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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-07-17

/ -OR SALE.-The Sodey homestead, cbnsist-
| ing Of twenty acres of land, a splendid
dwelling house and good barn. will be sold
cheap. For particulars call at the office of
Wilson & Mcllhon. 15tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-07-17
Beneficial Denartnent

established for the accommodation of those
who are in want in any way. those who have
lost or found valuable property. and for those
who wish 10 sell or exchange. Limit. twenty
five words. First insertion FREE. and for each
insertion thereafter twenty-five cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-07-17

Fresh .frph and gegetabies can be
had daily at the Nimble Nickel Store,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-07-17

tionally fine and will yield enormous
crops. Throughout the eastern and
middle states on account of drought
hay is failure, but it is not so here
as in this section the hay crop will
be one of the largest ever harvested.
WHAT wonderful improvement
it would be to the block if the Gra-
ber building on the corner were
brought back in line with the other
buildings. 1t would then be one of
the leading blocks in all the city for
both business and beauty.
GEO. HARRIS, who is so successful
ly working a fruit and vegetable
farm near the southwest limits of the
city, is meeting with that success
which his untiring labors merit.
Demands for his products are large
throughout the city, and even in
Dodgeville.
a DIVIDEND of 10 per cent. has
been declared by the assignee for
the creditors of r. S. Smith q Bro,
of Linden, to which, the Chronicle
says, VIM. Heathcock has added 10
per cent. on the claims of home
creditors, making their dividend 20
per cent.
OK Sunday, July Goth, the Lin
den p. NJ. church viii hold a days
meeting in Heathcock's grove, just
south of this village. A lady evan
gelist from Illinois, the Salvation
Band and other ministers will be
present. Services to commence at
8 o'clock, sharp.
WE understand Democratic
"blow out" will soon take place in
this city, as an evidence of approval
of Cleveland's nomination. The
same encomiums will probably be
heaped upon Grover as have been
bestowed on every one of the de-
feated Democratic candidates for
President for 25 years past As
Abraham Lincoln was assailad, so
will be James G.. Blaine Every
thing has, is and ever will be fail
ure, in the estimation of this crowd,
that is not tainted with demagoguery
and democracy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16
Old Fa,htoned F,.,.nfture.

Quaint sbits'' of old-fashioned furniture
have for long time past been much sought
after, and pretty examples are now to be
met with in almost every house of refine
ment and taste. One occasionally meets
with old-fashioned things which from change
of circumstances can no longer be used for
their original purpose. The silver-handled
steel knives and double-pronged or tined
forks-which most members Of the present
generation have never seenZwere, when
not in use stored away in a specially-made
satin wood or mahogany box, often beauti-
fully decorated with inlaid marqueterie
work, and in the better examples the mount
ings were of chased silver. The interior of
the box was apparently solid, with a separate
slit for each knife and fork, which, handle
upermost, stood upright. Until recently
these beautiful specimens of the cabinet
work Of bygone age could be purchased for
a very few shillings each. Some one has
lately discovered that by removing the in
terror false top and adding divisions for
paper and envelopes, these old knife boxes
can be transformed into choice and covetable
stationery cabinets, and dealers are now
buying them up, and when transformed
are asking almost as many pounds as they
gave shillings. Another ingenious person
lady well known in society-has discov-
cred that the highly-polished, old-fashioned,
double-handled plethoric copper or brass tea
urn, wherewith our great grandmothers de-
lighted TO adorD the table when their friends
assembled to dicuss dish of tea, can easily
be transformed into notable table lamp Of
striking proportions. The urn proper forms
s4-
nary glass receptacle for oil, is fitted into
the space formerly occupied by the heater,
which, with the lid, is Of course discarded.
The projecting spout is likewise banished,
and simple metal boss, with corresponding
one for uniformity on the other side, takes
its place. To complete, an extra large shade
is fitted over an octagon-shaped wire frame
work Of ordinary construction.-Cham5ers'
Journal.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16

