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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
Another Scare.
The Aborigines of Canada Caus-
ing Some Trouble.
4 Court Sensation in the State
of Missouri.
Fitch Makes an Explanation for
the Public.
All Sorts of Reports.
Trouble With Indians

OTTAWA, Canada, March 24.-Ne
doubt the government has received
dispatches tonight of very grave i'm
portance in connection with the re
bellion at Prince Albert. II is reported
in the lobbies that the Indians are
joining Rel and the half breeds, and
that serious trouble is apprehended.
The reverend gentlemen at Col
gary, having great influence among
the Indians, have been sent on mis-
sion TO the chiefs of the Crow and
Blackfeet bands to prevent them
joining the rebels.
The conflict between the rebels and
moGRted police has already taken
place and several government eff
eials have been made prisoners.
Gen. Middleton left tonight for
Winnipeg to assume the command of
the militia and mounted police.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
Wisconsin News Points,

Gen. A. G. Parkinson delivered a
lecture at Columbus on the subject,
With Sherman in 1864"
In the vicinity of Brandon, Viii
liam klavon the past winter caught
357 skunks, 100 mink and so musk
ra:s. He sold the lot for $500.
The right-of way for the Chicago,
Wisconsin & Northern railroad, IL is
said, has been secured from the state
line up to within two and one-half
miles south of Waukesha.
Louis Anderson, the tramp who
lived so long under haystack near
La Crosse, and who afterward suffered
amputation of his frozen feet, will be
provided with artificial feet
Capt. Z. Marsh, of the Sunny
Side farm, delivered crop of ten
acres of tobacco at Milton Junction,
that weighed 1886 pounds, which,
at Is cents per pound, amounted to
81, 553 40; or little more than $155
per acre. 1t was all of the Spanish
variety, and was delivered in the
bundle.
One of the largest checks ever
given for a crop of tobacco was
placed into the hands of Mr.. J. X. ?.
Porter, of Cookville. last week. The
crop consisted of fifty-fve acres and
sold for Is cents, assorted. There
were over 250 cases of the lot, aud in
payment for the same check for
SIS, 352 81 was drawn, Mr.. Porter has
already received 81, 200 in advances,
making the tobacco crop return a
revenue of 50, 5s2 Sc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
lie Succeeds Too Well.
San Francisco Chronicle.

Now" said the bride, Henry, l
want you to understand distinctly
that | do not wish to be taken for a
bride. l am going to behave as if l
were an old married woman. So,
dearest, do not thing me cold and
unloving il l treat you very practl-
cally when there is anybody by"
Il don't believe | can pass for an
old married man. | am so fond of
you that | am bound to show it. am
sure to give the snap away"
mo you mustn't. It's easy enough.
And | insist that you behave just
as old married men do. Do you
hear7'
We'll, darling, I'll try, but know 1
will not succeed"
The first evening of tLeir arrival the
bride retired to her chamber and the
groom fell in with poker party, with
whom he sat playing cards until 4
o'clock in the morning. His wife
spent the weary hours weeping. AT
last he turned up and met his grief
stricken bride with the hilarious ques-
ton:
We'll, amt 1 doing the old married
man like daisy7"
She never referred to the subject
again, and every body knew after that
they had just been married.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27

CHARLEsTowN, w. Va, March "a.
removed the debris from
the Ruffners building this morning
and found the body of Geo. Welcher,
the porter, under the bursted boiler.
his head was blown off and the boiler
was lying across his stomach; lis leg
and one arm was destroyed. 1t was
discovered that the safety valve was
plugged with iron and it is supposed
Intentionally. All Ruffners Brothers
books and 81, 800 in currency were
destroyed ia the safe. Loss to hotel
and Ruffner Brothers is larger than
at first supposed, it will reach fully
S175, 900 with $48, 900 insurance on
the whole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27

