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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
WASHIR GTON LETTER.
From our regular correspondent.

WASHINGTON JAN 26, 1896.
Among prominent happenings
of the week at the Capital may be
mentioned: discussions in Congress
on pensions, silver money, and the
electoral count bill; the interesting
controversy between the President
and Republican Senators; nd three
different conventions. One of these
was in behalf of improving the Mis-
sissippi river and other western
water ways, another was the Nation
al Board of Trade, and the third
was held by silver men from differ
ent parts Of the country.
. Senator Sherman, President of
the Senate, made a notable speech
to the effect that after nearly hun
dred years it still remains an un-
solved problem as to how the Elec-
toral vote shall be counted. He
argued that where the two Houses
cannot agree on any question affect
ing the count, they shall meet and
vote in joint convention. His plan
was endorsed by Senator Evarts, and
controverted 10y Senators kdmunds
and Hoar. The latter gentlemen
both held that Mr. Sherman's plan
was for settling Constitutional dis
putes on the basis of the biggest
bias. The debate was unusually in
teresting, and was made more so
from the fact that the speakers were
all possible Presidential candidates.
Each was on his mettle and at his
best. The Senate was full and at
tentive. 1t was a critical court of
able, subtle lawyers, and large
audience in the galleries also stimu-
lated effort.
Some extraordinary pension
schemes have been introduced into
the present Congress. One has
just been brought forward in the
House that exceeds in extravaganza
anything yet proposed. It grants
pensions to every soldier and sailor
of the Mexican war, and to every
soldier and sailor of the war of the
rebellion who served even fourteen
DAYS in the army or navy. 1t gives
pensions also to the widows Of such
soldiers or sailors, provided they
have not married again. Then it
raises certain pensions to the maxi
mum of $o4 dollars per month
prescribes that every SIS pension now
paid to widows and minors shall be
raised to sl2, and finally it dates all
the civil war pensions back 10 the
death or discharge.
The attitude Of the President and
Senate to each other has not changed
in the past few days. A political
debate is expected in the Senate
soon, however, overs resolution that
Senator Edmunds expects to offer II
open session, calling on the Presi
dent to furnish information and give
his reasons for the removal Of Ger
tain officials. Both Democratic anc
Republican Senators are making
ready Cor this prospective fray.
There are some Democratic sen
ators who hope that the Presiden
will refuse to submit to the Senat,
papers on file respecting his nomin
atoms. The anxiety arises more
from personal embarrassment, which
the publication Of such documents
would cause them, than from a de
sire to maintain Executive dignity
Such papers would disclose the fac
that some Senators have, while pro
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

SENATOR SOONER, of Wisconsin,
delivered an eloquent address on the
late Vice-President Tuesday after
noon. 1t was listened to with sur
prise and pleasure by the Senate and
gallery. The youngest member of
the Senate has acquitted himself in
a manner most gratifying to HIS
friends. ..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND
has a sore throat. Perhaps he has
been overtaxing the telephone
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
-RSDAY JAN. %, 1886.

II Dakota shonld come in it would
be a hard pull on poor old Missouri's
Vest
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28
4 Captoln's fortunate )iscoterJ

a Captains Fortunate Discovery
Captain Coleman, schr. Weymouth,
plying between Atlantic City aud ~
r., had been troubled with g couga
SO that he was unable to sleep, ana
was induced to try DR.. King New
Discovery for Consumption. II not
only gave him instant relief, put
aIlayed the extreme soreness IN ms
breast. His children were similarly
affected and single dos had the
same happy effect. DR.. Kings New
Discovery is now the standard rem,
edy in the Coleman household ana
on board the schooner. Free trial
bottles Of this standard remedy q
C. r. MoEett's Drug Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

Oshkosh Northlcestera.' AS time
rolls on illustrations of economy
and reform" in our governmental
affairs become more and more appar-
ent. No one would accuse S. 5. Cox,
ex.congressman from New York,
and now Minister to Turkey, of
being other than reformer of the
most stalwart reform type. Not
only was he reformer but devoted
follower of Jeffersonian simplicity.
1t is wonderful, perhaps, what
changes will come over reformers
and economizers in short space of
time. Having arrived among the
oriental scenes Of the Sultan, his
notions of reform have vanished
into air as thin as his ante-election
utterances on that subject. The
controller who has charge of the 2c-
counts of the diplomatic corps, is
confronted with bill for a stud of
five noble horses which Minister
Cox purchased on bis arrival at
Constantinople and had charged to
this government. Jeffersonian sim
picity, Mr.. Cox discovered, was
incompatible with the dignity and
station Of the minister in a country
of oriental magnifcence, and not
being content with single charger
OF even a span of them he bought
five magnificent animals which he
proposed to have this government
pay for. Controller Durham has
the bill which no doubt
will somewhat humiliate our foreign
minister at the Bosphorus in the
eyes Of his turbaned admirers. He
will either have to pay for his five
Arabians or deliver them bach to
their owners.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

