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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26

date selected by the convention. 30
far as choosing him IL concerned
they would not participate at all.
Does the Sentinel believe ii would
be as easy to control or corrupt a
state convention Of $50 members as
to manipulate a legislative party
caucus Of % members o. less? Does
ii wish to be understood as saying
that the people would not partici-
pate at alln--not be at all reflected
In a state convention containing go
delegates, assembled after candidates
for tile senatorship had been dis
cussed by the press? In view Of the
results in the recent state and con-
gressional district conventions, 70 as
sert that the people did not partici-
pate therein, Or have any influence
thereon. would be equally justified.
Bat, assuming that a state convention
were controlled by the same meth
DDS TO obtain nomination that are
now used 10 influence legislatures,
the change IL still desirable, because
the people would have an opportu-
nifty to pass upon those methods al
the ballot box, whereas under the
present system the legislative caucus
nomination, however secured, u f.
nal. From II there is no appeal.
Had the people of Wisconsin been
privileged 70 vote upon the question
does the Sentinel think John L.
Mitchell would have been elected
senator. though he were the nominee
Of his party?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our rcvuIar correspondent

mlsGTaS. ?. G.. Mar, q, 1876
Secretary Hoke Smith got severe
raking over III the senate last week
for his failure to carry out the law
for the opening Of the Uncompagh-
gre Indian reservation, in Utah, to
the public. senator Cannon, Of Utah
started the bah with his resolution
directing Secretary Smith to carry
out the law. his speech showing that
the "hold-up" was in the interest Of
few wealthy men. Later his re-
marks were endorsed by Senator
Welcott, OF Colo, Vest, Of Mo, and
others. The last named senator took
occasion to give Mr. Cleveland a few
whacks over the head for his recent
remarks about the western people
and his acting as though the people
~ that section were IN Il condition 81
pupilage aud did not know their
own rights and their own interests.
He said that If Mr.. Cleveland will
tiNtii HHA bhlAtiiE hhtiaN III ANpl w
Carolina and silver democrats III
Kentucky long enough to come out
vest We will show him God-fear-
Ing, selt-respecting, law-abiding peo-
pie; vi Will show him churches, in
which there Is real and unaffected
piety.
Among the political prophets is
heard the Voice Of one Campbell, Of
Ohio, who was last fall buried by
ohio's big republican majority He
has crawled out " the debris and
come ~ Washington to warn the
democratic party II the death that
Will follow the split which every
body i predicting 10 occur at the
Chicago convention. Prophet Camp
bell after imploring tho democratic
party e send delegates to Chicago
who will not bolt the ticket or plat
form OF the democratic national con-
yention ends his tale u woe by say
ing but bolt or split now, and we
are undone for all time. The delnoc-
racy IS destroyed forever, and its
site sown with salt. It will live only
rs memory, like the wings, the fed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26

eralists. and other combinations Of a
past that is far or near II is evil
dent that Mr.. Campbell will be able
to say ~I-told-you-sor 10 the demo-
Gratis few months hence. Mr.
Campbell does not even promise the
democrats victory either this year
or in the near future, as reward for
restraining their inclination 20 bolt,
but says his advice must be followed
as the ~only hope Of party continual
ton
A gentleman speaking Of the latest
move of the administration to keep
democrats in Office by further ex-
tension Of the civil service rules
said: j wonder why they don't
make clean job Of il and include
the members Of the cabinet and the
president and vice-president. II is
all right to have the men and women
who do the merely clerical work Of
the government protected by rules
making their retention dependent
upon their work. but it is nonsense to
suppose that any administration ~
going 10 allow positions which have
10 do with shaping and carrying out
certain lines Of policy upon which
the success or failure of the admins
tration depends, to be filled by men
who are known to be politically OPP
posed to it.
A democratic senator is credited
with having said Of The Carlisle boom
for the democratic presidential nom
nation: Carlisle Is being used by
Cleveland to draw the fire of those
opposed to his administration, and,
when he has been figuratively shot
to pieces by the free silver democrats
and the goldbugs, Cleveland will
step forward as the only man left to
save the democracy from extinction,
and will announce his willingness to
run for third term, not because he
thinks lie can be elected but as a
patriotic sacrifice to save the life Of
the democratic party
1t will be some time before Repre-
sentative Mcmillan, Of Tenn. again
attempts to introduce an intoxicated
| Cleveland democrat TO a silver dem
ocratic senator. His last attempt
was in the dining room Of Wash
ington restaurant. He steered Mr..
Don. NJ Dickinson, who was upon
this occasion loaded up to his whisk-
ers with something which made him
forget his good manners, over to a
table at which Senator Pugh, Of Ala,
was sitting. Although Mr.. Pugh has
been In the senate since 1880 he had
never met Mr.. Dickinson. senator
pugh, said Mr.. Mcmillan, permit
me to Introduce the Hon. Don. NJ.
Dickinson" Before Senator Pugh
could reply Dickinson blurted out:
II don't know Senator Pugh, and
don't want to know him. Pugh is an
old fool Senator Pugh is rs Years
old, but turning to Dickinson he said,
rising 10 his feet evidently prepared
to fight: II consider you scoundrel
aud don't recognize you rs a gentle
man." That ended the episode, as
friends interfered and Dickinsonwas
put TO bed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26
In Memory Of Brother Uriah James,
An Old and Respected Member OF Iowa Lodge
No. /, |. o. OF.


