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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13
soldi.r Pione .rs of California.

Many prominent army officers spent
the early wears OF their service on this
coast. Before the war General Grant
was i. Oregon. General sherman was
a partner in the banking house Of Lucas
Turner q Co., OF this city, in the early
DAYS. General Hooker owned a rancho
in Sonora General Fremont lived for
n long time in Mariposa. Generals
Halleck. Baker and Shields practiced
law in this city. Generals Stoneman
and Hooker operated Il saw-mill at Bo-
dega, so unsuceessfully. however, that
they gave it up in a short time. Cen
eral Mcpherson left Alcatraz and went
directly South. and was killed in front
of Atlanta. The names and faces of
Generals Ord, Lander, Buell. Reyes,
Heintzelman, Sumner, Wool, Harvey,
Denver, Nagles. Geary, Hancock, Stone,
Porter and Boggs were familiar to the
old Californians. san Francisco ChrOH-
fcle
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13
4 Polish for Fine Carved Work.

Half-pint linseed oil half-pint of old
ale, the white of IN egg. Oh, spirits OF
wine, l on. spirits of salts; well shake
before using. A little TO be applied to
the face OF soft linen pad, and lightly
rubbed for minute or two over the
article to be restored, which must after
ward be polished off with an old silk
handkerchief. This will keep any length
of time if well corkcd. This polish is
useful for delicate cabinet work; it is
also recommended Tor papier mache
work
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13
Times When Memory Goes to Sleep.
society.

About three years AGO | came to Har-
rison square in the ears and mounted
my horse for home. After galloping
about mile, | suddenly found or i'm
agined that | had gone wrong |
could not recall the surroundings; ]
turned my horses head back and went
near to my starting place; again turned
and rode home over the same familiar
road that | had so often travelled The
loss of mind or identity of locality did
not last more than twenty minutes. On
a previous occasion | took the boat for
Nahant at 8 o clock, dined with a friend
and slept at the house of another friend.
The next morning | went home quite
well. Awakening next morning my wife
alluded to my visit to Nahant the day
before, of which | had given her a full
account on my return. | answered that
| had not been to Nahant, and stuck to
it. The whole thing had left my me-
morv Being alarmed, my wife sent for
the doctor. who came and found me
asleep. | awoke and found him feeling
my pulse. and | asked him why he had
come. and my wife stated the fact OF
my having denied the visit to Nahant.
| replied: "You have been dreaming; ]
am very well, aud do not require the
doctor. The whole details OF my visi.
to Nahant were fresh in my memory,
but the fact of my having denied all
knowledge of them had become com.
pletelv blotted ont. Many years ago,
when navigating ship through the
Java Sea, one night about y o'clock we
passed close to two little islands called
the Brothers | went below to get Q
map and told the officer Of the deck tc
calf me at > a. m, when | intended tc
change the course to clear 4 shoal Of
somewhat doubtful locality. | awoke
soon after three o'clock, wholly uucon
scious of having been called, and went
on deck and scolded the officers for not
calling me at 2o'elock He answered
| that he had called me and informed me
of the state OF the wind and the weather,
sin duty bound. and that /, apparently
wide awake. had ordered the course al
tered two points. When at sea. in
charge of a Ship, had habit Of wax.
inr up at almost any hour, and the
| end OF watch At night generally found
me wide awake snd preparing to 90 on
| deck 10 see that all was going or
right, Capt q. b. Forbes, 81 Boston
Traveller.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

THAT noted German editor and
orator of Iowa, J. Fred Meyers, is
out in a ringing letter on the politi-
cal situation in that State. 1t is ad-
dressed to the Des Moines Register,
which of itself is enough to indicate
its character. Mr.. Meyer was made
the victim of a bogus letter repres-
enting that he had left the Republi-
can party on occount of the prohibi-
ton issue. So far from that being
the case, he declares that while he is
not in favor of prohibition he would
if obliged to choose between the sa-
looms and the Republican party,
stand squarely with the party. He
has been a Republican ever since
the organization had an existence,
and by his faith in it and apprecia-
ton Of its importance to the welfare
Of the country has strengthened
rather than weakened with time,
Besides, he believes the Democrats
are playing false in this matter and
are only trying to work mischief
Mr.. Meyers would gladly support
the high-license plan adopted in Hi
nois, Ohio, Nebraska, and Missouri
That would Just suit him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13
ST VI MONS.

