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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05

BERLIN The North German Gazette
renews its attack upon Switzerland II
charges that Switzerland promotes the
dissemination of Social Democratic ideas
among the young men of the country.
1t says that anarchists without oreden-
tialr are allo we'd to remain in Swltzer-
land without effort on the part of the
authorities TO identify them. 1t declares
that the reply of M. DrOz, the Swiss for
eign minister, to the recent interpelia-
tion OF the Nationalrath, in which he
declared that under no circumstances
would Switzerland share with any power
the right TO police her own territory, was
inadequate and unsatisfactory. It says,
however, that the rely of the Bundles
rath to the complaints made by Russia
and Austria was more polite, and less pu-
lemlc than was expected from the word
ing of the Interpolation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
SrguCk By LIGHTNING.

A Mammoth Oil Tank on Fire at Johnstown,
Pa.
WASHINGTON, Pa July 2.-LightnIug this
evening struck the forty thousand barrel
oil tank belonging to ths Western i
Atlantic pipe line company, and located
with several others of similar size at
Johnstown ssstjon, on Charters railroad,
six miles north of the Wash
iugtcn tank contained twenty. six
thousand barrels of the fiaid, and at this
hour, p. m, is burning at = lively rate.
Men are hard at work digging trenches
10 lead the oil of in the least dangerous
direction. An effort will be made to
shoot the tank which will allow the oil
to run ont from the lower part and prob
ably keep the oil from boiling over and
setting other tanks on fire.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
PEOPLE AND EVENTS.

John 0'Brien, living three miles from
Oshkosh, Wis, was Frustrated from q
ladder by lightning, while repairing an
cave trough. A hole was burned in the
sleeve of his coat to the skin. The odor
in the air at the time is described by Mr.
O'BrIen as being like that from a burned
fire cracker.
Horace Walker, Of Marlborough, Mass,
has experienced many Disappointing pts.
He tried paris green, but took too much !;
Jumped out of second story window,
out failed TO lard with fatal effect. The
next time he put a bullet in his brain,
and, much to the surprise of the medic al
fraternity, he lived. His last suicidal act
was TO cut his thront from ear to ear, but
he failed to sever the jugulsr veir and i $
still alive.
The Frederick W. Vandcrbilts are sud
derly forging to the front iu the family
of milliousires. The world has not beard
| q great deal of them, its attention being
for the most part absorbed with the ,
inss of Cornelius aud William K; but
now the great ID mansion of the Fredericks
at Newport, which is ssid to be the hand
! soonest residence in that place of palaces
is Just about to be opened and the series
Of entertainments which they Will insu-
| gurste this summer will make the world
rea'iz- thst they toe are very splendid
ann yErV rich
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
GUENTHER PLACED
lie Goes as Consul General 20 Havana

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - A Washington
special to the Evening ''isconsin says:
The appointment of ex Cong
Richard Guenther, of Wisconsin, as consul
general at Havana, Cuba, has been de
cided upon and wi be officially an-
nOunced IL day or two. Mr.. Guenther
was prominent can idate for the record
ship of the District # Columbia, and was
strongly supported for the place by
Senator Spooner. The presidei decided
however, that the district Cffice shoud
not be given to non resident, and Senator
SpOoner, was not able to swerve him in
this determination. 1t has been known
that Mr.. Guenther would be cared for by
the administration, but there has been a
good deaf or doubt as TO just what he
would get.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
GRIM l..

ST. PAUL people have been badly done
up by gang of real estate swiudIers.
TUNTs LABEk was hanged in the county
Jail at Patterson, n. j., for the murder Of
hY wife.
JOHN f. BEGGs, the Senior Guardian of
Csmp 20 OF the Clsn-na- Gsel, is under
arrest at Chicago as an accessory to the
murder of DR.. Cronin.
The Interstate commerce commission
has ordered criminal proceedings to be
begun ssains. the Minnes polls, Sault Ste.
Merle Il Atlantic road for making dis
eliminating rates.
THE ie~elry store of l.. H. Oatmau, at
East Dut uque, H., was entered by burg
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
Wants Heavy Damage

NEw YoRK, July i.-Papers were served
today upon jacob Baiz, consul general
to Guatemall in New York City, in an
aStion brought against him for alleged
libel of j. Ii. Holander, the editor and
proprietor of the Guatemala Star,
through publication of a decree of the
Guatemalan government expelling him
rom lis territory. Damages are laid at
$50 600.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
Will Assist Ontin Trnnhle.

