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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11


had its origin In cessions of land by the states to
the general government. The first cession was
made by the state or New York, and the largest
which in area exceeded all others by the state of
Virginia. The territory, the propretorship OF
which became thus vested into the general gov
erument extended from the Western lineof Penn
sylvania, to the Mississippi river. These patr-
otto donations of the states were incumbered,
with no condition except that they should be
held and used for the common benefit of the
United States.
By purchase with the common fund of all the
people additions were made to this domain until it
extended to the northern line of Mexico, the Pa
cific Ocean and the Polar Sea. The original trust
for the common benefit of the United States at
tache1 to all the execution of that trust the policy
of many homes rather than large estates was
adopted by the government. That these might
be easily obtained and be the abode of security
and contentment the laws for the acquisition
were few and easily understood and general III
their character.
But the pressure of local interest combined
with speculative spirit have in many instances
procured the passage OF laws which marred the
harmony of the general plan, and encountered
the system with multitude Of general and
special enactments, which rendered the land laws
complicated, subjecting the titles to uncertainty
and the purchaser often to oppression and
wrong Laws which were intended for the
common benefit" have been perverted, so that
large quantities of land are yesting IN single
ownerships. From the multitude and character
of these laws they seem incapable or correction
by mere administration.
1t is not for the common benefit of the United
States that large area of the public lands should
be acquired directly or through fraud in the hands
of a single individual The nations strength is
in the people and the nations prosperity is in
their prosperity. The nations glory is in the
equality of her justice The notions perpetuity
is in the patriotism of all her people. Hence as
for practicabity the plan adopted for the disposal
of the public lands should have in view the origi-
nal policy, which encouraged many purchasers of
these lands for homes, and discouraged the mass
ing of large areas, exclusive of Alaska About
three-ffths of the national domain has been sold
or subjected to contract or grant.
OF the remaining twoffths a considerable por-
ton is either mountain or desert \ rapidly in
Creasing population creates a growing demand
for homes, and the accumulation of wealth in
spires an eager competition to obtain the public
land for speculative purposes. In the future this
collision of interests will be more marked than ia
the past and the execution of the nations trust
in behalf of our settlers will be- more difficult.
l therefore , mmend to your attention The re
commentator contained in my report OF the
secretary of the interior, with reference to the
repeal and modification Of certain of our land
laws.
The nation has made friendly grants and sub
sides to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

Having suffered with rheumatism and gene raj
debility for years, procured bottle ef ~ hh :
phoros After five doses l slept and the neA t
morning could dress my self and walk without q
cane. Samuel Bsrstow, Lancaster, Wisconsin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

A Nashua family buried pet dog,
which had died, in TIE family lot IN
the cemetery, and intend to put
over his grave a granite shaft with a
pedestal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

a single ticket from Boston to Den
yer and return was recently sold in
Boston for 81, 4S1. It carries a party
of niEe in a special car with stop over
privileges.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

Try Dr. walkers Ca1forD1a vinegar
BitteTs for liver and kidney complaint, scrof-
ua, rheumatism, worms. fever, skin sruptions,
headache and all disorders arising from bad
blood. That remarkable vegetable preparation
stance. Many thousands Of persons testify TO its
wonderful effects.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

Police sergeants in New York are
held responsible for articles taken
from prisoners prior TO their being put
in the cells.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

Saskatchewan FIRE WHEAT. In car lots Gen
uine. Send for samples and price list w. j.
Abernethy, sole originator, Minneapolis, MINI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

ITCHING and frTftstions of the skin and
scalp, burns scalds plies, ulcers, poisons. bites
of insects and all skin diseases, quickly cured
bySCole's CarbolisaIve, the great skin rene
dy. Is and 80 cents. At Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

A man in Huntington county, Pa ,
claims to have found a vein of anthra-
cite coal, which burns nicely to clear
white ash.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

A healing salve is made from the
yolk of eggs in Russia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

Dreadful scandals, exec: ding those
of Stead, have come to light at Val
enclennes aid Paris, which have ST.
fenced the anti-Albion satirists OF
Paris.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

Steel rails continue TO be increasing
~ wanted, and the price Is up TO t33 q
tom
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

The huge, drastic, gripping, sickening pills are
fast being sur erseded by DR. Pierces "Purgatfve
Pellets" Sold by druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

THE best Ankle Boot and Collar Pa ss are made
of zinc and leather. Try them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

The tallest man in Washington
Territory is John Hutchinson. He
stands seven feet four isches flat-foot-
al
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11
ImpOrIanI.

