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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-08-07

HAZEL1VN8 "013ENO1A.
That I'll may judge who Is right,
tho Haseltonites 10 claiming for him
SURPRISING popularity" or strength
Is . candidate, or the TRIBUNE in
asserting the reverse, We have taken
occasion to look up the records, and
consult some statistics, and compile
therefrom in brief, the gentleman'a
political history, and standing before
the people as appears by their votes,
from his advent into the State to the
present time:
He came to Wisconsin In 1868,
and located at Boscobel; ct once
bounded into the political arena, and
secured the nomination for District
Attorney of Grant county the year
followiug-being candidate for Az
important Office at tho first election
at which he was eligable to vote in
in the State. In 1866 he was again
q candidate, and was reelected. In
1867, with q year Of his term
rs District Attorney unserved, he
stirred old Grant county to q boil
of indignation by manipulating
primaries 80 as to secure the NOM
ination for State Senator, In 1868
he first developed as an aspirant for
Congress, but attracted very little
attention beyond his Assembly Dis
trict. In 1869 he again captured
the county convention and was re-
turned to che State Senate. In 1870
he figured again as Z Congressional
candidate, but without success.
Thence till 1874 he was comparative
ly quiet, when he renewed the assault
with increased vigor, but only-to be
once more vanquished, in the mem
orable convention at Mineral Point,
when Magoon was nominated after
over $50 ballots. So nearly then
did he reach the coveted prize, that
his zeal in pursuit Of it never Jagged
for the two years following, during
which time he so perfected his plans
as to secure majority of delegates
in 1876; was nominated and in his
speech Of acceptance surprised even
his friends by the cool assertion that
he chad not done 80 much as to turn
his hand to obtain the nomination"
So much for the gentleman's his.
tory. Now for information Is to bis
boosted popularity" and strength"
with the people, On examination OF
the record oo that subject is in
order:
Having no statistics OF the votes OF
1864 and 1866 when he ran for Dist.
Attorney, we will presume he then
received the full vote Of his party,
but never subsequently has such
been the case. Official tables show
that in 1867, when Fairchild, for
Governor, received . majority OF
l446 in Grant county, Hazelton, for
State Senator, on the same ticket, in
tho same county. had but 449 major
ity-a difference Of 997 against the
"Strong" candidate. tn 1869, Fair
childs majority in the same county,
was 1882, while Hazelton, on the
same ticket had but S8l, leaving the
"popula," man 701 behind his party
vote. In 1876, Hayes carried Grant
county by 1926 majority while Hazel
ton, on the same ticket, in opposite
OH to candidate from another coun-
ty, tallies only l346 majority.
With these suggestive figures OF
his own county (where he is best
known, and most correctly estimated)
before us, we ought to be pardoned
for doubling the judgment of those
l> l.,,o. fov his domination On
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-08-07
ATrAChM
e OF WISCONSIN, ,or

STATE OF WISCONSIN-1Ow.
To Martin Peterson; '1'"ce STOUT
You are hereby notified that a warrant ., :,
tachmeht has been issue against YOU and II so :.
properly attached to satisfy the demand NJ ~,
chael Clihstopherson, amotntine to Tb,, VI NJ.
and 1870 dollsrs Now, tfless yo, sb.ll nv.
before 8. H. Fitch. justice Of ne p,srs Il pi ~
for said county, o. his Office in said town ~, a ~,
Path day Of August, A. d. 1873, at nine hebs, NV ~
.ne ,, forenoon, 1ndgementwil! be rendered agaiuT
MICHAEL CLINSrOPHEksON. Hs,s,;.
J. p. 6NELKER. Pl'ntiffs Atty. '''"'H'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-08-07
NOTICE.
Sale or Real Estate at Auction

On the 10Th day Of August, 1873 al two
O'Clock In the afternoon of that day, at the
front door Of the City Hall binding IN, the
City OF Mineral Point. win be sold at public
auction, to the highest bidder, the following
described real estate, situated lying and being
in the City Of Mineral Point, Iowa county,
Wisconsin,. and particularly described as fol.
lows, to-wit: Lots number two hundred and
sixty-one (26D, two hundred and seventy (o,c
two hundred and sixty-lwo l262) Two
hundred and sixty,nine taiN and the IN.
divided one-half of Lot two hundred and forty.
nine Gao. in HarrisoI's survey Of the Village
now City Of Mineral Point. Said sale Is una'
and by virtue of the Last viii and Testament
of Nancy Jeffrey. deceased
Dated tho 30th day Of July. 1878.
PHILIP ALLEN,
Executor Of the Last WIN and Testament
3l-4 OF Nancy jeffrey, deceased
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-08-07

The eetion in Tennessee Friday.
indicate . soccessful union Of In
depend4t DEMOCRATS and Repubii-
cans in The vicinity Of Memphis.
The cd(hssoO, it seems, Is more ex-
tensive b that State than had been
anticipated, and tho result has been
. victor!'ior the "Independent DEM
ocracy,1 who elected oil theil can
dida.es In Shelby County. The
"Indep4dent Democracy" is .
now fe4ure in Southern politics,
% oppSsed to the shotgun pol
icy" hfetofore 80 popular, and
looks tothe establishment and MAIN
tensnce Of peaceful elections and the
right of oil citizens to vote - they
please. United States Senator La.
mar, o. Mississippi, has declared
himself in favor Of tho movement
and he Is endorsed by prominent
Republicans in that State.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-08-07
u, S. MAIL AND STAGE LINZ
BETWEEN
MINERALPOiNT and ARENA

VS., Daily, except Sw'ddW
GOING SOUTH.
Leaves Wisconsin House, Arena AZ c. a
stopping at Dodgevile for dinner, sri' ling
Mineral Point in time for regular tlain'
south.
GOING NORTH. ,,,,,,.
Leaves Mineral Point after arrival OF I ~ ~,
vile train, stopping cnc-half hour 81 ma
vile, and arrives at Arena in time JOY I've
afternoon trains.
PASSENGERS u I'll
desiring to go to any point on tbs NV We
find this the cheapest and quickest rous. 40!
keep only good horses, good co''
careful drivers. ill "
"Parcels entrusted TO this Line
STARRY BROS,
stiff Proprk'"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-08-07


HARI times and want Of employ
ment h% caused large emigration
from the over-populated cities Of
the East to the fertile lands and the
prairies OF the West. The sales Of
land by the Government, in Dakota
alone, last year was over 100000
acres. Immense numbers of emf
grants hsvc entered Wisconsin,, Ne
braska, Minnesota Kansas and Col
orado. The Government and rail-
road sales In these States has been,
during the year, greater than the
aggregate for ten years prior. This
is q wholesome fact, and the result
will be great additions to the wealth
of the nation, and the comfort and
prosperity of individuals. There
are millions of acres that yet want
hanos. 4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-08-07
MRS. KISSELL

MRS. KISSELL
Next deor TO Pnlford's drug store, has 20 ar.
ranged her business as to accommodate
both day and night boarders. Com
Portable beds and good board at
reasonable TERMS.
Parties from the country and neikhboting
villages will ind this the place to procure .
Substantial Lunch.
Fresh Bread. Pies. Cakes and
Confectionery
Always on hand for the cohsuttiet
Fruits in their Season.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
SUMMARY OF THEIR CONDITION AND WORK
FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE IA, 1873.

A system of pubic education is soimportant
apology is necessary for keeping it us much Us
possible before the people and 10 remission Of
effort to enlist in its behalf every influence, is
eycusablc. There are two different aspects Of
the subject, each of which should command
the public attention first, the cost of main
taining such a system, and, second, the results
secured by IT. 1t is greatly to be deporcd that
The maj mtg ol the people content themselves
will ,as contemplation, either cheerful or
oih.. y.-'. of the former of these aspects only
Wwta t!y poyat the annual lax gathering,
.tct val.1'. or unwiling'y, whatever is
% ,Nte.a g. port the schools, many seem
uUrrIv N..i,. Jus 20 the fact tina, further effort
Is nc,asa. 20 secure the fullest equivalent OF
the mcteT clrcaded. The term equivalent
can he used in this connection only in its
broadcst sense on account of tie difficulty of
measuring intellectual and moral progress by
standards of material value and the modify
ing term fullest is used because it has become
the conviction of all intelligent, men that the
public school, even where It is weakest and
worst, produces results fully commensurate
with its cost. Its value to society, whatever
degree OF efficiency may characterize II, Is as
fully conceded, and as much beyond the pale
of argument as the Copernican system of
planetary motion. But if thoughttul men are
convinced of the value OF the system, they are
no less convinced that The actual results at
tanned by it fall far short of the possible aisi
desirable results 1t is the aim of this brief
review of the past year TO present 10 the citi-
zcns the condition of the schools of This city IN
both the respects referred to, and especially
to develop an increased interest in securing
better returns for the expenditure.
Vosr OF TUE sCuoOi>.
The s-vcssI d,vGr wcn's have been main
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

THERE will be very strong effort
to defeat Alex. H. Stephenson Con-
gress In thsEigbthDistrict ofGeorgia.
Herochell V. Johnson is the favorite
of the opposition. The Atlanta Con-
stitution, discussing the matter, says
"Mr. Stephens may b.. as he
claims to BE-, . Democrat in theoy,
but Is this time we need men who
arc Democrats both in theory and
practice-men who are not too great
to follow when they csnnot lead.
The Forty-sixth Congress has q
world OF important work before 1t.
1t must pave q way for the incoming
Democratic Administration. The
Democrats OF the Eigth District will
be called upon next August to put
such man before the people"
In other words Stephens is too
good q man to suit the party He
will do no dirty work, to suit any
body. He is really out OF place in
the Democratic patty.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03
FREAKS OF UR.

The Belemite is o quiet fish, SO
| Dug as it is not disturbed in its avo-
cation of destroying other fish, but
the moment it is disturbed it elects
nm inky fluid into the water for the
purpose of concealiug its wherea-
bouts, and thus escapes. The skunk,
while eating up your chicken, is per-
fectly composed, Is playful, nay, is
ever Of friendly disposition,ba but the
moment you attack him he sends
forth that terrible odor so well
known. When THEFT is committed
~, ::.,:SS.is the loudest mouth, crying
"Stop the thief"
The Democratic party since th-
last Presidential election has been
making itself hoarse in crying fraud,
FRAUD, FRAUD! until quite re-
spectacle portion Of the party have
come to the conclusion that there
was fraud committed by the Repub
lican party and that they were cheat
ed out Of the President that Tilden
was honestly elected. The intelligent
portion Of the party know that the
charge is false, that there is not q
particle Of truth to sustain the
charge; yet they raise the cry and
ring all the changes on it possible,
then take up the refrain and ring
them over again.
The whole object of this is to COW
er up their tracks, conceal tie nu-
merous and gigantic frauds which
they have committed, make the peo-
pie believe that they were swindled
o. the last election, create Il sympa-
thy and on that sympathy succeed
in the next election. Some Of the
party have been so long accustomed
to carry elections by fraud, that
they consider it legitimate. When
the State OF Penusy Iyank was car
,ied in 1886, Tor Buchanan, by the
G,U00 fraudulent votes, cast IN the
county where Buchaaau liveu-and
by those he became Presilent-not
one word in condemnation Of the
fraud was uttered by them On the
contrary. they exultcd over it. Had
there been an honest vote in Penn
sylvania cast in 1856 Fremont
would have been elected President,
and in al probability the terrible
scenes which have since transpired
would have been averted. We will
pass over the frauds committed by
the party in Kansas in the vain aud
futile attempt to force slavery into
territory, which by tho Missouri
compromise of 1920 had been con
secratea to freedom. The frauds
and crimes that were perpetrated
theie were sanctioned by the party,
With the exception of Douglass and
Eroadwick.
The Democratic frauds perpe-
,rated in the city of New York
has enabled the Democrats to con-
t,ol the state in nearly every cleo
iion for the last ten years. They
uuld held tie election onen until
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

ANOTHER Ohio Democratic CONN.,
ty treasurer has defaulted to tho,
tune Of s65,O0o. During the la,.
few years the defaltation of Demo.
cratic treasurcrs in that State have,
amounted to 1897 900, with some for.
amounts unknown. Ohio wears the
belt with Wisconsin good second
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

A ROCKFORD paper says that Ia.
Wednesday night, during . thuuder.
storm, . bolt Of lightning struck th.,
pond At . fish-farm in Winueh.oo
county, ILL.,, and stunned thirty al
mon and several trout, besides DASH.
ing into Mr.. Knapps house in tbs
most shocking manner.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

C0oy COulO ue8T 1SOm tU0 O8jSuCU
OF the State, and II there bed not been
irsuds enough committed to carry
tho State by repeating they would
add enough to be sure and do 80.
The most gigantic frauds ever COM
mitted was during the last Presiden.
tial elections in the South. A regu-
lar system Of intimidation, murder,
and everything Of tho most diabolical
nature that humanity could devise,
or the flends of He'll could invent,
was adopted to prevent the Repub-
licans from registering or voting.
The Republicans Of the south are
invariably poor. They do all or
nearly all the work that is done, and
the Democrats, being the owners of
the soil, live off of the hard earnings
OF the Republicans. Thus they time
to arrange their plans and leisure
to execute themt
They first warned the Republi-
cans not 20 hold any conventions or
make any nominations. Then they
commenced to travel around the
country and shoot down every prom
inent Republican in cold, blood, and
generally while he was at work.
Sometimes they would go to the
houses Of prominent Republicans Of
night, take them out, whip them
numerically, and often leave them
lifeless corpse. BY such and other
means, the Republicans in many
not places did vote at all. In
this way they were able to- carry
several states;, and because, in the
State Of Louisiana, some OF the votes
were cast under the shotgun policy
they cry fraud. They want to carry
out the principle that fraud is right;
that to defeat an honest expression
Of the people, and to elect q man by
fraud, intimidation and murder is
the best way to perpetuate the free
institutions bought by the blood Of
our forefAtl,ers,
In order to carry out their de-
signs and sap the very foundation
of our government they havo done
and are still doing everything in
their power 90 as TO- cover up their
tracks, deceive the people, and gain
the controls of the government. They
had sung, the song Of fraud so loud
and 80 long that their devotees de-
manded some proof /; hence the Pot.
tsr investigating committee. This
committee was not raised to investi-
gate all the frauds committed at the
last election, but only such as we're
charged to have been commi ted
by Republicans.
Democratic frauds were so sacred;
they were Legitimate; had been
practiced so long that there was
nothing wrong inther. The charges
of corruption and all manner of fraud
were entered in theresolution against
p.epu..::cans, AID whec ~, rcsolu
tio..s were introduced, the previous
question (which cuts Oft all amend
'mentR and debate) was sprung upon
the House, and tho resolutions put
through under the gag rule. The
committee hos been in session has
called a great many witnesses, and
so far have proved nothing. They
thought as they had bought Ander-
son with what was left Of Tilden's
bar1, they could prove that fraud
had been committed. So far it has
been q complete fzzle. Hendricks
is disguised, and the leaders who
concouted the investigating commit
tee are quarreling with themselves.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

EpH HOLLAND, the notorious, who
has Justly served . term in prison
for fraudulent voting, and who
cheated. Tom Alleu. out OF the belt
in. h,s grea. flght with Joe Goss, was
adelegate to the Democratic State
Convention 10 Ohio last Wednesday.
Birds of q. feather will flock together.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

Mas. jerks portraat-expressive,
queenly, long curl on the shoulder,
flowing veil, turban hat, standing
collar, lace shawl, etc.-is given in
the latest New York Graphic. She
looks like the Queen Of the May, as
we'll % o. the June-investigation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03
DR.. II. w. Osborn.
DENTISTRY.
DR.. 3 j. COykendall,

nENTlST. All operations performed . me
i , teeth IN best manner, and with the best mn.
terfal Artificial teeth inserted with a view 4,
preserving the natural expression and contour Of
the face, together with proper articulation ami
accuracy Of lit. Office in Cha xer'S block, High st.,
Mineral Point Wis. Istf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03
CITY HOTEL,
William Brown,

COLLECTOR. gives exclusive attention to col
~ lectlns debts, sottling accounts. notes, mort
cages, etc, Ny rule is to see parties in person.
which mode is successful where duns by letter
consistently fail Charges reasonable Refereil-
ces; Gundry Gray, K. d. Puliord, Johk IL
VIVIAN. Office over 7. Aliens store. opposite C1V
Hall, with strong 4 Coad, Attorneys a. Law. III
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

