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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
Metal working for the Ch,na..

The metal smith S trade is yerv rov,-
ful and influential In China saws Meoba,;
cal Progress wrought metal being 81.
orite decoration for houses, affairs In N,
churches, town halls. assembly rooms s,I
business places Of the more wealthy firm.
The metals used are brass, white hrons.
which closely resembles Britannia matsi
gold bronze, ordinary bronze and silva
The work Of the Chinese metal smith
greatly superior to that of our own iu..s.
iety, ongenality Of design and in artist,
hnls.. The smith turns out bowls. vases
urEs pitchers, ewes, basins, cup standard.
pipes and other smoking utensils salgar,
lamps, candelabra, lanterns, bead,ta3dy
chairs, tables, Church furniture and um.
erOus other articles. all OF substantial
workmanship and standard meteriaI. T5a
metal smith makes good wages. and has
good social position i'm China. but the ii.
dustry is not healthy one, the Chimes
not understanding the physiological action
Of the metallic oxides ON the system ana
not knowing now to prevent or remedy fba
injuries they suffer. The Chinese .ystom
OF casting is very similar to ours. hnt Il
cleaning and polishing they use no chemi.
cal agents, relying y 0st entirely onmanuaI
labor. and the use of lathes fitted ub with
polishing brushes. They understand okla.
ization, and produce malachite and aura
effects and the like very effectively Thew
secure these, not by the direct action Of
acids and acid yapor baths, but by bury.
ing the objects to be treated in various
kinds of decomposing organic matter
This is, Of course. % slow and expensive
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

golden hair and peanhy complexion
all as ignorant and as wild and ala
tutored as they are beautiful. IL oddi+;5,,
to the above family proper, the two ol5a...
girls are married; one is a widow with ~
children, and the other has three cbiij,,
and husband, Both these little f5mi itsa
are living with the old folks AT ba ',1s
making in all family OF twenty-siat5s.
when none are missing The home an y.
CABIN consists of but one room, and tbat :
very small one. The family sleep in ls,rt5al
arranged like those Of a ship '
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

WASHINGTON. u. G. f. Commissioner
of Indian Affair, Morgan has elaborateia
system of education designed to reach all
Indian youth Of school age now under con-
troll Of the Indian bureau. 1t is practical
" the American public school system
adopted to the special requirements Of the
Indians. 1t is to be non partisan and non
sectarian The industrial features is TO
receive special prominence The "0utms
system" by which pupils are placed in
white families and attend the public
schools is to be encouraged wherever
practicable.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
SUM PEOPLE WE KNOW.
New York Weekly.
THE FIKKLE MAN.


OF all the two-legged gentry that infest
this earth, thare ain t a more unpleasant
one to meet, or improbable one to know
than the hkke man.
To understand him vu hay got to watch
him az cluss az yu would a weather kock.
and AZ soon az YIN hay fairly found out
which way the wind blows with him, it IL
sure to change to sum other quarter.
He goes thru life without emmy friends,
and IL as oneazy all the time az lost dog.
He kant trust himself nor no one can trust
him, yet he IL oftner apt to be virtewous
than vishious
He don t alwuss lax branes. but awuss
laks Judgment. and when he decides right
he IL lust az apt to be displeased with it
az when he decides wrong,
The fiBkle man IL biz own worst enemy.
for he deceayes himself always. dus not
but long deceaye others.
Next to the positively bad man. the tickle
man IL summed bi all good people and he
finds himself wuss oph in this world than
downright phool
To be always doubtful, and never GER
tain, IL wuss than to be continually wrong:
it IL better to be stubborn than to be moth
ing.
pity the 6llkle man. hiz doubts hay
more real sorrow in them than most men S
misfortms hay.
THE vAERAGE MoTHER-IN-LAw.
r Thare IL no female woman now station
ed on the buzzum oy this earth who IL
more anxious to please. and fails oftener
than the average m0ther-in-aw.
Her motives are seldom construed right
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07
MONEY RECEIVED.
The Commissioner Of Customs Makes His
Report.

