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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

THE importance of the Suez Canal to
England is shown by the fact that the
British use it four times as much as all
others combined. In 1877, for exam
pie, there passed 1908 English ships,
of 1908, S77 tons, and $50 other ships,
of 726, 065 tons. There were IS French
ships, 63 Dutch, SO Italian, As Austrian,
40 German, 2l Spanish, and so down.
ward to 3 American and not single Rus
sian. A like preponderance of English
ships was noted in the two years pre-
ceding. There were but 9 Egyptian
ships. There certainly can be no doubt
of the extent to which British interests
are concerned in the Suez canal.
Though originating in France, the pro-
ject has turned out to be chiefly for
British use, behoof, and ownership.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27
I. II. JULIAN, Editor.
CURRENT TOPICS.

The debate in the House of Com
mons upon the address to the Queen in
reply to her message was concluded on
the 9th. The Radicals offered an amend
ment, contesting the necessity of calling
out the reserves. This was rejected, 319
to Ga. Many Liberals abstained from vot-
ing. The address was then agreed to
without division.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

PRESIDENT HAYES, according to an
Associated Press dispatch, does not
seem the least disturbed by the action of
the recent Republican Caucus, and will
not rescind his order forbidding partici-
patton in political meetings of officials
in the executive branch of the Civil Ser
vice.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

WHILE the mill-owners of New Eng
land continue to complain of hard times
and to cut down the wages of their OPP
eratives, several of the Southern cotton
factories make encouraging exhibits.
For instance, the Langley Manufacture
ing Company of Columbia, S. c., has
been in active operation for six years,
and, on an original capital of 100000,
has earned net profits amounting to
S325,4O7. Wages in the Southern fac
tories do not average as high as in New
England, but living is considerably
cheaper and not so high grade OF
skill is required in the operatives.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

The Iowa State Convention Of Green
hackers was held at Des Moines on the
10th, and a full State ticket placed in
nomination, headed by Z. M. Farms
worth, of Winnesheik, for Secretary OF
State. The platform adopted is sub
stantially the same as that adopted by
the National Convention.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

The House Committee on Mississippi
Levees have agreed to report favorably
the funding bill providing for the i'm
provement of Mississippi levees from
St. Louis to the mouth of the river.
The bill provides for the appointment
of three army officers by the Secretary
of War and three civilians by the Presi-
dent, whose annual salary shall not ex-
coed $500 each The bill appropri-
ates S25O,OOO to defray the expenses of
the commission, including salary, and
of the survey proposed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

A REPUBLICAN Congressional Caucus
was held on the evening of the 10th,
at which a National Republican Con-
gressional Committee was appointed,
consisting of one member from each
State and Territory. There was
some discussion of the Pres
ident's Civil-service policy, and
Senator Sargent offered a series of
resolutions antagonistic thereto and
urged their immediate adoption. SEN
ator Edmunds, however, interposed an
objection, and moved their reference to
a committee, with power to confer with
the President on the subject, which was
agreed to. Senator Blaine and Senator
Conkling were both absent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

The Pacific Railroad Funding-bill
passed by the Senate makes the Union
Pacific and Central Pacific Railroad
Companies pay into the United States
Treasury, in addition to the whole OF
the Governments earnings, not to ex-
coed for the former company Sl5O,OOo,
and for the latter 100000 per year.
The Government has heretofore retained
all of the Governments earnings, al
though one-half of them has been due
to the companies. The objection made
to the bill was not to the amount to be
paid into the sinking fund, but to
other sections of the bill, includ-
ing the declaration of right to
amend, alter or repeal the bill should it
become law. Senator Thurman, in
his remarks on the bill, explained these
sections in manner which deprived
them to some extent of their objectiona-
BILE features. The amount due the COM
panies hereafter from the Government
for transportation and other services,
which has heretofore been held in the
United States Treasury without benefit
or interest to the companies, will, i'm
mediately on the bill becoming a law,
bear compound interest as part of the
sinking fund, and be placed to the credit
of the two companies.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

