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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-07-08
STORE
Enormous Bargains of
Desirable Merchandise

lust received, a beautiful line of summer
Goods -Challi, Irish Lawns, Plain and Corded
Epingline, Sateens, Chambrays, sc. sc.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-07-08

Our Carpet Department has many rare bar
gains which it viii pay you to see.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-07-08

200 Ingram Carpet Samples, one yard square,
going at Just half price.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-07-08
MINERAL POINT. WISCONSIN, SATURDAY, JULY 1898


salvationists. The barracks are To-
Gated among residences and the
drum accompaniments to the eve
ming services have been a disturb
anee often complained of but never
interfered with. Mrs. J. Afford,
who died a few days ago, had her
last hours on earth made miserable
by the racket. Another lady living
near by is seriously i'll, and requests
for peace made to the salvationists
were met with more enthusiastic
drumming. a complaint has been
sworn out against Capt. and Mrs.
Harry 1eed, leaders, and two pri.
Yates in the ranks, under city
ordinances which appear to cover
the case. So reports cores
pondent.
The celebration by the Allen
lodge, held in Gribble's grove, in
Waidwick, was robbed of that com.
pl pleteness of pleasure so general
with picnic celebrations, by an acci.
dent which occurred in the evening
about six O'Clock. Target shooting
was in progress and a young man
named Walter Perkins was standing
near where the shooters stood to
fire at the target, when a bullet from
some mysterious quarter plowed
through oGe Of his hands which was
held near the waist. After passing
through the hand the bullet struck
button of his vest, then glanced
and lodged in the lining of that
garment. 1t is the general belief
that the bullet did not come from
either of the rifles used in shooting
at the target, as Walter was stand.
ing in wrong position for such a
result, and from the fact that the
rifles were Immediately afterwards
found to be loaded. 1t is the sup.
posed result of the careless hand
ling of revolver by someone in
the distance.
The correspondent Of the Mil
waukee Sentinel at the Worlds
fair, writing on the evening Of July
4th, has the following to say rel
ative to Badgers and our state
building: GAS is always the case
when large crowd goes to Jack.
son park, the Wisconsin building
was the spot to which many roads
led to-day. The daily registers al.
ways record that Wisconsin sends
the most people of any state bar
ring Illinois to the Worlds fair,
and while the register was open
only two hours this morning the
list Of names written upon it in
taat time was strong indication
that again Wisconsin had the
largest representation. An estimate
of the attendance from Illinois
sister on the north placing the
figures at 5000 was considered con.
servative. There were probably
four times that number Of visitors
to the state building before the
gates closed tonight, Wisconsin's
free hospitality and unrestricted
free lunch privileges attracting the
basket brigade and leaving mute
and not decorative evidence Of
many hundreds of portable repasts.
Coy. Peck strove manfulIy with a
force of colored janitors to main.
tain the beauty Of the surroundings,
but proved quite unequal to the
task and long before evening the
exhibit of crumbs, cigar stubs,
wrapping paper, paper boxes and
twine was extensive as well as
elaborate"
PlattevilIe Witness: VIM. Cra-
ven, who has been hunting wolves
in the vicinity Of Shell Lake, Wis,
the past month returned home last
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-07-08

Platteville Witness: VIM. Cra-
ven, who has been hunting wolves
in the vicinity Of Shell Lake, Wis,
the past month returned home last
week. lie was quite successful,
having succeeded in killing fifteen.
Before leaving Shell Lake he bought
a check from the Shell Lake Bank on
Chicago and when he got here he
found that the check had been pro.
tested, the bank Of Shell Lake
having failed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-07-08

Curtain Poles reduced to 10 cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-07-08

$50 Mems Fine Suf Hats, all the latest styles,
bought for cash, worth $500 each, only 81 IS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-07-08

500 Mems and Boys wide brim Straw Hats
slightly damaged by smoke-worth IS and 2Oc.
going for sc.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-07-08

AT THE ECONOMY STORE.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
GRosE's BRIGADE.

