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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-04-27
DOBBINS'
ELECTRIC SOAP
THE BEST FAMILY SOAP IN THE
WORLD.
II is Strictly Pure. Uniform in Quality.

fI'HE original formula Tor which we paid $50.
i oulstrtHfV H.Ury ugO has never been modified
or changed iu the slightest This SoHp H. ideu-
teal in qualify today with TINT nndc
twenty years ago. 10 contains nothing that
cnn iniurc the finest fabric. II brghtrns
colurs and beaches white. II washes hanupls
and blankets as no other soap i'm the world does
without shrinking leaving them soft and white
md lil.n nn.N
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
UNHAPPY MEDtUaS.

The Unfortunate Victims of Investigation.
Omaha World.
The spirit mediums are having an awful
hard time of ii lately. large number
are languishing in various jails through
ont The country charged with being No. l
all woodland a-yard frauds, and, sad
to relate, the spirits that oondescended to
bob around at their beck and call seemed
to have retained enough of their human
characteristics TO desert the mediums
just when the latter needed them most.
Bat the strong hand of the law is not all
That the mediums have to fear. Judging
from the reports that are coming in from
districts where mediums most abound
even the spirits themselves are having
troublous times.
At Chicago, a few evenings since, a
medium had succeeded in bringing enough
spirits out of a cabinet, that if formed
into a procession might have taken
twenty minutes in passing given point.
The lower jaws of the audience were
resting in their laps with awe and all went
we'll until the spirit of Joan of Arc ap-
peared and fresh young man fractured
the icy stiffness by hurting out in a
hoarse whisper, "There's rat just run
under the spirits draperyr Then the
spirit of the valorous and heroic Joan
of Arc suddenly grabbed for the bottom
of her skirts with all the hands she had,
and, gathering her feet together, jumped
fully four feet in the air with q shrek
that startled the audience out of their
seats. The girlish spirit still further
surprised the audience by making break
for the interior of the cabinet with so
much enthusiasm as to kick it clean over,
and when the lights were suddenly turned
up the unfortunate materialized spirit of
Joan of Arc was seen sprawled out on
the flour and grooming dismAliy with the
weight of the cabinet across the small of
her back. Ono of the spirits playing Il
weeks engagement with western
medium also came TO grief a few days
ago. The medium had won considerable
fame and dollars by causing spirits to
come out of her cabinet and float in the
air above the heads of the audience. One
evening, when a particularly big spirit,
which young lady in the audience de-
clared to be hat of her grandmother,
was sailing gracefully about in mid air,
the wire suddenly broke and the heavy
weight spirit fell down into the pale up
turned faces of twelve old gentlemen of
strong characteristics but weak necks,
and knocked them silly. The heel of the
motherly old spirit also struck her self
confessed grandchild in the mouth and
knocked out four of her front teeth. The
old gentlemen were pulled from under the
spirit and sent homo in carriages in a
more or less dilapidated state, while the
spirit still lies in hospital suffering
from three broken ribs ana badly skin
ned shin. Spirits cannot be toe
careful nowadays how they come back
and cavort about OF this II dndane sphere
They willing be fooIing around until some
one of them breaks a leg if they keep
on.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
ABSINTHE TOPERS.
ADadly Habit Which is Finding Many Deyo.
tees in This Country.

