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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
GEN SHERIDAN.

A Cheering Report From the Sick Chamber.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-General SherI-
dan passed a comfortable night and felt
muck improved this morning. What
change had taken place IN his symptoms
up to 10 o'clock p. M, was all Tor the bet
ter. Everything seems TO be more fav-
orable and the general and his friends
feel much encouraged. His sleep during
the night was natural and restful.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

THE Progress" Louisiana newspa-
per, run by negroes, says that thousands
and thousands of colored voters support
election. The Progress ought TO be good
authority, and if anything more is neces-
ssry 10 prove what it says, the vote itself
shows it. President Cleveland has treat
ed the negroes of the country with more
regard than has ever been shown them by
a president since the days of Lincoln. and
they appreciate 1t.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

TEXAS, a state with over 100000 dem
ocratic majority, is troubled with sur
plus on tax rate of only - cents, while
Illinois has nothing but lumber of lat
republicans TO show for its 5-cent rate.
known or heard of where republicans have
held rule? The surplus in the United
States treasury was never heard of until
the democrats came into power. The
surplus had previously been disposed of SO
easily, that it did not seem necessary Il
mention il.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
Chicago Market

CHICAGO, May 20 Flour Unchanged with the
exception of rye which is higher and held firm
Wheat-Active and unsettled within irregular
range of prices; opened 1s914c lower for July
and closed $sd34c below yesterday; 81 for seller
cash; SIS for seller June; S45s for seller July
Corn-Moderately active fluctuations being within
&c range opened a shade below the close of yes
terday and closed d 31ac lower; 55}4 for seller
cash; 50 716 for seller June 5f1a for seller July
Oats Opened strong aud higher, and closed the
same to 1sc below yesterday; 81 for seller cash;
33lS for seller June; J3ls for seller July. Rye
Firm at 20. Barley-Nominal at GO q e94. Prime
umothy-2 IS. Flax seei-l 80 whisky-1I9
P9rk-Moderately active, steady aud qIet
14.0,IS for seller cash and Juna: 1i,l2Lt for sell
Ter July. Lard-Ruled higher early but the ad =
vance was not supported; s 4!J43S45 for sci .er
cash and June; 5. ~ far seller July. Shoulders
-60oG6s5; short clear, sIOGs15; short ribs,
50. Butter-Easy; creamery, 15G1s; dairy. Is
oil. Cheese-S:eady; full cream cheddars and
fats, sfes3l; Young Americas, 9as4. Hides
and tallow unchanged.
FIour-Receipts, 19 900; shipments, =. 600.
whea.-Recei3ts, 80, 900; shipments, - coo
Corn-Receipts. 5ss, 900; shipments, 1900
Oats-Receipts, $50 900: shipments, 81. 600
Rye-Receipts, 1900; shipments, 1000.
Bar!ey-Reeeipts, 5000; shipments, 1000.
CHICAGO, May 2a.-The Drovers' Journal re-
poras: Cattie-Rsc-iots, 1000; Irregular; beeves,
40J<5 90; cows and mixed, 52o35o, stocSers
snd feeders, 2.5ol4 90; Texas cattle, COG i.co.
Hoss- Receipts. IL 90; slow, but steady; mixed,
l5 Is: heavy. $3.50; gus, 5-3o15.55;
pigs and culls, s75G5 81. .Sheep-Receipts, 1000;
SLOW; Inferior to extra, 30aG5 e5; TEXANS, i,75G
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

The article of the Birmingham (Eng.)
Post, which usually expresses the views of
Joseph Chamberlain, declaring that the
liberal unionists cannot continue in sup
port of negative policy of coercion,
naturally excites much comment in Eng
land. The Post proposes national coun
ellis for Ireland G>d landpurchase
scheme. This Is direct attack upon the
tory local government bill, but it can have
little political Significance, because Mr..
Chamberlain's following is toe small to
pull down the E.inistry, or even force a
change in policy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

Homo YEN CHANG, who has the honor of
being the first Chinese lawyer admitted
to practice in this country, thanks to the
preme court at Poughkee psie, n. Y,
recently, has been qualified for active
practice for several years. After several
examinations, and fortified by special
act of the legislature, he mas gained his
point. He is a Yale graduate, and ought
to find enough to do in the litigations
that spring up in Mott street.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
DOING SPLENDIDhY.
The General and the Wearicd Watchers De
rive Much Needed Sleep.

