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ELECTRIC BELTS.

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Circulars mailed free. Address J. &. REEVES
43 Chatham Street, New York.
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Remenbar

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset. at M,
Vt. Mills, dry goods, emporium. It
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emporium. If
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Read DR.. Lauoix's card, Confidential.
Read the Advertisement

OF DR.. McAfee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay 500 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03

The Americans lead the world in every
thing and especially in fast eating; this has
made dyspepsia our national disease
though now under perfect control by the
use of DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills. Sold
everywhere. Price Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03
VEGETINE.

l believe it to be a Good Medicine
XENIA, o., March /, 1877.
MIR STEVENS:
Dear Sir,-I wish to inform you what your Vege-
tine has done for me. have been afflicted with
Neuralgia, and after using three bottles OF the
Vegetine was entirely relieved. l also found my
general health much improved. believe 1t to be
q good medicine. Yours truly,
FRED HANERSTICK.
VRGETINE thoroughly eradcates every kind OF
humor, and restores the entire system to healthy
condition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03

PHILADELPHIA. May 2.-The board Of
directors of the Pennsylvania railroad com
pany to-day declared a dividend of 2 pei
cent
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

Grant County Herau: Our rail
road has had a smash. That is the
way it goes in the busy world Il
we have activity we must have col
Iisions. The faster the yace the
harder the fall. 1t was on Monday.
The train was on its way to Wood
man, made up of thirteen cars. Most
Of them were laden with cattle and
hogs. After tsrning the brow Of
.he hill to 60 down the grade on the
famous "horse-shoc bend" one of the
middle cars sprung a rail or in some
other way got off the track. The
engineer checked the train but the
dislodged car tumbled on down the
hill, pulling with it, off the track
seven others. Some of them turned
over and two steers and eight hcgs
we're killed. Fortunately neither
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

the engine nor the rear passen ger
car were thrown Off the track and
therefore no person was hurt. The
next day while attempting to clear
the track O'Hara, the fireman, had
leg broken above the knee. He
was endeavoring, with others, to
move car off the track, and it slid
from their handspikes down upon
his leg. Thus is chronicled the first
accident upon the narrow guage.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

PLATTEvILLE'S BLIND ROBIN. -
During our recent visit to Platteville
our curiosity was aroused to such
an extent that we were compelled
to go round the "horn" in order to
convince ourselves as to the latest
schemes resorted to by the law-break-
ers of that place. The device is
something as follows: One corner
Of the room is covered in SO as to en-
clude all observation of its con-
tents, and the "Blina Robin" or
dumb waiter, which is warranted
not equeal, consists of revolving
wheel with port holes, where you
place your money, call through q
speaking tube for what you want,
turn the wheel, when 10 and behold
around she comes with your order
to your infinite satisfaction. Each
old beer gormandizer claims turn
ing interest in the Blind Robin
for one year Dusty.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09
NUMBER Is.

directors neglect TO prosecute for
fifteen days after notice has been
served upon him, be is liable to n
line OF not less than ten or more than
twenty dollars, This will prove to
be good law if it is enforced. and
Will work like a charm on those lads
IN Mineral Point who wilfully de-
ceive their parents in the evening
after "minching" all day.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

"A DEAF-AND-DuMB man went iuto
blacksmith shop to beg, and while
there he accidentally placed his hand
on a hot horseshoe hanging on a
nail, the act instantly restoring him
to remarkable huency of speech.
Ills hearing was also restored, for
when the blacksmith asked him If it
hurt much, the wretch backed off
to sale distance, and, among other
things, promised the blacksmith in
voice $50 feet above concert pitch
that he would never, never vote to
make him mayor if ho ran for thu
office n thousand times.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09
DENTISTRY,

Having secured the office Of the
late Dr. B. J. Coykendall, J. Fl Win
gender, dentist, would respectfully
annoance to the people of Mineral
Point and vicinity that he will con-
'inne The practice of dentistry in
said Office, (Clauer's Block), guaran-
teeins satisfaction in all operations.
and endeayoring by strict attention
TO the wants Of the public to meri.
It's continual patrona ~.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

