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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02
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CuIcA.o, Feb. a. Flour-Quiet and un-
changed Wheat Firmer and quotably higher;
regular l.07s for seller February l.O7H q Los tor
seller March; 1.OSa q 1.09 for seller April; l.13x
dl.1sT. for seller May; No. 2 ChIsago spring
I.o7A 9l.os; No. 3 Chicago spring, 90; No. ? rsd
winter, l09x. Cora-Active, firm and higher;
So y d57 cash; 56a q Sc. for seller February
Sc. d56& for seller March; 57il for seller
April; 6l'. for seller May; 6OI for seller
June; 6lA for selllr j uly. oats-S;ronger; 40I
for seller cash; 40a a 40S for seller February;
4oh 940s for seller March; AK for seller
May; 424 for seller June; AK for seller
July. Rye-Quiet; IS. Barley-Dull, nominal;
S0GSl. Flax seed--Quiet and shade higher; LIS
6l2s. Dressed Hogs Firm; light, 7.s087s5;
heavy, 7,e56S 90. Pork-C nsettled; $500 bid
for seller cash and February; 1sO7aG Gls.1o for
seller March; 1s.21Y6lS 80 for seller Asril;
ls.41H a 1850 for seller May; ls.6o9 lS52h for
seller June; ls.756 1850 for seller July. Lard
Steady; u.40Gll.42H for s~ller cash and Feb
rusryi HES 9ll45 for seller March; il $50
u.57H for seller April, ll.7ea all.72l for seller
May; 1l.72X9li75 fer seller June; lLTkd q
ll.S0 for seller July. Bulk meats-In good de-
mand; shoulders 745, short ribs 990; do clear
lois. Butter-Quiet and unchanged. Eggs
Unsettled; 25G26. whiskey-Qai and un-
changed; LII.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02
David Davis.
HIS RETIREMENT ON SATURDAY.

HIS RETIREMENT ON SATURDAY.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-It is believed
the announcement by Judge Davis
that he will resign the office of presi-
dent Of the senate at noon on Satur-
day next was prompted by informa-
ton from President Arthur that he
does not intend to convene the senate
in special session on the 9th of March.
1t is understood the democratic sena-
tors will offer no opposition to the
prompt election of republican sena-
tor as president pro tempore. Anthony,
who filled this position from 90 to z 5,
and who was the choice of the 1epub-
lican caucus in 81, will not be eligible
Tor election to hold the place during
the coming recess, as his present term
will expire with the legis lature day of
March third and he can't be sworn in
again till the next meeting of the SEN
ate. Although no caucus has yet been
taken on the subject, the indications
arc that Mr.. Edmunds will be chosen
president pro tempore and other Off
GERS of the senate will hold their posi-
tions until December.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02

The san Francisco Call, des escribing
scorpion lately received in that city
from Arizona, says that, s,raightened
out, it measures about five inches fro NJ
sting to nipper. The scorpion, rhe
Call adds, was shipped from Yuma
on the i Ii of January, corked uD in
a bottle containing little gravel, and
although during the intervening period
of thirty. seven days the pedipslpous
araohnidan hap had nothing but y diet
Of stale air that was bottled up with il
and pebble or two to live upon, it is
still as lively and vicious as when l,
trod its native health, So to speak,
which goes I. show that in some re-
speot reptiles are like mnn-tho mean
er they are the harder they are &c
kill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02
TELEGRAPHIC.
News by Wire Reduced to
Close Quarters for Con-
venient Reference and
Easy Reading.
" WASHINGTON