The General and the Wearicd Watchers De
rive Much Needed Sleep.
WASHINGTON, Nay Midnight; Mrs.
Sheridan and other members of the fam
lily are asleep, as are also all the physic-
ians except DR.. Matthews who will
remain on duty until relieved.
Col. Kellogg came to the door, and in
response to the associated pres. report
er's inquiry said: General is doing plen-
didly, and continues to improve: he sleeps
great deal, and it is perfectly natural
slumber.
At one o'clock another bulletin was
issued. 1t reads: May 80. Mr.. Sheridan
Is sleeping quietly. No changes to
chronicle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

CoN1KEssMAN SAM RANDALL was decid
,dly sat down upon by the democratic
parry of Pennsylvania in their couvrn-
ton held Mt Harrisburg Wednesday. The
great prot, ctionist was snubb"d at every
point. the convention heartily and
fully endorsing President Cleveland
and tariff reform. The democratic par
ty is determined to advance as unit tow
ards tariff revision, and every one who
attempts to impede the onward march is
sure to be swept down. Mr.. Randall has
undoubtedly insured his own defeat
should he seek denomination from his
district. The party is pledged, and no
one man, whatever his ability, will be able
in any uoaSure te prevent the fulfilling
of this pledge, as has been Illustrated in
he case Of MIR. Randall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
IIoists the Name Of Gresham as the Party
Standard Bearer

LANCASTER, WIS, May 29.-Tho Grant
County Herald, published at Lancaster,
one of the oldest and most influential
republican papers in the southern por
tion of the state, which has heretofore
strongly advocated the nomination of
Gov. Rusk for the presidency, has dropped
the name of the latter and hoisted that
OF Judge Gresham as the party standard
bearer for 1888.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

TIVE announcement from ST. Petersburg
that the czar intends to visit the Caucasus
during the summer, and to extend his
tour to Turkistan, may turn out to be the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
Proceedings Of the Methodist General Con-

NEw YoEK, May 29.-In the general
Methodist conference today bishops
elect, vincent, Fitzgerald, GoodseIi. Joyce
and Newman and Missionary Bishop
Thoburn, were consscrsted. The name
Freedman's Aid society was changed TO
Freedman's Aid and Educational society.
The conference VII go the tomb OF Gen.
Grant in body t6-morrow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
IN GENERAL.
A FATHERS TERRIBLE CRIME.

Crazed From Drinking he Resorts to Murder
CLEyELAGD.-Late Wednesday after
noon VIM. J. Mcfarland, a fireman in the
employ of the Standard Oil company
quarreled with his wife while under the iu
fuence of liquor. In his fury he took
arevolver from its place in the dresser
drawer and attacked his wife. He shot
her through the wrist, left shoulder and
body. He then shot his little
daughter, three years old, through
the body and right hand. One bullet
remaining, he held the pistol TO his
breast and pulled the trigger. de fell
with fatal wound near his heart. AL
will probably die
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
Mr Brewster's Odd Attire.
Philadelphia Times.

A scource of great pain to the late ex-
Attorney Brewster was to hear
himself spoken of facetiously in connec-
ton with "lace cuffs" He never wore
lace cuffs. He wore cambric. frill shirt
bands in place of cuffs. Benjamin Harris
Brewster was not man of great wealth,
but what he did accumulate was entirely
due to his SOtirlng energy and splendid
talents. When he began at the bar he
was poor, and his early days were dark
and marked by hard struggles. During
this period he received from his mother
some shirts of the old-fashioned style,
with frilled bands for cuffs. From that
time Mr.. Brewster always wore the same
kind of shirt, out of q sentiment to his
mother, whose love and tenderness had
comforted him during his bitter trials.
Another peculiarity was his white beaver
hat. He dsed to tell his friends he wore
that color because black made his dis
fgurement more disagreeable to the eye.
He was never known to wear any other
kind of q hat. Despite his facial dis
hgursment there was 2 subtle magnetic
influence about him. Once while staying
at hotel in distant city he was given
q seat at table at which sat party of
ladies. They were compelled TO retire,
and assured the hotel proprietor that
while they had the fullest sym pathy for
the gentleman, they could zot sit at toe
table with him. Mr.. Brewster OWNED
the cause of their withdrawal and begged
to be presented to the ladies' Ttis was
done, and the lawyer whose rupUtstion
was national never afterwsrd had warmer
admirers. The magic witchery of his
tongue made them forget his appearance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
THURSDAY, May a

