81 Tuesday in
March next, at 2 o'clock p. m.
Attest, j. TIOS. PRYOR,
County Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

The Wisconsin Democrat has a
remarkable faculty for selling out
cheap. In the senatorial contest 1t
went in for Cameron, and has been
itself ever since.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

THE total lumber product Of all
the sawmills in the Mississippi valley
during the year 1877 is reported as
follows: Lumber, 706,u00,OoO feet /,
shingles, 81 900, 600; lath $4,000,
600. A Minneapolis (Minn.) dispatch
says that the prospect in the logging
regions are not encouraging, owing
TO lack of snow. Some of the log
gers have discharged their crews.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

The trade entered into between
the Democrats and Greenba hackers, in
the Assembly lastWednesday where
by they elected Greenbacker for
Speaker, and parceled out the other
legislative officers among the Demo-
Gratis, has never been surpassed in
unhlushing disregard of the princi-
pies of decency in the political his
tory OF our State. Barrows, the
successful candidate for Speaker,
openly voted for himself, and only
one Democrat, Ed. Wall, of Milwau-
kee, stood up against the unclcan
coalition. Such political traders
ought, and will p-d-q-, be consigned
to eternal popular condemnation,
THE Appleton Post says: ut is
coming to be the genera! belief that
civil service reform is Il measure or
isinated in the interest of a new class
Of office holders. II this were not so,
one half of the opposition to the pro-
posed reto,mers would be with
drawn" Ii the opposition we're based
ON the ground that the President
Lad not followed the indication of
the Republican platform, there might
he a show uf reason in it. But the
Tost has opposed civil service reform
from the neutrality-suspicious. there
could have been any question as to
whether it would 10 fully carried
out. A.d certainly civil-seryice re-
form, rs indicated in the Republican
platform Is not open to the suspicion
that it is simply measure originated
il the interest OF L new class OF Office
holders.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16
William Brown,

COLLECTOR, gives exclusive attention to cob
" lecting debts, settling accounts, notes, morn
cages, etc. My rule i 10 see parties IN person,
which mode is successful where duns by letter
consistently fail. Charges reasonable Referen-
ces: Gundry " Gray, Il. u. Pulford John II:
Vivian. ONCE in Lenaheus block, with W. !
Coad, Attorney al Law, Ef
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

Mrs. SARAH JOsEPHA HALE re-
tires from the editorship OF Godeys
Ludys Book after fifty years OF
service, she being in the Goth year
Of her life.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

THE Canadian Dominion last year
felt the pressure of the financial sit
uation severely. Eighteen hundred
and ninety business failures, with
liabilities OF s25, 100000, were re-
ported during the year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

SECRETARY SCHURZ, OF the 1nteri-
or Department, told an inquirer,
yesterday, that he had no time at
present to resign his office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-01-16

The committee on claims submitted
the following report Of per diem and
mileage, which was adopted:
To the Board Of Supervisor Of Iowa county
Ws.-Y0ur COmmitts IN elaine respectfully
report the following amounts Of per diem AR
mileage duo members Sor attendance upoa this
seysi,,n: -'~