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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
IoSEPH POOLE HANGED.
Another Inforrner Killer Meets His
Fate.

DUBLIN. Dec. 1S.-Joseph Poole was
hanged for the murder of John Ken
ney. within the walls of Richmond
Prison. at sos o'clock this morning.
Poole slept at intervals last night, and
arose about 8 o'clock, when he had 4
light breakfast. He then busted him
self with his devotions.
AS POOLE WALKED
the few yards to his place of death in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

The late fall snow makes the
hearts. Of lumberrnen light and ro-
bust lumber crop is now predicted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
RiIIiardsTournament.

LYONS, Dec. 1S-In the billiard
contest to-day Daily made 600 points,
GARNER 551. The scores for the four
nights stand: Daily 2,400, GARNER
. 346
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

ANOTHER anti-Jcw riot Is reported
from northern Russia. Forty one Of
the Israelitcs succumbed to the power
Of the mob.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

WINNIPEG has fifteen inches Of
snow. In this industry Winnipeg is
without peer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

SECRETS Of the Central Pacific cor
ruption are being brought to light
through the medium Of the Cotton
law suit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

THE new bishop of north Dakota
will be consecrated tomorrow Thurs
day. at Fargo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

SENATOR EDMUNDs said TO friend
a few days ago that such an agitation
rs is promised and rs seems certain IN
the democratic party ON thc revenue
reform issue could only be possible
in party which was sure Of itself
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

SECRETARY FRELINGHUYsENs son is
to marry daughter Of Peter Coats,
the thread man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

So quick sometimes has the wheel
turned round that many man mas
lived TO enjoy the benefit OF that
charity which his own piety project
ed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

NORTHERN MINNESOTA and Dakota
are in the grip of Blizzard. Travel
is suspended.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
PACIFIC COAST RULERS
Sensational Revelations Con-
corning their Methods
and Exploits.
HoA they control Legislation
and Government Officials.
Some Gossip Concerning Various
Presidential Candidates.
The Conkling- Blaine-Grant Talk.
POLITICAL MoNOPoLIsTs.

POLITICAL MONOPOLISTS.
From Out of Their Own Mouths" >"
san Francisco, Dec. 1S.-.When
Gen. Cotton, partner of Stanford,
Huntington and Crocker, died he left
behind him a trunk full of old letters
and miscellaneous papers. \ portion
of the letters made up the correspond
ence which passed between Cotton
and Huntington, and copies of letters
from Crocker to Huntington, Those
letters were on Friday
INTRODUCED IN EVIDENCE
in the cose of Mrs. Cotton VS.. Stan
ford, Crocker. ct al, and are said TO
be an astonishing revelation of the
alleged corrupt methods of the Cen.
tral Pacific monopoly, and to show up
many men prominent in state and ma
tional politics as the abject tools Of
Stanford & Co. The Judge refused to
give out the names of the third per
sons for publication, but the Chroni-
Gle has printed what purports to be
cOpious extracts and the names of
persons implicated
HUNTINGDON LETTERS
are full of illusions as to the neces-
sity of hoodwinking congress by
making believe that the Southern Pa
citic and the Central Pacific We're con
trolled by different persons. The OBJ
ject was to defeat Tom SCOTS efforts
to get a land grant for the Texas Pa
cilic The letters also contain revela
tons Of series of intrigueS to obtain
control of the Union Pacific road.
They plainly show that when Stan
ford, Huntington & Co. started the
Occidental x Oriental Steamship line,
1t was their purpose 20 break up the
Pacific Mali Steamship company.
The fact IS also disclosed that Hunt
ington, by making certain representa-
tons to Gould, induced him to cease
interesting himself in the railway
proiedts OF
SENATOR JONES, or NEVADA.
thus causing Jones to 20 to the edge
Of financial ruin, aud obliging him to
sell out part of the road built by him.
In the letters Jones is alluded to in a
coarse and testing manner, as are
other distinguished Pacific coast poll
ticians. Congressman are spoken of as
wild hogs, and damned hogs In
one letter, Huntington speaks of Sen
ator Sargent's service being worth
those of any half dozen men, and
Conkling is alluded to as friend.
There is also considerable on the sub
ject of the buying Of the Legislature
of Arizona One extract reads: Can
not you have Stafford Cthem governor
call the legislature together and grant
such charters as We want at a cost of
$25, O0OI Later he authorizes the
expenditure of S20O,0 if it is neces-
saly, to effect the purpose. The | t
tiers snow conclusively that Hunting
ION was the master of the concern, as
all the great projects seem to have
originated with him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

A CONTRACT was made last week
with a tannery in Florida for 500. 900
alligator hides.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
C0NGRESSIC NAL.
WEDNESDAY, DEC ENBER II.

