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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-25

LIBEL suits aggregating 81 100000 have
acoumulate ed against the Chicago Times
as the result OF a months crusade against
the police and doctors who practice in
fanti.ide
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-25

Ir il astonishing that of the at least 200
people in the silk mill wrecked at Read
ing, Pa, during the recent tornado, only
10 were killed. The stories told by the
girls who were taken ont of the wrecked
mill after spending Il night IN the ruins
are almost pathetic. J he catastrophy
came absolutely without warning. Salie
Savage said the crash was so terrible
that she thought all the buildings in the
city had fallen together and that the end
of the world hhd swallowed every thing
up. Katie AID Willie Fitzgerald were
hurled 30 feet into the field and ounid
only imagine they were bong dashed in
To deep we'll. X st;o Guentrer said Tint
four girls were wedg-d IN near her ana
all thought that the world had come to
an end by an earthquake. "Wo prayed
all night" she added "aud hoped that
the runs would not be burned up and us
with them. We took turns about pray ing
and the foreman who was also pinned
fast prayed along with US"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-25
YESTERDAYS DISPATCHES CONDENSED.

The G tlena, Admiral Luce in com
mand, reached Key West from Hayti,
yesterday.
Gov. Schultz, of Wnuepeg, Mani
tobe, vas thrown from his sled, breaking
his arm.
David Sheehy, NJ. p, WAS arrested at
Glasgow on warrant issued in England,
for violation of the Crimes act.
report from Aux Cages says that
Gen. Paul, of Lagitime's forces, has de-
serted with 3,g0O men, aud joined forces
with HippOiyte.
John Men ell, of Mount Holly, n. j.,
gave himself mp for the murder of James
Dellett, Dr., his brother-in-law, supPos.
ing him TO be White Cap.
Judge Barrett, of New York, reserves
his decision in regard TO annuling the
charter of North River Sugar Refining
company, which is held to be Illegal.
Father Dowd, of St. Patrick's church,
Montreal, condemned the Catholic Order
of FOrrester5 Of Illinois, lodges recently
established there.
Mike Barrett, of Peoria, H., defeated
Dave Washburn at Chicago, Sunday, in a
ten-round fight. In the tenth round,
Washburn received a terrific blow on the
neck which decided the fight.
A young woman died at the police
headquarters at Pittsburg, Pa, from the
effects of i'll treatment of eight men. She
entered barn intoxicated and wasbrutgllY
assaulted. Five of the wretches have
been arrested.
The threatened strike of the ], 800 coal
miaers at Spring Valley, H., was averted
by Thomas MuIkey giving notice that he
would not resume work. As that WAS the
objective poiht, it is understood nothing
further will result.
L. II. Bromley, assistant to the presi-
dent or the UnIon Pac fic Railroad, will
retire March ]. His efforts in that capb-
city have chi-fy been to gain a settle
ment with tbs government. His work
will end after the present session of
congress, as no further effort will be made
the matter.
J. ]. West, proprietor of the Chicago
Times, was arrested on the charge of
criminal libel The warrant WAS sworn
out by Police Capt. Setback and is the
result of the exposition of rhe police de-
par:ment of Chicago by the Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-25
Senator DOlph will be Reelected.

SALEM, Ore, Jan. 22.-Both houses of
the Legislature in seperate session to day,
voted for the U. S. senator. Dolph, the
present incumbent, receive a majority of
votes over Gov. Pennoyer democrat.
Senator Ransom Reelected.
RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. 22.-In the legis-
lature today Matt w, Ransom was re-
elected United States senator.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-25
Princess Bismarck Ill.
Going 70 Emin's Relief.

BEELs, JAN 22.-Princess Bismarck is
i'll with bronchial affection.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-25
The British Grain Trade.

