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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18
GENERA NOTES.

The propellers Wisconsin and Roam
oke are fast in the ice some miles off
Grand Haven, Mich.
THE Michigan legislature has reported
favorably the bill TO bridge the Detroit
river at Belle Isle. Estimated cost,
5000 600.
JOHN l.. MITCHELL, of Milwaukes, is
pressed by the Wisconsin congressional
delegation for resident manager of the
Soldiers home.
THE rem aiEs of the late President
James A. Garfield, which rest in Lake
View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio, were
placed in an ornamental bronze sarcop-
hagus. The military guard about the
vault will be continued until next
June.
THE model of a EaoAument To com
memorate the wars of the United States
to be erected in Prospect Park, Brook
Ign, N. Y, has been completed by j. o.,
A, Ward, the sculptor. The monument
will cost from $500, 600 to 100000
OWING to the strike, the scarcity Of
coke is such that furnace men are offer
ing large figures to secure supply.
Members of the coke syndicate say that
if consumers were willing to pay a
slight advance for the article the coke
men would have raised the laborers
wages and the strike would have thus
been averted. The banking of furnaces
at this time will be ruinous to the own
ers
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18
- So
One Hall Alive.

There are hosts OF men and women whe, TO
coin a phrase, are only half alive. That Is 10
say, they have seldom IL ever any appetite are
nervous, weak, fidgetty and troubled by number
less small pains and aches. In the presence OF
vigorous exuberaut vitality they seem mere pig
mics, Such persons are usually fond OF FIRE.
quently dosing themselves, swallowing in the
course OF year enough drugs TO stock any
apotheCavys shop OF average dimensions This
OF course defeats instead OF furthering the end
in view, viz: the recovery OF health and yigor.
We're they TO seek il from an unfailing source or
vitality, Hostetter's Stomach Btters, how differ
ent would be their case. Then yigor would re-
turn 10 their debilitated frames, the glow OF
health 70 their wan cheeks, their trembling I'M
certain gait would grow firm and elastic, appe
tite, that grandest cf all sauces would give rel
ish for the daily food we're II ever coarse, and
refreshing sleep woSla crown the tasks OF the
day.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18
Agreeably Disappointed.


A sad faced country editor, with
fringe on the heels of his trousers and
the wind signing mournfully through
his whiskers, sat in his sanctum think-
ing.
Presently a SHADOW fell across the
room, and demanded to know if he
was the editor.
Eyes, sir" he said, with look OF
alarm.
Then the owner of the voice mopped
the floor with the editor and went his
way.
Thank heavanl' exclaimed the
editor, after he had gathered the
wreck of his former self together, and
had Strengthened up the furniture,
''life is still worth living. expected
that he would tell me to stop his pa
per-"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18
DEPUTY SHERIFF'S PHILaso
PLY.
He Tells why His Coliea CUES are al.
ways Unhappy, Even In the Resi-
OfTiUues
New York Mail and Express


New York Mail and Express.
Nearly all the deputy sheriffs in
this city live well, dress well and
grow fat, and yet they are not han.
by. Ask one of them how his busi.
ness is, and he will answer in heart
rendiAg tones. "Oh, things are fright
fully dull There amt cent in the
business any more, and, / wish to
heavens / could find something else
to do But they don't spend much
time in looking for anything else and
the distress of mind that these gentle
men suffer when any change in the
sherlff's Office is shout to take place is
highly inconsistent with their alleged
deplorable condition. Deputy Sheriff
Aarons occupies an entire house in
a fashionable portion OF the city. II
is well furnished and his wife aud
seven children always Gress well and
look happy. DIR. Aaron's smokes
good cigars, and has grown so fat
in the sheriff's Office that he finds
difficulty in getting within writing
distance of his desk. The other dav.
while he was resting himself after
writing the date on the top of legal
document, reporter came in and said
to him:
"Row is it that you seem to be so
contented when all the other deputy
sheriffs are complaining of hard
times.
Mr.. Asrons scraped little piece of
quail off his mustache, and replied,
confiden tally:
'About two years ago / wanted TO
get new suit of clothes, and as my
tailor had made money enough to
retire after having my custom for
year or two, | began looking around
for new tailor. l spoke to one of
the deputies about it, and he advised
me to try tailor who is located on
Broadway, a short distance from here.
/ left my order for a coat. and told
the tailor to deliver it at my house
When the garment arrived tnc mes
senger refused to leave it until | paid
him for 1T. | sent it back. The next
day the tailor told me he had so much
trouble in getting money from one or
two OF the deputies that he was afraid
to trust a stranger who was in the
same business. Now, the men he men
toned make as much money as do.
The secret is just the same here as it
is ia every other business. l look
after nay money and the other fellows
don't. l come to the office at the
same hour every morning, attend
strictly to business until luach time,
and then pay 81 or more for good
meal. When the days work is done
/ go home and stay there. The men
who are always complaining spend 40
or 80 cents on their way down in the
morning, the same on their way home,
buy cheap lunch, and devote their
evenings to playing cards or squsn-
dering their money in some other
foolish way. 1t is the spending of
small coins that makes a man poor
and keeps him there, and nam is
never any better off if he tries to save
money by depriving the stomach of
food.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