Once more the angel of death en-
tered the ranks Of our beloved order,
and removed from our midst one Of
the best and kindest Of brothers.
Brother James, who has been IN
business in HollandaIe for more
than year past, is dead. Alter a
few weeks of Illness he passed away
from the busy scenes Of this life on
Wednesday, March llth.
About a week previous to his death
he was visited by several of his
brethren, who reported him on the
recovery and the report was received
by the lodge with JOY, but our hopes
were doomed to be blasted, and
Brother James has gone.
The funeral took place on Friday,
March 18th, under the direction of
Iowa lodge; services were held iii
Bethel church, conducted by Rev.
Croft.
Brother James was born in Mineral
Point in the spring Of 1877. being at
the time Of his death nearly forty
nine years old. He was an active
temperance man, having joined the
good templars twenty-five years ago,
he was faithful to the temperance
vows there taken, and was an earnest
worker in the advancement Of its
interest, and for the down fall Of the
demon, strong drink.
Brother James was one of our old
est Odd Fellows having Joined the
Iowa lodge |. O. O. f. twenty
years ago, hc has heen true to his
obligation.
Lii his life he has exemplified the
truths taught in odd Fellowships
three golden links, Friendship, Love
and Truth.
lie was man Of strong convictions
for the right, and hesitated not under
All circumstances and against all
odds to carry them out in his life.
Brother James was Il true and faith
full friend, IA loving husband and a
kind father.
He leaves wife and eight children
TO mourn his loss, to whom our hearts
70 out in sympathy in ti,is their hour
of great sorrow and sadness.
Brother james has gone but will
not be forgotten, let rs emulate his
virtues and carry out in our lives the
great principles he practiced in his.
Res0ircd, That copy Of this me-
mortal be presented to the afflicted
wife, and one to the Secretary of
Iowa Lodge to be placed on the
lodge record.
JOIN EDEN,
FRED. VIVIAN, Com.
ALFRED PENHALLEGoN
Mineral Point, March 10, 1896.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26
Election Of U. S. Senator's.


The question Of changing the
method Of eleetng | ;. senators Is
receiving attention. Beyond any
reasonable doubt the people desire i
change 81 election by popular vote,
and h tho not distant future they
viii haye c despite the opposition
Of interested parties ana corporate
interest 1t Il noticed with regret
that the Milwaukee sentinel dis
eouraee- the movement rs imprac-
iicahle. Speaking Of the proposed
change the Sentinel says
United states senators would Be-
nominated by state conventions lust
as governors and other state officers
IN ease the proposed constitutional
amendment We're adopted. This
would be merely transferring the
contest between rival candidates
Tor senatorships from the legislature
10 the nominating convention. The
same methods would be employed to
obtain the nomination that arr now
used to influence legislatures. The
people would have no more voice IN
the selection Of candidates than they
have at present. Theirs would be
the privilege to vote for the candi-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26

No convention in which the varied
sentiments ~ the people was fairly
represented ever did just as every
body would have 1t, bat the repnbIi-
can state convention held ia Mil
waukce on the 18th came nearer do
ing 50 thaH such bodies usually do.
III was undoubtedly the most free
from bossi.m 81 any convention ever
held ~ this state. The results of its
lnborswerenot accomplished through
combinations and trickery. No fac
ton controlled 20 the exclusion Of
others. all elements of the party got
recognition and share "a the hon
ors, IN the election Of Saw yef. Hoard,
Elliott and Stout as delegates To 81.
Leuis, Ed. Goes election az clair
man II not d victory nor defeat Ii
any mans ambition, bnt II triumph
for the whole republican party. That
he was elected BY two thirds vote
OF the immense body. without the
least manipulation or solicitation Oh
his part, is an honor no will appre-
ciate, and endeayor by vigorous de-
voiion IS duty, aud fair dealing with
ALI % prove was we'll bestowed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26

