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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-29
Presidential Possibilities.
Chicago Tribune.

Presidential candidates are being
talked over at occasional intervals Al
Washington. 1t is thought by one
public man at least that there will ba
an attempt on the part of some of the
Republicans to present a candidate
who was member of the Garfield
cabinet. The two men who stand out
for the consideration of this class of
Republicans are Blaine, and Mr.. VIII
liam Window constantly poses as a
candidate, and firmly believes that he
is the coming man. He is very solemn
and very reticent, while from time To
time, in the senate, dignity and stiff
ness are for the nonce thrown aside.
Mr.. Window is never found conversinp
with his colleagues. He is nearly always
in his seat in the extreme right hand
side of the Republican phalanx, and
devotes his entire time to correspon-
dence and documents. He is the per-
feet picture of sanity decorum, and
his political morals are supposed to be
as white as his waistcoat. He will make
his campaign
AS A REFORMER.
lie has been looking about for an op-
portunity to make reputation in this
way, but up to the present time has
not accomplished very much. He
would have done more when he was
IN the treasury department had it not
been for the fact that reformation there
would have been a reflection upon his
friend John Sherman. His attempt to
make little capital out of the whisky
bond bill investigation has thus far been
a dismal failure. There are plenty of
other Republicans, however, who do
not think that it is right to go back, to
the Garfield administration to find
candidate, although they conccde that
the Garfield estate win be sought
to be administered upon by a
number of individuals in the coming
national convention. If John Sherman
recognizes the fact that he himself has
no show, he will yoke his fortunes with
Mr.. Window. Mr.. Blaine will stand
alone.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-29
ROthschild's Maxims.

According to George Francis Train,
Baron Rothschild had toe following
maxims framed on his bank walls
Attend carefully to details of your
business.
Be prompt in all things.
Consider we'll then decide positively
Dare to do right. Fear to do wrong.
Endure trials patiently.
Fight life's battle bravely, manfully.
Go not in the society of the vicious.
Hold integrity sacred.
Ipiure not anothers reputation or
business.
Join hands only with the virtuous.
Keep your mind from evil thoughts.
Lie not for any consideration.
Make few acquaintance.
Never try to appear what you are
not.
Observe good manners.
Pay your debts promptly.
Question not the yeracity of a friend.
Respect the counsel OF your parents.
Sacrifice money rather than princl-
PIE.
Touch not, taste not, handle not in
toxicating drinks.
Use your leisure time for improve
ment.
Venture not upon the threshold o!
wrong.
Watch carefully over your passions.
Intend to every one kindly saluta-
ton.
Yield not to Encouragement.
jealousy labor for the right.
* success is certain
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-29
More Room for the President.

The senate has passed a bill APP
propriating $4,000 for the pgrpose of
erecting an extension of the executive
mansion. 1t is proposed to construct
a building directly south of the present
one, similar to it in its exterior, con-
nected with it by a broad corridor, and
with accommodations for the egress OF
n large crowd of visitors. The $4,000
to be appropriated for the work this
year is to be expended by commits
sion consisting of the president and
the secretaries of the treasury and in
terror. Two years will be required to
complete the extension, and during its
progress the occupancy of the build
ing will not be interrupted. The bill
passed without a roll call, Sherman,
Van Wyck. Conger and Salisbury vat-
ing in the negative. Mr.. Sherman en-
deavcred to have the yeas and nays
taken on the passage of the bill, but
was unable to obtain second. He has
always desired the erection of the ex-
eCutive mansion in the north western
suburbs Of the city, in the vicinity OF
the large tract of land known as the
Stone estate, in which he is said to be
largely interested.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-29
Martha Washington.
Philadelphia Progress.

Immediately after the death of
George Washington at Mount Vernon
the room which he and Mrs. Washing
ton SO long occupied-the most spac-
ious of the second-story apartments,
opening upon a veranda, or balcony,
and commanding fine view of the
surrounding country-was closed and
carefully guarded for many months,
no one being allowed to enter. In the
mean time his wife selected a much
smaller room Immediately overhead,
in what might be called the attic, but
which gave her an excellent view of
the Potomac and the tomb of her hus-
band. Here Martha Washington re-
manned in almost perfect seclusion
until her death, about eighteen months
after his demise, no one being admit
ted to her presence there except one
attendant and favorite cat, small
hole for the entrance and egress of
which was made in the single door of
the apartment, and which is now
pointed out to visitors as a special OBJ
ect of interest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-29
Cheese Factory Floors.

Cheese factory floors are generally
places prolific in foul odors. The
whey spilled upon them gets into cracks
ard crevices, or into the grain of the
wood which becomes soft by much
wetting, and soon sours and rots, to fiji
the room with unsavory fumes. These
do the double mischief of affecting the
health Of the occupants and the quail
ty of the cheese they manufacture.
In the workman they produce feel
ing of lassitude-a sense of dullness,
heaviness and exhaustion, as if excess
lively fatigved. though the work has
only been moderate and light. In the
cheese, they produce flavor cores
ponding with the characteristics of the
fumes from the floor; and when pretty
Intense, the cheese acquires sort of
your metallic taste, as if the milk had
wood in rusty vessels. To avoid these
disagreeable effects, the floors
should be made perfectly tight, and
inclined to fixed line of depression,
80 that all slops shall be quickly drain
ed away, and, as soon as the work of
the day is over, the whole floor should
be wetted over with weak solution of
copperas water, which should be kept
on hand and dissolved in advance, to
be ready for use. Copperas is one of
the most powerful antiseptics and dis
infectants known, and very weak So
luton only will be necessary. 1t will
preserve the floor as well as disinfect
the room National Lire Stock Journal,
(bfcn1O
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-29
Campaign Platforms.
Burlington Hawkeye.

Julia" wants to know "what party
platform is?' Well, platform, Julia,
is one preamble and twenty resolu-
tons, strong in non essentials, vague in
essentials; round the bush on tariff, and
rough rs thunder on the Mormons:
clamorous for civil service reform, with
a reserved definition of civil service re-
form down on corruption, loud IN its
praise of purity, and determined to
have it If it takes every cent the party
can raise. The platform, you under
stand, Julia, is legitimate and neces-
sary part of the campaign pomp and
circumstance; it goes along with the
banners, transparencies and torches,
and when the campaign is over-well,
it is stored away in the cellar or garrett,
along VI ith the rest of the uniforms and
torches. A campaign is very much
like the campaign torch, indeed; it
gives out great deal of smell and
smoke, with a very uncertain, flicker
ing light.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-29
fiiden and Pendleton.
Wood County Democrat

The Fostoria Democrat hoist the fol-
lowing ticket for 1884 For president.
Hon. George II. Pendleton, of Ohio;
vice president, Hon. -, of New
York" We move the substitution of
the following, as an amendment: For
president, ex-President Samuel J, Til
den, of New York; for vice-president,
Senator George II. Pendleton, of Ohio
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-29

The Princess of Wales" says the
London Truth, never looked more
charming than she did at the trooping
of colors. She was accom- panied, as
usual, by her three little daughters.
The Princess appears to have solved
the problem of eternal youth. She
looks little older than she did as 3
bride nineteen years ago. Her bon
net was almost covered with pale
green grapes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-29

Mr.. James Randall, of Washington.
author of that familiar song, My
Maryland" will be Alexander Stephens
private secretary if the sage of Georgia
is elected governor of that state.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-29

Laura Vest, brave girl of Lincoln
county, West Virginia, has saved i've
children from drowning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-18
4 Conductor Painfully Injured.

As the passenger train from Albany bound
to this city on the s., F. & W. Railway ar
rived at Jesup yesterday morning, it came in
slight contact with Green Line car, which
had been left on a switch too near the main
track The point OF contact was the bag
gage car OF the train, from the open door of
which the conductor, Mr.. Sam Miller. at
thai moment looked out, and was struck by
the car on the head. He received a severe
blow In the region OF the right temple, cut
ting a broad cash across the side Of his
head, which stunned and felled him to the
q Tor, but he quickly recovered his feet. and
after the blood was washed from his face by
the ready aid OF friends, he continued on 10
the discharge of HIS duties to the end OF the
trip as if nothing had bappsned. Mr.. Miller
had ? narrow escape from death, and 1t is
gratifying to know the life and services OF
so valuable an officer were spared to the
railroad and the travelling public.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-18
state Council catholic knights Of

