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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11
An Open Letter
TO the County Board Of Supervisors
Of Lotoa Coanty-Gentleme@.'

TO the County Board Of Supervisors
Of Io,oa County-Gentlemea:
| understand your honorable body
meets sometime in January next, and
as it is improbable that shall be
able to visit you during that session,
permit me in this public manner to
call your attention to the necessity
of your providing adequate accom-
mediation for the insane of Iowa
county.
Although the state board of char
ities caused a number of those un-
fortunates to be removed TO Grant
county, again our loretcied Poor
House is over-erowded, and again
the insane are suffering as conse.
quence.
Every feeling Of sympathy FOR
this unfortunate class, each humane
instinct, ought to lead you to pro-
vide for their proper care, especially
as this need not entail any addition
al burden on the tax payers; but on
the contrary may be made source
of revenue to the county.
Two years ago the county board
informally decided to build proper
buildings for the insane, and AS a
preparation, purchased additional
farming lands. At that time, the
state board Of charities were assured
by the present president OF your
board and other supervisors, that
this would be done at once, and in
consequence the most useful of the
insane were left at the Poor Farm,
instead of being removed to Grant
county.
Why, what was the then under
stood policy of your board was
changed, you probably know better
than / do. Perhaps, if the new
buildings were to have been erected
near some city or large village, suf
ficient t0cdL interest might have been
enlisted to compel your board to act.
repeat, the erection of a good
County Asylum, need not entail any
additional burden on the tax payer,
but on the contrary would pay for
itself in a very few years.
There are now 10 insane at the
Poor Farm, 8 are at Lancaster, and
there are about 80 at the STATE Hos
pital. For those at the Hospital and
at Lancaster, the county pays Sl.50
per week per capita, besides the cost
of clothing, and it is to be presumed
that those at the Poor Farm as much,
or YOU must admit that they are not
well cared for. This is an annual
outlay of 1922 irrespective of
clothing.
OF the above "a insane, 40 might
be better cared for in their own
county asylum, and their care would
cost the county little or nothing, as
the state aid would pay the cost Of
running the asylum, aud thus save
the county $4,000 year
Gentlemen, sinking all questions
Of sentiment, Of humanity, Of sym
pathy for the unfortunate, let us ap-
proach this as a purely economical
question, a question Of dollars and
cents.
The erection Of buildings to ac-
commodate 100 patients would be
cheaper in the end than would the
erection Of smaller ones; for at the
present ratio Of increase, the time
when Iowa Co will require as large
buildings for her oten insane is not
far distant, and in the mean time the
spare rooms can be occupied by pa
tionts from other counties to the
profit Of Iowa Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11

THERE have been many and long
continued experiments made TO as
certain how much gain can be reas-
onably expected from a bushel OF
corn when fed to good stock. Mr..
David Gore, of the Illinois State
Bd. of Agriculture, says his obserya.
ton and experience show that it will
require about twelve bushels Of corn
to make 100 pounds of pork, but
that this varies from ten to thirteen
bushels, according to the health of
the hog. Waldo +. Brown, a rec
onized authority on farm and stock
matters, states that under good
management the average gain from
bushel of corn will be found to be
not far from ten pounds. He adds
that this estimate does not include
the corn fed in rearing the pig, but
only that fed during the fattening
process. At ten pounde per bushel
it is easy to calculate what we are
getting for our corn. 1t is re-
marked by the same authority that
it costs much less to make a pound
of pork in warm than in cold
weather
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11

THERE is every reason to believe
there will be an outbreak of cholera
in the United States next summer
What steps are being taken to meet
such an attack we do not know.
Certainly nothing serious has been
done or is likely to be done in this
city to prevent an outbreak. 1t will
need some positive steps on the part
of the council to set the cleaning
machinery at work. These steps
will come after the disease reaches
this country. Individuals can do
something, however, to lessen the
danger by taking extra care of their
own premises.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11
The Local Field.

