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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-10-25
Scared by a Phonograph.

Odd stories are told Of doings at
Wizard Edison's home in Orange. One
of the most amusing occurrences there
happened not long since when n
stranger was visiting Mr.. Edison. After
an evening largely devoted to adiscus-
sion of electricity, the guest went to
bed. He had barely drawn the covers
over him and settled down to sleep,
when a voice apparently from the
clock on the drcssing-case said, in
measured tones: "It isnow II o'clock"
The startled guest threw off the Gov
ers, sat-bolt upright, and felt the hair
rising all over his body. Could he
have been dreaming? No; he was wide
awake. Arising. he turned on the
electric light, searched every corner Of
the room, examined the iunoccnt-look-
ing clock, and finally called in Mr..
Edison The latter assured him that
there was no one in the room, and with
half quieted fears the guest returned 20
bed
Half an hour had been consumed in
the vain search for the origin Of the
mysterious voice, and the guest passed
another half-hour in specializing upon
the occurrence. just us no had per-
suaded himself that tho sound had been
only n part of dream and was going
off into q half doze, the same voice in
tho same measured tone called out:
"The hour Of midnight has arrived!
Prepare to dic,'
There was no mistake this time, and
f|4#t hFr-T+fnl fy
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-10-25
MISSING LINKS.

The Icelandic movement into Mani
toba continues. A partyAof Icelanders
have lately arrived in the country.
Carlyle's house is no longer the
picture of desolation. 1t has ut last
found a tenant and looks cheerful and
hospitable.
Mrs. Bobert Williams, OF Preston
County, West Virginia, although but
fifty-two years old, is the mother of
twenty-five children.
Improved sanitation in England has
led to a diminution Of the death rate.
Since 1881 the rate has fallen from 20.5
to 1873 per thousand.
The coolest town in the world is
Werchoiansk, in Siberia, where the
mercury has sometimes recorded tenn
perature OF SO below zero.
Nearly all the old black 'mammies'
in New Orleans are expert nurses in
yellow fever, and the city is said to owe
its low mortality in epidemics to their
care.
Recent experiments in England are
held to be favorable to the use of loco
motives for towing boats on canals.
The idea is not new, although the ways
of applying it may be.
A Philadelphia dancing master, who
has just returned from an extended
trip abroad, says that everywhere on
the continent of Europe Americans
are considered the best dancers in the
world.
1t may be worth knowing that water
in which three or four onions have been
boiled, applied with a gliding brush to
the frames of pictures and chimney
glasses will prevent dies from lighting
on them.
There are efforts in progress for a re-
vision Of the divorce laws, and for the
framing of law that will be national.
Many noted New York people have
signed a memorial to Congress to that
effect.
British shipping is enjoying n season
of marked prosperity. The demand
for vessels is so great that there is no
idle tonnage in any important branch
of trade, while in some directions there
is a scarcity.
Eli Wright, of Youngstown, Ohio,
has received a transcript from the re-
cords at Washington that shows him
to have been the youngest Union
soldier in the late war. He enlisted
when twelve years and one month old.
London dressmakers and milliners
are heavily fined if they allow girls to
work over hours in their shops. One
of the best known and most patronized
dealers in mourning goods in that city
was recently up in the police court on
charge of this kind.
Real estate reaches higher and higher
figures in Lower Broadway, New York.
A lot containing little more than an
eighth of an acre has just been sold for
$775. 800 Allowing proportionate
price for the buildings, the price OF
the land is at the rate Of s., 100000 an
acre.
French capitalists have formed a
company to purchase largo and fertile
Russian territories for farming and cat
tie breeding. Another great company
is proposed, with Russian and foreign
capital, to export beef, mutton, and
pork to England by fast steamers from
Libau.
The railway department. in Switzer-
land has issued an order compelling
all engines travelling moro than forty
five kilometer5 per hour to use an in
dicator, which must mark correctly
the variations of speed. A good mar
ket is open to whoever can furnish the
best article.
Scared By Photograph.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-10-25
THE CRY OF "ST0P THIEF. y
Sugar, Salt, Whisky and Standard Oh
Fostered and Protected by -Four
bon influences.
B1aines Scathing Arreicnment OF Presi-
dent Cleveland and His Free
Trade FaIl2cics.