CIRCUIT COURT-IoWA COUNTY.
jefferson W ReWey as administrator I
of the estate of John T. Morgan,
deceased, Plaintiff,
Henry jenkins and Percilla Jenkins,
his wife Geo, W. Cobb, Richard
Jacka, George Carter, MahOny ~
Rockford and David jenkins,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To the said de-
PENDANTS, and each Of them;
You are hereby summoned TO appear within
twenty days after service Of this summons, eX.
elusive of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid; and
in case of your failure so 10 do, judgment win
be rendered against you according 10 the de-
mand of the complaint; of which a copy is here.
with served upon you.
Dated August Il, 1885.
Wl1soN x MClLHoN. Ple luf' IS Attorneys.
P. o. Address, Mineral Mt, Iowa Co., Wis.
33-6W -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13
LegGJ Notices.
Notice TO hear Petition for Administra-
zion.
OTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA

~ County COurt--In Probate,
Notice Is hereby given that at a special term of
the Iowa County Court to be held i'll and for
said county, at the Court House, in the village of
Dodgeville, in said county, on the ninth day
of October, A. d. 1885, being the second
Tuesday of said month, at one o'clock in the
afternoon of said day the following matters viii
be heard and considered
The application of VIM. A. Jones, for the APP
pointment of an administrator of the estate OF
John Davis, late of the town of Mifiin, in said
county deceased.
And it is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given TO all persons interested by
publishing a copy of this order for three week S
successfully prior TO said day of hearing, in the
Mineral Point Tribune, a weekly newspaper cir
culating in said county,
By order of the Court:
JOHN T. JONES, Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, Sept. 18th, 1883 37w'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13
Notice TO Creditors.
CTATF OF WISCONSIN--lOWL

~ County Court--In Probate.
In the matter Of the last will aud testament oi
Richard Humphreys, deceased. ,,s
Letters testamentary on the estate of Richard
Humphreys, deceased, having been issued 10
William +. Humphreys.
In IS ORDERED, that six months from ana
after this date be, and are hereby allowed, Tor
the creditors of said Richard Humphreys, de-
ceased, to present their claims Tor examination
and allowance.
ORpEREp FURTHER, that the claims and de-
mands of all persons against said deceased be
received, examined and adjusted DY TINS court
at rco1lar terms thereof TO be held at the Court
House in the village of Dodgeville, in said
rcunv, on the first Tuesdays of March and
April, A. D. 1851 and that notice thereof be
Given BY publication of this order for four weeks
successfully in the Mineral Point TRIBUNE a
weekly newspaper published at Mineral Point,
In said county BY the Court
JOHN 4. JONES, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeyille, Wis, Sept. 4, 1888. 37wl
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

Cor. Vr1As, of Madison, has un-
bosomed himself to a Chicago inter
viewer on the subject of the political
He regards a Democratic
victory in the next National cam
paign as a foregone conclusion, and
was "neyer better gratifed with the
attitude of his party than at present.
If it would pronounce boldly and
uncompromisingly against a protec.
tive tariff he felt sure Of the result
The Democrats Of Wisconsin he said
were divided between Tilden and
Mcdonald, in their choice of a can.
didate. With the dear old charmer,
Tilden, ont Of the way, they would
certainly be for Mcdonald This is
the same Mcdonald who in Iowa
last Tuesday said he was in favor OF
tariff for revenue so framed as tC
give industrial protection. Coione'
Villas thinks the Democrats will sure
ly carry the next Wisconsin Legis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13
1875 Reward.

The above reward is offered by the Trustees
of Graceland Cemetery Association for such
information as will lead to the conviction OF
any person guilty of stealing flowers or shrubs
from the graves, defacing the monuments, or
in any way njuring the property of the Grace
land Cemetery Association.
B order OF the trustees,
T. 5. ANsLEY, Secretary.
Sept. 1st, 1889 36m6
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13
BuckIens Arnica Salvc.

