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Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
The Sequel of the xorev Letter.

BROOKLYN, Sept. 7.-In the case of Ken ward Phi!p against George Bliss for malicious prosecution MT. Bliss has determined not to appeal on the demurrer. He has paid the costs and sent to Mir. Ridgeway his answer It declares that he acted in good faith in causing the arrest of MT. Phi1p for criminal libel, that he did not charge him with forg- cry, that the nolle prosequi entered in the case was entered at the request of MT. Philip himself, the latter stipulating that he would not proceed against anyone on account of his arrest. The answer is general denial. A reporter saw MT. Philp to-day and asked him if the nolle prosequi was entered at his re- quest. MT. Philip said that it was utterly untrue, that he had protested in open court against it and had demanded trial.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
Horse Car stables on Fire.

PHnADELPH1A, Pa, Sept. 7.-About 9:3o this evening fire broke out in the stables of the Chesnut and Walnut street horse rail- way company on Forty-second street, West Philadelphia, and before it was extinguished the building was totally destroyed. The horses were all saved, but several cars and three hundred tons of hay were burned. The superintend- ent est imates the less at $Go, 900; fully in sured.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08

bury, and Mr. Rogers of St. Marks and Rev. Mr. Crockett, assistant rector of St. Pauls, New Haven. Exquisite music was furnished by the St. PauI's quartette, assisted by Mrs. Blinn. The attendance was large, many go- ing from this city. The pail bearers here were ex-Governor Bigelow, Professor Brewer, MT. Reed, MT. Barnes, MT. Gilbert and General Merwin. The interment was in the family lot in the cemetery at New Britain. The death of Mrs. Douglass will be Iamsnted by large circle of friends in this city and elsewhere.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
Auction Sale of Elegant Real Estate

And Household Furniture in the Town of Milford, on Wednesday, September 12' 1883, commencing at 10 o'clock Q. m. sharp, at which time shall offer FIRST the REAL ESTATE, which consists Of the House and Fifteen Acres of Land, with all the outbuiIdings belonging to the same now occupied by O. T. EARLE, Esq. and known as the WILLIAM 8. POND residence.
 avenue in said Milford. The house contains about twenty elegantly ftted up with the most cost ly furniture that could be purchased, and is com pete every part to which fact would invite the those wishing elegant residence at their own price, the sale will be without ANY RESERFA- TON WHATEVER, by order of Nathaniel Robbins, the mortgage0, and will be sold at the time named above.
 To enumsrate the Furniture and ether personal property would require too much space. Sumoe It to say that 1t is in keeping with the residence few of the articles would name, among which will be nearly upright Steinway Piano, three Parlor Suites of Rosewood and Black Walnut upholstered 1n Plush, Silk and Satin, rich Moquette Wton Velvet, Administer, Body Brussels and Tapestry Carpets, twelve elegant Black Walnut Bedroom Suites. heavy English Oil Cloth, Lace Curtains, Lambrequtns and Oornices Lounges and Easy Chairs, twelve very hne Hair Mattresses twelve pairs heavy California Blank twelve pairs large square Pillows, three elegant Rosewood Ettescheas, one very fine Black Mainut Buffet, splendid twelve foot Black Walnut pillar leg Extension Table. full set heavy Copper Stew Kettles. Silver Plated Ware in grest variety Elegant China Dinner Set heavy Black Walnut Wardrobes' rare old Oil Paintings, dne SteelplAte Engravtngs All the Farming Utensils, Wagons, Carriages, aar- nesses, Force Pumps, Horse Carts, &c.
 Remember and be on hand early as the personal property will be sold immediately after the sale or the real estate which will take place promptly at 10 o'clockcA m., Wednesday, September 18th, 1888. Terms given at time of sale.
 ses St ". 0. MARSH O., AuctioneerA-
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
ALtxaIxHornad FroR.

WASHINGTON, Sept 7.-The latest curiosity passing through the mails which has found its way to the dead letter office is a lively horned frog from Wyoming Territory. It was in small box and addressed to lady in England, but was stopped by the postofRce officials at New York and sent to the dead letter office as unmailable matter.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
E1-GoVernor Boratlo Seymour wrote:
The Eatlure. wasR

NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-Brsdstreet's reports
 142 failures in the United States during the
 past week, 16 more than the preceding week, 21 more than the corresponding week of 1882 and 77 more than the same week of 1881.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
The Edmunds Act-A Report on its En-
 fOrcement in Utah.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-Hon. Alex. Ram sey, president of the Utah commission, in 8 communication received at the Interior de- pertinent to-day informs Secretary Teller that the full reports of the proceedings. and work of the commission in Utah will necess- arily be delayed for time. He reports, however, that the Edmunds act, so far as the commission have been responsible for it's ex- -ecution, has been carefully and rigidly en- forced this year as it was last. No person living in polygamy has been allowed to vote or be voted for and nearly fifteen thousand persons in Utah have through the operations of the law been disfranchised on account of polygamy.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
News by Telegraph
 FROM ALL QUARTERS. REFORMS IN PRISONS. Scientists lnquiring Into
 The Problem. {, THE MEETING AT SARATOGA. Letters Of Regret From
 Absentee Officers. FOREST FIRES IN NEW ENGLAND. A Gordon Of Flame Around
 Boston.
NEW YORK.

Prison Reform - Meeting of the Asso- c1Rtf0n at Saratoga.
 SARATOGA, Sept. 7.-The first important paper read to-day was by Charles A. Gard. ner, of Syracuse, on the 'Race problem in the United States, etc., opposed to coloniza- tion of the blacks and smalgamation." A very interesting address was delivered by Protop Chundar Moozoomdar, of India, on the races of that country. It was very elo. quent address and was enthusiastically re- ceived. Mrs. Sarah K. Ballen of Cleveland, O., read paper on '"Employers and employ. es." special meeting was held this after noon for the purpose of reorganization of the National Prison association and the following officers were elected: President, R. B. Hayes of Ohio; secretary, William F. Rounds of New York; treasurer, Theodore Roosevelt, jr., of New York; vice president, Horatio Seymour, Theodore W. Dwight, Charlton F. Lewis, s. J. Prime of New Jersey, Henry M. Hoyt of Pennsylvania, R. .Brinkerhoff of Ohio, Bradford K. Pierce of Massachusetts, George J. Chase of Rhode Island, George W. Ca- bell of Louisiana, David A. Jerome of Michi- gan, Charles F. Coffin of Indiana; directors,
 
 born of Massachusetts, Mrs. Clara T. Leon ard of Massachusetts, Eugene Smith, Charles L. Bruce, Louisa A. Pillsbury of New York, John L. Milligan of Pennsylvania, George W. Burchard of Wisconsin, Frederick H. Wines of Illinois and Miss E. H. Hall of Michigan. Letters were re ceiYed from va- rious friends of the association .regretting their inability to be present. Ex-President Hayes wrote
 'T regret exceedingly that shall not be able to attend the meeting of the friends of prison reform at Saratoga. The necessity for organized work is great and increasing. Such accounts az the one I enclose Gan &C., count of the abuses of the Missouri peni- tentiary) are to be found in the newspapers so often that there is reason to fear that the evils referred to are widespread. hope an efficient organization will be had. It will hA a qualification for me to take part in it, and when practicable to attend its meetings."
 Ex-Governor Horatio Seymour wrote:
 II regret that cannot be at the mee ting of the prison association. During the past two years my health has been SO poor that I have been confined to my house much of the time. am unable to take an active part in carrying out your object. feel deep in terest ln your purposes. They are more va- rled and far reaching than they seem to be at first sight. In dealing with the ca uses and cure of crime welearn of evils which are hurtful to the whole structure of society and which lead into broad field for reform. The sources of crime arc not found in pris- ons, but in the usages, ideas and objects ef pursuit of the society in which we live. I hope your purposes viii receive the support and sympathy they dsssrve.''
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08

Late last evening word was received that the schooner ''Grace Darling" had arrived in the harbor of Stratford and was anchored of the lower wharf. It was believed that Cap tain Clark had as ct no news of the tragedy.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
ErRArrnRn. Hank | 1aa0

Coroner Frank L. Holt returned from the White Mountains yesterday and has taken charge of the inquest into the cause of the death of Rose Clark Ambler. MT. Joyce has subsided into an assistant. There are a aunabsr of conflicting views, and almos,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
Bed Gsixts.
EG1R RATr
FOR RENT.

}97fh ONE hoRse and lot centrally located house
 Ei5 contains twelve rooms and all modern tm- ,articulars,
 se6 St P. O. BOX ess.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
LOCAL NEWS.
The stratford Mystery.

Norman c. Ambler Proves an Alibi and His Innocence EstabItshed-The coro- ner's Jury Adjourns to Wednesday of Next Week-The Schooner ssGraee Dar- nnR Heard FrOm-Arrtval i'm Strat- ford Of Norman c. AmbIer-ssA Late Clue.o
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08

l4Supervistng Architect H1ll ExOnereted E WASHINGTON, Sept 7.-The report of the committee in the investigation of Supervising Architect Hill was fully made up this fore noon to submit to Secretary Folger. AL though great reticence is displayed there is warrant for stating that while the commit tee is unanimous in condemning the bad management of the supervising architects of corruption.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08

TUOKER-In this city, August 24ths Lucy Ravens,
 widow of the late Giles Tucker, aged 7G years. Old Lyme papers please copy. MURTAGH-In this oity, sept 7th, Bernard Murtsgh, aged 76 years.
 Funeral will take place from his late s9 Hill street. at 93O 6. m on Monday next. 2tN
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
DEATHS.

COOL-JUDD-In Watertown, Sept. 9th, by Rev. G. B. Dusenberre, George B. Cook, of Waterbury, and Miss Hattie E. Judd, of WatertOwn.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08

NBNs1AN &a4A FIVE ROOMS in . nice new house on Oa1 iii street; city water. For particulars call at
 W se6 6ts 65 EAST WATER STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
Local weather Record. FOE SEPTEMBER z, 1888.
BIRTHS.
MARRIAGES,

BALDWIN-In watertown, August 18th, . te
 Charles A. and Fanny Baldwin.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08
Hjnman'S Real EStatR 0GCR

63 Church St.s Opp. POstOmce.
 Iaa, $5O,0OO to loan at per cent Hotel, Mountain | IiH Houses, Summer Resorts and Mineral Springs
 Il for sale. Also city property, Residences Lots, Manufacturing property Savin Rock property in lots ! to suit purchasers Farms and Rural property. All l on easy terms.
 l au29 If l.. B. HINMAN.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08

NOtice--Hamden Taxes. HE subscriber having received warrant to col- lect 2 town tax of twelve and onehan mills [131) the dollar list of 1884, together with mil itary and poll taxes, hereby gives notice to resident and nonresident taxpayers liable to taxes in the town of HaInden that will be at the Town Clerks Omcs, Oentorvills Monday, October 1st, 1885, and at the of William Hitchcock IveEV1lle on Tues day 1885 and at the store of James Day, WhitneyviIe Wednesday, October 3rd, 1853, and at the store of Daniel Viesel, Hamburg Thursday, October 4th, 1885, from 10 until on each of said days, to receive said taxes.
 NORRIS B MIX, Collector. Hamden, September 7th, 1888. GeS 2t Register and Union copy.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-08

FOR MALES AND FEMALES. HELP of different nationalities can be supplied l to private families, boarding houseS, hotelR and restsurant5 The proprietor of this establish. ent pays great attention In the choice of girls ana women before sending them to i'll situations. Calls from ths country, at any distance, promptly g tended tc Invalid and wet nurses at Ehort notice. Male help for all kinds of work.
 MRS, T, MULLIGAN, n25 tf 1S4k St. John street. near Artisan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-19
At THE CHURCHES.
Services and Sermons for Sunday
January Fl, 1883.
VI. E. CHURCH.

VI. +. CHURCH.
Morning, 0:30-Sermun by the pas
tor, Rev. &. Irish: Subject" Gods pow
er contrasted."
Evening. 7:OO-Sermon by the pas
tor: To young men.
TRINITY PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL.
CHURCH.
Morning, 10: 3O-Sermon by the rec
tor, Rev. NJ. Chase: Subject not all
nounced.
Evening. 7:OO-Sermon by the rector
subject not announced.
ST. PAUL's CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Mass, with sermon by the pastor
Rev. J. o. keefe. on every other sun
day.
ST. MARY's GERMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH.
Rev. JOS. Huber, pas Early mass
at $50 a. M; high mass at 10:a. m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS aJ 200; YES
pers at 100
PRIMITIVE METHODIST.
Lhol ~ oO~'Jtt llJlI w pos
tor, i'll memory of Mrs. f. Browning
deceased.
Evening, 7:00-Sermon by Rev. j
NJ. Arnold, of New Diggings, with re
vival services.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Morning, 10: 30-Sermon by the pas
tor. Rev. J. n. Elliott: The Gloritied
Body; its attributes; triumphs of the
life principle; advantages of the res,
direction.
Evening, 700 Lecture by the pas
tor. Rev. j. N. Elliott: The gospel com
mune; the three headships; Judah
Epharim; Manasseh; Christ and Vic
toria, of Judah; Abrahamic covenant
spiritual and temporal; Manasseh S
part in it; price of citizenship; Wash
iugton and his soldiers; what cheap
labor means; no tax on citizenship
king, people, and God one; America a
type of the millennial government +;
kings disappearing; two many kings
&c, &c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-19
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Charles Springer is closing out his
stock prior to his going to Chicago.
Matt Ternes, formerly of this place
is here on a visit from the west.
Attorneys NJ. NJ. Strong and Alex
Wilson, were at Madison on business
last week.
GoetlIeb Mauger of Bloomington,
Grant county, is visiting relatives in
the CITY.
David Bice of Lacrosse, is visiting
in this city, the guest of his father IN
law, james Argall.
Mrs. JOS. Deller is fast recovering
from spell of sickness that has pros
trated her for the past ten days.
Llewelyn Davis, of Dodgeville has
gone to Madison, to study architecture
in the office of Jones. the architect
Ed. Gound leaves this city on Mon
day next, for northern Michigan, where
he intends TO work at his trade.
General Agent VIM. Varcoe spent a
couple of days this week in Blachard-
vile and vicinity.
j d. James returned to Storm Lake
Iowa on Monday last, after brief but
pleasant visit among his friends here.
The Treasurer, ThoS. Priestley is
fast disposing of the few remaining
certificates of the s. w. Wis. l. A. The y
are a good investment.
Prof. Geo. Schellenger has resigned
his position in the public schools at
Lacrosse, to engage in the study of
law.
James Spensley has been confined to
his room by illness the past week. We
are glad to hear that he is fast recover
ing.
Wills. Williams, who came home from
Storm Lake. Iowa to spend the holi-
day season here, returned to that plac e
on Monday.
F. W. Phillips has accepted the po-
sitiOn of day operator and assistant
station agent for the G NJ. & st. p. R'y
Co. at this place. The Democrat well
comes Fred back to our city.
Spring Green Jan. 12.-Mr. John
Yates, Jr, is visiting at Spring Green
this week. He has started towards
Spring Green several times before but
has never got farther than Wy
oming Valley. He takes look at
Madison before returning home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-19
AVOCA ATTRACTIONS.
BY p. f. GALLAGHER,
Editor and Subscription Agent

Editor and Subscription Agent
DR.. Charlie Bruil received his new
prescription case one day last week,
and it is very nice case-six feet
wide and eight feet high. His two
show cases and the prescription case
don't leave much standing room in
the front room of the store.
The adjusting agent of the insu-
rance company in which c. SchMel-
ser was was insured was in town
last week, settling up with Coon for
loss to furniture and windows.
Daggett & Son, of Muscoda, have
sold their insurance interests to Nc
Caron, of Muscoda, and another man
of Boscobel.
Conrad Gabler, operator, of st.
Paul, was in town through the hol-
days.
McGintly's Hall was lit up last
Saturday evening, and preparations
were made to give grand ball. But
there wasn't crowd enough in town,
and the scheme was given up.
Charlie Franklin was the originator.
He will make money this winter, if
it is to be made.
R. Manning, stock buyer, of Cobb,
was in town last Saturday, and
bought a good number of hogs from
surrounding farmers, to be shipped
from this place. He paid 1886,
and got about two car loads, which
he shipped last Monday.
John Morrissey has rented r. c.
McCallister's farm for one year.
J. P. McCallister has moved his
goods ito Hampton's shop, and has
them there for sale.
We had a couple of fights in town
last Saturday, each one of them
being in a separate saloon, because
/, the saloons here are not large
enough to hold two fights, especially
when beer glasses are used.
John McGintley was busily en-
gagged last week in the occupation of
packing ice-the ice to be used next
summer in the preservation of prop
erty.
About two weeks ago a strange
boy came along on the four o'clock
train, and said he was from st. Paul.
He hired out to John Taylor imme-
diately, and things worked well.
Last Sunday John missed his pocket
book containing about $40, and had
Post arrest the boy. Post handed
the prisoner to the marshal and the
boy gave up the pocket book con-
tanning the money, and said that he
had another job ahead and guessed
he would work at that now.
My list of items was short last
week, but the space is better filled
this week.
Lots of wood coming into town.
including ties; sleighing is excellent,
but it is just little to cold.
Sheriff Lane was in town last Fri
day.
+ Subscribe for The Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-19

On last evening the annual Ball of
st. Paul's Catholic Church took place
The City Hall was densely crowded
with pleasure seekess from all parts of
tho county. The manner in which the
festivals of this society have always
been conducted was sufficient guaranty
| that lovers of amusement and enjoy
ment would be amply gratiied. Early
in the evening the rush for tickets was
astonishing. and in a short time one
hundred and forty numbers were sold
Mr.. John Dorsey, who had charge of
this department, by his jovial and
hearty greeting made many friends,
even having many numbers sold weeks
previous.
Shortly after the purchasing of the
tickets, the young men returned with
their partners. all neatly arrayed to
Join in the festivities. The hall was
well lighted, the floors clean and every
thing prepared. 1t was pleasing
sight to see so many young men and
women full of youth, health and spirit,
assembled to enjoy for brief time
social relaxation.
The floor managers, Messrs. Ed. Gull
lien, John Carpenter. and Matthew
McArdle. showed that it was not their
first experience, in the pleasing and ex-
peditious manner in which they ar
ranged the quadrilles.
The music furnished by the Smith
Bros String Band, assisted by City
Treasurer Sharp on the horn. gave uni.
versal satisfaction. To listen to the
harmony of the band was worth the
entrance money. The supper was all
that could be required. The ladies
waited cheerfully and quickly on the
guests, the abundance and rarity of
edibles supplying fully the require
ments of all. The young men and
ladies of Ridgeway and Waldwick de-
serve the thanks of the congregatisn
coming many mile to attend. The
members of the Church also showed
their interest by numerous attendance.
Everything went pleasantly. and the
hall was not deserted until the early
morning; all leaving satisfied with
their evenings amusement
MIR. Thos. Scott Ansley kindly gave
the use of his law Office for a clothes
room and has the thanks of the con-
gregation therefor.
Net receipts, two hundeed and fifty
dollars.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-19
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Fresh Bulk Oysters
BY the Pint or Quart
At City Bakery.
Just received large assortment of
G. Richardson's celebrated Boots and
Shoes-the best in the market. For
sale cheap. Also full line of mems
Women's and Misses Rubbers us cheap
as the cheapest at TEAsDALE & COAD'S.
Deller will not be beat III prices on
Clothing, depend upon that. He has
the largest stock to select from, and
can afford to sell them us low as the
lowest. And, furthermore, he will do
it. Go, look through, aud get his
prices. 17tf
A full line of Cigars, Smoking and
Chewing Tobacco at G. Hendras. 1Stf
Fresh oysters direct from Baltimore
ut J. a. Spratler's. l6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-19
RIDGEWAY ITEMS.

The railroad was blocked here
with the snow on last Friday, and
all the trains were delayed till Sun
day. Fortunately, they had only
one load of stock, which they IN
loaded here.
Jim. Bunker went to Chicago last
week, and purchased a new pool
table for his saloon.
James Dougherty's family have
moved up here from Arena, and
live over his store.
The concert company, which was
billed to appear here last Saturday,
failed to get here, owing to the bad
roads.
J. C. Kurth has commenced TO
build q dwelling house here.
Walter Thomas has again started
to ship stock from here and Barne-
valid.
The Rev. Father Kelly has gone
to Chicago, where he is stationed for
a time.
About dozen couples from here,
attended the ball in Mineral Point
on Wednesday night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-19
FROM BIANCHARDVILLE.

Mr.. James Kane has again come
home to Blanchardville to stop fol
while and carry on store-keeping
with Henry Michaelson & Co. The
people welcome him back with 9
hearty shake Of the hand, and say
Jim you are not going west any
more, are you?'' "Not just now,
is the smiling answer.
Blanchard is sorting his stock
sheep from his pasture, and any
one wanting stockers, can be sup
piled with such.
We are visited with storms o.
snow every day If it keeps on
showing. the people will think that
wood will be as scarce as money.
Ben. Scott and wife have again
returned to Yellowstone for to
spend the winter, with their son
and daughter. They think that
there is no place like Texas.
The Alfred boys are carrying on
store at Yellowstone. They are
doing a very good trade and are
first-class fellows. If you want
good tea cheap, call on John Alfred
Yellowstone.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-19

The republican tariff thinkers have
advanced the duty on common green
glassware from thirty Five per cent
ad valorem to seventy-five per cent
on quart bottles fifty per cent on
pint bottles thirty seven per cent on
eight ounce bottles, and thirty-four
per cent on four ounce bottles, and
thirty-three and one-third per cent
on bottles under four ounces, making
an average advance on all grades OF
sixty per cent. This is done in the
interest ofthe glass manufactures of
New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Dealers in such glass ware says they
want to be protected from the greed
of the Pennsylvania bounty sharps.
SO do. the consumers. = Courier
Journal.