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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

AT the last session OF congress several hiE;
were introduced into the house of representa-
tlvcs for the reduction OF letter postage 70 the
rate OF two cents ater one-half ounce. have
given much study and reflection to this Subject
and am thoroughly persuaded that such a re-
dIctiCn would be for the best interests Of the
public. 1t has been the policy of the govern
mcnt from its foundation, t. defray, as fl,
rs possible, the expense of carrying the mails By
4 direct tax in the form of postage Il has
never been claimed however, that this service
ought to. be productive of a net revenue.
AS has been stated already the report of the post
master general shsss there is now q very consid-
cradle surplus in his department and that
hsnceiorth receipts are likely to increase IN much
greater ratio than necessary expenditure. Un-
less some change is made in the existing laws, the
prohts OF the postal service will, in very few
years. swell the revenues Of the government
many millions of dollars The time seems
secn- auspicisus, therefore, for some reduction
in rates Of postage. In what shall that reduc-
non consist A review Inc legElatioa which
has been had upon this subject during the last
thirty years discloses that domestic letters const
tute the only Glass Of mail matter which has
never been favored with a substantial reduction
" rates l an convinced that the burden
II main tanning the services falls most Qnequsliy
81 that class, and that more than any other it Is
entitled to present relief. That sach relief may
D. extended without detriment to other public in
'erests viii be discovered by reviewing the results
.! former reductions. Immediately prior TO the
act OF 1915, the postage On letter imposed o.
single sheet was, viz: Il conveyed thirty miles
Or less, sx cents; between thirty and eighty miles
~ cents; between eighty and one hundred aud
isty and tour hundred miles, l3x cents; over four
hundred miles, IS cents By the act of 1Si5 the
postage on single letter conveyed for any dis
:snce under 800 miles, was fixed Ut FIVE cents, and
ioc any greater distance 10 cents By tie act OF
1871 e was PROVIDED that a single letter If pre-
ing $40 misaz tor sh-ee csnts and any greater dis
lance 81 GEMS Il viii be noticed that both
these reductions Tere Of a radical chAraster and
resAtiyesy quite Is Important as that now pro-
fse1. In each case there eEss-ed . temporary
- OF revenue, but sudden and large inhax Of
oisinsss y hch paid that loss IN three years Un-
less the experience of past legislation IN this
country and elsewhere goes fer naught. it may Be-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
THE PR EsENr TARIFF SYSTEM

IS, IN many respects unjust. 1t makes an une-
quail distribution both of its burdens and its
benefits. This fact was especially recognized by
majority OF each house of congress in the pas
sage of the act creating the tariff commission.
The report of that commission will be placed be-
fore you at the beginning of this session and will,
l trust, afford you such information ~ to the
condition and prospects of the various CONNER
cial, agricultural mining, manufacturing and
other interests of the country and contain such
suggestions for statutory revision as will pract-
cally aid your action upon this important subject.
The revenae from customs for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1879, amounted to Sl37, 600 900.
II has IN the three succeeding years reached
first SlS6 GOO 600, then Sl9S 900 900, and final
", as has been already stated, 1870, 600 900.
The income from this service for the fiscal year
which will end on June Both, 1888, will doubtless
be considerably in excess of the sum last men
toned. If the tax on domestic spirits is to be
retained, it is plain, therefore, that large reduc
lions from the customs revenue are entirely FEAST
BILE. While recommending this reduction, am
tar f. ON advising the abandonment Of the policy
Of in the adjustment of the details so
rs to afford aid and protection TO domestic labor
But the present system should be so revised as to
eQual!Ze the pubiic's burden among all classes
and occupations and bring it into closer har-
mony with the present nee is Of the public interest
Without entering into minute details which,
under present circumstances, is quite unnecessary
l recommend an Management of the free list So
as to include within it the numerous articles
which yield considerable revenue, smpl6cation
of the complex and inconsistent schedule Of
duties upon certain manufactures and particu-
larly those upon cotton, iran and steel ard a
substantial reduction of duties upon those ar
ucles, and upon sugar, mulasses, silk, wool and
wo,len goods. 1t a general revision of the
tariff shall be found TO lie imprac icable at this
session, express the hope that at least some Of
the more conspicuous inequalities of the present
law may be corrected before your final adjourn
ment. One of them is especially referred to by
the secretary. In view of recent deci ion of the
supreme court the necessity Of amending the
law by which the duties on standard OF .lor is
adopted as the test Of saccharins strength OF
sugars. is too obvious to re9ur, comment:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
"WIIAT,S " ANaME.,,

