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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-01-26

"What did you do with that letter
that was on my tablePh asked Gus De
Smith of the colored boy who cleans
up his room. 81 tuck it TO the post-of-
fee, sab, and put it in de hole What
did you do that forP Did you not see
that there was no address on the envel-
ope?' Il saw dar was no writin' on de
'velope but | lowed yer did dat ar on
purpose. SO ! couldn't tell who Yer was
a-writin' to- Use an edicated negro, l
is."-IeraS SifttngS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-01-26
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-01-26
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Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-02-18
8 outh ernNews.

volunteer committee of sixty armed mer
have patrolled the streets of New Orleans
La, in squads of ten, for few nights past
with the determination of putting a stop tc
garroting and burglary.
DR.. N. L. Angler, state treasurer of Georgia
under Governor Bullock, died suddenly Of
asthma.
sale has been contaminated of Kennedy e
rancho, near Corpus Christi, Texas, compris-
ing two hundred and forty thousand acres OF
land, together with all the cattle, horses and
buildings thereon, to Messrs Underwood
| Clark Co., of Kansas City, Mo. The sum
paid for the property was s463, 465. 4Oa The
rancho was Immediately resold to the Texas
Land and Cattle Company, of Dundee, Scot
| land.
There has been heavy rainfall in the
vicinity ofShreveport La, and the overflow Of
the whole lower country seems inevitable.
The lakes above that point are higher than
they have been for the past six years, and
many plantations above and below Shreve-
port are under water, and the leyees are
giving way.
The Senate of Mississippi passed bill ap-
propriating fifty thousand dollars for the en-
couragement of immigration.
The Pensacola and Barrancas railroad was
sold under decree of chancery, and was
bought by w. J. Mccormick. George H.
Hazlehurst of Georgia, was bidder
At Rock Island, Warren county, Tenn, five
men attacked ferryman, named jack Crib
bic, because he refused to row them across
the river, the water being high and danger
GUS. The ferryman managed to kill one of
his assailants
The fund for the relief OF the widow and
children OF the late Governor Wilt, of Louis
lana, has reached about $4,000, which has
been securely invested in stocks and turned
over to Mrs. Witt.
The canal and wafer power at Weldon, IN.
O., has been sold to Robert PEBBLES, of North
ampton county, Va, for $17,5O0. A cotton
factory to cost $500 900 is to be erected for the
new purchaser.
At the annual meeting of the directors of
the Ocean Steamship Company of Savannah
(the line between Savannah, New York and
Philadelphia), at Savanna, Ga, it was de-
cided to issue certificates to the amount of
three and a-half million of dollars.
destructive fire occurred at Johnston, s.
C.;the losses and insurance are as follows :
). ID. Edison, on building, $4,000; also valu-
able papers to the amount of s25, 900 ; insur-
ance $4,000; Holland & Gibson, damage to
stock, $1,000; insurance 5000; DIR. ]. M.
Rushton, building and stock, $4,000; insur-
ance $4,000; r. N. Lott, building, $500 no
insurance; L. b. Whatley, buildings and
stock. $S,0OO insurance $1,000; DIR. ]. E.
oowles, two small buildings, loss 5000 ipsur-
ance 400.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-02-18

| Henry G. Yarmouth, whe was employed BY
the Adams Express Company as agent al
Bladenburg, Ky, and who disappeared from
that place December, taking with him SIS. DOC
of the company's funds, was arrested in Phil
adelphia at the st. Elmo Hotel, where he had
registered with woman as .H. W. Wilmot
and wife," He was committed to await the
arrival of a requisition from Kentucky.
There was furry in speculative circles al
Nashville over the drop in Tennessee bonds.
The reports from New York, together with
local rumors about an unfavorable decision
ofthe Supreme Court on an injunction suit.
caused the weak holders to let go. As the
Supreme Court has not yet prepared an opin-
ion on the subject, the rumors are regarded
in legal circles as premature.
The suspension of Beedles Wood & Co..
of New Orleans, was announced at the Cotton
Exchange. They were carrying eighty thous-
and bales of '1ong" cotton for customers who
failed to respond with margins to meet the
rapid decline in futures. The firm state that
their liabilities are $4,000, with assets not
Immediately available. They hope to be able
to resume in few days.
Shattke & Sons furniture factory at Cow
lngton, KY, was damaged by fire to the extent
OF $40, 900; fully insured.
The Mississippi river at Helena Ark, is
only eight inches below the high-water mark
OF 1869, and is rising steadily. Fears are en-
tertained that the levees cannot much longer
Withstand the pressure.
The Picayune publishes interviews with
several prominent citizens OF North Louisi-
ana, some of whom reached New CLEANS, in
regard to the reports of starvation prevailing
in that section of the state. Each and every
one OF them state that such reports are I'M
true.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-02-18

