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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09
ABOUT MEDIEVAL MEDICINES.
Curious Cures for Common Complaints. The
"Ilagstone's" Many Virtues.
Medical Register.

A lover Of curiesities of medical litera.
ture has unearthed some interesting
practices among the superstitious people
of medieval times. Among other absur-
dities of ignorance it was held that chip
from a gallows on which several per
sons had been harged worn ia q bag
around the neck, was a cure for ague. A
halter by which some criminal had been
hung was bound around the temples as an
iufallible cure for headache. Tumors Of
Che glands wore said to be driven away
by nine blow of dead man'a nand, while
the hand of man who had been c1t
down from the gallows was said to work
wonders in this particular. A ring made
from a coffin was applied for the relief of
cramps, which were also said to be dispell-
ed by rusty sword hanging by the
patients bed. il one had the to0thache,
one was told to go and drive nails in az
oak tree which, it is true, would not kill
/ the pain, but it was sure preventive
against a future attack.
/ A stone with hole in it, hung at the
/ head of one's bed, was said TO cure night
mare-the cause of that evil being thought
! TO be witches, who eat on the patients
stomach; hence, the pendant end stone
was called a "hagstone." The mag
stone" was used generally az a safeguard
against all of the ills which are ascribed
/ to mpish interference; and it is astonish-
ing to find many such old practices-the
relics of superstition and ignorance
still kept up by the people who ought to
know better. II is, for instance, a Gus
tom to this day for people of a certain
| class to steal meat from the butcher, rub
it on warts, and then bury it., the warts
being expected TO vanish az the process
I Of decomposition sets in. The writer re
members having tried this when a chile
at the recommendation of a servant girl
but, it Is needless to say, with unsatis
factory results Only stolen meat, anC
beef notably, was held TO be efficaeious.
Pricking a wart with pin till the BLOOD
came and then throwing the pin ava,
was also said to drive warts away, tn
warts being promptly transferred TO tn
hands OF whoever picked up the pin.
potato carried in the pocket is still rec
commended TO rheumatics, aud hundred
Of like. practices are in vogue at IN
present day among the poor and ignor
ant, especially the immigrants Of tn
peasant class, With whose ridiculous RENE
dies the physician often has TO deal wit
summary severity.
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L Lord ChnrchTf ana Ta0v Churehii
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09
The Pressls untramelIed.

We have no "capitalistio press in this
country, TO more than we have capital
istic colleges and farms. There is no in
atitution freer from the influence of
money and corporate power than the
press is. II forms no pools, trusts Or
corners. but fights them. It's patrons
are not Inc wealthy, and il is farther re-
moved from sdch influence that are many
Of our schools, churches and officials
There is not ar ilegitimate deal or
money-grabbing scheme that makes its
appearauce which does not receive the
nm reserved deuunciation of the press.
Who can point 10 q single instance "a
which the press was lBagued with Or was
in collision With o scheme 10 deffa I'd or
rob the people? There is not an Instance
OF the kind on record There - no
/ fairer. more just or more unpreiudiced
commentator on the relations Of employ
or and employees than the press II does
not defend the employer IN injustice to
/ the employed, nor docs 10 uphold the en-
/ Moves in an unjust rebellion against tho
employer. It's opinions are nearer right
ON all matters Of this concern than are
any others. Ii is independent on oil such
matters and stands from under all inhu-
encas whatsoever. II is its own. Judge q
right Or wrong, Of justice and injustice
and neither syndicate nor unions can dle-
tate its policy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09

A Bill Authorizing the inspection of
Ali Pork Products Before
Expectation.
The President Also Empowered by
the Measure 20 Exclude Adultcr
ated Imports.
proteeIIng Amerlean Neat..


The bill providing for an inspection OF
meats for eXportqtiOc, reported favora
bly, by Senator Eyarts from the committee
on foreign relations, authorizes the sec
rotary of the treasury to cause careful
inspection 10 be made of all saltad pork
and bacon intended for expectation, and
30 authorize the proper customs officer to
give a certificate stating the condition
OF the meats. 1t prohibits giving clear
aSce to any vessel having ON hoard saltcd
pork or bacon found on inspection TO be
anwnolesome, but il provides that meat
may be exported without inspection
when it is proven to the satisfaction of
the collector of customs that it has been
properly salted and packed more than
sixty days beforehand, and q certificate
may be issued to that effect. Il is made
a misdemeauor, punishable by fine, i'm
prisonment, aud forfeiture, TO import
any aduterated or unwhOlesome food or
drink. The president is granted power
to Suspend by proclamation the importa-
ton of any article from any foreign
country or of all products of any foreign
couAsry whenever he becomes satisfied
that any aduiter8ted article about TO be
imported into the United States or that
any foreign state is making unjust dis
ordinations against the importation OF
articles from this country. The impor-
tation of diseased or infected meat, cattle,
sheep and swine is prohibited, and the
secretary of the treasury is authorized,
at the expense Of the owner, TO place in
quarantine all cattle, sheep and swine
imported into the United States.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09