When you visit or leave New York City, save
Baggage Expressage and s. 90 Carriage Hire and
stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposte
Grand Central Depot
600 Elegant rooms fitted up at cost Of one
million dollars, $1.00 and upwards per day. Euro
pean Plan. Elevators. Res aurant Supplied with
the best. Horse cars stages and elevated railroad
to all depots Families can live better for leSs
money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any 9th.
er frst-class hotel in the city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11
A SYSTEM OF RAILROADS

projected as great national highways to connect
the Pacific states with the east. Ii hd, been
charged that thase donations from the people
have been diverted to private gains and corrupt
uses. and thus public Indignation has been
aroused and suspicion ensendere I. Our great
nation does not begrudge its generosity, but it
ahhots specializing and fraud; and he favorable
reasari IT our people for the great cnrH"rations
To which these grants wert made ca MY be
revived 10y Il restoration of confidence, g. y" Sc
cured hY their constant uur. HriFocLl .rd carly
manifested integrity.
A faithful application Of thi; undiminished
proceeds of the fraud to lh- construction and
perfectng of their roads, an honest discharge
of their obligations and entire justice to ALL the
people in the enjoyment of their rights on the
will be content with no less To secure these
things should he the common purpose of the
officers of the government as well as of the Cor
porations With this accomplishment prosperity
would be permanently secured to the roads and
national praise would take the place of nation
al complaint.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE


WASHINGTON. Dec. THE senate
was called to order at 12 O'Clock, and
after prayer, Mr.. Edwards nominated
Senator Sherman for president of the
senate and Mr.. voorhees, moved to
substitute the name of Mr.. Harris. The
ayes and nays were then ordered upon
voorhees, motion, and the amendment
was lost by strict party vote. Where
upon Sherman was elected without fur
Their divisions. Committees were APP
pointed to notify the president and the
house OF representatives, of the organi-
cation of the senate Then. on motion
of Edmunds, at 2:25, the senate took a
recess Of half an hour to await the sr-
ganlz alton of the house.
Upon request Of Secy. McCook, Sher-
man was escorted to the chair by Ed
munds and voorhees, and the oath was
administered by Edmunds. Sherman
then said:
return you my grateful thanks for the high
honor which You have conferred on Ene. In com
mon with all the people of the United States
feel profound Sorrow for the sudden death of the
vice president who is also by the constitution de-
clared president Of the senate. The contingency
has now arrived when it becomes the imperative
duty OF the senate TO elect president pro tenn
In accepting the position assigned me, feel
that many senators on either side OF the house
are more apt in the discharge OF the duties of
this position, and more experienced in the rules
and orders of the senate than self. Still ac-
cept with sincere thanks, and hope to be able TO
enforce the rules with kindness and impartiality
so as to ascertain if possible the sense of the
majority OF the senate. and give TO the minority
its full constitutional right and protection, and
with sincere desire TO so perform this duty
appeal TO each individual for courtesy and for
bearances.
Cullom then presented the credentials
of Dogan's reelection as senator from
Illinois, and Pike presented the creden-
tials of Blair of New Hampshire. The
credentials were read and Logan and
Blair were at enca sworn in by the pres
dent pro tenn.
The following resolutions were offered
by Sen. Voorhees,.
Resolved, That the senate has received with
profound sorrow the intelligence of the death of
Thomas a. Hendricks the late vice-president of
the United States, and for a number of years
distinguished member of this body.
Resolved, That the business of the senate be
suspended in order that tht eminent public SER
vices and the representative virtues of the de-
ceased MAJ be- appropriately commended.
Resolved, That the secretary of the senate be
directed to communicate these resolutions to the
house OF representatives.
Sen. Voorhees, as ed that the resolu-
tions be laid on the table, subject, to be
the senate should nave due notice. TIE
resolution was accordinly laid on the
table.
Sen. Harrison then moved an immed-
late adjournment of the senate, out of
resp:cE to the memory of tho late vice
president. The motion was then agreed
TO, and the senate Adjourned TIL to.mor
row noon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small doses of
FSo'S Cure for CumSumptiou
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

There are IN Pennsylvania SO, 600
patrons of hashandry, belonging to
76S oranges.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

Young or middle-sSed men suffering
from nervous debility or other delicate diseases,
however induced. speedily and permanently cured.
Address, Worlds Dhper.ary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

