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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

a Chinese syndicate recently offer
ed $1,000, 600 for the Palace Hotel in
San Francisco, and were prepared TO
pay 81, 500, 900, but finally concluded
that the investment would be an IN
wise one at the present time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

There are two things which wise
man never tries to do. The first is to
shave himself with razor which his
wife uses upon her corns, and the
second is to convince her that razor
is not improved by being sharpcned
on a butchers steel.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14


The downfall OF a typical 'mash-
err is thus related by the Merchant
Traveller: John Henry, the masher,
stood on the corner with one OF his
kind waiting for a girl to come along
whom he might crush. AT last thin
young woman from the rural district
came by and John Henry thought he
found her. AS she passed be said
something about her being bony, but
he went after her, and catching up he
said: "Gooa afternoon, Miss" Good
afternoon, she replied, sizing him up
as if she was gong to put . price on
him. "AheG, Mss, ahem, / an"
he hesitated. Wei, she continued,
coolly, why don't you bark27 Bark
bark I don't quite understand, he
said, inquiringly. ooh, you don't3
Well. | might have known better than
to have given you credit for so much
intelligence; but in our country a
puppy that has had any advantage OF
training always barks when it fads a
bone" Since that date John Henry
is a changed man.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

The biggest ruby Of the crownlcss
King Theebaw is missing. 1t was
called the Man-zir Budda-mya. Once
damsel stole the gem, but at that
time it was restored to the royal box,
and the hapless maiden was put TO
Jaofb
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

Some enterprlslng American has
been stufiing the London papers, one
of which saws that when journalists
dined with Vanderbilt they invaribly
found 81 900 greenback under their
napkin.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

A machine called the Buffalo home
trainer has been invented, by which
bicycllsts can train in their own room.
1t is stationary.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

Some one says the Goddess of Lib
er;y on the silver dollar looks as
though she had lost something, She
has. She's lost fifteen cents she can't
seera to find.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

The colored people of Charleston,
S. c., have formed a Mutual Pretec-
tive Union to assist them in securing
Justice Ill the courts of that state,
which they feel is sometimes denied
tbeni
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

| have found Athlophoros to be a sovereign
remedy-nothng like it-for relieving neuralgia
or pain Of any kind. l have recommended 1t
even to strangers who knew suffered with neu-
ralgic pains. NJ. j. Frere, Greenville, Mich.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

On the Pacific coast they are giving
the Chinese sucb "a cold shoulder SIS to
make this the worst winter they have
spent in America.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

The great tunnel under the Mersey
is 10 be opened on the Goth of this
month,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

Minneapolis is SAID TO turn out for
horse sales with greater enthusiasm
and unsnimity than any other city in
the Union.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

When you visit or leave New York City, save
Baggage, Expressage and $500 Carriage Hire, and
stop Al the Grand Union Hotel, opposite
Grand Central Depot.
coo Elegant rooms, fitted up at a cost OF one
million dollars sl00 and upwards per day. Euro
pean Plan. Elevators. Restaurant supplied with
The best. Horse cars stages and elevated railroad
TO all depots Families can live better for less
money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other
hrsf-elass hotel in the city
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

JAY EYE SEES Driver, Edwin d. Bither,
nses Coles Veterinary CarbolisalVe, and a
thorough trial enables him to endorse il as the
best remedy that he ever saw for general sta
Die use. Sold by Druggists at SOC ana Sl.00.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

Young or middle aged men suffering from
nervous debility and kindred weaknesses should
send 10 cents in stamps for large illustrated trea-
tise suggesting sure means of cure. World s
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

A gold mine in Mayfeld, Fulton
county, N. Y, yields ore worth $50. %
per ton.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

do you enjoy good health2' asked
Cross. why, yes, of course. Who
doesn't2' replied Ross, tersely.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

6AsrlTcHkwAH FIsx WEEA1. In car lots Con
nine. Send for samples and price list w. j.
Abernethy. sole originator, Minneapolis, MINI.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

IF afflicted with Sore Hyes, use Dr.. Isaac Thomp.
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

Invleorate, renew and beedtify the hair by the
use Of Halls Hair Remover.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

TBE best Ankle Boot and Collar Pads are made
II zinc and leather. Tn them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

De-. Schliemann discovers that the
women of prehistoric Greece wore
stays.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14
There are two Things whit

You will get more comfort for g cts. in Lyons
Heel Stiffners than Ia any other article you buy,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14
IuaportnnI.

