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pArs0t,a1.

Mr.. VIM. W. McGuffin, Of the Augusta
! National Bank, one Of our most popular
young business men, left on Monday last
| for Warrenton, Fauquier county, where
he goes to take charge of shoe store, a
branch of the establishment OF Mr.. Chas
L. Weller, of this city. We predict that
Mr.. McGuf1in will make as many friends in
| his new home as he has here.
Maj. G. B. Luck, superintendent of the
Jordan Alum Springs. was in the city on
Tuesday. That popular watering place
already has about fifty applications. for
visitors on file.
Among the pictures exhibited at the
Art Association and Loan Exhibition at
Richmond were two views of the scenery
on New River, painted by Mr.. Talbot E.
Coleman, of Staunton, which receive
praise from the Richmond ''Standard,' a
recognized authority in art matters.
Maj. J. W. Newton was in Detroit, Michi-
gan, a representative in the Grand Lodge
of the World of Good Tempiars, now in
sessi on in that city. The other delegate
from Virs inia are u. G.. Hoge and j, N,
Stubbs.
Rev. W esley Hammond, of Christians :
burg, Va, and his bride were in the city
visiting their friends last week.
A patent has been issued to Mr. Lorenzo,
Sibert of Staunton, for churn.
Mr.. VIM. A. Turk, the passenger agent
of the Piedmont All Line, and a great f;s-
vorite in Stanton, is here looking afteac
the school girl passengers for the South.
1t is needless to add that he got COOL
share of them for his llne
We regret to learn that Messrs. Davis
Bell and VIM. Crawford, two promine ut.
citizens of the county are ill.
J. B. Kagey, W. W. Cropp, j. B. Camp
bell. w. E. Shelton and N. V. Van Pelt,
have been appointed by Judge McLaugh-
lin trustees for the Naked Creek. M. e..
church.
Rev. w. p. McCorkle, of Beaufort, n.
g.. formerly professor at the Wesleyan
Female Institute here. preached at Char
lotte, n. C., last Sunday His sermons;
were highly spoken of by the observer ~
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MARRIED..

WRIGHT-TRENARY-on June 5th at the resi-
dence of the BRIDES father, by Rev. VIM E. Baker
MI. James J. Wright to Miss Mary Alberta Trena-
~, daughter of Jno. f. Trenary, ESQ.,. both of
Staunton.
STAGE Go1NG.-on the eth of May, at Tinkling
Spring Church, augusta county, Va, by the Rev
G. B: Stricken, D. D., Henry Lawrence, son of
Col: III: G. STAGE, and grandson Of Sir Thomas
Going, daughter of Henry Bowler, Esq, Of Prov
idence r. 1.
BRATTHW AITE-BOWMAN.- Near Cowan's Sta
ton, on the 18th ult., by the Rev. D. L. wilson, Mr.
VIM. A. Braithwaite. Chief of Police of Harrison.
county. Va
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4 VALUABLE Disc6vEaY- G. W Benson, d
Practical Physician, at los N Eutaw St., Baltimore.
Md, (aho has paid much attention to nervous dis
eases,) has discovered that extract Of celery and
chamomile combined in certain proportion, inva-
riaby headache either bilious, dyspeptic,
vous or sick headache, neuralgia and nervousness.
This is triumph in medical chemistr! and sufferers
all over the country are ordering by mail. He pre-
pares it in pills at SO cents per box. The Doctor
is largely known and highly respected in Baltimore
Episcopal Methodist. As-Sold by all Druggist
and country stores.
iune6-1y
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Saturday, the 7th of June, 1879,

