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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

EDITING paper is very nice
business and those who know moth
ing about it consider it very easy
business, says OR Society Journal.
If we publish jokes people say we
are rattle-headed, and if we omit
jokes we are told we are an old fos-
sill. If we publish original matter
they blame us for not giving selec-
tions, aud if we publish selections
folks say we are lazy for not writing
something they had not read in some
other paper. Ignorant of what
good editing is, people imagine the
getting up of selected matter to be
the easiest thing in the world to do,
when it is really the incest work ON
paper. If they find the editor
with scissors in hand, they're sure to
say, "Eh! that's the way you get up
original matter, eh?" accompanying
their new and witty questions with
an idiotic wink or smile. The facts
are, that the interest, the mortality,
the variety and usefulness of pa
per depends in no small degree upon
its selected matter, and few men are
capable of the position who would
not be able themselves to write many
of the articles they select a SEN
sible editor desires considerable Sc
lected matter, because he knows that
one mind can not make as good a
paper as five or six. IL we give a
man complimentary notice, we are
censurea for being partial, and if we
fail to give complimentary notices,
we are censured for being partial,
and if we fail TO give complimentary
notices, we are informed that we are
a hog. If we remain in our Office
and attend TO our business, folks say
we are too proud to mingle with our
fellows, but if we go out, they say
we never attend to our business. If
we wear old clothes, it is insinuated
that business is bad, and, if we wear
good ones, they say we are extrava-
CANT.
A newspaper and newspaper ed
itor that people don't talk about and
sometimes abuse are rather poor con-
Germs The men and business that
an editor sometimes feels it duty
TO defend, at risk of making eni-
mics of another class, are often the
very first to show ingratitude. The
editor who expects to receive such
charity or gratitude will soon find
out his mistake; but he should go
ahead and say and do what he con-
scientiously thinks right, without re-
gard to frowns or smiles. .--E,c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05
NUMBER 10.

ly surprised at seeing such an ex-
tensive stock of first class goods.
Every word of the Stars is, TO our
satisfaction, based on facts. The
Professor is unquestiona5ly a sue
cess at his undertaking. His mode
of fitting eyeglasses and the readi-
ness with which he does it, to the
qualification and wonderment of
those who have called upon him, to-
gether with testimonials from the
best men in the state and country,
is all the evidence necessary to
prove that he is all that he Processes
to be. CAL on him; you will find
him a gentlemanly person, capable
of giving satisfaction.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05
welcome to Mineral Point.

Prof. Strassman, the most accept
able visitor and PROFESSIONALISM in
saving the human eyesight with
brilliant chemical glasses, is now
stopping at the United States Hotel.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

Buy pair Of shoes until you have
seen our immense new spring stock.
The largest and most complete stock
ever brought to Iowa co. and at
prices for which they are bound to
sell. J. PENHALLEGoN Il Son.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

MINERAL POINT, Wis, March 3, 'S5.
Prof. Strassman, the optician, stop.
ping for a short time at the United
States Hotel, has furnished me with
two sets of brilliant spectacles,
which s.it me admirably, and con.
slider item the finest and clearest
glasses ever looked through. The
Professor is endorsed by many emf
nent physicians of my acquaintanc G
throughout the state, with whom !
Join in recommending him to the
public who seek relief for their
eves DIR. w. EASTMAN.
OTHER REFRRENcEs.-Saml Jen
kins. Ed. Devlin, Mrs. B. G. Bennett
Mrs. Jas. Brewer, Mr.. Jas. Hutchison
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

BUT little is said-not half enough
about the prosperity of our city
schools. The silence and apparent
contentment of parents and all are
to us sufficient guarantee that gen.
uine satisfaction reigns supreme.
There is every evidence that the
teachers are industrious and pains
taking and that the pupils are pro-
crossing well, yet should not little
encouragement from proper sources
be extended? We certainly have a
High School second to none in the
state, while the pretentions of many
other towns are not distinctly visible
here.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

