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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-05

The Controller again respectfully repeats hs
neudation Tor thc repeal OF tue law imposing tax upon
banA capital and deposits, ana The t"O-ctnt stamp upon
bank cnecks. .
show increase during that year Of SlO.ll11b3 and
the receipts fiscal year 1881 show bt lurther
increase 81 1895, the total Increase during the
last Two years being than tNenty-Une aud
Government from customs internal revenue and other
during tine year 1850 @J9,69D 40 and Tor
(Ss6,9J5,lOsj. The expenditures OF tue Govern
the last fiscal year were less than for two
previous years, and the surplus revenue, dur-
ny the year ID than OOOOJUOO. The receipts Tor
the first month"; Tor Tie present nsca year. snow
still further increase, and 1t Is probable That the sur
plus revenue Tor present year Wd DC much greater
oil internal revenue collected by the Commissioner dur
ing the scaI year $l3J, 229Jl2 and tho whole
this amount, with the exception OF 9ll,o2O,IOl, was
derived from The Bplrilb, beer ana tobacco.
OF the United States for taxes on capital ana de-
posits during tnc year ending June 30, ISL was
than national to tine Commissioner OF Internal Revenue,
under the law taxing bank capital and deposits,
So 757 9l2. The value Of the twOcent checK stamps
issued during the fiscal year was $2,36OOsL Inc
snould be abated, ST., i96l7l, which amount Is
much less than annual Increase Oh the internal rcye
nue. during past years The receipts from taxes
are largely increasing, Whle the expenditures OF the
OyCrument largely decreasing by the REDUCTION Of
the public and the interest thereon. The
that durdg the past Deeh urged against the repeal O
necessary for support of the Government and for
the payment the public debt has long since lost its
force and repeal these laws has already been
both by the secretary OF the Treasury and
fine Commissioner Of Internal Revenue,
The following table exhibits the resources and abili-
ties OF the National Banks at the close Of business
New.York ity and IRON Boston, Philadelphia and Balt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-05
CoMlLANDER CHEYNES CORRECTIONS.

.Tammany Dem. Ant.Tammany Dem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-05

SIR EDWARD REED ANSWERS CAPTAIN FdELF9
OBJECTIONS TO THE PROJECT-THE DANGERs I'D
m cuARDpD AGAINST IN TRANSPORTING SHIPS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
LINDEN LOCALS.

Quarterly meeting services were
held at the NJ. E. Church, Saturday
and Sunday last. Elder Hamilton
preached some very good sermons,
Several instructive address were de-
ivered to the children of the Sab.
bath school Sunday afternoon.
The public school closes to-day
{ Friday).
Saturday night of last week will
long be Remembered by the people Of
Linden. The new band made its
first appearance in public. Lhe
people, without regard to age. sex or
religious convictions, thronged the
streets and sidewalks, and the wild
est enthusiasm prevailed. The play
ing was far ahead of anytf4. g that
has greeted the ears of Linden
people for many a day. Cigars,
apples and beer were furnished in
abundance by the gratified citizens.
The large dining room was filled to
its utmost capacity with fair women,
and other parts of the building wirh
al sorts of men; some of the fair
women, however, took their beer
straight, others preferred cigars.
John Heathcock. ST., Samuel
John Kittoe, Jonathan Evans, Geo.
Tonkin, Richard Tredinnick, Geo
Vickerman and James Fisher went
Minerol Point on Monday, to attend
the funeral of the late Thomas
Prisk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
CONSUMPTION Cured.

Baltimore, Md, February II, 1881.
Upon the recommendation of friend
| tried Browns Iron Bitters and re-
storative for my daughter, whom l was
thoroughly convinced was fast wasting
away with consumption. Having lost
three daughters by the terrible disease,
under the care Of eminent physicians
[ was 10th to believe that anything
could arrest the progress of the dis
ease: but to my surprise before my
daughter had taken one bottle of
Browns Iron Bitters. she began to
mend. and is now fully restored to her
former health. 4 fifth daughter began
to show signs of consumption, ard
when the physician was consulted, he
quickly replied "Tonics We're reqnir-
ed And when informed that the
elder sister was taking Browns Iron
Bitters, responded, THAT is Il good
tonic, take it." ADoRAM PHELPS.
OF Askey & Phelps.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23

