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_______________________ GEN. CAMERON'S RETURN. ____________ Views of the Veteran Statesman on His Trip Abroad. NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-This afternoon Hon. Simon Cameron, the distinguished Pennsylvania statesman, walked down the gang-plank from the steamship Servia, following a bevy of young school teachers, who, like the Republican leader of past campaigns, had been abroad to see the sights. To look at him as he leaned against a trunk on the pier talking to a reporter it was hard to believe that he had far exceeded in lite the extra limit of four score years and is as old as the century. Replying to an inquiry about his foreign tour, Gen. Cameron said: "I enjoyed my trip very much and was well up to last night. Then I got a cold by sitting on the deck. I had a very good time and was received very pleasantly everywhere I went. I sepnt all of my time in Scotland and England, and went around through the country- something I never done before when visiting Europe." "I suppose you feel good for twenty years more, general?" "No. I feel I haven't got long to stay now, and I intend to pass the time I do stay as happily as I can." "How did you leave Mr. Blaine?" was the next question. "I didn't see Mr. Blaine over ther," "Did you hear any talk by people who did see him of his attack of 'hypoebondria?' "Didn't hear anything about him, and don't know anything about him," returned the only surviving member of Lincoln's Cabinet. 'Was there any talk among Americans over there about Mr. Blaine's chances for the Presidency?" "I won't talk politics, I'm out of public life now, and refuse to talk about such matters," was the emphatic response. "Did you see Mr. Depew?" "Yes; I saw Mr. Depew twice. Once at an entertainment given by Consul General Waller at London and once at the rib-roast of Buffalo Bill. Mr. Depew spoke both times." "Is he being benfited by his trip?" "Didn't know anything was the matter with him." "But Mr. Depew's smile, I presume," said the reporter, "is just as genial as ever, isn't it?" And the ex-Secretary of War replied that such was the case, and the reporter rejoined: "You know, general here in New York we are told that Mr. Blaine fears he cannot be elected President, and that Dr. Depew is his natural legatee. Then it is also said that your son Donald is to be chairman of the National Committee. Is there any truth in that story, or did you hear anything of it in Europe?" "I tell you I know nothing about politics, and if I did I wouldn't tell you." responded the aged statesmen with decidedly splitted emphasis. "All I have to say is that I have had a very pleasant trip; didn't see Mr. Blaine, and don't know anything about politics." "You said, general, that you attended the rib roast of Buffalo Bill's. How did the English receive that?" "Oh, I don't know. I believe Buffalo Bill is having a very successful trip." A few moments of conversation regarding the depot, and the ex Secretary ventured the remark: "Has the Pennsylvania Convention met yet?" The reporter replied that it had, and Captain William B. Hart was the nominee. General Cameron said Captain Hart was a good man, but perempotrily declined to go any further into New York, Pennsylvania or national politics. General Cameron at the Girard. It wanted [?] five minutes to 6 o'clock when General Cameron slighted from the New York express at Broad Street Station last evening. "I am very tired," said the General as he slipped into a seat in the waiting room while Colonel Duffy went to ascertain if they could get a train for Harrisburg to reach there at a reasonable hour. The veteran tourist chatted pleasantly about his experiences abroad and when the conversation turned to politics he shoed much interest in happenings in the State during his absence, and manifested none of the reserve with which he met the New York interviewer on that question. "I was very glad to hear of Captain Hart's nomination upon my arrival in New York," said the general. "The captain will make a splendid candidate and deserves the nomination. Before I went away I had an opportunity to say something in his behalf, and am delighted to know that he was nominated by acclamation." In commenting upon the action of the Democratic Convention on the tariff, General Cameron expressed satisfaction at the routing of the free traders, and remarked with much spirit that he knew "the people of Pennsylvania have too much good sense to tolerate any such doctrine as free trade." When it was ascertained that there was no train till late, the general got in a carriage and was drived to the Girard House, where he went to his favorite room, and left instructions that he could receive no callers.
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News of the Week.
The postmasters of Cambridge, London and [Deerfield?] have formed themselves into a committee to make arrangements for holding a meeting in this city of all the third and fourth class postmasters in the [31?] congressional district. The meeting is called for the purpose of sending delegates to the national convention, which will be held in Washington, Dec. 13.
It is rumored that London, this county, will be the headquarters of an amateur circus and menagerie.
The Central Wisconsin Medical society will meet at the capitol in this city September 27. A very interesting programme has been prepared.
George Raymer has purchased from Timothy Purcell, of this city, the Henry Whalen farm, in the town of Madison, lying on the bank of Lake Mendota. This property lies a short distance beyong Picnic point. In addition, he has purchased thirty acres adjoining this on the west from David Stephens. The reported purchase price is $8,500.
Dr. A. J. Ward, of this city, has removed a tumor from a 10-year-old [son?] of Freeman Eighmy, of McFarland. The boy's father, who had a leg broken badly in a runaway accident about six weeks ago, is just able to be around on crutches. Another member of the family, Eugene Eighmy, ran a rusty nail in his foot, and was threatened with lock-jaw.
A cat belonging to Z. Carrier, of Stoughton, died recently, at the age of nineteen years.
James Haner, aged 84 years, who for forty years has been a resident of Dane county, lies at the point of death at his home in Stoughton. Mr. Haner was the founder of Hanerville, in the town of Dunkirk.
On a change of venue from Jefferson county the case of Theresa Cody, of Watertown, against William F. Cody, her step-son, claiming $20,000 damages to person and feelings by an assault made upon her by the defendant, has been recorded for trial in the Dane county circuit court.
Some of the maples are assuming their autumn tints.
State Factory Inspector Henry Siebers has resigned to accept the foremanship of Wm. Bayley's foundry, at Millwaukee, at a salary of $1,800 a year. His position as inspector paid him $1,200.
