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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
showings Of the balance Sheet.

Com pleted government reports for 1897
furnish balance sheet of the greatest
industries in prodution and manufacture es
of the land. The yield of wheat was 456-
100000 bushels; corn, l, ,453 ,OOO 600 bush
els; cotton, 6 $4,000 bales; pig iron 7OO,-
COO greater than in 1856: anthracite coal,
100000 tons more than during the pre-
viou5 year, and of bituminous, 100000
tons greater, also; petroleum, 100000
galloss less, with 100000 gallons less de.
llvered, caused by cuftailing the supply.
The production of steel rails was increased
100000 tons; $4,000 more miles of rali-
way we're constructed, 2,O44 locomotives,
16,l freight and 14,056 coal cars were
built-more than in any previous year.
The exchanges of the clearing houses in
the United States aggregated $51, ,651 SIS,
743, gain of nearly $1,0OO,OOO,OCO over
1886. Outside of New York, which show
ed loss, the gain was 1921 per cent.
Barring exchanges, due to Stock Ex-
change operations there, the gain of the
whole country reflects q greater activity
N general business of fully % per cent.
over 1886.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
NEWS IN GENERAL.

Mr.. Gladstone has decided not to GO
to Rome.
Clara Morris will go to Europe next
season.
Spain is organizing an expedition for
Morocco.
Advices from Madrid say that Queen
Isabella will soon be exiled from SPAN.
The Grand Duke Alexis has been pro-
NOTED to the rank of admiral.
DR.. Lyman Abbott receives 500 a week
for preaching in Plymouth church.
The Duke Of Newcastle is passenger
in the Celtic bound for New York.
Frank Ellison of Indiana, Z. S. consul
a. st. Helena, has resigned.
F-ank Knox, of Lima, O., attempted to
Light the fire with coal OIL Dead.
Two stock trains arrived at ST. Joseph,
Mo, with every animal frozen to death.
The coffee crop at Antigua will be small
this year and will not, it is calculated, ex-
ceed 100000 pounds.
Luna and Vales, two of the Mexican
revolutionary chiefs, have been put to
death.
II lttHi NLSHS, OI new 1OJR, IL the
only lady in America who owns a char
lot.
Henry Irving's profits from his pres
ent tour in this country will reach $780,
600.
The king of Portugal has had an at
tack of pleurisy, which has become
acute.
Mrs, Elizabeth Cady Stanton is speed
ing the winter with a daughter in Eu-
rope.
c. H. F. Smith, of the firm of c. II. f.
Smith d Co, OF Minneapolis, is in Wash
ington.
The Russian government has renewed
the anti German measures in the Baltic
provinces.
Mr.. Thomas Sexton, NJ. p, is said to
have Passe d the crisis in his disease and
to be getting stronger.
Sunday was the coldest day Muscatine,
Iowa, has experienced in fifty years. The
mean temperature was 81 below.
Three men we're killed in a railway COL
lision Sunday night near Oltomwa, Iowa.
The train dispatcher is to blame.
The paper mill at Manchester, Conn,
owned by Lowe Brothers was burned
Sunday night. Loss, $50 600.
The Omaha Furniture company's fac
tory and the Omaha Brass Works were
burned SUNDAY. Loss $4,000.
The Chicago papers are making war
upon the plumbers. They claim that
ninety eight Per cent Of the plumbing in
the city is defective.
A Dublin crowd hooted and insulted
Chief Secretary BsIfour upon his appear
ance in the streets of the Irish c2p pital.
The sultan of Turkey has asked W. K.
Vanderbilt 70 build 3 system of Asiatic
railways. Mr.. Vanderbilt has the pro-
Dosal under consideration.
Editor william O'Brien, II. p, VINO has
been confined in prison since Oct. 31st,
was released from Tullamors Jail Fri
day.
James E. Eowlin, who murdered his
employer, milkmaD, N most horrible
manner near Boston about year ego,
was hanged at that place yesterday.
Mr.. Gladstone, through the rewspa-
pers, again returns thanks for the large
number Of birthday congratulations
which he received.
The bill relative 10 permissible marks
on mail matter which passed the houss
has teen favorably reported to the sen
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
THE PRELLER MURDERER.