The brigade commanded by Gen. VIM. Crosse,
which was composed of the 9th, Both, Both Ind;
S0th and S4th H.; oath Ohio, and 23d KY, met
in the Criminal Courtroom. The old Com
mander was present aud called the meeting to
order. His address, in which he enumerated
the bright, humorous aud sad scenes of the
brigade, was well received. Remarks were also
made by Comrades Grimm, oath Ohio; Mills,
S4th H.; VIM. Gibbs. Capt. MeClung and Capt.
Hugh Miller, g. the Both Ind.
A resolution was unanimously adopted and
ordered mailed TO Gen. Jacob Ainmon, the first
commander OF the brigade, expressing " to our
old commander, Gen. Jacob Ammop. our Joy
that his life has been spared. and tender our
sympathy to him in his affection; that we to-
day recall with pleasure his true soldierly
qualities. and are proud that we had such a
commander and gallant leader, and we hope
his life may be spared for many years to come,
and that they be years of peace, contentment
and joy.
A coIored band of musicians with string
music. enlivened matters ut Reunion headquar-
tiers by playing stirring mas ial airs.
The election of officers resulted as follows:
Pres, Gen. William Grose; Vice Pres, George
Dumets. oath Ohio; Second Vice. Pres, ID. c.
Miller. e4th Ill; Sec. Capt. Joseph L. Smith.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
The Forced March,

The forced marchi ut the Fair Grounds was
not a success financially, IL Twice the price of
admission, as it was understood to be, was
charged the comrades. aud the great majority
turned away when they found this out; so that
later, when the manager induced the price to
so cents. not more than 500 people were in the
grand stand, and very few came after that
Twenty members started from 300 yard point
There were three classe5sethe 1861 men being
given 800 yards advantage, the 1862 men 200
yards, and the rest going from the scratch.
Daniel Stonebarger, of Hooker Post, Sheldon
Neb. was the winner in the first class He
struck a dog-trot at the start and kept it up for
five miles, finishing in 35 minutes and 81 Sec
onds He showed distress at the end of his
run, aud came near fainting, but was all right
ia q few minutes.
Seven started in the second division, but
only three lasted until four miles were passed !;
they all dropped out then.
III the third division seven started. J. L.
Smith. of Cleveland, o., the originator of the
foTced-march scheme won easily in 81 minutes
and Ash seconds, within onc-haIf second of the
worlds secori. Smith was member of Co. nj :,
9Th Ohio II. A. He won percentage of the
gate receipts, grand piano. a sewiug-machinc
and several smaller prizes. About two hours
after the race Smith was taken seriously i'll,
and at last renorts was in u bad way.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
REGINIENTAL REUNIONS.
The Ties OF War Time Renewed I'm Peace
ful indianapolis.

A profusion Of patriotic decorations and ban
ners hung across the streets indicated tho loea-
tiOn of large number of regimental Reunions,
while many others were held in tents Each
of the Indiana regiments had headquarters
tent in Military Park, while the army corps
pitched theirs in large numbers on the court
house grounds.
The sgd Ind. held a Reunion at tho Central
Avenue Church, with good attendance. There
were many members present vino had not at
tended the Reunion OF tho regiment since the
close Of the war. The following officers were
elected: Pres, Col. T. II. Wolf, Nashville; Sec.
aud Treas, Drury Holt, oklahoma Territory
The seventh Reunion of the 10th Ind. was
held at the Memorial Presbyterian Church, at
the corner OF Christian avenue and Ash street
The election of officers resulted as follows:
Pres, Gen. J. 7. Lucas, Lawrenceburg; Sec,
T. 81. Hardy, Pendleton; Treas, Thos. Downs,
Nashville.
The Reunion of the 9th Ind. which was
called for the Commissioners Court Thursday,
was not held, on account of the small number
of men reporting at the time set for the meet
ing 1t Will assemble in Reunion at Delphi in
October OF next year.
The oath Ind after the agreement had been
made TO act independently of the Goth, organ
lied with Henry Ii. Hyatt, Co. d, of Washing
ton. Permanent Chairman. 1t was decided to
hold the Reunion next year at Washington.
August LEIGH, Evansville, was chosen Corre-
spending Secretary.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
CIVIL WAR.

