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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

THE celebration OF Christmas in
Mineral Point, was quiet yet very
general and pleasant. The custom
of making glad the hearts of the
little ones whom Christ would not
have forbidden from coming to him,
and the custom Of present making
among friends and relatives, was
apparently quite as generally iu-
dulged in as usual, though the
amount OF money expended in this
way was probably less than on for
mer occasions, when money was less
scarce. Reports from dealers in
Christmas goods indicate as many
sales as ordinarily, but receipts
lighter. The little folks in many
households express the opinion that
Santa Claus stock nt toys was not
80 fine this scasou as sometimes here
tofore.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

No CARRIERS ADDRESS.-Believ-
ing it to be looked upon with dis
favor by many, the custom Of issuing
a New Years Address as a means of
remunerating the Carrier Boy CT the
TRIBUNE has been abandoned, land in
stead we have adopted the plan of
paying the boy stipulated salary,
and charging 20 cents extra for
the TRIBUNE when delivered to sub
scriber by Carrier. Notice hereof
was given when the system was first
adopted, and none ought 70 be sur
prised when acsdnnts are presented
for the paper atel.75 per year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

$50 bushels of potatoes were
shipped to Chicago last week, by
e. G. Potter, the enterprising young
produce buyer Of Dodgeville.
CARD OF THANKs.-Mrs. Benson
presents her warmest thanks to the
ladies of the M. +. Church of this
city, for neat and costly Christmas
presents.
REUBEN MARKS, the genial host
of the y. S. Hotel at Dodgeville, will
give grand New Years Ball, in his
house next Monday evening. 1t will
no doubt be very pleasant affair.
GooD REPORT. - Superintendent
Cobb, with just pride, informs US
that the NJ. p. r. r. is the only
railway in Wisconsin that has never
had complaint lodged against it
for violation of the State laws reg
ulating railroad tariffs and manage
ment.
JOHN PRIDEAUX, a young man Of
% years, resident of Dodgeville, who
had o tumor cut from his arm-pit on
the 9th inst. died on Sunday the
18th. The Chronicle speaks of the
deceased as most estimable young
man, whose loss is seriously felt in
the community.
New MERCANTILE House An
announcement in the Chronicle in
/ forms us that j. &. Barbour & Bro,
who have been doing business at
Dodgevile for some time, are to
transfer their stock to the store now
occupied by j. Kietfer, in this city,
on January lst.
A HOP, given in honor of II. M.
Oliver, at the y. S. Hotel last We'd
nesday evening, was very enjoy
able affair. About 20 couple were
present. Oysters, sardines, etc,
were served to the guests. At a
late hour the dancers separated, pro-
nouncing the occasion success.
WM. POLLARD, the genial proprie.
tor of the popular Linden Hotel,
will give a grand party on the even
ing of January LIST, 1877. Pollard's
balls are always managed in such
manner as to draw large company,
and all attending are sure to have a
p easant time. Tickets, including
supper, 81 per couple.
ScRIBNER's MONTHLY. - Among
the multitude of American Monthlies,
Scribner's maintains position sec
ond to none For 1877 it promises
and will doubtless prove to be even
better than ever before. Full par
ticulars of its attractions will appear
in the prospectus, which will appear
next week. Scrib,,er and the TRIB-
uNE together, $500 per year, cash
in advance.
SUBSCRIBERS have not been so
prompt as we could wish, up to this
time, in coming forward with the
money for back dues, and renewals
for 1877. If the 800 who ought to,
would respond in the next ten days,
/ the TRIBUNE would enter upon the
new year with brighter prospects
than ever before during its exist
ence. If each subscriber would only
do his part this might be the case.
THE ODD FELLOWS will have a
supper, and otherwise enjoy them
selves, with their families, next
Wednesday evening, JaG. Sd, when
the newly elected officers will be
Installed. Mrs. KfsseIl is engaged
/ to prepare the repast, and other ar
;apgements are made which will in
sure lis being most enjoyable
occasion. Members of the order
generally, i'll End the latch string
out.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
nr R /. CoNkendall.

