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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
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THERE was a destructive contiagra-
ton nc Jersey CITY, the depot buildings
and docks of the Pennsylvania railroad
company being reduced to ashes.
A LOSS of So, 600 was occasioned by the
burning of the Schmidt Label and Litho-
graph Company's bullding at San Fran
cleso Tuesday morning.
THE Missouri River boat Martha
Stephens sunk Saturday morning be-
tween Bonneville and Arrow Rock, five
persons being drowned and two scald-
ed.
THE Omaha (Neb) lard refinery works,
which had just been purchased by
Fairbank 4 Co, of Chicago, burned
Saturday morning, the loss being about
S40. 900
The boiler of threshing machine ex-
plodcd Friday on Matthew Rodes' farm
in jackson County, Illinois killing two
men and three horses and causing the
burning of d quantity of wheat.
"A BUSINESS block and the post office
at Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, were
| destroyed by fire Saturday $25, 600.
The Key City Furniture Company s
works at Dubuque were destroyed by
fire Saturday night--loss over $25, 900.
\. similar loss was entailed by the de-
struction of a Touring mill at Greene,
Iowa, Sunday morning.
A RUNAWAY horse dragged ex-Sheriif
Goliath and Mrs. Leatherman on to the
railway track at Lima, Ohio, Friday
evening. and a switch engine killed both
of them the horse escaping
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
>.ABlEGRAMS. S.

AT Birmingham Monday 100000 peo-
form me 4sures.
MONDAY in the house of commons
Gladstone announce d he would ask the
house to veto credit for the exp edition
TO relieve General Gordon.
A CREDIT of $500, 900 for the Soudan
expedition passed the House of Com
mons Tuesday by vote of Il to IL
THE Earl of Northbrook. First Lord of
the Admiralty, has been appointed to
goto Egypt with instructions TO report
apon the condition of affairs.
THE negotiations for treaty of peace
between France and China have been
abandoned, an the prospect is decided
" warlIkc.
SIR THOMAS BRASSEY, NJ. p. and
Samuel Morley, NJ. P. will be created
peers after the adjournment of Parlia-
ment.
THE Peace Congress in session at
ing the naturalization Of interoceanie
canals.
AT MarSeilles the heat has increased
the mortslity among the cholera
patients. One death occurred at Berne,
Switzerland, Friday.
The British Conservatives are hold
ing great meeting at Manchester to-
| day, in opposition to the Franchise bill
and in support of the House of Lords.
THE English cholera has appeared in
several districts in Lancashire. and is
making considerable headway. The
number stricken with it exceeds 200,
and five deaths have occurred. The
/ doctors attribute the outbresk to the
| excessive heat and the use of improper
1 food.
THE Pall Mall Gazette this afternoon
earnestly advocates American mediat-
! ion between China and France Both
/ countries. it thinks. would eagerly ac-
cept it. The Times dispatch from China
says: Tine American Minister will ar
rive at Shanghai to day. The Chinese
remain firm. Further concessions by
the Frecch will alone secure peace.
Mr.. SaALLEy cables from London
that the English receive with some con
cern The news of American mediation
between France and China. English
diplomatists have long since been aware
of the present American Ministers
views of the possibility of greatly en-
larSing American influence in Eastern
seas. They suspect that Mr.. Young
| means 10 seize this occasion to strike
some blow at English political and com
mercial supremacy in China.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO Aug 12.-Flour-Dull and unchanged
wheat-Quiet until publication Of the visible sup
ply statement about noon. showing an increase Of
10000 bushels Of wheat, which being smaller
than expected, caused sharp buying; prices ad-
vanced INfIkc, then receded and closed nc lower
than yesterday. Sales ranged: 7711G7s1x for sell
er August closed al ~: No. 2. Chicago spring.
775sG75 Corn-In fair demand but unsettled; !;
opened weak. declined 1sg5sc then advanced ic
then declined S4c and closed ~ Ac lower than
yesterday: 514a,51 for seller cash. closed AZ
5sS oass-Firm aEd higher; 3i745Sgz
for seller cash Rye-Quiet and firm at6z5z
Barley quiet and firm al g for September. Hay
SEED lower at I33lf53
CHICAGO. Aug 12.-The Droyer's Journal re-
ports: Hogs-Receipts- 1900: shipments, 400;
active and stronger, I0c. and 15c higher; rough
packing 5.5095.75: packing and shipping, So
aEG; light, 5500l625. Catde-Rsceipts, 4,6oo;
shipments. z.2Do: fairly actiTe. but shade lower:
export grades, s75G7.o0; good 70 choice ship
ping steers, 6.00G6s5; comuon TO good. s-5oG
40. grass Texans 35094 .35. Hogs-Receipts,
700; nrrner. ioGI5c higher; sales 5 5-G5G5so;
mainly 57DG5So Sheep-Receipes 80: ship
menfs, none. brisk; inferior 70 fair. 25oGS5O
per 100 weight: medium to good s0o1i0o;
choice 70 extra. 4.5g459: Texas shee2, asa
s7s:, lambs PER head Ioo13o-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15

