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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-22

basket, which was only large enough
to receive him, and thus ne was unable
to struggle with effect. AS soon as
he was well into the basket the whole
was drawn up and then laid on its
side, when the mouth of the basket
was at once laced up. leaving nothing
but the tigers tail protruding. When
all was fast the nooses around his
throat Sere slackene1, so as TO admit
of his breathing freely. The nooses
were, however, still left round his
neck fer after operations. The basket
was now slung on a pole, and, with
its contents, bore down the hill to the
road, where a cage was IN readiness
to receive him. The cage was S feet
long by q feet broad, and was made
of stout beams and planks, except at
the ends, which were inclosed with
iron bars of an inch in diameter
Four of the bars at one end could be
drawn up, and served as a door. The
mouth of the basket was now dashed
TO the end of the cage, where were
the movable bars, and the ends of the
ropes which were round the tigers
neck were, by means of hooked sticks,
passed backward over the tiger and
through the cage, where they were
held by men ready to haul. The
movable bars of the cage were now
drawn up, and the lacing at the mouth
of the basket was cut by means of a
long knife, but, as the tiger seemed
lndisposed to move out of the basket,
his hind legs were levered backward
with sticks, while the men in rear
hauled on the ropes.
At first the backward movement
was slow, but when the tiger discov
cred that all was apparently clear be-
md, he struggled out of the basket
and flew to the back of the cage; here
he was checked by the bars, aud re-
tanned by the ropes around his neck,
which were drawn in with lightning
speed by the Malays, who were evi-
IDENTIFY prepared for this movement of
the tiger. The movable bars were
then replaced, and the basket was cut
away from the cage All thatremain-
ed was to remove the ropes from his
neck, which was done by means of
hooked sticks; and then the poor
beast, finding himself free to move,
rushed frantica!ly about the cage, al
though his movements were much Pre-
scribed. Covers were then put over
the bars, and this soothed him. The
cage, having been hoisted on bullock
cart, was removed to Singapore, where
he now is on view, previous to be-
ing shipped to some dealer ia England
or America. He is a magnificent
animal, beautifully marked and ia
fine condition. According to such
measurements az could be made as he
lay in the basket, he is nine feet long
from his nose to the tip of his tail.
While waiting to see him taken out
of the PIT, we noticed the tracks of
other tigers. Some of these were
large, and probably those of the
tigress, prowling about near her mate,
while the others were tracks of cubs.
They were quite fresh, as thunder
storm the previous evening must
have obliterated any old tracks.
In conclusion, | must again say
that all praise is due to the Malays
who carried out the operation of noos-
ing, raising and caging the tiger.
Nothing could exceed their skill and
method of working
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-22

ill-ventilated rooms, spoiled meat or
vegetables, dusty carpets or filthy
floors, or clotAing, cupboards or dish
cloths. All these things breed disease,
but IN your studies, if they are prose
cuted intelligently, or even in your
own experience, if you will apprepri-
ate its lessons, you will learn there's
more in keeping clean than there is ia
cleaning"
You have no time Ny dear friend.
think well, and study deeply on this
problem, "What do live for7' and
when you have solved it, your plans
for usefulness will undergo marked
revision.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-22
A Long. Felt Want.

Mabel-"Oh Pa; isn't this funny2'
what is funny2"
Mabel-"This paper says a New
York furniture man has invented an
electrical lounge p"
Pa-"Indeed That will fill a long
felt want. If it can be worked by
pressing a knob in some other part of
the house, | will get one"
Mabel Get one2 Why, what
for2n
Pa-'About bedtime 1 will press
the knob
Mabel-"Well, what will that dol"
Pal am in hopes it viii lift that
dude of yours about six feet, and then
perhaps he will go home
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-22
Let the Children Sleen.

