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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20
WELLS HAIR RAISAM-

II gray, restores 10 original color An elegant
dressing, softSns aud be0usHes No oil nor
grease, Tosic Restorative Stops hair com
Ing out: strengthens. cleansas. heals scalp.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

/ A New York loafer was fined s. one day last
week for yelling scab!n at a Third Avenue car
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

Why suffer piles2 Immediate relief and com
plete cure guaranteed. Ask for Rough on Plies. "
Sure cure for itching, protruding. bleeding or
any form Of Piles soc. Al druggists or mailed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20
RnrGH ON PILES. /,

/ The largest price ever paid for an orchard wa
! 81 $50 The plant was a large one Of an excep-
4 tionally fine variety Of Cattleya rrianae.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

Rough on Itch cures skin humors, erupuons,
ring worm letter. salt rheum. frosted fest. chill
hLalns. Ilch. iNv poison. harber Lleh. J0c Jars.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

1t is estimated that fifteen thousand persons
are injured in this country every year while
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20
"RNTGH On EII-EN rII.IS

Rathlin. disease that resembles bath measles
and scarlet fever, is agitatng the doctors Of Ma
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

4 large number q the New ORR Society poopI
viii spend the summer Ia London.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20
" ROTGH on CATARRH

Large nocks Of cranes afford great sport to
the nimrod. Of san Bernardo county, Cal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20
A Great Deal in His Name.
New York Times


There's something in name, especially
for an actor or author. No man bearing
the name of Smith has ever been heard of
as an actor. though some have attained
distinction in literature and politics. |
met Hjalmer Hjorth Boyesen, the Scandi-
navian author. at Mrs. NJ. L. Palner's re-
ception on Friday evening, and some
acquaintance were chatting him about
his peculiar name. MY name!n he said,
laughing; Il wouldn't take anything for
it. 1t is part of my capital. 1t is my
trademark. ! might have had some sue
cess without it, but it has helped out.
signed my first story II. H. Boyesen.
When The Atlantic came out with it the
editor had substituted 'Hjalmer Hjorth'
in all its jawbreaking glory for the simple
initials. | asked him about it. Why
H. H." wouldn't attract attention. he
said Anybody could be H. H Henry
or Hiram, or even Harriet and Hannah.
But "Hjalmer Hjorthl"- it smells of the
North sea and sounds of the sagas and
vikings. Folks Will remember it especial
ly if they try 20 pronounce it, So it has
proved. l wouldn't take anything for
it."
The other day sailor belonging TO n
British vessel anchored of Vallejo, Cal,
went ashore. and after a ramble of several
hours returned with a big rattlesnake.
which he had put in a can. He was consid-
erably surprised when he took the serpent
ont of the can 10 show il to a native, 10 be
told of the dangerous character of the
net he had caurrht
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20
HnW Gam you EXPECT TO
s-w 1s feel we'll and en-

Joy life when you go about with a
hacking cough? More substan-
tial benefits can be obtained from
a fifty-cent bottle of DR.. BlGE-
LOWS POSITIVE CURE than a
dollar bottle of any other cough
remedy. tits prompt, safe, and
pleasant cure for all Throat and
Lung Troubles. Sold and in
dorsed by Druggists.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

Rough on Rats clears out mlce I3c
Rough on Corns hard or soft corns, bunious,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

SIDE BY SIDE IN THE DRUG STORE stand VINEGAR
BrrrERs and the Misunderstanding preparations
fired up with bad rum. Take your choice between
the citdI ELIXIR and the deadly poiSons The one
cures every disease Of the stomach, bowels,
liver and nerves the others aggravate all human
ailments VINEGAR BTTERs strengthens, the
others weaken
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

3 months treatment for soc Piso's RemeG,
for Caarth Sold bv druggists
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20
FRIDAY, May II

Senate Among the petitions presented
in the senate to-day was one from dozen
citizens of Iowa, presented 10y Senator
Allison, praying for an abolition of the
american house of lords Referred.
The following bills were passed appro-
priating the amount indicated for the
purposes named: Extending the limit Of
the cost of the Detroit public building 70
S1.3OO.O00 To erect a public building
at Lafayette; Ind, $4,000. To erect a
bonded warehouse at St. Paul MINI"
$4,000. Extending the limit of the APP
preparation for a public building at Den
yer to S5750O0 For public buildings at
Fit. Dodge Ind. 100000. Toincrease the
appropriation for a public building at
Marquette, Mich, to $4,000. To extend
the limit to appropriation for public
building al Terre Haute, Ind, TO S17o.0Qo.
ana several minor bills. After the debate
and without action, the senate went into
executive session and soon adjourned till
Monday.
House-The senate bin was passed APP
propriating $4,000 for the completion
IF the public building at Wichita Kansas.
After the transaction of some routine
business. the house went into i commit
tee Of the whole on the senate calendar
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20
A Remedy for Luno Diseases.