A change in food will be relished by
the sheep Just as well rs by any animal
on .he farm. Nature is pretty sure
guide IN such matters. There may be
and is a choice of foods among those
that sheep will eat with a relish, says an
exchange, but il is mistake to feed
what they do not relish.
To keep poultry and make it pay one
must not be afraid to work. See that the
fowls have everything they need to pro
mote health; nothing that would hurt or
destroy. The dust bath Is the thing that
cannot be dispensed with in the hsunery.
Have shallow box filled with road dust
or ashes, put it in a dry place (in the sun
if ossiblsJ, and zee how tho fowls will
enjoy it, If it shall get fouled in any
way remove it and supply fresh dirt, AZ
they will shun it II polHted.
4 Wisconsin man tested COW short
time since which made Is pounds Of but
ter week. Her feed was hay, -four
ouarts of bran, one quart eadh Of corn
and oatmeal. Besides this she had II
quarts. daily, Of sliced mangeIwurtzels
He figured the cost at SLIP a week and
her earnings at $4.56 leaving a net proht
of S8.44 a week when flush in milk. II
she wy4.d do this for 20 weeks IN success
sion the profits would pay for two or
dipary cows. Although the feed seemi
to be figured low and the prices OF butter
is not stated, this trial gives clear lde'
Of the value OF really good cow oYei
the average
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09

It il said that I. L. Nash, superintend-
emit Of the railway mail service, Is arrang
his business for retiring, and that the
acknowledgements has selected Micah
gan man as his successor. NJ Thopas
will doubtless 60 to the interioa depart
rnsllt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09

william O'Brien has gone to the south
OF Europe for his health.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09

works and length of breast-works, and
the amount of artillery in tho 9Th corps
lacking three or four guns.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09
SERVICE REFORM

...;lart Has Approved and Pro
d Revision Of the Rules.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09
APPLr PUDDING.

Three eggs, one cup each Of sugar and
sweet milk, one third OF a cup of melted
butter, one and one-third cups of apples
flavor with lemon bake in pastry.
WHITE CAKE.
Three cups OF sifted flour, one and one
hale cups Of sugar, one cup OF sweet
milk, two tablespoons of butter, the
whites of seven eggs, two heaping tea
spoons of baking powder; heyot with
vanilla, rose or pinoapPlei bake in quick
oven. Thin makes q good cake for cocoa
nut or Jelly layers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09

Lord Chuechifh and Lazy Churchill
have arrived at Paris.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09

Pound fine the meats OF hickory nuts
aud add ground nutmegs and spice; make
frostng as for cakes, stir in the meats
and spices, putting in enough TO make it
convesient TO handle, flour the hands,
make the mixture into balls the size OF
nutmegs, lay them on buttered titus, Civ
ing room TO spread, and bake in quick
oven.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09
PANIED OYSTERS.

Cut bread IN thin slices, then round
them, removing the crust, to ct patty
pans, toast them, butter and put in the
pans; moisten the slices with three or four
teaspoons of oyster liquor; place on the
toast layer of oysters, sprinkle with
pepper and put a small piece OF buttor
on top; place pans in baking pan, Gov
or with another pan TO keep IN the steam
aud flavor; put in a quick oven, and
when cooked seven or eight minutes re-
move the cover and sprinkle with salt
replace cover and lot cook one minute
longer Serve in patty-p pans.
CREAM oNiELEr.
Stir into the yolks of six eggs, and the
whites OF three beaten very light one
tablespoon of flour mixed into a cup Of
creGm; salt and pepper TO taste; melt a
tablespoon of butteri in a pan, pour in the
mixture AVID set the pan in "a hot oven
when it thickens pour over it the remain
ing whites of the eggs, well beaten, re
tarn to the oven and let bake q delicate
brown. Slip off a large plate, and eat al
soon a, done Ann BIsUUITs.
Vicksburg Miss.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09
RIOS rFEr soUBE.