Maxwell Umerycd by the Supreme Court De
ciSion-A Rchcaring and Executive ClcmcGcy
to be Sought.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 23.-The decision in the
United States supreme court Ill the case
of Hugh Nj. Brooks, alias Maxwell, unnerv
ed the little ChlorofOrmer when il was
told him and for the first time he showed
unmistakable signs of uneasiness, and
paced up and down the corridor of the
jail with q nervous tread, his face dis
playing gloomy and deathly pallor. He
would not believe the statements made TO
him, and refused to talk until he had
seen his attorney, Mr.. Fauutelroy. one
of the attorneys for the defense was
much taken aback and saiu the only hope
he now had was to apply to the supreme
conrt for rehearing, and in The event of
another fadure to seek executive clemen-
ency from which source he had some
hope.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
Sugar and SacCns rinc
Youths Companion.

Sugar, IN Its many varieties, Is one of
the most universal products of nature. 1t
Is contained in the juices of most plants,
IN the sap of most trees, in the flowers of
most plants, and even in the substance
OF the hardest grains. 1t Is also an ami
mai product, being a constituent, not
only of all milk, but of the juices of the
heart and other organs of the body. The
liver has the power of celebrating it ai-
rectly from its elements.
The sugars greatly differ from each
other in sweetness, as well as in some
other important qualities. Two pounds
OF cane-sugar will sweeten as much rs )
of grape sugar, which, in turn, is much
sweeter than the sugar of milk.
Sugar cane and beet are the chief sour
ces of household sugar. That from the
camel Is used in this country and Great
Britain; that from beet in France and
the continent of Europe generally.
The consumption of sugar Ia this
country averages 40 pounds a year for
each person-being more than that Of
any other nation.
Though sugar is used mainly as q
sweeteuer, it Is also a fuel, and being
conume1 within the system is source
of internal heat. When more is taken
than can be consumed, the excess is
transformed into fat.
Sugar formed from starch Is known as
glucose, but its composition is indentical
which that of grape sugar. 1t Is formed
artlfciaily ard is an important article of
commerce. Although it is cheap, as com
pared with cane sugar, pound for pound
yet, as its sweetening power is only lit
tie more than one third that of the latter,
1t is really not economy to buy it.
Moreover, while II is wholesome if pure
the lack of sufficient care in the manu-
facture often leaves in it hu-tfuI iugre-
dients.
Though sugar taken into the stomach
can supply us with heat and fat, yet wheat
flour is greatly superior in these respects,
and much cheaper.
Quite recently a new sWeetener Of Won
derfUl power has been discovered and is
already in use. 1t is formed from one of
the products of coal oil. 1t has 800 times
the sweetsn4ng power of cane sugar. A
single drop gives a sweet taste to three
quarts OF water. 1t now costs 81 an ounce,
but will doubtless be very much cheaper
by and-by. The name given it is saccha-
rine.
While it has so extraordinary sweeten-
ing power, it is not sugar, and can
therefore be used freely to sweeten the
food, tea and coffee of those who are
troubled with diabetes. All bitter medi-
cines, also, can have their taste perfectly
covered by it. Its effect on tho system
appears to be in no way deleterious.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
IN GENERAL.
IN The HANDS OF SHARKS

southern Farmers Ill Danger of Losing Their
Homes.
Considerable interest has been aroused
by some statistics which have been col
lected, showing that Southern and West
ern lands are fast passing into the hands
of foreign and Eastern money lenders
InGeorgia 1 these companies have placed
many millions of dollars, holding mort
cages on the finest farm lands in the
state. The interest paid by the farmer
amounts to II per cent. Capital of this
kind is still being poured into the South,
Notwithstanding the fact that Judge
Speer, of the United States court, has
decided such interest usurious and the
loans accordingly forfeited. The syn
dicates have such hold in the South
that they hope to reverse Judge Speer's
decision. If Judge SFeer's decision is
not sustained, great many Georgia
farms will go into the hands of the mort
gagees, as farmers cannot possibly pay
the interest which has lapsed upon them.
In the southwest there is perhaps not less
than $2O0,0O0,O00 invested in this way.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
4 Very Strange Case.

Mrs. c. E. Loder, living in Falrview
township, within two miles of Petrolia,
Pennsylvania, met with peculiar acci-
dent two years ago, in having piece of
needle, a quarter of an inch long, fly
into her eye while sewing. Efforts to re-
move the piece of needle were n success-
ful. For time it could be felt under
the skin below the eye, and then disap-
peared, without any noticeable pain, ur-
til three weeks ago, when the middle fin
ger of the right hand became iDfamed
and painful. The finger was treated for
felon, and on Saturday the core of the
supposed felon came out, revealing the
broken point of the needle in the cavity.
It had been two years in passing from
the eye to the finger, during which time
Mrs. Loder had experienced no pain
from il
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
The National Capital.