plaza in the center of the city, and go
ing westward to the castle of Chepul-
tepec, the distance is about mile. At
intervals are six circles. each 400 feet
in diameter. A magnificent Column
bus in marble and bronze is in place,
the great explorer standing on the
summit of the lofty pedestal, and sit
ting at the four angles are the Spanish
fathers to whom Mexico considers
herself indebted for her present civili-
zation. A forthcoming work is fig
ure of Guatimozin, the last Indian
emperor of Mexico, to cost $780, ,000
There will also be an Arch of Liberty,
costing $3.50, 900. which is intended to
be as durable as the mountains looking
down unon It
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
GRIM e

FIVE men attacked four Hungarians
Saturday night at Uniontown, Pa,
killing one outright and seriously in
juring the others. The ruffans have
been arrested, and are held for mu rder.
ABURGLAR purloined one of the sacred
vessels from the Faench Catholic church
at Green Bay, Wis, Thursday night,
and then entered the priests house,
carrying off gold watch and chain and
$23.
A PETITION for a writ of habeas cor
pus to secure a reduction of the $50, 900
bail OF j. c. S. Harrison, the Indianapo-
lis banker, was filed Friday, the judge
taking the matter under adyisement.
THE bail of J. c.. S. Harrison. the In
dianopolis banker, was reduced Satur-
day to $4,000, his brother-in-law giving
bonds, and the officers We're withdrawn
from his residence. Harrison, who is
seriously i'll. was indicted by the grand
jury for embezzlipg 100000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
Gen. Grants Sadness.

CHICAGO, Adg. 12.-Gon. w. IL
Belknap, ex-secretary of war, saws to
an interviewer that he met Gen.
Grant in New Y .rk a few Jays age
and represents him as very much sad
dened over recent events. more partlc
ularly on account of his sons. lie
feels the loss of fortune not only fol
his own share III the failure, but be
cause of his hopes and ambitions thai
the boys would found great financia
house aAd win as much fame as finan
clers as their father had II other fields
The destruction OF all these hopes. to
gether with the physical disabilities
entailed by the late accident, depressed
Gen. Grant very much.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
Another Wife Murder.