In Ba6yhood for February "The
Baby's Bath" with all that pertains
to it, by Marion Harland, makes one
of the most interesting and practical
subjects yet touched upon by this
magazine. An important article on
"False Group; its Prevention and
Treatment" is by DR.. John II Rip
ley, professor Of the diseases of
children at the New York Polytechnic.
George E. Waring, Jr., the we'll
known sanitary engineer, gives many
practical suggestions regarding
plumbing in its relation to pure air
for nursery inmates. Harland III
Ballard, whose labors in the young
peoples Agassiz Association have
identified him as friend of all low.
ers of nature, contributes a charm
ing paper on mature in the Nur.
sery," urging the desirability of Civ
ing full sway to inquiries by the
littlest ones about "their friends, the
flowers, the pebbles, and the birds. .
DR.. Cyrus Edison, of the New York
Board Of Health, writes on "Poison.
GUS Candy" in a manner calculated
to make vast difference in the pur.
chases of certain kinds of colored
confectionery if his advice were
needed. The department of "Nurs
cry Problem" s"-queries by readers
with answers by the editors-is be
coming exceedingly useful, compris
Ing great variety 81 topics Of in
terest g. all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05
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, 1885-03-05

OF course it is premature to say
who the Republicans will put in
nomination for the office of County
Judge at the convention on the 18th
inst, but in all probability it will be
the present incumbent, Judge J. L.
Jones, and if there be no active OPP
position we suggest that it be made
unanimous by the convention. Mr..
Jones has made a very efficient
Judge; his decisions, when taken to
the circuit court, have, we think,
in every instance been sustained,
which is compliment to his knowl-
edge of Probate law. If Mr.. Jones
is nominated there is no doubt of
his election by handsome majority.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

lT is reported that vault was
prepared in a cemetery in Mineral
Point for the interment of a woman
by the side of her husband, who
bad died some time previously. That
the persons who prepared the vault
opened the casket in which the hus-
band reposed, and found that the
corpse was turned over in the casket.
We do not pretend to vouch for the
truth of this Dodgeuilte
Star.
Many here are aware that such a
report has gained circulation through
some mischievous tongue, but the
sexton and parties who ought to
know assure us for the benefit of the
public that it is utterly false.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

T1SwARE.-I offer a large and
varied stock of tinware just received
direct from the manufacturers.
l0wa ID Iscko.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

A SUccEss.-The two entertain
ments by the Home Dramatic Club,
given last week for the benefit of
the G. A. r. Post, proved successful
in every particular. The liberal
patronage of our citizens brought iD
a snug sum of receipts, the total of
which placed in the treasury of the
Post elevated them clear of all in
debtedness. Much time and consid-
erable effort was required on the
part of those getting up the drama,
and to them should all the praise be
given.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

Mr.. ENGELs, the city treasurer de-
sires that every person should know
that on the 10th inst. which is next
Tuesday, he will return his books to
the county treasurer, Parties who
have not paid their takes will only
be considering their own interests
in governing themselves accordingly.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
About the Sound of It.

Some writer has produced a poem called Sounds from the Sanctum." Ii reads just too pretty, and gives readers the thought that the author never visited the sanctum when business was in full blast. If he had called about midnight, for instance, he would have seen two saints, one boring over proof-slip, the other holding the copy, and the sounds would have been something like this
 Proof-reader-As flowers without the sunshine fair - comma ma-so-comma- without you-comma-do I-full stop breathe dark and dismal mair-
 y-holder-Thunderl l Not mair- air.
 Proof-reader-I breathe a dark and dismal air - comma of flowers - comma.
 Copy-holder-Shoot the comma.
 Proof-render-'Tis done. As bowers without the sunshine fair-semi-colon- confound slug seven, he never justifies his lines--no joy in life-comma-no worms
 Copy-holder-Warmth.
 Proof-reader-No warmth I share comma-and health and vigorous flies
 Copy-holder-Blazes Health and vigor fly
 Proof-reader-Health and vigor fly full stop.
 That's about the sound of it when poetry is on deck.-Des MoiReS RegiS. fer.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
After Ills Fee