the bonds. have your positive written con-
tract to deliver me Sl25. 200 land bonds, and $32
600 first mortgage bonds, The money
due you on the contract was all paid
nearly year and half ago.
OF this whole amounts of bonds due L have re-
ceived but $50, 900 land grants, leaving $4,000
of the and S32, 800 first mortgage still due. 1
know you are pressed and in trouble and
don't wish to be too exacting,
rather I wish to be very liberal in
settlement. Now make this offer. Pay me
the cash due on the borrowed money account,
$4,000 in round numbers and $40, 600 land bonds
Caldwell has repeatedly assured me
that / should be paid all the
bonds due me under contracts with you and out
side of that $4,000 due me from him. now
voluntarily offer to make a very large reduction
il can have the matter closed. l am without
doubt the only persen who has paid money for
bonds without receiving them, and 1 think yon
will agree with me that 1 have Jared pretty
roughly. 1t would be an immense, i'm
measurable relief to me if 1 could
receive the money in time to pay
off the indebtedness here within the next
six weeks, so that 1 can go to Washington this
winter with the load taken off my shoulders.
1t was placed there in the fullest faith and
confidence that you and Mr.. Caldwell would not
let me suffer. still cling to that faith and con-
fdence. You will much oblige me by showing
this letter to Mr.. Caldwell Yours very truly,
JAMES G. BLAINE.
W, Fisher. Jr ESQ.,, Boston.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16
WANTS TO scoor IN $500. 600.

The reply to the letter is Mr.. Blaine's letter Of
April IS, 1872, already published.
FoRTY-FIRsT CONGRESS, HOUSE OF REPREsEN-
TATIvEs, WASHINGTON, Jan. &c, 1S71.-My Dear
Mr.. Fisher: have this moment written to Mr.
Caldwell, suggesting that in case you can arrange
a meeting in this city next week with Col. Thos.
A. Scott TO come on here, have some reason for
believing that q very advantageous arrangement
may be made for taking say $500, 900. Will tel
egraph Caldwell by Tuesday evening il I can
arrange the meeting and wish him to hold him
self in readiness for the journey. Your letter
is this moment received. You ask my
advice. Let have an accurate
and reliable statement OF your financial
condition and 1 can do something, l feel very
sanguine, with T. A. Scott. 1 think You will
not deem me unreasonable when l again and per-
sistently urge that ought to have good notes
for the S25, ,0c0 and that ought also to have the
SS2, 900 bonds which were made by yourself and
Mr.. Caldwell, the express basis of the S25 900
loan. 1 do not believe your company has q
stronger or more equitable and legal claim than
mine, while It's personal hardships TO me are bit
ter and burning, and hHrtliating to the last de-
gree. Sincerely, your friend.
J. G. Blaine
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16
LOT. NJ. Monn1LL,s SUBSCRIPTION.

AUGUSTA, Me-, 5th Oct, 1S69.-My Dear
Fisher: l enclose $1,000 check. balance of A.
& p. Coburn's instalment; $1,000 in payment
of Anson p. Morrills instament; 81 900 in pay
ment of Lot NJ. Morrills installment Lot NJ
Morrills subscription of So, 900 is additional to
those already advised, making in all S130,000.
There may possibly be 100000 more, but $780,
600 will be my limit. / received yours
inclosing P. Il. Hazleton's letter from
Belfast. BY mail succeeding this you will
receive cashier check for $1,000 and hereafter
you will have no trouble with any of the Maine
subscriptions. All will come to you in cashier
checks or money direct by express. l note VIII
you say about the importance OF my keeping all
quiet here. fully appreciate your wisdom and
your kindness and shall endcavor to do just
you desire in the premises. The letter inclosng
the Globe, by the same mail with this, can be read
by you to Mr. Caldwell, il you think it eapedl-
ent. have endeavored in writing it not to be
iHdeIicete. shall see you in Boston, Thursday
noon. Don't send any receipts to Maine folks
till l come. Yours, j. G.. BLAINE.
W. f. JR., ESQ.
These two letters Of Oct. and 5, 1862 are in
continuation of the two letters OF Oct 4, 1862
which have been already published, but TO re-
fresh the memory Of the reader we give them in
this connection, They are as follows:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16

