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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
LATEST KILOGRAMS.
EIREs AND CASUALTIES.

MISS RISER and her escort, James
Marshall, were drowned Wednesday
night near Dawson, Penn, while skat-
ing.
THE cabinet-shop Of the Joseph Peters
Furniture company, on Fifteenth street
ST. LOUIS, valued at $4,000, wac We'd
nesday destroyed by fire.
SIX men were buried in q snowslide
at Mount Snefels, Ouray county, Col,
Sunday morning. Martin Pearson and
Andy Peterson were found dead by the
rescuing party, and the other four were
badly injured.
A DISASTROUS fire at Buffalo, N. X,
almost destroyed the barrel factory OF
w. E. Pmmmer's and G. GilbeIt's starch
factory. Plummer's loss was abont $75,
coo and Gilberts 5000, 900.
NEAR Decatur, ILL.,, Tuesday night, a
Peoria, Decatur and Evansville train
killed thirteen horses belonging toJohn
S. Child, whose loss, $2,5e0, the railway
will mako good.
FIRE at Merrill, Wis, destroyed Dave
Sarvis' saloon building and its content2,
the clothing store of j. q. Brown and
Emery Fuller's photograph gallery, and
partially injured George StricklaAd's
jewelry store.
AT Bonneville, No., Thursday morn
ing, frame tenement occupied by
negro families YVES destroyed by fire,
Mrs Reed and her two children perished
in the flames.
AN avalanche in Maroon Pass, Col,
buried party Of men and mules, and
it is believed that six of the men and q
like number animals have persisted.
Four persons escaped by digging their
way out,
The tobacco warehouse OF e. w.
Mitchell at South Britain, Conn, was
burned TO the ground Monday morning.
Tobacco belonging to Mr. Mitchell and
TO New York house was consumed.
The loss mainly on stock destroyed, is
about $4,000. The fire was Of incend-
larry origin.
AN explosion in Short & Cooley's
rendering establishment at Creston,
Iowa. Monday morning, killed two per-
sons and wounded four others, one of
whom, William r. Fiskins, of Chicago,
can not recover. MIR. Ed. Short, the
Senior partner, whose home is in Chi
cago, was badly scalded and bruised.
The financial loss is $4,000,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

and members OF congress concerning
the best forms Of legislation necessary
10 secure the continued prosperity and
development Of vitieultural industries
throughout tho United States. Mr..
Wetmore comes with an official letter
of the governor OF California addressed
to the president.
THE aggregate congressional service
by members OF the present senate is 643
years, or an average of nearly nina years
apiece. The aggregate service of mem
bers Of the new house is 900 years, an
average OF little less than three years
aPi.- The average congressional ex-
perience Of the house and senate is about
four years each Their total terms Of
service foot up 1885 years.
THE house committee on Agriculture
agreed to report favorably bill author
izisg the transfer Of portion of the
money appropriated for the labratory
division of the agricultural depart
ment to the seed division of the depart
ment. The bill is really for the relief
of the Commissioners Of Agriculture.
THE Appropriation committee of the
House discussed Mr.. Morrison's bill to
repealall acts making permanent annual
appropriations. No expression of opin-
ion was had, but the chairman was in
structed to make inquiry of the secre-
airy of the Treasury regarding the
branches of tho government service
that would be effected by the passage
Of the measure.
A MEETING of the tenantry Of the Earl
of Kingston estate has been held. II
was resolved to memorable the church
commissioners, who are the mortga-
gees Of the estate, to compel the land
lords 20 concede a 20 per cent, reduct-
ion in rent. In the meantime the ton
ants win prevent fox hunting on the
estate, refuse to pay their rents, and
appeal 20 their friends in America for
money to prosecute the ca mpaign
against the landlords.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
GENERAL NOTES.

