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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12

DEMOCRATIC papers generally, and
our city contemporary among them,
lay great stress upon "Civil Service
Reform" Now Civil Service Re-
form,' as explained in the Demo-
cratic National platform, means that
federal officers who are proved ca.
paole and honest should not be re-
moved on a change Of administra-
ton. Does our neighbor wish to
be understood as saying that if Til
den is elected, all Republicans now
in office, who are capable and hon.
est, will or ought to be retained (,
NO one will deny that at least 80
per cent. of the present officials are
efficient and worthy-among them
our own popular postmaster.
If Democrats mean what they say
about civil service reform, all these
will be retained; yet no one expects
they will be. Indeed, the question
OF who shall succeed Phil. Allen, if
Tilden is elected, is already agitat-
ing the minds of Democrats in Min
eral Point, and no doubt the same is
true Of other localities.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12
THE GREAT RAILROAD FIGHT,
FARES EEDUCED--A PUBLIC BENEFIT.


Never in the annals Of railroad
history has there been so great in
dncements offered to carry our peo-
pie Eastward at rates next to moth
ing. Every patriotic individual Of
our forty millions have, within the
last year, encouraged themselves
with the hope Of visiting our great
National Exhibition in Philadelphia,
the immensely Of which makes hope
brighter and faith stronger in the
perpetual existence and future OF
our Great Republic. The gathering
of ten millions Of our country peo.
pie in the grand legendary city Of
Philadelphia and the viewing of the
traditional Hall Of cur first Con-
gress, the old bell that rang out our
independence, the spot wherein our
forefathers indited that instrument,
which forever declared us unshack.
eled and free people, the broad
graphic Delaware, rich in history Of
our struggling ancestors and every
thing that could tend to awaken
feeling Of reverence and inspire awe
i, embodied within the limits Of that
sacred, dear old city. The promi
nent revolutionary events, which
transplred over a century ago, arc
being lived over again, and the ris-
ing generation refreshed by history
Of our suffering, brave and plucky
patriots. The moD,eatas affairs Of our
couutry's baptism in blood is now
most titly commemoratsd by the
vast concourse of all nations who
cheerfully lend their aid in eelebrat.
ing most properly in Philadelphia
the peace and prosperity which has
been brought about within century.
Then let MS celebrate. The magni-
ficent TT. Wayne & Pennsylvania
Railway Centennial tickets are on
sale everywhere, and this is the only
line which runs its Sleeping Coaches,
Hotel Cars, and Drawing room Pal
aces without charge, TO their now
Centennial Depot, on the Centennial
Grounds. 1t must be remembered
that boarding can be procured a-
from one dollar TO five dollars per
day, in Philadelphia, and some OF
the largest aud most complete hotels
in the world are within FIVE minutes
walk of the grounds. The Great
TT. Wayne - Pennsylvania have
hundreds Of new and elegant coach
es constructed purposely Tor the
Centennial and are prepared to rnn,
ad ditional 10 their three Centennial
daily trains, when required, to ac-
rornmoda,e The multitude. The
schedule has been 50 arranged as To
make direct connection at all rail,
way functions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12

SOME people of Linden seero to
take the comments Of our correspon-
dent last week on the base ball
match of the 9th as rejecting upon
the town generally. This we re-
gret greatly; and certainly, had we
supposed it would be so taken, the
article would have been more closely
scanned before its publication. Our
understanding was, and is, that
through the influence Of their cap
Tain, the Linden club refused to
play with the club from this city
on no other ground than that a
young man from Darlington appear
ed as one of the Mineral Point nine.
This course on the part of the Lin
den boys, after having been so well
treated during the game played here,
and notwithstanding the fact that
their own captain and chief player
was equally as much an importation
as the one complained of in the Min
eral Point club, our correspondent
deemed unjust, and II in his ardor he
said anything that reflects upon the
people generally of Linden, it was
not so intended we are sure. The
reference to riiiing pockets at the
hotel certainly ought not to offend
the people of Linden more than any
other locality, as it merely charges
the theft to some one IN, not Of, that
place. If the thief were O resident
of Mineral Point, he was IN Linden
at the time of the operation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12
A CORRESPONDENT of the Dem