About 40, 900 or so 600 enthusiastic Re
publc1us greeted James G. Blaine at
Goshen, Ind Three acres Of people
standing as thick as they possibly could
expanded their lungs and shouted for
Blaine and Harrison for several minutes,
until the orator of the occasion was in
troduced Mr. Blaine said:
Mr. CHMRMAy AND FELLOW CITIZENS
or INDIANA: stop their is a cry not
entirely confined to the criminal classes.
The counterpart Of the trick is known
in nolticai circles, and is especially
noticeable in the present course of the
Democratic party respecting trusts. In
President Ccgeland's famous free
trade message Of last December he
warned the country Of the dangers Of
trusts and argued that they were the
offspring and result Of the protective
system established by the Republican
party, 40 he same time while assaiing
in the wide weep of his accusation al
most every industrial interest IN the
North the President was particularly
careful lo DE quiet respecting the cuor-
nous tariff on sugar. Out OF S2l2 000,-
600 collected on impowations Of every
kind last year over SjS 900 600 came
from sugar alone which IS equivalent 10
more than onc-iuurlh of The customs
revenue for The year When Mr. Cieve-
land pcnacd bis message he knew that
one o! me largest trusts ever organized
in the world-thc Sugar Trust was in
full operation, md that if u protective
tariff was helpful TO that trust he was
giving il all the aid both official and
ragVeyUp1 ID kl4 If lta yrGr.iu
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
JUoIcioUs READING.
Literature Whose studioas Digestion win
 Prove of Great Benefit.

EEoNc ot 0fcHt hsthrht-
 Almost any one who thinks a moment upon his literary tastes, and the manner in which he has gratifed them, will be aston ished at the vast amount of reading that he has done; and, if he reads hastily, he will be surprised at the Ii t te thought he has given to his mental food.
 Too much attention can not be given 10 entertaining and instructive literature. From books man may learn what the closest observers and the able st thinkers in all past ages have learned only by painful experience and thought; he may learn what the most phenomenal geuiuses of tho last century never dreamed of. Or, if his tastes lie in a different direction, he may find in books and newspapers entertaining, spirited companions illumining life with beauty, romance, wit and sympathy.
 The nature, science and history of a mans occupation may be shown him by tho characters which the little metal types have stamped on paper By judicious course of reading the professional man, the man m public life, the journalist, the scientist, the merchant, the mechanic. the farmcr-in brief, any worker In any field may gather stores of knowledge which will be of the most immediate and practical value to him
 Such course of reading can not be too thorough, nor can it be begun too early. y.- N Y Lsdpw.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
THE VISIT.

Wearing suit Of simple gray,
 called upon friend to-day.
 He straight unlocked his cedar room; By senses swan with the perfume. From shelves above, st wondrous height. Re took down wear that dimmed my sight Brooches that buckied at the knee "Smallciothesr-bu much too large for mo Laced doublets. and cross -gartered hose; IL was q wondrous wealth Of clothes. But twas not meant that I should share: They were not brought for me to wear. Twas only meant that I should see How very fine my friend could be. And while he walked in brave array, needs must sit in simple gray. Think you, that when I left his door, ] went much richer than beforef --ChGrizs Henry Hebb ia HsrPsr's Kag1Eia<.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
Tnr HoneNzoLLERNs.
A Family whose Aseendency fs Due I'
 fireiy fo Its Merifs.


 tireiy fo Its Merits
 The North Ges7nan Gazette, in an article upon the new Emperor of Ser many. makes. in behalf Of his family a claim that will be generally sd- mitted. "A precious possession oi the house of Hohenzollern- handed down from father to son through many gen erations,n is ian earnest feeling oI duty and strictness in performance ot their high functions. In fact, 1t IS not possible to account for the success that family has had in the world, ex- cept by reference to Its merits There has not been single step in the seriss of eveats that have expanded the lit~ tie. arid and sterile Mark of Branden- burg of two centuries ago into the Kingdom of Prussia as we know It. to say nothing of the Empire of Germany, that can fairly be attributed to luck. The fortunes of Prussia have flowed and ebbed accord ing to the ability of its rulers from the lime Of the Great Elector to that of Emperor William H., hs,.. .-sasre is not one of all this iior..ss line who can fairly he described as worthless man, scarce ly one who does not shine in compar- ison with his contemporary on the throne of England. or of France, so long as the throne of France was occupied by hereditary sovereign. There has not been one who did not really attend to his business as a King. according to his lights. who was not, as our German contemporary puts it. strict in the per fermance of his high functions. Fred e.ick William II. was not wise mon asch, but he was very much wiser than George ILL, and Frederick William III. was weak one, but he was hero compared with George ".
 It is questionable how far the very virtues of it's rulers have delayed the political development of Germany, though that they have delayed it there can be no question. The weaker and more worthless monarch is the more evident is the necessity that his country shall get on without him, and the easier it is to do so. It is not with. out significance that the greatest strides in the direction of popular lib erty and responsible government that have been taken in England have been taken under her most worthless Kings. Magma Charta was granted by King John, the Habeas Corpus act was passed under Charles H. Indeed, it IS not in human nature that a man who is conscious of exercising his authority for the public good should willingly consent that it be abridged. The Elm peror who has just died was more of : modern statesman than any other Prince of his house, and yet in the very proclamation that betokened his intention of undermining the constitu- ton of Prussia there was an autocratie tone that jarred upon English and American readers as strangely obso- lete and feudal for the chief magis- trate of what is in many respects the most advanced nation in Europe.-M r. Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
The Best Test of Success Is Success.

