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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
MAINE REPUBLICANS.

The state Convention NominatrS Burlcigh
Tor Governor.
PORTLAND, Me, June i2.-The republi
can state convention was called TO order
at II o'clock today by Chairman Mauley.
and after prayer, Hon. Andrew Il. Wis
we'll, temporary chairman, delivered au
address.
The temporary organization was then
made permanent and Hon, j. W. Simouds
presented the name of Henry b. Cleaves
III an eloquent speech. X. ID. Powers
presented the name Of BurIeigh. The
convention then proceeded TO ballot
Burleigh was nominated on the first bal
Int
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15

Two THOUSAND men are engaged clean
ing up the streets of New Orleans.
SEVENTEEN YEAR locusts have appeared
in swarms at Clinton, Iowa.
The State of Oregon has gone repHb-
lican by about 1000 majority.
GENERAL WADE HAMPTON says he ex-
pected to be killed in every fight he went
into, and he was in I34 of them.
THE four leading female colleges in the
United States are: Wellesley, with go
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
A RICH GOLD FIND.

Two ProspectOrs in the Cascade Range Show
a Forty-two Pound Gold Nugget They Picked
Up.
Two prospectorS arrived in Ottowa,
from tbs Cascade range of mountains in
British Columbia with a lump of almost
pure gold weig hing forty-two pounds.
They had it tested until satisfied of its
value, and this morning shipped it to
Montreal to be melted up. A speculator
here offered them $4,000 for their find,
but the offer was refused. The men are
silent as to where the lump was found.
They are looking up the subject of min
ing rights and will go west again immed-
lately.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
IN GENERAL.
MOVED AT THE DEAD OF NIGHT.

Mrs. Sc0teld of Hatch NotOriety, Folds Her
Tent and Silently Steals Away.
Mrs. Scofeld, who gained so much no
toriety through the death of Broker Hatch,
of New York, has since the inquiry been
living in the house at the corner of Goth
street and 9Th avenue, where the tragedy
occurred. Late Monday night several
trucks appeared in front of the house,
and Mrs. Scofeld herself superintended
the removal of the furniture. Why she
waited until night to move the furniture
or where she took it is not known.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
GEN. SHERInAN'S AGED MOTHER

She Dies ut Somerset, Ohio in Her &7th Year.
SoMERsEr, Ohio, June l2.-The mother
Of General Sherjdau died today at I:30
i. m, aged 81 years. Throughout all
his career Gen. Sheridan paid his mother
yearly visit, Mr Sheridan has been n
widow since 1879 She lived in home
her son provided for her.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15

Tammany Ratifies the Action of thaI St Louis
Convention,
New YoBK. June l2.-Tammany held
a large meeting in the Academy of Mu-
fic tonight to ratlfy the action of the St.
Louis convention. Hon. John Cochrane
presided and there was a list of 700 vice
presidents and secretaries. Speeches
were made by Gov. Hill, exGov. Abbott
of New Jersey, and Others.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
BROOKS is DOOMED.

July Is Fixed on by the Missouri Supreme
Court for the Execution of Arthur PreIlers
Murderer
ST. LOUISA special from jefferson
City, Mo, says: At the session of the
supreme court Monday morning, Chief
Justice Norton fixed the day for the exc
cution of Hugh M, Brooks, alias Maxwell,
he murderer of c. Arthur PreIer, at the
Southern hotel, st. Louis, for the 18th of
July. At this time last year the execu-
tion was fixed for the Sd of last August,
but the case was carried to the United
States supreme court.
There is no further appeal for the case,
and executive clemency is ali that can be
hoped for by the dead mans friends.
Popular feeling is much opposed to the
exercise of executive clemency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
An Ironciad Amendment to the Fisheries
Treaty

WAsHINGToN.-Senator Chandler has
introduced bill to amend the fishery
retaliation act" by striking out the
words, Gin his discretion" and also by
striking out the reference to "other pro
ducts of the Dominion other than fish"
This would absolutely deny Canadian
vessels the right of entry whenever the
president is satisfied that the rights of
Americans in Dominion ports are abridg-
ed, or whenever they are subjected to an
noyance, and would also forbid importa-
tion of Canadian fresh or salt fish.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
GEN SHERIDAN.

The Weary Patient PASSES Quiet. RestiuI
Day.
WAsmNGroN, Juno 12.-Gen Sheridan's
condition has been been better to-day.
lie passed quiet night and rested
quietly all morning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
SATURDAY, June 9.