WIcITA. Kas., Aug. 12.-An Egalc
special from Platte county says:
On the 9th inst, about day break, j.
Daniels who separated from his fami-
ly during last winter, but who had
been boarding with them for the last
mont got up, dressed himself, took
revolver and went to the bed where
his wife was sleeping, deliberately
blew her, brains out TurHlng to a
bed In the same room occupied by two
of his daughters, he shot the eldest,
lnaictiHg what he supposed to be
fatal wound, following her down
stairs and firing across the yard. He
then turned and placing the weapon
to his own head, fired the ball into his
own brain
The ball entered his wife's head
back of the ear, killing her instantly.
He aimed at his own temple, but held
the pistol rather low, so that the bull
let passed IN below the brain, back Of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15

the eyes, passing almost through and
cutting both optic nerves. He is still
alive. 1t is thought the changes are
against his recovery. If he survives
he will be totally blind. There was
no quarrel. His wife was about TO go
driving with a neighbor, a woman.
who was waiting at the gate with
buggy. As she started out hecalled her
back three times in succession. the
third time closing the outer door and
doing the dreadful deed. Rev. Col
lison became pastor of this church
four years ago, but dissensioas arose
on account of the pastors extreme
Calvlnism and the membership
dwindled until last June when he
tended his resignation and pastoral
relations were dissolved, to take effect
the end of this month. The neigh bo1s
noticed of late that he showed signs
of a wandering mind. 1t is believed
he brooded over his church troubles.
and seeing but poor prospect for the
future. determined in fit of momen-
tary insanity to end the troubles of
himself and wife They leave four
small children unprovlded for.
Pastor Shoots His Wife and then
Himself.
CHICAGO, Aug. 12.-Information is
just received from the northern sub
urbs of Lakeview that Rev. Fl. NJ.
Bollison, pastor of the Fullerton ave
nue. Presbyterian church. shot his wife
and then himself this afternoon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
The Old XetaranS.

ST. PAUL, Aug 12-The corridors
and parlors of the Hotel Lafayette.
Lake Minnetonka, are already filled
with gray haired veterans of the army
of the Tennessee and their ladies. and
two hundred more will arrive to-
morrow. Gen Sherman, dau ghter
and son have been here a week assist
ing in the arrangements of the re
union. The programme tomorrow is
a business meeting in the morning
and trip on the lake in the afternoon.
In the evening Gov. Hubbard will
deliver the address of welcome and
Gen. Sherman will respond in behalf
of the army of the Tennessee. Vari-
Gus military bands will also give con
certs
DENvR, Col, Aug. 12.-About Two
hundred members of the information
al association of travelling passenger
agents, with their ladies, were present
al the opening of the annual conven-
ton this afternoon. Nearly every
state in the union and ne RI all the
important trunk lines of the country
were represented Addresses of wei
come were made by D L. Sturgis of
the local committee and several prom
nent citizens Responses were made
by J. D. Welch of CINCINNATI, and
others
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
THE Brooklyn Union Gnd. rep

THE Brooklyn Union Gnd. repD
says
Under the most favorable circumstances the
epublican party could not nave been sure Of the
middle vote this year. -Four years ago, with mn
united party, strong candidate, large returns for
capital, ample employment md good wage. for
labor, the fate Of the republican ticket hung upon
the disposit OF II 900 votes in this state Now,
with all these conditions reversed, the defeat of
the party Is, 10 all sober political calculation, Il
foregone conclusion. Four months hence, people
who are now looking for support for Blaine in
quarters where the republican party never looked
before, will marvel at the lnnacy Of n convention
which assumed that party fanaticSm, trickcry,
and demagoSsm were str )ngcr in this republic
than the attachment TO honesty, truth and civic
courage. At the time wken the party needed
every voter wheu In fact, its chances Of success
turned upon the support Of voters who no
allegiance tn it, t. hlvo deliberately detird the
moral sentiment Of the country aud s'nked its
tenure Of power the fl zhting qualities of its
camp followers will long be remembered as the
elimination Of the political reckessnrs3 aud stu
,,ii
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
The New York Democracy