THEaE u developing among re-
publicans of this congressional dis
trict feeling that change Of rep
resentatiye l. desirable. This senti-
mont is manifest IN fully half Of the
counties, and said 70 be gaining
strength. Already names Of candi-
dates ia opposition to Mr. Babcock
are mentioned. The strong McKin-
ley sentiment Of the district, with
which Mr. Bah sock Is understood to
have no sympathy, may naturally
desire 70 haze tn congress man in
harmony with itself. II IN believed
that il the voters Of the party take
hold VI The matter, and do not allow
few managers 10 control the con
ventions change Of congressman
may be expected.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26

s NUMBER 81 our STATE cTchanges
express preferences for t.- senator
70 succeed villas, and each claims
tsat bis fayerIte u the man whom
the people want. If these mouth
pieces Of individual ambition believe
what they say, they should favor
nomination Of t. <. senator by state
convention III no other way under
present laws can the choice 81 the
people ri the state for L, :. senator
BIZ 80 fully expressed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26

Nix, liAReock feels called upon 10
explain his vote ON the bill relative
70 appropriating public money for
the maintenance Of seetarian msti-
tutions. ne docs this through lct-
ter 10 his recognized political spon-
sor, Secretary of state Casson The
general verdict on MIR. Babc0ck' :
letter must be that il is an oNplalnl-
tion which does not explain lie
makes thc confusing statement that
In committee of the whole All ~ the
appropriations for scctarian insti-
buttons @cte stricken out Of the bill,
which met my hearty approval
Bat he continues, saying when
the bill ctne mp for final passage
voted against il, for the reason that il
was encountered With legislation
that did not properly belong to the
committee on appropriations, and
WAS entirely within the province 81
the committee ou the District of Co.
lunbla, 81 which am chairman. \
DOES our representative wish his
constituents 70 understand that he
voted against his conviction IF right
hrlng in harmony with the pre-
Willing sentiment respecting the
clause q tie ban in controversy in
order that hc might defend bis pre-
rogatiNr a. chairman Of committee
of the mouse"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26

whitewater Register: The Regis
ter editor just now wishes to say to
hls brethren Of the state press, that
he would rather have that collection
Of warm-bearted personal notices
that he ba4 been making lately, than
10 BE- governor. That's all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26

BEFORE purchasing carriage,
buggy or roadwagon, it will pay you
to write to Fitzgibbons Bros. Mon
roe, Wis, for 1896 catalogue and
wholesale prices, as they have no
agents. lift.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-26

Two or three dollars for 4 Horse
Blanket will save double its cost. Your
horse will eat less 70 keep warm and be
worth fifty dollars more.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-03-20
FROM DEvIDER.
Regular correspondence

Regular correspondence
The people are rolling logs here
for pastime.
Cattle are on the roll. They are
all rolling out of this section.
In the primary here last Satur-
day Sheriff Lashlee run just like he
had four legs.
Tony Cooper was disappointed
sadly on account of the rain Sun
day. There NAV have been other
disappointments-we can not tell.
While hauling wood a few days
ago S. r. Higdon was injured in a
runaway accident. The mules ran
only short distance when the wag-
on struck a tree, and Higdon was
thrown out, receiving injuries in
his shoulders and arms. We hope
to see him out again soon.
A chimney at the residence Of G..
Hogg was discovered to be on fire
yesterday. While trying to extin-
guish the flames a rock fell from
the top Of the chimney and struck
Mr.. Hogg on the head. His inju-
ries were thought to be serious at
first, but we learn to-day that he is
only slightly wounded,
Messrs. John Walker and family
and Buell. Walker and family have
moved in from Illinois, with the in.
tention Of making this county theil
future home. A hearty welcome is
extended them, and should there be
others who have grown weary o.
life in the regions of the blizzard
stricken North, we invite them tc
come to Benton County, where the
cost Of existence is comparatively
light, and where they can work the
year round
DEvIDER, March II.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-03-20
FROM ALICE.
Regular correspondence
LIBERTY, March Is.

