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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

accidently cut a two-inch cash in his
left foot just back of the second or
large joint. 1t crippled him so as
to make his journey home very
tedious. lie is doing fairly well at
present, and we hope will soon be
able to get around as of yore.
Frank Jones left Tuesday morn
ing for Kansas City, where he will
enter the employment Of Disbrow
IL Allen, late of this place.
There isn't anybody in this city
but feels real sorrow at the removal
of hr. Robt Martin and family this
week to their farm at Bethel Grove.
They are model family and make
themselves useful in every station
in life. Robert, the people of Min,
eral Point hope that you will get
disguised with the farm, and come
back in year, when you may be
sure of welcome from all.
Hon. James SpensIey was elect
ed superintendent and Prof Philip
Eden assistant superintendent of the
NJ. K. Sunday School, to fill vscan
cies caused by the removal Of DR..
Wingender TO Hudson, and Robt.
Martin to Belmont. They will take
charge of the school next Sabbath.
j. w. Hutchison, nephew Of
Mrs. stephen Thomas, who ia EN-.
ployed in the state hatchery, was in
the city Monday and stopped over
night. He is travelling with con
signments of fish and brought 10
this place 10000 brook trout, 10000
of which were for deposit in streams
in the southern portion of Iowa
county and 10000 for those adjoin-
ing in Lafayette county. Besides
these several thousand have been
planted this spring in streams on the
railroad leading TO this city Mr.
Ii. expects to be on the road dispos-
ing of fish in this way until July.
Rev, j. HardcastIe started on
Monday on lecturing tour through
the eastern cities in behalf of funds
to pay off the debt on the i. NJ.
church in this village. IIo is in
New York and Brooklyn this week.
-CHronicle.
-"Tony" Howell has rented the
room in the Jones building recently
occupied by ID. Wedehase as a har-
ness shop, and next week will re-
move his barber shop thereto. The
room is large and woll-lighted, and
will serve admirably for barber
shop. 1t will be papered and paint
ed and put in perfect order "Tony"
intends to put in the appliances nee
essary for running two first class
bathrooms, which he will have in
operation in a few weeks.-LaacaS-
ter Teller.
A COMMITTEE Of FIVE of the county
board of Iowa county, visited the
Grant county asylum Wednesday
for the purpose of getting points ia
the construction Of their new asy-
lum. They were accompanied by
an architect, Mr.. John Charles, of
Mineral Point. The committee con
sisted of Messrs. John Ross and Jas.
Spensley, Of Mineral Point, j. +.
Grace, of Highland, Il. J Perkins,
of Edmund, and j w. Rewey, of
Rewey.-Grant County HeraM.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11
NUMBER 10


The greatest social event of the
season took place at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. John Brewer, in
the marriage of their daughter En-
ma TO Mr.. Grant Batten ON Thurs
day evening, March lth, Rev. Il.
Burnip tying the nuptial knot in
the presence of about 70 invited
guests and friends. Miss Flora
Batten, sister OF the groom, acted
as bridesmaid and Mr. Edwin Mel
lor as groomsman. The bride re-
ceived a large number Of beautiful
and useful presents. The happy
couple have a large circle of friends
all of whom extend hearty congrat-
ulations.
Miss Sadie Osborne is visiting at
Cobb this week.
Mr.. John 5 Comfort returned
from Iowa last Friday.
The sale OF stock and farm ma
chinory on Monday Of los. W. Bak-
er, was well attended and stock sold
well.
MIR. William Richards, Of Cobb,
has a stock sale on the l5th, pre-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

SEVENTEEN railroad hands who
were employed az Glen Haven by a
contractor named Mclaughlin ar
rived in Lancaster last Saturday
evening, having walked all the dis
tance from Glen Haven. They
claimed to have been vieLmized by
their employer; that he owed them
for months wages, aud refused to
pay them; and that 1t was part of
his plan 10 hire new laborers rs fast
as he could obtain them, and turn
them of after they had worker for
some time, without paying them.
They claimed that in some cases
laborers had been assaulted and
badly injured by brutal bosses.
The men were without funds, aud
appealed To the mayor for shelter.
They were given lodging in the
county jail until Monday morning,
when they started on their return to
Glen Haven, where they expect to
get work again What particular
purpose they expect TO accomplish
by their visit to Lancaster is not
visible unless they thought here
would be a good place to get free
lodgings. The men seemed intelli-
gent and not at all of the hummer
stripe. If their story is true they
have been grossly misused, and
there should be some way Of right.
ing their wrongs. 7eiter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