America
The first State Council of the Catholic
Knights Of America for the State of Georgia
assembled in this city yesterday, at the hall
Of Savannah Branch, No. 80. Mr.. John j..
Doonan, OF Atlanta, was made temporary
Chairman; VIM. CsntweTl, Of Savannah,
temporary Secretary. Rt. Rev. Bishop
Gross offered prayer and welcomed the
visiting delegates to the city.
After adopting State constitution for the
organization, the following named officers
were elected for the ensuing two years:
State Spiritual Director-Rt. Rev. W. d.
Gross.
STATE President-Henry Blum, Savannah.
State Vice President-John j. D2onsn,
Atlanta.
State Secretary-C. W. sheron, Augusta.
State Treasurer-Wm. Mulherin, Au-
gusts.
Representatives to Supreme Council to
meet at st. Louis, No., May IA, l803-Dr.
James B. Read, Savannah; John L. Max
well, Augusta.
Alternate delegates-M. K. Maher, ATTAIN
Ia; Rev. L. Bszin, Macon.
After traneacting other business of i'm
portance to the order, the Council adjourned
to meet In the city Of Augusta in the spring
of 1884.
The visiting representatives were met on
arrival by the following committee of
Branch No. 3S, of this city: VIM. Kehoe,
P. J. Golden, James E. Moran and VIM
Cantwell, and escorted to the Marshall
House, where quarters were provided
After dinner, which was called at 3 O'Clock,
carriages were provided, and a pleasant
drive to champion" followed, where they
were Hospitality entertained by DR.. j. B.
Read. Several hours were pleasantly and
sgreeablY passed, and they returned to the
city late in the evening.
AT nine o'clock the delegates were ten
dered banquet at the Marshall House by
| the Savannah Branch, which was provided
in the very best style. and the evening wore
away until midnight very delightfully."-, and
the visiting delegates will return home this
morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-18
m.rssr. ana Things LssOnieaIy


Noted
Cotton futures declined five points yester'
day.
Georgis Chapter No. 8, R. A. NJ, viii
meet tonight.
Savannah Lodge No. 115s. K. of H, will
meet tonight.
The travel of homeward bound tourists
continues brisk.
Grand Jury Superior Court will meet
promptly at ten O'Clock this morning.
The revenue cutter ''Boutwell" is having
a new foremass put in at Willink's ship
yard.
Manager H. Griffith has q notice Of inter
est in to-day's paper to telephone SUD-
scribers.
Chatham Mutual Loan Association viii
elect officers at their annual meeting tnis
evening.
The total assessment at the Police Court
matinee yesterday amounted to S44, quite
neat sum.
The annual meeting OF the Ladies' Ne
mortal Association will be held this evening
at eight o'clock.
Georgia Hussars will have verv impor-
tant meeting tonight. and full attendance
of members is desired.
During the past week the number OF III
terments 10 Charleston was thirty-nVe-
whites fourteen, cOlored twenty one.
TIE decision in the case of the contested
will OF the late Mrs Harriet L. Bryan Will
be rendered by the Ordinary this morning.
Thomas FAR, colored. was Yesterday IN
the Police Court fined 50 or ten days for
striking his spouse, Mary FAIR, in her house.
There were only two arrests recorded at
the police barracks up to one O'Clock this
morning. rather slim prospect for pront-
able matinee.
The brig Julia E. Haskell, at this port
from Boston, had severe weather north OF
Hatteras, having been detained in that
locality four days by head winds.
The sale Of reserved seats for the "Mistle-
toe Bough" performance on Wednesday
evening win commence at Bren's ticket
Office this morning at $50 O'Clock.
A eolored man was arrested last night at
half-past seven O'Clock for cursing and
abusing Policeman Lightbodv in the dis
charge Of his duty, and was lodged In the
barracks.
The youth who created an excitement on
the street Sunday afternoon by firing a
pistol at a negro who was annoying him,
was yesterday IN the Police Court fined So
or ten days.
The Ford Dramatic Association will have
a special meeting this Tuesday evening at
s O'Clock. at Mozart Hall. Business of i'm
pnrtanee to every member of the association
will be presented.
The Spanish steamship Maria was on yes
tprdav cleared for Barcelona by Chas.
! Green's Son with a cargo Of 2 600 bales OF
upland cotton. weighing 93l ,272 pounds,
| valued ct 100000.
A new steel bucket for the city dredSe,
| belonging to Messrs DlckersOn IL Psulsep,
will arrive here by the steamship City Of
| Macon, and some slight necessary repairs
will be made TO the dredge.
The aurora boreslis which Illuminated the
! northern horizon in the early hours yester-
/ day morning was the most brilliant that has
| been witnessed here in years. Only news
paper men, however, whose nights ere days,
and the policemen had the pleasure Of en-
| ioying the sight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-18