NINE. PATTI, accompanied by her hus.
band. Nicolini, and General Sherman
called upon the President Saturday.
AFTER the adjournment OF congress
Hon. Emory Speers will be appointed
United States attorney for Georgia.
THE Senate passed the bill appropriat.
ing $685. 600 for the erection of monumen,
at Washington's dqlarters of Newburg
N. Y.
o. TIE reorganization of the senate
next month il is thought Ingalls, of Kan
sas, will be called to the chair in place Of
David Davis.
THE House Committee on Claims have
| practically decided, since it will be impos-
sibe to consider all the cJntested election
CAGES this session, they be allowed TO 20
oxer for action by the For'y-eighth Con
gress.
The following appointments were sent to
The senate Friday: Civil service commits
sioDers-Dorman b. Eaton. N. Y; John
M. Gregory, Ill Leroy D. Thorn psor
Ohio. Jas f. +. Decarricarke. U. s.
counsel at Corunna; Warner Perain, Sui
tan, Mich, U. S. counsel at Matamora;
Genio Lambertson, Neb., U ). attorney,
district of Nebraska.
DOME LlIne Since the STeek lUuI1n5 CeuSu
the western half of their reservation TO
the government for 30 cents per acre. A
survey of the land shows that the govern
ment obtained 15l 600 acres more than
they were paid for. An effort is now
being made to get pay for this land at the
Late of 80 cents per acre.
A FAVORABLE report was submitted TO
the house from the committee on elections
upon the bill to pay expenses in contest
ell cases in the 47th congress. Seven
thousand dollars was added 10 the bill as
originally reported. Tie bill to pay
Frost mo $4,000 and Sessinghaus $16,
GOO will rot be reported; but it is under
stood additional reimbursement will be
asked for in the deficiency bill in their
cases.
MILTON TURNER, OF the Indian Terri
tory, is here with Il delegation Of three
negroes, who desire payment for claim
of 100000, due, it is said, under the
treaty Of 1866. The negroes represent
those removed from the Georgia reserva-
ton, and Who were slaves of the Chero-
KEGS and Choctaws. The treaty provides
that each negro should receive 900 and
forty acres of land. They claim that
these have never been given. Tarough
Representative Mclean an audience will
he obtained with the p resident this week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02

Mr.. Reed moved that the motion to re-
consider be laid on the table, and the ayes
and noes were ordered, pending which
Mr., King moved to adjourn.
The motion to adjourn was lost-yeas
81. nays 174-and the question recurred
on tabling of the motion 10 reconsider the
vote, and which the house determined to
consider.
The motion was tabled by ayes 1856. and
noes 121.
Reed then demanded the previous ques-
ton and Blackburn raised a point OF or
der asainst the resolution. He made a
terrific a.tsck upon the morstious propo-
sition to gag the minority.
Diliatory motions were made until the
time came to take a recess.
At the evening session the senate
amendments to the naval appropriation
bill were non concurred in, and 4 new
conference ordered. The house then took
up the fight On Reeds rule, but no pro-
gress was made. although the discussion
lasted two hours. By a bare majority
the motion to adjourn was carried.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02
A Tale Of Domestic Woe.
THE RAY FAMILY TROUBLE.

MILWAUKEE, Feb. z7.-There is a
good deal OF comment here concerning
the Sentinel's local item alleging trou-
bic in Ira Rays household. Ira Ray is
brother of Charles Ray, very wealthy
citizen and president Of the Sentinel
company. Charles Ray has been very
fortunate in accommodating money. while
his brother has been kept down to q
moderate income. The latter some five
or six years ago, married lady some
older than himself, and by so doing
displeased his wealthy brother, Charles,
who discharged Ira from his employ.
The families of the two brothers have
since been on only the mildest
of social relations, which lately
broke off altogether. Mrs. Ira Ray is
q woman of high character and many
accomplishment, but she did not obtain
the good will of her naughty relatives.
In spite of this husband and wife lived
happily. A few days ago Ira left the
city to look up q new location and the
Sentinel came out with a terrific
article stating that the Rays had sepa-
rated, that Ira had repented of marry
ing against his brothers wish, and
winding up with the statement that
Ira had run away. 1t was this in
famous article, appearing, as it did, in
a paper OF which Charles Ray was
president, that aroused indignation
to a fever pitch. It is said that Mr..
and Mrs. Ina Ray are a. devoted 10
each other as ever; that Mr.. Ray has
gone to find new home, and that this
malicious article in the Sentinel is a
part of the plan TO persecute Mr.. Ira
Ray, until in sheer desperation he vii.
leave the wife who has incurred the
dispIeasure Of her husbands family.
Ii Ia q sad commentary on brotherly
affection, and Mr.. Charles Rays course
Is bitterly commented upon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02
FOREIGN .