| T.,
the following properties in and about the city, which
were conveyed by said Hartman, subject to liens
| certained in said cause, viz
l. A back lot, II by 45 feet lying between Trout,
| McCiung Baldwin and Bedsoe, on Market street,
with use Of alley to same and subject to Arnen-
1. A. kerans with plat by deed recorded in city
C stn1,i deed book Z 328 convenient lot for
| Two l,ls lying about IL miles north of Staun-
Nos % a ane aaey turnpike ard 40 foot street
K. G. i've by deed Specifying boundaries. of record
in County Court, deed book 81, ? 272.
about mile norhW st froia stanton near the toll
gate on the Valley Pike, Nos l9 o. i aud p on the
book 81. p 27s. '0S''N'' - o'un'y Court oeeo
north side Of the Valley Pike. about same distance,
from stapnton, adjoining Nos y and Il, and desig-
corded in County Court deed book o. p 2 9c''s IT,
miles from s1auat1n, Nc 10 Of Hartman plat, which
vas conveyed to H T. Cease BY metes and bounds
these out lots being convenient to the city and
suitable suit either for building Or pasturage caa
o, - aor Small investments, or could be
.' An interest 81 one-eightn, undivided in the
passenger depot OF the & o. r. r. between Black
ley and the Baker Bros, purchased Of Eliza and
by deed rec'rded in City Court deed book l. 81
Z An alley now enclosed with the lot OF H. Camp
veyed to him BY deed Of record in City Court, deed
book 7, p 32l.
street 70 the g. stable Ie 10 abeye adjoining
Campbell, Chapman &C. Conveyed to George A:
Armentront by deed recorded in City Court deed
book 7. D 800 with the use of said alley.
street, adjoining Orchard. Grove Sc, and running
by deed recorded in city Court deed book I, 29S.
10. A lot Of acre on the Sandy Hollow road about
u miles north of StauntOn. Conveyed to G. w.
Lackey by deed recorded in County Court, deed
il. A lot Of 81 acres about mile northeast from
staunton, fronting on the SANDY Hollow street
and embracing q; lot It, and Is Of the Haan plat
in County office, deed book 81, Isl.
u. A house and lot on CARRIERS Hill, fronting so
feet on CARRIER street. adjoining Hogsett SC. Convey
Court s = deed book 80 uee0 'e'olue0 o o'
Is dh of 9s rom on N% street.
making a street 40 feet wide from intersection Of
New with New Court House street to the Railroad,
by deed recorded in City Court, deed book T. 267.
a. valuable lot, the southern part Of the Presby-
ter street and running back to Il foot alley with
use Of Conxeyed to M Eqnkhe@ser by
To- will. also offer at the same place, ON
Saturday, the 18th of June, 1879.
valley Railroad and d the side Of e nph
" miles north OF StauntOn, adjoining ssssssa2aya
Fl ac naFg b9 @ and d
G: Marman by deed recorded in Coun- zsSsas
Of the part Of the Poage tract embraced in said con-
yeyance The quantity to be sold (about SO acres)
And upon that day such of the otheyy lots above
be offered. ~ ~ 9
TERMS OF SALE:-Five per cent. in cash, to
cover costs of suit and SALE Residue on bonds with
approved security at and years, bearing inter-
est, and title reserved till payment.
THOMAS D. RANSOM
mays ids Commissioner.
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:RrwLDssa TO LET TO CoNTRACT.-.AG
a meeting OF the Board OF Directors of the
l.. Asylum last Friday, it was resolved
to proceed at once with the erection of tie
third addition to the buildings, which will
accommodate 100 patients. and the notice
to builders will be found in another
: column.
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Commencement at the Augusta Female
Seminary.

The commencement exercises of this
successful institution for female education
took place this week. The full graduates
were: Misses Sue Daniel, Fannie Smith
and Mildred Watkins, Of Va; Sallie Spears
of w. Va; Gertrued Gum, of Georgia,
and Flora Flor and Fannie Symington, of
KY; full graduate in music, Miss Florence
Goyer, of Tenn; the highest honor of the
school, the scholarship medal, was awar-
ded Miss Mildred Watkins. of Va, and
the same young lady and Miss Jennie
Woodward, of S. c., took the University
certificates.
Among the pupils who received prizes or favora
BILE mention were Lizzie Abby, Katie Brown, Maria
Cochran, Corneia May, Jennie Mae Peck, Susie
Cochran, Mollie lesser, Mamie Dickerson, Grace
Holt, May Morrison Jennie woodward, May Ar
thur, Madge Abby, Teresa Scherer Fannie Blackley
Marion Bones, Carrie Crowle, Christiana Mauzy
Lizzie K9rber, Cora Hanger, Annie Nelson, Maggie
Morton, Pattie WOODY ard. Annie Raphael, LOttie
Asst Mamie Bumgardner, Hennie Gushing, Josie
Coiner Lizzie McCIe, Alice Mcclure Katie McGuf
fin Matte Frazier, Nettie Van Lear, Tempe
Swoope, Willie Hanger, Ida Holt, Mary Grattan
Lottle Baylor EVE Sw0ope, Kittie Waddell
Miss May Erwin received medal for music.
Prof. Hamer, who left for visit to Ger
many Tuesday night, was presented, by
his pupils, with silver pitcher.
Prof. Koerber. the musical director at
this school. has resigned and goes to AT
lanta. Ga.
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Balance in Treasury. -. {.

