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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06

dressed like shabby CanoneSs. there was
Mrs. Somerville in an astronomical cap. |
dashed in, in my blue satin and point lace.
and showed them how an authore>s should
dress "a form OF statemelA that would
not come from any authoress the Ameri-
can school
AT one Of the classic banquets Socrates
complained that it was nearly time 10 90
home, and yet they had only plenty of fun
with the dancing-girl and the musicians,
and IN order to please Socrates some of the
guests mace some remarks about wisdom
and beauty Lord Byron did not find dim
ner parties in his day to be any more in
tellectual than we find them in the West
lie writes II down in history that he was
once at dinner party at which We're as
sembeled twelve of the most entertaining
men IN all London, but that at one time
at that sitting five of the wits fell asleep
II would hardly be thought creditable in
Chicago If at a dinner party of twelve per
sons sleep should take possession of SO
large number
The real truth must be that the intel
lectual dinner-party or tea-party has been
about the same in all the civilize> centers.
Some wit some wisdom, some display of
toilet, male and female, much food, much
drink, and some egotism and romance
have entered into those things from the
times of Pericles to those of the Western
President. At Virgil's party in the first
book of the Hneid lopas sang indeed some
heightened, scientific songs and Hueas
talked in the field of history. butt all
ate and brand tremendously, particularly
did Bitias, while Dido carried on an I'M
happy courtship with the exile King.
There is no evidence that the English liter
airy evenings from Addison TO Dickens
possessed any marked value above the
many literary dinners given in the
Americans cities, 1t is almost certain that
the American dinner surpasses its
predecessor in all the details of refnment.
DAVID SWING
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
PINNED IN THE WRECK.
An Engineer Alive In the water But lie
Cannot he Rescued

PEoRrA. H., Feb. 2. This evening as
an Ohio. Indiana d Western freight train
started to 20 over a bridge spanning the
river at Bridge Junction, the first span
gave away, preeipitating the engine,
tender and three cars into the river. Ere.
man O'Brien and Brakeman Lewis were
instantly killed The engineer was
pinned in the cab, with his head
Just above water Physicians have
worked all night doing all they can for
him. He is still alive but there are no
hopes Of getting him out.
The surgeons would cut his legs of,
could they reach them, but cannot on ac-
count of the wreckage AS il is they are
applying hot water and administering
brandy in the hope Of keeping him
alive until something can be done.
II is said the passengers on the Peoria
Decatur & Evansville train, which went
over the bridge fifteen minutes ahead Of
the wreck, felt the bridge sagging
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
BISMARCK Is DISSATISFIED
The Emperor'S Speech Did Not Suit
the Lord Chancellor.
A Deep Political Plot Unierlying Won
BerlehSen'S Appointment
Forecasts Of the Elections Give the
Socialists Great Hope.

Berlin, Feb. l. copyrighted 1890, 10y
incidents strengthen the impression that
there Is a serious divergence of views be-
tween Bismark and the emperor or those
having the immediate confidence of the
emperor, upon the proper course of the
government IN some important intema,
concerns Bismarck objections to the
tone Of the speech from the throne has
been commented upon The fact that the
objectionable part was "a reference 20 labor
troubles and Won Berlehsch had been app
pointed TO place in the ministry, giving
him control of those things practically
IN place of Bismarck, seems 90 imply that
the emperor intends that those things
shall be put in the hands of one in sympa
thy with the ideas set forth in the speech.
Within these few DAYS the emperor has
received successfully all the leaders OF the
different groups, and has been in confer
ence every day with some prominent mem-
her of the government groups, having a
free interchange of views and communicate
ing his own ideas ON the proper manage
ment of elections Bismarck has main
tanned singular reticence as to the policy
to be pursued in the elections, His
silence embarrasses the government candi-
dates.
Bismarck letter to the German am-
bassador the vatican is published obvious
Is to influence the opinions of the Catho-
lie voters Ii declares the government
views with pleasure the establishment of
Catholic missions in the German colonies,
and promises that all religious orders shall
he admitted including Jesuits, and all may
rest assured Of protection. The German
cardinal, Rampolla, responded expressing
extreme satisfaction of the pope at his
step and making mis- congratulations up
on this further advance towards "a COM
plete concord,
The appointment of Won Berlehsch TO be
minister OF commerce and mines is regard
ed by many as a ruse TO catch. for the gov
eminent candidates, the votes of the nlin-
ers, who are pleased with the fancy that
the government will do good hings for
them.
Forecasts on the results of the elections
are generally to the effect that the German
conservatives, reichpartie and centre party
will remain nearly intact and the German
liberals will lose several seats The ma
tional liberals are in the greatest danger,
as it is thought they viii lose % seats.
The socialists hope to increase their
strength from II to AZ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
CAMPBELL DENIES IT.
Continued Investigation into the Ballot
Box Forgery.

