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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
His GoIden Opportunity Came.

There was a grocery just across from the
depot. and on a bench under the window
were seven large watermelons A short,
cadaverous-looking colored man sat ON a
baggage truck looking across at the gro
Gerry. After a bit one of our crowd
sauntered up to him and clreIessly OBJ
served:
Some fine melons over there
Deed dey is boss, was the reply.
DO colored folks ever eat watermel-
ons?"
Does dey? Does dey eat water
mellyons? | should reckon toconsider dat
dey did.
us that SOP How many colored men
about your size would it take to get away
with one large melon?'
How manyE Say boss, pears TO me
you doan lib in dis kentry
NO; / m Just over from England.
dat accounts Yer doan know us
How many would it take? You'd better
ak how many mellyons would be wanted
fur one Guild pusson named Josephus
Pardon.
You don't mean you could eat a whole
one?'
"Doan I. If | can't eat de hull seben,
I'll go off to de swamp an dier
We Clipped in to buy up the lot and
give the man the golden opportunity of his
life The melons were brought over and
laid in a row, and josephus removed his
hat and coat and let out his leather belt
three notches. and sat down with his back
braced against box.
Rip went the knife as he got the word,
and the storm had burst. He cut the mel
on into four pieces, dropped the knife,
and IN less than two minutes by the watch
nothing was left but a heap of rinds and 4
handful Of seed. A second was rolled over
to him, and he gained FIVE seconds on his
other time On the third he lost ten see
onds, and on the fourth nearly minute.
He cut the fifth. ate IA quarter of it, and
then stood up to inquire:
Was it 'spected dat was to eat de hui
seben right down."
ooh no. The idea was to see how
many you could eat at once
| did believe ! could git away wild de lot
in bout hale an hour, but i've sorter filled
up on TO Reckon | hain't feelin' overly
well, an dat de dozen turnips ate dis
mawnin hey sorter held me off. If you
would be so kind as to give me bout five
minutes to finish de rest of dis, an den let
me take de odder two down dar in de
bush by myself, I'm a believin dar' won t
be nothin left by sun high. y
He soon finished the fifth and then took
melon under each arm and made for a
thicket down the track, Twenty minutes
after he left the train came along, and as
we rode past the thicket Josephus rose up
with a solitary melon in his hands, bowed
his thanks and shouted;
lie gwind ter do it, white man! It's
de only one left, an I'll git away wild him
befo you dun got down to Petersburg.
New York SIM.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
AP1IORISAiS.

Eg0tism is more like an offense than 81
crime though It's allowable to speak OF
yourself provided nothing is advanced In
favor: but ! cannot help suspectng that
those who abuse themselves are angling
for appreciation. Zimmerman.
We should never make enemies, If for
no other reason, because il is so hard to
behave toward them as We ought. Pal
mer
A man that hath no virtue in himself
ever envieth virtue in others; for men :
minds win either feed upon their own food,
or upon others evil; and who warheth one
preyeth upon the other, Bacon.
The chief ingredients in the composition
of those qualities that gain esteem and
praise. are good nature, truth, good sense
and good breeding Addison.
Such is the force Of envy and Immature
that the failings Of good men are more
published in the world thar their good
deeds, and that one fault of deserving
man shall not meet with more reproaches
than all his virtues will with praise. ler-
envy Iayer,
A more glorious victory cannot be gain
ed over another man than this, that when
the injury began ON his part the kindness
should begin on ours fillotson.
If man does not make new acquaint-
ances as he passes through life he will
soon find himself left alone A man should
keep his friendship in constant repair.
johnson.
They that govern most make least noise.
You see when they row in a barge they
that do drudgery work slash and puff and
sweat. but he that governs sits quietly ut
the stern and scarce is seen to stir Shell
don
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
SOME CHINESE CUSTOMS.
The Ceic,tials Have Very Peculiar Ways of
Doing Things,

When Chinaman desires a visitor to
dine with him he does not ask him to do
Nut when be does not wish him to stay
.. pot. the question: "Oh, won t you stay
and dime with me, please ?" The visitor
3. then know he is not wanted When
aCmuaman expects present and it does
u0 .ome Ike sends one Of lesser value A
uolmu servant gets no salary, yet many
Wp tlg applicants; while big salaries
ura paid to the servants of the
common people, but few make applica-
ton. The perquisitas of the former Of
ten more than triple the salaries of the lat
teri which is the sole reason of these diff
terea.s 10 encourage honesty and SINGER
lE confidential clerks and statesmen in all
branches of industry receive an annualper-
0.ntage of the firm S business besides their
regular salary. The highest ambition of
thmmdu Is 10 have a nice coffin and fine
funeral. ln China one can always borrow
m1" 9u the strength of having a son,
~. nobody would advance him a cent If he
h..a dozen daughters. The former is re-
sIwNIue lQr the debt Of father for three
generations. The latter is only RESPONSE
"a i"r the debts of her own husband.
4rnat huamn meets another he shakes
t.a .IueezaS his own hands and covers
m.H #a If great friends have not seen
s5.a other for long time, they would rub
shoulders until they got fred Instead of
.NH- each Others health, they would
Pc. How IS your stomach p or Have
.ea your riee?' How old are you 2"
,.'l"N much did You pay for your sandals p
Aea wear long petticoats and carry fans,
"aas tae women wear short jackets and
"''E canes Boats are drawn by horses,
moved by sails, Old men play
.aA aa .'F kites, while children fold their
a- Hi look ON. Old women, instead Of
gre idols Of society Love making
a done three days before marriage
a.E considered the safest way to
-..#...5 q arrival but the surest way to
- without losing much time A
lualntmce between the male
female prevents them from mar
~ TINS reason man seldom weds
as own town If a Chinaman
death Of an enemy he goes and
upon that enemy door 1t
.la sure way to kin not only
..ar enemy, but members Of that
e wall be in jeopardy Of losing
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
value of Experience.
0tEFFF - - y -
New York Weekly.

New York Weekly.
Fond Mother Why, my dear, what is
the mattery'
Daughter recently Boo, boo!
My husband doesn t-lo-love me any more.
He didn kiss me whom he came home,
and he he kept edgiug away from me
whenever went near liul; md-and now
he's in the library, don 'twant don't want
to be disturbed boo, boo. boo!'
Fond Mother Calm yourself, my dear.
He loves You as much as ever. but sup
pose he has taken drink and doesn't want
Won to know it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
1t Don't Pay

30 experiment with uncertain remedies, when
afflicted with any of the ailments for which
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is
recommended as it Is so positively certain
in its curative effects as to warrant its man.
ufacturers in guaranteeing it TO benefit or
cure, or money paid for II is returned. 1t is
warranted TO cure all blood, skin and scalp
diseases, salt-rheum, letter, and all serofulous
sores and swellings, as well as consumption
(Which is screfula Of the lungs) If taken in
time and given q fair trial.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

An Alchemist of Nature and His Marvellous
Work.
Indianapolis. News


Time. the magician of the age is at
work with cunning art. See him bending
above this great whiring globe, which Is
his laboratory. His flowing hair and beard
stray out upon the breezes like snowy cloud
remnants IN the sky. From his right hand
drift and float back the departing glories
Of the summer. In his left hand is the
first sparkling, gIistening foreruner Of
winter
Behold With mysterious gestures the
wrinkled hands approach near together
Now they spread above the earth as IN
benediction and again draw near together
Hist The winter and summer meet. In
the alchemy of nature this Is a glorious
combination a thousand flaming dyes
stain the foliage. The hills are crowded
with glory and the valleys are riotous IN
rainbow hue. Green fields turn to gold
Orchards cast off their yerdant manties and
expose their treasures Of cleaning fruit
The husbandman goes forth in the dawn
and returns in the mellow twilight laden
with the ripe products Of his industry. 1t
i the fine of harvest and busy content.
The clear air is alive with showers Of
differing leaves. and the foot rustles IN
glowing drifts which have been builded
bv the soft winds A sense Of calm hap
piuees and peaceful fellow-feeling with all
animate and inanimate creation pervades
the soul. Life for itself, even though no
future reward stirred to noble seeds. Man
feels his intimate kinship with the soul Of
the universe. be it manifested in rock or
rec or dumb animal or tellow-man
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

WASHINGTON, Nov Gov Knapp,
of Alaska, in his annual report character
ICES the stories about the Indians dying as
absurd He says the government schools,
mission work of various religious denomi-
nations and contact with the better classes
of white people are good influences for
the natives.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

the large advertisement Of THB YOUTHS
COMPANION which we published last week
This remarkable paper has the phenomenal
circulation Of 430, 200 copies weekly. No
other journal Is more welcomed by old and
young III the families throughout the land
The publishers make a special QTer once a
year. and TO all who subscribe now Will send
the paper free 10 Januayy !, 1890, aud for a
fuH gGar from that date. The subscription
price Is s1.75. Address
THE YoUTHs COMPANION, Boston Mass.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

The wife Of the new Chinese minjstern
Washington has not emerged from the
seclusion of the legation So that prymg
eyes could catch glimpse of herr SHE
gets fresh air and a knowledge of the capt.
tai by driving on Walking In the evening
with her husband.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

Mild, equitable climate certain aud album
danl crops Best fruit grain, grass and stock
country IN the world Fun information free
Address the Oregon immigration Board
Portland Oregon
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

Next year the world-famed Epson Derby
takes new departure. 1t viii no longer be
a sweepstakes OF 80 sovereigns each, half
forfeit. From 1890 it will be of the fixed
value Of E5, 600, no matter what the number
of entries, and the Oaks will be worth
"a Op.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

Don't hawk, hawk, blow, .rtt, and disgust
everybody with your offensive breath, but
use Dir. sages Catarrh Remedy and end it,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

A Maine girl put note and her address in
a box of toothpieks, requesting the finder to
write TO her A Kansas City man got the
box, opened a correspondence, and a few
DAYS ago started east to see il the young
lady was the sort of a woman he wanted for
q wife
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
smoke the best--"IansiINs PunchN Co..

barnum says that he will run opposition 10
the lord mayors show Ia London this year
because the lord mayor refused to Let him
into the procession lie was anxious 10 see
the elephants and double headed calves side
by side with Cog and Magog.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

A carload Of grapes from Sacramento
sold ia New York the other day for 81, 400.
One grower represented in the consignment
cleared $500 per on, or IS cents pound for
his Iokay grapes. Another netted $50 to
k2Ib per ton on his Muscatg and Emperor5,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

Old Parrott TO his SON My boy, do you
know you are spending twice as much mon.
ey on yourself as | dog Young Parrott--
Wen, you know, father, / haven't family
10 support as you have.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

II erery lQ0m1n in this land knew Tor
herself the actual quality Of Dobbins Elec-
trio Soap no oti,er washing soap could be
sold. Millions 10 use it but other millions
have never tried il Have you2 Ask your
grocer for it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

The canse Of journalism is looking up.
Mrs Rayne, Detroit woman, has started
a school for journalists in that city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

A gambler was buried in Montana a week
or two ago, and the next morning an anchor,
formed Of playing cards, was found on his
grave. Somebody seems to have thought
the most appropriate way to deck his grave
WA To eueher deck ID,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
Impressions OF DeLnnd.

Ny impressions of nelsand on viewing il from
the balcony Of the PArceand Hotol, was that &
was one OF the prettest citirs M Florida My
conviction as | viewed 1t from the balcony on thu
third story of the University building vas that "
was without exception the preiticst IN Florida
Most Florida cities convey the impression uuder
birds eve view, that, like Topsy, "they Just
groWtdN neLaHl shows every indication % hav-
ing been carefully planned ana developed 10 ac-
cordauce with prcconcelyod design. II is city
original pine forest aud "a vast area OF orange
grove within the city limits, farcclapd Hotel has
Hu orange grove ON one side and an acre OF lofty,
htayvu Kissing pines ON The olnr. so IL Is with
private residences Most of thrm rrA either 10 thu
midst ot orange groves, or situated on one side Of
the lot, With orange trees dllug The femAuder
From ans commanding point thg city looks like a
vast orange plantation with a clustering town In
The ecuter, anil houses dotted hc.o and there amid
tho Nerluous foliage, 90 II. Jones in letter Fehru'
aTy 1855 u Its4G9- MON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

v1IINp MEM wanted 70 Learn TsleRraphy.
IUUWd MLW Situations furnished. Circulars
free. Address NALKNrIgE BBos., Janssvills, Wis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

Cremation is coming more aud more into
vogue in Germany, In spite of the EXPENSE
and certain legal difficulties which render its
performance IN some parts almost an impos-
slnlilty' Al dotha no fewer than one hun
dred bodies have been cremated during the
present year
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

NhcIn pF"FnV WIN cure blood poison where ss
sale only Is Cook Remedy Co, Omaha. Neb. Write.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

fSsnA DAY. Agents wanted. Nsdioated Elso-
NIL trioity cures catarrh colds 1c Hamp. b. mall
" III De- Cat, free II. H. Brewster, Holly, Mich.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

Best easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh BY druggists SOC.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
L. L. GORsUCH, NJ. D.,
nOi.. OK Summit ~


We will give 500 for any case Of Catarrh
that can not be cured with Halls Catarrh
Cure. Taken internally.
f. j. CHENEY d Co, Props, Toledo, 0.
g-sg~ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
The Eroitemen. Not Over.

The rush on the druggists still continues,
and daily scores of people call for a bottle
of Kemps Balsam for the Throat and Lungs
for the cure of Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
Asthma and Consumption. Kemp's Balsam,
the standard family remedy, is sold on a
guarantee and never fails to give entire sat
isfaction. Frice SOC and 81. Trial size free.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
A Wonderful Flesh Producer.

This is the title given TO SCOTS Emulsion Of
Cod Liper OF by many thousands who have
taken il. II not only gives flesh and strength
by virtue Of its own nutritious properties,
but creates an appetite for food Use Il, aai
try yoar teioh SCOTS Emulsion is per
fectly palatsble. Sold by all Druggists.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

ErEnTo tJhMTE1 To handle Article every store
HuENI0 EHN IL requires. HetAiis 500, saves
lbG per month Must establish County Agencies.
al 7G mOMF.S MFG. 90. NHuIsesha. wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
man who has practiced medicine for 40
years, ought to know salt from sugar; read
what he SAYS:


TOLEDO, O, Jan. To- 1857.
Messrs f j. Cheney Il Co.-Geutlemen:-l
have been In the general practice Of medi-
cine for most 40 years and would say that in
all my practice aud experience, have never
seen a preparation that | could prescribe
with as much confidence Of success as ! can
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by you.
Have prescribed it q great many times and
its effect is wonderful, and would say in con-
clusion that have yet to find case OF Ca
tarrh that it would not cure, II they would
take 1t according to directions.
Yours truly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
FLORIDA
GO TO
DeIAND and LAKE HELEN.
The Most Delightful Places in the
South.
WHY GO TO DeLAN0 AND
LAKE HELEN?

We reply, because they are not only two Of the
most delightful places in Florida, bat are UNyers-
ally conceded to be among the hcaitl,iest places
Ia the Union,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

II mo, go Pages, 81 full page illustrations. A
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.

Great Growth Of jefferson Academy IN the
Past Few Months.
srEcfKL TKLEeRAM TO THE DrsPATcEL<
CANoEsBURe, December 24--The most
pleasant social event Of the season occurred
in the spacious halls Of Jefferson Academy.
The Rev. Dr. Des Islets was called to the
Presidency Of this school last August, when
it had been badly run down. Since his
coming, Jefferson Academy has evidently
entered upon new era Of success and use
fulness. The course Of study has been reno
waited, new life and order have been infused
into the school, spirit Of study and en-
thusiasm has taken hold of the students and
the attendance has been largely increased.
The indications are that this famous school
will soon eclipse even its brightest days.
This state Of affairs, together with other
things, has greatly pleased the people OF this
classic town; and last evening, irrespective
of sect, sex or previous condition OF serv1-
tude," they assembled at the college build
ings and took possession. The Canonsburg
Cornet Band discoursed acceptable music
and the fair sex graced the occasion with
their presence and Wed with the sterner sex
in making the occasion pleasant one.
Several witty speeches were made. after
which a sumptuous lunch was served by
the ladies, 10 which the large number pres
ent did ample justice. One Of the pleasant
est features Of the occasion was the presen-
tation to DR.. Des Islets of purse of 500 In
cash and as much more to his family in ar
ticles too numerous to mentions The stu
dents had, few days before, presented him
with an elegant easy chair. Altogether the
occasion was q very enjoyable one and re-
hected credit upon the town, the academy
and the Rev. DR.. Des Islets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
A PUGILISTIC PREACHER.
He Is Charged Before Classic wuh Haviu
AaaauIted nm Elder.