The Illinois Supreme Court has de-
cided tbat the Chicago election law is
constitutional.
THE Executive committee of the
National Photographers Association
have decided to hold their next annual
convention at ST. Louis, commencing
June %.
THE discovery of rich gold mine is
reported from L9aky, Edwards County,
Texas. The ore is said to yield from
sos to $500 per ton. Prospectors are
pouring in and claims are being rapidly
staked Off.
GLADERs ina malignant form prevails
among the horses in the neiRhborhoo9
Of Lseon, ILL., Four animals were
killed by orders of the assistant state
veterinarian.
The recent blizzard caused many
deaths in the vicinity Of Oberlin, Kan.
Men were found in their nuts and dug
ovts, with bread in their hands, frozen
stiff.
AT railroad meeting in Pittsburg it
was decided that freight shippers shall
not be given passes over the lines
Stockmen, however, who come in with
cattle will be granted a ticket TO return
home.
EASTERN capitalists have been pur-
chasing in the Chippewa, Wis, district
large tracts timoered with black birch,
which wood will, it is claimed, in the
near future, take the place of other ma
terial for inside finish and fHe furni-
ture.
THE remains of Miss Catherine Lee
Bayard were inferred Tuesday in the
Old Swedcs Cemetery at Wilmington,
Del, a great multitude, notwithstand-
ing the inclement weather, being pres
ent at the solemn services.
REPORTS from Illinois, Ohio, Michi-
gan Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland,
Virginia, and West Virginia, are to the
effect that the winter wheat plant is
well protected by snow, and that the
recent blizzard has not, as far as known,
affected the crop,
RUMoRs are current at Milwaukee
that project is on foot to consolidate
Nashotah Seminary and the new Chica-
go Theological Seminary, and that the
Episcopal Bishops OF Indiana, Illinois,
and Western Michigand are interested
in the matter.
A HURRICANE ragged on the Pacific
coast Wednesday, the wind at San
Francisco reaching a velocity of eighty
two miles per hour. In tho latter city
buildings, church spires, and chimneys
were blown down, and streets and base
ment3 flooded by the bursting of sew
ers, caused by the heavy rain. Plate
glass windows werc blown in, and avn
ings and signs sent flying IN all direo-
tions, Two women were caught in a
falling building and fatally hurt. No
ocean disasters have been reported
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
WASHINGTON.

THE L. S. supreme court has decided
that it is illegal for q state to tax trav-
cling statesmen or to compel them to
pay licenses.
The PRECEDENT on Tuesday approved
the presidential succession bill, also the
bill legaliziug the election of terrilor-
ial legislative assembly in Wyoming.
THE secretary of the navy received a
cabIegram from Admiral Franklin,
comm anding the European squadron,
stating that Commander Hayward died
at Alexandria, Egypt, on Saturday, OF
typhoid fever.
CAPTAIN EADs has commenced active
operations upon congress to secure the
passage OF his bill TO secure guarantee
from he United States to the extent
of nearly $50, 100000 to construct a ship
canal across the IstEmus Of Tehuaute-
pee.
II the United States Supreme Court
Thursday, IN a case regarding a patent
for woman's dress protector, General
b. 4, Butler created amusement among
the auditors by a peculiar manipulation
Of elegantly dressed dolls, which were
attired in q manner 70 show the adj
yantages OF the protector.
Mr. CHARLES A, WETMoRR, chief ex-
ecutiye officer Of the California state
viucElture commission, Is in the city,
and will remain several week to con-
suit with officers Of the administration
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

lords, the duke OF Abercorh made Tho
address in reply to the speech from tbs
throne. He spoke of the grave nc
sponsibility of those who directed Tho
affairs Of government, and said that
one cloud hung over the empire. and
that was the state OF ireland Ha
mentioned the number OF duties which
he said the government must perform
in relation to that country, amonr
which were the maintenance Of tho
union, the suppression of the persecn.
tions of which ne said the National
league was guilty, and tie defense ri
the loyal Irish minority. He said
that no statesman, whatever he mieht
be, would sacrifice the interests of that
country.
The earl OF Scarborough seconded
the motion of the duke of Abercorn.
Earl Granville congratulated Lord
Salisbury, the prime minister. on his
possession of two such eloquent sup.
porters.
In the house Of commons, Connolly
nationalist member for Longford
gave notice that he would ask leave
to Introduce 8 bill to amend the Irish
land act. The announcement was re-
ceived by loud cheers from the home
rule members.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
CRIME

THREE murderers were condemned to
hang next May, at Washington.
Or. THAD SHAW was shot dead by an
unknown assassin, at New Boston, Tex.
ANDRE ANDREWS, the Chicago pawn
broker, reached the Joliet prison We'd
nesday afternoon in a rather detected
condition. His arrival caused a hutter
among other Chicago convicts.
BURGLARS blew open the safe Of the
county treasurer of New Castle, Pa,
Monday morning, and secured 500 in
cash and $4,000 in certificates of de-
posits.
AN interesting feature of Joseph @.
Mackin, about to be argued before tho
supreme court at Washington, is the
question whether the imprisoSp- enJ OF
the offender at Joliet by the state Of
Illinois releases the bondsmen accepted
by the federal courts at Chicago.
WILLIAM PORTER, of Boston, the chief
of an organized band of bank burglars,
has been jailed at Troy, N. Y, for rob
bling a jewelers. safe two years ago.
When arrested he had $4,000 in dia.
monds, which he stole in Paris.
AT the trial OF James S. White, ex-
comptroller of Milwaukee, Lyman j.
Gage testified that the accused deposit
ed with the FRS National bank of Chi
cago six of the stolen bonds as security
for loan of 1900, and subsequently
borrow $1,000 upon another bond OF the
same class.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