Cut off the horny parts of the feet and
toes scrape, singe aud wash thoroughly,
piece in a kettle with plenty OF water,
boil, skim, pour of the water, add fresh
and boil until the bones will pull out
easily; do not bone, bat pack in 4 stone
jar with salt aud pepper sprinkled be-
tween each layer; cover with good vine
gar. When wanted for the table, take out
sufficient quantity, put in hot skillet,
add more vinegar, salt and pepper If
needed, boil until thoroughly heated; stir
in a smooth thickening OF -four and water
and boil until the hour is cooked. Serve
hot for breakfast.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09
PASTE rOE PIES.

Mix well one quart OF sifted flour and
Two heaping teaspoons of baking powder;
then rub in half Il pound OF butter, wet it
with cold water, work rs little as possible
after the Rater is in.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-09

been reduced from four to three. Trans.
fers are allowed IS follows: From one de
partment TO another; from a bureau Of
the treasury department in which bust
ness relating TO custom is transacted, to
any classified custom house, aud vice
versa; from the postotlice department to
ely classified postohiee, and vice versa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-27
Their Neu scroll nedicnted.

The ladies of the Sir Moses Montefiore
Society gave very pleasant entertain
ment Tuesday evening at the residence
Of Rev. Mr.. hslperin, their pastor, No.
104 Mayo street, the occasion being the
dedication of the new "Scroll of the
Law" There was quite large company
assembled aud besides other exercises
interesting addresses were made by
Messrs NJ. Harrison, Nj. Spiegel. presi-
dent of the society, and S. Joel, vice
president. The entertainment, which
opened at $50 o'clock, terminated at
midnight, when q reception was held,
and after this the society repaired to the
synagogue, where there was a religious
ceremony of three hours duration.
This scroll, which is very handsome
and costly, is the five books of Moses
written on parchment and rolled up on a
scroll. The committee who arranged for
the entertainment consisted of Rev. Mrs.
Halperin, Mrs. Spiegel, and Mrs. Pas
nOnic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-27
THE TKAvELLlNG-xxN ACE.
They VIII Tahe an Active part In the
Expedition Parade.

4 special meeting Of Post d, Vir-
ginia Division, Travellers Protective AS
sociation. was held Mt Fords Hotel last
night for the purpose of taking some
suitable action in reference 70 the invi-
tation extended to this post by Chief
Marshal Anderson TO participate in the
general parade on the opening day OF
the Exposition, and was called TO order
by President W. II. Maxwell at 8
o'clock John B. Culpeper. secretary.
1t was unanimously resolved that a
committee of six be appointed TO wait on
the merchants and travelling men Ia
order to get them TO join with the post
in accepting the invitation. The Chair
appointed the following gentlemen as
said committee Z. 5. Crump. Q. 4.
Sydnor, II. A. Weaver, A. Cohen, Viii
liam Reinheimer, G.. G. Shields. and
upon motion Captain W. ii. Maxwell
was added.
1t was moved by Mr.. ". r. ID. Gas
coyne and seconded that the merchants
Of Richmond be earnestly requested to
close their places of business for the en-
tire day on the opening day of the Ex-
position October 3D. that tire employees
may be enabled to attend the general
parade-this request to be made in con-
nection with q like request from the
Chamber OF Commerce.
The following marshals were appoint
ed: Captain w. H. Maxwell, president
Richmond Post chief ; w. Il. d. Gas
coyne, president State Division John
s. Harwood. ex-president William Rein
heimer, and K. 3. Crump.
Ii was also decided TO wear black der
bys, linen busters, and canes, aud the
marshals TO be designated by saahea
1t was unanimously resolved TO extend
an invitation TO Mr.. NJ. j. Pickering,
national president, Phiiadelphia, TO JOIN
the post on this occasion.
Mr.. John B. Culpeper, secretary Of
Post ID. was appointed assistant mar
shal to President Maxwell, and Mr..
Henry Hirschbesg. secretary OF the State
Division, was appointed assistant mar
shall 10 Presidents iascoyne.
The trsselling-nen participating In
! the nsrads viii nsst 81 the stozs s<2er.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-27
Marriage of Mr.. Crenshaw and Miss
Jones.

