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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

Mr.. JAMES CANE, Of this village
died last Saturday evening, of a me-
lignant aesease Of the stomach and
liver with which he had suffered Tor
several months, and which from the
first batiled the efforts Of the best
medical skill. Mr. Cane was an hon
est, industrious, christion gentleman,
a kind friend, and q good neighbor,
and his loss is deeply felt in the com
munity. The funeral was held on
Monday under the joint auspices of
the p. NJ. Church and Sunday School
and the Dodgeville Lodge of Odd
Fellows, (of each Of which he was al
honored melnDerl and was very
largely attended, at least six hundred
persons being in the procession
Chronicle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.-Last Satur-
day morning, Mrs. Jane Trevilian,
residing in the southern suburbs of
this city, met with sad accident,
under circumstances as follows :
Having employed man with now
er to cut the grass in her lot, Mrs. r..
went out to inform him concerning
some post holes, that he might avoid
driving into them, and not thinking
of or realizing her danger, she step
ped in front Of the sickle while the
machine was in full motion. Before
the horses could be stopped the sickle
struck her, cutting AMI mangling
one OF her ankles so that she will un-
doubtedly be a cripple for life, even
if amputation of the limb is avoided
which is vet doubtful Several
pieces of the bono have been taken
from the wound, one piece rs large
as the top of mans thumb. and
others smaller. Mrs. Treyillian is an
old resident Of Mineral Point, fully
So years of age, and a widow. Dr.
Vivian her attendant physician, hopes
that amputation will not be neces-
ary, bu. cannot yet determine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

IT is proposed, according to a
writer in the Democrat, to change
the name Of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church to'TheAmericanChurch.'
A church company no doubt has a
right to call itself by any name it
chooses, but that any will ever be
recognized as The American Church
is not likely, and hence the impro-
prirty OF any religious body assum-
ing such distinction, even to tho ex.
tent Of name, to which, of course
but little Importance attaches, ,wheth-
or applied TO a church or Chinaman.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

HOME AGAIN.-The late County
Supervisors who were carried off to
Oshkosh by the u. S. Marshall have
returned unscathed. Judge Dyer
was convinced by our attorneys that
the arrest was irregular, and relsas-
ed them without ceremony. The
case is taken under advisement, and
little doubt is entertained by our at
torneys that it will result favorabiy
to us, and that our trouble with Mar
iner is near its end.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

Two ORPuANS.-This deseryedly
popular and thrilling drama was
presented to the people of Mineral
Point in the newly fitted City Hall
on Wednesday evening, by. Billy
Marbles excellent company. Our
people need no introduction to Mr..
Marble and his accomplished wife,
who with a first class company and
scenery procured expressly for the
occasion, rendered this play charm
ingly. The company will remain till
the close of the week, and give a
new play each evening. divorce,
and Mark Tw aims "Gilded Age"
are on the list. Reserved seats can
be secured at the Post-Oflice.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

SUDDEN DEATH.-Hon. Jouy J.
DAVIS, one of the oldest and most
esteemed citizens of Iowa county.
suddenly died at his home in the
Welsh Settlement about o'clock in
the afternoon of Wednesday, July
18th. A few moments previous to
his death he was in usual health, and
engaged at his barn putting a reaper
in readiness for the approaching
harvest A little grandson Of tho
deceased, who was with him at tho
barn, ran to the house and gave tho
first alarm, saying his grandpa was
very sick. Mr.. VIM. Davis, son of
the deceased, ran as quickly as pos
sible, but only reached his fathers
side in time to see him gasp for tho
last time. Funeral Friday, the Goth,
at | o'clock. Next week n moro
extended notice of the calamity, aud
an obituary of the excellent citizen
and friend thus taken from us will
appear in these columns.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

Mr.. II. c. DAVIS is soliciting sub
scriptions in Iowa county for val
liable work entitled "Our First Cen
tury," being q compilation of the
great and memorable events and
happenings in the U. S. from the
beginning Of our existence as a ma
tion to the present. 1t is admirably
written by r. NJ. Devens, member
of the Historical Society OF Penn.
sylvania and author Of different
works. The book is worthy of a
place in every American home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