CHAPTER12l, laws of 1879, pro-
vides for the compulsory education
OF children IN this state, between the
ages of 7 and Is years, for at least
twelve weeks in each year. Parties
who fail to comply with the terms Of
this law are liable to proset ation by
tue district board, and Gas of not
less than five or more than ten dol
lars for the nrst offsnse, nor less
than ten or more than twenty dollarc
f2s each subsequent .ofense. If tbs
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

ACCORDING to a late paper, Dead
wood markets are as follows: Fresh
eggs % cents per dozen; butter 2ic
per pound; extra good soc; coal oil
81 per gallon; potatoes from q to
3 cents per pound; flour $8 per 100
pounds; bacon l5c per pound; sugar
six pounds for ST.; onions l0c pei
pound; beans lOc per pound; ground
Iced 63 cents per pound; corn 81
to &c per pound; hay $40 n ton.
This and Leadville are good places
to dispose of the bankrupt stocks so
plentiful here and eastward.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

YOUNG NAT, a fine sour-year-old
horse, owned by Mr.. Thomas Hewitt,
was exhibited on our s:yeets Satur-
day for the first time. This horse
is Lexington, by Nat Ansley; is a
beautiful black, and weighs i,400
pounds. He is simply a noble an
imal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

A REVIEW of wheat prospect in
this country by a New York com.
mercial paper, says while there is
nothing yet to- cause uneasiness in
grain circles, il is evident that the
opening conditions of seeding for
the present season are far behind
those OF corresponding period last
year The conditions include late
Spring, an average acreage and a
disposition to decrease the amount
of wheat sown.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

My homestead Of one acre sitn.
ted directly south of fair grounds,
within the city limits. The house
has four ROOMS and summer kitchen:
a cistern and small barn on the place.
Will sell very cheap.
MRS. EMMA DAVIS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

DIR. THOMPSON, of Chicago, phys.
ician of thirty years experience for
The eye, ear, catarrh, throat, and
lungs, will be at q FIRST class hotel in
Mineral Point, on Thursday ito
morrow and remain three weeks.
See circulars and references.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09
Caromos at the Novelty Store.

SEED Corn. Bay Iackson's Seed
Corn, which yielded last year an av-
erage of 50 bushels per acre. War
ranted to grow. For sale by the
prominent dealers Of this city at 81
per bushel.
l5wl VIM ". JACKSON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

MARTIN " ToAy are as usual in
the field with a full line of Agricul-
tural Implements : Grand DeTour
Flows, divers Chilled Plows, Mark
ers and Seeders, and Climax Corn
CulIiyators.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

MARTIN IL ToAY have purchased
lot OF cheap lOc tinware, and are
determined to sell it as cheap as the
cheapest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09
FISH.

We would suggest that you try
those mackeral, the best in tho
market at Osborne q Sons corner
store. three doors above the D os
office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09
The Local Field.

.1s- Business Notices in local columns,
toded and in same type as local news, will
ho charged for at the rate of 10 cents per line.
escn insertion. No business notice published
10 this department, FIRST issue, for less than
81 cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09