House,-In the house this morning, on
II otlon of MIR. Weaver, of Iowa, the bill
was passed for the erection of public
building at Ottumwa, lows, at cost OF
forty thousand dollars. resolution set
ting apart Wednesday, June 18th, for the
COZ sideration of the bill granting arrears
of pensions was referred to the COMMITTEES
on rules. The house then went into
COMMITTEES of the whole on the tariff bill,
the pending paragraph being that relat-
ing to fax.
MONDAY, June IL.
Senate.-Among the bills repo fremrted
the committees and placed on the calendar
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
No Change in Ills Condition

WASHINGTON, June II. Midnight -
There is no change in Gen. Sheriden's
condition. There Will not be another
bulletin issued until to morrow morning.
lie has not been advised of his mothers
death.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
Pensions Granted.

| TFH-iVNS UfdIItU.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The following
Wisconsin people were granted pensions
Saturday.
j. Brasch, Wausau; w. T. Skinner, FL
roy; NJ. Reasch, Menasha; c. II. Kennedy
(deceased) Sparta; d. O'Day, Spring
Prairie; n. Laekey, Boyceville; j. Spry,
Bloom City: j. Only, Stevens Point; W.
Brey, Ca-hton; /. G. Brown, National
Military Home; minors of G. Stephens,
Linden; mother of c. Engelfracht,
Wa:ertown; mother of G. H. Kennedy,
Sparta.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
THE BOOM In BANDANAS
Thousands of Them Worn in Columbus
to Show Respect for the Old Roman.
They are an Eyesore to Republicans
Who Wear Flags for Counter Effect.
N0BLEsT ROMAN OF THEM ALL.


Ohio Democrats Paying Great Respect to
Nj. 1hurman-Republiean Red Hot.
COLUMBUS, O., June 19.-One wholesale
drygoods house here has received an
order for 10000 red bandana handker
chiefs. There are thousands worn here
now, although one week ago not one could
be SEEN Democrats wear them to show
their respect and admiration for "the
noblest Roman of them all,' Allen g.
Thurman, who has been a citizen of this
place for the past forty years, and is now
candidate fer vice president. The red
bandana Is an eyesore to the republicans
here, and few (probabIy twenty or
thirty of the mOst radical ones have taken
to wearing a small American flag. just the
size Of a handkerchief. This is done to
Offset tho red bandana, but it is laughed
mt and will not be generally worn The
Foraker club, 900 strong, will leave Co
lumbus on next Monday morning, June
II, for Chicago, to attend the national re-
publican convention. TAe fare for the
round trip is osIy 3d. while the distance
Is 348 miles. They will wear white plug
hats, black ciothes, and each will carry
dude cane. The crack silver oornet band
of the state will accompany them. They
20 ostengibly to work for Sherman = nom
ination, but in reality to help Foraker.
THE REPUBLICANS ALL AT SEA
Sherman Boomers Fail TO Scare other Factions
to His Support
NAsurHGToH, June 12.-The republican
situation, 80 far a. the nominations al
Chicago are concerned, is as much mud
died as ii was the day after the Paris let
a.. - E-T. n
of Senator Sherman affect to believe that
he il by long odds ahead of all c0mpeti
tors since Baine's last letter was pub
lished, bot it is apparent to all who make
a study of the political situation that the
Sherman men are not certain of their
alleged following. If Blaine influence could
be brought to the support Of Sherman
they would feel more certain Of victory.
but with the great number of candidates
in the field, and the uncertainty as TO
where Bdine'5 strength will go in the
event that his friends dooids not to
present his name at all, makes 5herman's |
position doubtful one. He is not |
popular with the rank and file of |
the republican party, and it Is such |
II common thing to Iear politicians say
he il not the choice of the Oaio re-
publicans even, that the Sherman shout
ors are wondering wha" Is the best |
thing TO do TO create an impression that |
their man is re.ty the choice of Oaio. |
The talk about Mckinley az a dark horse,
which was started only a few days ago,
has already created q commotion among
tho Sherman men The claim made by
tho latter's supporters that since Thur
man has been nominated for vice -pre5i
don't on the domocrati, ticket makes it
absolutely necessary that Sherman
should head the republican ticket, does
not seem to agltato very many of the
republicans.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15

A Bill 10 Encourage silk Culture in the United
States
WASHINGTON. June 1l.-Senator Chand
Ier has introduced a bill appropriating
$l50,000 for the development and en-
couragement of silk culture in the
United States. 1t provides for the free
distribution TO farmers and others of
mulberry seed and silk worm eggs.
The Threatened International Episode Ended.
NEW YORK, June II.-Alice Woodruff,
who was extradited on the charge of
forgery and re arrested after she had teen
discharged By the United States commis-
sionsr was again discharged by Judge
Cidersleeve to day. This apparently ends
the threatened international episode.
General Lew Wallac. lie passionately
fond of the gentle sport which Izaac
Walton ID ade immortal. He was esps scial-
ly active in she recent fly casting tourna-
ment OF Indiana.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15

