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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

TIE tableaux which were shown
at the house Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Henry, on the occasion of .he Mite
Society meeting there, are spoken
of as the best ever seen in the city.
The "Artist's Studio" containing
superb and well draped statuary,
and portraits which actually breathed
through their setting; "Joan dare
burning at the stake, and Taking
the White Veil" all seen through the
lurid light Of crimson flames, were
especially well executed.
The talent which produced such
beautiful effects should not be hid
under bushel. The public in gen
eral would enjoy treat Of such a
character.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

THE people Of Darlington have
shown their enterprise by coming
together for the purpose of sstab-
fishing a mandatory of some kind
that will utilize the watcr-power at
chat place. The most important cit
izens were present, who one and all
pushed tho enterprise ahead. A
committee was formed to examine
into the feasibility of improving the
water-power Sc, and will report
on the 22gd INST.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

THIS evening the programme,
of the Mutual Club entertainment
will be nearly as follows: Music;
One of Peregrine Pickles Letters;
Music; Lecture, Geology of Iowa
county, by Moses Strong; Music,
Mrs. Watkins and Miss Strong will
give duet; and another reading
may, possibly be given. The exer-
cises promise to bo among the best
of the whole course, and largo
audience is expected 10 listen to
pleasure combined with instruction.
The appreciation Of home talent
heretofore has been good, and for
the few remaining literary meetings
the people will no doubt consult
their own interests and encourage
thoso who take part by giving tho
light Of their countenance to the
proceedings. COMMITTEE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

ST. VALENTINES DAY was com
monty observed in this city, Many
epistles from unknown. lovers (O
were received, and under the picture
of Hymen's torch, or of a couple of
doves billing and cooipg, (just what
the TRIBUNE has), or of silver bow
and arrow, with some suggestion of
orange blossom, these simple lines
were frequently found:
The rose is red,
The violct's blue,
The honey's sweet
And so are you.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

By the Galenai Gazette we are in
formed OF very unique elopement
at Miflin. On che 4th inst this
quiet littl6 village was overturned
with excitement caused by the de-
parture Of the daughter, aged IA
years, of a respectable farmer of
that place, with a young man but
four years her senior, also resident
of Mif1in. The youth had shown
signs Of affection for tie little Miss
for some time, and here embraced
the chance afforded him by the alb
sence of the to-be mother-in-law,
who was from home on neighborly
visit. All things being so favorable
for the contemplated fight, a license
was procared, andgding to the house
OF the girl, stole hr from the pa
renal roof that had sheltered her 30
long, and yet so short. Il was in
the early part of the night, and al
though the darknessr supreme
ly, and the rain fell thick and
fast. they needed them not. Pro-
ceeding rapidly to Washburn, they
were there united BY ties that are
lifelong in duration, by justice Of
the peace, ,(who,, we, think, does not
comply with the duties of his office,
or even understand the correct
meaning of the word peace). A
friend of the family being somewhat
suspicious, and who was warned
mysteriously, went to a Justices
Office, and, procuring warrant,
started out in quest of the Juveniles
He learned, after it was too. late
that they had eloped sure enough
and the following day the cbiid-bride
and mate returned, bringing with
them sufficient proof.of their lega'
marriage, and also che motto "Death
do us Part"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

PoArTIcAL.-Pursuant TO call,
Republican caucus was held at tho
City Hall last Saturday evening, and
the following elected as delegates to
the County Convention, to be held
at Dodgeville next Thursday, to-wit
First IVad-Wm. III. Bennett, S.
+. Shepard, T.. j. Cooper, J. B. Mot
fett, p. Allen, Jr., w. w. Likens.
Second Wud--J. II. Vivian, VIM.
Smith, John T., Jones, Josiah Jacka,
n. Teaby.
The following resolution vas passed
without opposition
RrsoLvsp, That Hon. AeS. Wilson Ia the
choice OF tbs Republicans of this city Tor the
onse Of Cisesdt Judge and cur delegates IN
Assembly and county conventions are instruct
ed to nse all proper means to secure HE nomi.
nation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

