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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-11-05
They We're Not Man and Wife.
Chicago Herald .

There are some queer people in
this world" remarked a Dearborn
street real estate agent, THE other
day raan and woman called to see
about renting a fat on the North
Side. The woman did all the talking
and turned to the man for con irma-
ton and corroboration. He always
agreed with her, and he did it very
meekly."
well, says the woman, finally,
4 viii give you $25 for the fat, won't
we, Johnf
"'Yes'm.
land III pay nv rent promptly,
too, won't we, JohnY
'Yes'm.'
"And I'll take good care Of tic house,
won't /, Johnf
Yes M
"But inquired, as is usual in such
cases. are you man and wife}
Man aud wife, exclaimed the
woman, sharply; indeed we are not,
are we, Johnf
Nom
What says 1. Not man and
wifeG
"'Not much. I'd have you know
that in this family we are wife and
man, amt we, John2
Is 'Yes'n
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-11-05
SIGNS OF SUMNER.

When the lark is singing carols from us Fie"iess
place on high, .t4.s
As the sunrise hangs It's banners criins" '''A''N
DER the sly; ,.,. .1o
When hum Of busy insects answers DoNA nv
linnet's song, a.
When the msts have Feheu the MOI 4iHes anu 'O
when G 3se eS asys are ali fembo meath the pas
sion of the breeze. go ~,
And the Rrain-delds change their shadows IKE the
pillows Of the seas,
While each cricket chips its challenge from lts
refuge ia the grass, .
And the blossomed OOughs are nouulhS 70 TIC
pug inns SO ''''' Summers come.
When the dragon flies are darling like winged
Jewels through the dir,
When the birds are singing sWeetly 20 companions
When the mountains blend their grandeur into
softly nodded lines,
And the rocks peep out in gladuess from their
When the stfesIns laugh very softly to the willows
where the iioSweTets cluster gayly in their many
tinted mass,
While the velvet moss l. spreading there us car
And fringe Of bushes furnish perfect framlrgof
Summers come.
When the forests cooling shadows tempt to rest
at sultry noon;
Der with their ruin;
When the clouds are heecy whiteness, when the
atmosphere is bland
And tho season spreads SIS gadness and It's plenty
o'erthe land
When the lakelet drinks the sunshine-while It's
mirrored gold Is still
AS IL waits TO clasp the streamlets dancing gay
~ down the hill,
while Gods beauties, ike soft blessings, rer-
meate the earth and air,
And uuspoken benedicticns meet our vision
Summers come.
When the air is perfume laden through the watch
Is Of the night;
When the moonlight on the meadowsis a glorihed
Az itelids the lake and river, as it softens rugged
scenes,
with lis lights and shadows shifting through
million leafy screens;
Every pool a shining wonder, every tree unstrd'ed
Every hin and valley making OF its maryel-work
Every d S' a dream OF beauty, every night new
Every hour attempting picture for our wonder
haunted eyes;
When ali these are spread before us-each gem
without alloy
When the soul responds n elainess and the
earth is drunk with joy,
Willie the heart intoncs lbs anthems, joining ma
ture ia her praise,
And perfection meets perfection 10 thousand
wondrous ways,
Inter Ocean.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-11-05
Yellowstone Park
A NEW COMPANY.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-Secretary
Lamar has given notice 10 a strong
syndicate Of Eastern and Western
capitalists that upon their showing
their plans OF organization and the
sUtllnes of the i'm provements they pro
pose to make thas be Will grant them
a new lease OF hotel privileges IN the
Yellowstone National Psrk. The lease
given Rufus Hstch's defunct hotel
company has gone the way of the COM
pany itself There is now a chance
for the right sort of men with money
and brains to make the park comfort
able for tourists, ana ut the same time
profitable for themselves. The new
syndicate comprises Sir Charles Glib
son. Of st. Louis; John ID. Perry, OF
St Louis; c. B. Wright and J. G. Bul~
lett, OF Philadelphia; Frederick Bill
ings former President Of the Northern
Pacific; J. Q. Casey, of Minneapolis,
and NJ. d. Darlington, of Toledo. AL
Of them are very rich business men,
and none Of them are without prac~
tical sense of what the public demands
in a summer resort. The new COM
pany has no connection with the hach
Douglass Hobert venture, and the olg
caravansary built by that concern Will
not be taken off their hands by the
new company. The plans have bee
drawn for SIX pretty and thoroughly
convenient hotels Sufficiently large 70
accommodate the present and prospec
tive tourist patronage of the ParK'
These hotels VIII be erected at Mans
moth Hot Springs, Norris Geyser "a
sin, Upper Geyser Basin, Grand Can
Won, Tower Falls, and the Yellowstone
Lake. The syndicate will build
steamer for pleasuring on the laks,es'
and will see that ample stage tacll-
ties are provided for transit to all parts
of the park. They will also erect tee ai
phone lines covering all parts o! me
park.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-11-05
Seryia and Bulgaria.
London Times Nish Correspondence

