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, 1885-05-14

Paris Cor. Boston Transcript
We have just had a mi careme such
IS Paris has not witnessed for several
years. During the afternoon the boule-
Yards were so thronged by sight seekers
that one could only move at a small
space. The mi-careme is the great fete
Of the washermen and washerwomen.
Some Of your readers may ask what men
have TO do with the wash-tub. In
France they have much to do with IL.
Here men claim their right to wash and
scrub, Just as women claim their right
to vote and to shoot their enemies.
Both X batter your linen to pieces,
burn II with sulphuric acid, and grind
OFF your buttons in perfect amity. But
on the mi-careme there is not a man nor
IA woman who would condescend to look
at a wash-tub. In the world of soap
and soda 1t is the day of days. Then
you must expect TO see your buxom
laundress attired rs a much decollete
Juno in a cayalcade with her husband
as Jupiter or Apollo by her side. In
the evening the w%ashhouses are turned
into ball rooms.
, 1885-05-14

There is not by any means a lack Of
talk, this Is abundant. Gossip and
scandal and slang we have an over
abundance Of, but Of conversation,
sensible talk, there is a sad want of
that. The American people have been
dubbed ms a nation Of takers or rather
Of twaddlera, and there is much truth
in the assertion, but the same may DO
said OF almost every other nation under
the sun, There are few really good
takers, men from whom in ordinary
conversation you al gather a fund Of
knowledge, and who are entertaining
rs well. You need not long be in the
company of a man until you are aware
of his weak points. If his general de-
meanor does not betray him his tongue
will.
, 1885-05-14

The time of the Massachusetts legisla-
ture has recently been taken up with the
discussion Of a bill granting municipal
suffrage to women. The main objections
TO the passage Of the bill were that not
all the who now have a right to
vote in school elections, exercise the right,
and that many women have petitioned
the Legislature not to grant suffrage to
women.
Neither of these objections is p%articu-
larry strong. The last report Of the sec
rotary Of state Of Massachusetts showed
that over so per cent of the female voters
cast their ballots, and the Springfield
RepldLcaa. clearly ~proyedthat this was a
gross under estimate. For newly cnffan-
chised voters this is a very large proper
ton. larger BY far than tho vote Of the
eolored people in several Southern States.
AS for the charge that women don't vote
and don't want to vote. it hardly becomes
men to urge 1t when one Of their number
has Just been appointed to a distinguished
position abroad who is said never to have
voted and % have boasted Of the fact
The men Of the old Bay state call them
selves very liberal and progressive. but in
the matter Of granting suffrage 10 women,
they are disposed to adhere to the ideas
that prevailed before their ancestors land
ed at Plymouth Rock. Their lawmakers,
being largely lawyers, are greatly infuenc-
ed by the old English common law theory
which holds women of almost no aecount
in hs. Blu modern English law has out
grown this. even in the conservative and
semi-independent Isle Of Man, where
women have voted for several years,
MS they have done in England for sixteen
years. and in accordance with Mr.. Glad
stone assertion. ''without detriment and
with great advantage The men Of Mas
saehusetts may rest assured thai the
same result would become manifest in
their state, if they had the hberality to
grant municipal suffrage To women. Our
experience in Wyoming proves this, and
we have had the opportunity Of thorough
ly testing the question as women with US
have enjoyed universal suffrage for six
teen years
, 1885-05-14

IL coNdREss does not receive many
suggestions of ways and means for deal
ing with the Indians, it will not be the
fault Of the Indian commissioner. Mr..
Atkins has had his clerks at work ever
since he was appointed. getting up the
latest facts and figures regarding the
nations wards. Armed with these Off
cial documents he proposes TO begin a
campaign Of three months, accompanied
by a congressional committee. They will
cover the ground between the Rocky
mountains and the Pacific, from Canada
to Mexico and they expect to make
their investigation thorough.
There is great need that such work
should be undertaken. Many of the al
legged friends of the Indians have never
seen any Indians outside Of a travelling
show, don't know the difference between
an Indian from the Indian Territory and
u blanket Indian from the plains, and do
not appreciate the fact that the needs Of
the different tribes differ, as the needs Of
a Spaniard and EsQuimaux differ These
sentimentalists seem to think that all In
dams should be kept in cotton, under a
glass case, or ii left in ontast with a cold
world. should be fed on Strawberries and
cream and lemon pie. The average con-
gresham knows little of and cares less for
the Indians, but he will be willing TO
vnfe-fn ncrordanec with the evidenee and
, 1885-05-14

