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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-04-08
HOMEMADE PANTALOONS.
How a Girl or the Revolution Manufao-
turcd Pair FOR Her Husband.

Late in the afternoon Of one of the
last DAYS of MAY, i'm the year &c, when
| was few months shor, of Is years
Old notice came to Townsend, Mass,
where my father used to live, that tiff
teen soldiers were wanted, says Mrs.
Eunice Locke Richards in the Green
field (Mass.) Gs-tie.
The training band was instantly
called out and my brother, that was
next older than l. was the one that was
selected lie did not return till late
at night when we were all in bed.
When rose in the morning | found
my mother in tears, who informed me
that my brother John was to march
next day after tomorrow at sunrise
NV father was in Boston i'm the Mas
sachusetts assembly. Mother said that
though John was supplied with sum-
mer clothes he must suffer for winter
garments. There were at this time no
stores and no articles TO be had except
such as each family could make itself
The sight of mothers tears always
brought all the hidden strength OF
body and mind into action Instant
lv asked what garment was needed.
She replied "Pantaloons." ION, II
that is all. said l, I've will spin and
weave him q pair before be goes
But. said mother, the wool IS on
the sleeps back and the sheep are IN
the pasture Immediately turned
to younger brother and b. lie him
take the salt dish and call them TO the
yard Mother replied: Poor child,
there are no sheep shears Wiihin three
miles and a half u have some
small shears at the loom said J.
But YOU can't spin and weave 1t IN
so short a time. 81 am certain we
can. mother" How can You weave
it2 There is long web Of linen 10 the
loom.
b his time the sound of the sheep
made me quicken my steps toward the
yard. requested my sister to bring
the wheel and cards while | went TOR
the wool went to the yard with my
brother and secured a white sheep,
from which ] Sbeated with my loom
shears half enough for web. We
th-u let her 10 with The rest OF her
fleece ISeut.oe wool ln uy my little
sister and Luther ran Tor black
Sheep and held her while | cut wool
Oh FOR my dllug and half lhe warp
and then we allowed her to 70 with
tar remaining coarse part OF the fleece.
Tie pest ST THE narrative the writer
would a8ri8-e uY saving that the
wool thus obtained was duly carded,
! spun. washed, sized and dried A
1 loom was found few doors OF. the
web rot iu' and slas w0se. the c.otn
{ ,,,.,t,, r.l 9s4r anE r4a.4a f.-fo ar three
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-04-08
THE MANUFACTURE OF Gun FLlNrs
1t Is One of the Oldest Trndes. II M, :,
Very Oldest.

There are il all twentv-thraa diff
ent kinds of flint made, but IT reopira.
some ingenuity to stretch them I'm,
far SAYS L0Hgmap< f1q3.iHs. Poy
instance, to make up the list YOU bare
gray muske~ and block muskets
where difference is not at all IN H.
workmanship. but in the alleged ouaI.
ity OF the hint
Setting aside the minor kinds. tina
main classes OF flint are for the com.
mon gua, the pocket and horse pis.
tots, the musket, rifle and carbne.
From the narrow point " his fake
the workman chips "a dimiuutiye flint
for a pocket pistol, though not So MANY
Of these are required as of larger
size fOrN horse pistols. But the fiDt,
most in request are the neat and well.
shaped ones used for rifles, and the
biggest of all are required for car.
bines.
There is also continuous, THOUGH
not a very considerable demand for
strike-a-lights. meant for the use of
travellers and spOrtsmen who have had
experience of damp matches. As each
of these has its own shape and size
which must be accurately Reproduced
it viii be seen that the knapper at the
anvil has a task demanding both skill
and Judgment. Yet its execution has
become so much a habit with him
that he talks and chips away as if BY
instinct.
At every sharp pop down drops
gun flint, which he takes in his hand
and lets the hammer play round till
the sharp edges are blunted and the
size made exactly what is required.
The speed at which he works NAV be
inferred from the fact that each man
calculates to turn out on an average
1000 a day.
In time Of pressure a knapper has
been known by commencing very
early in the morning and working to
late hour at night-to make 5000
But that is deemed an extraordinary
and prodigious days work.
The employers, as well as the men,
reckon that, taken all the year round
a third Of that number represents the
output of a man.
This means about $4,000 a week, for
it ID an old custom in the trade to
make Saturday and Monday HOLIDAYS
the former is given up to play and
the latter is given up to tool sharpen
ing
Enapping cannot be done unless the
hammers are in perfect order, and il
is said that the only smiths that can
put them right are few in the neigh
b0rhO0d of Brandon. who have done
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-04-08
From the Golden Slone.