LONDON Times NlSh correspondents
1t is curious to remark how Rnl,
garia for some years past has been
and still continues to be, the snoiIoJ
child of circumstances. And certo;r1
ly she is not blame>worthy for play-
ing boldly while luck is with her The
blood and money of other nations
Servia among them, won Bulgaria.
independence. Bulgaria was consti.
tuted by treaty, under specific obhpa.
tions, every one of which she evaded
and Europe accepted it all complacent.
ly as matter OF course. Now BDI-
garia Jumps completely over the
treaty, annexes a pro vince half as
large as herself, and the balance of
European opinion rather ipcllpes IN
applaud Than disapprove the fact. Al
this rate Bulgaria will declare her in
dependence six month hence, estab-
lish kingdom, and annex Macedonia
before Europe has time to recover from
her surprise. The Bulgarians naturally
declare themselves satisfied to the fuil
limit of their ambition by the union
but the Servians are convinced thai
these declarations are more opportupe
than sincere.
There is thus contrast with the
case of Servia. Whatever Servia has
gained, either Of territory or indepen.
dence, comes Of long, painful strug-
giles and and the lavish outpourinp az
Servian blood. But when the treaty
of Berlin created situation tolerable
for Servis, though not COMMENSURATE
either with her sacrifices or military
achievements, Servia settled down
and executed faithfully every treaty
obligation.
Impressed with the solemnity Of her
engagements toward Europe. she
sought 10 fulhll them in the fullest
spirit by placing strong restraint upon
the adventurous spirit of the people.
In endeavoring to compel this spirit
into the grooves Of progress and ma
terial development, the King leopard
lze6 his popularity and the govern.
ment It's authority. Nevertheless, they
would have persevered but for an
event which places the failure OF Ser.
via in extreme peril, perceived by the
whole population. For, though not
an educated race like the Englisk, the
Servians have a keen political sense,
and know when their interests are en-
dangered.
WITH Austria on the one side and
big Bulgaria on the other, Servia
would be completely shut in, with
only the future before her of stewing
in her own juice, or of one day pray
ing to be annexed by one neighbor or
the other in order to borrow strength,
even at the sacrifice OF national indi,
viduality, the inextinguishable sense
of which has sustained ner through
centuries Of struggle. What Servia
would have 10 expect from 8 power
full Bulgaria is sufficiently foreshsd
owed by the prohibitive tariff estab-
lished by Bulgaria against Servia, and
by many acts indicating the Bulgar-
ian desire to foment interal troubles ia
Servia
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-11-05

and children, preparatory to foreva,
forsaking mis- home. and was goino,
either to Florida or Northwest NIsso1l,
ri. He had lived is Polk county near
ly ever since the war and was rnncb
respected by his neighbors. havino,
held several offices of trust and
profit.
The Distric. Court is now in sessio,
but it is not yet known whether HE
case will be reached or not. Mrs Az
ard, the wife OF the murdered man, is
still living, as well as a number Of i'm
portant Witnesses, but opinion is much
divided as to whether he will be CON
victed or not.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-11-05
An Unreasonable Dictum.

Wife-This letter from mother is
dated three days ago. If that Is the
best the new immediate delivery sys
tena can DO they had better return to
the old system.
Husband (who has carried the letter
ia his pocket two days, Don't be un.
Just my dear. The system is new yet,
and probably Not in perfect working
order. Give 'em tpe, my dear-glve
em time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-11-05

English railroad employees are
frightfullv overworked. Seven1y
hours a week is quite a common
thing. A guard worked 1943 hours
in twelve days, while an engine orlYs
or made los hours il one week anG
one case is given in which a fireman !.
actually worked thirteen days II I"
week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-11-05
Abating A Nuisance.