Tested and proved by over twenty five years use in all parts of the world, ALLcocK's PoRous PLAsrERs have the in. dorsement of the highest medical and chemical authorities, and millions of grate- full patients who hsvo been cured of dis tressing ailments voluntarily testify tc their merits.
 ALLcocK's PoRors PLAsTERs are purely vegetable. They are mild but effective, sure and quick in their action, and abso- iutely harmless.
 Beware of limitations, and do not be de. ceiyed by misrepresentation.
 Ask for ALLcocK's, and let no explanation or solicitation induce you to accept sub stitute.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
Decay of the Signal Service.

The meteorological work of the signal office began in 1870, when an appropriation of $l5, ,0O0 was made for it. Instead of $l5, 600 a year. the meteorological work of the signal office now costs S9O0. 000 and has cost as much as Sl,00O,O GOO. In eighteen years, and with such liberal expendi- lures of money. this service ought to have increased, not only in the extent of it's operations, as it has done, enor- mously, but in the character of its weather predictions. But such i'm provement has not been made, at least not to the extent that it ought to have been. The public have found this out. and. being more critical than former ly. as they have a right to be, com plain when they suffer in health, com fort or pocket through fature of tho predictions to be verified. Why Is It that while the percentage of success~ ful indications in 1888 was s9. it was in 1887 only 7S.9, or, allowing for the fact that predictions are now made thirty-two hours in advance, instead of twenty-four as formerly, only SO.9le
 Science.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
vo,,.r. r,,o ye,Iow Perhaps

Then look out for your liver, for 1t is ap- proaching serious congestion. Banish the saffron hue from your skin and eyeballs, the fur from your tongue, the uneasy sensations from your right side with that pleasant and painless laxative and anti-bilious medicine, Hostetteris Stomach Bitters, which If, more over, you are threatened with kidney trou- ble or fever and ague, will prevent them
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02

WHEN you know by experience that a spoken word may give pleasure or pain to another, can you not control your tongue long enough to think of the import of what you are about to sayt Is fl trnei Is it timelyi Is it kindi A little fersthought will save many heartsches. IL wilt also produce many grateful smiles --Iflt>rtor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
THE MARKETS.

WHEy you come to the matter of fans, the Japanese take the palm.-Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02

4 POSITIVE certainty of relief IS afforded in skin diseases by Glenn's Sulphur Soap. Hills Hair and W This ker Dye, 5oc.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02

FREE A 3-foot French Glass, Oval Front, Nickle or Cherry Cigar Case, MER- CHANTS ONLY. RW .TANsILL & Co, Chicago
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02

"SILgScH is the severest criticism" but men have been known 10 be willing that their wives should criticise their faults that way--Sou.srrfue Joilradl
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
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The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02

THE mosquito is no prohibitionist; he Is lead set against closing the bars. -Ierds Slftaos
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02

THE Still Alsrm-expected seizure of illicit whisky-Texas SViings.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02

PATENT waiting is often the highest way ef doing Gods will.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02

IS leap year Ii is nothing strange to read of female lawyers going courting. Roche ter Pest Erpress
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02

Ir afflicted with Sore Eyes use Dr. Isaac Eye Water. Druggists sell t-25c.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02

An Alaska letter published in Ore gon says: 1t seems quite paradox to see our men ehopping down trees with the snow up to their knees 'ind brushing away the mosqui'oes h,...,. the strokes oi the axe
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
Huntsville Female CoI|sg
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The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
AIHEAs EEMsLE COLLEGE.

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The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
ST. CECEisA l. AGlDE.| ;lD E!'

