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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

ant to Private Secretary Lamont. Pru-
den was appointed by Graut 70 bear
presidential messages and has become
a familiar figure to all connected with
the capitol.
WHEN the cabinet nomination were
taken up in executive session, Riddle
berger objected TO the immediate con-
sideration of the nomination OF Bayard,
and stated briefly that he did So because
Of Bayard's attitude On the Irish ques-
ton. Rddlcserger thought him more
English than American. Bayard being
the first on'tke list, consideration of all
went over, under the rules of the senate,
for day,
THE president sent to the senate the
following named persons as his cabi-
net:
Secretary Of State Thss. F. Bayard, Of Della
Secretary of the Treasury Daniel Manning, Of
New York.
Secretary of war-wm. C. Endieott of Massa-
Secretary of the Nayy-wm. c. whitney, Of
New York.
Secretary Of the 1nterior-L. Q. G. Lamar, of
Mississippi.
Postmaster Geteral-wm r. Villas, Of wiscon-
sin.
Attorney General-A II, Garland, OF Arkansas
THERE were short senatorial caucuses
by both parties after adjournment The
democrats effected an organization by
selecting Beck chairman, and Keuna
So cretary. The chairman authorized
the appointment of a committee Of nine
to arrange the minority membership OF
committees, The republicans are reti-
cent about their proceedings IL is
understood some discussion took place
regarding the liability of the caucus
secrets to become public, and that the
organization of the committee vas re.
ferred to the preliminary caucus coma
mittee, but the action was RENTED to
a future caucus to be called when the
preferences of the senator's shall have
become better known.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
What Ais Brudder Watkit

The Committee on Relief report
that Shindag Watkins was cpnfned
TO his bed with a fever and recon
mended that he be allowed the'sum of
S6 from the relief fund
do you know what ails Brudder
Watkins2n asked the president.
de doctah calls it sewer-gas,
"Whar' from2n
Dunno, sab,
81 guess you doan', All desewer-
gas aroun' his house kin be bottled up
in yer eye What ails Brudde Wat
kins am irwin 10 lift a 400pound
grinds,un' on a bet Of 80 cents. He
strained his back an bent his legs out
of plumb, an all the relief he gets
from dis club won't help him 10 a
bowl of chicken broth Wheu a
member Of dis club takes his chances
wild a grindstun' he mustn't look to us
if an accident happens. We viii
now blow down the lamp.ohimneys
an go heme.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

The first month of spring, a vel
come harbinger of softer lights, OF
more genial temperature, of the awak.
ening of earth, OF the bursting into
active life of ali the world of flowers
and all the empire of leafy life, comes
upon US perhaps with a breath chill
and cold as if borne down from the
pole, or wild and wet. as if blown out
Of the sea; but in it is that virtue
which will soon cause the sleeping
flower in the roots or in the seed to
stir, awake, and prepare for its birth
into light.
March is the battle-ground wherein
is fought the fercest fight Of the
Winter King and the Summer Queen.
With the wiads for their weapons,
they contend with the yigor of first
onset, and always Winter IS the van
pushed and Summer the victor.
March breaks the chains Of the tyraahl
meal White King, drives him ana nus
prison-forces 10 his indestruetaole
throne IN the north, and opens the
doors Of Spring for the Queen of the
summer, IN all her splendor ana IuII
beauty, to pass over and take posses
sion Of the willing land, soon to sraile
through the tears of April WITH the
light mirth of bursting bud and
blooming flower, OF all the rapport
ant months OF the elemental year,
March is the most eventfuL -9eLecl-
ed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
THE LATE GEO. L. DAVENPORT.
The Remains OF the Famous Rowan
En- Route to His Native Ctty-aIs
Early Life.

