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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
THE CONVENTION MEETS.
A Temporary organization Effected.

CINCINNATI, May 15.-The national con
yeution was called to order at noon The
folloEing temporary officers were chosen:
Temporary chairman, s. Z. Norton,
Chicago; secretary, ]. S. House, Missouri;
assistant secretary, /. F. Mcdonald, Gin
ciunati; sergeant-at-arns, John Barrel;
assistant, W. E. Flood, Cincinnati. After
the opening address and the appointment
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
Editor Stone Sewers His Connection With
the Daily News
PERSONAL ENSSlr.

Marshall Z, Wilder, the humorist, will
sail for Europe this week.
Mr.. George Bancroft is expected 70 re-
turn TO Newport this month.
Nenjsmau Constant, the celebrated
French artist, will come to America ueNF
October. He will paint several portraits
in New York while there.
Mr., Cope WhitehouSe, formerly of
Chi'ago, but now of Alexandria, Egypt,
Is at the head of the company that pro
poses TO drain the Delta OF the Nile.
The total amount received by Mrs.
Grant mp to the present time at her share
sn the profits of the Generals book has
been Sil1,ooo, and $4,000 sets OF the
work have been sold.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
COLORADO REPrBLICANs

Delegations to the National Convention.
DENvER, Col, May 12-The republican
state convention met at Pueblo today,
and nominated the following delegates:
Il. r. Wolcott, W. A. HamilI, j. W. Win
gate, J. ". Howbert, c. NJ. Donaldson and
J. NJ Henderson
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
TENNESSEE DEMOCRATS.

After six Day Fight they Renominate Gov.
Taylor.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 1.-THE state
democratic convention, which has been
in session here since last Wednesday,
nominated Gov. Robt. L. Taylor today
for reelection. The 4Oth ballot resulted
virtually in his nomination by acclsma-
tion, as he received nearly every vote
cast
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

"THE people" says Gen. Boulanger 10
his new book, ''ha7e two ways OF protect
ing their national independ+nce-the gun
and the vote. The latter SHOWS the
chosen elected the will of the people;
the former watches over the security of
the nation against foreign attack. Hence
the army must conduct the inside 8nd
foreign policy" Wnen France under
stands that Boulanger would build up
political army, he will not have so many
foIIorers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
WASHINGTON NOTES.

1t is now said that the wedding OF Miss
Endicott and Hon. Joseph Chamberlain,
Nj. p, will take place in June
Secretary Fairchild has approved the
design of the new So silver certificates
bearing an eNceu2u' Likeness of the late
Secretary MarniUg
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

WISsEMUocA, New, May 15.-The re-
publican state convention met this after
noon, with Judge Wells, of Carson, as
temporary chairman The usual com
mitGees were appointed and the sonyen-
tioa adjourned until this evening
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
Milwaukee Market

thLwAuENE, Nav l5.-Wheat Depressed. $t.s
for seller June; S5i4 for seller July Corn
Steady; No. 5, d. Oats Steady. No =. white.
SS& Rye Firm. Barley prooring; No >
GS&r. Provisions Steady. pork-II go9l4ap for
seller May.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
Democrats in Convention at Los Angeles.

Los ANGLES, Cal, MAY 15-The deno-
cratic conven ton met this afternoon acd
Delyslte, OF Los Angles, was elected tenn
p poTsry chairman. After the appoint
ment of the usual committees the conVen-
tion adjourned till tomorrow morning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

WASHINGTON, May 15.-In the senate
the house bill to limit the hours of letter
carriers was passed without discussion or
division. 1t provides that hereafter
eight hours shall constitute DAYS work
for letter carriers in cities or postal dis
tricts connected thereyith.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
htu Approved

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The president
has approved the act granting the right
of way to the Kansas City 4 Pacific Ry.,
through Indian Territory aud act for the
erection Of public building at Duluth,
MINI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
HIGH WATER AT MUSCATINE.
Mills Shut Down - Levec Threatens to Give
WAY,

Way.
MUsoArINE, Ia, May 15.-The water
had reached seventeen feet five inches
above the low water mark at noon to day, q,
one inch higher than ever before recorded
here. The Ievee protecting Muscatine
island is in imminent danger and trains
and men have been telephoued for to
prevent breaks. The lumber mills have
all shut down
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
TOO MUCH POLITICS.
Regents OF Iowa University Charged With
Using ProfeSsorships as Tools.