Christmas cards in great variety
at J. j. II. 81 Co.'S.
BUSINESS has revived some this
week in all branches.
WHAT delightful weather thus far
this week-for the season of year is
the idea.
OYSTERS fresh, delicious oysters,
at Hendra's. Charlie dishes them
up, too, remember.
w. II. BLEwITT, the wheelright,
is busily engaged making lot of
bob-sleds for the winter trade.
FRESH oysters at the Bakery. 49ml
Ii you dance buy ticket for the
benefit ball; if not, you can at least
donate the cost of ticket.
TIE accommodating rink propri-
etors gave portion of Tuesday free
to lady beginners.
Xmas cards at the Mineral Point
Book Store.
TIE slight advance in the price
of hogs the last few days is cheer
ing to the raisers.
The beaming countenance of
every child tells plainly that Christ
mas draweth nigh.
EXAMINE the silver ware and
fancy clocks displayed at Cook "
Sulhvan's. 49w2
WE learn that Argyle is to be sup
piled with newspaper, Chas. Trev-
lit, proprietor 1t will be indepen'
dent in politics.
CHRISTMAS confectionery, some
thing rich, can be found at Chas.
Hendra's, put up in most any con
ceivable manner.
Another nice music box to be
given away by the Mineral Point
Book Store.
WE wish the ministers, and all
others who officiate at marriages,
would be more particular in furnish
ing the news for publication.
By appropriating the Butler votes
in Michigan, Iowa and Nebraska
Democrats manage to give Cleve-
land a small plurality.
AMONG the new arrivals daily is
the large consignment OF Holiday
Goods for the City Bakery. 49ml
THE readers attention is called to
the professional card placed in the
TRIBUNE directory, of DR.. Jas
Fieldhouse, of Miflin.
SUCH jewelry as will prove ele-
giant holiday presents may be found
at Mauger's, all lately received and
of the latest designs. Prices very
low.
KATE FIELD says that "Mormon
wives are horrible cooks" This is
not strange. 1t is maxim old as
the hills, "Too many cooks spoil the
broth"
SOME papers Of our last weeks IS
sue were dated two days ahead of
time. There's dispute between
the new and old devil as to who is
TO blame.
Every body purchasing goods to
the amount Of one dollar gets a
chance in the music box at j. j..
IIanscom 81 Cos.
FRESH venison, rare article III
the Mineral Point meat market, mas
been retailed here by butchers TINS
week. 1t is the fruit of Thos. CRIB
blea hurting party,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11
To the People of Linden and vi.
cinftY.

SpRAC " bAHQbH ana VI
ciHfty:
jenkins d lIosking have made ar.
rangemeEts with Mr.. John Wearne
OF Linden, to work his gallery for
short time in connection with their
business in Mineral Point, and will
be prepared TO commence operations
on Monday, December 8th. They
purpose to do their best to secure
the good will and patronage Of all
who may favor them with atrial
and will leave nothing undone to
give entire satisfaction. You will
find them at Wearne's gallery every
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
OF each week, commencing from
above date.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11
Beneficial Departnaent

established for the accommodation of those
who are in want in any way. those who have
lost or found valuable property. and for those
who wish to sell or exchange. Limit, twenty
fye words. First insertion FREE, and for each
insertion thereafter Twenty-Five cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11
POINT WISCONSIN, THURSDAY

At the Mineral Point Book Store
are samples of elegant New Year
calling cards. Parties wishing any
should leave their orders immediete-
ly. To be able to secure the choic-
est, orders must be sent in early,
YOU know.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11
Right aEcre

you will find the handsomest pres
ents that can be found in ali the
city watches, clocks, jewelry, sill
verware, etc. These are choice
goods and will be sold reasonable.
WIN. MAUGER's Jewelry Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11

