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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-12-31
Value of Cleanliness.

AS a rule, every boy and girl, every
young man and woman who will, can
have clean clothing, a clean body,
clean face, hands and feet, clean teeth,
aud clean, sweet breath. Now, in
your own mind, contrast cleanliness
with it, opposite. II we were only
seeking to please the eye, the former
is worth all the care necessary to sc
cure it; we 90 farther than this, how
ever. No one can be careless OF his
person, and uncleaA in his habits,
without producing or perpetuating
like disorder in mind, and in all he
does.
Our bodies are covered with innum-
cradle pores or holes, SO small that the
naked eye cannot see them, through
these there is, or should be, a constant
passage of effete, dead matter. Ia
warm weather we are made sensible
of this fact by the perspiration which
stands upon our faces and hands, or
saturates our clothes. This effort of
the system to cleanse itself inside is
constant, whether we know it or not.
Suppose now that you neglect to
keep your body clean outside; these
little holes are stopped, the dead mat
ter which should come out is kept in,
the blood becomes impure, the brain
wearies or gets lazy, we are lazy all
over; then we are slack and careless
we do not like to study or think, even
of nice things, and so we are injured
all through if we do not keep the sur
face of the body clean. or course,
while we are at work or play, we get
our clothes, face and hands soiled, and
sometimes our whole bodies are COW
cred with dust and perspira lion; then
what O. luxury it is to bathel 1t is
not bad that we sometimes get dirt on
us while doing our duty, but it is baa
to be careless and let it remain there.
Cleanliness applies TO the stomach
and mouth as well as to the mere
surface of The person. Be careful as
to what you eat, and particularly be
careful as to quantity. The stomach
can only do limited amount of di-
gestive work, and if overworked be-
comes tired and careless, as the body
does, and then becomes foul and un-
clean; the eye becomes dull; the
brain sluggish; the breath bad, and
beauty fades even from the young.
Heat and moisture cause rapid de-
composition OF flesh and vegetable
substances. After we have eaten
breakfast, dinner or supper, there are
particles of food left in the mouth,
between and adhering TO the teeth.
If the mouth is not washed or cleaned
of these particles with toothplck,
they decay. Only think of carrying
decayed matter ia your mouth Yet
every ore does it who does not clean
his mouth and teeth. You can always
tell, the moment you see a person,
whether or not he takes care of his
mouth and teeth. Let girls and
boys, young men and women, if you
want to be cheerful and noble when
you have matured, if you want a
sound mind and a pure spirit in a
sweet. lovely BODY. keep clean.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-12-31

HERR HAGER, the wealthy German
banker, Is the most punctual man u
the world, and always carries q coupe
of chronometers about with nm.
Thanks to this hs it he is freque35I
victim to pickpocl IS, as not wees
passes without his losing one OF ms
watches. At first he had recourse 10
all kinds OF safety chains; then one
fine morning he took no precauuon
whatever, and quietly allowed MN
self to be robbed. At night, on re-
turning from business, he took up tne
evening paper. when he uttered an
exclamation of delight, and at once on
started off to the police station. rms
is what he had read: " To-day, aoou.
2 p. M, violent explosion took place
in a house in B street, oceuple0
by Mr.. S., wealthy townsman5;
The hands OF the victim are shaIteIes.u
eand the left eye gone" The crazy
banker had filed the watchcase Win
dynamite, which exploded during lns
operation OF winding. Since INA.
time no more watches have oegA
stolen from the person Of Herr hs
ger
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-12-31
ALL ABOUT 'P0sSUss
A yirgini an Tells a CIhr.le ~.