The German Sunday School at
Dodgeville are making preparations
for grand celebration at the Court
House, on Saturday evening next
being Weihmachtsahend. There will
be a large Christbaumchen. loaded
presents, and the exercises will consist
in singing. defamation. recitations,
&c. all in the German language. A
real live Santa Claus has been engaged
for the occasion, and will appear to
bring joy and mirth to the children. The
most ample arrangements are being
perfected By the Sperintendent, +. W
Stratman and Albert Jeungst, the
Librarian
Mr.. Thomas Prisk, and old resident
of this city died on Saturday morning
last. He had been afflicted with asthma
for many years, which finally caused
his death. The deceased was born in
England in 1906, and was consequently
at the lime of his death in the seventy
sixth year of his age He came to
Mineral Point in 1884, and has resided
here since that time. He was a men,
Der of the VI. E. Church, and was one
Of the Oldest members of that denom-
lnation i'll this place. The funeral took
place under the direction of Iowa
Lodge, No. l. 1. o. .. F., and was at
tended by large number of members
of the Order, and montning friends
and relatives.
Whoever will build a warehouse half
way between Mineral Point and Dodge
vile. will be Il public benefactor.
Farmers 60 from Dodgeyille to Min
eral Point, and from Mineral Point TO
Dodgeville, to sell their hogs, each one
certain the other market is the best.
If Il market could be established half
way between the two points, it would
save a great deal of hauling, and con-
sequently a great deal of squealing,
both with the hogs and the farmers.
Some contend that hogs are higher at
Mineral Point than at Dodgeville, while
others are certain they are higher at
Dodgeville than at Mineral Point. We
took the trouble to investigate this
matter for the benefit of our readers.
We measured Mineral Point hog and
Dodgeville hog. and found them both
of the same height.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
HAI.L OF Iowa LODGE. No.

HALL OF Iowa LODGE, No. 10. OF
December 10Th. 1881.
WHEREAS, God in his allwise providence
has removed from our councils our well be-
loved brother, Thomas Prisk therefore be it
Resolved. That the lodge sensbly feels the
great loss which it has sustained by his death.
Our brother will be missed by us all vet
whilst we shall miss his valuable councils, and
regret the loss of his earnest labors in the
cause Of charity and brotheily love, we have
consolation in a hope that 'our loss is his
eternal gain,' and that his name is now in
scribed with those of the '.iust made pcrfect''
His time has fully come. The three score
years and ten, marking the ordinary period of
human life, had passed, and lie was reaching
forward to four score years, when full of
honors he passed away beloved by all who
knew him.
Resolved, That we extend to the sorrowing
wife and family Of our deceased brother, our
sympathy in this their hour of bereavement.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon the record book of the lodge. and that
copies be furnished our city papers for publ
cation, also that copy be presented to the
family of our departed brother.
Resolved, That our lodge room be draped in
mourning, and that the brothers wear the
mourning badge for 81 days.
JOSIAH JACKA,
r. JACKSON, JR., Com.
s. L. THOMAS,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
Flour at Reduced Prices,
Holiday Offerings.

For the purpose of Closing Ont en-,
tirely the following goods. offer them
at the reduced prices annexed:
80 Wax Dolls, from 80 cents to Sl.Oo former
price, Sl.00 to 500.
$50 .Unbreakable Dolls . 10 so cts, former
prices, 50 cents TO Sl.oo.
Ten Set of Mink Furs, s1e.oo to sl6oO. former
prices. $500 10 $500.
Five Sealskin sets, $500, former price, 5000
Ten AlSskas, 500 TO $500, former price, So q
80 Cloaks and Dolmans, S4oo to $500.
And o large variety Of Table Linens
Piano Covers. Kid Gloves, Nubias
Lace and Silk Ties, Silk HandkerchiefS
all of which will be sold at greatly re
duced prices. Respectfully.
81 I DIR JEp
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
For Sale or Rent.

The undersigned will rent or soil
his farm of 100 acres, situated in the
town of Linden. The land is well
watered. There are 10 acres under
cultivation. ten acres of good heavy
timber and thirty acres of pasture.
There is a splendid dwelling house,
with nine rooms. Also good stables
and gTaneries on the place. The farm
Is only four and one-half miles from
Mineral Point. seven miles from Dodge
Cowley i Brent's Creamery. Any
person desiring to rent or purchase the
dersigned, or at the City Bank.
20m2 JAMES STEPHENS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

1t affords US pleasure to state to the readers and
patrons of the DEMOCRAT that we haYe made
arrangements with Mr.. o. c. Smith, of Dodge
vile, to attend to business for at that place.
He will receive and receipt for subscriptions,
and take orders for advertising, job work, ETC.,
and will continue to assist Us in making the
DEMocAIT the best newspaper published for
Iowa county readers, by writing up all matters
of public interest occurring from time to time
at the county seat Mr.. Smith is an old news
paper man, and is fully conyersant with all
the details OF the printing business and will sat-
isfactorily attend to all orders entrusted to him.
For prices, samples Of printing, &c., call at Mr..
Smiths Office in Dodgeyille.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
Music nSconc

Miss Amy Hutchinson, Graduate OF
the Northwestern Conservatory OF
Music, will give lessons on Piano
Organ, and in vocal culture. Miss
Hutchinson has both Piano and Organ at
her home which scholars can have the
use Of for lessons. Apply ut residence
of her father Mr.. Jas. Hutchinson, near
Seminary. I5-2m
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
TO BLACK HAWK SOLDIERS

At the last session of Congress the
Senate committee reported favorably a
bill granting pensions to soldiers OF the
Black Hawk war. The present Con-
greSS being 4 new one the bill will
have to be introduced anew, and Sena-
tor Call, of Florida, has already intro
duced the bill on the 9TH of December
and being thus early introduced it is
TO be hoped it will meet with the con-
cnrrenee of both houses before the
close of the present Congress.
.. c. SMITH.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
New Bedford (Mass.) Standard.

We call the attention of ladies to the adyer-
dsement in this paper of DR.. MISUNDERSTANDING
putable evidence of its worth, and we recon-
mend the afflicted 20 try il. This remedy differs
from quack nostrums in the following respects:
1st, it is prepared by regular physician; ID il
for particular class, peculiar to females: 3D. It
is recommended and used in practice by many
physicians, one of whom at least is well known
10 the people of New Bedford. For sale BY c. r.
Moffett. i7-yi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
For Sale.

offer sale forty acres of land stu
ated in section Is, town of Linden,
in section y, town of Linden, between
Vests and PoQuette's. 1t is largely
meadow land, viii be sold cheap
Apply to l9-tf JOHN WEBER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
SpeciaI Notice.

Idesire to inform all persons indebt
ed to me, either by note or book &C
count, that after this date | will be in
this city for the purpose of settling up
my business, and l respectfully re
quest all to call and settle. i am
closing out my stock of harness, sad
dies, brides, whips, robes, etc, and al
who want to buy goods in my line are
requested to call at once, as i am sell
ing at bottom figures, j. ID. JAMES.
Dec. u. 1881. 19-tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23

state of Wisconsin County Court for Iowa County
In Probate
Notice is hereby given that at n special term
az the Iowa County Court IL I've held in aud for
said county at the Court House in the village Of
podgevillr in said county. on the 27th day of
December A. u. ISL being the third Tuesday Of
said month. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon Of said
day. the following matters will BE- heard and
considered:
The application OF Ellen Mcmahon. admins
tratrix " the estate Of Patrick Mcmahon, late Of
said county. deceased. for the examination and
allowance of her administration account, aud
the assignment of the residue of said estate tn
such persons are by law entitled 10 the same.
And Il i further ordered, TINT public notice
thereof he given 10 all persons interested BY pub
fishing a copy OF this order for three weeks sue
ceSslyely prior 10 said day of hearing in the
laWa County Democrat, weekly newspaper pub
liShei In said county Hy order OF the Court
JOHN I. JONES. Judge.
Dated. Dadgeyille. Wis. November 18th, ISL.
WllsaS \ MslLHoN, attorneys for petitioner. l7-S
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
S. Hockinu & Co.

Have the exclusive sale of Rathbone's
celebrated Cooking and Heating Stoves
also the Charter Oak, which is the best
stove made. Call and see before you
purchase. Prices rs low as any first
class goods. off
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
CANDY Candy Candy!
Prices Reduced.

A large stock of candies just re-
ceiycd at j. 4. Spratler's, 70
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
,,ats of Wisconsin, county Court for Iowa county

state Of Wisconsin, County Court for Iowa county
lin Probate,
Notice Is hereby given that at special term ofthe
Iowa eountycourt TO be held In and for said county
nt the court house, in the village of Dodgeville,
ln said county on the tenth day OF January Al.
~ lssa. being the second Tuesday of said month,
at laa'elock in the forenoon OF said day, the
following matters will be heard and considered;
Tire application If John III Clayton, aud Ghas.
w Clayton. executors Of the last will and tesla
meut OF Samuel Clayton. late of said county
deceased. for the examination and allowance of
their administration account and the assignment
" the residue OF said estate "a such persons as
are hS law Sntitled to the same.
Aud Il isfurthcr ordered. that public notice
thereof he given 20 all persons Interested hy pub
fishing 4 copy of this order for three weeks sue
cessiseiy prior "a said day OF hearing in the
Iowa County Democrat, weekly newspaper pub.
liShei in said county
fy order I'll the court;
JOHN I. JONES. Judge
Dated podgeVille Wis, Dec 6, 1881 iatd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
Nonca.

The partnership heretofore existing between
Isaac VIM and Zechariah Wearue Is this day
dissolved by mutual consent The business
VIII hereafter be conducted by Zaehariah Wearne
and William Thomas the successors 70 VIM &
Wearne. All persons indebted 70 the Grn must
call and settle with ]. Scott Ansley, By Jan. lst
ISs2 IsAAC WISS,
19w4 z. WEARSE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
Taken I'm

By the undersigned living on Sec %, in the
town Of Willow Springs. lafayette county. one
white heifer calf, with red ears. The owner II
requested 70 call, prove property and take said
stray away. THOMAS BERG.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
$1,000! S500l

We are selling our large stock of
boots and shoes, at Reduced Prices.
IOWA J. SCHNEBERGER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23

All taxpayers who wish to avoid the
five per cent, should call at my Office
and pay their taxes prior 10 January
1st, 1892. ROBERT SHARP,
19td City Treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
HOLIDAY GOODS.
AT C. H. JAMES IEWELRY STORE.
At Bishops Furniture Store.

Elegant Parlor Sets,
Patent Rockers,
Camp Chairs,
Gents Easy Chairs,
Flower Stands,
Window Stands,
Wall Protectors,
Brackets,
Foot Stools.
CLildren's Tables.
Call and make your selections for
Christmas and New Years presents. IS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
Notice to Iax-PaYers.

A good single gun for $500. A new
lot just received. 10 ). HOOKING & Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
MEERSCHAUM PIPES,

Meerschaurl Pipes and Cigar Hold
ers,-some of the finest goods in this
line ever brought to Mineral Point,
can be found at James MuIhairn's,
These are all First Goods and are all
warranted TO be the genuine article.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
THE DEMOCRAT,
Mineral Point, Friday, Dec. %, 1881.
Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point Wis.
as second class matter
MARKETS.

Eggs &c.
Corn 40 to 42c.
Lard l5c. to lSc.
Onions SLIGO.
Butter 20 to 90.
Potatoes roc.
Live Hogs, $3.50
Cattle $3.50 to $3.50.
Oats 3Tc.
Lead ore $500.
Dry Bone $500
Blackjack S2l.0O
Flax Seed 30.
Hides, green. 3 to 8.
Wool, washed. 25@30.
Wool. unwashed, 20@22.
Glover Seed $500.
Winter wheat S1.25: spring Lilo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
WANTED o AN AcT I'VE

Of steady habits 70 travel in section in which he
resides. Permanent employment and good COM
pensAtio1 70 an energetic man References.
Sharp County record., 1881-08-11
Big Water in the Mississippi in 1914.

Life in the Mississippi swamp is
unique, but perhaps never so much so
as during that memorable summer. The
| shaIlowest water, for indefinite miles in
anv direction, was two feet deep, the
nearest land, the " Hills of the Arkan-
saw" thirty miles away. The mules
were quartered on the upper floor OF
the gin-house; the cattle had been all
drowned long ago; planter, negroes and
overseer were confined in their respect
i've domiciles; the grist-mill was under
water and there was no means OF pre-
| pairing corn for culinary purposes eX-
cept wooden hominy-mOrtar. The
hog g-and-hominy diet $50 highly extolled
by some people who have never lived
on it) was adopted Of necessity, the
\ former being represented by mess pork,
sahierthan tongue can tell. There were
no visitors, except now and then soci-
able snake, which, no doubt bored by
swimming around indefinitely in the
overflow, and craving even human COM
panionship, would glide up on the gal
lery of some of the houses. There was
no meanot loo ONO ton except the skllf
and the humble but ever serviceable
dug gout-nowhere to go and nobody
within a days journey otherwise or
more comfortably situated. The only
sense of sympathy from without was
had dfrom remote and infrequent glimpses
of the gallant steamer j. NJ. White,
which, leaping from point to point,
made better time from New Orleans to
st. Louis than was ever made before or
for many years after
That year nineteen plantations out Of
twenty failed to produce single pound
of cotton or a single bushel of cor !,
and when the food was over and tie
swamp Noahs came out Of their respect
i've arks, they were, to say the least,
malcOntent. They were not ruined. of
course, but they had lost whole years
gross income. Moreover, the prestige
OF the swamp as cotton country was
wofully diminished. The planters in
the Hills" as the uplands are denOm-
mated, began to hold up their heads,
no longer overcrOwed by the extraor-
binary crops alleged to have been here
tofore producedln the swamp.
The swamp,planters set to work to re-
deem the disaster, and to provide, as
far as possible, against its recurrence.
With the purpose of retrieving their
financial fortunes they took some unique
measures. There is tradition that,
at public meeting held in Greenville,
Miss, in October, 1874, among other
more commonplace resolutions, one was
gravelv and unanimously adopted to
the effect that a demand Of payment
within twelve months from that date of
any debt, great or small, upon any
planter who had been overflowpd that
year, should be considered distinctly
"personaI'--a clear casefor pistols and
coffee. The code was certainly a curl.
Gus institution. but probably this is the
only instance in which it was expected
to do duty as a stay law. - Vim. L. MIR.
free, Sr., IN ScTibner.
Sharp County record., 1881-08-11

the year round with their wives; and
this same authority quotes the aneedo-e
Of an INTEL gent klnlyau chief, II
course a poiygamist, who was perfect
ly scandaIizad ut the utter barbarian
ism Of living with only one wife, and
never parting until separated oy death.
1t was" he cynically observed, lust
like the WanderoO monkeys"
Although each family lives separate,
it appears to be on social terms win
the other families of the tribe, and
when they remove their hahitations al
travel together in large bands. Let us
suppose that the little orphan previous
ly mentioned, now grown up and be-
come one of the leaders OF the tribe, has
taken unto himself wife from the most
attractive females of his species. Let rs
suppose that they are a happy couple,
living in the social freedom OF their
native wood, and knowing nothing OF
the doings of the outer world, when
suddenly party of travellers appear
upon the scene and ruthlessly despatch
the young bride. The sequel. to quote
Forbes in his Oriental Memoirs" was
as follows:
"On a shooting party, one OF my
friends killed a female monkey and car
ried it to his tent, which was soon sur
rounded BY forty or fifty OF the tribe,
who made a great noise and in a men
acing posture advanced toward him.
On his presenting his fOwling piece
theyretreated; but one stood his ground.
ohattering and meaacing in q furiols
manner. He at length came close TO
the tent door, and finding that lis
threatenings were Of no avail, began a
lamentable moaning, and by every ex-
preston of grief and supplication
seemed to beg the body OF the deceased.
On this it was given to him. He took
it up in his arms. eagerly pressed it to
his bosom and carried if Off in a sort OF
triumph to his expecting companions.
The artless behavior OF this poor animal
wrought so powerfully on the sports
men that they resolved never more
to level a gun at one OF the monkey
tribe"
According to their custom Of carry
ing away their dead and wounded, it
may be presumed that our hero bore of
his murdered bride and buried her. in
accordance with the habits Of his tribe,
beneath a cairn otleaves. These Great
ures, as we know, feel the most intense
and overpowering sorrow for their de-
ceased, and something closely approach
ing to human intelligence mingles with
their sense Of the ravages of death. -
Exchange.