Now blessings light on him who
first invented sleep" says Cervantes;
g it is meat for the hungry, drink for
the thirsty, heat for the cold and cold
for the hot" And 50 it is. 1t is ma
lures remedy 1t is the only God
given medicine, sweet to take and
always doing good 1t is tired Ma
lures sweet restorer;" it knits up the
travelled sleeve of care pit brings peace;
it cheers, refreshes; it brings forgetful-
ness of all the sorrows and vexations
of the day that is done, and strength
ems hope to battle and body, mind and
soul to endure that which IS TO come.
1t is a sweet boon given freely. This
is happy expression of the love and
tenderness of God :" He giveth his
beloved sleep
We believe in sleep No man can
have too much of hcalthful slumber.
He who takes much sleep stores up
much capital against future bodily i'll
ventures. He is the better prepared to
cope with disaster when it does come.
All should take the rest they need.
How can body and brain work when
they have not sufficient reposei Sleep
builds up what work tears down. If
repairs are not made in time the entire
structure must come to ruin. Yes, we
believe in sleep-the restorative, the
replenisher. the builder up
To youth sleep is peculiarly grateful,
Children ,Tequre much sleep. Body
and intellect are not on the wane, they
are not on the stand-stil, IN natures
intendment; they are increasing.
Hence the more need of long working
hours for the restorer and builder up.
Let the children sleep
But do you let them sleep2 How
many are Weakened these spring morn
ings long before sunrise TO begin
their tasks2 1t is not right. Anoth-
er hour of sleep would be so good.
Then sleep would vanish for it had
done its persect work. But as 1t is
the child begins the day very tired
very tired as only a child can be.
The body drags; the brain is slug
gish; the child grows dull; it loses
strength, and health and heart; 1t
hates its work; it hates@the farm.
Yet people wonder why the country
children hate the farm
lou walked the boys and girls early
this morning, for there was big
days work TO be done-it is spring.
Do you know wuat wrong you have
committed, what very sin you have
done3 We would not have the chll,,
5ren lazy. We believe in work, hard
work, but full rest afterwards. For
the sake OF a few dollars would you
rob your chid of health, of iDtellec-
tual brightness, Of the moral strength
that comes of hopel No; then let the
children sleep. -,
For after life's ftful fever they will
sleep; and the saddest of all Good
Nights" may be spoken earlier than
you think. The little bud, gllstenlnng
with the dew of truth, rich with the
odor of love, may never open into
womanhoed here; the boy may not
here grow into the noble estate q
manhood; then would yoa give an
YOU have for the sound Of stllied
voice. the touch of cold, parted lips,
the warm carsss of clammy hand.
Let the children sleep till they waSe
these MORNINGS. Farmers CaH
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-22
SONNET OF BONNET.

The BOunet
I'm q charming Faster bonnet
And flourish Ia the Spring,
When with many a soulful sonnet,
Poets Of nay praises sing;
I'm Gz neat A. q daiAY
I make ali the girls crazy,
And tho ladies confess o. a cute htiie thing
she Who Wears u.
What q darling precious bonnet
With its pretty buds and oOW@
have set NY heart upon w.
FOR 10 handsome ~ ross
n makes me look girIish,
But nv hub viii BE- churisn
whan he gaz,4 upon the biz Dult suppos9.
He,H7o Foya For u.
Yifty Ssllars FOR o bonnet
Wen that really knocks me fat.
For the fuHy stuff that's on u
Is enough ~ scare cat
No wonder there's swearing
When women are wearing
A r,ostAge stamp head genr and call 10 q nat
.-Krys IN hfW York journal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-22
- -
Wouldn't Take Ills Advice.

One day, soon after Pope's defeat
at Second Bull Run one Chantilly,
private soldier belonging to an Ohio
regiment sought an interview with
his captain, and announced that he
had plan for military campaign
which must certainly result IN crush
ing ont the rebellion The officer
very naturally inquired for particu
lars, but the soldier refused to reveal
them, and asked Tor chance TO lay
his plans before Pope himself. After
some delay he was given a pass TO
headquarters. He did not get to see
Pope, but after the Chief of Staff had
coaNed and promised and threatened
for quarter of an hour the Buckeye
stood up and replied well, sir, my
plan is for John Pope and Bob Lee to
swap commands, and if we don't lick
the south inside of sixty days you
may shoot me for a patent hay-fork
swindler." When he returned 10
camp he was naturally asked what
success he met with, and he ruefully
replied wall. they had plan OF
their own What vas it1" "Why,
they took me ont and booted me for a
mile and d half.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-22
WHAT IN UAuEt ,TIs BUT A
WAVE.