A Deadly Habit Which is Ending Many Deyo-
tees in This Country.
lregret to see the number of victims
the absnthe habit increasing, as in
hct are the victims TO every form of
@n1lant, writes a physician in the st.
Louis Globe Democrat. The young men
ls c1tiyating absinthe, and when the
present generation reaches the middle
lss the absinthe tippler will be one of
ls frequent guests at our hospitals,
'D'ch are now full of drunkards and mar
'o'c takers. am now treating a man
mo has reached the last stage. The
'1sct' are fearful. 1t is a drink that
,s'7ss az powerful stimulant at first,
WI is the most injurious in the end be-
+a'e OF Its strength. 1t is easy to drink
-1'sIhe TO excess because it requires
acl small quantity to do the work.
las ntoIicatiOn it causes is exhilarating
a-l pleasant, but after it is drank to
1'''' the digestive organs are destroyed
'-' 'Ae appetite ruined. With the effects
'Ll on comes q terrible thirst, with
s~l'aes' and a tingling in the ears,
-'l'sl depression and finally hsllucina-
ivy ahd less Of brain power The symp-
Y-' OF an excessive drInter breaking
wv are muscular quiverings, loss of
y!''ea' strength, emaciation and a
my" complexion, Paralysis finally
.'-l' hlm to the grave. The drink will
-'7l mans ruin faster than all the
ny drinks of the modern drunkard.
.4'le was introduced to civilization
Is french soldiers of Al0iers after
algerian war in 1874. 1t IL a product
W.. ,,''l Africa, and the soldie-s mixed
t'a 'he'r wine as a febrifuge. They
-,e- .-s aauit TO France, and now its
~ ''e'afe Is one of the largest liquor
80 Ia Europe. What France does
sumo tndsits way to America. 1t
,.5 made at Neufchatel, Switzer-
~. "alcn averages 100000 gallons
s...!. II 's a pretty liquid and nice to
~. you would not think TO see it
49, ~. i made by MASKING the leaves and
| ~ lug tops Of four species of worm
a. ,N sweet dag, and angelica root
,..a ani,e fruit, and macerating them
.,s...l,'' The compound Is distilled
d. s'' days soaking, and anise oil is
.,... give ls taste. OF course imita-
~ . pre- made Of essential oils and barkz
| e.-.. -7 'i,Iol; but the genuine is deadly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

gIances cast at the royal subject. Finally
a genrl, man rose on the opposite side of
the car, and, approaching the English
man, with about $50 pounds avordupois,
leaned ov MN, and grasping the win
dow, slammed it down with vigor; then
he remarked; Nov, my friend, if you
hink all Americans are afflicted with CON
sumption, you jast raise that sindow
again. lam an American" The little
woman oiu~hed, the other passengers
smiled, the American returned to his seat,
and the BrIton looked out of the window
and thodght.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
A Rainy Day in London.

Not long ago wag changed the notice:
swat until the train stops" in car of
the London underground railway, to
"Wait until the rain stops" The next
day, which happened TO be rainy day, a
French gentleman got into the car and
read the notice, and though surprised at
it, determined Loyalty to obey the rules
OF the road. At every station he asked
a porter il it was still raining and on re-
ceiving an affirmative reply, went back
to his seat. And it was not until after he
had ridden far beyond his destination
that he discovered his mistake. He now
thinks as little of English wit as he does
Of the English climate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

"Then it can never ber" he gasped, as
he arose like man in a dream.
"No,n she murmured, in low but de-
clded voice: II am sorry, Dir. Popplediek,
but it can never be. It is impossible"
"Grant me, then" he said hoarsly, pass
ing his hand across his blinded eyes, zone
last request"
She extended her hand in silence
Let me- he said, in low voice, have
80 cents until tomorrow night. I've got
a bet on this, and I've lost, and the boz 3
are waiting around the corner for tie
beer"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
Stampinr and Fmhrojdery.

Yes, Lizzie / like TO do fancy work but |
haven't felt like trying that pattern-or any thing
else for week. These awful dragging down
pains are just killing me-! II know how YOU
feel and can tell YOU where 10 look for relief
Dr.. Perce's Favorite Prescription is a cegtaln
cure for all those peculiar weaknesses and dis
treSsing ailments WHY il even cured me Of
proapsus. and many of my lady friends have
been cured of various grave maladies peculiar 90
our sex by this wonderful medicine p" IL is the
only medicine sold by druggists under positive
guarantee from the manufacturers, that IL Will
give satisfaction in every case, or money re
funded. Renl guarantee ON bottle Wrapper.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
He vas Not Delicate

~ ! = 10 1T EIUaUT.
~. -, delicate looking woman sat a
Il. -, 9ae evening recently, and next
IL native Of the Queens realm.
.s., '.laoF behinded the Briton was
ma s4s cool wind blew in on the
s -aA'hg her SILVER. At last she
t.s lady-ake way "Wont You be
lsc s.3. e close the window behind
1,s.v .'.Aes me very coldf" II would
g..r. caused him any inconvenience
,s,.s, = aus request, but ne replied
"a, es,,. peFter it open; you Ameri-
a.. ,ss s.and anything; you all seem
'sass,, -m plon.h The other pas
ai7,. me car we're astounded at this
4la there were many angry
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
REMEDIAL HOME.
FULL STAFF OF
EXPERIENCED PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS.
Many CxEEONEc DIsT;ASE.s suc-
ccssfuIEy Treated without "a
personal consultation.