Mrs. GENERAL GRANT is visiting Senator
and Mrs. Stanford il Washington.
The Senate has confirmed the nomina
tions of the Interstate Commerce Com
missioners.
THE nomination of Villas, Dickin son
and Bragg were confirmed by the senate
Monday without opposition.
The president and Mrs. Cleveland, it is
said, have consented to visit the Florida
sub-tropical exposition, the 22nd of Feb
ruary.
LAMAR was confirmed by the Senate for
justice of the United States Supreme
Court on Monday. The vote stood 80
yeas to % nays.
A BILL was reported from the Commit
tee of Finance and placed on the calen
dar, to reimburse the depositors of the
Freeman's Savings and Trust Company.
The Democrats were unable to Sc
cure a quorum in the House TO declare
Mr.. Carlisle seated, and after nearly two
hours spent i'll the vain attempt to secure
the twenty missing votes, adjourned till
Monday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
IN 0'BRlEN'S MAIL.
Bushels Of Letters of Con@ratuiation
The National League. He De-
clareS, Stronger Than
Ever.
A Government Proclamation Prohib
iting Meeting at hilruSh Publicly
Burned-Confiict Between
People and Police.

kilrush, Ireland, was illuminated Sun
day evening and the streets were crowded
with people. The government proclama-
tion prohibiting the meeting announced
to be held there vas publicly burned. All
bon-tires and blazing tar barrels were ex-
tlnguished by the police. There was a
conflict at Kllkee between the police and
the people, and one policeman was Sc
verely in iured. Mr.. O,Brien. who is al
NEST prOstrated with emotion, intends to
attended the banquet given ii his honor
by his electors, and then to rest for a
few weeks, in accordance with his doctors
advice. IN spite of the endeavors to pre-.
vent his whereabouts becoming generally
known, every mail brings him many CON
gratulatory letters. He Is residing with
friend il Dublin. In an interview to-
day he said: II felt so well on leaving
prison that l have overtaxed my strength
and as result l am sleepless and worn
out. There was portmanteau full OF
letters awaiting me at the prison on leav-
ing, and the number l havs received since
is SO great that l am quits unable to deal
with them. Those | have read affected
me more than 1 can describe, but it is
surprising that l have received not one
threatening letter. | nave formed no
plans for future action but it matters little,
because the spirit of he country among
all classes has mounted to a degre
altogether beyond former experienc e. :"
The National league. he continued, in
stead of being effaced as the coerciunists
prophesied, was more firmly rooted than
ever. The action of the land commits
sion had been equivalent to censuring
the moderation of the plan Of campaign.
Mr.. Balfour had found that the league
could only be suppressed by surpresslng
society. The action of the government
in prosecuting priests shCwed that the
hopes of muzzling them by means of
intrigues at Rome had been frustrated.
1t was an attempt to outrage the people
into an exhibition of violence as set-off
against Mr.. Balfour's watOn brutality.
If Mr.. Blunt had never revealed BaIfour's
intention toward the ParnelIites the
course pursued by the chief secretary
was evidence enough. He believed that
Balfour would push matters to extrerni-
ties until public opinion dsunted him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27

! most humane method OF executing con-
demned criminals has reported, recon-.
mendlng the abolition of hanging and the
substitution of electricity.
THE president on Tuesday transmitted
the Pacific railroad reports to congress,
with a message strongly condemnine the
management OF the lines, and recommend.
ing legislation to protect the interests of
the government
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27

snd resolutions were introduced and refer.
red: Mr.. Lawlsr, of Illinois-Approprlat
ing 100000 for the erection in Washing
ton of statues of Gems. SHIELDS and Logan.
NJ. Peters, OF kas.-ProposIn a con
sututlonal amendment prob hitting the
repeal of the general pension laws; also
or an erection Of a public building at
Garden City, Kansas. Mr.. Thomas,
of Wisconsin - Providing that all
further patents or approvals OF
lands heretofore granted to the UDioa
and Central Pacific railroad com panles
be withheld until final accounting and
settlement be had in pursuance of Law.
Bills were reported aud placed on the
calendar for the erection of public build
ings at cost of 100000 each, at Spring
field, No; Monroe, La; and Portsmouth,
Ohio. Adjocrned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
NIGUEI> ON NENN.

