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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24
A Cat That Can Read.


I've got eat. said lady "a me
the other day, ''that can read. At any
rate she knows when a letter comes for
her. "A letter. | exclaimed in as.
constituent .Yes. letter. and if YOU
don't believe it III prove it to you.
just wait Il minute until | direct one.
My friend left the room, and in a few
minutes returned with sealed en-
velope. addressed. "Miss Pussy, No. -,
Marlboro street, city. Now said
she, Iii you will kindly post that for
me tonight and be here when the post
man comes around on his first delivery
tomorrow morning YOU shall see that
am telling YOU facts | posted the
letter as requested, and was At my
friends house promptly the next morn
ing. Soon the bell rang, aud shortly
afterward the servant entered with y
bundle of letters, among which was that
for Mss Pussy. Placing them near her
feline highnes> on the floor my friend
said, "Now. Miss Pussy, pick out your
letter" Sure enough, Pussy at once
showed an interest, and in q moment
had pushed aside with her paws the
envelope Addressed to her | was about
TO acknowledge my sin of incredulity
when my friend said, wait 4 minute.
She'll open it and deyour the contents. ="
Scarcely had she said this when Miss
Pussy had torn the envelope open and
in moment was literally devouring its
contents-calnip.- Phi.ddcjphtd CAL.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24
Marrying Canadian Peasant.

The chief social event of their lives
is a wedding-almost the only set oc-
casion of festivities. The priest then
permits dancing among relatives and
allows unusual expenses to be incurred.
Courtship is very short and circum-
spect. 1t generally lasts but few
months. Engagements are made very
much after the pecuniary interests fol-
lowed in France, and the marriages
generally occur at from Is to % years
of age.
A widower of this place recently
went 10 spend the evening with a
neighhor, whose sister was an old maid
whom no one had thought of marry
ing. When he left the house her
brother suggested that he should mar
ny her. They returned to the house,
and went together to her bed, in one
corner of the room, and woke her up.
Holding the candle up to his face, he
said:
mile. c., take good look at
me; / m rather worse than | seem by
candle-light, and I've nine small chill
drcn, and not 4 great deal of land.
Win you marry meP"
She rubbed her eyes, still half asleep,
looked him over for moment, and
said, yes :"
Then be ready next Tuesday"
In another case, the day after the
bans of marriage had been published
here, the intended found his betrothed
crying by the window.
whats the matter, Maria?"
"Well, Baptiste, my sister Louise
wants very much to marry, because
she's older and it's her turn first. And
it makes me sad to see her disappoint-
ed. Now, if you would only marry
her! Everything is ready, you know,
and it would be such a relief.
well, well, don't cry about that, )"
said he, with a moments surprise. II
don t mind if | do. Go and tell her to
get ready. 20. Il. FarRham IN Har-
gJerS,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24

no matter which way your taste runs we can
please You
a Good Supply of Fine and Heavy D.
Our own Make, Kept on Hand,

and win be sold remarkably low for the quail.
itv Gail AT the old stand just above Dr..
Nlyian's drug store, High ST, Mineral Point,
Wisconsin. l5ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24
He Twisted Her Tail.