THE Ways and Means Committee of
the House of Representatives, by vote
of to 5, have determined to report an
income tax bill.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

THE Senate Committee on Military
Affairs have agreed to recommend the
passage of Spencer's bill appropriating
$4,000 for a military telegraph from
Deadwood to Fl. Ellis, Montana, en-
bracing the line of military posts on the
Yellowstone and Big Horn Rivers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

The full text OF Prince Gortschakoff's
reply to Lord Salisbury's circular was
published in London on the 9th. Prince
Gortschakoff contests Lord Salisbury's
assertions point by point, but the gen.
eral tone of his reply appears to be con-
ciliatory. He argues that the fact that
the San Stefano treaty is preliminary
indicates that Russia has not prejuded
the definite results, and has left room
for an Interior understanding.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

No oTTUN, No Morphia or other danger
Gus drug il contained in DR.. Bulls Baby
syrup. for the relief Of Co,ic, Teething, etc
Price, = cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

VIZ have received . copy Of Dit
son Il Co.'S M'sical Record, . neat
little book Of fifteen pages, publish
ed weekly, devoted to the musical.
public. 1t enters upon the stage OF
existence with the full confidence
that it is needed, and that it will
occupy position Of usefulness. Its
publishers will spare no. pains to
make its columns attractive and ad.
vantageous to both the professional
and amateur musician. Six pages
win be given for music, exclusively,
making $50 pages per year of pleas
ant musical compositions for home
entertainment Terms 81 per year
single copy s cents. Published by
Oliver Ditson " Co, 45i Washing
ton St., Boston, Mass.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

Mr.. CHAMLBY's mare, "Chestnut
Oaks" although not winning first
money at the State Fair, proved her.
selfto be horse Of wonderful on.
durance. In the free for al she was
pitted against Joe McMahon, q
horse that beat tho celebrated Molly
Mccarthy only . week before At
Minneapolis. In the second race
were Big Indian and Jim Murphy,
two very popular horses, and the
plucky mane made this the hottest
race of oil, and showed hor superior.
ity over Big Indian BY beating him
in the third heat. The mare carried
about Sto 10 pounds overweight
in both these contests, and the Mad
ison papers say she is o wonderful
mare and deserving of special men,
ton for strength and endurance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

HARRY HALL, an exceedingly pop
ular temperance lecturer, paid High.
land visit on the 7.h inst, with the
intention of working there in the
cause of temperance for q short time,
Being refused the school house, be,
after some time secured tie rooms
over Jas. Perkiny' hardware store.
About daylight the next morning
the rear end Of the building was
found to be on fife, and was prompt.
extinguished. The side of the build.
ing was saturated. with kerosene te
the heigtb Of: about four feet and
combus,ible material piled against
that and the whole set Oh fro. Mr.
Hall held a temperance meeting or
Sunday afternoon in . grove nea,
the village, at which from IS to sc
sgned their names.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

the mills exploded before, had 4 ribs
broken and "a arm blown of. This
We believe 10 the only person hurt,
but it il reported that the window
glass in both private and public
houses ct Plattevilh were shaken
from their fastenings and broken ;
and at Belmont . show case in one
of the stores came near falling to the
floor from off the counter by the
shock.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18
WAuKoN, Iowa, Sept. 14th, 1873.