OUTRAGE AUTOMATICALLY Ma
zomanie dispatch, to the Madison
Joarn0i states that on Thursday
about five o'clock, young girl, dau-
ghter of Chas Brockney, who lives
near Polcrville, Iowa county, while
hunting the cows in the woods near
that place, was brutally outraged by
a tramp, whose name is unknown.
The populace of that neighborheod
are greatly incepsed and large num-
bers of the citizens are in quest of
him. 1fcaught in that neighborhood,
it is somewhat doubtful if he would
be givon the benefit OF q trial.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

PERsoNAL.-Mr. T. j. Clancy, for
merly merchant of this city, who
was so unfortunate az to fail, has re-
turned to Mineral Point, and IS now
in the employ Of John Keiifcr. At
the time Of Mr. Clancy's failure, the
TRIBUNE intimated that he had vic
timized some Of his neighbors and
friends. This it appears was a mis-
take, as Mr.. G. asserts that he set
tied in full With all parties in Mineral
Point and Withheld nothing tFom his
other creditors, with whom he COM
promised on the best terms possible
for him to give, Which was ats all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

WE yesterday availcd ourselves OF
an opportunity to visit he fine res.
idence of Mr.. James Toay, and in
spected his beautiful, bountiiul and
well kept garden. The first attrac-
ton on entering the lot is Mrs
Toay's flower department, in which
may be found in its perfection al
most every variety of beautiful and
fragrant plant possible in this eli.
mate. The abundance, variety and
rarity Of pinks is especially notice.
able. Passing into The fruit and
vegetable department, presided over
by Mr.. Toay, we found everything
in keeping with the floral depart
ment. Strawberries, raspberries,
blackberries, grapes, etc, in endless
variety and under perfect culture.
Vegetables of all kinds much in ad-
vance Of the season, and promising
prolific yield, such as is only secured
by most judicious cultivation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

WRlNGERs Of ali kinds repaired
by Devliu E Plidcaux. When tho
rollers become loose upon the rods,
when the wringer turns hard or fails
to 10 It's work well, it needs repair
ing, Which we are prepared to do At
a triling cost, and guarantee salts
faction. Rollers reset or new ones
pat on, as may be required. In thi.
way old wringers are made good as
new and halt the cost saved, l29w3
HARRY WEBB's Star Barber Shop,
over Dupplei's saloon, is gaining
popularity daily. Harry attending
strictly TO business, early and lats>
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

Boy DRowNEp.---A four year old
son of Joseph Martell, of Clyde, was
drowned in the Wisconsin river, at
the mouth of Otter creek, directly
opposite Lone Rock, Sunday after
noon. He was accompanied by a
number of boys about the same age,
who were carelessly wading along the
bank. This little fellow, venturing
farther than tho rest, got into the
current and was hurridly carried
ont of sight. Two older boys plunged
in after him, and would undoubtedly
have met with the same fate had not
Mr.. Francis Martell appeared and
rescued them. The river has been
Thoroughly dragged, but of no avail
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

If there is anything that will
"rile' Democratic organ it is ref
erence to the policy and pratices Of
that party during the war, and a
comparison Herewith Of the present
positions to which said party has
been forced by the Republicans; eide
the froth emitted by our neighbor
last week in consequence of the re-
Prospective in our last issue.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

CA-Rzx2.&1AcSSsEk2E. z kx1cE xc11
BASE BALL.-Through the ener-
getic and persistent efforts of Mr.. A.
". Cobb, base ball club has been
formed in this city. embracing ma
terial to make an excellent nine with
a little practice. Bert tells us no
hopes to get the club to attend reg
ularly to practice meetings from now
to the time Of the tournament at
Dodgeville, and be prepared to en-
ter for the prize with u reasonable
prospect of success. In the club
are "Bert" Cobb, John Osborne,
Edwin Prideaux, Ed Osborne, Harry
Brown, Jim Hutchison, Sam LanyoD,
and others--all good natural ,,layeis
and now that they have organized
we hope they will do their best
to acquit themselves creditably.
With balf the practice some clubs
have, this would, we believe, be the
champion nine of Southwestern Wis
consin. Without that practic, they
will bring disappointment upon their
friends, and dscredit on themselves
if they attempt to play.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