BY H1BiH WOOD.
What II fame' Tia but wave,
That rises ln the sea;
One moment 10 Tsrs above you
Then lost in obscurlty.
What ~ knowledge A vain pursuit
A myth ono follows after
That ever disappear. froB sight
with wild deserving laughter.
What ls wealth. 'T.s n baubio-
Yet 'tis good 10 have;
II ouzht ~ bring great hnppinessi
More often brings the grave.
What /. l0vs' a misty breath
A perfume. rs " flowers,
SO vague. Ne scarce ran name IL,
That sweeteus this lfe 81 ours.
What IL happiness lis contentnontt
8nyorrd well with love,
Give me these no greater wealth.
IA On earth or heaven above.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-22

\ hen peeked reviewer lately
observed tina. the domestic broom
stick was IAN able article, eloquent
and commencing.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30
THURSDAY, SEPT. II,

On the Wilmington & Nothern Railr Dad, running
up the Brandywine for some distance with its val
leys and hills to be admired as the train speeds
along. When the train reaches Reading, from
there to run on the Reading Railroad to the Schuy
kill valley and through Tamaqua to Mauch Chunk
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30

Col. Russell ii Conwells admirable 'liie"
of James g. Blaine Is now ready it is hand
somely bound and printed, and contains ur-
wards of 500 pages it is illustrated by first
class artists 1t is from the press OF Messrs.
L. G. Allen IL Co., of Augusta, Maine. As
a rapid biographer, Col. Conwel doubtless
stands ithout q rival in America, and the
volume has the impress of the broadcast infor-
nation aud most careful attention on every
page. This is the biography that received
the nestimabe benefit of the active coop
Grafton and assistance of Mr.. Blaine, his
relatives and friends this is the volume
that is recommended by the family and the
private Secretary of the distinguished Can
didate; 1t is a true picture, drawn by a
master hand, of the life of the Statesmen
from the humble cradle to the present day,
and presents striking contrasts to the
score so-called olives" which are to larg e
extent filled with irrelevant matter made up
from the newspapers of the day those who
are wise will subscribe only for the authenic
Augusta edition,-the largest, cheapest,
handsomest and best The steel-plate por-
traits Of Blaine and Logan were engraved
for this volume and are a standing rcbuke
to the caricatures which appear in the So
called "lives" with big pretentions. We
understand that this Authentic Standard
Augusta edition is outselling all others more
then ten to one, and that its agents are
meeting with the most phenomenal success.
A few more agents are wanted by the pub
fishers the most liberal terms are offered.
1t is splendid chance for beginners, as
with this grand book no one can fail to do a
great business. The volume also contains
| a hinprnnhv Of Jnhn A. Lngan.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30
NEISS III. Q. DENNISNN.

Will open a private school on Madison
street below Fourth on Monday, September
list. The following branches will be taught
in all their photography
Reading, Arithmetic, Geography, History
Writing and Drawing. For terms apply to
2l4 Madison street. S-16-S4 If
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30

The Master of a Masonic Lodge is obli-
gated to act fairly and discharge his full
duty, but he cannot be called to account by
the Brethren who have placed him at their
head. If he errs in exercising the authority
with which he is invested it is not within
the province Of the Lodge to override his
decisions. To appeal to the Lodge from the
pronounced Judgment of its Master can be
taken. While he continues to exercise the
right of presiding his decisions must be re
spected, and he must be deferred to according
to what are the rights and prerogatives of the
office he holds. 0ne special element in the
Masonic system is this investiture o.
the Master of a Lodge with extensive pow
ers. The welding of such large authority
may occasionally work badly, but on thu
whole is conducive, we believe, to the hes
interests of the Craft. OF course, in case o
any fragrant abuse of authority by the Mas
ter of Lodge, the interposition Of tn
Grand Master may be sought.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30
GoULEY's
GRAND EXCURSION
OF sight seeing and pleasure through the valleys
and around the mountains to
.AUCH CHU n X
TIP THE SxyITCURACR.