TuR new city hall structure, at
Platteville, has been the subject of
much litigation betT cen the city
authorities and the contractor, A.
w Bell The building cost about
$4,000, and contains, besides offices
for the city officials, large hall,
which is furnished aud used as an
opera house. Mr.. Bell, who is a
Platteville attorney, had consider
able trouble in settling with the city
on his contract, and, feeling ag-
grioved, he brought "A suit TO restrain
the city lrea allowing the ball to
be used Tor any purpose than for
political or municipal meetings. He
claims that it is unlawful TO tax
the property owners 10 build n hall
to be used Tor any other purposes,
Judge CIementsou last week decided
otherwise, however, and held that il
vas allowable to use the hall for any
purpose, unless by SO doing the rights
OF property Of some citizen is there
by infringcd. Mr. Bell will appeal
the case to the supreme court. No
similar case has yet been decided in
this state, and the result is looked
for with interest II decided in
Mr. Bells favor, the PIatteviIie peo-
pie will be deprived of the use of
the finest hall in southwestern Wis
consin, except for political and mu-
nicipal meetings - Hti,oau6ee Seati-
net.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11
SEAMLESS jackets, just the thing,
at the Nimble Nickel Store.

The most remarkable mining ex-
ploit ever known in this section was
the running of a drift seven feet
high, four feet wide and one hun
dred and thirty-two feet in length
in twenty-four days by four men.
This was accomplished in the Rich
mond mine last nonth by John Hig-
giny, Ellsworth Harris, Albert Eaton
and Joseph Swinbank. The entire
length of the drift was rock which
required blasting and this result was
only attainable by the aid Of com
pressed air drills Supt. Richmond
expects to beat the above record this
month, but so far it is ahead Of any
thing ever done here in the same
length Of time.-.ShliisJurg Pick
and Gdd.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

DAVID PRYDE gives the follow.
ing rules for beneficial reading:
l. Before you begin to read a book
know something about the author.
.. Read the preface carefully.
8. Take comprehensive survey
Of the table of contents.
4. Give your whole attention TO
what you read
5. BE sure to note the most yalu
able passages as you read.
6. Write out in your own language
summary Of the facts you have
noted
Z. Apply the results Of your read
ing to your everyday duties.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

DoS'r run any risk in catching
cold by getting your feet wet when
you can get overshocs and rubbers
at Gundry, Gay Zoos at astonish-
ingly low prices-so low it is equiv
alcnt to finding them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

DE-. FENSER's golden relief cures
any pain in to 50 minutes, bruise
or cut without soreness. 4Oly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

COMPLETE your wardrobe by
securing one of those new ties at
c.. 9. q Co.'S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

Why not save money by going to
ID. Jacko's, where you can buy Japan
tea for 50 and - cents per pound,
equally good as is usual sold for
so and 90 cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

"MARY JANE CLEVELAND a New
York school teacher, has petitioned
to have her name changed to Mary
Grover Cleveland. This is the first
matrimonial proposal that has been
made to the president, and if he
wishes to avoid it, he should not
delay a moment in filing petition
to have his name changed to Mary
Jane Cleveland"
The above is from the Dodgeville
Star, a paper which has been a Wig
orous supporter of Cleveland's ad-
ministration. And so you concede,
neig Dor, that there is considerable
of the old maid in the make up Of
the god of Democracy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

No PERSON should think of buying
wall or decorative paper until making
thorough inspection of J. ]. Han
scom d Co.'s large display.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
city Omcers
County 0mcers.

