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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31
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A welcome novelty in tho way OF newe
comes from ST. Petersburg ia the snaps
of ma announcement that sledgo races
had been organized Ia the Russian capt
tai, in which ladies of the aristocracy are
20 be the drivers. Each fair Amazon will
have their own colors, which will distiu-
gulsh not only her own costume but her
sleigh ana the harness of her horse. The
competitors mrst not be less than twenty
years Of age and not over forty, Ladies
OF the boYgcoisie will not be permitted 90
take part in the competition, Tho prizes
are TO be diamonds, which have been Of
forcd by the Empress, the Jockey Club
and other fashionable bodies in st.
Petersburg. There is nothing surprising
in this novel idea being developed on the
Neya, for Russian ladies have always been
tres emaHcpccs, and continually startle, u
they delight The cities Of the vest and
south of Europe 10y the independence,
the originality and the fascination OF
their social conduct. The races will be a
lovely sight. Ghe dazzling snow the
shining steeds, the polished and glitter
lug harness, the beautiful drivers, the
"twech costumes. Imagine the start,
lbs progress, the rattling psce, nearing
the goal, the intense rivalry, the Joys and
wanks OF energetic anxiety the move
mont of victory tho triumph Of ,he fair
victor, and finally the diamonds. They
are welcome % a woman from 10 matters
not whom, and IS matters not when. But
imagine the Joy Of winning o tiara, or a
necklace, or schumacher uf diamOnds in
a -ledgo racs winning them from every
other woman between twenty and forty
and the diamonds the gitt oi thv CzarinG
herself. But 10 the e1cttement OF driy-
ing and competing is 10 be- added the
4ull creator excitement Of dress, and no
Ouo would dream Of asking women. rs
life worth liyingY who had ever liHtened
TO them dehber.tiHR IN solemn conclaYe
over the color. composition and make Of
a gown
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31
IArE EUROPEAN GOSSIP.

The Princes OF England, whose com
plexiou is not only the finest, but who
has best stood the wear aud tear of time,
takes her morning plunge regularly and
III water fairly cold, but she is particularly
careful to promptly make use OF the flesh
brush, sing gloves of modern roughness
rapidly over tho surface of the body and,
finally the rough towel in q quick, gen
eral rub, occupying both for the bath and
this massage, II one may call 10 such,
twenty minutes ia all. AZ night the
same lady IS bath ia prepared tepid and o
distilled water, the admirable adyantag
of which is not properly understood.
Every particle OF foreign matter is
removed from distilled water, so that it Is
absolutely pure. 10 costs about II cents
per gallon, and can be used quart at
time, for quick sponge bath, with ad
mirable effect, especially when combined
with a little glycerine and rose water,
A recent bali given 10y the Baron and
Baroness Aphouso de Rothchild, Ia tbeit
palatial dwelling OF the Rue 81, Floreutin,
might iustly have been called dream of
fair women. At II o>i ,ok the rooms
we're filed with dazzling array OF
ftmiuipo loneliness, encompassod by
HhfAt liihfH''AA ~ Nf0Nif ltNNAaf anu NANA ~
tout Faris elite, the sumbre blackuess of
whose attire served TO throw into OK
quisite relief tho delicate tint OF tho
sumptuous dresses. AZ the top OF tho
broad staircase ia marble, carpeted with
scarlet, and lined ON either side by rare
vases filled with fragrant dollhouse bios
SONS, the charming hostess stood ex-
tending the tiny Suedo.clRd hand bid
ding each guest welcome with sunny
smte and bright word. The ballroom
was q perfect picture, hung with yieux
bieu silk damask, lighted by electric light,
rejecting on to the art gems of Grouzt,
Vatican, aud other great mustcrs that
ndorn the walls, corbgiIl,s and orchids ana
roses placed IN every available corner,
and spreading their fragrance on the al
ready porfumod air. collection of
pretty bibclOts were distributed in the
cuullou, novel figure bong that of
large boa constructor cooled round the
trunk OF a tree. In the hollow 40 the top
hundreds of chenille snakes Of all coors
were faupd aud presented 10y tho gentle.
men 10 the ladies', thus reversing tho
Biblical tradition. Dainty silk aprons
embroidered with silver ana golden
Spauish combs, artistic book covers satin
jockey caps whips, and a thousand and
one other thirS- found their way into
the cunning reed baskets, gayly decorat-
ed with ribbons, that each lady guest car
ried away with pride and trid@ph after
the dance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31