IL was a COW with mild brown eyes,
auburn bangs and tail with n love-
lock on the end that switched the air
and knocked imaginary flies into the
hereafter with II snap. She was being
led down West street towards the
Cortland street ferry by u ferocious-
looking Jerseyman, whose complexion.
owing TO the cold weather and hot
whisky, was red as a metcoric sunset
Suddenly. with what was apparently
I'm tcessary cruelty, the Jcrseyman
struck the COW across the flank with a
clu}, sWuno MS arms over his head,
danced u maddening double-shutile in
the street. and sat down with strange
rapluty upon a car-rai. The COW
loo ked over her shoulder reproyingly
and stood in her tracks. The Jersey
mau arose from the impression he had
made in the ice, smoothed his coat-tails
carcssngly, and started towards the
cow He raped her once, spat on his
hands, raped her twice, put his shout
der against her sIde-all TO move her
out Of the track of the drays-but to no
avail. 4 crowd assembled. The Jer-
seyman got lots OF sympathy, but no
assistance. One man suggested that
She had froz n fast; another that she
was undecided about the policy OF the
new board of aldermen; third that
She was one Of H. O. Us unbalanced
bids and was afraid of Jersey justice.
The owner went few yards ahead,
grinaed Il CHASTITY grin, and shaking
As club behind him in q suppressed
iury, pleaded in persuasive tone:
Come, Mooley; come, Mooley, Mooley
ba. Moolcy saw the club.
At last from the crowd stepped u
ian0 and uushayen specimen a long
Sloreman. lie was gifted with wis
jom beyond his kind. He drew the
owner of the cow aside and whispered
10 his ear, Twist her tall The Jer-
-eFman shook his head. Then, rs
though bidding for the support Of the
multitude, the 'longshoreman raised
MS arm, and making q sweeping ges-
lQre, exclaimed.
Gents, ! say twist her tail. -
Twist it yorself. was the answer.
4 glance OF scorn upon the crowd,
and the 'longshoreman barred his
gtrawny arm and stepped up TO the COW.
At jo0b the love-loek in his hand, run
rs fingers through it and clinched
.-.m, grasped the middle Of the tail
H's loft hand. and tried to tie knot.
Aa agoniz.ug silence, which was broken
groan and dotted with a BROAD
mined bat pair of suspcnders, and
arms and legs Of 'longshoreman
calisthenics in the frosty air.
Zee battered remains Of the longshore-
an were carried away muhering BIAS
N.Y. The COW, after she had re-
paced her hind boots on the ground,
"as .ed On to the ferry by the Jersey
who observed as he paid his fare
1ses MORN q Yorker 20 learn me
F Yrihetpc
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24
Thought He Could Pun Through.

There arrived in Detroit the other
day, half an hour after the west-bound
train over the Detroit, Grand Haven
and Milwaukee Road mad departed, a
Young man who was in a terrible fix.
He was on his way to village in the
interior to get married. The day and
the hour had been set, and here he was,
fifty miles away and no show to get
there unless he hired locomotive.
Acting upon the advice of the depot
policeman the young man had an inter-
view with one of the chief officials Of
the road, who offered the use of a .oco-
motive for $40.
That's a heap of money" replied
the young man, as his enthusiasm be-
gan to ooze away.
Eyes, said the Indifferent official.
I'm telegraph to her father and see
what he says.
Very well, let me know within an
hour.
In about an hour the young man re-
turned with a message in his hand, and
he laid it before the official without o
word. II read:
Susan changed her mind yesterday
and was married to Frank. "
"Then YOU won't want the locomo-
tive, Of courseg
"Of course moi. 1t was lucky l
thought Of telegraphing, for I'm just
$40 ahead.
And you don't feel bad over being
left?''
"Wen, I'd been engaged TO Susan for
thirteen years, and when / opened that
dispatch my knees wabbled bit, but !
ruess it's all for the best. I'm also en-
ragged to a Toledo milliner who does
business of $4,000 per year. and 70 q
girl in Columbus who expects her aunt
to leave her $4,000, and I'm in hopes
of pulling through without going into
a decline. Sorry to have troubled you,
sir, and III bid you good-day. DE
troU Free Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24
For SALE Rnrrnin.

House aal }, 80. 2,0. in Twins addition u
the city Of Milcrai Point, situated in the south
and On reas1 enable terms. Applyto
3tf WIN. BROWN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24
City Residence for sale.

The undersigned wishes to sell
his residence, located back of the
u. S. Hotel; roomy and in good con
dition. II. 7. OSBORNE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24

THE best so cent tea in the mar
ket is at the Nimble Nickel Cash
Stnre
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24

The use Of the term
"Short Line" in oonuec-
ton with the corporate
name of n great r0ad,
conveys an idea OF Just
what is required by the
travelling puhlic-a short
line, quiCk time and the
best of accommodations
lshcd by the greatest rail-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24

The wooden boxes that bring oranges
from Florida are manufactured il
Maine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24
!; no r !
IN l:
NJ u WITTVIT NTt INTUIhIlEU ~ WlN NIVHTVNI fNI-
way in America,
Chicago, milwaukee,
and Saint Paul.

