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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-16
Shake Rag Under the Hill.
STORY or usN DAYS IN The LEAD MINES.
caArrrR XlL rrAcrrrl pAYs.


of uueveutful days lends monotony
to existence, But such, after all, is
the best to be remembered, and
leaves fewer signs of tho "tif4cing
fingers, that sweep the lines whero
beauty lingers.n Such was the life
now led by the occupants of the
northeast corner of the big white
house. 1t was definitely arranged
that Samuel Pilchard, or Samuel j.
Pilchard as he sometimes signed
himself, was to take up his abode
with Joe aud Molly; aud as they
were somewhat crowded, he built
himself cabin, or shack, behind
the house, winch he used aS bed
room, parlor, work shop and rrposi-
tory all IN one, taking his meals in
the "mauson,' rs he WAS pleased TO
call Jor's house. His own humble
residence be termed Sans Suuci tpro.
nounced 10y himself Sands Sow kO;
for lna had been reading to him the
life OF Frederick the Grelt. Ina
and he were the dearest ltirnds that
ever were 1t was inas taste aud
skill that made Sans place the pink
of ueatness; and il WAS here that
were arranged cunsplcuou,Iy all the
relics and curiusitles of foreign
lands that the miner had gathered
In his wanderlugs aud treasured
away in his strong, iron-bound box;
for sam had prediction far such
things, aud there was no time when
he would not spin long yarn 10
Ina about any one OF them.
There were wonderful pipes and
idols from the northwest coast; for
Sam had once been on trip for
hides to California, aud during that
voyage had also gone after seals.
But cnielest among his treasures to
lna's eye was q hldeous little Chi
nese god, about eight inches high,
with a single eye IN the middle of
his forehead This eye consisted of
one exceedingly bright stnue about
the size, as Ina compared it., Of a
hazelnut, which glutered mahguant-
| ly on all beholders. This Sam
IAugbiugIy called his fetloh, and
claimed TO be able to tell from it's
expression the good or evil luck
likely to befall him on any under.
taking; and his most charming story
to lua was the narration Of how he
abstracted il from Chinese Josh
house in China A person who had
travelled so far and seen SO much
was of hule less Importance 10 her
than Marco Polo or Baron Nun.
/ chausen.
The Giantess was gone, after chap
eroniug Molly AL over Snake rag,
and surely no one had had 7touter
protector Along with her aud the
great man" had gone Aunt Betty, 80
Ina was left to stay with her new
found friend; nnd it was then she
became the supervisor Of Sans
shack and the able assistant of Molly
in her household duties. So thus
begun The peaceful autumn days,
when amid the homehke, even life,
all four were very happy which was
to be foudIy remembered in the
troubIous aftertime.
Every day Joe and Sam went of
iu their ochrecol1red duck clothes
to the bal (mlne) TO work ia the
/ drifts, or clean uD, as ID hppeued;
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-16
The Local Field.

The Local Field.
e.p oysters at J. A. Spratler's'
gr. good soap for $l.oo at
lI,ndra's.
rrrrIoN Oh all kinds of cloaks,
.icselsaud shawls, at Deller's.
,.goaylA, by Prof. PM Eden
.,s paper is good, instructive
lecture tonight by Prof.
n.n aiIl undoubtedly prove the
,y feast If the season.
y Grand Army Post, of Dodge
ia. rostponed its campfire for
weeks. Further notice will
.gen
egWi.e man does not hesitate
sad in advertising what a law
gMjcharge for experimenting
"grment.
r-between Mr.. Ellery's and
adJacA,oo's, a gold necktir-
Tire finder will be rewarded
aymg it at the Office.
TgE IocaI space this week is sur
1ti to a considerable degree
Jurisprudence, ETC., hut the
r will. not lose anything, a.
interesting local matter is
EgH j. c. FREEMAN will lecture
Hre-t of the High School
DE Opera House this Thursday
Ug lie will examine the
m Friday for the purpose Of
ug1no the accredited list,
m sixth and last regular recep-
nd dance Of the Mineral Point
mg Club held Monday even
pNtd one of the most pleasing 9
eeasou. The hall was elab-
ely decorated with evergreens
..e National colors. Many
.ru' toilets were noticeable IN
grand march Of fifty couples
j. w, Hutchison and Miss
sge Owen. The music by Err
uchestra was enchanting. A
supper wa, served in the hall
o'clock, which stimulated
ard desire to con with the
At3.31 a. m. there was an
N
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-16
GEO. CRAWFORD, p. NJ.

