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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.

The drinking of buttermilk is said 10
be greatly beneficial in rheumatic and
kidney troubles.
Yellow soap and whiting. mixed with
water into thick paste, will stop a
leak temporarily as well as solder.
Dip rag in little paratfin oil rub
over the stove, mix a little gin with
the black lead and brush lightly over
A simple and very efficient disinfec-
tant to pour down a sink is a small
quantity of charcoal, mixed with clean
water. A little charcoal, put into the
water containing cut flowers, will keep
the water fresh for some time
Grease stains on cloth may often be
removed with magnesia. The stained
place is first dampened; then the mag
nesia is moistened and vigorously
rubbed on the stain. 1t must be al
lowed TO dry thoroughly. Then the
powder can be easily shaken off.
A clever CONTINUANCE for holding and
protecting delicate parasols not in use
is made Of pretty cretonne and lined
with silesia- 1t is made like a shoe bag
with long pockets the length of the
parasols, having lap at the top 10
keep out the dust. Fixed upon the in
side of closet door it is convenient
to get at and out of the way.
The best way in which to clean hair
brushes is with spirits of ammonia and
warm water. Take a tablespoonful of
ammonia to one quart of water; dip
the bristles up and down in the water
without wetting the back; rinse in
clean warm water; shake we'll and dry
in the air, but not in the sun. Soap
and soda soften the bristles and will
turn an ivory backed brush yellow.
The French method of cleaning black
silks is very simple and the results very
The silk is thoroughly
brushed and wiped with cloth, then
laid on a beard or table and we'll
sponged with hot coffee that has been
strained through a piece of muslin.
The silk is sponged on the side in
tended to show. 1t is allowed to be-
come partly dry and then ironed on
the wrong side. The coffee removes
the shiny look and does not leave the
papery stiffness produced by other
liquids. The silk appears thickened
by this process. Try it upon necktie
and you will be surprised at the result.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
BRAINY MEN AND WOMEN.

1t is asserted that clever men prefer
to marry gentle, doll-like women.
rather than women Of brains, the rea-
son given being that they want brain
rest in their homes, not brain strain,
and that the women of no special intel
lect have often particularly woman
ish ways that make them attractive
to men. Now, in the days Of the new
woman 1t is also stated that clever
women, that is, women with notice
able brain power, prefer to marry men
with less intellectual ability than th y
themselves possess. They are very
apt to be attracted by athletic men, md
athletic men Of the sort intellectual
women trust are generally good stu
dents and so far from stupid, but they
are not generally of brilliant powers.
Another point brought forward Is that
though the woman does not WOO she is
won BY wooing, and that since she has
a peculiar fascination for the man III
average intellect, she Is more often
wooed by him. While the very clever
man does not make or try to make a
companion Of his less clever wife. the
clever woman always adapts herself 70
Ter husband. and Is very apt to sat
rim on a pedestal and allow him to
feel that. clever though she be, he sur
passes even that high standard These
two statements but serve to illustrate
the fact that man still clings to the
bible prerogatiye 81 being the head q
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
FLORAL DECORATIONS.

Parasols Of Powered material or en-
broidered in floral patterns, or adorned
with trails and fringes Of artificial
flowers are much seen, and are very
pretty, although the latter are fragile
Silk and cambria flowers are often all
most as beautiful as natural ones, but
they are also almost as short-liyad.
They are, properly speaking, far
more expensive luxury than they seem,
for they require to be constantly re-
newed. Who has not seen that most
dismal of sights-an evening gown
trimmed with flowers that once de-
served the name, but have lost their
pristine freshness and hang mere limp
rags of cambria or frayed silk, dis
tigurement instead of an adornment?
The convenience and becomingness
Of the separate waist are so universally
appreciated that women will not cas-
lily give it up, and it is still not only
generally worn, but fashionable. A
plain but perfectly made skirt Of black
satin, brocade or other silk material is
Ollt VI lll6 nlOol uotluI al llClCo III a.
womans wardrobe now. With it she
wears a variety of eolored bodices of
silk crepe de chine and other mate
rails. These bodices may be made of
remnant lengths, as five yards are usl-
ally sufficient for one.
Directoire belts are much worn, es-
peciall. for evening dresses. Some of
them are composed almost entirely of
jewels. are fitted to the figure, and are
often curved under the bust, as were
those that our grandmothers wore with
their muslin slips. Many gowns cf
light goods have the skirt mounted by
three or four rows of gathers.
Today's sketch illustrates a dust
cloak of light gray wool or taifeta. It
is held at the waist by belt Of satin
ribbon, having long ends and loops IN
front and two short coques at the back
A basque of lace follows the belt al
around. A pelerine covers the shout
ders, and is edged with two rufiies OF
lace. The sleeves are Of hroche silk,
the neck ruche Of plated silk gauze
tied with satin ribbons. The accom-
panying hat is OF bright red straw
trimmed with choux Of white satin ana
black quilts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
A LARGE STONE BLOCK.

