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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
WASHING TON.

SENATOR BEoK of Kentucky, has gone
south for his health, and will not be able
| 10 resume his seat this session.
&. IL. HARRIS, the reporter who was ss-
aaulted by Representative Martin, of
Texas, hR- sworn out q warrant charging
the latter with assault and battery.
The president or Monday appointed
the following postmGstrrs: Emil Drews,
Lancaster, Wis.; Myron Rec, Waupaca,
Wis.
WHEN an effort was made to start Che
steamer Galena on her expedition to
Hayti, she was found to be stuck fast in
the sand.
JUSTICE MATTHEWS, n week or so ago,
had recurrence of the attacks of mus
cuIar rheumatism with which he has been
g I'll cted, but has now become somewhat
better. He Is, however, very weak.
The house committee on Invalid pen
sions authorized favorable report on
the senate bill granting q pension Of So,
500 PEE year to Irene Rucker Sheridan,
widow of the Late General sheridan.
COMMISSIONER EDGERToN, chairman Of
he civil service gmmissioD, said in
Washington thet The civil service is q
hollow extravaggnt fraud. and will bank
TuDh lAe lESuSuEE II given Il ChduCc'
6WULE Senator Becks condition has i'm
proved somewhat, it is probable that he
will rot be in his seat in the senate this
session. He contsmplste5 passing the
winter in Aiken, South Carolina.
WAsuINGToN. - j. Il. Mckee, Har-
rison's SOC -in-Iaw. has Engaged . suite
of rooms for seven persons at the Ebbet
house for the week preceding the inaug
uration. It is understood tina. Gen HaF
rison will make this hotel his headqg gar-
ters until he takes possession OF the
White house.
POSTMASTER GEN. DICKINSON said 60 an
Associated press repOsteC that within tne
last few weeks he had received the resig-
nations of q considerable number of
presidential and fourth class POstmasters
with the request that the republicans
whom they name and recommend, be ap-
pointed in their uIaces. He says no res
| iguations had been, or would be accept
| I, d that are made for the purpose OF
| fores alhng the 1ction of the incoming
administration by the appointment of
| republicans.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
The New Wonder in Navigation
M V1-t- -T75r,.,

nsw number of scientists, engir eers,
snd newspaper men assembled at Poll
Ions ship yard, at the foot of Court
street. BrookIyu. recently. to watch the
launching of John A Secor's yatch
Eureka that is to be propelled by mis- sys-
tenl of atOmizsd petroleum exploded by
electricity.
The motise power is applied directly
TO the water through pipes at the bOE
and stern and Is the expansive or elastic
properties of oil gas. The eylirGer or
pipe Ct the stern, Is ten feet long and
twenty inches II diameter and Is placed
Just below aud parallel With the surface
Of the water. The oil tank Is surrounded
with a Jacket OF water and Is So construct
ed hat only the malicious boring of q
hole in il could bring about the posi-
biIity OF aa explosion. The cylinder is
constructed 20 stand strain of fifty
times as great p Is produced by the
heaviest possibly explosion OF the stom-
izad petroleum, and, il fact, every pre-
caution has been taken 10 render the sye-
TEN absolutely safe. TIE machine il
automatic except for the small amount
OF electricity needed 70 explode the gas
/ The question OF speed and economy car
so far only be snssered theoretically
There is no latent heat or friction in thi:
machine TO waste 95 per cent. Of its pro
| pellirg power, and as the power applied
as the end of this cylinder il said
| TO be seventy pounds to the square irch
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
RIPE FOR STATEHOOD
Ihat is What Citizens of Missouri,
Kansas and Arkansas Think of
Indian Territory-They Favor Allot-
ment of Land and Admission.
An Enraged Deu oft Husband Attempts
to Shoot his Wife on the Street.
He Hits Several BystanderS and Mar
rowly Escapes Lynchiug.
INDIAN TERRITORY CoSyEy TIoy.
Political Scheme Brewing to Make Another