REMEMBER, when you are in need
of wall paper, that we have some
bargains j. j. Hanscom u Co.
FLOUR, Flour, FIour-great reduc-
tons in Minnesota aud Wisconsin
full patent flour. Also 8 per cent.
discount, for cash, in the grocery
and crockery line.
6w4 DAVID JACKA.
LADIES who have not yet supplied
themselves with cloak or wrap
will do well to call at Deller's and
get one at the reduced price.
THEY must go-we are determ
ined they shall go-if giving low
prices count for anything. w,
mean, the bulk Of our present stock
Of first class boots aud shoes must
be gotten rid Of before long, 10
make room for the rush of new
goods being daily received at
PEEHALLEGON's.
CnoIcE spices and confectionery
at SpratIer's.
TO TEACHERS "A fine line of
day and Sunday school reward cards
Just received by j. j. Hanscom Co.
DELLER has a good stock of blank.
cts on hand and at reasonable
prices. A very good thing TO have
this cold weather.
SHOES cheaper than ever before at
Peuhallegou's.
CAmFoRNIA dried fruit a speciality
at Spratler's.
WlTH a full and complete line Of
drugs, chemicals, patent medicines,
drug sundries, paints, oils, colors,
brushes, window glass, perfumery
toilet soaps aud toilet articles, AM
now prepared to serve my friends
aud the public generally, with new
fresh aud reliable preparations, and
hope that 10y square dealing, faii
prices aud good treatment to merit
4 continuance of Their patronage.
Respectfully yours,
w. II. PMDEAUx, Druggist,
Mineral Point February fu, la.a
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-16

The PlatteyiIle Witness says that
two of the Indians now travelling
with the Kickapoo Indian Medicine
company, participated in the massa-
ere of Gen. Custer, being White
Cloud and Bed-in-the-Face. White
Cloud says Sitting Bull shot Custer
in the back with navy revolver,
aud that all the whites ere scaIped
except Gen. Custer. If they are
selling such medicine as they gave
TO Custer and his command II shoulG
be administered in small doses from
a teaspoon instead Of from navy re-
volvers or the blade Of a seal ping
knife Chronicle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-16

Why are SO many ignorant of the
fact that DR., Talman has moved?
You will tiud him up street, above
Pultord's four doors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-16
WISCONSIN THURSDAY

conclude by stating | have travelled
from StnDiego in the south to San
Buena Ventura in the north; from
the Pacific coast to the mountain
foothills. ! have read of this re-
gion, Of its resources aud possibili
ties; I have interviewed those who
are conversaut with its topography
and the nature of its soil, and who
know by observation and experience
the productiveness of that soil; aud
all point TO the fact that southern
California has Just entered upon a
career of wonderful development
aud solid growth
Pun EDEN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-16
CAME AT LASTl
Car Of Shorts-$I6 per ton--at my
warehouse. Tvs ID. JACKo.

THERE are advertised letters at
the poSt-oflice, Feb. nth, 1883, for
f. p Richards, Mrs, Mary Rich
mond, Miss Lille Ryan, G. T.
Waugh, Ella Wilson, Mess. Conrad
" Young. The persons calling for
the above will please say advertised"
aud give date of notice.
GEO. CRAwFoRp, L. Nj.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-16

THERE will be a public sale of
short horn bulls at our farm in the
city of Mineral Point, Thursday,
March 1st, 1888. We will sell
at public auction, to the highest
bidder, ! 8 head of young bulls from
8 to 20 months old, representatives.
of the following families: Three Of
the noted Cruickshank family, and
The remainder are Scotch Topped
Young Marys Young Phyllis, Ara
bellas aud Flatterys. These bulls
are choice individuals, good colorst
and are in fine condition. Terms;
9 months time, with approved note
at per cent. 2 per cent discount
for cash. Sale to commence at 1890
O'clock. j. j. Ross u Sons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-16

REMEMBER, when you are in need
of wall paper, that we have some
bargains. j. J. tlanscom u Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-16

LADIES who have not yet supplied
themselves with cloak or wrap
will do well to call at Deller's and
get one at the reduced price.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-16

FLOUR, Flour, Flour great reduc-
tions in Minnesota aud Wisconsin
full patent flour Also 5 per cent.
discount, for cash, in the grocery
and crockery line.
GMA Dawn JAcKA.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-02-17
" Peace, be Still"

