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The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

The approaching marriage of Prin.
cess Beatrice, which has become q topic
Of much interest in English newspapers,
will deprive her royal mother of the
solace Of constant intercourse with one
OF her own children. Since the death
Of the Prince Consort she has depended
for companion ship upon Prince Leopold
and Princess Beatrice more than upon
any other Of her children, and now II u
death has removed one and marriage lie
soon to take from her the other, her
condition will be one of peculiar lone.
Illness. although she is the sovereign Of
one Of the most powerful nations Of
the earth. Since she succeeded Will.
liam the Fourth on the throne, nearly
half century ago, she has not been o.
isolated as she will be when her youngest
daughter becomes . bride.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

Thomas W. Higginson writes from
Cambridge, Mass, to the editor of Law
and Or,ier that he is opposed to the
proposed teaching in the public schools
ON the effects OF alcoholism. Col. Hig.
ginson is too we'll known as temper
ancc man, o woman's rights advocate,
and an author to have his motives ques-
toned or his protest lightly considered.
He objects on five grounds: /. That
it would add another and very difficult
study to the alre ady too numerous stud.
les of children. 2. That the majority
of teachers are not fit. and never will be
fit, TO teach such difficult study, about
which the doctors disagree, most of
them frankly confessing that it is ex-
tremely perplexing. 3. That il is un-
scientific to teach about diseases before
teaching the laws of health; especially
when neither are properly or thoroughly
taught. 4. That premature and preco.
cious knowledge of evil is harmful. 5.
That the very pupils who most need to
be benefited are likely to be harmed by
such teaching. rs teaching about any
secret and pernicious vices often awakens
morbid curiosity and leads to their
practice.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

The national debt WAS reduced last
month about $4OO.OOO. There is fall
ing of in the revenues Of the governme Mt
which is by no means undesirable, q
the treasury is overlooking, and stands
chance of being depleted by extrav.
aSant appropriations. Many do not
stop to think that every dollar that goee
into the treasury comes from the peck.
ets Of the people.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

Seventy-five years ago the first toma.
toes grown in this country were cult.
waited as q strange and SNOWY horticul.
tural curiosity in a garden in Salem.
Forty years ago or little more they be.
gan to he used rs o vegetable in the
season. Last year nearly seventy-five
million cans of tomatoes were packed
in this country. but this year. owing &c
the hard times perhaps, or possibly to o
deficiency in the crop, the number Of
cans packed was only about fifty mil
lions, but is nearly one can for every
man, woman and child in the United
States.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

The Earthquake shivers which has .
visited most Of the Eastern States, from
Maine to North Carolina, give addition.
al interest to the accounts from abroad
Of widespread devastation and loss Of
life makes our severest shocks sink into
insignifcancc. The loss of life in
Spain during the past week has been
far greater than that recorded IN the
whole history Of the United States.
The wide extent of the territory affect.
ed in Europe is, perhaps, the greatest
element in the present series Of disas.
tiers.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

A partial concession by railroads il
Iowa to the demands for lower rates OF
some commodities sllayed the clamo
rous calls from all quarters for IN ex-
ira session Of the legislature 70 fx
railroad rates.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