WIFE No. 10 We have Just
looked at copy of brilliantly writ
ten work bearing the above title, its
author being Brigham Young's re-
bellious wife. 1t is certainly the
most wonderful story of suffer-
ing and sorrow we have met with.
The author writes boldly and fear
lessly, and describes each event very
clearly. The agency for this locality
has been placed with Il. V. Rogers,
Jr., who will call around.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

THE exercises of the Mutual Club
last Wednesday evening were both
interesting and instructive. The at
tendance was not up to the usual
standing, but those who did go were
we'll repaid for doing so. Miss Anna
Clark's reading was of a manner that
reflected great credit; and the play
ing of the harmonic by DR.. Coyken-
dali, simply told how well he could
master that sweet-toned instrument,
rendering that never-wearying piece
Home, Sweet Home with varia-
tions To crown the whole, DR..
Field told the "Story of Bacchus" in
a style that many veteran lecturers
would do well to initiate. In bis
progress the Doctor gave some fresh
and illustrativofacts, and in such an
ingenious way as to convince all pres
ent of his ability TO prepare and de-
liver articles of interest. The or
chestra contributed largely toward
making the entertainment one Of
pleasure for all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

A NOBLE HoRsE.-We are pleased
to see the noble form of Nat. Lex
ington adorning our steets once
more, he having begun to emerge
occasionally from his winter quarters.
His trainer, Mr.. Geo. Cox, says he
has recovered entirely from the
lsmeness they inflicted upon him in
Dubuque last fall, and thinks he will
do some better trotting than ever
this year. We are big friend of
Mats.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

WE have our information from a
reliable source that q number OF
young men of this city are devoting
portion of their spare time to prac-
,ticing minstrel plays, &c. Among
them are many good musicians and
forcible actors; and we predict that
in the near future the people of Min
eral Point will have an opportunity
to know more of the talent existing
in their midst.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

THUNDER and lightning in Febru-
ary are new things to the Oldest in
habitant. Such we had in this local
ity last week. On Thursday eve
ming, after days oppressive mist,
these two wonderful operations OF
the heavens followed, and immedi-
ately the atmosphere was similar to
that we enjoy SO well after summer
shower, excepting the fragrance OF
the sweet-smelling flowers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
The following resolution was passed
without opposition

AT Lancaster vigorous efforts arc
made, in the way of calling meetings,
writing articles for the local papers,
&c to secure railroad advantages at
that place. One Of the ptIshers Of
the enterprise thinks thai ere long
they will not only be connected by
railroad, bat with the Father of Wa
ters-perhaps in time to take them
all to the Centennial Exhibition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

A REWARD Of so is offered by
II. S. Clauer for the detection of the
lawless 3young heathehs' who, for
want CT employment amuse Them
selves by jerking the pickets off the
fence around his lot. Something Of
this ksnd is necessary to check the
mannuvrings of such wandering idle
ness,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

NoTICE To Town TAx-PATERs:
All persons not paying their per-
sonal property tax on or before Mon
day. Feb. 21st, 1876, I shall levy on
and collect the same according to law.
JOHN B. WALLIS,
Town Treasurer.
Mineral Point, Feb 18th, 1876.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

MINING is more brisk in this To-
cality than for several years past,
and we are glad to know that many
"diggings" are panning out well.
Recently, Messrs. James Spcnsley,
John Spensley, and James Suthers,
struck it big" in the southern SUBJ
erbs of our city, as we hear. Mad
am rumor states it to be a solid
sheet of lead ore s to s inches thick.
We hope it is bigger. Some parties
at Linden after considerable time and
money spent in prospecting, have
been rewarded by handsome dis
covery. We failed to ge. the names
Of the fortunate fellows. Mr.. VIM.
II. Predeaux mot the popular drug
gist, who certainly deserves to be
favoredby fortune as much as any
man-but the other ''BillyI) has been
enjoying quite lead for some time
we hear, but his modesty prevented
its becoming generally known until
recently.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

! .FnE McKeys of GAINESVILLE, the IA
nous merchants of this part of the
State, will this week open in the
new store-room adjoining the U. S.
Hotel, select stock of dry goods
and clothing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

To the Republicans of the north
crn district we extend congratula-
ton. They made a noble effort to
their claims, and richly de-
serve such a worthy representative
as Mr.. Bennett, iu whom will be
found man of lasting integrity,
purity and principle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