DURING the past year 6,763 bodies
were received at the NV York NOR
que. These came from the police
stations, hospitals and other institu-
tons. 4 large number were also sent
from the homes Of poor residents who
were unable to pay for the burial A
notable fact is that there were 800
more dead children received than
adults. OF the 5,763 bodies received,
/, 76G were subsequently claimed and
buried by friends. The remaining
1897 were either buried in Potter's
field or sent to the various medical
colleges for dissection, One hundred
and forty eight Of the bodies received
were uuknow1. During 1854, the
number OF bodies received were $3.50.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
NEWS ABOUT THE STATE.

The State Beekeepers' Association
will meet at Madison, Feb. 4
1t is proposed 10 establish Knights
OF Labor paper in Appleton.
The Knights of Labor in Neenah
and Mynasha now number over 400.
Shullsburg is to have a new paper
The Southwestern Local. twill be
democratic in politics,
Princeton is rejoicing ever the pur.
chase of new organ for the village
school,
The Rev. 7. w. Cole, of Boscobel
has received a call to De Sofa.
George E. Jacobia was bound over
at Prairie du CHEN, for the murder of
John Felix.
The Scandinavians of Eau Claire
have organized joint stock company
for the purpose OF establishing week
~ newspaper.
Eastern buyers have commenced
their rounds in the tobacco market in
this state. 1t is quite probable that
offers will soon be made.
The Manitowoc County Agricultu-
raj Society elected #. A. Hubner,
Harry Gilbertson and Il. c. Buerstatte
directors for three years. The society
has nearly $500 IN its treasury and
own property valued at $4,000
Louis Christensen who is serving a
term OF III State Prislon for the
murder of Michael Schultz near
Mount Pleasant, in 1884, has confess
sed that John Santry, John Roderiek,
and a man named Hugas committed
the crime, and the trio have been cap
tured at different points.
For the first time in many years the
Chippewa river is s0lidly frozen at
Eau Clare, from Kelsey street bridge
to the Mississippi. The ice roads be-
low Rumsey's landing and in the vi
entity OF Durand are well travelled by
parties engaged in hauling ties and
tjmbers for the Chicago, Burlington
& Northern railway.
The city schools of West Bend nave
more foreign scholars than ever be-
fore. 1t is the general mpression that
the schools are in excellent shape and
under good management both as re-
care teachers and school officers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
FOREIGN.

AFFAIRS in Egypt have assumed a
serious aspect owing to Turkish intri-
que. The strife is assuming a religious
coloring, and it is VOL known that the
Sultan has very strong feelings on this
head.
THE German Reichstag has adopted a
resol ution declaring that the expulsion
of Poles from Prussian territory was
uniustifiable and incompatible with the
interests of German subject.
THE st. James Gazstte says the labors
of both the foreign Office and the pre-
miership are straining the strength of
the MARQUIS OF Salisbury, and it is
probable that tho foreign office will
shortly be placed in other hands.
FROM the individual opinions of Irish
men on the Queens speech to pariia-
ment it is obvious that there is Ruch
Indignation in the ranks of the Land
Leaguers about her recommendations
on the Irish question,
SPAIN will appoint governors of the
Caroline and Pelew islands, and will
send troops to establish garrisons. She
win also send an expedition to the
point where the gunboat Albatro5s
planted the German flag during the
zap incident.
DESPITE the fact that the tenants on
the Irish estates of the Earl of Listo wei
recently pledged themselves not to pay
any rent unless a reduction of so per
cent. was made, over half of them have
during the past week paid up in full.
The tepantry OF the Duke of Davons hire
are paying their rents freely at 90 per
cent. reduction recently granted by the
duIxp
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
Il Mystery.