=. Il. Gales.
Our public schools are moving
along in excellent shape, much bet
ter than one might suppose consid-
ering the lack of encouragement ex-
tended by parents.
Chatterbox and all kinds of
children's books at Mineral Point
Book Store.
THE tax roll of the town of
Mineral Point is in the hands of
the town treasurer Thos, Phillips,
who will be pleased to meet his
friends at the council room in the
City Hall.
OK Tuesday, the 2Sd inst, Mr..
Edw. Cant, residing eight miles
east of Mineral Point, will dispose
of lot of stock and farm imple-
ments at auction. Terms reasonable.
See bills for particulars.
CHAs. WEST, one of the oldest
settlers of the town of Linden, died
at his residence about five miles
orthwest of this city on Saturday
ast, aged 70 years.
DoN'T fail to see the line of
watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware,
etc. at Cook S Sullivan's when look
ing for your holiday presents. They
will give you the lowest prices. 49w2
THERE will be a grand opening
ball at the new St. Charles Hotel,
Belmont, on Thursday evening, Dec.
25. The proprietor, Mr. Mappes,
will exert every effort to have it
prove a great success.
A PENNSYLVANIA editor writes to
a friend: 81 still support my repu-
tation by publishing a newspaper,
and my family by saving wood" !"
Don't you know some ministers in
like perdicament?
In accordance with custom, VIM.
Pollard, Linden's genial landlord,
will give a grand ball Christmas
Eve. Don't miss it if you want a
happy time, one to be lasting in
memory.
Every dollars worth bought at
the Mineral Point Book Store gives
you a chance in the music box.
MosT of the papers that have
come to our table within the past
few weeks have had something to
say about the beautiful snow. We
advise our wide-awake station agent
to commence prosecution for willful
misrepresentation.
A novel line of toys at Spratler's
DoDGEvILLE fanciers talk of get
ting up poultry show this winter.
This section of the state ought to
have something of the kind every
year as it contains as good birds of
all the leading varieties as can be
found in the country.
IL you want to economiSe in your
grocery bills, patronize G. E. Gale.
LETTERS are advertised as uncall-
ed for, addressed to S. +. Downing,
J. p. Morrison, B. Spitzbarth, and
Miss Lizzie Will. These letters
will be sent to the Dead Letter Of
fee Jan. 10, 1885.
L. ALLEN, JR., p. NJ.
At Hanscoms' Book Store can be
found something choice for present.
New ADvENTURE.-Mr. David
Jacko has opened choice new stock
of staple groceries, hardware, tin
ware, plated ware, etc, in connec.
ton with his grain warehouse on
Commerce street, and invites the
public to drop in and inspect. Ev-
cry article new and fresh.
Dolls, toys, wagons, sleighs, fruits,
candies, nuts, of all kinds, at the
City Bakery. 49ml
THE following news from the
Democrat of last week should have
received attention from us ere this.
However, our good will is the same,
and we trust the doctor will believe
ds: "Dr. II. p. Mix and family
have removed to this city from
Highland. The Doctor will practice
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11

CHRISTMAS SPEcIALTIEs worthy Of
examination at Cook & Sulliyan's
jewelry store. Don't fail to see
them. 4gw2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11

CHOICE family flour, corn meal,
buckwheat, and graham at the MIN
bic Nickel store.
VIM. TEAsDALE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11

Beautiful books, for old and
uug-sensible presents at Han
scoms' Book Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11
Fresh Oysters at a. D. spra,Ier'.

Just received a fresh lot of gro
ceries at J. A. Sprtler's, which he
will sell as cheap as the cheapest.
Highest price paid for butter and
eggs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11

The scheme of arranging for q
ball, the proceeds of which are to
be employed in procuring artificial
feet for Mr.. John Wilkinson, who
met with a railroad accident at
GAINESVILLE some weeks ago, is good
one, and we trust there is not citi
zen in all Mineral Point, who can
possibly spare dollar, but what
will hand it over to those who have
the scheme in charge. John, who
has been 40 unfortunate, has inces-
sanity been one of the most indus
trious, worthy and generous young
men in our midst, and now is the
time to exhibit an appreciation of
his worth, combined with testi-
monial of genuine sympathy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11

egraph operator in this city, who of
late has been in New York, is in our
midst this week. She goes from
here TO Denver.
-Chas. Springer went to Dodge
vile to-day to take a position in
Hahn's cigar factory. Mr.. Hahn is
to be congratulated on securing the
services of so good workman.
Ono of the pleasant sights at
court is to see Hon. NJ. M. Cothren
trying cases with all his old vigor,
fire and success darlington Re
publican.
Mrs. VIII Wasley and little
daughter Nellie, of Faribault, Mimi,
have come down to spend the holi-
days with their friends,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-12-11

a stranger arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. James, Friday,
November 2sth, causing much re-
joicing in that household. 1t is a
girl--their first born-and will al
ways make her home with this wor-
thy couple. Their many friends
here and elsewhere congratulate
them over this important event.
Our Democratic friend, J. d. now
had double reasons to be thankful
for the good things of 1884. Had
Thanksgiving Day came one day
later we know he would have cele-
brated the day with ectacy aud joy.
Storm Lake, Io,oa, Tribune.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-24
The Evolution Of the Corset.
Good Words.