Beneficial Department
established for the accommodation of those
vii, are in want in any way, those who have
Io.tur found valuable property and for those
wlUNish to sell or exchange. Limit twenty
dyc words First insertion FREE, and for each
insertion thereafter TWENTY-FIVE cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

rIO RENT-A good dwelling house of eight
! rooms. For particulars inquire at TRlBuNE
office
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

VI -ANTED. AT the L. S. Hotel some Beets,
W Carrots, Turnips and Parsnips 2w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

IN the last issue of the TRIBUNE
was a clipping from the Sun Prairie
Countryman to the effect that a
stock buyer at Cottage Grove, in
Dane county, was suspected Of cheat
ing those he bought stock Of by
manipulation Of the scales. The
matter has since been brought near
er to a focus. Last Friday Francis
O'Keefe was arrested, charged with
defrspding farmers by illegally
manip Hating scales in purchasing
live stock. lie is a wealthy young
Irish farmer and stock buyer, and
for several years has been a heavy
purchaser of stock, the greater per-
ton Of which was weighed by him
on the Chicago Il Northwestern
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

TOR SALE--or viii trade for wood, o one
/ horse tread power in good condition.
If j. L. HANKFNS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-03-11

TIM Executive Committee of the
Iowa County Agricultural Society
will meet at the Court House in
Dodgeville on Friday, March 26, at
one o'clock p. m, for the purpose Of
revising the premium list for the en-
suing fair and the transaction of
other important business. 4 full
attendance is urgently requested.
b Thomas, JR., Sec'y.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-20
Won MOltke the Silent.

Count Helmuth Karl Bernhard Won
Moltke, general field marshal and chief OF
the general staff OF the German army, the
possessor of forty-four orders and decora-
tions, the greatest soldier Of his age-brave
as lion, simple as q child, modest as true
womanhood, honest as nature, and true us
her laws-lies Frustrated upon the border Of
the unknown river, waiting patiently TO
cross over and meet host OF immortal
warriors, among whom he will find but
three peers-Hannibal, Napoleon, and
Grant. Bismarck, once addressing o vast
assembly shortly after the triumphant re-
turn from Paris in 1871, was voeiferously
applauded as the founder Of imperial Ger
many, but turning TO Won Moltke, who
was near and clapping his hands, he cried:
"FoT the contamination Of that immortal
act applaud that man."
lie was the master mind and moving
spirit Of that great campaign, and since its
termination he has devoted all his energies
and splendid talents to recognizing and
perfecting the German army until 1t has be-
come the most perfect and powerful mill
tary establishment that has ever existed on
earth. So perfect is that great system that
should war be declared to-day when the
sun is at its zenith before 1t had gone down
below the sand hills of Brandenburg two hun
dred thousand sturdy troops would be
speeding with rail rapidity toward either the
French or Russian border. Two hours
after war was declared every officer from
general TO captain would know Just what
was expected Of him. Every station mas
ter at the government railroads would
know how many cars were necessary to
convey the troops in his vicinity, and he
would have them ready. And every quar-
termaster would be prepared for the ire
mendous strain which would be made upon
his resources. So closely have the calcula-
tons been made regarding another war
with France that II has been determined
that In order to carry the three great lines
Of defenses between the eastern borders of
the republic and Paris It will require the
sacrifice Of two hundred thousand Of the
best soldiers Of the empire,
Won Moltke, in perfecting this grand
system and thus enhancing the military
power Of united Germany, has forced all OF
Europe to make correspondence increase In
their forces, until now we find that there is
total loss Of the labor Of about 100000
of men and corresponding amount of ami
nal and mechanical power. The increase
in war expenditures throughout the CONT
nent during the past thirteen years has been
enormous. Fourteen years ago Austria
spent lees than $35,0O0,O0O in support Of her
military SYSTEM she now spends over $780,
100000. France spent SsI0OO,0OO; she now
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-20

spends SIG, 100000 on her army and naval
establishments combined. Italy has doubled
her war expenses since 1873, they now
amounting to 800, 100000 per annum, Rus
sia has increased her expenses from $50, 00O,-
Geo in 1878 to sl65,OO0,OOO, while Won
Moltke's military establishment costs the
German empire over 10000, 900 every year.
The burden Of taxation must Of necessity
keep pace with the increase Of expenditures
in every nation, and this increase through
out Europe has wholly been caused by
increased military expenditures, the
interest on debts incurred for wars
and preparations for war, for fortl1ca-
tons, and military railways. Altogether
the expenditure Of the six great powers OF
Europe has increased from 81, T25, 10000 in
1870 to over 50, zoo, 100000 in 1885, this be-
ing an additional burden of 81 $780, 900.
This requires a taxation of nearly s. per
capita, or about s25 to each family, there
being 269,O00,000 Of inhabitants residing
within the borders Of the six great powers.
This condition Of things will account in a
great measure for the shadow which rests
upon the pauper labor system OF Europe
and helps us to reasonably understand the
widespread depression in trade centers Of
the old world.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-20
FASHION NOTES.
)possum is much worn this season.

