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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
A GREAT TREE.
Wondrous Stories Told of the "Mlraculous
Thorn of GlaatOnbnrY."


At Glastonbury Abbey, in Somerset
shire, England. once stood n thorn tree
which. IL is said, bloomed every Christ
mas morning. The first authentic ac-
count of it ever written was in 1872 by
a Mr. Eyston, who tells Of it in the
account OF his visit TO the abbey. The
keeper assured Mr.. Eyston that ST.
Joseph of Arimathea landed not far
from this town, at a place where there
was formerly an oak that had been
planted to his memory; that he and his
companions marched to a hill and rested
themselves, and that Joseph stuck his
staff in the ground Now this staff
was a common dry hawthorn stick, but
it grew and first came into full flower
on Christmas day. Afterwards the
tree, which had thus grown and budded
like Aaron's rod, always blOOmed on
the day of Our Lord S nativity and upon
no other day, the flower, like those of
the night-blooming cereus lasting but
a few hours.
Many queer stories have been told of
the Miraculous Thorn of Glaston-
bury 1t was said that if the chips
from it were planted they would sprout
and growlife potatoes; that the leaves
cured all inhammations, swellings, etc.
and that rods" cut from it would
never leave marks on the children cor
rected by their use.-St. Louis Repub-
lie.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
THE BOARDING HOUSE TURKEY.
Only One Possible Explanation for 1t,
Peculiar Flavor.

Only One Possible Explanation for Its
Peculiar Flavor.
81 asked for turkey" Mrs. Cod
hooker" 'said the Chicago boarder in
deliberate tones"
And you received it, SIR" answered
the landlady, calmly. 81 gave you the
drumstick myself"
Then, madam, this turkey was a
monstrosity."
"Sir?'
'It had four legs and a beard"
"You are insulting, sir"
"A rose, madam" rejoined the Chi
cago boarder blandly, Smells as sweet
by any other name, and sheep is sheep
though it be called roast turkey. You
have smothered three slices of mutton
under gravy dressing and turkey
bones, and think that | don't know
Harlem goat from Rhode Island turkey.
Madam, | have too much respect for
my sense of taste to try and fool it
longer at your table. l bid you good
day"
The Chicago boarder arose, placed
his gross napkin ring in his coat-tail
pocket with dignified wave of his
hand and left the room. There was an
appalled, silence around the table.
Even the landlady appeared much dis
turbed.
Perhaps" suggested the hall-bed-
room boarder at length in the gentle
tones of compromise; perhaps this
turkey was brought up in sheep pas
ture. Who knows?"
"Who, indeed" said the landlady,
softly.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
THE WORD TROLLEY"
How 1t Happened to BE Applied to It
Present Popular Use.

How 1t Happened to BE Applied to Its
Present Popular Use.
Most persons who use the word ''trol
lev" proba bly, do not know the origin
of this term, or why this name was
given to that apparatus by which the
electricity is conveyed from an aerial
wire. Twenty years ago, the word was
used to designate "a form OF truck
which can be tilted, for carrying rail
road materials or the like This is
the only definition of the word in Web
ster's dictionary OF the edition of ls4s.
In the edition Of 1892 Of the same work,
three other definitions are added. ~
"A narrow cart that is pushed by hand
or drawn by an animal" II is noted
that this meaning of the word Is in use
in England, not in the United States.
(2) "A truck from which the load is
suspended on some kinds of trains"
This meaning is technical, according
to Webster, and employed only in
speaking of machinery 81 Electric
railway A truck which travels along
the fixed conductors, and forms a
means of connection between them and
a railway car" 1t is easy to see how
the primitive form of the electric troll
ley, which travels upon the wires,
came to receive its name from its re-
sem blance to other types of trolley;
and the name having been immediate
ly given to this primitive form, was
naturally retained when the method Of
connection was changed from a little
truck moving on a WIRE, to a mast hav-
ing at its end a wheel pressing on the
lower surface Of the wire. Il Elec.
fS.ioiap
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
PUNoENT PARAGRAPHS.