OUR neighbors of the Democrat
have gone back to the "patent" and
enlarged the paper to an eight col
umn size. 1t looks better, and we
we hope its readers will appreciate
the efforts of the publishers to, i'm.
prove.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

EDITOR TRlBUNE:-The following
named delegates were CHOSEN on the
18th to represent the town of Dodge
vile in the county convention to be
held on the 17th, to-wit. Joseph
Bennett, J. H. Penbcrthy, Jas. Rob
erts, Stephen Northey, S. w. Reese,
Joel Whitman, II. c. Cutler, Thos.
S. Jones, b. Thomas, Jr., Peter J.
Morris, Jas. Bennett, VIM. Lewis,
Chas. PAUL and A. S. Hearn.
Mr.. John Rogers, after an absence
OF eighteen years, has returned from
Montana, to visit his many relatives
and friends in this village.
A telegraphic, dispatch from Mad
ison to Jos. BenHett, Esq, on Satur-
day last, conssins the very pleasant
news tf,la' the contested seat has been
given toaAim. His frteuds are much
elated and highly graIfied at the
result of the contest. On Saturday
night he and family were ths pscip-
tents Of sesehade from our efficiens
band. Mr.. Bennett leaves for Mad
ison to-day. OC.
Dodgcville, Feb. f4th, 1875.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
LOcni Intelligence.

Esy Business Notices in local; columns,
leadcd, and IN same type as local news, win
be charged for at the rate of 10 cents per line.
each Insertion. No business notice published
80 cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

F. H. SEELEY, better known as
"Father Seeley," was buried in this
city last Wednesday. He was one
of the oldest settlers Of Iowa county,
and lived very quiet and inoffen-
sive life.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

THE ladies of the Trinity Church
Wal give Martha Washington Tea
Psrty next Tuesday. This. like sll
other parties gotten up by these
ladies, will be good.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

THE old Penn mines at Mifilin,
owned by Bainbridge and SpensIey,
are still worked, and lately the pros
poets have been very bright and en-
couraging. Some parties in Hazel
Green have also found mineral in
such large quantities that G,00o lbs.
of fine ore were raised in day from
one diggings.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

WANTED-A limited number of
pupils to study German. For fur
ther particulars inquire of Miss
Mary Teasdale.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

The people of Freeport have the
fever-that of agitating the question
of a narrow gauge railroad from
that city TO Dodgeville.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

AN exchange deserves credit for
this: "Half the people who are max
ing this uproar over the exclusion OF
the Bible from the public schools,
couldn't tell on their own RESPONSE
bility whether the book of Genesis
was written by st. Paul or Hamlet"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

CLINTON NOBLE, having sold his
farm, started for Iowa last week.
We hope that success will fellow
him, for he is ono of those good farm
ers, who surely, deserves reward
for his labors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

A "brand new organ for sale at
Cartei's Bakery. Organs tuned d
repaired by w. d. Allison.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
J. p. SMELKER,

Attorney at Law and Notary Public, High
hand. Iowa couAtv, Wis. Conveyancing and
collections promptly attended TO. xXv-23ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
PHYSICIANS,
w. EASTMAN.

Physician and Surgeon, Office No. l,
Coad's Block Cup stairs over Dcllcr's Store,
eurner of High and Chestnut Streets, Mineral
Point, Wis Residence, house formerly occu-
pied bv DR.. Dalton.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
w. w. EIKENS,

Attorney and Counsellor ut Law, Mineral
Point, Wis, practices IN the y. ). and State
Courts, and attends to agencies and collections
~ all parts of the State. Office in Ienahaa's
lancl.. opposite the bank. lY
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
ALEX WILSON JOHN 7. JONES.
WILSON, & JONES.