Montreal is To have a larger ice pal
ace than ever this year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

For sick and nervous headaches, constipation,
and liver troubles, take Ayers pills.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14

3 months treatment for 5oc. Piso's Remedy
for Catarrh. Sold by druggists
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14
Xinegnr Rltters aim.

Hates the food, regulates the stomach and bow
els, giving healthy and natural sleep.
vinegar Bitters Is the great disease pre-
venter, and stands at the head of all family rem
edies. No house should ever be without t.
vinegar Rittcrs cures Maariul, Bilious and
other fevers diseases of the Heart, Liver aud
Kidneys, and hundred other painful disorders.
Send for either OF our valuable reference
books for ladies, for farmers for merchants, our
Medical Treatise on Diseases, or our Catechism
ON Intemperance and Tobacco, which last should
be in the hands OF every child aud youth in tho
country
Amy two Of the above books mailed free on
receipt Of four cents for registration fees.
RH. Mcdonald Drug CO., $50 Washington ST. n. Y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14
Nightmare.

sick he adaehe. depression Of spirits, and want OF
ambition are symptoms OF diseased liver. The
lungs. stomach and bowels are all in sympathy.
Life is only living death. DR.. Perce's Golden
Medical Discovery" acts upon the torpid liver,
and affectually removes all these difficulties and
disorders Nervous feelings, gloomy fore
bodings, and rritability Of temper all disappear.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14
The following were named as chs
men OF the committees:


Elections Turner Georgia
Appropriations-Ra Randall, Pennsylvania.
ways and means-Morrison, Illinois.
NAFsl aHairs-Herbert. Alabama.
2llitary Affairs Bragg, Wisconsin.
Eofegn anairs--BalmOnt, New YORK.
EahkiRs and currsncy-CHrtin, Pennsylvania.
souri,
i'Eees and hsrbOrs-Wlls, Kentucky.
LABOR ,Neill. Missouri
FatsntS- Mitchell Connecticut
racine Observation-Disclosures orion, Texas.
ommsrce-Ragan Texas
[lelle l8nds-Cobb, Indiana.
judiciary Tucker. Virginia
Indian afairs-Welborn. Texas.
iy'toihies aud pastroads-Blount Georgia.
Iams- Springer. Illinois
AFtQuEts-S priggs-New York.
,9FAld pensions -Aatscn, Indiana.
54luta- Muler-NeW York
var clains-Gsddes, Ohio.
rAssppl river-Kng, Louisiana.
4-Iucsuon- Aiken, SOutn Carolina.
tnsions- Eidrsdge, Michigan.
rIltAte land clams-Hslseil, Kentucky.
ottret Ok Columbia Barbour. Virginia
I.s,orEa 10 the civil seTvice-Cox, North Caro-
AMERICAN shipbuiding Durham, Illinois.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14
IN THE HEAD IS
CATARRH

Vinegar FsitIers, n pur-
.Cniivo and tonic, puriies tho
blood, strengthens the Ever
and Kidneys, and win restore
health, however lost.
Vinegar RittcrS is the
best remedy discovered for
promoting digestion, curing
headache and increasing the
vital powers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14
BITvTERS.