Or. Robert Newton, late President Of the Ecleo-
tic College Of the city of New York, and former
~ Of Cincinnati, Ohio, used DIR. WV. HALLS
BMsAM very extensively in his practice as many
Of his patients, living, and restored to health
by the use Of this invaluable medicine, can amply
testify. He always said that so good remedy
ought to be prescribed freely by every physician
a sovereign remedy In all gases Of lung diseas
Is. 1t cures consumption and has no equal for
all pectoral complaints
Three hundred thousand behring's were cap
fura1 in one hAtIl of the seine recently in CheSa-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

The boys at Shenandoah, Pa, gather sulphi
diamonds and sell them for $40 a pound.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

est preparation for coloring the beard is
hham'S DYE for the Whiskers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

'Piso's Cure cured me Of Consumption "-WM. T.
RuBEErsoS, Brandywiuo Md,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20
New Sunday School Song Books.

FRESH FLOWERS. C9S cts. sac per dozen, ,
hy Emma PIT n picture Hymn and song book Tor the
Youngest sunday scholars, Is deserved fayorite with
everybody who sees 20,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

fne collection OF songs and hymns for MEMORIAL
DAY Will be found In pitson s Cos War songs,
SO cts St.hj per dozen.
ANY book mailed for retail price,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20

Three hundred thousand behring's were cap
tured in one haul Of the seine recently in Chesa-
T,eak bay
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-20
wv q MI IL N

af---~--~-----~~-~-~@ Surgical Institute, has af-
forded large experience in adapting remedies
for their cure, and
New-York tribune., 1886-02-21
II Won't Bake Bread,

other words do not claim that Hoods eagsaparis
viii 90 tnposs,bos We toll you psin,y what 1t has DONE
and submit proofs from Of rneocsensd roliso;y
and ask you frankly you arc susng any dssss
promoted Impure blood or low state OF
the sysem try sarsapsrlh oar erpersnce was-
PANTS assuring you tsstyoa VIII no DO asapp0sso
the result
"Ihave taken Hoods sArsaparls ter dyspepsia, which
have had for the nine ten yeara suffering terribly
has now entirely cureo me-" MRS A NORTON. Chicoosss
Mass.
After suffering many years With kidney complaint.
oy my pastor Rev ]. p Stone. to try Hooa1
ssnaparlla has done good than anything eisAs
EDWIN c. CURRIER, Dalton N H.
"My vie thinks there nothing Ike HOODS safnpariA
aud we ere without 1t In the house" y, u. LAfk
hER. SYRACUSE N. Y.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Gold by all drussista 81 six Ter ts prepared only BY q
Hooo co, Apotheosrios. Lowell Aasa
100 Doses One Dollar
New-York tribune., 1886-02-21
CASH PAID FOR rArS, HAIR.