LONDON. Jan. 21-The Mark Lane Express re-
ports: The south wheat maintains its value
The large proportion Of inferior grades offered
gives the market an appearance Of greater de
preston than actually exists Flour is dull, with
a fall of one franc for French -four, depressing
the British market. Foreign wheat IS weak
Corn is improved in tone, though there is a large
American surplus. At today's market, English
wheat sold slowly. at decline Of pence for the
finer kinds. American wheat was weaker
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-25

THERE are III South Carolina 1000
whites VINO cannot read or write, an equal
number in TeLnessee, 10000 in Georgia,
10000 in Alabama, 1000 in Mississippi.
10000 in Louisiana, 20 900 in North Car
olina and 25 600 in Viryinla
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-25
WOMEN WHO WANT To VOTE.
Twenty first Annual Convention olympia
| Brown Reads a Paper,


Brown Reads Paper,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l,- The twenty first
annual convention of the National Wom-
ans Suffrage association began here this
morning, and will last three days. There
will be two sessions daily at 10 Il. m. and
p. m. MIR. A. Griddle delivered tie
opening address this morning. Ad
dresses were made by Miss Susan b.
Anthony AMI Senator Blair. The
Rev. Olympia Brown Willis, of Wisconsin,
read paper, Foreign Rule" The pa
pers to be read this evening are: "Suf-
trage Scenss in n Capital City," Mary
Seymour Howell, of New York; "Munici-
pal Womau's Suffrage i'll Kansas" Laora
NJ. Johns, and The Fate OF Republics"
by the Rev. Annie Ii. Shaw, of Illinois.
A resolution was adopted providing
for a committee to- memOrializs congress
to the end that women might be recognized
and allowed to participate in the cere-
monies of the coming centennial cele-
bratiOns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-25
ExEUNT RAILROAD ooA1MIssIoNEKA

The governor, by aud with the consent
of tae senate, shall within thirty days
after the passage of this act, appoint two
commissioners, who shall hold office, one
until four years anu tks other until SIX
years from the first Monday in January,
1889, the term of each to be designated
by the governor, and the said com mis-
sioner, with the present commissioner,
shall constitutt the railroad commission
for the state, until their successors are
appointed and qualified. In case an ap-
pointment shall be made by the governor,
and the senate shall fail to act thereupon,
such appointment shall be in full force,
subject to the future confirmation Of she
senate. On the expiration of the term of
office of either of the three commission
ers, and every two years thereafter, the
the governor, by and with the consent of
the senate, shall appoint railroad com
missioner, who shall hold his office for six
years, and every vacancy in such Office
occurring previous to the expiration of
the term shall be flied in like manner for
the residue of the term only. II such
vacancy occurs during recess of the
legislature, it may be filled by the COVER
nor, subject to confirmation by the sen
ate when next convened. The governor
may remove any such commissioner at
any time for inetfioieDcy, neglect of duty
or malfeasance In office. No person IN
the employ of or holding any official re
lation to any common carrier sub ject to
the provisions of this act, or owning
stock or bonds thereof, or who in any
manner pecuniarily interested therein
shall enter upon the duties of or hold such
office. Said commissioners shalt not en-
gage in any other business, vocation or
employment. One of said commissioners
shall be experienced in the freight traffic
of railroads. No more than two of said
commits siOners shall belong to the same
political party. No vacancy in the com
mission shall impair the right of the re-
manning commissioners TO exercise all
the powers Cf the commission.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-25

number in Tennessee, 10000 in Georgia,
10000 in Alabama, ID 600 in Mississippi
10000 in Louisiana, 20 900 in North Car
olina aud 25,ooO in Virginia.
UGLY rumois multiply about the fric-
ton between the reigDing families of
Germany aud England. For the lovers
of gossip IN exalted circles these strain
ed relations may have a charm, but the
political situation Is zach that England
cannot afford to withdraw it's support
from the triple eliooce, and give aid
ana comfort to Russia. Personally the
Berlin court may feel like running need
les into the court of S.. james, but polit
icaliy they are upon cordial terms from
the force Of ciroum ,taLces, and will so
reHatn.
THE opinions of Carl schurz on the
questions of the day can never be indif-
ferent to patriotic Americans and there
is food for thought III what he said Satur
day evening in New York rs elsewhere
sampled. lie no Tn the fOolish trumpet-
ing Of Iar'itUHs sInce The election that
the day of independent thought was over,
ana we'll says that while the politicians
who indulge III suoh talk will not willing
iy listen, the people will listen more and
more, $50 long IA that which the indie
pendent has to say is inspired by pat
riotio purpose and appeals to reason"
The day of the independent has, in fact,
but Just begun
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-04
WEST ADDISON.

