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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-11-04

to the new nauve wrapper with a Vatican
plat.
what is it, dear?N
"What has he dones"
did he beat your"
did he choke yousn
"Why did you marry the scoundrel, the
yillainy"
These were a few of the questions that
ratified upon her like a charge from a
shotgun.
The bride struggled to a sitting posi-.
ton, and glarng wildly at the corner
where the little man shrunk and shivered,
pointed at him,
He deceived me-he r. that man. she
gurgled
Yes YesIn
How, dear. How
He said he was worth over half mill
ion!"
She shrieked again.
Veil" roared the little man, goaded
by the stabs of dozens of indignant and
loathing eyes. Well, vot of itg She
wouldn't have mitout.n
Hes only" sobbed the bride, "he's
only worth $20O,o00r'
Monster
This by chorus of twenty
And the pauper husband returned COW
ed TO his corner, and Observed in miser-
able silence the practice of the art of
bringing pure-souled and suffering
woman out of TT of Mysteries without
medical assistance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-11-04
Women as Hnmesteaders.

dispatch from Washington says
In the Case OF Maria Good, nee Viii
cox, Of. Kirwin, Kan, on an appeal from
the decision of the Commissioner Of
the General Land Office, following is Sec
rotary Lamar's decision in full:
To the Commissioner Of the General
Land Office Sparks.
Sir: l have considered the appeal of
Maria Good nee Wilcox, from your de-
cision dated July II, 1886, holding for
cancellation her homestead entry No. 10
552 Said entry, it appears, was made
Sept. %, 1880, and covers the northeast
quarter, section o. township 3 south
range % west, Kirwin Kan.
Nov. Z 1885, claimant made a final
proof before the Clerk of Of the District
Court, which proof was on the nth of the
same month rejected By local Office be
cause Of insufficient residence" From
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-11-04
THE BARTH0LDI STATUE.


Description Of the Great Figure Of Liberty
EnlAghtening the World"
The plan of Bartholdi's gigantic statue
of liberty, which was unveiled on Thurs
day, Oct 2Sth, on Bedloe's Island, New
York Harbor, was first launched upon the
public by the French American Union in
the year 1874, at this tiiae when the world
was alive with preparations for the cele-
bration of our then approaching centen-
NAL in 1876 The measurement of the
statue which represents Liberty Enlipht-
ening the World is as follows: From
bottom to top of torch, l5l.i4 feet; height
OF bottom foundation of pedestal above
low water mark, l3 feet; height of foun-
dation mass, $40 feet; height of pedestal
proper, 50 feet; total height to top of
torch above mean low water mark. 3O5.1l
feet The foretinger is nearly s feet 3
inches IN length, and 4 feet Z inches in
circumference at the second Joint: the
head Is IA feet inches in height; tho eye
Is over feet wido, while the nose is feet
6 inches in length. At the Universal Elk
position in 1878 about forty persons we're
accommodated in the head, ana the torch
above the head will easily hold twelve
persons. The total weight is about A.
200 pounds, of which three-fif ths are iron
and two-ifths are copper, The whole work
represents an outlay of nearly 100000
including gifts, gratu!tous work and the
losses OF those who have devoted their
labors to the work.
Two large and handsome bronze tableta
have been placed on the sides of the cen
ter arch on the seaward side of the base
of the / celestial They bear the following
inscriptions;
TINS PEDESTAL
Was built by voluntary contributions from the
people Of the United States
Of America.
CONSTRUCTIVE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
William A. Evarts Chairman; Richard But
Ter, Secretary Henry H. Spauldine,
Treasurer
Joseph W. Drexei, y. Mumford Moore, Park,
Goodwin, Frederic A Potts, James
w Pinchot
Richard NJ Hunt Architect; General Charles z
stone, Eneinet IN Chef David H.
King, Jr, Builder
Completed A. ID 1886,
A gift from the people of the Republic Of Franc,
TO The people OF the UAtei States
This statue Of
Liberty ESLtGHrENrNG THE WORD
| Commentaries the alliance OF the two nation,
in achieving tho independence Of the United
States Of America, aud Attests their
abiding friendship
lnausursted oct @S 1886
Aueusie Barthod Sculptor
The statue is the largest of its kind
that has ever been constructed. Even the
Colossus at Rhodes was but a miniature
compared with this. and the other i'm.
menso statues of the world are but pig
mics when placed beside this one. The
Column Vendome ftom base to summit
was only A feet the Arminius in West
phalie, % feet; the ST. Charles Borromeo
10 feet; the Virgin of Pay, ~ feet, and
the Bavaria at Munich, 81 feet.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-11-04
BRAZIL's APPLETON.
A Terrieble Plague of Nice with Extraordinary
Appetites.