Mr.. Editor In looking over the last
issue OF your welcome paper, was sur
prised to see that sur ex-State Senator from
Medley's had so far forgotten what was due
to the infrmities of old age as to join in the
crusade against our county ex-Judge,w which
is to be lamented, for his Inaccuracies ought
never to have been published, which we are
sorry to have TO admit. But Is it not the old
adage proving itself-"Oncea man and twice
child" But carry him back to the VIII
Thompson time, limited at, and he would
have made it lively for the whole band of
his assailants.
Are not the words used by one of the
writers in the uncalled for controversy
"Peace, be still'-appropriate to all who
have in any way been connected with the
past management of the canal, for it seems
to me it has been subjected to the game of
grabs from the beginning to the ending of
its checkered life, and the least said the soon
er mended.
Let them all make amends of their past
errers by putting their shoulders to the wheel
and assisting Old Dock (God bless him y in
some way to inocuate new life in the old
carcass, so as to make it u lasting monu-
ment to its honored projectors as they wished
it to be cheap carrier for all those along its
line from the snow. clad peaks of our west.
ern mountains to the placid waters of the
Potomac, and trust 1t may yet be SO.
Derwood, Feb. ID, 'SS. OCCASIONAL.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-02-17
Curious Things in His Stomach.

A remarkable operation was performed
on the little son of Joseph Doward, proprie-
tor OF the Salisbury Marble Works, by DR..
G. H. Gantwell, OF Wilmington, Del, one
day last week. For some time past the boy
had been troubled with a restlessness which
could not be accounted for, and at night he
would awake his parents by the most fear
full shrieks. Medicine was given for the re-
mOval Of tape worms, and the boy was re-
lieved OF tape worm measuring eighteen
feet Still his restlessness did not cease, and
he was sent TO Wilmington, where surgeon
took from the boys stomach seven reptiles
resembling scorpions. Some of them were
dead and some alive, Others having been
killed by the use of electricity. The rep
tiles are about as large as the end of the
thumb of man and about an inch long.
They are perfectly formed and have the
usual head and tail of the scorpion. When
taken out they were fastened on to huge
tape-worm. Physicians say there is no such
case on record. The largest of the reptiles
is on exhibition at drug store in Whining
ton. The boy seems much improved and is
bright and lively as ever. The doctors can
not account for the appearance of the rep
tiles in the boys stomach except on the
hypothesis that he drank the eggs while
drinking from stream. 1t is thought by
some that the so called scorpions may be
what are commonly known as "spring-
cleaners" little reptile resembling scor
pion, seen in almost any spring.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-02-17
L HE s EN- TIN Ell.
ROCKvILLE, MD.
Friday Morning :. e. February II, 1883
THE FARMERS BURDENS.

The New York Times prints an interest
ing communication fran Frank Wilkinson,
which gives one very clear idea Of some
of the burdens which Western farmers have
to carry. When the war tariff was enacted
there were no mortgages Of any consequence
on Western FARMS A careful examination
has disclosed the fact that practically one-half
of the farms in the great agricultural State
of Michigan are mortgaged, the liens being
equal to halt their value, or $3.50, 10000.
Applying the same calculations to Ohio, In
DIANA Illinois, Wisconsin, Mennesoto, Iowa,
Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri, 1t is est.
mated that agricultural lands in these ten
States are mortgaged for the enormous sum
of IS, 422, 100000
The South is having the same experience.
1t was very rare occurrence until after the
war for Southern planter to mortgage his
farm. Now a mortgage is as much of rule
as an exception, and the best lands in the
South are being shingled all over with
mortgages upon which the rate Of Interest,
counting commissions and all the other
subterfuges resorted to in order TO avoid
usurY laws, is rarely less than twenty or
twenty-five per cent. yearly.
No persons in any civilized community
in the world have ever been called upon to
sustain such a burden as the war tariff has
imposed upon the American farmers. To
them it has been all burden and no benefit.
Under low tariff, from 1850 TO 1850 farm
values increased $3273, ,581 and all this
increase went to improve the condition of
the farmer. During the twenty years Of
high tariff, from to 1860 to 1880, farm values
increased only $3639, 051, 789, all of which,
practically, has been absorbed by money
lenders in the shape of interest on mort
cages.
Every dollar of gain in the ten years from
1850 to 1850 went into the farmers pockets.
The increase in the twenty years, from 1850
TO 1880, was not enough 10 pay the mort
cages which, during those two decades, the
farmers of the country gave for borrowed
money. The large number OF farmers in
1880 were actually poorer than the smaller
number in 1860. They had worked hard
lOi tWCutJ yCdlo anu lOuuu thOtuoCisOop oo
class. apparently worth over $500 O00,-
900 more at the end than at the beginning
OF the term, yet during that time they had
given mortgages exceeding in value the
whole amount of their gains. The farmers
worked for themselves between 1850 and
1850 and for the money lenders between
1850 and 1880.
How much longer do the protected mo.
nopolists and the organizers Of secret trusts
expect the farmers and the rest of the vast
army OF unprotected workers to hew wood
and draw water for them2 Farmers are
slow to move; their inertia is great, but
when they do start they are not likely TO
stop until this wretched system of partial
and hostile taxation is completely reno
Yated
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-02-17
Another Canal Relief Bill.

