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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-28
ENGLISH COOKING.


An Expert Declares That, in Cookery, tho
English Excel.
After long experience of the cuisine
Franchise and of American cooking and
of English cooking, / have arrived at
the conclusion that the last named is
the most succulent, substantial and
notwithstanding of any other in the
world English chops, steaks, kidneys,
baked potatoes, roast beef, boiled sal
mon, plum pudding and Cheshire
cheese are exactly the groundwork re-
quired by man-at least Saxon man
to form the physical basis of the cor
pOreal existence. French dishes tickle
the palate. but they do not lay healthy
flesh on the bones, calm the nerves and
make pure blood. These desderata arc
attained by a steady course of British
feeding. In proof of what / say, one
has only to take walk at any hour Of
the day in Hyde Park and watch the
promenaderS there. As specimens Of
the human animal, the varied nationali-
ties whose aristocracY one meets in the
verdant lanes and smooth esplanades oil
that beauteous greenery, all yield the
palm to John Bull and his woman kind,
with their bright eyes, rosy cheeks and
splend d physical development. Moral
of all this: Eat plenty of Hoast beef
and juicy steak, boiled mutton, plain
boiled potatoes, bread day old, and
simple suet puddings. Avoid hashes
(whose nourishing qualities have all
departed in the recoo king), lobster
salads, meals of the innutritious oyster
alone, hot rolls, newly-baked bread
rich pastry, candy and watery soups.
In America we have no national cuisine,
but the choice Of all the cuisines of the
world is at hand, and therefore there is
no reason why perfectly healthy diet
should not be selected by every individ-
ual. 49, Olive Logan, IN Philadelphia
Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-28
WEEDS.
The self-Tnfiicted Curse that Follows 0u,

The Self-Infiicted Curse that Follows Our
Race.
There are some things which should
be done AS well as others. We have
costly agricultural colleges and expert
ment stations which are devoted, or
claim to be, to the encouragement and
protection of agriculture. No eoubS
these are of some service to farmers,
however little the usefulness CT the serv-
ice may be. 1t might be expected that
the results Of the scientific work of
these institutions should at least be con-
sistent and as science is truth these
results should be in accord with each
other. But instead of this there is the
greatest disagreement among them
selves, and with the experience of prac-
tical, intelligent farmers, and so far az
useful knowledge goes, the Professors
are like the doctors and lawyers of an
cient times who spent their time over
small things and left neglected the
weightier matters which were of most
importance. And the question of how
to deal with insect pests is one of
the greatest Importance to farm
ers, who are justified in looking for
help to the institutions which they sup
port. America is a weedy country.
Everywhere weeds prevail In the
fertile West they at times hide the corn,
and the writer has seen the common
pig-weed, or lambs quarter, (Cbenopo-
diam aIbua,) in a new stubble ground
in Western Kansas, growing six feet
high and densely covering the ground
over 160-acre field in May. SO the
universal beggars' ticks (Bide1sS from
dosd) cover the river bottoms in the
South completely every Fall after the
crops have been removed, and grow to
height of more than six or seven feet.
The common "barnyard' grasses pam
tc't,n sdngUjnaie Panjcum cCpjlJUrc,
and PGnicum cruS0a'b) cover the land
from Florida TO the lakes; and it is II
fact that the threshing machine engine
fires in Dakota are fed with the sull-
GENTLY abundant weed seeds which are
cleaned from the grain. What vast
waste and labor are involved in this
growth of weeds! Truly the ancient
curse still follows our race, and the
earth brings forth ''thorns and thistles"
for our torment really self-inflicted be-
cause we take no effective means to
avoid it.--M. Y. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-28
just a Family Affair.

