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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-29
HIGHLAND AND EDEN,
LFrom die Weekly Press.

Turkeys are commencing to roll in
fast.
A firemans ball is announced for
Thanksgiving night.
There Will also be dance ut Cobb
Thanksgiving night.
The feed mill has been running
night and day Of late.
Lewis Penberthy, of Mineral Point,
spent Tuesday night in this city.
The Commercial Hotel, of Cobb, is
now run by Geo. Lampe formerly of
Highland.
There is some talk of organizing a
sort of IIoo-Hoo Society here in
Highland, the coming winter.
The parlor Of Mr.. Frank Washa's
residence has recently been orna-
mented with beautiful organ, pur-
chased from Prof. Anderson.
William Delaney is around again
as spry as ever, after being laid up
for several weeks with a spraiped
ankle.
Married, at ST. Mary's church ut
Fennimore, on Tuesday morning,
Nov. 20, 1894, Miss Lula A., daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Norris, of Fem
nimore, to Mr.. Arthur j. Egan, Of
Highland.
Geo. Stcinhart and family, who re-
Gently had their home destroyed by
fire, have moved to Muscoda and will
probably make that place their future
home.
We hear considerable talk about
building Town Hall in the spring.
This would be great move OF our
citizens and should be heartily en-
dorsed by ALL What an addition it
would be to the town if we had a
nice two story brick veneer building.
Anyway the outlook is favorable,
and no doubt some action will be
taken on the matter atthe nextmeet-
ing.
cur little city begins to take upon
itself lively aspect. Business has
more than partially resumed and
mechanics and laborers are all busily
employed, The reopening Of the
feed mill has caused neat boom
and the continual flow Of teams from
all directions presents true business
view. Although little encourage
ment has come to our miners, yet the
greater number are making prerar-
alton. for winter mining. and VIC
Aope that they will be rewarded foi
presidency in adversely.
1ir. Chas. Rapson departed Monday
~ ming for Scales Mound, where hf
espects TO make short visit after
%Hieh lie viii return to his home a
li.- Moines. Iowa.
irs. Robert Pooley, Of Scales
Mound, who has been visiting Will
A father, Mr.. Rapson, at Cobb, re-
ved dispatch from her HUSBAND
l1st Thursday, stating that he was
us sick. She departed that even
ias.
lhe little son of David Bowes, 0
lobb, aged Is months, died last weel
if6ln the effect of drinking I've SOM
'Qae previous.
DODGENILLE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-29
Instruction IN Instruments.
Music.
Music.

! Will be home Monday, Tuesday
"Wednesday and Saturday OF each
week, and will take pupils on Piano,
Organ, Violin, Guitar, Banjo and
Band instruments. Leave orders at
Pulford's drug store, or call at resi-
dence north Of Mr.. Jos. Gundry's.
soft ]. w. M. ANDERSON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-29
The Latest

Improvement in baking pow
ders is the new Horsford's.
Superior to all old fashioned
powders. Enormous sales.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
HELD UP IN a CHURCH.
Travellers All But sandbagged in order
TO Raise Debt.


We met with novel experience
IN our travels in Florida by straying
into one Of their churches one bright
sabbath morning, says the Washing
ton star A handful OF natives
graced the pews The sermon over.
a gentleman stepped forward and
very significantly. and emphatically
requested no one to leave the church
and proceeded 70 organize a business
meeting for the purpose OF raising
funds TO meet a large deficit IN the
treasury A very clear statement Of
their iinanceswas made and the plates
passed for contributions. The re-
Spouse not meeting approval. the
speaker warmed up 70 his subject,
and the polite request was followed
by pressing demand. which was
worded in this fashion. IF we
would give generously they would
not be forced 10 lock the doors and
call upon US to stand and deliver. "
As we had given what we sup
posed was liberal donation
In the morning collection, We
did not feel that we we're the
parties spoken TO. but very soon we
became conscious from the chances
thrown freely in our direction that IL
WAS becoming personal matter, and
the indications were that we were
the only tourists in attendance. The
gentleman went on to state, as they
found Us nnresponsive. "that almost
all Of the money used in building
this church came from the north OF
the Mason aud Dixon's line. that they
kept u cool and ventilated in sum
mer and warm ia winter for Us. and
they wished us 20 understand that
they expected us to support the
church. " ana the plate was again
passed The assurance with which
the demand was made provoked us
% decided resistance, and to use the
mildest expression, the situation be-
came awkward and barrassing.
As VIC had never been in the build
ing before. and we're not likely 10 be
there again. we bore the persecution
IN silence, wondering what next
would happen When at last we
were liberated we could not but
comment on the peculiar methods OF
some localities There Is nothing
like travel 20 dnd out how Other
people do things
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
MEANT TO AMusE.