Opossum is much worn this season.
Black watered ribbon sashes are very stylish
Gold embroidery is fashionable for dress
bonnets.
Bonnets arc still worn for theater and dress
occasions.
Undressed kids hold their own against every
other variety.
Dress kids are shown with elaborOtely em-
broidered backs.
Satin khedive. plain and embroidered, Is
used for evening toilets.
sealskin ulsters are worn In London, but are
too heavy TO be popular
Pearl embroidered fronts in all the evening
colors have lace to correspond.
The cancels hair jackets are lovely to look
at and to wear, but rather expensive.
Every day adds new and exquisite designs in
gauze fans, and some reach a fabulous price.
The latest Parisian fancy is to adorn theater
bonnets with pins, buckles, or aigrettes OF
diamonds.
High dog collars of velvet are universally
worn, but there is no limit either in color or
design.
The new short sleeves consist of small pufs
or narrow double ruchings OF tulle, crossing
the top of the arm.
Red velvet dresses have black watered silk
sashes on the left side, and the bodices are
trimmed with jet passementeries
Very few flowers are worn. although at the
first OF the season there was 10 be no festive
occasion without an abundance.
When natural flowers ore worn single
lOngstemmed, large flower Is chosen in
preference TO those small punches formerly in
use.
White guimps will be worn around the neoks
OF Colored dresses In the spring, with dog-collar
OF velvet or embroidery fastening them high
around the throat.
Opera cloaks are made in all the light colors
and of every material, and in many cases
cover the whole figure but in some are open
in the back TO show the train.
Tropical parties are those where the draw
ing rooms are insuiierably hot, and where
everybody complains of the heat. Fresh air
now 10 fashionable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-20
Pensions for Prisoners of War.

A committee representing the eX-Union
Prisoners Of War, composed of State SEN
ator j. II. Longnecker, president of the
National Association; G. A. Gessner, presi-
dent Of the Ohio State Association; DR.. II.
b. Noble and Mr., Henry Knipp, of Balti-
more, together with Messrs. Hawley, Nc
Kee, Won Haake, Kline, Littleheld, and
Mattingly, Of the District Of Columbia As.
ISOLATION, had hearing before the invalid
pensions committee of the House yesterday.
That republics are ungrateful is estab
lished by the fact that Congress has so far
failed to recognize the eminent services
rendered by prisoners OF war TO the Union
cause. The policy of interchangeable
but necessary-recomme by Grant and
approved by Secretary Stanton, deprived
the unfortunate men who fell into rebel
hands Of inherent rights belonging TO the
soldier lie was stripped by the enemy,
aud turned shelterless into an open
field, and denied medical attention
when sick. Andersonville was camp
Of $4,000 sick men, with rare eXcep-
tons, where panorama Of misery, such as
no other civilized nation ever saw or wept
oyerwas outspread before the eyes of captors
and captive, Reliable statistics show that
of the 10000 Union soldiers captured, but
one-half or 100000 were confined for any
apprecablc length of time, yet Of this num-
Der 10000 are known to have died. OF the
5000 exchanged, not more than onc,haf
are now living, and to deny recognition to
these survivors seems heartless indeed
The extreme demand Of the eX-prlsoncrs
is formulated in bill introduced by Sena-
tor Logan and Representative Holmes in
the two houses Of Congress. That bill calls
for pension Of Sc per month for those con-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-20

fined sixty days and less than four months;
81 for those confined four months and less
that six months Sc for those confined six
months and less than one year, and s. per
month for those confined one year or
longer, together with Communication for ra-
tions, quarters, and medical attendance at
the rate Of 81 for every day Of actual CON
nnement. This would seem reasonable
enough, but the prisoners, we understand,
are willing to accept less. They are con-
tent to go on the pension rolls at rates cor
responding with their actual disabilities,
and per diem for actual confinement. This
is Chairman Matson's own proposition, and
would seem to be an easy solution OF a
ycxed question.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-20
GREETING.