II WIN cure any case OF Tivsr and kidney
troubles whom properly taken. II ia perfect
reuovator and lnvigorator IL cleanses the y -
tenn Of the poisonous humors that develop "a
Ltver, kidney and Urinary diseases, car
rying away all poisonoua matter and res
storing the Blood to q healthy condition,
snriciinx It, refreBhiD= and invigoratinG
Mud and Body. 10 prevents the growth 70
6erions HIiueaA ~ a Dangerous Class OF
Diseases that BEGIN In mere trivial all.
naass, aud are TOO apt 10 be neglected as such.
THOUSANDS OF CASES
OF the worst forms OF these terrible diheasea
have been quickly relieved and In a short
time perfectly cured by the uss Of 1a0ph d
Malt Htlters.
Do not get Hopn snd Malt Bitters coAs
founded with inferior preparations OF simtlsz
name Take Nothing but Hops Malt Bit
tiers In you want n sure cure.
HOPS & MALT BITTERS CO, DuaUr, Mex
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14
Anthem Books. 1855 1855 Cantatas.

Nota por book in the list. choir leaders who have
used run no risk In ordering any Of the others.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-14
The Committees.

The following is full list Of the
house committees, as announces by
sneaker Carlisle:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02

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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02
SENATOR EvARTs.
A Joke Which Is Said to Have Greatly
Amused q New York Senator.

A Joke Which Is Said to Have Greatly
Amused a New York Senator.
Every body who has seen Hon. Will
lam M. Evarts, of New York, will re-
member his cadaverous appearance,
for, although a man above the medium
in height, he will not weigh to exceed
one hundred and ten pounds. One of
the Senate doorkeepers says few days
ago Il solid, substantial-looking farmer,
from the interior of New York State,
seated himself in the gentleman's. gall
lery and asked to have Mr.. Evarts
pointed out to him. 1t was at the hour
of noon and only a few members were
in the chamber. Pretty soon Dan
Voorhees, emerged from the cloak
room. and strobe majestically to his
seat.
els that Evarts?" exclaimed the old
man. enthusiastically.
mo" said the do%orkeeper; ''that is
MI. Voorhees,, of Indiana
When General Logan a few minutes
later entered the chamber and depos-
tied an armful of books upon his desk
the old man clutched the doorkeeper
cxcitedly and said:
''That's him-that's the great Mr..
Evarts. amt it,"
Again the doorkeeper explained his
error.
When MI. Evarts did enter the old
man looked at him long and earnestly.
'.By gosh!" said ne in a commiserat-
ing tone, "Ill bet he boards. "-Wash-
ingtom Capital.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02
Feed For Horses.

A good horseman writes that his meth.
cd of treating both farm and driving
horses, and a method which he has found
to be a good N after many years prac.
tice, is to give no hay in the morning,
only a good feed of grain; at dinner time
we give a good mess of cut feed, and at
night, either another feed of cut food or
a feed of grain. Just before retiring for
the night or soon after the horses have
cleaned up their other food, we fill their
hangers with good, sweet hay, free from
briars, thistles, trash and mustiness,
being particular to give the driving
horses clear timothy hay and the other
horses-the work animals-either the
same or that which is mixed with not
more than one-half clover, and good
hay at that. BY this means the horses
are always in a good condition to work,
are given plenty of time to eat the single
daily feed of hay we allow them, and
can endure more work and longer drives
than those which arc stuffed with hay at
every mcal.-M. Y. Times.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02
CARLO.
He Saved . Child at the Sacrifice Of His
Own Fife.