Disappointed hopes and vain expectations
have killed many man, and ad0eFtising
prices Of goods IS a bal; that has been fire.
quently instrumental in disappointing too
confding public, who are led to believe that
twenty dollar suit Of clothes is to be had
for ten dollars. Mitchell does not ADVERT e,
prices, but he haShs goods, and the prices will
be found as low If not lower than the same
quality can be sold by any6O7y. Mitchell's
customers are his best vouchers for the
bargains ne offers. Call aud examine his
very large and choice new stock, and If you
go out without purchasing 1t will be because
you do not rant clothing at Gny price.
Don't forget the place, "a Whitaker street,
Lyons Block. Business and Dress Suits,
fashionable gents goods, such as Hats,
Shirts, Collars, Underwear, etc, can be had
at Mitchell's to suit any taste or demand
ADJ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-18
An Amusing StOry-HOme News
from AhrnRd.

from Abroad
We find in a recent issue of New York
illustrated paper the following account Of
an incident, said to have occurred on the
Savannah river, at this city. 1t is another
instance of going abroad to hear home news.
An illustration accompanies the story, which
is as follows
ga young girl who is famous swimmer,
and who has won several swimming matches
In the East river, New York, against the
heaviest tides that prevail around Hell Gate,
has sporting tendency, and bets her money
on aquatic affairs with an eye to the main
chance that would be worthy OF an old
hand. She has been feature of the sea-
board cities of the South for several winter
seasons. She travels in the company Of
a shrewd and sociable gambler, who is sup
posed to put up his Tackets' with her art
full aid. The couple have been long sus-
pected, bus It has been impossible to obtain
any evidence of their crookedness. At
Savannah, Ca, lately, they were caught,
however.
"They have in their company an ema-
ciated boYish looking chap whom they call
an oarsman, and who can, indeed, handle
the oars quite skillfullv and sit in a shell
with grace. They call him champion and
court matches with the best Oarsmen Of the
places they visit. Their man in his training
spins is coached by the nata dsmsel,
who swims about his boat with the grace
and ease of a mermaid. On the day OF a
match race recently at Savannah, she braved
the cold, plunged in the water and played
all around the boats as they were coming
back to the stake boat. Her champion won,
his antagonist suddenly falling to the
rear although he was fresh to the end and
pulled manfully. The swimming woman
was seen to dive under the boat Of the van
pushed oariman after her mau's victory was
assured and was detected trying to remove
g rope which had been fastened TO the shell
In dive she had made before the start. At
the finish she had dived under the approach
ing racers, caught the rope, and rising to
the surface far in the rear, had retarded the
progress Of the rival oarsman by towing her
dead weight for a short distance after him.
The aquatic party had to leave town in
haste hut they took a big Doodle with
them ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-18
Denth OF 1Ir. AusOne BasIer.

We have to chronicle this morning the
death Of another old and well known citi-
zen. after an illness CT several months. Mr..
Antoine Basler died at his residence on
Jones street, near Barnard, yesterday morn
inc about 4 O'Clock, and the announcement
Of the event, although no unexpected, oc-
casloned genuine regret among his large
circle Of friends and acquaintance.
The deceased was native Of Alssce, and
was On his 6S year. He came 10 America
In 1880, and remained ct the North until the
early part Of 1889, when be removed to Sa-
Vaun&h aud entered into business, which he
conducted for a number Of years, when he
retired. His death was the result OF para
Ivtic stroke, which first sffilcted him over
q wear ago. He was one of the original
members OF the German Volunteers, and
materially assisted in the Orgsni-
cation Of that corps, making his
appesTance in their ranks In the
first parade as a non-commissiOned Ofhcsr.
He was g charter member OF the OgiethOrpe
Fire Company aud maintained his cOnnec-
tion with The organization until its disband-
ment, and was also g member of
the Schuetzsn Society, the German
Friendly Society and the French
Benevolent Society, all OF which bodies
will attend his fuLeral, announced to take
place from his late residence this afternoon
a. $3.50 O'Clock.
He was a Lieutenant In the German
Volunteers during the siege of Fort Pulaski,
but previous to its cspitulation bad been
called to the city By the illness Of his wife,
who shortly afterwards died.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-18
'Big Biunaers,s-The lecture OF
-

