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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21
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HUNGARIAN FLOOD.
A Whole City Submerged.-.s0. 900 Pco-
pie Rendered Homeless ana Destitute.

The river Thesis, in Hungary. had
been threatening the cities and country
along its banks for some time, and the
city of Szegeden was particularly men
aced. The worst fears were realized on
the 18th inst. A dispatch of that date
says: " After fearful night of anxiety,
all efforts proved useless, and the wa
terra broke through with immense force
at O'Clock, carrying away part of the
railway station, the embankment and
rolling stock. Within three hours the
town was many feet deep in water, and
terrible suffering is commencing.
Shrieks and cries from thousands are
heard. Houses are being crushed by
the score, in many cases carrying their
inmates with them. God knows what
we shall do tonight. There is no gas,
the works being in fifteen feet of water.
| fear we shall run short of food. One
boat was just going to save Il large
housefull Of people, when with fearful!
crash it fell, and carried with it the
whole living freight. The scene is
simply heart-rending. Over $4,000 peo-
pie arc out Of home. Hundreds are
drowning, and the water is still rising
rapidly. Szegeden is the second COM
mereial town in Hungary, and has been
in imminent danger the past week of
inundation from the river Thesis, which
flows through the town. Several large
bikes protecting the back Of the town
burst, and the safety of the town de-
pended on the embankment Of the AL
ford railway, to strengthen it, where all
efforts were concentrated. A later
dispatch from Pesth says THE latest
kilograms announce that the flood, with
terrific force, is rushing from the two
sides over the Szegeden. The horrors
of the situation battle all description.
The town is, in fact, destroyed; two
thirds now submerged, including the
citadel, post and telegraph offices.
Whole rows Of houses are falling. Or
phanage and synagogue are destroyed,
all thei inmates of the former are buried
in the ruins; two manufactures are on
fire, and the inhabitants arc flying to
New Szegeden and more elevated parts
The town and municipality Of Pesth are
making every effort to send assistance
to Szegeden, two relief trains have start
ed with accommodations for the fugi-
tives who have not been provided in
the barracks and public buildings Of
Pesth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21
FOREIGN.

The French Atlantic cable il broken
161 miles from st. Pierre, Miqueron,
in 800 iNthoms of water.
lr il expected that Bismarck will dis
solve the parliament rs soon Us the
budget il voted,
A REPORT that the pope had decided
to assert his claim to temporal power
il denied by tho organ Of the vatican.
TIE governor Of New Caledonia tele-
graphs that the insurgents have sub
mittcd, and peace has been restored.
ACCOUNTS from Sofia state that prep
arations for another instruction III
macedonia are actively being made.
TnE city of Sacgcdil lately inundated
10y the Thesis river, had about 10000
population and is an old commercial
center.
A TELEGRAM from Paris says that sew
cra cotton mills in thc department Of
Nord have stopped on account of the
depression III the trade.
GLADSTONE was not invited to the duke
of Connaught's wedding. This omis-
sion excited much comment i'll political
circles, rs lords Granville and Harting-
ton received invitations.
TIN sultan has issued his long-ex-
pccted odict authorizing the conclusion
of tho arrangement with Austria on the
Nov Bazaar question, and with Greece
on the dellncation Of the frontier.
A PEru special says u hundred square
miles in the neighborhood of Szegedin
are flooded. The crops in the district
are lost. Tho government sent 10000
tlorins for the relief of the inhabitants.
Tux British troops have had great
delays i'll getting off for Africa. The last
disappointment was experienced Mt the
st. Vincent coaling stations where the
transports were kept for long time
coaling up.
TIKI st. Petersburg police have ut
length discovered and seized two of the
secret printing presses Of the nihilists,
which have SO long annoyed tho govern
ment and spread disailection among
the people. a large number Of arrests
followed tho discovery, and there will
doubtless soon he some sudden deaths
and many weary travellers toward
Siberia.
NERy recent intelligence from Lon
don informs lis that from various quar-
tors throughout the kingdom advices
are to the effect that there is 4 preeepti-
bic improvement in business. Manu-
facturers are receiving new orders to i
considerable extent. Employees are
tolerably well satisfied that they must
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

the legations established by him. Dur
ing Chin Ian Pins absence Yung Wing,
the assistant minister, will have charge
of the legation here.
THE bureau of statistics has just pre-
pared from reports of collectors Of Gus.
toms statement of the imports and
exports of the last calendar year end
ing Dec. 81, 1873. The statement shows
that the balance Of trade in favor Of the
United States for last year was $685.
343,028, as against Sl4O,056,1l2 during
the previous calendar year OF 1877,
while the balance in our favor in 1877
was the largest ever known in the his
tory of the government w to that date.
The following shows the state of trade
for each month fot the years 1877 and
1873:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21
Prince Henry's Will.