Appetites.
Science
In the colony of Lourenco, Brazil. in
the months of May and June, 1876 mice
suddenly appeared in enormous numbers.
They invaded the grain fields in such
large numbers that the corn seemed lit
terally alive with them, destroying in a
few days everything that was edible; and
where, but a short time before, bushels of
grain might have been harvested, not an
ear remained, and the noise produced by
their nibbling and climbing was audible
for considerable distance. After the
corn-felds were devastated the potatoes
next received their attention. Only the
largest were eaten in the ground: such as
we're transportable were carried away and
hidden in hollow trees or other retreats
for future use. Gourds and pumpkins
even the hardest were gnawed throurh
and eaten. OF green food, such as clover,
oats, barley, nota leaf was left standing:
even weeds we're cut down and the inner
parts eaten out.
In the house the struggle Tor existence
of these longtailed invaders was trulv
amazing. In many of the dwellings hun
dreds we're killed in a single day The
cats could contribute but little and in
fighting such plague, for not only were
many of the rats so large that it would
have been an unequal contest, but by their
great number they drove the cats actually
from the houses, not to return until the
plague was passed. Nothing except what
is composed of iron, stone or glass was
spared from their distructiveness. Fur
niture, hats, cloths, books everything
bore the traces of their teeth They
gnawed the hoofs of the cows and horses
in the stable, literally ate up the fat hogs
and often bit away the hair Of persons
during sleep. They penetrated all apart
ments and gnawed their way through
boards and walls of houses bitches that
were dug about graineries did not suffice
the mice would crawl over each other and
thus reach the top.
The foregoing accounts of the occur
renee in Laurence will suffice to show to
what an extent the plague reached. The
same province had suffered similarly in
1S43 and 1868, and in all probability will
again in 1SI9.-Similar plaques, though
far less in extent, have occurred in
Europe in which the field mice unac-
countably appear in greatly increased
numbers. One may well think what
Moulu nc tlAe result Wnefe IHese llttle, al
most insignificant creatures everywhere
in such wise to take the ascendaney. When
one considers that an average of every
one or two months from five to eight
young are born, and that these young be-
comes mature in a few months them
selves, he will be surprised to know that
a single pair of common field mice in the
course of single summer would increase
to 23,000 rodeuts. Could all the condi-
lions which now keep them in check be
removed every living thing on earth
would be consumed in half dozen years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-11-04
Basely Deceived.
san Fr.ncIsco Chron Gle.

Shrieks rang through the corridors Of
the fourth -four OF the fashionable board
ing house and echoed down the elevator
shaft and ,tairvays. Thore was rush to
room No. 81. The door was burst open
and the boardsrs rushed in, although IL
was the bridal chamber. On tho lounge
the young wife OF day was lying all dis
heyeled, drumming with her French heels
on the carpet and sending forth sceam
upon scream from her lovely throat. The
husband, small and elderly man, with a
bsak like an eagles covered in q corner.
He was pale as as a corpse, and shook
from the top Of his bald head 10 the ulti-
mate toes Of his large feet
Agitated ladies fell upon the bride,
ripped mysterious strings and iorked
hidden buttons from their fastenings.
They chafed her ioweled and shapely
hands. and threw water into her fair
young face, regardless Of consequences
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-11-04

does dispute those claims, that is the
man, as we understand it, that Mr. John
l.. Sullivan is looking for.
Now, out os these lists we venture to
suggest, under correction, that the seven
wounders of New York are: The Brook
Ign bridge, the statue of Liberty, the
elevated railroad system, the great flats
Central park, the Vanderbilt viaduct, and
the subtreasnry vaults. But, as we have
said, we are willing to hear criticism on
this selection
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-11-04
How a Woman Carried Her Point.

Atlanta Constitutions: Tho drink ques-
tion has been settled for some time to
tcome in the town Of Stockton, Utah. A
short time ago the saloons and drug
stores of Stockton were notified by n
woman that they must stop selling liquor
TO her husband. No attention was paid
TO this and the dealers continued to sell
as usual. Having tried mild methods
and failed, the drunkards wife de-
termined to give the community practical
prohibition at one fell swoop, as it were.
As a starter she smashed all the saloon
windows, and in the words of local
chronicler, raised thunder generally"
But this was not enough. 1t occurred to
this earnest reformer that the way to
suppress the liquor traffic was TO squelch
it, wipe it out, extirpate it. SO that night
she set fire to two saloons and drug store
The flame spread rapidly and in a few
hours the entire business part of the town
was in ashes With a little more wind
the dwellings, would have gone also 1t
cannot be denied that the Stockton wom-
an carried her point, temporarily at least.
Like many other Jealous reformers, how
ever, she is under the ban of public opin-
ion, and her angry fellow townsmen
threaten to hang her to telephone post
as soon as they can find her. This state
of affairs renders it impossible for her to
remain and enjoy the fruits of her vic
tory. The best thing for her to do is to
come east and lecture.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-11-04
The Company to Blame.
Texas SiftiDgs

