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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

SUDDEN DEATH.--Mr. George
SALESMAN. an old and respected citi-
zen of the Town of Paris, Grant
county, died on Sunday evening, July
Goth, 1877. Diseased left his house
about 6 o'clock Z. NJ, to look after
his cows and drive them down to the
house from the pasture. Being alb
sent longer than usual his wife went
up to the pasture to see what was
keeping him, and found her husband
lying on his side with his arm un-
der his head, dead. She gave the
alarm and the ncighbors gathered in
and MIR. Saltzman was taken to his
house. His death is supposed to be
from heart disease.-RatteuiNe TVit-
ness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

STEREosCoPlC views of scenes in
aud about Mineral Point, t,equai in ex-
ecutlon to any landscape views in
the market, eau be procured of }. V.
Dabb, Artist, at Motlett Art Gallery
Call and examine samples.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15
By her Aunt, Mns, PORTER, of Scotland.

Ali weep not for Ncttie. she has gone 10 her rest
IN u:c arms of her Father, the home OF the blest,
Where trials and sorrows and sins are unknown
She now sings the praises of Him on the throne
All weep not for her, though she left us so young
In the spring time of beauty, her harp was un-
strung,
And the young voice which gladdened our hearts
while below,
Now only the song of the angels doth know.
All weep not for her, for She fingered in pain,
And all that was done for her, all was in vain
Al length she was taken. with Christ She is now,
And glory untading encirces her brow.
All weep not for Ncttie, her pain is now DER,
And the trials of life can affect her no more
And there where bright visions of bliss are un-
turcd
She can look down and smile at the tears of the
world.
All weep not for her. though She Is laid in the
grave,
We trusted III him who Is mighty to save,
That her gloriticd spirit with wings like dove,
Took fight to that land where she rests in His love
Then weep not but think what comfort is given
To know that the loved one We mourn is in heaven,
And since upon earth we behold her no more
God grant we may meet her on that happy shore.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

THE suggestion cf the Mineral
Point Tribune, that the County Com
of Iowa and Richland unite
in the call for the first Republican
convention of the new Senate District,
is good one, No exception to this
course can be taken, and we trust it
will be adopted.-Richland Go. o.
SerCer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

New Platform Spring two-seated
buggy for sale cheap Enquire at
VIM N. Currys Harness Shop on
Commerce St. If
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15
business Notices.

s-ty Notices under this head will be charged
Tor NJ thc rate OF > cents per line each nscr
tion. Nothing estimated less than 8 lluee
when published only once.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

Mr.. RoBT. ANsLEY, Of Chicago,
with his wife, are visiting Mineral
Point for few days, much to the
pleasure of a host Of friends.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

Monday night was simply immense.
The commodious M. Z. Church was
packed to its usmost capacity, all
he seats and standing room being
occupied by the time appointed for
beginning. The exercises consisted
of singing by the excellent p. Nj,
Choir,a detailed history of the career
of Mr.. Hoofstitler by himself. and
short, inspiring addresses by others,
including Col. Rowell, Revds. Ben
son, Jacka, Brown and p. Allen, Jr.,
all earnestly urging the hearers to
step up and sign the total abstinence
pledge. AS result the entire audi
ence was evidently shaken, and taco
hundred and taceaty segen persons
stepped boldly forth and subscribed
to the pledge, includiug men and
women silvered and bent with the
frost and weight of years; stalwart
men and women in the glory Of ma
turity, and youths and maidens beam
ing in the beauty of life's springtime.
The meetings are to be continued
throughout the week, or longer if
thought necessary to complete the
work of reforming our city. On
Thursday evening the late converts
to the cause at Platteville are to come
in force-300 strong by special
train, to join the present strong host
of temperance workers in one grand
onslaught upon their enemy. That
they will succeed in winning a glori-
Gus and substantial victory nobody
seems to doubt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

THE Mineral Point Musical Asso-
citation will resume meetings for
practice, commencing next Teusday
evening, at Joseph Hoare's Music
Room. All interested should attend.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

SEE Chas. II. James stock Of Jew
elry. 1t will surprise you how little
money will buy choice articles in
his line during these hard times. 20
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