Regents Of Iowa University Charged With
Using ProfeSsorships as Tools.
Iowa CRY, lows, May I5.-The state
university Investigating committee met
at 1850 this morning. All
members were present DR..
Fellows, depoSed professor submitted
a paper giving reasons for believing
himself and Prof, Leonsrd had been dis
charged for their activity In enforcing
the prohibition law. The direct charge
made was that the regents of the
university pledged themselves TO
discharge Leonard ana Fellows in or.
der to secure prohibition votes for an sp-
preparation. Other memoranda bearing
on the subie was given TO the COMMITTEES
and sn adjournment was taken until to-
morrow. MeSSrS. Richardson, Wright,
and Matthews are looking after the in
terests OF the regents,
Editor Stone Sewers His Connection With
the Daily News.
CHICAGO, May l5.-Melviue Z. Stone,
founder and editor of the DSiiy News,
will announce to morrow that he has
severed his connection with the paper.
having sold his entire interest to Victor
+. LAWSON, its publisher.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
PRAIRIE STATE CoLDwATERITEs.
One Thousand Delegates at the State COnyeT
tion-The Organization.

One Thousand Delegates at the State ConveH-
tion-The Organization.
SPK1NGFIELD, H., May 1.-THE prohi-
bition state convention assembled at
1915 this morning, with perhaps 1000
delegates in attendance. The convsn-
tion was called to order by John W.
Hart, chairman of the state committee,
and organized temporarily by the cleo
ton of Hon. James Lamonte, of Winnie
bago, as chairman and X. II. Burnett
and Henry Gorke, of Chicago, as secre-
taries. An address of welcome was de
Iiyered by Rev. David Creole, of Sanga-
mon. The speech was very earnest and
severely denunciatory of the old parties.
At 1870 the conviction took rtcefs to
give the various delegations time to
make up their committees on credentials,
resolutions, permanent organization,
rules and finance.
The convention was organized perman-
entity by electing Rev. DIR. James q.
Evans, of Onarga, president; vice presi'
oent from esan congressional district; H.
A. BrInetu, of Chicago, secretary, and
nVe assistants. great many resolutions
were read and referred without debate.
Over 81 600 Fas subscribed for cam
paign purposes.
At the evening session of the financial
committee reported pledges of four
thousand dollars for the camp;sign fand
and the state organizers report showed
that they had collected two thons-
and six hundred. Misc Frances
L. Willard unanimously
chosen one of the delegates at large, and
on the roll call the following were selected
as the other three: James Lamont. Rock
ford: Hale Johnson, Newton, and j. b.
Hobbs, Lake Bluff. At ii o'clock the con
veution adjourned till 10 O'Clock tomor-
row rnoYninp
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

Differences of Opinion on single Tax
Idea the Rock on Which They Split.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
THE LABOR CONVENTION

The United and Union Labor Parties
Meet in Separate Halls in Cincinnati.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

Nevada RepubIieans-Th State Convention
DEEued
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
Charles 4. Hill Nominated for Congress.

NLaIItN A. IfIIi -fVIILls-ANEH- IEI NULl- It,s-
JOLIET, Ill. May 15--The Eighth CON
gressional district republican convention
today nominated Charles A. Hill, of
Joliet, for congressman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
A Bill Introduced to Improve the Federal
Building at Chicago.