high above the earth with a fgurative shower
of pearls and colored stars so varied aud brill
liant that it seemed as though the hanging
gardens of Babylon had sprung into being and
burst into bud and blossom.
Quickly then followed belching of bombs
from the black Threats of 30 great mortars :;
they went tearing up into the sky and. burst
ing, let fall showers of golden drops and bright
pellets of fire which burs. again, each throwing
out innumerable and vari-colored flowers.
which as they faded away left hanging iu space
sivery stains of smoke or vaporous clouds
which looked like soft tufts of pampas grass
And now the expressions Of establishment
and amusement broke forth anew at the sight
of fiery devils, which sputtered and spit forth
flame and suplurous vapor, and went whirl-
ing and whizzing far into the heavens.
A train Of more than hundred mines was
lighted, and myriads of stars of rainbow cOlors
and serpents which dartsd hero and there were
revealed to the delighted gaze.
A flight of small hot-ar balloons was thor
oughly successful. As they sailed up into the
air the pieces suspended from them broke into
red, white, and blue Aafne. that only died down
to reveal in glittering colors represen tations of
the " Man on Horseback :" and " Old Glory"
Before the exhibition had concluded a mass
Of cloth. wrinkled and hcaped, was brought
out, raised by supporters and stretched over the
mouth of a furnace. Gradually it assumed
proportions and finally expanded into a mon
ster balloon rs feet high and 45 in its greatest
diameter. When it had become thoroughly in
fated it was cut away, and majestcally arose
upward and away from earth. When about
1,200 feet high there was a sudden discharge
from Immediately beneath its mouth. and al
most in the twinkling of an eye the familiar old
badge of the Grand Army, perfect in design,
outline, and coloring, and Of mammoth proper
tions, was suspended in full view, and went
sailing away to tho east with the somber- hued
monster 10 which it was attached
The discharges of rockets, bombs, and mines,
singly and by series. were intermediate and fire.
quent, and kept tho very atmosphere magnf-
Gently ablaze with not only the seven primary
colors. but their most delicate and varied tints
The final piece, Good Night" was very
beautiful and absolutely perfect. and shone out
distinctly, while fusillade of shots from mines
and colored fire furnished an appropriate and
effective back ground.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
IN THE CAMPS.
The Free Quarters and Some of the Things
to be Seen There.

The Free Quarters and Some of the Things
to be Seen There.
The free quarters at indianapolis were admir-
ably prepared and conducted, and the vets were
loud in their praise at the accommodations.
Ex-President Harrison opened Camp Wilder
formally with an address, and was enthusiastic
cally received by the old boys. Gen. Horace
Clark and COmrade w. A. Ketcham also spoke.
At Camp Wallace considerable surprise was
occasioned by applications from comrades who
came with their families, for 10 provisions had
been made for women; however, they were
well cared for The situation of this camp was
very fine for view of the fireworks dis
played. 1t was about 8 o'clock on Tuesday
night that the sound of distant firing startled
the camp.
What's that?" exclaimed the bunkers
It's bombs Dustin in the air." replied some
sleepy individual. who, like good many others
tired out by the parade, had been snoozing.
Lay low" came from a thousand threats.
The fusiliade continued, and the men began
to turn out.
ut sounds like it's getting pretty hot" said
one Let's recOnnoiter"
When they came out they found the side Of
the hill where the camp was pitched covered
with people. The boys were much elated over
the torpedo rockets. Whenever a lot of them
were set of, the noise resembling distant
The National tribune., 1893-09-14

when officers and Men Meet on Equal
Terms.
wILDER'. BRIGADE.

Seven hundred members responded TO the
roll call at the Reunion OF the Wilder Brigade
President V. n. Baekus introduced the old
commander, and the round after round of APP
plause testified TO the OLD soldiers popularity
with his men.
Comrades" said Gen. Wilder, ait docs nv
heart good to come up into Indiana to see you
men whom ] have known so well. You have
reputation through thu South to-day that is not
equaled by any other organization Of the Unisn
army. You were in hard places you began
many battles, but you were never known 10 fall
back under Ere. They eannst help respecting
you for your manhood and courage"
After further euloeium of the brigade, the
General went On TO speak about the fine monu-
ment the brigade was erecting on the Chicks-
manga field. 1t is ITO feet high and 90 feet
square at the base. and imposed Of blue lime
stone. With 81 200 from the boys the monu-
ment will be completed by next Memorial Day
regular Campfire followed the election Of
officers ]. II. Mcclellan was chosen Presi-
dent; William II. McK&my, of Duncanville.
Ill, Secretary; w. II. Benefited, for the 18th !;
w. 7. Heron. for the I'D; A. Knopf, for the
Goth; I. w. Grimes, fo,Sshe 1880, and Albert
Allen, for the 18th h4s ~, Committeeman
The old Monumental Committee, of Gems Mil
Ter and Wider aud Comrade Ii. Henley were
continued in their Office.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
THE WAR PAGEANT.
A Procession by Torchlight Witnessed by
Delighted Throngs.