WASHINGTON. D. {. The report Of
commissioner Of customs for the last fiscal
wear shows that S225, 202,4l2 was paid
into the treasury rs receipts from the rarl-
Gus sources. The amount paid out Ct the
treasury on various accounts was 50. t25.-
Qq2, the commissioner makes number
aF recommendation among them one that
auprnpriati0ns for the expenses Of collect
ing the revenue should pc permanently n-
creased to a sum adequate to the prompt
payment 81 necessary expenses under TINS
head without having recourse 90 the income
from collections as now.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07

Mud and Watkins Lakes are burned over
together with many tons Of hay At Mud
and Clear Lakes the woods have been
on fire, and over 900 cords Of wood were
burned and much hay was also burned in
this vicinity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-07


TuE recent forestry congress called out
the fact that 10000 acres Of timber are
cut annually in the United States, and that
eighteen years viii clear off all that re-
mains.
Mn. CORNELIUS VASDERBur personal
subscription ofsl00,0 900 to the world fair
fund is spoken Of as magnificent. = So it
is from one point Of view But Mr.. iVan-
derbilt il reputeu worth sl0O,000000, and
il Is not extrayagant to assume that bis
income Is 1000 900 per annpm. Suppose
one Of the single millionaire with an in
come al the rate Of $4,000 per an
mum would give $1,000 Would it be
regarded as magnificent Probably
not Yet it would be relatively as large a
subscription al Mr.. Vanderbilt
TnE old Circassians who sold their
daughters to the Turks to BE- kept in
harems were sensible compared to the
shoddy Americans who give their daugh-
tiers and q barrel Of gold beside 70 some
beggred gambling, titled Ioafer and rake
who carries the name Of prince or
count The old lusassiau got amething
for bis girl Il was a compliment 70 the
girl The good round price she brought
was a testimonial Of her attractions But it
is humiliating to the whole American
people TO see daughters Of miIionaires
marrying the bankrupt, titled nobodies.
who have inherited Il title and all the
loaferish vices and hcartess ,elGshuess of
the Old despots whose pIaycd-out and
degenerate descendants they are.
It ii little short Of eNasperating 70 have
such titled niucompoops think they con
descend 10 marry American heresses. If
these titled frauds were let alone
they would soon become tramps
or Migrants, and a very -eubbg and worth
less sort Of yagrant at that The idea that
OH American father, should mig and
pinch, screw and squeeze hoard and save,
and then have some Titled pauper with
very disreputabe morals marry the for
time. and silly girl with it. is, as the girls
say. just too mean for anything
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02

feel In myself tho future life. I am like q
forest which has been moro than once cut
down. Tho new shoots arc stronger aud live.
licr than ever. I am rising. know, toward
tho sky. Tho earth gives mo generous sap,
but heaven lights INC with the reflection OF
unknown worlds.
You say the soul IL nothing hut tho result.
ant Of bodily powers; why then Is my soul
tho moro luminous when my bodily powcrs
begin to falli Winter is on my head and
eternal spring Is In my heart. Then breathe,
at this hour, tho fragrance Of the lilies. tho
violcts and tho roses as at twenty years
Tho nearer approach tho end tho plnincr
I hear around mo tho immortal symphonies
Of tho worlds which unto me.
II Is marvellous, yet simple. II Is fairy
tale, and It h a history. For half century
have been writing my thoughts In prose,
verse, history. philosophy, drama, romance,
tradition, satire. ode. song-l have triel all.
But feel that have no: said this thousandtll
part Of what Is In me- When go down to
the grave I can sny, like 10 many others, 81
have finished my days work." but cannot
say, II have finished my life" My days
work win begin ngnin tho next morning.
Ny tomb Is not n blind alley. Il IN thorough.
fare Il CLOSES In tho twilight TO open with
tho dawn.
world as my fathcrland Ny work IL only q
beginning. by work Is hardly above q
foundation. wnnid bc glad TO scc IL mount.
ing and mounting forever. The thirst for
tho infinite proves inilnity.-victor hugo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02

Dr. GEORGE r. Shrady. ~ New York city,
during ono " his frequent runs" io Ulster
county. related n pathetic little incident that
came nndcr his knowledge year ar ~ ago.
Tho doctor was Ia the country enjoying n
rest During IA ranllc onr day H. noiic,sl n
siclly looking hoy 81 nlHait = years ~ age
resting lay the roadside. Near the chill anil
gazing icndcrly at him was n sweet fn,ysl oil
Iuly. whom he call,sl "Granny" The child
touched his cap politely a. the ,ls'tor, and
the little wan face liz up at few kindly ~
marks that were made by the stranger. 4
Jay or two nfterwarl the dortor was told
that an old lady and little hoy wiShel tu
s'c him. II could do nothing 10 stop his
coming" explained tho woman. ale says
over an over, ever since the day he Saw you,
TINT you can make him we'll an like other
boys lie gives me no pence. night or day.
an NJ have taken the lilcriy 81 bringing
him 10 you 10 curc."
THE faith 81 the old lady and her little
grantichild was ~ touching" ss,id tho Doctor,
that resolved la do my very last Ia effect
n cure. AMI In time tho younrstcr was run.
ming about, strong AMI well as his comIail-
ions" last Thanksgiving day home made
box wns delivered by cxpr,ss, nj Dr. Sliraaly ;
home In New York city. The l'ox contained
a turkey and "a little note. written Ia a boyisli
hand. which said:
dear Doctor this u from the loy what you
made well know the turkey h young AMI tender
Tor raissSl him fron the egg nysrf
Il have often received muniilccnt fees from
grateful patients TINT my skill has helped re-
lieve," sail the doctor. but I was never
more touched by gift ia all my professional
experience thnn when that little country
chaps turkey In the rough littlo box with tho
words 'expr,SS~ all pade' written on every
side was delivered 10 me. Kingston FREQ
man.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02