WASHINGTON, May l5.-Sen. Farwell,
to-day, introduced bill 10 authorize the
secretary of the treasury to cause such
changes and improvements to be made
in the United States custom house, post
Office and sub-tredsury building at Chica-
go, and to erect such additions thereto as
may be necessary 20 provide sufficient
accommodations for postoftice in that
city. An appropriation of $800000 is
made for the same.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

They Strive to Effect a Fusion Of the
Factions but Have Thus far Failed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
Pensions for Wisconsin PeopIe.

WAsHGNGToN, May 15-PensiOns were
granted to Wisconsin people as follows
Monday: Original invalid: Daniel L.
Fox, Clear Lake; Truman Parmalee,
Ripon; VIM. G. Young, Eastman; Isaiah
Landers, Black River Falls, Original,
widows, etc: Beona s., widow of George
W. Hannay, Milwaukee,; Rosina, widow
of Moritz Mann, Milwaukee,; DENNIS D.,
mother of Albert Z. Dixon, Madison.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
Annual Meeting of the American WOman's
Baptist Home Mission Society.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The American
Womans' Baptist Home Mission society
held its eleventh annual meeting hare to-
day. About 200 delegates were present.
Reports of the secretary and treasurer
were read showing the society to be doing
Important work, particularly III the south.
Satisfactory progress has been made dur
ing the past year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

TmE secret of the change of plans an
nosnced by Count do Lesseps in refer
ouce to lock canal at the iathmus is
now becoming apparent. Gustave EiGel,
Il distinguished eng .neer, voted against
sea level canal in the canal congress of
1879. He figured before the Chamber of
Deputies the other day As a convert to
lock canal. This was the telling argu
ment and the lottery bill was approved.
EIffel, it seems, had his eyes opened to
the virtues of locks in December last
when he was given a contract to make
dozen locks at the rate of $3,O00,CO0 per
lock. If he finishes only one and is
man of business it will make him a mill
ionaire.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

The prince of Wales decides not to
come to America
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

No Lacki0f Presidential Timber. but
Henry George has the Inside Track.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

George ". Houk Nominated for Congress.
DAYTON, Ohio, May 15.-The third dis
trio. democratic convention this morning
nominated George W. Houk for congress,
Wm. Huffman and S. Fl. Kerr deleg ates
20 the national convention and Henry
Miller elector.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
The United States Gains all the Points Con
tpudcdF0r

WASHINGTON, May 15.-Acting Secre-
tary Rive5 received cable from United
States Consul Lewis at Tangiers this
morning saying that all the questions of
disagreement between Morocco and the
United States had been settled and that
he had gained all the points contended
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
THE SENATE AND THE TARIFF.
The Finance Committee Propose to Investi
gate the Question.

WASHINGTON, Nay I5.-The committee
on finance this morning adopted reso-
luton to ask authority from the senate
to employ n stenographer for the pur-
pose of taking testimony on such sub
jects as might come before the com
mittee. 1t also autaorises the chairman
to appoint a sub committee to investi-
gate the tariff matters. The action of
the committe is understood TO look TO a
thorough inquiry into the subject of the
tariff with the possibility that if the
hnn<a sa-aSs over tho ta-iT hill. tho
mittee will hear testimony upon the
interests to be effected and In time will
report the tariff bill TO the senate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

The Endorsement of Mr.. Gladstone's
efforts in behalf Of Ireland by the Eng
lish dissunteis is most encouraging
sign. They represent q large proportion
of the respectable middle and working
classes of the country, ard their infu-
ence il English politics will furnish
lever with which to raise public opinion
to level with the liberal ideas to which
the Grand Old Man is devoting the re-
manning years of his life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

The courts are furnishing cold comfort
to the Sunday liquor-sellers everywhere.
The Supreme Court of mis- souri, has JUS.
decided That municipalities have no pow
or to license Sunday selling of either wiae
or beer. Judge Caldwell, of the Cincin
natl Police Court, declined TO regard the
Ohio Saaday law as unconstitutional i'll
the case of a saloon keeper prosecuted for
its violation. The truth about the matter
seems to be that safety to saloon keepers
lies only in obeying the law.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18