WAsHrNGToN. Feb. 3.-The house COM
mittee investigating the Ohio ballot box
forgery began its hearings to-day Repre-
sentative Whiting, Of Michigan denied
the penuineness of his signature 10 the
ballot box contract. He told what he knew
about Walters. who secured number OF
signatures for Wood. He had no suspicion
of anything wrong with Walters, and had
confidence in his character. Powell
Crossley. formerly associated with Butter
worth in the practice of law said that
Wood told him in 1888 about his box; that
John r. Mclean and T. G. Campbell were
engineering il, and we're going TO nave a
democratic congressman introduce the bill,
He had no intimation that Butterworth
had ANYTHING 10 Do with the ballot boxes,
and believed Butterworth did not know
Wood until after the publication. Gov.
James L. Campbell, Of Ohio was handed
the forged paper, and declared he had
never seen it until that minute He al
WAYS wrote his name in full James r..
Campbell. After he heard Wood + state
ment that he had gotten hold Of letter
signed -. f. c., he made up his mind
Wood had used the initials and filed in
his name. in making the forgery. The
witness sometimes signed y. f. G. to
short notes. He was never interested IN
ballot boxes or any contract bearing upon
them. He introduced the ballot box bill
at the request Of T. c. Campbell. Camp
bell brought one Of the ballot boxes to
Washington and said the election commit
tee was going to deal with the
subject of ballot boxes and he
wanted TO get his ballot box before them.
He had spoken to Representative Grosye-
nor and now came to him u i. Campbell)
a. a democratic introduction would give
the bill better standing Just before his
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
THEIR MORALS LOOSE.
The Notorious French Ban Again Scandal
Ives New York society.

ICES New York society.
New YoRK. Jan. So The twenty-fftk
ball of the Cercle Francais de lHarmonie
was danced last night ut the Metropolitan
Opera house There hasn't been a French
bali tor years that has been SO largely at
tended. An sorts Of people, except min
listers, were there Mock prelates and
counterfeit triars made up for the hack Of
the real article. The costumes of the
women were tlamboyant. In some cases
they were SO Scaut that the police warned
the wearers 10 be careful. and in one case
Sergeant Schmitt Berger ordered a pretty
girl, who wore ilesh-colored tights. to
leave There was a jam at the entrance
from 10 o'clock. Atll;40 Captain Reilly
had the doors closed temporarily because
of the tremendous crush The grand
march began at IL O'Clock and there was
a pair of feet for almost every foot Of
space on the floor. The march was led by
the ballet of the Metropolitan Opera house
in stage costume, and scores Of women in
pyrotechnic garb followed with their
partners all in masks.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
selling Their shnntics.

ASHLAND, Wis, Jan. 30 Since the
decision OF Secretary Noble in reference to
the Hoton squatters near Iron river, in
this district the land craze in this city has
collapsed, rs it virtually covers the point
involved in these latter applications The
point is, that although The lands may not
belong to the Central grant, the Omaha
can claim them ON their prior grant Of
1886 This is claimed to settle the ques-
ton over the lands in conflicting grants
There are a large number OF shanties for
sale, Lawyers, preachers and clerks who
made great haste to get in fling will
now have an opportunity to repent their
rashness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
AFTER MANY YEARS.
A Divorced Couple Again the Recipients OF
Cupids Darts.

BosConEL, Wis, Jan. 80 Last week
james Bird returned to Boscobel after an
absence of thirteen years. says the Dial
He with his wife. Jane Bird, resided in
this city years before that, and she has
lived here ever since that time
Thirteen years ago they had a falling
out. tie left her, and she was granted a
divorce On his arrival here Il few days
ago he met his former wife with the
evident intention of making up, but
she, with the inherent coquetry of her sex
stood him oil He Immediately left for
naggett Station. Ill.,. to visit his son and
two daughters. As soon as he had gons
repentance filled the ndy's heart She
thought he would hang around her for
year az least Relief came TO her few
days ago, however. in dispatch from her
children inviting her to come down, and
She joyfully took the train to naggets
Station People here look for a wedding
soon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
No Ra.eal Must 81 70 ..JoIiet.