TUE bundesrath at Berlin gave lis ap-
proval to the bill TO prohibit the importa-
tion of American pigs, pork, or sausages.
FouRrEEN French Bishops have been
summoned before the STATE Council for
publishing decree from r me. placing
on the lndeX Expurgstorius Ger ain works
on education.
HARRINGTON. a Iand-ieague organic r,
now confined III an Irish j Ill for using iu-
timidating language, WAS elected II a seat
in the house of commons for West
Meath.
By a vote of 36 s TO %. the French
chamber of defnti.s declared that the
government was sufficiently firm TO insure
respect for the republic.
CAREY. the intarmsr and participant in
the Pl@1'x Park murders, sent Miss
Burke the frat letter Of condoleuce she re-
ceived after the ss's.sination of her
brother.
THE new French Cabinet is composed of
Ferry, Ch4llemel Lacour, Wsldeck, Rous-
sesu, Martin FeuilIee, Oh. Bun, Meline,
Herrissor, Cochery, R,ynsl, Tirard, and
General Thibedau. Ferry is Premier and
Minister ef Public Instruction, and Lacour
is Minister of Foreign Affairs.
THR French dsg hiss been hoisted in
Western Madagascar and the natives have
become excited and iriitated. Foreign
residents have been requested Lot to visit
tke interior.
FRLNcH vorkmen have complsiaed to
President Grevy ths, the political insta-
bility of the country is ipiuriug labor.
and claim that the toleration shown the
pretenders is accountable for the present
state Of affairs
Ara meeting of the French ministry,
yesterday, president Grevy accepted the
resignation of the members. Jules Ferry
is TO form new cabinet, in which Ros-
seau will be minister of SnaSce. Thib-
auden minister of war, and Cochery min
lister of posts and telesrapls,
TwkNTY-oSE of the persons under sx-
animation at Dublin have been coumit.
ted to answer the charge of numbering
Cayeneish and Burke. john Dwyer il
dying in the prison hospital. 1t is known
that the wife of Informer Carey often Wis
tied the castle. and marines are now guard
| ing her residence. Carey was hissed, by
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02

HnwAUxxs, Feb 81 Flour-Qu Quiet but steady
holders Grm. Wheat Unsettled; No. hard,
1.2l; No. 2, 1.O7h; 1O6I for seller February;
I.06I for seller March; Los for sell April; 1.1SH
Tor seller May; No. 3. 93; No. 4, 7S. Corn-Firm;
No. 2, 561s; rejected 81. oats-Firm; No. 2 40;
white, AZ. Rye-Quiet and unchanged; No. l. 81;
No. 3 SO. Barley Dull and lower; extra No. 8
53s. Provisions and higher; Mess Pork
-ls.25 for seller cash and February, is 25
for seller March. Lard-Prime steam, II. 50
for seller cash and February; ll.55 for seller
March. Live Hogs-Firmer; 6.4596.S5. Dressed
| hogs-In fair demand at T.65. Butter
Dull creameries, 27a35. Cheese-Steady. Eggs
Lower. Receipts-Flour, ls, ,G40, wheat, IS, $50
barley, 4O, 400. Shipments Flour, %, ,2Ol; wheat
| 2l25; barley, IS, ,290.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02

The Congressional Conference Com
mittee, which has in charge the Post
Oflic Appropriation bill has decided
in favor OF fast mail service. 1t was
also found that the fn5t-mai train be
tween Chicago aud New YORK for iu-
stance, reached Chicago six hours eur
lier than any other train. The COM
mittee Of conference have also decided
to fix the time when the provision re-
lnting to 2-cent postage shall 20 into
operation at October | next. The bill
originally fixed the time at January l,
1884, and the senate amended it 50 as
to make the time July |, 1888.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02

PROF LOOMS, the experimental cleo
trician, claims that there are cleo
trical currents in the air tina, Gun be
reached from the top. of high noun
tains, and that when reached, com mu
nicltion Gun be had from one poin; to
another without the aid of connecting
wires. He also onteatains the pleasant
theory that he Gun utilize ocean cur
rents for transmitting messages be-
tween new York and Liverpool. His
visionary views are receiving substan
tial support from Senator Fair who is
furnishing money for the expert
ments
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02

Mr.. JOHN GILnERT, the actor, who
ost his wife and wa seriously Injured
himself by the Newhall House tragedy
in Milwaukee, has brought suit for
damages i'll n large amount against Mr..
C. d. Nash, the President of the COM
pany which owned the hotel. The
members Of the corporation that
owned the building are among the
richest men in Milwaukee, and if Mr..
q bert can show that his inluties were
the result of csrelessness or regl,cs on
the art of the company or It's en-
ployes, the case would be analogous 10
that Of railroad company on whose
line person had been injured. II
such an acti,u can be maintained
against hotel-keepers under similar cir
cumstances, it may lead to greater
safety in the construction and manage
ment Of public houses.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02
The Razor Victim.
, Madison Democrat.

Special to Madison Democrat.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 26. = Michae
Holmes, who vas slashed with razor
welded by Patrick G. Johnson, in the
course OF Sunday night drunken row,
Is sinking rapidly ard cannot recover.
The following is Holmes ante-mortem
statement;
My names is William Holmes, and !
was born in Ireland; was in Filzgerald's
saloon last night with p. O. Johnson;
we had no trouble in the saloon. After
leaving the saloon we got into dispute
about some u fling matter. johnson
threatened TO fix me; we went inte the
boarding house together, quarreling at
the time. / afterwards went out OF the
house and johnson followed me and
cut me with some instrument across
the bowels
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02
GENERAL NOTES.

