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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-28
Lnpancse Nyrestlers.

The professional athletes of japan
are the great wrestlers VINO seem to
be lf q different race from the ordn.
AIRY japanese, and who have a system
of training very different from that OF
JOAN l.. Sullivan or Jake Kilrau sovs
the Y. Y. Lcd9cr These men believe
in the accumulation rather han the
reduction OF fat, and they arc great la.
fellows Of six feet or more and weigh
from 200 to 300 pounds.
They train themselves largely By
pounding aud being pounded by their
fellows. They have great strength OF
neck and they increase this by butting
against one another with their heads
aud likng their opponent, in the
chest so that the noise is that of a bat
terjng-ram. They butt at wooden
posts with their shoulders, pound their
flesh and stamp the earth with their
feet saw an exhibition at which
about 100 of these wrestlers contested
during a visit paid to Japan year
or so ago. The wresllers came into
the ring entirely naked, with the ez'
ceptlon Of a belt about the loins. Be-
fore beginning they made the earth
shake with their stamping. aud they
gared at each other like demons,
They made many false starts, and
when they grappled their great mus
Giles stood out like ropes upon their
great arms and it was q battle Of the
giants. They have wonderful strength
OF wrist and fingers, and now and then
one would grasp his opponent by the
belt, and lifting his 800 pounds high
in the air, would throw him over his
shoulder and be would fail on the
earth with terrific tiud. while the
umpire would raise his fan and yell
out the japanese word for victory
The most noted japanese wrestIers
have ms great regulations as those OF
our prizc-hghters, and the profession
Of Wrestling dates back to the begin
ming of japanese history. The rules
OF the ring are quite as rigid as those
of the marquis of Queensberry and
there are iJrty-eight fails which eau be
made
The very best class Of japanese peo-
pie patrouiZe these WrcsUers. aud
rich man often has a party OF them
come and wreste ut lis receptions for
the entertainment Of his guests. Some
OF the most noted statesmen ar. pat
rouS OF wrestlerS, and one of the cab
met ministers of the mikado was not
long ago nicknamed the Wrestler
The wrestling goes on in both its puo-
lie exhibitions aud at private enter
taiumenls without the aid of betting
aud 80 far the muscular exhibitions q
Japan have not been corrupted by the
vice Of pool-selling
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-28

when the fash Of a new born sun fen arst on
EdeHs green and gold,
Our Father Ad"W sat under iho Tree ana
scratched with stick DO The mold;
Ind the first rude sEcicll that i1c world iad
seen was Joy % bis mighty beat.
TIL Tie Devil whispered behind the leaves,
"lt5 pretty Dut is IL urtt
Wherefore he called to his wife, and Gcd to
fashion his work anew
The first oil bis race who cared hg Tor ths
first, most dread reFlsw,
And be iett his iora % tho use 81 bis sons-
and thrt Was u RlOri0u gain
When tho DeviI chuckicd rs II artf' 10 tie
ear 81 the branded Cain,
They bulIdod a tower to shivcr the Sky and
wrench tie stars apHrt.
TIL tie Devil gruuted behind the bricks: ITS
striking. hut Is it artY
The stone was drrppeI by the quarry side ma
tie idle derrick swung,
While each man talked OF tho aims OF art, and
each IN an alien tongue,
They fought and they talked IN the North and
the south, they talked ana they fought
ia the West
TIL tie watcrs rose on tho jnbberiuR land and
the poor Red Clay bad rest
Had rest tlil the dunk blank canvas dawn
when the dove Was preencd 70 start,
And the Devil bubblcd below the keel. Its
human, but Is IL artf'
Tho tulo Is AZ old rs tie Eden Treas new as
For each man knows ere hts lip thatch grows
DO ~ master OF art aud truth;
And CHC man hears ms the twilight ncurs, to
the boat Of bis dying heart,
The Devil drum On the darkencd pane: ~ on
did IL. but was II artf'
We have learned b. white tho Ellen Tree 70
the shape Of surpiiCe peg,
We have learned 20 bottle our parents iWaln
In the yolk of an added egg,
We know That the tail must wng the dog, AS
the horse n drawn bY the curt;
But The down whOOps, as he whOOpcd or old;
ITS clever but is IL artY'
When the flicker OF London sun falls faint on
tho club rooms green and gold,
The sons nt Adam so them down ana scratch
with their pens 10 the mold r.
They scratch with their pens In tho mold OF
their graves, and the Ink aud tho anguish
start
whom tho Devil mutters behind the leaves;
IT'S pretty, but isit artS'
Now, n We could win to the Eden Tree wher6
the four great rivers flow,
And the wreath Of Eve is red on tho turf as
she loft 10 long Hru.
And N We could come when the sentry slept
and softly -Curry through,
BY the favor Of q Id VIC might know as muoh
--n- our father Adam know.
-Hudynri kipllng Ia the SCOTS Observer
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-28
oEkense BE for ReIng AIlve.o


