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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16
The Secret out at Last.

The fact that the 'S4 crop of Wis
consin tobacco stood at the head Of
all domestic cigar wrapping tobac.
cos of that years growth, was well
known to the farmers Of this state
several months ago. When the
eastern buyers hocked to Wisconsin
and opened up the market at prices
higher than many even had hoped
for, it at once became evident that
there was some reason for such a
movement, but just what the reason
was has never been fully explained
to their entire satisfaction. During
the months when the market was
booming in this state, the eastern
papers were complaining bitterly
that nothing was doing there aud
professed to be unable to assign any
cause for the absence of buyers.
Now that the Wisconsin crop is
practically in the hands of the deal
ers, the secret Of their discontinue
is readily given to the public. The
following article from the Lancaster,
(Penn.) Examiner, "lets the cat out
Of the bag" so to speak, and al
though it's a calling confession to
make it is undoubtedly a true one.
The theory advanced in regard to
the remedy proposed can hardly be
endorsed by tobacco growers, having
years of experience before them. 1t
can hardly be possible that the pre-
ceding crop can exercise so great an
influence over tobacco field as this
article would have one believe. The
article is as follows:
"The old crop of tobacco is going
and the time is coming when our
farmers must consider what they
shall do by way of planting this
year. 1t is thought by the best in
formed buyers that this is the coun-
ty to raise the best Havana tobacco,
which brand, without doubt, is the
only kind the market demands and
will buy. The opinion that we can
raise the finest kind Of tobacco if we
go about it in the proper way, is so
general that we need discuss it no
further. Aside from this fact, the
buyers prefer coming here, than en-
during the cold winds of Wisconsin
or to travelling through the tobacco
sections of Ohio and New York.
All buyers assert that something is
wrong-is our tobacco degenerating,
etc, being the problems
Next came the use of Samatra,
and now all fine grades of cigars
are wrapped with this tobacco. The
common cigars are made from Penn
sylvania leaf. For this reason there
is little demand the supply being so
great. As a matter Of necessity
our farmers have turned to Havana,
and if this cannot be successfully
cultivated, then we must cease to be
the great tobacco growing district.
One of the most successful, intel
ligent and observing buyers who
comes TO this market is Mr.. Charles
Becker, of Becker Bros, Baltimore.
Wherever he has gone throughout
the county to look at crop or buy
one, he has invariably asked on what
kind Of soil the tobacco was raised.
AS a result Of observation ne finds
that the best crops were grown upon
sod or on land were successive crops
of the weed have been produced and
the poor tobacco was invariably
raised on corn stubble fields. His
inquiries have led him to zee that
our farmers have adopted the almost
universal custom of blowing down
corn stubbles for tobacco, ard to
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

arrangements in which the p olson
of disease may lurk, but which pass
es unnoticed by the unpracticed eye.
1t is here that competent inspector
may perform the greatest service.
If there are any hidden dangers in
a house-defective plumbing, un-
trapped pipes, damp cellars, poison
breeding drains and wells-the oc-
cupant should be glad to have them
pointed out. On the other hand, the
slight annoyance of an official visit
alton would be small price to pay
for the assurance of qualified in
spector that ones house is in good
condition. There will be stupid
people always to object to the visits
of an inspectator, but the majority
of citizens will consent to the most
thorough examination of their
premises.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16
PeTS SonaI Points.

Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Carbis
started yesterday morning for their
new Dakota homes. The well wishes
of host of friends follow them.
Winfield and Cal. White have
been home this week, summoned by
the death of their father. The form
er is at present clerk in the post
Office at Le!nars, Iowa, and seems
well contented with his position.
The latter is attending school at
Dubuque.
Alderman LaMalle, took another
trip to Chicago this week in the in
terest of his afflicted little girl.
-Llewellyn and Josiah Osborne,
of Shullsburg, were present at the
burial Of their uncle, S. White.
This mornings early train aid
ed in conveying N. and Mrs. VIII
Cox to Geneva Lake, which place
will be their home.
Mrs. Nettie Harrison, of Lemars,
Iowa, is visiting in this city at the
home Of her father, Jas. Beaumont.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16
BuckIen's Arnica saivc.