1 04o6BO8 O0AAAV - OOeVeoO0 0o02s
The New York correspondent Of the
Detroit Tribune relates . great many
droll incidents. One Of his latest e.
forts is On account Of the reception &C.
corded 70 . timid, young lady, in
search of . contribution for charity, by
the slugger Sullivan the day after his
fight with Latin. The pugilist had
celebrated his victory in the usual man
ner. and gone to bed with his boots on.
Next morning he had hardly awakened
when . bell boy brought . card. The
narrative proceeds:
"Show the du6Ier up" the champion
said, without looking ct the card.
faint NO dufIer, sir. Anyhow.
guess not, cause it's girl" Whats
her sort?" "Ds:sy." SRise her up.'
"But she said she'd wait in the parlor,
there" Sullivan losfed down 10 the
public parlor, no more than half awake
from his tipsy sleep. and doomed upon
the startled vision Of - dainty . little
lady - ever surrendered her slender
figure to the enwrapments Of fashion.
She rose and advanced timidly to the
giant, whose big, red, british face re.
laxed none Of it, Characteristic scOwl
A days growth of black beard rough.
ened IL, several blows in the previous
nights contest had left crimson spots,
his eyes we're bleary and his clothes dis
heveled. "The church OF the Paulist
Fathers is TO hold fair" the girl said.
"and l am on the committee to solicit
articles to place ON sale. thought you
might he willing to contribute y few
autographs" "a few what?" ''Au-
togrsphs, you know-your sign atures-
your name written on slips Of paper by
yourself, il you please. We could sell
them for dollar apiece" She did not
know that the ideal manner of the sue
cessiul sluggcr is most threatening when
he is amiable. When Sullivan glowed
savagely down on her. with . wicked
leer in his eyes and IN expression Of
nausea around his mouth and nose. she
wouldn't have been surprised il annihila.
lion had instsntly happened to her.
OF course, Mr.. Sullivan. il it would
be distasteful to you, don't do it," and
The shyly retreated backward, keeping
Ter mild eyes fixed on his, because she
lad read OF that method as the only one
or getting out Of Q wild beasts cage.
%, what ye givin' me ?" he exclaimed.
4 amt no good at writin', but I'll have
Dave Maloney make ~ many auto
yraphs a. We want" The missionary
Explained why that plan would not do.
Pen, ink ADD paper were brought, and
With unsteady toll Sullivan signed his
lame twenty times over. II always
ike to do all kin fer religion" said
Ie, as he took one of his visitors hands
nd most Of the forearm into his capa-
ious grip, IAN 1 hope you'll find
humps to buy these things" The
oft smallness Of her hand seemed to
omplete the conquest. and he very
avagely added: AN if ye kin arrange
sct.to betwixt me an one of your fell
,rs Ill put on the gloves fer the cause.
n yOu shall take the gate money!"
he sweet missionary melted out of the
pom, satisfied that she had risked
for the church.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

Tho price Of pig iron has fallen tc
about the figures of January. 1879. when
it was $l7.25 per ton. 1t steadily I'D.
vanced dnring 1879 and reached $40 in
January. 1880. Perhaps history will
repeat itself and the present price Of
els and upward he more than doubled
IN the coming year, but the present out
look in not favorable to such an I'd
vance.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

stoughton (wis.) Special: John Steinsby,
of Norway, who came to this country about
three years ago and lived at Dunn, sew
en- miles from here, poisoned his daughter,
about twenty years old, and . new born
child Of hers, and fed To parts unknown.
The child and her mother are dead, and the
constable Of the town and . number Of the
citizens are searching for the murderer.
Ste.nsby is said to be drunken worthless
wretch, and is considered . dangerous person.
Upon leaving home after committing the fear
ful crime he swore that he would not be can
tured alive. Several officers and the sheriff
have just left this city to assist in the capture
Of the murderer, who is supposed to be in the
the neighbOrhood of his home, - he vas des-
titute OF money
Joseph Brown, an eccentric miser, living
near Liberty, Ind, died at the age Of eighty
three and worth 100, 90
George c. Vest 10 sure Of reelection q
United States senator from Missouri, having no
opposition worth mentioning
Diphtheria, which is prevalent over Canada,
il especially general and severe in Montreal,
where the mortality among children is very
heavy.
D.. J. Ellington, newly elected prosecuting A.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22
SUMMARY OF NEWS OF THB WEEK,


General Grant Declining olas.
II would seem that the effort 70 raise . fund
10 pay Of the mortgage upon Gen Grants per-
sonal effects has been summarily stopped BY
the general himself The Nail aud Express
publishes the following letter 10 Cyrus v.
Field:
New York City, Jan q, lsSl-Dssr Sir:
Through the press and otherwAe learn that
you, and . few other friends Of mine, are en-
gagged in raising subscription for my benefit
! appreciate both the motive and the friendship
which have dictated this course on your part,
but on mature reflection regard IL q due 10
myself and family 10 decline this proGered gen
sroeity. regretth that did not make this known
earlier. Very truly yoursL U. 4 GRANT
The New York Nail and Express: says The
man whose unfalterinG persistence, matchless
military skill and untiring energy supplied 70
million Of American citizens in federal uni-
forme the one supreme need Of victorious lead
ership, and who many tines in . single day's
work saved to the north uncounted millions Of
treasure from imminent risk, not TO mention
innnitely more precious possessioua, will not
ALLOW private hberality 70 b urged in his b.
half. II was impossible for Cen Grant 70 say
what he felt obliged 70 say In this note without
bringing to . crisis the painful situation in
which he has suffered these long months. dur
ing which time the sympathics OF the people,
unfeltcring grateful ct heart, have had the
guidance Of . definite ides - to what Was
needed to be done, what could be done, or
what should be done.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

Business men of Pittsburg think they
have seen the worst, and that from nov
onward 1885 will show . general i'm.
provement. until the volume of business
is restored to its full proportion.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