ScHuir-Sen. WiIsoi called up his
joint resolution providi : for an amend
ment to the constitute > elating to civil
rights of citizens, and moved its refer
ence to the committee on judiciary
The resolution proposes the following
article. the amendment to he number
ed article l6: Congress shall have
the power by appropriate legislation to
protect citizens of the Ulited States in
the exercise and enjoyment of their
rights, privileges and immunities. and
assure them equal protection under the
laws Sen. Wilson addressed the senate
in support Of the resolution. Refer
red to Judiciary committee.
After executive session the senate ad-
iourned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

Fred Douglass says that the col
ored people of Louisiana pay taxes on
$50, GOO, 600 worth of real and personal
property.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
FOretgn.
JNSER FRICI.

ROME, Dec Is The crown prince
of Germany yesterday requested \ on
Schloeger, German minister at the
Vatican, to Immediately announce
his arrival to Cardinal Jacobini, papal
secretary of state, and express the
princes earnest desire to visit the
pope. Won Schloeger delivered the
messrge and Cardinal Jacobini
subsequently called at the Ger
man legation and left his card.
The crown prince took breakfast
with Count Won Rindall the German
ambassador to Ital " and visited the
pope at one o'clock to-day and was re
ceived with honors. According to the
ruling of the sovereign after a private
audience to the princes suite he was
presented to his holiness. Later the
crown prince visited Cardinal jacob
nj The prince speaks in tie name of
the emperor of Germany in any com
munication to the pope.
THE CONSPIRATORS ON TRIAL.
CORK, Dec. IS. In the trial of
Mayo for murder, one of the conspir
ators. Andrew Coliway the principal
witness for the prosecution, testified
that the prisoners were plotting the
murder while attending mass. This
testimony created a sensation.
THE WAR IN EGYPT.
SUAKIlI, Dec. lS--Toka is holding
out well although short Of ammunl
ton The town has been twice at
tackled Sinca is short of provisions
and in a precarious situation. An
expedition is preparing to relieve the
latter town.
CAIRO, Dec. IS Baker Pasha, on
departing for Suakim, received an
ovation, owing to his popularity and
the feeling that he has a hopeless
task.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
THURSDAY, Dec. 13

Senate Mr. Dolph introduced bill
for the admission in the Union ef the
State of Washington. 1t provides for
the admission of Washington Territory
and a portion Of Idaho.
Mr.. Morrill, introduced bill to pro
vide commission for the liquor traffic.
1t is the same bill passed by the Senate
last session. and which failed in the
House.
The Senate, On the motion of Mr.
Frye, took up the consideration of the
report of the Committee on Rules. and
proceed d to consider the new rules ser
iatjD,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

Reducing the Wages

PITTsBURG, Dec. 1s.-The workmen
of Graft, Bennett & Co. s Clinton
mil, tonight accepted a 10 per cent.
reduction of wages. The firm oper
ates three mills, and the reduction
will extond to all. Fifteen hundred
men are affected.
Members of the trade tribunal, to-
day, presented arguments for and
against the reduction of the price Of
mining a fourth pool to the umpire,
Joseph D. Weeks, who will decide
rexf 2raely
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