On an inclined plane of foot rise to three to
length of 1922 feet, then run miles over Mount
Psgah until the base of Mount Jefferson is reached
then ascend its side on plane of 900 feet. When
its summit have assembled 1892 feet, being l,5iI
feet above Mauch Chunk and Lehigh river, and
D. leo feet above the tide water. From Mount JEFF
fersOn in full view of mountain peak above noun
tain peak with valleys, villages and hamlets far
beneath the excursionists feet, Glen onoko in full
view, with its cascades and waterfall dashing down
over 1000 feet from rock to rock, with beautiful
waterfalls to be admired by the excursionists as
they pass the rustic bridges and rustic stair
ways up to its summit to view the beautiful lake
and natures works in grand panorama of beauty.
While on Mount jefferson to view the burning mine
thousands of dollars have been spent to extin
guish it since 1892 from there many will go into the
coal mines to see the way men dig coal One mile
further on is the ice cave which furnishes ice win
ter and summer to quench the thirst of those who
go down among the rocks and ice beds to wonder at
the surroundings that open to their view on every
side. Having made tour of investigation, they re-
turn to the open fort the return to Mauch Chunk
and Glen OnOkO, having clear stretch of nine
miles around the mountain with gradual descent,
dashing through the woods ON the mountain sides
sometimes at the rate of mile a minute with fea-
theirs and ribbons flying in gay style while the owners
are holding on to bonnets and hats. In spite of
their efforts to secure them, once in n while one
tiirs of the car then comes the merry laugh to
see the hair of the hatess head flying as though it
would follow the hat. When the eXcursonists ar
rive Mt Mauch Chunk, many will go up the Glen
Onuko to admire its beautiful scenery. The excur-
sion will leave the foot of Market street, Whining
ton, on special trains
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30

The authorized pictorial lives of Cleveland
and Hendricks. Announcement of the rapid
completion of u Pictorial work comprising
the Lives of the Presidential Candidates on
the Democratictcket,w written by the veteran
author, Col. Frank Triplett. and published
by N. d. Thompson & Co., ST. Louis, Mo-,
and New York. This work is sold through
agents exclusively. 1t is designed, not only
to serve the popular taste and want in CIV
ing, exhaustively, the facts in the boyhood
and manhood of the Canddates-their pri-
waite Lives and Public Services-but to have
more enduring interest then the ordinary
Campaign book. To this end the publishers
have engaged on the work a corps of skilled
designers and engravers to elegantly and
profusely illustrate the scenes and incidents
in the lives of these eminent men, now so
prominently before the people. Personal
anecdotes and "reminiscences will constitute
"A leading and certainly u most entertaining
and Instructive feature of this timely work.
Col. Triplett has@narked ability, and enjoys
especial distinction as a Biographical writer.
| While exhaustive in the recital of facts, his
powels of analysis, and his keen insight into
the philosophy of events and measures, give
him special prominence among American
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much to say that he is better prepared for
the work in hand than any other American
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The books from his pen, Of hich several
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The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30

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The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30

Andrew Jackson was twice elected Presi-
dent of the United States, and that, too, in
spite of attacks on his personal character as
malignant as any that were ever made upon
the character of Aaron Burr. The Ameri-
can people have wholesome repugnance to
scandal mongers who venture beyond the
official record TO assail public men.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30

There appears to be entirely too much
John Kelly in New York Democracy for the
State to be considered at all doubtful.
When prominent politician, who has made
living for twenty years in the best offices
of the State at the party's hand, returns the
favor by putting himself and the contingent
he represents on the auction block at every
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30
Order OF the Red Wagons.


