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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

The Presidents Condition Steady Improving
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Presidcnt and
Mrs. Clev Gland rode out to Oak View this
afternoon and after a stay of'a few min
utes returned to the white house. The
ride proved beneficial to the president
aed tonight ho is feeling we'll and his
condition is steadily improving.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
A SUBSCRIPTION FUND.
Why Mrs. Logan Needs Ii.

New IoRK, Dec. 2S.-The publishers of
General Legan'S book. THE Great Con
splracy,' have received a letter from W.
.. Taylor, private secretary of General
Logan, in which be says that the receipts
from the sale of that book will be about
the only legacy left to Mrs. Logan. and
suggesting thai If this fact should be
made known TO the public the patriotic
impulses of a grateful people might,
through this channel, place her. beyond
want. Knowing Mrs. Logan's circum-
stances as wen as do" adds the generals
secretary, Il beg of you to take immedi-
ate steps to place this matter before the
public"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

RACINE, Wis, Dee IS 4 deranged man
named Otto Ropier, was found wandering
about North Point. this morning, and
was brought 20 the city. His hands and
fest are badly frog Il and amputation may
be necessary. He slept IN a hay-stack
last night. Ropier came from Milwaukee
two weeks ago and lett the place where he
had been working last night TO return TO
Milwaukee. He got left, however, and
took refuge IN hay-stack.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

Throat troubles yield promptly to Red
Star Cough Cure. as vouched for by Q. s.
Architect CLARK. Its ingredients are pure
ly vegetable and free from opisses. 20
cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
BURIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Chicago Tenders the Choice of Four
Different Sites for a Burial Place.
The Pail Bearers Con-
federate Soldiers TO be Represented.
Talk OF Pension for the WIDOW
Where She viii Live An Aid Fund.
THE LATE JOHN A. LOGAN.

The Burial Site-MrS Logan's Wishes In Re-
gard to Il.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The formal an
noGncement of arrangements and details
awaits and depends upon definite selec-
ton by the Chicago people of a suitable
spot for the tomb OF the patriot. Mrs.
Logan has expressed wish that the place
shall be one which will never suffer from
the encroachments of commerce and pop
uiatlon. She refers TO the site of the
Douglas monument, which when selected.
was remote from population, but is now
surrounded by steam railroads and
dwellings, as an example Of what she
wishes TO avoid. A suitable place, she
thinks, will be found near the entrance 10
South park.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
The Illinois state Teachers Convention

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dec. 25.-The thirty
third annual meeting of the Illinois State
Teachers association began this morning
at the state house. The address of vel
come was made by Atty.-Gen. Hunt and
the opening address by Charles l. Parker,
superintendent of schools of South
Chicago. About four hundred teachers
are present and interesting discussions
are nov In r,rnpress
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
strong probabilities of an Arrest

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 25.-The police claim
TO have learned the identity of the two
men who robbed the First National bank
gtwo weeks ago, and to have located them.
The parties are expert eastern thieves,
who had been on q to1r through the west
and stopped in Milwaukee on their way
home. There are strong probabilities
that they viii be arrested.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
Eighth District Prohibitioaist Nominations

MILWAUKEE,. Dec 26.-At Fan Claire to-
day the prohibitionists' of the eighth
congressional district nominated Hugh
Price for the short congressional term
and Peter Truat of Eau Claire for the
long term to succeed Vim. L. Price de-
cersed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
Mr. c. B. Pride. Of Kaukauna, Narrowly Es-
eapes Death

KAUKAusA, Dec. 2s.-Mr. c. u. Pride, of
this city was returning home on Friday
evening with his arms full of packages,
and Just as be reached the steps and his
wife opened the door pistol shot was
heard and bullet vhistled past him. go
ing through the side of the house. and
falling upon tho floor within. where it
~as afterwards picked mp. Mr.. Pride
vent back TO look fcz the would-be assas
sin. bat found no one No sufficient mo-
tive can be assigned for the deed, bat it
is supposed it Vas the work Of soms dis
charged omplOye.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
What aboyf the Roodle ?