OFFICERS AND MANAGERs.-At the
Baptist State General Association the fol-
lowing were among the new boards and
managers reported and adopted:
Sunday School and Bible Board. Staun-
tOn.-Oficers: Charles Manly, president;
9. H. Ryland, first vice-president; q: +.
James, second e-president; W. II; Fey
ton, corresponding secretary; J. B. Hoge'
recording Secretary. ~
Other Managers: G. M. Ramsey. J. ".
Todd, Lewis Peace, r. T. LeftWlcn. II.
3. Hundley, G. D. Pearman, J. S. Gllllam,
! j. NJ "; Pitcher. Solomon Funk, Jonn IT,
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T AND SALE-Pursuant to decree of Circuit
~ Court at March term last in suits of M. G.
Harman'S creditors against his ex-
ecutOr and others, we will offer at A sMACO
auction, In front of the Court House aSSNhz=AS
in Staunton. the lands conveyed by TfISS TsSM
the deceased March !, 1876, to Alex.
Hartman and occupied at present by Mrs c. Y. Har-
man. known as The Millbrook estate, lying on the
Valley Railroad and Poage's Rum on the s. E. side
Ct the Valley Taapike s about 81 miles E. from
sclasS merchant mill. ~
The land may be sold in two parcels the road
from the Turnpike dividing them which womId
throw about 100 acres with the mill and the rest
with the dwelling house. o io''
1t IS seldom that property so desirable is offered
at public sale. and examination is invited
plat and survey will be exhibited on day of sale
and may be inspected at our Offices Sale to he made
on ~
SATURDAY,, June 14th, 1879,
rtm "a ost PEI cent 10 cash cover pro-
upon bonds with approved Security with interest at
!, and years and title retained till paid.
GEO. M. COCHRAN, JR..
THOMAS d. Ransom,
may9 EOS Commissioners
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commercial.

STANTON June 9th, 1878.
Flour-Extra, $500; superfne. 1925; Family 1925.
Wheat s., OO@$l 05 Corn 43c@45c; Oats, 35@35:c
Bacon (l,g rognd) .6@jAc. Lard &c. Salt
$3.50; Sugar 8@l2Sc; Meal, 50 C; Molasses 4Oc@75c;
Butter l0@4l21zc; Eggs-l@lUc.; Potatoes. $1@l,25;
Timothy seed, s1.25: WOOL washed 1885; I'M
washed 20@24; Pork So. 50@$375. Clover Seed
$3,50@$3,90.
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RICHMOND BAZAAR,
1883 and 1440 Franklin Street.
RICHMOND, VA.

The subscriberhas fitted up in connection with his
extensive stables one of the most
COMPLETE AND CONVENIENT BAZAARS
to be found in this country and having every facil
ity for the accommodation of stock, respectfully
licits consignmentS of
HORSES, MULES, VEHICLES,
od To him q al hava aver11 attantion and ratcns
promptly made.
LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made when required.
1T is enough to say that Major E. B Cook has
charge of the auction department, and Captain c.
S Allen is General Manager of the Livery Depart
ment.
Ny STABLES are new, of Large Capacity, and
afford every convenience for drovers.
the trade will find a large stock to select from.
Auction Sales every. WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY
at 10 o'clock A. M.
JOHN B. DAVIS.
j. M. PACE, Salesman. may30-4t
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City Notices.