ance of 1925 for stationery. Under the dis.
bursements for articles'bought for members, ),
is sl2 ivory dressing-case, package of ex-
tract of beef, and all the known extracts and
perfumes. There is one item of "a box of
wax dolls" while further on zone copv of
'Beauty's Daughters suggests a wicked
Scion in the fold. Another entry is made of
purchase of ''The Lovers of Provence. -
and over 125 dozen cigar and cigarette cases
IN some way elucidates the particularly
cloudy and murky atmosphere which pre-
vailed during the closing days of the last
session Nearly one hundred dozen pocket
books are charged up in ths report, and half
as many memorandum and diaries visiting
cards and card cases, magazines and port
folios, lady's pearl-han died fan, papetaires,
umbrellas, illuminated cards and stationery,
playing cards and celluloid toilet articles are
among the other peculiar items. The heavi-
est expenditure seems to have been for pock-
et-knives, there being seventy-two dozen,
which, Judging from the prices charged, must
have been of the most elaborate manufacture.
In the House of Representatives the Post
u.
amounted appropriated for free delivery was
increased one million one hundred thousand
dollars.
In the Criminal Court at Washington Judge
Cox overruled the motion for new trial for
Guiteau, and sentenced him to be hanged
June 80. The exceptions taken by his coun-
sci to the rulings of the court will be heard
by the General Term, early in March. 1t is
probable that the case will be permitted to
rest for three weeks, as Mr.. Scovlle expects
to be absent from Washington during that
time, and it is even surmised that he may not
return.
desperate shooting affray took place in
the Office of the National Republican in Wash
ington. Mr.. Clarence NJ. Barton, the news
editor of that paper, and A. NJ. and A. C. So
teldo being the participants. Mr.. A NJ. So
teldo was fatally shot in the neck, and will
die. Mr.. Barton received shot in the neck
and glancing shot on the breast, but neither
is dangerous. The ARRAY grew out of pub
lcation in the Republican rejecting on So
teldo.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-02-18
How sleigh Bells are Made.

1t has, no doubt, been mystery to
many readers how the iron bells inside
of sleigh bells got there, and it is said
to have taken considerable thought on
the part of the discoverer before the
idea struck him. In making sleigh
bells the iron ball is put inside a
sand core, just the shape of the inside
Of the bell Then a mold is made Just
the shape IF the outside of the bell.
This sand core, with the iinglet inside.
is placed in the mold of the outside
and the melted metal is poured in,
which fills up the space between the
core and the mold. The hot metal
burns the core, so that it can be all
shaken out, leaving the ball within the
shell. Ball valves, swivel joints and
many other articles are cast in the same
manner,
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-02-18

u. I. Kirby to his rank in the army. The
Immediate Deficiency Appropriations bill
was reported, and also the Military Academy
Appropriation bill. The Secretary of The
treasury transmitted to the House a list of
me oihcers and employees of internal revenue
killed and wounded in the discharge of dntv
There, were twenty-nine killed and fifty
wounded. Several unsuccessful attempts
were made to call up the Apportionment bill.
Adjourned until Monday.
In the House Mr.. Hewitt introduced bill
providing for counting the votes for President
and vice-President. The Apportonment bill
was further discussed, most of the speeches
being against the bill.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-02-18
Washinoton.

The publication of the report of the clerk
of the House of Representatives, covering the
expenditures from July 1, 1881, to December
5, 1881, furnish some interesting reading as
to how Congressman dispose of their allow
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-13
House Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. - In the house today Page and Rosecranz in- troduced resolutions to reorganize the courts of the United States, and to provide for appellate courts.
 Mills of Texas introduced reso- lution calling on the secretary of the interior for information as to the number of acres of public land that have been granted, both directly and through the states, to corporations; what railroads have been subsidized, and the number of acres granted to each; also directing him to report to the house the net earnings of the Central Pacific, Kansas Pacific, Union Pacific, central branch Union Pacific, and Sioux City & Pacific, from the commencement of the operation of each of said companies to the pres ent. Referred to the committee on public lands.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-13
Two Men Killed at the A. & F. Tunnel.