OSHKOSH, Wis, Dec. Ex-senator Saw
yer says he is making no effort for re-
election this winter, and will return TO
Washington, on Monday, to remain nm
til March. He has, however, letters from
fully one-haif the republican members 81
the legislature assuring him Of their sap
port.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

VERY much Of Gen. Logans success in
life is due his wife, especially is this true
of his political life. Mrs. Logan was al
ways with her husband and whenever the
storms of political life seemed about TO
snow him in she was on hand to lead the
way out.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
Mrs. Logan'S Future peSidan,e

WASHINGTON, Dec, 2S.-Mrs. Logan has
not fully decided the question of her fu-
tcre residence, bat her wish is TO sell the
chicago place and save the house in
Washington, where her husband won hi.
civil fame. The fact that the Chicago
home Is not entirely paid for also in
huences her in choosing residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
SECRETARY TIMES REPORT.

The biennial report OF Hon. Z. G. Tim
me, secretary of state. for the fiscal term
from Oct. 1st, 1881. to Sept. 50th, 1886, is
just out. This is "a comprehensive docu-
ment of $50 pages as compared with 2S0
pages two years ago. The report coz
talns an abstract NJ the census taken dur
ing the fiscal tern under the direction of
the secretary of st@te, also the report of
the printing commissioners and the re-
port of the superintendent of public
property-W. II. Bsnnett-for the fiscal
term. As the secretary of stats is the
auditing officer Ct the state, his report
necessarily deals 70 a considerable extent
with the finances Of the state, and in this
particular the report is replete with in
formation. The receipts ana disburse
ments for the two ears are givon as fol-
lows:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
Confederate Soldier. to b. Represented at the
Funeral

wAsH1scTos, Dec. 23.-There is move
ment on foot 10 have eI-confederste sol
diers represented in the funeral process
SION that will follow the remains of Sen.
Logan. Many of the ex-confederates
have expressed a desire 10 participate,
and it is probable that place viii be
provided for them in the procession.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
Har.haw-s Bond Prepared for Filing.

OSHKOSH, Dec. 2s.-The bond Of State
Treasurer elect 81. B. Hsrshaw was pre-
pared for fling to day. 1t il for t6oe
600, and is signed b. Senator Savye-
NJ. Hay, J. h. Portes and s. w. H.
of Oshkosh; r. B. Kellogg, of q
and C. B. Clark, Of Eeehah-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
Temces Removed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The general
land office has received reports during
the past week showing the removal of
fences from twenty enclosures, embracing
over 214,OO0 acres of land principally in
the Denver land district.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
Senator Sawyer's Gift,

OSHKOSH, Dec. 28.-The sum of $1,000
was subscribed by Senator Sawyer to-day
TO the fund of 100000 being raised for
Mrs. Gen. Logan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
\ New Stcnnler 10 he Built.

0sHKosu, Dec. 2S.-A new steamer is to
be built here this winter, to take the place
of the Sam NefT, sold 10 Green Bay par,
ties. The timber has already been re-
ceived. The new boat will be l42 feet
long, and will be used on the route between
Chicago and Green Bay, but will he light
enough to run on the riv,r if deemed
desirable. The cost viii be about Sl5
600
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

Appointed TO Positions in the Pension Office.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.- Lemuel S. Stauu-
ton, of Iowa, has been appointed special
examiner in the pension Office. James A.
Lydstew, of Illinois, has been appointed
medical examiner in the same Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
The I.amar.lInlt Nnntinls-

MACON, Ga, Dec. est is the general
impression here that Secretary Lamar
and Mrs. Holt will be married tomorrow
or Thursday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

MONEY BAGS Farwell, of Chicago, has
popped up already for Senator Legan's
seat in the senate He will probably get
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
ea,c.rcniiision