"Did you make that, papa?" inquired
Johnny Smithers.
Yes, my son" replied Mr.. Smithers,
dissatisfaction and paternal pride
beaming from his countenance.
"And you made it all out of your own
head, papa9'
Eyes, my SON"
"Really and truly?"
Johnny" interrupted Mrs. Smithers,
in an icy tone of voice, 'you will often
be surprised, as you grow older, to learn
how many curious things can be made
from wood.
And then Smithers felt a cold chill run
down his back as he remembered that
he had not stopped at various stores on
his way home, as directed, to get spool
of silk twist, paper of needles, a box
of matches, a pound of coffee, a paper
of tacks, some sausage, pound Of but
ter, and one or two other things which
he could not just then cali to mind. -
oil city Blizzard. ....
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-28

We have friend in Oneonta of the
legal profession who is the father of q
bright boy of six summers. In attend
rag a funeral recently he took this lad
with him. During the early part of the
service the boy maintained proper de-
corum, but toward the close he grew
restless and wished to speak to his
father, who whispered with some stern
ness in his ear: you must keep quiet. "
"Just let me speak one word to you,
papa, and will" "Well, what is itPn
There are twenty-one bald-headed men
in the room besides yourself. ~ CooperS-
toUn IN. ~ FrecmdB's Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-28
HAS 1T NEVER BEEN KNOWN

Has it never been known
A maiden fair, with her faXen hair,
Eyes tender and true, as violets blue,
And lover, who is all her own?
Has il never been known?
Has it never been known
A tale that is told, with ring of gold?
Loves springtime and kiss, with dream of
bliss
Like bird that is flown?
Has it never been known2
Has ii never been known
A fair girl in white, as from realm of light;
Now flushed now pale, meath bridal veil,
And the man no longer alone?
Has it never been known?
Has it never been known
Wife gentle and good in her womaphoOd;
Loves coronal worn, and loves scepter
borne
Like queen on her throne?
Has it never been known?
-IIcu. J. z. Rankin in N. Y. Independent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-28

Whats the reason you didn't
speak to Jones when he passed us just
now?" ''IIe insulted me the other
day" "What did he say to you?"
"He called me an old ass. " Called
you an old ass? How ridiculous! Why.
you are not old You are just in your
prime! You will not be an old ass for
ten or fifteen years yet.-A Y. I'sdepen-
dent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-28

The Enormous Amount of Money Spent for
the Destruction, by Drunkenness, of Men
and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-28

"A company in New Jersey is max
ing cOunterpanes and pillow-shams Of
paper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-28

TEMPERANCE puts coal on the fire,
meal in the barrel, flour in the tub,
money in the purse, credit in the coun-
try, contentment in the house, clothes on
the children, vigor in the body, intelli-
gence in the brain, and spirit in the whole
constitution. -Benyanlin Franklin
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-28

AN old negro at Weldon, N. G., at a
recent lecture said: when / sees a
man going home with a gallon of
whisky and half a pound of meat, dat $
Temperance lecture enough for me, and
| sees it every day! l knows dat cherry
ting in his home is on de same scale
gallon OF misery to cherry half pound OF
comfort"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-28
TEMPERANCE.
THE COST OF RUM.

The Enormous Amount of Money Spent for
the Destruction, by Drunkenness, of Men
and Women.
The cost of rum to the Nation in mon
ey is the least of its evil qualities. Dol
lars spent foolishly may be earned over
again, property destroyed may be re-
placed, and the money-cost of the fool
ishness of man to-day can be made
good by wisdom tomorrow.
The real cost of rum to the country
is the destruction of its men and wom-
en-, a loss which can not be made good.
The son torn from his mother, the hus-
band from his wife, the father from his
family and lost in the yawning chasm
of appetite, these losses can never be
made good. They are complete losses,
they are wrecks without hope OF sal
wage. There is no return for soul in
hell, and rum means souls in hell.
But the money cost is something so
| absolutely enormous that it is worth
considering. 1t is worth something to
know how much we are paying for the
destruction of our best men and boys,
in hard cash. 1t is we'll to compare the
cost of death with the cost of life. Very
many of the problems that now yex
those who are investigating can be
81, solved by these statements and compa.r
isons.
We take 1888 as an example, and we
find that during that year the people of
the United States spent their money as
follows.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22
A Handsome ComnIlment.