-Jagson says it is lucky man who
can discriminate between a barber
shop and hack stand.-Elmira Ga
zette.
You call that saddle horse?"
swell, it's this way, the brute's worth
nothing and I'm saddled with it!'-
Rider and Driver.
The malleability of gold is SO great
that sheet of foil, it is said, can be
beaten as thin as the slice of ham in a
railway sandwich. -Tit-Bits
-Johnny-'Paw. why did the Arabs
fold their tents and steal away?" Papa
They were some other fellows
tents. cleveland Plain Dealer.
-Marmaduke-"May go out to play
now?" Mamma-"What! with those
holes in your boots?' Marmaduke-
mo; with the bulldog next door"
Mr.. Flathouse-"How long will it
take to break the new girl in?" Mrs.
Flathouse-"At the rate of six dishes a
day, about three weeks. IN. Y Her.
aid.
30, 1 am so happy" said Johnnie,
because l am going to the Sunday
school picnic" And l am so miser-
able" said the turkey gobbler, ''be-
cause 1 am going too."-Harper'
Young People.
Fuller, Hall and Clark are all
rivals" CLARK is looking happy. Has
he gained ground?" "Yes-that is, he
has just persuaded the girl to marry
Hall."-Washington.
-He-"But don't you think you
could learn to love me?" She-"It
might serve, like Greek and Latin at
the college, not for use, but as a
mental exercise. I'll think OF it,
Boston Transcript
Young Splurger used TO be quite
hand at drawing before. he went 20
college" "IIe is yet" what does
he draw on most, architectural plans?"
''Nope; on his father. buffalo Courier.
"A Model Wife.-'O, yes Mrs. Gar
dineer is certainly the most devoted
wife 1 ever saw "Why, what does
she do?" "She listens to everything
her husband says and laughs at his
jokes"
TOO Cruel.-"I can't be your sister,
DCSduoC uhl a oloUCI W ~ lhduy
brothers now, but can be your aunty,"
she said, as she gently dropped him.
"Make it a grandmother" he an
swered grimly, and she spurned him
from her forever. --Detroit Free Press.
-"Do you take the daily paper?"
asked the newly installed janitor of
the apartment house. "No," replied
the lady to whom he was talking, 1--WE
subscribe for it, but the people in the
next fiat take it. "-Washington Star.
ibid you ever" said one preacher
to another, stand at the door after
your sermon and listen to what the
people said about it as they passed
out?'' Replied he: 81 did once"-a
pause and a sigh-"but I'll never do 1t
again.
What is the idea in calling con-
sultation of physicians?' 80, that's
when the doctor who originally took
the case can't think of any more ex-
cuses to give the family. "-Detroit
Tribune.
Hungry Higgins-"Madam useter
have as good a home as anybody till
misfortune overlook me-" Mrs. Potts
Z"Indeed? And what was the nature
of the trouble?" Hungry Higgins
"My father-in-law lost his job.
dianapolis Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Volapuk may be regarded as having
lived its day, and even those who were
at one time most enthusiastic in its
propagation have now abandoned the
scheme as impracticable, and have de-
termined to adopt in its stead some Wv
ing language, to be chosen for univer-
sal writing and conversation. OF course
there is none that offers such obvious
advantages as English. which Is the
language Of 100, 900, 900 people in all
parts OF the globe. These ideas are
shared by many non-EnRlish-speaking
races, and it is curious and remark.
able fact, worthy of note, that when
ever Germans establish themselves in
China, Japan, or any other Asiatic
countries, they begin by learning, not
the language of the people among
whom they have happened to settle,
but English, as the best means Of in
tercourse in their dealings alike with
foreigners and natives.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Cholly-This is my grandmother
portrait and l am thought to have
some of her features.
His Adored-Yes, | see a strong re.
semblance between her eyebrow and
your mustache.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Much has been said lately concerning
the infection conveyed through flies.
According to the Hospital cats can now
stand arraigned on similar charge, a,
offenders equally unwittingly and
equally dangerous. Quite recently a
household was laid low with scarlet
fever due to the contagion brought by
domestic pet which had been in the
room of its owner, who was recovering
after an attack of fever. Diphtheria
and smallpox have also been spread
through cats in this manner, and il
would be well for the community al
large if persons affec ted with conta'
gious diseases would keep these par
ticular disseminators OF infection clea1
of their pro-" London Telegraph
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Little Girl-Mamma, we is goin' to
have a church fair, to get some money
for the heather.
Mamma-Thats a lovely idea, my
angel; but what can you get to sell?
Little Girl-O, we is goin' to have the
people bring their own things, an sell
them to themselves, and give US the
money.-Good News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Prison Missionary-What are you in
for. friend?
Convict (bitterly)-Just for missing
a train.
Nonsense. "
"No nonsense, sir. / missed train
for Montreal. "-Brooklyn Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23
Ready For External Protectionn