DENTIST Al operations performed on the
} teeth in best manner, and with the best ma
,crial Artificial teeth inserted, with view to
preserving The natural expression ana contour OF
tbe face. together with rrorcr articulation and
accuracy OF lit. Office in Clauers block, Hlgh ST.
Mineral Point, Wis lou
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
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lONSORJfL.
John Stark 8,

TkSHIONABIE Z Barber and Hair Dresser oppo-
/ site tie Post once. shaving, ShampooinS
aud lIairCuttiug done in the most approved man
n-r also keep on hand tobacco, cigars, pipes,
Hc,uf the very best brands and makes. lou
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

Installation viii take place to-
morrow Thursday evening, which
imposing ceremony the brethren
with their families are invited to
witness and also members Of the.
fraternity from other lodges. After
the installation q supper will DO
served, tickets for which will be re-
quired, and which brethren can pro-
cure at Pulford's or Mofietts' drug
store. The Hoare Brothers will fur
uish music, and it is expected that
some Of the finest Yocalis,s OF our
city will display their powers OH
this OCCASION.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

DARBER. Shaving, Shampooiug and Hair Cut
ID ting and Dressing done in The best styles.
Next door to Pulfords drug store
Also manufacturer Of all kinds of hair work
samples on exhibition at my shop
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

At the annual convocation OF
Iowa Chapter No. 6, r. A. NJ, held
on Monday night, the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing
vcar.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
DR.. A. V. Can1pbell's
DENTS TRY.

WYE AND EAR INFIRMARY, Mineral Point
l., Wis Diseases of the Eye aud Ear specially!
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

THEOpHILUS GEORGES new hearse
is a beauty. 1t was built entirely in
this city, and is credit to the me-
chanics whose skill is thus displayed.
The woodwork and trimming was
done by Mr.. George himself, the
iron work by John Wilkinson, and
the painting by Davey g. Weiden.
feller. Mr.. George is now better
than ever prepared to do undertake
ing in an acceptable manner.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
DR.. RI. w. Osborn

TONGOPATIICPH PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
l Late of Cleveland. Ohio has permanently
located in Mineral Point Office over T. Daveys
Jewelry store, oo-Shi'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

L. A. FriederichS,
DUYsICIAN AND SURGEON, Linden, Iowa
county, Wisconsin.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

FIFTH annual meeting of the Lin
den Town Farmers Mutual Fire In.
surance CO., will be held Tuesday,
January I'd, 1877, at the Town Hall,
in the village Of Linden, for election
of officers and transaction Of such
other business as may come before
the meeting A full attendance of
members is urgently desired, as i'm
portant matters are to be considersd
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
PHYSICIANS.
w. Ea Stnnan,
@. w. Field, M. .. !,

DHYslCIAN AND SURGEON, has permanently
l. located in Mineral Point and will attend 10
all calls in his profession.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
year:

Installation ceremonies Thursday
evening, January 4th.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

A TRIAL TRIP in the magnificent
new coach of NJ. p. K. r. was en-
joyed by a number of citizens along
the road between here and Warren
on Christmas day. The coach is in
deed a beauty, and those who jour
neyed in it express great satisfac-
ton with its splendor and comfort.
1t will only DO used ON gala and
state occasions until the gloss of its
newness wears off.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

THE officers elect OF Mineral Point
Lodge, No. l., A. Il. and A. NJ, for
1877, are as follows.
The New York herald., 1876-03-12
SAMOA AND GREAT BRITAIN.

THE ARMED SCHOONER PEERLESS sEZED-AN
ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE SAMOAN AUTHoRI-
TIES TO SEND AWAY COLONEL sTEINBERGER.
SAN FRANCISCO Cal, March II, 1870
private letter from Apia, in the Island Of Upolu,
one OF the Samoan group, says the armed schooner
Peerless which purchased here by Colonel Stein
berger for the Samoan government, seized by the
commander of the British shpofwar Barracouta after
consultation with the American and British consuls,
for carrying arms under tho American flag She
disman ncd and sold by Mr. Foster the American Con-
SUI to Captain Mackenzie, of Auckland. meeting of
the foreign residents then held, tho British Ger
man and American consus being present Colonel
Stenbcrgcr called on to show mis- commission from
the United States, which he did The British com
mander has forbidden his countrymen obeying Samoan
laws and has sent to Fiji for another ship.
proclamation has been issued by the captain OF the
Barracouta and the American, British and German
consuls reclng that Samoa has set aside the cgt
innate authority OF the representatives OF foreign Pow
ers they agree that hereafter Samoan laws shall be
carried into effect with regard to foreigners but they
shall be governed by their respective consular
Tho lettcr. which is evidently written by friend OF
Colonel Steinberger says:-"The English will either
force the authorities to send away Stenberger
which they will not do will tako the island by
forco
The New York herald., 1876-03-12
OUR SPANISH VISITORS.

