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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
The Missouri Democracy

ST. LOUIS, Aug. PA Jefferson
City special to the Post-Dlspatch says
Chairman O'Day, of the state central
committee, called the state democratic
convention to order at 1916. After
prayer, Mr.. O'Day congratulated the
democracy on the condition oi
party affairs in the state, and refer.
ring to the reported effort at coalition
of all other parties said he had nc
fears whatever that it would succeed
G.. f. Roth well, of Randolph Co. was
made temporary chairman; I. j.
Lingle, of Henry Co. secretary.
After an address by the temporary
chairman, the committee on creden
tials, platform, organization and other
order of business, were appointed.
The convention reassembieG at 8 sc
p. M, but the committee on creden
tials not being ready to report, Con
gresham Dockery, by invitation,
made speech to fill in the time. The
committee on resolutions were also
still in session There beng a contest
over the tariff question, the national
plank on that subject meeting with
opposition.
Speaking was continued till 5 p. M.
when the convention adjourned till
o'clock.
On reassembling the convention or
ganized by electing ex-Gov. Chas II.
Hardin permanent chairman, and Nick
M Bell secretary.
The committee on platform then re
porte resolutions, which were adopted
without discussion.
They declare first that the demo,
cratic party of Missouri uphold the de
claration of principles made by the
democratic convention recently held
in Chicago, and pledges its earnest
support to Grover Cleveland and
Thomas A. Hendricks, the nominees
of that convention for president and
vice president of the United States.
Second-We endorse the action of
our U. S. senators and members OF
the house of representatives IN the
4Sth congress.
Third-We endorse the economical
administration of affairs by our pres
ent state government in all its branch
es, and point with pride to the record
of the democr ttlc party of Missouri
In the administration of our state gov
ernment; that in every portion OF
Missouri the laws have been faith
fully administered, and all persons
are alike protected in person ard
property; that the people enjoy peace,
order, prosperity and plenty, whilst
honesty and economy have obtained
IN every department of the state gov
ernment since it passed into the hands
of the democratic party.
Fourth-That the democracy con-
graduates the people of the state on
the reduction of the state debt about
ten million dollars. or about one-half
the enlargement of the public schools
and in the material reduction of the
rate of taxation, and pledges itself to
the same strict economy in the future.
Fifth-The democratic party which
originated the..public school SYSTEM in
Missouri, stands pledged to maintain
popular education in the state
Sixth-That democracy is the es
pecial champion of the people; reit
crates its intense hostility to monopo
lstic tendency of the times and de
clares its purpose of battling for the
masses La their struggle for suprema
cy.
Nominations for governor were
then made and Gen. John S. Mar
maduke was nominated on the first
ballot by a vote of 331 to 81.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
A production OF oil from sunaowsr

a production of oil from sunflowsr
seed has become an industry of con-
siderable Importance in Russia 1t is
expressed on the spot, and the product
is largely employed IN the adulterat-
ion of olive oil; the purified oil is con-
sidered quite equal to olive and al
mond oil for table use. The most
important industrial applications of
the oil are for woolen dressing. lighting
and candle and soap making, it being
regarded. for the last-named purpose,
as superior to most other oils. The
Russian article is of a pale yellow
color.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
A Pastor Shoots His Wife and then
Himself
ANOTHER LESSON.
Don't Leave the Children Alone

PITTsBURG, Aug. PA Mckeesport
special says: Duri>g the temporary
absence of their mother, two young
Swedish children attempted to pour a
can of Carbon oil on the fire in the
kitchen stove, and in the explosion
which followed both children were
fatally burned
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
a Dakota Bank.

ST.. PAUL, Mimi, Aug PA Hur-
on Dakota special says: The receiver
of the bank Of Huron states the LA
bilities are Sl3. 900; assets, nominal
500. 600: valuation, SIS, 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
A NEW democratic daily is to be
started at eau Claire by Kepler & Co..