Board of Health Officer-Mls. Nc
Ginnis, told you last month that tne
keeping OF that pig was a nuisance
and il would have 10 be abated. 49,,
Mrs. McGinnis-An' sure " Ne
abayed yer instructions. Oiye ~
a bstin TIL poor basic wid a club lver
since the occasion of yer last visit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01

Our Beetown correspondent seems
to be under the weather, and we have
not been represented for several weeks
But for all that people'have been on the
move.
Christmas has passed with all its
gayety, and again we have received n
Christmas number of the good old
HERALD, bringing JOY to all. "Cap.
Ferg' has made success of his Christ
mas number, and his many patrons
thank him for it. Well, we must look
over the happenings of the past few
weeks.
As we glanced over the columns of
last weeks HERALD we were Surprised
to see the marriage of our County Supt
Mr.. Harper has made many warm
friends during his visits here, and all
unite in wishing him pleasant journey
on the matrimonial sea.
MIR. Frank O'Brien left Monday for
his home in Manchester, New Hamp-
shire. Mr.. O'Brien made many ac-
quaintanees who will be pleased to meet
him should he visit Wisconsin again.
Miss Ella Joyce is visiting relatives
near Lancaster.
Frank Waldorf, of Fennimore, passed
through here two weeks ago with his
bride. Frank is well known in these
parts, and has won the respect of
young and old by his many manly
qualities. Kind, courteous and full of
fun, he is pleasant companion. Mrs.
Waldorf can pride herself on having
secured husband with an untarnished
name, and one whose aim it will be TO
make. life pleasant for the one he has
chosen as a partner through life. Al
though, fate hasIused Frank roughly for
a few years past, let us hope that the
clouds have passed and that the sun
may shine undimmed the remainder of
his life. May God remove the thorns
from the pathway of the youthful
couple, is the wish of host of friends.
Although Frank neglected to give some
of his truest friends call, yet we trust
it was through no unkindly feeling but
more likely rush of business. Mr..
and Mrs. Waldorf win be heartily well
coined whenever they may deem us
worthy of visit.
Miss Lizzie Perrin is spending a few
days with friends and relatives in
Bloomington.
Jake Cline is the happy father of
son
Mr.. Gregory Higgins returned to his
home in New Hampshire, last week.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Hampton, of
Fennimore, spent few days with her
parents MIR. and Mrs. Wilcox.
Well, as we do not live right in the
city of Beetown and seldom get there,
we wonld like to hear from Sigma, or
some one who does. l.. A.P.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01
Mount Hone.

The following communication was
crowded out of last week issue.
What has become Of G. Q. M? Has
he got married, with the many others,
or has he gone up Salt Riverp If still
alive will he give an account of himself,
as people are getting anxious about
him.
There has been so many weddings
lately that our old bachelors are getting
scared.
The first on the list are Harley Handy
and Miss Lille, daughter of our estima-
BILE townsman, VIM. White.
The next are Ellsworth Ball and a
Miss Tubbs, we believe of Beetown.
And the next, which came off only
last Wednesday, was Fletcher Grimesey
and Miss Carrie, our charming post
mistress, only daughter of b. L. LOOMS.
This wedding was quiet affair but none
the less pleasant on that account, there
being only about twenty invited guests.
The presents were very nice and appro-
pirate. We understand Mr. and Mrs.
Grimcsey intend going to Brown county,
Nebraska, in the spring We shall be
heartily sorry to lose them.
We have jewellery shop in our town
now, owned and run by Harley Handy.
A. f. Slows and l.. II. Barrett are
going to start skating rink. May
they be successful.
With Merry Christmas to all, and
the HERALD in particular. We are
ANYBODY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01
Blaine's Plurality.

