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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23
CRIME.

INFORMATION has been received at
Washington that the Crow, Cheyenne
and Piegan Indians, ia Northern
Wyoming, south of the Crow Reserva-
ton, are preparing for an outbreak.
j. o. BROCK, a physician of Clinton,
lows, has been arrested on the charge
of bigamy. He moved there from Usage
a year ago, deserving his wife and child.
A month ago he married young lady
in Gr9enville, Mich. Brock says it was
his brother who deserted the Usage
lady.
The body of an unknown man, who
had been murdered, was found in a
manger in the "slum" section Of jack
son, Michigan, Friday. The face and
neck of the victim had been mutilat-
ed by rats.
Miss CARRIE BRowN, daughter of
prominent Rockford Oll.) citizen, com
mitted suicide by drowning Friday.
Julius Loiseau, professor in Columbia
college, and A. Y. Arnold, q wealthy
lumber merchant, of Williamsburg, Pa,
also killed themselves.
THE Michigan house Friday passed
resolutions Of censure upon the cores
pendent Of the Detroit Evening Journal,
who had stated in his paper that in de-
batting the question of Furnishing out
RACES on children, the members INDUCED
in language disgraceful to the state and
to themselves.
AT the closing session of the Indiana
Legislature Monday, when a resolution
thanking the indianapolis papers for
impartial reports was offered, Senator
Smith made an attack on William For.
tune, of the journal, designating him as
a sneak, sceundrel, coward, and black
mailer. Fortune sent in a note which
was read from the Clerks desk, calling
the Senator a liar, but after heated
discussion a motion TO expel Fortune
from the floor of the chamber was de.
feateG.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23
Poker Story.
Seattle (W ID chronicle.

The Inlander, at Dayton, this .erri
tory, relates that two lawyers named
Jones and Perkins went from there to
Waiia Walla on business. Not being
able to catch the return train that
evening they each sent telegram to
their wives as follows: will not be
home tonight see Mrs Jenes." will
not be home tonight; see Mrs. Psr>
kins." The ladies got together and
concluded TO reply and remind their
husbands of some purchases they had
promised to make, so the following
dispatches were sent: Don't forget
your errapd see Jones" Don't for
get your errand see Perkins"
During tho evening the gentlemen
became Interested in a highly animat-
ed game Of poker. Jones had Just
planked down SIS on big bluff and
Perkins was about to pass when his
telegram was handed him. He read
it and then on pair of seven spots
put in the SIS. That's good" said
Jones wnen the show down was made,
but how in the devil did you come to
call me on that hand9' Without a
word Mr. Perkins handed over the
telegram. 1t read Don't forget your
erand sec Jones"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

battle between the Russians and AT.
ghans on the Kushk River. He assrts
IN this telegram that the menacing at
titute OF the Afghams in advancing so
closely to his lines and occupying
several available positions together
with the refusal Of the Afghan COM
mauder to pay any attention to bis
protests, made him expect that the AT
ghans contemplated night attack on
his lines.
Mr. GLADSTONE, in the House of Com
mons Monday, stated that the govern
ment, upon the receipt from Russia of
Gen. Komarof' explanation of the
Penjdeh incident, had telegraphed to
Sir Peter Lumsden for information as
to the correctness of the Russian com
nan5er's justification of his conduct in
attacking the Afghans. Mr. Gladstone
also announced that the government
had received full report Of the com
minications which had passed between
the Earl of Dufferin, the British Yiceroy
Of India. and Abdurraeman X han, the
Ameer of Afghanistan, in the councils
held recently between them at Ramal-
Pindi These communications, the
Premier added, were entirely satisfac-
tory to the goverS ment
THE morning newspapers throughout
Russia, with very few exceptions, in
commenting on the recent battle be-
tween the Russians and Afghans on the
Kushk river, are very bellicose in their
uttera noes, and charge the Earl of Duff
fern, Viceroy of India and Sir Petor
Lumsden, the British Commissioner,
with provoking the war by advising the
Afghans to advance on Pul-i-Khisti.
which the British officials knew was
part of the Russian territory. The
Afghans, they say, also ful ly understood
that Pul-i-Whisti was Russian territory,
and would never have attempted to ad-
vance their pickets to that point unless
strongly urged to do so by the British
officials. The war party fully indorse
the assertion Of these newspapers, and
are very pugnacious over the affair.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23
Nntnre nemands a ,TonIc

