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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
The silver Question.

The law requiring the purchase by the treasury
of two million dollars worth Of silver bullion each
month. 90 be coined into silver dollars of 4l2ls
grains has beer observed by the department, but
neither the present secretary any of his pre-
tiecessors has deemed it safe 10 exercise the dis
erection by law to increase the monthly purchase
to four million dollars. When the lawwas enacted
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

in addition to those for the sinking fund $40 l56
credited to the sinking fund The revenues for the
fiscal year ending june 30, 1891. estimated by
the treasury department at S3S5OGO,oOO and the
expenditures for the same period including the
sinking fund at S:}ll, 40 i1I.10. This shows an
estimated surplus for that year of $4,000, 23O,
which is more likely to be increased than reduced
when the actual transactions are written up.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
FLORIDA
60 TO
OeLAND and LAKE HELEN.
The Most Delightful Places in the
South.
WHY GO TO DeLAND AND
LAKE HELEN2
Impressions Of DeLand.

We reply, hecsasc they not only two Of the
most delightful places in Florida eut are univers-
ally conceded 70 be among the healthiest places
IN the Union.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

AANaRAs IAx<r pro<np< r-lssA5e- Try
/ AlIukN All only genuine ESzzSls ssztA
SEk.Kk&X6 CT ard s-oas tessszseny, ss5~ fs
syxaa xscr2Ezse. De cATcx, sex s-1 5cssss k&s
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
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have the attentive consideration which their mag
uitudc and interest demand. The failure Of the
treaty negotiated under the administration of my
predecessor for the further and more complete
restriction Of Chinese labor immigration, and
with it the legislation oi the last session of con
grrss dependent thereon ave some questions
open, which congress suould now approach IN
IN that wise aud just spirit, which should charac-
tCriE the relations of two great and friendly pow
crs. while our supreme interests demand the eN-
cluson of lahorng element. which experience
hasshowu to Ice Incompatible with Our social life all
steps to compass this imperative need should he
accompanied with Il recognition of the claim of
those strangers now lawfully among to hu-
mauc and just treatment. The accession OF the
Young emperor of china marks, We may hope, an
era OF progress and prosperity for the great
country over which he Is called to rule
The present state OF affairs in respect to the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

The power to the whole direction and control OF
the election of members of the house of represent
atives clearly given to the general government.
partial and qualified supervision of these cleo
ion this law may be so strengthened and extended
as to secure on the whole better results than
be attained by law taking all the processes of
such election into federal control. The colored
man should be protected in all of his relations TO
the federal government, whether as hugant, juror
or witness in our courts, as elector of members
of congress, peaceful traveller on our inter
state railways.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

What the Report of the Treasury Depart
ment Shows-Too Much Money.


Within our own borders general condition of
prosperity prevails. The harvests Of the last
summer were exceptionally abundant, and the
trade conditions now prevailing seem TO promise
a successful season to the merchant and the man
ufacturer and general employment To our work
ing people. The report of the secretary of the
treasury for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889,
has been prepared and will be presented to con
gress. II presents with ciearneSs the fiscal Ope-
rations of the government, and avail myself OF
il to obtain some facts for use here. The aggre-
gate receipts from all sources for the year were
$685., $50, O5ssl derived as follows:
From customs -..... ........ S253 1872 ~ IS
From internal revenue ..........- 100, 81 5l3 81
From miscellaneous sources -.-..- b 335, SOB y
The ordinary expenditures for the same period
were S2SI, 1896, 6ljGO And the total expenditures
including the sinking fund were S34J,5l9 929.2j.
Tue excess of receipts over expenditures was,
after providing for the sinking fund 500 40, l2959
For the cure MT fiscal year the total revenues
actual and estimated are S5,pO0bOo, and the or
binary expenditures actual and estimated, are
S993 100000, masking, with the sinking fund
total expenditure of S3l1,32l, 1869, leaving an
estimated surplus of Sl3Gis, $500.
During the fiscal year there was applied to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS.
General Review of National Matters Dur.
iuc. the Past Fiscal Near.

