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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1891-01-01
Letter from San Antonio. Texas

Letter from San Antonio. Texas
[Corresp oudtnce of the journal
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, Dec. 10. How many
people there are in the Northern States, who
are just now asking themselves the question
of where is the best place 10 spend a few
weeks or months >ojourn in order to escape
the severe weather that is now prevailing ia
their particular section of country. Their
mental answer is. Of course in the South.
But the word south has broad meaning, and
a there are elements and conditions peculiar
10 the various sections of this CLOVER" coun-
try. the prospective visitor should make HIM
self thoroughly familiar with them all and
seek that locality which offers the best induce
meht> in the way OF pleasure and climate.
10 the average northern person Southwest
Texas is an unknown country and is com
monty regarded as being As far out of the
world as Africa. OF course, such being the
case, the popularity Of this section as place
of winter residence ha> not been 50 very far
reaching. There is a change. however. rapid
y going On in the minds of the people, and il
VIII net oe many years until this part of the
Lone Ntar state. ana the pretty city of San An
tonic in particular, will be the Mecca of thou
sand. of health and pleasure seekers at all
seasons Of the Year, and especially during the
winter months.
know That i is difficult matter to make
those persons Who have had their minds fed
upon the glowing descriptions Of Florida and
southern California winters, comprehend the
truth Of the assertion that Southwest Texas
possesses climate that is far superior to
either Of the above mentioned much landed
places ~urh i fact, neNertbt less and there
arc al ms time number Of tourists here who
state unhr>itatingly that although they have
spent winters in almost every part of the civil
lied world. never have they found climate
cqua to this. One Of these distinguished vis-
tors 4 IN. !. W. Preble>, the celebrated phy-
Sirian Of Philadelphia, and former consul to
Turkey. He states that he has been twice
around the world bat in all of his travels lie
has net found such a splendid climate as thi,
or a more charming city than san Antonio
lle IL - well pleased with this place that be
VIII establish large ,antarium here and make
talS ~ permanent home. The air Is pure and
hraciUg and the sun shines almost every div
daring the winter with an Italian warmth and
hHihaney. 1t Is now the middle of December
and tAe r,e~ ar" still blooming in the public
PARK and trolical Vegetation continue, to flour
>n. In regard to The roses here there il
probably MT another place IN the world
where ihey ara grown 10 greater perfection
and in such rrotG>ion-the varieties seem to
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1891-01-01

Whooping cough, Group, sore throat sudden colds,
and lung troubles peculiar to children, are easily
controlled by promptly administering Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. This remedy is safe to take,
certain in its action, and adapted to all constitu-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1891-01-01

1t is reported that a wealthy company has
been organized to transport cattle alive from
the Western ranches to Philadelphia, where
immense abattors will be erected.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1891-01-01

The value of the orange crop in Southern
California this season is estimated at s., SOS 000
1t will require $3.50 ears to market the fruit.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1891-01-01

,I,,ai,,t If +r,,,- ~. l." 'e7ai" y lhe
- 'o"'''
.nnnos4J ysr,atIa tfn ,ai,g It'll
..oyarl Il ,T,.. a'ua''e 'ln Hiihe ha' hteh dls-
,,,.,-,..,.
,,r.- y - rl,l "9 AZ lo pguiioh eoh-
~ pea. 'ne NU't ~ Ieh0h hlH'
4 PENNSYLVANIA judge nropoupees tho oIeo-
margarine law In thai STATE nnron.titntio,,aI
Mrs. Washington. fan bronsbt so2o a. +ba
sale Of Washington relic. at phiIadeInbia IL
week
u i sald mat suit I, soon TO he brought ia
Boston for an alleged violation Of a patent for
electric railways.
II * believed that Ita1v win ,.,r .,o .,,.
the prahibi,io,, a,,ai,vi H. 7''ii i',li0'
An,eT.aI TorL Ia fbat ro,,,,t,, ~ u
'''' e0'n'i5
4 blttef struggle between capita and labor il
be!Slum i anticipated, I'D view Of the re-
uuctloh q wages n eoal miners
Tho cba,,,,,,, f.r,.1..i r., t:ii o
the iast Within Ia',iI - ,',' 1g' ~
raiI,vav. rafrseI 70 ~ ~ ',''. y, nv u 'iiG
ronstititio,iaI - '''9 "'> "''" "'i'7d
ne commission appointed hy the nited
9Cales Government ana the therokee Nation
70 hX price for me Cherokee land ha, failed
70 accomplish anything
Renorts tHat Nan ttan,il,,.r L;.t, -o...4...,,
of Stata md, poilt & 80 Si
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08
ELECTRIC LIGHTS
VIII Illuminate the city OF Min
eral Point
IN ABOUT SIXTY DAYS.