FoE SALE--my house and lot on
Fountain Street, in Mineral Point.
at low figures, and easy terms.
WHITNEY SMITH.
Mineral Point, July 20, 1877. 2s4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15
Lace Curtains reduced to the fol
owing prices at Dellers:

THE popular Richardson boots and
shoes can be had at Sherwood d
Berg's City Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

WHITE Marseilles Quilts, former
price $3.50, can be had at the un-
usual low price Of $500 at Dellers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

THE Democratic State Convention
will be held at Fond du Lac on the
10th Of Septenber.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15


proprietor of barber shop in our
city, but now located at Avoca, was
in town on Monday and moved out
his shop fixtures, &c.
AN injury Judge Cothren received
in trying to get on the cars at Gala
mine while in motion, prevented him
from being on hand to hold court at
Prairie du Chen as announced. The
extra session was adjourned one
week.
THE city marshal Of Darlington is
authority for stating that there is
not as much Intoxicating liquor
drank there now with II saloons
uuder full sail, as when there was
not licensed liquor shop in the
place.
EFFORTS are being made TO pro-
cure the pardon of Henry Hunting
ton,who wasconvicted Of Manslaught-
or in killing his uncle at Elk Grove
lately. 1t is understood that the
prisoner is fast losing his health and
mind, and death or idiocy, is certain
in q short time without he is par
doned.
THE State Fair at Janesville prom
ises to be great success, in every
particular. The people of that en-
terprising city are fitting the grounds
with suitable buildings and other
conveniences. Among the attractions
of the fair will be the addresses.
Col r. G. Ingersoll of Illinois viii
be the star; Gov. Ludington and
David Ward Wood of the Western
Karat will also address the people.
THE fall term of the Platteville
Normal school opens Sept. 4th. The
Board have made arrangements
whereby pupils so desiring can fit
themselves for a classical course in
college or university. This is with
out question one of the best Normal
Schools in the west, and those who
intend to teach, especially, should
avail themselves of it's advantages.
THE warehouse of Samuel White
in this city was burglarized last Fri.
day night, and the safe broken open
and rihed. The contents consisted
of little change-less than dollar
books, papers, &c, all of which
save the change was found scattered
about the room. The tools used
were taken from the railroad shop,
which had first been broken into by
the burglars. No clue has been OBJ
tanned as to who were the per-
petratOrs
A SPIRITED race between DR.. Cut
ler's horse "Comet" and Jas. A.
Ovens mare "Fannie O" was trotted
on the fair grounds in this city last
Saturday afternoon. Fanny won In
three straight heats, the horse,
though at times showing superior
speed, losing his feet so often as to
make winning for him impossible.
Dr. Cutters horse is Il years old
and sire of the mare by whom he
was defeated - circumstances that
ought to he borne in mind in con-
nection with the race.
On Wednesday last two little girls,
aged $ and 10, daughters. of James
McDOnuel, of Gratiot, were severely
injured Ivy team taking fright and
running away with reaper. The
younger was riding the lead horse
and the elder driving. The large
wheel of the reaper ran over the
one driving, and by chance the team
turned so as 10 clear her from the
sickle. Their escape from instant
death was most miraculous. Both
are IN a fair way to recover. .--Dar-
""gton Rep,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

WHILE at Mineral Point last week
we noticed a number of substantial
improvements. The U. S. Hotel has
been enlarged to near double its
former size it is well furnished, and
ably kept by its old-time landlord,
Hugh Phillips, assisted by his wide
awake and gentlemanly sons. N. T..
Martin has just completed business
block on High steet, which is an or
nament to the city. The City Hall
has been re-arrangcd thoroughout-
the lower rooms into convenient Of
fees, the upper room into large,
commodious hall, supplied with a
good stage and well lighted, with
ample means of ingress and egress.
The large public square has been
sown to grass, and trees and shrubs
are to be planted there.-Darlington
Republican,.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

THE 10 Daviess Co. Agricultural
Society will hold their Goth annual
fair at Galena, September 25th to
the 2Sth. An attractive and liberal
list of premiums assures the always
good fairs of this society to be i'm
proved upon this year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

In atfeetionate remembrance of Miss NErrIE
STRACHAN, who died al Mineral Point, Wis
consin, on the 2Olh of February, 1877.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