The following bill in relation to the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Canal has been submitted
to the Legislature by the Board of Public
Works of this State:
A BILL entitled an act 10 protect the exist
ing property, rights and liens of the State
of Maryland In, to and upon the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Canal, by authorizing
the Treasurer of the State with the con
currence of the Governor and Comptrol-
Ter OF the Treasury, TO invest moneys set
apart to the credit of the sinking funds
of the State, on the bonds of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company, issued
under the act Of January session, 1878,
chapter So: Provided that the rights of
the holders of the bonds so purchased
TO the collaterals, issued under the act OF
December session, 1874, chapter 281, as
securities therefor, by the said Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company shall also be
acquired by the State by said purchase
Section /. Be II enacted by the General
Assembly OF Maryland, That inasmuch As
the liens of the State of Maryland upon the
lands, water rights, tolls and revenues of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company,
and all its rights Of property In said canal,
are subordinate to the preferred and abso-
lutte liens upon the revenues, tolls and prop
erty OF SAID company, accorded TO the Donus
issued by said Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company under the act of the January SEES
sion of 1878, chapter So, and inasmuch as,
IN case of default in the payment Of three
successive coupons on said bonds and Of
their remaining unpaid at one time, the
mortgage securing said bonds may be fore
closed, and the liens of this State upon the
property of said company, and its power of
control OF and supervision over said COM
pany, be, by such foreclosure, wholly lost,
the Treasurer of the State be, and he is
hereby, authorized, with the concurrence of
the Governor and Comptroller of the Treas
ury, to invest any moneys set apart for the
sinking funds OF the State in the purchase
of bonds issued by the said Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company under the act of 1878,
chapter 50, provided that the rights of hold
ers Of bonds 30 purchased to any cellaterals
issued under the act of December session,
1874, chapter 281, as securities therefor by
the said Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
pany shall also be acquired by the State by
such purchase.
Section 2. This act shall take effect from
and after the date of its passage.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-02-17
Give the People a Grand
Benefit.

SAASAAV
Donate 10 them All the Profit and Part of
the Capital Invested.
We can well afford it, Our sales during
the three years past have amounted to hun
dreds of thousands of dollars. Then why
should we not donate to the source whence it
all came the prof on $50, OOO-say S., 600?
We grasp the opportunity.
Fine English Kersey Overcoats, with silk
and satin sleeve and body Innings, at SIG 70
each. Reduced from $50 rs; donation of
IA to every purchaser.
We weigh the matter well.
Brown Chinchilla Overcoats, strictly all
wool, velvet collars and velvet piping, heavy
ltalien liaing, at SO 6s each.
And settle it satisfactorily.
Fur Beaver Storm Overcoats, drab, at $40
each. Reduced from Sl2 so; donation of
So so to each purchaser. t
Startling, but true.
Bulock's Standard Diagonal Suits, seal
brown, stylish in cut, handsomely trimmed
and well made, at $40 rs a suit. We ask
special attention to this lot, as every suit is
richly worth SIS.
Make yourself "solid."
All-wool Plaid Suits, sizes 80 to 49, only
81 88 suit.
Regular FaralyZerS. E
One lot excellent Business Suits, sizes 80,
SO and AZ, at Sc suit.
Worth gazing at. ...s
Handsome Cheviot stripe Suits, strictly all
wool, late pattern and very stylish, at
So GO suit.
A new wonder
Dark Mixed Cheviot Suits, all wool, we'll
trimmed and made, 80, 81 and SO, at So 78 a
suit.
You know all about 'em.
A full line of Harriss Silk Mixed Suits.
black and white, retail generally at $ls ,
our price Sll 48 a suit. raH@
The eighth wonder.
Cheviot Suits, strictly all wool, four but
ton cutaways at 81 IS suit
Jump at this conclusion.
Fancy Cass. Suits, composed of silk and
wool entirely, handsome and good enough for
any gentleman, at Sill suit
Boys eyes will dance to this music.
Two hundred suits for boys, material
strictly all wool, stripes, checks and mix
tures sizes ID to 10 years, at S. so a suit.
We have enumerated only few of the rare
bargains we have in store, as space will not
permit US to go into detail
You have just two weeks in which to make
yourself solid on the clothing question.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-02-17