A CORRESPONDENT Of the Demo-
crot says that during the past week,
Mr.. Bent weekly, living eight miles
north of Dodgeville, in what is COM
monty known as Floyd's Settlement,
lost three bright, promising children
by the much dreaded diseases diph-
liberia and scarlet fever, leav.ng him
only one child, which is now lying
in most critical condition. The
parents of the departed dear ones
have the hearty sympathy Of the en-
tire community in their sad atIiic-
ton.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12
MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN, WEDNESDAY, JULY - 1876

REV. G. BUSHBY was orator OF the
Centennial 4th at Dodgeyille, and
the general opinion expressed is,
that his Grafton was grand effort,
delivered with the matchless elo-
quence of which we all know him to
be capable. The Chronicle gives a
synopsis of the address, sufficient to
show its merits, and prove that the
eulsgies pronounced upon it are well
deserved. Some partizan corres-
pondent Of the Democrat, however,
sees it differently, ani speaks of the
crater and his effort as follows:
Grafton by Rev. Bushby, politico-rcligious
religio- political, too much politics for religion
not enough of pure religion for politics failed
to comprehend the American character, as
composed OF the elements of all nations.
creeds and religions, but took the narrow dog.
matical orthodox view, and diminished the
American stature he will never bu President :
sleeps on too narrow bed.
Inc only passage IN the address
that could possibly prompt such re-
marks is the following:
When this country was born Prussia was
small Kingdom in Germany, with t'redrick the
Great upon her throne. Great In war, brave,
indOmilablc, but despcable In morals IN re-
liyion, NOTHING. Now behold her, 4 leading
political nation Of Europe; q christian Fred
rick William on her throne q christian En-
press in her palace, and \ christian Bismark to
fight the Pope, the Devil and the Jesuits
Austria, a hundred years ago, was the willing
dupc and slave of an ecclesiastical tyrant and
usnrpcr, kissing the hand that robbed her, and
forging the chains that bound her limbs. r.
nor;tnt, she out-lawed freedom of speech and
opinion. Though llapsburgh sti ho ds the
scepter scholar and protestant fills the of
flee of prime minister; freedom Of speech aad
all religions are tolerated. While our fathers
were cementing the union Of States in the
blood of the brave, Italy was the bone of con
tcntion among the ours Of Europe, her very
existence at stake ; but to day the eternal city
Is once more the Capitol Of the nation.
He who finds fault with this plain
statement of we'll known histrical
facts, is a demagogue of the worst
type; a caterer to the vilest ele-
ments of society for political advan-
tage, who would not hesitate to ac-
cept preferment for himself at the
sacrifice of the purity of the ballot
box.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12
Local Intelligence.

~ Business Notices in local columns,
loaded, and in same type as local news, will
he charged for at the rate of 10 cents per line,
each insertion. No business notice published
IN this department, first issue, for less than
80 cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12

REPUBLICAN MEETING.-To take
preliminary steps toward organizing
Hayes and Wheeler club, it is de-
sired thct a meeting be held at the
City Hall Saturday evening next,
July 18th, at 8 o'clock. A general
attendance of those in sympathy
with the movement is hoped for by
MANY CITIZENS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12
Joseph G. Mitchelle,

DARBER. Shaving Shampooing and Hair Cut
- ting and Dressing done III the best styles.
Next door 10 Pultord's drug store.
Also manufacturer of all kinds of hair work.
samples on exhibition ut my shop.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12

ALL those having butter for sale
would do well to call on Ii. L. Osborne,
who is paying the highest figure.
IO,OO0 lbs. wanted Immediately.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12

iHE Star says plenty of tangle
foot was on exhibition at Arena on
the 4th.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12