EAU CLAIRE, Wiz, July L-Auaust
Johnson, a young man formerly of this
city, was convicted of the murder of one
Carlson, at De7r lodge, Montana, re-
Gently, and sentenced TO be hanged
August 9Th. The friends Of johnson
here who believe his plea that the killing
was in seIf-defeDse, beld a meeting yes
terday, thirty being present, and
prominent business man presiding, 1t was
resolved 20 rai-e $500 Of which one-half
was immediately su1.cribed TO get John
son a new trial. new lawyer was hired
and gtarta for Deer Lodge tomorrow :.
johnson il penniless.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
Mhnn Wnmnn Nntnd

EAU CLAIRE, July Eau Ciaire's first
school election as a single district, for
eight school commissioners brought out
heavy vote. The women largely con
tributing thereto. Leading society ladies
turned out with their carriages and con
veyed female voters to the polls. The
Catholic z Protestant issue was raised IN
several wards and was the strongest
ground of contest. The gentlemen al
legged to represent the Catholic interest IN
school affairs were elected which Is re-
garded as clearing them of the charge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
HE SrRETCHEn HEMP.
An Old Man at Portage Burns His Home and
Then Suicides,

An Old Man at Portage Burns His Home and
Then Suicides.
PosrAaS, Wis, July Edward Buck
busch, of this city, last nisa set fire 20
his house and barn and then went to =
work shed nesr by and husg himself. IL
Is supposed that hs had some difficulty
With his family and taey were driven 20
nelshbors, TIE fire sttrsoted the atteu-
tion of neiShbors who were aroused. and
IN carrying out articles from the work
shed man run onto the body OF Back
busch hanging by hempen cord.
lie evidently intended TO burn
his body. Burkhusch WAS an eccentric
character, about 80 years old. sud leaves
wife and child. ooroner's INQUEST
will be held today.
Postmaster Jones yesterday transferred
she Portage postotfioe TO his successor,
q. W, Morrison. Mr.. Morrison says tho
office wss in excellent condition. Mr.
Jones hss been postmaster for three
years and ten months, ami has given ex-
cellent satisfaction
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05

WASHINGTON, July 2.-There were two
hearings at the department. of justice to-
day. IL the morning tne attorney
general beard arguments by Gen. Ewing
Of New York, Streeter, of Minnesota,
favoring vigorous prosecution of the
pending suit to cancel patents to por-
non of land adjoining Superior, Wis. In
the afternoon he listened to an argum ent
by Attorney Geaeral Stone and Senator
Allison, of Iowa, in regard to the Des
Moines land CONTROVERSY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05

NECBE, North Dakots, July 2.-The
hea { Is Intense, being 100 in the shade af
early as 10 O'Clock in the morning. The
heavy rams have helped the crops.
FARGO, Dakota, July 2-The rain OF
the past three days has put a different
complexion on the crop outlook In Cass
county. Much of the wheat that looked
grown and dead is reviving, and the late
s0wn Is looking splendidly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
The Pope Will Go to Spain.

LONDON, July 2.-Tne Rome CORES
poudent of the Chronicle today says:
IL receiving the Spanish ambassador the
Pope alluded TO his possible departure
from Rome. It is certain that arrange
ments for his refuge in Spain have been
com pleted-
LONDON, July 2-The Rome correspOn-
dent for the Daily News says: 1t is ru-
mored here that the pope at rect mt
cousistary informed the cardinals pres
that papal Nuncio at Vienna had advised
the vactican that war is imminent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
RnInrns Ihe CnmnlimenI

MILWAUKEE, June 2.-Ex Collector Wall
received the following letter from Oollec-
tor Fink:
MILWAUKEE, July l, 1SS9.-E. O. Wall,
Esq, Dear Sir:U poh assuming the duties
OF the office, which you have 40 oreditably
administered during the our years last
past, desire 10 express 70 you my sin
cere appreciation of the very courteous
manner in which you have e ndeavored so
aid me in becoming familiar with the
various details thereof. With my best
wishes for your future welfare | remain,
very respectfully, HENRY FINK.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
knrLafa IriaI

WISSIPEG, July 2.-Tne afternoon sss-
sion OF the Burke trial was consumed in
hearing the Chicago Witnesses, q number
of whom were examined, giving mach
the same testimony as ia Chicago.
Martinsen, the expressman, testified as TO
his Identification Of Burke and with great
detail regarding moving the furniture to
the Carlson cottage for Burke. The case
was continued until tomorrow,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
An Old Man Suicides.