Comm ON Council reconsidered
its first determination to build a
bridge at Spensey's consisting of
stone abutments and wooden top,
and resolved to build an arch bridge
instead. Proposals for the work
were received and opened at the
session on Monday evening, and the
contract awarded to Cullen Colds.
worthy at about $1,000, being tho
lowest bid.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-27

Persons insured in the mutual fire or life
insurance companies may find something to
think about in recently reported decisi on of
the Supreme Court, in the sase of Buckley
ct. al. VS.. the Columbia Insurance Company
The plaintiffs in error insured in the company
defendant, and paid the first assessment made
upon the premium note, given at the time Of
insuring. In the fall of 1872 they gave no
| tice to the agent through whom the insurance
was obtained that they did not longer wish
to be insured in the company, and were then
and there informed that the policy should be
null and void. In the spring of 1878 anoth-
er assessment was made, and without notice
Oft whatsoever TO Buckley & Co.. suit was
brought. The last named firm upon the
trial sought to Introduce evidence showing the
notice to the agent as above described. This
| the Court below ruled out, and the case went to
a higher tribunal which lays down as aprin-
ciple that notice by the insured to the agent
OF mutual company of his desire to be no
longer insured does not destroy the relation
existing between him and the company, as
such notice is not hotice to the company
Upon the other point of the case new trial
was granted, the Court below to charge that
if the jury found that no notice of the assess
ment was given before suit was brought no
recovery could be had" was decided to be er.
ror, the Supreme Court holding that policy
holders in mutual insurance companies are en-
titled to notice Of assessments before sui
? uponthese latter can legally be brought
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ORR MILIIIA.

At heavy expense to the people, a mill
tia organization of 10000 has been kept in
existence in this State for some years. They
made nice show ION paper and were han
dy for Fourth of July celebrations, and the
Centennial Exhibition. But recent events
have shown that they are utterly incompe.
tent to quell domestic violence. With a few
exceptions the officers were incompetent, and
the men cowardly, or else open sympathizers
with the mob. Men, women and children
were unnecessarily shot down, and thus kin
died the fires of revolt, and in other instan-
ces where firmness was needed, whole COM
panies took to their heels, leaving their arms
in the hands of the rioters without firing n
shot or fixing bayonet.
1t is not the fault of the law. That was
cirefully prepared By Gov. Hartranft and
contains all that is necessary Cor model or.
ganization. The principal evil is that
the Republicans have made it political or.
ganizaton and n rendezvous for political
hacks. The men are not taken from among
veterans who could be relied on in any
emergency, but from an inexperienced or OBJ.
jccIionable class. OF course there are hon
orsble exceptions but they are rare. The
tar needs no revision, but the organization
does
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SAVING FUND FINES.

The following opinion as to the manner of
charging fines by the several Saving Fund AS
sociations Of this county has just been filed
by Judge Elwell.
The case was scire Jacias on mortgage to
which an afidavt,Of defence was filed. The
plaintiff association claimed to be entitled to
fines for non-payment of dues and interest for
six months previous to bringing the suit
which was November 1876, and afterwards
until April 1877, when the defendants S securi-
ties were forfeited and also to fines charged
at the rate often cents on each dollar of dues
and interest for every month in arrears. De-
fendant claimed that plaintiff could not col
lect more than one fine on each dollar in ar
rears,nor for longer period than six months.
The facts were submitted in a case stated.
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THE BANK ROBBERY TRIAL.