Mr.. FRANK CUNNINGHAM, of the
many excellent farmers of the beau
tiful town of Eden, honored the
TRIBUNE with call yesterday. He
reports ali grain secured in his
neighborhooa in good shape, and
the best general crop known for
years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

BURGLARY AT DODGEvILLE.-Las
Saturday night several houses at
Dodgeville were entered by burglars.
Among them the store and residence
of Charlie Bishop, who was robbed
to the tune Of $50 or more; the
Commercial Hotel, wherein was iodg-
ing the Engineer Baldwin of the
Narrow Gauge r. r., whose pockets
were rihed. A iewelry store and
Marks Hotel were also entered, and
more or less depleted in goods, pro-
visions, etc. No arrests are made
nor suspicion lodged that we hear Of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

THE Richland Co. Observer on
nominations: eve ask the Repub-
lican party to put forward for the
public stations gentlemen of acknowl-
edged fitnes, unquestioned integrity
and commendable associations. No
good citizen should ask less, and we
believe the time has come when an
element of the Republican party too
often ignored in the past will accept
no less. Party is hepceforth to be
subservient to good government.
Government, to be good, must be
administered by honest and honora-
bic men,"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-15

A REFORM CLUB composed of 140
men heretofore more or less addict
ed to drinking, has been organized
in Platteville, with the following Off
GERS
Presidential. L. Brown.
Vice Presdent.-Cbas Potter.
Secretary,-T. II. Robertson.
Treasurer. A. Jacobs
Chapan.-J. W. Smoker.
Executive Committee. B. Carter, Bryon
O'Ncal, VIM Martens.
Grievance Commitlec.-G. D. Strcator, +. j.
Bently. Il. }. Huntington.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-19
DEMONSTRATORS SALE.

On WEDNESDAY morning, the 25th
inst, II 10 o'clock. ON the Posey's Bluff
farm. we will offer at public auction sil
the personal property Except the horses
and mules) Of the late Col. Geo. Forbes,
deceased.
head Of Cattle. Horse Power and
Thresher and few farming implements.
One Z octave Piano, in good order, ready
packed. The horses and mules (among
them a fine pair Of well-broken young
carriage horses, perfectly sound and in
fine condition. will be offered at Leon
ardtown, Fenwick's Hotel, on THURS
DAY afternoon, the 26th inst, at 2:3O
o'clock.
TERMS-Cash for sums OF and I'M
der $20-sums over, credit of g months.
with note and approved security with
interest from day of sale.
J. HARRIS FORBES,
JOS. H. KEY,
Administrators.
April 10, 1S77-1t.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-19

AMERICAN INVENTIVE PRocREss.-
Under the above heading the Scientific
american Of May 7th has a long and in.
teresting article, from which we made
the following extracts:
To show with what rapidity inventors
made Improvements on inventions en-
bodying original principles, says the
writer, it may be noted that in the early
days of the sewing machine 116 patents
were granted for improvements thereon
in single year; and out of the 1910
patents issued in the year 1857, 152
were for improved cetton-gins aud pres
ses, 1874 for improvements on the steam
engine, and 1873 for novel devices rela-
ting to railroads and improvements in
the rolling stock. In the year lS4S,
three years after the publication of this
paper was commenced but 500 patents
were granted: but under the stimulus
of publishing those inventions as they
were patented, ten years later, in 1858,
the number had increased Skiold, reach
ing 3,71O, while up to January l. 1850,
as already stated, the aggregate of pa
tents issued amounted TO II, 467; since
that time and up to the present the to
tai is 1S1,015.
And curiosity here leads Us (adds the
editorl to review our own work, ex-
tending back, say, twenty years, or to
1857, period during which 1904
patents have been issued. We find,
by actual count. that 62.062 applica.
tons have been made through the Sci
enti6c American Patent Agency for
Patents in the United States and abroad.
This averages almost ten applications
per day, Sundays excluded, over the
entire period, and bears the relation oil
more than one quarter to the total num-
Der of patents issued in this country up
to the time of writing.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-19