WE obtoin our knowledge Of tho patients dis
" onsc by che application, 20 the practice OF
medicine, of wcil-cstablishcd principles Of modern
science. The most ample resources for treating
lingering or chronic discascs, and the greatest
skill, are thus placed within the easy reacb or
inyaiids however distant they may rcsidei Write
aud describe your symptoms, incosing ton cents
IN stamps, and complete treatise, on your pnr-
tieular disease, win be- cent you, with our opin-
ion re 10 it's nnturc and durability.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
LUNG Troubles and Wasting

Diseases can he cured. if properly treated m
time as shown by the following statement from
D. G. FREEMAN, Sydney; Having been prca
sufferer from pulmonary attacks, and gradually
wasting away for the past two years it aft urdi
ne pleasure % testify that SCOTS Emulsion
OF Cod Liver Oil with Lime and soda has given
me great relief, and / eheerfuliy recommend Il
u all suffering In a similar way to myself. IN
addition l would say that it is very pleasant to
take -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
DO Not Think for a Moment

that catarh will in time wear out The theory
rs iase Men try to believe it because it would
ur ut If true, but il Is not. as all know. ID
NOS acute attack OF cold in the head We
roc lbIued. It is liable 20 develop into ca
tart3 ID can rid yourself Of the coid o1a
aNDiI Dl chance Of Catarrh by using d. u-e
uouh Eemely II already afflicted ria your
sat Of his troublesome disease speedily ~ ta'
same means At all druggists.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
Method in EIer Madness.

Bachelor (whom Brown has brought home TO
d nner)-Does our wife always kiss you, Brown,
when you return from the offices
Brownies always; never fails
Bachelor with a sghl-Ah, IL must be delight
full 10 have cosy home like this and lovely lit
tie wife TO greet you with kiss
Brown talso with a sighl-Ies, she kisses me TO
discover lL have Leen drinking anYthlng.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
A Chip Of the Older Block.

Mr. Einstetter dn the bosom Of his family
How mooch mein fiddle David loaf he's father
hehf9
Little Davd-"Von hundert rer ceud., no dis
couud fasd goors, NIT EXCHANGE on l.ohndon!
Mr. Einstetter tin an agony OF tllal luve)-
"Ach! mein fader's own ehranlson, say dot
agaius rs
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

little child in one Of Albany's public schools
was rebuked the other day for usi1g a slang ex-
preston and excused herself by replying; Well
my broth r brought that into the house" The
achcr said: Your brother ought TO be more
one npol, geticaly you know you can't stop
bows from bring ng slang into the house. Can
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

Life-insurance AGENT Madam, our company
has never failed 10 pay single claim and when
you consider that one'siXth Of our holders die
every year. you---" Madam-"So many del
Really ] can't think of taking a policy; don't
think IL would be safe "
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

Farmers ana others VINO have little leisure
tim, for hc next few months vail fluid 1t their
interest to write 10 b. H. Johnson q Co, of Rich
mond whose advertisement appears IN another
column. They offer great inducements TO por-
sons TO work for them all or part Of their time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

TROUGH ON RATS, " for rats, mice, bugs. 15c.
ROUGH on CATARRH." Only absolute cure zoe.
CROUCH ON CoRNS." Hard OF soft corns 11c,
ROUGH on ToOTHACHE.' Instant relief 15e.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

ROUGH on PILES. Quick, complete cure soc.
BUCHlUPAIBA, Great Kidney Remedy. 81,
WELLS HEALTH REVIEWER for weak men,
WELLS HAIR BALSAM If gray, gradually
restores color; elegant tonic dressing. zoe.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

LOOK YOUNG, prevent tendency o. WrinHe
on ageing OF the skin by using LAUREL oi'
I,rs..trvt-s a Youthful piumD. fresh condition q
uf. features a tfa0 sparept. alafaster skin Sl.N
Druggists Vi exp +. 5. Wells, Jersey City, y. j
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

reign of terror prevails at Cham
bersburg, Pa, where the whisky element
is making war with dynamite on the pro-
hibitionists. Several terrible explosions
have occurred,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

Minister 10 sick nan)-tYou realize, nay dea
brother, that y,u must dief' Sick man-''f res
ana / shall die with perfect resignationi bu
l. lease don't mention that to my wife. "
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