! was taking with a southern No.
about the oppossum which Te.. Ian
see man caught on the battlefield -
Murfreesboro and sent to the ,resiJooo..
for his thanksgiving dinner write-
correspondent o. the EhiladelnL;Ss
Record. The southern man. a ca
gian, by the way, said THE 'nossnn.
is not what he's cracked IT'D to he
used to hu1t him years ago when !
was young, but ] hunted him for -
sport and not for himself. Thew =
something very picturesque Ana
piquant about postum or coos
hunt. a 'possum hunt differs frora
all other hunting in that a good 'nos
sum hunter does not use his gun !,
all. A possum or coon dog-a thin
NANCY, cur like dog-and a bio toro5
are all that he needs. The hunt
ing is always at night. Tba
dog finds the 'possum and tras.
him-usually in persimmon tres
Then the hunter climbs up, torch IN
hand, and grabs the 'possum. Tbs
light of the torch dszzles the ewes ~
the 'possum, and his instructive simp.
lation of death makes il easy to catrb
him. The hunter must take care tbat
the possum does not fall to fba
ground. If it does there will Ia
fight-not between tue dog and tbe
'possum, but between the dog and his
master for possession of the 'possuu
Ny interest in the coon, no wever ends
when he is caught. l would as lieva
as not that the dog ate him then. He
looks too much like a rat for NV
stomach, and tastes too coarse and
greasy-squirrel is much better
1.-THE 'possums seems as numerous
as ever, said Vrginian, ''and they
seem to be hunted just as zealousIy
l don't think they are particularly
good eating. The darkies like pos
sum, just as they like coarse. rich
food of any sort. But if 'possum
were not traditional delicacy very
few white men would eat It. Oh
course you have heard the classic
'possum story, which is always TOLD
told when 'possum is mentiUned9 MOI
Well, an old darby once caught
'possum one cold Thanksgiving dav
and taking il home to his caoin, built
up fire, and put on the pot. Then
he lay down, tried OUT, with his back
to the fire, darby fashion, and went To
sleep. AS he lay there snoring, while
the 'possum simmered in the pot, lis
son, a Timber, bright-eyed youth,
glided into the cabin. He took in the
situation in a moment. The 'possum
was ready to be eaten, aud its
strong aroma filled the room. Step
ping softly to the fire the graceless
youth took the 'possum out of the pot
and rapidly deYoured its gamey flesh,
chuclkling softly To himself as he dc
so. When he mad eaten all there was
to eat he gathered the bones in a little
pile beside the fireplace, and then
smearing little of the 'possum grease
on the mouth and nose Of the sleep
ing man he stole softly out. By and
by old Pompey awoke. The air was
redolent of boiled 'possum-the old
mans mouth watered. Rising slowly
to his feet the old man took the lid of
the pot and looked in. Jerusha
mighty he exclaimed, its done
gone. Then, glaucing down at the
fireplace, he saw the whitened bones,
and passing his hand over his mouth
he felt and smelled the 'possum
grease. a broad smile spread over
his puzzled face. Good Lave! he
exclaimed, L done forgot ate him"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-12-31
ALAS

o dainty. darling Isabelle,
loved you fondiy, maily, too.
How wildly can never tel,
since I can never come 10 WOO
vowed that would make yea Eilre-
l vowed that your love would Nln,
But now no longer DO pine
only think what might have ts-ei-
Your sylph-liize form, your lcye.F t@e1e
WIKI passion filed my wQun1ea heaf'
Made captive By your Any -rActs-
But nov, alas are two must par.
For YOU and can never mate,
Nv passion Sill has died away,
since hy a hard. relentless faie,
saw sou eat TnankSslF inS DAY.
Som4r7ilIe Journal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-12-31
A soLILooUY.

Deres a mighty lot OF people W ats got heaps o
common sense, $500, 49,
Dat ant alluz particular about deere mood an
tense. - LTD ,
You passes lots of pretty girs DAT ma oehln"
An dere's piles Of spousibilty rests on an iron
rail. -. -. 4.
'Taint de bigges', slickes' boss dat makes DE
,Taipt sllnz from de riches man de poor one gifs
de dime. ..
It's mighty slender policy to 20 far out 70 sea
In a boar watts rotten 20 de core, 10 show no"
brave you be- ,-. !.
Too big crop OBJ apples is gwine to bust de
limb. ms. L.
An de gals lips alluz taste best we'ea de Ash1 Is
kirder dim
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-12-31

J.. G. Earle has secured a fine, large
studio in Weber Hall building, and
at present is very busy with portrait
orders.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

