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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
THE PENSION LAWS.
Changes Recommended by the Grand ,ru
Committee


Committee
LAWRENCE, Mass, Dec. 6-Mai
George S. Merrill has issued. on bebaIf =:
the National Grand Army Pension co., ~
mittere, of which he is chairman. the fn1
towing circular embodying the recon,
mendation of that committc on pens;or
matters to congress. 1t will be sen, -
all the Grand Army posts in the com
try.
The record of the acceptance and
muster in of the soldier or sailor shah H.
prima facie evidence that he was so1nd
at that time; the continuance of ~
sion to widow or dependent relatives
whether the pensioner dies from tba
effects of wound or a disease resul.ino
from the service or not an increase &c
pensions TO minor children from 81 IN
50 month and extending the limit of
age from l6 TO Is years, and in case n
minor child - insane, idiotic or other.
wise helpless, the pension to continue
during the life of said child: re-enact-
ment of the arrears law;pensions to mar.
ents if now dependent, instead of reauir.
ing proof of dependence at the time of
the soldiers enlistment; pensions 10
survivors of rebel prisons who are suffer.
ing from disability, without proof that
said disability arose from said i'm prison.
ment; the following are the special ates
of pensions: To those who lost both
eyes, or arms, or legs, or an arm and
leg, or disability equivalent thereto, 800
month; for amputation at the hip or
shoulder joint, or so near thereto as to
prevent wearing an artificial limb, $50 a
month; for amputation of leg or arm
above the knee or elbow, or amputation
so near the knee or elbow Joint as to
render the joint useless, $40 a month:
for amputation below the knee or elbow.
$50 month; pensions to all honorably
discharged soldiers and sailors now dis
abled or dependent upon their own labor
for support, or who are So years of age.
without proof that such disability arose
from the service; equalization of the
bounties paid by the general government.
This would provide pensions for the
widows, the orphans, the dependent par
ents, the prisoners of war, the aged, the
disabled and the dependent, and for
everyone except the we'll and the rich,
with a large increase for all severe dis
abilities. Senate bill 1886, comprises
substantially the most important of the
above recommendations. 1t has passed
the senate and is now pending in the
house.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
Pleasure in simple things

There is hardly a more fortunate endow-
ment than the power of finding pleasure
in simple things. The heart which is
easiest satisfied is the happiest heart
When the finding of a flower in field
where one looked only for grass aud
rushes brings light to the eycs and a smile
to the lips, when a chance meeting with
a friend, ramble in country lane, a
walk by the shore, or the coming of a
letter which was not expected, makes the
morning delightful. the possessor of tho
capacity for such enjoyment is to be
congratulated. We talk of the art of
pleasing; the art of being pleased is
equally as desirable and almost equally
AS attractive. The pity of many young
life is that before the bloom of early youth
has faded, the liking for simple pleasures
has been lost and neither lad nor mai
den is so much to blame for this as are
they who are sponsible for the upbring-
ing which should have preserved simple
tastes, and which missed its aim and de-
frauded its charges of fortunate endow-
ment.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
WAIVED 10 Die
A Man Jumps From Brooklyn Bridge in an At
tempt to Kill Himself

A Man Jumps From Brooklyn Bridge in an At
tempt to Kill Himself
A brewery wagon started from the New
York entrance at 40 p. m. to go over
the bridge to Brooklyn After the wagon
passed the New York pier bridge police
man noticed something resembling bun
die of coats in the end of the wagon. This
bundle assumed an upright position and
turned out to be a man. The man jump
ed lightly from the vehicle to the road
way, mounted the iron girder that inclos-
es it, ard without hesitating a moment
leaped or, He shot straight down into
the river. Officer Ashove was the only
one who had seen the man leap. He
rushed into the roadway and ordered the
driver to stop. The driver was surprised
at the order and demanded an explana-
ton. On being informed it was evident
from his establishment that he was ig
noraut of the matter. He was allowed to
proceed. The name OF the man who
made the leap is William Kurz. An eye
witness, who was on the Dover street
pier, said to reporter: II was looking
up at the bridge and saw man - ovel
The railing next to a lampp pos. e,.sside the
New York tower. He clung TO the rail for
a moment and then let go. He turned
two somersaults in the air and fell on his
back in the water, and disappeared at
once. The water seemed to suck him in,
and the spray splashed up several feet in
the air. Very 'ew people were ON the
pier at the time, but several hundred
gathered in few moments and there
was great excitement. Policeman
James O'Neil, of the bridge squad, arrived
few moments later. He took the Tug
Columbia out to pick up kurz. The cap
tain of lighter steamer went out ana
picked up Kurz before the tug arrived
The Jumper was under the water about
five minutes. When picked mp he was
frothing at the mouth and was too exhaust
ed to speak. His lace had yellow look
and his eyes were glossy and vacant
When the lighter steamer reached the
wharf Kurz was placed ir an express wag-
on and taken to the nearest Police station,
and from there to the Chambers Street
hospital. At the station he was able 70
talk. He told the officer in charge that
he wanted to commit suicide. de com
planned of a pain in his head and SIDE
and began to rave. At the hospital ne
was found to be suffering from the shock
of the conclusion. 1t is thought he Will
recover. When asked his reason for the
hmm. he replied: II wish l was dead
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
TIE PARSONS THANKSGIVING.
BY NJ G. PLAuTz