Stere Mullis is expected home this
week.
NJ. F. Barnes has returned home from
Ticonderoga.
Miss Minnie Norton has been visiting
at Annah Raine's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Cox have re-
turned home from Colchester.
Miss Ada Trimble is giving very good
satisfaction as teacher in district No. 3
Frank Roberts has returned to Troy.
n. y, where he is engaged in the large
establishment of W. II. Frear.
Mrs. James Raine and son, George.
have returned from Champlain, n. Y,
whittier they had been on a two weeks
visit among relatives.
The Ladies Aid society will meet at
Mrs. d. c. Smiths on Friday afternoon
to elect officers for the ensuing year. A
socable will be given in the evening, to
which all are cordially invited.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-04
NEW HAVEN,

L. 5. Doud is sick with iaundice.
Mrs. C. W. Mason is in quite poor
health.
Mrs. Warren Peck is visiting friends in
Connecticut.
Hon. ID. w. Nash has returned home
from trip to Connecticut.
Mrs. II. r. Barrows has been visiting
her son at South Burlington.
George f. Hammond and family left
town on Tuesday for their home in
Chicago.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Sanford, Estella ID.
Lane and Susie G.. Payne of Cornwall
spent Sunday in town.
Mrs. Mary Barton, who has been living
with her daughter in Philadelphia, is eX-
pected in town for the winter.
The sad intelligence was received here
on Tuesday of last week of the death at
Wells River of the youngest child of
MIR. and Mrs. C. B. F. Palmer. The re-
mains were brought here for interment
on Friday. Prayer was offered at the
residence of c. f. Palmer by Rev. Mr..
Hague. Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer have the
heartfelt sympathy of many friends in
this community in their atfliction. They
are about to take up their residence in
Chicago. where Mr.. Palmer is to resume
his duties as private secretary to Col. A.
F. Walker.
From another correspondent.
A handsome monument has recently
been placed in the cemetery for Mr.. Alvin
Squier.
The DIR. Sanborn place has been sold
and Mrs. Mcneil and family of Charlotte
are to occupy the cottage.
Charles w. Rogers and Miss Abbie D.
Wicker were married on Tuesday morn
ing at the residence of 5. ID. Doud. They
left on the mail train, and will be absent
for few days.
The repairs on the church at East Mills
are about completed. The suggestion
has been made that when that house i;
formally opened for worship this people
unite with them in observing said service
which, it is thought, may occur within @
few weeks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-04
WEST CORNWALL.

1t is rainy, disagreeable weather.
Some lots of onions have been sold al
good prices.
Eddie Keller is attending school in
Middlebury.
The threshing machine is making Its
annual visit among the farmers.
Matte Field is again in Burlington
pursuing her studies-short-hand and
typewriting.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet with
Mrs. II. f. Sanford on Wednesday after
noon, Oct. 16.
Mrs. C. L. Stay, who has been visiting
her grandmother, Mrs. G. w. Griswold
has returned to her home in Pawlet.
Mrs. Lewis Narrabone, ST., is very
sick with typhoid fever. Her daughter
Priscilla, came from Putnam, Conn.
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Randall were
guests, with other members of theii
camping party, of Ira Hamblin and wife
Tuesday night. They report Jolly
time.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-04
EAST MIDDLEBuRY.

Mrs. George Eldredge is again improv-
ing in health.
Miss Matte Tisdale has returned to
school at Boston.
Miss May Halnon, teacher in room No.
l, has recovered from her illness, and
school reopened on Monday.
The building and repairing of R. A.
Damon's home is now complete. The
work has been very nicely done by c. A.
Peck.
Several from out of town attended
Advent service here Sept. IS. The exer-
cises of the Sabbath school are interest
ing and instructive.
Mrs. Achsah Marsh, who has been
spending the summer with her niece,
Mrs. H. Dewey, returned to her home, at
Denison, Ohio, Sept. 80.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-04
CORNWALL.