High license in st. Paul, Mimi, which
went into effect on Friday last, promises at
least to be valuable feeder to the city
treasury. Up to Wednesday 2S5 licenses
had been issued, and it is expected the mum
her will reach 1876. AS no one can OBTAIN
license without first deposting $1,000, it
will be seen that the amount already as
sured is $2s5,OO0, with prospect it will
reach $325,O00.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-02-17
DEATHS

DIED, on February 4tb, 1888, at German
town, Md, MARY ELIzABETH SPATEs, be-
loved wife of Richard T. Spates, In the 46th
year of her age.
In the death of Mrs. Spates we have lost
true friend, gentle, patient, Christian
woman. Her hospitable home has ever been
a pleasant place to visit, presided over, as it
always was, by one of the kindliest, truest
ladies that ever bore the name of wife.
A FRIEND.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-02-17
EMBARRASSED!
YET BY NO MEANS DESPAIRED,
are we to find our shelves loaded down
with too many WINTER GOODS
for this season of the year.

Following are few SPECIMEN RE-
DUCTIONS which will surely re-
lieve our overloaded shelves,
and at the same time help
you to save money:
Gents So Finest custom-made Boots,
now 81 IS.
Gents IS Superior Calf Scotch Bottom
Boots, now So 80.
Gents SO Fine Calf Sewed Boots, now
So 40.
Gents So SO Calf Solid Sole Boots, now
81 83.
Gents SO SO Scotch Bottom Calf But
ton and Caters, So As.
Gents 81 Genuine Calf Button, Laced
and Caters, 81 so.
Gents 81 so Solid Sole Shoes, any
style, now 81 %.
Ladies' S. 90 Eclipse finest handmade
Button, So IS.
Ladies' 81 SO Cousins French Kid But
ton, now SO 90.
Ladies So "Our Own" heavy extension
sole Button, So 81.
Ladies 81 so Solid Pebble and Kid
Button, now 81 %.
Ladies' SOC Flannel-lined House Slip
pers, 33c
Boys and Youths Solid School Shoes,
now CSC. I
Misses and Children's Tipped Sc fz5I
Button, now 75c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-02-17

The House Committee ON Civil Service
Reform has acted very wisely in recon-
mending that the bill to establish retired
list for persons employed in the civil service
be not passed. Such measure would be
abominably un-American. 1t is true that
OF late years certain special legislation for
individuals has seemed to lay the founda-
ton OF civil pension list, but this also is
contrary to the principles Of our Govern
ment, and there should be no more of it,
The military and naval retired lists are kept
constantly as full as the law will allow, and
there are continual efforts to transfer 10 them
officers in the full vigor OF usefulness and
ripe experience. for no purpose in the world
except to give higher rank and more pay to
their juniors on the active list In civil
service retired list this sort of contriying
would be exaggerated, and even the estab
lishment of retirement for age and length
Of service alone would probably be followed
by additional grounds for retirement and
by perpetual special legislation. Besides,
the principle itself is wrong in a Govern
ment of the people.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-02-17
ADJOURNED MEETING.

'VyHE COMMISSIONERS for Montgomery
4 county will meet at their Room i n Rock.
vile, on
TUESDAY, the 2lst day of February, 1883,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
By order: F. NJ. GRIFFITH,
teb l0-td Cpk to Count, Com'rs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-02-17
FOR SALE

1.-TWO good sized young MARES, gentle
l. and kind to work, Que OF them Red
Buck, heavy in fosl, and a solid color Also,
two Percheron Colts, three years old, from
blooded mares, ready for the pillow, and no
better steeds can prance over the blue grass
fields of Kentucky.
Apply TO the undersigned,
EDWARD G. BELT,
feb l0-4t Rockville, Nd.