The BEST SALyE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbans
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. II Is guaran-
teed TO give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For Sale BY
&. X. Moffett 37-ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

A YOUNG colt is offered for sale
by Mr.. Amos Hayes.
New goods are being daily re-
ceiyed at DeIler's.
KEEP in mind the date of DR..
Woods coming-April 23d and
oath.
The Wisconsin Daughters of
Rebekah will meet at Appleton in
June.
"IN the spermaceti whale the teeth
are fixed to the gum" The same
freak is noticed in some Of our girls.
A LARGE assortment Of spring
novelties are now being opened at
l6w2 DELLER's.
MECHANICS are busily engaged on
the corner store of Coad's block
making it first-class in every respect.
JUST how many of the saloon
keepers the high license law will
shut out is question agitating the
minds of many at present.
IT does ones eyes good to see how
well Dick Penhallegon's home looks
from the effects of q new coat of
paint. Hankins flourished the brush.
DEMOCRATS are about thinking
that waiting for the Office to seek
the man" is all foolishness, as it
proves that Democrats thereby get
left.
IT is pretty well settled that there
will be no cheap wheat on the mark
cts from Russia this year. Too
many plowshares have been beaten
into swords for that.
JoHN J. PENHALLEGoN, will go
into the hardware and tinsmith bust
ness the first of May, and will occu
py N. Harterts building on Com
merce street.
THE ladies of the p. M. church
met yesterday afternoon and formed
Mite Society, with Mrs. Jas. Brew
er, Jr., as president, and Miss Ida
kislingbury as secretary.
THE old railing or guard parallel
with the sidewalk by the Jerusalem
pump, is in fearfully delapidated
condition, and should be displaced
entire.
Mr.. CHAs. GILLSrANN has secured
car load of choice barley for seed
purposes, which he has left with
David Jacko for the convenience of
those who wish to purchase. Price
% cents per bushel.
Our new furniture dealer, Mr..
J.P. Hambly, introduces himself to
the tribune readers to-day. His
stock, remember, is entirely new
and fresh, and of the latest designs.
You should call and inspect.
A WRESTLING match between Jos.
Collins, of Minneapolis, and Dick
Hughett, of Wyoming, took place
at the rink in Dodgeville, on Tues
DAY, for a small stake and the gate
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16
The Local Field.

In the Spring the busy ousewifo gets herself
another broom.
In the Spring the weary usband ounces
round from room to room.
Round and round he vainly wanders, looking
for a vacant spot
Where there is no dust-pan shining and the
scrubbing brush is not;
Looking vainly for his breakfast, with very
hungry sigh,
Till at last he seeks the pantry for piece Of
clammy pie;
Longing for the happy morning when the sayo-
ry odors steal
Upward from the genrous kitchen, promising
a good square meal. Boston B@dget.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

WALL PAPER.-J. J. Hanscom q
Co. have all the newest and latest
designs in wall paper and finest dec
orations from the leadicg factories
of the country. Prices reasonable.
Call and examine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

AGAIN, as the season rolls around !,
Mr.. VIM. Treweek, who keeps some
of the best thoroughbred horses in
this section of the west, presents
their merits in advertising form in
the TRIBUNE. Stanley, his thorough
bred trotter, is now q well known
horse to all in these parts. No horse
lives with a better pedigree, and
many of his get are proving swift
ones-John G, for instance, owned
and raised by VIM. Treweek. This
colt as three year old did great
credit to himself and the stock he
represents, by winning the green
race and taking second in the free
for all at Dodgeville last fall. Pap
lin, the fine Gray Norman owned by
Mr.. p. is a choice stock horse, and
is sure to prove of great advantage
to all who secure his get. This
being an era of progress in stock
raising, these fine horses should be
remembered by raisers wishing to
keep pace with the demands.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

INCALCULABLE damage has been
done during the past winter to
blackberry, raspberry and grape
vines, and to young fruit trees, by
mice which, in countless mum bers
have appeared all over the country.
Those vines which were covered
with flax straw Jared the worst. Mr..
Colburn, who has lost most of his
vines by freezing the past two years,
informs us that his are almost en-
tirely destroyed We hear also of
much damage being done in the
vicinities of Belmont and Levings-
ton; and we should not be surprised
if the work of devastation was gen
eral. In several instances they have
attacked hay stacks and completely
ruined them. The hay that was not
chopped up and eaten, would be
burrowed full of holes so as to allow
the water to run in and destroy it in
that way. The animal that is causing
the trouble is somewhat larger than
the ordinary field mouse.-Patte-
riHe Witness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

The NAVAL CADErsHIP.-Co
gresham. elect r. NJ. LaFollette has
completed the necessary arrange
ments for the examination of appli-
cants for the vacant cadetship in the
naval academy at Annapolis, Md.
The examination will occur on the
2lst inst, at 10 a. M, at room No.
Is, university hall, and candidates
should be IN the city at least one day
prior to that date. The following
will constitute the examining board /:
Miss Rose Dowling, county superintendent of
schools Of Iowa county.
Professor j. C. Freeman of the university of
Wisconsin.
G. II. Martin, county superintendent of
schools of Lafayette county.
Chas. L, Harper, county superintendent Of
schools of Grant county
Hon. ID. II. Morgan, who acts for the county
superintendent of schools Of Green county.
All candidates will be required to
pass a physical examination, either
before or after the examining board
completes its duties.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16
TARULAR So TEMENT

