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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
WaSsOn's Defaioation.

GALVESTON, Tex, June 9,--The News
San Antonio special says Wasson's pros
ecution has been emasculated by the
payment of the full amount of the de-
licit. The mayor prior 10 his arraign-
ment, drew check for the full short
age on the First National bank Of Gal
weston and the same was rendered to
the chief paymaster Terrell in satisfac.
ton. The check was forwarded TO Gal.
weston and notification of the payment
has been received. The effect OF the
settlement has been variously estimat-
ed, but the friends of the accused hope
for nm 9cquittal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
The Speakership.
rHR HosrIIIrY ID RANnALL.

Inn tNNAlAlIl ~ RANDALL.
washington, June lit is said by
his opponent that Mr. Randall, to avoid
committing himself directly ON the
tariff issue in his contest for for speak.
ership, has declared himself for en-
tire abolition of the Internal revenue
except small tax on whisky. Mr..
Randall fayors wiping out the internal
revenue system ~ rapidly as it can
be done without seriously affecting the
revenue, retaining at present oNly
part of the tax on spirituous hquors.
Another gentleman said i'll reply; 81
have no doubt Mr.. Randall thinks this
course popular, and hopes to deceive
his democratic fellow members
and secure their votes, but free traders
well understand that the same thing
is favored by the Wost radical pro-
techonists, as shown by the votes taken
last winter in the house. 1t will be
ANihNhbNlNN NliNA NIL NtAlN THIOIkCu
n bill from the committee on WAYS
and means TO wipe ont the
internal revenue on every
thing except whisky, and if the tariff
bill had failed, this bill would have
pissed by the votes of protectionists on
both sides of the House. This was the
republican programme, which would
have been carried out If the deadlock
on the tariff bill had not been broken.
For this reason southern and western
democrats and all free traders opposed
the measure and voted against all ques-
tons involving abolition II is really a
nice way Randall has of dod sing the
tariff question, and he will find that il
will meet with no favor from either the
free traders or tarfl-'or.rcvenue-only
men. Both clans Of democrats are
against Randall. They want TO revi ye
the tar fl question in Congress, and
oppose Randall because they believe he
is protectionist.
The opposition to Randall is very
strong and determined, but unless the
opposition to him can be concentrated
on some one man, he cannot be de-
Gated for the speakership.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
The PhOsphates on Tobacco Con dem ned

There are so many other and more
valuable fertilizers that can prof tably
be used on tobacco that it would seem
reasonable to discard the phosphates
now crowding most every nook and
corner of our agricultural sections.
Phosphates no doubt are good in their
proper place, but for tobacco they have
been demonstrated to be hurtful caus-
ing the plants to grow unnaturally and
iniusing them with too much salty mat
ter or saline substances; hence it is that
the leaves burn black and roll cr blister
when used Tor making cigars. We be-
lieve we are correct in saying that when
phosphates are used on tobacco, the re-
sult is that it gets a quick rapid growth
at least grows rapidly for a certain
period CT time, then ceases TO properly
develop for want of the proper mater
ials to fully sustain it until it shall have
matured satisfactorily. Besides, those
who have used phosphates on their to-
bacco plants learn by sad experience
that when they come to take their to-
bacco from the poles, it is dry and
husky-or not as pllable and soft as
those plants which have been grown
from the free Use Of barnyard manure.
One gentleman with whom We talked
on the suit ect Of the use of phosphates
on tobacco. said that for a time it put
the plants forward in rapid manner,
but the growth did not hold out salts
factorily, and the tobacco stopped grow
ing at a time when its requirements
were greatest to make it fully up to the
standard it ought TO assume in the way
of growth, etc.
The salt contained in our commercial
phosphates does not seem to be coed
for tobacco; nor is the use of salt in
excessive quantities on anything that
grows, a prudent application. We
would certainly suggest the disuse OF
phosphates on tobacco, and instead
would study up some simple and east
" applied compost which most of our
growers ought to be able to devise and
accumulate about farm buildings and
in the neighborhoods where they live.
We think two parts Of the fine scrap
ings of the barnyard, two parts OF leach
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
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aShington.
DIRECTORS APPOINTED.

WASHINGTON, june s The president
has appointed the following govern
ment directors of the Union Pacific
Railroad company: Isaac II. Brom-
bley of Connecticut, Geo G. Haven of
New York, Watson H. Parish ef Ne
braska, Colgate Hoyt of New York and
Arthur i. Conger of Ohio.
WILCOX 5 ACTION APPROVED.
Secretary Teller has approved the SC
ton Of Indian Agent Wilcox in refus-
ing to receive Cbirachuahua Indians
who recently applied for admission to
the San Carlos reservation.
MERRICK's CONCLUSION.
Merrick concluded his address as
follows: The people, regardless of
party, woHld pay an everlasting tribute
to an administration that had moral
courage enough to punish the corrup-
tion of members of It's own political
household. He demanded from the
jury a verdict of guilty against the de -
PENDANTS, not a verdict based or SYM
pathles, but on facts, evidence and law.
He demanded this verdict in hehalf of
the people of the Jnited States, whose
peoples treasury the defendants had
rsbhed. He demanded verdict in
vindication of the official trusts which
the defendants had disregarded, of
laws of the land which they
had spurned with contempt. He de-
manded verdict in vindication of the
truth, honor and virtue of the Ameri-
can people, which these men had
stained and blaokened. BY verdict
of guilty that injury to virtue, truth
and honor might be redeemed, and
that too, by jury taken from the peo-
pie showing their appreciation out
ragged and honor disregarded. Mer-
rick thanked the court and
jury for their patient attention and
and then the question arose as TO the
time to be allowed for argument in
their prayer forl instructions. At In
gerselPs suggestion It was decided TO
limit the arguments to Monday, the
time to be equally divided between
the prosecution and defense. The at
tendance of the jury being uaneces-
sary during the argument on the pray
ers they were excused until Tuesday
The court adjourned until Monday.
When Merrick took his seat an al
tempt at applause was checked by the
judge. Both sides prepared their pa
pers. After short discussion the coun-
sci Of both submitted their prayers to
seclre their publication in the next is
sue of the record.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
GIROFLE MAHAFFY's LOVE.
A Lovely Life BliEhted BY the utter
ance of One small word.
Chicago Tribune.
"Pass the butter. +"

"Pass the butter"
Out beneath the star-gemmed sky,
and under the sturdy old oaks that had
bid defiance to the storms of centuries,
Girohe Mahsffy and George W. Simp-
son were sitting that beautiful June
night. Up from the westward came
the sound of the sea as its silvered
foam FLASHED in rhy cadence on
the white sands of the beach, and
through the masses of foliage that en-
circled Brierton Villa could be seen,
ever and anon, especially anon, the
fitful flicker of the ice cream lairs that
hecked the horizon in every direction.
1t was hight for poets pen, paint
er's brush, or large schooner of weiss
beer. And so they stand there, the
moments passing by unheeded, the
girl nesting in his arms secure IN the
deep trustiulness of an overpowering
passion, while the man, smoothing her
fair forehead gently, bends over now
and then to kiss the rosy lips that are
upturned to his, and then wonders in
a dreamy, idylhc, north-side fashion
who the last man that held similar
situation on CIRCLES staff might have
been. Suddenly the girl breaks the
silence-she had broken the man on
the last matinee day. "And you must
really 60" she says; really and
truly?"
"Yes," he answers, "wAen duty calls
We must obey, and l have seldom
known duty to call on the poorest
hand"
"But 1 cannot let you CO." she says
passionately. at is cruel to test my
love so sorely"-and, breaking down in
a storm of sobs, she clings to him
more closely than ever. And then,
just as he fears for her reason, so terri
BILE does the blow seem, the sobs that
are making the 1.-THE form culver with
anguish cease and Girofle looks up to
him with happy smile upon her face.
81 will be brave" she says, "but you
must make me one promise, holy,
sacred promise that even death itself
may not absolve you from"
81 will do it gladly, my precious
one" he murmurs. "What is this
promise%
"You must promise" she says, "to
lend me your razor"
"Why, of course l will, sweetheart"
he replies gayIy. 81 promise you that
cheerfully. But why do you make
such a strange reques,?'
Because" she says, in those low,
mellow tones that would lure man
through inferno or to Harvard juno
ton, Il have large, throbbing bun
ion."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14

ed and uulesched stems, two parts of
tobacco stems and two parts also of
plaster thoroughly mixed together
would make an excellent application
for using in the Mills before the plants
are set out, to be iudiciously applied.
Too much ben manure used on plants
or in compost heap would he likely
to burn the plants, or their roots, and
in this way destroy them. Hen man.
ure is heat producing in It's nature, and
it is well to modify It's action by mix
ing it with something else, decreasing
It's strength thereby. Every good farm
er ought to be able to make good
compost heap. 1t is the duty of the
tobacco grower 10 do so if he would
succeed, unless he has excessive guam.
titles OF manure to spare 80 an apphca-
ton to his tobacco lands. Liqdid
manure thrown on rich vegetable
muck with some hen manure, viii
make a gooo compost heap. Ashes
are good for tobacco; so is cotton seed
oil cake, or linseed oil meal, and many
things besides which we might men
To fully maintain our high rep
utation in this section for producing
white burning tobacco, of fine favor
and pliable, we have got to reject the
pilates as bad and injurious appli
cations for tosacco, and apply well
formed composts instesd.-Correspond-
ence Baldwinsville IN. Y Gazette.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
Arrest Of a Banker -Swindler.

Dies MONIES, Ia, June SC. Bree-
man, detective from New York, ar
rested VIM. G. Moore In Benton town
ship, 10 miles from Atlantic, yesterday.
The prisoner is now in the county Jail.
Moore was president Of the Victor, n.
Y, bank, branch Of the Rochester
bank, with Mr.. Chas. Upton as presi-
ident. Both banks closed at Tia same
date, the Y ctor bank with $l30 600
deposits, and no assets, while the Roch-
ester bank gave showing Of $500, 600
deposits, with but so. 600 assets. Cnas.
Upton's trial comes Of at an early
date, Moore and his son George
came to Atlanta three months
ago, where they were living
at the time of his fathers arrest:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14

PROSPECTS FoR A LYNcHrNa BEE.

PROSPECTS, FOR A LYNCHING BEE.
SUMNER, Iowa, June S.-rhe Barber
boys were taken to the Independence
jail the night OF June to keep them
from the MOB. The sheriff of Bremen
county returned with them at l O'Clock
to-day. and they are in the Waverly
Jail The prospects are that they will
oe hung tonight or tomorrow night.
LATER.
DUBUQUE, June Sat II O'Clock to.
night word comes that mob at Wa
verify a. e attacking the jail with crow
bars, pickaxes and all kinds OF weapons
trying TO effect an entrance. II the
mob gets hold of the BARRIERS they will
be strung up at short notice.
STILL LArER-THE LYNCHING CoNsUM-
MATEB.
DUBUQUE. June S --The Herald's spe-
oial from Waverly says: The Barber
boys were taken from the Jail by mob
at l1;30 o'clock tonight and hung to
tree half mile east of the Jail. The
mob was composed of men from Fay
cite county and were led by brother
of the man whom the BARRIERS
killed last fall at West Union
the sheriff refused to give up tho keys.
The mob battered down the doors
with sledge hammers and after short
delay inside brought the criminals out
with ropes around their necks. The
boys did not finch particle
and did not even plead for
metcy during the whole ordeal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
Miss Aston as a Ballet Dancer.

Miss Carrie Aston, daughter of
William b. Aston, heiress expectant to
millions upon millions, and pet in our
most exquisite society (says New
York letter., has become a ballet
dancer. Her debut WAS in the presence
of ismmed crowd of eager spectators.
The dance was Dutch reel, elaborated
by new picturesque movements. Miss
Aston wore q correct Dutch peasant
costume, consisting of a red merln0
skirt and white muslin waist; her hair
was braided behind and banded with an
ornamental gold device, while her cap,
modelled after those worn by the girls
of the province of Friesand, WAS prettily
coquettish. She lad heavy gold brace
let's, gold linked chain necklace, q
diamond brooch and diamond earrings,
She danced gracefully TO the music OF
the zthers, and was applauded with
immense enthusiasm. No performance
by the expert Gavalazzi, the ballet pre-
mier of grand opera at the Academy
of Music, ever gained half the appro-
baton. OF course Miss Aston didn't do
this on the stage, though it WAS part of
show at which g dollar admission fee
WAS charged. This happened at the
Kumess, or Dutch festival given for q
charitable object. If Manager Palmer,
of the Madison Square Theater, could
secure such attractive actresses he
wouldn't look in vain for recruits to
take the place of seceders from his
company, and finally retired from the
business in despair, as he has this week
done.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
The Ohio Nomination.

New York, June 8.-The Herald ga ys
editorially of the Ohio republican CON
ventioH: "Mr. Forakers nomination ia
regarded as the victory of Gov. Chas
Foster and the defeat of ex. Speaker
Keller and several others who appar-
emily with Senator Thurman's counte-
nance would have liked to defeat For
aker in order to establish their own
claims TO Mr. Pcndleton's seat in the
senate.
" AS to the platform, it seems to use
a plain confession that the Ohio repub-
lican managers fear and anticipate do.
feat. II is no more than very un-
blushing, begging letter addressed TO
fhe OHIO voters"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
The GallOWS.

THE RESULT OF HANGNAN's DAY.
LAwRDNcEvIILE, Ga, June S Ebert
M Stephenson was hanged to-day in
the presence of 5000 people, for the
murder of his aunt year ago last Au-
gust. Stephenson was arrested for the
crime while arranging his tent for a
camp meeting. His request that the
brass band play Golden Slippers" at
the gsl!ows was refused. While toying
with the rope he spoke to some of the
spectators by name. Just before the
trap Yves sprung a hundred persons
asked him If he was guilty, hut he
neither affirmed or denied his guilt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
Major Nickerson.
HE Is IN A PICK OF TROUBLE NOW.

HE Is IN A PECK OF TROUBLE NOW.
PHILADELPHIA, June 9.-The court
Of common pleas to-day aDnulled the
decree of divorce obtained by Major
Niokerson by fraud, dismissed the libel
aud imposed the payment of all costs
upon the libellant.
A6jutout General Drum to-day re-
ceived an official telegram from Phila-
delphia announcing that the decree Of
divorce IN the case of Major A, Nicker-
son, U. S. A., has been ret aside and
the former verdict declared null and
void. Immediately upon lis receipt
the general of the army directed GEN
eral Drum 10 issue papers
for the immediate arrest Of
Major Nlckerson preparatory TO
his being uied by court martial on
charges of conduct unbecoming an
officer and gentlcmen. Papers were
issued this afternoon and messenger
dispatched at once to serve them upon
him. 1t is thought, however, there
will be difficulty in finding him, as it is
the general impression he has lett for
parts unknown. For several days past
his whereabouts has been mystery 70
his most intimate acquaintance.
All efforts to find any trace of Mai.
Nickerson in Washington to-day were
fruitless, and the seer tary OF war in.
structed the paymaster general to with
hold his pay az a retired army officer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
Wrangle in the Commons.

LONDON, June S.-A stormy debate
arose in the commons. on the motion
to recommit Lord Wolsley's ard Baron
Alcester's annuity bills, for the purpose
of committing the proposed pensions
for lump sums of money. Sir Wilfred
Lawson, (radicaD and Lord Randolph
Churchill, CONSERVATIVE opposed the
motion. The latter alleged that an in
quiry into the Egyptian war was the
first thing necessary. The origin Of
the war, be said was disgraceful, not
glorious, as the governments puppet
khedive, was the real author of the
massacres at Alexandra. Sir Stat
ford Northcote, Conservative, sup
ported the government. The
opposition to the grants he
characterized rs shabby. Upon the
present. rising question as to the policy
of the war he declined to be led by
Churchill and he hoped the house would
not be induced by the NOBLE lord to ac-
cept position degrading to it's honor,
Gladstone declared Cburchill's allega-
CATION in regard to the khedive was en-
tirely at variance With all the evidence
ia the hands of the government.
Churchill promised to give proofs 81
his statement if the government would
grant the proper inquiry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
Get Ready fer a Sleigh Ride.
A SNOW STORM c MING.

DENVER, Col, June 8.-A heavy snow
storm has been in progress through
out the state since morning. An anu
sualy heavy rainfall the last few weeks
insures an abundant harvest. the
crops never looked more promising
Reports from all parts Of the state in
dicate that the agricultural products of
Colorado this year will far exceed any
previous year in Its history. An abund
ance of grass on the cattle ranges places
the stock in az excellent condition, Civ
ing evidence of prosperous fall and
winter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
High License.

THE FURRY AMoSs CHICAGO sAL,oSIsrs.
CHICAGO. June 8.-The fact that the
high license bill is almost certain to
become a law in this state is the gen.
ersl TOPIC of conversation tonight.
About s coo saloons in the city, payisg
$50 each per year, or about 5000
The estimated numb Der will be decreased
10 8 900 under the new law, yielding a
revsnue to the city Of $780, 900.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
Secretary Chandler.

CONCORD, N. H, june . --Wm. e
Chandler is here, owing to the serious
illness of his mother. He thus an
swored an interrogatory: " reiterate
the statement have heretofore made,
which is that am not, and under no
circumstances shall | be, candidate
for senator at this session. Regarding
the question of election | am positive
in the belief that it would be Illegal to
choose more than one senator at this
time"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
The Kentucky Tragedy.

LOUISVILLE, June S.-Clarence Boyd,
the young artist, shot by his brother
in-law, DR.. Barnes, on Wednesday
last, died at noon to-day from the
effects of his wounds. Barnes was ar
rested and gave an additional bond Of
81 900 and was released. OWING to the
threats of Boyd that he would kill him,
it is not supposed that Barnes will be
held to answer by the examining court.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
Phil Sheridan.
THE GIFT THAT IS TO SURPRISE HIM.

THE GIFT THAT is TO SURPRISE HIM.
WASHINGTON, June S.--General Phil
Sheridan is probably not aware that he
is TO have very foe residence in the
most fashionable quarter of the capital
presented to him when he arrives here
next fall to succeed Gen. Sherman as
the head Of the army. Certain of his
admirers have, however, bought him a
house, and to-day it was paid for and
the conveyance made. The price paid
was $43 001. The place was purchased
from Judge Adds, of the French Amer
lean claims commission, and wac built
by him about four years ago. 1t liz To-
Gated in the northwest corner, on
Rhode Island avenue. 1t is reported
that Judge Adds family are going
abroad. This kind of testimonial to the
commandment chief Of the army is not
without precedent. General GraGt was
presented with house when he be
came the head of the army, and when
be resi- ned the position to take the
presidency he sold il III turn to General
Sherman's friends, who gave it to him.
The latter has made his home IN it ever
since, and still occupies it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
The irish National League.

LOUISVILLE, June Alex Sullivan,
of Chicago, president of the Irish ma
tional league, delivered an address
before a good audience at the Opera
house this evening. He was warmly
received by the audience which en-
Enthusiastically applauded his good
points. At the conclusion resolu
ton in sympathy with Charles Stewart
Parnefs effJrts in behalf of the Irish
people was unanimously adopted
The contributions for ParnelPs testi-
monal amounted to $3.50.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
The War in DaImatia.

CATTARo, D4lmatia, June 8.-A force
of 200 Turkish regulars marching to
Liplsnck was attacked and murdered on
the 1st inst. by body of Hollis. Ac-
counts are received here of a sanguin-
airy fighting which TOOK place on the
End and 81 insts. in Albania between
Turkish troops under the command OF
Assvm Pacha and body of CAstrais,
The Turks are reported to have lost
l 800 men and the Castralis 500.
The Turks defeated the Molissoris,
who are in full retreat, and their villa
yes are il flames.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
Poslmasler,s Salaries.

WASHINGTON, June 9 The postmas-
ter general decided that under the re-
cent act of congress directing the re-
adjustment of salaries Of certain post
masters, where it was not done under
section s, act Of June, 1866, no post.
masters are to be included within leg.
islation unless they failed TO receive
blannial readjustment Of their claims
upon q basis fixed by the act.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
The 1. o. o. Il.

THE GRAND LODGE WILL MEET AT MADISON
NEXT TIME.
MnwAUKEE, June The state grand
lodge of Odd Fellows adjourned their
convention to-day, after the installation
ceremonies. Madison was fixed upon
as the place Of meeting next year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
The Lynching in Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, June 8-Governor Crit.
tenden has addressed q letter to Judge
A. j. Sevy, of the Ninth judicial dis
trict and one to the prosecuting attor
ney Of Gasc made county, calling at
tention to the Whitney lynchiug and
suggesting that steps be taken to nun.
ish The gully participators.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
suspension Of a Rerenue officer

WASHINGTON, June 9.--The presi-
dent directed the suspension Of Charles
9. Walcott, collector of internal rev
enue Of the seventh district Of Ohio and
appointed VIM. Sturay Of Column
bus, Ohio, to fill the vacancy. 1t it
understood the above action was
taken upon suggestion of Keller.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-06-14
The Chicago, rs Paul, Minneapolis 4
Omaha.

ST PAUL, June 9-The annual meet
ing Of the stockholders Of the Chicago,
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha rail-
road occurred this afternoon. Over
200 600 shares were voted. Thirteen
directors were elected as follows. Mar.
win Hughitt, K z Flower, M. S sykes,
David Davis, A. Keep, Augustus Schul.
r. Sawyer, j. G Soooner, II. NJ X
Twombley, w. X. Vanderbilt, Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt, w. D. Washburn and
A. II. Wilde.