Toledo and Chicago, has five alleged
wives living, and that he is wanted in
sc veral States for various knavish tricks.
1t is reported that he has gone to Can
ada, cunnIngly evading the police Off
cials of TOLEDO.
THE following naHaed persona were
arrested in Cape Girardeau County,
Mo, on Tuesday and brought to ST.
Louis charged with internal revenue
frauds of an extensive character: Will
liam.T. Stepp, OF Salem, Dent County,
who for seven years past has been the
government gauger at Appleton David
Critics, both members of numerous
family of distillers in Southern Mis-
souri,.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

TRAVEL in Florida, this winter,
shows an increase over every previous
season, despite the cold snap which
prevailed in the land CT flowers dur
ing portion of the month of Janu-
airy. The arrivals at the hotels in
Jacksonville since the list OF October
aggregate 20, 10l, which is an increase
over the same months in 1882 50 of
IA, 200; over the same months in 1888
81 of s, 9lS, and over the same months
of the season Of 1884 IS of 5,743. The
increase OF arrivals at the several pri-
vate boarding-houses is even fan
greater. Similar reports OF increase
come from o.her leading towns and
winter resorts of Florida
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

The millionaires do not, as rule
own as many millions Of dollars,
when their estates are settled, as they
were popularity supposed to owN. The
bonanza chiefs of California, especi-
ally, are found after their deaths to
be less magni6cently endowed with
weelth than they had credit for when
alive. Ex-senator Sharon's millions
have dwindled from twenty to four,
as is asertaned by the Inventories of
his property. O'Brien, of the famous
bonanza firm of Flood and O'Brien,
left 81, 900, 600 instead of $50, 100000,
which was the common estimate Of
his wealth during his lifetime. 1t
takes more dollars than one would at
first suppose to make millionaire
several times over
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

point, General Hancock's successor
from Generals Ssafraed, Terry or
Howard. Orders in reference to the
funeral ceremonies are expected to-
morrow. In the mean time the body
will be embslmed by the officers of
the Post. In the general orders to-
morrow will be promulgated an
nouucement of General Hancock's
death, when regulation mourning
will be adopted. The flags were half
masted on the announcement OF the
death. The General will probably
be inferred at Morristown, Pennsyl-
vania.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

The work Of drilling hole through
the hill directly where the lost Nan
ticoke miners are supposed to be is
progressing fast. On Saturday night
10 feet of 6-inch pipe had been put
down, there then renamed 1S5 feet TO
be drilled. The superintendent thought
bottom would be reached in about ten
days. When bottom is reached it
will be ascertained for the FIRST time
whether that portion of the mine is
filled with debris. II it is, there will
be no other way but to clean out the
gangways. Asked if he had any idea
Of finding any of the twenty-six men
alive, the superintendent said: "Oh,
no: those men are dead long ego; we
only put down this pipe to satisfy the
relatives Of the poor unfortunates.
would. only be toe glad if the men
were alive; ont under the circum-
stances the drilling Of q hole is only q
useless tasks.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