T.ere is n little druggist in Brook.
lyn but although little he is full Of
pluck. The other day he got on 5
horse-ear and dropped into a corner
seat and began reading a paper
Other passengers got aboard and
soon the vehicle was crowded. Still
the serenity Of the druggist was undis-
turbed. Suddenly there came a change.
Ouch. exclaimed the drug -ist
with a fr0wn and a glare at stout
man, who had stepped upon his foot
and sent shooting pains through his
most favored cora. Hey there! he
added. you are standing Oh my
foot
The man t,an removed MS pressure
but the druggist faded to hear IBIS in-
coherent apology.
Saa be shouted 10 the big bear.
Please excuse ap.
.0a na returned tie other it's
ms fl1t please evrgsa me.
u BE- pardon sir qcsiv re-
spaWIea 7ae N.e wan. / am 50 fuit,
P.ea> excuse We Tor heiaE alive
aua a yuar Of lang .er De re-
sumo Iaa peraSli Of bis paper --A'
J.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-28
The Story Of a Social Belle.

Sometimes | doubt if were born. Z"
writes a society belle in delightful
article. The Story of Society Girl,
in the ladies Home Journal. II think
/ am the result Of transmigration- first
an orchid, next bird of Paradise and,
last of all, bloodrd horse. | belong
to au old family, and my solicitor
tells me that | have great deal of
money; but. who ever heard of a wo-
man having enoughP Mamma, very
sensibly, trained me to be a coquette.
From the time that | could stand ! was
aware of the value of my white skin.
my deep dark eyes and that attached
to the wonderful red hair that made "A
gorgeous framing for my finely cut
face. was willing to 90 to bed early,
for had been told Of the good Of those
sleeping hours that come before II
o'clock; to be bathed and rubbed un-
ii. | was weary enough to sleep again,
because my nurse had said that this
would make my form handsome and
supple, and my arms aud neck the adj
miruti0n of the world. School was an
unknown quantity to me- goyernesses
and that sort of thing came and ! en-
dmed them, learned Of them and was
spoken OF 10y them as the most beauti-
fgl girl they had ever seen-but one
who was utterly heartless. They little
understood that heart was the last
thing that would be desirable in my
profession. for made it such.
AT eighteen years of age | was
brought out, but Tor three months be-
fore that my mother had taught me
exactly who among the men were
eligible, who were not, what women
were to be cultivated. what ones to be
civil to and what ones to ignore. |
made my first appearance and mamma
very wisely had me dressed in the
finest of white silk muslin, made in
Empire style, with broad, white sash
about my waist white rose in my
hair and long, white gloves. only
partially covering my beautiful arms
As was proper, | accepted the invita-
tious TO dance from tho elderly men,
from whom it was a compliment to re-
ceive them, and, as far as possible, |
ignored the younger ones. | soug {
mammals wing at the end Of each
dance and, to her delight, the inn
preston left on eyerybody's mind was
that of my being an extremely beauti-
full, ingenious young girl who knew
nothing whatever about society. How
they erredl'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-28
He 9tted to BE ohllntn.