WAuKoN, Iowa, Sept. l4th, 1873.
EDITOR TRIBUNE-Dear.Sir Dur
ing q recent visit to your delightfully."-
located city, l was surprised at the
badly arranged entrances and very
limited seating capacity OF the City
Hall.
l am told that both doors were
put in the hall to enable audiences
to escape in case Of fire or panic.
The folly of this will be apparent to
anyoue who will consider the des.
perate struggle that would ensue at
the first landing, or platform, at the
head of the main stairs. between two
opposing streams Of frantic humani.
ty, fighting aud trampling on each
other to save their lives by gaining
the street.
This can be avoided, and from
forty to fifty more reserved seats
added by removing one chair in
either row, on either the east or west
side Of the hall, which, will greatly
enlarge the entrance. where it is
dose. Then close up the other en-
trance tear down the enclosure at
The back, but what is needed for the
remaining entrance, and fill up the
acquired space with seats, and you
will have = fine hall.
Should these suggestions be heed
ed, l know it would meet the appro-
baton of the citizens, as many to
whom Lmentioned them assured me
during my stay among you.
And if the Common Council wishes
to give the citizens . hall for them
to give concerts, church entertain
ments, and also first class combina-
tons to your city the way is plain
and cheap, and will add to the pop
ulauity Of every man voting for it.
Respectfully yours,
SIMON J. FoRHAsk
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18
MONEY! MONEY!

Our bills for paper, material and
labor continue to fall due, but we
are receiving no money to meet
them. Will those who know they
are owing us please pay as promptly
as possible, and not wait for bill to
be sent. A receipt with statement
Of account will be Immediately re-
turned. Over one-half of our sab
scribers are owing Us $500 or more,
and if each one Of them would come
forward aud pay up We should be re-
,ieyed from a great emergency.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

THE members Of Pleasant View
Lodge OF Good Templars, located
about two miles east Of This city, will
give al Oyster Supper At their l.sll
on Tuesday evening next. Tickets
for supper will b. twenty-five cents
The proceeds will go toward paying
off the indebtedness on their hall.
Everybody invited.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

MANXof our readers will remem.
Der Mr.. VIM. Mupdy, formerly q
druggist with DR.. Vivian, who, about
three months ago, started for Con.
cordia, Kansas, with the intention
Of establishing 3 drug store. But
how vain were all his hopes. On
Wednesday of last week his body
was sent home to his grief-stricken
parents ut Dodgeville. The cause
Of his death was bilious fever. Do.
ceased was young man Of about "a
years, and was highly esteemed by
oil who knew him. The body was
inferred on Thursday, when q large
number Of relatives and friends paid
their last sad tributes to the dead.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18
NUMBER 80.
Republican City Caucus.

Tho Republicans Of tho city Of
Mineral Point Arc requested to meet
at the City Hall on Monday evening
next Sept. 2Sd, at 1880 O'clock. for
the purpose Of choosing eleven del
esates to represent tho city in the
county convention to be held on tho
10th inst. Let there be . general
attendance, that The wishes Of the
city may be fairly heard at Dodge
VILE. q. OATES,
Chairman City Com.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

DR.. L. N. J. Leonard, M. D., hav-
ing located In Mineral Point, holds
himself in readiness to attend all
calls in his professor. The Doctor
speaks three languages German,
French, and English will
provo 4 great benefit to those who
are unable to speak other shan their
mother tongne. Office over BireH
& Sons jewelry store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18
COUNTY fair next week.