OF the votes given for Associate Justice of
the supreme Court for the term commencing
on the first Monday OF january, 1886, ut the Ju-
dicial election held IN the several towns wards,
villages aud election districts Of the county OF
Iowa. on the first Tuesday of April, A. ID, 1885.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16
IA BULAR STA TEMENT'

OF the votes polcd for County Judge at a Ju-
dicial Election held IN the several Towns
Wards. and Election Precincts in the county
OF Iowa and State OF Wisconsin ON the first
Tuesday, being the 9TH day OF April, a. ID.
lQgg
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

THE largest and finest assortment
of white goods, embroideries, orien-
tai and all kinds Of laces, ais 0
embroidered yoking, and everything
pertaining thereto may now be found
at DELLER's. 16w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

MARTIS & ToAY have several farm
wagons, one twoseat open buggy,
one single top buggy, which they
offer for sale cheap for cash or on
good notes. l0w4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

FROM remarks occasionally heard,
we are led to believe that some par
ties hesitate going into the culture
of tobacco for fear of over produc-
tion. This should be dispelled if
authority is worth anything. Every
year is not tobacco producing year,
which fact lessons the chances for
over production; but the most en-
couraging feature for Badgers is the
fact that Wisconsin leaf ranks first
among all domestic leaf tobacco.
This being SO has discouraged the
eastern leaf growers, until many
have decided to cultivate Havana,
while others have abandoned the
business entirely. Here is another
cause to sustain the belief that there
will be no such thing as an over
production.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

THE Kenosha Courier says egg
eating excited great interest in that
burg during the past week. Word
was given that a new candidate for
the championship had entered the
ring, wagering to eat thirty-six eggs
inside Of half an hour. Saturday
night came and twenty-three men
assembled at the postoffice to witness
this unheard of feat. In the pres
ence Of this large assembly, this
young scion took down his three
dozen eggs easily, and then added
thirteen more, making forty-nine,
winning several bets and the cham
pionship.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

JERSEY JACKETS for ladies and
children of the latest improved
styles for street wear, have been re-
ceived in great variety and at low
prices at DELLER's. l6w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16
Tobacco TWigS.

THE raising of "the weed" has
struck Rewey with considerable
force. The latest from there is that
Cephas Cushman is going to put out
5 acres; J, B. Huse and John Glib
bon 10 acres; Joe Harker 10 acres;
j. w. Rewey 10 acres; R.R. Hughes
10 acres; 7. Nolan 5 acres; Clarence
Cushman acres; A. c. Smith 5
acres and Sam'l Griffiths one acre,
making total of 81 acres. Aud
still the fever increases.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

REpAIRING well and quickly done
at Remfrey's wagon shop, charges
reasonable.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

WoMEN's fire shoes from sl.25 to
$5. 90 at J. Penhallegon 81 Sons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

The cosy residence of the late
VIM. Wallis, in Graysville, is for
sale, with five and one-half acres of
land, half an acre of young bearing
orchard. House and barn in first
class repair Price $500; will be
sold on easy terms, Enquire of
JoHN b. WALLIS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

The editor and newspaper pub
Usher certainly does more work for
less money than any other man on
the face of the globe. He never
does anything as well as half of his
patrons could do it. His best friend
seemingly will go square back on
him and threatens to starye him
(which is easily done,) because of
some supposed mistreatment. Then
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16
Beneficial Department

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
five words. First insertion FREE, and for each
Insertion thereafter twenty-five cents:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

| -OR SALE-A good six-months-od colt. In
quire OF AMOS HAYES.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

Arcna-W G. NeTert.
Clyde--James Conners.
DOdgeville-Jas w Smith.
Bden-Josephus Bailey.
Highland-B. II. Kruel.
Linden Kearton Coates.
Miffiin-J. W Rewey.
MoscoW-Ole Steensland.
Mineral Point Town Jas. Spensley.
Mineral Point City, 1st ward-John j. Ross.
Mineral Point City. ID ward -Sam'l jenkins.
Pulaski-W. s. Dimock
dgeway--Archibald Campbell.
Wadwick-George g Cox.
Wyoming-H. NJ. Levake.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-16