What's in a name, a rose BY another name
would smell as sweet" preparation of Yell
Celery, and Calsaya, put up from the prescrip-
ton of that eminent physician, DIR. Guysott,
might be called DIR. Guysott's Celery and Cali
saga, DR.. Guysott's Buchu and Iron, or DR.. Guy
sott's Juniper and SarsapariIla. but it is called
DR.. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsapariia, and
if you are weak, nervous and debilitated, if you
suffer from blood impurities, dyspepsia, weak kid
neys and general prostration, use this medicine
according to directions on each bottle and you
will be surprised how strong aud well it will make
You feel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
THE PosroFFIcE DEPARTMENT.

The report Of the postmaster general gives evil
acnce of the satisfactory condition Of that depart
rent and contains many valuable data and sug-
gcstions which cannot fail to be of interest The
information which it affords, that the receipts for
the fiscal year have exceeded expenditures, must
be very gratifying to congress and TO the people
Of the country. As matters which may fairly
claim particular attention Irefer to his observation
In reference to the ACCESSIBILITY of changing the
-cslnt basis for fixing salaries and allowances
Of oxtending the money order system, of en-
iarglus the functions Of postal establishment, so
as TO place under its control the telegraph sys-
tenn Of tho country; though from this last and
mos; important Recommendation l must with.
hold my approval.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
DIR NAr1nNA1 n1FssISGs-

The closing year has been replete with bless
ugs, for which which we owe to the Giyer OF all
good cur reverent acknowled gments, for the uu
Interrupted harmony of our foreign relations, the
spread of intelligence and the conservation O. the
public credit, for the growth of the country in
al GlJments Of national greatness, for
those AMI countless other bio si.s we
should rejoice and be glad. I trust that unt er
the inspiration Il this gre prosperity our coun.
sells may he hal mnui and that the dictates OF
prudence, of patriotism, justice and economy may
l,at o the adDp,i ol OF measures in which con-
Aress and he executive may heartily unite.
(S;grtd) Gil ESTER A. ARTHUR
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
An Exceedingly Kiud-Hearted Cow
Catcher.
Leavenworth Times.

When the first fast train from the
south approached Troy junction the
other day, fine looking calf was seen
perched upon the COW catcher. When
the train stopped the engineer and
fireman released the calf and it bound
ed away briskly, having received no
other injury than some slight bruises
The train ran into bunch of calves in
the neighborhood of Doniphan, killing
two and picking this one up. 1t had
been carried in this way for eight miles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

TIE VoIvArc BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, will
send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts
and Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days to
men young or old) who are afflicted with nerv-
Gus debility, lost vitality and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete restoration of
health and manly vigor. Address as above
N. BIO risk is incurred, as thirty days trial is
allowed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
Money Made ON Small Invcstmen..,


We desire to call the attention of our read
ers to the detailed statement of profits made
and paid customers of Fund " every month
for the past nineteen months, by the Com
mission House of FlemminI i Merriam.
This statement VIII be found in our ad-
vertlSing columns This enterpriSing and
wen-known house seems to DC furnishing
a safe and profitable speculative investment,
especially for those who desire to invest small
or medium amounts. They report continued
activity in the general commission business
They say that for past month the mar
ketS, especially in the wheat pit have been
quiet and tame, vet their business shows u
continued increase. They offer excellent
facilities for any one desiring to operate in
the speculative markets ON our board, and
for shippers of general produce they otter
many advantages Their large warehouse
located at Nos ~ -, "a and a6 Market street.
running to the river, is specially adapted to
their business as receivers and shippers
Their offices near the Board of Trade are To-
Gated at Nos al and I4S LaSalle street. and
any information on the market or relating
to their business is cheerfuly given,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
RETIREMENT OF ARMY OFFICERS.