FROM the OOlQen olOpe.
DEApwooD, TRINITY Co, Can, Mar. p, 'g8.
Mr.. Il. H. Benaett-Dear Friend:
Upon arriving home from my east
ern trip found my family in good
health, aud it has occurred to me
that ii might be interesting to you
to know something of the climate
in this county.
The climate in this section of the
country has undergone consider
able change during the last four
years, from almost uniform aud
comparative open winters to pro-
Ionged and stormy weather, bring
ing with it an abundance Of snow.
Many of the residents of this
county were taken by surprise some
four years ago by the unprecedented
fall of five feet in the lower
localities with corresponding in
crease in the higher attitudes Many
buildings went down under the
pressure and cattle persisted. Deer
were found by snow -hoers COM
p.eteIy at their mercy, unable 70 get
away. la one case that | know of
two deer were found that had taken
refuge in a mans wood shed. Many
also of these noble creatures shared
the same fate of the cattle. Since
that time the more prudent have
taken "time by the forelock, and
made preparation for the winter.
This season began and continued
so long in a beautiful mild manner
rs to almost disarm ones fears of
hard time and a short wood pile.
Old winter was only taking his
second nap, and when he fully
awoke and began to "shake his
hoary locks" We realized that we
were to have a stormy and pro-
tracted season, and although at this
late date, the snow has disappeared
from tn e lower portions, II is not so
in many other localities. At the
present writing the weather indi-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-04-08

TIE assembly was possessed of
It's senses when it passed the bill
providing for The payment Of the
salsrlas of county officials each
month instead Of quarterly, az at
present.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-04-08

Our Legislature has killed the
womaur suffrage bill and the wide
Wagon IRE bill. The wide wagon
tire aaght to prove a good thing,
and many are Of The opinion that
the other measure would, too.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-04-08
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Erom onr repuInr eorresponaent.

]
candidates for each Of the several
federal offices in Georgia, which
were this week filed, but not a
single one Of his men received. 40
appoinlmnut. Whether true or not
this failure Of Crisp to get his share
Of patronage 10 bis own state II
taken by many politicians to mean
that Mr.. Cleveland has changed bis
mind about allowing Crisp to be
reelected Speaker Of the House. 1t
is pointed out a. proof Of this that
Mr.. Cleveland has announced, not
withstaudiug the efforts of Crisp
and lis friends to secure AN earlier
date. that be would not call the
extra session of Congress until
September. "This," said a Demo
cratic member Of the House, "is, TO
my mind, proof positive Of Mr..
Clevelaud'- intention TO antagon ize
Grip. lie would, / believe, have
called an extra session of Congress
this spring if he had not opposed
the reelection of Crisp. lie hopes
by September to have a strong,
oroapizad suppnrt for the admins
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-04-08

Rrsg. after being puchprpd by the
S,.,. 5.no.r,,ic ,ino ont If MS
cir,E - Meyico will get something
lig..... Dom P.dro conptrv
AS No the Kansas products to be
exha.d at the Worlds Fair will
be so. e. choice specimens of grass
hop ~, in the production Of which
The b. ediug state j. without a rival
anon American commonwealth.
1unoUon the means Of litigation
between stockholders 1t has trans.
pir,d hat there is in South Dakota
Is ~ institution or the cure of
drurleuuees. This is inexpIicable,
for South Dakato IL, and has been
these four year. or more, under the
operation Of probibitory liquor laws.
-,
''S
about 10 strengthen her army and
that the German government is cod
din 1901 inventor who is working
away ou the most destructive eXpJo-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-04-08

n aiiJ please the majority Of
Wisconsin people to learn that Gen.
Brae. after being euchered by the
STAG democratic ring out Of his
cinca IN Mexico, viii get something
lketaa Dom Pedro country.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1893-01-28