Hcuse.-An effectual effort was made TO
secure the passage of the ioir resolution
appropriating $4,000 for the celebra-
tion of the twerty-ffth anniversary of
the battle Gettysburg by the survivors of
the armies of the Potomac and northern
Virginia. The objection coming from
Mr.. Kerr, of Iowa The house then went
into committee on the postofice appro-
priation bill which was passed After
considerable debate the muittee arose
without action upon the 0ill for the ad-
mission of Dakota, and the house passed
the senate marine conference bill a.
amended in the committee of the whole.
Nr. Gay, La. submitted conference re-
port On the invalid pension appropria-
tion bill, and it was agreed 70. The bill
is the same that passed the senate. A
resolution was adopted authorizing the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
Rates to be Regulated.

On June 1st other roads are to reduce
their Minnea polis-to seaboard rates TO tho
figure now held by the Burlington, which
gets as its share 81 cents first class, and
on the same day the Burlington Is to
raise its Minneapolis Chicago rate to an
equality with that now held by other roads
viz, 60 cents. This gives the twin cit
les an important advantage in through
rates.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

The demand for good butter more than
keeps pace with the oountry's growth.
There is good prospect for the dairy
man of the future who furnishes the
quantity of goods the market demands.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

a COMMITTEE appointed by the senate
last March, to investigate the civil ser
VICE system, and ascertain whether it is
run for political purposes; has com
mcucod its work. The New York custom
house will be investigated first; and then
othor institutiors will receive attention.
What y shock il would bo go the repuhli-
eau party, should it fad that the demo-
Gratis in any portion of the service, have
in any way, favored the interests of their
party OC course the committee will not
go back of Clevelaud's administration to
see whether the civu service rules had
been lived up to or not OF course not.
The moral pretentions of the republican
party must be rich tan for the ruler of
hudcs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
TgOUBLEI IN HAYn

An American Naval Vessel to be Sent 10 Pro-
reet American Citizens.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-The secretary
of state has been informed By the
United States consul at Port An Prince,
Hsyti, that fears are entertained of
another revolutionary outbreak on that
island. The report was of such charac-
eer that II was deemed advisable to send
a naval vessel 70 the island to protect the
lives of American citizens there.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

first step in his progress to the east,
where he will be proclaimed the emperor
of nor rthern Asia
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
THURMAN WILL TAKE 1T

See. whitney Says the Judge Will act
as Pres. Cleyeland's Running Mate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

AuErunLICAw exchange says: penn
sylvnnia never gave such II majority as
the republican candidate for president
will receive in that state noxt November,
whoever he may be-" An undeniable
fact, our republican friend. 1t wont
matter n fig who the republican can
didate may be; he will carry r0nnsylvau
in 10y u tremendous majority. SO he he
a republican, that will be enough, and no
questions asked. Mighty well do the iron
aud coal masters of Pennsylvania know
which party TO tie TO. All the vast capi
tai combinations Of the country know
that the democratic party is an enemy to
their grinding and million making meth
ods and democrats nowhere expect their
support, nor do they want it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

The President Said to Highly Favor
Him as do the Gray Element rs Well.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
CONGRESSIONAL.
TUESDAY, Nav %.

SeHdte.-At the conclusion of the morn
ing business several bills were taken
from the calendar and passed, among
them being the senate bill granting the
Milwaukee, Lake Shore d Western rail
way company the right of way through
the Lac de Flambeau Indian reservation,
in Wisconsin. The senate then, at ] 40,
proceeded to the consideration of ex-
ecutive business. The doors were re-
opened at = O'Clock, when the senate pro-
ceeded to the consideration of unfinished
business, being the house bill to establieh
a department of labor. After some alter
ations principally in the pbraseology,
the bill was passed. Also the following
bills were taken from the calendar and
passed: The senate bill authorizing the
construction of a railroad bridge across
the Missouri river at Nebraska City, Neb.
The senate bill appropriating $4,000
for the completion of the public building
at Peoria, Ills. The senate bill increasing
the appropr: alton for a public building
at Winona, MINI, to $15OOOO. The
senate bill appropriating 100000 for
public building at V1cksbUrg, Miss. The
house bill authorizing the purchase of
additional ground for public buildings in
Council Bluffs, Iowa, at a cost not exceed
ing $4,000.
HouSe-The day was occupied by the
committe on labor. The bill to confne
tie sale of products of convict labor to
the state in which produced was discuss
ed, amended and the previous question
ordered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
WEDNESDAY,, May %.