The greatest medical wonder of
the world. Warranted to speedily
cure Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Ulcers,
Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Cancers,
Piles, Chilblains, Corns, letter, chap
ped Hand, and all skin eruptions,
guaranteed to cure in every instance,
or money refunded. % cents per
box. Sold by C. Il. Moffett. Oily.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

Cor. KNIGHT, of the Darlington
Democrat,who attended the Soldiers
reunion at Brodhead says Of Col,
Calkins' speech,
"rhe address of Col. Calkins was
variously received, the great major
ity thinking it bad taste to try to
revive the old bloody shirt cry"
What Calkins said that Knight
calls "bloody shirt cry, was in sub
stance: That he did not approve of
the policy Of IGNORING the rebel
dead the same as Union dead, nor
of the sentiment that the confeder-
ate soldiers are entitled to the same
recognition for the part they took
in the struggle as the soldiers of the
Union. The Colonel is democrat
of the Jackson school. lie denies
that State has right to withdraw
from the union, and set up house
keeping on its own account at plea
sure. He fought as soldier of the
Union on that basis, to coerce the
Southern States. He believes he
did RICH; in so fighting, and that the
Southern people were wrong. lie
objects to the proposition too often
advanced that the Southern people,
because they acted in good faith, as
whole, did no wrong in attempt
ing to dissolve the Union. He OBJ
jects to having his children taught
that the triumph Of the army il
which he fought was only because
ii was the stronger. He wants i
understood by future generations
that the war for the Union wa
righteous, and that the war agains
the Union was tArjgbteous, I,
hear some orators talk, and TO reat
some newspapers OF the day,
stranger might have grave doubts q
to who was right, or who mos
wrong in the war, and to have pen
formed deeds Of valor to destroy III
Union appear quite as honorable a
to have blcd TO save it. This tent
ency Col Calkins regots, lie want
the late rebels to have all the pei
sonal rights and recognition Of othe
citizens, but he does not want thei
rebellious and reasonable acts to b
paraded as something to be prou
of. Their dead he thinks should b
left to sleep in peace and the Twin
taught that but for their crime the
might he rested in more hallowe
graves. This feature OF the Col.
speech is what the Democrat refer
to reyiying the "bloody shirt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

THE jury system has scored an
other triumph in the acquittal of
Frank James, the accomplished rob
Der and daring murderer Mr..
James says that the speech made by
his lawyer was so superior to that
of the COUNSEL for ,he prosecution
that the jury could not have done
otherwise.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

lature, if they do not make a clean
sweep of the State. The only thing
in the way of the latter result was
the Scandinavian vote, and the Col
onel expresses the belief that, with
"proper management" quite large
fraction of it can be secured
for the democratic ticket. As a
prophet Col. Villas is likely to prove
a sort of a political Virgins. Many
Democratic victories have been pre-
dicted in this State, but the ballot
box generally discloses healthy
Republican majority. - Mit,oaukee
Sentinel.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of
Gundry & Gray + this day dissolved by mutu-
al consent JOSEPH GUNDRY,
JOHN GRAY,
JOSEPH II. GUNDRN.
Mineral Point, Sept, 10th, 1888.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

No lawyer, banker or liquor-Seller
is permitted to become a member of
the Knights of Labor. 1t is a select
society.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

The Boston Herald wants to know
if the Democratic editors who are
clamoring for a change pretend that
their party could manage the post
office any better than it is now done;
that it could collect the internal rev.
enue and customs duties with a
smaller percentage of losses; that it
could handle the finances in an ADLER
or more honest manner than Secre-
taries Sherman, Window and Folger
have done; that it could Tor at least
would appoint better men to office,
as a whole, than President Arthur
has done, or than George f. Ed
munds would do? The organ grind
ers may pretend to think so, but the
people know better. The examples
which the Democratic party has
given, and is giving, in State and
municipal administrations, do not
afford reasonable grounds for hop
ing that the transfer of Tammany
methods to Washington, or the in
lection of Vandalism, Tildenism or
Butlerism into the National Govern
ment, would inaugurate the political
millennium there.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

THE people of tropical Africa use
the kola nut to make a beverage
which combines the qualities of cof-
ee and chocolate, and is very plea
SAINT to the taste. 1t is said to aid
digestion, and to exercise healthful
and invigorating influence upon both
mind and body. 1t also subdues the
craving for alcohol, and prevents in
toxication. 1t ought to be introduc
ed at once in the Senate and House
lunch.rooms at Washington.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13
Notice of Co-PartnershIp.