Born November LIST, 1871, and died April 9th,
1877, MARY E. L. BOWIE, eldest child of John
T. and Laura Stoddest of st. Mary 8 county. Nd.
This lovely, interesting child, has passed away
from earth like some beautiful dream. In her
young spotless life, she has gone to her Father
in Heaven-the Father who loved her even more
than her earthly parents did-who has called
her from earth before the sun had risen high in
his burning path. Accountable for no wasted
talents, conscious Of no voluntary offence, and
washed in the lavsr Of regeneration, it may be
that the last dread tribunal will issue no sum-
mons for her already justified spirit. Her happy
disposition, extraordinary memory and quick
ness Of perception, with her geatleness and re-
finemcnt Of feeling for one so young. were the
admiration and wonder Of all who knew her.
To her sorrowing parents and relations we can
not give consolation. That Is vain from human
lips, but We offer the deepest sympathy in the
loss Of one so lovely and 80 young. We know
That she blooms in happier cline than ours
A cline where there comefh no chilling blights,
To wither the bright young flowers"
And we must try to meet her on that Shining
Shore" and the little hands that were 20 willing
to perform any childish Office. will perhaps help
TO bind our brows with the immortelles that
bloom upon the borders Of the ''River Of Life"
N. R.K.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-19

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-The fine and
eonmodious Pavilion at Longworth
Point on the Potomac belonging 10 the
estate OF the late Richard Cotton and in
the occupancy OF Col. r. johnson Col
ton as residence and Summer resortl
was destroyed by fire on Saturday last.
The origin of the fire is unknown, bu,
the building is supposed TO have been
ignited by spark falling from Chin
ney on the root. There was a fresh
wind blowing at the time and the FIRE
when first discovered had obtained such
Roadway that effort was at once aban-
doned TO save the main building
and was directed to the removal of
the valuable furniture OF the house
and the saving Of an adjoining meat
house. The former purpose wa. only
partially accomplished, Col. Cotton
losing at least two-.hirds OF his fur.
n'ture. BY the active exertion OF
Mr.. Cotton and visitors At his house AT
the time and ncighbors who came to
his assistance. the meat.hou.e. after a
desperate fight, was saved, negro man
named Jim Sewell being particularly
conspicuous for dangerous and success
ful endeavors in this direction. Col
Col'on's loss is abou. $4,000, upon which
their is an insurance Of $3.50. The Pa
vilion was insured for S4OOe-names
OF companies unknown. The sympa-
thy OF a wide circle Of attached friends
Is with the Cotton family. and par,ieu-
larry with the Colonel, in the misfor.
tune which has overtaken them, the in.
saranee upon both building and furniture
being only for fraction of their value.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-19

The RIGHT MAN IN THE WRoSc
PLAcE.-Howcver wronsfully Mr.. Hayes
may be in the presidency or whatever
The motives that may now be- directing
his public conduct, it cannot be denied,
even by democrats the most WOOL
dyed. that he has, up TO the extent of
the action he has thus far taken, faith
fully redeemed the promises both of his
letter of acceptance and his inaugural.
Indeed. we don't clearly see at this wri-
ting in what respect Tilden would have
been an improvement upon Hayes.
With the single exception Of home rule
policy at the South, the difference be-
tween the Republican and Democratic
parties at this day is difference more
in personnel o! administration than in
principle. II is likely Mr.. Tilden would
have acted with more promptness than
Hayes IN the solution Of our Southern
complications, but we are unable TO see
wherein he could have put himself more
in accord with the conservative septi-
ment Of the country than Hayes has
done and is doing. except in the matter
OF appointments to office. True, Fede-
raj troops still occupy the State House
Of Louisiana, but it is easy to forecast,
from the Presidents action in South
Carolina, what his course will be when
he shah come to deal with this last re.
naming trouble. Moreover, Hayes is
not only IN accord with us in the South
ern business, but he is in open discord
with Phillips, Butler, Morton and Com
pany IN the same matter. If, therefore,
he has done and is doing our work fair
ly and squarely and is fighting a COM
mon battle with us against common in
cendiaries, he is entitled 10 our full fell
lowship and all the aid and comfort we
can give him. II may be premature for
a democrat to be investing so heavily in
Mr.. Hayes thus early IN the action, but,
Judging from what he has done and wi hat
he promises TO do. we feel ourselves at
least authorized to say. that he is the
right man in the wrong place ~
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-19
DIED.