Delighted Throngs.
As usual with a Grand Army Encampment,
it was a very good-natured crowd that lined
the streets on the evening Of the war pageant.
Thirteen Sons of Veterans headed the process
sion, and these were followed by detachment
of police. Close behind came the Tippecanoe
Drum Corps.
Gen. Fred Kneffier and his mounted staff
were next in line. His Aids were: Adj't
Powell Lieut.. Beach, Lieut.. Boyle, Col. w. c.
Phipps. Gen. Tucker, Lieut.. Oliver, Corpl
LOWS Dietz. John Geiss, Serg't E. s. Kiso, Geo.
Delutl, ii. /. Campbsll. and Orderlies.
Following these we're the Continental troops,
45 in number, - being mounted. In the roar
of these was q small company of cavalry in
charge of Maj Spahr. These were representa-
tives of the cavalry of the late war;
Fireworks Of general character were sent
off from wagon. The indianapolis band played
"The Star Spangled Banner" at intervals.
The principal attractions, however. were the
floats. Washington Crossing the Delaware was
the subject of the first. Cornwallis's Surrender
at Yorktown was followed by float contain
ing a model of the old Liberty Bell. The bonn
bardment Of Fort Henry was graphically repre-
sented in smoke and fire. The battle of Buona
Vista was depicted, and the Monitor and Mer-
rimac, the Surrender of Leo, Memorial Day,
Progressive Prosperity, the GAR. Caring for
the Wounded in the Field. Lincoln and his
Cabinet visiting Grant Peace, Civil War, and
others made up most creditable and interest
ing display.
Fireworks were constantly set off by the
citizens and those in the procession along the
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
THE UIUMINATIONS.
Natural Gas and Electricity Play a Beautiful
Part at Night.

Natural Gas and Electricity Play Beautiful
Part ut Night.
The Examinations on the Soldiers and Sailors
Monument were OF very high order, aud the
effect they produced cannot be described. In
dianapolis never saw such display, and il is
more than probable that many of the visitors
were likewise pleased 1t could hardly be more
artistic for fine apprsciativs eye, or more
pleasing in effect Cor these who looked with
only the thought of the grand whole and not
tho detail.
When the figure Of the anchor burst out on
the side Of the moa ument in lis pure bright
light it always brought forth an ejaculation of
admiration from the immense crowds. The
revolving wheels with various colOred lights,
presenting a kaleidoscope appearance which
were placed at two approaches of the monu-
mcnt. were a cause Of much wonderment
The search-lights turned upon the figure In
diana presented beautiful sight, which, cou-
pied with the flag made in incandescent lights,
was proud to behold. On the west and east
sides of the pedestal were the shields N Ma
tona colors, the north side being vacant. On
the south approach had been placed piece of
light artillery, dozen or more stands of small
arms, huge pile OF 12-pound shot, and other
objects. From all Of these myriad lights
appeared. Lights ran around the wheels,
sparkled from the mouth and ran along the
black line of the field pieces wreath of
lights was hung pendant from each stack OF
the small-arms. lIgh seemed to glare from
every one OF the shot in the pile at the top of
the approach, aud complete circle of them
ran along the outside of the steps.
The natural gas display on the north side of
the Capitol grounds gave the residents of far
away States opportunity to witness the
greatest of all Indiana's natural products. On
each side of the grounds a huge four-inch
stand pipe rose to the hight of about so feet
and from the top of each of three prong-ike
arms blazed streams of roaring gas The
flames made q loud. rearing sound, and they
sprang from side to side rs though angry at
their confinement. The whole place for a
square around was lighter than in the glare of
the sun. An attendant ut each regulated the
fiow now turning it OH full force and then
bringing it down toa tiny fame.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
M'CooK's BRIGADE.

The Council Chamber of the Courthouse was
the scene OF the Reunion of McCook's Brigade.
and there was a goodly number present. Gen.
L. w. johnson, of st. Paul. Commander, sent a
letter Of regret at his inability to be present,
as did several other officers. "reminiscences
and singing and recitations followed. New
officers: Pres, II. w. Lawlin; V.-P.'s. Col. II
L. Reeves, f. w. Paine. w. ID. Houghton Sec
and Treas, J. L. Hought0n.
The ID Ind. battery met at Plymouth Church,
and elected these officers: Pres, Capt. J. S.
Wicher; V.-P.. Samuel Orner; Sec, Clutch
Treas, J. l.. Whittier. The next Reunion will
be held at the house of II. F. Williams Fort
Recovery, Ind, Oct. 6, 3, 1894.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
SMALL Boys DlLIGHT.

