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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25
The Local Field.

PASTURES were never better for
the season.
LEWIS RoTHE is here from Nebras-
Ia visiting his parents.
NECK or nothing is the motto of
tAe tie department at A. q. Deller's.
NIKE SHEA has returned from
Rockford with his family to make
Mineral Poino his home.
MR. J. DELLER is in Chicago pur-
chasing goods for fall and winter
trade.
Work for the construction and
running of the new wooden mills is
being pushed. Scores of men are
at work.
II silence might be felt it might
also be made into hats like the new
and nobby derbys at A. q. Dellers.
THERE is so much work for ma
sons in Mineral Point at present
that some have had to be imported
from other towns.
Rev. CHUBB will be in his pul pit
in this city next Sunday, both morn
lug and evening. Evening topic
"Ihe Health of Uncle Sam"
MAYOR LAMALLE, whose sickness
in Chicago was mentioned last week,
has much improved, and he is ex'
pected home the last of this week.
FOUND-A sum of money in the
store Of Gundry, Gray Il Co. The
person losing same can have it by
ealing at said store and naming
AMOUNT.
LEVI NJ. POLLARD, of Linden,
Was awarded two years sch olar-
snip III Wheaton college for an a BILE
0IauOn which he delivered at the
DOdgeyiIle fair.
HE circuit court for this county
Sits next week. The calendar is
small, containing seventeen civil and
IEO criminal cases, and the term
VHI no doubt be short.
Down with the Bennett law and
le httle school house says the
Democratic platform. Are the
aaaIdates of this party for Assem-
ohln this county, standing on such
lPIa,form?
HE Good Templars of Willow
springs will hold an oyster supper
~ their lodge hall, on Saturday
'elI1g, Sept. 9th. Everybody
invited. supper at 500 o'clock ;
pnce only Is cents.
~ this issue of the TRIBUNE is
punished fine poem which is the
POaRcuon of Minerva Curry, daugh-
vi = Il. NJ. Curry, formerly of this
y! Another from the same pen
wy appear in a week or two.
1HE TACT that SO many of the Re-
vulcan candidates for county Of
We're re-nominated by acclama-
~ L 2 sufficient guarantee of their
"''! and Integrity. No county
's state has better officials than
gentlemen have proved to be.
~ Wisconsin Lead and Zinc
s~ly nave plated village nea +
works at Shullsburg, to be
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

OUR Posi- OFFICE RoBBED.--Great
Scolll Robbed in daylight, just as
though it was a bank. 1t happened
between the hours of one and two
last Friday. While the two clerks
in charge were engaged at the de-
livery windows-one at the L. o. nj.
o. window, by two of the gang, the
third man made SLY entrance at
the back end, and within five min
utes from the beginning of the
operation the open safe had been
robbed of $3.50 in money belonging
to the post office funds, and a $40
gold piece belonging to Harry Ben
nett, the deputy postmaster, who
had placed it there before going to
the county fair for safe keeping.
AS soon AS The robbery was dis
covered the matter was made known
to Postmaster Bennett, who had
taken a little time to visit the fair
grounds. Efforts had been made to
get track of the bold thieves, but as
they were disguised to represent
farmers or laborlng men who wanted
TO know, and carried out their plan
80 quletly-no trace has yet been
found. 1t was certain y slick trick,
which makes our postmaster feel
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Sentinel.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

Ed. Kruel recently had a narrow
escape from a ferocious wolf over in
Dry Hollow. 1t seems that he was
coming from Boscobel on foot, late
at night, aud his wolfship slipped
up and got Ed. by the leg, biting
through his pants aud boot leg. Ed.
had no weapons of defence, but
fought him off the best he could
and finally scared him away, re-
ceiving but slight injuries; but he
is not anxious for another like ex-
perlence. .-FenniDaore Times.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25
WANTED

Fresh Mich Cows or Springers, for
which | will pay the highest market
price. About 25 wanted.
3Sw4 JAS. SPENsLEY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

year has been very successful. Some
eight or ten lecturers have been en-
ployed during the year, resulting in
a large increase of lodges and men,
bers of the subordinate and juvenile
branches. There are $50 lodges and
temples, and 21,532 members. Rates
have been reduced to a fare and a
third on all railroads, and large
attendance is expected.
THE Republican Club will meet
at the City Hall on Tuesday even
ing, Sept. 3oth, for the purpose of
reorganization. All Republicans
are earnestly requested to attend.
w. L. TALLMAN, Pres.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