The porter of the sleeping car walks up and down the aisle and stops before you, saying:
 "Did I brush you of, sir 2"
 "You did"
 "Ahem. Ihope you're satisfied, sir2' "Perfectly satisfied"
 A pause.
 "rm glad you're satisfied, sir ?"
 Another pause, during which you feel that the eyes of all the passengers are on you, and that you are becoming un- pleasantly conspicuous.
 "were your boots blscked to suit you, sir ?"
 "They were well blacked."
 "You see, some likes one kind of blacking and some another. gen. erally give satisfaction, sir; least, l never see no gentleman complain" If you make no move at this the final catastrophe occurs. The highwayman drops all politeness as thrown away on such boor, thrusts his hand before you, while he holds the whisk under his left arm and demands
 "Porter, please"
 Then he gets his quarter.-Detroii | Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
What They Wore.

At Mrs. Wm. Astor's ball in New York city, the hostess wore magnificent dress of white satin brocaded with silver in flower pattern. The front of the skirt opened over plating of pale pink satin covered with point lace. The train was of the satin, box-plaited, and above it was drapery of olive velvet falling. The corsage was deeollete and of olive velvet, with facings of pink and finished with wide point lace. Mrs. Coleman Drayton wore very handsome Worth dress of canary satin, with raised velvet flowers in natural colors.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
A Skirmish with Arabs.

Col. Freemantle, commander of the forces at Suakin, telegraphs to the Eng fish War Office additional particulars concerning the skirmish between the Hussars and the hostile Arabs near Handoub. A troop of the Hussars and troop of Egyptians were sent to make a reconnaissance in the direction of Han- doub. They succeeded in getting as far as Handoub, and were compelled to fight on their way back. This was evil dently because on the way to Handoub the troops burned native village. On the return to Suakin the reconnoitring party found that the Arabs had assem- bled in ambush at Khor, which is two miles from Handoub. From their cover the Arabs kept up so deadly fire that the troopers could not face it and were compelled to gallop at a considerable distance round the enemy. It was dur ing this attack and flight that the re- ported loss of three Egyptians and eight hussars was encountered. Col. Free mantle says that the officer in command of the troops exceeded his authority in burning the native village, in revenge for which evidently the attack from the ambuscade was made. Col. Freemantle reports that despite the fact that the troops were compelled to gallop away from the enemy, the retreat was sig nalized by several acts of bravery on the part of the Hussars. Lieut. Greg ory during the flight picked up from the ground in succession two Hussars whose horses had been shot from under them, and succeeded in saving one of them by carrying him from the field. In the same way Lieut.. Stopford saved another | Huauar
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
THEIR LAST SLEIGH RIDE.
Merry Party Struck Down by nm Express TrnIn-FIve Killed, the Rest Injured.

A terrible accident occurred near Port Clin- ton, Ohio, by which five persons lost their lives outright and several were seriously in jured. A brilliant reception was given at Port Clinton, to which 200 guests from Toledo, Cleveland and other cities were invited. gay party of young ladies and gentlemen went from Oak Harbor in & large sleigh. About two o'clock they started homeward, after the festivities of the evening. They were obliged to cross the Lake Shore track about three miles west of Port Clinton. The limited express, fast train, called ''the Flying Dutch man" was due at that time. The sleighing party went merriy on their way little dreaming of the fate that awaited them. The train came along at lightning speed. The sleigh reached the crossing before the tram was seen. An attempt was made by the driver to clear the track, but it was too late. The sleigh was struck by the engine and the occupants scat tered i'll every direction. As soon as possible the engineer stopped the train aud the passen- gers alghted to relieve the injured. It was found that all of the occupants were more or less injured and five killed outright. The names of the killed are: Miss Jennie Whip pie, popular belle of Wauseon, Ohio; s. $. Hall a citizen of Detroit, Mich, who had gone from his home to attend tke reception; Mrs. John Fogel, of Oak Harbor; Miss Bell, of Oak Harbor; Mrs. Abe Theisweehter, of Port Huron.
 Mrs. Charles Vogel, of Oak Harbor, was in jured so severely that she will undoubtedly die John Vogeps leg was broken in two places Charles Vogel was bruised more or less. The bodies of the dead and injured were taken to the homes which they lelt so happily few hours before.
 Inc accident caused the greatest excitement in the whole vicinity. A second sleighiug party were hmrying after the Inflated load and were almost upon them when the engine threw the bodies high into the air.
 The accident took place at point two miles west of Port Clinton, where the wagon road crosses the track obliquely. The night was foggy, and the driver of the sleigh did not dis cover the approaching train untilhe was nearly upon the track, ,~when he attempted to cross in front of it. The rear end of the sleigh was struck by the engine. Three of the occupants were thrown on top of the pilot in front of the boiler, and the others were hurled into the snow at the roadside.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
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SEVEN GREAT MONARCHIES