"Aye," said Hoseason, "but my first
officer is dead-ye ken best how. There's
none of the rest Of us acquaint with this
coast, sir, and it's one very dangerous
to ships"
"Well, then, to Glasgow if ye listr'
says Alan.
"But all this will cost money, sir" !"
said the captain.
"Well, sir" says Alan, 81 am nae
weathercock. Thirty guineas if We land
me on the seaside, and sixty if We put
me in the Linnhe loch."
But see, sir, where we lie, we are hut
few hours sail from Aidnamurchan. y
said Hoseason. Give me sixty and Ill
set ye there"
"And I'm to wear my brogues and run
jeopardy of the redcoats to please your
cries Alan. No, sir, if ye want sixty
guineas, earn them, and set me in my
own country"
"It's to risk the brig. Sir" said the
captain, land your own lives along with
her"
"Take it or want it," says Alan.
"Could ye PILOT Us at all:" asked the
captain, who was frownins TO himself
well, it's doubtful" said Alan. I'm
more of fighting man (as ye have seen
for yoursel) than sailor man. But
have been often enough picked up and
set down upon this coast, and should
ken something Of the lie Of it."
The captain shook his head, still
frowning.
"If had less money ON this unchancy
cruise, says he, Il would see YOU in a
ropes end before Irisked MY brig, sir.
But be it as ye will. As soon as get a
slant of wind (and there's some coming
or I'm the more mistakcn} III put it in
hand. Bat there's one thing more. We
may meet in with kings ship and she
may lay US aboard sir, with 10 blame
Of mine; they keep the cruisers thick
upon this coast. ye ken who for. Now,
sir, if that was to befal! ye might leave
the money"
Captain, says Alan. "if We see n ren-
nant it shall he your part 10 ran away.
And now, as hear you're little short
of brandy in the fore part, I'll offer ye a
cliange bottle of brandy against two
buckets Of water"
That was the lest clause of the treaty
and was daily executed on both sides, so
that Alan ana could at last wash out
the roundhouse and be quit of the me-
MORALS of those whom we had slain, and
the captain and Mr.. Riach could ha
happy again in their own way, the name
OF which was drink.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1893-01-28

very wise nor very Christian to blow off
SO many words of anger. They will do
the man ye call the Fox no harm, and
yourself no good. Tell me your tale
plainly out. What did he nextY
"And that's good observe, David"
said Alan. "Troth and indeed they will
do him no harm, the more's the pity!
And barring that about Christianity (of
which my opinion is quite otherwise, or
would be nae Christian), am much
of your mind"
"Opinion here or opinion there" said
l, ''it's kent thing that Christianity
forbids revenge
"Ah," said he, ''it's well seen it was q
Campbell taught vel 1t would be con-
venient world for them and their sort
if there was no such thing as lad and
gun behind heather bushl But that's
nothing to the point. That is what he
did"
"Aye," said l, "come to that"
"Well, David" said he, "since he
could nae be rid of the royal commons
by fair means, he swore he would be
ilu VI tllOIu ny lOlAs <1ldohlC1 was "
starve; that was the thing he aimed at
And since them that fed him in his exile
would nae be bought out right or wrong,
he would drive them out. Therefore he
sent for lawyers and papers and red
coats to stand at his back. And the
kindly folk of that country must all
pack and tramp, every fathers son out
of his fathers house, and out of the
place where he was bred and fed, and
played when he was a Gallant. And
who are to succeed themp Bareleggit
beggarsl King George is to whistle for
his rents; he maun dow with less; he
can spread his butter thinner; what
cares Red Colin? If he can hurt Ard
shiel he has his wish; if he can pluck
the meat from my chieftain's table, and
the bit toys out of his children's hands,
he will gang hame singing to Glenure"
"Let me have word" said l. "Be
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1893-01-28