Mr.. George S. Crensaw and Miss Ella
T. Jones were married at Park-Place
Methodist church yesterday afternoon at
2:30 O'clock, the pastor, Rev. W. E..
Evans, officiating. There was q large
attendance of the friends of the young
pair. The bride was clad in a handsome
and becoming suit of Henrietta cloth,
and looked her prettiest
Mr.. and Mrs. Crenshaw left on the
3:20 p. NJ. train ria Newport News for
an extended northern tour.
Mr.. Crenshaw, who is q clerk in
the Chesapeake and Ohio Offices, is a
worthy young man, and the bride is uni
versally popular.
The ushers were Messrs Allen G.. Col.
Inns best man), J. Alexander Jones
(brother of the bride), W. II. Brown,
Henry F. Vaughan, Walter q. Duke,
and B. b. Daniels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-27
. De,iqnsu, ,rv,n q. tnc Ariel.

Through the instrumentah;y ot Mrs.
DR.. Hobson the ladies OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church Home are indebted To
MIR. Taium for delightful trip down tho
river to Norfolk. On Friday morning
last Mr.. Nountcastle drove up with bs
pleasant omnibus, which was soon filed
with the "Old Folks from Home, bav-
ing just enough yonng ones to give zest
to the company. The whip cracked, on
we went, reaching the wharf just as the
Ariel WAS moving. Three OF four
adventurous spirits were swung on,
leaving others on shore. The very kind
agent signalled 8 rcMrn. after which tho
residue were taken aboard. The day
was perfect as to weather and complete
in enjoyment. Our matron was equal
10 the occasion and not n unle mnrred
our pleasure. The officers on the boat,
from the fat cook to the captain, were as
kind as we could desire. Returning on
Saturday we were as fresh as when wo
started and filed with delightful recol-
lections of the old ladies trip TO Norfolk.
Az Old LADY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-27
THE POOL PRIVILEGE.
HOW THE BETrrsG ON THE RACES WILL
BIZ CONDUCTED.
Only Six Days hore-A Man with Babies
TO Bxhibit-6ioster Entered
Electric Lights, 60.

The betting privilege in connection
with the Exposition races has been dis
posed of to Mr.. Frank Herdic, of Phil
adelphia, and pools will be sold in the
big room beneath the Grand-Stand. The
systems Of selling. though common at
large tracks, will be new to the average
person here.
The most general and popular system
in use is book-making. In the "betting
ring" where the betting is done) little
stands are located. Each stand is occu-
pied by four persons-a clerk, book
keeper, cashier, and man who sings
out the odds and invites bets. At one
corner Of each Of these stands is a small
blackboard about three feet long and
half as wide. The following is fair
sample of a board as filed up about half
an hour before q race
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-27
Personals aud Briefs.

Mr.. T. L. Goif and lady have returned
to the city.
Mr.. I. A. Jacob hes returned 10 the
city from a business trip South.
Mr. and Mrs. T. o. Jones have re-
turned from brief visit TO Fredericks-
burg
Miss Lottie Reayes, of this city. has
gone to Falmoth. Stafford county, to
visit her uncle, Sir. j. W. Heflin.
Captain James b. Pleasants, of tho
First police district. who has been quito
sick for two weeks or longer, is i'm
proving.
The degree team of Aurora Lodge.
No. 1lG, independent Order of Odd-tel-
lows. will confer the initatory degree on
several candidates tonight
Mr.. Herman c. Boschen and family,
who left here June 18th in company with
Mr.. William Rueger and others for q
trip abroad, have returned to the city.
The residence OF Mr.. James H. Tslia-
ferro. No. 2606 east Grace street, was
entered Tuesday night by thief who
stole 3 in money and sundry articles OF
ladies wearing apparel.
The annual meeting Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will be held
at Centenary Methodist Episcopal church
this evening at 8 o'clock The report ~
the work OF the past year will be read
and the meeting will be addressed by
Rev. W. II. Atwill.
A meeting will bc held at Eleventh
Street Synagogue Sunday afternoon at )
o'clock for the purpose OF organizing an
auxiliary society in behalf Of tho
Orphans Home now being erected nc
Atlanta, Ga. There will bc some inter-
esting addresses on this occasion.
General James C. Hill. Railroad Com
missioner. and his clerk hayo gone -
Radford. Va, to complete the inyestiga-
ton OF the charges made by the Puiaski
N0cs against the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company. They viii probably
be absent from the city until Monday.
The following members of the United
Veterans have been appointed 10 Join
with the Pickett Association committee
in receiving the Philadclphis brigade
veterans on their arrival in this city Oc-
tober 5th-viz. Colonel r. II. Fox, A.
-. Brown, A. J. Haynes, George W.
Gray, A. q. Anthony, g. Y. Clash, J. J.
II. Brewer, y. keenan,, I. j. Robinson.
aud Il. I. Adams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-27
Husfsurs Court.