jolly Slau>sen is back.
ARENA went "no licence"
Hats at the Novelty Store.
Don't give Inc away in this crowd"
Come to the Novelty Store to buy
goods.
GOOD FRIDAY and Easter Sunday
are nigh upon US.
Mrs. MATrH1EssEN, of La Sale
is visiting at Mr. f. Gillmann.
FARMERS are busily engaged pre-
pairing to enter into their spring
work.
UPWARDS of fifty loads of hogs
we're brought to this market Mon
day.
JOHN GUNDRY left on yesterday
mornings train for Evanston, Ill.
to attend school.
EIvIAN's is seedy place just
now. Tillers of the soil should keep
track of this fact.
ChiId's Novelty Store is the place
II buy goods cheap.
The spring term of the public
schools opened Monday after a
weeks vacation.
FROM the Arena paper the infor-
nation comes that Sidney Cottrell is
suffering with quincy.
JOHN GRAY makes his regular
eastern spring trip this week to buy
goods for Gundry & Gray.
EVERY horseman who has seen
he plates in this office, pronounce
aem the best in Iowa County.
THE front of Mrs. Bastian's build
Ing dons a new coat of paint, with
the assistance of J. p. Lewis.
Nearly every variety of tinware
at the Novelty Store.
BURGLARS aud tramps have taken
out their summer license. These are
desperate times. Beware.
Mrs. KIssELL has rented the store
so long occupied by H, S, Clauer,
aud will move in in due time.
Mrs. r. J.CAMpBELL has removed
her stock of Zephyrs and Buttrick's
patterns into the millinery store of
Mrs. Collins.
THE many friends of VIM. II.
Henry will regret that he is compell-
ed to stay at home on account of
severe sickness.
The wooden awning in front the
post office building had to come
down and give place to something
more modern aud neat.
IhE Iowa County Circuit Court
has been adjourned to meet on the
9TH OF May. Jury cases will not be
called until the 1th.
Hoe cholera is still a prowling
peStiIence. The Kennedy Brothers,
near Highland. lost over two hundred
about ten days ago by means of this
much dreaded disease.
j. DANIELS is now the leading
auchoneer of this part of the county
Head quarters at his residence in
Asnehan's block, up stairs. All sales
promptly attended to.
Ed. E. WILLIAMS, of Miflin. is
The happy owner of well bred
Iorse, BLACK Prince" which for
beauty has no superior in Iowa
county.
pVcNs are thick in the country
fonas, and the husbandmaD has be-
gun 10 spread tar on his upper fence
'"''' to check the ardor of city
spoEtsneu.
Roh the right source we have
s'ei'ed the information Prof. R. II.
'-SNsheFs will soon visit this city
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

Cow LOST - Strayed off on the
10Th, inst. She is a small black COW,
short tail, white under belly. Any
person leaving information at Priest
ley's shop will be rightly rewarded.
q. =. MAXFIELD.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

THE Democrat stepped out last
week, like a frozen -toed cock on a
spring morning, and attempted to
make boisterous Glow over the
Democratic victory at the city cleo
ton How cheeky! when the pro-
ceedings of their caucus frankly ad-
mitted that that party lacked the
material essential to an able repre-
satiye in the county council. "Solid!'
it cries. Yes; when the beer-kegs
are emptied.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

] am now ready to do ali kinds OF
teaming, and will furnish rock, sand
and lime on short notice. All orders
left at Penrose's meat market will
be promptly attended to.
ROBERT JULIAN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09
Oil lotbs at the Novelty Store.

A GOOD second hand organ can be
had cheap for cash. Apply to J. +
LaMalle, at Gundry & Gray's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

cancy created by the death of Rev.
H. G. Tilton, of Janesville. This is
an admirable appointment. These
State boards of trust are filled BY
gentlemen of solid attachments, who,
without compensation, devote large
portion of time to promote the pub
lie good, and they are entitled. at
least, to the, greatful consideration
Of the people whose interests they
serve. DR.. Vivian will bring to the
work of this board, mind richly
stored With learning and a large ex-
perience in the administration OF
affairs; which will make him an un
usually valuable member.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

Osborne Il Son can furnish Won
with the best sugar loaf syrup at
10 cents per gal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