The largest block Of stone ever
quarried is probably the one just OBJ
tanned at Fourmies. Belgium, by civil
engineer named Lafitte This block
measures about 10,So0 cubic feet, and
its weight is over 100000 pounds, or
$500 tons As it stands now in the
quarry ibis pebble Is worth about
$4,000. After it has been cut UP it
will represent a considerably larger
sum, and is sure to furnish work for
about forty stone-cutters for the next
three months. 1t was quarried by
means Of a band saw worked by a
twenty horsepower engine, and was
broken from the solid rock by charge
of 112 pounds of powder, which was al
lowed to drop into the crack made by
the saw. 1t is stated that this block
of stone now holds the record, as far as
size and weight are concerned, and
will probably continue to hold it for
some time TO come.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

her. She understands their suffering,
sad mas the power to relieve and cure.
IL nearly all cases the source of
vomens suffering is in the womb.
Ii many cases the .z,ale physician does
moi understand the ease and treats the
patent for Observation-Disclosures
-anYthing but the right thing.
Il 4 under such circumstances that
thousands Of women have turned to
Ms Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass, AID
opened their heart and lives--woman
to woman and received her help.
Yaaask how She can tell if the doctor
cannot ? Because no man living ever
treated so many cases and possesses
such vast experience.
Displacement, Inflammation, torpid
seton, stagnation, sends to all parts
Of the body the pains that crush you.
Lydia +. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound is the sure cure for this
trouble. For twenty years it has 5one
its grand work and cured thousands.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
READY DECISIONS.

Balzac tells OF counselor who had a
great fondness for sentences of death.
The president Of the tribunal with
which he was connected having asked
his opinion on case which had just
been concluded, he started suddenly
from sleep and said that the man
should have his head cut off. But,
said the president, the question ID
about meadow Then let ii be
mown.p
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
THE JOHN M. SMY,fH CO.,
$50 to 1853 West Madison street, Chicago

This old lady can give Mrs. Parting
ton points on the use of English She
walked into the office OF the judge Of
probate and asked Are you the judge
of reprobates?" Il am the judge of
probate" was the reply We'll, that's
it, expect. quoth the old lady. You
see, my husband died detested and left
me several little intidels. and want to
be appointed their executioner"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
A CAMPAIGN LIE.

81 have often wanted to ask YOU
said William Tell, "if it is a fact that
you played on violin while Rome was
burning?'
THAT was campaign lie" said
Nero THE truth is, played on the
flames, along with other members OF
No. l Volunteer Company, with a
hose. Indianapolis journal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
DOG TUTOR.

Willie Gay-I love dogs had one
once-that taught number of tricks.
Miss Doyem- Won't you please teach
Fido something?
Willie Gay-If you will permit me, |
will show him how to kiss you, New
York World.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
A Beautiful Illustrated Book Free.