She Have you got "The Heavenly
Twins?" Clerk Yes, ma'am. One
dollar She What, for both2
Botanist This, Miss Little. is the
tobacco plant Miss Little How in
terestingl And when does il begin TO
bear cigarettes
An Irish lawyer said 20 witness:
you're a nice fellow, amt you?"
Witness replied II am, sir. and II
was not on my oath Ia say the same
Of you"
Husband Il am Just in the mood for
reading something sensational and
startling something that will make
my hair stand on end. Wife-Here is
my last milliner's bill.
Judge-Well, doctor. what is the
condition Of the burglars victim?
Doctor-one Of his wounds is abSo-
lutely fatal, but the other two are not
dangerous and can be healed,
Editor What can do for You, Miss?
"Oh. please may examine your waste
basket9 know mau who sends you
poems. and whose feelings towards
me / should like TO ascertain.
Small Boy How much will YOU give
me Il / hit you, pa? Fond Parent
What do you mean, my son? Small
Boy heard ma tell sister that she
struck you for $40 this morning.
Wife Come, let's go home; it's II
o'clock, and you know you didn't
come home till this morning.
Husband That's inst ityou surely
can't expect me to come home twice
in ono day.
Husband, irritably-It isn't year
since You said you believed our mar
riage was made in heaven, and yet You
order me around as Il wasn't any
body. Wife, calmly-order is heay-
ems first law.
Sunday School Toacher-Tommy.
was shocked to hear YOU swearing so
dreadfully at that strange boy as l
came in. Tommy couldn't help Il,
ma'am. lie wns making fun OF our
kind Of religion.
"Did yon see MIR. Smiflsins this
morningP' asked the bookkeeper.
No" replied the publisher what
did he want?" Gle desired us to
advance him SIS on his Forthcoming
work, Hints to young men, or how to
be financial success"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
Good Versus Bad Players.

Two good whist players were matched
against two bad players, and the same
arrangement was made in another room,
in which the bad players held the same
hands as the good players in the first
room, and vice versa. Thirty three
hands were played. In one room the
good players held good cards and won
four rubbers out of six, in points bal
ance Of eighteen in the other room the
good players had the bad cards, and
played seven rubbers with the same
number OF cards, winning three out of
seven, and losing seven points on the
balance. The difference was eleven
points, or nearly one point a rubber in
favor Of skill DIR. Pole, working by a
statistical method. has arrived at nearly
the same result; but he estimates the
advantage Of superior personal play,
an~lng players all playing by system, at
about quarter of point rubber. So
that the combined skill of two very
skillful players against two very I'M
skillful ones would be more than half a
point a rubber.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
sam Houston's Duel.

A correspondent Of the Bowling
Green (Ky.) Intelligencer unearthed an
old man of the vicinity who remembered
all about @the sensation of the year
1925" the old man being one OF the
participants in the duel that caused the
sensation. To settle a spat that came
Of hot blood Gen. Sam Houston, then a
member of Congress from Tennessee.
and Gen. White, of Nashville. agreed
that On Sept. %, 1926" they would
fight a duel on the Tennessee line;
time, sunrise; distance, fifteen feet;
weSpons, holster pistols" Houston got
out Of bed al 3 40 a. m. on the 23d, and,
sitting in his night clothes, nodded two
bullets. As the first fell from the
mold q dog named "Gen. jackson"
raised triumphant howl under the
window. When the second bullet
dropped game cock crowed long and
loud from aneighboring tree. Houston,
who was superstitious, cut the figure Of
a dog on one bullet, and that of a cock
on the other. The principals stood at
their posts on the second and to the
inch. Whites lead cut a whistle
through the sharp air, but Houston
stood unhurt. At the same instant the
bullet with the dog mark passed clean
through Whites body, so that a silk
handkerchief was drawn from one side to
the other. After the duel Houston select
ed as his coat-of arms the famous
chicken cock and dog"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
Health Of Horses.