he was as fair aud n 1T maid
AZ could he worth the wiuntng,
The qintly Pdrsun was airaiI,
II think Of her Was SHINING.
Not one OF tllsse paie lily kind,
OF this weak generation.
For nature. was of generous nina
When planning her creation
A Baldwin apple, bright and red,
Could not be- more invi'i
tina. her plump cheeks by brushes ieai
Where red and white were fighting
Her dars eyts had a modest loon,
The Parson had oft roted,
When hfteo from her praying book,
Towhich she was devoted.
Her voice was sweeter than the rest,
He lovfd her clear tone ringing
She nev.r slight-d req est
To give out extra singing
He knew all c.,llegc-learning art,
The penalty for SHINING,
But how 10 win maiden heart
lie knew not the beginning.
He ate her biscuits, light and white,
He prais4 d her butte, making
Yet could not tell her that the sight
OF her his heart set aching
He spoke Of his poor lonely life,
She said she thought 1t hetitr,
or Sallip Smith might be- hs VIE
That is, if he could get her.
Aud 50 it went year or so,
She grew more sweet and rosy,
And slddpr did the parsun grow,
His sermons still more prosy.
Il was upon Thanksgiving ave,
A dull night in November,
he maidens came t. church 10 weave,
AS some will long remember
At last the parson left al ne.
The late hour quite ~ needing.
Murmured between a sob aud groan,
How | a wife am needing
But Mary is the one most dear
10 M. m all the living,
And vet cannot have her near,
care not for Thanksgiving.
He heard a rustic at he door,
There stood tn maiden saying,
~ left IN Mittens On the tour,
That's why here am stay in2,
She trembled like q frightened deer,
Hei lace was pate as ashes
Th- parson saw rs he drew near,
Tear drops upon her lashes
Forgive me. sweetest love, he cried.
II would not give on sorrow,
Then why don't on, came from his side
my fathers daughter borrow
No matter what the parson said,
lie thought no more Il sorrow,
w th eyes upon q dropping cad
He preached well on the morrow.
And long before year had ilOwn,
The happiest of the living,
He had sweet Mary all his own,
And each day was Thanksgiving.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
Horace Greelcys Blmder.

MIR. Greedy was queer character, and
could be funny when he liked He was
one OF the originatore of the American
institute, and naturally took deep IN.
terest in its welfare. When the annual
exhibition was IN progress the Tribune
columns were full OF it. Some hmes Mr..
Greeley took hack AT It himself,
Though strictly temperate man, he one
day astunishrd the staff by wrlthg q
paragraph on the vine eHhibi, saylag
that ii included port, sherry, claret,
Ciquot. Mumm Roeder Huu champagne
Thu staff we're laughing over the old gen
lemau'- bluuder when ne came IN anu
asked the cau~e The snp 81 the pen
being pointed cut ar Greeley remarked
IN his soueakv voice "Well I'm about
the only man ON thi, rer who could
make such a a d too ism mistake rs that
"Tbomas + buyurd 400 # his father
is Yuls freshmen his TAI, IS the way
The Cleveland Leader puts IT,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

and so you think my voice isn't good
enough for the stagef" said the ambitious
tenor to the operate manager, on no.
| didn't say that. It's musical enough
for you to secure an engagement as a
call boy, or to help the stage carpenter do
the swearing, but both of these positions
are filled just now
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

to give any reward because the whole of
the plumber was not restored to the bank.
There were hot words, and Taylor limited
that more might have been saved If the
detective had desired TO get it for the
hnnE
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
Truly Honorable.