In the shape of bad sewerage the development Of
furtiS gases in dwellings, and closely populated
neighb1rhoods. bad house ventilation, and the
impr-gnaton Of the air with miasma in the Yicin.
ity of sunken lots and stagnant pools. are 50 rife
that il is a wonder how the inhabitants Of towns
and cities preserve any immunity from disease
The necessity for prompt and efficient household
remedies is daily growing more imperative, and
Of these HOstetters s Stomach Bitters Is the CHIEF
in merit and the most popular Irreguiarlty Of the
stomach and bowels. malaTial feyeTs, liver com
plant, rheumatism and minor ailments, are thor
oughly conquered by this Incompatible family
restorative and medicinal safeguard. Both in town
and country it is regarded and justly, as the pur-
and it has moreover, the sanction Of leading
medical men who have thoroughly and practi-
callv :..Stni il.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
CaSualtieS s.
E COLLINS DEAF


MILWAUKEE. Dec. 1S--A Beloit
special to the Evening Wisconsin
says: c. F. g. Collins, past grand
master OF all the masonic bodies of
the state. died this morning. having
ruptured a blood vessel at the fire of
Merriall & Houston's iron works, last
night, which he superintended.
BOILER EXPLOSION.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec 1S.-The ex-
plosion of the boilers in D. p. ReIgherd
& C. : oil refining works to-day re
suited in severe injury to six persons.
three of whom may die. Three were
setting in the shed with their backs
against the boilers. two were at the
door. and one was some distance
awav. when without warning terrific
explosion occurred. The conclusion
was great, and followed by the noise
of escaping steam. The boiler house
brick and frame structure were com
pletely demolished and the hot ashes,
hying blocks and fragments of iron
were scattered In all directions. The
remains of the shed were ignited and
the fire companies were summoned TO
the scene. The fire was soon ex-
tinguished and attention paid to the
work of extricating the injured whose
names are: John Lee. engineer and
fireman. was scalded seriously and
cut about the head It Is
believed that he inhaled steam, and
his injuries are supposed to be fatal /;
Wesley Roup, machinist, was badly
scalded and injured internally, prob
ably fatal; William Fisher, cleo
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

THE tax levy in Milwaukee this
year is 81, ,693, ,749.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
Proposed Search for The GreeIy IN
pedition.

\ correspondent of the Cable News
Company had conversation ut Dun
dee to-day with Capt Adams, whose
efforts to organize an expedition to
search for and rclCavc any survivor
of the Grecly Arctic expedition has
attracted the attention Of Europe
Capt Adams IS Il splendid specimen
of the British sailor of the best class.
He is man of striking physique,
standing fully siX feet high. and
strongly built IN proportion, with a
fine head covered with iron gray hair,
and a keen eye that bcSpeaks courage
and intelligence. He is by constitu
ton peculiarly well suited to endure
the regions of the terrible artic clim-
ate. He was born in Dundee, is 80
years old, and was brought to a sea
fearing life. His first experience in are
tic waters was gained III 1881, when
he was but Is years old. In spite of
his youth he was placed IN command
of a whaler and made voyage to
Greenland. which was long spoken of
by the fishermen of Duudec as most
remarkably successful one. nda the
reputation then acquired was augment
ed by subsequent ventures, until
Adams came to be known as the most
successful of pundee'S sealing and
whaling captains, and his numerous
adventure thrilling escapes from death
in the inhospitablo regions of ice and
snow became the subject of house
hold tradition. Nine years ago the
ship which he commanded was crush
ed in by icebergs III Crcsswcll Bay,
when within but a few mile, Of the
pole Before it could be eXtricated the
vessel caught fire b. some accident,
and those on board had great dttlicul-
ty IN escaping with their lives, before
the wreck sank, leaving the men to
find their perilous way over the ice
until, by what even Capt. Adams con
sideredS almost miracle. they sue
cecded in getting to a settlement Of
natives, and finally reached home in
safety
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
Presidential Candidates

WAsHINGToN, Dec. Is. Senator
Logan. of Illinois, has SHE'D his cas-
tor into the presidential ring There
is now no concealment of this on his
part or his friends. He has cut loose
on his own account and burned the
bridges behind him. 1t likewise be
gins to look as if Blaine, in former
declaration that he would not be a
candidate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
He Has No Objection.