! u owns and operates over 4 600 miles of road
| IN northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota Iowa
| bid Iakoihi and as It's main lines, branches and
connections reach all the great business centres
OF inc Northwest aud Far West, Il naturall, an.
swers ihe description OF Short Line, aud Best
Route between
Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Paul and finncapolis
CHICAGO, Milwaukee, Portage, La Crosse and
! Chicago, Milwaukee, orontonyille, Aberdeen and
Glendale
Chicago, Milwaukee, Eau Claire and saltwater.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Wausnu and Merrill
Chicago, Milwaukee, Beaver Dam. Fond du Lac
and Oshkosh.
Chicago, Milwaukee, waukesha aud oconomo-
Voc
| Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison and Prairie du
| Chicago, Milwaukee owatonna, Mankal- al,
foribault
Chicago, Beloit, Janesyilc and Mineral Poit,
! Chicago, Elgin. Rockford and DubHaue
! Chicago, Clinton, Rock Island, Cedar Rapit n
1nma.
Chicago, Des Moiucs, Council Bluffs and Omaha
| Chicago, Canton, Sioux city, SIOUX Fails and
Chicago, Milwaukee, Albert Lea and Southern
Minnesota Points.
Chicago Milwaukee, Mason city, Mitchell and
chamberlain
Rock Island, Dubuque, St Pa 4 and Mnneap-
oils
Davenport Colmar st. Paul and Minneapolis.
milwaukee,, Baeine Beloitr freeport and Rock
Mitchell Wolscy, Ashton ana Aberdeen.
tJim River Valley Lile)
Pullman SIrcpers and the Finest Din-
ing Oars la tia World arc run on the main
lines OF the Chicago, milwaukee & 81
Paul Hallway, aud every attention Is paid
10 passengers by courteous employees of the
Company
s. s. MERRILL. AVN. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Gen Pass. Agt.
J. r. CLARK, GEO II HFAFFORD
CENT supt Asst Gen. Pass. Agt
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
The Camp Meeting.

The forenoon Of yesterday was devot-
cd to general denominational work. At Q
A. N. Elder Loughborough, who has
Been connected with the denomination
for twenty.one years, related some inter-
esting incidents of the rise Of the work,
showing how the Lord had led them,
and guided them through different
places. At 10. 30 . meeting was held for
the purpose Of considering their edusa.
tionsl interests. The Seventh. day Ad.
ventists are paying considerable aiten-
ton Of late to the education Of the
young. They have three colleges now
iu operation; one ct Battle Greek. Mich
igau, one at Healdsburg. California, and
one at South Lancaster, Mass. In these
II is designed to impart true education
to develop the youth symmetrically,
cultivsting the physical and mental ma
lures equally with the intellectual. As
showing the rapid increase in their work,
ii was stated that, whereas it took sew
eral years to get the Battle Creek college
under way. it was less than six months
from the time the subject Of . school in
California was first broached until the
Healdsburg College was incorporated,
and had an attendance Of nearly q hun
dred.
In the evening Elder E. J. Waggoner
delivered . sermon ON the subject OF
sanctifieation. He said that Seventh
Day Adventists believe in ssnctificatiou.
but not in the kind which consists who,-
ly in singing, and happy state Of mind.
While persons are Just fled instantly for
past sins. through Christ, they are sane
lied ouly through obedience to the law
Of God; and thus sanctiHoation is .
work of . lifetime Men are to be Judged
by their works, and not by their faith;
this ia just Judgment, because mans
works always determine the nsture Of
his faith. A man may feel very good,
and may even believe certain truths, and
not be really religious. In short, it was
claimed that religion was . practical
thing. embracing every act of . mans
life.
To-day will be devoted to Bible read
and general eenominational work, and
tonight, 1t 7.30. there will be q preach
ing by Elder A. Briggs, the blind
preacher.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
IMPORTANT pvslIc ,mpaovzmnr
The New Tunnel and q New Rail-
rosd-Opening . Way for Com
msrco.

The HERALD was the first newspaper
to announce that tunnel would be
made through the hill on First street to
Hope street, for the passage Of street
cars, wagons and pedestrians. Tho
size OF the tunnel is to be- Is feet in
hight aud 20 feet in breadth. The
length of the same will be about 200
feet
Responsible parties offer to make the
work complete for sl2, 900 and already
half Of that amount has been subscribed.
The earth aud rock which is soft and
easily worked is ali needed in filling up
sunken lots and in making levee on
the bank Of the river to prevent the
erosion of the hanks.
The construction Of this tunnel will
shorten tho distance between the new
Seminary for Young Ladies and the
Postoifice, mile and half over the
present route, via Temple street, and
WOuld W bbO hOuto kb0b uii buo hc6Ny
teams would take iu coming from the
Cahuenga valley. The First street
merchants and hotel owners on that
street can we'll afford to pay for the
tunnel for the increased business IL
would bring to their doors. The grade
is admirably easy and the work would
be OF great Importance to the city.
II is an open secret that there is q
good grade for a narrow gauge railroad
from this tunnel across the Cahuenga
Valley and through the pass with
light cut. past the Encino and along the
old stage road to the Santa Clara Valley
and oil the way down to San Buen-
svsntura, or to Hueneme. Such road
would be Of very great Importance to
this city. 1t would pass through very
rich country, that is now producing vast
crops of gain and fruit, well stock
cd with cattle, sheep and hogs AMI has
large supply Of petroleum in sight.
The entsrprising people Of Ventura need
. connection with our metropolis and
our merchants and manufacturers need
the Ventura trade which now goes to
San Francisco. ut vast expense and long
delay. The trade that such road
would open to Los Angeles would be Of
vast extent. The present productions
along the line Of this road are very
large; but with the construction of tue
railroad. hundreds Of families would
settle BY its side, and utilize its springs
Of oil and water, and cultivate its rich
and rewarding soil. This is no fancy
sketch, but is one Of those great arteries
Of trade and travel that must and will be
made. II our merchants are awake to
their future interests they will build
this road that would roll wealth along
our streets, and furnish hundreds Of
homes alsng the. beautiful slopes and
valleys for three score miles. Let il
come.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
SHAWLS.