The slate makers over in the sew
enth distr ct are say ing that Q. B.
Thomas will be renominated for con-
greSs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15

Munich recently had an excite
ment occasioned by an unjust arrest
of two American students, whose
liberation was secured by the United
States Consul.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
CANNIBALISM.
Horrible Story that the Gree
ly Party Ate Human Flesh.
Officers Very Reticent, Evident
" Know More than they Tell.

Several Interviews with High
Officers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
Marshal Neg ga AMerica.

Mocksvllle, y. C., Cor y. Y, World
In the year of 1922 there came to David
County man calling himself Peter Stewart
Ney, who possessed a fine military bearing.
had some means, and gave such evidences
of education as to enable him to open and
carry on a school for boys during space of
over twenty years.
(. He spoke French well. English brokenlv.
was accomplished and skilled in the use of
the sword and all warlike weapons, and his
ability as teacher has rarely been equaled
in these parts. He commanded the respect
and gained the love of his pupils to an emf
uent degree. A long list of men noted as
iurists and scholars. as soldiers and states
men, could be given who we're taught by this
man, about whose life and manners there
was enough mystery to justify many report.
He lived in close intercourse with the peo-
pie of the neighboorhood of MocksviIle for
twenty-five years: only once when sober and
cool did he claim to be other than what he
appeared: on this occasion, overcome BIZ the
kindness of Mr.. Houston, with whom he had
lived. who tried to console him during his
deep distress on the accession of Louis Philip
pc 70 the throne OF France in 1880, he con-
fessed that he was in truth what many firm
y belieyed-that eminent parsonage, Mar
shall Ney- He gave as q reason for his com
ing TO the bzckwoods Of North Carolina that
If he s.rzyed near city he might have been
recognized and assass.nated, BESIDES bring
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
fllan, vice president; E. H. Bailey, cashier;

fllan, vice president; E. H. Bailey, cashier;
VIM. A. Miller, assistant cashier.
Directors-H. H. Sibley, T. B. Campbell,
P. H. Kelly, N. W. Kittson, H. P. Upham, G..
A. DeGraff, H. e. Thompson, E H. Bailey,
j. j. Hill, D. c. Shepard G.. D. Gilfllan, A.
II. Wilder, F. B. Clarke, c. w. Griggs, IL.
r. Bigelow.
The bank has for a period of a quarter OF
century had career of uninterrupted pros
perity. 1t has weathered every financial
crisis, and while many of the leading banks
of the country and of the world have gone
down in times of panic, thus tending to
create distrust in regard to the stability OF all
others. there never has been
a moment when single creditor
Of the First National Bank of st. Paul had
the least fear in regard to its stability. These
facts speak volumes in praise OF those by
whom it's affairs have been managed during
the past twenty-five years. Its present pres
ident, Mr.. H. P. Upham, has been connect
ed with the bank for twenty-one years, or
ever since its organization under the ma
tional banking law, as one of its officers,
making his way from bookkeeper through all
the different offices to his present proud and
honorable position as president of the oldest
bank in the state. st. Paul, and in fact the
state OF Minnesota, is justly proud OF her
oldest bank and one and all have unfalter-
ing faith that for generations to come the old
First National will stand as a model for 9TH
erS to emulate
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
BANK OF MINNESOTA.
CORNER JACKSON AND FOURTH STREETS.