Ohio Legislature, and that there II
probability Of his seat being de
clared vacant.
SENATOR SpooNER, of Wisconsin,
delivered an eloquent address on the
late Vice-President Tuesday after
noon. 1t was listened to with sur
prise and pleasure by the Senate and
gallery. The youngest member OF
the Senate has acquitted himself in
a manner most gratifying to his
friends.
THE Presidential ,.succession bill,
which has PASSED both houses of
congress, provides that in the case
of death, resignation or removal, or
inability to serve Of both the presi-
dent and yice.presideDt, the Office
shall devolve upon the secretary of
state, and then upon the secretary Of
the treasury, secretary of war; at
torney-general, postmaster general,
secretary Of the navy, or secretary
Of the interior, in the order named,
should further vacancy occur.
TnE rumpus in the new British
Parliament over the question of
granting homerule to poor old Ire
land has begun. The question for
both the Tory and the Liberal lead
ers, who are more afraid of the
Englisbmen than they are Of the
Irishmen, will be how not to do It,
while that Of Parnell and his party
of Nationalist will be how to make
them do it. The probability is that
if the Nationalist succeed in getting
even one good-sized loaf Of bread,
they will be willing to accept it, in
the hope Of eventually getting pos
session Of the entire bakery.
WAR between Greece and Turkey
is reported imminent, Greece wants
Turkey to give her back her ancient
province Of Macedonia, and is rep
resented 10 be ready to fight for it.
Meantime, II is reported that the
Great Powers Of Europe have de-
cided against the demand Of Greece,
and that a British fleet is ready in
tile Mediterranean to oppose any
warlike demonstration on the part
of Greece against Turkey. The pre-
sumption is that these exciting re-
ports, which are sent over the cable
as Especial dispatches" are an cHag-
geration Of the actual facts.
New YoRl, Tribune. The silver
question is not one for the bankers
or the capitalists The rich can de-
fend themselves. 1t is question
for tho millions; for all who have
any earnings Of labor, and as well
for all vino have any wages Of labor.
BY a resolution which any bank can
pass at i meeting Of directors, it can
write all its accounts up to date pay.
able in gold, and open separate ac.
counts hereafter for any persons who
may choose TO pay in silver or to
borrow with the right to pay in sill
yer, an capitalists and financial
institutions can swiftly adjust their
loans and dealings to the same basis
But tho institutions which hold the
money Of millions Of poor people
have no such remedy. Ii the gov
erumeut begins 10 pay silver THEN
losses Will he disastrous
DISCLOSURES since the Rcpublt
can sJae officers have taken charge
Of affairs 10 Ohio Show tbat til,
anaucys 81 t.at state are iii very
confused ii not desperate condition
Ihc treasury, when Governor Hoad
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-01-28

