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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
DEMOCRATIC TARIFF
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DEMOCRATIC TARIFF
PLASE-lSSL.
The democratic Tarty
is , lAtged to revise the
IT, If IN "A spirit Of fair
ness 10 al, interests,
tut in making Il reduC-
ton in taxes it is not
proposed To- iuiure any
dom AStiC Industries,
but rather promote
their h a Thy growth
Since tn f fuuudation of
this government taxes
coll ctcd at tire custom
house have been the
chef so re nt Federal
rev, nUr: suCh they
must continue to be;
moreover. many indus
tries hGv- come TO rely
upon leg Station for sue
cessful continuance. so
that any change of law
must be at every step
regardfui of the labor
and CaDiIal involved.
The process Of reform
must be subject III ex-
eCutiOn TO this plain
dictate Of ju-ti call
taxation shall be linn
tied 70 the require
ments Of an economical
government. The nee
eSsary reduction in
ak ltion must be af-
lected without depriv-
irg American labor of
the ab, ity to compete
successfully with Tor
sign labor and wi hOut
imposing lower rates OF
duty than will be am
ple to cover any in
creaseiC cost of produc
ton which may exist
in consequence Of the
higher rate Of wa eS
prevailing in this cOun-
try. Sufficient revenue
10 pay all the expe' seS
of the Federal govern
ment. econom cally ad p
mini tered, including
. pensions. interest and
principal Of the public
debt, can be got under
J our present syst ~ of
taxation from custom
! hou se taxes on few r
[ imported articles. year-
| ing he&T est on articles
! of luxury and b-aTing
lightest on articles Of
| Necessity. We, there
( fore, dero Ince tie
abuse Of the present
tariff, and, subject TO
! the preceding limita-
! ions. We demand that
Federal taxation shall
/ be exclusiv sly for puO-
! lie purposes, a d shall
! not exec d the n, e IS Of
the government econ
/ omically admin tered
THE TARIFF PLANK OF
1885.
TIE dem Jcratic party
OF the UH.ted S stes, IN
matt Ual convention as
semb ed, re W the
pse. e # It's fieiity %
demo. ratio fai b, and
rraffiruls the platform
adoUted b. IFS represen
rafiyrs in convent on #
1884. and iadOrses the
views expressed uy
Pres dent Cleveland iB
his last earnest ms
sage to congress q tha
! correct i1terpreta Il
Of that platform upof
tn qIestion Of tarfl
redUction: and also 10
dorSes the eJO = oi
our democrats repres
entafiges ID con gress u
secure a reiUctsCD d
J excessive ta1auOn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
Men and wemen's Bones,

Joints and muscles may escape the agonizng
tortures Of rheumatism Il they VIII but take
time by the forelock,n and eunihilste the sJmp-
toms O, oucoming trouble with the benignan'
and highly sanctioned biood depurert and alter
etsye EosSetter's Stomach Biters- Pois9ns
mostly constitute the ordinary means OF batt ins
with tn q at ocious complaint Avoid the rIsk o.
Tsing Iies By r-Serring 70 the safe as wen as ei
fectuai anti-phsogIstjc and preventive AIteE
exposure to damp. through drafts enc othef
causes which encourage q rheumatic tDoencF,
a ~insgiassful Ok the Birtsrs pTev-ats III efiecs-
No surer preventive OF maarial ailments uz-
rezer AID az7,e bilious rernsttent DUMB as1c snd
aeue cake exsst., and il is, besides. most genial
recuIerator Of strength exhausted by excessive
mental or physical effort Miners mariners
operatives and others yhoSS eTocaiioa5 IL
vcIse IGbo-ious work in rough weather out OF
doc = for close application i8doorS. End !; IL
valuable.
Duse Charles Theodore of Bavaria mas
fo- sou.e siG1e prscticec eueossef1ii! as
sr ocnii-g- giving advlce and hea.Meh
prasl-. Young Prince Ferdinand ma
last inishso his medical st udies, ano VIZ
begin to practice Also.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

The homo for the friendless at La
Crosse is nov in the control OF an incor-
porsted society.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
PROTECTION"

Upon the question of protective
tariff Mr.. Nilas said:
1t is all summed up in one ingenious
euphemism by which oppression in taxa
ton is made to sound sweetly to the ear,
the invention OF its rich benefciaries.
They call the tribute laid by tariff laws
"prOtection' 'protection to american in
duStTg' and they hope to hide the wicked
fact under the speciO1s cover of the
pleasing word. Many n robbery has been
veiled by phrase. Are the American
people not superior to the risk of being
victimized by a trick Of words? That is
he question.
Let Us examine this matter patiently
and fairly, and fear not TO accept con
clusion of our judgment.
Therein is the protection of the tariff {?
In what manner does it pro-
tect, and whom does it protect?
There tariff is simply 1sx levied upon
articles brought into this country from
abroad. for sale, use or consum ption. Or
every article within the list, the collector
at the custom house e1Gcts ths sum pre-
scrlbed By law when IL enters our port.
This is either specific smounS charged
upon certain articles, or 1t is percentage
of their vslue. There is nothing more of
the Law except its provision of machinery
aud officials for collecting the tax. Nov,
1t is obvious that the importer must add
to what he pays the foreign merchant the
amount of tax, becsuse that ia a part of
the cost of the article to him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
UPON THAT COST

he computes his protits, end in the end
the consumer pays the tax as well as the
foreign price, with the merchants profit
charged upon both. So far, 10 the extent
that articles are i'm ported, the tariff oper-
ates nothing bat taxation. There is so
far no protection to anybody; bGt when
the duty is made high enough upon such
articles as are manufactured II this coun
try to prevent the f0reig gn merchant from
com Deting with the domestic manufac-
turer, then another effect follows. No
duty is now paid By the consumer to the
government directly or indirectly.
All that happens Is tina. by reason of
foreign competition being excluded, the
domestic manufacturer can sell the arti-
Gle to his counrrymen as any prise he
CHOOSES to fix below that st which it eau
be imported with duty added. It Is here
that the so called protection begins. The
tariff helps the American producer Of
such articles as the American public
wishes to buy oriy to the extent that II
excludes foreign com petition. When you
hear any man talk OF the protection of
the terlff, ask him to show you how IL
otherwise affords protection No mEa
can truly make another answer. IL the
tariff L. only such as to impose a tax
without interfering with trsde. there Is
no protection in 1t, It Is merely 8 taz-
Then wherein 6oss the protection lie? !?
SIMPLY N THIS:
It enables the manufacturer of such srti-
cles as the tariff prevents competition
on, to exact from his fellow countrymen
higher price than they would otherwise
have to pay. And, OF curse, when the
tariff duty can be placed SO high that the
price he is able to charge greatly exceeds
the cost OF production, the manufacturer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

Here the speaker went on
to speak of the effects of diTeren
tariffs, beginning with the Walker
tariff of 1916. He also dwelt on
the presidents message and the Mills
bill, and then closed in magnificent
Peroration in which he courteousIy spoke
of Gen. Harrison. He said:
1t is gratifying always to speak OF
political adversary, AID especially Of
candidate for Office, in honest terms of
respect, and il Is pleasing TO sgy that an
doubtedly, in the selection of General
Harrison the republican party chose
gentleman, wso, though he
represents in all his beliefs and
sentiments the harInfu doctrines of their
creed, is yet beyond ang private repTosch
or public scandal. He Is entitled in his
capacity of q gentleman of scholarship
and character, and especially a. the nom
inee of great party, caossn after great
struggle for the place, 30 far hig her coz
sideration than he appears to receive The
canvass IL 10 sooner established by his
nominstion than ssother gent lerlan
comes forward hsrsidej By all the tram
pets of the party q. tie real Cbje Of its
alteration. Il seems - be q 81 ont,
Go not undertake to say whetts - with any
authority or rot, but Il Is eTI1sntly With
ths design TO make thoss VIC are "mag-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

| Our peop,e ask relief from the undue and uu-
| necessary burd Of tariff taxation no" restihg
uuog them. They are offered Tree TOBACCO anu
| ffee whisky. They ask for bread ana L - are
The iupIication contained in this party declar-
a:igp that desperate measure are J1filbed or
recezsary to save from destr1' tl'n or iSnuS S
what is termed our protective System. shou'a
/ confuse no other. the existence OF bhCE a - -
tern is entirely consistent w IN the Tesuialioh or
! tie extent 10 whi, n 10 should Re appled ana tLe
| 0f c9urss Ip 3 country as great as this, with
such wonderful variety o. interests, tIsesi
leaoing in entirely different directions u ls dl-
dcgIt II not impossible, TO settle upon PEI eiIect
| tariff plan But In accomplishing the refoi m
we have entered upon, the necessity q Nh!Sh
Is so obyfous, I believe We should not Do
: co.tsnt with a reduction Of revenue inNoIFihg
| the or, hbtion Of Imporations and the rem'.Sai
/ 81 the internal tax upon whisky. IL can Dc bct
! ter and more safely cone within the iiaes o.
! granting actual relief TO the peoiIe IN lLeIl @
/ means Of Iiyiag and at the game time Siyng an
4 impetus our domestic epterlfI7ss -ho iuf1heI-
| ing cur National welfare
n rr1isrepreseutations OF our purpos IS and no
tiFes are to gain credence and defeat ur present
effort in this direction there seems 10 De 10 ress
On hy every endeagor In thu future 10 accomplish
! reveaue reform should lot ne likeW4sS LttAeASl'
| And yet no IhoUghiful man can fan 10 see IN
the continuance Of tAe present bE deEsS of 'he
/ reoEIe and the abstraction by the goFerninett oi
the eurr-rcy cf the country, Inevitable eistfesS
and disaster, All danger viii he avsrted bS tiii5s-
Iy ac ion The m "a " Of appi3 Ing the rei.e1y
VIII never be less, ~ tae oiae "a 70 + - =
lail al the door Ct the DeinoIFAtic pet'S - - %
applied too late ,-..s. 90; r..,;,-
iisn q our country man. and feyis III 'ae ~.
fiIleface them pf eludics VIII nOt cIoun ,hcN Nh-
lerStandirg. ard that menace VIII not intiihisi s,e
| them let Us urge the peoples interest aoa IuyIc
| duFv FOR the viodie ation OF GU attempt 70 ID.
| auyyIrate a righteous ard ben@ficeut fsforin
GROVER CLEVELAND
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08
Tom Aoos'a Wlfs.
Eagstah ExehAnge,

The jocoso Thomas Hood had one of the best ofwives. She needed sweet temper to put up with a husband % brimiUl ot fun and practical jokes a Hood. Nothing seemed to rutilo her temper, and she was always ready to join In tho laugh oven when against herself. The reason was that she knew and loved her husband perfectly. Nothing could shake her confidence In him, and the rogue WAS apt at tlmea to take advantage of her faith. She required to keep strict watch on every letter she wrote, for Ii she left 1t for any timc In Hood's presence, he would takc advantage of her absence to change the "t's" into "ps, ," and after inierlining here and there tho most ex- traprdinary statements, to add, by way of climax, aome ludicrously com. icAl postscript. Their children tell us that she was | capital subject for his fun, for ahe believed implicitly In whatever he told her. however im- probable, and though vowing seriously not to bo taken in again. she was sure to bc caught. Her innocent taoe of wonder and belief added greatly to the rest of the jokes. On one occasion. when living at tho coast, Hood gave his wite some useful hints on buying fish. "Above all things, Janc," said he, "as they will endeAvor to impose on your inex perienoe, lot nothing in- .luce you to buy a plaice that has any appearance oi red or orange spots, As they are suro signs of an advanced stage of decomposition" Accordingly Mrs. Heed, on tho faith oi her newly acquipd know ledge, was quite pro- pared to do battle with the cunning iisherwomcn, one ot whom called shortly afterwards. As it happened, the woman had nothing but plAioc, which she turned over and over, prais- Ing their freshness and beauty. Mrs. Hood, however, was too aharp--sho was not to be taken in the obno \ ious spots wore there. In vain tho tiAher. woman protested that they were ireah from tho water. The cautious buyer gravcly shook her head. and with look Of infinite wisdom, combined with certain sad pity for tho wonan's supposed dishonesty, observed; My good woman, It may be as you say, but could never think oi buying any plAice with those worry unpleasant red spota." "Lord bless your eyeS, mum l" responded the astoniAhed fsherwomAn, with shout. "whoeyer seed plaIce without spots2" A suppressed giggle on the stairs behind her revealed the Joke, and turning her head hastily, Mrs. Hood caught sight Of her hus- band hurriesily disappearing in an ec- stacy of laughter, leaving her to appeasc tho angry hsherwoman as best she could.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

lessiy. think sho did not believe him.
 "Where is he2" he repeated, in ouer- ulous surprise. "Why here, of course. Where should he be, madam? He will witness my signature"
 Would he? Signatures! It was little of signatures 1 rocked at that moment. l was praying to Heaven that my folly might be forgiven me, and that my lightly planned vengeance might not fall on my head. "Joy does not kill! But oh! was it true? in face of that white Tipped woman.
 "Here!" She did not say more, but, gazing at me with great dazed eyes, raised her hand and beckoned to me. And had no choice but to obey-to go nearer to her, out into the light.
 "Mrs. Wigram," I said hoarsely, my voice sounding to me only as 8 whis- per, "I have news of your late-of your husband. It is good news"
 "Good news?" Did she faintly echo my words? or, as her face from which all color had passed peered into mine, and searched it in infinite hope and infinite fear, did our two minds speak without need of physical lips? "Good news?"
 "Yes," I whispered. "He is alive. The Indians did not"
 "Altred. '" Her cry ran through the room, and with it caught her in my arms as sine fell. Beard and long hair and scar and sunburn, and strange dress-these which had deceived oth- CTS were no disguise to her-my wife. I bore her gently to the couch, and hung over her in a new paroxysm of fear. "A doctor. Quick! A doctor v' I cried to Mrs. Williams, who was already kneeling beside her. "Do not tell me-" I added piteously, "that have killed herr"
 "No! no! no '" the good woman an- swered, the tears running down her face. "Joy does not kill"
 An hour later this fear had been lifted from me, and I was walking up and down the library alone with my thankfulness; glad to be alone, yet more glad, more thankful still when John came in with a beaming face "You have come to tell me-" cried, eagerly, pleased that the tidings had come by his lips, ito go to her2 That she will see me?"
 "Her ladyship is sitting up," he re- piled.
 "And Lord Wetherby?" I asked pausing at the door to put the ques. tion. "He left the house at once?"
 "Yes, my lord; MT. Wigram hal been gone some time. ."- The EngliSl Illustrated Mdgdztne.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

On Monday September 2ith the most notable dramatic event Of the season will begin, when Booth & Bar- rctt will appear st the Chicago opera house. The principal productions of the engagement will bc "Julins Cmsar," ""Thc Merchant of Venice,' and "Othello," which have been gotten up on most elaborate scale. The Booth Barrett engagement will be for threo weeks every feature of the r1perfofrs will Dc produced with the same eiab- crate care which characterized the productions during :Ae nce.A- Barrett engagement last fall. The prices will te the same as last year, from s2.60 to 60 cents The sale of seats will begin on Tuesday, September 18th, and in order that every one may be properly taken care of, all orders by mali or telegraph sent to box-ofiice will be promptly attended to.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08
An Evil Prophecy About Books.
Louisville Courier. Journal.

"Second- hand book stores are in- creasing," said 8 gentleman yesterday, land several gentlemen are making collections of old books. Some buy any books just 80 they are old, and others make special selections. New books are almost as cheap as old ones. Neither are in great demand. The newspapers of to- day publish all that is valuable, past, present and future. Quarterlies crowded our books; mag azines made way with the quarterlies, and now the newspapers have almost filled the place of the magazines, there not being as many of these as there were before the war, quarter of a century ago. As soon as capable press and ink are invented to print at high speed accurately the fine lines of an engraver, then the fine illustrations oi the magazines will appear in the dailies, and the former will fade away.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

COMPARISON SoLICITED.-Aw wise dis crimination should be exercised by all who take medicine. The proprietors of Hoods Sarsaparilla solicit careful comparison of this medicine with other blood purifiers and medicines, being confident that the peculiar merits of Hoods Sarsaparilla are so apparent that the people will unhesi- tatingly prefer it to any other prepa- ration. Hoods Sarsaparilla is not 6 mixture of molasses and few inert roots and herbs, but it is s peculiar concentrated extract of the best alter ative and blood purifying remedies of the vegetable Kingdom. The enor- nous sales of Hoods Sarsaparilla, and the wonderful cures effected, prove even more than has been claimed for this medicine. If you are sick the best medicine is none too good. There fore, take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08
BY HOWARD CARLETON rRIFr,

when death comes to destrOy our fellowmea Upon the battlefield of time, though brief Has been our friendship and their dave. tie Our mute lips cannot voice their awful
 griefi Death strikes some weary heart. some great And. with hush that comes with bier and
 pail.
 But love, his love is greater than them all! Death throws a mantle OCT a great souls And hides his worldly sins. sravelike, from But when his fame grows dim in after days 'Tis then her acts of love become more
 bright 'ris then we see the good. the royal worth Of his great heart, his splendid soul. and
 mind, 'Tis then we know that love could change this Into a paradise for all mankind, Death cometh and In whispers then we speak. He cometh and to marble we are made, Or like it nearly. then earth.souls are weak, And humbly call on God for love and aid! At birth, new star glow eth in the skies Of our heart.world. that grows more bright
 and bright
 Till it becomes a splendor to our eyes Death comes and then it fades and pales from
 sight
 VII. At death, 1t fadeth as light will fade Within slck.room as the morn appears But if that soul was kind, by loye's grand aid That star, now diamond, will gleam for
 years and yearsi
 VIII. And in some other heart love's gieaming blaze Wall find new life, new fael for it's light, To show some sin sick soul diyiner ways Oh, canst thou see \ cause to love arIght2
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

Said 6 distinguished patient .o h!= physician;
 "Doctor, will you hand mo my medicine, please2"
 "Excuse me, sir" responded the man of science, "bnt am only con nected with the bulletin part of your case. Another doctor will bc here di- rectiy. .-~ Lf|e."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

"I can carry in some kindling wood if you insist on my doing 1t, ma'am," said the tramp, with hurt look, "but 1t never did agree with me to take violent exercise just after eatipg."- (Hic0UO T'rfy,uus.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

Minister (to Bertie)-T hope, Ber- tie, you don't go to the lake fishing with your father on Sunday"
 Bertie-"No, sir"
 Minister-"I'm glad to hear you say that, my boy"
 Bertie-"No, the best fishing is down st Burke's creek. That's where I go.n-Judge.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

Mrs, Parrish-"Don't you just en- joy pink teas, Mrs. Bascomr
 Mrs. BAscom-"T never tasted 'ein, but I'll tell you what, ! 1c s;;ey .A.s pink lemonade they have to the cir- us.n-Bmrlfagton Free Press.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08
DYSPEPSIA

Causes lta victims to be miserable, hepsiass. confused, aud depressed in sniDd, vsry ifrisa- bic. ianguld, aud drowsy. II Is dlsaas" which does not get well 0. itseif It requires careful, pefniatsnt attention, and remedy to fbfgv ofY ti,s causes asa tOns up the digss- i've organs til they perform tbsif dulles willingly. Hoods HaTfapafiiia has prossn just il,e required remedy in hundreds of eases.
 sI have taksn Hoods sassapasills Tor dys. pepsla, from which have suffered two years. 1 tried many other medicines, bss h''s's proved SO satlsfaetory as Haod's hassspasiiia.' Ts1.sss c.cs. hrnAh Eieeiftc Light Co, New York City.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

The 5fesker Medicine Co, of Chi cago, are having unbounded success with their method of treating cases of pernicious opium habit. Their rec ommendations from every state and territory in the Union are open to all who will apply for their book. The delicacy felt in regard to the applica- ton can be disregarded here, as the business is entirely confidential.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

WSStssN for 1As ArhoAsas Iraestsr. "SEESr THOU NO CAUSE TO
 LIVE AND LOVE ARIGHTe"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

Dyspepsia makes you nervous, and nervousness makes you dyspeptic ; either one renders you miserable. Car ter's Little Liver Pills cure both.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

Lunton Terriss is . model son-in-
 Although am really very fond of my mother r-in-law," he declared, "na- ture is strongeb than l. actually found myself throwing orange peel on the steps when I left her house the other day p-Pmck.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

The sheriff is . cute chAp-an exc cute chap, we n.-Pnizadetphsd CaA
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

cs i1sss csy sss Psssssrs casssss..
 s-A1S.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08
Sick Headache

"Yor the past twe gears ! hare ben afflicted wiih severe headaches and aSstsp sia. 1 was induced fo try Hoods ba'sats riiIa, and have found great relief. iehses- fuliy recommend it to all" Mss. F. V. Asz4sIg, New Haven, Conn.
 Mrs. Mary C. Smith, CasubridEepot. Aass.' was . sufferer from dyspepsia and sick head a<i,s. gle took Hoods 5arsapAriila EsS f.yu,,d fl tl.e t,Issf remedy she ever used.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-08

QTdIL.
 She bowed and took the paper neg ligently. She read some way down the first sheet with a smile, half care less, half contemptuous. Then I saw her stop-she had turned her back to the window to obtain more light and dwell on particular sentence. I saw-God! I had forgotten the hand- writing !-I saw her gray eyes grow large and fear leap into them as she grasped the paper with her other hand and stepped nearer to the peers side. "Who2" she cried. "Who wrote this1 Tell mel Do you heara Tell me quickly!"
 He was nervous on his own account wrapt in his own piece of scheming and obtuse.
 "I wrote it." he said, with madden ing complacency. He put up hii glasses and glanced at the top of the page she held out to him. "I wrote i! myself and can assure you that it il quite right and . faithful copy. You do not think"
 aThink! Think! No, nol This, l mean. Who wrote this7" she cried awe in her face, and . suppliant tone strange as addressed to that man, iI her voice.
 He was confounded by her vehe. mence, as we'll as hampered by his owE evil conscience.
 The clerk. Mrs. Wigram, the clerk, he said petulantly, still in his fog oi selfshness. "The clerk from Messrs Daggan < Poole's'
 "Where is he?n she cried out breath