If you are in want of perfect fitting
white shirt, 307 Market street is tile place to
get them. All our shirts are our own make.
Shirts made to order, add fit guaranteed.
w. II. Sincock, 307 Market street.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30

The price all Tickets includes the ride over the
Switchback. Children from up TO IL half fare
from stations named.
Arriving at Mauch Chunk at Il a. m. Returning
leaves Mauch Chunk at p, m, allowing hours on
the mountains No change of cars. Seats all num-
bered.
Tickets for sale at the offices of all the above
named stations S-3C-S4-2t.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-25

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,ho,s,oa ~ law ino1,,1;na - ~
.n,.roa +or no ,o.n,am. 80 aan.,aa..
bounties for ssyvices in s,,n,,pssing IN.
sn,racRon on rahou,on hon ~ ho
onastionoan This o,non5,,a,,t ,,osssa
NON NJ u,,,sa- o,,a M So H.. -.
votss NM Donnhlicor, s,s4si,in, i,and
IN nv Sta+n lagisl,,t,r.s II ,,as rs,;eea
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repG In rtiomty ana tbaoalv
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laws tf.erthe Joss I'll control of ne
two houses 81 5p Republicans was tho
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-25

a widow who keeps a small grocery
and saloon on Russell street, hired a
man to bring her in liberty pole the
other day, aud last evening il was raised
in front OF her place. AS the pole was
elm, and he flag had no name on it,
lhe crowd was anxious to know for
which parry the pole was raised. When
The tree had been planted a short, fat
man mounted box and begafI: My
frens, dot bole wash oop. Dobflag yhas
streaming oudt oafer free peoples.
Dis yhas great county, und dot bole
cost more ash eight dollar. We hat
free Government, und dot flag cost
more ase two dollar. In dis country
we can pay some taxes ind hat some
bolitics ind good time, und dis vhid-
ow vhomans sells der best lager in De-
troit. Every mans in America vhas
shus. ash goot ash somebody else, und
it vahs goot to batroni2e dis widow Who
mans When YOU want some groceries"
"Who does she vote for:' called a
voice. If dot vhomen votes dis fall"
replied the orator, "she puts on de
names of Cleafand and Blaine und
Ben Butler and Tom Collins. Sic Was
liberal in politics, md she gifts you
more cIothes-pins for ten GEMS as any
adder man in Detroit. Ny frens, dis
campaign was now open, und all de
patriots vhas excited like tunder. Ny
speech vhas closed in choosing him
COP | informs you dot five cents pays
a Schooner of beer of dis widow sooch
ash you fnd nowhere else in die goun-
try We Will now adjourn"
Not long since I took The train on The
Bennington a1l Rutland Railway, leav-
ing Rutland &; one O'clock. IL front
of he sat lady ana boy. Tie con
due,or cSue along snd punched her
ticket and asked
"How old is the boyf"
"Ten years old to-day" said she.
eve collect half fare from ali
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-25
STATE NEW

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,72il -a7a2saa a9 triaFy
N 4lag lsd Il
ana 9," s..-a 4sJ' 5'as.5 experience III
aiit63i.-& Gnu -s been ca
,39 -'s aEa A22 ~e
y we're h21''-sa
"ltt cams "9 'AA l'"n -jt.1 10 sara TO-
sla *o"A''t' @'l.' -aea Zen nome
MA c.aI e~a as .n7r
aleat a. F#o I'D. been alie III.
10 @ae aua 4 a3taF8a.
j. a9s t > La-
ven, ,,,ls .@ta, aa5 yea
banker 1 Hashln2roa p recently
f2uuI himself short, aH5 committed
suicide by cutting his ar9at,
Gcorgc ! Waterman IF H. .;e..,r,-
formerly one Of ,he h,.iohfes, i,,ryrrs
in Vermont We reoyef 10 learn Is in
very roor neal,b causina h;s friapds
,nrch soviotv
RI, ,,,,,
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mo- 1890 o""'e" - 'n' ies n"tion
y -li'' - '.'1' i'io''s ~ as''ss p'ei -
Blodgei, Of arithmetic and geometry
in tia Girrs Normal school was frad
At meeting Of the Normal school
Commissioners Friday bv the election
of h;soTrcvf. Wili;ano aanrh+or ~
Savrol lv;1l;oros n 4ono7o,,,, -
p,,tIona u an 40 nas;t;on for,,o,.1,.
occpnia5 hv A5iss Blo5oott
Dexter Gilbert resident OF I'M
mouth Wiile driving from hatlaha 70
nis home, had a marrow escape from
death at the railroad crossing 81 Clareh-
- ~ III -, st,.,,,,, -, -
l,iIl;no, linn ;nstantIv Mr. che =.