The New England Farmer publish
ed at Boston, one of the best agricul
tural journals in the country, pays
tho following compliment to the re-
ports of the Wisconsin State Agricul
tural Society The compliment from
this valued sourse includes not only
the report of the society, but also a
tribute to the resources of Wisconsin:
From Clinton Babhitt, secretary,
we have received a copy of the WIS
cousin State Agricultural, Horticul-
turai and Dairymen's Associations
reports for the year 1883 neatly
printed and substantially bound vol
ume Of S25 pages. II the agricultural
character Of state may be judged by
the value If its annual agricultural
reports, Wisconsin can be behind
noae of her sister states as a place To
emigrate to, or To- remain IN when
there. 1t is reslly refreshing to read
the reports of her public meetings
where the farmers and professors
from the agricultural school meet to
discuss subjects of general interest.
In no public debate have we seen
the vexed questions OF free trade and
protection more earnestly, nor more
ably discussed, tkan III the agricul
tural meetings. of the Wisconsin
farmers. Eastern men who propose
to 60 west and grow up with the
country, will have to travel / 9yond
Wisconsin to fad a place to begin as
pioneer farmers. The best variety of
apples, pears, and the small fruits; the
means for destroying injurious in
sects; the best methods of dairying,
and how to educate the children,
and keep tn boys at home on the
farm, are questions that are discuss
I'd, with all the interest and famllari-
O., 20 be expected in the oldest eastern
states
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22
Washington.
THE GRANT RETIRING BILL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-At a recent
raeciinc of the house committee on
military affairs, representative Slo-
cum was authorized to call up la the
house on the first opportunity, the
first bill introduced in the senate of
the present congress, providing for
placing Gen. Grant on the retired list.
At meeting of the committee, to day,
the motion authorizing him to call up
the bill passed by the senate on the
18th inst, and having for its object
the retirement of Gen. Grant, was
lost, s to 2. Those opposing were
Rosecrans, Slocum, Murray, Connolly,
Lyman, Boyne, Morgan and Wolford.
Those favoling, Atchison and Steele.
NO PENSION.
The senate committee on pensions
reported adversely on the bill to grant
a pension of $50 per month to Emma
De Long, widow of the late Lieut..
Commander De Long, of Jeanette
fame. The report of the majority
merely recommend the indefinite post
ponement of the bill.
DIED.
Rear Admiral Powell is dead.
AGRICULTURE.
The annual report of the depart
ment OF agriculture, now in press,
makes the record of corn production
for 1884. 795 900, 600 bushels; wheat
nearly 513, 600, 600; oats $50 600, 600.
These rates are the largest ever rec
orded. The average yield per acre is
% bushels corn wheat 49, oats PA.
These are figures for permanent rec
ord
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22
THE LEGISLATURE.
Senate.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. IA. u o'clock M.
Lieut.. Governor Fifield called the
senate to order, and pronounced the
session Of the senate of 1885 open and
ready for business.
The oath of office was then admin
stered to the senators-elect, by Lieut..
Gov. Flfeld.
The full roll was then called ana
all answered.
ELECTION OF CHIEF CLERK.
Mr.. Wiley nominated Charles E.
BrOss, for chief clerk, and the vote
for chief was:
For c. e. Bross-20.
For NJ. }. Cantwell-13.
Mr. Bross was declared duly elected,
and took the oath.
Mr. Stanley nominated Hubert VOL
colt for sergeant-at-ar arms, who receiy-
ed 90 votes.
Hubert Wolcott was declared duly
elected and took the oath.
The following appointees were in
stalled:
The standing committees were an
aouBceo:
Judiciary Committee F Ware NJ. c. Ring,
n, y Comstock Geo G Ginty, I. r. Hudd, j. ?.
c. Cottnll, W r Kennedy.
state Affairs-J. I. WHEY, S. Washington,
+ X. Blake
Railroads. Chas. K Erwin, W. s Stanley, Jr,
T.. Minor, Joel r. Mason, n L. James, N ID.
Comstock, d. a. Mcdonald, B. f. Sherman T.
Wall
Education-w. T. Parry, S L. Lord Charles
Jonas
Manufactures and Commerce S. Minor, Geo.
G. Giuty, james Conkl n.
Town and County Organzation-N. d. Com
stock, J. W HOyt. John Carey.
Public Lands Geo. G. Ginty, John A. Inns, l.
Klotz
Interpretations NJ @. Ring, Geo. c. Ginty, Chss.
Jonas.
Military Affairs S. Stanley, Jr., C. X Err
win, Edwin X. Blake.
Privileges and Elections-4ulius Wechselberg,
j. +. Ware. ID. A. Mcdonald.
Finance, Banks and lnSurance-Hans B. War
ner, w T Parry. John RingIe
Assessment and Collection Of Taxes--J. S. Wad-
dingtoD, E Kidd, John Carey.
Legislative Expenditures-D. b. Hurlbut, w.
S. Maxwell William Kennedy
Federal Relations-J. w. Hoyt, w. s. Stanley,
Jr, w. w. Reed
Roads aud Bridges-H l. James, D. B. Hurl-
but, John Ringle
Agriculture S Maxwell, ]. f Mason, l.
Klotz.
Enrolled Bills j. +, Mason, H. B. Warner, Chas.
Jonas
EnRrossed Bills--J. A. Lins, N l., James, Jas,
ConlSiin
Senate Members of Joint Committee on Claims
e. / Kidd, J f. Wiley, John Carey
Charitable and Penal Institutions-S. L. Lord,
H. b Warner W. w Reed.
Prnting-H b Warner, Julius Wechselberg
b, f. Sherman.
The committee to call upon the gov
ernor reported that they had waited
upon him and that he notified the
senate and assembly that he would
deliver his message TO the two houses
IN joint session at o'clock on the
18th instant.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22
A Useful Book