A thunder shower Tuesday afternoon
made change of the weather.
Miss Eliza Foote returned to her home
in Bowling Green, Ohio, this week.
Mr.. Brown of Orwell was in town last
week prospecting for coarse wool sheep.
The second crop of raspberries seems
to be quite plentiful this fall. One per-
son reports picking about two quarts of
nice berries recently.
Mr.. C. r. Witherell has bought of Mr..
Delphia of Bridport handsome brown
Lambert gelding to match Lambert
gelding which he had. They make one
of the finest Lambert teams that we have
seen in many a day, and they are speedy,
too.
The members of the Young Mems De-
batting club are called to meet at the town
hall Monday evening next, Oct. Z, at
o'clock, to arrange work for the winter.
There are several important questions to
be discussed, and the members should
make an effort to attend.
A considerable amount of property be-
longing to the estate of the late Rev. NJ.
C. Stebbins will be sold by auction at the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-04
County Uems.
BRlDPoRT.
II. f. Merrill is improving.

bhiDfOHNs
II. f. Merrill is improving.
Royal Mosley, aged so years, is very
low with lung trouble.
Mr.. o. S. Gibbs house is nearly COM
pleted. 1t is a fine residence.
F. A. Myrick shipped a carload of
calves to New York, Monday.
w. B. Wright and wife of Canada have
recently been at E. f. Wright's.
Mr. and Mrs. o. V. Mum started on
Monday for their home in Illinois.
c. N. Mosley of Burlington (traveling
from Boston, is at G.. L. Towner's.
Miss Maud Nichols of Middlebury is
the guest of Miss Lena Hemenway.
Mrs. Z. S. Kingsland, who has been in
Boston the past summer, has returned
home.
Mrs. John Melvin has returned from
York State, where she has been visiting
relatives.
w. w. Sherman, of the firm of Frank
lin & Sherman, was in town the early
part of the week.
Lewis A. Skiff remains very feeble, but
hopes of his ultimate recovery are still
entertained.
An infant child of Lyman Crossman of
Cream Hill was buried in the village
cemetery on Sunday last.
The Sollace Bros. have disposed of
their trotting gelding, Charlie b., other
wise known as "Pill box.
Fred Shackett came to town Tuesday
to buy potatoes for shipment to his place
of business at Fall River, Mass.
G.. p. Crane has commenced operations
for the building of IA new large barn, to
replace the one burned last summer.
Ephram Huestis of Fort Ann, n. Y,
has boat-load of coal at Port Franklin,
which he is disposing of at 1925 a ton.
Mr.. T. w. Fletcher has engaged the
services of Miss Louise Nearing of Bran
don as private teacher for his daughters.
Butter has taken an upward turn, the
going price being Is cents a pound for
good, with fancy article at 20 cents a
pound.
c. r. Jennings, our mail carrier, ac-
companied by his wife, is on a vacation.
In his absence c. H. Norton is carrying
the mail.
Miss Marietta Witherell of Dannemora,
y. Y, with her little niece, Miss Brad
ford, has recently been visiting at her
brothers, j. H. Witherell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-04

ball goes to Boston next week for a
short vacation.
Frederick Newton of West Ferrisburgh
goes to Woburn, Mass, this week for
the winter as assistant at the stock farm.
Dredging operations, under the d.
rection of Capt. Whitney, are going on
at several places between the falls and
lake.
Prof. Pomolly of Newport and William
Beals of Boston were In town, Friday.
and made geological examination of the
Barn Rock quarries.
Mayor G. L. Stevens, wife and daugb
ter, who have been at Saratoga, Asburv
Park and New York for several DAYS.
returned Monday evening.
7. c. Middlebrook represented the
wood machine company, which won
first premium on mowers, reapers. and
horse rakes at the Fair Haven fair last
week.
Rev. IL. f. Austin of Winooski and
wife have returned to vergennes. Mr..
AUSTIN Is unable to attend to the minis
try and will reside with his son-in-law.
Ford Taylor.
Inc steamer Vermont made her last trip
wednesday. The Water Lily will con-
TIME her regular trips for some time.
The Gazelle is ready for accommodation
trips anywhere.
Inc Champlain Valley Horse Breeders.
meeting at Vergennes, which was adj
ourned to Oct. l, and 3, has been fur
ther adjourned to Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, Dot. 9, 10 and II. Entries
Will be made the first day. The three
and four-year-old, 2 80 and ''free-for-all"
races will come off the second and third
days.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-04
ORWELL.
few weeks