"Nepcr tpith the slcOrd," he cried loudly.
Before we had done cleaning out the
roundhouse breeze sprung up from u
little to the east Of north. This blew off
the rain and brought out the sun.
And here i must explain, and the
reader would do well to look at a map.
On the day when the fog fell and we
ran down Alan's boat, we had been run
ming through the Little Minch AT
dawn after the battle we lay becalmed
to the east of the Isle of Gamma or be-
tween that and Isle Erisla, in the chain
of Long islands. Now to get from there
to the Linnhe loch, the straight cou. SO
was through the narrows OF the Sound
of Null. But the captain had no cha.
He was afraid to trust his brig so deep
among the islands, and the wind serving
well, he preferred to go by west Of TREE
and come up under the southern coast OF
the great Isle of Null.
All day the breeze held in the same
point and rather freshened than died
down, and toward afternoon swell be-
gan to set in from around the outer
Hebr;des. Our course to go round the
inner isles was to the west of south, 50
that at first we had this swell upon our
beam and were much rolled about. But
after nightfall, when we had turned the
end of TREE and began to head more to
the east the sea came right astern.
Meanwhile the early part of the day.
before the swell came up, was very pleas
ant. sailing as we were in bright sun
shine and with many mountainous
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1893-01-28
SHlLOH'S
CON SU M PTlO N
CURE.

The success Of this Great Cough Cure is
without parallel in the history of medicine.
All druggists are authorized to sell it on pos
tive guarantee, test that no other cure can
successfully stand. That it may become
known, the Proprietors, at an enormous ex-
pense, are placing Sample Bottle Free inte
every home in the United States and Canada.
Ifvou have a Cough, Sore Throat, or Bron-
chitis, use It, for it will cure you. II your
child has the Group, or Whooping Cough use
I. promptly. and relief is sure. II you dread
that insidions disease CONSUMPTION, use 1t.
Ask your Druggist for SHILoH'6 CURE,
Price 10 cts. SO cts. and 81 90. Ifyour Lungs
are sore or Back lame, use Shiloh's Porous
Plaster Price Is cts, For sale by all Drug
Gists and Dealers.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1893-01-28

sure, If they take less rents, be sure gov
ernment has finger in the pie. It's not
this Campbell's fault. man-it's his Or
ders. And if ye killed this Colin to-
morrow, what better would ye be?
There would be another factor in his
shoes as fast as spur can drive"
"Ye're a good lad in a fight" said
Alan, "but, man, ye have Wing blood
il yer
And with this Alan fell into a muse,
and for long time sat very sad and 81
lent.
ITO BE CONTINUED
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1893-01-28

Board by the Day, Week or Month
at Popular Prices.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1893-01-28

and the finest mixed and fancy drinks will al
ways be forthcoming upon order A fine club
room is at the disposal Of parties who wish to
indulge in social game of cards.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1893-01-28
TZNE TABLE

will always be supplied with the choicest eata
bles the merket affords. and all the delicaeies
will be supplied in season, Meals can be OBJ
tanned at ali hours, cooked to suit the most ias-
tidious epicure.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-06-16

A STARTLING DIsCovERY.-Chicago, June
IA startling disclosure was made at the
Worlds Faic grounds last evening, when the
priceless laces sent here by Queen Margar-
hetta, of Italy, were unpacked. While the
laces were being taken out of their cases
and counted, it was found that thirty pieces
were missing. Cablegrams were Immediate
ly sent to Rome, apprising the Queen of her
great loss, for it seems, as developments thus
far indicate that the loss will not fall upon
the exposition company, their bond not COW
ering the safety Of the laces in transit.
An effort was made to keep the disc, very
secret, but custom officers divulged the start
ling news. These rich p sessions, out of
reverence for the memory Of her country
men, the discoverer of America, Queen Mar
garhetta consented to send to Chicago for the
fair. She sent noble trusted lady, the
Countess di Brazza, 10 watch and guard her
treasures, and the Government of the United
States gave bond of 100000 to guarantee
Their safe return to Italy.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-06-16
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
DIR. THOMAS PEAK..