children.
Fort Howard numbers 1910 children, enrols
SS4 Of them in her schools, and reports 81 per
ccntam of them in daily attendance. Thirteen
teachers arc employed at cost Of $500.
Menasha reports 1856 children. 457 Of whom
have attended school Average daily attend.
ance OF 2i5, or about 80 per cen,um of the
enrolment. Nine teachers employed ut
cost of $3.50 \ worse showing than ours in
almost every particular.
Neenah has 1859 children of school Gse
with au enrolment of 500 in her schools IS
per centum in daily attendance. Fourteen
teachers employed, at a cost of SC, 100.
Oconto numbers 1870 children, TAO Of them
in her schools, and reports 81 per centum Of
them in constant attendance. Eleven teachers
EN- rloyed at $500. Statistics very similar to
our own, except that 81, 100 more are paid to
the same number cf teachers.
Stevens Point has 2S5O children Of schoo'
age. 100 Of whom arc enrolled. About so per
cantum in daily attendance. Ten teachers are
employed ut a cost of $1,000.
These are all the cities in the State where
numbers approximate closely enough TO our
own to make comparisons just. 1t is TO be re
GREETED that statistics showing the percentage
OF attendance on actual membership. pune tu
atty, .rada,ion, classification, and average
standing OF classes on some uniform scale, are
not attansblc,as these would afford tho only
fair means Of comparing the relu,iye efficiency
of the schools in the several places.
There is "A comparison of another Kind how
ever, which should be instituted here, that af
fprds reason for much encouragement. The
ui &c as agains, ts'6 OF last year, and an ay.
eragr attendance OF ~. CT 81 per ccntum,
aguins, SO ~ 81 pcr crntYsn iast yca.. W
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

iris class 1. composed partly vi Pfcpsr~tory
ana parity of iiisE Sc4oSi pAyi,.
r-Ie.alatogy pUpi!'.
j. II. TERRY, Principal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03
1ONSORl.iL.
JOHN SHARKS.

EASH1ONABLERa Barber and Hair Dresser, opp.
Il site the Post. Ollce. Shaving, Sllampooing.
ana iialrCuttiiE done in the most approved man
ner. also keep on hand tobacco. cigars, pipes.
&c, of the very bIsi brands and makes letf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03

Jesse p. Smoker,
4 TTORNEY AT LAW and Notary Public High
~ land, Iowa county, Wis. Couveyancing and
collections promp pity attended to.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03
Stronu & Coad.

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAM.
~ Office opposite the City Hall, In the room.
oyer Allen 4 Co.'S Store, LlateIy occupied by
'Streng g. Macarthur. Special attention given l.,
collections
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-07-03
ATTORNEYS.
John T. Jones,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR, Dodgeville
y Wisconsin. Will practice in all tire courts oi
thls state except the Iowa County (ProlMte) Court
Idaho semi-weekly world., 1878-10-18
A TREASURE.

A treasure up tree was seen in
the watches Of the night by a pedler
who was sleeping in farmhouse in
the Shenandoah valley. He told his
dream to the farmer the next morning.
and on three successive nights he had
the same vision. Then he prevailed
upon the farmer to accompany him to
the forest, where he pointed out a
large oak tree as the one lie had seen
in his dream. 1t was apparently
sound at the butt, but about twenty
feet up a limb had been broken of.
The farmer did not feel like humoring
what he supposed TO be a supersti-
tious whim, but the old fellow seemed
to have confidence in his vision, and
offered him one-half of his spoiIs if he
would help him cut down the tree.
When the tree fell there was rattle
Of coin near where the limb bad been
broken of, and small hollow was
found there. BY little chopping
large cavity was found, aud within
was mass of silver. Both seemed
wild with delight, and on counting up
found that the pile amounted to $4,000
The pedIer expressed his unwilling
ness to carry around so much silver
in his pocket and inquired where he
would be likely to get greenbacks for
his share. The farmer having consid-
cradle money in his house, Immediate
ly transferred to the pedIer $4,000 in
paper money and took charge of the
entire bulk Of silver. The pedler dis
appeared, and when his partner at
tempted to pass some of his silver, 10!
it was counterfeit. IIe was the vic
tim of a gang Of coiners.
Idaho semi-weekly world., 1878-10-18
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

PORTLAND, Oregon, October 9th
Particulars have just been received OF
serious railroad accident which oc.
Cured on the Dayton and Sheridan
Narrow.gauge Railroad The acci-
dent occurred near Ball station.
There was no turn table and the train
was backing The first car was ca.
boose, which was separated from the
locomotive by number of platform
cars The cabdose was partially filled
with wheat. There were also several
passengers in the same car. BY some
means the caboose was ditched aud
capsized, the grain was scattered
about and caught some Of the passen-
gers, who were badly injured A
Mrs. Martin and an old gentleman
named Ball sustained what are feared
to be fatal injuries. Mr. Martin, hus-
band of the lady, was badly bruised
about the head and face. Miss Nc
MILAN, Miss Branson AMI Miss Graves,
who were i'll the caboose, also re
ceived injuries \ number Of other
persons were on the train, but most of.
them occupied the platform crrs, and
thus fortunately escaped injury. The
train was moving slowly at the time,
or the accident wou'd have been st
tended with far more disasti Gus re-
suits.