IT Is a striking fact that in their pres
ent extremity, both England and Russia
turn to the Jewish nce for help. In
England. B~eaconsfeld's anniversary was
celebrated with enthusiasm. The princi-
pies which be upheld are believed by
many to be the only safety in the present
complications. The memory OF the great
Hebrew is honored as no Englishman is
to-day. Russia, ia the hour Of danger,
turned to the Rothchilds for aid. As
many sovereigns have applied to this firm
in Vienna, Paris and Frankfort hereto
fore, so does the present car apply to
these great Jewish bankers for financial
assistance in his difficulties. II is a proud
record for any race to stand on the pages
Of the worlds history as does the record
of the descendants Of the ancient Jewish
race in all parts of the world.
, 1885-05-14


The latest experiment in the ~organiza-
ton Of industry comes from Russia,
whore the employees at the large engi-
neering works belonging to the firm Of
Struve Il Co. have recently been planted
in n complete settlement somewhat like
Pullman City in the states. The work
men, Of whom there are between 2. 800
and 1000, are all lodged in small cot
tages, most Of which are made to ac-
commodate two families only, while the
public institutions of the colony include
a refectory, n laundry, n hospital, a
benefit society, a technical school, and
a cooperative store. The employers
contribute handsomely TO the benefit So
ciety, but charity in any other form is
quite unknown in the place, and the CO.
operative society pays a io~urishing
dividend. IL would be curious II
Russia, which is a survival Of the past
In its village communities Of an agri-
cultural type, were also to be a pioneer
Of the future in village communities OF
an industrial type.
, 1885-05-14
Interrupting n MohammedAn's Prayer.
Exchange.l

Exchanged
Mrs. Speedy, in her "Wanderings in
the Soudan, > relates the following Curl
Gus episode: After a long days march
she was just settling herself down to
sleep when her host, an Arab telegraph
clerk, separated from her only by a thin
partition, began to say his prayers in a
loud sing-song chant She demonstrated;
for a time there was silence; she was
falling asleep when the clerk began his
prayers again. Again she demonstrated,
and again there was a brief silence, to
be broken. alasl too 500 by the indie
fatigable clerk, who one more began
saying his prayers ''da capo,7 this time
faster than ever. IL was like speaking
by machinery the whirr and buzz
were terrific.
We learned next morning that our
host belonged to a sect which obliged
him to repeat his prayers aloud, and
which also enjoined, as of its most
stringent rules, that the voice Of either
a woman, a donkey, or a dog, if heard
at any time during the service, made il
necessary that the whole of the prayers
should be repeated
, 1885-05-14

The present hard times and industrial
depression prevailing throughout Eu-
rope also affect Japan, where some OF
the thrifty inhabitants have taken eco
nomical domestic measures. Round
Osaka and in some parts of southern
Japan the people have subscribed to a
strict code Of regulations, entailing
lines in case of breaking the rules. They
agree that no three persons shall drink
together, that tea shall replace all OK
pensive beverages at wedding cere-
monies, that at funerals only the rela-
tiyes Of the deceased shall take refresh.
ments, and that all shall make their
own sandals. All other rites and cere-
monies involving expense are tenn
porarily suspended.
, 1885-05-14

MR Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with asthma
and bronchitis. during which time the
Her life was despaired of, until in last DC
tober she procured a bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, when immediate relief
was felt, and by continuing its use for n
short time she was completely cured, gain
ing in flesh 80 Tbs. in n few months.
Free trial bottles of this certain cure OF
al throat and lung diseases at Gray x
Pearse's drug store. Large bottles 81. 90.
, 1885-05-14

During the rehearsals of Gilbert &
Sulliyan's new operetta, a Japanese
dancer and a Japanese tea girl from the
Village at Knightsbridge gave their
services, and to this it is, no doubt, due
that both actors and actresses are so
very Japanny. The girl knows only
two words of English, ''Sixpence,
please, - this being the price of a cup of
tea, but she wa an apt i~nstructress. |
inquired with some curiosity into the
mode of dressing adopted by japanese
girls. II would seem that they wear
nothing under their dress except a pair
of short socks, and this accounts for the
Aexibility Of their movements.
, 1885-05-14