CHICAGO, Feb. Judge Grinnell this
afternoon oyer-ruled the motion for a new
trial for James J West and imposed a
sentence upon the one-time president Of
the Chicago Times Co., in accordance with
the verdict FIVE years in the pennitentiary
and fine Of 81 900 The charge on which
the prisoner was convicted was the ffaudu-
lent over-issue Of Times stock to the amount
Of nearly $4,000 The prisoner was vis-
ibv affected when the sentence was pro
nounced. but soon recovered his usual spIr-
its
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
A srERIoUs ROOM.
That Occupied by Professor Lyman Soon to
he Opened.

New York. Feb. IA new Haven
special says: Now that Professor Chester
S. Lyman has passed away there will be
an investigation into what has heretofore
been mystery. He as Sheffield Professor
Of Astronomy had the sole entry 10 a
small. windowIess brick building, l0xl5,
in the rear Of North Sheffield Hall In
this building was placed astronomical APP
paratus. and after the Winchester Obserya-
tory was built he asked 10 be allowed to
have the sole use Of the little brick build
ing. Into that building Professor Lyman
bad gone at all hours Of the night and
would often stay there from midnight un-
III sunrise. and thus he worked hundreds
of hours The door had peculiar lock, Of
which he alone had the key. He also re-
qnested that no one be allowed 10 enter the
building until after his death, and this
was promised him by the faculty Now
the door will soon be opened, and there
are those who believe that sight Of his
Iast work will give valuable knowledge TO
the scientific world The members Of the
faculty have lively curiosity to know
what Is hidden behind the door
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
Authorized to Meet the Cut.

CmcAGo. Feb. / In a decision rem
dered today by Chairman Walker. Of the
interstate railway association be author
izes the Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis &
Omaha road IN connection with the 500
line and the Canadian Pacific line
to make as low rates from Boston
to Nebraska points by way Of st. Paul, as
any that may be made by way Of Chicago.
The decision will undoubtedly cause some
uneasiness on the part Of direct lines be-
tween Chicago and the Missouri river.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
GOING ONE BY ONE.
Sec. Blaine Called Upon To Mourn the
Death of His Daughter

WASHINGTON, Feb 3. Mrs Coppin-
ger, eldest daughter of Secretary Blaine,
died at her fathers residence yesterday
morning Of congestion Of the brain,
Mrs. Coppinger was taken i'll with the
prevailing epidemic in December but
recovered so as TO be able to come here and
attend her brother funeral, which brought
on a relapse She was the wife Of Lieut.
Col. John J Coppncer, Of the Eighteenth
infantry who arrived here from Columbus
o., but few hours before her death.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
Kllled bad. VIC and raramonr.

MARrANNA, Ark, Feb. g. John Kelley,
. lumberman, on last Saturday heard thai
his wife from whom he was separated for
about year, was too intimate with 49,
vear-old boy. He went TO Mrs Kelley 3
house and shot the boy killing him in
stanty. Mr., Kelley fred twice at her
husband. who then shot and killed her
Keley's wounds were only slight. He has
not yet been apprehended
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-Flour Steady; 50l0c lower:
winter wheat, s000485, spring wheat, Ile04 ;5;
rye2@G2.s5 ;buckwheat, 25al 30 per cwt Wheat
Steady s5s for seller February: 49, for seller
May. Coru-Steady; 2S's for seller February
8is for seller May Oats Steady; u tor
seller February; 22s for seller May Rye
4da for seller May. Barley Nothing doing.
Prime timothy-l1s1i20 Flax seed, 81 for seller
cash Whiskey-lO2 Pork Firm; gs5 for
seller February; 9 92S for seller March
l0t74 for seller May, Lard Steady
5se}5 for seller February 6o2ls for seller May.
Shoulders, 425G487H; short clear, 50oG5 %;
short ribs $50 for seller February. Butter
Quiet; creamery, leG2G dairy, iG22. Cheese
Quiet; fun cream cheddars and fats, 9A&9A
young Americas lOA@1oa Eggs-Firm; fresh,
l2G12h. Hides--Firmer; heavy and light green
-alted, 4A44I; sailed bull 9A; green sulted calf,
5a dry flint, GG1 dry sailed, o. dry calf, $50
It., deacons, 20 each Tallow .rriHe weak
No. 1 solid packed, 4; No.2, 3a03H
Flour Receipts 1900; shipments, 1900
Whest-Receipts, 5000, shipments, 1900.
Corn Receipts, $4,000; shipments, $4,000
Oats Receipts, $4,000; shipments, l6s,oo0
CHICAGO. Feb 3.-The Droyers' journal re.
ports; Cattle receipts, 1900; general ioc lower
beeves. 4.7b05.25;s E. 3O0G4 40; stockers and
feeders 2254I34O; Texas corn fed steers, 2.so@
$50 Hogs Receipts, 1900; to Zoe higher,
mixed and light, S7OaSg5; heavy, 3.,5G4o25
ekips 3.O0a3 60 Sheep Receipts, 1000; steady
natives 3506t5g0; western oor fed, 450G550;
Texans, 3 5Cdl4 80; lambs, bO0lG02H
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
snoke AgnInst the measurc.