An exhaustive review Of the lumber busi-
ness OF the year in Mime sofa gives . clear
idea Of what has been done in that important
branch Of Northwestern industry, and also of
the outlook for the commins season. The
total cut in the Northwestern lumber region
WAS 2,SA, ~, 36t feet Of lumber 1,0O,-
81. 200 shingles and Ga, 0gO, $50 lath-an
increase over the cut Of 1883 Of
~, Sl1 1895 feet Of lumber 3O2, 994,-
no shingles and 81, sa,, $50 lath. The
stock on hand Dec. | aggregated ,s.6, zoe, So.
feet Of lumber, ~, 90, 4O6 shingles and 3lO,-
.s6, 800 lath, an increase over the total Of Dec
!, 1879, Of 6OO, 05S 6S6 feet OF lumber, 5O,Oll,-
pated log supply is placed ct 36la! 81, 600. Of
vi ich Sc, 5OO, 600 represent new logs.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

ooaoot1onAl 0u41o1 441al d 3AS1o.
The trial Of Madame Clovis Hugues for the
murder Of her trsduccr, Private Detective No
rim. opened at Paris Thursday morning at the
court Assizes The court room was crowded
10 Overlooking, many diplomatic and other per-
sons OF distinction being pr eecnt During the
reading Of the Indictment Madame Clovis
Hughes seemed to be affected, but replied in
nrm tone 10 the question: She admitted that
the shooting was premetlitated, and de-
cIares that ever since May y she had
been resolved to kill her traducer In
the shooting developed nothing new. Later in
the examination Madame Hughes declared she
offered Norm to apply for remission OF his
sentence II he would retract the cslumnies he
circulated about her To this o6er Norm only
returned an insulting reply. In concluding her
statement she said:
II you believe me guilty, condemn me. II
you can understand the moral tortures I hs We
endured, acquit me.
These words were uttered in hrm, ener-
getic tone. She appeared to make favorable
impression on the jury In reply to
justifiable. especially after fifteen months
reconciliation, she said: "You would not rea-
son 50 coOllv IL You have suffered ~ I have;"
and the prisoner proceeded to unfold the unre-
uniting and atrOciOus character of tho perse-
cutiOn ID which she had been subjected Dur
ing the narrative she became very excited
The trial excites the greatest interest Attempt
% secure places produced such commotion
hat the judge threatened to clear the court
Madame Clovis Hughes was acquitted Of the
murder Of Norm, but condemned TO pay eA0O
damages and the costs Of trial
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22


Joliet Special:-An unruly convict named
Mike Flannery, who has been frequently pu2-
ished, left his shop without permission and
ran to the deputy warden's Office, where he
stated that his foreman wanted to kill him.
He was sent back with . reprimand, but in
stead of going to his shop, he went charging
around the prison yard like mad man, excit-
ing general attention. Surprising he had gone
crazy, the officers caught him and took him
TO the hospital The physician was absent.
and the convict, raving all the time, was taken
TO . side cell Being Catholic, it was thought
that il he was put in with fellow Catholic he
could quit himself, SO he was put IN With CON-
long before the guard was called 10 the
cell, where he found that Flannery had
got into Van Atlas bunk behind him, hold
ing him IN . vise-like embrace, with Q sharp
ened knife to his throat Being weak, Van Alta
could not resist him, and every time he moved
the maniac would jab him in the back with .
fork. The guard ordered Flsnnery to get mp,
but he refused and Threatened that the mo-
ment any one attempted to open the cell door
he would cut Van Atlas throat from ear TO ear.
Flannery had cunningly got behind Van Alta
30 that the Officers could not shoot him without
shooting both. The warden was sent for, but
his persuasive powers had no effect Flannery
had been 70 confession recently and the ides
OF SEP ling for the priest occurred to the
warden. This was done, and the priest soon
had the savage prisoner on hio knees before
him praying like saint Flanncry was care
fully examined by the physician, who came to
the decision that he was feigning insanity.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-22