The Remains OF the Famous Rowan
En- Route to His Native Cltr-HIs
Early life.
Rock ISLAND, Ill, March 2 The
remains of the late George L. Daven-
port, who died at st. Augustine, Fla.
on Saturday, are expected here ia the
morning for interment. His death
calls wildly to mind, pioneer life in
this section, he having been the first
white child born in this vicinity. His
birth occurred on the island. of Rock
Island, Nov II. 1917. His father.
Colonel George Davenport, native
of Lincolnshire, England, where he
was born in 1888, landed on the island
on the 10th of May, 1916, with the
Eighth United. States Infantry under
command of Colonel Lawrence, hav-
ing been appointed supply agent for
the troops. He had charge Of the
building of storehouses for provisions,
a bakehouse, and an enormous bake
oven. The bakehouse was the first
building erected on the island. There
was not white settlement anywhere
west OF Peoria, and north of the mouth
of the Illinois River in all the Upper
Mississippi Valley. His son, George
L., was born in one of the houses
built within the post In his child
hood he had bulfew playmates beside
the Indian boys ana girls. He was
nursed by an Indian maid He learned
to talk the language of the Winnie
bagos, and Sacs, and Foxes as soon
and as well as he did the English lam
guage. Mr.. Davenport was present
with his father during all the confer
ence over the terms of the Indian
treaty in 1882, which was held where
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
freight yard now Is, at the head of
Fifth street, IN Davenport, the mar
quee of General Scott being pitched
on the height above the Indian camp,
now the site of Bishop Cosgroves
residence Mr.. Davenport was well
acquainted with Blackhawk, Keokuk,
Poweshiek, WapeIlo, and other chiefs
and their sons. Besides this treaty.
he attended several with his father,
who accompanied Governor Henry
Dodge in his visits among the various
tribes in Iowa and Wisconsin for this
purpose. Immediately after the treaty
OF 1882, the very day on which it was
made, Mr.. Davenport made the first
claim OF land under that treaty that
was ever perfected. He was instru-
mental in starting the city of Daven-
port, from whom it derives its name.
He was identified with the interests
of the city until 1879, when he was
appointed Indian Agent by President
Hayes, and assigned to the charge of
the Musquokie band of Sacs and Foxes
in Tama County, Iowa. A brother,
Hon. Bailey Davenport, resides in this
city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

A CORRESPONDENT of a California
paper writing from Alaska, says that
the forests up there contain enough
timber to supply the world. The
forests of pine, spruce, fir and hem
lock cover every island Of the archi-
pelago and goodly portion Of the
mainland. The trees are straight and
tall and grow close together. The
only sow-mill at present in operation
is at Douglas Island, and so far there
mas not been a cord of timber cut for
shipment, Ina the interior of the
country timber is Of much heavier
growth than near the coast and on the
islands Regarding the hemlock,
there is large supply and the bark
compares favorably with that Of the
eastern trees, used ii tanning estab-
lishments None have yet attempted
to compute the value of the Alaska
forests.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
The Earnings of Authors,
London News.

= great deal has lately been said
and written about the large sums
which British authors have made by
the sale of their works. Scott OBJ
tanned f110, 600 for eleven novels and
nine volumes of tales Lord Beaeons-
field was offered e10, 600 for fEndy-
mion &c sorgeEliot received $4,000 for
"Romola;' and it is reported that her
Life has already put IS, OOO into
the pockets Of the publishers. The
profits of several continental authors
have, however, been equally sub
stanual. Lamartine received go, 600
for his history and 500 for La
Chute dun Anger for the manuS-
cipt of "Notre Dame Victor Hugo
was paid to. 400; Chateaubriand made
E22. 600 by his books; Theirs disposed
of his History of the Consulate and
Empire for t20, 600; and even
Lamenais obtained on an average
$500 for each Of his volumes. Judged
from the pecuniary point of view, M.
Emile lola is probably the most sue
cessfu of living authors. a Paris
paper to which he is an occasional
contributor states that his income
from literary work has during the
past five years averaged $4,000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

IN ,he British House of Lords, the
discussion Of The Russian question
came more directly to the point than
is usually the case with parliamentary
debates, The secretary of the state
for India admitted that Russian troops
had occupied Afghan territory. The
Marquis OF Lothian then asked docs
the whole qseStion OF peace or war
between England and Russia depend
upon the chance Of a squabble
between the Afghan aud Russian out
postsg' Lord Granville said that lac
could not answer that question unless
notice should be given that it would
be asked. The querist then Withdrew
It, and gave notice that he would re
new It,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
A Possible President.
Boston Journal

Father, said the heir, "your
aunt Hannah is my great aunt, amt
she2"
eyes, 1 suppose she is, Johnnie"
And because she weighs 22O
pounds does that make her my great
aunt, also"
"No-that is we es, ] suppose so. "
Well, to-day asked her for two
cents to buy a peashooter with and
she wouldn't let me have it and /
think she is great aunt, don't you,
fatherg'
Bat the old man refused to answer.
He only had only one little pair, any
way, and he knew that three of a
kind would scoop that.
1t is boys ike this that grow up and
go to Congress and have laughter
scattered through their ready print
speeches in the world.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