BERLIN, Feb /. Tx Minister Won Put
kamer in addressing large meeting Of
voters in Pomerania, to-day, commended
the action Of the conservatives in voting
against the socialist bill, worthless with
out the expulsion clause He declared as
a matter Of principle the socialist democ-
racy must be denied the right Of existence
m any well ordered state.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
Capt. scluet,ier Not Guilt,

CHICAGO, Feb |. The jury selected by
the coroner TO investigate the death of
Robert Gibbons, witness for the defense
in the Cronin case, who was shot by Police
Captain SchuettIer in a saloon row, came
to a conclusion tins evening. verdict
was rendered that Capt Schuettler acted
in self-defense, and he was Immediately re-
leased from custody.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06

MACON, Ga. Jan 30 Seven thousand
people, mostly negroes, gathered yesterday
at Morgan to witness an execution which
was postponed In the afternoon a riot
vas begun between the blacks and whites,
caused by a drunken negro striking a
white child. Many shots were fired and
newhite man was fatally and three others
serious wounded. Several negroes were
wounded but none were killed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30. "A public re-
ceptiou was rendered Admiral Kimberly
who just returned from Samoa, by the
chamber of commerce attended 10y thou
sands of citizens and a number ofarny and
navyo fhcers, Pres Perkins, of the cham
Der of commerce, read resolutions euogiz-
ing Kimberly and his officers and sailors
General Miles Admiral Kimberly and
Dthers spoke
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
Guarding Against Reporters.

JACKSONVILLE, His, Jan. 30 The
trustees of the institution for the blind
met here today and heard reports Of the
Their report will be made
to the governor before being given to the
press The board adopted a resolution,
that Hinchee having rendered his resigna.
ton b. b, Grey, formerly supervisor Of
boys, be temporarily appointed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
A TERRIBLE VOYAGE.
The Washington City Encounters IA Terri
fc Hurricane and an Iceberg on One
Voyage.

HALIFAX. Feb. 3.-The steamer Wash
ingson City from Hamburg to Philadel-
phia, put in here being short of coal and
reports terrible voyage. A number Of
sailors were injured. On Jan
uary Is, the chief officer
was swept overheard by tremendous sea
and miraculously returned by another. He
was, however, thrown against the rail and
received terrible injuries. The fires
were pat out by the heavy seas
and she nearly foundered She passed
through vast fields of ice and saw an ice
berg eighty feet high and quar-
ter of mile long.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
Two Denths In thc rlnmc..

CHICAGO. Feb. William u. Ellis and
wife left their cottage last night for an
hours visit with friends, leaving a servant
IN charge of two children When they re-
turned they found the house in flames. and
the servant and a 2-year-old daughter
burned to death. Mrs. Ellis rushed up
stairs and saved her 9-months-old babe.
which hal been left there asleep.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
Now IkennhlIenn pnrer.

KANSAS CRY, Feb IA syndicate in
which r. II Corrigan, Of this city, is in
terested and in which, it is also believed,
Stephen b Eikins has an interest, has ac-
quired that portion Of the plant Of the New
York Graphic not sold aud will, within a
fortnight. launch in New York AN evening
paper to be named Republic Politically
il will he republican.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
washed Overheard.