THERE has been something of
mystery about nearly everything that
Judge \. w. Tourgee has written.
The story, "a FOOLS Errand," that
gave him reputation as story teller,
had made its way to the hearts of
the people before anyone knew or
guessed who wrote it. This paved
the way for eliot Plow Shares, =
"Bricks Without Straw" Gigs and
Thistles, . and can Appeal to Caesar"
There was in all these SO much of a
something that answered for argu-
meut that people have always been
curious as to the Judges methods
and purposes in writing story. His
works, with their dramatic and forci-
bic language, have made almost az
strong an appeal to the convictions
Of readers az did "Uncle Toms
Cabin" 1t would be interesting to
have anyone give the inside view Of
the work on these books 1t will be
more interesting to have Judge
Tourgee himself read what he has
written, and explain why he wrote,
and describe how he wrote This Is
what he proposes to do in his new
lecture, "a Story-teller's Story" 70
be more specific, he proposes to
read from the several works that be
has published, and to explain his
motives and purposes. AS the Judge
is something of an orator, and as he
will be perfectly at home in his own
workshop, this new venture will
probably be one Of the most sue
cessful Of his rather remarkable life.
BUrTERINE and oleomargarine
have been given an official standing
/ by the Illinois Board of Agriculture,
which has ,oted to admit these prod
acts to the annual fat stock show
this year, and declares that "butter-
inc and oleomargarine, when cleanly
and properly made and properly
i tabled and sold underth their truenames
wore wholesome and cheap substi
tutes for butter" This is the basis on
4 which opposition to these products is
concentrating, the evil being thai
they are fraudulenty sold for butter
One ef the genuine butter dealer.
remarked djScousolately .ftor lht
+ boards decision: "The fact that W,
must recognize ana meet is tha
butteUue has come to stay a. an Ell
tale OF commerce." but the dealeI
admitted chat ,Ae compound, q
which 1000 tabs arc manufacture,
in Chicago daily, is hcalthful, bein!
composed Of two-th,rds deodorize,
leaf lard and one.third Of "the tiaes
Elgin creamery BUTTER a fayorit
combination with the oldfashione,
housewife when she wanted 4 flax
pie. crsst that should not tast
Iardy." Chicago supplies most 0
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
AN INTERESTING ADDRESS.
Hon. Henry Ballard Tells the Veterans
About the west-Ihe Chinese Question.

Hon. Henry Ballard Tells the Veterans
About the west-ihe Chinese Question.
Stannard Post and Il number of their
friends met last in their hall for
the purpose of listening to C0mradc Bal
lard's account of the trip to the National
encampment at San Francisco. In con-
versational manner and with no prepared
speech Mr.. Ballard highly entertained his
hearers for about au hour and II half with
the experiences of himself and the re-
mainder of Vermonts delegation. After
recounting the pleasing incidents of the
eastern part of the trip Mr.. Ballard referred
to the side trip to the Mormon capital
where they received every attention from
the resident Gentles. While there the
Mormon question was handled without
gloves, and Il sentiment was undoubtedly
created a nong the Old guard which Will
eventual, prove most effective ald TO
the Adjustment of the evil. Mr.. Bal
lard spoke in the highest terms of the
welcome they received from the people
of California. There were peculiar rea-
SONS why this should he so. California
furnished very few soldiers and only Il
small number were ever in service, yet
there are i'll that department now about
5000 Grand Army men, representing 30
States and Territories, and over two
thirds of the entire number of reglmental
organizations III the army. Thomas Post
OF San Francisco has 532 members rep
resenting $50 regiments. Every one was
therefore expecting to see either rela-
tives, friends, or acquaintance and they
did. The time was occupied with ban
quets, excursions and other pleasures for
the veterans entertainments
Mr. Ballard also made two visits
| to Chinatown which occupies twelve
| blocks situated in the business heart
] l.. ia ~. t...1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10

The officials of the Central Vermont
railroad have visited South Royalton and
promised to erect new brick passenger and
freight depots, expanding 5000 or 100000
on the same, if the business men of the
place Will rebuild substantial blocks in
place of The wooden buildings burned re-
Gently. If the town will purchase the old
apart the same as AN addition to the Com
mon the merchants propose to build Il
brick block ON the north side three stories
high, besides the basement, with eleven
stores on the first floor Such a block
would be one of the best in the State. \
town meeting has been warned to see if
the people will vote the necessary appro-
priatiOns for the purchase Of The sites.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
THE FLETCHER FREE LIBRARY.
A Brief Account of what II has Done and
Inns X. CciNed IntelN.

The circulation of the Fletcher Free
2571 volumes in all departments, against
2O51 for the month of August, 1850. Miss
Hagar has received from gentleman of
this city the gift of IA large number of
magazines, principally Eclectic magazines
and Littell's Living Age, which are valu
able as partially supplying the large lack
in the complete list OF those magazines
There are still, however, many volumes
lacking and the Librarian would be glad
to receive odd numbers of the Eclectic
or any other magazine which any body
may feel able to spare. Nearly 500
new books have been added to the cata-
logue so far this year, many of them -valu-
able volumes some of hem for reference
and some for circulation. In the clrculat-
ing department noticeable addition is
the Narrative and Critical History of
America, edited by Justin Winsor, and
each chapter OF which is written by an au-
thor OF recognized authority. The second,
third and fourth volumes are now on the
shelves, the first, containing the history
prior to the time of Columbus, not hav-
ing yet been Published owing to the
discovery of new facts after it was ready
for publication, which neccSstated the re-
writing Of some of the chapters. 1t will
be out soon. Among the most valuable
added books of the reference library Is
Nriarte's Venice. \ long list of philosC
phcal and ethical works as well as works of
fiction has been also added, and probably
fully as many more will be placed on the
shelves before the year closes. Senators
Edmunds and Morrill, have been especially
thoughtful in providing many govern
ment documents of artistic ana practical
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT.
Alfred Norton Loses His Life While Bath
ing in Lake Champaign.