Attorneys and Counseors at Law. Ofhce
rxt door to DR.. Niyan's Drug ftore, Mineral
Roint, Wisconsin NlvX1vII
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
REESE & CARTER,

Attorneys and Eounsellors, Dodgeville, Wis,
will practice in all the Courts OF this State.
volxXy-no3Gly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

]. B. MOFFETT, M. d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Office in Mollctts
Dug Store, Hight ST., Mineral Point, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
GniNG NnnrII

GoING NORTH.
Leave Warren. .5:io p. m.
. 6ratiot. $50 y. N,
= Darlingrn. .G:2sp m
- Calamroe ,6:5h p.H
Arrive Min'l Pt. 1875 y. IN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

SO Soon We know OF an editor,
not thousand miles distant, who
once controlled the editorial columns
of staunch Republican paper.
Since, however, he has taken charge
Of Reform organ, and in the sec
ond or third issue announced the
sickness of the proprietor as the
cause of its lateness. That the Re-
form party, although in its infancy,
was rotten at the heart, we were well
aware but that its offensive odor
could be detectected so soon after
entering its ranks, is warning to all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

Mineral P5lnt at 6 A. NJ.
NJ. the sane day, " say
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

PERsoShLs.-- Miss Martha Ben
nett, Of Dodgeville, has been visiting
her many friend in this city the past
week.
A VERY pleasant call was that We
received from Bro. " Wrig." of the
Darlington R7''sblicoa. Come again.
HENRY NELSON, once % POINTER
now of Rockford, is visiting relatives
in this city.
SAN. KTTO, who has been abroad
seeking his fortune, is here for a
short stay.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
The Tribune DiiRctDrgy..
ArTORN EYs.

COTHRErT a. LANYON,
Attorneys and CoInsellors, over post-oiifce,
Aincral Point, Wisconsin. ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
Freight q Accommodation

G0iSG WEsr
Leave ca Iamiue, e.55 p m .
= Belmont I: 40 pm.
- Pistteyiil-s l0p.m.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
MineraI pOintRai|Toad Time Table
To take eject Wednesday,, December lst, 1915.
MAI L..
Freight & Accom- minodation.
GoiNG SourH.

GoiNG SOUTH.
Leays, Min'l ~, 200 pm.
= Calamine, 2:4Gp n.
Darlington 8; 80 p m
Grati1t...3:5i p m.
ArriyeNsrIen.. $50 nm.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
HIG HLAND HOUSE.

RICHARD FLYNN, Proprietor
Tables always spread with the best the market
aGords Good Stahling and attentive Hos lers
Every attention given TO comfort of Guests. Terms
according TO the times. Good liquors and cigars al
the Bar. Highland, Jan. l6, ,sI5.-4ly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

For other Locals, see last page.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16

Mineral Point, Feb, 18th, 1876.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-16
PLAT TTEvlLLE DIVISION,
MAIL.
TRIMS GOLYG FEST

Arrive calsm;nelr:+e, ,ieaveil:l5 am =.
Leave feiusofs ......., u :Sj m
Arrive Pia'teyiYe..... l5.2s a p, 9.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-11-09

MIsrAKEs.-This morning. saws the
Cincinnati Times, a gentleman entered
shop on Fifth street and asked the
clerk
WHAT'S the price Of kni, undershirss
with breast pockets :" Hc added:
II travel great deal and carry large
amounts OF money, and | think that
idea of pockets an excellent one, and
| am surprised that some one has not
thought OF il before t
RE ally, SIR replied the clerk. II
think myself it would be a good plan.
but am sorry 10 say We have none.
and | did not know there were any
made
"You did not ?" said the customer.
We'll, that's singular. They are cx.
hibited in your window, and caught my
eye as was passing"
"You must be mistaken" said the
clerk, know every article in the store. -
But am not, persisted the gentle
man. Step around and see fur your.
self"
The wondering shopman did as re.
quested. He stepped briskly 10 the
window, looked IN, and then al tsse
gentleman, then coughed, and acted ~
though he had just fcl, sudden. psu,
| in the stomach. and then rammed q
| handkerchief into-his f,o3th and step
ped back behind the counter. '' >
"Wen.'' exclaimed the customer tri.
umphan,lg, ''aint they therei'' .sL.
"Ye-yes," said the clerk, appe arin...
as though he had fsh.bone in f,SSs
throat. They ere there, sure enough.
But. sir, thnse undershirts are not is,s
men, and those pockets ars,'-and II
this point he di,ed under the cousscr
and disappe eared, while a you:g lady
clerk standing near Ssnothered . con-
vulsive gigglein canbric handkerchief
and started off with a very red face
on important business 10 the rear p5Tt OF
the store. "a 81
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-11-09