COUNTY fair next week.
TEE West Wisconsin annual con-
ference will be held at Monroe next
week.
JOHN NJ. GUNDRY' loft this city
on Tuesday to attend school at Evans
ton, III.
Nh. AND MRS. A. A. HILL, of
Prairie du Chen are visiting friends
in this city.
CHARLEY PARMELE sold Black
Dick in Dubuque last week for q
handsome sum.
Birley & Son move most Of their
stock to Dodgeville next week. Lock
out for bargains before too late.
TIE first beer made in Gillmann's
brewery since the tornado was
brswed on Thursday, the 10Th inst.
publish tho call Of the Repub-
Ncaus for convention to be held at
Dodgeville on Thursday, Sept. 26th.
LOOK out for bargains at Birely's.
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, at
cost. The first buyer gets first
choice.
WHO cares for hard times? Flour
is cheap. Penhallegon d Son are
selling the standard brands lower
than ever.
THERE'S a reward of $3.50 offered
for information that will lead to the
conviction of the person OF persons
who set fire 70 Perkins store build.
ing at Highland on the Sth inst.
THE building into which J. W.
Bennett intends moving his stock OF
goods has received . new coat-of
paint.
AFTER the 9th of October the
store room now occupied by Eddie
Osborne, jeweler, will be to let. Ap-
ply to Mrs. C. Cotterell.
CALL at Birely & Sons and see
the NewHome Sewing Machine, the
latest improved, and considered. the
very best made.
Darlington Deaaocrdt-One of the
best hotels in the Wisconsin is the
United States at Mineral Point,
and nowhere is there more popular
landlord than Hugh Philips.
CHEAPER STILL - thai standard
flour kept by Penhallegon & Son.
1t can now be bought for s2.75 per
hundred. Also a reduction in all
grades.
Mrs. Clauer, Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mrs
Jas. James and Miss Clara Bastain,
got on board Mondays train for
Chicago. The great Exposition is
the center Of attraction.
On Monday aftsrnoon several
houses in this city were considerably
shaken which caused the inhabitants
70 feel greatly alarmed. Soon after
dispatch reached here that the
fiatteville powder-mills had explod-
ed- The explosion took place in
Tue drying-house. Mr.. Jas. Nc
'fanahan, who was injured the time
iron nn~-,v-~ .~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

We wish to call the attention oi
our readers to the new advertise.
ment Of Bishop 4 Nancolss, in this
weeks issue. The people may rest
assured that they mean what they
say, and that all furniture bought OF
them will be sold vt price that will
defy competition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

AN auction will take place on the
farm of Mr.. Matthew Edwards,
about three-quarters Of o mile north.
west of Cottage Inn, on the 3Oth
inst. A choice lot OF good machin.
cry and farm products will be offer.
ed, and good terms given. Remem.
Der the date.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

REV. J. HARRIN0roN, of Platte
vile, will preach 4 lo4 o'clock next
Sunday in the Primitive Methodist
church Of this city, aud at Pleasant
View Lodge 1t q o'clock, D. V.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

WV. TEMBY, an emp!oye Of VIM.
Murrish, living midway between
Mineral Point and Dodgeville, met
with painful though not serious
accident on Monday last, by catch.
ing bis foot in the cogs of o thresh-
ing machine horsepower. He was
Immediately brought to this city,
and had the wound dressed by DR..
Field, and it is hoped will be all
right in q week or two.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

Now is the time to get married,
as small amount of money will buy
a wedding ring at Birelys, and you
have . largo stock to select from.
Next week they take large portion
of their stock to Dodgeville.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

John Quinn, of Kendall township,
while feeding . threshing machine
on Thursday last, had his hand
mashed. DR.. Brown, Of Darlington,
aud DR.. Law, of Belmont, were called
on and severed the arm below the
elbow.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

Dodgevillc, Wis.,, Sept. II, 1878.
hereby certify the foregoing Statement to
be corpess ~ appears from The assessment rolls
above refcrred to, which arc OF flc In this Of.
Ace. J. TuOS. PRYOR, Jr.,
County Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

NO AuMBUG.-Birely's immcns,
STOCK of Watches, Clocks, and Jcws
elry must be sold before October
ist, as they have made arrangements.
Tor On entirely new stock to omen
with on Deller's connor. All their,
goods engraved free.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18
The Local Field.

~ Business Notices in local columns,
,..drd. and in same type - local news. will
h. charged for At the rate Of 10 cents per line.
Zach ineerti0n. No business notice published
in this department, frat issue, for less than
80 cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

MosHIB1's horse, Granville, was
beaten in the "free for ALL at Post
vile, Iowa, last week, by Membriuo
Boy, Of Independence. Granville
took first and fourth heats, Membri.
no Boy second, third and fifth.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18
To all Concerned.