'lt- the union Of one man and one woman un-
I'll tii law shall separate them"
That a marriage, pa. / want 10 know what
a mir Z Isl
same thing, sonny; same thing A man i'm
agines he sees wonders where there is nothing.
Fight sh Of them, sonny, fight shy Of them.
Each /, a delusi0u aud a snare So
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

There was a young lady Of Riga
VINO smiled as she rode on uger,
They returned from the ride
With the lady inside,
And a smile on the face OF the tiger.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

A dude who was visiting friends in the country
complained Of the eggs. They seem, said he,
lacking in flavaw, compared with our city eggs;
they are rathaw insipd awN'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
SMEEplNG TIE KhRKETSI

MoXie hes created tie greatest tX0lte meHt, de-
rnand and ne beverage ia Two years, ever VII
messed in the history 81 tradcirom the fact that II
BRINGS nervous, exhausted, Uvcrw rEed women 20
good powers of endurance ia o few days cures tie
uncomfortable appetite for quor- aud tobacco at
once and has recover q Jar number Of cases Of
old, heipIfs. uarfiysl- . food only
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

.Tp I'D BY return mail FUN Description
Il II II IL Moody New Taylor system Of Dress
Cutting MOODY q co, Cincinnati o
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

nlM uuU TUMORs and ULCERS. 200 cases
a ~ Ink cured Write for references DR.. f
Onll OUlL b. GOLLEY. MnMaukee. WIS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
BLADDER
DISEASES.


djuary success. These are
Pamphlet on Urinary Disease
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
! DISEASES or |
/, DIGESTION. |

on Diseases OF "a
on receipt of tlr
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
WDS HOTEL AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE 63 Main ST. Buffalo n.y. and o7n
CUR FIELD OF SUCCESS

Nasal Throat and Lung Diseases, TmGn gyu Taryngts an
ronchits; price tpad cents 2 Treatise On aStn
~ pbthfsc irving new successful treatment price pos
paid zen cents % Treatise Chronic Catarh IN the iac
price, t-paid, two cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07
nRiGIET,N nlNEAsE, DIABE
KIDNEY
DISEASES.
CAUTION.

(which can only BE- usc''i t1ili,
eeoplcal examination ~ u
cilrative in one stage or cons
being IN constant receipt 2
work On the nature ana clifa
styie 70 be easily tr1erst,,',1'
trated Treatise on the5s 1i-
dreas on receipt OF zen GEMS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-07

nnx sTaNF n TFFT pGADuItt
GraxeI. Enlarged Prostate clans
ReIeRtfon Og gritici ono knaI''i aht,
tons. may be included amDne tal y lhe
u,heae arr fuilv treated IL in our lllH+it'
,ary Disease. Sent By mail lor ID o. 10 e. -
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.

The Only Accepted Modes of Serving q
Dinncr-The French Style.
There are, according to connoisseur in
ing dinner, i. e.. the pure French style or
la russo.
The French style is, to the gournand, the
best when the guests are few and Gloss
friends. The dishes to be consumed appear
in three services or relays. This method en-.
tails vast responsibility on the host. Let him
be poor carver and the dinner is spoiled.
The first service comprehends the soup, hors
d'euvres, relieves and entrees; tine second
comprises the rotis, vegetable and sweet
dishes; the third, the dessert. All the dishes
appear upon the table.
A la russo means table tastefully adorned
with fruits and flowers, the triumphs of the
confectioners' art, and, indeed, all the cold
dishes The hot dishes are carved apart and
served to the guests. A La russo is the form
when a banquet or ceremonial dinner for
many Is to be served. A very graceful mode
Is that of placing corsage bouquet at the
plate of EACH lady and boutonuiere ct that
OF the gentlemen.
Many writer's have descanted on the duties
Of the host and the proper manner OF dis
charging them, but guide books viii never
make ladies or gentlemen. Here is a gcur-
NETS 6iesum: 'The host who has compelled a
guest to esk for anything is almost O dis
honored man.
Is it needfM nowadays to say that tie
guest should arrive 10 the minute. or that the
host should not keep thosc who are punctual
waiting for those who are mott Guests can
wait few minutes, but tie chef can never
wait A delay Of ten minutes may destroy
the triumphs Of his gastrononic genius.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
STORIES ABOUT MEN.

