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Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-18
HANCOCK THE SUPERB.
Memorial Statue to Be Unveiled
at Washington, May 8.
It WIN Stand on n Handsome Pedestal at
the Corner of seventh street and
Pennsylvania Avenue A
Real Art Work.
fsucciai Washington Letter. !

Winfield Scott Hancock, major gen.
eral United States volunteers, COM
handing the Second corps of the Army
of the Potomac, was seriously and al
most fatally wounded on July 2, 1863,
during the battle of Gettysburg, where
that eminent soldier had rendered dis
tinguished service by placing his corps
In a commanding position to stop the
confederate advance and enable the
commanding union general, Meade, to
make such dispositions of the remain
ing forces of the Army of the Potomac
ag to check the advance of Gen. Lee
into Pennsylvania and break the bacl;-
bone of the great rebellion.
Gen. Hancock was for long time
critically i'll, but finally recovered and
returned to duty in command of his
corps. He participated in all of the
great battles in which the Army of
the Potomac was engaged, from the
Wilderness to AppomattoX. He was
regarded by Gen. Grant, Gen. Meade,
and all of the other corps commanders
of the Army of the Potomac, as SUI
perb soldier and magnificent officer.
He was really general of superior in
tellectual requirements, and of un-
daunted courage. 1t was said of him
by his brother officers that Gen. Han
cock would never order his men to go
where he did not dare to lead.
After the civil war was concluded
Gen. Hancock retained his position in
the regular army, and remained in the
service of his country until the day
of his death on February 8, 1856.
In 1850, he was the democratic candi-
date for president of the United States.
and was defeated by Gen. Garfield, the
republican candidate. At the con-
clusion of that political struggle, Gen.
Grant sententiously remarked TO one
of his friends in New York city: Il
never knew Hancock to be defeated be-
fore. He was never defeated in war.
But he has been defeated in peace"
An appropriation of $4,000 for
bronze statue of Gen. Hancock was
made by congress in 1894, and the con-
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-18

1t is now generally known and ac-
knowledged that the idea intended to
be conveyed by Gen. Hancock was cor
Iect, and that it was a fair enuncia-
ton of political principle. Every
tariff bill which has been considered
since that time has been largely affect
ed by the local interests of the various
statesmen who have participated in
legislation of that nature.
The equestrian statue of Gen. Han
cock will accomplish dual object.
1t will perpetuate forever the image
and memory of one of the immortals
who took part in the tremendous strug.
gle which resulted in making this land
of the free and home of the brave a
republic absolutely free from the stig-
ma and degradation of human slavery.
1t perpetuates forever the name and
memory of man who represents the
10000 individual soldiers who served
under his command throughout the
war with bravery and distinguished
patriotic self-abnegation.
This equestrian statue also adds to
the national capital n work of art
worthy of the designer. 1t is, in fact,
the most artistic statue yet erected in
the national capital. Connoisseurs
have heretofore been unable to give
pleasing expressions of opinions con-
corning the statues of American heroes
which are exhibited in our numerous
parks. but which do not adorn them.
II shall be glad TO see another statue
of brave soldier unveiled in this city,"
said the eX-confederate, Lieut-Gen.
Wheeler, now a congressman from Ala
bama. I'VE rebel soldiers who survive
have no animosities in our breasts. OF
course, if we had won, and had set up
government of our own, we should
have had our capital city adorned with
statues of Lee, jackson, Hill, Early and
the Johnstons. But we lost, and we are
to-day loyal to the flag. 1t is a splen.
did object Lesson to have these statues
erected here, and we who are old
enough to be wise recognize that fact.
Every confederate soldier who fought
against Hancock and Hancock's men
will be ready to testify TO their soldier
ly merit. and will be pleased TO know
that his statue Is 20 be set up In the
capital of the country he served sa
bravely and SO WE'LL"
SAITH d. Far.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-18

Once so forth and live, and love and
move and speak, act and think all for
Jesus. and you need know no other
thought or rule.-F. w. Faber.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-18

The rest of Christ is not that Of
torpor, but of harmony; IL is not re-
fusing the struggle, but conquering in
Il; not resting from duty, but finding
rest in duty.-N. Y. Observer.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-18