,,,,
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""I - ..,,
,o, a. =, q, M, - WI ..,,,'.,,,',
resident cleveland complains that he
i"'''y SeeS MS WIG
There Is noticeable emigration of
Russian Jews to England.
"u' man ""I Ne9SeIS are "elEE pH' IN
''''N' 'i''' ~ '"''
Twenty eight million fraucs are to be
used III ;ltiing up tho Italian navy.
Fire in tho Rogers locomotive works
| at Patterson, n. j., caused Il loss of %IOO,-
600.
The widow of the tragedian, John Mo
Culiough, died ut Philadelphia Sun
day.
Con Sborr,o,,.s hr,tl,.r i.,io,, C,,,
W. Moultun Is dangerously II. at New
York.
Mr. S,ngo,. will i,i,, T,.,,,,.l;,, ,T.,,l,.
in the royi,,ai ,ynrL nt 'I,,is,silI., y,4,,,':'
3a,
C,,o4,u C,u ,r Mill, Ill. ,;.
s,,~,,lo~ 80, Ia ,uI' ",
IN
All 'lie ra'""y7 III me southWe't OF
Of frnist t'to for 'Pgou to bo ''' ''""' '"''o"
~,
nc l'ou1oi nF'in'h are 10 be fl"ipP'd
"a "SosSI"7 o'o'n' "n''" mas "l''@uJ poen
NJ and II SoIor,rn toh.ccn dnor.rs ~
Nav Ynrk o.si.,,,a,, Sa,nr,1o,,r; ,r;,t, I,atili
tios oIn,,,I,,,i.,,,s -, S.,5',nnN
Deep SHOW IN the NJ MiehiEau woods has
lht.'lortu win numbering Operations
ana many mills nave been shut down.
Business failures in the United States
ami Canada for the week number 3li,
against 2oo last week, and 30l IN .hc cor
responding pefloa OF 1901
Gold has been discovered Of high grade
and paying quantities, near Omaha, mug
gets brought up from well in Il farm
near the city standing the assay test.
Biz Bear, who took part in the Ris
rebellion. and had to do with occasioua,
massacres of white settlers in the far
northwest Is no" good lhdlan' lie l5
ueau'
Grandma Garfield is dead, at the ripe
age of sc. She will be remembered with
affection and interest as tho mother of
the president whose administrative career
was cut short by Guitcau's bullet.
rbo irrr i, ,bo r,,r,o,,s co.o ~ Ches
ter snow va Jobn RnlIev at DsdhaT
Mass returned n verdict Of SOS f5I for
pIaintiff
Dig hfe Is raging III Mohtfea'' suo
loss alroauy Su7caiheu oeluR s5tiln "'eo az
Sioo'oo0' no n'p oi'Eau0 - ienuo''
a'Hio7' u9eioSS ny INC IH'ehSo o"iu
"eathef.
Kennio Driscoll who murdered his
mistress ia New York, June 26th, 1886,
and who "as chief of the notorious Whyos
gang was hanseo il ne" 10TH hoh-
oay.
As the result of 4 raid by four masked
men on the citizens bank at Limestone,
Ind. Ter, Saturday night, the cashier and
one robber were shot dead. The rest Of
the gang were captured, the leader
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
Nominations semitic tho Scnotr

WASHINGTON, Jan. @3.-The president
sent the following nominations Is the
senate to-day:
PNStmasters-johu ", Enss, ~ Wash
Ingtou, D, C.; JOAN Cugrey, At Nashvrlls,
Tenn.
Department OF ju>tice-Juhu Blair
hNSe, OF the Districr OF Columbis, 10 be
attorney general OF the United States tor
the DlStvicr Of Columbia,
Marshall Mcpo. aid of the District of
columbia, TO be commissioner of fish and
fisheries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27

A DISPATCH from from Brainerd, Mimi,
confirms the rumor of the murder of an
entire family, In a Swedish settlement,
about twenty miles from Prieeeton,
farmer named Henry Ostrum murdered
his family, consisting Of his wife and
seven children. He gave as mis- reason
for the crime that he feared they woald
freeze to death
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27

|. THEnE are forty manufacturers of rub
Der clothing in the United States; cspi-
tai, 2o,O00, 900; product for the past year,
s., 600, 900. Several of the best equipped
mills have been obliged TO gointo liquida
ton. Two associations have been form
ed, one TO make gossamer goods, the 9th
er vulcsnized COOS. A 5 per cent. ad-
vance in prices has been made for the
ensuing year. 4 fair example this of the
monopoly OF American manufacturers
and yet the republicans want the Infant
protected"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27

These demands from mau lecturers who
nobly stand by labor TO the tame OF de-
manding weeks work from girls for 60
cents ought to be enacted into law at
once There is scarcely any cheek in
asking congress to add two, thirds TO the
cost of every pound of flannel, blankets
and knit goods consumed b! the people.
and all for the bsnefs of few greedy
manufacturers who employ girls at 60 to
75 cents week, and spend half their time
travelling in sunny Italy. Bat then, there
isn't much cheek in this country, any
way.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27

vassing the convention in the interest of
Sherman, but it is generally thought that
q Blaine delegation, headed by ex-Gov.
Warmoth. will be elected. The coLven-
tion will nominate full republican state
ticket.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
Just al Present.