Something o. LIAR but Not for Fo2ty
Cents.
A number of members froaa tho house of
representatives have stolen away at various
times and for short periods from their con-
gresstoral duties. Most Of them have en-
Joyed themselves, but mono to greater ex-
tent than did Wade, Of Missouri; Lind. of
Minnesota, and Sawyer, of New York. They
invaded the state of Maryland and studied
the unsophisticated natives until they got
tired The last place at which they made
any stay was Leonardtown. From there
they intended coming to the capital by boat,
but that semi-occasional craft having de-
parted, they Were compelled to travel by rail
The train was started with pinchbar and
proceeded at very deliberate gait. Occa-
sonally the conductor would get off and
gather few peaches with which he would
treat the passengers. After the train had
been crawling along for an hour and had
covered at least six miles, Che conductor col
lected the fares, which, for the congressional
crowd, amounted to So cents each When he
reached Col Wade, that genial '.bald knob
Der" remarked, in his innocent way:
DO you charge preachers full fare on this
roadr'
No, SIR" was the conductors reply. ave
only charge them half rates. Are you a
preacherr he added, locking squarely at the
coioGei's Methodist countenance.
No, am not said the Missourian, "bus
that gentleman is pointing to Judge Saw
Yer, who sat q couple Of seats in front of him.
The conductor at once returned to tie
Judge. and after . searching glance at the
sun kissed countenance Of the New York
statesmen, pro.fered him 20 cents, with the
remark: 1--WE only collect half rates from
preachers
Who In blank said was a prescherr
asked the judge, with considerable show of
anger.
The conductor threw his thumb back over
bis shoulder in the direction of Col Wade,
and looked as though he thought all the time
mat the colonel was ssrbling the facts IN the
case.
IN the meantirne the three dimes. the nickel
ana nve pennies repcsed calmly in the judges
tat palm BE regarded them in silence for
1nonlenf, and then handed them back 20 the
oAiclai, saying: Il am good deal of a liar,
out VIII not lie for 20 cents"
linen he reiapsed into absolute silence and
would not look at Col. Wade until Washing.
Ton was reached w ashinSton Pos.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

The interstate Commerce law forbids
railways 20 charge op"nly or by device any
one person "A greater or less compensation
for any service rendered ia the trsnspcr-
tation of passengers or property thss II
charges for a like and coptem poraneous
service. This 10 one thing that this Law
forbids- 1t does not. however, prohibit oas
company from givisg ~ iss patrons better
services than another. Why then patron
ize the railroad that otfers the Interior
train service when for the same amonnt Of
money you can obtain superior service
ride less number OF miles and SAIL reach
the same points Ths v&iiways entering
Wichita and Offering thes isduesDsnS
should be well patsoniSeA The Missouri
Pacific RylFort Scott Route,o0srp such In
ducernsnts ~ mentioned above and srsst
many more which space VIII not permit 10
enumsrsts. II you ass not aware Of this
fsct-that the Aiseona Pacific railway
has elegant train service sseh a. the lstsst
improved reclining chair cars and the
modern improved Pullman palace sleep
ing CARS give is a trial and you vii always
thereafter take tb. popular route. i. is
the short line 70 81 Louis by - rniiesl ~
well a. 10 all Colorado, California and
Wsshingson Territory points. Before
purchasing yonr tickets call At the city
ticket ofsce, i37 North Main street T. Il
Bleckley, paxsepgsr and ticket axsn.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

Joe" the Halter, Quitting Business.
To the Citizens of Wichita.
Having decided to quit the hat and fur
nishlng goods business l will be-
gin on Monday, Nov. 10, to
close the same out at factory cost
l will go through the stock with the in
voices and mark each and every article at
just what they cost, in plain red figures,
as | don't propose to daily, but shall put
prices on that will sell the goods quick. |
have fully twelve thousand dollars worth
of thigh art haberdashery," consisting of
plain, plated, pique and full dress shirts,
night robes, French, Scotch and American
makes of underwear, high class hosiery.
four-in-hand, puff and teck neckdress of
celebrated makes, French suspenders, col
lars and cuffs, Lyons silk umbrellas, silk
and cashmere mufflers, kid and leather
gloves OF every description.
Our silk, stiff and felt hat department
contains goods of many celebrated makers,
on which a like cut of prices will be made;
seal and other fur caps will also be cut in
prices. Silk hats at cost.
l intend to remain in Wichita-am
forming stock company to manufacture
the new Petrole fuel here and must dispose
of my stock by December 1st.
JOE, the Halter and Haberdasher.
147 N. Main street, Wichita, Kan. 2 If