 On Wednesday night, January 30th, at Simms camp, on the railroad, a man by the name of Jas. D. Casey met Wm. H. Ryan, an employe on the line, when they in company wis. tied the saloon of Fred. Hein and commenced drinking, both becoming somewhat intoxicated. They finally left the saloon apparently in friend. ship, but no sooner had they gained the outside when Casey pulled re- volver and shot Ryan twice, once through the head and once through the neck, causing instant death. Casey immediately left the place of murder for his quarters, situated near the tunnel, where himself and an- other man were keeping drinking saloon. The workmen on the rail- road, determined that Casey should not escape, congregated and sur rounded the saloon, demanding a surrender of Casey, who, armed with a shotgun, refused to be arrested, making it imperative with those de- termined upon the arrest to s, oot their man down. Casey was bar. ricaded in his saloon and determined upon making a strong resistance, but luckily ball from some one of the guns ended his villainous career, and he was sent to meet his Maker with the blood of Ryan fresh upon his hands. The citizens of the camp held an inquest on the body of Ryan, with Ed. G. Flynn as foreman, find ing that the deceased came to his death at the hands of Casey, as above stated. Both men were buried on Thursday in a creditable manner, Ryan with many to mourn his sud- den taking away, and Casey without a friend.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-13
Robbery and Probable Murd-r.

On Thursday last MT. J. Whilsel, who, in partnership with another man whose name we are unable to learn, have wood camp on the western side of the Dragons, left Tombstone with four-horse 'eam to brlng in load of wood. He reached t.,e camp and put on a load of wood on Thurs day evening, and started to return on Fri day morning, smce which time nothing has been heard from him The team had formerly belonged to Messrs. Armstrong & Young, and lad been bought on time by MT. Whitsel and his partner, they having it about paid for. On Friday the wagon was seen by man who was going out, al Willow Springs, who reported to the camp that Whitsel had broken down and had probably come into town for another wagon, so nothing was thought of II at the mountains And as Messrs Armstrong & Young supposed that he had remained at. the wood camp, his non-appeTance did not seem strange to them. The first inIi- nation they had of anything wrong was on yesterday morning, when a man brought in the news that he was not in the camp, and that hls wagon was on the road, the harness lying near by aHd evidently cut of the team On this information the above firm immediately sent out two men, Messrs. Maynard and Spence, who return ed last night. They confirmed the previous report, and also found Whitsel's memoran- dum book, which had been GU open, a..d found traces of blood upon the rocks and on the harness. They also found mocca- sin tracks around the wagon, and gulch near by bore evidence of having been used as an ambush Messrs. Armstrong & Young desire 10 send out party to hunt for the body of the man, who is supposed | to have been murdered, and should be sec onded by the assistance of citizens, that the burden of expense may fall moge even. A posse should be sent out and the Dragons thoroughly searched, not only to clear up this robbery if not worse, but to either explode or confirm the reports of Indians being in the Dragoon mountains, which have been rife for several days.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-13
A Doubtful Btnm0r.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The Herald says: A dispatch from Chicago, puh- lished yesterday, announced that the pope was about to appoint a papal delegate to tho United States. A re- porter called last evening on Cardi- nal McClosky and NJ, G. R. Quinn, vicar general of this diocese. Neith. CT had any official intimation that such appointment was contemplated, and did not think 1t ever would be made, or that there would be occa- sion for 1t.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-13
Rob Iprerso,I and n,ue Monday.

The Bob Ingersoll and Blue Monday have adjusted their conflict by leaving the matter to Messrs James and Batterman. Investigation proved that the nam shaft of the Blue Monday had penetrated the dip of the Bob Ipgersoll at 190 feet, and that in a good ore body. We learn that the Blue Monday management at once re- moved their windlass to the upper shaft of thls mine, where they have the apex Gf ledge, and that their old main shaft will be used by the Bob Ingersol! for air, an in- cline drift for that purpose to be at once commenced. In this connection it is in order to state that the immense ore dump of the Bob Ingersoll will soon be mllled.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-13
storm iu New England.

BosToN, Feb. 5.-A number of wrecks. are reported off Nantucket. Considerable damage has been done to property along the beach, and a portion of the Nantucket Beach rail- way was washed away.
 The snow-storm has been very se- were throughout New England; trains are seriously delayed, and the roads are blockaded.
 A passenger and freight train col lided at Natick. Several passengers were injured.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-13
The Eiremen.s Benefit.

Schieffelin Hall was crowded to the doors last night on the occasion of the benefit to the fire department, and the occasion must have netted quite hand, some sum to the exchequer of that useful institution. The Wallace sisters and their troupe made their farewell appearance in the thrilling drama of "Minnie's Luck" '" and strengthened the favorable impression they have heretofore made upon our theater-goers. A number of local volun- teers appeared in pleasing oiio, which closed the evenings entertainment with a round of merriment, and sent everybody home in the best of humor.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-13
The RaiIroaa Complications.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The Tribune has the following: It is asserted with great positiveness by those who are in a position to know about the re- cent purchase of half interest in the Atlantic & Pacific road, that the New York men who are expected to take two thirds of the new issue of S16,500,000, have decided that some understanding must be reached in re- gard to the future policy of the road and it's extensions. Persons who control the St. Louis X San Francis co railroad have, It is said, informed the Boston company that it is desired to have settlement of certain points in dispute before any allotment Of subscriptions is made. It is thought an adjustment will be arrived at with out resort to the courts.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-13
HOLD UP YOUR HANDS
Ana Shell Out Seven Hundred and - Eifty DOIlar~r