THE VoLrArc BELT Co.. of Marshall,
Mich. offer to send their celebrated
ELEcTBo-YoLrAIc BELT and other
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES on trial for thirty
days, to men young or old affiliated
with nervous debility. loss of vitality and
manhood, and all kindred troubles. Also
for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis, and
other diseases. Complete restoration to
health, yigor and manhood guaranteed.
No risk is incurred as thirty days trial is
allowed. Write themat once for illustrated
pamphlet free.
, 1885-05-14

Beds are occupied night after night,
year after year, by divers persons in
sickness and in health, in summers
heat and winters cold, and as to when
bedding is remade and purified each one
can Judge by his own experience. Com
pare this with the use OF the South
American hammock, which only requires
n stout blanket inside, and in winter a
wooden sleeping dress rs we'll of suitable
make periodically washable. The sani-
tary difference becomes at once start
ling TO those who have never considered
the subject before.
, 1885-05-14

Rhode Island has been represented in
congress 10y three Nathan Fellows Dixona
grandfather, father and son-the last
Of that name now filling the unexpired
term Of Congressman Ohaee. SINH
larly, in the senate, Thomas +. Bayard,
of delaware, succeeds his great-grand-
father, grandfather, father and uncle.
Great men are scarce in these small
stntQs.
, 1885-05-14
Photos of Cats.

The most easily photographed animals
are cats. They are easily kept quiet,
and their eyes are not 80 restless as
those of a dog. When their attention
is concentrated their gaze Is moro direct
and absolutely motionless than that Of
a human being. A fixed eye, not a
CLASSY stare, is the thing TO be attained
in a photogranh
, 1885-05-14

The best salve in the world for cuis,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
eoEns, and all skin eruptions, and positive
ly curos piles or no pay required. II is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or
money refunded. Price 25 cents psr box
For sale by Gray 4 feanse.
, 1885-05-14

To all who are suffering from errors and
indiscrctions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss OF manhood, &c, | will
send a receipt that viii cur you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was
discovered by a missionary in South
America Send self addressed envelope
10 Rev. Joseph I. Inman, Station d.,
New YORK.
, 1885-05-14

The New Orleans mineral exhibit in
clndes all building stones found in the
United States, exhibited in four inch
cubes, a natural fracture on one face, a
hammered surface on another, and q
polished surface on a third.
, 1885-05-14

Bread made with sea water is recon-
mended by a German physician ~ .
wonderful remedy against scrofula and
disorders resulting from insufficient
nourishment.
, 1885-05-14

From 1868 to 1888 the lottery players
turned into the royal Italian treasury
$275, 900, 600. Count Cavour used to
call tho lottery the tax on fools."
, 1885-05-14

An Iowa mathematician declares that
the dogs in that state eat enough to
feed 100, 900 human beings, but render
very little service for the cost of main
tanning them l
, 1885-05-14

To avoid as far as possible risk of in
lection in surgical procedures, Profess
soF Esmarph is said to have discarded
wooden operating tables and 10 employ
only those made of metal. All the in
struments used are nickel plated and
metalhandled.
, 1885-05-14

A room at Harvard is decorated with
the handkerchiefs snatched by the
Harvard boys in the Blaine torchlight
professions from the hands Of the girls
on the sidewalks. ~
, 1885-05-14

iDetrot free freSAl
As the craft bowls along in the south
Atlantic a new world seems to open
upon the voynger. The constellation Of
tho Southern Cross has scarcely be-
come familiar to him before he begins to
sec animal, or rather bird. life alto
gvther new to him. One of the greatest
novelties of this kind that can ever inn
press itself upon the mind of man is
the albatross.
Some morning the lounger will reach
the deck and, casting his eye in the
wake Of the ship to Judge her speed,
will zee a speck just above the horizon
far astern. Growing larger and larger
as it approaches, it finally develops into
a gigantic bird, and the old sailor, con
ming the helm, will gruffly suggest the
fact that it is proper for the tyro to wet
his first introduction to an albatross.
There is something inexpressibly
weird about the bird itself, as well
as in its manner OF flight, and II is mat
tor Of little wonder to those who have
seen it. that a brain such rs Uoleridge's
should have hit upon it for the text of
his Lay of the Ancient Mariner.
without n beat of wing, without mo-
ton OF the body, the bird will, by long,
easy-going tacks, swoop up from astern
until II gets within easy watching dis
tance from the ship it chooses to follow.
1t will then 'lay to" at that respectful
distance and after taking thorough
stock of the stranger that has invaded
its domain will, with no apparent effort,
swoop pas; the ship to port or star
board, as the case may be, pass 1t by
several cable lengths and then, laying
to on the opposite hand to its advance,
allow the ship to pass it. and will then
once moro take up its post as reaI
guard Of the procession. Nothing can
be more ghost-like than the action Of
the albatross in thus passing or being
passed.
, 1885-05-14