Alfred Norton, the fifteen years old
son of \. y. Norton, VINO resides at
IFS Colchester avenue, opposite the
Mary Fletcher Hospital, was drowned
in the lake, about four o'clock Mon
day afternoon, while in bathing with
two companions. The three boys went in
near the south dock, below Lyman's coal
yard, in water that was not over three feet
deep. The only explanation of the young
mans drowning where the water was
hardly above his waist is, that in diving
he struck his head upon stone, and was
thereby rendered insensble. His compan-
ions did not comprehend the situation I'M
til too late. Drs. Gibson and Hawlev
were summoned and all medical
methods of resusclatlon used, but
III vain, as life was extinct The
death of the young man, who seems
to have borne an excellent repnta-
ton, falls with especial weight on his
parents, rs the family are i'll moderate
circumstances and he was just getting old
enough to be of assistance in their sup
port,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
ADDISON COUNTY FAIR.
The Closing Day-A Very Successful Fair.
The Horse Races.

MIDDLEBURY, Sept. ITO day was the
last OF the fair. In point of weather, at
tendance and attractions, scarcely any
thing was left to desire In the morning
the crowd occupied themselves with in
speeding the stock and floral hall. The
famous old stallion, Daniel Lambert, was
exhibited on the track. He is owned now
by stock company which has its head
quarters here. Daniel is the sire of many
fast trotter, and though nearly 30 years
old, he showed up on the track in better
form than many Al younger animal. In
the farmers race, a sort of a gO-as you
please, entries were as follows:
W. J. Nash, New Haven Jesse Il.
FIcd Gray, SnOrcham, Tommy G..
&. II. smith, Ad lison, Gypsy.
Lyman GOOdci, Brandon, Ira -.
stephen Gregory, Add son, Tommy.
George Bisscli, lIrldpOrt, II. G.. b.
y. Kelley, POultuey, Victor,
u. DHnycw, Ferris uurgh, Fred ID.
NJ. Mclntirc, Bristol, j. Il.
j. NJ. Baldwin, SnOrchHm. Nellie Is.
j. b. Pulley, Salisbury, No Name
Ira b. took the race. No time.
This afternoon there was the stallion
race tor 500; 500 to first, S25 to second,
SO to third and $40 to fourth. The fol
lowing stations were entered Joseph
jattell, Middlebury "rhought;" Oar
| Il Kelley, Poultney, "IIighland Gray
"Highland Gray took the first heat, but
"Archie" won the next three and the
race. 1t was one Of the best ever trotted
on this track. a good deal of money was
bet on Highland Gray" Time, 2:4O, 2:3s
23s, Pal.
An address was delivered by Hon.
James X. Batchelder of Arlington, whc
spoke off hand for about 20 minutes, com
/ pairing generally the advantages of farm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10

The First Prize Won by the Reynolds and
the SECOND by the flowers.

NERGEvNEs. Sept. "A large number
of ,,,,,l, ..,an,l'lod bora +o-d.r, ia ,vit-
Oh people a9Sei'lole'' mere lo,u"S ~ W.T..
"e90 'uo ~ '" '''' "i,'' '''''
races. The day was most favorable and
the races were entirely successful. The
Revnolds comnanv of Rutland the Bur-
- ~. ~ W-h,toi,.,u nud en-, poyars and
" " "'.e'''''i '''''' .'io ,''->el1 '';.
the barnes companies arrived carry IN
the forenoon, and soon after their arrival
the parade was held. The line was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
Was the Fire Incendiary ?