SOMETIME before the presidential
aommalions were made Rev Henry
Ward Fcochcr wrote a letter, vouch-
ing for his own republicanism and
saying 4 few things against the dem
ocracy as reform party. Mr..
Bcechcr sent that letter to the Chicago
Tribune foI publication. Why he
should have sent the letter to paper
with less standing and less character
than any ether ip Chicago, perhaps
Brcchcr could not explain and Ger
tainly no one else can. But it
delighted tAc Tribune TO be so
highly favored. Mr.. Beecher was
the idol of the Tribune then.
Every issue of the paper was filled
with the most fulsome praise of
Reechcr. The whole letter Was repub
lishcd several times in extracts and
quotations in its columns, and the
place of original publication particu~
lar!y stated, This toadyism would
have been going on down to this time,
but for the results Of International con
ventius, which Transferred Beecher
and tcns Of thousands Of former re
mhllCms over 10 the support Of the
democrat Z tjck.t These things cool
cd oW The Tnbunc, asd now it can
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

The cabinet council this evening
understood reply somewhat un-
favorable was received from the Rus
sian government in relation TO the
Afghan frontier question. The stu
alton is still very critical.
DISSATISFIED WITH GRAHAM.
The war officers are dissatisfied
with Gen. Graham's management CT
the advance and he will probably be
recalled.
The st. James Gazette denounces
the incapacity shown at headquar-
ters," and saws: This murdereus
military scuftle would never have
happened if Generals McNeill and
Graham had taken the precautions
which should have occurred to
cadet" The general press comments
as well as public opinions are in the
same tone.
SUAKIM, March 24-Latest returns
regarding the casualties of Sundays
engagement, show that, irelu!Ing
Indian troops and exclusive of camp
followers, officers and "a men wsre
killed, and officers and 13s men
wounded; one officer and 70 mea are
reported missing. The Guards
and marines while advanding
from Hasheen Zebera, to-day, to
meet the convoy from Suakim, had
several muskstry skirmishes with the
rebels, during which 16 British were
wounden and one killed.
The scarcity Of camels delays the
advance on Tamai. In the attack
upon the guards and marines, today.
several Arabs were killed. Armed
women were seen among the rebels.
The transport and oommissariat of
the British service lost $50 men killed
in Sundays engagement near Tanai.
PLYMOUTH, March 24-The naval
officials here were ordered few days
ago to make list of the vessels here
available for service. To day an or
der was received to prepare the vessels
Immediately for active service.
LONDON. March 24-Governmeht
officials at Chatham have been ordered
to prepare for Immediate servieo a
large draft of the transport corps,
which it is supposed will be sent to
Suakim. Chatham officials were also
suddenly ordered to put an iron clad
ia commission.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
Mcdonald Declines s.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 24.-Ex Sem
ator Mcdonald was offered the Rus
sian mission, but says he has no in,
tentlon Of accepting any position. Il
was made aware, however, that the
president felt desirous of expressing
his confidence in me. 1 sought to
bring to the attention of the president
LlIc fact tnat IlIdis~A.~> l.~>l 80 -AAair
ed as much consideration as she was
entitled to. l said to him pleasantly
that as Indiana had no representative
IN his cabinet we would have TO look
to him to be our representative in it,
and the president assured me that in
the end we Should have no cause of
complaint"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
A COURT SENSATION

Gen. Sherman's Son-in-Law Sued
by the Company Over Which he
Presided.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, March 24.-The
Harrison Wire company brought
suit 10 day against Thos. w. Fitch,
the eX-pre5ldent of the company, for
s102, 279. 35. The suit on its face is
for goods sold and delivered and
money lent, by long exhibit filed in
the case particularizes the real ground
of the action. 1t shows Fitch's &C
count with the company while he
was president, from January, 1873,
to March 3, 1888. During that time
he is shown to have drawn out
of the company $2OS, ,o2161, while
he was entitled to only
$105, 1895. The entries are all made
on the books regularly. Fitch charg
ing himself with all the moneys taken
by him. The two largest items charg,
ed against him are $15, 900 each for
bonds of the Harrison Wire company.
The balance of the amount drawn
was mostly in cash and by drafts,
Fitch'S salary was S., 600 a year, which
WOuIu udN6 0nLlIleu Hlu 10 SOU,UuO III
the six years covered by the statement,
but by other credits during that per
iod this sum is raised to $105, TAP. %
The suit has caused considerable com,
motion, as Fitch is the young ieu>
tenant who married Minnie, Slaughter
of General Sherman, and resigned
his navy position.
MR. FITCH'S EXPLANATION.
In explanation of the suit Mr.. Fitch
said this evening that The matter was
perfectly straight and he owed the
concern nothing. The apparent over
draft was caused by transactions sy
him as president of the company, act
ing under instructions of the directors.
There was some stock of the concern
afleat, and Edwin Harrisoo, J. M.
Leet and Fitch, who were the princi-
pal stockholders and indorsed for the
company for sS00,o0O thought 1t
ought to be taken in. Accordingly,
Fitch, as president, bought stock and
retired it, doing so in his own name,
but in reality acting in his official Ca
pacity. Some stockholders, it appears,
were not eognizant of the transac ton,
and they have caused the receiver to
bring suit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
sewing machines, the works were closed,