One of the passengers in an Austin
street car was in particular hurry, but
the car in which he was, moved as slow as
the prosecution in the New York Doodle
cases.
whats the matter with that mule +?
Isn't he wellf" asked the impatient pas
senger.
"The mule isn't to blame for ali this
slowness. It's the Austin street car com
pany that's to blame" replied the driver.
.How's that ?"
''Why, you see, the company pays Us
by the month 50 we amt in hurry; but
if it paid as by the trip could get PIG
out of that mule. You bet Id make him
hump himself
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-11-04

9 "Mr. Jones" said the bones at the min
strels, with the insinuating voice for
which he ceased to be famous Some time
during the reign Of Elizabeth, "can you
tell me how 20 invest money 40 that il will
go the farthest"
"No, Mr. Thompson, / am not aware
that / can. How do you invest money so
that It will go the farthesty"
"Why buy postage stamps, 70 be sare,"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-11-04
Fayorite Drinks Of Great Men.

New l urk hAli and Express.
Tom Reed drinks water when he is at
home.
Senator Frye, of Maine, drinks mineral
Writer'S
Secretary Bayard loves a good big
dirk of pure rye slightly mellowed with
water.
Secretary Manning is temperate man,
but he can enjoy small bottle occaion-
ally.
Joe Blackburn, of Kentucky, drinks
whisky, and likes 10 imbibe il out of a
tin cup.
Nearly all the New York city statesmen
drink beer ut home and wine in Washing
ton
Senator Edmuuds still sticks TO the fes
tive cocktail and does not like to drink
alone.
A glass Of champagne alpped slowly
rou7es Sunset Cox to ebulli<ns Of wit as
nothing else can.
Senator ingalls, favorite drink is mys-
terry, but some of his brother senators say
it is vinegar.
Secretary Lamar drinks anything that
comes along, and does it rs southern
gentleman should
Senator Salisbury, of Delaware, is par
tial to a whisky sour now and then. II
gives him inspiration.
Attorney General Garland can drink
anything and in any style. Aqua fortis
would not move his nerves.
Senator Beck, of Kentucky, thinks that
any man who spoils good whisky with
water is a heather.
President Cleveland is not ayerse to
good whisky, but he prefers plain, every
day beer as beverage.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-11-04

Old Lady Suffering from hiccougs to
drug clerk Young man, want TO get
some liquor
Clerk (hastily) Can't do it, madame.
You've had enough alrea
Old Lady (rigidly) Some liquorlce.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15
Gn.nn Morurn cnnrar AppLR.

GRAND MOTHER CHEESE APPLE.
Our friend S. L. Freeman brought to
our Office yesterday ffomshia orchard ct
Hickory Nut Gap. mammoth and ex-
ceilent specimen Of the above variety Of
apple. It is indeed a splendid ffHlt. and
we were pleased to know that our friends
in that section haYe fair prospects for
some good fruit this season.
THk AsHrv4 EIE MILrrARs AUApnssy
Begins its Fall Session next Monday.
The handsom new building being erec-
ted by Prob Venabfe, for ase as the
ecadSriif,f wilInot be quits, finished by
that time, but sufficiently so to allow the
school to begin. This structure will be
an ornament arehitecturally as well as
otherwise, to our city, and is creditable
to the taste, Judgment and enterprise q
Prof Venable. Full particulars OF the
building, and its advantages, will be not
ed hereafter. The school will begin, we
are pleased to learn, with very great en-
couragement. Our people should see
that it ia well sustained. The purpost
! of Prof. Venable and bis able assistant
Capt. Pinckney Mason, is to establish
male school in the city which Will az
credit to the aection and State, and bullt
up an institution Of which all may bt
proud. We sincerely, hope the mos
sanguine expectations Of its friends ma.
be realized. III So stsss -
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15
IFor the Ashevitle CT1rzEH
A PLEASANT WORD FOR THE
MISSION HOSPITAL.