James w. Pollard, respected
farmer OF Henry County, KY, has
had queer experience. Ga Monday
while ne and his wife were seated
alone before the fire, bucket OF water
was lifted by unseen hands from q
table, placed on the floor, and upset.
Mr.. Ponard took the bucket to the
well, and refilled it. a second tine
an unseen force lifted the bucket and
emptied its contents on the floor. The
bucket was filled the third time, and
again 1t was taken up, passed between
Mr.. and Mrs. Pollard, stopped in the
center of the floor, and then upset.
On Tuesday evening there was the
same performance. The neighbor-
hood is greatly excited over it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
Northwestern DaIrymen's Assoola-

Northwestern Dairymen's Assocla-
ton.
The twentieth annual convention Of
the Northwestern Dairymen's associa-
ton viii be held al the opera house in
tho city Of Beloit, Wisconsin, COM
mencing Tuesday, February 10th, aud
continuing four days. This association,
the largest IN membership of any or
ganizaticn OF the kind in the United
States, has become famous on account
of the exceeding great value OF its
yearly conventions in bringing to the
front the best dairy thought Of the
times. 1t comprses in its membership
some OF the most noted and successful
dairymen in the northwest. The adj
dresses forged from the close practical
experience OF those men, and the dis
cussions, which follow, invariably
bring out a multitude of valuable
truths for the instruction Of those that
listen. Every man who is wrestling
with the problem OF now TO make
the COW psy," should attend this Goa
ventiop. Beloit is situated in south
en Wisconsin on the Madison divis
ion Of lAe c. & n. w. R'y and the
Racine 4 S. w. division Of The c. NJ.
& S. z. BY. Reduced railroad fare
will be afforded 70 all who attend and
become members Of the convention.
a very interesting programme has
been prepared, embracing in the sub
jects discussed all branches of the
dairy question. Fall opportunity for
the exhibition OF dairy machinery
viii be afforded and breeders Of dairy
cattle are invited 10 attend the con-
vention ia exhibit selections fror
their herds.
w. d. HOARD, Pres,
H. Atkinson, Wis.
+. p. McGILNcY, Sec,
Elgin, Illinois.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

A NEW incandeseent electric Ugh
has been patented By Frederick
Sch@fer, young German OF Boston.
silk thread csrbonized is employed in
the globes, and it is found to be as en-
during and flexible as platinum wire.
The invention has been patented and
is in use. Iii is evident that there is
abundant field for new inventions in
electric lighting. The energy with
which American inventors have pur-
sued this subject is quite remarkable.
The old world can learn much from
the success OF American ozoerimen-
ters.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

a physician was recently called to
visit patient named Antonio Barrata
living at jackson Gate, Cal. He is an
Italian, about fifty years Of age, and
earned a living by mining. He was
suffering from bleeding at, the nose
20 such an extent that all ordinary
remedies proved unavaIhug TO stop it.
In order to prevent the patient from
bleeding to death it was found nee
essary to plug the nostrlls, Another
feature of his disease Was the appear
ance Of livid, purple blotches over
the hands and arms and other por-
tons OF the body. Even the tongue
was affected in this way, and as far
down the throat as could be seen. The
spots were caused by the rupture Of
the small, superficial VEINS, and the
consequent presence Of stagnant
blood beneath the shin. 1t is not a
common malany, The victim vii
recover.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

How the human system ever RECEIVERS from the
bad effects OF the nauseous medicines often liter
ally poured into it for the suppositive reuer OF
dyspepsia, liver complaint, constipation, rheuma'
tism aud other ailments, is a mystery, The ms
that caused by disease. IL they who are weak,
bilious, dyspeptic, constipated or rheumatic.
would oftener be guided hy the experience on
invalids who have thoroughly tested Hostetser 5
Stomach Bittsrs, they would in every Instance
obtain the speediest aid derivable from rational
medication. This medicine is a searching anu AT
from vegetable sources, and possessing, in con
sequence OF its basis OF pure spirits properties as
amedicnal stimuant not to be found In the merry
local btters and stimulents often resorted 70 py
the debiitated, dyspeptic and lauguid.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
Strikes.
DESPERATE BATTLE BETWEEN TIL
STRIKERS AND THE POLICE.


PlrTsBURG. Jan. pa dispatch
from Mount Pleasant, tonight, says
the sheriff of Stewart and 40 deputies,
and detective BrophY and 20 uni
formed police from Pittsburg, had 8
desperate conflict with $50 strikers,
who had attacked the men at the Alice
works in the morning. The rioters
rested for dinner, then they massed st
the mutual works near StonerYllle. At
this point a negro without provoca-
ton fired at the Hungarians with a
shot gun, but failed to hit any Of
them. They surrounded has house,
dragged him out, beat him fear
fulIy and left him for dead,
with his skull fractured. He will
probably die. At 3 o'clock the strik-
ers passed up toward Norwood
hourishing every manner OF weapon
from revolvers to case scrapers. Ihey
y .re headed by Stephen Stamlx, the
main agitator Of the strike. When
thew reached shaft "a, . they eneoun-
tered 62 deputy sheriffs and polnemen
drawn up for battle. Detective Bro.
phy talked TO the foreigners, telling
them it was useless to resist and that
thew would arrest the ring leaders,
Brophv arrested one OF the strikers
which opened the combat hand TO
hand. but the officers won, arrestlng
thirteen men and one woman, VINO
were sent to Jail. The balance
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