INDIANAPOLIS, ISD.-The Hon Daniel
W. voorhees,, United States Senator from
this state remarks: my opinion sir, |
have no objection TO giving. ! suffered
from rheumatism of the back, used some
St. Jacobs Oil, which gave me instanta-
neous relief and finally cured me COM
pletely. think it remarkable remedy
indeed" His candid and courteous ex-
preston carries weight.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

The murder of John Kenney took
olace in Dublin on the morning Of
July 1, 1882. He was killed becouse
he was suspected of giving informa-
ton concerning the Phoenix park
murdererS. Joseph Poole and two
others were arrested shortly after
ward and Poole was held for trial,
while the others were discharged. On
September 10, 1882, Poole was released
but was rearrested on November
2Sth, at the funeral of Detective
Cox, and on November goth was held
for trial charged with being implicat-
ed in the murder of Cox At the trial
of consplrators in Dublin on January
y, 1888. William Lamie, Poole's
brother-in-law, testified to Poole being
a member of a vigilance committee of
Fenians which removed certain
parties On February Sth, 7. Dowl-
ing was convicted of the murder of
Cox and Poole was again releas
ed On May 4th, at the
trial of Gebney and Kingston, two
conspirators, Lamie testified that
Poole came to him on the night of
the murder OF htnnSF ana gave nl1n
a full account of how the deed was
done On Jnne Sth Poole was again
arrested for the murder of kQnney,
and arraigned for trial November
18th; the jury failing to agree No
vember 18th, he was remanded for
retrial. The second trial was begun
November 10Th, and on November
20tu he was convicted and sentenced
to be hanged December 18th.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21


We read that a recognized authority
in agricultural affairs has written the
following, which seems no eXaggera-
ton of facts: In view Of the forma-
ton, extent, richness and importance
of the vegetable mold of our north
western prairies, it is established to a
certainty that the United States is in
possession OF one Of the greatest treas
ures in existence. which is not sur
passed IN value and importance by all
the precious metals in the bowels of
the earth" To provide for the real
necessities Of man there is no compsri
son between the value of such earth
and mineral treasures, and yet Oar
win has shown that to the common
earth worms we are indebted for all
such rich mold; for they have been
years ahead of man in blowing it,
turning it over, and mixing its con-
stituents intimately 50 that it viii re-
quire a great many bountiful crops to
exhaust the soil. But this treasure,
as well as the deep laid treasures of
coal, gas and oil, man is doing his
best TO exhaust in the shortest possible
time.-Dr. Foote's Health Monthly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
FRIDAY. DEC. II.

Hou&c.-1Ir. IIoblitzell. of Maryland
introduced a Joint resolution requesting
the President to issue a proclamation
urging the various religious denomina-
tions of the country to commemorate
December %, 1888. the one hundredth
anniversary of the surrender by George
Washington of his commission as Com
mander-in-Chief of the army, and to re-
quest that business be suspended on
Monday, December "a, and the same
treated as public holiday Referred to
q special committee.
The Committee on Rules was announ-
ced as follows: The Speaker, ,Blackburne
and Messrs, Randall, keifer and Reed.
Mr. Washburn introduced a bill pro
viding for the removal Of Instructions
to the free navigation of the navigable
waters of the United States, Referred.
Mr.. Cox. of New York. asked leave
to introduce for immediate cOnsidera-
ton a joint resolution to repeal the test
oath.
Mr.. Hoar objected.
Mr. Robinson. of Massachusetts,. was
granted an indefinite leave of absence
Adjourned until Monday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
A Practical Joke Turned into a
Tragedy.

TERRE HoUTE, Dec. 1S.-A special
to the Express from Paris, Ill, says:
Sanford Norris, with other bows, ar
ranged a practical joke by having
his two brothers, Tad. and Orlando
Winston Griffin, Jr., and Ben Me
Laughlin steal some apples Sanford
Norris and the other boys were to be
concealed aud at a proper time fire a
gun in the air. Instead, by almost
criminal fatality, the gun was pointed
directly at the boys, who were close
together Tad Norris was perforated
with 81 shot and died soon after Or
lando Norris was seriously injured,
as was Griffin and Mclaughlin. 1t
is thought Griffin will also die.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