Before leaving The Hague for Berlin
in order to be married last autumn to
the Princess Marie Won Hohenzollern,
Prince Henry of Orange made his will,
and placed it, inclosed i'll a leathern
portfolio, in desk wherein he was ac-
customed to keep documents of i'm
portance, subsequently acquainting his
mother-in-law, the Prince Frederick
Charles, and his sister-inlaw, the Grand
Duchess Of Weimar. with its contents.
1t was rumored in Berlin court society,
soon after the wedding took place, that
the PriEcesse Marie was down in her
husbands will for between f3,000,00O
and f4.000,000 sterling and two magni-
ticent estates, besides personal effects,
OF price without end. Shortly after the
princes death the desk in question was
was searched-by whom it is not
stated-for his will, believed by those
most intimately attached to his person
to have been there deposited by him;
but no will, nor draft of will, was to
be found. The most rigorous inquiries
and careful investigations hvae hitherto
failed to throw any light upon Its dis
appearance. Should it not be discoy-
cred, the king will inherit all his broth
er's property, including silver mine in
America and ninety-odd landed estates,
while Princess Marie will only receiyca
widows appanage Of Sl7 900 i year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21
WASHINGTON

The treasury department Mt WASH
ngton has been notified that arrange
ments have been perfected to ship cattle
from Chicago to Great Britain by way
of Baltimore.
THE President has nominated Wal
ter S. Cox, of Washington, associate
Justice of the supreme court of the
District of Columbia; Peter A. Williams
United States Marshal of the southern
district of Florida; Dennis Eagan, col
lector of internal revenue for Florida
The treasury department has, by an
amended circular issued to-day, invited
all collectors of customs, surveyors OF
customs acting also rs collectors, receiv.
ers of public moneys, postmasters of
money.ordor offices, and all other pub
lie officers Of whatsoever character, to
become agents for the sale of the SO 1
per cent. reiunding certificates author
lied to he issued by the act Of February
last. A commission viii be allowed and
bond required.
SURGEON GENERAL WooDwoRrH re-
ports from Washington that the eastern
plague had its origin i'll China, and that
the last outbreak in Russia was not caus-
ed by the spontaneous generation of the
virus in the valley of the Nolga, but by
n reintroduction of the disease from
China. The United States minister's in
Russia and Austria warn our govern
ment of the extremely vifulent and con-
tageous character of the malady, and
of the necessity of taking precautions
To prevent It's introduction into this
country.
/ THE Chinese Minister to this country,
/ Chin Ian Pin, is now making prepara-
tons to proceed to Spain for the pur-
pose of establishing Legation at Mad
rid, and will probably take his depart
ure accompanied by large suit in
about fortnight. This is in pursuance
Of tho original programme determined
on when the embassy left China.
The veto Of tho bill passed BY congress,
and final defeat Of the measure, now
enables him to proceed and carry out
the Instructions Of his government.
After establishing legation IT Madrid,
Chin Ian Pin viii 50 to Peru,
and establish legation there. He
will then return to the United States,
and take up his residence III Washing.
ton, exercising supervision over all
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

THE park in Madison, Wis, should
bc clear of dogs. Tho revised statutes,
section 444l, authorizes tho punishment
by fine or imprisonment of any one who
shall allow his dog, or any dog in his
charge or under his control, to disturb
any squirrel, bird or game IN tho park,
and the state superintendent of public
property and any one in his employ is
authorized to cause to DO arrested with
or without process any one guilty of tho
oiIcnse, and to summnrily kill any dogs
found in tho park.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

The Philadelphia Times says We
do not regret 10 see government four
cent. bonds quoted below par. Under
some circumstances il would 10 4 cal
amity TO have government securities
quoted ut less than par; but when II is
because quickoning industry and trade
are summoning capital into more prof
table and equally snfc investments, i
is healthy sign Of reyiving business.
The credit of the government never was
better than to-day, and the fact that
money is seeking other channcls,i is sim
ply notice that il is worth more than
four per cent. in trade and commerce,
and that there is steady growth OF
trust in business pursuits.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

TnE situation in szcgodin, Hungary,
according TO tho latest dispatches, was
hourly growing moro serious. The wat
ters were rising rapidly, and in addition
n fearful wind prevailed, endangering
the boats engaged in rescuing the inn
prisoncd victims. Hundreds of lives
are already known to have been lost,
and II is feared that the record Of death
is not vet half complete. The city Is
completely destroyed, with al the prop
erty il contained, leaving many thou
sand people in the most pitiablc condi-
ton imaginable. Without roofs to
shelter them, many lack the necessaries
Of life. and much suffering must ensue,
unlcss relief is promptly furnished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

THE Memorial Dipionatique publish
cd recently u London letter relative to
the Zulu massacre, expressing al ym Mt
the certainty that the Zulus ar com
manded by American officers Of great
experience, tacticians who know how to
use the warlike races to the best adj
vantage and post them in such ways
~ to draw thousand English troops
into M ambush of twenty-five thousand
men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

In most, il not all, Of tho states there
is II constitutional provision prohibiting
tho adjournment "without dry" OF ono
house Of tho legislature without the
concurrence of tho other. Obviously
such prohibition, without means to en-
force ii, emit he of much value. That
appears to be the opinion of the Arkan-
sas house OF Representatives which vot-
cd to adjourn, and did adjourn, without
notifying tho governor, or saying "By
your leavel' To the senate. And now
it is n question what the senate or any
body else ean do about il.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21
THE archbishop of Canterbury having

THE archbishop of Canterbury having
refused license to number of sccoders
from tho parish of Sdcup for II now
church, tho members unanimously re-
solved TO open il ny Reformed Epis-
copal church. The secessions took
place in consequence of dissatisfaction
with tho vicar, and an iron church inns
boon erected which seats about 800 per
SONS. THO building was crowded on
the occasion of the dedication. This ~
tho first Reformed Episcopal church in
the diocese of Canterbury.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21
THE Canadian parliament is showing

THE Canadian parliament is showing
more interest in Alaska than did on"
late lamented congress. The British
Columbians seem to think the nnviRa-
ton Of the Alaska rivers n matter Of
some Importance. If important to
them why not to tho United Statos2 Or
is the agitation preliminary to u move
ment to take from Alaska tho narrow
strip of country extending down tho
coast from Mount 81. Elias to Portland
Channel2
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21
American Commerce.

The report of the bureau of statistics
for the last year contains some very
surprising figures to show the decline of
American commerce and the gradual
but steady manner in which foreign
ships have monopolized our carrying
trade. The following statement shows
the percentage of imports to and ex-
ports from the United States carried in
vessels of domestic build, from the year
1921 to tho present date
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

MILWAUKEE will claim the largest per
centage OF increase Of population in the
census of 1880 of any city in the United
States, Incorporated rs II city in 1870.
She claims 131 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

Ex.MAYoR, Joseph Haser, oil Gal ena,
the brewer of that city, accused Of us
ing beer stamps moro than once upon
barrels and kegs, was held in $4,000
bail by commissioners Hoyne to await
trial in the district court. Several more
arrests in the same town are reported
probable,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

FRANK d. MouLToN, the once "mutu-
al friend" OF Brooklyn, has gone into
the butter and cheese business in Liver
pool.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

MANY Russian peasants oppose tho
vaccination Of their children, though
the smallpox appears periodically and
depopulates whole villages. The gov
eminent Of Niatka have announced
that unvaccinated children shall not be
admitted to the schools.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21
TIMELY TOPICS.

THE Car of Russia and wife will visit
the Crimea for their health about tie
middle Of April.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

A GERMAN physician says that thirst
arises from the loss Of liquid in food
which il cooked.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

j
In striking contrast TO this has been
the growth of the foreign commerce Of
the United States. While the carrying
capacity Of American bottoms has
grown less and less every year, tho de
mand upon 1t has grown raridly greater
and has been responded to by foreign
ship-owners. The growth in tile export
trade of the United States has been
enormous, particularly within the last
decade. In 1870 the value of domestic
exports from the United States was Sl9,-
666,0o0; in 1900, S3l, S40903; in 1910,
S42, 366,675; in 1920, SOL ,6S3,640; in
1880, $50, 462,019; in 1910, Sl13,S95,-
634; in 1850, $136946,9l2: in 1860,
1878, 1924. in 1870, $40, 500,275.
Now mark the progress for the last
eight years:
ISL ..... Ssi2.5fS 63ltlSf5 ....... S643Q9t.,67
iS12 - 5lg.2tg 1iss iSt6..,.... 6lt.956, 100
is13.......... 649,l32 553ilSiI~,,.... 6i6ll5 5f2
ISL .+.s. 6a3,u32, 05ilis1S 4..,..,. 122.sll SIS
Che lack of increase and the falling
oil during the depressed condition Of
American industries, from 1873 to 1876,
will be noticed; AS returning prosperity
is shown III the exports for 1877 and
1873.
OF the total exports last year, $557,-
1892 was carried in foreign vessels,
while only s159,1772,120 was carried III
vessels Of American build.
When does the rain become too IA
miliar with lady? When il begins TO
patter on her back.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21
ARREARS OF PENSIONS.

Full Text of the Law with Amendment
OF March 4th..How to Apply for PEN
siOns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-03-21

When does the rain become too ia
miliar with lady? When il begins to
patter on her back.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-11-27
Business Failures.

Geo, w. Merrill & Co., leather dealers,
Haverhill, Mass, have failed, with lisbili-
ties estimated at $l65,000.
The boot and shoe manufacturing firm Of
j. Boyd & Co, Boston, has failed liabilities
$6O,UO0.
Reed & Sons, one of the oldest music
houses in Chicago and the west have failed
with liabilities of SlS4, 900; nominal assets
$l65,000. The firm assert that their suspen.
sion is only temporary.
Walker Bros. g. Co., wholesale dry goods
merchants, Memphis, Tenn, have assigned.
Liabilities $20o, 900; assets not known.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-11-27
4 New York Mystery.

The body of an unknown man was found
in New York harbor, on the goth, with his
hands tied behind him, and blindfolded.
WI ether it is case of suicide or murder is
unknown. A Cuban planter here says:
4" 1t seems to me that the man is a South
American, and from the interior. You may
be sure he did not commit suicide. South
Americans don't do that nor do West In
dams. | have an idea that the man NAY
have been an agent for the CHILEAN or Peru
Wan government, here on aprivate mission.
lie may have been thrown from an outgoing
steamer, or he may have been bound and
pitched owe, board from the docks.
LATER The body has been identified as
that of West Indian, named Elder, who
threatened suicide on leaving the vessel on
which ne had arrived.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-11-27
Statue Unveiled.

At Washington, d. C., on the 10th inst, a
statue of Gen. Geo. II. Thomas was unveiled
aud presented to the nation by the society
of the Army OF the Cumberland. President
Hayes gracefully accepted the gift, tie ex-
ercises occupying fully two hours. 1t is
estimated that $4,000 people witnessed the
ceremonies. In the evening the capitol,
treasury department and several other
buildings were illuminated, and rockets
and bombs were freely discharged.
The statue is equestrian in style and was
modelled by J. . A. Ward, the distinguished
sculptor. 1t represents G-u. Thomas seated
upon his charger, viewing from an elevated
position in the field the arrangement of his
troops and the general aspect of the sur.
rounding country.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-11-27
A Peculiar Ceremony.

A peculiarly romantic service, and the
second of its kind known in the history of
American Fellowship, was held at
Rochester, N. Y, on the 10th inst, Floral
Lodge, No. PSI, becoming godfather to and
christening an orphan male infant, the son
Of Edwin and Mary Patterson, both OF whom
died soon after his birth last spring. The
boy was christened Edwin Floral PATTERSON
with impressive services, conducted by
Grand Representative John w. Stebbins
and the Rev. DR.. Asa SAKE. The lodge will
place money in bank for the education OF
their charge
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-11-27
Life I'm LeRdyille.

At LeadvilIe, Col, at l o'clock on the Goth
inst, forty-fve masked citizens forced
Sheriff Watson to surrender to them a
prisoner named Charles Stewart, notorious
footpad, who had threatened to kill the m 81
who had him incarcerated as soon as he
saould get out. Stewart, who was 20 years
old, begged piteously for his life and for
time to write to his mother, at Conneaut.
vile, Pa, but was only allowed time to say
a brief prayer and was then laun ched into
eternity. The mob then took Ed Frod.
sham, and although he struggled furiously,
hanged him in workmanlike manner that
indicated familiarity with the hangman's
trade. Frodsman had been jumping lots,
driving off occupants by force, and con-
Quoting himself III generally Objectionable
manner. note was pinned on the latter
victims back warning all disreputable per.
sons to beware, as the vigilance committee
WAS seven hundred strong, and determined
to meet out sudden justice.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-11-27
Fall of buildings.

By the OF two houses in To,tenham Court
road, London, on the goth, one man was
killed aud seven injured. There are prob.
ably other persons under the ruins.
A fatal accident occurred at political
meeting at Bstely, England. A portion of
a crowded gallery fell, causing the death of
four persons and the injury of thirty or
forty others, large proportion seriously.
AtDewsbury, in Yorkshire, England, two
persons were killed and thirty injured by
the fall of gallery at a political meeting
ON the night of the 18th.