1t is thought that the big South Royal
ton fire may have been incendiary as three
men who were arrested and put in Jail iur
burglary some years ago vowed that they
would paint the town red in flames when
they got chance, and they We're set free
only few DAYS ago. The fire was first
discovered in the basement of j. b. Dur
KEGS store, and at almost the same in.
slant another fire was found in some fuel,
100 feet away from the first fire. An APP
peal for help was telesraphed to several
places rs soon rs the tire was discovered,
and the Central Vermont railroad authori
ties AT once sent special trains with fire
engines from Mortified, West Randolph
and White River Junction but the ire
was under control before they could get
there
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10

The annual meeting of the Bennington
Historical society was held Monday. The
Rev. Isaac Jennings read memorial reso-
buttons on the life and death of the late
eX Gov. Hildnd Hail, the president of the
society. A committee of three, consisting
of q. w. Robinson, DR.. ii. G.. Day and A
>. Dewey, was appointed to draft resolu
tons of thanks TO Mr.. Jennings for his
very valuable contributions to the records
of the society. The following officers were
elected President, the Rev Isaac .Jen-
nings; first vcep president, Thomas
White second vice president, A. b. Val
entine third vice president, q. \. Wood :;
recording secretary, f. l.. Bates ; CORES
ponding secretary, c. NJ. Bliss treasurer,
Charles Thatcher. n long discussion en-
sued i'll regard to lettering and otherwise
finishing the Catamount monument,
which marks the sight of the Catamount
tavern of revolutionary times. George
w. Robinson was appointed to devise the
proper method of marking the other his
tOTiCal spots in town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
LamoiIIe Baptist Association.

Letters were read at the Lamoille Bap-
list association held in Johnson on Thurs
day, reporting 20 baplisms during the
wear and gain from all sources of AZ with
Il loss of G2, iucluding25 deaths. Rev. Mir.
Gilbert of Hinesburgh preached the an
nual sermon Letore the association from
Cor. iy; 5-S, and the convention re
queotcd him to publish it, There were
about l2j ministers and lay delegates
present and good interest was sustained.
1t was decided to hold the next session of
tue association at Montpelier, on the first
Wednes lay Ut September, 1851.
The corrected check list of Rutland con
tain- 3l93 names, over 500 have been add
ed since the list was first printed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10

Rev. \. |. Dutton was on Wednesday
installed over the First Congregational
church at RCyalton Centre. The churches
al Newport, Hartford, West Hartford,
Sharon, South Royalton, Tunbridge,
Bethel and West Randolph together with
Rev. 5. w. Dixie of RoyaltOn participated
in the council by pastor or delegate or
both The examination showed the can
didate to he sufficiently orthodox on the
great doctrines of the church and yet suf-
ticiently progressive to keep up with the
age. The sermon was preached by Rev.
DR.. +. r. Wild OF Newport the right hand
of fellowship was by Rev V. NJ. Hardy OF
West Raudulph, the charge by Rev. ;. /.
Bryant of Hartford, the address 10 the
people by Rev. :. w. bike of Royalton
and prayers were offered by Revs. Hub
bard of Tunbrdge, Chamberlain of
Sharon and Vincent Of West Hartford.
Special interest attached to the occa-
sion since Mr.. Nutton's boyhood home
was Royalton am Dr. Wild lne preacher,
was the son OF Nir. buttons old pastor al
ROyaltOn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
= Unique Way to Secure Ice.

Hon Smith Wright has just completed Il
large pond on his premises for the pur-
pose of obtaining from it the ice neces-
saiA for his poultry freeZers Mr.. Wright
uses great quantity % zee every season
and TN, method is much more cOnyen
lent d we'll is less expensive chan carry
in9 ii from Burlington rs in years hereto
tore, The pond is formed by a dam con
structed across II stream which flows
through his farm, and the construction
of the dam was under the professional
supervision of Mr.. Clayton j. Wright,
who graduated at the [. V. NJ. last
June
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10

The report Of the Young Mems Chris
tian association for the month Of August,
is as follows
Average w "k-day Attendance at rooms rs.
AEgrcgu,. weekday attendance - q.
Average unduy attendance 20.
AggrCgu sunday uttendaL &c $50.
Average .dtcndance at sunday gospel ser
vice Is.
Average attendance a Bible LASS D.
NumhC, OF pap, r. distributed i6.
No ne" ttngS # the board or of Gny com
mittee HAY been held during the month. The
meetings Of the boys branch I've been dis
continued .s N july. Assistance has been
rendered "ctklN AT meeting hcld in South
Burlmgtt The secretary ma received calls
from Oh ers uf the Montreal and st. Loui,
as,ociat Is. Tine ice-watrr barrel has con
tinuud To- prove Itself ii friend IN need.