ing the Past FISCAL Year.
The enforcement Of the Chinese exclusion act
has been found to be very difficult ON the north
western frontier Cinnamon landing at Victoria,
find it easy 10 pass the border, owing to the
impOssibiiity with force at command with the
customs officers of guarding so long inland
line The secretary of the treasury has author
lied the employment of additional officers. who
will be assigned to this duty, and every effort
will be made to enforce the law. The dominion
eXacts a head tax of $50 for each Chinaman
landed, and when these persons, in frand of our
law cross into our territory and are apprehended,
our officers do not know what to do with them as
the dominion authorities will not suffer them to
be sent back without a second payment of the
tax. An effort will be made TO reach an under
standing that will remove this difficulty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

Ny Impressions o: peLsnd on viewing i frva
the balcony of the FSrcslsnd Hotel WAS that L
conviction as viewed il nom the balcony On the
third story Of the University building WAS that Il
was without exception the pretticss in Florida
S binds eve view, that iise Topsy, ''they Just
growed." Deisnd shows every indication OF hav-
ing been carefully planned, aud developed in -
eordsnce with = preconeeiyed design, lt 10 . city
OF smPle spaces, with psrs-liSe stretches OF ne
original pine forest and ysst area OF orange
grove within the city limits fsreeland Hotel has
sn orange grove on one side Snd su acre OF LOFTY,
heaven kissing pines the other. SO Il Ia wiz
private residences. Ncst OF them either in the
midst of orange groves, or situated aide Il
the lot, with Grange trees tllirs the remainde<.
From any commanding point the city looks like
vast orange plantation with clustering town h
The center, and houses dotted here and there anH
the NerGuors tolsse.-C. H Jones in letter Eebru-
AIRY, IN in TItarx. Il n.na
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Am an Advocate of Economy

WASHINGTON. Dec 3--When the read
ing of the president 5 message was con-
Guided the speaker appointed Messrs.
Ravne. Hit. Carter. Culberson Tex. and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Seal Fishing.

The proclamation required by section 3. of the
act of March :, 1899. relating to the killing of
seals and other fur bearing animals, was issued by
me on the 2Ist day of March and revenue vas1
sci was dispatched to enforce the laws and pro
tect the interests of the United States The es-
tabIishment of refuge station at Point Barrow,
as directed by congress, was successfully accom-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Not Private Affairs

Earnest attention should be given by congress
to a consideration Of the question how far the
restraint of those Combinations of capital com
monty called trusts is matter of federal
jurisdiction. When organized. as they often are
to crush out all healthy competition and to mon
opolize the production or sale of an article of
commerce and general necessity they are dan
gerous conspiraceS against the public good, and
should be made the subject of prohibtory and
even penal legislation.
The subject of an International copyright has
been frequently commended to the attention of
congress IN my predecessors. The enactment of
such Law would be eminently wise and just
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Lake heien, Florida.

The uncommon eesnty Of the placs caught the
eve Of wealthy visitors snd immediately cottages
began 10 spring up on the shores Of Lake Helen
Queen Ann cottages, designed by Mace, the ohis
with each other in beauty. These are painted b
delicate and pretty shsdes-grSys, drshs, creams
etc. with gables, towers, balconies and Other
features in keeping with their styles. In tAc
everything about Lake Helen is ornamental
Even the shops snd stables sre pretty sno,Sh "
live In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-08
HON. 8. w. LANE
Nominated for Mayor by Acclamation
Last Evening.

There was large gathering of Augusta
citizens at the republican city caucus in
Meonian Hall last evening. The meeting
was called to order BY Frank f. Southard of
the city committee and J. II. Manley was
called to the chair. Col. II. G. Staples in a
few appropriate remarks, presented the
name of Hon. S. W. Lane as candidate
for mayor, and moved that the nomination
be made by scclamation, which motion was
carried unanimously. In the choice of
Captain Lane the republicans Of Augusta
have made strong nomination and one
which will meet with general approval
among the people of Augusta, who
know by experience his sterling worth both
as private citizen and a public official
Captain Lane has in the past served his city
and county in the State legislature with
marked ability. He served with distinction
during the late war and has held the position
of department commander of the g. A. r,
He is thoroughly eonversant with city afars
in which he has had much
experience. He has always been an active
and earnest worker for the progress and
prosperity of Augusta, and is Just the man
to make the city a first class mayor. The
outlook seems to be that he will be accorded
the honor of unanimous election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-08
FAIRFIELD's BOARD OF TRADE
Toasts. Speeches and Good Time
Generally,