House-On motion of Mr.. Hudd, of Wis
consin, the senate bill was passed grant
ing a right of way through the Lac de
Flambeau Indian reservation in Wiscon-
sin to the Milwaukee, Lake Sh9r5 and
Western Railway company. The house
then went into committee of the whole on
the postoffice appropriation bill. After
considerable debate the bill was read By
sections for amendment. Mr.. Kerr
moved to strike out the appropriation
for rent light aud fuel, for third class
post-ofices Lost. Mr.. McRse, Ark.
offered an amendment providing fourth
class postmasters shall receive a com
pensation allowed by the existing law.
Ruled out on point of order. Mr.. Adams,
of Illinois, moved TO increase from
s6,0OO,000 to s6,2O0,0 900 the appropriation
for the free delivery service. Rejected.
Mr.. McRae, Ark, moved TO increase from
$4,000 to S6,00O,OOO the appropriation
for the star route service. The motion
was advocated By Messrs. NcRae, Symes,
and Perkins, bat was rejected.
Sendts-Several bills we're reported
after which the senate proceeded to
to executive business. When the doors
were reopened legislative business was
resumed After routire matters were
disposed of Sen. Spooner moved that the
senate adjourn out of res pect of the
death of the wife of Sen Saver and the
motion was carried.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
The National Capital.

REPRESENTATIVE Cannon's daughter is a
performer on the violin.
The president and Mrs. Cleveland will
leave Washington to-day to attend the
Presbyterian anniversary, at Philadel-
phia.
The reports in regard to Gen. Sher-
idan's i'll health were very greatly exag-
gera.ed.
THE senate has voted not to consider
the Fisheries treaty in open session, the
vote standing 27 to %.
Observation-Disclosures the acts ap.
proved by the president was the one
for the construction of two free bridges
across the Red river in Dakota.
The senate has confirmed as. G. Jenk-
ing, of Usage, Ia, to be agent for the
Indians of the SissetOn agency of Dakota
CARL ScHUkz has planned to spend the
summer in Germany, at the Villa Foestek,
with his two daughters, where he intends
to revise his memoirs.
A MEMORIAL from the leaf tobacco
board of trade is being circulated among
the members of the house and senate
urging the abrogstion of the entire
tobacco tax III all forms.
THE secretary of state has been inform
ed by the United States consul at Port
Au Prince, Hayti, that fears are enter
tanned of another revolutionary outbreak
on that island.
The senate Committee on judiciary
failed to take action upon the contirma
tion of Hon. Melville W. Fuller for chief
justice of the supreme court, and there
is apparently purpose to deier action
indefinitely.
w. l.. BANCROFT, of Port Huron, Michi.
gan, has been appointed general super
intendent of the railway mail service,
vice I. Z. Nash, resigned. Bancroft has
accepted.
The principal speakers on the tariff
bill during the remainder of the week
will be Butterworth, Tuesday; Randall,
Wednesday,; breckenridge, Thursday;
Mckinley aud Breckenridge, of Kentucky,
Friday; and Reed and Speaker Carlisle,
Saturday.
THE Senate has passed the bill for the
creation cf a National Department of La
Dor. Having already passed the House
itnow goes to the President for approval.
The bill provides for the appointment by
the President and Senate of q Commis
siOner of Labor at a salary of s., 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
Milwaukee, MarSCts

MILWAUKEE, May % - Wheat Quiet but
steady; Sis for seller July. Corn-One cent
higher; No. g. 541s Oats-Duu but steady; No.
white, IS 13S4. Rye-One-half cent higher; No
l, 6616QG7. Barley-Dull and nominal; No 2.65
forssller cash. Provisions Quiet. Pork-14 COG
u Os for seller cash
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01
MDONALD NonMED OF THrAccEPrANCE.

He has knocked Gray out and is Satisfied The
Payne Faction Of Ohio Will support Thur
man
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-01

The California Champion Accepts the Ash
land Champions Challenge for Honor and
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-06-07
DARBY AND JOAN.