Whereas, God in His wisdom hath called
from our midst our beloved member and
esteemed fellow citizen, DIR. Thomas Peake |:
therefore be It resolved by the members of
the Gibbs Alliance;
/. That while we bow in humble SUBJ
mission to the will Of Him who "doe,h all
things well" we deeply mourn the irrepar-
able loss sustained by the Alliance in the
sad visitation of His providence in the death
of our devoted brother.
2. That by his death, not only has our
organization lost enc Of its most faithful and
zealeus members, but tho community
has lost valuable resident and his country
al large quiet, kind, noble and patriotic
citizen.
3. That we affectionately dedicate a page
In our minute book 10 his memory, and that
we place on record our appreciation of the
faithfulness, ability and courie,y with
which he discharged his duties rs an officer
aud member Of our order, aud Of that pleas
ant intercourse which has endeared him to
his fellow mem bers.
q, That copy Of these resolutions be
sent to the family of the deceased, also that
a copy be sent the UNION TINES and Cotton
Plant for publication.
F. L. WILSON,
&c. GIBBS, Committee.
j. ID. LANCASTER,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-06-16
North Paoolet 8. g. Convent ton.

The following is the programme of the North
Pacolet Interdenominational =. 8. Conyeu-
tion, which meets at Salem June 20, 1898
1880 q. m. Singing by the schools
lO45. Devotional exercises, conducted by
the chaplain, C. c. Roberts.
ii 90. Enrolment of schools and delegates
with reports Of same. Address Of welcome,
by Sammie Strain.
11.30. "What are the different townships
doing in the Sunday School work 2'-wm.
Jeferies aud p. s. Weber.
"What are the various Sunday Schools
doing for Christ i"-By the Superinte ndents
and followed by the visiting brethren.
Iniermission until 2 p. m Singing by
Sunday School children.
lst Query. "Should the international les
son papers take the place Of the Bible il. the
Sunday Schoal?"-Openei by s. j. Ham.
mott, followed by j. A. Hames, C. w. Whis.
onant and others.
I'd. Recitation Of Bible texts by Sunday
School scholars of oil ages aud SEXES who
are disposed to take part in same.
Question box. Miscellaneous business.
The infant classes will join in singing :
"Sha'l we meet beyond the river" which
will be responded 10 by tho congregation
singing, eve shall meet beyond the river. -
Each school will be entitled to three de'e-
gates and everybody friendly to the Sunday
School cause Is invited to attend and lake
part ia the work.
j. nj. GREER, j. l.. STRAIN,
Secy, Pres.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-06-16

WHAT 1T Cosrs.--There Is general idea
that the Presidents salary of $;50, 900 year
is oil that he receives, and that, whea com
pared with the salsries paid the sovereixns
of Europe, this sum is not enough. This is
mistake. In addition TO his salary, the
President receives $50, ,064 to pay the salaries
Of his clerks and subordinates. His private
secretary has $8, $50 his assistant secretary
$2,290; The sicnsgrsphers get 81 800, each
of ave messengers III ,z00, the steward ST.
800, each Of the two doorkeepers 81 200.
while other emp'oyes are paid in proportion.
down 10 the man who takes care of the fires,
who receives 1894. In addition $4,000 are
allowed for inosdentals, such as stationary
and carpets, $l2, 900 for repairs and fefurn-
ishing, $4,000 for fuel. 81 900 for the green
house and $4,000 for the stable, gas and
ether sncidcn ais. In oil the President ar d
h'a house cost the country over $125,O0O.