Yankee sea captains aro accustomed tc
have n mind 81 their own. even when dealing
with tho clergy; and. having mind Of their
own. they know how TO express II. Capt. John
Dlunt. Of Newcastle. was n stern believer III
Calvinis,n and the American revolution. and
E,adc good his faith with loud voice
When his last son was born. he took him In
due time to bo christeiicl to tho Newcastle
church, then under the charge of the Rev
Stephen Chase. n Tory In his symrntlii,S
Tho captain hal decided 10 call the hoy
William, but tho preacher pointed his opin.
ion Of tho revolutionary tendencies of the
tines by sermon against Cromwell Preach.
Ing being over, tN6thild was handed up.
"what Is tho Hamcf' whispered tho min.
lister.
"Olivcr Cromwell"
"What did you sayF'
"Oiivcr Cromwell" Numbered tho old cap
thin, bringing down his cano till the church
rang.
The square pcws were shocked: tho side
pcws and galleries Uttered, and tho whole
town was ngos for weeks aftcr.-Youth',
Companion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02

KAUFMAN. TEX. June %. 1883.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta. Ca:
Gentlcmen-I have been afflicted with q
skin disease for about twelve years. and the
best medical treatment failed to give me re-.
lief. am now using Swift's Specific, and
have received the greatest benefit from its
Use. Yours truly, WM. JONES.
For sale by all druggists.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
New York, 7s6, Broadway.
London, Eng. IS Snow IT..
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
% i;s %.s% 1T IS EASY TO M7H DIAMOND DYES
Out Of the Hreastworks.
TATE SraINcs, TENN. Iuly 4, IssS

TATE SPRINGS, TENN, July 4, 1888.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
Gcntlcmen-Scyen years ago contracted
an exceedingly bad case Of blood poison. I
tried physician. the best at command. but
secured no benefit. My throat began to
get sore. and my body covered with sores
and ulcers. Going from bad to worse,
felt that my grave must be reached in the
near future. gave up the doctors treat
ment, and with a dcspairing hope COM
menecd taking your medicine. l began to
improve from the first bottle. and in short
time the ulcers healed, and my skin cleared
of and was entirely well.
One year ago case Of catarrh developed
In my system. The physician did his best.
but could not cure me but two bottles Of
Swift's Specific gave me permanent relief.
]. II. ROBINSON.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
"Olivcr Cromwell"


Tho Chinese grass, known rs ramic, so val
liable rs textile plant. nnd yielding fiber
rs fine rs silk. liasno hitherto been cultivated
TO tho extent desirable. ewing Ia the lack Of
machinery suitable for extracting the iibcr.
In iSas' tho Indian government offered a
prize of Sa5.OOO for such IA machine, nnd now
tho French ministry Of agriculture ofrc.
600 francs In prizes for machines or pro.
ccsSs~ To that emil. Rnmic Is grown near
Paris, and some 81 the stems will 10 used to
thu competing RiachincS = Boston Herald
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
Paine's
Celery Compound

Is prescribed by physicians. recommended by
druggists. cnd0rse,i by ministers. praised by
users. and guaranteed by the mnnliiaci ur,rS.
M u spring medicine which viii do all ~ u II
claimed for II. Use u this spring. and see how
quickly IL tones you up.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
TO MOTHE Err S

Every halc should have bottle of Dit.
FAHKNEY'S TEETiiNG SYKrP. Perfect
~ saf'. Nnopium or Morphia nixtirc. VIII
relieve Collie. Gripping In The, Bowels nn,l Pro-
mute Difficult Tccihng. Prepared hy DitS.
FA!ikNEY n son. Iiagcrsiown. AID. Drug
gists sell ~ 81 cents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
o1STRHWBRIDGE & CLOTHIERb~
The Month Of February

Usually considered between scasonswould seem to be a
proper time call attention the advantages afforded
patrons by the unrivaed organization of
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
Oar Great Shirt FACTORY.