CORNER JACKSON AND FOURTH STREETS.
This financial institution combines il an
eminent degree the elements of stability and
enterprise. For twenty-four years it has
been identified with the leading merchants
and fnanciers of the city, and to write the
history of the bank would be to write the
monetary history of ST. Paul. The original
banking house was established in 1860, and
in 1870 the three gentlemen now at the head
of the institution became partners, and it
was known as Dawson's bank, Mr.. Dawson
having been one of the original founders
The Bank of Minnesota was organized and
incorporated November l, 1882, with the
present officers, viz: William Dawson. pres
ident; r. A. Smith, vice president; Albert
Scheffer, cashier, and Herman Schetfcr, as
sistant cashier 1t has a capital OF 5000, DOC
and surplus of S3S, 900.
The bank is located in the elegant Gilfllan'
block at the corner of Jackson and Fourth
streets, in the very heart of the business sec
ton of the city, and it has most conven-
iently arranged rooms for the transaction of
its constantly increasing business. The long
and faithful services of its officers
has been one of the chief causes
of the great success of the bank,
and it would be difficult to find in the north
west three men more fully conversant with
the financial and mercantile capacities and
resources OF the great region of which st.
Paul is the pivot and center. Through the
reverses, trials and tribulations of a quarter
of a century "Dawson's Bank stood the
severest tests and always stood onspicuously
prominent in the financial affairs of the new
country, until it has the enviabe reputation
of being one of the most reliable and highly
esteemed banks in the whole country. 1t
numbers among its depositors many of the
best firms and corporations in ST. Paul and
vicinity and has also large number of bank
and mercantile correspondents whose bust
ness it transacts. The business of this bank
extends throughout the vast territory reached
by st. Paul jobbers, and it has correspon-
dents among all the banks that can possibly
be of benefit and use to the commercial
economy of its hosts of customers.
The banking room which is remarkably
light, airy and pleasant, is handsomely and
richly fitted with black walnut fixtures of
elaborate design, and is provided with the
most approved fire and burglar proof safes,
as well as all conveniences for the transac-
ton of banking business, the apartments
and their arrangement being special
ly designed to secure the ut
most convenience and safety, as well as
the most complete harmony of effect. With
an afTable and expert corps of assistants to
aid in its energetic management the Bank of
Minnesota merits its remarkable success, and
is justly classed as one of the soundest finan-
cial institutions in the entire country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
WINES AND LIQUORS.

1t is difficult for a person coming from the
older settled portion of the country to be-
lieve that they can obtain in St Raul as old,
pure, and it may be added costly wines and
liquors as they can in any city in America,
yet such is the fact. There are wine cellars
in St. Paul stocked with the
finest wines of Europe and
America. A number of the dealers are
heavy importers of foreign wines and liquors,
and nearly all of them carry very heavy
stocks of WHISTLES in bond. The travelling
agents of these houses can be found on every
public conveyance from st. Paulto the Rock
les. This trade is one of the most important
in St Paul, requiring many hundreds Of
thousands Of dollars to handle. The aggre-
gate sales OF the wholesale houses for the six
months ending June 80, reached the sum OF
81, 1873, 000 This would indicate that the
people of the northwest do not go thirsty.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

One would hardly suppose that this branch
of business has assumed the proportions and
the importance it has in st. Paul. There are
houses in this city equal to any in the east,
where can be obtained any kind of a
musical instrument, from a jews harp to
Grand piano, and at prices more favorable
than in the east. While it is true to some
extent that the early settlers OF a new country
have but little time, and perhaps less incli-
nation to'!court the muses. yet there are
many families and persons of refinement and
culture who are lovers of music, and home
would not be home for them If a piano or
some other musical instrument did not adorn
their parlors or rooms. 1t would hardly be
supposed the sales of these instruments for
the six months ending June 30, reached the
sum of 1896, $50, but such is the fact.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.

CORNER THIRD AND JACKSON STREETS.
This substantial financial institution was
founded in 1872, and for number of years
occupied limited quarters on Third street at
the corner of Minnesota. With the growth
of the country its business increased so
rapidly that it was forced to seek much
larger apartments, and now it is located in
as elegant and convenient rooms as are to
be found in the land. The rooms are upon
the first floor of the handsome Fire 81 Marine
Insurance building, and are very easy OF ac-
cess, and cheerful Somewhat irregular in
form, the space devoted to the business of
the bank averages fifty feet in width by one
hundred in depth, and the fittings are heavy,
rich and chaste, being constructed of solid
black walnut.
The bank has capital of 81 200, 900, with
surplus of 100000, and the standing of
the institution is second to none in the
United States. The present officers are as
follows: President, W. R. Merriam; vice
president, c. H. Bigelow; cashier, F. A. Sey-
mour; assistant cashier, George G.
Power; board of directors, Maurice
Auerbach, D. R. Noyes, E. N. Saunders, B.
Beaupre, John T. Averil, J. H. Bishop, c. H.
Bigelow, A. B. Stickney, E. F. Drake, A. H.
Wilder, John L. Merriam, w. S. Culbertson,
l.. D. Hodge, W. R. Merriam, 2. A. Sey-
mour.
The business of the hank is conducted in
the most careful, earnest and prompt man
ner, the most of the clerks having grown up
with the institution, and the officers being
men who fully know the community they
have transactions with. The bank has cor
respondents in nearly every town in Mime
sofa. Dakota, northern Iowa, northwest Wis
consin, Montana, Wyoming, Waship gton
territory, Oregon and Manitoba.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
A Very Old Tenor.