A pretty fashion of old colonial
days that has been increasing in favor
during recent seasons is 10 have the
polished mahogany tables in dining
rooms uncovered at afternoon reeep-
tons.
Several additional fertilizer factor
les are being built in Georgia, in
order 70 keep pace with the growing
demand for cotton seed compound,
which is rapidly increasing in popu-
larity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

Two thousand years ago cereals
were grown il Great Britais, In that
country they are still grown in the
highest perfection. Here there is food
for thought for the farmers OF the
older portions Of this country, where,
in a general way, cereal growing Is
no longer a success.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

THOMAS w. KEENE, the actor, who
was recently taken i'll at Kansas
City, has gone to his home in Brook
lyn and will not go on the road again
uatl the first Of March.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

THE national gift presented to
Prince Bismarck on his seventeen
birthday viii be applied to the foun-
dalton Of a school for the training Of
teachers. The scheme has received
the sanction of Emperor William.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

THOMAS W. KEENE, the actor, who
was recently taken i'll at Kansas
CITY. has gone to his home in Brook
lyn and will not go on the road again
until the first Of March.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
MN kee Market.

MILWAUKEE, ia .-Wheat-Steady, 80; for
seller cash; s04 for seller February; So forsseler
May. Corn-Quiet; 35A. oats-Dull; No.
,, %. Rye-Quiet; No. 1, 81. Barey-weaker; No.
?, 575 Observation-Disclosures; mess pork 1895 for
seller cash and January; HOS for seller
FehrnnrY
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

The Illinois supreme court has af-
irmel the decision OF the lower court
that the Chicago election law is con
stitutional.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
In the HOSPITALS,

Baltimore and Philadelphia hospital
are prescribing the nsw pro-
prietary medicine, Red Star Cough
Cure. 1t contains neither morphia,
opium, nor any other luxurious ingredi-
ents The pricq is only 20 cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Jan. 25.-Flour- Steady aud I'M
changed. Wheat-Actiye and strong; opened
firm; sc higher; advanced 1609sc, and ductust-
ed within 1403S OF range, ruled strong and ad-
vanced ic, and closed 1870 above yesterday;
sou for seller cash and for seller January;
sos for seller February; S040s05s for seller
March; s60S61s for seller May. Corn In fair
demand prices advanced about &c, and closed
firm 3634GS66 for seller cash and for seller
January; 81 for seller February; 4O34 for seller
May. Oats-Firm and steady, prices no better
290994 for seller cash, and January; 20 for
seller February; 3l4032 for seller May. Rye
Dull at 81. Barley-Quiet and unchanged.
Timothy-Lifeess and nominal; prime 10.
Flax J4Oj@c higher; No /, lib. 'Pork-Ac-
tive; opened rather steady; weakened, declined
1216Gl5c; later stronger and rallied 12y4Gl5c
and closed steady at outside figures; lO95D
II. 90 for seller cash and January; 10 91Ik1lL0O
for seller February; II 27J6Gn.S0 for seller
May. Lard-Firm, and very little changed II
prices 8 8505 9716 for seller cash and jan
uary; 3. 87J6 for seller February; 5.52A95.8
for seller May. Shoulders 0005O0i short,
clear, 5.7O05.75; short, ribs, 5.3595&hi
Whiskey, l.1G
CHICAGO, Jan 25.-The Drovers' journal re-
ports: Cattle Receipts, 1880; steady; COM
mon 10 to zee lower; shipping steers, 35O95oo;
stockers and feeders, 2.103410; cows, bulls
and mixed, 1898 70; bulk, a9018.eo. Hogs
Receipts, $1,000; steady on heavy; closing
weak; rough and mixed, 3s0G405; packing and
shipping +O5G41o; light, dull 8s09s %; skips2 80
G8.45. sheep-Receipts, 5Ooo active andsteadyi
natives, . e5G5 00 Western, 2.5064.25; Tex
ans, . Oln8S9. lambs 4 O0nS15
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

Few people know how 70 apply 3
mustard plaster so as not to blister
The skin. If the mustard be mixed
with the white of an egg, instead Of
water, the plaster will draw thorough
ly without blistering the most delicate
skin.