When the nerves are uastrung, the head aches,
the appetite is poor or variable, the sleep DIS
mrbed and q general depreciation OF vital
power Is experienced. Sucha state OF things can
not long exist without a development Of serious
disease The most active and genial uYlgorant
known is Hostetter's Stomach Rit.ers The
absolute purity of its spritccns basis and botanic
ingredients give it a permanent claim 70 public
confidence and its surprising medicinal value
is admitted by medical men of distinction by
whom It is widely used in private practice, For
fever and ague-both as a preventive and remedy
dyspepsia, liver complaint, bilious remittent
fever constipation, cholera complaints, hatu-
euee and an intestinal disorders, it Is thorough
" reliable remedy. 10 is the antefebrile par eN-
ceence of the malarial districts of this and other
countries where disease born of miasma prevail
and as a general household remedy, it IS also I'M
iversally esteemed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

AGMosra ali the Southern States have
a nearly equal number of each sex
In Massachusetts, the females between
twenty and fifty years of age exceed
ths males of the same age by about
$4,000. In seventy-eight cities the
excess of females is 14S, 600 That IL
lteracy prevails more among women
is due probably to the foreign popula-
ton. Women contribute less TO pau
perlsm, the proportion being 81, 600 TO
$4,000. The ratio Of prison inmates
stands j.0GS women to 5i,00S males.
Women are IN excess among the in
sane, men in excess among the idiotie,
blind and deaf mutes. The proper
ton Of women who engage in occupa-
tons outside af the household is
smaller in the United States than i'm
foreign countries, but in no country
is the proporuonate number engaged
in superior industrial occupations
equal to thatln TINS country. or tine
2.6t7, 600 women in occupations, 5a5,.
600 are engaged in agriculture, most
of them colored women in the South
ern States; CSC, 600 are in mauufactor-
les, of whom about one.haf are in
New York, Massachusetts and Penn
sylvania; 2S2,OOO are milliners, etc. /;
$4,000 are tailors. OF the forty-four
occupations recorded as personal
service forty find women in them.
The 525 female surgeons of 1870 have
increased to ., Alb; the : lawyers TO 70;
the 66 clergymen to 165 The number
of laundres has. increased from 81, 600
in 1870 TO 122, 900, and of the latter
los, 600 are kept by women. This
large increase shows a great tighten
ing of the housewives labor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

AT a ball which the Marquis
Palavicini gave in Vienna lately, dur
ing one of the dances Countess Marie
Schonborn's bouquet dropped on the
ground. Prince Furstenberg, to pre-
vent it being trodden upon, kicked it
with his foot out of the dancers
reach. Count Itchy, who was dane
ing with the Countess at the time, be
came enraged at this, and duel with
sabers followed Count Itchy was
only slightly injured,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

The doctor continued a very inter.
esting narrative, explaining ths dis
seases of the various animals under
his care. There were about twenty
in all, two-thirds of them dogs, en-.
bracing Observation-Disclosures, terriers
Skye, black-andtan, and ball, and
two Pomeranian or coach dogs. -Four
dogs and two cats had consumption
but the majority were suffering from
disease brought on oy accidents. Que
of the cats had no hair whatever, and
was as bald as the most confirmed
front-seat portion OF the ballet. He
was fanny sight, and was used by
the convalescing patients, when in
good humor, as a roller skating rink.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23
Smart Women.
Detroit Free Press.

A very profitable business in these
hard times might be done by leasing
ragged childreR to people seeking par
dons 8 for penitentiary birds. One
woman in a western state IS said to
have worked a pardon out Of a
Governor by going to him with eight
children whom she had temporarily
adopted from charitable lnstitu-
tioas. After the pardon was got she
returned them on the ground that
they didn't quite suit. y
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23
rerils of Love Near Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia call

E1lalia-Oh! you false, base-oh
don't goa dare to come near me. Take
your ring and leave me this instant.
AUTOMATICALLY, Eulalia, | am
amazed, shocked, What has produc
ed this sudden changes
"Oh, you are very innocent, very,
you tickle hayward Lothario. Never
presume TO speak to me again.
but what have | done3"
But what have you not done
How came that daub Of SCOT on the
end of your nose3 Tell me that, you
10y
"Why, my darling, have just
been looking through a smoked glass
at the eclipse
How stupid / am. Forgive me,
dear, l thought you had been kiss
ing q Pittsburgh girl
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23
Boiled Oranges.
Philadelphia Press