Unless we say sour Father" in
our money getting. we cannot worship
iod By saying IL In church.-Ram's
uorn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10
LETTER CARRIERS.
THEIR NATIONAL CONVENTION
OPENS IN MICHIGAN.
Born in Milwaukee in 1889, the Organ.
ization Has Grown
Much Since.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Sept S.-This
city expects to entertain more visitors
this week than ever before, as the in
dicaCions point to an unprecedented at
tendance Of delegates and sight-seers
at the convention of the National AS
ISOLATION of letter carriers which
beginning yesterday will continue
through the entire week
The convention has been occupying
the attention Of the carrier force of
nearly every city in the United States,
and especially of those forces which
will attend the convention in bodies
for the purpose of participating in the
parade. Most all the free delivery Of
fees in Michigan will send their en-
tire forces. In all there will be about
$50 Michigan carriers in the parade.
Mayor Stow will deliver an address
of welcome. Postmaster Wilson will
address the visitors in behalf of the
postoffice department Responses will
be made by Richard Il. Quinn of Phil
adelphia. president of the National as
scciation; John Parsons, president of
the New York City branch; ]. j..
Goodwin of Providence, R. T., expires
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10

ident of the association; Secretary
John f. Victory, of Washington, D. O.. !,
and many other orators.
Thursday evening the local branch
will tender the delegates and vigitors
banquet at Landlords pavilion, at Reed
lake. Among the officials who will be
present at the banquet and respond to
toasts are Postmaster General Wilson
Postmaster Thomas Carroll. Mayor
Lathrop c. Stow, Senator Julius Caesar
Burrows of Kalamazoo, Congressman
William Alden Smith, Colonel George
G.. Briggs and William H. Anderson,
president of the board of trade.
The National Association Of Letter
Carriers was born in Milwaukee in
August, 1889. It's primary object was
to secure increased salaries for the
carriers, and its labors during the first
years of its existence were chiefly to
that end. At the Boston convention
in 1890 fifty cities were represented.
The drafting of an insurance plan was
Carriers Mutual Benefit asso-
citation came into being The
convention met in Detroit 1891,
and at that time embraced 235 cities
and 800 ;nnmbers. The equalization
of salaries and the extension of civil
service rules to all free delivery Of
fees were the most important matters
which occupied the mind of the del ega-
tien. At the Indianapolis convention
IL 1892 the number of branches repre-
sented was 344. The benefit associa-
ton matters occupied most of the time
ard the graduated rate of assessment
was substituted for the level rate. In
1893 the carriers met at Kansas City,
and it was there that the extension of
the civil service to all offices was
brought out, and afterwards, by the
work of special COMMITTEES, carried to
it's present usccessful state. Cleveland
entertained the delegates TIC the fifth
annual convention, and Philadelphia
was the meet ting place last year. The
officers of the national association are
as follows. Richard # Quinn Of Phil
adelphia, Penn, president. James Ar
kinson. Fell River, Mass, vice presi-
dent; John r Victor, Washington, p,
G.. secretary Alexander Mcdonald,
Grand Rapids, treasurer
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. S.-,C4n
Daniel w. Jones was yesterday electaG
governor of Arkansas and the entire
democratic state ticket has been su..
cessful There were but two full tick.
cts in thefield, the populists conten.
ing themselves with a candidate for
governor. In Little Rock, the relic
ious element, the w. G. T. U. and the
ministers have especially been busily
engaged for more than month in on
license. At 8 p. m. enough returns had
been received from the city polling
places to indicate that license was car.
ried by a small majority and the repu.
lar democratic ticket in that county
carried by about the usual majority.
10 Faulkner, La Fayette and other
populist-republic strongholds. the DEM
ocratic county tickets were elected by
safe majorities.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10