THE speeches in Parliament show
that the situation ON the Afghan
frontier is big with the possibilities of
war. Tae disputed territory lies
north of Afghanistan proper, and has
been before this the subject Of ne
gotiauons and the cause Of compiled
lions, tits, however, clearly within
the limit Of English influence, and
Russia, unless prepared for a long
war, is not likely to precipitate
trouble The immediate effect IA the
present temper Of the British people
wall probably be an advance of British
outposts, and, incidentally, the es
adjustment OF a fixed frontier line.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
knocked Nntby Disease.

The most vigorous physique aud adamantine
endurance cannot hold out unaided against eli
matte and ether influences prejudical to health
No one can persistently breathe vtiated or mas
matte air, eat unNholesome food indulge in ex
cess or toll increasingly. without eventually all
ing a prey 10 disease. One Of the surest defen-
sive measures against it is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters But potent as this auxiliary Of health IS,
ID would be preposterous to expect il to maintain
a sanitary condition of the system if they who
seek its aid wifully abandon every other pre-
caution against disease, aud thus thwart its OPP
Grafton Sobrety the avoidance OF exciting
cause are important elements IN health mainten.
ance regard being had TO these a system
fortified by the Bitters viii be exempt from ma
laria rheumatism, dyspepsia, constipation aud
other malades.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
why a Lark Sings at Heavens Door.
Elgln (scotland) Courier.

While Mr.. Alexander Shaw at
Kinetra was IN the field the other day
he heard cries Of a bird apparently in
distress. Looking up he sa Y lark
hotly pursued by hawk, which, by
a series of fierce darts, tried to secure
his prey but the lark was successful
in evading the attacks. The hawk,
however, was gaining the mastery,
and the lark, terror.stricken, seeing
the man below, came down like an
arrow and auttered actually into his
hand, where it covered trembling.
The pursuer followed until within
six yards, but seeing what had occur
red he flew off in disgust. After a
time the lark was liberated, when it
scared upward, singing, doubtless, a
song of gratitude to its deliverer This
circumstance is remarkable, as show
ing how the great terror conquered
the lens -the instinct of preservation
in the bird triumphing over its natural
timidity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

Mrs. WILLARD DAWSON, died Thurs
day aJ Rockford, ILL.,, from having taken
medicine intended for external use, the
drug clerk putting the wrong label on
the bottle.
THE premature discharge Of a cannon
at Tompkinsville, Staten Island, We'd
nesday, badly wounded a dozen men,
Joseph judges eyesight was destroyed,
and il is believed he was fatally injured.
The others will recover.
By the destruction by fire of the
freight depot and fifteen loaded cars OF
the Susquehanna Railroad Company,
and a portion Of the Aniline Works, at
Albaud, N. Y, property TO the amount
of S235 coo was consumed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

The bill placing Gen. Grant on the
retired army list passed both houses
of congress before the FINAL adjourn
ment. 1t was promptly approved by
President Arthur, and Gen. Grants
name was at once placed on the retir-
ed list. By the provisions Of this bill
Gen. Grant viii henceforth receive
at the rate Of about $13, 900 per an
mum
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

THE term OF the Forth eight Con
gress expired by limitation Wed
nesday, IN the confusion Of the
closing hours, it is difficult TO learn
which Of the many pending measures
finally became laws, or the precise
character of those that were the last
to get through. The senate of the
new Congress-the Forty ninth-met
in extra session shortly after noon,
Thomas A. Hendricks, Vice Presi
dent, being sworn in rs President Of
the senate, and, without doing any
other business, adjourned until thurs
day.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
How Mrs. Polly is Renewing Her
Youth
wycline (Ky) Journal.