THE spring election Just passed
has decided who shall constituted
our County Board for the ensuing
vear 40 follows.
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Read what Mr.. +. X. I.cgare, merchant
and planter. writes from Fort Motto, S. c.,
November II, 1884:
Capt. J. A. Peterkin, Fort Motto, S. c.:
Dcnr Si3-You ask mo to give you my
experience with your improved cotton seed,
and rs l have no interest in the matter OK
cept tho good of tho farmers. will give you
my experience. l planted 8 acres of your
seed this year and the cotton grew off rap
idly, stood tho dry weather we'll and kept
green and hearing long after other cotton
near it had dried up and ceased producing.
I ginned ont three bales, and 1000 pounds of
seed cotton made 400 pounds Of lint. Or 40
per cont lint, while it took 1850 pounds of
other cotton ginncd same day on same gin
to make 400 pounds lint. l know of many
other parties who also had a turn out OF 40
and even ~ per cont, while the OZicr sccd
only made 50 to 80 per cent.
AS merchant, l shipped to Charleston
about 100 bales Ofyour seed for two parties,
and without my factor knowing it. they all
sold for tho top of tho market, and most of
them 4 cent over tho market, the staple
is very fine and beautiful. It's virtues are
that it grows well, stands drouth, bears
heavily, and makes beautiful lint which
sells for top of tho market. | consider it
the best cotton have over known, supe-
rior to DicisOn'S and OILERS.
Yours, very respectfully,
II. X. LEGARE.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1885-08-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
Spring Without Blossoms.
Late III Life to look for J0y-Yet Never
TOO Lnte to Mend,

Late III Life to Look for Joy-Yet Never
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Readers of uawthorne's "House of Seven
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Justly imprisoned since his early manhood,
said, after his release: My life is gone, and
where is my happiness" But that could
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sunshine occasionally fall across the gloom
of Il Now England autumn day.
In a letter to Messrs. HIsCoN Il Co., Mr..
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have suffered untold misery from childhood
| from chronic disease OF the bowels and
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plete specific, preventive and sure. As
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voluntary; only he does not adequately
portray tho suffering he had endured for
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/ now know the case we'll. He is now per-
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joys health and life, ascribing it all to
PARKElt'S TONIC.
UnequatIcd as an invigorant stimulates
| all Tho organs cures ailments OF the liver,
| kidneys, and all diseases Of tho blood.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1885-08-22
HASTHor, La. January 81, lSS

HAsTHor, La, January 81, 1855.
Editor MOrchOuSe Clarion:
Dear ,Si,'-I said to yon some time since
that l would give you the result of my gin
ming n lot of the 'Pct erEin Cotton" 1 have
Ginncd 81 600 lbs seed cotton, weighed in lots
of from 900 to 1900 lbs, which turned out
ii $500 per cent ofiint cotton.
This cotton was planted from LIST to 10Th
of May. Had the usual cultivation on the
share system. No rain after LIST OF July.
Stands moro hot, dry weather than any
other cotton grown. Hands claim they can
pick onc-third more of it than the common
cotton. Can also gin al least onc-thirl
more of it in the Same leugth of time than
any other cotton.
know my seed to be pure, as there was
no other cotton planted on my Line planta-
ton in 1881 except the Pcterkin.
] bnlieve there is moro money TO be made.
by at least 30 per cent in planting the fe!cr-
kin than any other cotton.
Yours Respectfully.
GEO. A. pIITIRI<IN.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1885-08-22
TIE SURVIVING GENERALS.
philadelphia Tinfes.]

ti'hifadefphta iihfeS.f
The only two great commanders now
living who faced each other in max ing
the thrilling and crimsoned annals of
the late civil war are General VIM. Il.
Sherman and General Joseph T.. John
ston. Grant met Lee, Joseph and Sid.
ney Johnston, Beauregard, Buckner.
Bragg and Pemberton in battle rs chief
commanders, aud of them Joseph r..
Johnston, Beauregard and Buc&ner
survive. Meade, who met the terrible
shock of battle ut Gettysburg, was
borne to the city Of the silent within Il
short time of the imposing Southern
pageant that committed the dust Of Lee
to the mother dust, and Thomas and
Hood, who fought tho last great battle
of the war at Nashville, both sleep the
sleep of the dead. Sherman aud John
ston alone remain of the great com
manders who locked horns with each
other in the flame of battle. Their
campaign from Chattanooga to Atlanta,
and from Atlanta to the sea, was the
most brilliant of the war, and they are
the only two great commanders who
are left to sit down and talk their bat
ties over, as they often do in the hear
test good fellowship. OF the many
commanders of the heroic Army of the
Potomac none remain, with the single
exception of Gen. Mcclellan.
Scott, Mcdowell, burnside, Hooker,
Meade and Grant, who in turn COM
manded that magnificent army, have
all gone TO join the great majority, and
Lpngsireet is the only one of Lees
great lientenanis who fingers with the
living. Jackson, Hill, Ewell and
Stuart, who We're in every great con
hict of the'army of Virginia, rest with
their great chicftain Of Arlington,
Joseph II. Johnston and G. II. Bcaurc.
guard arc the only surviving Confed-
crate commanders who led great armies
to battle, and they are whitened by the
frnstS of time.