All persons knowing themscIyes
indebted to the estate of Samnso,
Hlckard, must call and settle with.
out delny, at my Office over Allen.
store WM. BRowS.
Mineral Point, Sept. II, 1878.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

Hon. RoBr. SHILLING, Of Clevs.
land, Ohio, will, on the evening OF
the 10Th inst, at the City Hall, dis
cuss the financial issues of the day.
The public is invited.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

THE fair of the Lafayette Co. Ag-
ricultural Society passed off pleas
antly, but there being no racing, 1t
did not receive the attendance it
might otherwise have had.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

AT the State Fair, last week, there
was on exhibition . ree-year-old
colt that weighed 2,030 pounds, and
was 1871 hands high. 1t is claimed
that this animal is the largest colt
in America. Don't doubt it at all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18
A Good Business 'Openins.

The livery stock Of Sampson Rickard.
deceased, consist ng of horses. va.
hicies OF all kinds, harnesses &c
will be sold cheap and on reasonabI,
terms. Also half or the whole of
the barn and surrounding premises.
App'%to JOHN II. VIvrAH;
Administrnttr. r..
Mineral Point, Ang. n, '7sn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

It's . fact, ladies end gentlemen
in order to make sure of . bargain
you'll have to buy your groceries OF
VIM. Perry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

EQUAL to any lO-cent cigar in tho
market - tho Laurel Wreath. at
KinnieI& Spratler'A.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18
STA TEMENT

showing the aggregate number and value Of the
several items OF PERSONAL and Real Property A.
pearing upon the Assessment Rolls of the sew
sral towns and city In the county Of Iowa for
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

QUERY: "Why will men smoke.
common tobacco, when they can buy
Marourg Bros, 'ScuAof NORTH Caro-
no., at tho same price 2"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

LAST week an intoxicated stran-
ger attempted to steal a ride from
Boscobel to Woodman, but was un-
able to keep his position, fell under
the moving train and had both legs
mashed to jelly, five cars passing
over him. He was taken to doc
tor shop where the injured members
were amputaeed o few inches above
the ankle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18
BstStsscSs NOficcs.

~ Notices under this head viii hc c,.n.,..
.Hr NJ tho rate OF . cents per line cnci, nscr.
uon. Nothing estimated less thun 4 ii.e.
when published only once. ''"''''
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18
M a H r. I e ..

GAHDENER-TENNANgr.-Ny Kev. ~ Rem.
Scn, a. Inc residence OF tho brides moIher
Mmeral Point. Miss E.vyu q, Tenant. mad
mr.. James Gardener, Of MincIul, Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

REsIGNED-tAe new Republican
City Committee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

A Joint Discussion of the Finan-
cial Issues will take place on the
grounds of the Iowa Co. Agricultur-
al Society Thursday, Sept Goth inst
second day of the fair-at lOo'clock
q. m, between the Hon. P. w. Will
cox, of MENDOZA, ILL.,, and the Hon.
Robert Schlling, of Cleveland, Ohio.
Let there be a grand rally to hear
these two great orators.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

J. E. HOsKING has now on hand
q choice assortment of fresh candies,
such as Boston cream, taffy, butter
scotch, chocolate caromels, walnut
cream, almond cream, chocolate
cream drops, etc. Also a general
assortment of groceries, which he
offers very cheap. Don't fail to try
his Scent cigars they can't be beat.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-18

HARRY HALL, q temperance lee
turer from Michigan, is discounting
Rowell and Hoofstitler in the reform
business if reports be true. Since
he began his work, less than year
ago, over 10000 persons have signed
his pledge. MIR. Hall is now work
ing with the good people of High
land. He would receive . hearty
welcome in Mineral Point.
Mr. James Vial, Of Linden, met
with sad accident. on Saturday OF
last week, by the explosion Of a
quantity of dynamite. Mr.. Vial
was in the act ofpreparing the same
for use, by warming it over candle
when the explosion took place.
One of his Feet was feariully. Lax 9. .ated
necessAating ampu:atton above tha
ankle. Tha unfortunate man is now
doing as we'll as could be expected.