he Is Charged Before Classic with Having
Assaulted nm Elder.
LANCASTER, December PA meeting
of Lancaster Chassis of the Reformed Church
was held to take action on a charge brought
by the cOnsistory of the Maytown chuch
against Rev. j. F. Meckley. the pastor.
The offense charged consists of an alleged
assault made by Rev. Meckley, who is over
six feet tall and we'll proportioned, against
Paris Epler, an elder of his church.
1t appeared from the testimony that for
some time past majority of che congrega-
ton had been dissatisfied with Rev. Meek
ley and were in favor Of requesting his
resignation. Paris Epler, on Sunday, No
vember 10, asked Mr.. Meckley to call
meeting OF the consistory, telling him that
the business to be transacted was personal;
that perhaps the members of the congrega-
ton did not want him for another year, and
that if he did not call meeting he was not
doing his duty as a minister, much less as
man.
At this point, according to Mr.. Epler's
story, Rev. Mr.. Meckley caught Epler by
the neck and, holding him at arms length
and in the church would knock you down;
If we were outside / would knock you
down anyhow"
Rev. Mr.. Meckley, in giving his version
of the affair, admitted making the remarks,
but said he only laid his hand on Epler's
shoulder.
Chassis by vote Of IA tO 1 decided that
the assault had not been made out, but
fixed December 80 for the holding of
special meeting to act on the congregations
request for Mr.. MeckleY's resignation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
DIED.

ASHBURNER-Aftera brief illness. at I3l
| T. n, Tuesday, December "a, 1889. at his resi-.
dence No. S63 South Hiland avenue, E. E..
| CHARLES ALBERT ASHBURNER, in the 36th
year of his age.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
BROwN-Entered into rest on Tuesday De
cember a. 1859. at o'clock, Mrs. AGNES
BROWN, widow Of the late John Brown, ST., in
her Goth year.
Funeral from her late residences, No. 70 AL.
pine avenue, Second ward, Allegheny City, on
THURSDAY AFTERNOON at 2o'clOck. Friends
of the family are respectfully invited TO at
tend.
at9P NJ, ELIzABETH, wife of David Dickson,
in her 44th year.
Funeral services at the residence Of her hus-
band, Greenfield avenue, Twenty-third wa I'd,
city, on THURSDAY, the 26th instant, at 2
O'Clock p. N. Friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend. 2
DEvINE-On Tussday, December "a, 80,
MARGARET, wife Of John DeVine, in her 54th
year.
Funeral will take place from her late resi-
dence, 50 Taggart street. Allegheny City, on
THURSDAY, December 26 at 2 P. n.
McFARLAND-At Shirland. on Tuesday.
December "a. 1859, at o'clock P. N, SARAH,
youngest daughter Of the late Alexander and
Margaret Mcfarland.
Funeral from the family residence, on FRI
DAN. December q, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Friends
of the family are respectfully invited TO at
tend.
NEUMEIBTER-Ou MONDAY, December
q, at A. NJ, ANNA MARIE, wife Of Jacob
Neumeister, in the 10th year of her age.
Funeral from her late residence, " Locust
street. Etna Boro. WEDNESDAY,, December 25,
at BIZ. M. Friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend.
NICOLS-On Monday evening, December q.
1850, at IL P. n, VIRGINIA, youngest daughter
of P. d. and Lizzie A Nicols. aged year and
months.
Funeral services at the residence Of her par
ents. Sewickley. Pa, at |, P. N. WEDNESDAY,
December 25 Interment private.
sHEDpEN-on Tuesday morning. Decem-
Der a. 1889. at 9I6 o'clock. john SHEDDEN, in
his 62d year.
Funeral from his late residence, Green Tree
borough, on FRIDAY AFTERNOON at o'clock
prompt Friends Of the family are respect.
fully invited to attend. Carriages viii leave
Hershberger's livery stable at o'clock. 3
SwINEHART = On Tuesday, December
"a, 1889. at O'clock A. NJ, JOSEPH 7. SWIHE-
HART. in the 23rd year Of his age
Funeral from residence of his parents No.
LAG Junista street. Allegheny City. Friends Of
the family Invited to attend. 4