Mr.. EDIToR:-It seems to us that
the communication on base ball In
last weeks issue of your paper, was
unnecessarily harsh and severe.
Whatever may have been the faults
of the Linden "boys," we think it not
improbable that if all the truth were
told some Of our own town boys
might come in for share of just re-
proach. Were this not SO, we cannot
think that the unmerciful assault on
these young folks was merited, and
the fact of individualizing one men,
ber of the party and raining down
on him such torrents of contumely.
seems to US altogether unwarranted
and reprehensible. We understand
that the s25 spoken of was withheld
for reasons satisfactory to the good
people Of Linden, and which they
also deem just. 1t was also stated
that some of the players from Min
eral Point lost certain valuables
from their pockets, and it was insin-
uated that it possibly was taken by
some one Of Linden. Now, sir, we
deem it just as probable that these
things were taken by some one of
Mineral Point. We read also what
seemed to us in very bad taste, a sar-
castle allusion to the hospitality of
the people Of Linden. We feel as
surcd that such an uncalled for sneer
can have no effect on any one know
ing these people, whose names and
hospitality are inseparably united.
Pardon us FOR taking up 50 much Of
your space, bat we think some rep
aration is due the people OF Linden
for the wholesale injustice dealt out
to them, aud therefore is it we have
written this. An OBSERVER.
Ainera. Point. July II, 1876.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12

Q
TRIM according the Star.
VILE the party who borrowed the
bound file of the TRIBUNE for 1872
please return it!
SINCE our last issue, Bert Cobb
aud Fred Gilman have started for
visit to the Centennial.
REV. E. d. HuNTLY, of Madison,
will occupy the pulpit of the M. E.
church in this city next Sunday
evening.
CRAWFORD, MILLS e. Co., of Hazel
Green, had from fifteen to twenty
thousand pounds of mineral swept
away by the flood last week.
Miss Eta VINCENT, the accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. VIM. Vim
cent, of Des Moines, Iowa, is visiting
friends and relatives in Iowa county.
RARE CHANCE.-For the next ten
days Mrs. Whittlesey will sell her
stock of white dress goods for cash
price. Call in and see if you please.
Mineral Point, July 18th.
HILDRETH u JAMES started west
ward on Monday with about SO
horses and mules and lot of wagons
and harness, intended for the north
ern Iowa and Illinois markets.
Mrs. WIZ. TREGEA, of California,
and Mrs. Leonard Tregea, of Des-
Moines, Iowa, former residents Of
Mineral Point, are visiting friends
here after an absence Of many years.
LOVERS of fine horses should no.
tice the advertisement by Capt.
Thos. Priestley Of two stallion colts
for sale, sired by Ansley's trotting
horse, "Nat." Many have admired
these colts on our streets for their
perfect form, fine action and good
training.
TIE Darlington Democrat says
that Joe Mauger, 5 years old, son of
VIM. Mauger, formerly of this city,
was seriously poisoned last week by
handling potato bugs. Two of his
fingers on which there were slight
scratches, swelled up and turned
black and the nails came off. His
face was SWOLLEN SO as to make him
nearly blind. Proper remedies were
applied and the boy is now all right.
DEMOCRATIC papers of this Dis
trict are agitating the question of
who shall be the nominee of their
party for congress. Who shall be
nominated is OF little consequence,
except SO far as contributions to the
campaign purse is concerned. That
the nominee will be elected is about
as likely as that Democratic pledges
Of reform will be redeemed
THROUGH misunderstanding of
the bids submitted to do city print
ing, the Council voted at the meet
ing last week to award it to the
Democrat, which we have assur-
ance will be re-considered at the
next session. Our bid, upon exam
ination, was found to be 8 per cent.
lower than that of Bro. Crawford /;
but the wording of proposals lead
the Council to see it differently.
AFTER a weeks labor, the board
of equalization of this city has de-
cided to let the assessment, as made
by the assessor, remain generally un-
changed. While we doubt not that |
the assessment made by Mr.. Hayes
is generally good, it seems improb-
able that returns of personal prop
erty made by owners should not /
need overhauling, to secure justice |
to the more conscientious property |
owners Of this class.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12

Deller has purchased an extensive
stock OF clothing. hats and caps, car
pets. oil-cloths, &c, which he will
sell at prices that defy competition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12