= ~.
Mcssrs. Eesisofs .2aI have only brief
acquaintance with Asheville, bat having
received help and kindness through one
Of its public, institutions, asense Of duty
impels me to say q few words in its
behalf. 4
Ircfer the Ladies' Mission Hospital
of which I have been an inmate for a
short time.
- Sickness is ever TO be dreaded, but
when It overtakes one among strangers 1t
is calamity indeed. This institution
under its admirable u1ahag cement sub
Estitt,tes the comforts and sympathy of a
home in place of eoldness and neglect,
and those who are. so fortunate as to be
cared for within its walls find every want
anticipated and are made to feel "at
homen in reality. The enterprise had
its oriqin in deep and broad sympathy
For humanity and Is IN no wise sectarianl
isextanding sits help to all &HBho suffer,
1 whether rich or poor AsszE 80 sSzsag
The location affords grand and beauti-
.tful views of this wonderful mountain
scenery which the eye neyer4 tires IL
II seems ihat an institution like, thil
4 mastrb be held in great appreciation, by thu
lpublic and cannot fail to receive thesy
1 pathy,and support It deserves, 40.
IL It isa pleasure to- express publicly
Ethe gratitude / feel towards its managers
for the cheerful and timely aid and con
\ selations, received at their hands.
- fsALBKRF B. CHENEY.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15
He DID NOT WANT TO BE
LIMITED.
The New York Sun says

Inc new 1OIk OtsIt 3D. ..
after protesting vigorously
through every possible channel
againststhe Morrison resolution Tor
calling in the three per cent. bonds
at the rate Of ten millions a months,
the Administration, of its own ac~
cord, has called twenty five millions
of the same bonds for the month OF
September alone.
The Treasury has done we'll in calls
ing twenty FIVE millions of bonds ;
let it do Better, and call the remain
ing hundred milliops. And not wait
long for it either. 49," -.
In his action the President build
edbetter for the people than some
Iof those who wish to "bark and
bite are willing to see or admit He
tdid not oppose the Morrison Reso'
luton, but failed to approve it
doubling its expediency. In othel
words, ::he did not wish to be limi'
tedto payments of $40, 100000 PEE
month if he had more surplus II
the treasury, nor did he desire to b.
forced to pay that amount out if b
did not have the money to spare
He has paid out S4o,ooo,Ooo sine
Congress adjourned, and, will pa.
out all that the condition of tn
Treasury will permit. This is a
that the Resolution could have Sc
cured, and better.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15

Our enterprising cotemporary the
Statesville Landmark has added to
'itsmany other admirable attractions
a Raleigh correspondence, to be fur
Enish by zone Of the best writers and
best informed politicians in that
city" Judging from his first letter,
the correspondent must be re-
markably well informed politician,
in fact, is a regular genious in
his way. His information" as a
politician Sat the center" is very
startling. However, it is enterprise
ing in our friend to have the regu-
lar services Of such a correspondent,
and we congratulate him according
ly, So,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15

I The net earnings of the Marietta
and North Georgia railroad for the
month of August were $6,250, and
only 60 miles in operation. No
wonder, the bonds of this road are
being eagerly sought after by in
yestors. It is believed by capi-
talists in New York that in less than
twelve months they will command
ITO in that city.
We are pleased to learn that the
road is completed to within six
miles of the n. G., line, about eigh-
teen miles from Murphy. 1t will be
there soon,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15

Scientists assert that bald heads are
essentially modern luxury. Some even
go.so far as to predict a general lack of
hair for the heads of our posterity. But
the fact remains that the ancients were
very often obliged to resort to wigs to
cover the defects of nature. Awig found
recently in an Egyptian temple atThebes,
and now in the British Museum, is
thought to be {, 400 years old. Science
says it is supposed to have been part of
the attire of an Egyptian priest. The
supposition is hardly warranted by the
single fact that the wig was found in a
temple. The Egyptian priests practiced
celehacy, 1t is more likely that the bald
headed owner of the wig was married
man skulking about the temple looking
for divorce.
The father of the TAYLOR brothers is a
Methodist Episcopal preacher who went
into politics before the war. and served
in tha iFty third Congress when Bob
was baby. The old gentleman was a
friend of his neighbor, Andy johnson,
and went to Congress second time in
1866. He is now an ardent Prohibitionist.
New York Sqn.
A Georgia gentleman says that he ask
ed an old daEkey what he would choose
if he could have any three things he
might wish for. well, boss" said he
"de fuss ting I'd take a fifty dollar in
money, den q fine suit of clothes, and next
barrel o. rice. eDen, boss" he con.
tinued, "if you let me make another wish
I'd take four gallons o. good whiskey."
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15
Cure for FIux.