The once renowned tenor Tamberlik has
been recently engaged upon concert tour
in Russia, and Notwithstanding his voice has
greatly deteriorated, for he is between sixty
and seventy years of age, with considerable
success. Everywhere he has had large and
enthusiastic audiences, and every piece he
has sung has been voeiferousIy encored
Four concerts which he gave at st. Peters
burg are said to have brought him in nearly
$4,000 AS he was rich when he retired
from the stage. his unexpected and moment
airy return TO public life has come upon his
old admirers as a surprise. Tamberlik thinks
the time will come when great opera singers,
like great ballet dancers, viii no longer be
required, for much of what used to be sung
upon the lyric stage is now spoken in the
form of recitatiye.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08

Iished ones Immediately find their way to
its great and well selected stock 1t
is safe to affirm that by far
the greatest majority of letters that have
been written, the accounts that have been
kept and the books and newspapers that
have been published, in this region for the
last twenty years have been upon stock sup
piled by this pioneer house The smallest
newspaper with dininutive job-office at
tached sends its modest orders, and the great
journals with their calculations among
the tens of thousands, and immense con-
sumption of stationery calls upon the sold
reliable" all equally certain that they will
be treated literally, promptly and honestly.
The store now occupied by the concern is
so X 125 feet and three floors of this size are
constantly kept full of goods for which the
demand is constant while an indefinite
amount of stock is stored or in process of
manufacture at the mills in Minneapolis.
The character of the stock handled by this
house is too well known to require enumera-
ton here, hence it must suffice to state in
general way that it contains staple
and fancy stationery of all kinds,
printers supplies, complete
line of flat papers, bill heads. wrapping
MANILA and building papers, twines, holiday
goods, albums, toy and Juvenile books, etc.
They are also northwestern agents for the
celebrated whitney children's carriages
which rank all others in the market. Twenty
five men are employed in the house which is
by far the largest in the growing northwest,
doing a business fast approaching to mil
lion dollars annually. This edition of the
GLOBE is printed on paper furnished by this
hOuSe
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
NATHAN FORD.
Pianos and Organs.
10. 90 EAST THIRD sTREET.

The house of Nathan Ford enjoys a repu-
tation for reliability, probity and liberal deal
ing well earned and well supported The
word of Mr.. Ford is equivalent to a bond
and any representations made in this house
may be relied upon in every particular. He
makes the famous ''Knabc" pianos, his lead
ing instrument, and is prepared TO supply
them in ell styles, square, upright and grand.
For volume of tone, good construction, ex-
cellence of workmanship, perfection Of ac-
ton and delicious quality of tone, they are
unexcelled. He also carries the popular
Hazelton, the Fischer, and the Marshall g.
Wendell pianos, and the famous Clough &
Warren reed organs for parlor or church.
Mr.. Ford's warerooms are now so much
crowded that he is offering special induce
ments during this month, July, to make
room for his Fall stock. Special attention is
given to filing orders by mail, and satisfac-
ton is guaranteed or the goods may be re-
turned at the expense of the house.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
GEORGE BENZ & COMPANY.
Wnolesa1c Dealers in Vines, Liquors, I