The health and comfort Of horses have
Of late years been greatly improved by
the better construction Of stables. They
are made more roomy and lofty, and
provided with means Of thorough ven
tilation. In many new stables lofts are
done away with, or the floor Of the lofts
is kept well above the horses heads, and
ample shafts are introduced to convey
away foul air. By perforated bricks
and gratings under the managers and
elsewhere round the walls, and also by
bay windows and ventilators, abundance
of pure air is secured for the horses;
while, being introduced in moderate
amount and from various directions, il
comes in without draught. Too much
draught is almost an unknown stable
luxury. To secure a constant supply Of
pure air, horses require more cubic
space than they generally enjoy. Even
when animals are stabbed only at night,
a minimum Of 1000 cubic feet should
be allowed. In England, the newer
cavalry barracks give a minimum of
1900 feet, with ground area Of fully
ninety square feet per horse, and the
best hunting and carriage horses have
more room..--Jour1ldl OF Chemistry.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
FOUND THE LEG.
Which lie Lost Very suddenly lively,
Years Ago.


Years Ago.
".Jim Reisinger found his lost
leg. said resident Of Roulette,
Penn, who recently returned from
the Butler county oil regions. Jim
lost his leg twelve years ago last
spring He was taking can Of
nitro glycerine 10 Centerville 10
shoot an OIL we'll He had II sus.
pended from the reach Of his wagon,
where he thought it would be safe
from any jar aud consequent danger
Of explosion Jim would have been
right In his calculation. no doubt, II
IL hadn't been for bear that rose
suddenly from wallow hole at the
side of the road. just as the team
was passing
The unexpected appearance OF the
bear frightened the horses ana tkey
ran away They didn't run far
though. The wagon struck a deep
rut in the road The suspended can
Of nitro g lycerine was knocked with
such force against stone as the
wagon iOlted down that il was ex-
ploded When Jim came 10 be was
hanging to the top OF a rail fence
fifty feet away from where the nitro
giycerine had exploded. II he could
judge from the hole half as big as
a cellar that yawned in the road.
There wasn't fragment OF anything
In sight to indicate that a few sec.
onls before there had been team OF
horses and a spring wagon where the
hole was Then Jim discovered that
ne only had one leg. his right one
having been blown away from just
above the knee
Fortunately for Jim some drillers
heard the explosion, and hurried TO
the spot 20 see how little there was
left OF Jim and his outfit They were
amazed 10 find so much OF Jim left,
and they quickly carried him to the
nearest house aud got doctor. Jim
was around al right in a few weeks.
No evidence Of the previous existence
Of the team. wagon or Jim's lost leg
had ever been discovered.
Zone day last week George lick
son chopped down big oak tree
that stood in Geld 800 yards from
the spot where Jim Reisinger's blow
up occurred. Ia crotch Of that
tree. fifty feet from the ground. he
found some funny looking bones
lodged lie took them TO Center,
Vile 20 a doctor
"HNhg" said he. those are the
lower bones Of the human leg, a
complete set Of them, too
Jim Reisingers leg, suren said
Dickson.
"Iheie couldn't be any doubt
about II No one else had ever lost
q leg in that locality and never found
H. aud 80 Il was Jims long-lost leg.
and no mistake They boxed the
bones up and sen, them to Jim at
Prospect, where lie lives now, end
when ! had lett Butler county he
had just written back ana said that
while the leg wouldn't be 81 much
use. he was glad to sec il, and was
much obliged.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
KNOWLEDGE

NTngs comfort and improvement and
fAnAH 10 personal enjoyment when
kzahtly used. Tho many. who live bet
~ ban others and enjoy life more, with
isas Expenditure, by more promptly
szkRsing the worlds best products 70
tsp necds Of physical being. will attest
fas faluo 10 health Of the pure liquid
laHAiiyc principles embraced in the
ksaiAdy Syrup Of Figs.
III excellence il due 20 its presenting
III &ho form most acceptable and pleas.
H.slk n the taste. tho rctwshing and truly
AsNviicial properties 81 perfect lax
aflNf eGeotually cleansing tho system,
tsssN Hing colds. headaches and icvcu
Aa0 permanently curing constipation.
3 Ne given satisfaction 20 millions and
sss with tho approval Of the medical
NsSl Fssion, because IL acts on the Kid
Na9, Liver and Bowels without weak.
sNsfg them and L Il perfectly free from
2Sefy Objectionable substance.
srup Of Figs ia for sale by all dru :
N1st in SOC and Ell bottles, but Il is man
sHftured by the California Fig Syrup
M only, whose name is printed on every
wy sage, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
#N being well informed, you will not
as pt any substitute IL offered.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