officers were elected: Pres. Capt. w H. Craft I:
V.-P., John l.. Rupe; Sec ID. J. Reagan Treas.
George 3. Yandes Addresses were made by
w. p Fishback, DR.. ]. NJ. Phillips, and w. II.
Craft, and short stories and incidents of the
war wcro told by many of the comrades.
The I'd Ind Cav. held Reunion in the
Courthouse and elected the following officers |:
Pres, Byron B. Dawson; Sec. O. r. Weaver
indianapolis; Orator, Judge j. ii. Jordan A
committee of two members from each of the 10
companies was appointed to make a complete
roster Of the surviving members of the assoeia-
ton.
The Wild Cats" officially known as the 33d
Ind, held a meeting in tho Superior Court
room, which was well attended. Gen. Coburn
presided, and addresses were made by nearly
all present. Mrs. James n. Rodgers, of 927
North Meridian street. the daughter of Adj't-
Gen. Wallingsford, who was member of the
wild Cats" read letter written to her
mother by Mr.. Wallngsford while in the field.
Mrs. Rodgers was elected an honorary member
and after adjournment the regiment marched
to the north side of the Courthouse and had
their pictures taken. Gen. John COburn is Per-
manent President of the organization. The
presiding officer was Col. James L. Burton, Of
Martnsyllc and the Secretary M. b. Collins Of
Martinsvile.
The 2Ist Ind, known also as the list Ind.
Cav, held their Reunion in the Superior
Courtroom. The rebels affectionately termed
this regiment the Jackass Regiment. Over
200 men were present. Col. Lewis, the first
colored man commissioned by Abraham Lin
coin, was called forward, and addressed his fell
low-comrades very eloquently. His vivid
pictures of the escapades of the regiment while
on duty at New Orleans were thoroughly en-
joyed by the members present. Maj. Grimsley
was elected President.
The l50th Ind, with so members present,
assembled in Superior Court, Room 3, with
J. b. Golden, Colfax. Ind, presiding. Mr..
Golden and Capt. j. ID. Chenoweth made elo-
quent and patriotic addresses to their comrades,
who were perceptibly affected by the remarks
of both gentlemen. The next Reunion will be
held in Indianapolis.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
The Silent ARMY,

About 100 deaf veterans wearing blue, red
and yellow ribbon as badges attended the Re-
union in the chapel of the Indiana Institute
for the Deaf. The first to address the meeting
was Wallace Foster, the Secretary, welcoming
the comrades who were partially deaf, with
his voice, and those who were severely and to-
tally deaf received chalk talk on the black
board. In his address the suspension Of deaf
pensioners was taken up and condemned as
cowardiy and malicious and without a prece-
dent. when the act Of Aug. q, 15S5, creating
the liked rating for the degrees Of Deafness was
taken into consideration. Comrades John H.
kehn, OF Missouri; John A. Eichair, Warsaw,
Ind; Gnstave A. G. Heiuisch. of Ohio, and
others addressed the meeting on the blackboard
and by voice, each eomrade receiving hearty
applause.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14

false. as comrades now living heard the orders
given Gen. Wagner to hold his position, and
as to either neglect or exceed his orders was
contrary 10 Gen. Wagner's character as a SOL
der as shown upon all battlefields upon which
the brigade fought for four years"
The officers Association of the Sth u. S. Art.
held their Reunion at residence of Capt. and
Mrs. William II. Armstrong. business meet
ing was held on the lawn. At dinner covers
were laid for "a. The dning-room was beau
tifully decorated, and pretty favors graced each
plate. Among those present was Past Com
mander-in. Chief William Warner.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

A Slim Attendance Owing to a Misunder-
standing.
Only 25 members attended the Reunion OF
the Army of the Potomac in the Second Pres
byterian Church Wednesday. Hon. r. S. Rob-
ertson, of Fort Wayne Ind, was chosen Chair
man. aud Norm. q. Cooper, of Sturgis, Secre.
tary. Comrade Robertson recounted some OF
the trials Of army personal experiences. Charles
Clark declared that the Army of the Potomac
had fought more battles and lost more men
than all the other armies combined, and had
fought at Gettysburg the most scientific battle
of the war. The cause of the slim attendance
was believed TO be the fact that The officers had
not sent out the proper notifications. The meet
ing was more of a Campfire than Reunion,
considering that there was no business OF the
association transacted.
The National tribune., 1893-09-14
Shiloh Battlefield Association.

The Shiloh Battlefield Association held a
meeting in room of the Superior Court, T. W.
Connolly, of Manchester, o., being chosen
presiding officer The business of the meeting
was TO appoint committee, representing the
House and Senate, to memorabilia Congress and
ask for an appropriation for the purchase of the
ground on which the field of Shiloh is located
for National Park. The Association was
formed last Spring at a meeting held by the
survivors at Evansville, Ind.