MILWAUKEE, July 2.-R 'latives of Geo.
Hauensein, man 6S years of age, Nhose
home was 275 Ffteeuth street, reported
to the police last night that he was mis-
sing. Upon going to the barn on the
premises this morning, one OF the old
mans sons WAS Mortified to find the dead
pody of his father hanging from a beam.
The body was stiff and cold and probably
hung there all night. No cause is given
by relatives for The suicide.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
BILLIONS OF ACRES.
A Texas Judge RenQers Decision That Cause
tiL...

A Texas Judge RenGerS Decision That Cause
"a sensation.
AUSTIN, Tex:-Judge Key of the district
court rendered his decision in favor of
the state in the suit against the Southern
Pacific railroad company by virtue of
state certificates issued since 1876. The
decision, If sustained by the supreme
court, will unsettle the titles of 100000
acres of land aud cause endless litigation.
Real estate men are astonished at the de-
cision and appalled, at the future outlook
should it be sustained. The case today
was test case. The question at issue is
one of the grav3st Importance to nearly
every railroad in the state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
THE UGLlEST MAN IN OHIO.
Two Stories Old Joe Geiger- He Says Sher-
man Put Up Job on Him.

Two Stories Old Joe Geiger He Says Sher-
man Put Up a Job on Him.
Here is good story, told as original,
on quaint old Joe Geiger by the Chicago
journal. He has always been known as
the ugliest man in Ohio, and prides him
self on this distinctive and superla i've
title. 1T is not every man who can achieve
superlstive. When he was campaign
ing for the Republicans down on the big
Darby he was introduced as the ugliest
man IN Ohio. His fame, both in this
respect and as great joker, had preced-
ed him, of course. village joker, who
was no prize beauty himself, arose when
Joe was introduced, aud, pointing
pistol at him, said: 81 made a solemn
vos many years ago that if ever met
man uglief than myself would kill him"
Joe Looked at him second and ex-
claimed, ''Shoot, for GODS sake, shoot!
If am uglier than you are want to die"
Another story about Joe relates to his
habit when he was speech making of
having something in the way of a
"stimnent" on his desk to partake of
during his efforts. He used to have a
private engagement with his agent by
which some gin was put in his pitcher,
WHICH uc NOuiu pour OUT hs pure, una
dulterated water so far as appearances
went.
Once, when he was sbou. to open up
TO large audience in Miusfield, which
included John Sherman, one Of those
busy bodies wto make themselves PROM
inent on crowded occasions, hustled up
and took the prepared pitcher.
an get you some fresh water, gen
eral," he said, effusively.
mo, mol" exclaimed the general, in
great alarm. THAT water is all right I
don't like fresh water"
"But this has been standing here some
time" said the fend, "and is stale.
won't take me but a moment, general"
"Please leave that water" begged the
general in an axonized voice. II love
stale water; l love II real stale aud warm.
That water isn't wa N and stale enough.
Fresh water makes LIy head ache Please
leave it. Don't trouble yourself, beg of
you"
''Oh, no trouble at all, said the fieud
cheerfully, and away he went for
fresh water, followed by the generals
eye, which had an expression embracing
the glare of the eye of tiger thirsting
for blood and ths look tina. Is Lever seen
in the human eye except when despair
is in the heart.
The general can never tell the story
without shudder, and always concludes
it by asserting his belief that it was a lob
put up on him by Sherman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
Ian,r EInd a Cansa

PALMrRA, Wis, July p William Ever
son, of the western part of this county,
has lost = stallion valued at 5000 from q
strange dieease, in ~hica the horses are
said TO sweat blood, and which thus far
veterinary surgeons, among them DR..
Atkinson, fail 70 find the cause or pre-
scribe successful remedies He is re-
ported a. having lost several horses in
the same manner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
Death Claims an ex- Editor.

CHICAGO, July Oscar G. Gibbs,
formerly editor Of the Farmers ReVie W,
of this city, died at KeLosha, Wis, on
Saturday, of paralysis. He WAS for n
number of years superintendent of the
Relief ard Aaid society, which WAS given
the distribution OF the funds contributed
by the world in 1871, when the fire swept
Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
A Cold Wave in the Northwest

ST. PAUL, July "A cold wave arrived
tonight and light overcoats have taken
the place of palm leaf fans. During the
day the mercury ranged between 50 and
80, and tonight at seven O'Clock the sig
nal service recorded 80, a drop of 26 de
gress iD less than twelve hours. A
similar drop in temperature is reported
frou the northwest generally.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05

for militsry purposes. Fewer errors are
supposed TO result from the use of the
English system, but it is slower than the
American system, and lts continuance
would involve he employment of special
ly trained experts who could not be pro
cured IN sufficient numbers in sn emer-
Sepcy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05

LONDON, July 2.-Lamont, the Glasgow
critic and intimate friend of John Rusk in
has received letter from Brentwood,
Ruskin's residence saying that Ruskin is
50 Ill that there is no Immediate prospect
of his recovery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
The Louisville CInh Surrendered

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 2-President
Davidson the manager of the Louisville
base ball olub today surrendered that
org anizstion to the An erican association
A meeting will be held here or in some of
the western cities within the next few
days TO determine what disposition will
be made of the club,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05

Mfs. HafrlSOn anu talher LeaNt WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, July 2.-Mrs. Harrison
leaves tomorrow accompanied by her
father, Dr.. Scott, and her two grand
children, tor Deer Park, Md, where she
will remain during the heated term. The
president will visit them soon after his
return from MOOistnck
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
Cleveland Mon gn Dut

WAsHIsGroN, Juty 2-The president to
day appointed the following postmasters
Chas. H. Daha-t, Carhagt, His; Evan
Coolidge, Waupaca, Wis; Herman j.
F!ustad, Washburn, Wis; Augustus g.
II immond, Wyoming, Ills.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05

WASHINGTON, July 2.-Sec. Rlsk today
appointed Mary Ann Doughorty to the
position of laborer In the seed division
of the agricultural department. at a salary
of a dollar and half per day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05

LONDON, july The Worlds Sunday
school convention opened session in Lon :
don today. There are 800 foreign dele
gates present inclHding over 800 from
the United States. Lord Kinnisrd de-
livered the address of welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
Over the Painless Ocean.

Athwart vast continents traversed BY mighty
iron thoroughfsres, many armed like the tabled
Brisreus myrisds set forth daily to sncounte;
the vicissitudes Of travel change OF climate, un-
accustomed food. and atmosphere, possibly
miasmatic yet with . calEu confidence that their
health will be preserved When this confidence
is based upon the possession Of the supreme
medicinal defense Hostetter's Stomach Eitters,
il is indeed well founded Otherwise not Brsck-
ish water. bad food. the weSryinS and other bad
effects of railroad ioltlng. sickness and nerv-
BUSINESS, aggrav ated by journey and its attend
ant discomforts. are shoru Of their peruicicus
influence by this sterling Alternative. pacifer and
compenssting medicine, invaluable for dyspep-
siA feeblsneaA nervousness, constipation. mAlAr-
iAl disorderA rheumatism and 6Aney eanr
plAiAR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
Thiek-skinned Animals

The whale, which belongs to the nam
malta, no doub. holds the palm for thicx-
ness of skin. At some parts OF the body
the skin IL only two inches tbicb, but in
many places its pelt is fully two feet in
thickness. Ths skin of the whale is the
substance usually known as biuboer, and
il large specimen will ~eigh altogether
more than thirty tons. The distinction
of being the thickest skinned quardru-
ped belongs to the Indian rsinocercs,
whose hide has a knotty or granulated
Surface, and is so i'm pen.erable as 70 re-
sist the class of the lion or tiger. the
sword, or the balls of toe old-fsshion
nusket. So stiff and hard il this skin
that we're il not divided By creases or
folds the animal i'm prisoned In Its armour
could scarcely move. Il is mauufsctured q
into leather of great strength and dur
ability. and the targets and shields are
made of it that are absolutely proof
against isrts or sword strokes. The skin
of the hippopotamus ruus that of the
rhinoceros very closely as regards thick
ness When dried 1t ID also used for
shields, which are highly priced by the
natives
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
Harrison in Jersey City.