Maine Union Labor Convention in Session
WATERvILLE, Ne, June l2.-The Union
Labor State convention met here today.
Resolutions were ado pied favoring green
back postal, govern nent telegraph
and railroad service, pensions, an income
tax, secret ballot, and homestead laws.
w. II. Slmonds was nominated for gov
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, June 12.-Wheat-Steadier; Sis
for seller cash and July; S21S for seller
August. Corn-Steady; No, 3, 40 Oats
Weak; NO. ? white, 3519 Rye Nominal.
Barley - Dull; No, . g. Provisions Steady
Pork-Juue 400
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15

"toAouss LCdAs ~ anu ruItIub.
PORTLAND, Ore, Jure 1I.-Peter Shan
non, aged sixty, shot and killed his wife
to-day, then shot and killed himself
jealousy was the cause.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
Wants the French People Organized Into
Standing Army.

PARIS, June 11.-At the sitting of the
council general of the Seine to-day, III.
valiant gave notice that he would intro
duce a resolution in favor of the organiz-
alton of the people into a national stand
ing army, with the object of counteract-
ing the efforts of the monarchial condi-
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
NOMINATING A vICE-rEEsIDrNr.

Mr.. White, of California moved
that the roll be called for the
nomination of vice-president and that
the chairman of the delegation announce
the choice, the motion was carried and
the clerk proceeded with the coll of
states. There was no response until
California was cRlled.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15

RENO, Nev.-A Washoe Indian named
Nudge" who assassinated Johnny Shay,
a half breed in Carson few weeks ago,
and afterwards murdered two Washoe
Indians near this place, was killed in
camp nine miles from Reno Sunday
night by Captain Jim," uncle of one of
the victims who had been on Mudge's
trail for some time. He discovered him
asleep Sunday night and shot him dead.
Captain jim" arrived here yesterday and
gave himself up, but was afterward allow
ed his liberty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
MADE UNANIMOUS.

The cbairmar-It is moved by Mr.
Patterson, of Colorado, seconded by
Mr.. Shankiin, of Indiana, thaO Allen g..
Thurman, of Ohio, be nominated by ac-
cIamation. Those in favor of that
motion will say "aye."
At this point the convention rose en-.
masse ana shouted forth a long loud and
unanimous ''aye."
The chairman-The chairman of this
convention declares Allen q. Thurman, Of
Ohio, to be the unanimous choice o. this
convention for the office of vice-president
of the United States. (Loud applause and
cheers.)
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, June IL - Flour - Unchanged.
Wheat-Unsettled; opened about the same to
shade easier than yesterdays close, and closed
the same to shade firmer: S41S for seller cash:
81 7-l6 for seller July; S41B for seller August.
Corn-Opened firm, Is higher, and closed at 114@
IA above yesterday; 5255 for seller cash; 53
for seller July ;i53,1 for seller August. Oats
Opened weak, but influenced by corn. advanced,
and closed with ss156 advanced; 321i for seller
cash; 1924 for seller July; 1885 for seller Au-
gust Rye-Dull at 5S Blrley-65 9G7. Prime
tImothy-2 l002t5. Flax seed-130. Whisky
-1,20. Pork-Unsettled, weak and lower; 1915
for seller cash; 13.S5.for seller July; IS 95 for
seller August. LarI-Moderatey active, easier;
S.521s for seller cash; S57,a1SG0 for seller
July; S.G2>6 for August. Shoulders-6001G25
short clear, 8.100S.15: short ribs, 1915
Batter-Steady; creamery, 1903; dairy, Is OH
Cheese-Steady; full cream cheddars. ~ 4G715;
young Americas, S08A. Eggs-Firm. 14G14l5
Hides and tallow-Unchangad
Flour-Receipts 10000; shipments, 5000
Wheat-Receipts, IS, 900; shipments, 1000
Corn-Receipts AZ, 900; shipments. 66O00
OatS-Receipts, 293, 900; shipments, g., 900
Rye-Recepts, G,0o0; shipments, 5000
Barley-Receipts 6010; shipments, 1000.
CHICAGO, June 12.-The Drovers' Journal re-
ports; Cattle Receipts, 5000; strong, l562O
higher: inferior to fancy, 4.2506.25; cows and
mixed / IS 13 50; stockerS and feeders, . 80 420
Texas cattle, 22)GLG0. Hogs-Receipts Is o0l;
S310 higher, early. closed weak with most of
mixed 5451565: heavy, SIS 35.75; light, 5 10
SS6j; pigs and culls, 40)G53o Sheep-Re-
ceipts, 1905; steady; muttons, 40115. 20; Tex
ans, 250G3S); western feeIers, 3 p g8 ,85; west
ern muttons, 20. Lambs per head, 2OoG4lO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
THE PLATFORM.