On the 10th instant, Miss SUSIE E. DIXON,
daughter Of William and Mary + Dixon, in the
18th year Of her age.
Weep not, dear parents, brother and sister;
weep not for your darling Susie, but rather ne
joice that she has gone before TO wait for you to
come. Though her gentle voice is hushed on
earth, yet we must believe that IL has only gone
to swell the Heavenly Choir. Patient and long
suffering, she bore with almost uncxampled
Christian fortitude . long and painful illness.
Loving and loveable, she was ever an obedient
child and fond sister. Kind and affable to all,
none knew her but to love her. Weep not there
FORE but remember that '.your loss is her gain, :"
and that the same promises Of Him, who died for
us, in which she % implicitly relied still remain to
comfort rs. NJ
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-19

TnERAIIaoApAspCAs QuanRrI.
AS the freight war which has arisen
between our two great works a. Inter
nal Improvements-the Baltimore and
0hSo Railrosd and the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal-hss culminsted in open
warfare and - The tsxpsyers a. Mary.
lard own . large interest in both and
are deeply Interested in their harmon-
ious workings-ve shall print in our
next paper the statement Of Presidsst
German in defence, and explanstory Of.
the position Of the Canal Company and
follow il with tie publicsiisa Il ssch
rejoinder - the railrosd ssthosities may
think proper 10 make. tbus eassaine our
readers 10 intsrviev for themselves The
bottom facts" ofs controversy in which
they. in eommoa With Che taxpayer q
The State. have . vital and dominating
interest.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-19

MAMIE BEAS.-We were very sorry
to learn this morning ofthe death of this
handsome mare at Marshall's Pavilion
on Tuesday Of last week. She died
from injuries received in the collision
heretofore alluded to by US. The de-
servedly high estimate placed upon her
by her owner, Mr.. Allstan, and all who
knew her prompts us to make this men,
ton of her untimely end. She was
kindly cared for by loving hands and
buried in the robes which had SO long
encircled her graceful form.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-19

CRIME IN ST.. INIcoEs.-Rumors have
reached US Of a desperate shooting af-
fray between three negro men in st. In
igoes district on Thursday last, the re-
ported result OF which is, that all the
parties concerned are wounded, one so
badly that his life is despaired of. The
cause Of quarrel is set down to jealousy
arising from too great an intimacy be-
tween one mans wife and another wo-
mans husband. The names of the par
ties concerned in the shooting are I'M
known to US and no arrests that we have
heard of have yet been made. Has the
ancient Office Of Constable been abol-
ished in st. Inigoes' district. And still
another crime, one OF the darkest in the
whole calendar, is reported as having
been committed about night-fall in the
same district on the date above gwen
rape. the victim being a respectable
white lady. The particulars which
have reached us in connection with this
latter crime are to the effect, that the
lady in question was seized from behind
by some unknown party whilst visiting
an out-building on her premises and SO
secured or intimidated that she either
feared TO give or could not give an alarm
in time 10 prevent the consummation Of
the outrage. We have heard of no ef-
fort being made to ferret out and bring
to justice the perpetrator of this crime.
Have the criminal classes Of St. Inigoes
district obtained such mastership that
even the guardians Of the public peace
are afraid to confront them. We do
not say this. but we insist that It looks
like laehes on their part when crimes,
such as we have referred to above, re-
main almost unchallenged for a whole
week.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-19

The SirrATios.-The end Of cur
Southern troubles approsckes. The
members Of the Louisiana Commissiou
will probably leave for their homes the
last Of the present week. II is gener-
ally believed that an adjustment has
been reached between the Commission
and The Nichols party snd that the plan
win be recommended. 10 the President
for adoption. This %. insubstsucs; that
the prepeat Nichols Legislators shall
remain intact. tie roll - b.. eslIsd
to be the same - that called on
the 6rst day Of it, session, emitting
the names Of seven members who
have since been seated, but whose
seats were subjects Of contest. The
democrats have already = majority
10 the Senate aud this arrangement will
give than 60 members in tie House
sgainst 81 republicans. This win ultl-
mate. Of course. in leaving Packard and
his following out in the.cold and will re.
store the democrats to power throughout
the State. And. a. at present known,
al this has been accomplished without
baresin or bribe or swapping for United
States Senators. JubiIate