NoKMAN W. KITrsoN, of St. Paul, Mimi,
one of the richest men of the Northwest,
and known to the turfmen generally as
"Commodore" Kittson, died or his way
home from Chicago Thursday, aged "A.
The foundation of his large fortune, es
timated at from $5,000O00, to $8,OOO,0O0
was laid by his connection with the Amer
ioan fur company, and was increased by
successful railway and steamboat invest
ments. He had just made arrangements
to sell all the horses owned by him, in
Guiding the celebrated performers Little
Brown Jug" johnson" and "Fanny
Witherspoon."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-09
bury.
CORNWALL

In response to a kind invitation from
Mrs. Hattie RUSSELL the Y. w. c. 7. L.
met at her home in Middlebury Thursday
evening, Feb. 90. Mrs. Russell inviting
some of her own friends also, quite a
company collected. Choice refreshments
were served. An essay was read by
Miss Jennie Brown, showing that she had
rare talent in that line. Miss Addie
Hulburt rendered one of her fine recita-
tons. Altogether it was very enjoya-
BILE affair to all present.
The town did good thing at its annu-
al meeting when it passed, without a dis
sentng voice, the following preamble and
resolutions. 1t also unanimously elected
Mr.. Frost to the position of constable for
the 23d time:
WHEREAS, Our constable and collector, A.
W. Frost, on the 81 day OF May, 1887, while in
the discharge OF the duties of his Office and
without fault OF his lost his pocket-book con
tanning valuable papers and the sum OF two
hundred dollars belonging to the town, and
all efforts to regain the money has been una
vailing, and
WHEREAS, our said constable and collector
for y years past has spared no effort to work
tor the interest of the town in the discharge OF
the duties OF his office and the town has not
before met with any loss whatever:
Res0ired, That the selectmen of the town be
authorized and directed to draw an order on
the treasurer OF the town refunding the
amount OF the money loss.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-09
PANTON.

The roads are very good. We have
not more than twO-thirds as much snow
as last winter, but there is great plenty.
Mrs. Smith of Addison is giving lessons
in music to number of the ladies in this
vicinity. She is considered an excellent
instructor.
Walter White has returned from Wor-
cester, Mass, where he has been for sew
eral months. Town life and confinement
did not seem to agree with his health.
Last Friday evening the ladies of the
Baptist society engineered butterfly
party at the parsonage. The proceeds
amounted to about Sc. Refreshments
were served and it was very enjoyable
evening to all present.
II. F. Gaines has sold his stallion Bruno
to gentleman from Troy, N. Y. The
price received was 800. we understand,
and by good horsemen is considered very
low, as the blood of his sire, Victor won
Bismarck, is much sought after by fash
ionable breeders.
Hiram Kent, who has been confined to
the house nearly all winter with a kid
ney trouble, is reported to be some bet
ter. His son, DR.. f. w. Kent of Iron
dale, n. Y, came to see his father few
days ago, arriving about II o'clock p. M,
after visiting twenty-one patients the
previous day. The next morning his
horse was found to have lung fever and
he took his fathers horse for the the re-
turn trip.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-09
General 11eps.
MATTERS AT WASHINGTON.

The House Friday night passed 25 pri-
vate pension bills.
a bill was introduced in the House,
Monday, declaring that ''trusts" are I'M
lawful.
The Senate has changed its rules to per-
nit the open discussion of treaty when
the majority may desire it.
Mrs. Cleveland has requested her
friends to deny the report that Mrs. Fol-
som is to marry Secretary Bayard.
In the House Monday Mr.. Hit of Him
ois introduced a joint resolution for the
promotion Of commercial union with
Canada
Senator Ingalls, on Tuesday drew upon
the eXhaustless sources of his vocabulary
for invective and sarcasm in reply to Sem
ator Vest of Missouri, who last week at
tackled the dependent pension bill.
The treasury department reports that
during the month of February there was
a net decrease of Sll ,O43, 1913 in the circu-
lation and a net increase of 9,033, 743 in
the money and bullion in the treasury.
Some of the Republican members of
the Senate finance committee will oppose
the House bill which authorizes the Sec
rotary of the treasury to invest portion
of the surplus in the purchase of bonds.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-09
BRISTOL.