The ;ecretaIy Of war calls at. eation to the facs
that an embarrassment growing out of the re
;ent act OF eongres,, making he retirement o!
officers of the army compulsory at the age Of 81
With the act OF 1878, is still in force, which lmis
to four hundred the number of those who can be
retired for disability upon their own appiica-
tion. The two acts, when construed together
seem to forbid the retiring. even fo- absolute In
capacity, of sficers who do not fail within tn /.
puryiew of the latter statue, at such times a.
there chance TO be less than 400 names on :hs
retired list There are now 40. It Is not likely
that congress intended this result, aud concur
with the recretary that the Law ought to he
amended.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

FoR Dyspepsia, Indigestion Depression of
also as preventive against Fever and Ague, and
other Intermittent Feyers. Tie 'FERRo-PHosPHo-
Rated ELIXIR OF CALIsAvA," made by Caswell.
Hazard 4 Co., New York, and sold by all drug
gists is the best tonic and for patients recovering
from Fever or other sickness. il has no equal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
4 Revolution

in the treatment of nervous diseases is now tax
ing place. DR.. G. w. Benson, of Baltimore
many years ago discovered a sure remedy in his
Celery aud ChamomiIe Pllls-they have had a
wonderful sale and success. They can be relied
on to permanently cure sick and nervous head
ache, neuralgia, dyspepsia, slcep!essness, and al
nervous diseases. All druggists keep them
Price 50 cents per box. Two boxes tor 81, sin
for $3.50, free by mail receipt of price. DR..
W. Benson, Baltimore, Nd.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
MEXICO.

A recent agreement with Mexico provides fer
the crossing Of the frontier by the armed forces
Of either country in pursuit Of hostile Indians.
In my message last year called attention 10 the
prevalent lawlessness on the borders and 10 the
necessity Of legislation Tor its suppression.
again invite the attention of congress to the sub
iect. partial relief from these miscbiefs has
oeen sought in 4 convention which now has the
approval of the senate and awaits farthsr action
as docs another touching the estaolishment az the
International boundary between the United
States and Mexico. IL the latter IL ratified the
action of congress will DO required for essahish-
ing suitable commissions of survey. The boaod-
airy dispute between Mexico and GUATEMALA,
which led this government to prefer its friendly
eounsels to both parties, has been amicAby set.
lied.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

l invite the attention If congress 10 the pro
ri,,y OF making more adequate provisions ter
-r-nirS and eqsippins the militia than is of re1
/; his act of 1906, which is still on the saul
t'ok. The matter has already been the sui 4
1f discussion in the senate and bill which see <,
l. supply the deficiencies OF existing laws is nev
Ga It's calendar.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
The Archbishop of Canterbury i
anai.n rcnnrin Cd OF thc ,,oint nr Gnntl,

farmers wealth depends on the condition Of
his stock. When scraggy and feeble they are
especially liable to distempsrs, fevers, colds and
all diseases which destroy animals. Thousands
standby, UNCLE SANS CONDITION pow
DER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
1870

Restless fretful. crying children are suffering
TEETIING SYRUP, which is useful not only
for all dirsrders tee:hing infants but cures
coughs colds, Group, sore throat, collie and
cramps of older children, and should be kept in
every house for emergencies. Try it, only Is
cents Sold by all druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

THOUSANDS of persons who are bald to-day
might have full heads of hair if they would only
use CAROLINE, a deodorized extract Of petro-
leum, which is the only preparation ever discov-
cred that will really de this
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Michael Davitt, the Irish agitator,
who is threatened by the British su-
thoritics for seditious speeches, says
he will await ar est in ireland until
Monday, when he intends to give Sc
ries oflectures in the north Of England.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

among the ladies who may read this there
may be several sickIy ones who have made up
their minds tn act on the old sas which specifies
that Nv hat can't be eurcd, must be etdure1-"
While the truth of the old pYoverb Is seif-evl-
dent il i Just possible ther may have erred in
Judgment to the possibilities o. the healing art
outside Of the medical profession. and before CIV
ing up in despair they had better test the efficacy
Of Mrs lydia E. Piakhan's Vegetable Com
psund. which Is nov attracting universal atten-
tion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Timid republicans in Nebraska are
fearing that the democrats and anti
monopolisis in the state legislature will
com bine and run of with the Uni ed
States Senatorship and other desirable
offices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

A monument to the Confederate
dead was unveiled recently, Sin Magno-
liza Cemetery, at Charleston, S. c., in
the presence of 5000 persons. Gener-
al Butler delivered the Grafton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Mr.. Parnell, the Ir;s1 Home Ruler
writes that his doctors forbid him trav,
Wing. and that he cannot address con-
stituents until after the session of parlis-
ment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
"Femaie CompIaiDts