BANQUET TO THEM AT DELMoNIco's LAST
N1aHr-THEIR FUTURE MOVEMENTS.
The programme arranged for tho entertainment or
the detachment of Spanish Engineers, now in this
city, has been changed, and the popular reception
which was TO have been given in their honor last
evening at the Hoffman House has been postponed till
the 18th inst Colonel Marin will leave for Phadel-
phia Monday next and till then will have his head
quarters at the Grand Central Hotel Yesterday he
ceved several callers during the forenoon and in the
afternoon tho whole party took carriages and visited
the principal points OF interest in tho city To-day tho
party are TO attend mass at ST. Vincent de Paul's
Church, West Twenty-third street
A banquet was given last night at Delmonico's by
the prominent Spanish residents of this city to Lieu
tenant Colonel Juan Marin Over the principal table,
at which tho Spanish Consul General Hipoto
do Uriarte presided, was suspended large
oil painting Of King Alfonso Al the right of the Con-
sui sat Francisco Lopez Fabra the Royal Spanish
Centennial Commissioner and at his cf. Colonel Juan
Marin. Among tho prominent guests present werc
Fener de Couto editor OF the E Cronstd NJ Suasscz,
naval paymaster attached TO the Centennial Commits
sion; Vice Consul Refuat, Colonel George W. wingate,
Major Vicente Sanchez, Spanish Ordnance Commis-
soner; Captain Moragucz,. paymastcr oi the spanish
navy, and others.
at Washington had been unable to attend in conse-
qucnco OF prior engagements He would, however, be
present next week AT popular reception oe
Colonel Marin. The Consul closed by proposing the
health OF tho King OF Spain. which received with
enthusiasm and drunk standing Mr. uc Couo proposed
toast the Guest OF the evening" Colonel Marin, the
Citizens OF Spain and the Spanish Minister " which was
received With shouts OF 'BravoV' "BravoV' M.
slado offered the toast, Cuba and SPAIN and Mr..
Sanchez ',The Spanish Army and Those Who Fought
In Cuba" Colonel Marin responded in fitting terms
to tho toast OF Tho Army" Francisco DC Lopez Fabra
the Centennial Commissioner made an address, saying
that he came a commissioner OF peace AMI that he
felt sure that at the Centennial Exhibition SPAN would
be accorded the prominence she entitled TO as one
OF the foremost nations of the earth
Colonel wingatc being called upon made brief ad-
dress heartily welcoming on behalf OF all Americans,
Colonel Marin TO the United states.
Al the close of the addresses tho detachment OF SOL
diers under Colonel Marins command marched into the
dining room, dressed in full uniform. They werc
greeted with enthusiastic shouts and the guests lett tho
tables and crowded around them, shouting In Spanish,
.urrah for Spain!" All OF the addresses except that
OF Colonel wngatc delivered in the Spanish lam
The New York herald., 1876-03-12
RAILROAD MATTERS.

NEW ORLEANS, March IL, 1876.
Judge Wood, OF the United States Circuit Court, TO-
day appointed Junius C. Alexander, OF New York,
ccvcr OF the New Orleans, ST. Louis and Chicago Rail-
road. Simultaneous applications made the
Court by Judge Campbell representing the Illinois
Central Railroad Company, and Messrs Semmes aud
Mott representing the income mortgage bondhoders.
General wathall of counsel for the defendant COM
pany, admitted at the outset that tie application for
the appointment OF a receiver could not be successfully
resisted, but earnestly opposed the demand Of tho
Illinois company for decree putting the trustees
named In their mortgage in the immediate posses
sion OF the road. Mr. Semmes united with the
defendant company In opposing this application, but
assented a receiver. Judge Wood this morning de-
ncd the application OF the Illinois Central Railroad
Company put their trustees in possession and with
the consent OF all parties made the order for
ccvcr and directed the payment OF wages and supply
bills incurred within three months
On FRIDAY evening, in the Chambers. Judge Wood
heard application TO file bill in the District OF
Alabama on the part Of Morris kcchum and Others of
New York with the intent OF displacing the present
receivers Of the Mobile and OHIO Railroad, Messrs
Duncan and Elliott. After lengthy argument Of the
counsel, the Judge finally granted the application,
The New York herald., 1876-03-12
ENGLAND.