Weak by insprudence, are many stomachs.
fuuy people have, invariably, weak diges-
tIon. The robust as rule eat heartily and
assimilate their food. naturally weak
stomach, or one that has become, although
not so originally, derives needful aid from
this thorough stomachic, Hosteuer's stom-
ach Bitters The restoration OF visor 10 the
elicate il the prompt effect Of a recourse 10
this professionally sanctioned ana uniVer-
sally esteemed promoter Of health. Nerv-
BUSINESS a symptom Of chronic indigestion
IL overcome by IL. 80 are liver complaint
and constipation. Incipieut rheumatism
and kidney trouble il defeats thorou hly,
and IL constitutes an efficient defense
aga INST malaria. But in order thar the full
benefit oeTIvahle from S use should be
availed %. il should not be used in a hap
hazard way, but continually. The same sug-
gesu b IDS good o. an 81 ndard remedies.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

Suddenly the music ceased.
The sylph like being in the sea.
green silk VINO had been talking 10
the athletic looking vision in pink,
was at no pains 70 conceal her irri-
iation
They've stopped playing, she
exclaimed. peiulantlv.
"And haven't said half want 10. +"
declared the vision
They gazcd into each others eyes
and inspiration came.
Il know what 10 Go
"Whaty"
Lets encore them
Presently the sound OF load ap.
plause poured through the drawing
room
Then the notes % the piano rose
again 40 human voices mingled
herewith. as Is the custom in the
most cultivated society, Detroit
Tribune.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

Did you see the fruit in the Idaho
Exhibit at the Worlds Fairp Nothing
finer, FIRST premiums and all raised on
irrigated land. It's sure, it's abund.
amt it's profitable, it's your oppor-
tunity.
The country is new, the lands are
cheap, and the eastern market is from
500 TO /, 500 miles nearer than to SINH
lar lands in Oregon, Washington and
California
Advertising matter sent on applica-
ton. Address E L. Lomax, g. p &
I. A., Omaha, Neh
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
only rhlrg would SIR Him rp.

Street Car superintendent IL A
friend Of mine rode a long distance
on your car last night without paying
fare and he knows Of others who got
through free.
Couductor-lt so. The car was
SO crowded that | got wedged into a
corner and couldn't move an inch.
Superintendent Humph? That
won't do We must try to accommo-
date the public and put on more cars,
New York Weekly.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
1 Detective. advice.

go smash a store window. throw
stone through a street lamp. knock
q man down. or commit any petty
crime to get locked up That was
the advice one OF the leading de-
tectives OF the city gave reporter
when he asked the best method Of
keeping out Of the clutches OF the
city detectives after having com
miited a crime The station house
is the last place they would look for
you, ne continued, land surely not
in prison This fact was well
illustrated by the exhaustive search
made by the officers short time
ago Tor well-known criminal, who
was aiterward accidentally discover
ed in Moyamensing prison. where he
bad been sent by a magistrate on a
trivial charge. Philadelphia North
American.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

TINT , NNFNEEEE NWFN
is Constitutional cure. Price, rs.
nVgIy GIrls."

The cid amt who is a confdante OF
youthful troubles, and helps 70 smooth
family jars; the maiden sister, who
acts as nurse when there is sickness in
the house; the middle-aged, unmarried
daughter, who keeps house for an in.
valid father and mother, and soothes
the declining years Of tie old people
by her dutiful attendance; all these are
types OF women wno may be found in
no small numbers among ugly girls
London T'rsIth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
The Artist lIas drown Wise.

docs your artist friend paint
portraits true to life?"
''lle did at first but he has learned
better
"lndeedPn
Yes; the first two or three com.
missions he executed were so true
to life that tho sitters refused to
take the pictures
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

IIe-I think that often people.
from being a great deal together.
come 10 resemble each other Don't
you believe that beauty IS some
times transferred, as il were, in that
wayP
She-Wcll. ! don't know. But
after you and Miss Maycup took that
stroll in the garden last night. some
Of her rouge was on your checks. -
Host ON Traveler.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

well, Charles, said the prouo
father, you arc to be graduated
soon. What are your ideas as to Sc
lecting your professions"
Al think I'll be a lawyer, father.
am fond of ease
Ease? DO you consider the law
yor's profession ono OF ease2n
at certainly is at the start Young
lawyers never have much to do. ~
Harper's Bazaar
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
Proof

care you sure then that joke is
original ~ asked che stage manager
OF the comedian.
"Why, Of course am. I've got
tho dates TO prove IL "
What do you mcanp"
"The comic paper | got Il from
hasn't been out but one day"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
N was tho car.