THE Democratic county ticket
nominated yesterday is as follows:
SherT-Dan thinner.
Treasurer-W. H. Curry.
Co. Cerk-Henry Holveson.
Register-W. II. Thomas.
elk. of Court-John Commins.
Dist. Attorney-Aldro jerks.
Surveyor--T. II. Arthur.
Co. Supt.-H. w. DIETRICH.
Coroner-Peter X Demuth.
Assembly, Eastern Dist.-R. NJ. Crawford.
Assembly, Western Dist.-Uglo Baker.
The Prohibitionists. in convention
at DodgevilIe last week, nominated
the following county ticket:
Sherin-G. c. Meigs, Arena.
Treasurer-James Bennett. Dodgeville.
County Clerk-William j. Wickham, Dodge
vile.
Register of Deeds-John Il. Wallis, Mineral
Point Town.
Clerk Circuit Court-Frank Farwell. Ridge
way.
District Attorney-D. W. Lewis. Dodgevile
Town.
Surveyor-John NJ. McCutchin, Arena.
Corouer--John Lee. Linden.
Superintendent Schools-Michae A. Torphy,
Brigham.
Assemblyman. Eastern Dist.-w. II. Jon es
Arena.
Assemblyman, Western Dist.-Daniel Lee
Linden.
AT the Methodist Episcopal con-
ference, which closed its annual
session at Monroe this week, the fol.
lowing were the appointments made
for this the Platteville district:
b. E. Wheeler, presiding elder, Platteville.
Bloomington, }. Ford.
Belmont, j. A, Wiley.
Benton, c. Cook.
Cassvile, II. j. Watherby.
Darlington, E. G. Booth.
Dodgeville, G. w. Merriield.
Fayette, l. LaBarron (Sup.).
Fennmore, ID. j. Whiting.
Georgetown, VIM. Shepherd.
Hazel Green, Il. F. Mercellus.
Lancaster. c. G. Swartz.
Linden, II. Pengilly.
Mineral Point. j. II. McManus.
Montfort. j. w. Barnett.
Platteville, W. NJ. Martin.
Patch Grove, J. l.. Greer.
Dewey. Leroy Ellis tSup.).
Shullsburg, g. w. Horton.
State Line, J. N. Mills.
J. N. Phelps and Henry Stewart are to attend
school.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

BLACK and brown Nellie Bly, caps
ecr ladies at L. II. Osborne's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

Mason Long, the reformed gam
bier and "horrid example" who is
now "doiDg" the state, is said to
have laid up $4,000 by his peregrln-
atlons and street lectures.-EUen-
ing WiScCasin.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

NOTICE is hereby given that all
parties are forbidden trespassing on
any lands of the undersigned for
the purpose of fishing, hunting,
frult gathering or turnlp pulling.
Failure to comply herewith will be
dealt with according to law.
VIM. MITCHELL.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

For the Interstate Industrial Ex-
position to be held in Chicago, Sept.
3D. to Oct. 18th, special excursion
tickets will be sold for fare and a
third, with twenty-five cents added
for admission coupon. Sell on
Mondays and Thursdays during the
continuance of the exposition, with
return coupon good five days from
date of sale. N. ii. Snow,
Agt. c., NJ. IL st. u. Ry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

JENNIE BURGoYNE, cashier at the
Cash Grocery House, is taking in
the sights in the Worlds Fair city
this week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

OVER SIX million pieces OF man
matter are sent annually to the dead
letter Office by reason of incorrect,
illegible, or deficient address, insult
ficient postage, insecure inclosing,
whereby matter mailed becomes
separated from the envelope or
wrapper, or the failure to be called
for or delivered to the person ad-
dressed. This is a. daily average of
over twenty thousand pieces. OF
the unclaimed and undelivered mail
matter received at the dead letter
Office during the past fiscal year,
four hundred and fifty-one thousand
were letters misdirected, or only
partially addressed-that is, not ad-
dressed TO postoffice, or, addressed
to "a postoffice without the state be-
ing given, or, addressed to a post.
ONCE not III tne state named, elc.,
etc.-while twenty-four thousand
were entirely blank, bearing no adj
dress whatever. Among the latter
were frequently found the cores
pondence of business men, of which
a large portion contained Enclosures
of money, drafts, checks, etc.
Eighty thousand were parcels of
merchandise, books, clothing, need
le-work, jewelry, ETC., ETC., many of
which were misdirected, while
others were without wrapper, having
been insecurely inclosed, and others
from which the address had become
separated and lost. Twenty-eight
thousand contained money amount
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

tbusiastic for the little school house
and the retention of j. G. Spooner
as U. S. Senator, which brought out
hearty applause and hurrah.
The appointment of w. III. Ben
nett, chairman, J. p. Smelker and
0. p. Underwood a county commit
tee, concluded the business of the
convention, which was one of the
most harmonious ever held in the
county.
This is a strong ticket worthy the
support of every Republican in the
county, which is all that is neces-
sary to insure the election of every
candidate.
MISS LIzzIE JEFFERY, formerly
of this city, arrived here the other
day from Canyon City, Colo, for a
visit.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