Persons OF sedentary pursuits are predispesed to
Consumption; such should always use DR.. Bulls
Baltimore Pills which insure safety against Constr
patton and all Of its disastrous consequences.
juns6 1t
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HOLMANS LIVER PAD,
W. r. TYREE, SOLE AGENT.
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
rs Read the following CERTIFICATE:

STAUNToN, Va, May 18th, 1879.
W. Il. TYREE,
Dear Sr:-It gives me pleasure to
state that some weeks ago was suffering very
much with DarrhOea, caused presume from an
inactive Liver, I purchased one Of Holman's Liver
Pads and applied it as directed, and experienced
immediate relief; 1 also find that it relieved at once
an itching sensation that was all over my body and
gave me great deal Of trouble at times I cheerful
y re commend the Pad for any disease they claim it
a remedy for.
Very Respectfully
G. E. DUDROW,
mayl6 Passenger Agent B. & O. R. r.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND in pursu-
~ ance OF a. decree of the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta, rendered at its November ssssaAgsaSss
term 1878, in the cause of Mills cred IsSSRs5eA
ltors VS.. Mills, SC, and FiShburn and SSks&
wife vs. Mills Ex'r sc, the under rE55sakggz@sS
signed commissioners will sell at pub &aasAHsr
lie auction in front of the court house. in Staunton
on
Saturday, the 7th day Of June, 1879,
two tracts of land situated on the waters of Middle
river in Augusta county, about seven miles north Of
StauntOn.
One of these tracts containing 100 acres is to be
sold as the property of George H. Mills and is des
gnated as No. 2On plot Of the lands of VIM Mills
estate made by James M. Lley and on file among
tors VS.. Mills &c.
The other tract containing 1O4 acres is to be sold
as the property of Mrs Francis C. Fishburn and is
designated as No on the above mentioned plot of
James M. Liey.
Both of these tracts of land are improved. Thew
will be sold separately.
F. I,ERMS:-Cash to pay the proportionate share of
costs OF the suit first above named chargeabe ethese
lands and the expenses of Sale residue of the pur
chase money in three equalannual installments with
interest from day OF SALE for which purchasers will
be required to execute bonds with approved perSo-
nal security and the title to be withheld as ultimate
security.
THOS. G. ELDER,
ALEX. II. FULTZ,
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN. JR.,
mays tds COm'rS of Sale.
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PROFESSOR JAMES A. SEwELL, OF MEDICAL FAC
uty Laval University Quebec, states: II have found
Colden's Liebigs Liquid Extract of Beef and Tonic
Invgorator particularly use full in advanced-stages
of Consumption. Weakness, Dyspepsia, and all ner
vous Affections In pregnant woman it has been
retained while every other article of food was rejec-
ted. can recommend it as convenient palatable,
and easy of digestion"
may 30-2t GEO. W. MAY & co. AGENTS.
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11ER'f'1LfzEKs!
FERTILIz;ERsi

| 'EhiiLlzEhs'
FERTILIzERSi!
| We call attention to-.
THE STANDARD FERTILIZERS,
FOR WHICH WE ARE
A G E N is,
Which having been
O. THOROUGHLY TESTED, -
and found well adapted to this section of country
we can recommend in good faith, viz
EUREKA SUPER PHOSPHATE,
GRANGE MIXTURE,
PATAPSCO GUANO.
MONEY
MAY BE SAVED BY GIVING
US A CALL.
So We can refer you to those who have been
using them.
may BAKER BROS:
HEADeUARrERs @
FOR THE SALE OF o.
HORSES, MULES, CARRIAGES,
NJ '''s'1' AND WAGONS
RICHMOND BAZAAR.
1888 and 1440 Franklin Street,
pu,uNrONn VA
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FACTORY FACTs-CLosE CONFINEMENT, CAREFUL
attention to all factory work. gives the operatives
palid faces, poor appetite anguid, miserable feel
ings poor blood inactive liver, kidneys and urinary
troubles, all the physicians and medicine in tie
world cannot help them unless they get out of doors
or Hop ltters made of the purest and best rem
edies, and especially for such cases, having album
dance of health, sunshine and rosy cheeks in them
None need suffer if they will them freely. They
cost but trife See another column.
may 30-2t
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BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET.