Ask for Wells Rough on Coms
l5c, Quick. complete cure. Hard or soft
eorns. warts, bunions-
, 1885-05-14

Jud Lafagan: He who fears IA second
failure is q weak man
, 1885-05-14

Tarpaulins. wagon sheets, oil and rub
Der clothing can be bought cheap at Po-
, 1885-05-14
asaaAI... IN Nv rsrE.


A reporter was favored With a CONVEX
sation with one OF the members Of this
strange society. He is man past so,
well preserved, and slightly bald
headed. He looked like a prosperous
merchant. His eyes were peculiar in
expression. OF a pale blue color, they
Tesume1 at times a-langnid, dreamy ex-
preston which might ihdicateth effects
Of opium rather than great mental alb
straction.
Buddhism" he said, sis not a re-
ligion TO take root in America immedi-
ately. 1t may flourish among a few
who are highly intellectual, but the
masses are too superstitious at present
10 suppose that a religion founded be-
fore Christianity and in India can be
anything else than idolatry. In New
York there are a few OF us who believe
in Buddhism, but we do not worship
idols nor have priests to perform those
mysterious rites which they oftsn use
as a means to degrade the beautiful
doctrines which emanated from the or
iginal teachings Of Ghutama, the
founder OF Buddhism. Our society has
for its object the discussion and inter
change Of thoughts between persons
who believe In a religion and a faith
which had millions OF followers long
before the prophet Christ was born.
The reason we meet quietly is simply 10
avoid show or invite inyidious criticism.
We are not proselyting nor aiming to
overthrow established order and law.
our belief. Is not subyersiye Of good
morals, nor detrimental to the advance
ment OF civilization. Indeed, as We in
terpret Buddhism | consider its teach
ings beneficial to progress and an aid to
science. Few people are R~osicrucians,
and those who are generally come under
the head OF ~clairyoyants or s~piritualists.
AL true Buddhists are Rosicrucians.
We hold that we can aid science by
proving that persons can be seen at n
distance. 10 will be a rapid advance in
metaphysical science, so to speak, and
some day be as easily explained as mir
ages are now The attraction of gray
itation was a power unknown once, but
after being discovered it appeared quito
plain and matter Of fact. Why cannot
the brain, assisted by the infinite power
which gives IL reason and imagination,
pierce through space and see objectsi 1t
seems visionary, l know. to advance
such ideas, yet one day will become re-
alities. A new era in the world has
commenced. Mind, thought, and man
ner, all are gradually being ~impregnated
with the conditions of a new existence.
There must be q new religion, a uni
versal creed, to follow the order of these
changes, and the primitive doctrines OF
Gautama furnish what is needed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-25

The San Francisco Pacifc contro-
yerts the prevailing idea that general
use OF light wines prevents intemper-
ance. 1t says; "Our impression is
that the lowest, slowest, most illiterate,
most mimpressible, most unimproy-
able, if not vicious, population outside
OF the great cities is found in the old
est wine districts of this State, and that
the use Of the product of vineyards has
been the most active cause of this con-
dition of the population. Further,
the use Of VINE has not diminished the
consumption of distilled liquors or
beer but on the contrary has increased
it by creating an appetite for stronger
drinks.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-25

'Men have different ways of sleep
ing" said the proprietor of down
town 15-cent lodging-house. "Some
can't sleep unless their heads are
turned in a certain direction. / reserve
one of my beds every Saturday night
for a man who comes in from the coun-
try. 1t heads northwest and southeast,
aud he says that is the only way he can
sleep. But most Of my customers are
poor men, and so tired that they are
glad to throw themselves down and
sleep any way"
'Some bury themselves in the bed
clothing until you would think that
they would surely smother Others lie
on their backs, and this is the kind
that snore See these linen strips!
When q man SHORES so loudly as to dis
turb the others. | tic up his chin so
softly as not to awaken him. He don't
snore any more after that have to
keep awake all night on the lookout
for sleop-walkers, who might injure
themselves If not cared for. Nel0
York. SIM
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-25
when The Baby Came.