Regular correspondence
Miss Milbra Pafford is on the
list of sick this week.
Mrs. Lille Phifer and little son,
Otto, visited here last week.
Gardening has been going on to
some extent in this locality.
DR.. T. r. Luter, of near Luter-
ton, passed here last week going to
Camden.
Messrs. Frank p. Wheatley and
James Parker were at Camden last
Saturday.
Mrs. Susie Hargis visited in the
neighborhood of Liberty Sunday,
the guest Of Mrs. Mary Hargis.
Mrs. B. f. Farmer is spending a
few days with her daughter, Mrs.
Margaret Hartley, who is reported
very sick.
The post-ofice at Alice was re-
fused an application of Mr.. Charles
Barfeld, but will now be obtained
by petition.
ALICE, March 16.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-03-20
FROM McILLWAIN.

Regular correspondence
Farm work is delayed on account
of too much rain.
Assessor Gossett is in the lower
end of the county this week.
Misses Lula Cain and Mamie
Wesson visited at Sugar Tree Fri
day.
Melvin Tucker and Miss Mary
Neal, of Holiday, visited relatives
here Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Allie Wesson was called to
the bedside of Mrs. DR.. Barnett, Of
Sugar Tree, who has the measles
The friends of Mrs. William
Diggs will lament to learn of hel
illness. We join in wishing her !
speedy recovery.
L. e. Watson withdrew from the
race for assessor. Mr.. Henson't
majority over Fate Whitfield was
25. The primary passed off very
quietly.
MoILLwAIN, March II.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-03-20
FROM HOLLADAY.
Regular correspondence

Regular correspondence
Mr.. r. M. Dodd is with us this
week.
Mr.. &. j. Legore, of Paducah, is
here this week.
The primary election Saturday
went off very quietly.
Mr.. w. S. Morgan has returned
from a trip to Arkansas.
Rev. I. r. Hubbs, Of Buena Vista,
visited homefolks this week.
Messrs. Will Parrish and Eugene
Bailey were at Family Sunday.
Mr.. Lee Bateman, of Nashville,
is visiting his uncle, E. Bateman.
Mr.. Warren Woods has returned
home, after an absence of several
months at Mckenzie.
Miss Florence Prichard, of Pop
lar Springs, was the guest of Mrs.
Sarah Pritchard this week.
Professor Tucker and Miss Mary
Neal attended a candy pulling in
Flatwoods Saturday evening.
Mr.. Wright Jordan came very
near getting crippled Monday. He
was driving a team that ran away
but was stopped before Mr.. Jordan
received serious injury.
Mrs. Whitfield and little son, Kilt
returned home Friday from an ex
tended visit at Camden. She was
accompanied by Mrs. Mitchell an(
two children.
HOLIDAY, March IL.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-03-20
TO LAND OWNERS.
Your Title Is Not Perfect without Grant
Under an Old Law of Tennessee.

Your Title Is Not Perfect without Grant
Under an Old Law of Tennessee
We publish the following letter from
J. w. Gates, register of the land office
for the western district of Tennessee, at
jackson, to Joseph Allen, county sur
veyor, which may be of interest to some
of the readers of The CHRONICLE:
Dear Sir.-In 1871 the legislature of Tennessee
passed an act requiring all persons who had en-
tered lands to perfect their titles by applying for
grant within two years. Each succeeding leg
slature extended the time, until finally in 1849
the time for procuring grants expired by lmita-
ton, and all the lands covered by these old en-
tries reverted to the State.
Now, as county surveyor, you must be aware
OF the fact that there is large amount of land In
your county embraced in the old entries above
mentioned, and for which no granthas ever been
issued. All such lands are vacant lands, and are
subject to entry by any person who will simply
pay the fees of Office.
Persons holding or claiming lands by virtue OF
an Old entry or by right Of priority, with no grant
to sustain their claim, would do well to secure a
grant at once from the State, as they win wish
they had done when they try TO sell or convey the
land. They are simply claiming lands that are
vacant. The whole cost Of obtaining q grant Is
as follows. For register OF land office, 1925; fol
secretary Of State, go cents, and legal charge;
! of the county surveyor.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-03-20
FROM LIBERTY.