Elegant Tinsel Opera Shawls
English Chuddah
Striped Ottoman
Broche
Shetland Shawls in leading
colors, Cashmere Shawls in
black and colors.
In conclusion we say that
we offer Special inducements
to purchasers in this depart
mert. We cordially invite
You to visit our store.
B. F. COULTER.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
The New Cloak House.

II. Mosgrove & Co. have just received
by express an elegant assortment ot real
Jersey cloth braided walking jackets,
tailor made at the extraordinarily low
price of $40 each. These goods are the
greatest bargains ever offered to the
ladies of Los Angeles. 81 South Spring
street, adjoining Nsdeau Block.
May l4.3t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
Resolution No. 270.

Resolution ordering the grading and
Improvement OF Washington street
from Main street to San Pedro street.
Be IL resolved by the Mayor and Coun
Gil of the City of Los Angeles:
SECTION l.. That there be and hereby
is ordered to he graded and improved at
the expense of the property owners
within the district Of land described in
Section 2 Of this resolution, Washington
street from Main street 10 San Pedro
street in the following manners
The roadbed shall be graded and shall
be made to conform to the established
grade ON the center line Of the street
with the proper slope towards the side
walks.
The sidewalks shall be IL feet wide.
graded and conforming to the estab-
lished grade ON the line next the road
bed with an ascending transverse slope
having an elevation Of 3 inches, abo, q
the established grade at the property
lines.
SIC. 2. That the exterior boundaries
of the district Of land to be affected OF
bsnsfited by said work or improvement,
and to be assessed to pay the costs and
expenses thereof, are as follows:
Commencing at the N. e. corner oi
Main and Washington streets, and run
ming thence along the Eastern boundary
Of Main street northerly SO feet to Z
point, thence on . line parallel 10 ths
center line Of Washington street, East
erly 2434 feet 70 the west boundary oil
San Pedro street, thence southerly along
the west boundary Of San Pedro street
lS0 feet to q point, thence on line
parallel to the center line Of Washing
ton street westerly 2454 feet to the East
srly boundary Of Main street, thssc'
northsrly 1871 5000 feet to the point q
boginning.
SEC. 3. The Clerk Of the Coun
oil shall certify to the passage Of this
resolution, and shall cause the same to be
published once in the Los Angeles DAIL,
HxRALD, aud thereupon and thereafter
IL shsll take effect and be in force.
hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted BY the Council o
the city Of Los Angeles at its meeting o
May 18th, A. d. 1854.
w. w. RoBINsoN,
Clark Of the Council Of the City oI
Los Angeles.
Approved this 18Th day Of May,
A. D. 1854 c. Z. THoN.
1t Mayor.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
syrup Of Figs

Is the best and most pleasant Of all
purgatives., 1t clsanses the system,
purifies the blood. cures biliousness and
constipation, dyspepsia. headaches,
colds, fevers. etc. Our enterprising
druggist, C. F. Heinzeman. is selling It
rapidly, and it gives satisfaction 10
everyone.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15

r. LindYaist, merchant TAILOR, No. %
Spring street, is himself practical cut
ter; and, having had ample experience
in San Francisco and Los Angeles,
known how to meet the requirements Of
his customers. He keeps Q full supply
Of the best cloths constantly on hand
and makes them up upon honor"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15

There are in this city many objects Of
interest to visitors who have never been
here before. butte those Who come hero
after an interval Of few years the
change In our growth and progress is
really marvellous. They note the de-
velopment in every branch Of industry,
and especially do they notice the Pacific
Restaurant. opposite the Postofics, snd
universally pronounce Il . perfect model
of an eating houss. All-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15

RUSSIAN CIRCULARS.
The most useful garment
EVER YET PRESENTED
to the ladies. always ready
for dress. Wraps and Dus-
ters in black and colors, all
sizes and prices, at
COULTER'S.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
just out-"Beauties of canfornia, !"