DR.. K. '. PIERCE, Buffalo, n. 7: Dear .Sir
i was sick for six years, and could scarcely
walk about the house. My breath was short and
| suffered from pam in my breast and stomach
all the timei also from palpitation and an inter
nal fever, or burning sensation, and experienced
frequent smothering or choking sensations I
also suffered from pain low down across my
bowels and in my back, and was much reduced
in flesh. have usedyour Golden Medical Dis
coFery" and "Fsvorite Prescription" and feel
that | am well. Very respectfully
DEIuAH McMnIas Arlinetan Ga
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

0ne-third of all who die IN active middle life
are carried off by consumption. The most fro
quent cause is neglected cold, cough, hoarse-
ness, bronchial trouble asthma, all of which
may be permanently cured by EILERT'S EX-
TRACT OF TAR AND WILD CHERRY. Sold
by druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Patrons loeSins for Holiday Goods viii do weu
to send Tor David z. Cooks Catalogue of Goods.
He is in the fald this year with larger stock
than ever, snd from his prices We should iudre
the bottom had fallen clear ont before he pur-
chsSsd. Sc adY. in annthar cnlur, -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

An economical man will keen the leather of his
harness soft and pliable which preserves it from
cracking or ripping. He always uses UNCLE
SANS HARNESS OIL. Sold by ali Harness
Makers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters'' win supply def
eieRcy of Iron in the blood better than any other
known remedy, as the Iron in these bitters is in
tie inoet seriect state to be taken up and sima-
lated by the system
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

For weak lungs, splitting of blood, shor;neSs of
breath, consumption night sweats and all linger
ing coughs. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery" is a sovereign remedy. Superior to cod
liver oil. BY druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
-0
Government Claims.

Ii you have claim of any kind against the
Government. write to SToDDART g. Co., Alb G..
street, n. W, Washington, D. C., enclosing two 3
cent stamps They will give Jon full informa-
ton In regard 70 il.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Headache, constipation, liver complaint, bilious
ness are cured by that mild cleansing remedy
which never produces pain, EILERT'S DAY
LIGHT LIVER PILLS. only IS cents. Sold by
lirI,rr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

safely predicted that a stimulus of ffty per
cent. reduction tax for carriage would at once in
crease the number Of letters consigned to the
mails. The advantages Of secrecy would lead to
. very general substitution of sealed packets
fer post cards and open circulars, and in divers
o. her ways the volume of first class matter would
DC enormously augmented Such an increase
amounted in England the first year after the
adoption Of penny postage to more than Us
per cent.
Al The result of careful estimate. the details
Of which cannot here be set out, ] have become
convinced that the deficiency for the first year
liter the proposed reduction would not exceed
seyen per cent. of expenditures, or S. 200 900.
while the deficiency after the reduction of IS45
was more than II per cent, and after that of 1851
I vas p per cent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
.HAYrI AND SAN DOMINGO.
ITALY.

The death of Mr.. Marsh, our late minister to
Italy, has evoked from that government ex.
presSions OF profound respect for his exalted
matte service Of his country. The Italian gov
rrnment has raised question as to the propliety
ct stsegniEing in his dual capacity the repre-
sentative OF this country recently accredited both
as secretary Of legation and consul-genersl at
Rome. He has been received ~ secretary, bu,
his ereqadf,r as consul general hal thus fer been
withheld.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Oscar Wllde's brother wants to come
to the United States too. He has writ
ten some poetry, and thinks that be can
humbug the Americans.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Clayton McMichesl, of Philadelphis.
proprietor of the North American, has
been commissioned United States Mar
shat for the District of Columhia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Lotta, the actress, who was in part
neTship with B. f. Randall & Co., Of
Boston, in a cotton speculation, and
brought suit in equity to recover ST.
600. was yesterday awarded 1900
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Sprains, bruises, stiff joints. burns, scaids and
rheumatism relieved by Uncle SAM Nerve
and Bone Liniment. Sold by all Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

the Champaign In.l Gazette strongly
advocates the Hon. r. j. Oslesby for
United States Senator.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Mrs. Venus when she crossed the sun
threw even Mrs. Langtry into the
shade
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Samuel Remington, president of the
famous rifle company, died of pheu-
monia IN New York, Dec. 6.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08

Flies and R,HgS

Governor-elect Grant, of Colorado, is
a native of Alabama, and but SO years
OF age.