Good Words.
As long ago as the days of the Greeks
and Romans slight. elancee figure was
admired and stoutness looked upon as a
deformity Martial ridicuIed fat women
and Ovid put large waists in the first
rank of his remedies against love. Sev-
eral means were tried then, as now. not
only to restrain an expanding figure. but
to enhance the beauties OF very Slight
one. But they We're of a different kind
from those with which we are familiar.
Bandages were worn with the generic
name of fascue mamillares. These con-
sisted of the strophinm, the cloth worn
around the bosom the tenia. a simple
band below; and the soma or waist-belt.
/ When handages failed, those whovalued
the beauty of their figures had recourse
to remedy prescribed by Serenus Sam
monicus. They enveloped their busts
with garlands of ivy. which were thrown
on the fire as soon as withdrawn, and
afterward Tdbbed all the upper part of
their figures either with goose fat mixed
I with warm milk or with the egg of a
partridge. Men Were as vain as the wo-
men, if we are to believe Aristophanes
and other writers. The great comic
dramatist Knocked his contemporary, CT
nesias for wearing busks of lined wood:
aud Capitolinus, in his biography of the
Emperor Anthony, mentions that he also
had recourse to them to compress his
swelling figure. Testimony is conflict
ing, however. Some contend that the
ancients wore veritable corsets, arguing
that when Homer, in describing Juno's
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-24
The Daily Life of the Pope.

From the London Truth.
The Pope rises at 6, and at celebrates
holy mass. At he looks over his vol
luminous correspondence. At11 he holds,
his public receptions. At 1890 he takes
a walk in the garden, chatting with his
favorite Cardinal At he dimes, the re-
past consisting of one plate of meat and
two plates of vegetables; he drinks Bor-
deaux wine, by his doctors orders. At
4:30 he receives the secretaries of the va
rious congregations, with whom he con
fers on church affairs. At s hereads the
papers, home and foreign At 9:30 he
tells his beads. At 10 he sups on an egg
and soup, after which he retires to rest.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-24

Pardoning a Convict to Hang Him.
Philadelphia Times.
Pardoning a man out of prison to get
him hung NAV seem to be d queer way
of bringing a criminal to justice. But
Just such a queer case is before the Pardon
Board of this State, and the board IS
asked to pardon a man convicted for the
crime of burglary in order that he may
be removed to another State to be exc
cuted for murder.
The convict is named John d. Shay.
He was caught in tbeact Of burglary two
years ago in the city of st. Louis, and
when pursued fired on and killed one of
the pursuing officers. He was convicted
of murder in the first degree, but man
aged to escape before sentence was pro
nounced. Being closely pursued by de-
teetives he committed another burglary
in Pittsburg and got himself sentenced to
five years imprisonment under an as
sumed name, in order to throw the Mis-
souri, detectives off the track. He was
discovered, however, and as he cannot
be removed from this State until he
serves out his time, without q pardon
that he may be brought to justice for his
original crime of murder.
For the purpose of encouraging the St.
Louis authorities in the laudabe habit of
furnishing criminals, the pardon should
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-24
As to Saying "Didu't Care a Dam. -

As to Saying "Didu't Care a Dam"
London Standard
Many notwithstanding expressions
have strong meaning, while on the
other hand, many strong-sounding ex-
preslons are perfectly innocent. If a
little boy said, for instance that he did
n { care dam, " he would probably get
hlVo trouble, yet there is no harm in the
piiiase' except, of course, that "don't
care came to bad end. A ''dam" is a
small Indian coin of trifing value: not
10 care dam" is not to care twopence.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-24

toilet when she wishes to captivate Jupi-
ter, speaks Of the two girdles worn
around her waist-the one bordered with
gold fringe, the other borrowed from
Venus-he was really describing Greek
corset; and that egide or cuirass Of Nj
nerva which Virgil describes is to be in
terpreted in the same manner. But this
view is. surely mistaken, for no monu-
ment of antiquity. no artistic work, no
evidence CLEANED from other sources,
point to the use Of stiff, unyielding,
whalebone cOrsets.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-09-30
Dead Shots.