From The Washington star.
Did you hear" asked old resident few days
ago OF star reporter how the slaughter OF the cats
brought about T.
No." was the answer. never knew OF any partio-
ular slaughter OF the feline species"
Well" continued the old resident forty years ago
thereabOuts there square not far from the Patent
Office III which the eats had multiplied go that IL ga5
moOtet question whether the rodents fenes In
the asGendanoy The eats and kittens fairly swarmcd,
and those who lived tile square finally came TO thu
conclusion that the party who would devise effect
i've OF thinning them out would be enttled TO tho
gratitude OF the neghbors This set the wits Of some OF
tine inhabitants al work. aud was not long before there
appeared before OF the doors immense placard.
Wanted! Cats hair Highest cash price Will be paid. :
As may be supposed. this attracted the notice OF
the boys and due inquiry elected the reply that sudden
demand for genuine cats hair had sprung up and that
the article at that time commanded - 50 per pound.
The Immediate result that for several days OF
the boys OF the neghDOrh0Od could be on the street,
continuous sound OF thrown at the cats ia
the alleys told where they were aud what they were
did not appear nave drawn in the irs ounce About
sundown tue dea!or noticed approaching his shop from
an aleyway crowd OF somo thirty boys hearing In ther
midst long iyebushcl hay sack stuffed full. IL was
dropped AT his door beneath his ast0nished gaze.
why, boys" asked the dealer, what have you
there
cats haIr SIR said the largest boy. Every bit
cats hair killed them irst and then pueHed tue hair;
=" why exclaimed the dealer, L fear that YOU will
break IL you want yo1I ray in lump, but bring 10
the bag Let's look at H.
rne bay was carried In and hastily opened. when tho
dealer exclaimed: Tut. tut. boys, you have 1t all
mixed Icant do anything with the halt as it IS Atci
hesatne he continued Since you have had all yout
trouble I'll tell you what I'll do. Just take II back and
sort Oat the hair put every shade to ITSELF anu III allow
you advance OF rs cents the pound; tnat will make
S3 % pcr pound.
This satisfied the boys and they returned with the
bag and 1t 10 needless 70 say that after an attempt To
separate the halr they the job Tue nelghbor5
had accomplished their object and the number ot cats
was reduced to less than nothing
New-York tribune., 1886-02-21
ENCOURAGING THE PI0US DAME.

The Rev. Mr.. -, mlnistrr OF the parish OF Port Of
Monteltn taking a walk one fine summer evening.
happened to fOregather with OF his parlshiOners
an old woman who herdin2 her COWS by burpg 80
and eagerly iutent on the perusal OF q volume aus
from its size and shape, he concluded was tho'4,s
10 turned out 10 be nothing more than
the history OF the renowned SI William Wallace. Under
tue this delusiOn. however he accosed her
in complimentary strain on her supposed pous habits
expresscd his Joy at hndiug her engaged with such
book and told her il u work that person should
ever weary reading. "Aweol sir" says She 4"
weary t for ye road IL through and through dir
ken how alton aud I'm just rs fond OF ever" Oh,
Janet" replied the rnraptured divine, how glad ami
TO hear that How happy would he IL all my parish
toners we're OF the mlnd aud OF what benefit 10
would bc themselves; Ur. oh. to think, Janet, what
He did aud suffered for us Oh ay. says Janet, an
ahoon a. sir TO think how he sOonld through CarrOu
Water oauld frosty night wi his braid sword ia his
teeth, SIT"
New-York tribune., 1886-02-21

ton, who was ignorant of the young mans past
history, was so pleased with his services that he
sGoE alm SaSe to Paris and gave him post in the
ability soon distinguished him among the urones
with which that establishment is crowded. and he
was quickly promoted from one post to another
until MS position became quite secure. NOtwith-
standing the tact that he is now a Commander of
the Legion Of Honor, Grand Cross of several
there is photograph of him in existence at the
Prefecture of Police in which he is represented
dressed in the gorgeous costume of Colonel of the
Commune In the act of drinking at bar with
felx Pyat, etc. / should add as a somewhat
CHARACTERISTIC circumstance that there are at the
present moment no two men detesting one another
more cordially than NJ. Waddington and his ex-
protege.
close alliance subsistel betw cen NJ Gambetta
and the Association of Commercial Travellers lie
was clever enough TO perceive how very useful to
him this body of INTEL gent men might become in
propagatlng his political ideas; and there is no
doubt that bis great popularity in the provinces
was chiefly due 70 their action.
Gambetta was on terms OF warm personal friend
ship with the Prince OF Wales, a fact which vastly
Marshal NacMahon when he WAS President of the
Republic. The acquaintance was brought about III
1873 by, Sir Philip Cunlitfe-Owen, who having
conveyed to GGmbetta the Princes invitation TO
breakfast. brought hm up one staircase of the
Hotel Bristol where the Prince vas staying. while
the President OF the Republic was going down the
other Gambctta. who had taken the precaution
OF reading Mr.. Nassau Seniors recently published
book, agreeaby surprised and charmed his Royal
host by the intimate knowledge no dispaycd ana
the high appreciation he expressed OF the late
Prince COnsort. Never did ! see Gambetta moro
witty. more sparkling and brilliant and the
Prince, who had been led by his Orleanst relations
to expect an unmannered boOr. was delighted to
find % thorough hOHme du monde. Needless to say
that they parted pleased with one another and
afterward whenever the Prince camo to Paris he
never neglected to see his friend Gambetta, who
for some time went by he name of ami du Prince
de- Gdlles
Although Gambetta had unlimited opportunities
of eurlpllnQ himself lB died a lie was
scrupuous TO the last degree in money matters and
particularly anxious that there should not exist the
slightest reason for connecting his name with any
of the financial affairs of the day. 1t Is TO be
regretted that some of MS followers were not
equally jealous of their chiefs reputation. and that
they made improper use of the influence conferred
by their intimacy with the great man.
An Ex-DIPLoMAT.
Ne,r- York Feb. 13 1885,
New-York tribune., 1886-02-21
THEY FOUND THE WILL.