How many persons IN this family:"
asked the Water Assessor, as he stood On
the ate ps of house on Congress street
east.
"Only one At present" slowly answered
the woman.
NO husband or childrea?''
4 have husband
"IsR't he in town."
'Oh, zee"
Then there are two residentsf''
'SO, sir-not ct present. It's his week
for taking the outside of the house and
mine for taking the in. NEXT week you
may find him In and ne out II aIl de-
pends On what kind Of q hold get when
the riot begins
Why is yosr Ia. like an advance agent!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27

A KANSAS CITY mnn who is under arrest
for perjury, says his law! er advised him
10 swear to lie. Westward the star of
empire takes its way, and the lawyer goes
along with il.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
THE PACIFIC ROADS

Another Resolution to Authorize the InsttU-
tion OF Judicial Proceedings Against Them.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-A resolution
introduced in the house today by Repre-
sentative Anderson of Iowa, to authorize
the institution of Judicial proceedings
against the various Pacific faiIrOad com
paniss, contains in the preamble, charge
of Inismanag and fraUdu-
lent manipulation of the affairs
of the companies embodied in
the Henley resolution of last year, and
directs the attorney general 70 bring suit
against the companies to enforce the
forfeitures prescribed in the Thurman
act. he is directed to include as parties
as defendants in the suit against the
Central Pacific =. Z. Huntington, Lee
land Stanford and Charles Crocker, and
in the ca1e of the Union Pacific,
John B. Alley, Elisha Atkins, Ezra II.
Bacon, Sidney Dillon, Jay Gould, Fred
erick L. Ames and Russell Sage. The at
torney general is also directed to make
application to the United States court
for the appointment of receivers to man
age the trusts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
4 Terrible Railway Accidnnt

Troy, n. Y, Jan. 2$.-A terrible rail
way sccident occurred this afternoon on
the Salem branch of the Delaware 4 Hud-
son railroad, from the results of which
four men viii probably die. Many 9th
ers are seriously injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27

THE era OF real estate booming that
must soon reach the point where the last
man in will find it hard work to get out
without financial disaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27

The advance in the price of coal to
consumers rests simply on the manipula
la'ioE of tie market by the big dealers.
The product for the second week in Jan
uary was the largest on record for that
week and a fifth greater than last year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
THOUGHTS WORTH THINKING.

Anger and haste hinder good counsel.
Meditation is the fountain of dis
oErse.
Unjust resentment is always the fierc-
est.
Spare moments are the gold dust of
time.
No station in life is incompatible with
ssncity.
Many man has been wrecked on
deck of cards.
We open the hearts of others when We
open our Own.
Proud hearts and lofty mountains ale
always barren.
We should do good to an enmey ard
make him our friend.
People obey wJ'-Rgly when they are
commanded kindly
The president and Mrs. Cleveland have
accepted the invitation to attend the
commencement exercises at Cornell uni
yersity AID afterxard to go to Wells col
Iege to attend the graduation exercises
there.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
Another Plan for Goveruinr Utah

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S,-By Sen. Stewart
today, bin was introduced to vest all
legislative power in the territory Of L tab
IN the governor and legislative assembly
OF u citizens of the territory, to be sp-
pointed by the president and confirmed
by the senate, but not more than six Of
them to be OF one political party.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-01-27
A MONOPOLY PARTY

The Winchester, (Va.) Times describes
the republican party and shows up its
disposition for aiding and abetting mo-
nopolies in few well chosen words. 1t
says: From its birth the republican
party has beeu engaged in the work of
building up monopolies and erecting
privileged classes. 1t was thus that the
power and wealth of Tie p-esent nobility
of England were in great measure con
structed. In the age of Elizabeth the
foundations of their great fortunes were
largely laid. The cOurtiers and favorites
of that great queen were invested with
exclusive privileges in every branch of
English trade and manufacture. In the
natural course of events the favored few
acquired enormous wealth, while the
great mass of English subjects were per-
maneutly consigned to a position of in
evitablo poverty as long as those
privileges existed. We have seen sim
liar result in this country in the last
twenty five years. Every possible mon
oPoIy in every species of trade has been
created by law until the government it
self was, during republican aGniuistra-
tion, dominated ard oversha alowed by
the vast power of accumulated wealth"