THERE is great excitement IN the
higher social circles OF Mexico. A
number of innovators are attempting
to introduce the Partisan bonnet, and
many Mexican ladies are wearing
them instead of the national and
poetic mantilla. Mexican patriots
see in this the entering wedge of ma
tional decay, and cali upon the la
dies to resist the. Establishments Of
those who would bring them under
the dominion OF the Partisan milliner.
The ladies, however, do not appear to
be impressed by this appeal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

A WRITER in the British Medical
Journal advises people to be careful
not to slice UP pineapple with the
same knife they use in peeling it, as
the rind contains an acrid organic
substance which is likely to caus a
swoolen mouth and sore lips. In
Cuba salt is used as antidote for the
poison OF pineapple peel.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18
Scene in Court.
Texas Siftings.


A Texas Judge who is the perfec-
ton of dignity on the bench swere In
as witness raj her frivolous-looking
young female.
what is your n2nne9" asked the
judge.
Dolly Dimple."
"Where do you resideG" again asked
the judge.
The witness giggled and laughingly
replied:
whats the use of me telling you
where I lives You wouldn't call on
me anyhow, would you, jadge3"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18
In A Fix.
Detroit Free Pres.

Detroit Free Press
waters frozen up" said boy as
he entered aWoodward avenue plumb
er's shop yesterday.
Every we'll"
'Ma wants you to came right up.
'Im afraid we can't get there for a
day or two. You'll have to borrow
from your neighbors.
"We can't do it,.
"Are they frozen, too2"
81 duane, but the woman on one
side is mad at us because we've put a
bay window ON our house, and mas
at the other because she's got seal
skin sacque. guess we are in fix.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18
Irish Matters.
EGAN WILL ACCEPT yo COMPENSATION

EGAN WILL ACCEPT NO COMPENSATION.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 13.-At the Boston
convention of the Irish national land
league of America, a resolution was
unanimously passed directing that the
sum of So, 600 shall be annuallyappro-
priated out of the funds of the league
to indemnify the president OF the
league for his time and services IN the
interest Of the cause. Egan, when
elected president, informed the con-
vention of his intention not to
accept any compensation Tor
his services, but Notwithstanding
this the national executive committee
of the league al their recent meeting
in Chicago insisted on voting the
$4,000 due under the resolution up to
August last and directed the tressur-
err to remit the same to the president
& cheque fer the amount reached Ia
agan today, andhe at once endorsed II
back to Rev. Mr.. 0'Reilly, the treas
urer as his personal contribution to
the league fund.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18
Important.

When you visit OF leave New York City, ssva
Baggage Expressage and So Carriage Hire, and
stop at the Grand Union Hotel. opposite
Grand Contra Depot.
CHS elegant rooms, fitted up at a cost OF one
million dollars, 81 and upwards per day. Faro.
poau plan. Elevator. Restaurant supplied with
the best Horse cars. stages and elevated rail-
rlad to all depots. Families can live better for
less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at
any other hrst class hotel in the city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18
Death of Fx.Goyernor Seymour.

Ex-Governor Horatio Seymour, Of
New York, died at ten o'clock Friday
night at the residence OF his sister,
Mrs. Roscoe Conking. He began to
fail perceptibly at o'clock p. M, but
shortly afterward he rallied a little,
but soon relapsed into total uncon-
seriousness. He expired without q
struggle and as peacefully as if falling
asleep.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

THERE are only four students this
year in the school of agriculture and
horticulture connected with Harvard
college. There is an Instructor for
each pupil, and few left over even
then. The instruction is given by
lectures and Rotations, and by prac-
teal exercises in the greenhouses,
fields and laboratories.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

THE proprietors of Mount Auburn,
the most famous OF the many beauti-
full cemeteries about Boston, have
lust decided not to establish crema-
torium until the further develope-
ment Of public opinion"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

Mr.. ]. D. 1. Harvey, proprietor OF the
Pa ace Market, Chicago, writes that he
sueut $4,000 trying to cure his wife OF
rheumatism, and that st. Jacobs Oil
accomplished what all else failed to
bring about He says it is a greater
discovery than electricity,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

People anxious about the taking up
Of the public lands can solace them
selves with the fact that there are 10
Alaska 1863, 524, 600 acres yet to be dis
nosed of.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

jim Westfall, a Chinese contractor
on the Oregon Pacific Railroad, was
naturalized last week in Linn county,
Ore. He is the first Chinaman natur-
ahzed in that section.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

When a mans notes are readily en-
dorsed his credit is good. When pub
lie men endorse Red Star Cough Cure
as being safe, sure and free from poi
sons, you may be certain il is q great
discovery. Price % cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

The stage coach running out of
Mimi, last Friday, was
blown over by the wind and one man
badly injured.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18
Address.