''The competition between the pro.
prietors of fruit stands IS intense dur
ing these hard times observed an
owner of one of them to policeman
yesterday afternoon. ut has got SO
severe lately that many have taken to
boiling the oranges.
"Whatw exclaimed the policeman,
grabbing peanut in pure absence Of
mind What are you giving mefn
Why should they want to boil the or
anges"
st is plaip," ruturned the other,
''that you know more about clubbing
people than you do about the fruit
trade. Listen. BY boiling, oranges
are increased in size 10 the extent of
about 10 per cent"
well, then, calculated the police
man, looking little puzzled, :" If you
boiled 100 oranges you would then get
110.n
The fruit vender burst out laughing
and the policeman burst out bluSning
at his mistake, which he soon saw.
mo" replied tke vender, boiling
doesn't add to the number, but it
does to the size and weight. The fruit
absorbs the water and swells. The
wholesale men cheat the retailers and
the latter take it out of the custom
ers.o
How can you tell when an orange
has been boiled2' inquired the officer
of the law.
"By its lasts, " was the reply. If it
is boiled it is very watery. Then there
is aninfallible symptom. The little but
tons at the tops and bottoms OF the or
anges always fall off wheA they are
immersed in hot water.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23
Yondcrs NeYor Cense.

Prof C. Donaldson, New Orleans
La, proprietor of Museums, who suffer
ed eighteen years with rheumatic pains,
states he has spent ten thousand dollars
to get cured. After trying doctors
famous baths, electric appliances ana
legions Of iniments without relief, he
tried St Jacobs Oil, which completely
cured Ifim II is a wonderful remedy,
he saws. and be has seld his crutches.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

THROUGH several administrations
the same plate has been used for the
printing Of Vice Presidential cards.
Non name except The Vice President
is used by the man occupying that
position, so when a new person comes
into that office he simply orders new
cards from the old plates.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

A LIFE prisoner in the penitenhary
at Charleston, Mass, claims TO have
a bullet in his head which he can feel
move whenever he shakes his crani-
UNI. He has sold his head to a doctor
for SIS, when the proviso that he is to
keep it until his life sentence has ex-
pired
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

AS carrier pigeons in China are
frequently molested by birds of prey,
an ingenious plan for projection is
employed. Ten small bamboo tubes
are attached to the birds tail by
means of threads passing under the
wings. The hasty flight of the bird
produces a whistling sound, and this
keeps birds Of prey at a safe distance
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

TT is said Of we'll known public
mans eyes that they are not well
mated. One is near sighted while the
other is far-sighted. When reading,
he directs Que eye close to the page,
while the other can glance off and
note the time on a distant steeple.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

In some recent experiments in feed :
ing claves on skim milk, Prof, Henry,
of Wiconsin, fed each from eight to
eleven quarts of skim milk, warmed
to blood heat, and given IN three
feeds, besides a little hay and oats
(the latter fed whole, which they
soon learn to eat. In twelve weeks
they averaged the following gains per
week: Eeifer calf Jersey, 10.1
pounds; bull calf grade Jersey, u
pounds; helfer calf (Holstein), 11,2
pounds; bull calf grade Jersey, 1876
pounds; heifer calf grade Holstein),
1879 pounds. The gain as may be
noticed, was in some cases over two
pounds per day, and bull calves in
creased more than the females.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

KANSAS editors excel in the sections
of eccentric names for their papers.
The Prairie Dog, the Astonisher, and
the Paralyzer are already in existence,
and now a paper IS to be started IN
Thomas County which will be called
the Thomas Cat.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

THE foundry Of Gail, in France, IS
TO turn out in time for the exhibition
at Antwerp a monster cannon, forty
two feet long, and capable of sending
a bomb Of 1900 pounds distance of
about nine miles. The price of the
cannon will be 500, coo.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

IL the Tuilleries Garden is a ches-
nut which is said to always open its
leaves on the goth of March TO com
raemorate the return of Bo naparte
from EIba. This year, however it
was beaten by two other trees in the
garden by nearly a week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

THE mongooses imported into
Jamaica last to eat up the myriads
of rats Astounding there, have accom-
plished their task. The important
question now is how to dispose of The
mongooses, which the blacks have a
superstitious fear about killing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23
Foolishness Which She Had OutgrOwn
Texas siftings.