CHICAGO. Dec. PA few minutes be-
fore sever this morning tbs stock yards
car left 0'Neill street for the yards with
about fifteen men and boys aboard Three
minute. later IL crossed the bridge over
the river and went down grade towards
the tracks of the Chicago l. Alton rail-
road As the conductor went forward TO
see If all was clear. he saw the St. Louis
express dsshidg down towards tie cross
ing. He signalled the driver TO stop the
car, which he attempted to do by setting
the brake. The brake would not hold and
the car slid down on to the crossing In
front of the express, which dashed into it
and smashed ii into splinters- -Four men
lay upon the ground in pain. but were on
ly slightly hurt
Although large tree can he trans
planted TO q new location. Jet If viii not
grow as rapidly or as large ~ one that
has occupied the same pace since it
sprung from the seed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

Tur Mississippi Valley transportation
steamer, Il. S, Hayes, and the Anchor line
steamer. city of Natchvz. together with
four harEos were ucrDed while lying at
the banks at Cairo, III. Tuesday morn
ing. The loss is estimated at $1,000, 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

WASHINGTON, Dec, CSC. j. Lund. as
slstant superintendent of the railway
mail service has resigned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
Expired Post Ofice Commissions.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The commissions
of sixty presidential postmasters will ex.
pire IN January, 1887. Among the more
prominent offices are Monmouth. ILL.,,
and Prairie du CHEN. Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
Subscriptions Coming in Steadily.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Subscriptions
to the Mrs. Logan fund are coming in
steadily, and now amount to over Sl5..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
4 FAVOR FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
The Chicago News Washington cores
pondent tells the following:

pondent tells the following;
Senator Logan received one favor from
the administration for which he was very
grateful. His only daughter is the wife
of Maj Tucker, paymaster IN the army.
The major iIas been stationed at Santa
Fe, i. NJ, for three years. Mrs. Logan
was very anxious to have her daughter
with her, but was no more anxious than
was the general. Bat he would not ask
Mr.. Endicott to give Maj. Tucker a Wash
ington assignment. He made it rule TO
ask nothing of the administration. But
Mrs. Logan was not to be baked in her
plan. She went direct to Secretary EndI-
colt and asked this favor, saying that she
thought Gen. Logan had done enough for
his country to be entitled to this small
favor. It was cheerfuliy granted, and
undoubtedly contributed more to Gen.
L0gan's pleasure and cOnteutmeut than
anything that could have been done for
him.
Mrs, Logan said then: "Eow let ut be
ns happy NJ ue car. We have our family
together and there is no knowing when
we will be al together again"
The Tucker family went directly to
their fathers house when they came hero
last summer. Little Logan Tucker on
his Mexican pony dashiug about the
place was one of the constant sources Of
enjoyment to the general, who, in com
pauy with perfect army Of dogs, was
always walking about his place hunting
some new spot whore he could make an
improvement. Here he had worked like
day laborer on hi- house, The sodding
Of the lawn was done with his own hands.
THE carpenter work all over the place was
his. Both he and his wife worked on this
place As il their very iye- depended on
their hurHng Not having the means 20
employ help and make fheir payments on
their house ahey were obliged to dc tasks
very few people wou'd believe they could
do when thinking of the prominence of
the two Ia political and social lie.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

ASSESSMENT VALUATION.

An abstract of property valuation, as
shown by the state board OF assessment
for 1885, appears by counties in tue re-
port. The total value of property for all
the counties foots up as follows:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
SOS, as Sc s4S9 ola IS
50, sos TO- 5 s3, 9o2. lo5 .
THE SCHOOL FUND.