Ifyou cannot get ATHLoPHoRos of your drug.
gist, We will send 1t express paid, on receipt OF
regular prtce-one dollar per bottle. We prefer
hasn't it, do not be persuaded to try something
else but order at once from as directed
ATHLoPHoRoS Co., liz Wall Street, New York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

commend to the wise ard thoughtful atten-
ton of congress the needs, the welfare and the
cooperation of an intelligent and generous
nation. To subordinate these to the narrow ad-
of selfish aims is TO violate the peoples trust
and betray the peoples interests But an iudi-
vidusl sense of responsibility on the part of each
Of us and a stern determination to perform our
duty well must give US place among those who
have added in their day and gener alton 10 the
glory and prosperity Of our beloved land.
(Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. S, 1885.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

The present condition of the law in relation to
the succession to the presidency in the event of
the death, disability removal of both the pres
ident and vice-president is such as to require
immediate amendment. This subject has re-
peatedly been considered by congress, but no
result has been reached. The recent lamentable
death of the vice president, and the vacancies at
the same time in all other offices the incumbents
of which might Immediately exercise the func-
tons of the presidential office has caused public
anxiety and Just demand that a recurrence of
such a condition of affairs should not be permit
tai
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11
FLORIDA HOMES
GIVEN AWAY.
Clay For BriCkmakinS

The supply NJ Tcma Is neIhsusthle and the GUAM,
OF brick made fromt s yert,Suprror thue irsuruE
settlers aud Investors superior building material riF
on the ground. also examine and purchase goyeaia
mCut lands. state lands, railroad lsuds and orange
groves Ia apI part OF the state In the interest 81 it
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17
THE OHIO DEMOCRATS.

The general explanation of the Democratic
defeat in Ohio offered by the Democratic
press is that the State is naturally Republi-
can. Senators Eustis and Beck think it is to
be construed as rebuke to the President
for not filling the offices sooner, and the
theory that the quarrels of the Democratic
leaders was largely responsible for 1t has
supporters. But the weight of opinion Is in
favor of the first explanation, and this is
probably the correct one. But what accounts
for the Democratic expectation of carrying
Ohio, for there is no doubt that such an expec-
tation existed and was held with great firm
ness? 1t was probably based on two
assumptions. First, that the allegiance Of a
great many Republicans to their party was
mereenary in its character and would be
destroyed by the fact that the national adj
ministration with all the offices was in the
hands of the Democrats. Second, that all
the support the prohibition ticket got would
come from the Republican party. The cleo
ton has taught that neither of these assump-
tions was correct, though the second was
much more nearly SO than the first
Their leaders had dinned it into the ears of
the Democracy so long that all that held the
Republican party together was the cohesive
power of patronage, that a good many of
them seem to have really believed that the
ell ection of Democratic President would
cause it to fall to pieces. The election has
however, opened their eyes to the fact that
the Republican party has been held together
by principles and not by pelf, and that the
possession of the offices is by no means es-
sential to its existence.
Their second assumption was not altogeth-
er correct, either. 1t appears to be fact
that there are in Ohio some Democrats, not
, great many to be sure, who object to free
vbiskey. and the greatest personal freedom
to drink and sell it which Gov. Hoadly adyo-
Gated. Hoadly seems to have taken his posi-
ton on the temperance question solely with
view OF conciliating the liquor dealers. He
appears to have assumed. that there was no
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

The Alabama Claims Court has refused to
reinstate J. A. Manning. the man who has
attacked it in the press, and who was at the
bottom of the movement to cripple it by re-
fusing to pay its incidental expenses. Under
the circumstances Manning displayed an ex-
traordinary amount of brass in making his
request. The refusal of the court to enter
lain it before he hal made an apology was
perfectly proper. Any other course would
have shown 1t to be lacking in self-respect.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

President Cleveland has proclivity for
coming down on applicants for office which
is sometimes painful. They tell good sto-
ry of pilgrim from Maine who had made
his visits to the White House more numerous
than pleasant. AT last he remarked to the
President, Perhaps have been to see you
often enough" He was somewhat discon-
certed by the frank reply, "Yes, / think
you have" If we are not mistaken he is now
attending to his legitimate business at the
old stand
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

possibility of getting too much whiskey in
his programme But to the credit OF the
Democratic party. be it said. that even in
Ohio there are some men in it who object to
rumshop ON every corner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17
COyEgEn yyTTH ns.nrcr..ss