liz annuity. However, I at last found
paece; bethought me then Of Rastig-
macs luck
"Eh, chr Raphael exclaimed, inter-
rupting himself as he remembered the
talIsman and drew 1t from his pocket.
Perhaps he was wearied by the long
days strain and had no more strength
left wherewith to pilot his head
through the seas of wine and punch.
A servant came in to throw back the
shutters and open the windows. There
they all stood, brought back to con-
sc.ousness by the warm rays of sun
light that shone upon the sleepers'
heads. Cardot, notary, appeared.
Il am bringing six millions for one
of you" Dead silence) Monsieur, I"
he went on. turning to Raphael. who
at that moment was uncermoniously
wiping his eyes on corner of the table
napkin, was not your mother Mile.
O'Flaherty?"
Yes" said Raphael, mechanically
enough Barbara Marie
Have you your certificate Of your
barth about you?" Cardot went on,
"and Nine. de valentin's as well?"
Il believe so"
VERY well, then, monsieur, you are
the sole heir of Major O'Flaherty, who
died in August, 1928, at Calcutta.
Just then Raphael suddenly stag
gered to his feet; he looked like man
who had just received a blow. Accla
nation took the form Of silence, for
stifed envy had been the first feeling
in every breast, and all eyes devoured
him like flames. Then a murmur rose
grew like the voice Of discontinued
audience or the first mutterings of a
riot, as everybody made some comment
on the news of great wealth brought
by the notary
Raphael kept silent, fearing the ban
ter of the company, but he drank i'm
moderately, trying to drown in intox-
ication the recollection OF his fatal
power.
To be Continued
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10
Es. RANGED BY TRIPLES.
Lovers Are Frequently Separated b
The Most Puerile Causes.

| Only last season marriage in high
| life, arranged to take place, went off
! for very peculiar reason. The in
tended bride was a young and hand
cuaintances for her dressy proclivities.
The bridegroom, on the other hand
had by Eo means a strong reputation
for being we'll turned out"
AT an important function to which
he escorted the lady the tie which he
was wearing persisted in climbing up
o, er his collar His fair companion,
after several times calling his attention
tc the fact, left him and went home in
despair ut witnessing the amused
smiles Of the other guests. Suisse
quently sic wrote, breaking off the
match. She could never live happily
with q aloyenly husband she ex-
planned.
A gentleman ~ musical tastes backed
out of the matrimonial bargain when
ei, to celebrate the betrothal that the
voice of his future bride was of such a
Pitch as 2recluded the possibility of
their ever singing duets together
Another individual, sued for breach
o. promise, explained that his a'Eectio l
rad first grown, ,ess when he found that
the lady "coughed just like man.
continental paper recently con-
tanned III account of pro. ected aiiioli
y at fell through in consequence II a
ltppenin.' at the dertist's. The Idly
in the case, attending by appointment.
as horr fed to heal language of Il
Il rrible description proceeding from =
victim in the operating room. she was
about to ,etreat when out walked her
intended who had unfortunately,
arrived put few minutes before to
have tooth extracted. Result: En-
gagement Cancelled and presents re-
turned
And spe lKing of teeth, distressing
occurrence in connection Herewith
very recently took place in a popular
London restaurant. A young gentle
man, a regular customer, one evening
brought his young lady there to dinner
before pr tceedirg to the theater. In
the mid 1t of the meal the lady sudden
~ uttered a cry and clapped her hand
over her mouth
What's the matter?" almost shouted
the youth. oyerturning his chair as he
Jumped up, and attracting eyeryone's
attention.
The unfortunate young lady made an
attempt answer Nothing, when the
opening 81 her mouth, revealing the
state OF oifairs. made matters worse.
Her set Of four artificial masticators
had gone wreng.
Why, you've got false teeth" gasped
the injudicious youth; but the words
had hardly escaped whel the victim Of
this inds rect announcement caught
him a tremendous slap across the face,
and. burning with indignation, darted
from the room.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10
RECEPTION 10 sILvERTHoRN.
Wausau People Hold a Very Big
One.

Wausau, Wis, Sept. S.-A large re-
ception and ratification in honor of W.
G. Silverthorn, the democratic nom
inee for governor. was held last even
ing. The reception was held at the
court house public square, where the
following program was carried out;
Music by the band, Introductory re-
marks by the president, address by w.
G. Silverthorn, public reception in the
court house.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10

Iipine islands, announces the discovery
OF fresh conspiracy against the Spanish
government, and adds that a new plot
has been unearthed, widespread in its
ramifications. The first achievements
arrived to the PHILIPPINE islands from
Mindana islands
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10
BOILED DOWN.