The chair stated that he was advised
that the committee on resolutions was
ready to report and ne introduced Henry
Wgtterson, ths chairman of the commit
tee. Wstterson, turning to the chairman.
said that ne had the honor 70 report the
following resolutions. which had been
unanimously agreed upon by the com
mIttee on platform:
The democratic party Of the United States, in
national convention assembled, reBews the pledge
Of its fidelity to the democratic faith and reaf-
firms ths platform adopted by It's representatives
in the convention Of I.s4 and endorses the views
EXPRESSED by President Cleveland II his last
sage TO congress- as q correct Interpretation Of
that platform upon The question OF tariff reaue
ton and also endorses the efforts Of or demo
cratic representatives in congress - secure re-
ssucrioa Of excessive taxation Chief among
its principles Of party faith are the maintenance
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15
Arrested on Charge of Numbering an Ameri-

can.
BERLIN, June IA shoemaker named
Albert Wettber has been arrested az Grim
mitzschan, Saxon!, on the charge of
having murdered banker of Watertosn
United States, on August %, 1856.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15

The reading of the report was fire.
quenny interrupted for several seconds,
while the convention applauded the sig
nifcant passages in the platform. There
was moderate volume of applause when
the opening sentences were read, which
reaffirmed the utterances of the tariff
plank in tho platform of 1883, but when
it followed endorsing the presidents
message and declaring that it correctly
interpreted that plank, the convention
arose to its feet and cheered wildly for a
full minute.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15

The coroner's jury in the Fountain,
Col, railway dis2ster, exonerated the raIl-
way company from blame.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-15

When Virginia was called, Sen Daniel
took the platform. After reviewing the
iong and faithful public services of E1-
Sen. Thurman, he concluded by saying, in
an age of corruption he was
an exem plidcation of puritY;.in an age
of extrevae ance he was the sentinel
of economy; in an age of section aiism
he knew only his country; in an age of
hate he Was the incarnation Of fraternity;
in an age of scandal the salt IF his gooe
name never lost its SAVIOR. They say IN
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-17
A TRAVELLING LIAR.
How an Ordinary Yankee Surprise
Poor Southern People.
[petroitIlFree Press

lDetr0ltlF Free Press.
One afternoonlin September. as was toll
ing over rocky trail in the Smoky noun
tains, which range of the Blue Ridge sepa-
rates Tennessee and North Carolina for many
miles, girlabout thirteen years of age, bare
headed, barefooted. and having on single
garment made Of cheap stuff suddenly
jumped into the road few feet ahead of me,
fell down, rolled ever, lost her hold on bun
die CT roots and barks, and was up and off
like shot. She passed me without seeming
to see me, and next minute bear came roll
ing out of the bushes upon the spot she had
covered. Ihad a big revolver handy, and
bruin was dead before he could suspect how
my hair stood on end:and my legs wobbled.
He wasn't fifteen feet away, and he looked
as big as yearling calf, and even If did
shoot with my eyes shut he would have been
ashamed of me If had failed to kill him
with six bullets. He was kicking his last
when the. girl came back, regarded HIM a
moment with bullying eyes, and then said:
,, sLordy! but i thought Twas gonerI
ooh. I happened along here. Why didn't
aCouldn't. Hadn't wind 'nuff."
.How far did he chase youP"
"a right smart"
well, who are youW
1Susan. Come up to the house,
She picked up the lost bundle and started
ON ahead, and quarter of a mile above we
came to a cove and the inevitable mountain
GERS cabin. The cove was the same, cabin
ohefs Aye The I sa Sa%e
dressed woman stood in the door, two chill
dren rolled on the ground, and big dog
slouched out of the cabin and growled fierce
ly at the approach OF stranger. Susan led
the threshold she explained:
"B,ar was chasin' me. He 'un killed 1t
with his pepper"
As soon as the matter was understood the
three Of us went back and made litter, and
after hard tug got the bear to the cabin.
We had Just arrived when the husband came
home, having been off on a hunt, and the
girl braced up, got rest for her back against
the house and told the story as follows:
"Got my roots tied up. Bar cum fur me.
tall. Heard him shoot-pop! popl Went
back. Bar war dead Told he 'un to come
back. and see we 'uns. Give him yer paw,
pap;
Reckon you saved the.gaPs life, fur suah.
Nam, Civ him yer paw.
Use thankful. shore am, size said as we
shook hands.
l wanted TO go nve miles iarther up the
trail to Uncle Joe Billings's place, but there
was general protest ON the instant, and the
mountaineer exclaimed:
Stranger, do you 'un think we 'uns are
heathens? We's pore an forlorn an shuck-
less, but we's got feelin's. You's got to stop
right we're till tomorrow"
Deed he has" added the wife. Nobody
as ASA saves q, our Suse from bar is gwine to
him go popl popl' said S1san ''and the b'ar
fell down in heap "-N WY = w.
linen There came period of silence. with
epeas unS iookrnS iull at me. / knew what
fortnight. The man was uneasy. While n The a
wife looked puzzled By and by Gle hush hnsSs md
hesitatingiy began: ''0 "uspano
but-but0 O1 u"0'
1T don't make no difference. sayr' ex-
claimed Susan.
Eyes her do" replied the father, as
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-17
towards