A volume has been recently issued
which meets a great need in Viscon.
sin. 1t is "A Treatise on the Civil
and Criminal Jurisdiction of Justices
of the Peace and the Powers and
Duties of Constables in Executing
Process in the State of Wisconsin. by
Edwin E. Bryant, of Madison, Wis,
COUNSELOR at law. 1t covers not only
the practice ina civil and criminal
cases before justices giving the fullest
forms and instructions for the guild
ance of the justice and constable in
all forms of actions, but also contains
very complete and elaborate sum
mary of the general law OF contracts,
Including such 4 lics as agency, bail
ment, bills of ex rhange, bank checks,
chattel mortgages, common carriers.
guaranty, the property rights and
contract liabilities of marred women,
the liabilities and disabilities of in
tents. luuatics, drunkards, spend
tariffs; The law regarding sales, war
ranty, principal and surety, and of
promissory notes, also relating TO de-
fences to actions or contracts. There
is also brief, but very complete ex-
position of the law of evidence, the
law of torts or wrongs, of the measure
of damages, etc, and a very numer-
GUS collection of forms for all actions,
proceedings, etc civil or criminal.
The book has received high com
mendation from eminent legal
authority. Hon. Thomas r. Hudd
says: II dnd it a most complete and
exhaustive work Oh the subject treat
ed excellent and accurate both in mat
ter and form" Hon. Burr w. jones
says: cit is useful hand book for
any lawyer, practicinv ia any court,
in any state. Hon. S. U. PInney
remarks, Il consider il an accurate
and useful work, and an almost indis
pensable one, not only to justices, but
| to all having business to transact In
such courts" Hon. John c. Spooner
writes: it Is able, exhaustive and ad
misable in arrangement Col. VIM.
+. Villas writes: Nothing TO com
pare with it has come under my
observation since the famous work of
Cover. It unfolds the principles of
law which Justices are called upon to
administer with admirable clearness. "
| ana astonished by the multitude of
points the author mas laborously
studied and the compactness and sim
plicity with which he has presented
them" The judges of the supreme
court all join in saving they deem it
zone of the best works of its class
extaut.' 1T is a form book not
only, but valuable lar book, made
especially APPLICABLE TO Wisconsin. rs
clear and correct, though condensed
statement of the law of almost all
possible cases within the jurisdiction
of justice--makes it of inestlmable
value to that court" ''aud of great
aid to suitors and their attorneys"
land generally it is the law book of
business men in all trades and pro-
LESSONS in the state. In it may be
found the general principles of the
law clearly and tersely stated and in
form for ready and convenient refer
ence, which are embraced viva more
prolixity in a large library of law
books, and testeA and established by
the latest decision of the Wisconsin
Supreme Court" The book IS pub
l.shed by Callagban & Co., of Chicago,
contains over /, 900 pages and is sold
for sc. so net.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22
The Storm.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. ia siset storm
set in here yesterday, and continued
all night, and to-day there is buster
ing snow storm. The storm has great
breadth, extending throughout the
emit west and reaching as far south
as northern Texas. The temperature
is below freezing.
CHICAGO, Jan. IL. Worst snow
storm OF the winter. In Iowa the
snow is reported badly drifted, in
number of instances trains have been
abandoned. The east bound passen-
ger train on the Illinois Central, due
at Dubuque this morning, was aban-
doned at Sioax City, owing to the
huge snow drifts and high winds.
Snow plows and gangs of men are at
work on all the lines endeavorlng to
keep the tracks clear.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22

the governor was read by the chief
clerk and an adjournment was had
until Monday the 10th inst.
Assembly-The assembly met at Q
o'clock ard the clerk read t. list Of
messages. The me sage of the governor
was read and the assembly adjourned
u-.4eil Monday the 10th.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22
rhlrtx-nlne Lashss for Islander.