BRUSSELS, Sept. 15.-Before the commu-
nal council to-day the R"rgomaster ex-
planned the measures were adopted to re-
press the recent disorders. He attributed
the deplorable excesses to the action of the
clericles whose attitude incensed the popu
lace. He asserted they posted up the
most insulting placards. The Catholic
organs he stated, reviled the liberals, while
the liberal press coun selled its followers to
be quiet and calm. The Burgomaster stated
if it became necessary he would prohibit the
meeting altogether, but had found it impos-
sible to repress the universal and spontan-
eous feeling of the people.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 15.-The rumor has gained
currency that King Leopald will dissolve the
chambers, in order to end the political an
tagonism now prevalent.
BERLIN. Sept. 15.-The annual military
man euvres of the German army began to-
day. Prince Frederick William and Princess
Augusta represented the emperor and en-
press.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16
oUTFIsHED By FISHER.

AUGUSTA, Oct. l, 1S71.-My Dear Mr.. Fisher:
am doing all in my power to expedite and has
ten the delivery of that stock. The delay has
been occasioned by circumstances wholly beyond
my control. But 1 shall reach a conclusion
within 8 few days and make the formal delivery
then. Ii will be a great relief to get it off nv
hands assure you, far greater than it will be
for you to receive it. You must have strangely
misunderstood Mr.. Caldwell in regard to paying
these notes. He has paid me in all just
$4,000, leaving $4,000 due, which 1 am
carrying here at and per cent interest, and
which embarrasses me beyond all imagination.
l do not really know which way to turn for re-
lief, am so pressed and hampered. The Little
Rock and Fort Smith matter has been a sore ex-
believe you cannot pay me $4,000 OF
borrowed money 1 don't know what 1
shall DO. Politically l am charged with
being wealthy man. Personally and peeuniarily
l am lsboring under the most fearful embarrass-
ments, and the greatest Of all the embarrass-
ments is the $4,000 which handed over under
your orders and not one dollar OF which have
received. OF the $4,000 original debt
Mr.. Caldwell has paid 5000 and $1,000
only. Can you not give me some hope of
relief in this matter. II is cruel beyond meas
ure to leave me 50 exposed and so suffering.
You know my profound regard for you and my
faith in you. We have been friend. too long
and too intimately to allow shsde between Us
now. Yours truly, ]. G. BLAINE.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16
What Blaine yaia Yesterdau.

AUGUSTA, Me-. Sept. 15,-The Kennebec
journal tomorrow will contain the following:
''Mr. Blaine, accompanied by his wife, arrived
from Bar Harbor this afternoon. In answer to
reporter of the Journal, who called at his resi-
dence to ascertain if he wished to say anything
in regard to the letters given the public by Fisher
and Mulligan, Mr.. Blaine replied his only desire
was that every voter in the United States might
read the letters for himself and not form his
judgment from editorial Misrepresentation in
partisan journals. There was not a word in the
letters, Mr.. Blaine added, which was not entirely
consistent with the most scrupulous integrity
and honor. He hoped every Republican paper
in the United States would publish the letters in
fullD
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16
IPersonAl.l
LITTLE ROCK IN coSFmExcE.

LITTLE lsoth IN CoNfIDENCE.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Oct. (, 1s69.-My Dear Sir:
I spoke to you a short time ago about point OF
interest TO your railroad company that occurred
At the last session OF congress. 1t was on the
last night of the session, when the bin renewing
the land grant to the state OF Arkansas for the
Little Rock road was reached, and Julian OF
Indiana, chairman OF the public lands committee,
and by right entitled to the hoor attempted to
put on the bill, as amendment, the Fremont
FL Paso scheme scheme probably well known
TO Mr.. Caldwell The house was thin, and the
lobby in the Fremont interest had
amendment was likely to prevail IL brought
to a vote Roots and other members from Ar
kansas who were doing their best for their own
bill (to which there seemed to be no objection),
were in despair, for 1t was well known that the
senate was hostile to the Fremont scheme, and
IL the Arkansas bill had gone back TO the senate
with Julian's amendment the whole thing would
have gone on the table aud slept the sleep Of
death In this dilemma Roots came to me to
know what on earth he could do under the rules
for he said it WAS vital to his constituents that
the bill should pass l told him that Julian's
amendment was entirely out Of order, because
not germane; but he had not sufficient
confidence in his knowledge OF the rules
TO make the point but he said Gen.
Logan was opposed to the Fremont scheme and
would probably make the point sent my page
to Gen. Logan with the suggestion and he AZ
once made the point. could not do otherwise
than sustain it, aud so the bill was freed from
the mischevous amendment moved by Julian,
and at once passed without objection. At this
time had never seen Mr.. Caldwell, but You can
tell him that, without knowing it, 1 did him a
great favor. Sincerely yours,
J. G.. BLAINE.
W. FISHER, JR., Esq, - India street, Boston.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16
NOT A DEAD HEAD.

AUGUSTA, June go, 1S69.-My Dear Mr.. Fish
er: 1 thank you for this article from Mr.. Lewis.
1t is good in itself and will do good. He writes
like a man of large intelligence and comprehen-
sion. Your offer to admit to participation
in the new railroad enterprise is in every respect
as generous as 1 could expect or desire. thank
you very sincerely for it, and in this connection
1 wish to make a suggestion of somewhat sell
fish character. 1t is this: You spoke
Of Mr.. Caldwell disposing Of
share of his interest to me. If
he really designs TO do SO wish he would make
the proposition definite, so 1 could know just
what to depend upon. Perhaps if he waits until
the full development Of the enterprise he might
grow reluctant to part with the share and 1 do
not by this, mean any distrust of him. do not
feel that shall prove deadhead in the enter
prise if once embark in it. 1 see various chan
nels in which 1 know 1 can be useful. Hastily
and sincerely, your friend, j. G. BLAINE.
Mr.. Fisher, India street, Boston.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16

treated me in this railroad matter; but your con-
duct toward me in business matters has always
been marked by unbounded liberality in past
years, and OF course 1 have naturally come to
expect the same Of you now. You urge me to
make as much as 1 fairly can out of the arrange
ment into which we have entered. 1t is
natural that l should do my utmost to
this end. 1 am bothered only by one
thing and that is a definite and expressed
arrangement with Mr.. Caldwell. l am anxious
to acquire the interest he has promised me, but
l do not get definite understanding with him as
l have with you. 1 shall be in Boston in q few
days and shall then have opportunity to talk
the matter over with you. 1 am disposed to
think that whatever do with Mr.. Caldwell must
reallyee done through you. Kind regards to
Mrs. Fisher. Sincerely, j. G. BLAINE.
w. F., Jr., Esq.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16

1869 by a company of Boston gentlemen, OF
whom Twas myself one. The bonds of the road
were put upon the market in this
city on what was deemed very advan-
tageous terms. You were a purchaser of
about $4,000 of the bonds on precisely the
same terms that every other buyer received, pay
ing for them in instalments running over con-
siderable period, just as Others did. The trans
action was perfectly open, and there was no more
secrecy In regard to it than if you had been buy
ing flour or sugar. am sure you never owned
bond of the road that you did not pay for at
the market rate. Indeed, apa that no one
received bonds on any other terms. When the
road got into financial difficulties, and loss fell
upon you, you still retained your bonds, and you
held them clear through to the reorganization of
the co mpany in 1874, exchanging them for stock
ana bonds of the new company. You acquired
also some of the new demands against the new
company by reason OF your having joined with
others In raising some money when the
company was in pressing need. For the
recovery Of that money proceedings are
now pending in the United States
circuit court in Arkansas, to which you are
openly party of record. Concealment of the
Investment and everything connected with it
would have been very easy had concealment
been desirable, but your action in the whole
matter was as open and as fair as the day.
When the original enterprise failed knew with
what severity the pecuniary loss fell upon you,
and with what integrity and nerve you met it.
Years having since elapsed, it seems rather, hard
at this late day to be compelled to meet a SIAN
der in matter where your conduct was in the
highest degree honorable and straightforward.
You may use this letter in any way that will be
OF service to you. Very sincerely yours,
W. F., JR.
The words ''indeed am sure that no one re-
ceived bonds on any other terms were inter
lined in the foregoing letter in Mr., Blaine's own
handwriting:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16

AUeUsrA. Oct. 1. ls6q.-Mr DEAR FISHER:
Find inelosed contracts OF the parties named in
my letter Of yesterday. The retaining contracts
viii De completed as rapidly as circumstances
will permit. iuelose you = part Of the CoRgres-
sioEGl Globe Of April 3. containing the point to
which l referred 81 some length ia my previous
letter ofto-day. You will and it OF interest to
read it over and see what narrow escape your
bin made on the last nigh; OF the session. OF
course, IL was my plain duty to make the ruling
when the point was once raised II the Arkansas
men had not, however, happened to come to me
when at their wits end sud in despair the
bill would undoubtedly have been lost. or at least
postponed for year. l thooght the point would
interest both Of you and Caldwell. though occur
ring before either OF you engaged in this enter
prise. beg you 10 understand that thoroughly
appreciate the courtesy with which yoa have
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16
W. FISHER, Jr.

BosToS, Sept 30 1s71.-MY DEAR BLAINE
1t is Of the greatest Importance that the parties
owning the interest, the $4,000 invested by
them in the Northern Pacific railroad. should re-
ceive what is dee them, and unless something is
done about it l shall be forced
TO turn the document over to them,
and you settle directly with them
am constantly reminded about It and they all
say ''Why don't Blaine deliver to you our in
terestf" Mr.. Caldwell tells me he has paid you
his last note due you, and gave you the $4,000
land bonds in addition. 1 should judge It was
for your interest to settle the matter at once and
have no further delay. You must be your own
judge in the matter. but my advice is to settle it
AZ once. i remain, WARREN FISHER Jr
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16
OLD WORLD NEWS.
The Chinese Explanation of Their
First Fire ON the French Gun
boat.
Terrible Floods in China, 10000 People Re-
ported to Have Perished in the
Waters
FRANCE AND CHINA.

LONDON, Sept. ia Hong Kong dis
first fired over the British gunboat Zephyr
and fired directly at her afterward because
she refused to stop at the first shot.
Advices from China state Chinese have no
intention of blocking the Woo Sung river
upon which Shanghai is situated, unless the
French make an attack. Hundreds of stone
laden boats are in position to be sunk on ap-
proach of the French fleet. 1t is believed the
neutral powers will seriously object to clos
ing this river, unless formal declaration of
war shall have been previously made. M.
Patenotre, French minister to China, is at
Shanghai intriguing with the peace party
among the Chinese. His hope is to bring
about revolution at the palace, and the
consequent overthrow of the war party.
PARIS, Sept. 15.-The lie Paris publishes
an inspired article to-day, in which the idea
that France should accept arbitration in the
difficulty with China is Indignantly rejected.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 15.-An associated
press dispatch from Yokohama says the Jap
anese government has proclaimed neutrality
in the Franco Chinese war. 1t is expected a
revision of the treaty between Japan and
the foreign powers will be concluded, and in
OStOoCl uo" duu lLupOIIdu6 pi1fL1cSOo WILL
be granted foreigners.
10000 PERSONS PERISH IN FLOOD.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15.-The San Pablo
has arrived with Hong Kong dates of August
Il and Yokohama of the 30th. Information
reached Canton of frightful inundation in
Kiang Sal province. News dated from King
TAX, the chief center of the pottery manu-
facture, and one of the four great markets
of the empire. Floods lasted four days.
The entire country is submerged to depth
of sixty feet. Whole towns were swept
away. 1t is believed that fully 10000 per-
sons perished. 1t was feared pestilence
would follow
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-16
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN.

VIENNA, Sept 15.-The emperor of Aus
tria arrived at Gravica to-day and proceeded
for Skiernevice.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 15.-The emperor
of Germany arrived at Alexandroosk to-day,
where he inspected Russian guards of
honor at the depot, and then resumed his
journey to SkiInevice.
PARIS, Sept 15.-During ball in the
theatre at Cahoro tonight the floor of the
foyer collapsed and twenty-five actors and
actresses were injured.
CAIRO, Sept 15.-The treasury of the
rebels contains only s55, 900. 1t is also re-
ported they are short of ammunition.
LONDON, Sept 15.-The war Office, at the
request Of Gen. Wolseley, is preparing to
despatch 5000 men to reinforce the army in
Egypt. The men embark next week.