A Political Scheme Brewing to Make Another
State.
BANTER SPRINGS, Kan, Dec lS,-The
Indian territorial convention met in the
city hall today, and passed resolutions
favoring the immediate opening of the
entire Indian Territory to white settlers.
and the allotment OF lands in ssyeraltv
to the Indians. Delegations were pres-
ent from many principal cities of Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Arkansas. Liberal
representation trom many Indian
tribes were also present, Ex Gov.
1. J. Critteudep, OF Missouri. was
elected permanent chairman, and g. W
Daniels, of Baxter Springs, secretary.
Qaite number Of the chiefs and the in
hGential men Of the various Indian
tribes came cut strongly in favor of the
alio, IN mt of the lands. OF the individual
responsibilities OF CT 1zsuship and the
protection of She general government.
Ex Gov. Criltenden delivered an eIo-
qrent address, and xas followed by
Judge Emery of Lawrence, Kansas, and
others. The sentiment of the conysa
tlon was III favor of giving the In.
diaus all their lands, If peces-
sary, but 20 divide them in
severa!ty, maae them teens of the Uni
tea ates, al d to make Indian territory
one of the prosperous states OF the
Union. dSmaud is made upon the
general government TO permit all rail
roads to run through and across that ter.
rltory as freely as through any other
part of the general domain. Interesting
letters were read from many senators,
congressman and prominent citizens
from different sections of the country, all
endorsing he objects of the meeting as
set forth in the call.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
MONDAYS DESPATtHs CONDENSED.
John BRIGHT has snfEered relapse.

John Bright has suffered q relapse.
Both east aud west bound trunk line
rates, through and local, were advanced
today, according to notice given the
7th inst.
man believed to be a southern mer-
chant landed al New York and tried to
smuggIo in $25000 worth of dism )uds.
They were seized.
The steamer Jasper, en- its wGy from
WorthiDgton TO Glasgow, foundered OF
the Brighton coast. Her crew number
ing eleven pers5rs, wes dro.Eod,
Frank I. SHeeLie, fire marshall of the
Town of Lake, the stock yard suburban,
of Chicago, and veteran of the late war,
suicided by cutting ho throat. No caus>
assigned.
The Union Light, Fuel and Gas Com
pany, of America, organic under the
laws of Illinois, has obtaiued importan'
concessions from the Mexican govern
ment, for thL Introduction of water, fuel
and gas into all the cities and govern
ment buildings throughout the republic,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
WANTED TO BE GOVERNOR.
Attorney Trude Says that is Why Judge Haw
Attacked Street Car President Holmes

Attorney Trude Says that is Why Judge Hawcs
Attacked Street Car President Holmes.
CHICAGO, Dec. lS-Stme Ttmgtkr ble Ian.
9uage was used by Attorney j. s. Trude
III Judge Collins court to-day. he is
counsel for Sumner c. We,ch. who was on
trial charged with bribipg a juror in the
case for damages for personal injuries
brought against the Chicago City railway
compeny. The alleged bribery occurred
in Jgdgo Hawes' court last summer ard
as sill be remembered the judge ,0ok an
active part i'll the investigation. Refer
ring to this fact Attorney rrude IN the
course of his argument today savagely
scored Judge Hawes for his course in the
Investigation, end said that Hawes' mo-
tive in attacking President Holmes OF the
5 sreet car company, was that he wan ed
the nomination for governor. When
these remarks were reported 10 Judge
Ha8ee, he said ha cared nothing for the
opinions Of TrCde. Before the afternoon
eadeu the case against Weich was drop
ped and Nelch released. Rosenthal, the
juror who testified that WEIGH attem pied
to bribe hlm, said it vas lot WEIGH but
S'arkey, attorney for the street car com
pauy, who is n0w il Canada who was the
guilty man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
THE PRtSiDENT-ELECT.


Gen. Harrison Has Il large Number ofCall,rs,
INDIANAPoLrs, Dec. 1S.-Gen. Harrison
had I&ge Lumbtr of visitors today and
among others Goeernor Moreh0as", Of
Missouri, accom- panied by L. S. r eh-
ards, of Salt Lake, paid a social visit. A
large number of chairmtn of REPUBLICAN
county committees slso called. About
forty Of these chairmen are 10 the city,
having been subT ToeEaed to appear before
the feds rai grand jury.
General Hacri5on's most important
visitor 20 day was a com mttee of s0uth
ern capitalists and business men from
Birmiug ham consisting of uiae wei!
known ci,iz-ha. They were met at the
depot by Congressman K. B. T. Pierce
and accompanied by him visited Gen.
Harrison az haIf-past four. I hey pre-
seuted 10 the pcesidont-e!ect 2 ne
mortal signed tg capitalists represert-
ing one hundred million dollars
invested in the south, cOngratuisting Gen.
Harrison and the country on the success
on principles which caused his election.
Gen. Harrison rec lived them with great
cordislity. The discussion was entirely
informal, bo.h on the part nf the com
mitteee and he general. Mr.. Seddon
acted as chief spokesman, and explained
to General Harrison the causes
Leading to this new move in the
south. looking toward readiustment of
party lines. The gentlemen of the com
mittee state that Gen. Harrison talked
freely with them on the subject of pro
lection and benefits the north had REAP ped
from it, which wece also open to the
south. The develo ment of the south
was CRAFTY ing to him. The committee
were particular to in press uoon General
Harrison the importance of appointing
! re pres entative men tC Office in the south.
TIE members of the committee are
very guarded and secretive as to what, if
any, definite expression the pres dent
elect made touching his views of the
southern question or the race question.
As to the latter it does nos seem TO have
| entered directly into conversation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
CONG RES~NAL.


SENArE.--In the senate this morning Sen.
Frye's resolution Of yesterday, iustrGCting
she committee on foreign relations to in
quire in.o the state oS affairs at Samoan
island, WAS reported back from he commit
tee on contingent expenses and as reed to.
Sen. Chandler presented petition for
an investigation into the alleged der riva-
ti0n of tie right to vote for electors and
cougrsssmeu IN South Carolina las
month. This petition Is signed by 1900
residents of Oraugehurg county, South
Carolina. The petition aud letter were
referred to the committee on privilege
and elections. The senate then, at 1910,
resumed consideration OF the tariff bill,
the pending question being Sen. Harris
Amendment to reduce the duty on beams,
girderS, etc.
HoUsE-Thc house wentinto committee
OF the whole this morning on the direct
tax bill, After q spirited debate the
house adjourned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21

ana the area of the orifce is 3l4 square
inch-s, he total amount of power is 81
$50 pounds. As Haswel says that push
OF 1000 pounds will move s boat 100
feet IN length aud twelve feet beam
(the Eu1eka's dimensioas) sixteen knots
psr hcur, Mr.. SecCr's boat should plow
along at the dizzy speed of nearly slightly,
eight knots. The forward pipe is to be
ussd fer backing and stopping tbs yes
sci, and Mr.. Secor expects II to be big
feature OF MS invention. The trial trip
OF the Eureka is 10 ,ked forward to, with
great interest
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
TIE DUDLEY CASE
The Examination of witnesses Goes Merriiy


On.
WASHINGTON. Dec. lS.-About a dozen
chairmen of republican county commit
tees were before the federal grand iury
today as was also Secretary DIls of the
state commi5cee, who said on emerging
from the jury room, that he never say q
copy of what purports 10 be the Dudley
letter and he's never seen anybody who
saw tho letter. Furtht rmoTo, be do1't
believe Dudley ever wrote such letter.
Col. w. II. Barker, secretary of ths
New York senate, who came 70 this city
yesterday with he grand jary com s1ittee
from Brooklyn was subpoenaed. Daring
the campaign Col. Barker had charge OF
the appointment bureau of the national
republican committee. He appeared be
fore the Jury today, and it is rellabl!
stated one of the few question asked MIN
was: Are you familiar with the hand
writing of ". ". Dudley, banker" is said
to have replied that he is. Ths same an.
thorisy states that Acting District Attorn-
ey Bailey did not produce any letter for
Barker to identify.
Senator Qaay, Col VIM. C. G 1odloe ard
Gen. Bri,tan will arrive az late hour
tonight. The inforu stiou emanated
from the Uaits1 States district attorney
Office this evening that subpG ass
have been Issued and placed il
the hands of the Officers to be
served upon Chairman Quay and Col
Goodloe Immediately on their arrival
summoning them TO appear before the
grand jury. The knovieoge that tbs
newly appointed district attorney decid ID
upon this co1rse Of obtaining intorms-
tion upon %hich to discover the izdict-
men. presumably in the Dudley case
caused quite sensation when it became
known about the Hobbies this eyerinz, and
Senator Q1ay's arrival is eagerly awaited
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
PERSONAL CHlFCHAT.

NoE Pfivate Secretary H4Iford ia
chronicIed as an expert performer on the
flute.
Robert Stevenson, engineer, OF GIas-
gov, is the last one TO claim Sd invention
ahich will drive ocean ships up 10 40
knots an EoGT.
Stagg, the famous pitcher, refused q
salary Of $4,000, cffered BY the New York
Athletic Association, 70 accept the gen
eral secretary ship of the I. ". G. A. of
Yale College.
PauIus, the French comic song sing er,
aow receives sl2o q night. A few yeas
ago his fee was $l.25. Hls song, N Re-
Went" is considtrad 10 have made Gen
eral Bouiang-r. He lives in great style
with his wife aud five children, and his
Paris establishments includes three o.
four horses. secretrrY, and composer.
Harvard has graduated three presi-
dents, tso vice presidents, eighteen cab.
met officers, three speakers of the house
of representatives, and four supreme
court judges.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
WANT UTAH KEPT OUT.
The Non Mormon Citizens See Great Danger
IN Admitting the TcrritOrl.

The Mormon Citizens See Great Danger
in adrIitting the TcrritOrs.
SALT LAKE., U,ab, Dec. 1.-The liberal
committee Of Utah is.ued today the fol.
lowing address to the country:
SALT LAKE, DC. 1.-THE liberal
territorial Committee, represe enting the
republicans ana democrats alike, desires
10 call the attention OF the country TO
the fact thai the GentiIes Of UtRh uEani
mously opp0as the Mormon siatehOod d
scheme endorsed By the democratic
congressional ctucus. We are confronted
by a condition. not theory, Poygamy
Is not dead. The Law ia not supreme, 234
indie ments were found at the present
term OF cOurt ut provo
for violations ot the y. S. statutes,
designed TO impress polygamy sud poly
gauous living. To give Utah statehood
would retard progress, depreciate values,
perpe'uate polygamy and hand the ter
ritory ever to the Mormon priesthood.
We call upon patriotic citizens every
where TO unite in strong protests 10 con-
gress against the proposed action. The
admission Of Utah to statehood would oe
a crime against American institgtions.
o. w. PowEEs, Chairman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
THE STATE TREASURY
Receipts and Disbursements for the
Past Two Years.
Satisfactory Condition of the Finances
Of the State-AmHunts Due The
Several Trust Funds.

State Treasurer Harshaw has submitted
TO the governor his biennial report for
the two years ending September 80, 1888.
October l. lS86-the date of the last bi-
enniaI report-there were $736, 72O24 in
the Giffereut funds in the state treasury.
The receipts of the state treasury during
the past two years, including the above
balances, am ount TO S7,759, 456.+4, and
the disbursements 10 81 COS 75+. leaving a
balance in the treasury September 80,
1888, of $3.50, 1924
The following statement exhibits the
grcgs amounts of revenues received for
the several funds, and the disbursements
thereof from October l, 1886 to Septem-
ber 30, 1887, and for the same period in
1875:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
The LATEST REPORT


1t is believed to h' Anthnii'-Iho Negroes
Retreat to iii" S"amp> and areH'""horh.
NEW OKLrANs, Dec. l7.-The following
special dispatch from Columbus, Miss, TO
the Picayuue, is the latest and is believed
tr, be an authentic accom-. of the Mirsis-
sjn,i tragedy. Several gentleman reach
ed ihia oIrv IDis morning from Artesja.
bringing news of the wholesale slaughter
Of a constebie's posse near Wahnlpl, a
small station on the Mobile j. 10 Ry.,
near Macon, Mics. On FrIda, inst "a
negro and white boy uo1 into fyht
The white ho,'s father attempted to sepa
rate them when he WAS set upon by tho
NEGRO. The bov and his father were ter
ribiv beaten. Yesterday, the whito man
svore cut a warrant for the negroes ar
res, md Csustahla Cobb went 70 the no-
Jroe'- ngp4e fo txoc9ie IL whln he WAS
attacked tv number of negroes md
bsat.,, H. they summoned moss, of
- mn. ard vent Yesterday 60 arrest the
negroes. The rosso was fired upon from
onbusb and Gy.yvpre L kiIlpd nutri,ht and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
THE BOSTON ELECTION.


The PToteStants Defeat the Catholics-Dem-
ocraric Candidate Tor Mayer Defeated.
BOSTON, Ihe most exciting can
vass ever known in this city teImiu-
ated in Tuesdays election. The discus
sion of the public school question was
the principal work of the campaign and
the issue was between the Catholics
and the Protes anita. 1t grew cut Of the
school boards removal from the
public schools of certain text
hook which contained statements dis
tasteful to the Catholic clergy. A com
mittec of 100 irres pectjve OF party vas
appointed 70 prepare 8 list of school
com mittee members for election who
shCud favor the pablic school system.
The bOard consists of twenty-four mem
bers, eleven Of whom wsie elected yester-
day. OF the thirteen hold over members
eight are Catholics, aud the Prolestants
representation of that sect.
The democrats s.nominated the three
retiring Catholic members. The contest
called out a large vote on the part of the
women. While oEly S37 women register
I'd fJc the municipal election last year
and only 725 voted, the total registration
this year vas 20,216. The entire ticket
nominated by the republicans snd com
mi5tee of one hundred was elected, q
victory for the Prosestants. Thos- n
Hart, republican candidate for mayer,
defeated Hugh O'Brier, democrat, y
900 yute=
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
THE HAYES MURDER.
The Body Of the Baby Found in the Lake,
Weighed Down With Irons