FIRST quality mixed paints, all
shades, ready for use, at Prideaux's
Drug Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25
beneficial Department.

r.,,Iisbed for the accommodation of those who
bs'y ~, want in any way, those who have lost
ay !, tomnd valuable property, and for those who
~sS iO't to sell or exchange. Limit, twenty-five
~nris First insertion FREE, and for each in-
.oyton thereafter twenty-five cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

u-ANTED-Man and wife to take charge of
II and run farm. Liberal wages will be paid
N the right man. None but a practical farmer
need apply IOWA w. nANA'
MONEY to loan on good security. Apply at
llthis office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

WANTED-Man and wife TO take
charge of and run farm. Liberal
wages will be paid to the right man.
None but a practical farmer need
apply. Iowa Co. BANK.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-09-25

MOONS TO rent. Inquire of j. Deller.
The Globe-republican., 1890-11-12
HIS HONEST OPINION.
An Illustration of General Grants Sim.
plici.y of Character.

An Illustration of General Grants Sim
plicity of Character.
How often does the average American,
possibly destitute of any special train
Ing which would enable him to enjoy
the beauties of art, express his honest
opinion when visiting places of histor-
ical interest in Europe? asks the Youths
Companion.
One such man, at least, was honest
enough to choose the simple truth.
When General Grant was in England
gentleman took him and his wife to
visit Holland House, that well-known
spot of historic memories. After quiet
luncheon they strolled across the lawn
to the wonderful old mansion, and when
they had reached the door General Grant
told his friend that if he would take
Mrs. Grant in he would remain where he
was till they came out.
Mrs. Grant was quite shocked at the
proposal, but the friend was not. As
be afterwards said:
HOLLAND House was thing OF the
past, while General Grant was q man of
the present. He felt no interest in it,
and he was too honest to assume any"
General Grants honesty and SIM
plicity of character is still more clearly
shown in his criticism OF Venice, which
he declared to be "a ri.kety old town,
with a lot of open sewers running
through it,
Now, no one would be l:kc'y, in listen
ing to such an opinion, 70 think it
praiseworthy or valuable n itself: it is
only noteworthy as beng that OF en-
honest man. Neither General Grant nor
lesser parsonage is to be congratu-
lated or lack CT culture, though if ne be
actually lacking in that direction, he
may congratulate himself on being man
enough TO stand by his colvrs, pretend
ing to no interest which he does not
The Globe-republican., 1890-11-12
AN AFRICAN ROMANCE.
CHAPTER X.-CONrINuED.

"Do you know how l caught her,
Macumazahn?' he said. For several
nights have slept here with one eye
open, for thought she had made a
plan. Tonight l kept wide awake,
though pretended to be asleep. An
hour after you got into the blankets the
moon rose, and l saw beam of light
come into the hut through the hole in
The roof Presently saw the beam of
light vanish. At first I thought that .
cloud was passing over the moon, but
listened and heard noise as though
some one was squeezing himself through
narrow place. Presently he was
through and hanging by his hands.
Then the light came in again, and in
the middle of it l saw the babyan-frau
winging from the roof, and about TO
drop into the hut. She chung by both
hands, and in her mouth was great
knife. She dropped, and ran forward
to seize her as she dropped, and gripped
her round the middle But she heard
me come, and, seizing the knife, struck
at me in the dark and missed me. Then
We struggled, and you know the rest.
You were very nearly dead tonight,
Macumazahn."
Very nearly, indeed" I answered,
still painting, and arranging the rags of
my night-dress round me as best might.
Then the memory of my horrid dream
flashed into my mind. Doubtless it had
been conjured up but the sound Of
Hendrika dropping to the foor-in my
dream it had been a grave that she
dropped into. All Of it had been ex-
perienced in that second of time. Well,
dreams are swift; perhaps time itself is
nothing but dream, and events that
seem far apart really occur simultane-
ously.
We passed The rest Of the night watch
ing Hendrika. Presently she came to
herself and struggled furiously to break
the rein. But it was too strong even for
her, and, moreover, Indaba-zimbi uncer-
enormously sat upon her to keep her
quiet. At last she gave it up.
In due course the day broke-my mar
riage day. Leaving 1ndaba-zimbi to
watch my would-be murderess, went
and fetched some natives from the
stables, and with their aid bore Hendrika
to the prison hut-that same hut In
which she had been confined when she
had been brought a baboon-child from
the rocks. Here we shut her up, and,
leaving linda ba-zimbi to watch outside,
l returned to my sleepirgplace and
dressed in the best garments that bah
yam kraals could furnish. But when l
The Globe-republican., 1890-11-12
md across the unanswerat,o gulf Of