Robbie-Ssy, Mr. Featherweight,
don't you 1--we anywhere at allG
Mr.. +. Why, my little, man, of
course l do. What q question.
Rsbbie--WeB, ] didn't know. You
see sister Maud said you had no adj
dress whatever, and. of course-I-,
What, maj All right. rm going.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18

OF the "a, 600 men Vermont sent to
the war, not over 6 900 are now living
in the state.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-02-18
General Hancock Died Sudden.
ly at His Home From the
Effects of a Carbuncle.
He Had Been Failing for Some
Time Suffering from
Various Diseases.
Hancock's Death.

IT RESULTS FROM A CARBUNcLE.
NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-The following
official notification OF the death Of
Gen. Hancock has jast been received:
GOVERNORS ISLAND, Feb 8, 1886
Major General w. S. Hancock, U. S. A., died
at :35 this afternoon
(Sgned) W. D. WHrPPIE,
Assistant AOjutant General
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-24
3 5 8 8 95 8 3
::~NO1ICE-z@~,

THE UNDERSIGNED having
opened a first-clasS Restaurant. at
Cherry's Old stand, would take
this method to inform lis friends
and patrons generally, that he is
prepared to furnish meals at ALL
HOURS, including OYSTERS.
FISH and all that is GOOD for in,
ner mall. Keep on hand for sale
cucumber pickles in J bb's, also
keep nice FLORIDA ORANGES,
APPLES, and PURE FRENCH,
and PLAIN CANDIES, cheap for
CASH.
P. s. Amy person wishing to
obtain board on ,eassn bic terms .
will spp!y to him who will give
satisfaction.
r, e. COOKE.
Nearly opposite Post Office.
u See the red flag.
Nev. ooh. 1886.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-24

thrown off by crow-bar which was ac-
cidentally thrown on it by one of the
brakemen. Damages were slight but
there was much trouble in getting the
engine back on the track, and delay of
about two hours.
Next year we will endeavor to give our
readers first class paper in every re>
spect. We intend to devote more time
to the educational and agricultural in
terest of our people. We intend to give
all the news, general, State, and especial
ly county news. We are going to get
four regular. correspondents from differ
ent parts of the county, so our people can
know everythin that done or happens.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-24
S T O P H E r E q.
READ This Now
J. ID. MOORE,

Successor to VI. ". EDMOND
Dealer in fine Wine, Liquors. Cigars;
Tobacco. &c, also billiard and Pc Of
room. respectfully invite the public at
large to call and examine my sto ok.
Whltakers- n. c., Dec. 18th, 1886.
de 17-6m
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-24

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appetite is poor, you are bothered
with Headache, you are fidgettv,
nervous. and generally OUT of sorts,
and want to brace up. Brach up, but
not with stimalants, sprig medicines,
or bitters, which have for their basis
very cheap. bad whiskey, and which
stimulate you for an hour, aud then
leave you in worse condition than
before. What you want is an altera-
tive that Will purify your blood, start
healthy action of Liver and Kidneys,
estore your vitality, and give renew>
ed health and strength. Sach med
icine you will fin I in Electric Bitters
and only so cents bottle at f. T.
WHITEHEAD eco. Hrdg Sore.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-24
NOT ICE |!
U~AO

l am still ahead with a full selection
of fine and pure liquors of all descriptions
of which | offer for sale at rock bottom
prices to suit the times, pure MATT
WHIsKEY, KENTUCKY, Clay county
RYE e years old) WHISKEY, best of
GINS imported, and domestic fine 2
years old N. G. APPLE BRANDY and
many other brands too numerous to
mention all of which | offer for sale at
reduced prices also fancy GROCERIES,
FLOUR, SUGAR, COFFEE, &C.,
TOBACCO, and CIGARS of the best
selection, CANDIES and CONFEC-
TIONARIES. Call and ex anime for
yourselves and save your money.
R. W. HARRIS.
At my old stand. Main st, opposite
Postoffice. Dec. lst 1885.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-24