A singular freak Of nature is shown
in the case of Mrs. Polly George, a lady
well known to many citizens, who
lives two miles from Milburn, in this
county. Mrs. G. is seventy six years
old, the mother and the grandmother
of large family in the county. Dur
ing her life she has cut and shed her
teeth twice, and now has commenced
to cut her third set, having cut four
teeth within the past month-two
above aud two below. She did also,
a little over a year ago, shed her hair,
which was white with age, and it is
now replaced by a suit of black hair,
with an occasional silver thread only.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

III is reported that the loss by the
hog disease in Washington, Burt and
Dodge counties, Nebraska, viii asgre-
gate 100000 One correspondent
says it is impossible to describe on
paper the ravages Of the plague. The
hog business, which has been the
chief industry ia Eastern Nebraska,
is ruined. Veterinarians now agree
that the disease is cholera. The lungs
in dead animals are always badly in
banned.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

Joined in the ceremonial in q very in
teresting and edifying manner. Cast
ing about for some means of repaying
the civilty of the cure, they hilton the
happy idea of inviting that dignitary
and all the priests of st. Roch to a
performance at the Coincide Traneaise.
This incident has a wholesome com
plexion, and shows how completed
the old prejudice against prayers IS
being swept away.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
Agreeable TO Everybody.

Col. Robert G. King, for ten years
Deputy Collector Internal Revenue,
Baltimore, Maryland, wriCes: Il en-
dorse the Bed Star Cough Cure. 7 have
used it in my family for violent cough
and found 1t excellent Its use was
entirely free from the depressing effects
of other cough remedies. 1t can read
lily be taken, and agrees with and bene-
fits everybody suffering from throat
and lung troubles. The relief is per-
maRent, and there is no reaction.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

THE garrison of Kassala, ia the
Soudan, has bad another battle with
the Hadendowas and been completely
defeated. The Emir writes that, un-
less speedily relieved, the garrison
will succumb to famine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

ALL the appropriation bills, except
ing the river and harbor bill, finally
got through before the final adjourn
ment Of congress, thus obviating an
extra session Of the new congress,
which viii not meet until December.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

THIS winter has been one Of destruc'
tive severity to feathcrea game in
Illinois. Many prairie chickens have
been frozen to death, and quails have
been almost exterminated.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

THE Cuban rebel Generals, Aguero
ami Moeion, are reported to have been
killed by civil guards at Amarillos,
Monday NIGHT
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

THE Com missioner of Agriculture
in Tennessee claims that the sheep
industry of that State is nearly par
alyzed by the dog nuisance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

Several Maine lumberman save
strength and time ia splitting logs by
boring a hole III one end, ugnIy IN
sorting a sawed off gun Darrell heavily
charged. When the trigger IS pulled
by string the log is cleanly halved,
and sometimes guartereo.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

Many car loads of bacon are being
disposed of by a warehouse firm in
Albany, Ga, on the promise of pay
ing back an equal number Of pounds
of cotton next fail
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
WASHINGTON.

ONE Of Clevelands first acts in con-
aectiun with his official household was
the retention Of .. L. Praden as assist
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
MONDAY. MARCH ..

Sea0te-The senate received from the
secretary of TIE interior the cotrespon-
dence relative to certain alleged land
frauds in New Mexico, and it was re-
ferred to the committee on printing. a
bill appropriating 100000 for the public
building at Council Bluffs Ia, was pass
ed. ConfeIees were appointed on the
Mrs. Sarah Jackson Pension bill, which
contains a general provision increasing
widows pensions from s. to tl2 per
month. The Sundry Civil I'm was
taken up and its consideration proceed
ed with The appropriation for the
New Orleans exposition was Increased
to $4O0, 600
House The Naval Appropriation bill
was reported back to the houFe with
the senate amendments and c9nferees
We're appointed. A motion was made
that the house of representatives refuse
to take part in the Inauguration exercis-
es on account of the position assigned
to the members, The motion was, after
some debate, voted down. The contest
ed election case of + ,derick vs.. Wilson
was called up, and, IN order to prevent
its consideration, the republicans made
a series of dilatory motions. Al recess
was taken until S p. m, when the fill
clustering was resumed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
CONGRESSIONAL.
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY IS.


SeRdte-The senate received a letter
from the attorney-ge general stating that
the Deficiency bill insufiiciently pro-
yides for the juries, etc, in connection
with the United States courts The con-
ference report on the Agricultural bill
was agreed TO. Tho substitute for the
river and harbor bill was read the sec
ond time and referred to the committee
on commerce. A debate was held on
the bill forfeiting lands granted to the
state of Iowa to aid ia the construction
Of the Sioux City & st. Paul railroad.
A number of house bills making appro-
priations for public buildings were'pass-
ed, and a conference committee on til 2
Postoffice Appropriation bill was APP
pointed,
House The house non. concurred in
the subsidy clause of the Postofiice
Appropriation bill. The Naval bill was
referred to the committee on appropria-
tons, The conference report on the
Army Appropriation bill was agreed to,
and the Fertilization bill was d.bated
considerable length, many Of the
members taking occasion to give their
views on Cleveland's silver letter
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05
a Jail Escape.