"a thing of beauty is Joy forever"
we all know, and have learned to admire
as we'll. But when an object of admira
ton saTriss with it large measure Of
usef1 information in addition to its ar
tistic merit, its intrinsic value becomes
very much enhanced. Elsewhere in this
paper there appears an advertisement
announcing that the John M. Smyth
Company, $50 to l6S West Madison street,
Chicago, will send free to all applicants
their elegant new and massive i00-page
illustrated catalogue. The John M.
Smyth Company is tie largest furniture
and house furnishing establishment in
the world. Their new catalogue is a
marvel of the printers finest art, as we'll
as an encyclopedia of information per-
tanning to all kinds of home, Office and
hotel furnishing Illustrations run in
profusion through the book, and prices
are given for everything. This great
booka perfect standard work on house
and Office furnishing be in every
home of our land. 1t will be shipped
free by express, charges prepaid, to all
who write for it to
THE JOHN M. SMY,fH CO.,
$50 to 1853 Wsst Madison street, Chicago
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
BLUsHED LIKE A LOBSTER.

Gussie-Look at Mary Mashem blush
ing. bet her mother is giving her
fits for flirting with young Poorleigh.
De Cynicus-Yes, that girl always
reminds me of lobster-turns red
when she's in hot water.-New York
World.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

the house. II he is superior to his
wife in point of intellect he takes pains
to make her understand it, and If he IS
not, he takes pains to make her let
him assume superiority.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
TO CLEANSE TIE SYSTEM.

Effectualy yet gently When costiye Or bill.
lous, or when the blood Is iiapure or slug.
gish, to permanently overcome habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to healthy activity, without irritating
or weakening them, 10 dispel headaches,
colds, Or teyers, use syrup 81 Figs
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

Dobbins Floating Borax Soap being 100 per
and has nothing in ii to turn yellow Dobbtu's
Soap Mfg Co, Philai guarantee its purity.
Every one knows the value Of borax. Try il
once, please
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

My doctor said I would die, but Piso's
Cure for Consumption cured me Amos
Kelner, Cherry Valley, HIS, Nov. % 95.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

Mayor Hazen NJ. Pingree OF Detroi
was nominated for governor OF Michi
gan at Grand Rapids on the fourth bal
lot by the republicans.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

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selppl sunoS liz 10 ssseVo elli no moolQ a,p
50 SlaAoI os JlvV lou luq luJnnuaq paapuI
CIV noG u'Isls ellu aIsulM 'alAulMl,,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
HESITATE NO LONGER.

Modesty in women is natural. 1t Is
ope OF women's chief charms.
No one cares for one who really
lacks this essential to womanliness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRuP for children
teetllng softrts the gums reduces Inflammation,
allays pain cures wind collie pc, bottle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

Joseph II. Eagle of Houston. Tex.
has been nominated for congress from
the first district by the popuists
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27
NAMES OF THE STATES.

L
All precious in his eyes,
/ Tho varying much in many things,
AS age and wealth and size.
As sentiment they vary, too,
In beauty, spirit grace:
The wealth of some is in the breast,
OF others on the face.
He early gave them single names,
Tho double just few;
Then tather-like he nicknamed them,
AS older girls they grew.
Miss Arkansas ne called his Bear"
New York the Empire State
Excelsior" he sometimes says
When he would hel elate.
Rhode Island is his "Rnody" pet,
Or Little Rhoda,' dear,
When Texas, the Lone Star" looks
down
Upon her midget peer.
North Carolina, "Old North State,
She is his ''Turpentine;;'
Mother of Presidents, Va,
Doth "Old Dominion" shine.
Ohio is his Buckeye" lass,
His Sweet Queen" Maryland;
His keystone" Pennsylvania,
To "Pennymites" is grand.
Miss Maine he calls his Lumber" yard
Then pine Tree" sweetly sings;
That Oregon is Spirit Land"
TO all he gaily filings.
Missouri beams the Central Star"
blue Hen" is Delaware,
Or when he would her pride expand,
He Diamond" let's her flare.
Miss California we shall find
Is Golden" on his knee;
His Silver Sheen Nevada holds,
big Bend is Tennessee.
South Carolina bears his call,
Palmetto" in her hand;
New jerseys grit he honors much,
She is his Child of Sand"
Green mountain" lass he halls Yer
mont,
Nebraska, blizzard Home
Pan Handle" clipped from "Old Do
main"
Is West Virginia tome.
His Bayou Mississippi is,
New Hampshire Granite" pride;
Louisiana, Sugar State"
His Creole" doth abide
"Jayhawker' Kansas most he calls
His Garden of the Vest
On Massachusetts, old bay State"
He lets his blessing rest.
Miss Minnesota, Gopher" State,
His North Star" ever shines;
Ger Michigan, his Wolverine"
He spreads his waving pines.
Kentucky is his Blue Grass field,
His Dark and Bloody Ground"
But Florida, Peninsula,
Ills I W WI -itll4d Will NC lOuhQ
AS Empire of the South he greets
Miss Georgia in his joy;
But Sucker" or my Prairie" bird
He halls fair Illinois
Sweet "Hoosier" is the name inscribed
On Indiana's breast,
Whilst Iowa rejoices much
With "Hawkeye" on her crest.
Centennial" Colorado shines,
Wisconsin's Badger" child;
That Nutmeg Miss Connecticut,
Is Free Stone" on the guild.
AT Alabama, Here We Rest"
Our dear old uncle calls,
Until in to the sisterhood
Some newborn sister falls.
H. u. johnson.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