A Galveston woman, who teaches
select school, in looking over the
copy book of little Sarah Mullings,
discovered an envelope addressed to
that little girl, who is only eleven
years of age. 81 hope, Sarah" said
the mistress, holding up the envelope,
that this does n4t contain love
letter" "Why, l have outgrown that
foolishness years and years ago"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

THE income of the Girard estate for
1884 was s95O,0oO. It's real estate
alone is valued at $7,346, 900, apart
from that occupied by the college
buildings. The colliries of the Cir
ard estate produced 1,490,00o tons
last year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

DR.. Flint is reported to have said
that many lives are lost by starvation
owing to an overestimate of the nutri
tive value of beef tea and meat Juices.
In typhus and typhoid fevers, he says,
there is no good substitute for milk
and enns
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-04-23

The value of sawdust is chiefly
mechanical when applied to the soil.
Thoroughly intermixed by blowing
and narrowing, it improves heavy
land bv making Tighter and more
friable, and renders light soil worse
in dry seasons. But after the saw
dust decays I'll useful on all soils,
and it gives sandy and gravelly earth
Of more absorbing power. For this
reason sawdust from such kinds of
wood as rot rapidly is best To rem
der heavy soils light, either durable
or pershable wood will answer.
a Tennessee farmer tells of an
extensive traveller, a native of Illinois,
that he met lately. To the traveller
in question is attributed the following
statement: Whenever come,
said he, across a section in which the
prevailing farming is mere soil cul-
turs there is to be seen retrogression--
no money, no enterprise. bankruptcy.
When find a stock country, horses,
mules, cattle-then | find a boom;
plenty Of money, good houses, barns
and on all sides prosperity.
It is told that hay stacks may be
kept from firing by scattering some
common salt between each hay lay
er, the salt, BY absorbing the humid
ity OF the hay, not only prevents It's
fermentation and consequent heating,
but it also adds a salty taste, whica
all cattle like. beside, it stimulates
appetite and assists digestion, thus
preventing any diseases.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-04-10

RICHuoxD ON THE JAMES.

soldier of our army lay bleeding on the
field,
When the battle shock was over and the foe
was forced to yield;
He fell, youthful hero, before the foemans
aim,
On the blood-red field near Richmond, near
Richmond on the James.
But one there stood beside him. his comrade
in the fray,
They had been friends together in boyhood's
happy day,
And side by side had struggled through heids
OF blood and flame.
To part that day near Richmond near Rich
mond on the James.
He said Il charge you, comrade, dear friend
in days of yore.
10 those far distant dear ones, never shall
see more,
Though scarce my lips can mention their dear
and well loved names,
Go bear to them my blessings, from Rich
mond OH the James.
"Rsar my good sword 10 my brother, and the
badge upon my breast
To the brave and gentle sister used to love
the best;
One lock from my forehead to tho mother
dear that dreams
OF her soldier boy near Richmond, near Rich
mond on the James.
81 wish that mothers arms were twined
around me now,
That her gentle hand could iinger, one mo-
ment, on my brow
But know that she is praying. where our
blessed hearthstone CLEANS,
For her soldier boy near Richmond, near
Richmond on the James.
"And Oh my breast, dear comrade. doth lay
those nut-brown braids
OF her who was the fairest If all our village
maids;
We were TO have been married but death the
bridegroom claims,
And she Is far. that loved one, from klch-
mond on the James"
o, does the pale face haunt her. dear friend,
who looks on thee?
Or is she playing, laughing, in gtrlish, child
ish glee?
1t may be she Is joyous, and loves but Joyous
themes,
Nor dreams heI love lies bleeding. near Rich
mond on the James.
The land is filed with mourning. from hall
and cot left lone, .
We miss the well-known voices that used to
greet our own.
And shall wives and daughters, and likewise
titled danes,
Weep to hear the name Of Richmond, OF Rich
mond on the James.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-04-10
Trae PoiItesess.