NEW YORK, Aug. 12-The execu-
tive committee of the democratic state
committee elected William E. Smith
chairman. Ii is said at headquarters
that Edward Cooper had never been
elected chairman, his name merely
having been suggested in connection
with it. and that when this suggestion
had been conveyed to Cooper he de-
cllned on account of i'll health. The
committee today organized for the
first time. Mr.. Cooper was present at
the meeting, and on his motion Mr.;
Smith, who is warm personal friend
of Gov. Cleveland, was elected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
safe-Rlowing at Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis, Aug. 12.-The safe
IN the Northern Pacific passenger de-
pot in this place was blown open by
burglars about ore o'clock yesterday
morning. Furniture about the prem
ises was more or less injured by the
explosion, and every pane of glass
in the building within thirty feet of
the safe was destroyed by the concus-
sion. About S45 in currency was
taken. The railroad tickets and other
valuable documents in the room and
safe were not disturbed. 1t is be-
lieved the job was done by profession
ole
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
Killed by the Cars

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 12.-Late yes
terday afternoon. John SEVERN. night
operator 70. the Wisconsin Central
road at Eesnah, and till recently q
resident of Fond du Lac, while riding
on a freight trai near the insane hos
pital. fell beneath the wheels and had
both legs terribly crushed He want
ed to get off at the hospital and turn
the switch, and in spite Of warning
jumped and fell under the wheels,
which passed over his left leg Just
above the knee and bis right just
above the ankle. After amputation
was performed by the hospital sur
geon, the unfortunate young man was
conveyed to bis home near Fond du
Lac. where he died at $50 last even
ing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15

THREE packages of dynamite, wrap
ped in the Dublin Irishman newspaper,
were found in letter box at the Not
tiugham postoffice on Sunday night.
They contained a pound of dynamite,
with fuse to which cap was attach
ed. 1t is supposed the packages were
intended to explode by fall or when
stamped. The quantity of dynamite
was sufficient to have wrecked the build
ing. The packages were stamped with
the words british Dynamite Company,
GLASGOW" p"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15

THE horrible story of the Greedy
party being driven to devour the
flesh of their comra les who died, is
one to which the ears of credulity
should be closed until it is clearly
proved or admitted. Brave men after
facing death as they have done de
serve charitable judgment
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
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The Edicis of Nature

Are as immutable as the avs Of the Medes and
Persians. Absurd attempts at rebellion against
them are often made by persons whose giuttony
or imprudence is suitably punished by fits Of
dyspepsia, sick headache and biiousnesS For
such ailments, as well as for others that
sfflict the alimentary canal and wells, Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters Is q standard remedy. In
digestion, whether temporary or of long existence
the various symptoms of biliorsneSs. too well
known and unmistakahle TO need recapitulation
here. and costiyenesS disorder the continuance
OF which is utterly subyersive of general health
and bodily quietude, are relieved by it. The eff
cacy in overcoming these ailments OF common
occurrence which it shows, commendS it with
special force as a family medicine. 1t gives
regularity TO the habit of body, invigorates by
promoting sound digestion. and Is agreeable and
wholesome. Fever and sgue, rheumatism nerv-
orsnsSs and irregularity Of the kidneys and blad-
der are also obyiated by it. 1t leads the van Of
household remedies
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
POLITICS.
The Indiana Prohibitionists
Organizing for Fight.
Elkins Accused of Colonizing
Voters in Ohio.
The Missouri Democracy Meet in
State Convention.
The Rest of the News.
Prohibition in Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. IA meeting
of the executive committee of the pro-
hibition state central committee was
held here to-day. 1t was decided to
put an electoral ticket in the field.
Theticket is not yet named, and mem
bers of the party will not be pledged
to its support. The naming of an
electoral ticket is simply to enable
such prohibitionists as so desire to
vote for St. John.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15

A Peculiar Accident.