He Saved . Child at the Sacrifice Of His
Own Fife.
How well we all remember Carlo!
He was a dear old dog, and belonged
to MI. Rhodes, the constable Of our
town. -
Carlo always made q point of attend
ing all the fires in the town. He could
mount a ladder like a fireman, and
well do l recollect the last of his adj
ventures. 1t was toward evening Oh a
holiday, and few people were in tho
place, as most of the citizens of the
town were absent on a popular excur-
sion. l remember feeling sadly disap-
pointed at having to miss the excur-
sion myself. At about five o'clock the
bells in the churches began to ring
very loud and fast; and Carlo, who
had been lazily sleeping and Watching
the place. started up, and, with two or
three expressive growls that sum-
moned his master, ran with all speed
for the fire. The dog was very busy,
and intelligent all the time dragging
down the stairs with great speed and
care, things of every description. AS
the last house was burning. the cry of
" SAAAA V"o AOoAN Al tHC uPpCA SOOlye
Of course it was out of the question for
any one to go up and expect to come4
back; but Carlo seemed to take in the
situation at a glance. Knowing in his
dog mind that the first stories were
already in a blaze, he leaped up the
ladder and jumped in through the
window. The fire and smoke soon
drove him back, but his master, who
appeared at that moment, shouted to
him to go in, and the people cheered.
Whether he understood Or not, he again
entered the window, and when all hope
of his return had been given up, aloud
shout announced his arrival. He was
terribly burned, and fell before he
reached the ground; still holding with
wonderful frmness a little babe.
The child did not prove to be greatly
harmed; but poor Carlos injuries were
fatal. The brave dog received every
care, but he died the next day.-Efe
SQuier, IN st. Nicholas.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
VANITY.
There was q 6

There was . small person who had Q new
OF bearskin. most shining and long;
And as II one fine ornament was not
enough
She'd u tall. wide brtmmed hat, richly feath.
cred and furred,
And trimmed in the front with a beautiful
bird
That seemed ready to brcak ont in song.
And every one said: "What q good little
maid,
with her eyes on the ground,
And no chances around!
For pride Is. of course, very wrongi
lis pleasant to lind
A child. with u mind,
Where vanity does. not belong"
"Now. though my new hat and my mum all
can see,
ram really as modest as modest can be,
And unconscious" unused Little Miss Belle;
But l certainly feel
(ThOugh my thoughts I conceaN
am looking exceedingly well.'
Elizabeth L.. Gould, in st. Nicholas.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02
GOOD MANNERS.
A Few Rules for Boys as to Their Deport-
nlenG ia the street, in the Parlor aud in
the Dining.Noom,

a Few Rules for Boys as to Their Deport-
nlemG ia the Street, in the Parlor aud In
the Dining-Room.
In the Street.-Hat lifted when say
ing "good-bye," or "How do you do?'
Also when offering a lady a seat, or &C.
knowledging a favor.
Keep step with any one you walk
with. Always precede a lady upstairs,
bat ask if you shall precede her in go
ing through a crowd or public place..
At the Street, Door.-Hat off the mo.
ment you step into a private hall or
Office. 49,.
Let a lady pass first always, unless
she asks you to precede her. I,
In the Parlor.-Stand till every lady
in the room, also older people, are
seated.
Rise if a lady enters the room after
you are seated, and stand till she takes
q seat.
Look people straight in the face when
they are speaking to you.
Let ladies pass through a door first,
standing aside for them.
In the Dining-Room.-Take your
seat after ladies and elders.
Never play with your knife. ring or
spoon.
Do not take your napkin up in a
bunch i'll your hand.
Eat as fast OR as slow as others, and
finish the course when they do.
DO not ask to be excused before the
others unless the reason is imperative.
Rise when ladies leave the room,
and stand till they are out.
If all go together, the gentlemen
stand by the door till the ladies pass.
Special Rules for the Mouth.-Smack-
ing the lips and all noise should be
avoided.
If obliged to take any thing from the
mouth, cover it with. your hand or nap
kin.-Chr1stian Ln~teligencer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02
ha-la-no. Damelp" And the young,

ha-la-no. Damelp" And the young,
Indian laughs. =
In another moment fond arms are
clasping the long-lost son, kisses are|
showered on the dear bronzed youngl
face, and the brothers strive to see whol
will get nearest and stay closest toI
the hero of the night. The neighbors
flock in to SIZE Daniel, and to weep in;
Joy with his mother; then a long, half
sad, half merry evening is spent l%isten-|
ing to the tale of his capture, his life
in the wigwam village, his escape and;
journeying through the wilderness.
The skates-the Great Spirits "myste4
rious wings"-are passed round from
neighbor to neighbor, and handled and,
admired with q species of ave.. Them
silence falls on the little kitchen as tho
good deacon solemnly exclaims: They
were, indeed, the gift of the Great Spir-
it, neighbors; let us give thanks to God
for them!"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02