NEW YoEk, July 2.-Presidens Harri-
son and party arrived at Jersey City TO-
night. 1t is their intention leave for
Putnam and Woodstock tomorrow morn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05

MILWAUKEE, July 2.-Wheat Steady 7Is4
for seller cash; 771S for seller July Corn-Firm; ;
No 3, 45l6 Oats Quiet; No. ., white, 2s
Rye-Duil; No. l, 4Sai3}6. Barley-Quiet; No =.
as. Provisions-Easy. Pork-1l70 for seller
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05

The att mpt TO make out that Cronin
was IA British spy ia the weakest of al
foolish explanations or excuses for his
removal. The idea that a spy, employed
to get at the secrets aud expose the plans
and pdrposea of a secret order, should be
into controversy with the leaders of the
order and boldly attacking them is alb
surd. BY suoh "A course he debLrs himself
from obtaining the very information he
seeks. The spy Is uuobtrusive. BE seems
submisaive; BY protesting zeal and
sympathy he worms himself into CONT
dence. He does not reprl it, 10y bold de
tiant hostility to the possessols of the
seor ets he wishes to obtain, and the plot
ters whose Vaccinations he de
sires to expose. The effort to
put She murder OF Cronin on that ground
is manifest blind" 1t rather tends
to strength the sus picion that he was
A'removed" because he was in the way OF
ambitious, unscrupulous leaders.
Even If it were true thet he was tried
ns a apy and CONDEMNED to death, the
crIme is 40 less beinous. Murder in any
form is the nost horrible crime known
to the law, and, accordingly, the law
reserves for murder its most terrible
penalties. But murder decreed in secret
by a secret council OF organized conspir-
ators and execute q in secret 10y its secret
agents is invested with such features of
peculiar atrocitv rs TO lift it to the plane
of crime no. against the state alone,
but against society aud civilization. Ii
is not murder alone but il is anarchy.
And it should be dealt with accordingly.
IL is bet the repetition f those horrible
atrocities committed some years ago in
PeunsS lvsnis by the "Mollie Maguires,'
the perpetrators of which, through the
courage and persistency OF skilled
detectives and patriotic citizens, were for
the most part brought to the gsllows.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
WILL USE THE AMERICAN SYSTEM
The English signal Code to be Discontinued i
the T. ). ArUs.

WAsHIsGros, July by general or
der issued from army headquarters the
Amerlean morse code viii hererfter be
used by the army for all purposes of sig
Mailing. whether visual or acoustic, and
the use of the English Morse, or CONT
mental, code vii, be discontinued. This
seton vas taken upon recommendation
of the chief signal officer, with a view TO
ths simpIihcstion of signal instruction
and to the rasdy employment and utiIi-
cation in time of war of
the skilled civilian teles raphers,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05
Iaf,nrer. STRIKE
The WorId,s SUNDAY school Conrention.

DULUTH, MINI, June All the
laborers iu the city, about 2 900 in mum
Der, struck for f1.75 per day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-07-05

The pIutooratic tendency of the times
is thus portrayed by the eloquent Henry
w. Grady, editor of the Atlanta COnstitu-
tion, in recent address: Let it be
noted that the allia noe between those who
would oentralize the government, aud the
consolidated moIey power, is not only
close but essential. Tue one il the neces-
sity of the other. Establish the money
power and there is universal clamor for
trong government. The weak Will de
mand it for protection against the peO-
patriotic for protection against the plu-
tooracy that scourges and robs-the cor
rUpt hoping to buy of 'ne central body
distant from local influence what they
could not buy from the legislatures of the
states sitting at their homes-the oil
garchs will den ind it-as the privileged
protection of their privileges and the per
petuity OF their bounty. Thus, hand In
hand, will walk--as p.ey have always
walked the federalist and the capitalist,
the oentralist and the monopolist-the
strong government prote citing the money
power, and the money power, the poit-
ioal standing army of the government.
Hand III hand, compact and organized,
one creating the necessity, :he other
meeting il; consolidating wealth and
centralizlng government; stripping the
many of their righte and aggrandizing
he few; distru -ting the people, but in
Couoh with the plutocrats; striking down
local self government aud diva ,ting the
citizens-ano at last controlling the peo-
Pile in the market, in the court, at the bal
lot x-everywhere-with the infamous
challenge, "What are you going to do
ahnut ityn