sewing ma chimes, the works were closed.
and Mr.. Shaw removed to Boston.
COMMISSIONER BLACK has asked Gov.
Martin, of Kansas, in case the county
clerks of that State are not clerks of
courts or record to promptly notify
theRa not to acknowledge any more
pension declarations of Kansas soldiers
but TO give notice to applicants that will
enable them to go before the proper
officers and execute proper declara-
tons.
The President sent in the following
nomiHa ations: Milton j. Durham, of
Kentucky, to be First Comptroller of
the Treasury; William Garrard. of Ne
vada, to he Superintendent of the Mint
at Carson City, New; James R. Ryan,
of Nevada, to be Coiner of the Mint at
Carson City, New; Malcolm Hay, of
Pelnsy lvania, to be First Assistant
Postmaster General; Martin V. Mont
gomery, of Michigan. to be Commission
or Of Patents; David S. Baker Jr., of
Rhode Island, to be United States At
torney for the District of Rhode Island;
Benjamin II. Hill, Jr., of Georgia, TO be
Uuted States Attorney for tie North
ern District of Georgia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
rHE RIE NNIAI- SESSIONS

The biennial sessions of the l,gisla>
tu1r work. bout rs awkward y is they
coHId IN respect {" the app"rtion
mrut uG the state into senate and
assembly districts. For example, the
census viii he taken in June, 1885,
but the legislature does not meet
again urtjl 1887, nnd then the
members arc elected under the appor-
tlonurut Of 1881 The legislature of
1887 viii apportlon the state into scu-
ate and assembly districts, and the
assembly OF 1889 and hall the sena-
tors viii be chosen under the appor-
tioulucut Of 1888. but one half the
senators of tho senate of 1889
viii hold under the asportioument
Of 1881. This would not make
50 much difference in the old states
but Its uut4isucSS in This state hardly
u,ods 10 be explained Some of the
Gsnemb|ymtn in Tie present legiSla
tmc have constituency ,f three
times that necessary for a representa-
i've in 1881. Ard in the case of scme
senators il IS still worse Wisconsin
is peculiarly i'll adApted to the bien-
nal system and will he for many
wears, ewing To the fact Of being AN
cd settled community At one end OF
the state, and = home for the Indian,
bear, deer and homeSteader at the
other end. The growth of the state
in population is all at the north. The
population of the FIRST Congressional
district in 1850 was only al greater
than IN 1870. In the second district
the population in 1880 was LIP less
than in 1870 and in the third district
composed oi Dane, Grant, Green,
Iowa and La Fayettc counties the
population was (. los less in 1880 than
i. WAS in 1870 The first, second and
thitd congressional districts contain
ID a population Of 1, SOC less IN 1880
than III 1870 Oa the other END OF
the STATE, Barron county grew from
SIS 10 7,O24, Clark from 5 4so to 10, :
7l5, Chippewa from SSH to Is, 4s1,
Marathon from 5.SS5 to 17,12l and
many other counties proportiona.ely Y.
No state could be more untitled for a
biennial system where it takes
six years after census IS
taken before fun legislature can
he chosen under the enumeration
There is some talk of having an extra
session next win err, but that hardly
seems practicable, aud besides it woald
he necessary once in each five years,
The present legislature might adjourn
from April over TO the following Jan.
uary, making il all part of the same
session. That would be the most feas-
ible plan if the legislation at the ad
journed session could be confined to
the apportionment of the state into
senate and assembly districts, but that
would not be an easy task, and would
likely result in two months session.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
Ear WeS st.