rh. woman sat by her cottage door,
A,.,ve her the roses hung:
k,er strong. white arms no burden bore.
A bit of Grape ut her throat she wore,
/ and this was the song she sung:
" nm singing n g 'ne this afternoon,
And it drifts along to n mOnrnful tune:
| song with grief and suffering rife.
Hh. a sad, sad song is the song of life!
N shall sing my song once more, I trow,
In the tender light of the evening glow,
4 song of rest and love and tuith:O
\ the sweetest song Is the song OF Deaths
Ind l carelessly snid: "Tbe Joy 1 miss
From her song of life to-day;
hut who can weep in a world like this
Where all is sunshine and hope and bliss.
And hearts are blithe and gay!"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02

Fhe m sat by her cottage door, /:
/ Above her the roses hung
tiny babe in her arms she bore,
And white, white roses at her throat she
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02
and this was the song she sung

N am singing my song Of life again,
md it flows along to Il joyous strain,
Bill, the song OF life Is sweet. so sweet!
Ind said: MAY we all her new song Dor.
row
In Its gladsomeness complete;
BE weep to-day and we laugh tomorrow,
for Re is Joy and life 70 sorrow,
But the world Is ever sweet"
Emma c. Dotcd, in CHICAGO Advaace,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02
a SONG OF LIFE.
nv hm cottage door.

uonon sat by her cottage door,
. s The her roses hung;
Ap"nntt,ful child in her arms she bore.
n nny.,Ight Mt the yellow rose she wore;
~ I'd this was the song she sung:
a, .ono n song in the early dawn,
y sun the sky was flushed with. the rosy
morn,
A. song : . Of aeps s9 ssa 's song an Is , thu song of
youth!
.1 nm SINGING a song in the glory OF noon
I'D II rtpples along to a merry tune,
cong with love and happiness rife:
En- n sweeter song is the song iife!"
And I said: "Her song Will not borrow.
vnr iov is not for long:
WHO laughs today may weep tomorrow,
1 And the world Is going wrong
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-02

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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-29

but we gave him no encouragement. It Il
now penal offense to sell or give spirits t,
the red men. Ideas have wisely changed
since Hendrick Hudson first filed theil
calabashes with fire water"
Breakfast being ended. we sailed forth
An animated scene awaited U.s. On Tissue
Day, the Indians throng to the agency
for rations, bringing tickets which allow
them provisions for a certain number of
| individuals. At the time of our visit our
short-sighted but kindly intentioned gov
eminent was allowing each Indian one
pound of meat per week. Had there been
abundance of game on the reservation to
supplement this dole. it might have been
sufficient. Under existing circumstances,
it meant raid on the cattle of the nearest
cow boy or slow starvation. But be it re-
corded in the annals of those who place
cleanliness next to gOdliness, the benefi
cent Father at Washington" allowed
these Indians plenty OF soap. Each fam
lily receives weekly long, thick bar. suf-
ficient for forty wash days. From perso-
nal observation, I should Judge that
they did not use it. wish they could
convert it into an edible, as the Esqui-
manx employ the useful tallow candle.
Besides, the roots Of the yucca or Span
lsh bayonet make on excellent lather-the
Indians have used it from pre- historic
times. They need no other soap. For try
ing to adjust the necessities of their
charges, who are two thousand miles
away, the governmental blunders seem Of
ten fatuous. BY the time the govern.
mcnt's goodness has passed through the
medium Of corrupt officials and unscrupu.
lous Indian agents, it may turn to positive
badness in the Indians hands.
ITO be cOntinued1