A spring rain was falling gently. con
tinuously. on Mrs Truos garden Tho
lately trsnsplanted gcraniums and pctu
Mas lifted their heads gratefully 10 the
warm shower and tho fuchsias and sweet
inyssum frightened under It's influence
II their mistress could have seen them
abe. too would havo rejoiced. for the
flowers were her children. petted darlings,
for whom no care could be too great, no
attention too painstaking She had
housed them in winter. set them out In
summer. trimmed. guarded. hung over
them year after year.
involuntarily one looked for her mild
face at tho window. smiling out upon
them. but she was not to DO seen. For
the second time only In her life Mrs True
lay In her chant Der too III TO heed the pat.
tering rain or TO think Of tho plants grow
ing so fast In tho sweet. moist air. even
though through the open window of her
room. both sounds and scents entered
freely. the peaceful sounds and hcalthful
scents OF the country
II was very still In the room whero she
lay; very still and orderly The old fur
niturc was polished and spcckless, tho
linen. white rs snow against the pillows
which had been part Of her bridal outfit
rested the gray head. still neatly cared
for. and tho face. with It's pallor. still
wore look OF kindly patience.
At her side sat her husband. good Dcacor
True. with bowed head and sad eyes; ant
In his work hardened hand he held hcl
feeble one
Presently footstep sounded on th,
muddy sidewalk outside Then the gatC
latch clicked Some one walked up tho
path and tapped softly on the house door
and was as softly admitted
But the two with their faces turnet
toward each other took no notice.
''How is sheS" said tho neighbor sowi
stairs who had dropped in "
-Fdlin'. answered .'..tl Per- ;ins, IN
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-06-07

afternoon had waned. The rain seemed
like fast falling tears. Tho flowers, some
of them, were closing drowsily. The
shadows were deepening The light green
foliage Of O birch tree near tho house
looked gray In the twilight. Through the
open chambe, window above sounded tho
sleepy tril. Of bird. safely snuggled In
his nest under tho young leaves.
Curiously enough this tender note alone
had the power to rouse the dying woman
She had always been In close sympathy
with all fair helpless things. flowers.
young birds and infants. Now, In her eI.
tremity this weak cry pierced TO her
heart md woke her.
where's tho baby2" sho whispered
why don't they bring tho baby to meH-
She was living over again her only sick.
ness Sho faIlticd herself young once
moro. young and filed with n strange
great happiness.
| The years between had vanished. They
were happy years, too, happier than most
| people enjoy. for her desires had been
easily gratifed. her ambitions were Of the
simplest kind To live within their small
] 10 iSl'lc u lilbio w
/ keep the house Immaculate and the low
crs thriving; to know peaceful nights and
| quiet. unevcntful days, to help neigh
Dor In trouble; TO sit In tho Village church
regularly OH Sundays, and TO DO sure that
the grass grew green and the white VIC
| let's fourishod over "A certain small mound
In the graveyard, these were the utmost
limits Of her hopes
Ter one great grief has grown to DO q
tender memory. and oil tho days since
had been prosperous and serene. unclouded
by ono harsh look or word
Now, suddenly. she was young again,
q young wife In her new home with all
her humble household treasures new
about her and this thrill Of expectation
In her breast.
Where's tho bnbyi Why don't they
bring tho baby TO met" she repeated.
eagerly
Her husband leaned forward. pressing
her hand In both Of his.
Tho babyY" ho said, what babyG'
For him tho sad present had swallowed
up the past
"our baby" sho whispered, with looh
OF rapture in her faded eyes.
"Oh, Loisl"
ile bent his head still lower. That
shadowy child OF theirs seemed hardly
more than a dream TO bin. lie Ind nevel
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-06-07
Power of tho Human Eye.

They were at the Central park menag.
erie.
"Do you know. Miss Maude." he said.
that the human eye, when fixed upon the
eye Of q brute. has a marvellous eiTectr"
docs III" she asked
"Yes; now watch ne paralyzo that
tiger"
Long and fxcdly he gazed at the
monarch Of the Jungle, when suddenly tho
frightened animal threw back its head
aud yawned. then licked Its paws enjoya.
bly,. and languidly closing It's eyes.
dreamed Of farther India and chasing
British uoblomcn over elephants backs.
Marvellous" exclaimed Miss Maudc.-
New York Sun
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-06-07

"Do you know" asked tho snake editor.
"that color can be detected by the touchr
"No," replied the horse editor. "Have
you learned the schemeT
Not all Of 1t. but have learned IL
tic"
"Indced"
"Yes. can tell when I feel blue."-
Pittsburg Telegram.