COMPLEMENTARY MENTIoN.-The
celebration in this city on the 4th,
without the burlesque display in the
afternoon, would have left half the
day unemployed, and the whole sad
ly incomplete. For the unequalled
excellence and completeness of this
part of the celebration more is due
to Mr.. Joo Daum than all others.
We doubt if another man could have
been found to devote half the needed
time to it, as he did, or with in
genuity to arrange and conduct it
so well. We make this mention, be-
lieving it deserved, and knowing
that it expresses the general senti-
ment; and further, for the purpose
of demonstrating that nothing was
further from our thought than that
the publication Of the presentation
speech last week would give offense
to Mr. Daum and his friends. 1t
was published as it was made, in the
kindest spirit.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12
i=7'a aH -'77''' -
DENTISTRY.
DR.. B. j CoNkendall.

&STlST All opera .ons performed on the
j teeth in best manner and with the best ma
tcrial. Artificial teeth inserted, with Il view to
preserving the natural expression and contour of
the face, together with proper articulatior and
accuracy OF tit. Office In Clauers block, High ST.,
Mineral Point, Wis. 1Sf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12
TONSORffL.
John StapkS,

FASHIONABLE Barber and Hair Dresser, next
i door Ia Martins Hardware store. Shaving,
Nhampooins and Hair Cutting done inthe most
approved manner lStf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12

CANADA.-This horse seems to be
unfortunate on the turf this summer.
At Dubuque, he could not be got to
start even with his competitors, and
OF course had no chance OF winning.
In Chicago, on June 3Oth, according
to the Inter Ocean, he would have
won the II milo dash against bril-
liant field, but for the incapacity of
his rider and on the same track
July Sd, through some bad manage
ment was distanced in mile and re-
peat race, in which the time made
was no better than he has recorded.
1t is hoped that during the summer
he may recover his lost prestige.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12

ONE 600 pound scale and one
i.ooo, both new, for sale by N. II.
Martin, at Chicago prices. 2Sw2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12
COMMERCIAL HOUSE.

hoDGEllLLE- WIS. opposite Court House.
- \ good bar and first class stable. Convcu-
!7ee and Comfort of guests guaranteed
IL ". j. THOMAS, Prop.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12
HOTELS.
CITY HOTEL,

TEMPERANCE HOUSE Mineral Point. Wis
Wen furnished, good stables, and reasonable
Charges.
MARK TERRlLI, Prop.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-07-12
VOLUME xxx.
The Tribune DIRECTORY.
I. O. 0. F.-Linden.

TUHLAND LODGE, No. - Meets every Fri.
l day evening at w o'clock. Members of the
or,ltx are invited 80 visit
J." \. FRlEpEEicIIs y. G.
JnIy CoMFoRT, Sccy
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-01-30
OBITUARY..

Died. January a. SIC, at Terry, Miss JOHN w
BURNET, aged 50 years.
With the pure faith of Christian resignation he
sank gently to sic p while smile of inefble sweet
ness stole his noble face and clot he'd it with
halo of peace and perfect jOy
How easy it thus to die; how much less
bitterly d. we look upon death when it comes so
gently leaving no trace of sorrow, nor mark of sui.
fering upon the dear face of our loved one.
Yet the stricken ones are still mourning: their
bleeding hearts still refuse to be comforted the
vacant chair still seems pleading for the form viii b
used to grace it, the desolate home still lies beneath
the shadow Of its darkest cloud the widows and
orphans, whom his charity always remembered, still
mourn the loss of their bene factor the friends for
whom he ever had . kind and cordial greeting still
feel psinfal VOID In their daily lives for the places
which new him know him no more.
Thus has passed from . good and noble man.
one who was beloved by all who knew him whose
nature was too kindly ever to censure who princi
pies too true to be sught but just; yet, while we
our loss we must not forget how sweet hi, rest
Is in that home beyond The Skies and trust that that
io1. whose mercy is greater than His chasteninss.
will hiring peace and solace to those who loved and
MOURN him
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DIED..