Eleven firemen were crushed to death
at Benton Harbor, Mich
The Sons Of Veterans have begun
their convention at Louisville.
Musgroye and Cling Mars, the MUIR
derers Of Sheriff Rogers, were lynehed
at Glencoe, Mimi.
Ii Hung Chang, at Niagara Falls, had
his first experience with electricity,
and 1t was not pleasant one.
The Northwestern Scandinavian
singers have cut loose from the init "a
Scandinavian singers OF America
DR.. George b. Brown Goode. the
principal authority on fish and fisheries
III America. IL dead III Washington.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10
In England last year there were ne

In England last year there were The
smallest number Of railway accidents
that have ever occurred III one Year.
and the general report of the board ef
trade shows that nearly all of the
thirty fye train accidents ii the king
dom were from causes against which
no forethoueht could have provided
THAT safety Is insured 50 fir Al human
action can secure ii, Il shown hy the
fact that the ratio of passengers IN
jurea Is MS / in 2626 600
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10
A MINISTERIAL MAJORITY
Election of Members of the Council
General in Spain

Madrid Sept. S.-The election Of
members of the council general yes
terday resulted in return Of large
ministerial majority. Serious rioting
took place at Barcelona where the cleo
torial college ballot box was smashed,
knives and revolyers being freely used
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10
SENATOR PAYNE Low

Cleveland. Sent. Sex United statet
Senator Henry B Payne, who Suffered
a stroke Of paralysis Wednesday ha.
been unconscious most u the time
since. Little hope is entertained 81
his recovery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10
WHAT IT is

Mamma. what is a p-l-a-t-o-n-i-c
friendship"
'Platonic friendship? Oh you don't
want TO know about that, my dear, ii
has to do with divorce cases. Detroit
News.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10
SPANS TROUBLES DEEPEN.
Conspiracy Of Wide Spread Ramifca-
lions In PHILIPPINE Islands.

Madrid, Sept 5 A thousand insur-
gents have invaded sanisdro, the prov
ines 81 Neltva Feija in the Island ct
Lnzon. the largest Of the PHILIPPINE isl
3nds. aud imprisoned the governor and
other officials and committed many out
rages The official dispatch from Cen
Btaneo, governor general Of the Fnli-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10

Arkansas voted for governor sec.
rotary of state, auditor, treasurer and
adjutant general, each to serve for
two years term beginning with Janu-
airy. The principal candidates for gov
ernor were Col Dan w. Jones. demo-
erat, FL. L. Remmel, republican, and
Colonel Files populist. For purposes
of comparison, the following table of
pluralities in the state in recent years
will be found useful:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10
PROMINENT PEOPLE,

Rudyard Kipling, with his wife and
children, sailed for England Tuesday
Before he comes back to his Vermont
home he is going to India for more
books.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10
ARKANSAS IN LINE
VOTES AS USUAL FOR DEMO-
RACY AND WHISKEY
TEMPERANCE PEOPLE LOSE

In Little Rock They Wanted a vo,a
on the License Question, and Tbey
Got 1t, in the Neck -Republican.
Populist Strongholds Succumh i
the Straight Party.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10

The only surviving great-great-
granddaughter of General Israel Put
nam is Mrs. Mary Putnam Sharpe, who
lives in .Ae little village of Pomfret
Conn. Che is now "a years old ana
her grandmother was General Put
nam's dau liter. 1t is in Pomfret that
the celebrated putnam's VOLTS den Is
located
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10

If we may judge by the statements
of the Arkansas papers and politicians
the silver question has been much less
in issue in this election than is the new
state secret ballot law. passed by the
democratic Legislature, and particularly
disliked By the republican and pop
plist state leaders. Thus the Forrest
City Times remarks that the present
laws gives the negro a free ballot, a
privilege he has never enjoyed since his
emancipation until the secret ballot
was instituted and one which, if he
has any sense, he will be slow to
abrogate. The total vote of the
state four years ago was 1869.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10

Nine. Si.nounet, whose age Of lo5
years and 5 months is well authenl-
Gated, is the oldest person in Par
She was bJIin in 1898 in Parts, and has
always lived there. Her memory y
very good and che likes to talk OF Ma
poleon, oseph.ne Louis XVIII. ana
the other people she saw when she Was
girl
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-09-10

George Frisbie Hoar, senior Uniiea
states senator from Massachusetts, cel-
ehrated his SEVENTEEN birthday sun
day. He is now in Germany. he was
horn in Concord John Hoar, his eaT-
lest ancestor the bay state, was one
OF three brothers who came with thell
widowed mother from Gloucestershire'
England, among the early colonists.
Thomas Wright has written to Eli
London Daily Chronicle that the ias'
descendant of Daniel Defoe recently
died at the age Of p He gives the Ioi-
lewing ynealorical table: Daniel III,
To- idiea $50 Daniel-samuel talea
t7s8l-James t1iea 1S56l--James w!
liam lagei ii, still living At Bishop J
stortfordl--Da1iel James william 1
only son. died 4, San francisco q rev
Gays agoa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-02
RUNS OF THE RACERS.
Five FavOrites and a Second Choice
Win at st. Louis.