Halfs century ago there was great
shipping firm ln New York city-the
brothers Notwithstanding with and caf-
rying passengers 70 Southern cities. IL
was customary when they promoted q
mate to be captain for che head Of the
firm to give the new captain dinner u
his house. The merchant ha1two dangh'
ters, one a great beauty, and the other
not 30 and cross-eyed. The captain mo-
ticed that the beauty received all the
toasts and attentions, snd bis innate
sense Of poIiteness and justice rebelied'
He meant TO SET it right. Rh
"Your daughter, sir!" he said to the
merchant, raising his glass.
(which one, sir 2" was the response.
"The squInt-syed one, sir!" said the
polite, though nos polished captain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-04-10

"Oh, o-o-h?" exclaimed Miss Com
fort. "You don't mean to say that you
are that"
And here she stopped, nearly stran-
gled by Essie's renewed embraces, while
she listened TO the story of ''papa's
death, !" and how grandpa had adopted
her; and how she was surrounded by
all that luxury could devise, or art in
vent.
"And have longed to see you again."
added Essie, "for if il had not been for
your Kindness, papa never could have
reached his home And you shall live
with me now, and be my darling cid
friendw
"No," said Miss Comfort, gravely,
shaking her head. "I've come to apply
for situation rs housekeeper, and If
you won't give II TO me, why must 60
elsewhere"
And Essic was obliged TO consent.
but mind, said she, noddlng the
golden masses OF her crepe hair, 81
shall give you what wages | please! |!
Grandpa always intrusts those things to
my management ~
SO Miss Comfort Fairhaven stayed,
nominally 4 housekeeper-really the
trusted and reyered head of the estab-
lishmeht, and her declining years were
surrounded 5y peace and luxury she
never dared 10 dream Of in her loftiest
aspirations.
Miss Comfort Fairhayen had invested
the five dollar bill advantageOusly. She
had east her bread upon the waters, and
after many DAYS It had returned to her.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-04-10
A ID Is for All.
ttend 10 your business.

Attend TO your business.
Be punctual.
Consider well before you promise.
Dare to do right.
Envy no one.
Faithfully perform your dnty.
Go not In the ways OF the wicked.
Have respect for your character.
Initiate the good and the great.
Judge not.
Keep your promises.
Live within your income.
Make few acquaintaDces.
Never choose evil companions.
Occupy your time in usefulness.
Postpone nothing you can do now.
Quarrel with no one.
Recompensc every man for his labor
Seorn TO 10 mean action.
Treat everybody with kindness.
Use yourself 70 moderation.
yillify no persons reputation.
watcbfulIy guard against idIeness.
XamIne your conduct daily.
Yield TO superior judgment.
Zealously pursue the right path.
AZ never give I'D 10 evil.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-04-10

keep on hand at all times a large and we'll
selected stock of Foreign end Domestic Dry
usually kept In my line OF goods, while the
latest Novelties will be constantly added. In
latest and most fashionable goods, with frst-
class city Milliner. Call and examine goods
and prices before purchasing elsewhere.
Resp'y, J. +. WELSHANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-04-10

An engraver's mistake lately caused
the brides parents to cay on the cards :
"Mr. and MIS- respectfully request
your presents at the marriage Of their
daughter, etc.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-04-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Beware OF limitations, pretended cures and
specifics, and spurious preparations. Take only
Hunts kidney and Liverl Remedy.
Hunts kidney and LiyerJ Remedy has been
used over thirty years, and saved thousands
from lingering disease and death.
F<ind Words for "a Good Thing.-Dr. David
Kennedy: My wife has used your "Favorite
Remedy" for General Debility ana Liver Com
plant, and is getting strong and well can
cheerfully recommend its use in every family
as a family medicine. Yours, with gratitude,
WILLIAM LUNDY,
alOlmeod&w Baltimore, Md.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-04-23
AN END TO BONE sCRAPING.

EdWArd Shepherd, OF IIufflsDuIg, III. sNys:
/" HaviI received so much benefit from Electric
Bitters, feel my duty TO lei suffering humanity
know H. Have had n running sore on my leg
for eight years my doctors told me would
have to have the bone scinped orleg gampuitted.
and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica salve, and
my leg is now sound and well"
Electric Bitters are sold at nfty cents bottie,
and Bucklen's Arnica Salve ut 25c. per box by
nj, b. Cochran, Druggist, Nos. l37 and l39 North
street, Lancaster, Pa. kD