According to the b elfast Age, the Demo-
cratic organ of Waldo county, the Hon. Will
liam Henry Clifford. gave utterance to the
following interesting statement in the course
OF his speech in Belfast the other day:
Republicans legislate for classes who think they
they shall not continue to do it. You and have
got to put those fellows down or they will put qts
1 1own we " are the a6Or1g people and we don't
the expenses OF the government; we won't be
taxed Az per cent TO fill the pockets Of the Repub-
ncan monopoists.
And the Belfast Journal, which is stall
wart Republican paper, but very accurate in
all its reports, has this about the same
speech:
The speaker said the Mills bill was but the be.
ginning of the policy of the Democratic party.
Without stopping to express our astonish-
ment that Mr.. Clifford now acknowledges
himself ons of those whom two years ago he
called ''the laboring and the lower classes
we wish to call the attention of our Demo
cratic friends to the fact that Mr.. Clifford,
IKE Mr.. Putnam and Mr.. Allen, is for tariff
for revenue only. This means practical free
trade, since the Democratic programme in
slsts ON keeping ON the internal revenue
taxes ON tobacco and alcohol used in the arts
In order to bring the duties assessed for the
remaining sum needed for the expenses of
the government, down to free trade basis.
1t may seem a waste Of words to call atten-
tion to the fact that Mr. Clifford is preach
ing free trade; but we do Tin order that no
one may be deluded by the Portland Argus's
claim that the Democrats favor a peoples
tariff" and the Bangor Commercials claim
that the Mills bill is protective measure.
The truth is just as Mr.. Clifford stated IT.
the Mills bill is but the beginning of the
policy of the Democratic party. The end Of
that policy would be free trade, should it be
carried out
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-17

.. Is y true that the powers that are in the San
iord mills have circulated paper among their
neip recurring every employee having the priyil-
ege OF eltixenship TO pledge themselves to vote
lor Reed and the Republican ticket or not to vote
sgainst them, with the plain intimation that a
charge 9-correspondent Of the Argus.
Last week seventy-fye workmer were dis
charged from the Maine Central shops at
Wateryille. The Argus should set its anony
nous correspondent asking questions in re-
gard to that. Here are two: Is it is true that
PRESIDENT Sewall Of the Maine Central rail.
road company, member of the national Demo-
cratic committee, and general manager of
the Democratic party of Maine caused the
discharge Of some seventy-five w0rkingmen
from the Maine Central workshops in Wa
terville because they would not promise to
vote the Democratic ticket2 Is it true that
Mr.. Payson Tucker, superintendent of the
Maine Central company, counselled this al
legged act on the part Of President Sewall?
1t would be easy enough to go on and frame
adozen questions, each containing'an insinua-
zion that these gentlemen have been intimi-
eating their employees; and there is just as
much basis for such an insinuation against
them as against Mr.. Goodall-that is none
at all Mr.. Sewall, Mr.. Tucker and Mr..
Goodall are all honorable mer- and no one
OF them would be guilty of undertaking to
coerce his employees to a certain line of po-
litical action by threats. Mr.. Sewall has
not done 1t, Mr.. Tucker has not done it, and
Mr.. Geodall has not done it, and such insin-
uations as are contained in the anonymous
letter to the Argus can only emanate from
towards. .