New York, Feb. l.. The steamer Jer-
sew CITY from Bristol reports a terrible
voyage nothing but heavy gales during
the entire passage, On Jan. II q ire
mendous sea boarded the ship. and three
seamen were washed overheard and
drowned Two others were badly injured
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
Robbers 90 up.

CmcAGo, Feb. james . Council and
James O Day. two toughs. who attempted
last December to rob X. NJ Goodman, Of
Beatrice. Ncb, but were routed by that
gentleman with a revolver, were to-day
sent TO the penitentiary for two and half
years each
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06

nES MONIES Feb, 8 In the house this
afternoon, twenty pairs were announced.
only two more than or Saturday The
voting for permanent speaker began with
the torty-ninth ballot, which resulted
Hamilton, 30; Wilson, 80. After taking
eleven ballots. the house adjourned
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06

New YoRR. Jan. 20. The Mineral
Range Railroad company has filed q com
plant in the federal court that its judg,
ment Of halfa million against Ives &
Stayuor ct al has been returned unsats-
fed; and prays that go Ives a Staynor
assignment be decreed D. ! and void and
a rec ever be appointed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06

speech in Cincinnati, October 4, re-
porter for the Cincinnati Post showed him
a card from Halstead rejecting upon wit
ness. and he said HalStead is a liar and
if he can paOve anything Of that kind |
will get off the democratic ticket. Adj
Journed until tomorrow.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
Value ofthe Parents.

CnrcAGo, H., Jan 30 The Chicago &
Northwestern railroad has granted sl0,-
600 TO Oracle Taylor, whose parents, Fred
erick Payne and his wife, Rosa Payne.
we're killed in the railroad accident at
Rosp Hill
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06

JANEsyIfLE, Wis, Feb. 3. Last even
ing while people were at church burglars
entered the dry goods store Of Burns &
Boland and help.d themselves 10 silk dress
goods valued at $500 and escaped
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06

GREENsBURo, Pa, Feb. L. Peter Wise,
a labor leader, jointly charged with Pow
derby with conspiracy by Callaghan was
given hearing this afternoon and bound
over To the court in the sum of 81, 600.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
Los. to The Mu.lcaI World

CLEVELAND, Jan. 30. Prof. Karl Merz,
director Of the musical department Of
Wooster University, died to-day Of la
urippp
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06

INV loRK. Feb. 3.--Rey. pr. Talmage.
wife and daughter arrived here to-day on
the Aurania. from Liverpool
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06

Kunze made demand for a new trial,
but the state attorney was not ready and
the case was adjourned until the next term
of court
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-02-06
Trains Moving.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30. The blockade
il being rapidly raised on the Central Pa
cifc and trains began moving this even
iup
Nevada County picayune., 1890-09-18

The hest ideas are among Those which were never heard of before.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-09-18
Did You Know It?

Webstcr's eloquent description of the British Empire is very readable, but we doubt whether it is generally realized that we, too, have domin- ion on which the sun never sets. IL will hardly be believed, perhaps, without an examination of the maps, that San Francisco, instead of being the west line of this dominion, is on- ly about midway between our east crn and and western limits and vet it ts a fact that the furthest Alcutian isle acquired in our purchase of Russian America, is as far 10 the west of that city as Passport, Maine. is to the east of it. Between the north west limit of Washington Ter ritory and the southern limit of Alaska there is a break of q few de- grees, but with the slightest reduc- ton our territory extends through l97 degrees of longitude, or { more than half way round the globe,
 Hence, when the sun Is giving his good night kiss to our westward isle 7, on the confines of the Behring's sea, it is already llooding the fields and forests of Maine with it's morning light, and in the eastern part of the state Is more than an hour high At the very moment when the AIeutian fisherman, warned by the approach ing shades of night is pulling his canoe toward the shore, the wood- chopper of Maine is beginning to wake the forest echoes with his stir ring music of the ak The Great Divide.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-09-18
How Long to Sleep.

Up to the fifteenth year young people require ten hours, and until the twentieth year nine hours. After that year every one finds out how much he or she requires, though as rule six to eight hours is necessary. Eight hours sleep will prevent more nervous Arrangement in women than any medicine can cure During growth there must be ample sleep if the brain is to develop to it's full eX- tent, and the more nervous, eXcita- ble or precocious a child is the more sleep it should get, if its intellectual progress Is not to come to prema- turc staudstill or it's life be cui short at an early age