oENAIE mere was onerp ulecuss1on IN
he senate on the resolution Of Senator Haw-
icy, calling upon the secretary Of war for let
hers and documents bearing upon the contro-
versy between Cen sherman and Jen Davis
Mr.. Vest objected 10 the resolution and made
speech Of unusual earnestness, during which
he said the passage Of the resolution was o.
unnecessary ~ pockets to . shrOud, and spoke
N Jed Davis - IN old man who was broken
down and seeking rest from such cOntrovcr.
SITES as was involved in the question the senate
was asked to consider senator Ingalls, stirred
up the Democratic senators BY some peppery
remarks which called cat Morgan, George and
Lamar, the latter gentleman making defense
Dr. The discussion continued for about an
hour and was perhaps the most heated that has
occurred during the past two years
senators Wilson and Mitchell introduced bills
10 increase the pensions of widows or minor
children Of deceased soldiers and sailors Of
the United States in the late war, from s. to
el2 per month. The bill OF senator Mitchell
also provides the the fact that soldier or sail
Or was regularly mustered into the service shall
be prime facie evidence Of has soundness at
that time
Senator Conger introduced bill authorizing
the secretary Of war to negotiate for and pur-
chase the Portage Lake 4 River Improvement
Company canal and Portage lake and Lake
superior ship canal, the two canals together
TO form a water way across Keweenana point
from keweenana bay to Lake Superior. The
bill also provides that tho canals shall be q
free water way after their purchase by the
United States.
HousE-A bill passed authorizing the Chi
cago, ST Panl 4 st Louis Railroad company
to construct bridges across the Mississippi in
Minnesota aud Wisconsin. A bill was intro
duccd for the better protection of the Northern
and Northwestern frontiers and to facilitate
commerce. among the states. 1t contemplates
the building of . canal through the State of
New York, Of sufficient size to allow the pas
sage Of vessels Of war District of Columbus
business was disposed Of, and the consular am,
diplomatic appropriation bill considered
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-19

At tn last meeting Of the executive commit.
tee and the advisory board Of the Newsboys
Aid Society, in the Riggs House, the president,
Mrs. Darwin Il. james, presented suggestions
upon the Importance of securing In the vicinity
of the newspaper offices room or house for
the newsboys aud bootblacks to be fitted up
with baths and system OF boxes to serve as
savings banks: also the desrability of provid.
ing the boys with badges, as is the custom in
Detroit and London. Mr.. Beall Capt. Brad
ford Mr.. Stlnemetz, Hon. Darwin K. james,
Hon. John NJ. Gregory, aud Prof. r. 4. Greener
discussed these subjects fully, making many
valuable suggestions, Capt Bradford, Mr..
George w. Adams, Prof. Grcener, Mrs. DIR. Tai
bott aud Mrs. $. d. La Fetra were appointed Il
finance committee. Mrs. Darwin X. James,
Mrs. Elphonzo HOungs, Mrs. r. I. Grocner, and
Messrs. Beall and StinemGtZ were appointed Il
committee TO look up building adapted To
the needs of the society and report as early as
practicable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-19


The arrangements for the celebration Of the
twenty.hrst anniversary Of tho order OF
Knights of Pythias to-day were fully com
plctcd at q meeting Of the general committee
on Tuesday evening. Mr.. Geuthlcr was elected
grand marshal in place OF q. j. l.. Foxwell'
who is unable to serve in consequence, Of a
broken arm, the result Of Il fall. The celepra-
ton will he a general parade OF the order
consisting OF Washington Division, NO J,
Uniformed Rank the officers OF the Grand
Lodge OF the District of Columbia, visiting
Grand Lodge officers, supreme representatives
officers of the Su rene Lodge, the various
subordinate lodges of the District, i've uni
formed divisions from Baltimore about wv
men, one division from Long Branch, n. D.,
one division from Norfolk, Va, delegation
from New Castle, Del, and subordinate
lodge from Baltimore, which will be guests OF
Occasia Lodge, No Is, of this city The, visit
ing members will he given collation. before
and after the parade. Al night there Will be
q ball aud supper at the Rifles Armory, on q
street, which viii be free to melnbers ana
lady friends. Mr.. A. Il. GlaChet VIII furnish
tho supper and should the day prove 10 pc
propitious the arrangements made seem TO
warrant an enjoyable event for the members
of the order. Elks Hall. No. 0O2 Pennsylyania
avenue, has been secured tor the use and
benefit Of the visiting ladies. The parade
will start from the corner Of East Capitol ana
First streets at IL o'clock, aud there Will DC
LOO men In line.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-19
Genuine Mandheling
lava Coffee