The common school fund amounts to
S2,S!s,llS.4l of which S1,563, 10000 Is
state certificates of indebtedness and the
remainder Is loans to counties, towns.
cities and villages. There was appyrtion-
ed to the schools, from the income of
this fund in 1885 the sum of S2IO 915. 20.
IN 1886 1t was apportioned with the mill
tax, which alone amounted to S4SS,1S9.61
and the whole apporsiunment tc the
schools was $3.50, Cos. 30.
The total receipts of the university for
the two years exclusive of the spportion-
ment for new bulldings-were $214,020SI,
and the expenditures the same. The re-
celpts and expenditures of the agricul-
tural college fund income for the two
years, were S32 990.91. The receipts to
the Normal school fund for
the two years were $200,17444
and the expenditures-incl our
payment of S57757-were S20O7 752Ol.
The receipts and disbursements to the
drainage and other special funds are
given in the report but are of little pub
lie interest. On the subject of state tax
for general purposes the secretary says:
No state tax for general purposes has
been levied since the year 1888. The
condition OF the general fund, derived
FROM licenses received from various cor
porations, especially increased amounts
paid by railroad companies, has render
ed levylng state tax unnecessary during
the last three years, and as the receipts
to the general fund during the ensuing
biennial term are not liable to decrease.
do not deem it advisable for tue legisla-
ture to authorize any state tax at its com
ing session, unless unusual and extra
ordinary appropriations are made by said
body"
STATE DEBT.
L he bonded debt of the state, created
in l661-63, for the purpose of carrying
on the war for the maintenance of the
Union, has now all been paid or convert
ed into certificates of indebtedness to
the trust fHnds, except $1,000, which falls
due July l, 1888.
The distribution of the debt on the
Both uitimo, was as follows:
War binds outstanding. ............ sfOGO OS
Certificates et Indebtedness school
fund -. 49,. ............. 1,t6s, 700 90
Or ff,.afa Of it,.a at ID
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

place was one of ihe constant sources of
enjoyment to the general, who, IN com
paHy with q perfect army Of dogs, was
always walking about his place hunting
some new sput whore he could make an
Improvements. Here he had worked like
day laborer on hi- house The s0dding
Of the lawn was done with his own hands.
Tire carpenter work all over the place was
his. Both he and his wife worked on this
place as il their very Hyes depended on
their hurr}ing. Not having the means 20
employ help and make their payments on
their house eey were obliged to Dc tasks
very few people wou,d believe they could
do when thinking of the prominence of
the two Ia political and social lie.
SHERIFF PAacuEN of Milwaukee has
publishes long story in tho Milwaukee
journal giving bis version or the May
riots. IT. i- hard 10 ten what the SHwGu-
kee sheriff was aroubi,d about ghen he
wrote tho letter Ht don't tell anything
new, ho rroheoly tells straight stary as
it correspond. with al that was published
at tho time except that the Milwaukee
sheriff ba, given himself little more
prominence than he had been given il
presiou- occounts. Stn mobOdyscan take
exception to that, the only query is, what
is the story written for anyway:
TINS nation is likely to be shaken to
tho very foundation stone in determining
at Washington whether tha wives of cabi-
net officer rrl. gf tr,1ro r,,ne..,,r,rca tIor,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

There are in the state 3SS,945 horses,
1,256,259 head of cattle 6,709 mules and
asses, 9l6 903 sheep and lambs, 1852
swine, 233.855 wagons, seighs and car
riages, 30, ,539 watches, 31,367 pianos, me-
lodeons and organs. These are the fig
ures returned to the secretary of state by
the several counties as required by law.
The valuation of the property of the
state as fixed by the county assessment
boards of the several counties, foots up
$498, 725, ,854, er $2,21S. .69I more than that
fixed by the state board of assessment.
The town, city and village taxes of all
the towns, cities and villages in the state
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31

Office of the secretary of the state 4,067
marriages, 9,4O5 births and 6,055 deaths.
For the year ending Dec. 31st, 1885, there
were 1896 marriages, 1927 biths and
S,S76 deaths.
The report contains abstracts of the
crop reports of the state and other con-
densed census statistics from the late
census of the state, also election statistics
of the late election; all of which will be
found of interest. The report like that
of the state treasury shows everything in
detail for two years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-12-31
4 NilNaukce Nan, Hard Luck.