Many deaths are occurring daily all
over the country from bowel trouble, but
particularly from Aux. 1t seems to be
almost epidemic. The best remedy we
know of is Lytle's Elixir. Itseems to hit
the case exactly, and we have yet to hear
of the first case where it has failed, il
used in time, It is made from the pres.
|erip!ion of an eminent physician, who
used it himself in a large practice. Lytle's
Elixir ought to be in every home, where
it can be Fesofted to at once upon The
irst appearance of trouble with The
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15

The Cliff House and Cottages, at Tallu.
lah Falls, Georgia, on the Piedmont Air.
Line, will be kept open until November
1st. Special rates for September and
October. Trains leave Asheville daily
at a. M, and arrive at the Falls at IL
p. M. dt21
For the prompt and certain cure oi
erysipelas, use Ayers Sarsaparilla, which
| is the specific endorsed by the most
eminent medical authorities.
tsept10
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15
AsmEyILLE SOCIETIES.

cyrc,s conaasdely, 81. A. Porter k@inent s1at
.,o1nmanier Jordan Stone Secretary Aes's nis'
WedncsdaY night in each month: -, ry,uh
1sReris cIapieT, r 4. C y; scn Essta H1sn
/, he second wednesday night In each month
E. Herns0n L9aOt. No. us. a: " 4 4:oot,s
n. a. Fszg Worshipf1l Master Fred. I. gscogsi ~,
SScSetary. 80 Meets ahe Arst Friday night IN eA'n
~SGss: S,Inapo.oa Lodge, (. o. H., No. s4s.--J a
ranardn,an. dictator; Jordan Stone, secletaL aa
Meets the iirst and third Monday nlehes IN o''''-
nP PpsncA BfOGd cOunca, No. 79l, z; 11IEssits Isets
IeTv' Re0ent; Jordan Stone, secretary. .dao,d
IN nc hail Of the Knights Of Honor ON tne S90'Ae
anal fpiifh Monday nights In each montn. n H. NJ r
~ Ponld5ls NIssi0hdrY SOctev OF tne s,s rs =.
Church south meet in the church class = I4 n
she FirSt Friday Of every month at oeaOc1r n
The Rea,1ty the West Lodge No: 40s n: a.
A. = N. Meets on the first and thiTo t4,ors MOn1s
nights in each month; james SNo.etsrv'
Worshipful Master Il. D. Brown, secreE@ry. WI:
ne IsheUile Public Library. over MI. hePI; PI
lor's Store, opposite Eagle Hotel ana q nen. Tis.
tors from 1s q. m. to p. m. and from 4'0o tc
ESQ D. m.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15

We learn that the republicans OF
Henderson and Transylyania will
support, almost solidly, Mr.. Her"
rem for Congress. .'
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15
"OPENS REFINED FARc1cA1 CoMED,

OGpENs' REFINED FARcIcAL COMEDY
COMPANY .a =;
VIII appear on our boards on
Saturday and Monday evenings
next. On Saturday night will be
presented "a Happy Pair" Sweet.
hearts" }" and "Bamboozling," three
fine comedies in one evenings per-
formanoe, These plays have at
tracted great attention in New
York, and the performances OF the
Ogden Company have elected high
e1comiums from a critical press
We are assured that the -performs
ances are refined, and most enter
tanning. The first appearance will
be next Saturday night and will be
followed Monday night by an en-
tire change of programme
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15
A FINE PRoPERrY FOR SALE.

A FINE, Property FOR SALE.
That splendid property on Patton Az
enue opposite Battery Park Hotel known
as Barnett Boarding House. containing
over two acres with beautiful grove and
large house with sixteen rooms. Cen be
bought on long Tune and at reasonable
price. Apply to ATKINSON s. CocEE, =
sept 8 If Real Estate Dealers,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-09-15
- efFofthe Asheyille CITIZEN.
FROM MORGAN HILLs-bIR. VAN
DIVER FOR THE. SENATE.
NoRel.AlN 81 =, G., Sept. 13, 1885

- MoReAN HS " G., Sept. 13, 1885.
aito5s eyitis1. the Senatorial
convenlfon Is approach ing fWould sug-
icest the name of Walter w. Yandiver Of
MaTehall. as a suitable Democrats for the
Iionination VI. v andiver is a young
man of ability, good character and
popular among the people. He is q citizen
of Madison county, hut viii poll, in the
event of his domination, o better vote IN
Bunconbe, than any Madison Democrat
yoi can nominate. Mr. vandiver has
made no enemies Oh account OF the NO
Fence Law. !" Y ours truly
y : aA -, q DEMOCRAT.