Notice OF Co-Partnership.
We, the undersigned, have this day formed a
co-partnership and will continue the business
of the old firm of Gundry & Gray under the
firm name of Gundry. Gray & Co., and will be
pleased to meet the patrons of the old firm.
JOSEPH GUNDRY,
JOHN GRAY,
JOSEPH +. LA MALE,
81 JOHN GRAY, JR.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

The governor of Kentucky has
lo7 colonies on his staff. He has
issued commissions to them ALL
Somebody says that IS per cent. of
the Kentuckians sport this military
title. The rest are judges, senators
and congressman. The Kentuckial
with the rank Of sinister" would be
a very distinguished parsonage.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

THE difference between Kansas, a
Republican State, and Texas, a Dem
ocratic State, is well exemplitied by
their action in the Slade-Mitchell
prize fight matter The bruisers
would not even be allowed to offend
public decency 10y training in Kan
sas, whereas FL Paso, Tex, sent a
delegation Offering them premium
if they would make a Texan holiday
by pummeling each other IN that
State.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

WHEN General Sheridan picked
up a morning paper and saw that it
was booming him for President, he
jumped up from the breakfast-table,
retired to his chamber, knelt down
by the bedside, and prayed long and
feryently to be saved from his
friends. He always got away with
his enemies, but he does not know
how to get away from his friends.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

and in its power for the accomplish
ment of good, is too plainly seen to
admit of dispute. The following is
the roll of Grand Lodge officers
elected.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-17

g c. BURDETT, ATTORNEY
NJ AT-LAw; Office opposite Court House
Up Stairs, Charleston, w. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-17

some ofus to help along the sing
ing"
Charlie, are you going?"
"Yes'm, | am; | Kind O like to
please her; and beside with a
rogulsh glance at me, "She had us
to her house to eat straw berries and
cream, last night; a fellow would
feel rather fiat not to do what she
asked him after that"
And !, as | wentup stairs, unused
as to whether | had founda clue to
Miss Marvyn's inflence over those
great boys of hers. The children
of this world are in their genera
ton wiser than the children of
light" 1t was infinite wisdom
that said that; are not we, as peo-
pie, at work proving the truth of
it? There is only here and there
a Miss Marvin who has any conse-
Grated strawberries and cream. or a
pair of gloves that honest dust will
not hurt.-Bdptist Teacher.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-17
How 1t Is.

Who marries for love takes a
wife; who marries for fortune tax e.
a mistress who marries for posi-
ton takes lady. You are loved
by your wife, regarded by your
mistress, tolerated by your lady.
You have wife for yourself, a
mistress for your house and friends,
a lady for the world and society.
Your wife will agree with you,
your mistress will rule you, your
lady will manage you. Your wife
will take care of your household,
your mistress Of your house, your
lady of appearances. If you are
sick your wife will nurse you, your
mistress will visit you, your lady
will inquire after your health.
You take walk with your wife,
ride with your mistress, and 90 to
a party with your lady. Your
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-17

with his late employer.
'Oh, hop he said, looking at the
boy, ''are you hiring this young
chap, Fred?"
Il havn't yet, sir"
"Well, l guess you might try
him. If you can only" he added,
laughing, keep him from spill
ing all the wet goods and smash
ing all the dry ones. You'll find
him reliable in everything else. If
you find you don't like him I'll be
willing to give him another trial
myself"
eff you think that well of him"
said the younger man, 81 think l
shall keep him myself"
80, mother" said James, going
home. after having made an agree
ment with his new employer, after
such a recommendation from his
old one, you were right, AS you
always are. 1t was telling the
truth that got it for me. What if
Mr.. Barton had come in there Just
after | had been telling something
that wasn't exactly 500"
Truth is always best" said his
mother "'The truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth. ~
CHI. Stan.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-17
January and June.

Said January to June:
Pray, let us walk together,
The birds are all in tune,
And sunny is the weather.
land look you: l will show,
Before the long day closes,
A pretty sight l know,
Worth all your summer roses"
Then, as they went, the air
Grew thick with snow-fiakes flying;
But all the roses fair
Hung down their heads a-dying.
Cried June, in sorrow: "Nay,
We may not walk together.
You've turned my skin ia gray,
And spoiled my golden weather.
800 now, pray you, go,
Before my last bud closes,
Take you your cold white snow,
And give me back my roses
= Margaret Johnson, IL, 81. Nicholas for Jdr
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-17
Boys In Sabbath School.