WhOiesaIe Dealers IN Hines. liquors, Etc.
NO. 10, WEST THIRD STREET.
Probably there is not a name more ia
miliar to the people of the northwest than
that of George Benz. He is now a man in
the full vigor of middle aged manhood. He
came to st. Paul an unknown boy, but he
had within him the elements out of which
successful business men are made, and in a
few years he has grown up from comparative
poverty to become the head of wholesale
house scarcely second to any between the
great lakes, aDd the Rocky mountains. The
firm of Geo. Benz & company, the great st.
Paul wholesale importers and dealers in
wines, liquors, etc, whose place of business
is at number 10, West Third street, has al
most an international reputation as their
business in buying and selling is not con-
fined to the American continent alone but
reaches out to the banks of the classic Rhine
In Germany, the sunny plains of France
and the vine clad hills of Spain, and
Portugal, with all of which countries they
have business relations. 1t is seldom that
week passes without bringing to their i'm
mensc wholesale house an invoice of wines,
brandies, ETC., from the countries named
above, not to mention their purchase of the
choicest WHISTLES from Kentucky-the most
finely favored wines from California and
bottled goods, such as ale, porter, imported
French cordials, etc, from all parts of the
United States and Europe. The stock this firm
carries is probably fully as large as that of
any one wholesale house in Chicago or any
other city outside of New York. Mr.. Benz
is a native of Germany, and makes frequent
visits to the ''Fadcrland' during which he
combines business with the pleasure of meet
ing his relatives and associates of his boyhood
days. He visits in person the houses with
which he deals and makes his
purchases and contracts on the spot, and
thus gives the customers of the firm the ad-
vantage Of his long experience in the bust
ness, in the quality of the wines and liquors
purchased. Being heavy purchasers they
are enabled to buy superior article at re-
duced rates, and hence can afford TO sell, and
do sell, 4 better article at lower rates than
dealers can obtain the same in New York or
any other city in America. The firm is COM
posed of George Benz, John Haggenmiller
and VIM. Hachmann, each one of whom is
thoroughly experienced in the business; are
gentlemen both in business and private life,
with whom it is a pleasure to have business
relations.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
WARD, HILL 81 MCCLELLAN.
Stationery. Toys and Druggist Sundries.
10 401 SHELLY STREET.

Stationery, Toys and Druggist Su',dries.
40. 407 sIBLEY STREET.
This extensive establishment is peculiar in
some respects, principally because it carries
three separate and distinct lines of goods
and is prepared to furnish dealers in either
Of the lines with as complete stocks in their
specialties as any single house could. Their
great stock occupies store No. 407 Sibley
street, which has five stories, each twenty
five by one hundred and thirty-five feet, all
crowded with the innumerable variety OF
goods they deal in. The stock is admirably
displayed and the various stories comprise a
perfect museum Of elegant, useful and
necessary articles. The partners, Eugene
Ward, James A. Hill and j. q. Mcclellan,
have all had long experience in the business,
and Mr.. Ward who has followed the same
lines for twenty-five years, has for the last
fourteen years been identified with the trade
of the northwest, thus fully understanding
the requirements Of the people Throughout t
the vast territory.
One department of this house is staple and
fancy stationery, including a great variety
among which are: autograph and photo
graph albums; diaries for 1885; Tuck's, De
La Rue & Co. IS, Prang's and Haki's Christ
mas cards and souvenirs; blank books
scrap books; Crane papers Gopher papers,
envelopes; papeteries; McLoughlin's toy
books; games of all kinds; A, B, c and
building blocks; ladies shopping bags; bill
books, wallets and purses.
The firm are direct importers of goods from
the factories of Europe, and st. Paul being
boath port of entry and appraisal, they are
enabled to lay goods down here at as low
prices as New York jobbers can supply them.
They have received and are constantly re-
ceiving toys brought directly from the max
crs in France and Germany and including
the very latest and most attractive, in numer-
GUS assortmcnts from the cheapest to the
best.
The druggists sundries department its
more than ever full and complete, contain
ing an immense variety of novelties and
eleganccs, the utmost discretion having
been exercised in the selection No more
complete stock can be asked for, and from
the great display Of goods, every dealer is
certain to find just what he may require,
whether he desires to replenish, or to select II
full new stock. Goods bearing their trade
mark ''Gopher' are becoming decidedly
popular throughout tie entire northwest.