New York Tribune. Many official
corrections of previous professedly "of-
ficial returns from the different states
have been made; as corrected to this
date, dividing the fusion vote in Michi-
gan as it was cast. and giving both par
ties the vote they received in Missouri,
West Virginia and Nebraska, the total
exclusive of Iowa is as follows: For
Blaine, 4,64S,S $40; for Cleveland, 4,693,-
$685. for Butler, ia, 4S7; for st. John,
lao, 120. For Iowa, at least 30,817
should be taken from the fusion vote
and allotted to Butler, and the totals
would then be: for Blaine, 4,S45, 1868;
for Cleveland, 4,S40.004; for Butler,
205, 304; for ST. John, 150,952; plural
ity for MIR. Blaine, 5,064. If the Ne
braska greenback vote of 1882 be
deducted from Cleveland, and the West
Virginia greenback vote be deducted
from Blaine the plurality for Blaine
would be Is, $40.
All these results are attained in spite
of the virtual disfranchisement of |, 200,-
900 persons in the southern states. If
there had been or could now be a free
and fair vote in obedience to the con-
stitution of the United States, and an
honest count of the votes freely cast,
the result would be substantially as fol-
lows: For Blaine, 5000, 900; for Cleve-
land. 4, 100000 for all others, 356, 900.
By the greatest crime against free gov
eminent that has been perpetrated in
this country, a candidate having q real
majority of million and half against
him has been elected under the forms
of law.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. John Mcmahon, of Harrison, was
in town Monday.
Atty. A. w. Bell, of Platteyille, was
IN the city Saturday.
Hon. Thos. Watson, of Livingston,
was in the city to-day.
Mr.. A. c. Morse made a trip to
Bloomington, Tuesday.
Hon VIM. Z. Carter, of Platteville.
was in the city Friday, on legal bust
ness.
DIR. H. J. Suite, of Viroqua, Wis.,,
paid the HERALD soflice call last
Thursday.
Miss Mertie Carter, of Platteville, is
visiting in this city with Mrs. viii G.
Richards.
Miss Emma Carter, of Dodgeville, is
a guest of her aunt, Miss Anna Carter,
in this city.
Prof. l.. II. Barrett and Mr.. jeff
Handy, of Mt. Hope, were in the oity
last Friday.
Mr.. j. b. Needham, of Dubuque, was
in the city Saturday, shaking hands
with old friends.
Mr.. George Howe is spending his
vacation with his brother Mr.. Jno. IL.
Howe in this city.
Col. J. +. Bates, of Dubuque, Gen.
Agt. for the Continental Fire ms. Co.,
was in the city this week.
Prof. Livingston, of Dodgville, was a
visitor in town this week, and returned
home Wednesday morning.
Miss Hattie Mousse is home from
Platteville where she is attending the
Normal School, to spend the holiday
vacation.
Mr.. R. Ii. Bougkton, of Mitchell,
Dakota, is spending the holidays with
his brother L. III. Boughton, our
Register of Deeds.
Hon. H. ID. York, of Hazel Green,
returned to this city from a business
trip to Chicago, Tuesday, aud will not
return home until 1885.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Wagner, of
Galena, spent Christmas with their
daughter, Mrs. Ed. M. Lowery, in this
city, and returned home Saturday.
Messrs. r. G. Orr and Ora Richards
went to Chicago last week. Mr.. Rich
ards returned Tuesday evening, and
Mr.. Orr Wednesday noon.
Mr.. Ellsworth Mckinney and sister,
Miss Nellie Mckinney, are home for the
holidays from Appleton, where they
are attending the Lawrence University.
Mr.. Marsh Barber, of Crookston,
Mimi, spent the holidays at his home
in Lancaster. He is looking well, and
is evidently prospecting in his Minnesota
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Duncan, of Dar-
lington, accompanied by the little
daughter of Prof. Geo. c. Hall. arc
visiting during The holidays at the
residence OF DR. and Mrs. j. w. Odgcrs
IN this city.
Attorneys L. j. Brooks, of Boscobel,
and ID. j. Gardner, of, Platteville, were
in the city, on legal business. Monday.
Both gentlemen are Democrats but are
not stuck up over Cleveland's elec-
ton that they refuse to speak to unfor-
tunate Republican acquaintances
Miss Mary Crosby and her niece,
Miss Kittie Fox. took their departure
last Friday for the home of the latter in
Hayes City, Kansas. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. DR.. Hyde, who will
visit a couple of weeks in Kansas, when
she win proceed to Denver, Colorado,
on visit to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. elise,
expecting to be absent from Lancaster
about two months
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01
WuEEIRARPnw p


A WHEELBARRow Procession
During the late political campaign OFT
Stevens agreed with Charley Bennett
that if Blaine should be elected he
would wheel the latter around the Court
House square, and if Cleveland was
elected Charley was to do the wheeling
and he would ride. They also made
similar bet on the candidates for sheriff.
The same bets were made by Geo.
Boyce and Frank Market. Mr.. Fem
Walker and Mr. Thos. Orion made the
same kind of bet on the candidates
for sheriff. Saturday afternoon large
crowd assembled at the Wright House
corner to see the wheelbarrow process
sion start. There were three wheel
barrows containing Stevens, Market
and Orion with Bennett, Boyce and
Walker to furnish the motor power.
Each of the riders was provided with a
tin horn, by blowing which he cheered
up the dropping spirits of the poor
wretch at whose expense he was taking
his ride. The first procession moved
around the square in very good order,
and the passengers were landed at the
place of starting without any serious
mishap. Then Stevens and Bennett
changed places as did also Market and
Boyce and those who had been the
gleeful riders took their turn at doing
the wheeling. Everything passed off
pleasantly, and the affair occasioned
considerable merriment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01