A crowded audience greeted Rev. I. De-
Witt Talmage at the Theatre last evening,
the occasion being the delivery OF his second
lecture under the auspices of the st. An
drew's Society. His subject was "Big Blum
ders." and hts discussion OF it embraced
three heads, Business Blunders," "Mari-
tai Blunders" and "Religious Blunders."
Throughout the lecture there was prominent
a vein OF genuine philosophy and sound
sense, with flashes Of humor and pathos. 1t
was entertaining and interesting, and the
frequent applause Of the cultivated and
intelligent audience attested the apprecia-
ton OF its merits. His description of home
was beautiful and eloquent, whilst his
tribute to the "good wife" and true woman
was grand and noble. The follies, mascu-
line and feminine, were scathingly pre-
scented, and those whose consciences might
have smote them under the srrsignment
had the oft desired gift, or, at least,
the opportunity of "seeing themselves as
others see them.m His previous lecture,
"The Bright Side of Things" sparkled more
with humOr blended with wisdom, and per
haps touched popular favor to greater de-
gree, but "Big Blunders" aptlY illustrated
everyday experience, and awakened recogni-
ton of matters that we frequently pass IN
noticed, and there are few who have heard
both who will fail to be pro6ted and bene-
fred thereby, and who have not enjoyed the
treat spread for them.
The ST. Andrews Society are to be con-
graduated upon the magnificent success OF
their venture in procuring for our intellect
ual enjoyment these series OF lectures this
season. aud have the appreciative thanks OF
many for the opportunity OF hearing Wal
lace Bruce and Rev. DR.. Talmage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-18
Swift JussIee-A Thief Arrested,
Pleads Guilty and Sentenced the

Swift JussIee-A Thief Arrested,
Pleads Guilty and Sentenced the
Ssme Day.
We have had occasion to note at different
times rObberies and petty thefts committed
under the bluff by vagabond negroes.
Among other places that have suffered is
the warehouse on the wharf Of the steamer
Katie, from which at various times goods
have been stolen amounting in the aggre-
gate to several hundred dollars.
Yesterday morning it was accidentally
discovered that hide stolen from the ware
house had been purchased by a dealer
| on the Bay, who had no cause to suspect
that Il had been dishonesty possessed. In
vestigation led to the arrest of Orange HOlli-
man, colored, who had been employed
about the warehouse, aud who was believed
10 be trustworthy. Upon affidavit OF Mr..
W. J. Clements, agent of the steamer, Or
ange was arrested on a warrant Issued by
Magistrate Molina, who, instead OF commit
| ting him TO jail, detained him under arrest in
his office until the City Court convened
/ IN the afternoon ct four o'clock, when,
under escort of Constab Endres, he was
| carried before that tribunal and delivered
to CITY Sheriff Bailey. He was srraigned
| for trial, and, very sensibly, plead guilty
to the charge CT larceny, and was sentenced
/ to six months on the chain gapg.
The theft was committed on Saturday
night, the arrest made Yesterday and the
| case disposed OF the same day. This is
pretty swift work, and 1t would be better II
| justice could always be meted out to
| offenders against the law with the same
CELEBRITY It would be vast saving to the tax
| payers, aud would have a salutary effect
| on the rogues who infest our city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-18

Yesterday afternoon about 5 O'Clock z
colored man named William Smith had q
Narrow escape from being buried alive.
The pump, at the corner of South Broad
and Reynolds streets has been condemned,
anil Mr. VIM. A. Kent had removed the
pump, aud was closing up the well As
usuel, the bricks for two or ihree fee from
tho surface are removed prior to the well
being filed up. Smith was DOM in the
well attending to this. when the earth
around him suddenly ceved in, covering
him to the shoulders, and but
for the prOmp'ness ~ Mr.. Kent he
would undoubtedly have been completely
buried Perceivipg at q glance the danger
of the man, Mr. Kent procured two barrels,
and knocking The heads out, placed one on
top OF the other over the head OF Smith, the
lower barrel resting on the mans should
ers, and thus protecting him from
being suffocated by the soft earth
Extra help was procured then, and
by hard work, in the course Of an hour or
81, Smith was extricsted. The accident col
lecfed q large crowd IN the vicinity, snd a
nUmber Of persons pressing around rendered
the work more difficult, as their trsmpling
about caused the earth to crumble more.
Smith was not injured, but was rather de-
mOralsZed.