trician. head cut in several places.
severely burned and iahaled steam,
recovery doubtful; Sam'I Henderson,
boiler maker, head cut and badly
bruised; Johnny Roup, boy, burned
on the face and neck. and cut in sew
eral places by flying bricks; Emil
Schmidt, foreman. nose crushed and
head cut, not serious
There is difference of opinion as
to the cause of the explosion. The
boilers were in good condition and al
lowed 10 carry SiNty-tive pounds. The
steam gauge registered siNty-ive
pounds shortly before the explosion.
Pieces of the iron recovered are burn
ed, and this leads majority of the
experts 10 believe that the explosion
was caused BY low water. Loss,
s. 600
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
The suicided Love Sick Miss Keise

ne SulClQed Love DICK MISS helSeTs
New YORK, Dec. 1S.-George w.
Dunn described his meeting Miss
Keiser in Utica, and subsequently at
Long Branch about three years ago.
During the last year she annoyed him
greatly by sending letters and tele-
grams when away, and visiting him
while in town at his room in the hotel
where he stopped During the past
six months she frequently complain
ed of not feeling well and being una
bic to sleep She appeared very
nervous when she came to
the Windsor hotel the day Of
the shooting. She acted like a
crazy woman and swore violently.
His wife tried to pacify her without
success. When she turned to the
door lie thought she was going out,
when a shot was fred and she dropped
upon the floor. Dunn solemnly de-
MED that he seduced the girl or that
he had ever promised to marry her.
He also denied the assertion that she
furnished him money on any occa-
sion whatever. The jury found that
deceased came to her death from a
splf-innicted wound
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
NlrPEn RN TIE ICE

In the winter of 1879 the powerful
whaling steamer Arctic. which he
commanded was nipped in the foes
and fearing that it would founder
Capt Adams had all his stores re
moved to the ice. Fortunately. how
ever the ice parted again, though the
vessel was 50 badly crushed that
some of the oil tanps protruded
through her sides He succeeded in
navigating her to St. Johns, y. F.,
where, after temporary repairs. she
proceeded TO Dundee
From the knowledge of tie artic re
gion acquired in his various expert
ences. Capt Adams feels confident
that some of Greely's party still sur
vive He does not think it is the duty
of the British Government TO arrange
an expedition for their relief. bat fays
there are plenty of Englishmen who
love and admire the Americans, and,
aside from motives of common hu-
manity, would gladly join in fitting
out an expedition to succor the brave
men of the nation which has never III
the pasl hesItated to send help to Eng
liSh expeditions in distress. notably III
the case of the search for the ill-fated
Sir John Franklin. He suggests the
employment of powerful steam
yacht Of about 500 tons burden. to be
strengthened with special reference to
the requirements of Arctic navigation.
\ novel feature of his scheme Is that
plenty of cabin room be provided for
the accommodation of such passengers
as may wish to make a tour in the
Arctic region, and are willing at the
same time to contribute their share OF
the expenses of the trip, in the shape
of passage money.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
MONDAY DECEMRER l.

Scndtc-Mr Sherman offered a resolu-
ton that the senate proceed to the cleo
ton of officers. 1t was ordered to be
laid over till tomorrow. 4 message was
received from the house announcing the
death of Mr.. Haskell, of Kassas, and
was Immediately taken up. After ap-
propriate remarks by Mr. Ingalls,. and
on motion, the president IF the senate
appointed Senators Plumb Cockrell and
Dawes a committee to attend the Obse-
quies of the deceased representative.
The senate out Of respect TO his memory
then adjourned.
House The Chaplain, in few touch
ing words. referred to the death of Hon.
d. c. Haskell, of Kansas, and invoked
the divine blessing for the bereaved
family.
MIR. Anderson offered the customary
resolution. which ..us unanimously
adopted, and the house, as tribute of
respect to the memory of the deceased,
adjourned until Wednesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
Has MAnE 4 MISTAKE

and that he has again b unded into
the ring with Here | am again. ="
Arthur is workly discreetly and as
siduously for a denomination, but it
is apparent he is not as strong as six
months ago. He was utterly unable
to control the national committee of
his own party which recently met
here =
The democratic presidential situa-
ton is becoming of more interest be
cause of an impression now growing
that the nominee will be a western
man, and that the "old ticket" will
not b. in the field Up to Carlisle's
election as speaker, Mcdonald of In
diana. had the call if the west nomin-
atcd the man. Now