WILCOX-On Saturday evening January 80 at 3
o'clock, Nelson Alexander Wilcox aged thirty three
years a native Of Orange county, New YOlk, and a
re.ident of this CT for the last six years.
His frien Dis are invited to attend his funeral.
which will take place on Sunday. the 20 h inst at
clock from his late residence, No. POI Annuncia-
ton street
New York and New Jersey papers please copy.
MONROSE-Friday January q. 1870 at p
NJ, john Georges MonIoss aged thirty eight years
FLANDERS-On January Goth 1876. at ~
A. NJ. Annie Cunningham, wife of Capt w. C. Elan
ders, aged ifty-three years, native Of Coleraine
Ireland, and resident of this city for the past
thIriy-niDe years.
MCENERNY-At 545 A. NJ. Wednesday January
26. 1s76 Blan he McEneIny youngest child of Ma
McEneIny and Carrie Knecht, aged l ear and 10
days.
BRITTON-On January Goth, at o'clock p NJ
infant Of John ID. BIitton and Mary Ellen
Thompson, aged six weeks and three Gays.
SYPHER-New Orleans January "a 1876 at $50
P. NJ, Myra Gaines Sypher aged three y, ars. four
months and one day, only daughter Of Vim. N.
Sypher and Mary f. simpson.
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MARRIED..

PENNEY-MICHELL-On Thursday. January q,
1876 by the Rev. Dr. N. W. Wilson, at the residen,
of the brides mother, Mr.. w. C. Penney, of Louis
vile. KY. to Miss Matte Michell daughter of the
late Stephen c. Michel, Of this CITY. No cards.
st. Louis (Mo) and Louisville (Ky.) papers please
copy.
SAUVE-DEMER1TT-On January 26, 1876 1t
the residence Of the brides father in Boston, Mass
Paul S'uve, of New Orleans. to Louise Demeritt
ANDERSON-BLOOMFIE the st. Louis
Cathedral, by the Rev. Father Rouxe, on ihs even
ing Of the 26th inst Cora Hebert daughter OF Ben
jamin Bloomfield, to Thomas Miller Anderson son
Of Hon. ThOs G. Anderson, of the parish OF ST. Lam
dry.
st. Louis and Opelousas papers please copy.
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II is with no ordinary eslings IF regret that
We announce the death of our esteemed friend,
4r. Nelson Alexander Wilcox. which took
place on Saturday evening. Mr.. Wilcox,
though young man, was an able and pros
porous merchant, and was universally re-
speoted for his integrity and many excellent
social virtues Free-hearted and open handed,
he did much TO alleviate the wants Of his fell
low-men, in whose hearts his memory will
ever be kept green. 1t is sad to see one so
kind. gentle, affsctionate and charitable taken
away from earth in the very flower of his man
hood.
The funeral of Mr.. Wilcox will take
place this Sunday evening at o'clock,
from his late residence, POI Annunciation
street
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CONDITIONS:

All trot;ing to be Mile Heats, in to harness. and
governed by the rules of the National Association
FIR the promotion of the interest of the American
Turf
All running races to be governed by the rules of
ths Lou siana Jockey Club, except as to entrance
money wnich wi be ten per cent.
A rse distancng the field, any part of the
same, shall be entitled to but premium.
Three entries required to fill
The Association reserves the tight to postpone the
Ra es on account of bad weather
Extra nee Fee to tie ten Ter cent and accompany
enty.
Entries will close for each superintendent
Office, the Grounds at o'clock T. NJ of the day
but one prior TO such rae.
SAMUEL MULLEN
General Superinte ndent.
Gus A. BREAUX, Special Commissioner
ja30 1t
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We were pleased to receive visit on Satur-
day from Mines. Juliette Clarence and G. Dal-
bert, accompanied by Mons. c. Dalbert, all
members Of the French Comedy Company
Who are now performing at the Opera House.
We hope that they all may have very pleas
ant time during their visit to our city, and
that their professional merit will be duly re.
cognized by our public.
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A new industry, that of drying eggs, has
been set on foot at Passau, on the Danube,
and the Prussian military authorities are
about to give the product trial for soldiers
rations. The London Ne,os says several Ger
man chemists are very sanguine as to the sue.
cess of the experiment, and they pronounce
dried eggs to have lost mono of their valuable
properties by the gradual evaporation Of the
water contained by them In their original
state.
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