Is picturesque. Despite his sternness he
is loved by his attendants, secretaries, and
assistants. His intense Germanism is
amusingly shown by his tenacity in cling
ing TO the olifqshioned German letters.
never using Lstin letters under any cir.
cumstances He speaks all important
languages. His Russian is wonderfully
skiliful for q foreigner The Chancellor
WRITES Win BROAD GRAY QUILTS,
which ne uses up at a great rate when
writing rapidly. He always wears his
uniform as General of the Brandeuburg
Cuirassiers consisting, in uudress, of
dark military frock-coat, with a yellow
collar and braid and broad stripes on the
trousers. His full-dress uniform is more
snowy and Is immensely becoming 20 the
Princt. 1t consists If white tuuic with
gold tacings, q cuirass, white riding
breaches, ana high boots"
Does he still preserve his attitude Of
bitter autagonism 10 the Jews?' asked the
Suns correspondent
~ es,' was the answer, she is as strong
and antisemitic as ever, aud is supposed
to have assisted Sloeckler in his mpaign
against the Jews. The love and admir-
atlon of Bsmark'5 life ia the present
Crown Prince. They are one in every
prejudice and sentiment, and meet daily.
The Chanoellor's elder son, Count Herbert
Bismark, is brought up TO succeed his ia
nous father, but doubts of the success OF
the plan are innumerable. There is a
younger son, Wilhelm, and one daughter,
Countess Rantxau, of whom the old Chan
eelior is very fond.
The Chancellor is at his best when
strolling in his garden with his dog and
oontemplatiyly smoking an old fashioned
china bowl German pipe such as the peas
ants here affect. lie Is apHy called tho
Man of Blood and Iron, and yet, with all
mis- austerity, absolutism, and is1exibiity,
he has qualities of loyalty and fairness in
his personal dealings that bind men TO
him and make them firm admirers of
remarkably wellrounde3 AID consistent
character"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31
BIsMARCKATHoME.


How the German Chancellor Lives and Works
Blakely Halls Berlin cable to New York
Sun: 81 had an exceedingly interesting
talk to-day with gentleman whom l am
permitted to describe as q member of
Prince Bismerk's household, about the
daily life and personal characteristics
of the Chancellor. The interview has
been revised and approved. It is authen
tic in every detail
"The Chancellor" my informant
said, sleeps from six to eight hours, and
rises very early in the morning. he lies
in a small, plain military bed of the pat
tern used in army camps, The mattress
is almost as hard as a board, and the GOV
ering at this time Of the year consists Of
q sheet and wooden blanket. Many
young men would find il next TO impossi-
BILE TO sleep on such a couch. Il - not
true, rs often reported in the papers,
that the Prince eats only one mea. % DAY,
and that that meal is prodigious. lie eats
a light breakfast, a substantial dinner at
noon, and takes biscuit and a single
glass of wine before turning "a at night.
The Princes Doctor, Professor Schwen-
ringer, restricts him TO this diet, and will
wish his meals This regimen has the eff
feet Of keeping down the Chanceilor's
weight.
THE Doctor, by the way, has received
at times many marks Of esteem and friend
ship 10 consequence of his successful
treatment Of Prince Bismarck. Like the
late Emperor, the Chancellor takes con
slant exercise walking in the park BACK Of
his palace Or occasionally in the streets Of
Berlin. Ia the latter case he is, Of course,
always followed BY Large crowds. 1t 10
soUBcE or GREAT DIsAPPoIsn1ENT
that the swollen veins in HE legs will pre-
vent him rom ever mounting horse
again. His fOndutss for dogs knows no
bounds. He has four in the palace. Hare,
his favorite, being an enormous thorough
bred Danish volfhouui. There is ken
mel or compartment for toe accommodation
Of this splendid brute in the Princes
special travelling car"
Does the Chancellor" / asked, take
precautions for his personal safety when
be travelsg'
He is guarded 10y detectives at all
times" was the Gus yer "sud his palace is
constantly watched by policemen in clti-
zeus attire. His life has been attempted
several times. The Chancellor's manner
i always stern, even towards his servants,
who are never allowed 20 oyerstep the
line Of ser5mOniCus respect. lie has,
however, a deep attachment for several OF
his old retainer- and shows il by remem-
bertag their birthdays every year with a
suitable present.
His temper is not always q thirg Of
leyef and oomplacent beauty by any
means, and when be loses it biz language
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31