Of the leading roughs in Albany. Moreover,
he was bright ss we'll as courageous and en-
ergetic. and when he was about twenty
Cassidy gave him position as reporter on
the staff OF the Argus. As such his first as.
signments were in the Chamber OF the New
York Assembly. Manning soon became
known TO the leaders in the House, and ii
was not long before he evidenced ability in
manipulating the vote OF his county. He
rose in business step by step. and is now
President OF the Argus Company. Albany,
and the "inspirer" OF the Argus utterances.
Manning possesses considerable wealth,
dresses handsomely and lives in good style.
He lately married the second time. By his
first wife he has one SOD and one daughter.
In personal appearance Manning Is tall.
large and handsome. His forehead is lofty;
his eyes are exceedingly full and bright. He
is dignifed and courteous, scrupulously
well dressed and well kept While he fig.
ures successfully in public, his strength is
less as an orator than in counsel as a politi
cal manager. An indication OF his charac
ter is to be found in his casting the vote OF
New York "a a unit during the proceedings
OF the late Democratic National Convention
at Chicago, the purpase OF the amendment
upon which the vote was being taken being
the substitution OF individual for collective
voting. Protests could not shake his pur.
pose, which he carried out, and the result
was the nomination OF the gentleman who
is now President Of the United States.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

Law School he was graduated II 1866. and
continued bis studies in New York City. On
his admission to the Bar he began the prao-
tice of his profession. which he has since fol-
lowed with distinguished success. His office
is in the Empire City.
In 1871 he took q leading part in the
organization OF the Young Mems Democratic
Club, which continues to be of important ser
vice TO the party. He was subsequently act
i've in that movement which relieved New
York Of the depredations OF the Tweed ring,
thereby gaining the notice and approval of
Samuel ]. Tilden, and that prominent posi-.
ton in municipal affairs which he still no ds.
In 1872 he served as an Inspector of Schools,
but was defeated for District Attorney.
When Mr.. Tilden ran for Governor his AZ
vess was greatly ssshted by Mr.. Whitney
Subsequently,, as Corporation Counsel. he is
said to have saved New York directly s. 000.-
coo, and indirectly much more than this
amount, by the diligence and energy with
which he fought claims made against the
public treasury OF the city. He held office
until December 1852, having twice been re.
appointed. when he resigned the position, in
which he was entitled to continue for two
years more During his term OF seven years
he not only saved large sums of money to
the city, but instituted system for the pro.
lection Of its legal rights which is OF perma-
nent value. The efficiency OF his department
was increased by its reorganization into four
bureaus and the employment OF capable sab
ordipatts.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

THF Journal rejoces with the people that jus
tlce has at last been done to General Grant,
though opposed In such mean spirit during the
may now once more look the world In the lace,
nor fear 10 go into history with the record made;
but the disgrace OF the prolonged inaction and
hostility CT the majority will ever remain stig
ma upon the Democratic parts. journal.
Why did not the Republicans aid General
Grant? More than once they were in ma.
jcrity In both Houses. with q Republican
President in the White House. Why leave
il to Democratic House to pass the retire.
ment BILL When opposition did come it
was led by Horr, of Michigan, and other Re-
publicans. The Journal uuderestimates the
intelligence OF It's readers or else 1t lacks
knoufedva
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

an important diplomatic mission. Upon the
close Of the War OF the Rebellion he accepted
the proiessorship OF political economy and
social science at the State University OF Mis-
sissippi. but was transferred to the professor.
ship of law at the same institution. While
holding the latter position he was chosen q
representative TO the Forty-third and Forty
fourth Congresses. and then elected TO the
Senate to succeed Senator Alcorn, who re-
tired March 3. 1877. He wa3 re elected ID
the Senate in 1852 for the six years term
ending March 5. 1889
The eminent Southern statesman who is
the subject OF this sketch is well-equipped
in learning. thorough IN his treatment OF
public questions and broad and generous In
his views on sectional differences. He rises
above party in the treatment OF questions
His sttainments are diversified by COM
prehensive acquaintance with the works Of
the great mfsters in literature. In personal
apr earance. Senator Lamar is the student.
His shoulders stoop forward, aud his counte-
psrce betokens the habit Of abstraction. He
is large and sturdy in frame, bat bis head,
notwithstanding this. seems to be too large
for his body. Advancing age has streaked
his abundant hair with silver
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06
THE LAST JOB.