@Aa ysfher curious thing happened IN
NJ Raven, CT. A Ia 80 black cat man
= q u susaH b get into the cellar in some
soels nqsfAfious way, and finding 1t impos-
"a va si{sse Iii get ont, and feeling rather des-
q ns,ssslaAt at the outlook Of affairs re-
iid, a. .nytAa 10 craft. Jumping on the win
q the A@w NsIl, with her front paws sue kept
graz hs wsrs connected with the front door
ere y s{lI working, the bell pealing inces.
Q a, s&uslF. The head Of the family, becom.
The #e harmed at the steady aud inees-
a. whs 4Msss Hanging, went to the door, found
pso IS cas-, aud returned 10 his armchair
"a ~ E der, The ringing continued,
lds ama. Blinking perhaps that a band Of
rltk r8ss#ss were in the house, he started in
n so#rAm of a policeman, who should
~ Sxassh the cellar and arrest the oiien-
" 8Ae. III offender il should prove. The
81 y ,yQlsosknan and the prominent citizen
n sasA8ea the cellar, armed with clubs
~ @ a@& Asistols and dark lantern. The
e.'a aasss ~ the lantern lit on the cat, work
Atss s1sa bqay in dead earnest Goodness
Aall s@s wbat is that?' asked the proprie-
lah @F. BY hoky.poky, lis the cat"
ks8H1s58 responded the ohicer The cat
laee IL szsz meanwhile, seeing a way OF ss-
elr ~ 49,. spn out the door, and order was
q less pss8 More restored in tie house.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

THERE would be fewer accidents in
this world if men would take their
wives advice, for we never yet heard Of
a mans head being blown of with a
shotgun, or his being run over by the
cars, but what his wife said she had
often told him TO keep away from th@@
railroad track or never touch q gun.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
ou,wa-d aud visible Sign.

Banks That real estate man who
has an Office across tho street has
Just made sale,
Rivers How do YOU know?
..How do | know Haven't YOU
seen him smoking cob pipa every
day for tho last six weeks9H
Il think ! have
"Well. can't you see has smoking
a cigarp"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28
Do You Wish
the Finest Bread
and Cake?

It is conceded that the Royal Baking Powder is
the Purest and strongest Of all the baking powders.
The Purest baking powder makes the finest sweet
est most delicious food. The strongest baking pow
der makes the lightest food.
That baking powder which is both purest and
strongest makes the most dgestible and wholesome
food
Why should not every housekeeper avail herself
of the baking powder which will give her the best
food with the least trouble?
Avoid all baking powders sold with gift
or prize, or at lower price than the Royal,
as they invariably contain alum, lime sui
pburic acid, and render the food unwholesome.
Certain protection from alum baking powders can
be had by declining accept any substitute for the
Royal, which is absolutely pure.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

When young man declared 10 DR..
Parr that he would believe nothing no
did not understand, "Then, sir, !" said
the doctor, "your creed would be the
shortest Of any man whom l ever saw
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

go time ego. IN Mason county
Ks~ n old ,oPcr sgrecd % eight iero.
ram, the prize being = quart Of
whAeAs The whole village collected 10
Asa BE fight Both man and ram
saFxs II al the same time, bat the man
4HsAAy rightel, aud, planting his foot
ssfasN The liielcsa carcass Of his foe, de.
asnHe III and drank the whisky. Just
Al Sfe moment Of collision ii man had
Hrppp 81 his head. and The nose. Of the
t&sa eoming IN contact with the ele.
ssse9 shoulders, the animals neck was
8UARr.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

Tietim-Ooo' phew! You charge
double price for this kind OF sham.
poo, don't you?
Barber-Ies
Victim-l thought SO. l notice
that you make me suffer twice as
much.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

Upton--i can't help plying Hem
peck They say his wife is a terror.
Downton-H cnpeck needs no pity.
Ho is one OF the luckiest men ! ever
knew.
"But his wifepn
HSho never worries him about the
servants.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

Uncle Johns Harmless Stomach Powders
eure stomach and bowel complaints. Send
, cent stamp for free sample 10 y. J. Il b
Z. Co, 5l4 Paxton block, Omaha.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-07-28

YOUNG sportsman-@Does your fatn-
er preserve at ALP" Ingenious maiden
-@Oh, no; we use all our fruit for
making tarts.n