Special correspondence
Mr.. and Mrs. L. p. Madden are
visiting near Alice this week.
We are requested to announce
that Mr.. j. A. Cowell will conduct
a song service at Liberty Sunday.
He will also sing at Luterton the
fourth Sunday.
A quilting and candy-breaking
party was given at the residence of
w. M. Cuff, near Flatwoods, Tues
day. Those who attended from here
report a good time.
In response to a telegram which
announced the serious illness of his
brother, J. G. Hudson, of Gaines
vile, Tex, Mr.. d. X. Hudson left
for that place last Friday, but his
brother died Friday morning. II
was indeed a sad shock to his aged
mother. But cheer up, dear ones
take comfort and resign all to Him
who doeth all things well, and some
sweet day when the Father cometh
to make up his jewels you will meet
loved ones in a realm of peace and
happiness. We extend our heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved rel.
atives.
LIBERTY. March Is.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-03-20
A GARD OF THANKS.
Mr.. Editor;

Mr.. Editor;
/ desire through the columns Of your
valued paper to return my sincere thanks
to the people of Benton County for their
hearty and generous support in the pri-
mary last Saturday. When they elected
me to the office Of sheriff two years ago
promised them to exertmyself TO the ut
most in the effort to make good and eff
cient officer, and take great pleasure in
the idea that my nomination by such an
overwhelming majority is but an express
sion of the people of their endorsement of
my course in the discharge of the duties
devolving upon me as such officer, Again
thanking them. | beg to sign myself
Your humble servant,
W A. LAsHLEE.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-03-20
FROM BIG SANDY

Mr.. WHY Dowdy has moved Inc
10 his new residence.
Mr. James Hicks, who resided 3
miles south Of here, has moved 20
town.
Hon. James A. Harris, candidate
for governor spoke 10 a good crowd
here Saturday.
Mrs. j b Bowles has returned
home from n visit 10 relatives and
friends at Paris.
Mr.. W.P Caraway, who has been
ON the sick-list for the post week
is convalescing nicely
Miss Sela Cheatham, the "Lilly
OF Lick Creek" has been visiting
friends here this week
Miss Flora Lindsey, n charming
young lady of Paris, is spending a
few days with friends here.
Miss Ruby Bivens, of Camden,
who has been visiting friends Mt
this place, returned home Tuesday.
DR.. and Mrs. Reynolds, of Paris,
have been stopping in our midst
this week on professional business.
Miss Blanche Lowry, one of our
charming bellies, has returned from
a visit TO relatives and friends at
Erin.
The little daughter of Mr.. Lewis
Rushing, who has been very low
with pneumonia, is reported some
better.
Miss Flora Akers and Mr.. w. S.
Rayborn visited friends at Enloe
Saturday and Sunday, returning
Monday.
Hurrah for Alf Lashlee, the next
sheriff Of this county Mr.. Lashlee
has made an excellent official, and
the Democracy of old Benton has
decreed that he serve us again in
the capacity of sheriff.
Among those who attended The
Democratic mass convention yes.
terday at Camden were Messrs. J
A. Barnes, A. N. Lindsey and II
II. Pierce. The Taylor men were
out in full force, and the conven
ton was organized on a strict.
Taylor basis.
Mr.. ID. Sawyers, a young MAJ
about twenty yearsof age, died her,
ealry last Sunday morning of pneu
monia, after an illness of nearl,
three weeks. Previous to his i'll
ness he had been in Mississippi
where he probably contracted tn,
disease which ended in death. w,
presume the remains will be laic
to rest to-day at the Ramble Creel
Cemetery. All join in extending
coincidence to the bereaved family
BIG SANDY, March II.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-03-20
FROM EVA.
Rernlar eorrespondenee.l

Regular correspondence
The telephone men are with us
again.
The primary election here Satur-
day was well attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Berry Wis
tied near Alice yesterday.
The new residence Of Mr.. Lon
Sykes is nearing completion.
Workmen are constructing a new
dwelling for Mr.. Joe Weatherly
near this place
Hon. d. w. Herring, candidate
for criminal Judge, made a good talk
here last Thursday.
DR.. Wright, of Huntingdon, was
called here yesterday to see Mrs
Hamer, who is very sick.
The friends of Mrs. Newt Melton
and Mr.. J. B. Thomas will regret
to learn that they are no better.
Mr.. Smiley Hartley, of Decatur
County, WIS the guest of his uncle.
James Hartley, last week. He was
accompanied home by his cousin.
Pat Hartley.
EVA, March II.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-03-20

The race between the candidates
for the Democratic nomination for
the Office Of sheriff was pleasantly
conducted, and avery good vote was
polled in the primary election last
Saturday
Sheriff ". A. Lashlee defeated
Mr.. e. G. Flowers for the nomina-
ton by 459 votes.
Mr. }. 4. Camp, candidate for the
Democratic nomination for trustee,
had no opposition.
The following isatabulated state
ment of the vote by districts: