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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
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WARRINGTON.

The president has appointed the follow
ing postmaster: Robert 0. Beebe, at
Paw Paw, Mich; Edward s. Rowland.
Republic, Mich; Amelia E. Palmer, 81,
Mary, Kan.
THE match manufacturers intimate, it
is sad, that there will be no reduction in
the cost Of matches to consumers even
though the stamp tax has bsen abolished.
THE president has appointed George
G ford. of Maine, United states Consul
at Cognac, Franc and John w. Burdette,
Jr., Collector of 1nternal K venue for the
Fourth District of Iowa.
SENATOR Van Wyck, Of Nebrsska, pub
lished letter charging that the New Or.
leans & Pacific Rlilroad Comuany, know
ing that it's claim to the back bone" land
grant will be declared forfeited when the
subject can be brought before congress. il
about To issue mortgage bonds based upon
the lands embraced in the forfeited grant.
IT is exuected the president will, ia a
few days, fill the vacarcy On the Missis-
sippi River Commission. caused by the
resignation of Captain James K Eads.
1t is understood the appointment lies be-
tween Captain Henry Flad. of St. Louis.
and General s. w. Ferguson, of Mississ-
ippi. r preventative O'Neill, of St.
Louis, Rad an interview with the president
in the interests of Elad.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
Chicago Market.

CHIcAso, May 15.- Flour Il Quiet and un.
changed. Regular Wheat Fair demand at
lower rates; Liz for seller May; 1.13I for
seller June; 1.15h h@1.15x for seller July, l15T
for seller August; 1.l5xs1. 15H@115T for
seller September; II x for seller the year; No.
2 Chicago spring, L11h@11lX; No. 3 Chicago
spring, 95; No. 2 red winter, ,1.l3h. Corn
Fair demand at Lower rates; 81 4 for seller cash
and May 56kG56h for seller June; 5SA@57H
for seller July; 59H for seller August; go for
seller September; SO for seller the year. Oats
Dull and heavy, but nominally unchanged; 4lG
AK for seller cash; AK for seller May;
42X@4 for seller June; AK for seller July;
IS for seller August; 80 for seller the year. Rys
Dull; 64n. Bsrley-Dull and nominal; 80.
Flax Seed-FirD; 1 43. Pork-Fair demand
a. lower rates; ls.s59l99O for seller cash and
May; 1090G19.92s for seller June; 20.l0@
2O.12h for seller July; 2027K@2o.3O for seller
August; 20.42Z G2o.45 for seller September
I7S5G17 SIX for seller the year. Lard Steady
and in fair demand; 1LS5911.s7H for seller
cash and May; 11,92H@ll.95 or seller June;
1202H9l2.05 for seller July and August;
11.92H @11.s5 for seller September; 1895 X
910.95 for seller the year. Bulk meats-In
fair demand; shoulders, 500; short ribs, 1895
do clear, lilo. Butter-Dull, dropping and un-
changed. Eggs-Frmer; 16916x. Whiskey-
Steady and unchanged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
FIRES AND CASUALTIES

THE Pullman Palace-C Car company has
been beaten in two suits to recover back
taxes due the state OF Pennsylvania, the
amounts involved in both cases aggregat-
ing $31 900.
Mr.. CHARLES LYMAN, chief clerk of the
treaGury department, has been appointed
chief examiner of the civilservice COM
mission, the nomination Of Mr.. keim
having been recalled from the president.
ALBERT Ii. BEALs, merchant of Bos-
ton, shot his partner. A. Perley Fickett.
through the head, on board Fall River
steamer Sunday night, having mistaken
him for burglar as he moved about the
state room they were occupying conformity.
Tie Western Cooperative mine at West
Belleville, ILL.,, the largest coal mine in
the dis rict, was set on fire Monday night
by strikers. and efforts to extinguish the
condaRration have thus far proved futile.
The loss, it il estimated, will not fall far
short of 100000.
A SERIOUS collision occurred recently
between two engines on the Third avenue
elevated railway. in New York, between
s xty ninth and SEVENTEEN streets. Oae of
the iremen was fatally injured, but none
OF the passengers were seriously hurt.
One Of the boilers was crushed in, the hot
water scaIding horses and foot passengers
on the street below.
THREE distinct cyclones visit ed Kansas
City and the discent country between 4
ard 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The
third Of the series was the most destruc-
tive. BEGINNING a few miles south west
of the city, it moved horlhward, assing
through the western portion of the city,
and extended to Randolph, five miles be-
low, on the Missouri river. Three per.
sons were killed and as many more NOR
tally hurt, and property of the value OF
100000 or more was destroyed. A brick
church. within which Sunday scho 81
had been assembled less than an hour be-
fore the storm came, was crushed in by
The force of the wind. In the country
considerable farm property was destroyed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
Shot for q Nickel.

CHICAGO, May 15-Anton Bauer, a
saloon keeper, committed cruel MUIR
der tonight about midnight. A short
time before the hour named several
parties were in Bauer's place drink
ing and carousing
The gang, composed of four or five
men, had been in the place som time
treating around and drinking heavily.
Finally some dispute arose between
the men and bartender in regard TO the
amount of money for a round OF
drinks. The sum in dispute WAS only
nickel, but on the strength of this
the quarrel vaxed warmer. The talk
grew rough. as is always the case in
such drunken disputes, and finally
Bauer struck one of the men a heavy
blow. The quarrel was now begun,
but for some reason portion of the
crowd, and Bauer among the num-
Der, were hurried out upon the side
walk IN front of the place, where the
quarrel grew general, several different
eal1iSS tdhIiS q hdLu III II. very s(oI
after the sidewalk was gained Bauer
found that he was about to get the
worst of the fight, and so drew his pis-
tol aGd fired. At the firing the crowd
scattered in all directions, with the ex-
ception of one, who was found very
CLOSE to the front of the saloon when
the first breath of excitement had died
down.
The police were called at once and
Immediately gave their attention to
the injured man. The first one who
examined him found that he was past
all aid.
THE DEAD NAN.
Perhaps the strangest part of the
whole difficulty is the fact that not one
seems to have the least idea as to who
the dead man is. Every person who
could possibly have any information
was hurriedly questioned but no one
knew him. Neither was there any
thing on the mans person by which to
identity him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
GENERAL NOTES

EIGHT hundred assisted emigr ants sail
ed for Boston Wednesday from Galway.
x-RAPRRsRNTATIvs DKxsNDoRF, of
Vugtnis, has written letter 10 President
Arthur, Complaining that Senator Malone
is corruptly disposipg of federal patronage
In that state in a scandalous manner.
TIE burning of harms in eastern Indi-
ana is a,trl kuted TO farm hands, who are
endeavoring to drive farmers to abandon
the use of self-binding harves,ers and
other improved farm machinery.
NINETY Cree Indians have been cap
tured bv United States troops In the
Bears Paw mountains, in Mentans, near
the Canadian border The Indians. who
clains to have crossed the frontier to work
for contractors at woo6-choPping, Will he
dissrmea and returned TO the country
whence they came.
The Standard oil works at Communi-
paw, N. j.. were struck by lightning on
"Wednesday forenoon and set on Ere. The
flames communicating with the oil tanks
one explosion followed another, and at
last the store house where the barrelleu
oil was kept vas attacked, which sue
cumbed. Six 6remen were overtaken by
food Of blazing oil and perished. The
loss is estimated at 81 SOC, 900. the prop,
erty destroyed including twelve large
tanks, eighteen cars, Elk barges, dredSe
three docks and Eve brick buildings.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
"YOu Can Begin To. Day"

The story comes from Washington
that few days ago, when 81 200
employe of the senate died, Sergeant
alarms Bright received an application
for the vacancy. Col. Bright read the
recommendation and said at once:
Very we'll, you can have the place"
The applicant was evidently astonished
and asked: "When can l take hold!'
''You can begin to-day" began Col.
Bright; "but let me explain the situa-
ton. You see, when Mr.. st. John was
buried it left his 81 200 place vacant.
The next man under him, very
capable One receiving 5000, was pre-
NOTED. A laborer next lelow him, at
1920, stepped into the 5000 place. and
the man under him was then lifted q
little, and Sc on through the whole list,
until the place really left vacant by the
death of Mr.. st. John is a place in the
stable to curry horses at 81 day. You
can have that, and begin work at once" +"
The applicant withdrew.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
FOREIGN .

A RELIGIOUS riot between Creeks and
Arabs at Port Said. Egypt, resulted in
the death of many persons. The Creek
Church was protec ed by British troous.
BIsMARCK's beliefs in dissolution Of the
Rechstay, as punishr ent of refractory
members, are thought at Berlin to be
weakenir <.
TIMoTl KELLY, on his third trial for
participation in the Phoenix Park mur.
ders, was found guilty Wednesday, and
sentenced to b hanged June 9. j
CARLINGFoRD. British minister of agri-
culture, refused deputatlon, Monday, to
use his efforts to further prohibit cattle
imports from infected countries. The
purpose of tho applican is was to place, if
possible, fresh embargo on American
cattle.
WINDTHeRsT, the UItramontane leader,
speaking in the German reichstag, Mon
day, on the budget bills, said republics
were not congenial in Europe; that
France would again be ruled ~ mon
archy, and that order and true liberty
could only be conserved by powerful
regime.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
Gotham Gossip.

New YORK, May Is An i'm porsant
railroad entrance into New York city
was acquired to-day from the city by
the sale of Staten Island ferry fran
Chise at the battery, which being st
enc terminus an elevated road system
and along the sides of the Brooklyn
ferries, gives the location of great value.
The city will receive $25o, 600 for fran-
chise and lease. The location
was originally selected by Com.
modore vanderbilt's purchaser, who
is Erastus Wyran, the presiden,
of the Staten Island railway company.
Salmi Morse has received q three
months hcence for his temple, but viii
be revoked if the Passion play is pre-
sente6.
The st. Thomas church Protestant
Epsscopal) was consecrated to-day.
Jleph p. Rogers, . Catholic priesi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18

THE restless enterprise of the age
seems to be projecting vast schemes
for shortening the routes of commerce
on the seas. In England the ship own-
ers are co operating to secure the con-
struction Of new Suez canal to run
through the heart of Egypt and furnish
an English rival to the work of De Les
seps, which is Low complained of as an
extortiouate monopoly. The great ma
ufacturers of Manchester are also NOV
ing to secure a ship canal to afford that
city with its thousands of manufactor-
les, direct connection with tide water
On this continent a ship canal across
the northern end of the isthmus of
Florida to save the commerce of the
Mexican gulf from doubling the Cape
OF Florida is projected and it il report
ed work will speedily be begun thereon.
The ship railway and ship canal scross
the isthmus of Panama are already be-
gun. and ere long will give the ocean
commerce of the world short cut
around the globe.
The thought and enterprise of the
world is in favor Of unrestricted com.
rnerce. To break down the barriers
imposed by nature against easy com.
munication millions are expended
The thought of the world, too, is widen
ing out in favor of commercial free.
dom, and the removal Of all barrier,
imposed to prevent free exchaages oi
the products Of the world. The pro-
hibitory tariff must 20.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18

One now in this citJ is quoted as say
ing: 'I find remarkable Blaine senti-
ment growing in the southern states,
particularly during the past ten months.
Blaine has hitherto been comparatively
weak in the south, and Grant has al
ways been by far the strongest. The
natural ~ ,ei of New England men in
the south has initiated against Blaine.
His action while speaker of the Forty
third congress in assisting the con-
servative republicans and dem
ocrats to defeat the Force bill
bill also operated to his disad-
vantage among Southern republicans.
While he was secretary of state under
Garfield, however, he made many
warm friends in the south, and he has
steadily grown in favorable estimation
there since. His cosnec-son with bust
Eess enterprises in the south has
brought him in personal contact with
southern men. and he mas won their
friendship by his tact and ability.
SoutH Hern democrats, as rule, admire
him. 1 do not think there is any par
ticular boom for him as presidential
candidate, but he is undoubtedly grow
ing strong with the southern people"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18

sowing. 1t is estimated that at least
40 per cent. of the years corn crop is
still on hand. Europe wants all our
surplus. The crop outlook there is
not very good, according to my private
information"
"You have not said yet why you dis
posed of your interest in the World" !"
For = variety of reasons, but chiefly
because | saw aa apprehension in the
public mind thst the paper imperiled
the liberty of the people. When |
perceived the popular distrust 1 bowed
to the will of the people. 1 never
cared anything about the World and
long ago offered itfor sale. When Mr..
Bennett, through his paper. first
charged that / had designs upon the
control of the press. l sent him a
long cable dispatch offering him the
World for what it had cost me. lam
glad that l have disposed of it, as
wish to put all my affairs in clear shape
before | sail"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
Washburn's Will.

La CROSSE, May 1.-THE decision of
Judge Newman i'll the Washburn will
case, which was announced in the cir,
cult court this p. m., deals straight
with the point at iss&e. The case was
argued before Judge Newman on
Thursday. Judge 2. TeuIe and II. NJ.
Finch, of Milwaukee, represented ex.
ecutors and c. w. Bunn, of La Cfosse,
appeared for the guardian of Mrs.
Washhurn. The arguments were able
and exhaustive and the decision is rem
dered in the light of all law which
the distinguished attorney could shed
upon matters in controversy. The es.
tate of the late Gov. Washburn, after
paying all debts. will net fully 81 co.,
0C0. One third of this, 5000, 600, as the
judges decision stands, will go to the
widow, leaving 81 000,000 with which to
pay bequests and provide for residiary
legatcs. The bequests in La Crosse and
Minneapolis aggregate 1926 600. The
legaCies will not exceed one
hundred thousand dollars more. This
leaves to be divided among the residu-
airy legates SS0S,S33. A splendid for
tune to be distributed, rs the will di-
rccts to tf:e blood relations of the late
governor. Inquiring friends of the
late governor resi- ling in La Crosse,
Minneapolis and elsewhere will be
grateful to learn thnt the manifest
bequests of the deceased will
be carried out as he directed. The es-
tate is amply able to do so as the tes--
tator intended in respect to those be-
quests and the decisions in Washing
ton and Minneapolis will not prevent
the executors from complying with
the provisions of the will enthrones
them in administering their sacred
trusts
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
The Races.

LEXINGTON, KY, May 15.-The Ken
lucky association races continued to-
day under cloudy skies, the weather
was exceedingly cold. The attendance
was good; the track being still heavy.
The citizens stakes for all ages-mile
and one -eighth-excited the most in
terest. The chestnut filly, Queen Bank
years old, by imported King Bank,
was the favorite over tine three other
starters and she won the race in good
style. She is a promising candidate
for the Kentucky Derby races. Sum-
marizsd--Merchants' handicap purse
$3.50. Mile heats-Carroll & Co.'s
Tsxgatherer, 8, l; B. Harper's Orthello
Taylor, 2. 2; T. ]. McGibbon's Mark,
land Flynn, ], distanced. Time 1861
Citizens stakes for all ages, mile and
one eighth: B. G. Thomas Queen Bess,
/; T. NJ Berry's John Henry, 2; McIn-
tire & Sweneys' Ballard, 8; time % 1 2
I. IA. Stevens & Co.'s Farragut, 1; ].
Fl. Hoggins' Snowbank, 2; Emilia
Boyler, 8; time, 2'1 1-2.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
Elections in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N. c., May 15.-At the
election of aldermen eleven democrats
and six republicans were chosen.
Three democrats refused to enter the
party caucus for nominees for city
offices. Among the republicans were
five holding office under the United
States government. Tonight at a
meeting of the aldermen one of the
office holders was declared eligible for
alderman, whereupon all republicans
and three democrats left the
hall. The remaining demo-
Gratis then filed the vacancy
and declared vacant the offices of al
dermen held by other government off
GERS and filled one of those vacancies.
The democratic board then elected city
officers. Three recalcitrant democrats
and the republicans and aldermen re-
assembled elsewhere and announced
their purpose to elect city officers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
Heavy Damages
WILL BE DEMANDED BY KATE KANE.

WILL BE DEMANDED BY KATE KANE.
MILWAUKEE, May 15.-"When will
you release Kate Kane!' reporter
asked Sheriff Bentley this morning,
and that official replied: According
to her commitment her term expires
next Sunday. Idon't know yet wheth-
er | will release her Sunday or hold
her eight days longer, as she was out
during the habeos corpus proceedings
that length of time. Many law
yers are of the opinion that
she must serve the full term in
Jail, which will keep her here
until May 2S,h. About Saturday will
decide what l will do" MISS Kane is
having lonely time ia Jail. She has
only received two or three letters since
her confinement and few lady callers.
1t Is understood that suits for heavy
damages for false Imprisonment will be
instituted against all who had anything
to do with Miss Kane's commitmen as
soon az she is released.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
Revenue Reduction.
PROPOSED REDUCTION IN THEIR NUMBEF
BY SECRETARY FoIGER.

PROPOSED REDUCTION IN THEIR NUMBER
BY SECRETARY FoLGER.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 14.-Secre-
tary Folger to- day submitted to Presi-
dent Arthur a proposition to abolish
thirty one revelue districts throughout
the various states. The total number
of revenue districts in the United States
is now 126. Mr.. Folger's proposition
will reduce the number to 95. When
it was learned this afternoon what pro-
gramme had been decided upon, there
was intense excitement among the
faithful. Such sweeping decapits-
ton of workers is bound to make
muss. Secretary Folger's schedule as
now arranged will wipe out one collec-
tor in Massachusetts,, one In Connecti-
cut, six in New York, four in Pennsyl-
vania, one in Maryland, one in West
Virginia, three in Virginia, two in Ken.
lucky, three in Ohio, three in Indiana,
four in Illinois, two or three in Missou-
ri, a couple in Iowa, Wisconsin and
North Carolina each, and oge in Texas,
Tennessee, and Alabama each. The
abolition of these offices will cause
good deal of trouble in the settlement
of which shall go after the number in
each state has been decided upon. In
Massachusetts the Newbury will GER
tainly be abolished. In Connecticut,
both the present offices will be abol-
ished. and the state consolidated
into one district, with the office
probably at Hartford. In New York
the Collectors at Rochester, Auburn,
Troy, Binghamton. and the Second
New York city district will be thrown
out of employment. In New Jersey
the Camden office will go, and in Penn
sylvania the Office at Sunbury, Somer-
set, Greenville, and Reading. In Mary
land, the Cumberland Office, in West
Virginia, that of Paramount, and in
Virginia those at Lynchburg, Danville,
and Harrisonburg will be abolished. In
Kentucky the offices at Lancaster and
Maysyille are marked off, and the same
fate awaits Knoxville, Tenn Cape
Girardeau, Mo-; Marshall, Texas; Mo-
bile, Ala; Marietta, Chlllicothe and
Belfontaine, OHIO; Anderson, Warsaw
and Terre Haute, Ind; Grand Rapids
and one other, Michigan; Dubuque
and Burlington, Iowa; Newbyrne and
one other, North Carolina, In Illinois
1t is proposed to abolish the Offices at
Aurora, Sterling, Quincy and Cham
paign. In Wisconsin,, Sparta and
Madison are 10 go.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
An Internal Machine.

LONDON, May 15.-The Times says
that the particulars of an attempt to
destroy the steamer pl, ing between
Liverpool and New York has just leak
ed out at the former place. Itappears
that just before the vessel left Liver
pool for New York on her last voyage,
having on board number of emigrants,
a man gave the stewart box and re-
quested him, as favor, to convey it to
New York. The stewards suspicious
were aroused and he consulted the
captain, who ordered the box
opened. This was done in the
presence of the captain and officers.
The box was found to contain an IL
fernal machine which was thrown
overload. The box was retained and
note made of the address upon it..
The fact of this discovery was not
made known publicly in New York on
the vessels arrival there, but the Brit
ish consul general in that city WAS
notified of it. The steamer has just
returned to the Mersey from New
York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
CRIMH.

A FIGHT took place Sunday on picnic
train returning to Cincinnati, in with
five mon received serious wounds,
As d. c. Hutchins, wis had killed a
man near Shreveport, Louisiana, last
week, was being taken to Jail at Belleviile
Tuesday, his guards were surrounded by a
mob bent on hanging him. Seeing that
escape was impossible. HutchiRs drew 8
dirk and stabbed himself 10 the heart.
AN ex-spesker of the New Jersey house
of representatives has been arrested al
Elizabeth upon the charge Of attempting
TO bribe Assemblyman Armitage, of New.
ark, al the late session of the legislature.
9. +. CRAeIN, baggsge-master, ard
William He,H,g, brakeman on the
Missouri Pscifc railroad, and both for
merly of Chicsgo, have been detected in
robbing the trunks of passengers on the
railroad named. The company has been
OBLIGED within year past TO pay between
"a GOO and rs 600 to passengers whose
baggage had bsen riaed in transit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
Milwaukee Market.

MnwAuKEI, May 10 Flour - Dull and
dropping. Wheat Weak; No. 2, Liz
111h for seller May; 1.12< for seller June
l.l5z. for seller July, corn-Lower; No. 2,
nominal 55H. 0ats-U nehanged; No. 2, 4lG
Az; white, AK. Rys-Dnll and lower; No
1, 631l; No. 2, 81. Barley-yery dull; extra
No. 3, nominally 81. Provisions-Lower. Mess
Pork-2O 90 for seller cash and June; 2O.15 fol
seller July. Lard-Prime steam, II 95 for
seller cash and June; 1905 for seller July.
Live Hcgs Lower; 7,OOa7.35. Freights-
Wheat to Buffalo, steady, 3. Butter-FiLm
for choice, others dull. Cheese-Firn and
wanted. EsPs-Scar,e and firm, Receipts
Flour. 27,7S7: wheat, $685. barley, 1895.
Shipments-Flour, 4O,367; wheat, 200; barley
1887.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
Crime.
THE THOMPSON TRIAL.

CINCINNATI, May 1.-The Times
Star Harrodsburg, Ky, special says.
The prosecution continued an attack
on the character of Buckner, in the
trial of Hon. Phil. B. Thompson. J..
A. Tomilson, uncle of Miss Buckner's
divorced husband, testified that her
reputation for truth and moral was bad /,
and that he would not believe her un.
der oath. Dr.. Dedman testified he had
heard people say they would not be-
lieve her under oath.