is much superior to the old mixture
of Mocha and Government Java,
possessing great "body," and at the
same time being very mellow and rich
in flavor in the cup. Conclusive evil
dence Of this simple yet important
statement in regard to this kind of
Coffee is furnished in the fact that
since its introduction by us, only a
few weeks since, our sales have near
ly doubled. 1t is also a very signif-
cant fact that this remarkable in
crease in sales has been accomplished
with very little advertising on our
part further than to furnish the Cen
uine Mandheling Java, roasted fresh
every morning, leaving the goods to
speak and the customers tG'judge for
themselves. Always use cream mot
milk to season Cofce'
Mandheng Jayd roasted, per lb. ,......... Soc.
Govt Java and Mocha, roasted, per lb..-3Oc.
Our superior Potato Chips are also
one OF the numerous items of our
stock that advertise themselves. For
although this is the first time we
have ever mentioned them in an ad-
vertisement, yet the sale of them has
already grown to such proportions
that we have often retailed an entire
barrel of them in the short space of
one hour. OF course, with such rapid
and constantly increasing sales on
these and other specialties, we gain
two important points:
l. The more we sell the more we loose OF
2, The continuous how precludos the possIbill.
ty OF stale goods.
Oneremarll more about our Potato Chips: They
hrr manufactured from selected potatoes, OF
choice variety grown I'm the celebrated potato
soil uf Maine and Vermont. The crop Of no
other section will produce the same quality Of
our stock OF "Chamberas Peaches for Cream
IS rapidly disappearing ana II should be borne
IN mind that there are no more Of these goods In
fi1st hands, and therefore cannot pc 0iered again
atlOlF present prlCe--3 cans for sl,OO.
The same may be said four Tomatoes In GLASS
sTg)fs. which we are closing ont lars for fl,UO.
huse goods consist OF Solid Meats Of Red Ripe
1lmatoCs, the eutlro skin and core being re-
: 1eyed before packing. A luxury, indeed AZ u
Any low price
pyia,EnHoNzo YoUNGs, Grocer,
No 42s Ninth street, bet d and f.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-19
Opening in Our Dress Trim
ming Department.
PASSEMENTERIBS,
BUTTONS.

BUTTONS.
The leading dressmakers pro-
nounced our assortment of these
goods to be the finest and best
selected regarding styles, the
lowest regarding prices.
Chenille Fringes, a genuine bar
gain-12 pieces of Black Chenille,
at SOC yard; worth at least
Sl.26. Our well-llnown Black
Chenille, at 79c a yard; sold
everywhere at o8c a yard. Our
Heavy Black Chenille, Chenille
Back, a pattern shown by us ex-
clusively, and of which we pur-
chased over 500 pieces, at o9c.
n yard. We claim this to be the
best fringe shown for csc in the
city. Heavy Chenille, in every
new and staple shade, at oSc.
Loop Fringes, Chenille Back
and Leach Pattern Fringes,
Beaded Tip Fringes, at attract
i've prices.
Passementeries, Fine Beaded
Patterns, which, by the way, will
be the style for next season.
Ornament and Drop Passemen-
teries, in every conceivable style.
Braids, Gilt and Silver Effects
in all colors and widths.
Buttons-We have $50 differ
ent styles to select from. at
the end Of last season we just
had 40 styles, This shows an
arrival of $50 new styles.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-19

The repleyin suit of the Brown Furniture
Company against James DUNCAN was decided
in the circuit court yesterday by the jury re.
turning verdict for Mr.. DUNCAN for ST.
damages. Mr.. IL. W. Garnet appeared for the
company aud Mr.. n. II. Miller for the de-
PENDANT Mr.. DUNCAN, Il furniture dealer in
this city, purchased goods from the company,
and shortly alter doing 80 made an assign.
ment. The company claimed that Mr., Dun
gan was insolvent at the time of making the
assignment and that II was o fraud, and under
a writ of repleyin they secured some $40 worth
of goods, which now they are compelled to
pay for.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-19

An ecclesiastical council will be held to-day
at the Tabernacle, on Ninth street, to install as
its pastor Rev, Robert Nourse, according to the
usages of Congregational churc es. The pub
lie examination of the candid. o will be at 2
o'clock in the afternoon, and in the evening
Rev. L. b. Webb, OF Boston, Will preach the
sermon. The charge to the pastor will be
given by Rev. George II. lIepworth, d. D., Of
New York: the charge to the church by the
Rev. Simeon Gilbert, of Chicago and the in
stallation prayer will be offered by Roy. S, "
Newman, the new pastor of the First Congre
gational Church. There will be large mum
Der of ministers present from different parts OIL
the country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-19

w. G. Lee. of this city, has been awarded
the first premium for whit lcghornsa and black
breasted game banidms at the New Orleans
Exposition; also silver medal for the best
pair Of game bantams on exhibition ut the
New York Fanciurs' Club, held at Madison
Square gardens, in New York, last week. lie
won first premium on breeding pen of white
leghurns also first and special premium for
the best pair of fowls on exhibition OF that
variety, there being thirty.four entries from
the principal breeders of the country.