Philip Van Rensselaer, Stanton, said
to have been the oldest practcing law
yer in Brooklyn, is dead.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

William NJ. Singerly has Withdrawn
as an elector on the democratic state
ticket of Pennsylvania.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

Fusion against Bryan among popu-
lists, republicans and gold democrats is
said to be complete in Texas.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

President Black, of the democratic
clubs, calls convention thereof to be
held at St Louis, Sept so.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

The tailors' strike In New York Is
nearly ended.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

Hans Catarrh cure
Is a constitutional cure, Price . cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

II a growth ,nns,n pur,u, ,,us,.
healthy hair
eowning ornament oo
Halls Vegetable Seilsn Hal Renewe -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-27

Winnipeg won the four-oared senior
race at Saratoga.
The herald., 1896-10-10
PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY
Conclude the Annual Session of the
State Grange
The Most Important Action Taken Looks
to the Reduction of Salaries
of All County Officers.

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 9-The patrons
of husbandry had busy session today.
All of the delegates to the state grange
were in attendance upon the meeting.
The most important matters coming up
for consideration were the election of a
state lecturer and the locating of a
place at which the next meeting will be
held. Another measure which is of vital
interest to the grangers Is the PROPOSE
tion to change the time for holding The
state meeting.
E. w. Davis of Santa Rosa was elected
state lecturer to fill the unexpired term
of the late George Ohleyer. George Oh
leyer, jr., of Sutter county, wasnominat-
ed for the place but withdrew in favor of
Davis, whose election was made unani-
nous.
G. P. Loucks of Martinez was elected
a member of the executive committee.
After considerable discussion Santa
Rosa was selected as the place for hold
ing the meeting Of the state grange, but
no date was fixed upon, as there is now
a proposition before the grange TO
change the time of holding the annual
meetings.
to- the enactment of a measure reducing
the salaries Of the county officials
throughout the state.
The Rural Press was selected as the
official organ.
Mrs. Burnell delivered an address in
favor of woman's suffrage.
This evening the degrees of Pomona
and Flora We're conferred at Changers
hall, after which the delegates and their
friends celebrated the Feast of Pomona
in the assembly chamber Of the capitol.
After the banquet they returned to the
Changers hall, where social dance was
given to conclude the session Of the
grange
The herald., 1896-10-10
DECIDED IMPROVEMENT
The Marked Feature Is the Improve.
ment ID Wheat
Exports Are Large, Prices Rising anA
the Supply Larger Than Reported
by the Official Statisticians
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
NEW YORK, Oct 9.-R. G. Dun q
Co.'s weekly review of trade tomorrow
will say: Distinctly better conditions Of
trade have appeared Of late and are re-
fiected in somewhat larger employment
of labor, in larger transactions and in
continued buying of materials for man
ufacturing. A great part of the change
ply and demand, which take wheat
where it is wanted and gold where it is
wanted. India is waiting for cargoes
of wheat on the way from the Pacific
states, just as Australia andt South Az
rica we're not so long ago. The surplus
usually available soon disappears and
the surplus from Russia and European
countries is reduced, according to late
estimates, 85.O00,000 bushels. Happily
this country has supply which official
accounts have not correctly measured,
If actual movements do not greatly mis-
lead.
Failures for the week were 296 in the
United States, against 2SS last year and
46 in Canada, against IS last year.
BRADSTREET'S REVIEW
Bradstreet's general review Of trade
will say: The Pacific coast reports in
creasing activity in wheat, worthy
fact being cargo exported to India.
Total exports of wheat from both coasts