II u sometimes a. difficult a matter TO gel
into iail. "a Il i 70 break out when once con
fined. so thought Deputy Sheriff Platte
Wednesday night. lie awOke about mid
night and. thinking he heard someone
escaping from the Jail, he crept from his
little trundle bed and rushed out doors 10
survey the premises, John was IN such a
hurry he forgot his hat, and likewise his
other clothing tie found nothing wrong
about the Jail wing of the building, but when
he wished 20 return To his own apartments
TIE large door with the spring lock had
closed against him. His night key was IN
his pants pocket. but unfortunately for John
the pocket was not near at hand. To in
crsas his unpleasantness the rain began
pouring IN torrents. After full half-hOur' ;
racket, ringing OF door bells, etc, someone
from the inner recesses OF the domlcile
came out and rescued the babe from the
door step.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05

Tha Council last Monday night authorized
the Board of Health to eVpeud S35 in buying
a horse % exchanges for one owned by eN-
pressman Assink. which Is supposed to be
afflicted with glauders or farcy. The horse
but the owner refused 70 allow him 70 be-
killed. and there Il no ordinance governing
such cases. Asslnk wanted So for the
horse, which il not worth - cents. but Presi
dent Dy kema yesterday succeeded IN bnying
the animal for <s5. The horse Is 70 be de
hvered thiz morning and vii BE- shot unless
H. L iedyRrd. who holds mortgage on
hmm. sses Sc - foreclose has claim. A biii
now before the Legislature If passed. VII
provide for the disposition - such animals.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05

The Exhibis Made o. the Cstf Schools
1aatsd 81 the Japansse.


safleFlats.lszisEL AiteBsll- ots "a. etg
scaoals, ha.s reesisod @ord frosu the 6oaEd
If EElacalisn ai tAe Nes Drie2ils ExposltloA
tllat ihe 4faasse Government. LAfoaga li-
repzesenisilse. il anxl91s ~ secure tle ca
hiblt made - lhe schools u t4ls elts. rs
wishes o. s..cgrs it. % one siIlliar. ~ a1d ~
tae e8lleeuon ~ sdgcational material which
tna school aalhouties ~ hls county are
making TIE educational gentleman fsou
Japan sas especially pleased Alth tast PAT
II the Grand Rapids school eKnioit
lshien represents the methods Of
.astrBctins prGary scholars. one
feature of rhls department. ~as quite novel
and sone~hat original With Superintendent
Aiuslell, and - characterized - the gentle
iaau SritIng a. stick laying ms method
~ instruction /. intended - teach the I've
yeaf-ol1s c0lOrs, directions and tae points "
the e0ulpasz For thls pUrpOze Mr.. Mitchell
seslrsd a quantity Of large shoe pegs. col
orcd them ~ al the primary colorss and lad
the little Ones arrange them about . n4od
point. They we're then taught the various
Z directions, etc. and permitted te afran -
and reafraIge the pegs az VIII, which added
+ sn interest 10 the exercise and taught these
important les1ons easily. tne JAPANESE peO-
F ple Know a good thug when they see u, and
( the fact that they AK for this display l. a
F large c0mphunet for the exhibit Of the city
schools Ihs request et tie foreign power
NIll be granted.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05

It was related, yesterday. in the vicinity of
the offices which will be removed to the City
Hall in lSS7 that dudish reporter had be
come so infatuated with little lady clerk as
20 induce him TO address her. endearIngly,
and attempt to caress the curly bangs on her
modest brow that she did not appreciate his
attentions aud proceeded 20 all the air IN
the immediate vicinity Of his head with fly
ing paper weights. ink stands and pen
racks. 20 the great danger OF his facial anat-
omy and especially ms gold-rImmed eye
glasses. tie escaped without injury. TO the
disappointment of a certain court messen-
zer. who. IT - said. witnessed the perform
aucs with exceedingly great satisfaction.