To a Herald reporter recently, Col.
Ingersoll summed mp the life and intu-
euce of the dead statesman calmly and in
a serious mood.
What Is Mr.. Conklings place in the
political histoty OF the United States w
asked the reporter.
pom the great questions, Mr.. Couk
ling has been right, During the war he
Was always strong and clear, unwavering
and decided, His position was always
known He was right on reconstruction,
on civil rights, on the currency, and, SO
far as know, on an important questions.
He will be remembered as an honest,
fearless man. He was admired for his
known integrity. He was never even
suspected of being -wayed by an impr0p-
or consideration. He was immeasurably
above purchase.
His popularity rested upon his abso-
lutte integrity. lie was not calculated
for leader, because he would yield moth
ing He had no com promise in his mat.
ure. He went his own road and he would
not turn aside for the sake of company.
His individuality was too marked and his
will too impariOus TO become leader in
a republic. There is a great deal of in
diyiduallty in this country, and n leader
must not appear to govern and must not
demand obedience. I'm the Senate he
WAS a leader
"What essentially American idea does
he stand foel'
ut is a favorits saying in this country
the people are sovereigns Mr. ConklinR
felt this TO be true and be exercised what
he believed TO be his rights. lie insisted
on the utmost freedom for himself He
settled with no one but himself. He
stands for Individuality the freedom
OF the citizen, the independence of the
man. No lord, no duke, no king was ever
prowder of his title or his place than Mr.
Coukliug was of his position and his pow
er. He was thoroughly American in every
drop Of his blood"
"What have you to say about his hay
ing died with sealed lipsp
"Mr Conkling was too proud to show
wounds. lie did not tell hia sorrows TO
the public. II seemed sufficient for him
10 know the facts himself. He seemed
to have great confidence in time, and be
had the patience to wait OF course he
could have told many things that would
have shed light on many important
events, but for my part think he acted
in the noblest way.
"He was striking and original figure
in our politics. Ho stood alone. ! know
of no one like him. lie viii be remem.
bered as a fearless and incoTruptible
statesman, great lawyer, magnificent
speaker and an honest man.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31

already renominated himself. He is a
man OF destiny and he will do as men of
destiny do. The Democratic nomination
is his by right of conquest, and be will
not condesoend to receive It from any
hands but his own.
well, let it be SO. This is self made
country, and it is natural that it should
fall down before a self made man. But
was there ever SO thoroughly self.made a
man as Grover Cleveland I.Y We think
not.
Really, this is the iron spirit Of Napo.
leon, but putting on the ridiculous airs
of Boulanger. Hail, Grover the First!
Emperor by stlf-election of the Demo
cratic party, and seeking imperial power
in the country at large! No longer q.
Cleveland, but N. Bonaparte! Such is
tho tendency, the spirit, and the menace
that the Democracy exhibits 20 the
ntDt1aN
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31

Az Zirkuitz. ia the Austrian Alps there
is nm Intermittent lake that is a BASH
which one season OF the year Is fllled
with water. At another i- dried up and
cultivated by the farmers Of the neighbor-
hood. The mpcrial forester has just
examined the construction of that basin,
and found IN one part Of u an immense
cave called Eaiiolca, which when the
surface 81 the water in the basin has
reached a certain height, begins sucking
up the water until the basin u empty.
This cave Lead 20 q long series Of under
ground lakes, ail connected with ono an
other ~ a continuous current. The
forester npyiRatpd the frat five OF them.
Immense fll6s Of sand and gravel acclm
ulate and alternately stop the current or
are carried on by IT., The roof OF the
caves iu which this system of waters IS
located It many places comes down very
low. almost touching the water, and in
such places the moving gravel beds IRE
queutly close be passage and cause the
waters - rise ia th1 higher cave. The
forester, with thfse com paniOns, was 10
Que of the lakes when the en- rance was
suddenly closed by q mass Of rubbish
fun,bliug down from the roof. For more
than eight hours they worked As hard as
they could until they succeeded IN open
ing q passage By the side Of the main
entrance, which was happily still found
hry aud they we're enable TO reach the
surfaee unframed. But their boats and
tools wefc left behind. and will be recoy-
cred again after the water .hall nave sub
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31

A scource of great pain to the late e1-
Attorney General Brewster was TO hear
himself spoken Of facetiously ia couuec-
tion with 'lace cuffs" lie never wore
lace cuffs. He wore cambria friI shirt.
band- in place of cuffs. Benjamin Harris
Brewster was not man Of great wealth,
bat what he did accumulate was entirely
due to his antirlng energy and splendid
talents. When he began 40 the bar be
was poor, and his early days were dark
and marked by hard struggles, During
this period he received from his mother
some shirts Of tho old fashioned style,
with frilled bands for cuffs. From thae
time Mr.. Brewster always wore the same
kind Of shirt ont of a sentiment 20 his
mother, whose love and tenderness had
comforted him during his bitter trials.
Another peculiarly was his white beaver
hat. He dsed 70 tell his friends be wore
that color because black made bis dis
iguremeut more disagreeabls TO the eye.
He was never known 20 wear any other
kind Of bat Despite his facial dis.
fguromeu u ere vas q subtle magnetic
influence aLoIt him. Once while staying
AZ hotel 10 distant city he was given
a seat al q table AZ which eat party Of
ladies' They we're compelled to retire,
and assured the hotel proprietor that
while they bad the fullest sympathy for
the gentleman, they could rot III az the
table with him SIR. Brewster OWNED
the cause Of their withdrawal and begged
TO be presented 70 the ladies, Irii was
done, and the lawyer whose TupUtatiou
was national never afterward had warmer
admirers. The magic witchery Of BIZ
tongue made them forget bis appearance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31

ANA lru sFtevl tar 'Ioy..-like eye appears:
@r-l 1samH- n anchor twiued with flowers,
,s- .-5as .n seems cultured with her own
"-.' bright tears
.-,., ewes she q zes ON that strong,
E.b trlAt -r1mbles not, although IL turas
~ ,h resolutions cy 1908
4. ,4ry GOODNESS stluss anu ou'hs
..s.ss what now, fair Mercy? say
srllr'' ... 49, tllrn me from my purpose true,
ll't bssrs again with thy sweet voice,
u srgrrg power " ththese vets Of dew y
r,.tss said the maid. hear me once
go-..,t This last petition seems DER bold;
Fen ..o r.ru with Thy stradfast heart are
11.q.. mo. see what doth the balance hold
..,s5 ,b up.iited hand and Ger wept
boei. seven precious Hves are IN the
t''' faar,st .bou not sad low moan,
g--'- 1,y. and the orphans plteous walls:
...s hast thou welghei their trembling, heavy
lee 5r4a half the tears that careless H5w?
Y ...s. ar,. in erwoven with the doom;
il. .o. 10 many hearts with one hard blow
raa,s sweet Mercy" quiyeiins Justice
rg.e again ia full majestic awe;
r,f.,i-li 20 thee iu this for know,
I T.Ir h- other balance rests the iawl'
...... know. but bring here power,
Aaa.I51ti4r weight than law and full as good;
80 II love will not outweigh the law,
r.,- such as God youchsafea 10 brothefhoodF
Thus .astce stands with balance IN her hand
4. s@..t Mercy places love within the SCALE
NJ down with all ner might and main,
jVtI4 III. the world looks on. Which will pre-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31

Senator Don Cameron has two malll't
daughters Mrs. Bradley wife Of stL
Of Justice Bradley, and Mrs. Rogers, Wit
OF a son Of Admiral Rogers. Miss Mar
Raret, the youngest Of the senator two
grown Up unmarried daughters u en-.
gagged to Mr. Clarke, Of Newark, N J.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31

And -ew Germ gle sails for Europe Dext
week - meet Mt Blaine for the coaching
trip through Scotland.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31
JrsTICE AND MERCY
.v HANNAH MORE EoHAus.

49,, bIindfolded Justice waits,
.--,y eres. 1,,rrelenting. stern AMI grand,
wta inil ,-,,nr res. a. her attitude severe
54- Tvs COMP 51ll, word uplifted in her hand.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-05-31

-raaf.N fAlFg WIN hA'- 49,
a .ra .lr1 ig her lovr-l6e eN e. appears;
So bsan.n-7 -, sr anchor twined with flowers,
.-- I-5as y, seems cultured with her own
N-.s bright tears.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05
AN OPERATION ON MIrCHELL's FISTS

Philadelphia, Dec. A." Charley Mitchell had an
onraton performed on his left hand BY Dr. Dougherty
At Atlantic City to-day and Will hardly be In shape ior
a nght for some weeks to come. MitchePs third ana
fourth knuckles were knocked out OF place In tne
fight fn France and it was found thai the hand "o"iu
never be strong until the bones should DC re'urneo
to their proper places
In dispatch from Minneapolis, Dominick McCaiirey
savs that he shall not reach this city before next sun
day as he proposes visit Chicago first for sparrns
exbIbition McCagrey adds that be has forwarded
5000 10 {" The Clipper together With chslionge 70
lam T. Sullivan Tor fight TO finish for 81 900 a
side MoCaffrey also offers to give sullivan $4,000
IN stand before him and fight ton rounds In public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05
r1,vE pIrTFRSOy,S TROUBLES ENDED.

Asbury Park. n. j., Dec. 4.-The State has pracn-
cally abandoned the cases against FRANK fa'torson
cf Asbury Iark who was indicted fortythree times
for forgery and enbezzlement. The cases have gone
over for this term Of the Monmouth County courts
His means that they VIII never come to trial. Pat
terson was tried eight times and only convicted twice
Fe was sentenced 10 hard labor In he State Prison for
ten years. The two cases wore carried to the SIT
pteme Court and both convictions wers set ASIDE
One of The two cases retired and tho jury ac-
Quilted Patterson in less than ten minutes. While
put on bail Patterson organized opera house COM
pany and built the new Grand Opera House at Bangs
and Ernoryst, Asbury Parh, at cost OF $50 OOO
HIS bondsmen surrendered him and the Opera House
was sold for about one half It's cost at receivers
sale Patterson was confined in jail about three
years He Is now doing business at Asbury PARK
AS wholes als dealer in meat and Is rapidly assuming
control OF The trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05
Ay oSWEGO CLERGYMAN MISSING.
THE RECTOR OBJ CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHUhOH In
THAT CITY THOUGHT TO HAVE
COMMITTED SUICIDE

oswego, Dec. A (speciap.-Tho Rev. W. i. Parker
for ten years rector Of Christ Episcopal Church IN
this CITY, is missing On Friday last, st. Andrew
Day. he conducted services at IL a. m' waiRed shor.
distance toward his homo with female memoer OF
the church and then dropped completely out Of sight
Nothing has since been heard from hin. He received
a salary of 81, 900 year and was also allowed the
use of pleasant parsonage where be lived win MS
widowed mother 1t is known that he nved far DE-
yond his means He borrowed money from various
members of his flock and was hard pressed oy other
crod,tors These facts, coupled with the knowledge
that be suffered a sunstroke some years ago from
which he never fully recovered and that charges are
said to have been preferred against him to blshop
Huntington, lead to the belief that he has committed
suicide. He was pastor of a church in "ateriowh
before coming here and has wealthy relatives III nos
ton and Washington. He is the clergyman who mar
ried the late Lieutenant John W. Danenho|er, Oh
Arctic fame to the daughter of state senator george
B. Sloan. Tho latter is ieadihg menioer Vi '"'
church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05
DECISION IN THE BLYTHE WILL CASE

San Francisco, Dec. Am important decision mas
beon made by Judge Cofey IN the famous Blythe
viii case, authorizing the American Consul In London
to take the testimony Of seven members OF inc
savage family, who claim Blythe as their next OF
kin. These claimants aver that Blythe's real name
was James Savage. He was transported 10 botany
Bay In 1s42, and after serving hve years was no'
Grated He remained two years longer in Australia
and tber sailed for San Francisco. He landed here
as Thomas Henry Blythe Blythe bought property
in Market-st, which is now immensely valuable and
owned at his death thousands of acres In sonora
Two women claimed to be. his widows, and more or
han 100 relatives appeared. About eighty OF the
aimants have been cut off by the court. The estate
Is worth s3 600 OOO but is nearer settlement than
when Blythe died, four years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05
A EEw-YORK BANK RBSTRAIyED

Chicago, Dec. 4.-Judge Shepard to-day granted
an Injunction restraining the Seaboard National Bank
Of NewYork from collecting a certain note for S@oooo
held by bank Mr.. Smith, receiver OF the Traders
Bank here states that September 10 the banking
firm of Samuel H. Watson & Sons Of Vinton, Iowa,
executed the note 10 the Traders Bank. payable III
ninety DAYS after date At the time of the failure OF
the Traders Bank, Watson Sons had a balance due
them as depositors of S4.6l4 This amount they now
claim and entitled to as an Offset on their note
but the note sent some time before the Trahers
failure to the seabosrd Bank collateral security
for any Indebtedness from the Traders Bank to 1t
1t now holds the note, and 1t is claimed, intends 10
collect the full amount Of the note. The receiver
claimed that instead Of there being an indebtedness
from the Traders the Seaboard Bank the latter Is
really indebted to the Traders I'm the sum OF anou'
s27 900. He therefore not only asked for an inunc
lion against the Ncw-YOrk bank. but also against 'he
firm OF s H. Watson & Sons to rest rain them rom
paving anv money 10 the Seaboard Bank The later
was also granted.