SAN FRANCISCO, March "a : The
City of Sidney arrived this afternoon
from Australia, and brings particulars
Of the Hanlan.Cliford boat race,
which took place at Sidney, Feb. 7tb,
and won by Hanlan. The match was
for enc thousand pounds. An inn
mense gathering of people were pres
ent. Clifford was tie first to grip the
water. He rowed 81 to minute and
Hanlan 39. Chfford's work at the
start attracted all attention. 1t
seemed to premise something prodig-
ious, but surprise dwindled away as
Hanlan gradually drew up. For
half a mile Clifford made a
splendid race-Hanlan contenting
himself to keep near enough
to watch him without much trouble
Hanlan then dropped his stroke to 80
and the old smile Indicative Of victory
settled on his face. After gaining the
remaining distance Hanlan drew
quickly away to three lengths, then
to four and FIVE. ahead. Clifford, who
was pulling manfully, spurted, hat
Hanlas met him and put another
length between thsm as they passed
the Sidney rowing club, Hanlan then
being nine lengths ahead. He then
slackened aEd finished the winner by
seven lengths. He was loudly
cheered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
The Families of TWO Presldents

RICHMOND, March 24.-Cluverius,
the lawyer, in jail charged with the
murder of Miss Madison, is a grand
nephew of President Tyler. The girl,
1t will be remembered, was of the
family of President Madison. No
move has yet been made to disinter
the girls body and to discover if there
was any human cuticle under her
fnge nails corresponding to wounds
On Cluverius' hands. This would be
very important evidence. But there
seems now no likelihood that what
happened ia the interval before death
will ever be known. Doubt must
make in Ciuverius' favor. 1t preba-
bly, can ntver be sufficiently estab-
lished that he struck the blow, and
that she did not throw herself into the
water
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
A Sensational Dispatch

MILWAUKEE, March 24-The sensa
tional dispatch to the Chicago Inter
Ocaan that the Winona 81 st. Paul
railroad was seized yesterday by FIRST
mortgage bond holders and is row
TO be controlled by the Wisconsin
Central, is declared by the officials of
that line to be entirely without foun-
dation.
They assert that the Central has no
more 10 do with the transaction than
any other road in the transaction.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
Gen. Grants Condition.

NEW YORK, March 24.-After visit
ing Gen. Grant tonight DIR. Douglass
said the General had very good
day. He took good deal of food.
His condition is more favorable. His
pulse and temperature is good for a
sick man. His.throatis is quite as well as
usual. The general came down stairs
this evening and said he felt like
going out for a walk but of course he
did not. His carriage came to take
him for dri~e but | advised him not
to as the air was too keen and he re-
mained in doors. The General is ap-
parently in better condition this eve
ming than he has been for several
days.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27

ern states, for the week ending March
81, says: Conditions are such that
only comparatively small area Of
spring wheat can be got into the
grouad before the first of April. This
1t is thought cannot be called late.
neither can 1t be called early. AS re-
CARDS winter wheat it says: Indica-
tlons are that, taking the decrease in
acreage and the daily running down
OF crops, prospects are we shall see
the winter wheat crop in quantity be-
low that of 1884.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
FOREIGN.

CONCERNING tho reported peace ncgo-
tiatsons with China, the Liberte states
that France is willing to asahdou the
claims TO indemnity if China will exc
cute the Tieu-Tsin treaty.
1T is semi-othcIally stated that Bis
marck has offered TO arhitrate for the
settlement of the dispute between Eng
land and Russia irpTegaId to tie Afghan
boundary.
THE Journal de ST. Petersburgh. COM
menting on the statements concerning
the Afghan situation made by the
British govern .ent, says that it is plain
that England and Russia have agreed to
abstain from aggressions while clearing
the ground for pacific negotiation
which will continue the present state of
amity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
The Iowa Mix-Up.

DIS MONIES, March 21.-There was
a meeting of the sympathizers with
the late Auditor Brown held in the
court house this evening. The repre~
sentatives of the city remained away,
as it was understood that the meeting
was called for political effect. Several
speeches of an infiammatory nature
were made by greenbackers and after
the adoption of anti-nonopoly reso-
lutions the meeting adjourned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
IlIlnois Legislature.

SPRINGFIELD, March 23.-In the
house this morning not more than 80
members were present and the time
was consumed in reading and intro
ducing bills of an unimportant char
scter. There was no business in the
senate.
SPINAL diseases, super1nduced BY
bicycle riding, are becoming alarming
Iy numerous, according te Boston
physician.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
To Set OF the ManteIpiece.