WYANDoTTE, Kas., Aug. PA fire
started yesterday morning in the resi-
dence of Mr.. Samuel Branch, in the
northern suburbs of this city. The
origin of the fire was in room In
which Mr.. Henry Glass, relative of
the family, was lying in bed almost
unable to move. At first his appeals
for help were not heard, but Mrs.
Branch, who chanced to be passing
his ROOFS, heard his cries
and rushed to the room
When she opened the door
a horrible sight confronted her. Mr..
Glass was lying on the bed almost
completely enveloped by the raging
flames. With wonderful presence of
mind Mrs. Branch ran to his bedside
and dragged him TO the doorway. At
this point a shot gun which was in
the fire was discharged, and the con
tents struck her in the face and pene
trated the skull. She cannot live.
Glass and the wounded woman Were
picked up and cared for. The damage
to the house will amount to 81, 900,
with no insurance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15

Mr.. BALL, the reverend slanderer Of
Cleveland, has found that they that
take up the sword shall perish by the
sword, and they who seek TO defile the
character of public men arc quite like
ly TO have their own names besDatter
ed. He is now trying to wipe off some
splotches on his own reputation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
Milwaukee Market.

g.GwAvKEE, Aug 12.-Flour-Quiet and un-
changed Weak: No. ?, 175s Corn
Firmer. rejected. 5o11. oats-Quiet and little
weaker; No white37 Rye-very dull; No. /
e. BarIey-F Firmer; No. 2. 62Iz for seller Sep
tember Provisions Steady: Mess pork, 1854
for seller cash. Lard-Pripe steam, 7.4o for
seller cash. Live hogs-Higher at 5.5596.l5.
Butter-Plrm; choice creamery. 23922. Cheese
Easier; new cream, 9Q95z. Eggs-Easier; 1874
1f4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15

SOME one makes a point SO plainly
that all can see it. The charge is that
Cleveland, as governor, was the tool
OF that monopoly, the Manhattan
Elevated railway. But it is a slsniti-
cant fact the chief owners of that rail
way are all at work for Blaine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
Colonizing Voters.

COLUMBUS, Aug. 12-The report
that ElkIns is arranging for coloniz
ing colored voters in this state causes
much talk in the democratic head,
quarters. 1t is said that Elkins' work
in West Virginia really has in view
the importation into Ohio of voters
enough to allay the fear now becom-
ing quite depressing that Ohio may
fall out of the republican column. The
utmost precaution will be taken to
prevent this kind of trickery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15

THE Eau Clare Free Press, republi-
can says: 'If other parties Of the state
share the enthusiasm expressed for
Col. Villas in this section. The Free
Press is bound to confess that Jerry
would have a hard road to travel, as
the opponent of the talanted and
scholarly Villas"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
\ wisconsin Man Drowned.

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 12--Adyices
from Kootenay, British Columbia, say
Judson Bartlett and James Bracken
were drowned on the 1st inst. In the
rapids of the Kootegay river, while
prospecting for gold placers Bracken
was an old man and had lived in Cal
ifornia many years, and has relatives
in Wisconsin. Bartlett is supposed
to be a descrter rom Fort Keogh or
Cgnur d. AIene.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15

THE Pioneer Pres. advises the re-
puslicans to count no southern chick
ems till after they are Matched. 1t
says, mo estimate which draws as
surance Of repu blican victory from
the prospective capture of southern
states is worth considering"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
Hoisted by Dynamite

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 12.-At Granite
Falls. MINI, TO day, while Robert
Knight and VIM Smith were taInp-
ing in a dynamite cartrige for blast.
ing purposes, it exploded prematurely,
killing the former and seriously II not
fatally ipjuring the latter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
PLAGUE OF LQCUSTS.
A Hundred Square Miles of Mexico
Devastated by the Winged Pests

a Hundred square WlIeS OF MEXICO
Devastated by the Winged Pests.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 12-Late advices
from Vera Cruz, Mexico, say that
myriads of locusts appeared IN that
state, and, Notwithstanding that i'm
mense quantities of them have bGen
killed, great destruction to crops has
resulted. AT Yucatan and Southern
Mexico hundred square miles of ter
ritory are covered with the pests, and
corn, grass and other crops have been
utterly destroyed. 1t is said that
thousands of families dependant upon
small crops will have to be supported
by the government during the next
six months