It cannot be denied that the greatest
good of the greatest number calls for a
reduction in some Of our iron duties.
But among the advocates of reduction
there are some manufacturers who are
thereby pushing other interests than
those Of the greatest number. Our
manufacturers of agricultural nipple
ments have gone through the process of
evolution that protective tariff usually
tends to determine. They prospered
under the IS per cent dut y until they
became numerous and had to sacrifice
profits. Failures followed and pre-
pared the way for combination, which
duly ensued. Now the capacity of our
big manufacturers of agricultural i'm
plements has outgrown the consuming
caliber of the country, and to keep on
growing it requires new markets. This
gives a motive to the manufacturers in
question for seeking a reduction on bar
iron, etc., that they may cheaper pro-
duction and thus become eligible to
compete for an export trade against the
producers of other countries. In other
words. while they retain internal pro-
lection in the form of high duties, they
want external protection by way of
lower duties.-1ror Age.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23
Timely Advice.

Platteville Witness
The advice of John Randolph, Pay
as you co." should be followed by
everybody by all times, but especially
at times likes the present, when the
Withholding by number or customers
of the money which they owe their
grocer and their dry goods man may
be the cause of failures among small
tradesmen who are solvent morally
because they owe less than is owing
them. If everybody pays as he buys,
such failures will not occur and the
avoidence of these will avoid others,
for jobbers are no less dependent Cd
getting their money from retailers
than are retailers upon getting their
money from consumers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23

Harper's Bazaar for June Oath will
contain a bright SINNER story by Mar
tina McCulloch Williams, called ga
Vagrant Rose;" a timely and practicle
article, "On the Veranda," by Chris
tine Terhune Herrich; and a new de-
partment, En- Passant," in which a
society man will give week society and
fashion notes for men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23
Death of an old Resident.

PlatteviIle Witness.
We are sorry to be allied on to re
cord the death of George Potter
which occurred at his home in Barns,
Kan, May 20, 1883, aged rs years
Mr.. Potter was, for a number of years
a respected citizen of Platteville. He
left here in 1885. He leaves a widow
who has many friends in this city who
deeply sympathise with her in her loss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23

Maj. Rufus Cheney died at South
Evanston, near Chicago, Thursday.
after long painful illness. He was a
pioneer of Wisconsin, having served in
the assembly in 1850, and was pay
master during the war. The body was
sent to Whitewater, his old home, for
interment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23
Wanted-Butter and Eggs
In exchange for cash, at c. E. Gales.

A Popular Mode of Travel.
Platteville Witness.
j. II. Wight, of Hawarden, Iowa,
brother OF Rev. c. A. Wight, of this
city, arrived here yesterday morning
coming the entire distance on his BIZ
cycle. Notwithstanding the offensive
heat he travelled one hundred twenty
five miles on Monday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23

cit has cured others and will cure
you" is true only of Ayers Sarsararil-
la. The motto suits the medicine and
the medicine the motto. What better
assurance could you have that a rem
edy will cure you, than the fact that it
has cured such multitudes Of others?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23
w. IT. Pier Assigns.