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 Illustrations English coth Postage The books, as books, EXCELLENT. Paper, type, presswork, illustrations and binding all good and the price extraordinarily low"Literary World, Boston.
 ''These books are a MARVEL of CTE1PNESS and excellence. We know of other work of similar value and extent that is sold in this any other market for anything like so low price. .n-Erdminer, N. Y.
 "1 MASTERPIECE of History The reader almost feels that has walked hand in hand with the of almost prehistoric periods familiar he with the facts of oden .mes When he describes Assyan sunset Chal dcan home the reader led to forget the long centuries that separate these from modern times The deepest anti qut mbucd with the freshness of bright and living pres ent full of realities shrouded in the gloom of defeat radiant with the gories of Babyonan king Remote of the times treated of has not obsc the authors but has invested t with the elements of When he brings the boo health the cheeks of those who pershed 200 years before Christ and analyses character describes cities pictures battles and sanctions all with the matchess cracy of vast erudion, his book eares telling impression
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
THE DIRECT TAX.
Bill to Refund the Amounts Paid by
 inc Stntes.

4 bill has been agreed on, and willif possible be brought before the House, to refund to the States which have paid it tho direct tax levied in 1862, and to remit the tax to those States which failed to pay. Twenty eight States have sent agents to advocate this measure, and sew eral State Legislatures have desired their Senators and Representatives to supportit. Al. most all the States will receive some money If the bill should become law, though the Northern States, most of which paid in full will receive the largest sums. Thus New York paid and would receive back nearly S2,225, 900 Pennsylvania over S1 ,250 000; New Jersey S382, 900; Massachusetts, S700, GOO; Ohio ovei S1, 225, ,000 and so on. The Southern States al paid part of the tax, some of them only small part but euriously enough South Caro lima paid 7l4, ,390 more than the amount as SC sd upon her. She is the only State whicl over paid.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
Brutality Toward Prisoners.

The brutality shown toward prisoners by tho Ecuadorian Government troops will lead, 1t IS believed, to horrible reprisals. Col. Infantes, who was captured at Paienque, was shot few hours afterward, causing consternation and horror among the inhabitants, to whom he was we'll known. Other executions have taken place, recalling the worst days of Flores and Garcia Moreno. One at Manabi was of a most cold-blooded nature. A Chilan officer named Sepulveda had been serving with Gen. Alfaro. In one of the combats in the depart ment he was severely wounded and taken prisoner. A mock trial was held, and a few hours afterward he was taken out and shot. furious protest has been published in Quay aquil respecting these political assassinations. It is signed by over 2,0O0 of the most wealthy and best known citizens
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
The FnrthounEes in SpnIn.

