Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1892-09-17

magazine a wonderful interest and
charm. There are new portraits of
American and English politicians, a
series of portraits of some dis
tinguished French, English and
American scientists, and great
variety of other pictures, illustrating
timely articles.
LAST Monday was the twentieth
anniversary of the Rev. NJ. Chase
and wife, and the event was observed
in most pleasant and substantial
manner. Numerous friends of the
able divine and his estimable wife
gathered at the rectory in the even
ing with their china offerings, which
collectively made an elegant and
valuable display. 1t proved an oc-
oasion of great pleasure to all par
ticipants.
AS the heavy storm which visited
here early last Saturday morning
passed on to the northeast it became
accompanied with hail of great size
and much damage was done to corn
and tobacco fields, the latter mainly
in Dane county; besides many were
the window lights broken. At Jos.
Gribble's farm house about forty
panes were smashed, and at w. G..
| Uren's farm there was a similar re-
suit. No doubt many others had
their windows riddled more or less.
LAST Saturday morning about 5
O'Clock, lightning struck the little
wing or kitchen on the north side
of Martin Ryan's residence, located
in the northwest part Of the city,
and set it on fire. AT the time all
occupants of the house were in bed.
A few minutes after, however, Mr..
Ryan got up, but was not aware of
what had happened until he went
into the kitchen to start fire in the
stove, when the cracking flames at
work on the roof drew his attention.
He rushed out and discovered the
trouble none too soon. An alarm
brought neighbors and the fire was
extinguished before it had done
other than destroy the roof of the
wing.
TUE band of which we are all so
justly proud appeared last evening
in complete new uniform, and re-
galed our citizens with the choicest
of music. The uniforms are of
dark green cloth-coat is four
button cutaway, bedecked with red
cord, silver shoulder knot and silver
binding; the pants has red stripe;
the hemlet is provided with beau
tiful buffalo hair plume, and besides
there is a fatigue cap trimmed to
match the suit. These uniforms
were made by the leader, Mr.. A.
Dresen, who is practical draper
and tailor, and they reflect great
credit on his skill in that direction.
The total cost Of uniforms is about
! $500, but the excellence of the or
ganization merit all, and more.
THE young mems Harrison and
Reid marching club made its first
appearance on our streets in uniform
and with torch last Wednesday
evening. 1t was a very pleasing
sight, and has solicited many com
ments Of praise. The torch staffs
are provided with an attachment
which initiates a gun stock, enabling
the boys to 60 through movements
decidedly military and novel in
these parts. The club is well drill,
ed in all other respects, rejecting
great credit on the young men for
their perseverance and determine
ton to succeed, and also on Capt
S. E. Shepard as drill master
Weather permitting this club will
be out Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays Of each week during the
campaign.
We have received The Acme
Songs Republican Manual Of 1892
with l67 rounds Of frstclass am
muntion so articles Of facts
statistics and principles, rs song'
and - illustrations. 1t is from tht