This factory employing about hundred working people
Of the better class by its thorough organization skilled and
experienced supervision and perfect economy every detail
Of production economy includes paying the highest
wages the skilled work pcople-is enabled by the comb
nation Of these advantages and the turning of work
large scale cheaper production in remarkable degree
Only the very best class Of work is allowed place
and other shirts placed there but the guar
antecd products of unrvallcd factory.
Among these products
THE "Grc0t Eondcr" shirt TIE 'H0nd0ru" shirt
At so Cents. At SI.oo.
The 'Furo,lfe' Shirt Thc CuStoD,- Mute Shirt
At IS Cents. AT Si.25.
In addition to these shirts widely and favorably
known. constantly make up in til; careful manner.
BOYS AND YOUTHS SHIRTS
FLANNEL. SHIRTS NIGHT SHIFTS
CIIEvIOT SHIRTS. FULI-DRESS SHIRTS.
All of these shirts carefully made in every detail
fine ordered work. Shirts the prices be found
in every Shirts Of such qualities perfect in it, uniform
and unvayns from year year believe cannot be found
elsewhere in any city We thus prominently invite cxam
nation of distinct claim produce and sell the very best
shifts for the price that be found in any American city.
Not alone appearance is claim based but solid
liability and genuine satisfaction in the added to per
lection in the fit which rarely obtained in ordered
work.
One of the best indications of the superior merits of the
goods the fact that numbers of gentlemen who previously
ordered shirts only regularly and well suicd
from madcup stock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06

SUICIDE OF PIeaoT.-Piggott. the autho
of the forged letters furnished the London
Times in reference to Parneii, fled from
England to Madrid, Spain, where be NM
ted suicide by shooting himself last Friday.
A despatch from London Saturday Says
''Hs identity has been fully established
by the officials of the British embassy.
Thursday the interpreter showed Piggot
the sights of Madrid. On that day P,ggott
sent telegram addressed "Ponsonby" to
the Office in London of Mr.. Soames, the
rimes's solicitor. This telegram announc.
ed his safe arrival in Madrid and gave his
address. 1t is inferred that the English
Government learned from this telegram
that Piggott was in Madrid. 1t is report
ed that the note. book, containing the ad-
dresses of number of persons in ireland,
was found on his body. Piggott's suicide
has cau-ed a profound sensation through
out England. Witnesses have started from
Paris for Madrid for the purpose OF for
mally identifying the body. The Madrid
police authorities intend to hold the efieets
Of the suicide pending an order from the
Court relative t. their disposal.
1t is learned this afternoon that the tele-
gram Piggott sent from Madrid or Thurs
day to Soames's Office, in this city, was adj
dressed to Shannon, the Times's Dublin
solicitor, not to "Ponsonby," as at first re-
ported. On receipt of the telegram Soames
notified the police of the whereabouts of
Piggot. The telegram read as follows:
''Please ask Mr.. 80 to send me what you
promised. Write.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06
mr. 6-2t

Prof. Hurlburt's troups of Horses and Dogs
are trained to a high degree of proficiency in
drills. marches ana 9TH interesting perform.
ances. The horses are handsome, thorough.
pred animals. Tue coat black horse Crotpn
Prince is probably the most intelli. ent and
best trained equine ever seen here. He seems
to understand the conversation addressed to
him by the Professor. answering questions by
nodding and shaking his head. He also in
dictated the left and right side by turning his
head In either direction. One of the best acts
,ne by this wonderful horse was in this wise:
Prof. Hurlburt tied his handkerchief around
the left fore and hind legs of lhe animal and
he united It with ease. The horse then hung
the handkerchief on a rope that is stretched
across the stage. Now you won't forget where
you left the handkerchief, will yous" asked
the Professor. The horse shook his head
meaning no. The performance went on for
some time, when the Professor wanted his
handkerchief to wipe the horses nose ana
mouth. He began to sea, CHI his pockets for it
without success and while he was thus engag-
! ed Crotcn Prince went I'd the line. took the
I handkerchief off and carried it to his master.
His troupe OF Dogs did excellent work in the
way of riding horses. leaping, etc. His two
Clown Dogs are very funny and keep the audi
ence In an almost consta at roar of laughter -
NJ Y Journal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06