Such was the polite invitation extended, not perhaps in this language but to the same effect, by two robbers in Charleston on Saturday night to MT. Springer, of the firm of Sprinsel 'S Hackes, merchants. Those of our citizens who have-visited our ncighboring town will remember that the store of Springer & Hackes is situated near the extreme southern end and upon the western side of Second street. On Satur day night about II o'clock two citizens were in the store with Mir. Springer, and just as they were about to leave for thelr homes Mir. S invited them to joiu him in glass of beer. The three then proceeded to the rear end of the store, took their beer and were returning when they were GOV cred with shotguns by two men who had entered and ordered to throw up their hands, and in pointed language advised Mir. Springer to open his sate. Under the pressure brought to bear Mir. Springer ac- quiesced and the robbers secured $1J0 Meantime one of their confedeiates had been on guard on the sidewalk in- front of the store, where they had their horses ted. After securing the money the robbers walked out to the sidewalk and Mir. Springer ran to the back door and halloeu for help, in response to which the thieving trio fired their guns in the air, mounted their horses and rode off The men who entered the store were disguised with red handkerchiefs tied over their faces. On Sunday the merchants of Charleston made up purse of S700 and equipped posse of determined men who at last accounts were out in search of the robbers. Sunday nigh, signal fires were burning at different points in the San Pedro valley.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-13
E: Six-Page Edition.
This Page is from the Daily
 of Tuesday. Feb. z.
SECURITY OF COUNTY RECORDS.

It is manifest that there Is a great disregard of duty somewhere con cerniug the security of the othtiai records of this county. The clerks office is in close proximity to frame buildings which, in case of sudden conhagration, would almost certainly render it impossible to promptly re- move the papers from his office to places of security. Toe amount of expense and trouble which the de- -structlon of the clerks records and
 ers would cause is scarcely calcu-
 |e. If this be true as regards the Records in the clerks office, it is emphatically more so with regard to the records of the county recorders office. In the latter's case the loss would, in numerous instances, be ire parable. The board of supervisors should not hesitate to make immedi- ate and thorough provision to meet the emergency to which their atten- ton has been so often directed. We believe that the eptire community will indorse the action of the board in mourning such expenditures in relation to the preservation of the county records as will make them absolutely secure against loss by fire. The Fire King has already given our citizens two warnings. Gentlemen of tho bocrd of supervisors, you have no more imperative duty to perform than to at once make the provision above referred to.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-13
TELEGRAPHIT
wairs from Washington.

"
 WAsHINGToN, Feb. 6. - Brevet Major-General Meigs, quartermaster- general, and Brigadier General Latham w. Brown, paymaster-gen- eral, were placed upon the retired list to-day.
 The president has sent the fellew- nominations to the senate: Col. Daniel H. Fucker, assistant quarter master, general to be quartermaster- general, vice Gen. Meigs, retired; Mai. Wm. B. Rochester, paymaster, vice Gen. Brown, retired
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Delegate Cannon, the Mormon apostle,: has asked the house judiciary committee to delay action on the Shellebarger bill to suppress polygamy, one reas- on which he gives being his own great grief at the news of the death of one of his wives. He desires to be hearn by the committee before the bill is acted un. It has been dc- cided to postpone the hearing until Wednesday.
 Burrows of Michigan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill defining the qualifications of terri torial delegates in the house of rep resentatives. It provides that no person who is guilty of bigamy or polygamy shall be eligible to seat in congress as a delegate from any territory. The house was in d very inattentive mood, and when the speaker put the question there were few responses; he, however, declared the motion carried and tie bull passed. It was only then that bursts of laugh ter apprised many members of the measure which had been adopted.
 There was no duel to-day between Henry Guy Carleton, the literary man, and Edgar L. Wakeman, cor respondent of the Louisville Courier. Journal. they met, talked calmly, then came out separately and greet ing the various newspaper friends who were watching eagerly their chance for blood, invited them to step up to the bar and have drink. There will be little explanation by Wakeman, which will satisfy Care- ton. The news fraternity have made fun over the two and played many pranks and jokes upon them.
 The secretary of the treasury to- morrow issues the 105th call for the Seds@pt!on of continued 4&ss- -ta+he amount of $20,000,000; principal and interest payable about the 1st of April.
 c lonels Shaler and Lugenbell were also retired to-day. The retire ment of Surgeon-General Barnes is in aheyance, pending the probable action of congress retiring him with advanced rlnk.
 The senate confirms w. s. Arm strong of Pennsylvania commissioner of railroads; F. A. Trtle of Nevada, governor of Arizona; Geo. Warner, United States attorney at Chicago.