Illustrated in colors, views Of Los An
geles, Pasadena, Riverside, orange
groves, vineyards, Yosemite Valley,
Big Trees, &c., &c. For sale at stamp
window postoffics aud all book and news
stores. Price, 75c. per copy. lm-apr27
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15

PAssenGers Due From the East
To-Day.
The following Is the list Of passengers
from the East, via the Southern route,
to arrive in Los Angeles at 1870. P. NJ.
to-day, specially tslegraphed to the
HERALD from Casa Grsnde. Arizona:
RA Kelly, Ohio; Ophelia Hicks. w
P Wilson, Austin, Texas; Mrs Metcalf,
New Tacoma; r Russ, Salt Lake; Mrs
N A Barker. Dslos. Tex; s A Went
worth. w W Hall, All Git, ri Pase,
Tex; J I Smith, Tucson; w II Plynch,
San Diego; J Lang, Litchfeld, Ills.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
He Couldn't Help It.

A Chicago gentleman, aow stopping at
the most popular hotel in Los Angeles,
says he never loses bis temper, except
when he fancies himself In the conclud-
ing part Of an interesting story, which
winds mp with something about Mrs.
Soothlow's Winding Syrup, etc, but
said he had to laugh and couldn't help IL
when he found his favorits cigar, "Tan.
sill's Punch. advertised at the P. O.
Cigar Store.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
CAPES.

A pleasant wrap for a lady
desiring a light garment. In
it you find comfort combined
with dress, at
COULTER'S.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
Cigars, Olssrs.

Cigars. U1gaTs.
An immense consignment Of imported
and Key West cigarsl
Just received p. 900 cigars direct from
Havana and 100, 900 from Key West.
The largest consignment Of this class oi
goods ever received in this market.
Being direct importers. thus saving the
commission paid to middlsmen, we are
enabled to sell at reduction Of SO pei
cent on former prices.
EDELnAS 4 Co.,
Direct Importers,
No. ll6 North Maia Street.
Apr27-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Ind.
gestiou, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss Of
Appetite, Yellow Skins Shiloh's Vitalizer
is positive cure. Sold by c. F. Heinze-
man, l22 North Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15

WHY WILL YOU cough 0when Shi-
loh's Cure will give immediate relief.
Price 10 cts.. SO cts, 81. Sold by G. +.
Heinzeman, l22 North Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
BUSTERS

In Mohair, Linen and Pop
lin. large sizes, a speciality,
at closest prices, at
COULTER'S.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
alS-azn

SHILOH'S vITALIZER is what you
need for Constipation, Loss Of Appetite,
Dizziness and all symptoms Of Dyspep-
sin. Price SO and 75 cents per bottle.
Sold by C. +. Heinzsman. l22 North
Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15

Health by good living. f. B. Millar
4 Co. 8 Penang spices are pure and una
dulterateo. just try them once; Jevne
has them. apr28-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
JERSEYS.

Braided and Trimmed Jer-
seys, Promenade and Plain
Jerseys in black and colors,
all prices, at
COULTER'S.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
A Good Business.

There ore about three thousand dairy
cows in'the vicinity Of Gilroy. and IL Is
cafe to say that the milk Of 2.750 Of them
il used for making cheese. The average
yield Of cheese product Of Cilroy town
ship is l.375.000 pounds or 6s7} tons
per year. Some Of the cheese com.
msnds the highest market price, selling
but little lower than the eastern article.
but the average price IL from twelve to
fifteen cents pr pound. Estimating
that 1t nets ten cents per pound, We find
tho income from this industry to BE-
sls7. 500 per year.-Gilroy Advocate.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
FOR SICK HEADACHE.

DR.. N. s. READ, Chicago, says: 81
think it is u remedy of the highest value
in many forms of mental and nervous
exhaustion, attended by sick headache,
dyspepsia and diminished vitality"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-15
ULsTERS

For travelling and driving. in
all colors at the lowest
prices, at COULTERS.