Let me see your Encyclopedi, "
vomica if you please, said farm o.F
as he stepped into a prominent Nh
store Of Pittsburg. 'S
Yes, sir, replied the CLERK ..
though he thought the inquirer looL.3
like an unpromising customer.
Still be was polite for the cIerts h.,
general instructions to treat all Ola,
with consideration, aud besides r:'
particular clerk had read s1maab.,'
Of literary men with agricultural I,G
its and Of grauger-iike appp7rao,o
and it was barely possible thsf n.
man now asking TO see the epcroI.
pedia was one Of THAI Kind.
II does not always do 10 iulre r..
pie by the clothes they wear nav J,
form conclusions from the harsaaS
which may endeavor to conceal b.sl,
cunningly in their hair.
So reasoned the clerk as he disnlavo,
all the tweutv-four volumes OF tLs
Encyclopedia Suxyomica to the rras.
tigative rustic. and expatia.al leor,
edly on the dead loads of ernditio,
which had been consumed in the pro.
duction OF the great work.
The farmer looked slowly and oora
fully through the volumes, one by ana
and listened to what the voluble cer5
said, but made no reply or rave apy
indication of desire to atd tie sa n
his literary possessions Finally ma
clerk asked;
We're YOU thinking of getting an
encyclopaedia
''Oh, no, replied the farmer. "bpt !
like to oblige people.
Like to oblige people9" exclaimed
the astonished clerk.
Yes, | alters try to oblige people
when | can, but sometimes it's mighty
ineonvenient, in the busy season.
But ii You don't Intend to buy an
encyclopedia. said the clerk IN an in.
iured tone, "why are you wasting your
time and mine by looking all through
those books?n
'Jist bekase | alters try to obige
sir, even at some Inconvenience to my.
self.
Il don't see how you are obliging
anybody" added the clerk, as he sadIy
replaced the books in their box and
wondered if he had better call the po
Zee
Don't your asked the granger
We'll III tell YOU You hev sigr
in the winder which says. Ask 10 sec
our Encyclopedia Nuxyomicl, an as
alters try to oblige ! come in an dur
as tie sign said but there be somI
people as never appreciate il when you
do try to oblige en-.
Aud the farmer walked out, resolv
ing never to Try to o0lige the city PEG
pie again.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-28

Yes. Il is easily accounted for. His
l5-year old son returned from board
ing-school last week for a short visit.
-NorrisioDR Herald.
Miss NeSilc-'Are Won interested in
the language of flowers. Mr. Appolis?'
Mr. Appolis OF St. PauD II should
shy ! was! Spring wheat, longs an
shorts staple brands. an miliu' ma
chinery Is my pet hobbies Seen them
paten bags Tor packin ?'-J4age.
us that colored woman coming to
do your work?n asked a Washington
woman Of a friend who has had great
deal OF trouble with servants well,
was the reply, she is coming here to
live d II she likes the work onas-
may be- sue do 1t. - washington tOSt.
Il don't think | ever saw anything
funnier than the last act OF that COM
edy said a friend to Congressman.
~ on ought to sect. Il don't think
/ want 10. I've seen act of Congress
that struck me as being about as fun
ny as anything | can stand. - Wash
tHgt0n Post
Quidnuno - Are you mourning,
Scrlbblcr2 | notice that you always
wear black now, when You used al-
ways to wear light colors." Sclibbler
10, no; I'm not 10 mourning. out /
bought me one of those fountain pens
a little while ago and l find it cheaper
to wear black. boston Courier.
My dear sir, you have travelled in
Africa Do the African ladies' suffer
as much as we from the tyranny of
mau?' 20, no, the ladies there have
special privileges -n How | long
to be theret' AS / was going TO say,
at all the banqucts the lady captives
are always first eaten. FRegeHde
BLatter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-02-28
Great Black Cuckatoo.

In the islands Of the Malay Archi-
pelago i found the great black coci,a-
too. whose special food is the kernel on
the kauari mat, and the she'll OF winch
is said % be harder than that OF any
other nut and 10 protect a kernel OF
most dt licate nayor The kauari tree
grows tn great height and bears a
ilrshy fruit wbicn iuclnsus ar extreme
IN hard She'll Of glass-h&c >lnoothueSs
of suriucc Within this shell are from
ono 10 three kernels covered with "a
thin skin; when this is removed tue
nut falls into number OF Irregular
flakes of SNOWY whiteucSs and delicious
taste.
The leshy part Of the kanar fruit is
eaten by many birds. particularly hv
the large wood-pigeons, but only the
black rockatoo is able 70 set nc the
nut. which IL docs by the great strength
OF its immense, sharply pointed ahd
hooked bcak Taking nut end-wlSe
ia its bin aud keeping It firm by a
pressure OF the horny eud OF It's tongue,
the coCkatoo cuts notch across the
she'll bv a saving motion OF the sharp
edce of the lower part OF the beaS.
This done. the bird takes hold Of the
nut with one foot while biting on a
piece ola thick leaf This ii wraps
around the nut to prevent the CLASSY
she'll from slipping, while il uses the
upper part 81 It's beak to hold the nut
aud the under part to insert IN the
notch already made and wrench OIL
piece OF the she'll by powerful nip
Again taxing the nat in rs claw tue
Bird inserts the very long and sharp
point Of IFS bin into the hole just made
and picks ont the kernel, which -
seized nake by flake 10y the horny end
of tho long aud flexible tongue. More
time is required 10 tell about this nut
cracking thaa Tie bird takes 60 per-
form lae operation, iar the corkaloo :
very rapul feeder aua Will Consume
great many nuts in an HoUr
Inc unue suggested bnt,ra h. scot
land and Istaad Waud be 3Aaal lacn-
three m 6, aag; the estimated east i
$40 900 W1 and lae worst gradient IN
il would Pc enc to seyeuyy-lits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
FOUR LIVES WERE LOST.
A Fatal Mine Explosion in the Ocean Col
liery in West Virginia.