has exhibited this wonderful inven-
ton at Platteville and Darlington,
and the great satisfaction given has
been pleasingly made public 10y both
press and people of those places.
Don't miss the seeing of this scien-
tific invention.
BOYS, Look OUT!-By authority
of the Fish Commission you are
hereby notified that fine of $10O
will be imposed for fishing trout in
the Mineral Point or Rock Branch
streams
Picture frames of all sizes, and at
prices that defy competition at the
Novelty Store.
Mr.. Clauer will open tailor shop
in few days, at the store lately oc-
cupied by Mr.. Brien and one door
below Kinnie & Spratler's. And will
be prepared to do cutting and manu-
featuring in latest style.
Mr.. Isaac BUCKLEY's "plants"
notice should receive the attention
of all lovers of the beautiful, charm
ing and desirable. He has
large number of imported plants
on sale.
FLOWERS in endless variety are
wanted to decorate and beautily the
NJ. E Church on Easter Sunday.
Let the ladies do their best, and the
gents too, if they choose.
In connection with the tailoring
business Mr. III. S. Clauer will keep
on sale the latest and uobbiest styles
of hats and caps to be found in the
market.
MAX. SANDS and Charlie Davis
have returned to their homes in
Dodgeyille from Chicago, whore they
have been attending a commercial
school.
THE young ladies of Mineral Point
are very cordially invited to attend
the M. E. church next Sunday even
ing, when they will hear something
to their advantage.
Hosiery of every kind at the Nov
city Store,
Our public streets need cleansing,
and all back yards should be thor
oughly scraped. and the Impurities
be taken off safe distance. Then,
and not before, we may safely eX-
pect season of health and happi-
ness.
Stationery in abundance at the
NoveltyStore.
THERE sauntered into our city on
Saturday a Southern seeder, with
eyes so bright and teeth so white,
and clothes so neat from head to
feet, that he completely captiTated
the admiration of the wincing lasses
of Mineral Point. All is not gold
that glitters, your ladyship.
On Saturday May Sd, the Rev.
Jos. Cook of Boston will deliver
lecture in the NJ f. Church of this
city. This Reverend gentleman is
famous for bis great ability, and is
by many declared second to none of
the leading lecturers of our enlight-
ened country.
THE new revised statues makes it
the duty Of the assessor to assess ali
the dogs in his town, this year. Male
dogs are worth $500, and female
dogs $500. TIE tax to be collected
by the town treasurer and is paid
into the school district funds, each
district to be entitled to the amount
collected within its limits.
DARLINGToS Republican The
Governor has recently appointed
Hon. John II. Vivian, of Mineral
Point, O member Of the State Board
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

ChiId's Novelty Variety Store,
Mayhem building, High Street, Min.
eral Point, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

GLASSWARE in sets or otherwise at
the Novelty Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

OUR County dads for the ensuing
year, according 20 the result of the
election last week are AS follows:
Arena, VIM. L, Rowe,
Clyde, Chas. H. Frost,
Dodgevile, Robi, Wilson,
Eden, j, B. Johnson,
Highland, Patrick Grant,
Linden, r. :. Smith,
Mitll,n, j. w. Rewey,
Mineral Point Town, Jas. Weber,
Mineral Point City, lst ward Jos. Gundry
4" "a 4" j. II. Vivian.
Moscow, Geo, Paulson,
Pulaski, Geo, II. Mason,
Riasewny A Il Arncson,
Waldwck, Geo, 6, Cox,
Wyoming, John +. Morris.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

Table-linen, towels, crash, ETC., at
the Variety Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

FROM the Platteville Witness
comes the news that Rev. p. s
Mather has bought a sine piece OF
property in the suburbs of lincoln
the capital Of Nebraska. II inelndos
a house and 100 acres of land, so
near the city that they can attend
church and school by walking
without difficulty. The school
privileges of Libcoln are first
class, there being several graded
schools, high school and the State
University. Rev. M. intends moving
to his new home soon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

Cutlery at the Novelty Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09

HERE is recorded the names Of
scholars attending the Plum Grove
School, whose attendance is deemed
worthy of note. Out of a period of
81 days schooling, the following
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-09
NOTICE.

VIM II. JACKSON.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-09
Unprepared for War.

Apart from the question of justice of
the English cause in the present war,
says London letter, the country is in
bad condition for war. The trade of the
country is everywhere in a woful state,
and the prospect of heavier taxes is not
relished ON any hand. The annual ex-
penditure of the government is now con-
above $500, 00O,0 900, which is
fully $3.50, 10000 above the expendi-
ture of the United States, with popu-
lation fully 100000 greater than the
United Kingdom. There is an increas-
ing grumble everywhere against what is
termed Free Trade Without Recipro
city;" that is to say protective tariff
is wanted. It is remarkable how the
idea gains ground. A large meeting of
farmers and hop growers was held in a
large town in Kent a few weeks ago, and
strong resolutions, favoring protective
tariff were carried by large majority.
Friends and foes of the measure alike
tried to make the best showing at the
meeting, but free trade was far below
par that day. That meeting is only one
IF many of the kind.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-09
Going to Europe and Coming Bacl
L