There was a fair-faced young lady
in a certain Sabbath-School, whose
GLASS Of boys had arrived at the
dangerous age; yet she held them
steadily. Not only were they at
tendants but they were noticeably
regular liz attendance; not only
shat, but they were proaapt. l
studied over it good deal. l
knew the young lady. She did
not seem te be more learned than
the others, or more apt to teach ;
she had nc better advantages for
preparation, and, SO far as L could
learn, she did not study harder
than some.of the rest; yet, appar-
entity, she succeeded better. | was
quite we'll acquainted with one OF
her class. { cross-questioRed him.
''Is Miss Marvin a very superior
teacher, Charlie ?"
"She's tip-top." Spoken with
the air of prompt heartiRess that
means SO mich in a frank-Raearted
bog.
allow did SHE manage last Sun
days lessonf'
'sOh, | dumno;" in that ctf-hand
tone, which may mean: II know
all about it, hut am not going to
tell .q0u; it's a, matter of confidence
between her sad us"
"uhe boys all like her, don't
thew
';0f course tIhey do; they would
be great impleaons if they didn't"
Bat, Charles, what makes her
amy better than the others!'
-'DGnno, I'm sure; all l know
about it is, We don't want to ex-
change her for anybody that we
know"
/ mas still in the dark as to Miss
Marvya's success but that even
ing, as Charlie WIS coming in at
his fathers side-gate in his shirt
sleeves, and with dusty hands
which had been helping to build a
wood Pile, 1, standing in the door,
saw hinl suddenly halt and lift his
cap, and at the same time heard a
CHEEKY voice say: "HoM do. you do,
Chariief [ was just thinking of
you; | hope we shall see you out,
this evening; we are depending on
you" Then-as he protested that
his hands were too dusty to accept
her offered glove-"Never mind the
dust, Charlie; good, honest dust
never hurt anybody's hands May
we expect you ?"
"I'll be there" he said, heartily.
Then he came in.
"Charlie," 1 said, "Miss Marvyn
has a real CHEEKY way with her,
hasn't she? | like to see people
shake hands with their friends"
Shed shake hands with one of
her boys if he had just tumbled out
OF a tar-kettle," said Charlie,
emerging from the basin intoi
which he had dipped his curly
mead, and speaking in tone of
grim satisfaction.
"Where is she SO anxious to have
you come, this evening ?"
Its to prayer-meeting," he said,
under his breath. "She wants
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-17
Tell the Truth.

'4L@st your situation? How die
it happen, my boy?'
Well, mother, you'll SAY it wa,
all my old carelessness, | suppose
wasdustlng the shelves in the
store, and trvin. to hurry up mat
terss seat lot of fruit-jars smash
ing to the floor, Mr., Barton scold
ed, and said he wouldn't stand
nay laundering ways any longer
SO [ packed up and left"
His mother looked trou bled.
Don't mind, mother; | can get
another situation soon, | know
But what shall [ say if they ask
nae why & left the last one ?"
"Tell the truth u ames, of course
you wouldn't think of telling any
thing else"
"No, l only thought I'd keep it
to myself, if | can. I'm afraid it
may stand an my way"
at never stands in ones way to
do right, Games, even though it
may seem so sometimes"
He found ut harder than he ex-
pected to get new situation. He
walked and inquired till he felt al
most discouraged, till one day some
thing really seemed to be waiting
for him. A young-looking man in
clean, bright store, newly start
ed, was in want of an assistant.
Things looked very attractive, SO
neat and dainty that James, fear
ing that boy who had II record
for carelessness might not be want
ed there, felt sor'el y tempted to con-
ceal the truth. 1t was a long dis
lance from the place from which
he had been dismissed, and the
chances were slight of a new en-
ployer ever hearing the truth. But
be thought better of it and frank
Iv told exactly the instances
which had led to his seeking the
situation.
~ must say | have a great pref
erence for having neat-handed care
full people about me-" said the
man good humoredly, but l have
heard that those who know their
faults, and are honest enough to
own them, are likely to mend them
Perhaps the very luck you have
had may help you to learn to be
more careful"
Indeed, sir will try very hard"
said James, earnestly.
"Well, l always think boy
who tells the truth, even though
it may seem to be against him
good morning, uncle; come in,
sir"
He spoke to an elderly man who
was entering the door, and James,
turning, found him self face to face