The truly honorable man tries to re-
main ignorant of things that concern him
not. He turns aside from the confident
al gossip, chances away from the open
desk, shuns the place where a whisper Is
audible, with just as much care as he
would use to avoid protiting by mistake
in his change. His curiosity does not
crave the knowledge of such matters. 1t
has the whole wide world for its area, and
seeks its satisfaction in more wholesome
directions. After all, the information to
which we have no right is the smallest
and poorest and least valuable to us of
any that we can obtain, Let us cultivate
a porthy curiosity on subjects that shall
enlarge our minds, deepen our feeling,
and strengthen our purposes, and we shall
shrink from that ignoble inquisitiveness
that revels in dishonest gains.
When you are disposed to be vain of
your mental requirements, look up to
those who are more accom- plished than
yourself that you may be fired with emu
iatiop bat when You feel dissatisfied with
vour circumstances, look down on those
beneath you, that you may learn content
ment.
One of the saddest things about human
nature Is, that man may guide others
in the path of life without walking in 1t
himself; that he may be pilot and yet a
castaway
Divine love is a secret flower, which in
its early buds is happiness, and in its full
bloom is heaven.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

/ What is your fathers occupa-
ton New pupil mustn't tell. T.-But
yuu must tell. n. +. tatter much heslta-
tior1 He is the bearded woman at the
museum.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

Would you say the poultry Is very ten
der or the fowl is very TENDER asked Tue
boarding house mistress of one OF her VIC
Tins at dinner. Neither was the reply
what then would you say I'd say
the chicken is mighty tough came froi1
the boarder, with emphasis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

Landlord" said an angry hotel guest
0there was no soap in my room last
night NO soapY" repeated the landlord
who was looking over the register 1 pig
yocr pardon my dear sir, II was my NE
take. / thought you registered from
Kentucky"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

Customer ito photographer u doh'
like the expression. It's TOO seo' %
gTanber- Think soY oh, Yes. My vie
will think I've been playing drav-pokef
again.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
War Elephants.
New Yo K Sun.

Attached to the British Indian army,
which is now in Burmah trying to wipe
out the murderous bands of Dacoits that
are affrighting the country, is an elephant
battery Seven-pound guns including
their carriages, are fastened to frame
work and hoisted upon the backs of the
elephants. In this way the troops are
able TO transport their artillery through
long stretches of country where there are
no wagon roads, and where they would
not be able to take their cannon if they
did not have beasts of burden strong
enough to carry the artillery on their
backs. When the troops meet the enemy
the guns are quickly unloaded by means
of a tripod, to which is attached a swing
ing arm and tackle.
The elephant takes a more humble place
in war nowadays than formerly. He used
to be one of the combatants, but in these
days of gunpowder and bombshells he has
been reduced to the transportation de-
partment. Centuries before the Christian
Era the rulers OF Egypt maintained sta
tions as far south as Kartoum for the sole
purpose of collecting wild elephants, to.
be tanned and trained for war purposes
They were used, not only to carry arcSers
and javelin- hurlers into the field, but were
also trained to rush upon the enemy and
trample them under foot While opposing
warriors on their elephants fought at
short range the elephants themselves
would fight each other. 1t is said that
the notion that the Asiatic elephant is
superior to his African brother dates from
the time when, in battle between Antio
chus Ill, King of Syria, and Ptolemy
Philopater, in 217 B. c., the Asiatic eleph-
ants in the army of the Syrian monarch
killed every one of Ptolemy's African
animals. This idea of the superiority of
the Asiatic elephant is still held by many
.hn,,,rh II l. nrnhahlu nrnnnlless.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-08-03
rT,HE STATE OF NEVADA SENDS GREET.
inn In n r Thornss

| rTNHE STATE OF NEVADA SENDS GREET.
ing to @. r. Thomas:
You are hereby required to appear In an
action commenced against you as defendant
By II. Johnson as plaintiff, in the District
Court OF the sixth Judicial District, in and
for the County of Eurebs, state OF Nevada, at
the town of Edreks, and answer the complsin D I
therein, which is on file with the Cle,k Of
said Court. within ten days after the service
oD you OF this Summons exclusive of the day
of service), II served In said county, or
twenty days IL served out OF said county, but
within this district, and in all other cases
forty days; or judgment by default will be
taken against you, according to the prayer of
said complaint.
The said action is brought to recover judg.
ment against you, the said defeuda ant for the
sum of SC4l % due from -defendAnt TO plain
tin upon certain promissory note, set out and
described In the complaint dled in this cause,
to which reference is hereby made with in
terest on said sum from the 10th day of Feb
ruary, 1883, at the rate of oneps 3cent per
month until paid, together with costs Of suit.
ALI Of which will more fully appear in the
complaint on file herein. to which you are re-
ferred.
And you are hereby notified that IL you fail
to appear and answer the said complaint as
aboverequired, the said plaintiff will take judg-
ment against you for said sum Of S641 90, in
terest as aforesaid and costs of suit.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 1, A. A.
ANDRE, have hereunto set my hand
fsEAL. and affixed the sea, OF said Court this
18th day Of May, A. d. 1886.
County Clerk and Ex.oficio CLERK OF the Dis
trict Court, Sixth Judicial District. Eureka
County, Nevada.
By e. D. vASDERLETH, Deputy CLERK.
jeS-Sw
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Sealed Proposals.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN Sealed Proposals for furnishing Of ma.
terial and laying forty squares. more or less.
Jail of Eureka County will be received by the
Board of County Commissioners Of said
county mp to - O'Clock NJ. of MONDAY, Au-
gust 9, A. d. 1886 Said Proposals TO be filed
date. Nothing but best quality !. X. char
coal roofing tin to be used, tin 10 be locked,
hammered down and then well soldered, all
in 4 good workmanlike manner. Terms I:
Work to be completed within sjxty days after
letting of contract and paid for in cash upon
acceptance aud approval by the Board, the
Board reserving the right to reject any and all
bids.
By order of the Board of County Commits
sioners. A. A. ANDRE, County Clerk.
By L. ID. vANDERLIErH, Deputy.
Eureka, New, July 8, 1886. jy9-lm
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SHERIFF'S SALES.
Sheriff's Sale.
In the Sixth Judicial Distrtcs
Court of the state of Nevada, fn
aud for Eureka County.
III. N. Allen, Plaintiff,
The OnOndaigua Gold and silver
Mining Company, Defendant.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION is UED
ID out of the District Court Of the Sixth
Judicial District Of the State of Nevada, In
and for Eureka county. on the 10th day of July,
A. d. 1886, and to me directed and delivered
for Judgment rendered in said Court on the
26th day of June, 1886, in favor OF II. M. Allen,
plaintiff, and against the onondaigua Gold
and Silver Mining Company, defendant. for
the sum of S703 25-l00 in United States gold
coin, with interest in like gold coin, at the
rate of 10 per cent per annum till paid, to-
gether with the sum of 1904 40.10O United
states gold coin, costs and disbursements
I have on this. the 18th day of July, 1886,
levied on the following described real estate,
to wit: The Onondaigua mining claim sit
nate about six miles west from Paltsade, in
Stafford Mining District. Eureka county, Ne
vada, commencing at monument and running
ten hundred feet northwest and five hun
dred feet southeast, with three hundred
feet upon each side Of said ledge.
Also, one frame building used as an assay
Office by said company.
Also, the following described personal prop
erty:
One assaying OUTFIT
One lot mining tools,
Four canvas tents.
All Of which Is situate on the above de.
scribed Onondaigus mining claim, Eureka
county, Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday, che goth day OF July,
A. ID. 1856,
Between the hours Of o'clock A. N. and
O'Clock P. M, to wit: IL o'clock noon OF said
day, / will sell all of the right, title,
and interest Of the above defendant. in and
to the above described personal property, to
be sold by me on the ground above described
ct public auction for cash in hand to the
highest and best bidder TO satisfy said execu-
ION and all costs
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NOTICE.

NoTIoE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
IN creditorsof Eugene Ohapley, deceased. that
letters OF administration upon the estate of
said deceased have been granted to the under
signed. and all creditors are hereby notified to
present their claims against said estate. duly
verified. to the undersigned at his office, on
Clark street, in Eureka, Nevads, within ten
months from the date of this notice, or their
said claims will be forever barred.
P. N. HANSEN, Administrator.
Eureka, June 23, 1885. 1e24-60d
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ALIAS
District Court Summons.

