Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-06
CAPITAL NOTES.

Aug 3Oth. 1t was a time to be re-
membered About 300 ex-soldiers
were registered as present, represent
ing most of the So regiments organ
lied in Wisconsin, and many regi-
ments Of other states. The 18th
regiment was represented by about
80 of the cold boys" probably the
largest number from any regiment,
which was owing TO the fact that
i've companies were raised in Dane,
Iowa and Richland counties, and
many of the members at the close
of the war returned 10 settle perma-
nently at the homes Of their boy
hood. Gen. Fairchild, Col. Calkins
and Phil. Cheek, Jr., were the ora
tors of the day and by their remarks
revived the patriotic fire of war
days in the hearts of the old soldiers
and the thousands of people present.
Two brass bands were in attendance
throughout the day, but the music
that attracted most attention was
that Of "Charley" Chittenden and
"Johnnyp Nichols, who rendered the
same tunes that theyregaled the | It'll
regiment with 20 years ago, on the
same fife and drum, after which eve
went marching through Dixie" A
pleasant feature Of the day was the
presentation of watch and chain
to Major Arthur Plat, by his com
RAIDS of the old 18th Wisconsin.
Mr.. Geo. II. Ellis, former army
comrade, we found in charge Of the
Mazomanie stocking factory. On
his invitation we inspected the fac
tory, and found it to be first class
establishment in all respects. There
are about 30 knitting machines in
operation, propelled by steam power,
and manipulated by as many young
ladies. The goods turned out are
equal to anything in the line we
have ever seen. Finest grades of
wooden stockings for ladies', gents
and children is speciality of the
factory. In all, about 40 persons
are employed in and about the es-
adjustment
Two sections of the great excur-
sion party over the North Pacific
Railroad passed through the Capital
City. One section, on Friday night,
consisted of notable personages
from Germany. The German-Amer-
leans of Madison thought it would
be nice thing to give this party a
reception as it passed through, and
accordingly repaired to the depot in
the dead of night, loaded with bo-
quets, "pretzils," and "sweitzer case, "
and prepared to sing few German
songs. The excGrsionists, however,
were all sound asleep, not man APP
peared to respond or even receive
the substantial offerings. The songs
were unsung, the edibles and boz
quets turned over to the train-men,
and the donors repaired to the near
est saloon to drown their chagrin.
A second train bearing distinguish
ed Americans passed up on Saturday.
With this party went Gov. Rusk and
General Farchild.
Prof. Henry, the Sugar Cane Sci
enlist of the University, will person
ally superintend the syrup making
on the mammoth farm Of Williams
~ Finn, near Helena. The profess
sor thinks that from the cain raised
on that sandy plain the very best
quality of syrup will be produced.
The excursion party from Dodge
Vile last week was small as to num-
bers, but evidently mammoth in en-
joyment.
Reports are that the Tonyawatha
summer hotel is still full of guests,
most of whom will remain through
out the present mouth.
1t is announced that the famous
trotting horse Jay-Eye-See, will be
at the State Fair next week and SGD
for" first money in the big "free for
ALL" Other horses of merit are ex-
pected. Every indication now is
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