AMER Gus Ga, Jan. II Last Sat
urday q w Murphy, of tins place,
relate d to several com panions story
Ia which the name of respectable
young lady was used with disgraceful
freedom The story was retoid in q
few DAYS TO some Of the lady's friends
Last light a party of young men
called upon Murphy and forced him
to sign an acknowledgment that what
ne had said was base and malls
ious falsehood." He was then taken
10 secluded spot, where his shoulders
were stripped One of the party then
administered thUty-nine lsshes Eith
cowhids, the slanderer meanwhile
uttering piteous but vain appeals for
mercy. Murphy was then turned
loose and advised to leave The district.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22

Lynn shipped 2s6, 939 and Haverhill
1874, 761 cases of shoes during the year
ust closed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22

The last jury on which the editor
OF the Atlanta Constitution, who
does the jury business for the establish
NEST, served had two negroes on IT,
and they made good iurymen, accord
ing 10 that journal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22
cArEroL ExrKNsloNs

AZ the time or delivering my annual mess2 *
10 the legislature OF 1888 there had been expe~ded
upoU he extensions Of the capitol, under chapter
93l ~ the Laws OF 1882 the sum sig2i7sa, being
s. per Gems. OF the amount earned at that da1e
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22

The revenue derived by the state through taxes
and fees imposed BY the law upon Insurance com
panies was so S62 10 for the year 1873. and So,
90i IS fer the year 1884, The laws eatug 60 ID
surunce seem TO work great good IN protecting
the people OF the state from the transactions of
fraudulent and nsovent companies, and tends 10
add to the business of the solvent companies that
cannot afford 70 do business II a losing rate. The
administration Of the department has heen
efficient and you viii find valuable information Ia
the report of the commissioner
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22

The reports Of the regents and the president %,
the university Will be laid before you from which
il Is pleasure TO note that the institutions is IN
generally satisfactory condition, 1t has recently
met with serious loss, hy the destruction by fire
Of Science Hall. with valuable cllp-ctious end ap
paratuS, The regents Will ps esent to you plans
and estimates for a building 10 iepace the one
destroyed and will ask for the requis te appro
priatiou fer that and other purposes The uni
verSiiy has attainsd a high rank ana ought % be
an object OF universal pride TO the people IL de
dSt its wants win receive liberal treatment ct
your hands
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22

me strength Of the Wisconsin national guard
~ the last semiaunual meeting. Sept %, 1881
was S32s, organized as follows
gommaote- in.chief aud STAFF. 10 OH GERS
GERS ~ - Ni'
ID regiment 10 companies, 6s2 men, IS oni-
81 regiment 10 companies coz men, 81 Off.
4lh battalion. companies, PSI men, Il OH
Light horse squadron company, IS men, 8
Making : totalot IS companies 1881 men, 1is
During the past two years three companies
ave Deem dlsoanded, four new conpanies organ
lzed, the third battalion Increased Ia rsyinesnt
the original fourth battalion dise landed, iis com
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22
FrsuER1Es.

The Fish Commissioners have expended sG5lS
for the year 1888 and $3.50 80 for the year
1884 and have been very successful IA their work.
The recommendations Of the board relating to
unlawful catching of fish Ia great quantities ~
the inland lakes and rivers in some manner DO
checked
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-22
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS.

Under chapter $40 Of the laws OF 1888 estab-
fishing a Bureau Of Labor Statistics, appointed
Frank A. Flower, of Milwaukee, Commissioner,
and he at once entered u on the duties OF his
office The law as IL now stands Is very imptr-
feet and IL adequate for the purpose for which it
was designated, and should be revised and
amended by this legislature. This bureau, with
on the part of the legislature and
better facilities for collecting statistics, will result
n trnnf h. .npnf 10 the efnlA