PRESS OPINION OF AMERICAN OFFICIAL HONOR
AND PRoPRnrY-A roRGER FROM KENTUCKY
CHARGED AT BOW STREET.-THE BELGIAN
BANK EMBEzzLEMESr ARBTsT-oN CHANGE
AND IN THE MARKETS
LoxDoS, March IL, 1876.
The Times has leading article the exposures Of
Official corruption in America. AFTER review Of tho
facts as FAR as known here II concludes :-''On the
whole we cannot but feel that though the invests
Eatons or prosecutions now pending should prove fu
lille, the impression on the public mind that
sense Of honor and proprcty does not prevail in
the official world Of the United States"
RIVERS KENTUCKY CASE
In the Bow Street Police Court yesterday the sollc-
tor the London Bankers Association appeared in
behalf OF the Falls City Tobacco Bank At Louisville
KY to prosecute Charles Brent alias Clarence RIVERS
charged with forging 900 worth OF bills on the Falls
Ctty Tobacco Bank, at Louisville. KY
TESTIMONY
Detective Shore Of Scotland Yard, who brought him
from Queenstown, deposed that the prisoner had prac-
The New York herald., 1876-03-12

r. NJ HE Anoourne appeared, accompanied BY bis
counsel Judge Black, and reiterated the state
men' That the pool purely pri-
Va'e association; that public money was
involved, and that the conduct OF public officer OF
the District or Of the general was involved
In Its TRANSACTIONS. He given until ten O'Clock
A NJ on Monday, when he will be required to scbmit
direct reply, without argument, as to whether he
VIII or wi" not answer the inierrogations put him
AWARD TO THE AMERICAN HYDRoGRAPHIo
OFFICE AT THE cHILIAN EXPOSITION.
Commodore Robert II. wyman, Superintendent OF
tho photographic ONCE, has received a communica-
tion from the United States Consul at Valparaiso in
which he says that the late International Exposition
OF Chill diploma and FIRST class medal awarded
TO the photographic once at Washington, and given
into his charge. He stated his intention OF forwarding
them by the first reliable person going to the United
States instead OF by mail
The New York herald., 1876-03-12

ticay admitted his guilt in conversation He also de-
pos.d that ESQ and drat for 20 900 francs found
upon him.
THE BELGIAN BANK KMBEzzLKhESr cHANoh
The man suspected being connected with the emoez
element of OOO 900 francs OF the Banoue dc Begques
funds who was arrested at Queenstown yesterday as
he was about leaving for New York on the steamer
City OF Paris is undoubtedly NJ Kndt Secretary Gen.
eral of the above named institution
CONSEQUENCES OF THE YRAUD.
The Pail KaH Gasettes Brussels correspondent writes
that the banks shares have deprecated II ooo 900
francs since the frauds committed with the Banque
de Belgique have been known
THE LOSING INSTITUTION.
This bank should not be confounded with the Banque
Rationale which does the governments business, 90
cupying q position there analogous 10 the Bank or
England hero
YAILURB on GRANGE
Business the Stock Exchange is quietcr to-day.
The changes have been unmportant
One failure, that OF broker, is announced
IN MScTxo LAEK
The week has been OF uninterrupted quiet In
but the close there little better feeling apparent
The rather large supply Of plantation Ceylon coffee on
public sale found buyers upon lower terms than last
Friday The demand has been steady throughout
Foreign remains dull, prices OF common sorts still
showing downward tendency. Al yesterdays sales
OF sugar prices In several ruled favorable to
buyers Privately low sugars are more salable
White Bengal rice sold at full rates The tea market
has been without improvement All kinds of spices
have been difficult to sell
The New York herald., 1876-03-12
THE SHOWER OF FLESH.
SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF THE SUPPOSED
YLEsH-A SCIENTIST DECLARES IT TO BE
DEAD FROG SPAWN.

A SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS or THE SUPPOSED
YLEsH-A SCIENTIST DxcIAREs IT TO BE
DEAD FROG SPAWN.
LOUISVILLE, KY, March IL, 1879
Dr. J. Lawrencs Smith, scientist to whom was given
the specimens OF nesh, has furnished the following
report OF his analysis
have examined the specimens OF matter that were
sen, to iron Bath county having fallen from
clear sky, In limited space, in the neighborhood OF
Mudlck Springs Tho pieces received by me had been
placed in alcohol and they had evidently shrunk con-
siderably from their original bulk.
THE POUR PIEcEs
furnished me BY Captain Brent OF Mount Sterling and
Mr.. Madden, Of the Courier-JosrHdL were from one
half to inch in size they had the appearances OF
dried gelatinous matter OF irregular shape and were
or less colored Faments were attached to the
exterior Under feeble magnifying power the edges
translucent when heated in water the pieces oc-
came enlarged and moro translucent. The dried pieces
when cut across showed the exterior soft gelaii-
substance without any nbrous structure
UNDER MICROSCOPE
the parts that had dried showed irregular namcn-
tous structure. The dried pieces when placed In
flame, burned readily with the strong and well known
smell OF animal matter. The pieces were examined
carefully under the microscope, but hore not the
slightest indication of any muscular nber or other
structure belonging TO what Is commonly known as
animal tissue In my mind this matter gives every in
dcaton Of being
SPAWN
OF the batrachan reptiles, doubtless that OF the frog
They have been transported from the ponds and
swampy grounds by currents OF wind and have uiti-
matey fallen the spot where they found
SIMILAR OCCURRENCE
This is no isolated occurrence of the kind having
across the mention OF several previous
in the course OF my reading. The only one can
nx the OF is recorded by Muschubroeck and occur
red in ireland In 1875 The matter described by him
very glutinous and fatty and softened whom held
the hand emitted unpleasant odor when exposed
TO the action OF the fire.
FROG SPAWN.
The egg OF tho batrachiam reptiles is round
OF transparent jelly, in the centre OF which ap
passage through would dried up, less,
this gelanous mass that the exterior would have
become hard and the interior, as | found II,
still soft and gelatinous. As regards tho quantity
supposed TO have fallen therc doubtless considera-
BILE exaggcraon for the singularity OF this phenome
would doubtless have such startling effect
the minds of the witnesses to cause them to mag
Nifty the number. have desired moro of the matter
to DO sent to me, when II there is any modification Of
these vicws, l will make them known.
j. LAWRENCE SMITH.
Considerable excitement exists among the people
generally concerning this affair." 1t will be hard to
convince the country people who witnessed this phe-
nomenon OF Professor Smiths theory.
The New York herald., 1876-03-12
COTTON, CORN AND SUGAR
Disaster on the Banks Of the Rhne-Many
Persons Killed.
PRINCE OF WALES AT SEA.
Latest from France, Spain, Brazil
and Other Quarters.
CHINA.

BISMARCK TO AvENGE THE OUTRAGE ON GER
MANY By THE CHINEsE-A NAVAL ALLIANCE
WITH THE ENGLISH AND AMERIcANs-PIRAcY
TO BE PUNISHED.
ESPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD By CABLE.
BERLIN, March IL, 1876.
Prince Bismarck is determined exact the fullest
satisfaction from China for the punder OF the
schooner Anna at Foochow the Chinese pirates,
after numbering the captain and pilot, being pro-
tected by the legal authorities.
NAVAL ALLIES.
The Anne rican and British governments support
the German claims. The British Admiral Ryder has
ordered armed assistance.
REINFoRcEMENrs.
The Germans who will be shortly demanding the
ultimatum OF the Pekin government have reinforced
their squadron in the Asatic waters, consisting OF
four corvettes mounting in the aggregate hty-four
guns and two gunboats, mounting twelve guns.
THE POINT OF RENDEZVOUS
The British and German squadrons will assemble
ut Hong Kong for joint action.
The New York herald., 1876-03-12
FRANCE.

THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION LIKELY TO BE OF
BRIEF pURATIoN-M THEIRS TO REPRESENT
PARIS coNsTITUENcY-THE SEINE STILL
RISING.
PAKIs, March II, 1876
is supposed that the present session OF the Con-
gress and Deputies will be only OF short duration.
The Chamber of Deputies will probably resume its
sittngs early in May.
PARIS.
NJ Theirs has written NJ Grevy that he elects 20
represent Paris the Chamber of Deputies in prefer
ence Befor in the Senate in both OF which districts
he was elected. He gives his reason that he has
represented Paris Deputy for forty years.
TIE FLOOD IN SEINE
The Seine continues TO rise rapidly and causes great
anxiety. Many accidents announced
The New York herald., 1876-03-12
EVENING WEATHER REPORT.
MAR nrrARrMrrr
WAR DEPARTMENT. \
OYYIcE or THK CniET SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. March 1l-7:30 P. n


OYYIcE CnIET SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON. March 1l-7:30 P. NJ
ProbdbtitfieG
For Now England and the Middle States, increasing
eoudiness and ram, with eascry to southcrly winds
falling barometer and slight changes in temperature
followed in the Middle States during Sunday evening by
colder weather.
For the lower lake region, Tennessee, the Ohio
Valley ard the Gulf States, rain, followed by partly
cloudy and colder weather, northerly 10 westerly winds
and rising barometer.
For the upper lake region. the Lower Missouri and
Upper Mississippi valleys, continued cold and clear
fair weather, winds mostly from the north and west
and rising barometer east OF the Missouri Valley.
For the South Atlantic States, eastery to southery
winds and clear far warm weather through the
day, followed Sunday evening by southwest north
west WINDS rising barometer AID falling temperature
The Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri rivers
will rise slowly during Sunday.
Cautonary signals continue at Galveston and In.
dianola and are ordered for stations the New jersey
coagt