FTOHl WuNcNcStcT Itllfs.
In tho year 1903 thero died of Bath lady who had
amassed considerable money. On the inside OF her
pillow slip pinned "a note which thus have
made a will; II you would be rich find It," There was
something charming in this itea. The old lady must
have been OF a humorous turn OF mind No doubt sha
often pictured herself y0uD2 and aged relations
male aud female alike, in pursuit Of this phantom
fortune Carpets would be rlpod up the contents Of
cushions beds scattered about the oor. the wall
raper down. the garden dug up and IN fact every
seal oh went on night aud day for u week. each party
being anxious. naturally enough, TO find the will when
iust the search about be CIV In disgust
inc document was found tightly inside the skin OF
the ladys wig. Thon the family gathered together 10
read 1t consisted OF one clause and az was to
the effect that the finder Of this WILL In consdera ton
of his labor and good luck In finding It, shall have the
sum OF one reany day for his natural life. the rest OF
my property 90 TO charities named below Here the
story ends. Nothing is said about tho feelings OF tho
sll seekers wbich Is Disappointing, for there is as
grand scope for the rcn OF the novelist there IL
for the brush OF the painter.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-21
,ction Of the post. whistling with
John Browns body lies mouldering in tho grave
But his soul goes marching on"

forward in the direction of the post. .whistling with
all my might:
John Browns body lies mouldering in tho grave.
But his soul goes marching on"
1t seemed like pretty long half-mile to that
picket-post but at last heard the welcome chal.
lenge of the soldier Op duty. Behind him, aroused
by my noise, were gouped a haf-dozon of the boys
III blue" 1t did not take me long to prove my den
tlty whom ! received all needed attention: In due
time reached my regiment and put in few moro
blows for the old flag At the close of the war re-
turned home TO find my mot her in good health and
waiting to give her soldier boy worthy welcome.
few months later received letter from my
Southern Major. He, too had passed safely through
the war aud had returned to his home and friends.
A pleasant correspondence followed During the
next winter | revisited the old plantation /" on
business" The traces of wars desOatIOn wcre be-
ing rapidly removed. The old lady in excellent
health and insisted that on my next visit, few
months later, | should bring my mother with me.
And If you will visit me at my own home will in
trOduce Won to the identical darling who captured
and locked up the Yankee officer that autumn
niaht.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-21
The rAILLEsS Cattle OF FLORIDA.

noticed yesterday cattle here In Jacksonville
and thought that aside from their loanness aud dilnn
utive sze thore something else peculiar about them
and studied time until suddenly discovered
OF them minus tails; Others looked az
though they had about half OF that useful appendags
cut of In country whore flies and mosquitoes
plentul as they be here should think IL less
than downright cruelty for people to treat the poor
creatures Ia this shameless manner"
Ny remarks were greeted with roar OF laughter.
Bless your haar my young friend the people don't do
that; It's the slligatotS."
"Alligators!" said |, astonshed.
Yes the allieatOrs."
How can that be ~
"Oh, they graf them when they are feeding in tue
water"
And bite OF their tails, suppose r.
Yes they do You ses they creep up 30 quietly than
the cattle do notice their approach. and tho first
thing the animal is OF Is jerk IN the rear Ho
tries to get away but OF no uso tho harder no pulls
tho tighter the alligator holds until tho appondago
gives way and the cOnqueror swims of happy"
Highly interesting sight, should think"
"Wpll rather, the question OF ownership Is o'ten
highly disputed though never saw case yot In which
the cattle camo OF victorious"
New-York tribune., 1886-02-21
CHEATED IN EGGS.


small somcrvle boz goes frequently TO q neigllbors
house TO buy fresh eggs. always given eggs OF the
Plymouth Rock variety, which have shell OF choco.
late hue On the last occasion that he sent after
eggs. three OF the ordinary white sheled variety were
given him with the Plymouth Rocks, to make OFT the
dozen He received them with great deal OF suspicion,
and few moments later rushed into tho presence OK
his mother highly excited;
Oh motherW he cried. what do you think They've
cheated usi They've given MS three that amt ripe"
New-York tribune., 1886-02-21
GREAT HEN AYDA SMALL BOY.


