Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13
CAPITAL NOTES.
MADISON, Sept. "a, 1888.

and well directed eflorts, IL is De
| lieyed, cannot fail to make this the
best State fair of many years. The
entries in stock and machinery de
partments far excel any previous.
The finest herds Of cattle in the
northwest viii be represented, and
the best horses, sheep and hogs of
the country will be seen here. Run
ming, trotting and pacing horses of
national reputation are advertised
to compete for the liberal purses
offered for exhibitions Of speed.
The fine herd of John J. Ross
reached here in good shape Satur-
day evening. These animals are
attracting considerable attention,
and will doubtless get away with
some blue ribbons, good judges say
that there are animals in this herd
that cannot be excelled. Sam Ross,
with his running horse Mercury, is
on the ground, and has confidence
that he will be able to take a good
position among the fine field of
racers with whom he has to com
pete. Genial "Cap. Ferg," with his
trotter German Boy is here. Every
body from Southwestern Wisconsin
who attends the fair will watch the
race in which the little Grant county
horse goes, with interest, and hope
to see him walk to the front, as he
did at Mineral Point.
Last Tuesday morning President
Arthur and party passed through
this city, on their return from the
Yellowstone excursion. Their com.
ing was unheralded, but a few per-
sons learning of it in time, a hun
bred or two of people assembled at
the depot to see the dignitaries. The
doors of the palace cars were kept
locked, so that no one could enter,
and none of the party deigned to
step out. by peering through the
windows, glimpses Of the President
were obtained by a few audacious
fellows. The Presidents utter in
difference to the calls made for him
by the squad on the platform may
lose him a score Of votes if he is
re-nominated, for an indignity of
such magnitude, though heaped up
on the humblest citizens of the cap
ital city, viii not go unrebuked. His
conduct in this political center of
Wisconsin, is by some interpreted
as conclusive evidence that he has
no expectation Of being candidate
for reelection.
The Grand Lodge of Good Temp
lars concluded its session here last
Friday. r. ID. Kanouse declined TO
serve longer as Worthy Chief, hav-
ing made arrangements to go into
the lumber business and settle in
Sanbourn county, Dakota. In the
departure Of Mr.. Kanouse the Order
in Wisconsin suffers a loss that can
but be seriously felt for a time at
least Few men possess in so emf
nent n degree the qualities of lead
ership. His untiring zeal and daunt-
less energy was tower of strength
to the cause he championed, inspir-
ing confidence and enthusiasm in
his associates and nerying them to
efforts which, without encourage
ment, such rs he gave them, might
have never been put forth. For his
worth rs n man, he is esteemed
throughout the state, and his de
/ parture will be regretted by hun
dres outside Of the Order in the
service of which he won distinction
Mr., Kanouso says that the effort fol
constitutional prohibition viii be
Continued, and the temperance party
organization kept up. Next fall, ii
is said, the party will nominate and
support candidates for all offices,
from President to coroner. In clos
ing an address Mr.. Kanouse said:
"a thousand st. Johns, Colquits,
Russels, BOWS and Finches might
be defeated, but the principle OF
liquor prohibition lives, and viii
live, to taugle the plans of partisans
al.