A Fatal Mine Explosion I'm the Ocean Col
liery in West Virginia.
terrific explosion of gas occurred yesterday
morning at the Ocean coal mines near Clarks-
burg, W. Va. The report was heard for many
miles, and brought throng of people from all
the surrounding country to the vicinity of the
disaster. The men had descended into the mine
and about forty more were waiting to descend
when the catastrophe took place.
When the explosion occurred. two great
clouds of smoke and large volume of water
were forced from the two entrances to the
mine. located about 900 feet apart, and there
was no idea that any Of the men would come
out alive, but a rescuing party started imme-
diately after the explosion and thirty-seven of
the men were got out alive, they having been in
part of the mine remote from the chamber
where the gas was ignIted.
The other four, Joseph Feather aged ffty
years, Connellsville, Pa; William Dougherty,
thirty-ive years, bridgeport; Nathan Gaines,
thirty-five years. Clarksburg; Charles Welsh,
twenty-three years, Clarksburg, were all in
stantly killed.
Feather s body was recovered through q rush
made by the rescuers, but the others could not
be reached. The body had the clothing en-
tirely burned off. Had the explosion occurred
fifteen minutes later forty lives would have
been sacrificed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08

Broke the Record for Going without Sleep
The sleep-fasting contest which began a week
ago in San Francisco with twenty entries ended
in W. C. Woodford, the only contestant who re-
manned awake, being forced by the manage
ment to retire at s:45 yesterday morning. He
had been without sleep for 1853 hours and 4S
minutes, and when finally obliged to close his
eyes was pronounced by the physicians in dan
ger Of becoming a maniac. It is now believed
he will maintain his reason. He broke the rec
ord of IA hours and 20 minutes which was
made in Detroit. WOOdford received 800 and
Jackson and Harris, who remained awake over
ninety-six hours, $50 and $25, respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08

Louis p. Knowles, q prominent citizen and
There d . fine prospect for the wheat and
other crops in Nebraska and Iowa.
Gov. Hill ON Wednesday signed the blu max
ing free the foot passage on the Brooklyn
bridge.
8. L. Clemens ozark Twain) and family win
sail for Europe on June and will probably re-
side abroad for several years.
The directors Of the St. Louis mining ex-
change will swear out . warrant for embeszle-
ment against Page Mcpherson. the secretary of
the exchange and the now absent leader Of the
st. Louis flour hundred"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
CITY AND DISTRICT.

q The local circulation Of The EVENING
STAR is not only the largest and fullest, but it is
also the BEST, since the paper goes not alone
into the hands of the people of the District Of
Columbia as q body. but regularly INFO heir
homes,-into the families of all classes, and into
those of the incorporating as well as the
monsy-earning portion of the community. An
advertisement in its columns therefore reaches
the eye of everybody worth reaching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08

Mysterious Tragedy In q Station House Cell
WI. Ransom, an upholsterer from Mil waukee,
was locked up at the central station in Cleye-
land Saturday night on the charge of intoxica-
ton A few hours later he was found dead
with his throat cut and two stab wounds over
the heart Ransom's wife arrived in Cleveland
yesterday and began an investigation. an she
does not believe that he committed suicide.
The jail turnkey says Ransom had no knife or
other weapon in his possession when searched
q IL station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
The Farmers Alliance for Free Coinage.

President Polk Of the Farmers Alliance says
that his organization is strongly in favor of the
free coinage Of silver, and no candidate who is
not in sympathy with the alliance on this ques-
ton can hope for its support next year. Hence
he is opposed to the nomination Of Grover
Cleveland for the presidency by the democrats.
The nomination Of Mr.. Cleveland on platform
either ignoring or straddling the money ques-
ton will. he is sure. make third party a neces-
sity- The action of the alliance members in
Congress will depend, he says, upon whether
the democrats show disposition to give the
farmers what they want
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08

Jacob Schaefer is still the champion billiard
player Of America. Eugene Carter tried to wrest
the crown and silver championship cup from him
at the Central Music Hall in Chicago Wednes-
day night, but the wizard had not lost his cum
ming or his cue its immaculate stroke. It took
just thirty-eight innings to wind up the game.
The score then stood-Schaefer, 800; Carter.
481. Carter, though, made brilliant spurts and
his cushion caroms were the delight Of billiard
experts. In the twenty-fourth inning he struck
his gait. Caroms.. masses, around-the-tabl
shots and intricate draws, and when he finally
missed on a delicate masse he had Ill buttons
to his credit for the inning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
Peturn Of an Alaskan Explorer.