The Body OF the Baby Found in the Lake,
Weighed Down With Irons.
MEMPHI', Tenu.-A special to the
Evening Scimeter says The body Of:
Irene Hawes was found in the lake at
L7keview, rea- Birmingham, at 1929
Friday morning.
The child wore q small slip, which half
covered its body, and hem pen cord fast
ened to two fish plates weighing thirty
pounds each was attached to the babe.
The body was badly decom posed. but was
at once identified by James Hawes, Dick s
brother, a tnat of the dead child. l.
was found about twenty feet from the
place where Mrs. Hawes' body w2s con
ceaed.
The find caused no excitement IS the
people had expected for weeks that it
would be found near where the mothers
body wgs discovered. When told that
the body of his other missing child
had been found, HaEes had
nothing to say except 70
ask in an Indifferent sort of way where
it was. He then refused to answer any
questions. No trouble Is expected to
hight, but the guard at the jail ha7 been
increased as matter OF extra precGJ-
tiOp.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
i Bill introduced Providing a Proper Study

i Bill introduced Providing Il Proper Study
auG CATION OF Them
WASHINGTON. - Sen, Henderson intro
d7ced a bill for the establishment of &
national patho biological laboratory at
Washington for the study and investiga-
tioa of the nature and caHsc OF contagious
and infectious diseases which threaten
ana endangeF the health of the people
and live stock interest of the country.
The laboratory is TO be under the general
supervision OF the surgeon general of the
Marins hospital service and under special
direction of two directors, ore of whom
shall be skilled in human and the other in
animal diseases. A chemist, distinguish
ed for learning, is also 70 bo employed.
An appropriation of $3.50, 600 is ma5e for
the purchase of gcouGd, The erection Of q
building aDd the purchase of necessary
apparatus and appliances.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17.-Thc CaiCorn
ia National bank, of San FranciecU su--
pended payment today. Il. p. Thomaa.
president, stated the suspension : Cue
10 tie Irregularities of Cashier c. A.
Ramsdep; that the extert of these irregu
larities is not known, but tho bank has
sufficient available funds to insure all de .
positors. Ii is stated that the irregular
tiles referrsd to are not of a crimiu al
ohara1ter but consist principally of bad
loans.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
SUPREME,COURT OPINION.
Books Composed Chiefly of Opinions of Judges
May he Copyrighted,


WASHINGTON, Dsc. 1.-THE supreme
court today rendered au opinion affirm
ing the judgment of the circuit court for
the northern district of Illinois. in case
IL, Bernard Callsghsn a Company, ap-
pellant, VS.. Myers. The parties to this
suit arc law publishers in Chicago, and
Myers brought suit claiming that Gala
CHAN by publishing certain volumes OF
Illinois court reports had infringed
upon a copyright secured to him (Myers)
b. A. freeman, supreme court reporter,
who obtained tho copyri2ht. The case
involves the right TO copyright books of
which the chiet part Is the oil nal opjn
ion of the judges. The Judgment is
rendered in favor of Myers, except 10 re
gard to the first volume, rghioh IL is held
was not copyrighted in time. q
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
HIS MAIDEN SPEECH.
The Voice of Count Herbert Bismarck heard in
the Reichstag.


BERLIN. - Fridays debate 10 the
reichs:ag was memorable ses the occa
sion Of Count Herbert Bismarck's maiden
speech. The creates. interest ws= shOEn
and more depaties we're present than
on any other dag during the session.
Il was especially remarked that Count
Herbert's speech occupied ever thirty
minutes. Il was the event OF the day.
Count He:5ert's voice, enCnciation,
gestures and abrupt delivery yiyidly
reminded the audience OF his father A
the beginning of the speech, his remarks,
though IN loud tone. could scarcely be
followed. Afterwards be became csimer
and fluent, gaining confidence a he
WOE the sympathy Of his al
dience. Storms OF applause greeted
his patriotic perGration. Count Herbert
cannot exactly be said 10 have the gift of
eloa4ence. but it Is admitted On I'll sides
that ne acq uItted himself of the task well
and handsomely.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-21
EMPEROR WILLIAMS MALADY.

His Ear Troubles Said to be W"rSc-Coniined
to the House,
LoNDoN-There has been repors in
the court circles here of late, that En-
peror William Is suffering from an acute
attack of bis chronic trouble-a swelling
inside one of his ears-about which thc
doctors are much alarmed. 1t keeps him
awake almost continually and drives him
to constant occupation for relief.
Sunday one of the people best informed
in England on inner Berlin rews, said
thai the Emperor had beComs worse dur
ing the last few days. To day it is an,
nounced that owing to g cold he will re-
main Indoors during the rest of the Seeb.
If the ear mslady should take a serious
turn there would be immense exc.teue mt
all over Enrone.