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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

PEcAUsE letter was written by great
man it does not follow that it is worth
preservation. \ letter written by Henry
Clay right after bis duel with Humphrey
Marshall has just come to light. The
letter gives, in short, an account of the
fight, in which three shots were ex>
changed, and in which Clay was wound
ed In that letter Mr. Clay says, 'on
my second my damned pistol snapped. "
This letter is to be preserved in the Pub
lie Library. The most friendly act the
discoverer of that letter could have done
would have been to consign it to the
flames. If only Clay's vices are to be
preserved it were better he were forgot
ten. 1t would be much more sensible in
Mr.. Clay's Kentucky friends to embalm
his words, 81 would rather be ri sht than
be President" instead of his profanity
over flash in the pan, which may have
saved him from being murderer. 1t is
not to be wondered at that Kentucky
has such a bloody reputation, when such
letters as the one we speak of is pre-
served in public library Uereland
Herald
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

Convention called to order by f. T.
Wrige ellsworth, member of committee.
w. Ii. Brisbane, of Arena, was chosen
Chairman, J. B. Teasdale Secretary, E.
L. Wriogies worth Asst. Secretary.
L. w. Joiner and S. w. Reese were
appointed committee on credentials.
Motion OF f. p Weber, that delegates
present cast the votes of absentees, was
lost
Convention proceeded to ballot for
Senatorial delegates, which resulted in
the election Of John H. Vivian and q. P.
Underwood e; after three or four ballots.
Convention then divided by Assembly
Districts, and elected delegates as fol-
lows:
First Dist-L. w. Joiner and W H.
Brisbane.
Second Dist-Alez. Wilson and J. w.
Rewey.
Convention reassembled, and proceed
ed to ballot for candidate for County
School Superintendent as follows:
Informal bGi}ot-Samuel Parks, l9
Wm. Jones, 10; }. T. Pryor, s; 5. ii
Schelienger, 6.
st Formal Ballot-Parks. %; Jones
Is ; Pryor s. Mr. Parks was declared
the unanimaus nominee Of the convention
Motion Of Mr.. Joiner that DO more
than one county convention be calle(
for the same campaign, was lost.
Convention then adjourned.
W. III. BRISBANE, Chairman,
j. 3. IEAsDALE, Secretary.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

A CHICAGO clergyman of large income
is delighted with the prospect of paying
full fare on the railroads. Now let us
hear from some country parson, who has
rs many hundred dollars per year as
his Chicago brother has thousands. We
are reminded to ask the railroad COM
panles if it is not about time to reduce
passenger rates They represented that
their charges had been high because
they had to carry so many persons on
free passes Having cut those off they
can afford a reduction or wasn't the
new policy reform at all, only device
to Increase the profits of railroading ?
1t is six weeks since the change was eff
iected, and not a move has been made,
so far as we know, toward cheaper rates
for travellers The press urged the abo-
litlon OF tic free pass system in the hope
and expectation that it would benefit the
public, and the railway managers prom-
ised that it should have that effect. |.
Is high time to redeem that pledge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

SOME very excellent resolutions were
recently adopted by the Pennsylvania Re-
publican State Convention but of the
Whole series not one was Of more conse-
qaence than the one which declares that
the practice Of loading an appropriation
ball essential to the support of govern
ment with Objectionable legislation in
the shape OF amendments toward the
close OF a session, is prolific source of
abuse and fraud upon the people. The
most hagrant abuses have grown on
usder this irregular and scandalous svs-
tenn OF legislation. and the practice is
one which demands the earnest condem-
nation Of the press and of the people
Inc subject should be brought forward
IN every political convention, whether
Republican or Democratic, and discus
sion upon it should not cease till Con-
gress and our Legislatures have been
brought to discard practice SO fraught
with jobbery and corruption.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
SHEREEE,S SALE
STATE OF WISCONSIN, low A
~ County Circuit Court

The State of Wisconsin against Richard Richards.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
ton, issued out of the aheye court, in the above
named action, TO me directed against tn property
of the above named defendant. bearing date the 2ts
day of June, A ID. 1913. have levied upon and on
the 18th day OF September, 1913, at O'Clock r. NJ,
at the front door of the Court House in the village
of Dodgevitle, will sell at public vendue to the
highest bidder for cash, all the right title and ir
tersst which the said Richard Richards had on the
18th day OF June, A. ID. 1913, or has since acquired
in and TO the following described real estate wit
Part of lot No. 81 in the village of Miiilin and more
particularly described by metes and bounds as fol-
lows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said
lot and running east 80 feet, thence south 20 feet
thence west 90 ee thence north 20 feet to the place
OF beginning, or much thereof will satisfy the
sum of S4I 1O-los, with interest and costs
Dated Sheri6's office. this 18th day August, 1873
WILLIAM SANDS,
Sheriff, Iowa County, Wis.
r. l.. Read, District Attorney .-33w6
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

A SERIOUS accident occurred Sunday
near Cameron, on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, by which several German
immigrants were fatally injured, and
fifteen or twenty others wounded. The
coach in which the Germans were seated
went down an embankment, and they
seem to have been thus far more unfor-
tunate than the occupants of other cars
They at once concluded there was con-
spiracy among the train men to kill them,
and they demonstrated their belief so
forciby that the railroad employees were
compelled to seek safety in fight
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
The MOdOc Sentence.

The fate of the Modocs is at last de-
cided, and General Grant has signed the
death-warrants of Captain Jack, Schon>
chin, Black Jim, and Sloluck, alias Cox
-slodoc Indian prisoners. Treachery
is the prevailing vice of the Indian, and
in the case of these men, who, under a
flag of truce, caused the death of one of
the best officers in our army, the case
was to fragrant and too dastardly to be
passed over with lenience. A great ex-
ample is needed, and the red man must
be taught to respect the usages of man.
hood, and, barbarous though he may be
Of civilized warfare. The government
has acted in this matter with frmness
and decision, and the result will be &C
cepted with satisfaction by all but a very
few.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
TAKEN EP-MARE.

TAKEN Up by the subscriber, on lands owned by
i him, to- wit: Section 20, Town 3 Range east
town OF Mitilin, on or about the 18th day of July
1873, one light s0rrel mare, about l4i hands high
white face and hind feet, shod fore feet and sup
posed to be about II years old. The owner will
please call prove property pay charges, and take
said stray away. ALEX. LUDLUM.
Milu Aug 2, 1SI3-32w4*
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
STRaYED OR STOLEN.

From the undersigned, a white and red spcckled
four year old COW. The COW strayed stolen
from pasture in section =, town 4, range 8, Iowa
county. She purchased from Alfred Davis, of
Mitn For information to her Whereabouts, l
shall be under great obligations and willing to
give liberal reward for The recovery of the same.
Inquire of Mr.. Cork on the above described prem
Uses, or of me at Mineral Point. Wis.
CuAS. Ii. RUSSELL.
July Sth, 1SI3-2Stf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

The Chicago Times mourns over the
determination of the Government to
hang Captain Jack and four or five other
Modoc murderers If these savaees
were white men, the Times would roar
for their execution, and would be quite
right in doing so, but is quite wrong in
opposing their punishment simply be-
cause they are red men.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

TEAsDALE I; PAMELE have been reft,
ting, painting, cleaning, dc. Their store
is improved and they are prepared bet
ter than ever before to accommodate
customers Goods delivered free Of
charge anywhere within the city
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
TAKEN UP EllLY

Dy the subscriber, on lands owned by him. in Sec
ID 20, Town ), Range 1, Town of Waldwick, Iowa
county, one two year old tilly. color, ack with
little grey spot in the forehead particular marks
The animal has been my premises since the 9th OF
June Owner will please call, prove property, pay
charges, and take said strsy away.
WILLIAM HIGGON.
August 18th. 1873 3iW4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
LITTLE GEM WASHER
Patented Aum. %. ISL
PRICE So. so

- l. ~ - ~ -
Reasons oAy the Little Gem is the best
Washer an uSe:
1st. 1t costs but $50.
2d. l. is perfect washer. doing more work, and
Of better quality, than the elaborate aud
machine made.
Sd. 1t is light and portable, used in common
washtub.
18th. There is no delay in adjusting. 1t is al
ways ready for use-for any size article from lace
collar to the largest bedquit.
9th does not wear the clothes in the least, o.
damage the largest buttons,
9th. 1t is the ughtest running washer in use.
and can be easily operated by child of IL years.
stk. 1t is the only washer the roller principle
that has gearing which brings the working parts of
the machine down into the tub so that it can be
used with an ordinary amount OF water.
Sth. 1t will wash all of fine articles without
coming in contact with the roller, thereby prevent
ing the possibility OF We or tear.
9th. 1t saves its cost mssy times by saving the
clothes.
I0ih. 1t will finish the work thoroughly with
out hand rubbing, thereby preventing bleeding
chapped hands.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
CTATE OF WISCONSIN, IOWA

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, IOWA
~ County Circuit Court.
Charles Lamar, Plaintiff, against Samuel Skinner,
and Jerusha Skinner, Defendants
BY virtue of Judgment order of foreclosure, rem
dered in the above entitled action on the 2Ith day
of May, A. d. 1873, shall, on the 22d day of Sep
temher, A. ID. 1873 al O'Clock in the afternoon, at
the front door of he Court House, in the village Of
Dodgevilie, in said county Of Iowa, offer for sale,
and sell to the highest bidder the following ribed
mortgaged premises situate, lying aud being in the
county Of Iowa and State of Wisconsin, to-wit The
South East quarter Of the Northeast quart of
ton number %. in Town ship number seven "a,
North of Range number two (2). East, containing
forty t4o) acres. be the same more or less
Dated Sherin's Office this 18th day of July, 1913
WILLIAM SANDS,
Sheriff Iowa Co., Wis.
STRONG & WEBER Plaintiffs At.orneys.-tw
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
DARsLlAS.

VIM. Suthers has a great number Of Dab
iias pot Plants and Dry Roots for sale
cheap. First premium was awarded to
these plants at the fair in this city last
fall. Inquire at Jas. Suthers', next door to
2 Alien 4 Co
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
NEW EsDDAS
For Sale at the Post Gnlcc Book s,

Mayhew'S illustrated Horse Doctor. - 50 90
Dadd's Modern Horse Doctor. 50
The Horse and his dlseases-Jennings LIS
Aliens American Cattle Doctor. 80
Aliens American Cattle. ...... 2. so
Langstrath on the Honey Bee. 2 90
QUimby on the Bee. Observation-Disclosures. 1.J0
American Weeds and Useful Plants. :. | 10
"Work," by Louisa NJ. Alcott .... IS
Fun better than Physic, by Hall. .... l. so
Fifty Years in Maryland kitchen... 200
Life in Danbury, by the Danbury News
Man. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l.50
The Atlantic to the Pacific or what
to see, and now to see it. l.50
My Opinion and Betsey B0bbets..... 9. 80
Play and Profit in my Garden $50
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

SAN DoMISGo.--A Havana dispatch
says news comes from 81 Domingo that
the reyolutionists under Luperon have
gained decided advantages over the
roops Of Pres dens Baez 1t IS the gem
eral opinion that Luperon viii be finally
succfssfui.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
BUILDING PAPER.
J.R EAVERENCEla CO.'S
Pa TENT FIRE AND DAMP
PROOF ALUMINOUS
PAPER BOARD.

The best known substitute for plasterng. 1t IS
equally good Tor sheathing plastering, and has
not the offensive odor of tarred res board.
1t is perfect conductor of H. at and cold. 1t
will its cost in fuel in short time. Wall paper
will adhere to it without discooration peeling off
greasy substance is used in its preparation.
1t will not increase your Insurance. because it is
not saturated with any intlamable substance. Rats
mice will not touch it, owing chemicals used in
its preparation.
1t is affected neither by heat. cold, frost damp
ness. 1t makes house cooler in summer and warm
er in winter. For sale by
PHILIP LAWRENCE.
29tf MINERAL POINT WIS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
LIST OF PREMIUMS

Offered the Ioya County Agricultural Society at ats Eighteenth annual
Far, be held at Doagle Wisconsin Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, September lOh llth and l2h 1878.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
THE LITTLE GEM

Has been in use bnt two years, and in that time
100 GOO have been sold in the western and southern
st2tes-being larger number than have been sold
OF all other washers in the same time. One hundred
have been sold ia Iowa county since February last,
and hundreds certify that it is the machine they
saw in use The Little Gem has been lately en-
iarged and improved, and every machine is warrant
ed to give entire satisfaction, II used according to
directions.
n. B.-rhe Little Gem will not wash without help,
for Ike sambo's Muliethead, lit hasn't got any
bransn
The undersigned viii be the Fair Grounds a.
Mineral Point, September 81, 4ih. 9th aud 9th,
ready to subantiate the above and compete with al
other washers for the diploma offered by the society
JOHN AUSTIN,
Arena. Wis.
Manufacturer and proprietor of Little Gem for
IOWA county. Agents wanted in every town, TO
whom liberal terms viii be given
August 70, lcl3-2s
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

\ REPORT comes from Rome to the eff
feet that tic Holy Father wants to make
peace with Germany on condition that
the moral support extended to Victor
Emanuel by Bismarck shall be with>
drawn. The proposition, it it has really
been made, Will scarcely meet with
favor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

TnE venerable Thomas 4. L. Nelson
of Tennessee, died at his residence in
Knoxville, on the mornins OF the 10Th,
after an illness OF two days The dis
patch announcing the demise says he
died Of cholera, lie was long known in
his native State.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

hEy SAMUEL FALLows has accepted
the position Of President of the Wesley
"a University Of Bloomington, Ill. Tn
T. me Arst OF this week Gen, Fallows
was recognized as almost certain to be
renominatcd by the Republicans for
State Superintendent, and but for his
acceptance Of the call to Bloomington
his name would undoubtedly grace our
State ticket, Who has been chosen by
the Convention to succeed him, is here
uaNnown, but we only hope he is a man
worthy to take up the duties which he
Voluntarily lay down. No man, perhaps,
IN our State has more warm friends and
admirers than Gen, Fallows. His de-
partayc will be a loss not easily repaired.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

The political campaign in Ohio began
IN sood earnest Saturday, Senator Mor~
ton and Governor Noyes opened the
bali on the Republican side at Athens.
George II. P0gh, Of Cincinnati made a
speech tor the new party at Hamilton.
There is every prospect Of a lively cam
pal-u
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
Class A., No. 1.-Durhams.
JOS. HALLAM, Supt.
Class A. No. 5.

10. o oxen o be das wSking
I'd best exhibited S working
furnish
denee the Committee Judges either other
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28

MERCHANT TAILOR
ING, AT DELLER'S EN-
PORIUM. kept constantly
on Land a full assortment or
all the leading sly les Of
Cloths and Cassimeres. All
work done in the most dura-
bic and fashionable manner,
and a good st warranted in
every case. Our stool of
Ready-Made Clothing is che
most extensive in the city, and
at least 1Oper cent. the lowest.
Call and examine for your
selves. xXII-17
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28


tP Il few days before the ASSEMBLE
ing Of the State Convention Hon. A. VI.
Thompson was regarded as candidate
for the Lieutenant Goyernorship, and We
hyd thought his chances of nomination
about The lest From some cause, how
ever, (probably dislike to being traded
or compromised as is often the fate of
candidates. he concluded to withdraw
from the contest, and did SO by publish,
ing the following handsome card
TO tie PuJHc:
For the past few months my name has
been often used in the Republican papers
OF Wisconsin as a candidate for the Of
ice OF Lieutenant Governor, aud until
recently feIr disposed to allow the
Convention that meets at Madison on the
18th inst to place me in nomination, if
i was deemed expedicnt to do so.
have now decided to decline to be con-
sidered any longer candidate for any
houors which that Convention can be-
stow, but leave the way open to those
whose tastes enable them to do the work
winch Is necessary to insure success.
Most cordially DO | thank the many
friends who have volunteered their kind
aid and support, and especially am |
indebted 70 the gentlemen Of the Press
ct both political parties for the personal
and unmcrited complimentary illusions
which they have been pleased to make
u connecting ny name with the Office of
Lieutenant Governor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
PROCEEDINGS

of Republican County Conren ton, held
at Dodgerille, august %, 1873.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-08-28
Milwaukee, Aug. -, 1873.

While being well pleased with the
action Of the Convention in making Sc
lection OF a candiIate for Lieutenant
Governor, we may express belief that
Mr.. Ihompsons name would have given
equal strength to the ticket, and done
equal honor to the State.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-11
Keep Strangers Out.

Sneak thieves are about, and ready to
steal anything, from mouse trap to a
wheelbarr0w A iavorite method with
them is 70 take an empty box which has
had berries in it aud sneak in at back yards
and Kitchens and get into the house If DOS
sible, and then, if they are caught, pretend
that they want To sell berries. The tricks
of sneak thieves are numerous and cum
ming, and calculated to deceive some of the
oldest and best informed inhabitants. Let
everybody be on their guard watch their
premises keep their outside doors and
gates locked and be sure and keep out all
strangers The city can't hire policemen
to watch every house, store and shop.
People must have an eye to their own
premises and property, and if they are
careless enough to leave u chance for a
thief they must expect he will take advan-
tage of il.
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The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-11

Previous TO the LIST of July the post
master was in the habit Of delivering pa
pers to city subscribers without charge, the
law permitting him TO do so if he chose
Since the LIST of July, nothing is permitted
TO pass through the post Office without
pay 1t is true the amount is small-3O
cents quarter on dailies, and cents a
quarter on veeklies; but some subscribers
seem unwilling to pay even this trifing
sum. We have, Therefore, fitted up boxe,
in our business office for all subscriber,
for daily or weekly who wish to take
their papers at our office Their names
will be placed upon their papers and their
names upon their boxes, and the papers
placed in their boxes, where they can get
them when they call All who wish to get
their papers in this way will please give
notice to Mr. Jones, in the business office.
White duck and linen suits for men al
A. Loebs, the one price clothier.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THB VllY BHST PLAN

kDoRN YOUR HOMES with the new Cb,or,
n Awake and Asleep" Sells like WjiSs..u
The pair sent for so cents. A large discorn, <
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-11
Ahsurd parEnualR

A correspondent calls our attention II
the ridiculous extent to which local per
sonals are often carried. Such matte
chokes paper with the weakest kind o
reading matter, and is undignifed as it is un
wise in other respects. The extract below
is a sample Of how one of the Illinois pa
pers does il:
ANOTHER NIsITOR.-Miss Hattie Mead, formerl,
an efficient and popular clerk in the Geneseo Pos
Office and now an employee in the great Chicago
dry goods house of c. W. x f. Partridge & Co.
has been spending week or so with her friend
and relatives in this city. and having good tim,
generally OF course Hattie called on the edition
OF the Repubttc, who were very glad 10 he,
and to observe her erceisHt physical condition and
good spirits. She left for Chicago on Wednesda1l
1t is not likely that young lady referred
to in this way is benefited, and if she II
not the paper Is not, and the readers ar
not The question arises, Who is p
Ro1ceHs american Netospaper Reporter.