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The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02

nEAcE INSTITr'ff. FOR GIRLs AM
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The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-02
Southern University,

CREENSBORO, AlABAHsA. REV. A. $. ANDREWS p. b. il- D. Prs.sdes- An Institutior of highest grade. Insirreten ihcr ouvh Location heaitaful. Enrolment, IS. Whok aunual perlSe need nsut excead slsl-slh ns1 reYt session opens September i9 lssS- For Cats
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
A fortunate Druggist.

Mr.. Edwin ". JOY for many years and now q
prosperous druggist on the corner of Stockton
and Market streets, in San Francisco, probably
never dreamed of rivaling in wealth the medi-
cine kings of the country. But various rumors
having been floating around to the effect that
he had struck it big all Examiner reporter was
detailed to unearth the cause, and after much
difficulty unraveled the following story
1t seems that about seven years ago an English
physician, great student of botany, located
for a brief season III this city. His practice was
not extensive and yet the few cases of a general
nature that came to him attracted no little at
tention. His greatest success seemed to be in
the treatment OF liver and kidney disorders,
and yitiated blood. In fact, his ability to cope
of the marvellous. BE seemed almost infallible,
and his quiet, modest methods and his we'll
kept secret was as much a mystery as himself.
After his departure, about year later, Mr.. Joy
determined TO fathom the secret. and. copying
all the prescriptions he had filed for the erratic
doctor, he began systematic analysis. In his
examination he discovered running all through
the prescriptions for liver and kidney troubles,
yitiated blood and stomach disorders, a couple
of vegetable extracts indigenous to California,
so simple and so well known under homely,
everyday names to every school boy as to en-
tirely dissipate the suspicion that they were the
active principles involved. SO certain, how
ever, was Mr.. Joy that he had discovered the
secret that he embodied the new elements in q
preparation of Sarsaparilla to disguise the
taste, and put 1t before his customers under the
modest name of joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla-
Immediately the same marvellous stories came
back of its astonishing effects, and the mystery
was solved and the talk it has created has al
ready caused it To step into prominence, and
orders pour in daily from all over the coast
People seem to be taking it and writing and
TALKING about it throughout the State. And thus
another California industry leaps into exist
eHee.-S f. ErIminer.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29

Total loss 70 the wool industry. 600 goo
If wool be placed on the free list, our
woolen manufacturers will obtain their raw
material twenty-five million dollars less
than they now do under protection. VIII
the people of the United States get the full
benefit of this sum in the cheapening OF
their woolen goods? We think not; but
at least one half of this amount will go to
the manufacturers and merchants in the
way of increased profits, and this small
sum of twenty-five million dollars is all the
saving which the manufacturers and people
can possibly make to offset the enormous
shrinkage enumerated above.
We are now growing in the United States
nearly full supply of the finer sorts o!
wool, and only require to import on an
average about fifteen million pounds to
give Us q full supply. Continue protection
for few years and we shall raise all the
finer wool we require and large part of
our carpet woods.
The importation of worsted goods at the
present low and unjust rate Of duty has in
tiicted very serious loss on manufacturers
OF this class OF goods, stopped their mills
and increased the importation of these
goods enormously since 1888. This should
be corrected, and worsted should be made
10 pay the same duty as wOOlens.
The admission of ring thread, rowing and
slubbing waste under a duty of ten cents
per pound has caused a most serious loss to
the owners of wools for every pound of
this so called waste takes the place of
pound of fine secured wool, ard the ex-
tensive use of it is the principle cause of
the large qusntity of Territory, California
and Texas wool now remaining unsold on
the markets. It should have duty laid
upon It the same as secured wool (Which it
vi rf1 all W iel Of 90 TO nor
These two great companion industries,
the growing of wool and the manufactur
ing of woolen goods, are inseparable and
should be protected equally; the manufact-
urer to the extent of the difference in the
cost of manufacturing in Europe as COM
pared with that of America, and the WOOL
growers TO the extent of the difference in
the cost of raising wool in half-civilized
countries and that of raising il in the
United States, where land, labor and living
are so much higher.
Competent judges claim that the esti-
mates of loss given above might be in
creased one hundred million dollars with
out exaggerating the facts.
The following tables show that the pro-
duction of American wool and of Amer
lean wool manufactures, under protection,
has since 1859 increased faster than our
population, and has been steadily supplant-
ing foreign woods and foreign goods. The
only exception - carpet woods being
| chiefly woods not grown in the United
States, and admitted under log duties.
These figures, compiled from the reports
of the United States Bureau OF Statistics,
completely refute the claim of Premier
Mills that this country cannot produce the
wool required for its manufactures, or
manufacture the woolen goods needed for
its people.