Special to the Kennebec Journal.
FAIRFIELD, March 8.
Last evening the Fairfield opera house
was occupied by the board of trade for their
anniversary gathering and good time gen.
orally. Tables were spread in the main hall
for one hundred people. The president,
Hon. S. A. Nye, being confined at home by
i'll health, Mr.. s. II. Blackwell the vice
president, presided. DIR. G. NJ. Twitchell
acted as toast master. The sentiments were
as follows:
The Board of Trade-Response by Hon
S. A. Nye, Pres.
The Lawyers by n. W. Brain
ard, Esq.
The Ladies-Response by Mr.. f. p.
Mayo.
Waterville. the Virgin City-Response by
H. G. Ellis, Waterville.
The State of Maine-Response by Hon.
ID. W. Allen.
The Skowbegan Board of Trade Re
sponse by Hon. J. o. Smith, Skowhegan.
Fairfield ndustries-Response by Mr.. A.
+. Gerald.
The Press-Response by Judge o. G..
Hall. Waterville.
The Clergy Response by Rev. f. l..
Allen.
The speakers clearly presented the busi-
ness possibilities of Fairfield and testified to
its rapid growth The occasion was one long
to be remembered by those who braved the
elements to enjoy the festivities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-08
GARDINER.

Fifteen Odd Fellows from Canton Ever
in the institution of Canton Halifax in that
city.
Messers. Frank Holt and VIII Booker
have the arran gements for the band fair in
charge, and Mr.. Holt assures US that the
fair will be one of the best of the season.
Levi Merry, an inhabitant of this city, has
been working quite a begging scheme re-
Gently, and has victimized some of our
citizens to quite an extent. He told very
touching story Of the death of little
daughter, and that he bad no morey to pay
the funeral expenses He succeeded in
raising quite a sum. but the fact that the
child is as we'll as usual rather detraots from
the pathetic part of the story and makes the
victim mad instead of financially sympathetic.
Mr.. Lincoln Perry of this city is confined
to his home with a very severe cold.
Cobbosseecontee stream was pouring an
immense volume of water over Its dams
yesterday and Is now clear of ice nearly to
the pond
The Methodist ladies' give a rousing Bos-
ton bake bean supper at the vestry this efen-
ing.
Aa-NtAs Hdr4ue1d3e Udii httrdcFI a
good crowd although the weather was not
all that could be expected. About twenty
five couples were on the floor.
We are happy TO correct an error in the
list of city officers elected last Monday in
ward 4. The following are the choice OF
the citizens of that ward Alderman, J. X
Peacock councilmen, c. r. Lunt, Sanford
Brann and J. W. Z. johnson
The friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. II.
French met at their home on Mechanic stree,
Wednesday evening, the occasion being the
20th anniversary of their marriage. Abou,
20 were in attendance and very pleasant
time enjoyed.
Mr.. Piiny Bartlett and wife of Minneapo-
lis, MINI, are in the city on visit to Mrs
Bartlett's sister, Mr.. L. ID. Cooke.
The officers searched one of the saloons on
Water street yesterday but most thcror b
examination failed TO disclose the where
aoouis OF any ardent.
Mr.. John 5. Stevens, who has been on q
short visit in Pi'tston, las returned to biz
home.
The Gardiner National Bank oface Is IN
dergoing thorough repairs.
The monthly meeting Of the Loan sa(
Building Association will be held tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-08
MAINE DISPATCHES.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OF General Secretaries OF the r n.
C. A for New England, Opens Thurs
day at Portland.
PORTLAND, March

PoRrLAsD, March 7.
The fifth annual Conference of the Gen
erai Secretaries of the Y. NJ. c. A. of New
England, began here tonight with large
number of delegates present, including
Messrs, Isham, Burlington, Vt. McCurdy,
Auburn; Todd, Lawrence Hurchoff, Stone
ham; Bates, Holyoke; Jordan, Bangor !;
WhitfOrd, Rockland; Folsom, ST. Johnsbury i;
Fuller, Brattleboroi Avery, Boston.
Lougee, New Bedford; Hall, Lowell; Ken
yon Springfield; McGee, Cambridgport; :;
Bates, Gardner; Packard Rockland; Quyz-
zr, Gloucester; Goodwin, Lynn Lord, Pitts
field Conant, Providence Conner, Maiden;
Wilson, Auburn; Stratton, Dover; Puring-
ton, Portsmouth Norris, Marblehead; Ha-
zlewood, Havsrhlll Sehofeld, Hyde Park
Peab 1dy, Watertown; Allen, Waltham !;
Alton, Merrimac Abbott, Concord, N. Ii. !;
Wright, Somerville; Lott, Springfield; Pull
sifer Salem Flanders. Norwich; Overton,
Danbury Mcintosh, New Haven Hersey,
Hartford; Willis Waterbury and others.
There was a service of welcome tonight.
President Carey delivered an address of wei
come. Rev. Mr.. Bayiey of State st. church
also welcomed the delegates. Responses
were made by II. S. Conant, Providence,
+. n. Folsom, st. Johnsbury, Andrew Case,
Lynn, c. V. Flanders, Norwich Conn, and
A. II. Whitford of Maine. There will be
dsy and evening meetings for the remainder
of the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-08
MAINE MATTERS.

The Sheridan Rides were mustered In as
members of the reserve militia OF Name
"wednesday night by Captain Davis, Co. b.
LAT Regiment, and Assistant Sergeon suiii-
van of the same regiment NJ Il. Soniey'
formerly lieutenant of the Fraternity cadets.
was elected captain of the new company Isl
lieutenant. 2. H. Ccnley; End lieutenant
s. S. Foley.
There is no apparent change IN the eondi,
,;on of the ship Gov. Robe, which !. ssreund
~ Curtis Neck. The wind and tide nave
h.an verv favorable to her. The wreckihs
compauy think they can save the vessel
Most of the Maine delegation in Congress
snd i difficult to leave for home At present
Congressman Boutelle, however, has 80 ial
cnnc,uasd his work that he will be able 70
leave for Bangor Friday.
Senators Frye and Hale remain at WASH
;ngtou until the extra session of the SenA'e
sdiourns, which probably viii be aooa'
March goth. Congressman keed, Dtnsis,
and Milliken will remain two or three sse. )
longer. returning to Maine probably ees's y
! April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-08
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Gunther Wreckering was struck in the
head with an axe by thief in New York
Thursday morning and died in the evening
at the Bellevue Hospital. Both hands were
nearly severed by blow from the axe with
which he was struck.
Ice on the Hudson is going out SO that it
is thought that boat can reach Albany
Saturday.
Moore, the insurance embezzler, was re-
ported 10 be in Chicago, Tuesday.
Physicians who examined Pigott's skull,
say he had remarkable fine head.
Labor organizations are boycotting Deacon
Richardson's horse cars in New York.
The adoption of a uniform coupler and an
tomato signals were recommended at last
days session of the conference of the state
railroad commissioners and interstate CON-
merce commission.
John j. Kesler, German saloon keeper
in New York. was pushed down stairs Thurs
dsy by his wife and had his skull fractured.
His wife was arrested.
DR.. Tanner, member of Parliament for
Cork. arrested for violating the crimes act,
was tried in Tipperary Thursday, convicted.
and sentenced to three months imprisonment
without hard labor. He appealed.
Inc Metico journal FL itlihpo' 'hinAs
nrrisohs inaugural auufess ine"aee "
Mexico
The British bark, Port Gordon, was
wrecked on the oregon coast req q
four h'es were lost me 'essei anu earso
were lost lotai loss 9ioo'oVo'
An unoccupied mill, three miles north OF
Worcester, and owned by HARRISON Bliss
heirs' was ehtifeiy ues'foyeu nufsda' n's"'
Loss s'zoo-
The Joint Trunk line committee of New
York, adjourned Thursday after adopting
resoioto"s NOT 10 pay co'nn'issioh'
John C. Emo is said to be in Canada work
ing against the Weldon bill on extradition.
A dispatch from Rome to the London Dai-
ly News saws President Harrisons cabinet
fully satisfies the Vatican Information has
reached the Propaganda that under Harm
sons administration the relations between
the United states ana 'ne hoiy 'ee Will oe
oil most cordiai eharac'er'
The Illinois Senate Thursday unanimously
passed bill to regulate telephone charges IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-08
CANDID EXPRESSION.
OF the Bangor Commercial. on the Pro-
posed State House Addition.