The proposition of Mr.. d. b.
Jones, relative to the furnishing of
lights for the city, as laid before
the common council on Monday
evening, was duly accepted by that
body, which action insures the light
ing of our city by electricity. This
will be good news for all citizens,
as everybody has been thoroughly
disguised for some time with the
present system. TO start with the
city vii be furnished with sixty
lights, of thirty-two candle-power
each, and at a cost of $500 per
year, the contract being for FIVE
years Besides this, enough of our
business men have agreed TO light
up with electricity to insure success
to the enterprise. A new two hun.
dred horsepower engine is being
put in at the Mineral Point Zinc
Works, which will be employed in
charging the dynamo, and the old
engine will be held in reserve to be
used in case of necessity, Mr ID,
b. Jones, whose headquarters are in
Chicago, will thoroughly investigate
the different systems, with the de.
termination to put in nothing but
the very best. In all probability
our booming little city will be
ablaze with electric lights in sixty
or seventy days.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08
MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN, SATURDAY, AUGUST

missionary duty Both talked prin-
oipally on their experiences with and
the habits of the heathen, portray
ing the ridiculous aud the serious
very nicely, and also showed that the
missionary was surely, if slowly,
accomplishing good results, Mr..
Lawson having resided here at one
time-wben his father was pastor of
that church-he found several old
acquaintances to extend him a
hearty greeting. The subscription
for the aid of the missionary was of
the liberal order.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08
one Day only.

The public, aud invalid IN partic-
ular, are hereby reminded that Dr.
Ham will be at the u. 5. Hotel on
the nth, next Tuesday, and for one
day only. Consult him without
fail, if anything ails you. lie treats
all chronic diseases, and his increas-
ing reputation for success is being
we'll earned. ReaG ~ bold advor-
tisement to be found elsewhere TO
know jGst what his capabilities and
terms are lW
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

Chroajcliags. There is talk of
running a Sunday excursion train
from DodgeyiIe to I'reeport on tho
Ill. Central during the time Of the
camp meeting of the colored peo-
pie near Freeport Chas. Harvey
of Cobb, has purchased the resi-
deBce Of Mrs. Ann Garter in
Lancaster Mr. Harvey will move
his family there aud make Lancaster
his home Mrs. j. w. Rewey
happened with the misfortune to
run weaving needle in her hand,
part Of the needle breaking off in
her hand 1t was probed for but
the piece of needle is not out yet
and proves quite painful Hon.
X. H. Joiner was in the city this
week making survey Of the pro-
posed new fair grounds in Blacks
Grove. The descent of the ground
toward the east, north and south
was found to be too great to secure
half mile race track unless the
society could secure about four acres
Of land from the lot Of Thos. Eli
wood, Future negotiations will de
termne whether or not the society
will invest in the new enterprise.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08
The Local Field.