Messrs. Chas. X. Hoge and A. g, Robinson
| have been appointed to clerkships at the Ma
tianal Valley Bank, and entered upon their
duties.
At his saw.will at Daniel M Hale's on the
9Th Of Feb. Samuel C. Nef, of Long Glade
had his left leg broken.
Mr.. Ad. W. Ca dwell, the wei known and
tasty job printer. IL now located at the SPEC.
TAToR job office.-Augmsta argus
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Blsckley succeeds Mr.. Hoge In
the office OF the City Treasurer, where also Mr..
Harry Haines is now clerking,
The marriage of Mr.. ]. Oakley Hudson. OF
Charlottesville. and Miss Lula 81. Parker. ot
This city, will take place Tomorrow. in the M
f. Church, South.
the Oldest citizen of Staunton, the respected
and venerable Geo. NJ. Coo hran, senior. is now
In DIS 92d year-Thursday last being the 9Is,
anniversary OF his birth. He is feeble In b,,dy
out hif mental faculties are still vigorous.
A. ID. Shepherd, son of Capt Ham Shepherd,
United States Revenue Collector, has been se
lected as the Clerk of Admission (Ala.o City
Court, new tribunal.
Mrs. Governor Lee. OF Virginia. and Miss
Mildred Lee, daughter of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
were among the guests at a lunch elver, nv
MRS. Senator Hears, of California, In Wash.
ington. last Friday.
General George B. Williams, OF Indiana. has
been decorated by the Emperor of Jspap with
the order of the Rising Sun. General Williams
was at one time United States minister to Ia.
pan, and later organised financial system
for that country.
Hen. w. L. Wilson. OF W. Va, will deliver
The graduating address before the Virginia
Medical College. at Rich mond, on the evening
of April LIST.
Rev. H.Paul has been on a visit to Frank
lin, Pendleton county, W. Va. where he WAS
pastor before being called to Messy Creek
Church. in this county. He was very warmly
gree ed by the members of his former copgre.
cations in that county. The Mountain News,'
OF that place says He was beloved by every.
one while with us and his absence but intens-
fies the feeling"
Inc venerable Rev. A. A. Eskridge. who be-
came an itinerant minister SO years ago and
Is now the Oldest member of the Baltimore
Conference NJ. E Church South, was 81 years
old on Friday last, the LIST instant, His nhvs
ical and mental faculties are wonderfully pre
served for one In his advanced age, He Ia
blessed with god health, and. when the
weather permits, walks out on the streets and
enjoys conversation with his numerous
friends
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06

The J. C. Duff Comic Opera Company, from
the Standard Theatre. New York. will appear
at the Opera House In a grand spectacula al
production of opera comique, next Monday
March 18th. In Won Suope's charming opera
co ciqne. "a Trip to Africa"
"a Trip to Africa" after its distinct New
York success, with a co. that contains such 6
grand quartet as Laura Bell1nis Willett Sea
man, Agnes Stone and Harry Brown. will be
sure of a large welcoming audience in "a TriI
to Africa" as 1t is put on the stage by the Duff
Comic Company. 1t liz very handsomely
mounted and costumed. The Oriental dress
es of the chorus are rich i'll harmonious color
choruses of charming dance music, sung In
good time and tune, and scenery upon which
b 9TH artistic taste and ingenuity have
been expended, all contribute to charm the
senses with surprise or pleasure and to please
all tastes. In the second act the scene Is laid
IN the region known as the "Ranks of the
Nile" The audience looks due south up that
Interesting river as far as the Albert Nyanza
over which a full moon Ia rising. Presently
upon the order of Titania Fonfani, who Is most
amply personated by Miss. Laura BeIlini, the
water begins to rise. Gradually the stream
swells into Its banks, and by the time the cbo-
rus turns to inspect it's work i has become the
brimming river indeed. 1t is really a very
nice piece of stage effect. and it took by sur
prise as keen an old stager in theatrical man
agement as ever deserved the thanks of an
audience. "Bless my SOUL" said he, as he had
recourse to the glasses he consents to wear on
ly in private, "that river seems to be WIDEN
ingi' And SO 1t certainly was. The pierre is
full of life because Harry Brown is in it; OF
beauty and melody because Laura Beilini. in
spite of all attempts to make herself look
sweet seventeen, is all there; of chic and com
edy besause the talented Miss Agnes Stone
has a scene and a song all to herself in the sec.
ond act. Willett Seaman looks and sings mag
nificentIy. as we know all people on the "Bank
of the Nils'' usually do when they are not
playing tragedy, aud he dresses gorgeously.
The sale of seats is now open at Oliviers Book
Store.