GAIL HAMILTON has been offered thu
irustesship of the Massachusetts, work.
house.
In a Boston court, J. G. Knowles obtain.
ed judgment for $1,000 against a saloon.
keeper for selling liquor to young soa OF
the plaintiff, from which he became in
toxicated.
ANOTHER outbreak occurred yesterday
in Sing Sing prison, and 232 strikers are
on diet of bread and water. There are
fif,y Winchester rifles in the aTmory, and
extra guards have been detailed.
CHARLEs G1LLEsPIE. driver of a coke
wagon in Pittsburgh, went to Stockton,
California, three years ago, and paid a
visit to bachelor uncle. The latter g
cath now gives Charles and his sister a
fortune of 100000.
A RESOLUTION has been introduced in
the Texas senate for a committee 10 sscer-
tain il the contract with Caicago parties
| for the construction of capitol can not
be annulled, it being alleged that the lands
given for the purpose arc worth IRON $40,
100000 to 100000.
JUDGE DoNAaUE. of New York, refused
an injunction against police interference e
with the Passion Play" Salmi Morse
went on with his preparations, and issu-
ed one thousand invitations 10 rehearsal
at his residence" Thirty officers were
on hand. When the high priest began TO
read from Genesis, Captain Williams ar
rested Morse, and the audience hiesed.
Morse voiced his indignation, the Hal
lelujah" was sung, the curtain fell. and
the prisoner was taken away TO give bail.
As the floods recedes from Cincinnati
gangs of men proceed to clean the streets
and houses. Business men are preparing
to ell delayed orders, giving employment
to ever7 7body. At council of state and
city officers yesterday it was resolved that
! bill be introduced in the Legislature to
| abolish several cumbersome boards and
| all, horiza the issue or bonds 10 the amount
of 81 600 900 to set things in order Three
| engines are now running at the water
works, supplying twenty-one million gal
| Ions per day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02

REPORTING the death of Mrs. Bak-
er, Mt Fort Fairfield, Me-, on the 10th
inst, at the age of 81 years IL months,
correspondent of the Lewiston Jour.
nal says; MANY years ago she came
with her husband aud three small
children to the upper S.. John, where
they made for themselves home in
the wilderness. They settled on what
was afterward the disputed territory.
Mrs. Baker, being a patriotic woman,
manufactured an American flag,
which her husband flung to the breeze
on Fourth ef July morning. For
this display of Yankee patriotism on
what was claimed rs British soil, Mr..
Baker was arrested and lodged in Jail
at Fredericton, where he remained
for more thsn year while his heroic
wife managed the farm and kept every
thing in good order at home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02
MilWaukee's Water Famine.
GREAT EXCITEMENT.

MILWAUKEE, Feb 27--Great conster-
nation prevails on account of a threaten
ipg water famine. The inlet of the
water works is clogged up by ice and
the reservoir contains only half mil
lion gallons, barely sufficient to supply
the average consumption for half a
day. The water works stopped from
midnight until this evening when the
pumps were started again, but no
water flows. In case of FIRE the city
would be in dire distress. The usual
supply was just sufficient to cover the
average consumption, and a bill is now
pending before the Legislature author
izing the city to issue 100000 addi.
tional water bonds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02
Betrayed Trusts.
CRowELLs 5000, ,000 ROBBERY.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Giloert l..
Crowell's great defalcation is still the
engrossing topic of conversation in
many circles. Mr.. Crowell, who is
now about 90 years old, was for long
time cashier of the Peoples bank at
No. 1876 Canal street. In 1866 his
health failed him, and he resigned his
responsible position in the bank TO take
the management of the Tallman estate.
In 1879 Mr.. Crowell was induced to
purchase some stock in the Empire
Mining company, joint stock enter
prise then ia process of organization
to mine gold apLT silver at Park City,
Utah. He was led 70 believe that the
company
OWNED A VALUABLE CLAIM,
and frsm q few hundred shares which
he at first purchased he increased his
holdings TO several thousand shares.
Then followed the usual experience
of men who put their money in
"a hole in the ground. The sub
sequent history of the Empire Mine
is the old story of great eqpec.
tations, hope deferred, heavy assess
ments. more expectations, disappoint-
ments, and collapse. There can be no
question as to Mr.. Crowelps sincerity.
He proved it by investing the whole of
his fortune of $4,000 in it in the
course of b few months, and even
thoee of his friends who were bitten
so severely do not accuse him of
having at that time been guilty Of
fraud. In 9 moment of weakness he
took some securities b. l3nging to the
estate and hypothecated them for q
loan of few thousand dollars. Like
all men III his circumstances, he in
tended 70 replace the borrowed"
money, bu. the "big strike" that he be-
lieved the mine wss going to make
DID not OCCUR,
and instead of replacing the loan he
borrowed more. His embezzlsment
had reached such = vast sum that he
coold no longer conceal the truth.
Through the medium of the family
iauyer he made his confession to the
Tallmau. Heart broken with shame
| the old man told the whole story In de-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02