TOMORROW is quarterly meeting
/ iay at the NJ. L. church.
NEXT Tuesday, the llth, DIR. Ham
will again be at the U. 5. Hotel.
HEED the determination of the
board of health to enforce the law.
FoR sale cheAp--asplendid watch /;
gold filled case. Inquire at this
office.
THERE are said to be marked
traces of gold and silver in the ores
mined at Montfort.
TELL everybody about the large
premiums offered by the Mineral
Point fair society.
ALL summer goods at Gundry,
Gray & Co.'s will be disposed of at
great reduction in prices.
A VISIT from Miss Jennie Wicker,
Of Chicago, is being paid Mrs. Jas.
|Spensley; the ladies are cousins.
WHEN times are so hard that one
cannot collect his thoughts, is he
not eXcuseable for being thought
less:
LAWN sociabIe tonight by Young
People, Society of Christian En-
deayor Of the p. NJ. church. All
are invited.
Mas. Tnos. MANKEY, of Newell =,
Iowa, i. a visitor at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
Rotae, .u this city.
NHAr pity It's that so many
.anny things that happen will not
bear publication. Sport on the
diamond, for instance.
Thieves are pestering nearly all
ls Dg'guboring cities and villages,
",avu.ed success. Hold yourself
10 reallness for them.
Mas j. WESTON and Mrs. A. Os-
'nnd.r Of Chicago, mother and
Sister # Mrs. d. K. Jacobs, have
been VISITING in our midst.
IHE addition of bay window
aaa other improvements to the resi-
1saae ot W. G. Uren enhance the
appearance and value of same.
"N IuoMls, of this city, being
ven. 10. by telegram to take a posi-
'97 'a The PlatteviIle powder mills,
.'s q" tuesday for that purpose.
IaE home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
made happier by the
Of their daughter, Miss
eli. .s Who'll, here from Chicago.
SENATOR SPooSER has been se-
F. l". Ten or more lectures to be
80 " He iaw department of the
aifersity, without expense
= Il. ato.
aa Washington Star says, the
Jeeton to the self-made man
De 50 many cases he has
gat himself together so as
aa.elessly.
'-as grain crop in this i'm
atty WIS never better,
no, likely that il viii be
p any section. Corn
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

NAEF. At the home ot her parents, in this
city at ? O'clock Friday morning. Aug Tth,
Lottie daughter of Mr. and Mrs E. Naef;
aged about - years.
Deceased had been IN failing health for some
months, despite the best of medical treatment
and nursing, and the young sufferer bore her
trials with wonderful patience. toule was
much beloved by all scboolmatos aud every
acquaintance, and her death saldens the hearts
of all The grict-striokcn parents aud family
have much sympathy extended them
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08
NAE RIllo.

CONNOLLY WILLIAMS. In tbis cltv nt
the home the brides parents, ON TUESDAY
evening Aug. 4, by BrV. j. It. Mudanus.
Mr.. john Connolly and Miss Mar, Il. Williams,
all of Mlncra Point
The young couple have large circle Of
friends VII, join with the rRBuNr i'm extend.
ing hearty congratulations aud wnn wishes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08
HoMEis not complete without COZ
BsvVs Liver Pills

are put up in two sizes, large and
small, They are giving wonderful
satisfaction as a laxative and regu
Iator They do not gripe, or leave
the bowels constipated. Try one
box, and you will use no other.
Sold aud warranted BY w. II. Pri-
deauy
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08
The PUN MiLl.

Scarcely day passes but is heard
the inquiry, Glow about the Pulp
Mill" or something quite similar.
The TRIBUNE is happy to be able to
state that the establishing Of this
great enterprise in Mineral Point is
nearer a certainty than ever before,
All local obstacles have been re-
moved and about all the capital nee
essary is obtainable without solici-
tation. The machinery for testing
the water supply by means of a
new patent process is now enroute
from Cincinnati. An expert will
operate the machinery, and the re.
suit will most likely settle the quos
ton as to whether we will have a
pulp pill or not. However, all
previous efforts in testing the water
supply have been sufficiently en-
couraging to justify the belief that
there will be found a great abnnd-
ance.
AT the Demorest Medal contest
held in the City Hall on Wednesday
evening, the silver medal was
awarded to Miss Blauch Whitford,
and the second prize, a book Of
poems, was given to Miss Blanch
Dave. The contest was held in the
presence of large and appreciatiye
audience. Preparations will be
made at once to hold another con
test during fair week. la response
to call for volunteers, several Of
the High School girls handed IN
their names. 1t is especially desired
to secure some boys to take part IN
the coming contest. Parents, will
you not use your influence with your
boys and help in this work. Where
were the fathers last evening? It
was noticeable tact, that the audi
ence consisted mainly Of the mothers
of our city, and the fathers were
conspicuous for their absence. Are
not the fathers interested ia educa-
ton and the work Of the growing
generation?
FARMERS who have wheat to sell
will doubtless ta much obliged TO
1 the pardes who decline to sell. 1t
will keep up prices. But when "the
corner" breaks loose what will
happen? The probabilities are that
the other end men will get the worst
Of it, especially if the price has
been held 50 high that other nations
have stepped in and supplied all
i foreign demands.
THOSE who attended the NJ. 4.
church last Sunday were instructive
ly aud pIeasingly entertained by
Rev. ]. q. Lawson and wife, who
are here from India, whore they
/ have been for some years doing
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08
City GoVernm eHt.

Mineral Point. Aug, 1891,
A regular meeting of the common
council of the city of Mineral Point
was this day held in the council
chamber. His Hon. w. j. Pen.
hallegon, the mayor, presiding, aud
all the aldermen, excepting Mr.
Gorgen, being present., the follow
ing proceedings were had;
The minutes of previous meet,
ings were called for, read, aud on
motion approved.
Petition of Thos. Holmes, pray
ing for the opening Of street be.
tween the line of town and city,
on the south, was read by his
Honor the mayor, and by common
accord was ordered to be laid on
the table for want of jurisdiction
In the matter
Petition of many citizens calling
for attention to the condition OF the
sidewalk on the north side Of
Maiden and South street, from the
oornerof Chestnut, (atP. NJ. ohuroh)
up to the corner of Iowa (lt Cyrus
Lanyon's roSidence) was read and
referred to the committee on streets.
The committee on printing, To
whom was referred the bids for
printing, reported as having awarded
the contract to b. j. Bennett, pub.
Usher Of the Mineral Point TRIBUNE,
tor the ensuing year
The resignation of N. IL. Snow
as school commissioner Of the first
ward was presented aud regrelfuliy
accepted The election of a sue
eessor to Mr.. Show was duly
baIloted for, when ). A. Spratler,
having received majority of the
votes cast, was declared duly elected
to fill the vacancy.
The application Of Henry Slayer
for saloon license was taken up,
and the council decided in favor of
granting same when bond and
sureties to city are perfected.
The following accounts were then
audited aud allowed:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

The proposition Of Mr.. David
Jones to furnish an electric light
plant for the practical lighting Of
the city Of Mineral Point, was in
troduced by alderman Well, who
stated that Mr. Jones would provide
sixty electric lights Of thirty-two
candle power for the city at cost
of $500 per light per year, for FIVE
years. A vote was taken on the
question, and it was carried that
the proposition be accepted
There being 10 further business
before the council, it adjourned
sine die.
Auest: w. j. PENHALLEGoy,
JoHS CoMSuNs, Mayor
City Clerk
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

pleasant summer than this is prov
ing to be. Not an oppressjvely
sultry day has thus far been ex-
perienced and our rain storms most
ly have been of the gentle order.
With such delightful weather there
is pleasure in living right here.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

Plenty Of goods
Endless variety
No shoddy in our stock
Have everything in footwear
al classes patronize us
largest stock in county
latest styles
Everything frst-class
Good value every time
Our object is to please
No trouble to show goods.
BE sure and call
Rock Bottom Prices
Our goods are best
Sure to suit you,
PENHALLEGoN Bros.
Shoe Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

REV. WIN. JAMES, of Chicago,
will preach at the p. NJ. church to-
morrow Sunday at 1880 q. m; at
Z; p. N. Rev. S. h. Chubb will give
his seventh lecture Oh the Pilgrims
Progress.
PARTIES guilty of disturbing Mrs.
Spitz6arth, by means of opening
doors, rafting windows, etc, are
hereby notified that it is for their
bodily welfare to stop.
TIE Monona Lake Assembly
which closed last week was an un-
qualified success in every way. The
attendance exceeded anything here.
tofore at the assembly.
A LARGE number of our citizens
took in the circus at Dodgeville last
Saturday. 1t is believed that fully
one.half of those who went would
not have attended the same circus
had it been in Mineral Point. How
strange.
AT the meeting of the common
council last Monday evening Mr.
n. II. Snow rendered his resignation
as school commissioner for tho first
ward. The action was purely be-
cause his business affairs demand
all his time.
REV. MCMANUs boarded the pas
senger train this morning bound
for Camp Douglas. He is State
MALTA chaplain, and his presence
and services are likely to prove
profitable, or life in camp has very
much changed.
THE special premiums offered by
the merchants aud citizens of Oar
lington to exhibitors at the fair to
be held at that place, is a good
scheme. They are entirely inde-
pendent of the premiums offered by
the fair society.
john r. OsBEENE left to-day for
Pittsburg, Kansas, to look after the
interests and training of his trotting
horse, and for recreation. During
his absence his harness business
will be in charge Of competent and
accommodating hands.
GREAT improvements are being
made in the double store occupied
by IL. II. Chandler. New ceilings,
painting inside and out, a plate
glass front il the west half, ETC.,
make the place look decidedly
attractive and inviting.
A MONROE lad named Ressegue,
who was visiting at Janesville, and
while playing with other youngsters,
fell on an old fashioned wooden
hay rake, The teeth penetrated his
bowels and he died in two hours.
This happened last week.
SO to Is was the score Of a game
Of bail played meath the shadow of
two hills one day recently while the
good little boys and girls were
needing the instructions of their
Suuday-school teacher. The smoth-
cred pride of the victors serves as a
solace to the vanqished.
ON Sunday, the 10th, Zone week
from tomorrow, there will be a
grove meeting at Jewell's place, be-
tween this city and Linden, under
the auspices the p. NJ. church Sew.
eral prominent speakers will parlic.
ipate, among them the Rev. Willis
of Chicago, and Rev. Chubb, of
this city
sun PRAIRIE has citizen who
has been in this country nearly
forty-fye years, yet does not speak
word Of English. This is the
kind Of citizen who votes the ticket
which is backed 10y platform that
tavors the repeating Of all laws
compelling instruction in the Eng
li-h language.
The members Of the Dodgeville
Post have decided on a railroad ex.
cursion I, Devils fake, on Wedues.
day, Aug. 70. Train will leave
Dodgeville at a. m. and arrive
there in the evening At 9 o'clock.
giving eight hours at the famous
Et ~. L. 80 ~ F1r uoga ~ ~ {
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

rOTSE TO RENT. Near Woolen Mills. In
good repair, and at reasonable rates.
ono N. T. MARTIN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08
PLEASE SETTLE.

Having sold my stock Of millinery
goods to Miss C0use, Of Madison,
Wis, desire all persons knowing
themselves indebted to me to call
and settle at the earliest opportunity.
32w2 LfLIE STANLEY.
HoMEis not complete without con-
venient aud neat window shades,
such as kept on sale by J. J. Han
seoms' j. Go. 20
BSDrsG TwIEE at Eden -
Belwett's at the lowest prices for
the best quality. 28
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08
sTBSCRTPTTOS RATES.

strictly ir advance l....... 81 %
9S 9fsg months and within one year %
uei ,Es-in advance only. .....a5
] y 'r,1rth hs-in advance only
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

W1Tu the plain fact, that the
newspaper IS the place to do ADDER
tjSeing, in view, an exchange calls
upon the public TO mot allow store
keepers to do your bundles mp in
paper bearing their advertisement
in big letters for you to carry along
the street, thus utilizing you as a
walking sign board. Insist on your
package being done up in plain
paper, and it will be. The news.
paper is the place to do advertise
ing"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

On Wednesday Messrs. d. Jen.
kins, Jas. Toay, j. l., Gray, G. w.
McIIhor, J. NJ. Mulhalrn, Alder
Appel, and DR.. Chas, Ross, attended
the Freeport races, and witnessed
the great Nelson trot mile in 2:ll4
without a skip Of any kind. This
is one-half a second slower than
the horses record. The other races
they pronounce as very interesting
with the customary excitement
thrown in.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

a CHOICE and novel line Of per.
furlery Al Prideaux's Drug Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

TOR sALE.-A lot of good dry WOOD. In
/ aIIire at the Harris livery. o'"-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08
pn,nnficial Department.

bEI JIID1"0I =
established for the accommodation OF those VINO
~ ,,,,5 ~ valuable property, and for those VINO
I I Nv to spII or exchange. Limit twenty-five
aa E. First insertion FREE, and for ea2h IN
'....,,r thereafter TWENTY-FIVE cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-08

AN exchange asserts with good
Judgment that il should be made a
cardinal principle with the farmer
to prefer the Improvement of every
inch of the soil already in his
possession to the acquisition Of
further land which he will neglect.
The one course means balance on
the right side of the ledger, while
the other is poverty writ large.