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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04
4 Triiling Difference.

A Jersey man called upon a New
York lawyer the other day, and an
nounced that his rich brother had
drawn mp Will and died, and that
he
"Ah, I see" interrupted the attor-
ney, and you want me to bust it,
Very well, sir, We'll plead insanity
oh. no, he wasn't insane. You
see the will leaves everything to"
TO his second wife, or some church
or college. Have no fears, my dear
sir, l can bust the business s6y-high.
We viii plead undue influence.
But | influenced him myself
All, that alters the case somewhat;
but I'll prove to the jury that he was
afflicted with softening of the brain.
For heavens sake don't do it,
But l must and shall bust the
will"
Then. I'll have to find lawyer
who can't, for its drawn IN my ia
vor and / want to beat the other
heirs.
All, certainly that alters the case.
Your brother was sane, sensible and
IN perfect health; and all the lawyers
this side of Halifax can't break the
will Sit down. sir.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

THE cadets who have recently been
dismissed from the Naval Academy
for hazing all belong TO families Of
influence Their friends viii make
very earnest appeals to Secretary
Chandler to reinstate tile young men.
A good deal of influence, both per
sonal and political, has been brought
to bear. Secretary Chandler has re
fused in every instance to reinstate
dismissed hazers He says they had
a full and fair investigation He in
tends to break up the practice of haz-
ING at Annapolis, if it is possible to
do SO. and thinks that the very worst
step that could be taken would he 10
allow a cadet that had been dismissed
or that oifense to return To the 1cad-
envy
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04
Wool GroMers, Convention.

4 Chicago dispatch of Sept. 26th
says
The National Wool-Growers Asso-
citation met here this morning. Yer
mont. New York. Ohio. Pennsylva-
MIA, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois,
Kansas, Minnesota, Texas, Colorado
and West Virginia are represented.
The entire forenoon was occupied i'm
the election Of officers for the ensuing
year. Columbus Delano, of Ohio, the
candidate of the convention which
met yesterday and expressed its objee.
tons to the course Of the old office
of the association relative to the L
if legislation on wool, was cas-. y
elected president; but a heated discus
SION ensued upon the nomination of
w. Markham, of New York as score
trv. notwithstanding the fact that
he was on the ticket presented by the
directors. Markham explained there
was no foundation for the inuendoes
as to his motives iii con..ection with
the tariff legislation. and after being
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04
TELEGRAPHIC.
GENERAL NOTES s.

The Irish nationalists of New York
have subscribed $40, 900 to a fund for the
defence Of AveDger O,DonnelL
THE new Brooks comet is now shown
to be the long-expected visitor Of 1872.
1t viii be visible to the naked eye before
Christmas.
THE salary Of FraEk Z. Barnard, the
uewly-appointed tea Inspector at Chica-
90, has been fixed by Secretary Folger at
81, 900 per annum.
w. A. HALL who resides in Howard
street st. Louis, visited the health office
in that city with a two-ounce bottle OF
hydrant water. Under the microscope
IL developed a group Of restless brown
worms the size Of eyclashes.
AN appraisal of the estate Of the late
Senator Matt Carpenter, filed in the pro-
bate court at Milwaukee, shows proper
ty on hand Of the value of SlO2, 900
SERGEANT HAY, Of the 9th infantry,
was awarded the gold medal at Fort
Omaha for the best record in three
days rifie-shOoting, and will lead the
department team at Leayenworth.
SLossoN, the billiardist has deposited
T-tV as a. iVi AEtb III a hAA'AAASAA va AFAA'
game with Sexton for the championship,
to be played in Chicago within two
weeks. SOsson also offered to play
Schaefer for any amount and the latter
has requested p.stponement OF the
Paris game in order TO have contest
here.
THE groenback state convention in
Massachusetts, was attended by 31i ac-
credited delegates. Ben Butler was
nominated for goyernoraud John Howes
for lieutenant governor without the for
mality of a vote. HOwes declined to
serve, and joined with other prominent
greenbackers in calling q new conven-
ton at Worcester for October i6.
THE cornerstone Of the Burnside Me-
mortal hall &C Bristol Rhode Island, was
laid Tuesday by President Arthur Judge
Colt delivering the Grafton. AT lunch
which followed at the residence Of Gov
ernOr Bourne, the tablecloth and silver
used did similar duty at reception to
Washington in 1890.
GENERAL BELENAP presided at a reun-
ion Of $50 members of Cr0cker's Iowa
brigade at Cedar Rapids General Gresh-
am, General Macarthur, aYd the confed-
crate General Govau were in attendance.
The latter captured the 18th Iowa in
July. 1864, and he returned the colors
taken on that occasion.
GEORGE LAFLERE. q colored man, who
died in New Orleans, at the age Of 10
years, claimed 10 have been prince of a
tribe of negroes in Guinea, and was
man when brought to the
city and sold as q slave in 1903. He
served Paul Iaflere in the war of 1912,
and cared for his sons in the Mexican
Before the rebellion he was
freed and given money enough to sustain
him comfortably.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