Always in the house there was trouble and
Little sparks oil feeling flashing into flame,
Signs Of irritation
So sure 10 make occasion
For strife and uibulatIon-tll the BABY
came.
Alltho evil sounds fun Of cruel hate and ran
AntIc angry umult-nobody to blame!
All were hushed 50 swoetly,
Disappearing feetly,
Or Quoted comprehension the baby
canc.
Iaces that had worn gloomy veil Of sadness
Hearts intent on seeking for fortune or for
once agrin were liehtened,
Once again were frightened.
And their rapture heightened-when the
baby came
All affection window opened to receive it,
Pure and fresh from Heaven, and give it
earthly name.
Claeping and carcssing
lu arms of love, conicssing
That life had missed a blessins-t til the baby
came,
Homes that were in shadow felt the gentle
sunshine.
Smiling, rs II anxious their secret to pro-
claim;
Grateful songs were swelling,
OF milth and gladnoss telling.
And Love ruled an tie dweling-whon the
baby came.
Hearts that had been sundered by tide Of
passion
Wcrc again united In purpose ana In aim;
in the haunt secluded,
Peace divncly brOOdcd
When discord had intruded-tiu the baby
came.
Little cloud dispeller little comfort bringeri
Baby girl on baby boy welcome all the
same.
Even u'cr the cmbcrs
OF bleak and cold DCccmbers,
Some fond heart rCmemucrs-whcnt the baby
came.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-25
Some Historical Information.

Following Is an exact copy OF COM
position in history by a little 10-year-
old girl attending one of the secondary
schools of this city. The thoughts,
dates and punctuation and spelling all
prove that the little lady is endowed
with striking originality:
HISTORY.
/. William Penn was born in Boston
in 1907. His father was n soap and
and candle maker But William did
not like that trade Then the Govern
ment owned his father large sum Of
money, and when he died il was given
all to William Penn. He was the first
white man who founded PENNSYLVANIA.
He founded Pennsylvania because His
name was William Penn. William Penn
Joined the Quakers but his father did
not like it. And he discovered America
in the year 1892.
2. George Washington the first Presi-
dent of the United States, born in Vir-
gina in the year. When George was a
little boy he would never tell lie. Be
cause he thought it was not nice 1t
It's not nice neither. lie studied all
kinds of things to be President
3. Abraham Lincoln was born in
Wales in 1909 His father was a wool
comber, but Abraham did not like that
trade. One day Abraham was stand
ing on the railroad and man by the
name of Gitue came behind him and
shot him. Then he got put in Jail for
it. But it was not nice of him because
he shot him on the railroad.
4. Roger Williams discovered Amer
lea 1892. Lancaster IqteibgeBcer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-25

The Tail of the Devil, the Fountain
OF Love, Little IIell the Spii.. of Puri-
ty the Triumph OF Dynamite, the Balm
OF Sorrow, the Tempest of the Soul,
and the Flight of Time are saloons in
the City OF Mexico.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-25

G. W. Tyson, one Of the house stem
ographers whose removal by Speaker
Keller caused such general eommotion.
and who WAS alterward official Steno-
graphor to the national republican
committee in New York, has gone west
and become the manager Of the Dako-
Ia ActrS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-25
Bucklcns Arnica saIre.

The BEST SALyE in the world Tor O'-
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum, fs,,
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChilVlA.,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and pos'u''-
cures Piles, or no pay required. II j su1i.,
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or MONEY :, 1
furded. Price 25 cents r, box. For sac
c. 4. Noffett. S~s
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-25
Dwelling HOuS0fOT Sale

The ate residence Of Mrs stephen Pridcaux
on Pine street Six good rooms good cisterr
and out-hoEses. Lot on which house stand;
about one acre. Inquire of
l4tf WILLIAM II. CURRY.