FIFTY THREE employees, conductors,
and drivers, Of the Peoples Street Rail
way company, Of Philadelphia, have
been discharged, for stealing fares. The
boldest Of them, il is said, were dis
honestly keeping from 81 to s. a day
The superintendent of the road is re.
ported as saying that the thieves were
not prosecuted because conductors are
almost sure to eGcape punishment after
a Jury has been treated to a contrast
between their hard work and light
wages and the pleasant condition and
abundant cash of the president Of tho
CnmnnnY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02
the spectators in the courtroom. and as
he passed the dock, James Muliet struck
him.
CRIME:

Two shrewd thieves look 5000 from
| the counter of Sheldon's bank at Kalama-
zoo. Mich, by occupying the intellect OF
the clerk with smah package stored in
! the safe.
WILLIAM G. SMITH, an express messen-
ger on the Albany and Susquehanna
road, retained possession of $4,000 after
having been shot twice by the rob5er.
Eighty convicts in the shoe shop at
| Sing Sing were locked in their cells Fri
day Tor throwing down their tools, and
| further trouble is feared.
E. b. LEWIS, a hack-driver, of Cedar
Rapids, was arrested by post office inspec-
tors Saturday for robbirg the mails at
at the depot. He made a full confession
and returned $2.400.
CONNECTICUT legislators have recently
heard allegations that the industrial
| school for girls, located at Middleiown, is
responsible for a number Of illegitim ate
children, and it is more than likely an
investigation will be called for.
THE raiders who started from Kansas
City for Oklahoma are are in camp at
Fulss, Indian Territory. on the Atlantic
and Pacific railroad, where the soldiers
can not interfere with them, and expect
10 move forward when the weather will
permit.
WM PHILLIPS, of Pittsburgh, was
fatally wounded recently in an alteration
on the street. He won the title of "Pat
the Avenger," in the railroad riots, when
he killed five m en- of PhiladelDhia regi-
ment on the retreat from the round
house.
WHILE depositions were being taken in
a congressional election case in Richmond,
Captain John S. Wise slapped the face of
John +. Massey, and both men were held
to appear before the police court.
Polk, the Tennessee defsulter, is likely
to die soon if kept in prison. He can rot
speak above whisper, ard has eaten
nothing since last Tuesday. AN attempt
will be made TO compromise his shortage
at 100000.
JodN FLEMIiI Nc. the Chicago swipdler,
had a partial examination in the police
court at Toronto yestsrday, and was sent
back to Jail. A constable from Barrie
awaits his release. Merriam made his
appearance, and attended the theatre with
Flemming's sister.
ATTACHMENTS for 1927, 600 have been
issued against The Augustinian society of
Lawrance, Massachusetts. The institu-
ton was founded by Catholic priests in
1870, and chartered by the legislature.
Il received deposits and operated in real
estate. The majority of its credi tors are
female mill operatives, and lis liabilities
are $540.000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02

AS Hon. ABEL s. WHITLocK, of Gal
way, Saratoga county, N. Y, was seat
ing himself in his cutter, the other day,
some snow sliding from the roof OF the
carriage-house frightened the horses
and they dashed toward the barn door
over snow pile, which was SO high
that he struck the beam over the door,
receiving spinal and internal injuries,
which are thought to be fatal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02
A Heavy Paper Mandatory Failure

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Feb. 27.-Lucries,
Clark & Co., paper manufacturers,
have suspended. The firm issue q
circular calling creditors together and
promising statement of their assets
and liabilities Saturday next. The
mill at South Bend was the largest in
the. west. The firm was heavily inter.
ested in the paper mandatory.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-02

On February "a the CHARTERS of more
than three hundred national banks in
various parts of the country expired.
Nearly all the banks first established
went into operation on Feb. "a, 1862,
and their charter period of twenty J ears
has terminated. All but five Of these
banks have been examined by special
agents of the treasury, and will go on
without delay, under new charters, but
with the same organ .tion. The others
will do the same as soon ~ the exam
iners report upon them.