Win at st. Louis.
ST. Louis. Mo-, June This was a prof
liable day to hackers of form, as
five favori:es and a good second choice
picked up the purses. The track was
slow, scratches numerous and attendance
below 5000. A summary follows:
First Race-Six furiongs. Cherry Stone,
III. Macklin, to ?, won, with Blaze
Duke second and Shooting Star third
Second Race-Five furlongs. Jack B.,
second and Lincoln third. Time 1:04.
Third Race--Six furlongs. King Gold
112 Martin, to 8, won, with PanJan-
drum second and Nicolini third. Time
Fourth Race-seven furIongs. Captive,
III, Martin, to s. won, with Barbarossa
Fifth Race-Mle and seventy yards.
Bing Binger 50, Morrison, TO l., won,
with Royal Choice second and Muska-
longe third. Time l:4Sl2.
Sixth Race-Seven and half furlongs
Chiswell, 109 Penn. 3 to 3, won, with Anne
liza May second and Favorine third. Time
l:3l12.
Chicago, June 1.-Pinchback and Terra
fee were the only favorites to win at
Lakeside to-day Eloroy and Lollie Eastin
won their races after hard drives through
the stretch. A summary follows;
Teragnes. 101, Dorsey, 6 to l. won, with
Mildred second and Minnie Miller third
Second lRface-Half mile. Terrific, 1Ol,
Clay 5 to 2, won, with Adrienne second
and Mamie Dunn third Time :51A.
Third Race-Half mile. Clematis, 81,
Clay to 2 wo1, with Tom Anderson sec
ond and Golden Tide third. Time :5lia.
Fourth Race-One mile. Big Strive, 10,
Davis l to 2, won, with Waterman second.
Time 14614. Only two started.
y q q a fnrI0nUC
Eloroy, 1O5 Freeman, to l, won, with
Constantine second and Mamie G. third.
Sixth Race-Six furlongs. Pinchback, SO,
Dorsey, to 5, won, with Martha r. Sec
ond and Dr. France third Time 1:161a
Eastin, Sc, Davis, TO 1, won with Anna
Mayes sc nd and Helen Wre. tnid. Time
1:16.
Oakley O., June 1-Only one favorite
won to-day the other four races going
to second choices and outsiders. The
fifth race was declared off on account of
scra tches. The weather was fine and the
track fast. A summary:
First Race-Five furlongs. Rosinante,
101 Scherrer, 4 to /, won with Ethel Lee
second and Scarf Pin third. Time 01s4.
Second Race-Seven furlongs. Judge Ba-
ker, &c. F. Williams, S to 1, won, with
Crusader second and CIssie B. third.
Time 1:28s4.
Third Race-Four and one-half furlongs.
Viscount, 10, Scherrer, to ), won, with
Red second and Olympus third. Time IS.
Fourth Race-Mile and seventy yards.
Brace Girdle, 102, Thorpe to l, won,
with Jake zimmerman second and Simon
w. third. Time las
Fifth Race-Declared off.
Sixth Race-Seven furlongs. James Mon
ME NJ. second and Yellow Rose third. Time
1871
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-02

Lucinda Williams. lot 10. Garden lots
west.
Stephne Williams, lot d, subdivision
lot g, Atlantic ward
Bran Wilson, lot p. Brownsville ward.
w. Il. Wimpy, lot O., Flannery ward.
Van r. Winkler, improvements on
south two-thirds lot IS. Walton ward.
B. l.. Winston, east half lot Z, Jackson
ward.
Mrs L. G. Wittkamp, southeast one
eighth lot 81, North Oglethorpe ward.
Workingmen's Union Association, lot
%, Weed ward.
Nellie Wright, improvements on lot 80.
Minis ward.
Y.
Estate Norah Ybanez, west half lot 5,
Derby ward, Tyrconnel tything.
St Julian r. Y0nge, lot 8, Cuthbert
ward, 9th section.
Addle Young, lot A. subdivision lots so
and 81, Choctaw ward
Susan Young, lot Is, subdivision lots
16, II, Is, Screven ward