Secretary Teller improved the last few
shining hours OF his official existence to q
wonderful extent. He Issued patents for
lands in Louisiana, embracing about zoe, 900
acres, to aid in the construction Of the New
Orleans and Pacific Railroad This looks like
big job. We await patiently for an ex-
PLANTATION. II Clevelands new Secretary OF
the Interior had begun his official life with
that sort OF stroke we have an idea that q
mob would have gathered around the Inter
ior Department shortly afterward.
The foe Italian hand OF Jay Gould has
probably manipulated this affair. This land
is worth from 81 p to 81 50 per acre. No
wonder that Jay Gould ives quite anxious
that Mr.. Blaine should be our President in
stead of Mr.. Cleveland
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06
WORTHY THOUGH NOT CALLED


The readers OF the Sentinel can readily
understand that however excellent Presi-
dent Cieveland's Cabinet the Sentinel would
De better pleased with its omplexion with
Joseph Z. Mcdonald member of it. Our
exalted estimation of the equipment of Mr..
Mcdonald for presiding over a department.
OF affairs has been accompanied by sense
Of State pride. We have felt that Indiana
would be admirably illustrated in the Ma
tional Executive Council by our statesman
whose career has been replete with good
words and work for the destiny OF Indiana
and the Nation-wbose public services have
been as able and patriotic as his private life
has been honorable.
We should do Mr.. Mcdonald injustice,
however as well ss President Cleveland, did
we express any criticism upon the failure to
appoint the former to the Cabinet We re-
cognizs the force of Mr. McDonalds utter
ance through the Sentinel several weeks
since, that the formation of the Cabinet was
a matter sovereign to the judgment of the
President, and that no personal pressure
should be brought to bear upon the President
by the friends of any man. We therefore
acquiesce in the Presidents appointments,
and feel assured they will conduct their sew
eral bureaus with credit to the administra-
ton and to the benefit of the country. Bot
at the same time We know we but voice the
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06
hrcnKrAnY or Wan.

tEtNkfkNA OF war.
The gentleman Isl direct descendant OF
Governor John Eodioott OF Massachusetts,.
lle was born nj Salem, In that state, In the
year 1897, and 10 the son OF William Endioott
and Mary, daughter OF Jacob Crowninshield
who was at one time member OF the House
OF Representatives. nj Washington. Tho
somewhat remarkable surname OF his grand
father IL that indicated by the "c'' In hin
signature.
Mr.. Endioott received his preparatory edu.
catlon Ia tho schools nj Salem, from whence
he entered Harvard College, whera he gradu.
ated Ia tho year isi7, He then attended the
lectures al the Harvard Law School which
he supplemented by reading Ia MI ofloe ba,
fore applying tor admission 10 the bar.
About the year $500 he was admitted TO tho
practice OF his profession, and few years
later formed successful partne rship, which
listed until 1873, when he was appointed by
Governor Washburn TO seat on the SUI
preme Bench OF the State He resigned this
Office In 1852, his health not being good, and
hfterward made mn extended tour OF the con.
tinent for change and recreation, His
standing as scholar, lawyer and Judge In OF
the highest.
Ex,Judge Endioott was member OF the sa'
lem Common Council In 1882 and 1858, and.
the third time In 1857 when he was Pres
ident OF that body. Among other local dis
tinctions besides these, was his being City
Solicitor from 1888 10 1868
In 1850 Mr.. Endioott ioined the Demo.
cratic party. He had previously been a
Wing Neither before nor since has he been
an active politician. As tint Democratic
candidate for Governor In the fal OF last
year he received higher vote than he prob.
ably would have done had he take the same
interest In the campaign usually evinoed by
gentlemen seeking election.
Mr.. Endicott Is u son 'in-law OF Mr.. Pea
body, the philanthropist, and has two chill.
dIep. q ton and daughter.
His appointment as Secretary oil War Is
particularly welcome 10 the Independent
voters by whose union with the Democratic
party the late Presidential victory was made,
IL possible, more complete.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

MR. CLEVELAND will find the Nation IN good
repair, Tho same could not be- said when the
democratic party last let 20. journal
No. between the Southern fire-eater aud
the extremists OF the North the poor ooun'
try had drifted into very bad condition.
You Republicans were In such bad odor that
you were obliged to change your name to
''ths Union party and then the:Democrats
turned In and helped savs the country. The
name Of Republican party" was not re-
sumed until after the war. Sing small
don't put on any airs.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