The market for beef cattle was very heavy during
the week and towards the close a decline of ss was
accepted in order to effect sales. The market for
mich cows was slow and the supply was greatly in
excess OF the demand. Hogs were in demand and
those ranging from 14O to 200 pounds found the
readest sale; best hogs were sold at 44@5a. Sheen
were in slight demand with large sIpply-good to
fair sheep h.. sold at s3a94 and lambs at 1900.
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1879.
JAS: W. MENTIONS,

Floor Oil Cloth, from Is to so cents,
Carpets all qualities-from 20 cents to $1.25 per
yard,
A Good Straw Mating for Is cents yard,
A Lady's Corset for Is cents,
A Splendid 3Buttoned Kid Glove for so cents
[Opera and Street ShadeSl,
Best Calicoes, 16 yards for $780,
Percales and Lawns, from to 1915 cents,
Ladies Slippers and Newport Ties from rs cents
to $3.50.
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MILLINE R Y!

III have this season the Largest and Handsomest
assortment of BOnnets, Hats, Ribbons, and French
B0nnetS, you ever saw in this city
SPECIAL OPENING EVERY FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY DURING THE SEASON.
ALL WOOL BUNTINGS,
every shade, for only Is cents.
A MANS STRAW HAT, FOR TEN CENTS.
A DAVIS OR DOMESTIC
SEWING MACHINE,
with all the Extra Attachments for $780,
Ladies and Gentlemen call often.
IT WILL PAY YOU.
Very Respectfully,
may2 JAS. W. NEWTON
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TAYLOR s. SMART,
PORK PACKERS,
O'CONNER BUILDING,
AUGUSTA ST., STAUNTON, VA,
Keep on hand and for sale at low figures:
s. G. Hams,
sc. Canvass Hams, II b average,
S. G, Breakfast Bacon,
S. C. Shoulders,
X. r. Lard
Tierce Refined Lard
Also Fresh Sausage at cents per pound; Smoked
Sausages at 10 cents per pound; Spare Ribs and
chimes, 5 cents.
They respectfully ask the patronage of the public
as they can make it to the advantage OF this cOmmu
nifty to encourage this new enterprise
feb2S 3m
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r Arb SALES /.
PROPERTY, &C,
IN AND NEAR STANTON.

Under decree ofAugusta Circuit Court, rendered
at the March term last in suit brought by The
Merchants National Bank OF Bal
timOre and other creditors. against A 1Sal y
the estate OF Michael Il. Hartman, kfl.Eisg IA
decd, and others, will offer for III IlaA IN
sale at public auction IN front Of
the huIISe IN
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THE FIVE CENT COUNTER

ii you call for no other purpose, this alone should
Paper a Package Envelopes a pair Hose, a Towel,
Handkerchief, Pocket Book Memorandum Book,
and aStonish you.
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ATTENTION FAT MEN.-USe Aliens Anti Fat. Get
rid of your corpulcncy-no possible danger from its
is use. Send for circularsSto Geo. W. May g. Co.
Oct4
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Prescriptions accurately compounded and store
opened at all hours of the night and day.
oc4 GEO. W. MAY, & Co
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

CHEAP quick and good Job Work--no expense II
press work-Motor Presses at VINDlCAToR Office
Try the reduction Of prices there.
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See to it that your child meets with no neglect
when sick, use for the diseases of Babyhood DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup-it never disspponts. Is cents.
june6 1t
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MILLIN RY,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman's Prepared
Paint for economy beauty of finish and desirabity
is the cheapest and best prepared paint offered.
Geo. w. May & Co., Sole Agents. oct4
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BALTIMORE, Oct %, 1s77.-Some time since
sprained my ankle quite severely for which used
only Dr. DeWitt's Eclectic Cure, and which found
a most excellent remedy. AS a general household
remedy for cramps, neuralgia, palms, SC, it is un
equalled. I am nev er without it,
JESSIE c. SMALL,
279, Baltimore street, Nd
For sale by Geo. W. May s. Co
mayAtf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-23
Iowa Democrats.