Going to Europe and Coming Back.
Everybody who has crossed the Attain
tic-and who does not cross in these
days?-must have observed the marked
difference between going out and coming
back Sailing from home, one might
imagine, would be rather saddening, and
sailing to il rather joyous than other
wise: But just the contrary is gener-
ally true, particularly among men, who
compared with women, are seldom sea-
sick: On the outward voyage the pas
sengers-those that are we'll, at least
are apt to be cheerful and lively, desir-
GUS to getup and take part in private
concerts, theatricals and the like; to be
full of spirit, and ready for any kind of
amusement. On the home voyage, they
seem, as rule, istless and weary; they
have no social enterprise; they do not
care to do anything. Efforts for enter
tainments are likely to prove unavailing;
the animation Of the outward passage is
extinct. This is equally the case wheth-
er travellers have madetheir first. second
or twentieth trip to Europe; to go is one
thing, to come is wholly another. Cross
ing and recrossing the ocean are not I'M
like the lover, hurrying eager expectant,
imprisoned, to his wedding, and the
husband of q year, repairing by easy
stages to join his wife. In both instances
it is the delight and imagining of antici.
patton contrasted with the consciousness
and certain. diaappointment.of expert.
ence..' EheEead W0fld, unvisited or revis-
tied, appeals to hope, to ideal possibili-
ties, isl part, of the future when we 20
out. I Coming bzck, the dream has been
dreamed; the feast has been eaten; the
whatcis-to.b he has been, and our horizon
is sadly changed.-M. Y. Times.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-09
THE WIND AND THE MOON.
BY GEORGE MACDONALD.

Said the Wind to the Moon, " 1 Will blow you out
You stare in the air 80;
Like ghost in Il chair;
Always looking what am about;
phate to be watched; will blow you out"
The Wind blew hard, and out vent the Noon.
So, deep ON heap
OF clouds, to sleep,
Down lay the Wind aud sluMbered soon-
Mutterins low, "pve done for that Moon"
He turned in his bed: she ~ssthsre asaini ."
On high In the .Ey,
With her one ghost eye,
Ioe moon shone white and alive and plain.
Said the Wind, ~ will blow you oat again"
Tae Wind blew hard, and the Moon grew dim.
with my sledge and my wedge
have Knocked OF her edHel
Il only blow right dsree and grim,
Inc creature will be DINNER than DIM
He blew aud he blew, and she thinned to = thread
"One puff mcre's enough
To blow her to smut!
One good puff III ore W here the last WAS bred,
And slimmer, slimmer, slum will 50 tho thread u
He blew great blast, aud tie thread vas gone:
In the all, new here IL
Ear OIL and harmless tue shy stars shone:
Sure and certain the Moon was gonel
The Wind he took to his revels once more; 80
On down, in town,
Like a merry mad clown, 80
re IeaPeu ana nalloeN with whistle and roar.
What's that?" The gimmering thread once
he flew III a rsge-h he danced and blew;
But in vain was the pain
OF his bursting brain;
FOR st1!l the broader the mcon-scrap grew.
he broader he swelled his big cheeks and blew.
Slowly she grew-till she filed the night,
And shone on her throne
In the sky alone,
A matchless wonderful, silvery light,
Radiant and lovely, the queen of the night.
Said the Wind" hat marvel of power am II
With my breath, good faithl
blew her to death
First blew her away ri sht out of the fky-
Then blew her in: What q strength am II"
But the M ,ou she knew nothing about the affair:
For high in the sky,
With her one white eye,s
Motonless, miles above the air
She had never heard the great Wind blare.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-09
A Specimen of South African War
fare.

MackapaA and his tribe had retired
and esconsed themselves in one of the
vast caverns which occur in the lime
stone formation in that part Of the
country. \ These extraordinary
eaverns were upward of 1000 feet in
length by 800 or 500 feet wide, intersect-
ed by several walls, and SO dark that no
one could penetrate the gloom 49, \ TN
Eight days close siege, however, did not
prove ehectual. It was then determined
to block up the entrances. Fifty teams
Of oxen and about, 800 friendly Kafirs
were employed at this work, and many
loads of stone and trees were thrown
down into the openings of the caverns.
= Il At the endof the, three weeks
the commando" could no longer bear
the. horrible stencil of the dead both
within and without the cave, and, Pre-
torious gave the order to raise the siege.
The number of Kafirs who had fallen
outside amounted to upward of 900.
Those who died inside must have been
much greater. Makapan and his tribe
we're we'll nigh annihilated, and their
village laid in ashes.-7Ne 1ransuaal.