Richland Democrat.
w. 81. Pier, proprietor of the Rich
land County Bank, made an assign
ment Monday afternoon for the bene-
fit of his creditors. naming J. L. Nc
Kee as assignee. The doors were
closed early in the afternoon and a
notice posted stating that the bank
was closed "owing to inability to real
ize on securities" and that "depositors
will be paid in full The immediate
cause of the trouble is quiet run
having been made on the bank during
the past week, and the existing string
ency in the money market making it
impossible to secure ready money to
meet the demands of depositors.
1t is impossible as yet to give any
definite statement of the condition of
affairs, but a conservative estimate
made at the bank this tuesday
morning places the liabilities at $140,-
900, with assets something over $780,
600. The almost unanimous opinion
among business men of this city is
that Mr.. Pier will be able in short
time to pay dollar for dollar and then
have a comfortable fortune on which
RI roSumo hucinoSS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23

Harper's Weekly for June Oath pub
lished last Wednesday, contains the
third of Richard Harding Davis's
illustrated Mediterranean letters. 1t
is called From Gibraltar to Carlo"
In the same number will appear por-
traits of the new Governor general of
Canada, and the recently appointed
postmasters at New York, Boston,
Brooklyn Philadelphia, together with
some baseball players, in whom the
public is now interested. The depart
ment of Amateur Sport will comment
on the baseball and rowing situation
in the colleges, and on polo. There is
also half page illustration of sword
fishing. Howard Pyle contributes a
short story illustrated by drawings by
himself; and there are chapters of the
" Cliff Dwellers," and large illustra-
tons of the launching of the new bat
tleship, the Massachusetts, and the
Monterey, whose trial trip is now at
tracing attention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Wis, May II, '93.
Mary Daniels.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" and give the
date of this list. S. E. SHEPARD, P. M.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23
First of the Season.

Platteville Witness.
A. Potter had the first new potatoes
of the season for sale this week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23

There was fatal fire at Madison
Tuesday afternoon, supposed to have
been caused by attempt to light fire
with kerosene. About FIVE o'clock
Thresa Rink was seen running from
the residence of A. Nan Dusen, envel-
oped in flames and screaming. She
was caught by a man who tore off her
burning clothes and carried her to the
house of neighbor, where she was
found to be fatally burned. Mean
time flames issued from the windows
and the neighbors rushed in to rescue
the children. A little girl was serious
ly burned, but may recover, but the
body of the baby, 2 years old was
found burned to a crisp Mrs. Van
Dusen was out of town on a visit with
two older children, and Mr.. Van
Dusen was up town at his store, the
children being left in care of Theresa
Rink, the hired girl. There was a can
of kerosene in the summer kitchen,
and it is supposed she used it to start
a fire.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23
What is

Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium Morphine
other Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric Drops, Soothing Syrups and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years by
Millions of Mothers. CastOri destroys Worms and alays
Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and fatulency.
Castora assmilates the food regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
toria Chdren's Panacea- the Mothers Friend.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23
Longview Stock Farm
Standard Stations.

MARIO, n3653): Bay; foaled
1888; bred by w. J. Gordon, Cleveland, Ohio;
sired by Rysdyke 63a). sire Of Clingslonc
LA, Victor 2:3l and six others in 2:3O list;
1st dam Mayzelle by King Mambrino (2366l,
gire OF DR.. Nj. 2:13, Cora ID. 1926, etc: I'd
dam Free Love by G. NJ. Clay, Jr C22) record
2:3O4, sire Of Durongo 2:23A, Harry Clay
3:234, and nine producing sons; I'd dam
True Love by G. NJ Clay (20l sire OF four in
2:30 list; 4th dam by Grey Eagle, thorough
bred sire of Irene 2:204, and the dams of
sixteen 2:30 performers.
These horses will stand at the home stables.
dayS-Stable near LANNON'S foundry.
TERMS-MarZio, SD the season, with return
Mutum, $40 the season, with retur
For further particulars call on or address s
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23