Fred Landon's new livery barn is near
ly completed.
William Grant and wife of Rutland are
visiting in town.
Mrs. Celina Gauthier has moved back
here from Richmond.
Myre Stearns of Rutland was in town
last week calling on old friends.
Irving Rider has bought of II. S. Jen-
nings his house and lot on Garfield street.
Ed. Shedrick cut off three fingers from
his left hand and one from his right in a
planer last week.
Milo, the tailor, moves to st. Adams
this week, and Geo. Hatch has gone to
Richmond to go into the barber business.
The county grand jurors from this
town are Alfred Ferguson, n. L. Boyn-
ton, r. A. Young; petit jurors, Pat
O'Neil, c. f. Sumner, Frank Sumner, w.
Cove, Aleck st. George, John Callahan.
The lecture by Rev. Merritt Hulburd,
Tuesday night, was highly interesting
one and was attended by a large audi
ence. The date of the sixth and last lee
ture of the course is not announced as
yet.
The funeral of Abel A. Allen was held
at the NJ. E. church on Monday. The
burial was at Salisbury. Mr.. Allen was
a member of the Bristol Manufacturing
Co., and man universally respected.
Rolla Allen, his son, arrived home from
Kansas but an hour or two before the
funeral. The employees of the Bristol
Manufacturing Co. attended in body.
There were several present from Middle
huru
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-09
New HAVEN.
Deferred from last week.l


Mrs. p. r. Barton passed her seth BIRTH
day last Saturday.
Marvin II. Dana of the Albany Law
school has been at home for several days.
The winter term of Beeman academy
closes this week. There will be short
vacation.
Argalus Squire, with his family, has
come to reside in the home of his grand
father, Alvin Squire.
A free sociable was given on Wednes-
day evening at Miss Minnie Doud's under
the auspices of the Y. l.. w. C.
The Ladies' Aid society met at the par
sonage on Thursday. The first hour was
devoted to mission work, both foreign
were read, and other interesting topics
were considered.
A large company assembled at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. George ID.
Hinman on Friday evening last, the oc-
casion being the 25th anniversary of
their marriage. The gathering was a
complete surprise, as it was intended
A purse of silver dollars was presented
them by Prof. Hoffnagle with a fine
speech. Other silver gifts from friends
were noticed. The band also was pre-
sent, rendering fine music.
The literary entertainment given by
the "Brownings" on Tuesday evening
drew a full house. An excellent paper
was read by Misses Mason and Whitman.
which was alive with quite pointed
'hits," students as well as those outside
coming in for share. The singing by
the young ladies, music by the orchestras
from Bristol and New Haven, together
with the refreshments, were all admirable
and the whole affair reflected much credit
upon the Brownings.
The spring term of Beeman academy
opens next week.
Mrs. Phoebe (Everes) Adams united
by letter with this church last Sunday.
At present writing Mrs. Harry Carter
lies very i'll of measles. Mrs. Russell, her
daughter, is thought to be improving.
Mrs. Emma Wicker and family are
moving from Bristol to town, into their
place recently purchased at the village.
Henry S. Smith, formerly of this town
but now of Minneapolis, Mimi, is visit
ing his native home after an absence of %
years. Mr.. Smith is the youngest and
second son of Dr. Horatio A. Smith, de-
ceased, for long time resident physician
of this town. The death of his wife Mrs.
Jane Oangdon) Smith occurred about a
year since. She was sister of Mrs. d.
A. ROleau of this place.