The United States Consul at Malaga reports to the Department of State, in regard to tho recent earthquakes in Spain, that fifty villages have been destroyed and 2,000 lives have been lost. He also says that not less than 30,000 persons have quiNed the city of Malaga and that the rest of the population sleep in the open air. The death rate from disease has increased S0J per cent. At Jovena a small river which ran through the town has entirely dsarreared. At Albunuclas the earth opened, wal owing the church and other buildings so that Il 1thing remains in sight but the weather cock of the church spire. Two hundred bodies have al- ready been taken from the ruins. At Yelez- Malaga the prison, churches, convents and City Hall have all been levelled to the ground.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
Apotber FxpIosIou i'm PIttsbur0,

By an explosion of natural gas on Tuesday night, Mrs. Sarah Fankuch was quite serious South Eleventh street almost shaken from its foundations. Mrs. Fankuch had just gone into the cellar with lamp when the explosion occurred. The concussion shook all the houses in the vicinity and was heard several blocks away.
 The citizens of the Fifteenth andSeventeenth wards met and decided to begin legal proceed ings against the Pennsylvania Fuel Gas Com- pany to compel them to remove their defective pipes at once.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
A socInIIstIc DI.turbnnce.

The National Executive Committee of the Socialistio Labor Party, of New York, called q meeting to protest against the recent dynamite explosions in London. The International Workingmen's Association called meeting at the same hall for the same time. A serious trouble broke out in the crowded hall, and the police broke up the meeting amid a general fight. After the meeting broke up thele was found on the floor a dynamite cartridge, and it is a mystery to the police how the cartridge failed to explode after being tramped over as it was. Justus Schwab was arrested as a leader of the disturbing party, and held in the sum of 43 GOO bail for trial
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
The End of tue Carnival.

The carnival at Montreal was drawn to a close Saturday evening by pyrotechnic dis play in the ice castle. At eight o'clock the castle commenced putting on chameleon airs and colors. Soon afterward floral shell was thrown. Another instant and streams of fiery serpents, torrents of red and blue lights, gusts of golden sparks and rock cts filled the air from all sides
 The main tower was ablaze with crimson, the next story was in azure ana the side towers iu green, while the towers on the reverse side glowed in purple. Through the almost trans parent ice could be seen the forms of the genii of the fireworks, like Salamanders going about in the fire. Balloons every few minutes ascended to the upper heavens bearing lights to steady them, while shells shot after them as if attempting in jealous rage to- climb higher, but only to burst and illuminate the upper air with color, diversified and bril-. liant. Through the air streamed hundreds of fiery serpents and for twenty minutes this glare delighted the tens of thousands who gazed upon it. At late hour the Frenchmen's commit tees were parading the streets, seranading with bands and fireworks their patrons who had provided the sinews of mimic wax.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
Maryland, my Maryland.
Pretty Wives, Lovely daughters and noble men. .

"NIy farm lies in rather low and mias matte situation, and
 My wifcl"
 "Whop
 "was a very pretty blonden Twenty years ago became "Sallowin
 "nollow-eycdn
 "whhcrcd and agcd"
 Before her time, from
 'Malarinl Sapors, though sho made no particular complaint not being of the grumpy kind, yet causing mo great uneusi ness. "A short time ago purchased your rom cdy for ono of the children, who had a very severe attack of biliouHness, and it occurred to me that the remedy might holp my wifc. as found that our little girl upon recovery had
 Lest"
 Her sallowness, md looked as fresh ss new blown duisy. Well, the story is foon told. My wife, today. hos gained her old. timed beauty with compound interest and is now as handsome a matron df do say it myseln as cnn be found In this county, which | is noted for pretty womom And have only | Hop Bitters to thank for it
 "Thc dear creature just looked over my shoulder, and says, T cnn flatter equal to the days of our courtship, and that rcmindt me there might be more pretty icires lf my brother farmers would do as l have donoH Hoping yeu may long be spared to do good, thankfully remain,
 c. l.. JANIS, BELrsvILLE, Prince George Co, Md,
 May %, iSs8
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11

ASSETS. The schedules in an assign ment which was made last November put New York mans liabilities at Ssl7, 2S6 30; nominal assets, S6, ,542, 50l. Sl, and actual assets, S30, ,05674, CT less than one-half of one per cent. A large portion of the assets con sists of mining stock and the promissary notes of insol- vent ciEizens
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11

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