In the District Court OF the Sixth
Judicial District. I'm and for ths
County of Eureka. State Of Ne.
vada.
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NOTICE..
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFIUE, [
EUREKA, Nevada, June IT, 1886.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN O. 8. Preble. of Carson City, State Of
Nevada, authorized agent of the State of Ne
vsds, and acting for and on it's behalf, has
filed an application 20 enter under the pro-
visions of an Act of Congress approved June
16, 1880, entitled An Act TO grant to the State
of Nevada lands in lieu of the sixteenth and
thirty-sixth sections in said state" the NV.
u of NV. Il of section 10. the NE. Il of NE. u
OF section 81, the SW. Il of Sc. 4 and Sc. 4
of Sw. u of section 13, the NV. 4
of NE. 4 and sE. of NE. Il of section "a.
tsn in the district of lands subject to sale at
Eureka, Nevada, and containing 800 acres. The
selection for the above described land will be
rendered at said Land Office on Tuesday, the
Sd day of August, 1856.
je18 F. H. HINCKLEY. Register.
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MINING TAX.

IN tasa. ~ HEREBY GIVEN THAT rup
Eureka ses na on the proceeds az tha -, anE "
81, 1885 vanty for the quarter endins eS no o.
nee IN NJ Me now due and payable 10 ns Dec. &c.
same will llhas; ms -; and tho law in regard ~ ~
m Assss.o. O. O. WALLACE.
'''or Oh Eureka county Nevada.
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Delinquent Sale Notice
Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Com.
pany.

r oCATION OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF
IL business, Eureka. Eureka county, Ne
vada.
Location of works, Eureka Mining District,
Eureka county. State of Nevada.
Notice.-There are delinquent upon the fol-
lowing described stock, on account of assess
ment mo. III levied on the 12th day of April.
1856. the several amounts set opposite the
names of the respective shareholders, as fol.
lows:
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Tuesday, the 2Oth day OF July,
A. ID. 1856.
POSTPONED.

The above sale OF personal property has
been postponed until TUESDAY. the 27th
day OF July, 1886. at the aforementioned
time and place. WIN. STINS0N. Sheriff.
BY A. STIssoS. Deputy.
BAKER WINES, Attorneys tor Plaintiff.
Eureka, July 20, 1885. Jy2O-td
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And notice is hereby given that on
Wednesday, the Attn day OF August,

A. ID. 1885,
Between the hours of o'clock A. NJ and
O'Clock p. NJ, to wit: IL o'clock M Of said day,
will seilAll the right, title claim and interest
OF said defendant, Onondsigus Gold and sii
yer Mining Company, Of. in and to the above
described real estate at the front door Of the
Courthouse, at public auction. for cash in
hand, to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy
said execution and all costs.
VIM. STINsON, Sheriff.
By A. STISsoN, Deputy.
BAKER WINES. Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Eureka. New, July is, 1886. jyl5-td
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HELP WANTED.

XIyANTED-A YOUNG LADY OR GEN
w tleman of education and refinement to
canvass in and around Eureka for "PRAoTI.
GAL HOUSEKEEPING" the best household
hook in the world. Two hundred and fifty
thousand sold Liberal terms to good party
Address, stating age, etc,
PERRY AND BALDING, Publishers.
s.1Od Denver. Colorado
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POSTPONED.
The above sale has been postponed until
MONDAY. the 21st day of June, 1886, at the
aforementioned time and place.
JOHN E. JONES, Secretary.
Eureka, Nevada, June IA, 1886. je15-td
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POSTPONED.

The above sale of personal property has beer
until TUESDAY, August 10, 1886
at the same hour and place.
WIN. srINS0N. Sheriff.
BAKER 4 wINEs, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Eureka. New, July 81, 1885. a1-td
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Notice of Assessment.

NUREKA CONSOLIDATED MINING COM.
IL pAny. Location of principal place of
business, San Francisco, California. Location
of works. Eureka, Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that at meeting OF
the Board of Directors, held on the 2Sth
day of July, 1886, an assessment mo. 101 OF
81 per share was levied upon the capital stock
OF TIE corporation. payable immediately in
United States gold coin, to the Secretary, at
the Office Of the company. 32s Montgomery
street, Room 6, San Francisco, California.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall
remain unpaid on the
Sixth day of September, 1855,
Will be delinquent. and advertised for sale at
public auction: and unless payment is made
before, will be sold on MONDAY, the 2Tth
day OF September. 1886. to pay the delinquent
assessment, together with the costs Of sdver-
tising and expenses of sale.
By order of the Board of Directors.
EDW. II. WILSON, Secretary.
oflce-329 Montgomery street, Room 8. San
Francisco, California. a1-td