and across the unansweratIe gulf Of
doom.
But complete happiness is not allowed
in this world, even for an hour. AS our
marriage day had been Swallowed by the
scene which has been described, so our
married life was Swallowed by its own
sorrow.
Three days after our wedding Mr.. Car
son had q stroke. 1t had been long i'm
pending. now it fell. W, came into the
center hut to dinner and found him "
ing speeches. on the couch. At first I
thought that he was dying, but this was
not so. On the contrary, within four
days he recovered his speech and some
power of movement But he never re-
covered his memory, though he still
knew Stella, and sometimes myself
Curiously enough he remembered little
Tota the best Of all three, though occa-
sionaIly he thought that she was his
own daughter in her childhood, and
would ask her whera her mother was.
This state of affairs lasted for some
The Globe-republican., 1890-11-12
The True Doctrine.

By ''land'-as used by Henry George
and political economists generally-is
meant unimproved land, the
unimproved resources of nature which
were created by no man. but which are OF
right the common heritage of the race.
This is the land in which Henry
George, Herbert Spencer. and others
deny the right of private property. The
value TO land which is added By labor is
of right the private property of him who
creates it, and of this right Henry
George is one of the strongest defenders
and this improved value created by
labor he would exempt from taxation
wholly. putting the whole burden on the
unimproved or ground rent values. In
other words, he who holds a special
privilege in the resources of nature,
should pay in taxes to the government
as the trustees of the community, fair
price for this special privilege. Grand
Rapids, Mich, Workman.
The Globe-republican., 1890-11-12
TEACHINGS OF OATH.
How the Destroyc-'S Ways Become a
Way Of LiSh: to Heaven.


There is nothing. NJ, nothing. inno-
cent or good, that dies ard IS forgotten !;
let US hold to that faith or none. An
infant, prattling child, dying in $
cradle will live again in the better
thoughts of those who loved it. and pay
its part, through them, in the redeem
ing actions of the world, though its body
he burnt to ashes or drowned n the
deepest sea. There is not an angel
added to the host Of Heaven but does its
blessed work on earth in these that
loved it here. Forgotten! oh, if the
good deeds of human creatures could be
traced to their source, how beautiful
would even death appear! for how ouch
charity, mercy and purified affection
would be seen to have their growth in
dusty graves. When death strikes
down the innocent and young, for every
fragile form from which he lets the
painting spirit free hundred virtues
rise, in shapes Of Mercy, Charity and
Love, to walk the world and bless il. OF
every tear that so-rowing mo-tals shed
on such graves some good is born. some
gentler nature comes. In the destroyer's
steps spring up bright creations that
defy his power. and his dark path be-
comes way of light to Heaven
Charles Dickens.
The Globe-republican., 1890-11-12

seven months. Tho old man gradually
grew weaker, but he did not die. OF
course his condition quite precluded the
idea of our leaving Babyan kraal till AL
was over. This was the more distress
ing to me, because l had a nervous pre-
sentiment that Stella was mourning
danger by staying there, and also be-
cause the state OF her health rendered
il desirable that we should reach civ
ilized region rs soon as possible. How
ever, it could not be hoped.
At length the end came very suddenly.
We were sitting Ole evening y Mr.. Car
sons bedside in his hut, when 20 our as
constituent he sat up and spoke in a
strong, full voice:
II hear you," he said. Eyes, yes,
forgive you. Poor woman! you, too,
have suffered" and he fell back dead.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Globe-republican., 1890-11-12

the service, though he was obliged to sit
down in order to do so. When it was
done-and to me it seemed interminable
Mr.. Carson whispered to me that he
meant to marry US outside the hut in
sight Of all the people, SO We went out
and took our stand under the shade of a
large tree that grew near the hut facing
the bare space where the natives were
gathered.
Mr.. Carson held up his hand to enjoin
silence. Then, speaking in the native
dialect, he told them that he was about
to make US man and wife, after the
Christian fashion and in the sight of all
men. This done, he proceeded to read
the marriage service over us, and very
solemnly and beautifully he did it. We
said the words, placed the ring-it was
her fathers signet ring, for we had no
other-upon Stella's finger and it was
done.
Then Mr.. Carson spoke. ALLAN and
Stella" he said, Il believe that the GER
emory which has been performed makes
you man and wife in the sight of God
and man, for all that is necessary to
make marriage binding is that it
should be celebrated according to the
custom of the country where the parties
to it reside. 1t is according to the Gus
tom that has been in force here for
fifteen years or more that you have been
married in the face of all the people,
and in token of it you will both sign the
registry that have kept of such mar
riages among those of my people who
have adopted the Christian faith. Still,
in case there should be any legal flaw
again demand the solemn promise of
you both that on the first opportunity
you will cause this marriage to be re-
celebrated in some civilized land. Do
you promise?"
I'VE do" we answered.
Then the book was brought out and
signed hers stella" only. but her father
babe her write it Stella Carson for the
first and last time in her life. Then
several of the indunas, or head men, in
Guiding old Indaba-zimbi, put their
marks in witness. lndaba-zimbi drew
his mark in the shape of little star, in
humorous allusion to Stella's native
name. That register is before me now
IS write. That, with lock Of my
darling's hair that lies between its
leaves, is my dearest possession There
are all the names and marks as they
were written many years ago beneath
the shadow of the tree on Babyan
kraals in the wilderness, but alas! and
alas! where are those who wrote them?
My people" said Mr.. Carson, when
the singing was done, and we had kissed
each other before them all-''My people,
Macumazahn and the Star, my daugh-
ter, are now man and wife, to live in one
kraal, to eat at one bowl, to share one
fortune till they reach the grave. Hear
now, my people, you know this woman, :"
and turning he pointed to Hendrika,
who, unseen by US, had been led out Of
the prison hut
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Then told them every thing. both OF
Hendricks threats and OF her fierce at
tempt to carry them into execution. But
l did not tell my horrid dream.
Stella's face grew white as the flowers
on her breast, but that Of her father
became verJ stern
"You should hive spoken of this be-
fore, Alan he sad. Il now see that
did wrong % attempt to civilize this
wicked and revenge~l creature, who, if
she is h--man, has al the evil passions
Of the brutes 'ha. reared her Well,
will make an end Of it this very day."
"Oh, father" said Stella, don't have
her killed. 1t is all dreadful enough,
but that would be more dreadful still !
have been very fond Of her, and, bad as
she is, she has loved me. Don't have
her killed on my marriage day"
NO, her father answered, ''she shall
not be killed, for though she deserves TO
die; will not have her blood upon our
hands. She is a brute, and has followed
the nature of brutes. She shall 60 back
whence she came"
No more was said on the matter at the
time, but when breakfast-which was
rather farce-was done, Mr.. Carson
sent for his head man and gave him Ger
tain orders.
We were to be married after the service
which Mr.. Carson held every Sunday
morning in the large marble hut set
apart for that purpose. The service be-
gan at ten o'clock, but long before tina:
hour all the natives of the place came up
in troops, singing as they came, to be
present at the wedding of the Star. 1t
was pretty sight to see them, the men
dressed in all their fnery, and carrying
shields and sticks in their hands, and
the women and children carrying green
branches of trees. ferns and flowers. AT
length, about half-past nine, Stella rose.
pressed my hand, and left me to my re-
Elections. At few minutes to ten she
reappeared again with her father,
dressed in white vail, wreath OF
orange flowers in her dark, curling hair.
a bouquet of orange flowers in her hand.
To me she seemed like dream Of love
illness. With her came little Toto in a
high state of glee and excitement She
was Stella's only bridesmaid. Then
we all passed out towards the church
hut The bare space in front OF it was
filled with hundreds of natives, who set
up song as we came. But we went on
into the hut, which was crowded with
such Of the natives as usually worshiped
there. Here Mr.. Carson, as usual, read
The Globe-republican., 1890-11-12
CHAPTER II.

wonder if many married couples are
quite as happy as we found ourselves.
Cynics, growing class, declare that few
illusions can survive a honeymoon.
Well, do not know about it, for I only
married once, and can but speak from
my limited experience. But certainly
our illusion, or rather the great truth
of which it is the shadow, did survive,
as to this day 1t survives in my heart
across all the years Of utter separation.