] want to tell you that your CUTIcuRA RRsoI..
VENT is magnificent About three months ago
my face was covered with Biotches, and after us
ing three bottles Of REsoLvENT l was perfectly
cured FREDERICK MAITRE
% ST. CHARLES ST., NEW ORLEANS, La
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

Gen. Neal Dow does not have high opin-
ion of Bangor. In letter to the New York
Post he says the moral and religious tones
there are very low. Fifty years ago." he
adds, there was great land speculation in
Maine, of which Bangor was the centre
Many men of bad character became very
rich and influential there, and by their ex-
ample they poisoned the moral and religious
character of the people, the virus remaining
there to this day." He says that 'by com
mon consent of the churches, and the infiu-
entail people of the city, including parsons
and deacons, the grog shops are permit ted to
run openly in defiance of the law"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

a Columbus Ohio correspondent writes
to the New York World that HoadIy
had the saetive support of the administra-
ton; that when deputation asked the
President the other day to turn Fred Douglass
out of his berth as recorder of deeds, Mr..
Cleveland told them that he couldn't because
Mr.. Hoadly had asked him not to, as it
might have bad effect on the colored vote
In Ohio; and that all the appointments Mr..
Hoadly desired in Ohio were made-he con-
trolled the patronage in that state, and this
fact seemed to have brought out good deal
of opposition to him. This looks as If the
administration was not so Indifferent to the
result in Ohio as it now pretends to be.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

Gov. Hill in his letter of acceptance makes
bid for the Mugwump vote by endorsing
the administration of President Cleveland
and saying a good word for civil service
reform. The Mugwump however is hard
bird to catch with ''taffy."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17
THE PRESIDENT AND THE BABIES
Pittsburg Chronicle.
| r c. II / N C
skin Diseases Instantly Re-
Iieved by CutiCura.

EyREATMENT.-A warm bath with CUTIcURA
IL SOAR, and single application of CUTIcURA
the great Skin Cure This repeated daily
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every Species of Itching, Scay and Pimply HUI
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

With King Milan of Servia the choice
seems to be between fighting and abdication
He prefers the former and is preparing to
march into Bulgaria.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

Gov. Hill, we observe, disagrees with the
Mugwumps. He thinks the best way to en-
dorse President Cleveland's administration
is to vote for Gov. HILL The Mugwumps
think otherwise.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17
Judge Foraker gives five reasons that led

to the result in Ohio, as follows:
First-The Republicans regard it important that
decisive expression should be given at the first
election after the beginning of Democratic Ma
tiOnal Administration.
Second-A determination to give an expression
in favor of free ballot and fair count in all our
elections
Third-Distrust concerning the free-trade ten
denotes of the Democratic party, coupled with q
recognition Of the necessity Of maintaining the
Republican ascendancy in the United States
Senate.
Fourth-Disgust with the Democratic State ad-
ministration IN Ohio, notably the action of the
last Senate and the extravaganza of the last Leg
stature.
Fifth-A wish to have the liquor traffic regIl-
lated and taxed, as practical method of dealing
with the subject, and dissatisfaction with the
Democratic position on license, which Is imprac-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

Secretary Endicott seems to be the only
cabinet officer who has not smashed some
thing or attempted to. Postmaster General
s<Vilas has smashed the foreign mail service,
Secretary Whitney has smashed John Roach,
Secretary Bayard seems to have tried hard
to smash the consular and diplomatic service
Secretary Lamar attempted to smash the
Alabama Claims Court, and Attorney Gen
eral was in fair way to smash the Bell Tel
ephone Company when the President inter
fered. The President himself seems to be
fast smashing the Democratic party.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING, OCT. II.

They ought to put Ward in place where
he can't make talk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17
TON BOSSMIER, EDINBURGH, IND.
TETrER TIE SCALP.

was almost perfectly bald, caused by letter
OF the top Of the scalp / used your CUTIcURA
REMEDIES about six weeks and they cured my
scalp perfectly, and now my hair is coming back
as thick as it ever was.
j. F. CHOICE WBITEsBoRO, TEXAS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

Ohio Democrats are laying it off ON the
President. What will the New York Dem
ocrats do?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

Courtney and Conley were hardly enough
for Hanlan and Lee. Each can beat Lee,
but the champion more than makes up the
difference.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

People will be sorry for Mr.. Howells's edi-
torial connection with Harper's Magazine If
1t takes time from his novel writing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-17

"a - HOW LIKE OIL AND ZINE to
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z octi7 SW&w2w
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