MULTUM (63:4D: Brown; foaled
1884; Is hands; 1900 pounds; bred at Long
view Farm; sired by Mambrino Swigert
(2oso, record e:3o, sire of Lady Jane 2:19,
Carrie Il. 2:2Oai, three others in 2:3O list;
1st dam Fanny S. by Black Flying Cloud
(37S), record 2:40, sire of Badger Girl 2:22.
Sorrsl Ned 2:25; I'd dam bG American Star
90, sire of Widow Machre 2:29, and three
others, ane the dams of foIty-tive in the
list; 3D. dam by Ray Messenger sire OF Jun.
Porter 2:2S, etc.
Mario will be at Mineral Point on Satur-
privilege; due Oct. l, 1893
n privilege; due Oct. L, 1898
w. SALMON, Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23
CastOria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of it's
good effect upon their children"
Dr. G.. G. OsGooD,
Lowell, Mass.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23

"Castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
Dir. J. f. KNCHELoK,
Conway, Ark.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23
CaStOria.

"s;astoria Is SO we'll adapted to children that
/ recommend it aSsuperor to any prescription
known to me-"
II. A. ARCHER, M. D.,
Iii So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. Y.
"Our physicians in tho children's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits of Castoria has won us 20 look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPEHsARY,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN C. SMITH, Pres,
urray Street, New York City.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23

The Mineral Point Book Store
Is headquarters for for Wall Paper
Window Shades, Curtain Poles etc.
Come and examine.
J. J. HANsCoM & Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-23

The Centaur Company, Murray City.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-08-24
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

william Schmidt shea himself and wife
fatally at ST. Louis Wednesday night as the re-
suit Of domestic infe,ieisy.
The portion OF the Uncompahagre Indian
reservation. Utah, which contains asphalt de-
posits will probably DO restored 70 the public
domain and opsned 70 settlement
s.B HAIRS Is i'll with yellow fever at Bruins
wick, Ga, and the place has been guaranteed.
The authorities are urging people to leave the
city ana 5000 are expected to get away.
The city OF Oakland. Cal, has been cnioined
from interfering with the railroad company,
until the ownership of the Oakland water front
10 decided. Everything must remain In the
same condition as when the suit was begun.
This prevents the railroad from closing Broad.
way by putting up fence. which was torn
down by the city.
George Epson. of San Francisco. discovered a
burglar under his bed Tuesday morning He
took shot at the Intruder, wounding him in
the check. The burglar. whose name Is Miller.
returned the fire, shooting Epson through the
breast aud arm. Miller was arrested and taken
to Jail. and Upson was taken to the receiving
hospital None OF the wounds are fatal.
The court martial which tried Paymastcr J. c.
Sullivan at Mare island on charges of embexzle-
meut have transmitted their proceedings TO Sec.
begun Investigation OF tho charges preferred
against Mai. Henry A. BARTLETT commandant OF
the marine barracks at Mare island. by Capt
Henry Clay corcoran, and slso the charges pre-
ferred against Capt. corcoran BY Maj. Bartlett
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-08-24
DEFIED THE POLICE.
New York Anarchists Again
Come to Grief.
LonosHoREMen BEAT ITALIANS
arhs Ussnployed" Attack tbs En-
pleyed ~ Mnvsnkss-Kaasas
Ninsrs' Strike Faded.

NEW YosK. Aug 9-Anarchists' and
policemen's iocusts came into violent con-
tact again today. A meeting was in pro-
gress and speeches being made, until
finally one of the speakers, working him
self into frenzy. shouted The police
dare not come in mere. If they show them
selves In here the scene at WaIhalla will
be repeated" The policemen promptly
accepted the dare and cleared the hall In
two minutes.
NEW YoRK. Aug. 23-Longshoremen
strikers today assumed q threatening
attitude towards the Italians who are
being used to hli their places Bichoio
Cascade. an applicant for work. to whom
the English threats of the strikers were
unintelligibie. was roughly banded, bnt
not before he had cleared . pathway
with the inevitable stilleto and had led
for some distance an exciting chase. in
which over 20 strikers participated. Later
party Of Italians leaving the wharf OF
the Clyde line. were attacked by number
OF longshoremen. In the general melee
that followed several were wounded by
paving stones and clubs that fiew through
the air. Knives were freely used, and
three Itaiians badly hurt.