of the United States and from Montreal,
-four included as wheat, continue to at
tract attention, in view of the short sup
plies in Russia, India, Argentine and
Australia. The domestic wheat crop Is
more likely to approximate soc, ,000, 900
this year than only 10000, 900, the gen
eral Interpretation of the government
wheat report. With the prospects ia
vorirg an exceptionally large demand
for wheat for export within the next
six months. larger supply than here
tofore reported Is likely to prove for
tunate. The total exports of wheat for
the week amount to 4,050,772 bushels,
against 4,215,000 bushels last week, 2,244,-
900 bushels in the first week in October
last year, 3,317. 900 bushels in 1894, 2362,-
600 bushels in 1898, and 1926, 900 bushels
in corresonding week of 1892
Bradstreet's review of the New York
stock market tomorrow will say: LiQui-
dation of speculative holdings and re-
newed activity by bearish operators
gave an unsteady appearance to specu-
lation and caused pretty general de-
clines in prices this week. The total
amount Of specie shipped from the other
side during the week Is $4,350, 900, and
foreign exchange is at level, which
affords assurance that the movement
will probably continue. Among other
favorable items of news is the consid-
cradle disposition of western railroads
to settle their troubles and advance
rates, while the rate war at the south
seems to be thing of the past.
The herald., 1896-10-10
GEORGIA ELECTION RETURNS
A Decided Decrease Shown In the Pom
ulist Vote
Every Congressional District in the
State Will Send Democratic Rep
resentative to Congress.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 9.-The returns
received so far of Wednesdays election
show total Populist vote not to exceed
$4,000. 1t was 95, SSS in 1894, showing de-
crease of about 1000. The falling off
is largely attributed to the capture of
the negro vote by Governor Atkinson,
In a few sections of the state the Pop
ulist vote was increased, but in nearly
every case it was due to the personal
In Florida, Wright's home county. the
Populist candidate for governor received
a majority of 26S votes. But this was
not, in a party sense, a majority for
Populism, since the Democratic nominee
for secretary of state defeated the Pop
ulist nominee by over 800 votes.
In large majority of the counties the
votes were consolidated without pro-
test. In Baldwin county the consolida-
tion was referred. and correspondent
wires: Several tally sheets have mys-
teriously disappeared. The managers
decided to wait until Saturday before
declaring the result. Some claim there
will have to be another election others
say not. Whitfield has filed notice of
protest Great excitement prevails and
the mischief is to pay generally"
One of the features of the election is
that every congressional district in
Georgia is Democratic and will send
Democratic representatives to the next
congress. The only district in doubt was
the Tenth. Two years ago in the state
election this district gave a small Popu-
list majority. On Wednesday Richmond
Hancock and Washington gave Demo-
cratic majorities sufficient to Offset the
Populist majorities in the other eight
counties, and show besides a clean Dem
ocratic majority OF 2121. The Journa.s s
estimate of the vote by counties, correct
ed UP to date, places Atkinson's MAJOR
ity at So, ,405.
The herald., 1896-10-10
COLORADO'S CARNIVAL.
The Second Annual Festival Of Mountain
and Plain.

DENVER. Col, Oct. S.-The second an
nual festival of Mountain and Plain closed
tonight with the most elaborate and artis-
tic display ever seen in Denver. the parade
of The Slaves of the Silver Serpent. There
were about twenty floats representing his
torical events and current topics Of inter.
est, and all were beautiful in the extreme.
A dozen bands were interpreted among
the floats while mounted guards and her.
aids in gorgeous attire attended.
The afternoon entertainment consisted
of an exhibition drill and sham battle by
the Fort Logan troops, Indian dances and
games and balloon ascension at City park.
Fully $1,000 people attended. A consider
able part of the visitors left for home
onight, the outgoing trains being heavily
loaded