Some time ago a bank at NORTHAMPTON,
Massachusetts, was robbed of a large amount
OF money and securities. The robbers got
into the house of the cashier Mr.. Whittlesy,
and after binding. him and his wife they forced
him to give up the keys and to disclose the
working of the combination lock on the vault.
Subsequently, two men, named Scott and
Dunlap were arrested for the theft, and are
now on trial for the crime. The principal
witness against tim is William L. Edison
who claims to have been an accomplice and
who has given full particulars of the planning
and execution of the daring scheme, on the
witness stand.
Mrs Whittlesy thinks she identifies the two
men as the men who bound her, though both
men were masked. Edison was at one time
in the employ OF safe manufacturing COM
pany and is an expert in locks. At the time
he was so employed he was engaged in plot
ting different bank robberies, though his en-
ployers had perfect confidence in him. He
testi6es that Scott and Dunlap entered into a
company with him to rob an Elmira bank.
The defense is an alibi, and that Edison has
sworn as he has against the prisoners on ac-
count of grudge he has towards them. 1t
is not denied that the parties were old cro-
MES. Great excitement has prevailed in
Northampton ever since the trial began. 1t
will probably close this week
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ers, including some whites to quit work also
The Mayor finally issued a proclamation cal
ling on them to disperse.
There were riotous demonstrations in San
Francisco against the Chinese on Monday
night. A mob of several hundred attacked
the Chinese quarters and burned one of the
houses, but were finally driven of by the
police, after throwing stones at the latter.
The Louisville, Cincinnati and Lexington
Railroad company has rescinded its order for
reduction of wages.
CATAwIssA, PA.-At a meeting of the
citizens of Catawissa, held at Masonic Hall
this afternoon, it was resolved that all law
lessness, anarchy and turbulence now perva-
ding our State be emphatically denounced
and condemned and a military company be
Immediately formed for the protection
of life and property, whereupon seventy
five names were at once enrolled.
AFFAIRS AT DANvILLE.
The decision of the borough council at
the special meeting last night, that work
would be furnished the disaffected men at
the rate of eighty cents day, for two days
of the week, was not accepted by the men.
They claim that 81 go per week is not sufli-
cient to keep themselves and families from
starving. Contrary to all hope and expec-
tation the mob reorganized this morning,
and several inflammatory speeches we're
made. About noon the mob made descent
on building in which it was supposed arms
belonging to a disbanded military organ
ization were stored, but succeeded in secur-
ing only two or three old muskets. Some
one started the report that the arms were
stored in the third story of the Baldy build.
ing, corner of Mill and Northumberland
streets, for which place the excited mob
rushed, followed by boys and women, while
the alarmed citizens fully aroused to the
sense of their peril, looked on vainly endeav-
oring to decide upon some plan by which
the danger could be averted. Arriving al
the entrance leading to the third story of the
Baldy building, the mob was met and refus.
ed admission by police officers King and
Elphin, and ex-senator Chalfant, editor ol
| the Iateligencer, whose office is in the sec.
ond floor of the building. Threats were
made that unless admission was granted
blood would be spilt,to which the three gen.
tlemen responded with commendable cour.
rage "that an entrance could only be effect.
ed over their dead bodies" The determined
manner of the gentlemen awed the crowd
which soon dispersed and congregated in
crowds of fifteen or twenty at different street
corners. No further demonstrations have
teen made, although the excitement is still
intense. The council meets again this eve
ming, and if their action is not favorable il
is expected that stirring scenes will be wit.
messed in Danvlle.
| THE LATEST REPORT.
DANvILLE, July 24.-10:40 p. m.-The
borough council did not hold meeting a:
was intended. The chief burgess had mum.
Der of special police sworn in to prevent, as
far as possible, any damage that might oc'
cur by fire during the night. The swearing
in of the police was done with closed doors.
Everything quiet at this hour.
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CASE STATED.
Opinion Of the Court.

The fifth article of the charter of the
Bloomsbury Mutual Saving Fund Associa-
tion provides that For every dollar of dues
or interest which shareholders neglect or re-
fuse to pay, they shall pay a fine of ten cents
for each month in arrears" Now, as the un-
paid dollar Of the first month is in arrears for
the second month, the language of the char
ter allows the imposition of fine for the nom
payment of the second and succeeding months
Building Association VS.. George, Weekly
Notes 239.
Where there is power to impose fines and
the rules imposing them are clearly expressed,
the Courts will allow them to be enforced, if
not unreasonable. In the case referred to in
Building association journal for June 1875,
the by law was will be subject to fine of three
pence per share for the first month, and every
succeeding month three pence per share addi-
tional Oh such repayments" This was con-
strued to mean one fine of three pence on
each share. This is different from provis-
ion for fine on every dollar for each month
in arrears.
The only question then is, whether such a
fine is unreasonable. If it were unlimited il
point Of time l think it would be, as it would
then amount to forfeiture far exceeding tn,
debt itself. But where prompt payment i
actually necessary to the success of the cor
poration, and delay is unjust to the othe
members who pay according to their agree
ment, the provision for imposing fin
monthly for six months or until the Who'll
sum becomes due and payable by reason @
default, is not so unreasonable and grievous q
to render it void.
q But after failure to pay interest and due
for six months, the charter imposes anothe
and differ ent penalty to-wit that the whol
debt shall become due and payable. TheI
are after that time no monthly dues and n
fines can be charged for non payment. I'll
Association must pursue its remedy for cole,
ton by legal process and must be content wit
legal interest. For the purpose of recoverir
both interest, and fines on interest and pa
ments, the association cannot neglect to pu
sue the remedy which the by law and Il
contract Of the party debtor has placed in
hands
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HOW 1T WORKS.