The following campaign "dead shots"
at the feather.be soldier, Capt j. d
TAYLOR, are from the Cambridge Jefer-
sonian:
"Gen. Custer, the brave and dashing
cavalry officer, was called little bread
and butter fellow by Stay at-home Tsy-
.lor. Gen. Warner, who vas also brave
soldier, Is now being slandered by this
same Taylor. The old veterans vill
have no difficulty 10 deciding for whom
they will vote. When the choice lies
between q feather-bed coward and q
brave soldier who bears honorable scars
OF wounds received in the service Of bis
country"
"The Taylor's are making no srgu
ments' They dare not enter into the dis
cussion OF such living issues a. the. tariff
finance, governmental reform, foreign
pauper labor, etc They rely solely on
their ability to mislead the people as to
the true issues by systematic lying.
Week alter week thev repeat the same
lies concerning Gen. Warner. They re-
peat falsehoods. knowing them to be
falseboods, which have been thoroughly
answered and disproved."
"Gen Warner will be at the head ol
the committee on the payment Of pen.
sions, bounty and hack pay. at the nex'
session OF Congress. II Col. Taylor
we're in tba. position be would use 1t t.
secure votes; but Gen. Warner will give
justice to all who either vote for him OF
against him but it is we'll to elect mar
Who has the commanding influence to bt
made chairman OF Q committee so i'm
portant 10 soldiers and their heirs"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-09-30
A Chapter on Republican Voters
Who Voted in the Democratic
Convention Last Spring.

A Chapter on Republican Voters
Who Voted in the Democratic
Convention Last Spring.
A large number Of Republicans 10 this
county, in order to get Q vote in the
Democratic County Convention last
Spring, took . solemn oath to support
the Democratic ticket, State, Congress.
sional and County, at the ensuing Oc'o-
Der election. The poll-oooks Of the
Convention, returned to the Chairman Of
the Central Committee, and now in DOS
session OF the Executive Committee Of
the county, show the names OF each one
who was sworn, and the names of such
will be furnished to the Township Com
mltteemen who will see that they have
every opportunity to comply with their
obligation.
We have been iniormei that special
efforts vii be made by the whippers.in
OF the Republican party to induce Re-
publicans who voted in the Convention
to disregard their oathe and vote the
straight Republican ticket.
A man who has any regard for his
honor, or bis oath, will comply strictly
with the terms OF the pledge he made !;
but If there be any who wilfally disre.
gard their pledge and violate alike their
honor and their oath, they will very like.
~ be visited with Consequences not
pleasant 10 contemplate.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-09-30
SHERIFF'S
Pr0C|amationM
Presidential Election.

NOTICE is hereby given 10 the qualified
N electors Of the county Of Monroe and
State OF Ohio, that . general election will BE-
held, n req.ired by Law, on the Tuesday
next after the hrst Monday In Novsmbsr IN
this year, being the
Fourth Day of November, 1854,
at the several places Of holding general cleo.
tions in said county Of Monroe, and you will
then and there proceed 10 vote by ballot for
the United States Of Amsrics, for the State
Of Ohio a. follows:
Two Electors for the State st Large.
One Eector tor the Pirst Congressional Dis.
trict Of the sta.s Of Ohio;
One Hector for the Second Congressional
District Of the State Of Ohio;
One Hector for the Third Congressional Dis
triot Of the State OF Ohio;
Ono Hector for the Fourth Congressienal, !,
District Of the State Of Ohio;
Ona Blec,or for the Fifth Congressional Dis
trict Of the Stats Of Ohio.
One Rleotor for the Sixth Congregational
District Of the State Of Ohio;
One Blector for the Seventh Congregational
District Of the State OF Ohio;
One Blector for the Eighth CeugfsUslspsl
District Of the State Of Ohio.
One Hector for the Niush Csngfsssisnsl
District Of the State Of Ohio;
One Blsctor for the Tenth Congressional DIS.
trict Of the State Of Ohio;
One Rlector for the Eleventh Congressional
District Of the State Of Ohio;
One Hector for the Twelfth CougresSiOnsk
Ma A.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-09-30
Blaine and Taylor.

The following resolution adopted by
the Greenback L,bor State Convention
OF Ohio, denouaces Blaine's connection
with the Hooking Valley syndicate, and
Col. Taylor's psuper labor ideas:
Resolved, That thi, convention con.
demns the monopolization Of the coal
and iron lands Of the state, the creation
OF ic,itio,s values largely 10 excess Of
actual cost Of transportation BY lines
leading thereto hy syndicates, and ex'
acting dividends and interest on the
same, out Of which has arisen the pres
ent labor strike in the Hooking Valley
that the earnest svmpathies OF this con.
venuon are extended to the miners
struggling for their rights, condemn the
importation Of labor to take their place
and the in aaion of the State by arme'1
forces contrary to the laws Of the State
at the instance OF such corporations.