places; that his o Ups are in the
hands of many people who had inn
plicit faith in him: that he owns
several newspapers in the district
aud that he hired others; chat he is
in debt for whiskey bills at sundry
places that he lived a terrihly fast
life in Washington; that many of
his best friends will sutherland
some of them will be ruined that
his whereabouts are unknown and
that he is afraid to come home for
fear of arrest.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-24
PETERSBURG: ' A., now, 1oS.9:
Trains on this Road will run as follews
GOING SOUTH.
BOSTON AND SAVANNAH FAST
MAIL.

Leave Petersburg daily (Wash'n st.
''p'' q Gtops only at Belfeld) 800 :
Arrive at Weldon at : -5.lGP n
New York Expires leaves Petersburg
Washington St. Depot daily at l !. 81 p
Arrive at Weldon at 150P n
Mail train leaves Petersburg, (Washing-
ton st. depot daily except Sun
days at 10 so
Arrive at Weldon at 100 Y n
Freight Leave Petersburg daily (excep'
Snnday at 915P q
Arrive at Weldon ! rs A N
Local Freight Leave Petersburg u am
Arrive at Weldon at 1902 p. m
GOING NORTH.
BOSTON AND SAVANNAH FAST MAIL
Fast Mail leave Weldon at 2.45 a II
$ = arrive at Petersburg 4:57 A II
New York Express leaves Weldon dai
Arrives at Petersburg at 51spn
Mail train leaves Wei 'on, daily cxcepr
Sundays,) at 72O ali
i'r ;ght Leave Weldon daily7 ,;+xcep
Monday at 80 r.
Arrlv at Petersburg at Z coz IN
Local Fl eight Leave " eldon daily lex
cept Sunda at 21S m
Arrive at re. rSburg at . UU pm
Sleeping cars and tirst-class coaches
in night and day trains.
No change of cars bet. cen Whining.
ton and Washington.
Thror gh tickets sold to all Eastern ane
Southern points and baggage checked
through
Pass myers going South will purchase
tickets and che OK baggage at Washington
street epnt.
Pass y gers going North and stopping
at Pet '.urg, will claim their baggage
at Wash yton street depot.
Agents not required to open then
offices fol t. sale OF tickets for treigh>
trains eth bound Freight Train,
will stop II tight at Mt. Airy, and
passe nse " Il be dls;llrss
point
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-24

WH[TAKER'S ACADEMY
FOR BOTH SEXES.
STRICTLY NON-SECTARIAN.
The 18th session will open. the Lord
willing, j JANUARY the tenth, 1887, and
continue twenty weeks. Tuition,
PRIMARY per month $500
INTERMEDIATE - . $3.50.
ENGLISH HIGHER 3 g $500.
LATIN q GREEK, each extra 81 90.
Music per month s4.0u.
Board per month, from to 10 dollars.
When absent frcm Friday till Monday,
$500 per month, Half tuition to be
paid in advance, tie balance at the mid
die of session. We are glad to announ ce
that DR.. D. W. Bullock has consented @
deliver, at least monthly lecture on
physiology and hygiere which will be
both entertaining and instructive. For
further particulars inquire of
A. J MOORE, Principal.
Dec. Sth, 1886 WHIEAKERs, N. G.
dec l0-3w.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-24

GRAND BALLOON ASCENSION.
On tbs night Of the 24th Of December,
Will send up balloon decorated with
Roman candles and explosive balls at
tachsd. Come one and come all to see
the ascension, and don't forget to come
prepared to secure your Xmas tricks, as
| have a full stock of pure liquors, and
r. w. HARRIS.
Dec. 18th, 1886.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-24

Take time to read this and make
your arrangements accordingly. l
am bound to call OH every one who
owe me to Call on or before January
1st and pay mo all those who fail to
do SO will find their claims IN the
hands of Messrs. Kitchin & Dunn on
the End Of January 1887.
NOAH BIGGS