No OPEN SEA AT THE NORTH Pole.
The steamers Alert and Discovery.
of the British Arctic Exhibition, which
left England last year, have returned,
the Expedition having proved failure.
The steamers reached Queenstown on
the 29th.
The narrative Of the expedition states
that after first encountering the ice the
expedition was detained several days in
Port Payer. II started thence on Aug.
y, bur before reaching the shore Of Grin
nell Land the vessels were caught in
an icepack. After this their progress
northward was an incessant struggle
through chance openings made in the
ice by wind and current, the channel
through which the ships moved con-
stantly closing behind them. The Dis
covery wintered in well-sheltcred har-
Dor on the west side OF Halls Basin. a
few miles north of Polar Bay. The
Alert pushed forward and rounded the
northeast point of Grants Land, but In
stead Of finding, as expected, a continu-
Gus coast hundred miles toward the
north, she found herself on the border
nextensive ses,wish impenetrabIe ice
on every side and no harbor. The ship
wintered behind barrier of grounded
ice close to land.
The floating masses Of thick polar ice
had in meeting pressed up the masses
of intermediate ice into blocks frequent.
ly mile IN diameter and varying in
hight from 10 to 80 feet. Obstacles oi
this kind destroyed all hope Of reaching
the Pole by sledges before the attempt
was made. The sledge party wa.
obliged to make road with pickaxes
nearly half the ,distancea il travelled. A.
it was always necessary to drag the
sledge loads by installments, the party
really traversed 276 miles, although il
only progressed 73. All the cairn.
erected By the Polsris expedition were
visited. At the boat depot in New.
mans Bay a chronometer was founG
in perfect order. Wheat left by the
Polaris was successfully grown aboarc
the ship.
When at Polaris Bay the Discover,
hoisted the American flag, fred salute
and placed braxen tablet, with the fol
lowing inscription. on the grave Of Capt
Hall:
" Sacred to the memory Of Capt. Hal
of the Polaris. who sacrificed his life il
the advancement of science. This table
is erected by the British Polar Expedi
tion, who following his footsteps hsv,
proiited by his experience"
sTws sailors Of the Greenlsud slede,
party were buried near Capt. Hall,
grave. The suferings Of the sledg,
parties from scurvy were frightfnl. Th,
expedition sndsf Nafs96n and Parr
which endeavored to reach the Pole
consisted Of ssseatssa persons. Mn,
became utterly helpless. and had to B,
carried on sledges. Three could bsrel.
walk and vsse uaahle 10 pull. -
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-11-09

THE House. FLY.-Professor Packard
has an interesting article on this subjee,
in the Naturalist from which We take
the following paragraphs:
Ii in ats winged condition it is ore o:
The most disagreeable features of dog
days, and people wonder why flies were
ever made at all, it should be RENE mbered
that flies have an infancy as naggots,
and the loathsome life they lead as .cav-
engers cleanses and purifes the Angus,
air, and lowers the death-rs.e OF our
cities and towns. Thus while stables
and p,gyeries and filth are tolerated BY
city and town authorities, the young OF
The house fy. the flesh fy and the blow
ay, with their thous allies, are do
ing something toward purifying the pes
tilential air. and avertrng the summer
brood Of cholera. dysentery, diphtheria.
;yphus and typhoid fesers. which de-
seend like harpies upon the devoted
cities snd towns. II may be regarded
as an an axiom thut when flies mos,
abound then filth. death-desling and
baleful. Is most abundant. and flth dis
eases such a. we hare named uscst do
eonsrsssse. sla1-asa
The life Of the house fly nay be sam
med up as follows: Itlives one day 10
The egg state. from 6ve dsys to a week
>i:ams.ge'rtr trcm s~e ID seven DAYS in
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-11-09

e. An lrishman's friend having fal.
len into a slough. the Irishman called
lou..ir to another for assistance. The
latter, who was busily cutting log. and
wished toprocrastina,e. inquired. How
deep Is the gentleman in :" "Up TO hi,
ankles" Then there is plenty o.
time," said the other. NO. there i.
not. reioined the fret: II forgot to tel
YOU he : in he ad first