Cardinal Manning was, as may be
imagined, q remarkably bright scholar
in his college days, and especially fluent
in talking Latin. Old DR. Mayhem,
who has the reputation of being the
prince of all captious examiners at Ok
ford University, was astonished on one
occasion by the extraordinary readiness
of young Manning's answers to
all the questions he saw fit to
put to him. At length, struck with a
new scheme, DR.. Mayhem suddenly be-
gan catechising in Latin, and was more
surprised and delighted than ever to be
answered in rhyme and epigram.
.'Quid est Spes?' quoth the Doctor
g Optinsa res was the immediate
answer. "Quid est Ctaritas?" was the
next question. ''Nagna raritaS," re-
piled the student. "Quid est Ftdes?n
''Quod non Uides." The old examiner
was not proof against such youthful wit.
He gave young Manning his hand, smil
ing, and babe him come to dinner at his
house. Some fifteen years later Dr.
Mayhem received an invitation to his
former pupils installation as Bishop of
Westminster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01

The education of the human mind
commences in the cradle, and the inn
pressions received there frequently
exert their influence through the whole
of life. Principles which take the
deepest and most lasting root, are
those implanted during the seasons of
infancy, childhood, and youth. The
young pupil takes early lessons from
everything around him; his character
and habits are forming before he has
any consciousness of his reasoning
powers. The principles by which he is
chiefly actuated are always formed ac-
cording to the customs and the princi-
pies prevalent in the country or the
intimate relationship into which he is
thrown, until at length
What softer nature starts at with
alright
The hard inhabitant contends is right"
-C0qaR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01
ENos w. BRIGGs

WINoNA, ALMA & NORTHERN. The
Prairie du Chen Courier says the grad
ing of the Winona, Alma g. Northern
railroad between Bluff Siding, opposite
Winona, and Fountain City has been
completed and the force of men en-
gagged in the work has been paid off.
Only small portion of grading through
Fountain City and little grading OPP
posite Buffalo remains to be done to
complete the road bed from Bluff Siding
to Alma A force of 200 men are at
work across the Chippewa bottoms
about two and half miles from the
mouth of the river. Nine hundred and
fifty-two piles will be required for the
approach to the bridge on the east side
of the Chippewa river. The piles are
all bought and most of them have been
delivered. Through Pierce county, OPP
posite Red Wing, $50 men are at work
upon six sections of heavy grading.
Operations on the light work this side
of there have been suspended during
the cold weat her.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01

THE G. A. Il. ENcAMPMENT.- Grand
Commander Phil. Cheek, Jr., of Bara-
boo. who was in Madison last week re-
ported that the grand encampment OF
the Grand Army of the Republic, which
will be held at Turner hall, in that
city, on the 22d and Esd of January,
PROMISES to be most happy affair.
The delegated representatives will num-
her 375, but General Cheek said the
attendance might run up to nearly
600 G.. A. Il. boys. The banquet,
occurring upon the evening of the Esd,
win consist of pork, beans, bareback
and coffee, followed by number of
short speeches.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01

BUCKLEN'S ARNlCA sALVE.-
The Best Salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded Price
20 cents per box. For sale by
STONE & HAssELL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01
A Card.

Editor. Please allow me through
your paper to sincefeiy thank the kind
friends of this place who made us a
Christmas present of splendid cutter.
Although unworthy of such a token Of
esteem yet we are sincerely grateful and
as we enjoy our rides we shall often
thank those who gave us such q valua-
Bile and useful present.
r. Tr7II
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01

The examination in Civil Government
was more than usually encouraging.
A majority of the class had over so 4
IN thorough examination. In answer
to q question rs to whether they had
gained more interest in government
and public affairs, nearly all expressed
themselves emphatically in the affirma-
tive. The following are specimen
answers: Il feel well paid for the study
OF Civil Government. | take much
more interest in the affairs of the coun-
try than did three months ago. II
feel greatly paid for deyoting the time
that have to this study. Yes, it has
made me feel more interest in state
manship and government, for, thi ngs
that at any other time / would not
notice are very interesting to me.
Altogether it has been a very pleasant
study.D
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-01-01

DIED IN DAKoTA.-"Ike| Stockwell,
who some twenty-five years ago ran
blacksmith shop in Georgetown, and
was well known throughout this county,
and who was Captain of Darlington
company in one of the Wisconsin regi-
ments during the war, died few weeks
ago, in Dakota.