The case of John W. Atkins, charged
with embezzling S422. rs OF the funds OF
Pamunkey Tribe, Improved Order OF
Red Men, was given to the jury yester-
day afternoon between / and 2 o'clock
and they returned verdict of guilty and
fixed the term of Imprisonment in the
penitentiary at two years. A motion for
q new trial was made by Atkins's coun-
sci. and the Court viii hear argument In
that behalf this morning.
Ex-Justice ID. G. Richardson assisted
Commonweahh's-Attorney Spotswood in
the prosecution OF the case and Edgar
Allan, ESQ.,, represented the prisoner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-27
Flags, Bunting, Lanterns, and Fes-
tooning 10 be had at Marx Mitteldor.
fers, PA north Seventh street.

The Ladies' Home Journal and Prac-
tical Housekeeper isn't over the heads Of
the women who have the making of
homes and do their full share Of tho
work; nor is il beneath their notice.
That IL why million families buy tho
October number (now on the news
stands-six cents) and Il million will buy
the December number.
There is another reason for getting
the number between. ID Is going 10 DO
d great Thanksgiving number.
You get all three, and September, by
sending ten cents in silver or stamps.
LADIES HONE JOURNAL, Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-27
Selling Liquor on sunday-0ther
GASea.

Lee Asher, the proprietor of the sa-
loon at the corner of Ninth and Cary
streets, was before the Police Court yes
terday morning charged with keeping
his bar-room open Sunday, September
23d. The evidence was of that character
that Justice Crutchfeld imposed a fine
OF S2j, which was promptly paid.
John O'Brien was fined 800 and costs
for carrying concealed weapon-a pis-
tol.
Mr.. William II. Cole, superintendent
OF the Virginia Electric-Light and Power
Company, reported for damaging and
defacing trees on Broad street near
Adams 10y trimming their branches, was
fined 80.
Edward Harris and Robert Gray (both
colored), charged with disorderly conduct
ON the street. Fined each 50 and costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-27
rl,HE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

Il OF THE NUkStitS.
Tho following Is an extrst fron letter vrit-
ten to the cerrala Reformed assssngsr, q. Cham
bersbnrgh. Penn;
A BENEfACTRESS
Jus, open the door for her, anG nrs winaaov
win prove tho American fioroace Nightingale
Of the Nursery. of rlis weA 80 sup thaf ws
will teach ous sSusy" 10 say. "a blessing On
Mrs WInslow" tDr helping her 10 survive and
escape tho griping oeiickiag. and toethtng
ssege. MRS wlksIOwS SOOTHING SYRUP
relieves the .cnild from pain ssa cures dys-
en,ery and dia-rhoa. II sofssps ne sams rs-
ances Inflammation, cures wisi-coika and ear@
rics No infanf ssioiy through mo testhins Pc
nod. ID performs Drorhsesy what Il pruss~rs 70
perform. every part Of it-aczhins lsz< We
have never seen Mrz wiDstow-knov her cny
through she preparation Of her "scosnks
Syras for Children reeshing.- Il vs hal ~
poser we wca>d make -. - ~ - pAur6snA
sAsioar - ~ tnfant rsoA SsAa ~ ~ 49,
xIDaA Dventea<ptalA aR11seA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-27
For tne yc,,ov-Fever sufferers.

Responsive to the address Of Supreme
Chancellor Ward which appeared in the
telegraphic columns of yesterdays Dis
patch. DR.. II. V. Desportes, chancellor
commander of Old Dominion Lodge of
knights of Pytbias, of this city, Will re-
ceiye contributions at his Office, S13 east
Broad street, from members OF that lodge
and other Pythians, to be forwarded to
the Supreme Keeper OF Records and
Seal, at Nashville, for the relief of the
yellow-feyer sufferers.
Mayor Ellyson has received the fol-
lowing additional subscriptions to the
vellnM .fever fnnd