A. b. Schnaz, member Of the Wells-Price
Alaska exploring expedition, arrived at San
Francisco Wednesday. He was taken sick at
Camp Davidson and left behind. He descended
the Yukon river in boat He made winter
quarters at an Esquimaux village and in COM
pany with John Clark, trader, made forty
days trip north on a sled. On this trip Clark
lake and Noghelim river were discovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
sullivan win Probably Be Cleared.

Sullivan viii Probably Be Cleared.
At special meeting Of the Order of the Elks
in Newark Wednesday night J. L. Sullivan, who
was charged with conduct unbecoming men,
Der Of the organization, was placed on trial. A
commission appointed to investigate the charge
met In Cincinnati to hear the testimony Of T. b.
Hsddon Of the Cincinnati lodge, who preferred
the charges. Haddon, on cross-examinatiou,
admitted that his charges were based upon the
assertions Of others. The idea is prevalent
among the members Of the Newark organiza-
ton that the charges against Sullivan win be
dismissed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
THOMAS BOWLING { son, Auctioneera

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY ON THE
EAST SIDE OF THIRTY-SECOND STREET
SHiGHl IN GEORGETOWN, ID. c.. ABOVE
On THURSDAY, MAY FOURTEENTH. 1891,
at FIVE O'CLOCk, in front Of the premisss will
sell part Of lot No. 81 in square no. fronting q
inches on the east side of High ed street by
depth of 1:O feet improved by o brick blacksmith
and wheewrfght shop.
Terms: One-third cash; balance six and twelve
months. with interest. secured by deed of trust
the property, all cash, at the option Of the pur-
chaser. deposit OF 800 required at the time of
SALE All conYeyancing and ordinR at purchasers
cost. THOMAS BOWLING h son,
nlyS-d&ds Auctioneers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08

On Monday last occurred the city election at
waynetown. Montgomery county, Ind. VIM
s;mms and Frank Hollowel tied for the office
OF treasurer, each gentleman receiving 323
votes To decide the question to which one
should hold the Office foot race was held on
Wednesday between the men. .simms seemed
. sure winner until he tripped when within
three yards Of the goal. Rollowel fell over
him, but crawling over the line won the race
amid the cheers of the crowd. Hollowel was
sworn in the same evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08

6 BENSINGER. Auctioneer.
WASHINGTON HORSE AND CARRIAGE BAZAAR.
PEREMPTORY SALE OF HORSES, MARES,
MULES, CARRIAGES, WAGONS. CARTS. HAIR
NESS, &C., &c.
Will be sold at the bazaar, No $40 Louisiana ave-
nue. on SATURDAY MORNING, MAY NINTH,
AZ TEN O'CLOCK, 80 head of Driving and Work
Horses and Mares. good opportunity for persons
wishing to buy.
AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK
FOR THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT,
Bay Horse and Gray Horse
ALSO
Second hand Dirt Carts Second hand Family Car
riages, Secondhand Buggies = Second hand Phae-
tons. New Dayton Wagons. 2 New Buggies. New
Grocery Wagon and several vehicles not enumerated
Large lot Of Secondhand Harness. &C., &c.
my7-3t Auctioneer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08

Paying Dividends Out Of the Capital.
A special to the New York World from Nashua,
n. H., says the Bay State Shoe Fastening Com.
pauy has been wrecked Tho treasury Of the
company ID depleted and s147,00 il unac-
counted for. For three years past the com
pany has been paying 10 per cent dividend
but investigation shows that every cent Of II
came out Of the capital stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08

steel rail weighing GOO pounds was laid
across the track in front Of the Newport ex-
press on the Erie road, near Urbana, Ohio,
yesterday. The locomotive, going sixty miles
an hour, struck it and fortunately cleared the
track. A man named Snyder, charged with
the crime, has been arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08

Bridget Kavanaugh, employed at tine Hotel
Schlosser, Pittsburg, Pa, thrust a rose covered
with red pepper under the nostrils of Lorenz
Creig. another employee, Wednesday evening
Creig grasped bottle Of cayenne pepper from
the table and rubbed handful in the girls
eyes She screamed with agony. and in the
struggle the dining room was wrecked. The
girls eyesight is hopelessly lost Creig IL in
iail