Jim Wilson Mccoy, OF Dallas, is
the latest man In Northern Texas,
weighing upward of 200 pounds. He
is in constant danger of dying sud
denly of heart disease. Not long
since Payne's stock OF crockery was
sold at auction. and Mrs. Jim Wilson
Mccoy attended the sale. When she
returned her face was radiant with
JOY
ssYou must JOIN the cremation So
ciety. v ere the first wo,ds she said to
her husband. "What fort"
I've bought such lovely vase TO
hold your ashes. You have no idea
how it will set eff the mantelpiece.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
Reset on all sides

Rs malaria, how shall we escape the dread in
fever and ague districts ask themselves The
answer comes from former sufferers who for
wears have escaped the visitations OF the periodic
nurge, through the protecting influence OF
Hnstetter's Stomach Bitters. When the necessity
fer using preventive measures arises, use this
means of prevention at once. It regulates the
liver, facilitates digestion. aud hberates impurf-
ties from the system, when such exist by promot
ing healthful action of the bowels and kidneys.
Act early. In all regions where miasmatic vapors
breed disease. il is absolutely necessary TO be
provided with safeguard. and this is true, though
a Sejouru in such localities Is destined to be
brief. No afford to breathe malaria for
q Shert time The Bitters is . sovereign specific
fer rheumatism, debility and nervousness. Keep
il on hand.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27

THE most encouraging evidence OF
the revival Of business in the west is
the great activity Id the lumber trade
From many quarters come reports of
a demand for all kinds OF lumber that
will certainly cause good advance
in price. Two forces may, however,
operate to bring about this lumber
activity. The approach Of spring and
Jhe calls Of builders for lumber for
the summers work would be the first
and the limited log cut of the past
winter lhc other At ali events this
boom N an industry Of such vast i'm
portance Ia the west Is certain TO
greatly relieve this portion Of the
country from the effects Of the long
dcprc ssion IN business.
All the county needs no~ TO start
it on the highway of prosperity again
is i little more business confidence.
There is no sufficient reason why the
country should not have good times
except lack Of confidence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27

GEN. GINTY's bill to establish
state pension agent was concurred in
by the assembly Monday morning, and
now only awaits the governors sig
nature. Twenty years ago such an
officer would have been very useful to
old soldiers; what it will bs now can
best be told after trial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, March "a wheat-Weak; No. 3
Milwaukee, &c; 7s54 for seller May. Corn
Scarce and wanted; No. 2, 30; No. ., 4117G43
Osts-Dull and nominal; No. 2, sOIz white 3l94.
Bye-steady No. !, 66l4SGGI5 Barley Irregu-
lar; No. ? spring. sos Provisions Higher, mess
port, 11So for seller cash and March; II IS for
seller May.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
Northern Pacific Express.

ST. PAUL. March 24.-The Northern
Pacific Express company. has abol-
ished the central Office at Helena and
made through run from St Paul to
Portland. The baggage messengers
will then be taken off, the express
messengers to do the work with one
assistant each on the through run.
This is understood to mean cut on
rates to freeze out Wells, Fargo &
Co
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
Fire.,

KEoKUK, Ia, March PA fire at
Hale, Mo-, to-day, destroyed build
ings owned by j. L. Hooper, A. Oil
yer, Yates & Co, Johnson & Son,
Wilson Bros, Deardortf & WeOster,
Mr.. Thomas and Mr.. Riley. Stocks
of goods in the buildings were in
whole or part destroyed. Total loss,
$1,000 to $15, 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
Vet q Trace.

DR.. o. F. Pennington, d. d. S.. $50
West Fayette street. Baltimore. Mary
land, states that he has personally used
the Red Star Cough Cure and iS his
family, and has found it prompt and
sure remedy for coughs and colds. No
bad results of other cough remedies.
Not trace of opium or morphia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27

THE committee on claims are de-
lighted with new move, recently put
into their hands and the members of
the committee spend about all their
time pouring over the thrilling plot.
Tue title of the volume is, A tran
script Of the evidence taken at the in
quest ON the capitol disaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-27
Labor Troubles Adjusted.

ST. LOUIS, March. 2I. The trouble
between the locomotive engineers and
the and the Missouri Pacific railway
have been amicably arranged tins
morning. The engineers and com
mittce returned home tonight.