THE suicidal mania in England is
even more unique in ITS methods than
that of this country Instead of the
old fashioned ways or simple exit the
Brtisher isnot content togo out, save
by means that spring from inventive
genius An officer Of engineers con
Iived dynamite belt, strapped it
about him, and was blown to atoms.
A little after a doctor ate a slice of
bread ON which he had spread phos
phorus for butter, and washed it down
witha glass of carbolic acid OF course
he had no need for more substantial
meal artcrward Instances Of ecceu
trio quiet',s are frequent, and finally
suicide may be reduced TO science.
rs it seems to have ceased to be "a hor
ror
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
The British Consul Fired at by All In.
sane Man.


A New York dispatch of the 26th
inst. says:
An Irishman, plainly dressed and
carrying a small hand-satchel, al
about IL o'clock A. NJ to day entered
the office of the British Consul, at 81
State street, and inquired whether
there was an English consulate in
Buffalo. w. r. Hoare, the second
vice consul, who was seated at his
desk in the rear of his office replied in
the negative. The man remained
silent for a few minutes, and then he
stated that he had been grossly libeled
in the papers of the city at the insti-
CATION of the British Government.
For this, he said, he wanted revenge,
and he would secure it if he had to
cross the Atlantic and blow up Dublin
Castle. On second thought, however,
he said he would avenge his wrongs
by shooting the whole lot in the Brit
ish Consulate. He then moved to-
ward the door and drawing a five
chambered revolver he discharged it,
apparently without taking aim and
the bullet buried itself in the desk be-
hind which Nice-Consul Hoare sat
Having fired the shot the man ran
out of the place, discharring another
cartridge in the hall, without doing
any damage. The man was shortly
afterward arrested and taken to the
Oak street station He described
himself as James A. Teeny, aged rs,
a coach painter. He
WAS BORN IN IRELAND
he said, and on the previous day had
arrived in this city from Buffalo, with
the intention of going to his native
place. A glance at the man was SUI
hcient to show that he was crazy. he
had large jaws, unusually prominent
cheek bones, sunken cheeks, CLASSY
eyes, that glared at everyone about
him as though apprehensive of dan
ger. In the afternoon he was taken
to the Toombs Police Court, where
David E. Oak, Jr. a clerk in the con
sulate made an affidavit charging him
with felonious assault. When ar
ranged at the bar he said
II went to that place i'll search Of
the villains who had accused me of
crime. He then requested the indul-
gence of the Court and began a wild
harrangue. These men, he said,
with flourish of the hand, "have
been prosecuting me and disappearing
me by having published stories against
my character They accused me of
completely in the Phoenix Park muir
der, and not content with incarcerat-
ing me at Dublin they rearrested me
at Toronto. But they failed in that,
and when | came to this country they
continued to blast my character They
have logged me about and kidnapped
me.
Justice Smith asked why he fired the
shot.
81 decline to answer that, he said.
''If you Will let me make an eXplana-
ton I'll do SO" He was committed
in default of $1,000 bail to the General
Sessions Court.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

THE attempt of Hong Kong China
men to exercise the right of landing
in the United States on the claim that
they are British subjects will be easily
frustrated by the application of the
British code determining citizenship.
1t is provided that such naturalila-
ton shall only relate to the colony i'm
which it is effected On that con
struction, Justice Field, Of san Fran
cisco, rules that Cinnamon born in
Hong Kong must establish that fact
under a passport issued by the authori-
ty of the British, Governor before
their rights can be considered i'm the
courts of the United States
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04
Mllwalrkaa Market.