The Iowa Democratic State Con-
yention was held at Council Bluffs,
on Wednesday last, when the fol-
lowingticket was nominated; For
Governor, II. II Irimblc; for Lieut.
tenant Governor, J. o. Yomnn; for
supreme Judge, r. Noble; for
School Supt., Irwin Baker.
The convention was the largest
held IN the State for many years;
full delegations were present from
nearly every county in the State.
The proceedings were very harmo-
nious, and the platform was adop-
ted without "A dissenting voice.
Gen. A. G. Dodge, presided as
chairman. Upon taking the chair,
Gen. Dodge addressed the conyen-
tion at length and was frequently
applaudcd. lie reiterated the
soundncss Of the Democratic po-
sition in Congress, denounced the
Republican party for forcing re-
sumption Of specie payment upon
the country, and advocated union
Of all the elements opposed to the
Republican party. particularly
counselcd harmony in the Demo-
cratic ranks.
The Democratic party Of Iowa
deserves success. II has put an ex-
cellent ticket in the field and has
adopted platform every plank Of
which is in accord with the prin-
ciples Of true Democrcy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-23

trout or hulltrog, and indicating the
precise point of departure of the
tail ofa lempreyecl, and the law
regulating the stoppago IN rRANsIru
of the tail of the frog, giving the
date, manner, and all the circum-
stances attending the disintcgation
Of the tail OF the pollywog; how the
aspirations of tho tadpolo were
elevated by the bullftog, and what
the proper course for the tail to
adopt after it had acquired its indie.
pendcncc, These reports of the
fish commissioners are printed at
the expense Of the state and sent
out TO the members of tho republic
cam county committees ON angle
worms and mullgruhs.
The two charitable institutions of
the state next IN Importance TO the
penitcntiary and insane asylum,
are timber agencies and fish conn
missions, There is more genuine
hencvolcncc in giving one man, who
has NO sweat in his brow, II timber
agency or fish commission, than
there is in sending ninety and nine
lunatics to the asylum; for the
mnatics could manage to make their
own living, if there were no other
means provided for them, but the
timber agents and fish eommissron-
crs would withcr up till there
wouldn't be substance enough in u
forest of them to shade Il troo-bcctlc,
il they were deprived of their COM,
missions.
The power conferred on corpora
tions TO arrest and punish burdook
and mapdragon when found rum
ming at large ON the highway, is
mere mhic,lity compared with the
arbitrary power ot timber agents
over the groves OF quakonash, nor-
way pine, burr oak, pric&ly ash, and
basswood, Each timber agent is fur
nishcd III the expense Of the state
with Rodnm gums, hoWit2ors, ann
muniIion, nm oath, and II thousand
dollars n year, and sent out in the
tamarock swamps, sugar bush burr
oak openings, and Eastwood Hats,
for the purpose of watching sap
suckers aud red squirrels; and il
one Of those enemies to the welfare
and good government of the state,
attempt to bore II hole into, or build
Il nest ON u tree without the per-
mission Of the timber agent in writ
ing, the first lntlmation 1t gets OF
its trcasouous act, is II solid shot
from u Rodman gun fired across its
bow, aud thcn II Il does not imme-
diatoly take il all back and apollo
gi1e TO the timber agent in the
presence Of witnesses, he lets fly the
contents Of d dozen mountain how
tiers at it, and then bags the spoils,
aud the state goes to bed and snores
ia safety and repose. PnoN SMILES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-23
Globe Hotel.

NIcnoLAs SHILLES, proprietor. Mineral POINT
Wis. THE house has recently been enlarged ana
reftted Throughout. ana is now one OF the very
beet hotels in Southwest Wisconsin. The build
Ing is now nearly twice its former size ana :
capable OF accommodating almost any numhef
make the '.Giobe Hotel frst-class In every
respect. The best or wines. liquors and cigars
constantly on hand. In connection with the
hotel ls large Barn and attentive bosuere are
always kept on hand. Remember, Fool OF high
ttset. Mineral Point, Wis.