THv president Is reported a Httle better
Of hs rhoumatism and slowly gaining.
Western Kansas world., 1886-03-27

st. Patrick's Pills are positive cure
for constipation and prevent all disorders
arising from it.
st. Patrick's Pills tone up the digestive
organs and aid in the digestion and as
similation of the food.
st. Patrick's Pills will promptly re-
ieve constipation, and if their use is con-
tinued for few days as directed with
each box, q permanent cure may be ef-
fected.
Headache, in most instances, is
caused by constipation or some disorder
of the stomach or bowels, aud may be
cured by single dose of St Patrick
Pills.
Capt. W. A. Abbott, Of Des Moines,
Iowa, who served in Co. A, 18th Ind.
Vol Infantry during the wal, has been
afflicted with severe attacks Of rheuma-
tism moro or less ever since. In a recent
interview he stated that no treatment he
has ever found equals Chamberlain
Pain Balm. The penetrating and pain
relieving power of this medicine, places
it in the highest list Of curative agents
known to the scientific world. About all
the advertising this medicine has had
has been done by persons who have
used it and recommended it to their
friends. Try Il xhen Jon are IN need Of
medicine for lame beck or rheumatism.
Western Kansas world., 1886-03-27
dition to the number OF scholars. G. A
Sperry, g. W. Hargitt, Mrs. Ann Lori
mer, school directors.

dition to the number OF scholars. G. A.
Spery, G. w. Hargitt, Mrs Ann Lori
mer, school directors.
| A number of the w. b G. members
were evidently prevented from attending
the monthly meeting last Saturday, but
there being quorum, considerable busi-
ness was transacted. b. @. Richards
kindly loaned the use Of one OF his rooms
to the women, as the usual place OF meet
ing is cheerless, cold house, sadly in
need Of repairs. L. A. Fisher, being the
lowest bidder on the building material
needed for the new hall, the joint post
and corps committee accepted his bid,
and secured the services of j. G. Martin
as head carpenter. The foundation was
completed by Messrs. Burns and Brown
on Monday, the weather having inter-
rupted the work, and Mr.. Martin began
his labors the following day.
You will find Wheeler Bros. fine meal
is fresh, and of very nice quality.
Rev. J. c. Elliott began religious ser
| vices, as announced, at the school house
last Sunday. The morning attendance
was quite small, and as some of the con-
gregation did not arrive until the sermon
was over, Mr.. Elliott supplemented his
extemporaneous remarks upon "Bring ye
all the tthes into the store house." Mala-
Chi $40, by reading, upca vote of the au-
dience, a sermon by Rev. Emory J.
Haynes, pastor of fremont Temple church
Boston, Mass, upon the subject: "More
about weariness and resting" Rev. Ell
lott interpreted 'tithes" as meaning
praise, thanksgiving, labor and love, as
xr,o11 ok1 kh;vnc, n,
possess. A slight in the window" at 2 p.
m. proclaimed that evening services were
being held, and a goodly number were in
attendance and enjoyed discourse upon
''The wise and foolish virgins"
Call on Wheeler Bros. when you want
a first class article of chop.
An unprecedented event in the history
of Collyer was the two funeral professions
which wended their way to the Catholic
cemetery on Tuesday. The first came
from Buffalo Park, bringing the remains
of young child of Peter McF Farland, and
deposited its precious burden about II
o'clock a. m. The other did not arrive
until late in the afternoon, and brought
for interment the corpse of ten year old
boy, son of Bohemian living northwest
of town, whose name was not learned.
Earlier in the day than either of the
above came number of persons from the
Saline district with all that remained of
their friend Mrs. Burt, who, with husband
and five children, came west last fall from
Iowa, in search of health. The body was
taken back to Iowa for interment, accom-
panied by the mourning husband and
friends.
w C.
Western Kansas world., 1886-03-27
OeAllAn OOzINeS.

OGALLAH, March 18.
G., r. Clark has returned from Michi-
gan.
G. G. Yetter is going to build q livery
stable.
Clark II. Benson has left for Lane
county.
L. S. Wilmer has returned from
Lincoln.
Another carload of goods arrived in
town last Saturday.
Mrs. w. F. Pagett, George and Dow
left Ogallah last Saturday for visit with
Mrs. Paeett's mother.
Mr.. Harrington and son, of Illinois
have been visiting their friends, MI
Henry Hull and family.
EXPERIENCE.