Three Justices Of the United States Supreme Court got
into street car together the other day After the
had gone block or two a little ruddy faced boy OF
perhaps six got In the but he failed TO find
seat Chief Justice Waite took him by the hand ond
said: How do you do, my little man Lot me have
yOuI fare ani will pass II u7." Stanley Matthews put
the boys fare in and Justre Miller got hold OF the boys
hand and drawing bim in between his blk fat legs gave
him a scat the edge of the bench aud made much Of
him during the whole ride.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-21
JOSEPH COOK AND TIE LEARNED nARpRn

Boston Letter 10 me Minneapolis tribune.
II is not known that the great put down
but once and thon IL by Boston barber. lie
gracious enough tell Of 1t himself using tho ncidens
TO illustrate point which he made that in Boston alone
10 Ge found high culture and literary taste clothed
In the owly garb OF a humble mental at his daily toll
he sat m BARRIERS chair at the fremont House ono day,
and while being snorn OF his osa locks was startled
by having the barber ask him IL he ad read certain
article that had recently been published in st. Louis
paper 10Y Hartmann. believer touching some phase Ut
tue Darwnian theory OF evolution. Tbs was matter
that Mr. Cook would have been glad TO discuss but
fortunately he unable TO do aently for tho
reason that he had not cad the article though the
pretentOus barber clearly showed by his that
the person who hadn't read that particular article was
hardly worth taking to ordinary q subject Not
long aerward. as Mr.. Cook tells it, he in the west
and made point OF visiting st. Louis for The sole pur
pose OF hunting up that article. His search success-
ful, aud few days later, returning to Boston, he
hastened to tho fremont House BARRIERS, patiently
waited his turn in the learned chair and having
gained the eted seat proceeded the subject
anew. The barber calmly allowed the reverend gente
man TO disclose his knowledge OF that particular article
then be nterp0sed his cold barrier TO any further
yorsaton: Mr. Cook, | perceive that you have read
something upon the matter but the article you speak
has been only recently published. IL was not tho
original article OF which IOke 10 you several weeks
ago and which it is very evident you have not read"
Mr. Cook had his tOusOHal job finished In silence aud
went out abaShed from the superior presence.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-21
CURRENT ANECDOTES.
SEEKING INFORMATION AT HE4 DQUA RrER&

From The Boston Record.
Amusing Incidents continue to develop In connectioa
with the In vestigatiOn OF fraudulent entertainments
by the Educational and Industrial Union Last week
ayonng woman, after questioning tho sur erintendent
sharply, said finally. In discoura gement:-
Can you tell me any place that is 10 trustsdt You
don't have anything here, do yOui"
The lady said: Nothing save the place sell goods
which are seut here from below and industrial
department., where We do all TO get you work.
after You simply put your name down and toll what
do"
The girl seemed Interested. and. after a careful OK.
PLANTATION by the superintendent, looked up with an
anxious expression aud said:
But are you sure ycu are reiiabie T.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-08
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL--sUNDAY, AUGUST s, 1856.

the wine shop, vera evidence agai inst
him, and at lengh he broke down and
confessed his guilt.
~ cav madsme quitting her boudoir
on the night Of October 22d and fol-
lowed her to the garden. / saw her
leave the door ajar and 60 out by the
garden. II at once struck me that
hers wsss good chance to rob my mas
ter and lay 1t to his wife. After she
and the children had quilted the
house / searched for the pistol and
found 1t behind the vase. After was
sure that monsieur was fast asleep
got the revolver and went TO his room.
He had drunk heavily before retiring,
but TO my surprise he awoke as / was
rummaging the wardrobe. He cried
"Tbieves !" aud was about 10 get out
bed, when ! fred and he fell back
dead. Then / gathered all the plum
der l could and hid II away. did
not volunteer too much inform alton
during the investigation, because l
thought the evidence would convict
Nine. Sasson without much say on my
pat"
1t is needless to gay that Nine. Sas.
son was released and Jean Chauba 4
sent 10 the gallows.