MILWAUKEE, Oct. Flour In fair demand
Wheat-Dul "a for seller cash and September:
9p4 for seller October 969s for seller November
9s3s for seller December Corn-Quiet Nos 2, 5116
Oats Lower, No. >, a7}l Rye-Lower, No. ?
55l6 No. /, 500. Barley-In fair demand; 631a
for No. . - for extra No. 3. Provisions Steady
mess pork, 30 for seller cash or october
10 for seller January Lard-Prime steam
50 for seller cash or October; IS for seller Jan
'uary. Live hogs-Firm, 450@4sO Butter
Scarce and wanted, 95a26 for creamery; 1904
for dairy. Cheese Steady. Eggs-Easier, 81
Receipts-Flour. 600 wheat, 20, 1000; barley, 81,
600 Shipments 49, Flour, Il, 600: wheat 500; bar
lev, 25.O0o
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

1t is said in Washington that Major
General Pope, now commanding the
Department of Missouri, with head
quarters at Leavenworth, will prob
ably succeed General Sheridan in
command Of the Military Division Of
the Missouri which includes, besides
the Departments Of Missouri, the De
partment of Dakota, Texas and the
Platte. General sherman will turn
over the command Of the army to
General Sheridan on the LIST OF Nogem-
Der, when the latter will remove to
Washington
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

An insane young lrishman, named
John A. Feeney, went to the British
Consulate in New York and fired two
shots into the offices witaout injuring
anybody. When captured, he said he
had come from Canada to kill the
Consul for libeling his character.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

ident Arthur his congratulations on the
opening of direct communication.
THE rocket factory at the arsenal IL
Woolwich, England, took fire, causing
a succession of explosions. Two persons
were killed, and great pecuniary dam
age was done. One rocket went through
the wall of the arsenal and another
plunged into a school for infants at
Plumpstead.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

SECRETARY LINCOLN says that no
action will be taken in the court-mar-
tial cases Of Lieutenant Colonel Ilges,
Captain Hubbard, Captain Kress and
Lieutenant Robertson until the return
Of the President to Washington.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

Nc DERMoTT, who was recently dis
charged from custody in Liverpool,
refuses to leave the jail, afraid Of be
ing murdered by the Irish Invincibles,
who accuse him Of having betrayed
them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

A NEW telegraph company the
Canadian Rapid proposes to break
up the monopoly heretofore enjoyed
by the Anglo-American Cable Com
pany on Prince Edward Island
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

SITTING BULL is in a state Of uncer-
tainty as TO which Of his two wives he
VIII give up, and the ceremony Of re-
ceiving him into the Catholic Church
has been indefinitely postponed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

BRADLAUGH, the English infidel,
announces his determination to again
demand his seat in the House Of
Commons when Parliament assem-
HOS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

THE steamer Rotterdam, from New
York for Amsterdam. went ashore on
the Netherland coast The passengers
were saved. The vessel viii probably
become a total wreck.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

OK account of recent deaths in the
family, Secretary Chambers Wash
ington home will be closed to society
this winter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

Such is the lot Of the dyspeptic Prevention,
where indigestion has not assumed the chronic
phase and a thorough cure where It has is pos
shle of attainment hy those who resort 30 Hostel
ters stomach Bitters, a remedy of established
reputation, botanic origin and rare purity. Heart
burn, fiatuieuce pain in tine abdomen after eating,
and q sinking sensation in that region between
meals entirely obviated by this fine corrective
Nausea, bilious symptoms and conSt patiun are also
entirely removed by &C. Lack Of vieOr loss of flesh
and want Of appetite are usually troubles which
contribute 90 the discomfort Of sufferers from iu-
digestion. but for these. as well rs other concomi-
tants of the malady. Hustetter's Stomach BitterS
is a recognized specific While it regulates il
strengthens the system Fever and ague rheuma-
tlsm and nervous ailments are efeccually relieved
by n, and it IS an Incompatible sustaining cor
dial Tor inhrn persons of advanced years or weak
constitution
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