GEORGE HENRY CALVERT, VINO lately deliv-
cred lecture at Newport. Z. / on "Reu-
bens," from whom be claims descent on his
mothers side, as he does from the first Lord
Baltimore on his fathers side. is past eighty
two. and yet full of intellectual activity. A
native of Baltimore, he has lived at New
port, of which he once was Mayor, for more
than forty years. Having inherited for
tune he has always been able to follow his
tastes and inclinations rs few Americans
can. He Is q marked and venerable exam
PIE of native dilettants.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

sentiment of the Democracy o. Indiana land
We might say the people OF the State. regard
less of party. when expressing appreciation
OF the earnest efforts Of Senator VOORHEES, and
the Indiana Democratic Representatives
who co-operated with him to obtain the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Mcdonald.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

Mr.. Hueurs EAST was sworn In yesterday
as The Private Secretary of the Vice Presi.
dent. Prominen. citizens Of Greene County,
Indiana, who we're In Washington nj the
time, sent letter 10 Mr. Hendricks endors
Ing the appointment.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.

SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.
He was born in Putnam County, Georgia,
September l.. 1925. Having completed pre-.
paratory studies at Oxford, he entered
Emory College as student, and graduated
in 1916. He then studied law two years and
was admit ed to the Bar. In Is49 he re-
moved 10 Oxford, Miss, having been chosen
adjunct Professor OF Math smatics at the
State University. VIII ls there he also as.
sisted DR.. Bledso TO edit the Southern Re-
view. He subsequently returned to Georgia,
d aking his residence at CoviDgton, and re
sumed the practice of the Law. Having spent
four ' ears In this way in 1854 he returned
10 Mississippi.
Previously TO this time be had served one
term in the Georgia Legislature, the Begin
ming of his successful career as statesman
He was elected 10 the Thirty. fifth Congress,
also to the Thirty sixth but resigned his
seat when Mississippi left the Union, aud
took place in the Secession Convention of
that State.
Mr.. Lamar entered the Confederate Army
as Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry and was
promoted TO be Colonel, which rank he held
until 1868. when he was sent to Russia by
the Confederate Government charged with
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06
DANIEL MANNING.
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.

sECRETARl OF THE TREASURY.
Daniel Manning is in the prime OF life,
about forty.seven years of age. He Fas
born of parents IN very humble condition
of life. Atan early age he entered the print
ing office of the Albany Argus. and in due
time rose from the drudgery OF sweeping
floors and running errands to be compost
tor in the Office of that Influential journal.
At that time William Cassidy was its editor,
a man of great ability. who made the paper.
Always on the lookout for young men of
energy TO assist him in the conduct OF his
journal, Cassidy took particular notice of
Manning, who was hero and q terror to some
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

IT is not generally known that Daniel
Webster was once member OF the Legisla-
ture OF Massachusetts,. The fact is not men.
toned by many of his biogrsphers. he was
chosen by the people OF Boston and was one
OF the trainers of the 8 ct cit charter of
Boston. IL ore OF his speeches, delivered in
New York, Mr. Webster said: 1T has 20
hs opened that all the public services which
! have rendered in the world 10 my day and
generation have been connected with tbs
general Government. / think / ought 10
make an exception. l was ten days MEM
Der of the Massachusetts, Legislature. and
turned ny thoughts 70 the search OF some
good object in which l could be useful In
that position; and after much reflection
introduced bill which, with the general
content OF both Houses of the Massachusetts,
Legislature. passed into law. and is now a
law OF the State which enacts that no nan
in the State shall catch trout in any other
manner than with the ordinary hook and
line"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

Tur old ship OF State has been one day
saoat with n Democratic Captain. No mu-
tiny reported yet among the Republican pas.
sengers. Only n triAs seasick. They will
gradually grow accustomed 10 the motion.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

Arornrn Joke from the New York Tribunei
"Tse Republican party IL Going out OF pewer
with consciousness that II has neither neg
leoted i,s opportunities nor betrayed tho
great interests intrusted TO H. The country
owes not only It's prosperity but its existence
10 the long line OF continuous Republican
administration ending 10 day"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06

TuF Journal u yesterday reproduced from
the Sentinel Of the previous day the larger
portion Of The editorial entitled "a Red Let
ter Day" Wherefore the Journal readers OF
yesterday congratulated themselves upon
fnding In the Journal one article which was
not hide.bound. which did not SQUAT, but
which bIeathed the "Amerloan instinct