Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-03
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| Henry Z. Bowen's libel ruit against Demas
Barnes, Of the Brooklyn'Argus, has terminated
in verdict OF acquittal, the jurors holding,
however, that while the defendant was legally
exempt from conviction the printed matter In
the Argus relating to the deceased Mrs.
Bowen was atroclous and cruel.
A brilliant party was given at the White
House a few evenings ago in honor OF Mrs.
Fred Grant, who made her debut in Washing
ton society About 300 invited guests were
present, and the bride met with hearty re-
, ception.
Mrs Anna Wittenmyer, of Philadelphia, is
President Of the Women's National Christian
Temperance Union, recently organized Mrs.
Frances T.. Willard, Of Chicago, is Core
spending Secretary Mrs. Mary &. Johnson,
of Brooklyn, N. Y, Recording Secretary, and
Mrs. W. A. Ingham, of Cleveland, Treasurer.
Wilbur F. Storey, editor Of the Chicago
Times, has given bail in the sum Of 81 800 in
the charge Of libel preferred against him by
N. X. Fairhank.
At the recent wedding of the daughter of
VIM. Sharon San Francisco banker, the
father presented the bride with 81 900 600 as a
wedding present.
Supervising Architect A. B. Mullett has re-
signed, and his resignation has been accepted
by Secretary Bristow The resignation is
said to have been caused by the fact that the
contingent fund for expenses in the Treasury
building are, by law, under the control of the
Chief Clerk of the Treasury Department, in
stead of Mr.. Mulett, who has been in the
habit of controlling this expenditure hereto
fore, and who has resigned on his attention
being called to the provisions of the law bear
ing on the case.
An appeal has been taken by Mr.. Beecher's
attorneys from the order of the General Term
denying the motion for a bin Of particulars in
the Tilton suit.
A court-martial has been ordered by Gen
Emory for the trial of Lieut.. Hodgson, upon
charges preferred by Gen. Morrow, who was
sent to investigate Hodgson's actions and
conduct in North Louisiana.
The Indiana State Grange Of Patrons OF
Husbandry met in convention in indianapolis
on the oath. There are now 500 subordinate
Oranges organized in the State. The fol
lowing are the officers of the State Grange for
INC CiSuihH ycdT- IlcHlcy ouiACS, NoieAf
Master, Marion; c. W. Davis, Lecturer, Kent
land; Russell johnson, Steward; +. G. Phil
lips, Assistant Steward; B. F. Ham, Chaplain;
g. Fl. Brown, Treasurer, Rensselaer,; M. NJ
Moody Secretary, Muncie; Alpheus Tyner,
State Purchasing Agent, Indianapolis.
The General Grand Chapter of Masons OF
the United States met at Nashville on the
oath. The order is reported to be generally
prosperous throughout the country.
The friends of Vice. President Wilson say
it is probable he will preside over the Senate
during the winter.
At the recent meeting of the General Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons at Nashville,
Tenn, the following-named officers were in
stalled for the ensuing year: John Frizzell, of
Tennessee, Deputy General Grand High
Priest; K, +. Bower Low, of Louisiana, Grand
King; John McClelland, of Massachusetts,,
|sGrand Treasurer; G. G.. Fox, of New York,
General Grand Secretary; Henry Bostwick,
General Grand Royal Arch Captain.