It IS expected that Senator Don
Cameron viii be in his seat at the
opening OF Congress. His health has
soimproved it is said, that he will be
able to sail for the United States in
November His residence is being
prepared for his return.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

Mrs Ralston widow OF the famous
California banker, Is living with her
two sons al their new mining camp in
California where they are working
hard and where they have erected
house for their mother
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-04

tf'aia tAtNEf. y. I.-.lhe tN sheriff, Nr. W,
Z NtssGt. 7,tN> Browns lrpn BittrgS has iu-
proA"a nay digestion and general health
The first Chinese child ever born
in Washington was the daughter Of
the Chinese Minister who appeared
about q month ago Sine is named
Mi Ju The first name Mi means Am-
erica, and is given ia honor Of this
country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-24
Maine Men I'm the West.

The Clinton (Iowa) News of recent date
published an article from which we clip the
following. Messrs. Cobb and Alden men
toned below are Maine men, the first son of
Francis Cobb Esq, Of Rockland, and the
second son of Darius Alden Esq, of this
city:
The Clinton White Lime Company, recent
ly organized, is a worthy reinforcement to tie
many other first class industries of the city
and is composed of some of our best known
and most enterprising citizens. G. w. S.
Cobb, of st. Louis, is president, w. b.
Leffingwell, of Clinton, vice president
and c. F. Alden, secretary and treasurer
The company for consideration of So
900 has purchased the lime kiln in the south
part of the city, recently owned by Stone
Angel, and have installed Mr.. T. c. Orr OF
ST. Louis as foreman of the kiln. They have
already made some substantial improvements
in the property, among which is an Ingenious
constructed elevated railway by which one
man can perform work that formerly took
four, and do it with greater expedition.
Two additional iron kilns of the latest and
most improved pattern will be erected, and
such other improvements as will make the
works of the Clinton White Lime Company
superior to anything of that character in the
Mississippi valley. The lime manufactured
by this company is recognized as the stand
ard white lime of the northwest, and finds a
ready market at all the stations along the
lines of the C. & n. W., and c., NJ. & ST
Paul railroads, besides north and south on
the river.
Mr.. c. W. S. Cobb. of st. Louis, although
a stranger to many Of our citizens, is by no
means stranger to the lime business as he is
the president also ofthe Glencoe & Genwood
lime association of st. Louis. who control
kilns having capacity of 1000 bushels per
day, said to be the largest organization 10
this branch Of business in the United States.
He enjoys the distinction of being
at the head Of the above institution,
as well as occupying the same po-
sition in our Clinton company, and the char
acter of a business man that We may be
proud to have identified with one of our
business institutions. Of the other officers
of the institution, Messrs. Leffingwell and
Alden, no words of commentator are neces-
sarv at our hands. Their business qualifca-
tions and enterprise are known to all, and
with such an institution, and such manage
ment naught but success can result. and we
congratulate our citizens upon their acqus-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-24
CAMP CHAMBERLAIN.
Third Day Of the Eneampmsnt Of til.
Maine Militia.
The Geverner Reviews the Troops 4. the
AfteEnoon.

Everything is progressing smoothly =,
lamp Chamberlain. Yesterday, the third
gay, was the great day Of the Emcampment,
ana ike the two preceding DAYS, was a pleas
ant one- strong breeze from the south
blew steadily from morning till night and
made the heat endurable. The tents are
so arranged that they can be opened
at each end, thus giving a brisk draft of air
beneath the canvas. The afternoon proved
cloudy. which was very acceptable to the
troops and all who were concerned in the re-
view. These three days of pleasant weather
shows the wisdom OF holding the muster
early in the season.
The snowy forms of the tents arranged
rank on rank, make very striking and
pleasing appearance. The soldiers are
obliged to keep the interior of their tents in
good order and neat and trim Five or more
soldiers occupy each tent. which is furnished
with three ticks of straw for the inmates to
sleep on. In nearly every tent several unks
can be seen and they are very handy in
place of chairs. Numerous nicknacks are
usually arranged in different parts of the ten,
and looking glass, which is quite indispe nsi-
Bile, is always at hand. The troops appear to
be very well contented and but few complaints
are heard.
large number Of people from the country
were on the grounds. Many farmers make a
practice every year Of taking their families
and spending at least one day at the muster
Many officers and strangers not connected
with the militia were present in the forenoon
and during the review. Among others no.
ticed were the following: Coils Richardson,
Wellington and Capt. DuChensy, all of Mas
sachusetts and connected with the military
organization of that State Adjutsnt General
Dalton of Massachusetts; Gen. Charles p.
Mattocks of Portland; Col Daniel White of
Bangor, formerly colonel of the End Repi-
ment Col. Smith of Bangor, formerly on the
division staff; Lieut.. Howe, Orono. of the
L. 5. regular army. Among the ladies pres
ent were two daughters of Governor ROBBIE,
Miss Mollie Robe and Mrs. Barker of Ban
gor, and Miss Nellie Rodgers of Bath. Gen.
Chamberlain came in the forenoon and was
present throughout the day. lie was looking
very well, even better than last year. Lieut..
Totten from Fort Preble, detailed by the Sec
rotary of War, has been in attendance during
the muster.
The following details for general duty were
announced: Field Officer OF the Day, Col.
f. II. Ballard; Officer of the Day, Capt.
Manley of the 2nd Regiment: Officer of the
Guard, Lieut.. Niles of Co. H., LIST Regiment;
The skirmisher's match participated in by
the End Regiment and Frontier Guards &C.
Cured in the morning. The Guards made
the highest average per man, while the Dex-
ter company won, having the largest number
afs Tho f..llosrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-24
nen. The score was as follows ::
The LIST Regiment will shoot in the skirn

The LIST Regiment VIII shoot IN the sklrm-
ishers match to-day.
''Beans go the hest of anything said a
stalwart soldier just before dinner yesterday.
The beans baking in the earth back of the
kitchens attested this. Holes are dug in the
soil aud the b aans being put in are baked for
many hours. The troops say that beans
cooked in this manner are better than
any other way. The fare for yesterday was
for breakfast, corned beef, potatoes, bread
and coffee; dinner, soup, potatoes,
cold meat bread and watermelon;
supper, beefsteak, bread and coffee.
Besides these articles the soldiers purchase
many eatables outside of the regular rations,
with their own money. The members of one
company have already paid one dollar
apiece for extras. Each company has
one cook and each cook an assistant.
$50 of pork, and three bushels of beans, are
a two DAYS ration for the Brigade. Each
man receives one loaf of bread and Ii pounds
of beef in one day. Three watermelons were
issued to each company. Most of the troops
are well satisfied with their diet, but complain
that they cannot get enough TO eat.
At o'clock 2. NJ. the review by the
Governor took place. This being the most
important event of the Muster, a larg-
er number of people were present than
at any previous time. The Governor
was in civilians dress and his staff in full
uniform. The battery opened with ss-
lutte to the Governor. The troops formed in
line with the camp on the east side of the
parade grounds, and facing headquarters.
The soldiers were in full uniform wearing
white gloves, with their knapsacks and
blankets. The band was stationed at the
right of the line. The Governor and
Brigade headquarters while General
Brown and staff took stand
about in the center of the parade grounds,
At a signal gun the Governor and staff es-
the right of the line, then wheeled pass
ing along in front of the troops the band
meanwhile playing Hail to the
Chief Arriving at the left of
the line they turned and proceeded along
between the troops and the camp. by the
right of the line to the battery, after inspect
ing which they returned to their first position.
The troops then broke line and forming
into companies, with the battery, marched
and countermarched on the grounds. This
ended the review. Following the troops en-
gagged in musketry firing and skirmish drill.
There was also firing by the battery. The
band gave their usual concert in the evening.
! Eft Cetera.
While the battery was firing the salute to
| the governor in the afternoon, 4 team, the
property of Col. II. NJ. Sprague, took fright
At the reports of the cannon, and breaking
away, run into = gully back of headquarters
and fell down. Bystanders aided the animal
| in arising. The harness was badly broken
and the carriage somewhat damaged.
Col. H. NJ. Sprague was i'll for several