The split-switch is being put in all along the St. Paul lines. It is so arranged that when a train runs onto an open switch the wheels spring the rails over in such a manner that the train keeps the track all right. Had the East Rio siding been fitted with switches of this pattern, the ill-fated limited would never have plunged into the ditch at that open switch.
Charles Devitt, who was examined Saturday on the charge of raping Eliza Searles, was held for trial. His bail was reduced by the court from $1,500 to $500, and bonds were furnished.
W. H. Dumond, of the town of Fitchburg, brought to The State Journal office Saturday a specimen of fungus growth known as a puff ball. It was fully eight inches in diameter.
Prof. W. H. Beach, superintendent of schools of this city, reports that he now owns the same horse that he rode in a cavalry regiment in 1863 and on until the end of the war. It is on a farm near Beloit, receiving the best of care and attention.
Mrs. Knuteson, an old lady living near Dane station, this county, a few miles east of Lodi, fell in an epileptic fit while carrying a lamp, and, when she came to, her right side and arm were burned to a crisp. She died the next day after intense suffering.
Teachers examinations will be held at Waunakee Friday and Saturday by Superintendent Sylvanus Ames.
John Young, the 16-year-old son of Thomas Young, who resides in the town of Porter, Rock county, a few miles south of Stoughton, was accidentally shot and killed Sunday afternoon. Some boys were shooting squirrels and as John Young went to pick up a wounded squirrel James Mackenalley shot at the animal, the charge striking Young in the right eye at short range. Young lived several hours, but remained unconscious until his death.
Mr. James Haner, an old resident of Dane county, died at Stoughton Tuesday morning, at the age of 84 years. Forty years of his life have been spent within the borders of this county. He leaves an aged widow, but no children.
Mrs. Addie F. Widener has filed in the circuit court for Cook county, Ill., a bill for divorce from Adelbert J. Widener, to whom she was wedded at Belleville, Wis., in March, 1881. She charges desertion.
T. L. Hacker & Co., of this city, have already taken five 1st, two 2d and one 3d premiums on Jersey cattle at the state fair, with several classes yet to hear from.
Mrs. H. Davis, of Blooming Grove, and Mrs. Wm. Nunns, of this city, were driving toward Mrs. Davis' home last evening, when their horse became frightened, near the street-car barn, and ran away. At the junction of Williamson and Jenifer streets the rig collided with the double buggy of Henry Gilman, who was on his way to this city. Mrs. Davis was thrown into the road and soon after Mrs. Nunns was thrown out, striking her head and injuring her severely. A wound was made in the scalp and forhead several inches in length. Mrs. Davis escaped with a few bruises. Mrs. Nunns was taken to the residence of Mr. Henry Nunns.
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SAM SMALL will locate at Washington.
WHISTLER, the London artist, has got hold of Buffalo Bill.
FREDERICK WINSTON and Frank Collier are homeward bound on the Auranis.
BEFORE the century is out it is estimated that London will have a population of 7,000,000.
IN Korea you may throw a beggar a handful of copper and yet have given him but three cents.
SAN DIEGO has a Upas street. It is not "deadly," though the name has an uncanny look. -Los Angeles Times.
MISS MARY G. BURDETTE, sister of the humorist, "Bob" Burdette, is winning marked success as a religious lecturer.
THE painters Munkacay and Angeli are among the first members of Kaiser Francis Joseph's new order of Arts and Letters.
A BIRMINGHAM gun firm, in order to obviate the difficulty in sighting small guns in the dark, have introduced small diamonds in both sights.
AN old lady of Versailles was so anxious to see the Pranzini's execution that she paid [English Pound]6 per day for a week for a room opposite the prison.
A TRANSLATION of Daudet's "Sappho"--a story not hitherto welcomed with any great enthusiasm by the Anglo-Saxon mind--is at last to appear in this country.
THOMAS HUGHES has found his colony at Rugby, Tenn., in fair condition. He will visit one of his sons in Kansas and sail for England about the middle of October.
THE Chinese sailors at Portsmouth are cutting out the British tars in the affections of the local nurses and waiting-maids. They are not so large, but their manners are more engaging.
THE physique of the English soldier has improved very much during the last decade. During the years 1860-4 the rejections were 301 per 1,000. During 1882-6 there were only 206.
BETWEEN seventy-five and 100 young ladies of Atlanta, Ga, and vicinity have agreed to form a mounted escort to President Cleveland and lady on the occasion of their visit to the Piedmont fair.
MISS KATE F. KIMBALL, whose name is a household word among the 100,000 members of the Chautauqua circles, in her capacity as secretary of the university, is still a young woman in her twenties.
THE extraordinary supply of grouse in London on the first day the shooting law was up is now accounted for by the information that the grouse had been kept for ten months in ice cellars at a temperature of 28 deg. They were very much relished.
A PRODIGIOUSLY powerful explosive, which is being experimented with by the Russian Minister of War, and is called Sleetoya, may be discharged in a cardboard gun barrel without injury to the barrel. This story may be taken for what it is worth to scare Europe with.
CHAUNCEY DEPEW sailed for home Thursday by the White Star Line. The Prince of Wales is said to have asked Mr. Blaine for a typical American, and was referred to Mr. Depew, who in turn disclaimed so high an honor, and passed the Prince on to Governor Alger, of Detroit.
THE people of Louisville refuse to march under pictures of Hewitt Green, a painter of that city who is sending home from Paris portraits of nude women. Undress art has had its run in this country, and decency is beginning to assert itself. --Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
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The Prince of Wals is described as sporting at Homburg a costume, "madeap-parently out of a snalf-colored blanket, delicately set off by a red silk handkerchielf tied around his neck." The Prince's ad-miration of Buffalo Bill's Indian show must have taken deep hold