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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-26

salesman. In matters Of ventilation ".
Stewart was notably particular. W. W.,
the air in either Of his stores in tho laaa.
out of the proper condition, he detected !,
and ordered its correction. Were ii,
orders neglected, the case was noted H.,
him on his return that way, and an ~
stant investigation followed. It sae,a M
probable, from the numerous stories ,od
OF his private relations with his subordi
mates, that, he erred "a expecting from all
and singular the necessarily somewhat
miscellaneous company the same exact
apprehension which he had himself do
veloped, Thereby he appeared to novjces
"A hard master, and was soIYewhat dreaded
by them. 1t is said that the pay of the
army of minor clerks was kept pretty low
For those at any rate who had worked
long and faithfully in his service he was
liberal. The managers of his varions
departments, his agents in one line ar
another OF his work, and his chief clerks
received salaries in excess of those Maid
by other houses for similar services. To
such as broke down IN his service or be.
came disabled pensions were offered. One
man, who had been watchman, became
deranged, and was kept for year at a
lunatic asylum, all charges being paid by
Mr. Stewart, and upon partial recoyery
was given light task at full salary. To
such as were willing to give full and faith.
full labor and could wait long enough, the
reward OF advancement was certain.
To eXactness Mr.. Stewart added the
keenest business foresight and tact that
was forever manifesting itself in some
new direction. He did cash business,
even in these latter days. He never spec.
ulated outside of his business, nor, strict.
~ speaking, inside of it. To know what
the DeXt popular demand would bet
could scarcely be less than knowledge
since there are few of his mistakes record
ed-and to have the supply ready when
the want announced itself, was the work
at which he surpassed. He studied poll.
tics TO understand the markets they bred.
and finance with the result al least of es
Gaping disaster after disaster, emptyine
his acres of shelves while yet there were
buyers, accepting the earlier and lighter
loss, if need be, but within the limits of
his business never taken unawares. An
isolated example of his business tact in
little things may be noticed. Some wears
ago he gave special orders to the clerks
of his up town store to treat with partlcu
lar courtesy the middle-class and poor
women customers who came in on the
Fourth avenue entrances. His avowed
object was to gain the custom that might
otherwise go to the Bowery stores, and in
this he was in large measure success
ful.--N. \. Tribune.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-26

The Nebraska Democratic State Convention
was held on the 10th, and delegates were
chosen TO the National Convention. They
were uninstructed. Among the resolutions
adopted was one demanding return TO spe-
Gle payment as soon as possible.
The Territorial Republican Convention OF
Montana has instructed its delegates to the
National Convention to support the nomna-
ton Of Blaine for the Presidency.
The Labor National Convention, recently
held at Pittsburgh, Pa, adopted, among 9TH
ers, resolutions demanding a strong protec-
tive tariff; declaring in favor Of the election
OF President Of the United States by the d.
rect vote Of the people demanding the strict
enforcement OF the Eight Hour law, and the
enactment by Congress Of stringent usury
laws; and urging upon the different State
Legislatures to pass such apprentice laws as
will insure competent workmen in every
branch Of industry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-26

currency on the 10Th. The first to avail
employees, who formed In liue at the cash
room and presented fractional currency for
redemption.
A Boston dispatch Of the Goth states that
the Lewiston (Me.) Savings Bank had sus-
pended, owing to protracted run, but that
itexpected eventually to pay in full. The
Baliou Manufacturing Company and the
firm Of George Balou u Son, OF Woonsocket,
K. l., made an assignment on the Goth. Liza
hilities exceed the assets by between $3.50, 600
and 100000
The suh-Treasurer in Chicago began the
payment OF silver for fractional currency on
the 10th, and the stock Of $4,000 on hand
was exhausted on that day without satisfying
the full demand. A supply OF $4,000 would
be forwarded daily to that city from the Gen
eral Treasury, which amount it was thought
would supply all demands after the first few
days.
Fort Laramie dispatch of the Goth reports
further Indian outrages on the route TO the
Black Hills. Mr.. and Mrs. Metz, of Laramie
City, were murdered by the Indians in Red
Canon, about fifty miles from Custer City, on
the 10th. A man by the name of Simp. on
was also killed, and three Others were
wounded
The Chicago Inter- Ocean OF the Goth pub
fishes kilograms from some two hundred
points in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
and Pennsylvania, where the bulk Of the win
ter wheat is grown, showing the condition of
the growing crops of winter wheat and fruit
According to these dispatches Illinois prom
lses we'll In few counties the wheat
threatens to prove failure, but by far the
majority OF the reports are encouraging.
Peaches were injured by the cold spell
during March, but apples and near
ly all varieties of small fruit look
well and promise an abundant yield.
Michigan and Pennsylvania report
excellent prospects for all kinds of
crops. In some parts Of the latter State
peaches and early apples have suffered, but
not seriously Michigan, however, expects a
plentiful yield all round. In Indiana the
winter and spring have proved unfayorable
for winterw heat and peaches, but apples and
small fruits appear to be thriving Reports
from Ohio are 10 the effect that wheat is bad.
ly damaged, except In well-drained bottom
lands, and reduced yield Of all kinds OF
fruit is expected.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-26
The Arrival OF the Emperor Of Brazil
mt New York.

The New York papers of the 10th give
lengthy accounts of the reception at that
port of Dom hdro, the Brazilian En-
peror, from which We compile the follow
ing:
The Brzilian steamer Hevelius having
the Emperor Dom Pedro and the Empress
on board arrived in New York. on the
10th. Secretaries Fish, Robson and Taft
received the royal party on behalf of the
President, going down the bay in the
sloop-ot.war Alert 10 meet the steamer
The Emperor received the deputation in
the gangway, surrounded by the other
passengers OF the steamer. After formal
introduction Secretary Fish delivered a
short address of welcome as follows
" The President of the United States has
deputed the Secretary Of War. the Sccre-
tary OF State and the Secretary of the
Navy, accompanied by the Vice Admiral
Of the Navy and the Major General of the
Army, 70 congratulate Your Majesty upon
Your arrival on our shores and upon the
sale termination of your voyage. and TO
tender his welcome and that of the people
Of the United States on the occasion Of
your visit 10 this country. He anticipates
with pleasure a personal interview with
your Majesty as soon as ii may suit Your
convenience
The Emperor simply expressed his
thanks Tor the reception given. and
seemed more disposed TO enter into a
friendly conversation with the members
of the party than 10 make any kind Of
official response He asked Tor Gen.
sherman, whom he said he desired very
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-26
POLITICAL.

AZ a meeting of the South Town Board Of
Chicago the 18th, action was taken in the
eases OF the parties claiming to have been
elected at the recent Town election, ard it was
finally decided by n vote OF six to three, that
such election was weld because of fraud, and
new officers were appointed to til the vacan-
cies declared 10 exist in the offices of As
SCISSOR, Town Clerk aud Collector. Ryan, de-
clared elected as Supervisor, had previously
rendered his resignation, which was ac-
ccpted, and successor was appointed. The
ousted officials say they will contest the ac-
ton of the Board.
At the municipal election in Chicago on
the 18th, Thomas Hoyne, for Mayor received
IS, idS votes out of a total of little over
$1,000. Clinton Briggs (Deml was elected
City Treasurer over 5000; H. S
Tuthiil (Rep) WAS chosen City Attorney by
nearly 5000 majority; for City Clerk, Butt
(RepD has majority of over 5000 and Best
(Repl is elected Clerk OF Police Court by
over 5000 majority. A majority of the Al
derman chosen are Republicans,
The Indiana state Democratic Convention
met at Indianapolis on the lo,h. The plat
form adopted contains resolutions calling
for the withdrawal of the National Bank
notes and the substitution Of notes issued by
the Government, and demanding the imme-
date repeal of the Specie Resumption act
Con gresham J. d, Williams was MONT
mated for Governor; Col. /. I, Gray, Tor Lieu
teuantGoyernor, Judges Of the Supreme
Court-Frst District, :. AZ, Buskirk; Second,
4 &, Downcy; Third, John Petit; Fourth
James l., Worden; Secretary Of State, John
+. Neil, Auditor, +, Henderson, Treasurer,
r. c. shaw; Attorney General {, \. Bus
kirk; Superintendent OF Public Instruction.
J. H. smart, Clerk OF Supreme Court, Ga.
bJiel Schmick, Reporter OF supreme Court,
A, y Martin. Delegates TO the National
Convention were chosen and Instructed to
vote as unit \ resolution was adopted
declaring Gov Hendricks % De the uuani-
NOUS choice Of the Convention for President
ol The United States,
The Illinois State Democratic Convention
20 select delegates to the National Democrat
ic Convention has been called 20 meet al
Springfield on The 2tih OF June next
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-26
Personal.

The statue Of the late President Lincoln,
erected by the colored people of the country,
was unveiled at Washington on the 18th, the
eleventh anniversary Of his assassination.
President Grant unveiled the statue in the
presence OF large concourse Of people, in
Guiding Cabinet officers, Justices OF the Su.
preme Court, Senators, Representatives, etc.
The colored people were out in full force. a
poem was read composed by Miss Caroline
Ray (colored) of New York Frederick
Douglass was the orator Of the day.
Gen Babcock was indicted on the 18th, by
the Grand Jury OF the District Of Columbia,
for alleged completely in the safe burglary
conspiracy. Richard Harriug ton, Hiram G.
Whitley, Ichahod Nettleship, T. Z. Somer-
vile, Geo. 4. Miles and Walter Brown were
also indicted as co-consplrators.
The Emperor and Empress of Brazil ar
rived at New York on the steamer Heyelius
on the 18th. \ salute of 100 guns was fred
10y the batteries in honor OF their arrival.
Secretary Fish and other distinguished gen.
tlemen met the Emperor's steamer on its ar
rival and received the royal party, who were
rendered the hospitalites Of the city. Secre-
tary Fish made brief address of welcome.
The Emperor of Brazil and his suite left
New York on the evening of the 18th, for San
Francisco. The Empress remained at New
York.
Henry c. Bowen has withdrawn from the
Congregational Union.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-26
DOMESTIC.

Washington telegram of the lith states
that the Treasury Department had purchased
two months supply of silver bullion at the
low rates which prevailed u few weeks ago,
the average price paid having been about
three cents per ounce less than the present
market rate This stock, together with the
bullion fund, will, It Is believed, be sufficient
for the coiuagc until the annual statements
OF the minis, which win be made in June.
The old Greeley mansion at Chappaqua,
n Y. was destroyed by fire on the evening Of
the i4th
A, r Stewards will was fled on the lith
Fly it's provisions the bulk of his property is
bcqueathed 10 his wife and her heirs forever
and Judge Henry Hilton, who is made ad
mnistrator, receives 81 coz, 600 His execu-
tors are directed TO distribute gifts in
sums OF 5000 10 S20ooo to certain
employees who served him long and
faithfully, and in smaller sums to the
servants OF his household Beuuesis are
also made 10 old friends, and To the rela-
tiyts OF his wife. He leaves letter TO his
wife, asking her 10 complete his various
plans for the welfare of his fellow beings, and
also requests her 10 give sum Of money 10
each employee VINO has been in his service u
number OF years.
The President, ON the Eth, signed the sill
ver-Coin bill, providing for the issue Of silver
coin In place of fractional currency.
Destructive floods have occurred In the
valley Of the Mississippi The damage caused
In some localities exceeds that Of any preyi.
ous year since 1851,
President Grant, On the 18th, vetoed the
bin reducing The salary Of The President 10
$1,000 after the ith OF March, lSi1
NJ Hannibal, Mo, on the 18th, the tow,
boat Dictator was wrecked white attempting
10 pass through the draw uf the railroad
bridge acres, The Mississippi Rive, At that
point, aud sunk instantly Ten lives were
lost aud great damage was done to the
bridge, The Suy leyec broke hi three
places on the sane d1v, because Of The
high water and large portion Of
the bottom lan'ts on the Illinois side.
opposite Hannibal, was Hooded Houses
and barus were Hoajed away. The entire
population Of the bottom DEED 90 the bluffs.
la many eases leaving everything behind
them. over two miles OF the track Of the
Uatugy, Alton * s.. Louis Railroad were in
undated, and The rosdbcd was carried away en-
several places. The damage 10 property is
Immense.
The United States Treasury M Washington
began paying out silver coin i.r fractional
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-26
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

At Alexandria on the 10Th, report was
received from the army in Abyesiuia, To the
effect that it was surrounded by the natives,
and In imminent danger of being cut to
pieces. Abysrinia had demanded indemnity
for all her expenses in the war as a condition
precedent to the withdrawal OF her forces
NJ. Jugenohl, Director OF the Central Bank
Of Antwerp, Belgium, committed suicide on
the 18th.
An Athens Greece dispatch of the 18th
says that Russian corvette foundered while
entering Piraeus on that day, and all on
board persisted.
On the nth, there was a huge demonstra-
ton In Hyde Park, London, to demand the
liberation Of the Tichbornc claimant. The
meeting numbered about 1900 souls.
A desperate fight occurred in the streets
OF Limerick, Ireland, on the 18th, between
the atonalists and Home Rulers. which
wasquelled by the police with great difficulty.
over 100 persons we're wounded, forty serious.
ly and six fatally.
According to Rome Htaly) telegram of
the nth negotiations between Spain and the
Vatican had been suspended. Spain had an
nounccd that it would adhere to the CON
cordat Of 1851, except the clause decreeng
religious unity, and the Vatican demanded
adherence to the concordat In its entirety.
Vienna dispatches Of the 18th report
bloody engagements near Trebinje between
the Turks and the insurgents, both parties
claiming to have been successful.
The Irish Rifle Team has concluded to
shoot with the American Team In August
next. About the first OF that month they
viii sail for this country.
The ship Victory, from Shields, Eng, for
San Francisco, sunk with all on board, off
the British coast few days ago Twenty
five persons persisted.
The Paris Bourse was convulsed on the
10th by the Intelligence that 1000 Montene-
grins had joined the insurgents, and that
Prince Milan had openly made war upon the
Turkish troops. The attempt to revictual
the garrison OF Niesios had failed.
The Hayden Consulate at New York re-
ceiyed cable adviccs from Kingston on the
10Th that the revolution in Hayu was tri-
umphaut. Dominique, the late President,
had fled. Nce-Presdent Rameaux and Ler-
quota, the General in command of the Gov
ernment forces, had been shot Biron Can
nal, who was exlled from tie country, was
then In Port au Prince, and II was presumed
would take charge Of the Government
According to Vienna dispatch OF the 10Th,
tne foreign ambassadors at Constantmople
had demonstrated against bringing troops
from Bagdnd into Europe, on account OF the
prevalence OF the plague in that city. From
March Is TO April there were 81 new eases
of the disease, and III deaths In llillah aud
Bagdad, aud it lad made its appearance on
the left bank OF the Tigris.
Information was received in London, on
the goth, that the natives at Delogoa Bay, in
Southwestern Africa, had risen against the
British authorities, and fears were enter
tanned for the safety of the missions there,
Lord Lytteton committed suicide ON the
10th,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-26
A Chicago Man and His Jack.Kniie.

The Chicago Times of recent date
says George 5. Knapp, of that CRY, has a
piece OF wood-carving done in black wal
nut with jack-knite that is a monument
to patience. He has worked upon it
nights for thirteen years, and proposes to
finish it with the same knife he began
with. 1t is about five feet long and one
foot broad, and the board from which ii
was cut was about three inches thick A
spread eagle clutches a piece in its
tslons at the top, and from this cross
piece are hung, by deliberately cut chains,
a variety of strange devices, interspered
with frames for photographs Every link
in each Of the chains, and in fact every
bit of flat surface in the whole work, is
carved over with names and dates There
are the names of all the Presidents and
Vice Presidents of the United States,
names of 10 distinguished Americans and
dates sf the commencement and close of
the revolutionary war, and the war of the
rebellion. The devices, such as anchors
cannons, animals, books, ships and the
like, represent war, commerce, agricul.
ture and navigation. Peace is represented
by an open bible, and the National flag is
draped across the top. The whole is de-
signed to hang upon wall. Not bit of
glue has been used in all the work, nor
has any tool except the jack knife touched
it. Mr. Knapp says he commenced upon
it in tit of pique at the success Of a rival
whittier at an Iowa fair, and originally
supposed he could finish it in year or
two. He expects to put in four more
years upon it before it is done 1t has
taken daily average of two hours of his
time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-26

AT Point Reyes, Cal, there IS dairy
farm of 10000 acres, on which there are
5000 cows. The farm, together with the
COWS, is rented in part to several tenants.
They make from $1,000 to So 900 per an.
mum clear of all expenses. The yield
from the cows is reported to be excellent;
some OF the butter ranches show an aver.
age OF $50 per COW through whole herd
of 200.
IT'S Drew, It's pity, and pity It's It's
Drew " Y ToD, 1dr
New-York tribune., 1876-01-19
THE MARKETS
(Carefaily reported for Tas TRIBUNAL
TOTAL RECEIPTS OF PRODUCE
Per North Rir<r Vessels and Ra,saa5,
GENERAL MARKET REPORT.

TUESDAY, Jan. ts 1879
AsHEs-onlya small and irregular business going IN
and late quotations rcDan nomnaly at oa5c for ols aud
BROOM CoRN-The choice qualities very scarce and
frm while the poorer grades arc aoundant dull aad weak
h. o2glOc: Green. Medium, = d. o@ic.i Red aud Red
BEF.5wAx-Ghero is q steady. although quiet, market
Western quoted at 252c Southern sold to the extent o
BRICK s~oGotations for Hard Brick havo ruled higher
owing to the eSndnse light sapPy me nS sas Ssso
quote: Pale y ~. 50 25ds3 90 Jersey 50 Long Island
s2oSs S @sS: Dark s6asYi d sii@sa SSa PSs
deiphia s2ods5O Baltimore s4iasoO Yard prices. deiy
tANDIEs%rhse are no changes to note snda steady mod
ol7ac ior ia sperm az e pateat SPERM 3se
CEMENT-Tbe market for Rosendle has been quiet but
quotations have renamed steady at II Z,uSl 80 y DOL
and the current arrivals about satisfy all wants time
beng po& & arr se1y 5 S1.s to and sS osss opa % & y @ 100
Martin y Ss7 % for Coarse ana llasiI - or Fine
at '2c, gold "Ilh lar trade; o.. .,,,...,, n
continued very limited but prices s steady.
We 1uoie FOR Liverpool house Camel tl7dSs; Liverpool
steam as6 al - 6Oq s currency PENNSYLVANIA
SOFT Broadtop - 75dS6 Anthracite IS 2Jds6 W
COCoA-rrade has continued dun ever, md prices
show change. sanio Domingo, I2@sci Mara, ano 1o0
2oei Gaayaqul .aiSe ana Sacacas IA lSc. al gold
inquiry; 34 bags Ceres, and 600 U2gs ex ~ Ursula
bags ex iiO.io 500 Bags Morning STAR aud 400 bags
* IT, a. Homes were Withdrawn from stock Tho stock
arrive per Caroline sold It l3a Mid gaies were qmct and
unchanged The following general qaoiatOus RIO Or
dinary G l6'.c; do Fair $50 4c do Good $40 De-;
DO ms igss lSe SSI6ng Egr ya & sss t
1yc SINGAPORE 2U02lc Native CeyOD l9u40c; MlracaDo,
iSu1Oo; Lagdayr, 1oDl3c.; santo DomiDg0 lDA loci
co, II i9c Mex,an II Ia us sc sayanll, IfY9
Porto Rico, II 21iJc.; Aneostr1, ll2d l32ci ia
maIca. ls0l9c.; Curaeoa l7ale2c. AanilS lsal93c,i
MacaEsar, 10 - IL 2lc.--ail gold.
COOPERAGE sEOCK-Tho market for all deserp.
tons been qGiet and prices are unchanScd. We
quote: Empty Hogseas Z11-Z 1Oj Hoops IA ieet, Or
dinary Prime, 30a40c. IL feet do 5S93jc Moasses
shocks - inches With Leads * I9qs| 20 9lsai ShYoSs
s. 20; Box shoOAs 7J4oc.. Rum Shocks, a. 20 Pipe
Shocks S6 JOde7.
COKDAGE-At the lower prices lately conceded there's
moderate business being d0nc The following quotations.:
Nenila y H. II amI5 tc: Manila COalage, Is IN Dc Tani
Manila, lac; Sisa iUpc Al Gi2c. NewIealani, llhs
~ isusaia Hemp IuIed, lac American Hemp Iuled.
l5c. terms cash.
COITONThe market the spot is quiet and unchanged.
The rcepts ut the p.Is 22Z3j Dtles, against 1920
bale. mis- and Oo45 bales this day last
hs Gales bales, which Ji2 Dales last evening,
udng lO5 bales for export lZ9 bales for conSmge
lOl speculation Foreign exchange ri favorable 70
exporters but the Liverpool market shade easier and
much busnes5 done today The following are quota
New-York tribune., 1876-01-19
Senate yesterday. On the whole the bull move

Senate yesterday. On the whole the bull move
ment recently naugurated may be said to have
received check to-day, which is natural enough
after the rapid rise of the past few days. The buy
ing and selling of the day aggregated about
1000 shares, Lake Shore, Pacific Mail and
Western Union being most prominent, while a fair
business was transacted in Ohio and Miss, North
Western, Erie, st. Paul. Michigan Central, and
Union Pacific The course Of prices has been gener-
ally downward, from q to 2 per cent comparing the
closing quotations with those of yesterday, W.:
Erie, ls per cent; Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern, Wabash, and N. j. Central, each 4; Michigan
Central, and North Western Common and Preferred,
each as st. Joseph Preferred, l2 Central and iud-
son. Hannibal and st. Joseph Common, and Lake
Shore, each So; Pacific, 2per cent Rock Island, At
lantic and Pacific Telegraph and Quicksilver, each
advanced s per cent; Ohio and Mississippi IA t.Paul,
3d. and Panama Railroad per cent Investment
stocks were quiet, and the general market closed
quiet. Theopenng, highest, lowest and closing prices
of active stocks sold to-day, well the offering and
asking prices at the close of the Exchange, and the
number of shares of each stock sold, will be found
in the subjoined table: