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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
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FOR THE LARGEST MEDICAL LIBRARY IN
THE WORLD.

FOR THE LARGEST MEDICAL LIBRARY IN
THE WORLD.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Dr. Billings,
United States Army, in charge of the
library building of the surgeon gener-
ais Office, appeared before a sub
mittee of the house committee on pub
lie buildings and grounds to-day, and
urged the necessity for a new building
for the library and records of his Office.
He stated that this library is now tie
largest and best medical collection in
the world, containing 10000 volumes,
and is rapidly increasing, while the
medical museum is by far the finest
collection of materials relating TO meii-
cine and surgery that is now in exist
ence. The books of the library are
now stored in two different builings,
one of which is rented at a cost 10 the
government Of 81, 500 per annum, and
the other, the museum building, on
Tenth street, is the old theatre build
ing, which was hastily patched up for
the purpose. Neither Of these build
ings are freproof, and in addition to
the danger of loss from FIRE. great in
convenience results from having the
library scattered as it now is. Br. Bill
lings submitted plans for a new and
suitable building, and urged an appro-
priation of $3.50, 900 for the purpose.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
.ItiwauEve mar keI.

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 20 Flour-Quiet and
unchanged; moderate demand Wheat-Active,
firm and higher; closing strong; No. . hard
nominal; No. 2, 1.23A; 1.23l4 for seller Feb
ruary; l.23'4 for seller March; 1.241 for seller
April; l.277s for seller May; I.O31a for seller
year: No. 3, LOS, No. 4. nominal; rejected, NOM
inal. Corn-Scarce and frmer No 2, 5S
0ats-Firmer; No. 2, 4s. Rye-Scarce; No. l.
S. Barley-Firmer; No. 2 So Provisions
Higher. Mess Pork--l760 for seller cash; 1850
for seller February; l7.62k for seller March.
Lard Prime steam, 1880 for seller cash; 1880
for seller February; lO.s21s for seller March.
Live Hogs Stronger; at 6.OoG6.5O Receipt
Flour, GAS; wheat, 1S,7OO barley, 1910
Shipments-FlOur, 7,4l2; wheat, 2,2OO; barley
800.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

AFfER more than two years Of dis
yassion tho Buffalo council has voted
n give the Delaware, Laekawanna and
Western railroad company right 81
way across the city to coal docks which
the company had purchased IN an eig-
ihle location on the harhor. The grant
uas strongly opposed by the New York
reads. which already control large
franchises in the city, but the popular
- of cheap coal carried the day. The
transfer III the New York Central Of
the Jersey Shore and Pine Creek ex-
tension u the Reading indicates a
formidable rivalry for the control of
the Western coal trade of Buffalo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

Tx of the great achievements of
human wisdom is to know when you've
got good thing. The true policy is
then to stick 70 itand put curb on the
vaulting ambition. quartette Of
gaulins ii Denver lately came into joint
possession Of 4 skeleton key which fit
ted the unused side door of a theatre.
For week they were content simnlv
to enjoy their monopoly of free en-
trance, but at the opening of the next
weeks performance they undertook to
run opposition to the manager by es-
tablishing rival box Office, where
other boys secured an entrance At hall
the regular price. The unwonted crowd
ii the gallery attracted the attention OF
the employees Of the theatre and a care
ful inspection revealed the little side
speculation. The boys were arrested
and at last accounts the district attorney
was debating whether they should be
prosecuted for burglary or running q
place Of amusement without license.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

SrEAkiNa of rcvolvers, if their use il
i necessary incident Of our civilization
il would afford some compensation il
il eouii be confined 10 tae class Of per
SONS that engaged in an aflray
in Mexico They were alleged ed
ilors Of newspapers and both fell dead
Il tie fret shot IL is safe To say that
their Journalism" was Of disrepnt-
ahle sort. Conductors Of public jour
nals At all impressed with their re-
sponsihlities, should not encourage this
eowardly and barharous method OF
settling difficulties, much less resort to
II themselves
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

TnE funeral ceremonies at Harvard
college over the late Prot. Kun-Hua K@
had Il very broad church character, and
united Chinese and Christian features
ii Il somewhat unusual mosaic. On
tho coffin lid was mandarin's cap Of
brown FIR, cncircled by colored beads;
and tile Dean Of the Divinity School, in
lis readings at the service, combined
plhsages from Confucius with verses Of
the New Testament. 1t must be said,
however, that this novel ceremony does
not seem to have lacked impressiveness
for the auditors.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
CONGRESSIONAL.
WEDNESDAY. FEa. Is.

lSendte-Sen. Call on leave addressed the SEN
ate in support OF his proposed amendment to the
pension arrear resolution declaring in favor OF
pensions TO survivors of the Indian prior to
iS45.
The anti-polygamy bill was taken up, and the
amendments proposed by the committee on judi
ciary read and agreed to up TO the fifth sec
tgn which authorizes the president to grant am
nesty to classes Of offenders guilty before the
cage Of the act, of bigamy, polygamy. or any
shall think proper.
At this stage Of the proceedings long debate
ensued.
After several efforts to secure an arrangement
for vote en- the bill, interspersed with motions
10 adjourn, it was finally arranged that the meas
ure should be proceeded with Immediately after
the morning business tomorrow, debate upon it
to be closed at $50 p. IN. With this understand
ing, Edmunds consented to adjourn.
Hotse-The morning hour dispensed with, the
house resumed the consideration of the appor-
tionment bill, and Mr. Herbert continued his ad-
dress IN opposition to any increase In the mem
bership Of the house.
THURSDAY. Feb. Is.
Seadte.-In executive session this afternoon
there were read and referred the nominations re-
ceived the past two days. The military commit
tee unanimously reported back the nomination of
Major Rochester for paymsster general of the
army, tavorabiy. The committee after investi-
CATION, exonerated Rochester from all response
bility for the defalcation of Paymaster Hodge
The polygamy bill was then taken up, and the
discussion was long.
Several amendments were proposed and de-
feated by decisive votes and after re-arrangement
Of its sections, the bill passed by rira roce vote
in which no negative responses were heard.
The pension arrears resolution was laid over as
unfinished business
House-The committee to audit the expense
growing out of the death and burial of the late
President Garfield, reported a bill granting
pension of $4,000 per year to Mrs. Garfield, was
passed.
The apportionment bill was taken up and
vote taken on the amendment offered by An
derson. fixing the number at 325. The
amendment was agreed to-yeas, 1862, nays, 104.
FRIDAY, FEE. IL.
Sendte-After considering several bills on cal
endar without action, the senate agreed to ad-
joun over until Monday, and then ordered an ex-
ecutive session.
House The apportionment bill was taken up
and after voting down several amendments the
bill passed without division. 1t is as follows:
BE Il enacted, etc.
Section l. That on and after the Sd OF March.
1883. the house of representatives shall be com
posed of three hundred and twenty-five members
to be appoFt;oned among the. several states as
follows:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
Secretary Folger Does Not
Like the Routine of De-
partment Work.
The Senate Committee Report
Favorable to New, but there
is Strong Opposition
to Him.
A Report Adverse to the Re-
duction of Official Salaries.
The Appointments.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21-The senate
finance committee has agreed to report
favorably the nomination of John G.
New for assistant secretary of the treas
ury, at the first executive session.
The president, to-day, signed the
commissions of John w. Finn, consul
at Chemnitz: ]. w. Harper, consu; at
Munich; w. E. Mooreland, consul at
Belize, and Honduras E. Smithers, con-
sui a. Smyrn3.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

4 nioop curiling crime is reported
from Pisco, Peru. A bandit band
Oh resol IN tile city ..of risco,
rerl, conliscated 400 casks 81 wine,
which III turn converted them into
desilish demons. Maddened by the
miserable iirewater, they gave vent Il
their nent up passions, and the most
terrible scenes incident To the sacking
u aeitv III the darkest days of barbariC
wrrfare ensued. One thousand people
we're slaughtered in cold blood by the
meeiless mob. Il il hoped that the re
pnrt ofihe shooting Of the leader will he
confirmed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
city are disclaiming any relations viii

city are disclsiming any relations WITH
hlm with great unanimity. VIM. f..
| Dodge says: Il never saw Mr.. Ship
herd IN my hfe. and his use of my
nsme is entirely unauthorized. Au-
gust Belmont says: "He lies; I don't
know the man from Adam. never
heard of him, or his scheme until the
other day, and / don't mix myself up
in anything of the kind" Ex,Gov.
Morgan declined to say anything about
the matter one way or the other. II. B.
Clstlin said: Il dont't know the man.
never saw him and never heard about
him until recently. Tie thing is al a
humbug." Gen. Grant refused to be
seen, but sent word that he had nothing
to say on the subject. Collector Rob
ertson also declined, but said that
little as it is that he knows about it he
had no time to tell it. Senator Conk-
, ling said:
was spplied to several times TO be
come counsel for the Peruvian
compsny. IHeclined the offer, and never
was counsel for the Peruvian company
Mr.. Shipherd sent me one of those
Peruvian company circulars. and
asked for reply l wrote him
a note in which l simply thanked
him for the circular and said that
never had anything to do with schemes,
and then threw the circular into the
waste basket, having only looked
through il in the most casual sort of i
way. l never heard anything more
from him, and that is all have 10 do
with the matter. He must think New
Workers are green kind of fish to
bite at such transparent bait as that.
Jesse Seligman says: II do not know
anything of Shipherd or his schemes.
The use of our name is an astounding
piece of impudence." Mr.. Samuel
Sloan said; Il don't know who this Mr..
Shipherd is and know nothing about
his schemes. His use VI my name is
an unwarrsntahle bit of impudence."
S. ID. Babcock, president of the cham
Der of commerce, DIR. Norvin Green,
president of the Western Union Tele-
graph company, August Belmont & CO..
Drexel, Morgan 4 Co, David Dows &
Co, also deny having had anything to
do with Shipherd and his schemes.
Shipherd says many of the eminent
gentlemen whose names are given were
really interested in the company, and
refers to Messrs. Blaine and Hurlburt
for an explanation Of the dispatches
which were published as passing be-
tween them, also why these dispatches
had been shown TO Shirherd.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
eudirPSfed lsO0d

In the stomach develops acid which stings the
upper part of the throat and palate, causing
heartburn 1t also evolves gas which pro-
duces wind on the stomach and a feeling and
appearance of distension in that organ after eat
ing. For both this acidity and swelling Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters is much better remedy
than alkaline salts, like hartShon and carbonate
Of soda. A wiueglassful Of the Bitters. after or
before dinner, will be found to act as a reliable
carminative or preventive This fine species for
dyspepsia, both in its acute and chronic form
also prevents and cures maarial feters, constipa-
ton, liver complaint, kidney troubles nervous
ness and debility. Persons who observe in them
selves decline Of vig5r should use this fine tonic
without delay
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

TIE apportionment bill, fixing tne
number Of members Of the house ot
representative at 325, an increase Of ~
over the present number, vas passed
IN this house. Under this apportlon-
ment New York gains one member.
Several other states gain one or two
each, and Kansas and Texas gain four
and five respectively. Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont lose one
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24


lnr annual war upon the oyster pi-
rates III Virginia is more exciting than
usual this year, and the state militia,
under command Of the governor him
self. captured seven sloops. sixty-one
men, and 10000 worth of property
Friday night. The oyster pirates III.
fest iae Chesapeake Bay and its tribu
taries every winter. sailing il fast and
well-armcd sloops, and robbing oyster
hees along the shore At night. They
sell heir booty At Baltimore, and de
rive profitable revenue. There is a
severe penalty attached to the crime
under the laws Of both Maryland and
Arrinia,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

CHRISTINE NILSSON is coming 70 Amer
MI again. The sad details of her own
fortune, and that of her husband, NJ
ltpuzoua, being swallowed up in the
vortex Of speculation, published some
tlnle since, is confirmed by cable
Size will come to Amerieaiat once
anl endeavor TO replenish the
flmily exchcquer by her wonderful tai
ents. IIer husband is confined in a
Paris mad house, and things are look
ing very dark for the charming prima
.Iatl1n.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

TnE president and cabinet have given
Tie Fltz John Porter case due consider
alton, and decided that there is but one
LEGAL way to act in the premises. The
president will have to extend to him
Inc executive clemency OF a pardon,
aud then appoint him with the advice
and consent Of the senate as an officer
III The army. This il suggestive Of red
tape Ill abundance. but Porter does not
care 4 straw for red tape, If his restora-
ton can be effected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
WhiteWasIl.

WHAT WERE THEY APPOINTED FOR.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-After think
ing it all over, the minority of the
treasury fund investigation sub-com-
mittee has determined not to make a
report. The full subcommittee will
report that Sherman is blameless in the
premises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

WHAr close attention to business can
a. i illustrated by the case of Navin,
me late mayor Of Adrian. He started
lie al peddIer Of liver pads. He is
now regarded as one Of the most prom
inent sNindlars in the country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

Dixie, under secretary Of foreign affairs,
denied that any French troops had been
prepared for embarkation 20 Egypt, The
government still adheres to European
concert as means of adjusting foreign
difficulties. He denied the existence of
the reported revolt at Herat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
Given LIN nv noctars

Is it possible that Mr.. Godfrey Is up and at
work, and cured by so simple remedylH
assure you il Is true that he is entirely
cured, and with nothing but Hop Bitters: and
only ten DAYS ago his doctors gave him up and
said he must die ~
.Well-a-day, That's reuarkablei viii 90
this day and get some for my poor 6ieorge-I
know hops are good
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

Congressman Burrows. of Michigan,
Is receiving many congratulations from
successful management and passage OF
his bill prohibiting polygamists from
sitting In Congress in future. Schuyler
Colfax telegraphs: +You hat the Polyg-
amy nail on the head thls time. Ham
mer It In"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

WHILE the United States is hunting
lost explorers in the frozen seas, would
it not be wellto look after Stanley in the
t9rrid zone. 1t is a long time since he
was heard from.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

Husband and wife" says some sage
person, should no more struggle to get
the last word than they should struggle
for the possession of a lighted bomb
They don't The wife gets it without a
strf,ce.l..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
Bad for the Band.
THE MARINE BAND DIsoBEYs THE PREsI-
Tyr.cT

The MAXINE BAND DlSOBE1s THE PKESI-
DENT.
WAsHIsGToE, Feb. 21.-The Marine
band disappointed the president last
night, and is likely to get into hot wa
ter. The band was ordered TO be at
the white house last night to furnish
music for the diplomatic reception.
Every arrangement was made for their
attendance, and music-stands placed in
the yestibule for their accommodation.
But the evening passed and no band
appeared, and the musical programme
had to be dispensed with. The presi-
dent was very much annoyed at the oc-
currence, and the fact was mentioned
to the secretary Of the navy, who has
called upon Col. McCaVley, command
ant at the Marine barracks, for an ex-
PLANTATION of the strange conduct on the
part of the band.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

Jimmy graciousl did you see how
those two men looked at each other
when they passed l thought they
were about to fight | wonder who
they are?' ''Oh, that's nothing. l
know 'em both. They're only neigh
kprS y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. Is.


SeRdfe.-Ihe resolution providing for joint
committee. consisting Of seven on the part Of tbs
senate and eleven on the part Of the assembly on
the matter Of aprortionment: also JOINT resolu-
ten No. 20, s, being the same rs adopted by the
legislature of 1851, and providing for biennial
elections were adopted.
The following bills were passed:
Relating to the titles TO real estate property BY
descent; 10 amend eh. 500. laws 1881. relating to
fshways; 10 amend sec. 362s, r. s., of the CON-
meneement Of actions, and pleadin-s and proceed
ings therein before trial
The bill to regulate the sale of malt spirituous
and yinous liquors, being that to make licenses
$500 and upwards, came up, and was indefinitely
postponed.
Hoase-The important work Cf the Gay was
the passage Of the land grant bill conferring the
st. Croix land grant upon the Omaha company.
The bill was passed at the evening session and
went through By vote Of 81 to L. Messrs. Eid-
enmiiler. Eiyer, MsDOneIl and Sehatz no; voting.
Twenty-thrse circumstances were presented
during the day against the taxation Of church
property. A resolution was Offered on the
question of the taxation of chureh pro
psrty and referred to the judiciary
committee with instructions to submit bill refer-
ring it to the people TO be decided by popular
vote. The conference coL1mittee reported In favor
of having the joint committee consist of eighteen
members eleven from the house and seven from
the senate. The report vas adopted
The bill, 10 change the size Of grain testers
from two quarts to half 4 bushel. came IN,
on the Recommendation Of the committee on state
affairs that 1t be indefinitely postponed The
committee On agriculture had previously reported
in favor OF it. After debate the assembly ordered
the bill to third reading BY q vote ef 81 to Il.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

General Tom Thumb gave banquet
at the Lindell Hotel, st. Louis, in honor
OF the nineteenth anniversary of his
wedding day. The guests werc the
members of his company, fourteen in
Number.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

Chicago Market

CHICAGO. Feb. 20.-A fair as -regate of busi-
ness was transacted in wheat. but the market
ruled generally more quiet anu stea lier than for
several days. The weather was colder and threat
ened a storm. Foreign adyices were more favora-
bic. Receipts and shipments were small. The
market opened about 1e higher, but quickly
weakened and ugder lateral offerings declined y
q &c, then advancing a49I, again receding q
then ruled steady to the close, finally closing n a
sc above yesterday. Sales ranged at LIZA
1.22I for seller cash; .224GI23I for seller
March; 1.2Ih G12I74 for seller February. On
call, wheat was active and generally higher.
Sales on call were 2070 900 bushels. Corn was
in active demand the market opened stronger
prices being "a q 9c higher; the ogerings, howev-
er, being somewhat excessive. Prices receded y
q * and ruled tolerably seady to the close Ship
inquiry was moderate The receipts were rather
light and the shipments fair. The market closed
about Hc above the closing prices yester day.
Sales ranged at 57H 457& tor seller cash; 5T6
5S for seller March. On call corn was quiet.
sales being $50 900 bushels The receipts of oats
continue small and cash in light supply. Car
lots were l61 &c higher. Where some shipping
orders on market futures were firm. sales ranged
at lhG42 for seller cash: 0Ka4OK for seller
March. On call oats were fairly active. and
prices generally higher. sales were So O0O bush
els. Pork somewhat regular and the de-
mand fairly active. Early sales were l5G zoe
higher, but soon declined 30G35c. Near the close
it rallied I592Oc, closing steady. Sales were
1865 a l7.T for seller cash: II52LGI7.
for seller March. On call sales amounted to
10000 barrels, and prices were generally higher
Lard was in active demand. Sales were liberal
at irregular prices. Early sales were 56l0c
higher. but weaker feeling depressed them I2 "a
l5c- Toward the close the market was steadier at
medium figures. Sales wera 10.75d 1880 for sell
Ter March; 1O.92HGI1.1o for seller April. o.
call lard was very active and prices averaged
higher. Sales were 81, 500 tierces.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

'.Deuced queer about Ragbag," said
young Symonds You can catch him
on every new sell that you get up.
He's ever on the lookout for one.
Always snaps at the bait the frst thing.
Sold him six times to-day" And Gal
lagher snzrled THAT explains It. He
came down on me with six new sells
to-day. Made me pay the beer for the
crowd on each. He comes down here
to you, gets the sells and comes up
town to spring 'em on his friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

H.nrrn,s Weekly wants to know why
We sbould cultivate friendship with
Perm and not with Canada. Perhaps
,ha nano is thicker in Peru.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

OF Mrs. Frances Hogdson Burnett,
the author, a correspondent writes that
she takes half dozen girls to a ball,
provides them with partners, and then
dances herself, with the genuine enjoy
ment of debutante. The very cream
of society is to be found at her pretty
house. She is dreadfully run after, but
not bit spoiled by it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24

NEW YoRK, Feb. 21.-AH of Ship
herds Representative men" IN this
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
THrRsDAY,FEs.I Is

Senafe-A motion was made and agreed that
the vote BY which the consideration Of the bill 70
provide for the first biennial session Of the leesia-
ture wss postponed til the first Of March, Be re-
considered, which motion shall be pending and
subject At any time to be called Cd.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
AT MILES CITY

Valuable Facts for People who are
seeking new Homes in the Great
West-The Enormous Coal Fields
That Have Been DevelOped-The Cli-
mate sumner and Winter--The Sg-
ricuitural Features of the Country
\ Paradise for Cattle and sheep
RaiSerS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-24
The shake for shipherd.

REPUDIATED BY HIS "ERREsEsTATryE