All young things of my race delight me- /,
The world declares, that knows me not, am
old,
But though my head Is like mountain high,
Fun snow-crowned, yet my heart is nowise
cold.
And therefore, thus maintaining only truth,
claim the grand prerogative of youth,
10 wit: simple, unaffected soul,
With many merry images supplied,
And hopes unnumbered, that defy control,
Little ambition, malice none, no pride.
My life moves not as moves the darkllng MOLE
But loves free air ana every sunny side,
Come, children !, as you, with timo have
played
The rosetouched snow-top halls the rosy gladel
SEATON DoSouO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-20

The question raised by recent assaults on
Chinese residents of the Pacific slope has
no relation whatever to the deslrability or
undesirabllity Of continuing the admission
Of Chinese as immigrants. The men who
have been maltreated, whose persons and
property have been injured, are in this
country under the protection OF a treaty
which we exerted ourselves very vigorously
to negotiate and in the negotiation OF which
we fancied we had scored good many
points. Not whether more shall be per-
mitted to come in, but whether we shall
continue to violate our pllghted faith to
those who have come Is the question forced
by recent events on the attention of the
country.
Various measures relating to the Chinese
problem are pending in Congress. Mr..
Mitchell has bill in the Senate and Mr.
FELTON, has one In the House "providing for
the termination Of certain treaty stipula-
tions between the governments Of the United
States and the empire of China, and TO pro-
hlbit Chinese immigration into the United
States" and Mr.. Henley has introduced
bill in the House
Abrogating all treaties heretofore made and
now operative between the United States gov
eminent and the Chinese empire in so
iar as they or any of them provide
for, recognize, or permit the coming OF Chi.
nese to the United States, and in SO far rs they
or any Of them inhibit the United States from
absolutely prohibiting the coming Of Chinese
10 the United states and repeating oil acts OF
Congress in so far rs they or any OF them rec
ognize or permit the coming of Chinese to the
United States; and absolutely prohibiting the
coming of Chinese TO the United States, ex.
ceptlng diplomatic, consular and other officers,
and prohibiting the landing Of any Chinese
therein, excepting only such diplomatic and
other officers.
1t may be desirable that some such legis-
lation as these gentlemen propose should
be perfected. II is within the constitutional
power of Congress TO pass such bills. But
the Chinese now here must be protected in
their rights. We cannot afford to be les:
honorable in our dealings with China than
we would be with any of the great nations
of Europe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-20
The Late Mrs. Evelyn Craig wads-
worth.

inc La'e MRS. Evelyn craig Wads-
WORTH
The initials signed to the tribute in the
|o,,;J,J IN Nro wodsvortb ,yilI bo aosil,z
'"PN". w 'Io' worm "iii pe oaenJ
recognized. Mrs. Wadsworth deserved the
touchinp words Of sweat remembrance and
tonSnr So,,oron,'ao ~ $500 a., H. ~
tenuer cotniilehs Sa utIereu ny Inc e I
queht rector OF 81 John's Cnurcn' we
give MIR. Leonard's eulogy as follows:
Much has heon written In tho nnblic nress
concerning the attraetiyeness ~ Mira Ereiy
Wadswort6 when she moved In the social cir
cles that admired and regarded her. IL would
be remiss AZ one who knew the beauty and
strength of her religious character Should fail
AZ Il irne n woman of the world lint nv mo
meapg obsorbnd IN a moro ,vnrIn1jncxS that
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-20

THERE will never be honest elections
throughout the country until reputable
citizens act up to their conviction that the
contriver, perpetrator, or conscious bene-
ficiary of a fraud on the ballot box is an
infamous scoundrel no more to be tolerated
in decent society than the professional
burglar. So long as good society throws
open Its doors to men who are re-
sponsible for corruption of the ballot, that
crime of all crimes will so on. And it is
only question of time-not long time
when itwill destroy free government If 1t is
not suppressed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-20

A CORRESPONDENT sends the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN vigorous protest against the
idea advanced in these columns that
monarchy is losing its hold on the British
people. We have not time for further dis
cussion of the question Just now, but will
advise our correspondent to send his manu-
script to the New York Tribune, which
paper says, in a late issue, "the English
monarchy is a pretty empty form in this
year Of grace, and the longer the English
people go without seeing the great spec
tacles which belong to 1t the more resigned
will they become against the day when even
the empty form shall be done away with. -