AT last one Federal official has been found
who loves his party more than he loves Of
flee. His name is Jones. He has been
postmaster at Newdlum, Oregon, for sixteen
years, and here is what he said, according to
Don Piatt's Capital of Sunday;
NEwDLUM, o., July /, 1877.
Mr.. p M Geni. Key and 7yaer!
reed the Prest't's order concerning be-
ing p. M. consider this very small bizi-
ness ; but you want my office and you don't
want my jaw. Now / have been p. NJ. here
nigh on to l6 year, and in all that time ]
amt maid my solt Newdlum is town
without much pop, and that pop, is of the
ignorest sort. They don't reod nor rite woth
a cuss, and half the time when the male
come chased in ahead of the time by Injuns
and other wild varmints they are no letters
and no papers, only dry goods-sich as
whiskey and tobacco. That don't pay.
But Newdlum is hell on votin, and every
year | get orders from the State Central
Committee to fetch doun the polls with so
many votes, and you bet do, for get pade
for that. So you con take your damed old
Office and wipe yourhead with. for heyr not
another cuss in this neck of woods that can
read or rite worth dam, and wouldn't have
it if he could. Agin, Pm ordered to be in
my offs during bizness hours, and could
do that and starve l spose. True, l Good
keep the offs in my hat, aud be in it most
of the time, if there was anything to put in
it, but ther amt. Hoping this may meet
with your aprobacion and find you and yur
| family well, | rename, yours trooly,
| SENECA JONES.
At latest accounts Jones was the only
postmaster who had sent in his resigna-
| ton
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Orphans Court Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

BY virtue Of an order of the Orphans Court Of Co
umbia county, the undersigned Administrator OF
VIM. Hess deceased win expose to public sale on the
premises on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25th, 1877,
at ten o'clock a. m the following described real es-
tate situate in the township OF Sugarloaf County OF
Columbia. bounded and described as folio VS. Pur-
part No. g. bounded on the north by lands OF william
stevens, on the east by lands OF Marshall Miller and
other lands Of the said william Hess, on the south
by lands OF Elizabeth Miller, and on the west by
lands OF the same, containing
FORTY-TWO ACRES,
and "a perches
And purpart No. g. bounded on the north by other
lands OF said william Hess being purpart No. 3, on
the east by lands OF Marshal Miller, the south by
lands Of Elizabeth Miller, and on the west by said
purpart No. 3, containing
ACRES AND So PERCHES.
The greater portion OF this Is well tmbered.
TERMS OF sALE-Ten per cent. OF one-fourth of
the purchase money to be paid at the striking down
OF the property, the one-fourth less the ten per
cent at the confirmation OF the sale, and the re-
naming three fourths in one year thereafter with
interest from confirmation nj 81.
Possession viii be given upon security for balance
OF purchase money at any time after sale.
EZRA STEPHENS,
July 81, TITS Administrator
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Governor Hartranft sent the following
dispatches
CHEYENNE, W. T., July 90
Gen. j. w LdHa.
Order promptly all the troops necessary to
support the Sheriifs in protecting moving
trains on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Go to Pittsburg and keep a supervision of
all troops ordered out. Let me know the
situation.
j. +. HARTRANFT.
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Candidates..

IAN names inserted In this column as candidates
for nomination at the Democratic County Conven-
ton must be paid for in advance. And 1t is hereby
agreed that all persons whose names appear here
will be governed by the rules and regulations OF the
Democratic party of Columbia county,
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
f. p. BILLMEYER,
of Bloomsbury.
ROBERT r. LITTLE,
of Bloomsbury.
T.. L. ORVIS,
of bloomsbury.