The necessary demands upon the State
for ed lcation, hospitals, charitable and re
formxtory institutions must be provided for,
AMI no good citizea will be heard 10 complain
on account of any public money judiciously
expended. In view of these considerations
the capital removal question should, and We
think will be allowed TO have rest for 10 or
20 years at least.
Tho next question to be considered is =
simple business problem. The legislature
should make an appropriation of not
exceeding Sl50, 200, for Ell lsrsing and im-
proving the present State House. Modern
legislation is largely done in the committee
rooms, and the necessity for better accom-
modstions for the committees and for the
people having business before them, is not
denied by single taxpayer in the State.
The library is at present in the attic. and
even if left where it is il is an imperative
demand upon the Legislature to appropriate
a sum sufficient TO keep the roof from leak
ing and TO do away with the
use of the tin pans and other appi-
ances now in use for the keeping of
the water from doing greater damage. Ii
is the duty of the Legislature to make our
appropriation sufficient to protect this useful
and valuable library and to make it more ac-
Ctssiuit 10 llt puuiic IL - kiso tiit uutN VI
the Legislature to provide for the absolutely
safe protection of the documents and public
records. which are of inestimable value TO
the citizens of the State, and they have
right to oemand that these invaluable rec
ords shall be protected so far as may be pos
sible from the danger of destruction by fire
or any other risks of mutilation or loss.
Our increasing business enterprises, to-
usf thar with hienniat sessions makes a larger
business before each legislature than there
was a few years since. The sum of sl50,oo0
will provide ample tre-proof rooms for all
the public records, and 3 substantially fire.
proof room for the library, the enlargement
of the representatives hail and ample COM
mittee rooms.
The legislature should pass an appropria-
tion for the purpose and settle for the pres
ent the capital removal question, In this
event the next legislature would not be called
upon to waste time in discussing this ques-
ton, but would be able to devote its sessions
to disposition of business of public neces-
sity.
The State already has an offer of Ave per
cent premium on the three per cent bonds TO
be issued this year for the refunding of the
State debt, and from this source alone a net
sum rising $50, 900 will be realized. Thus
the contemplated improvements on the State
House can be made without placing an addi-
tional burden on the people.
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THREE HOURS DAILY
Set apart BY President Harrison for
Callers.


WAsHISGToS, March 7.
During this afternoon the number Of
callers showed iule diminurion. Patrick
Egan, the Irish Agitator, w2s prominent
among them. The president has given
formal notice that hereafter he will set apart
three hours daily for the reception of callers.
From ten to twelve the Senators, Represen-
tatives and other private persons will be Ad-
mitted, and from twelve 10 one the general
public will be seen.
At $50 the first cabinet meeting of the
new administration was held. II is under
stood that II was an informal meeting of the
newly appointed officers, called that they
might become acquainted.
Secretary Noble arrived al the interior
department little after nine o'clock this
morning, and until late in the afternoon was
kept busy receiving visitors.
Postmaster General Wannamaker reached
the department early, visited the Offices of
the bureau chiefs and other officials and
acquainted himself with the general location
and arrangement of the offices and the sew
eral divisions Of the department. All Of the
higher officials have rendered their resigna-
tons. Without accepting any Wsnnamsker
requested them TO continue in their respect
i've Offices for the present. A large number
of senator's, representatives and others called
during the day.