ID. w. Clark went to Albany on Mon
day, and returned on Tuesday of the
present week, on business connected with
F. B. Wright's new house.
Mrs. NJ. A. Royce and family, consist
ing of Misses Jennie and Julia and Mas
ter Robert, are soon to leave their home
here for an extended trip in Europe.
Mrs. f. NJ. Weber of Lockport, n. Y,
who has been spending few weeks with
her sister, Mrs. l.. 7. Branch, expects to
leave for her home during the present
week.
Col. w. b. Wright is soon to make a
trip through some of the northwestern
States and territories, including North
and South Dakota, Minnesota and Wash
ington territory, and will stop at inter-
mediate points.
An adjourned meeting of the pew-hold-
ers and all interested in the Congrega-
tional church will be held on Saturday
afternoon of the present week to hear a
report from the committee appointed at
the last meeting to get estimates of the
cost of such repairs. 1t is hoped there
will be a full attendance. Mr.. Smith of
Middlebury was in town on Friday even
ing of last week to examine the church
and make an estimate of the cost of the
needed repairs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-04
SHOREHAM.

Mrs. F. A. Wolcott Is absent on visit
to her native place in Connecticut.
Mrs. L. II. Nottingham is passing a
few weeks with sister in Argyle, N. Y.
Miss Esther Elmer of Addison is visit
ing few days with Miss Nellie Totting-
ham.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Slavery of Brandon
were visiting at the latter's home over
Sunday.
Mrs. G.. 2. Byington leaves this week
for few weeks in New York city and
Plainield, N. j.
Mrs. E. Hall of Whitehall and Mrs.
James Mumford of Jamestown, N. Y,
are guests at w. w. Moore's.
Miss Gertie Bingham, one OF the teach
ers in the Brandon Graded school, spent
Saturday and Sunday at home.
Ira G.. Farnham, who was for three
years with Z. Clark, tobacconist, Bran
don, is now in the employ of Arbuckle &
Co., tobacconists and confectioners, Bur-
lington.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Douglas intend to
start this week for Boston, where Mr..
Douglas is to assist his brother, n. B..
Douglas, in his duties as dairy superin-
tendent at the Bay State fair, Oct. Z, s.,
8, 10 and II.
The Uniyersalists of Shoreham are to
hold fancy fair for the benefit of their
society at Academy hall in this place on
the evening of Friday, Oct. IL. The af-
fair is entirely IN the hands of the young
people of the parish, therefore the attrac-
tons are sure to be numerous and varied,
among which may be mentioned booths
for the sale of useful and ornamental ar
ticles, cake, ice-cream, confectionery,
etc. Doors open at o'clock. Come one,
come all
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-04
WHITING.

Hon. F. d. Douglas is but a little bet
ter.
John Jubor has gone to Michigan to
look after few good horses.
The price of milk has advanced to IS
cents 100 pounds this week.
NJ. j. Cloyes and wife leave for Atchi-
son. Kan, their home, this week.
y. II. Hall and wife of Burlington
were guests of II. d. Needham and fam
| lily last week.
Seneca Root has finished his work on
L. j. ketcham's house and has gone to
Fair Haven, his home.
Miss Sarah Myat was home ON a short
visit last week and left Monday morning
for her school at West Rutland.
Henry Hitchcock has some % tons of
hay, that was good when cut. now in the
cock and tumble, on the G.. S. Walker
farm.
A. A. Pond shipped lot of Jersey
calves to the Boston market last Mon
day; also lot of fine hogs.
The shipment of butter this week ex-
ceeds anything since last June, 1t is
doing little better in market, they say.
A. g. Jones shipped about three tons.
The young man that created such an
excitement here Saturday night of last
week was druggist FROM Rutland, look
! ipp for n tn 'rinopIarono
for IA few days for some reason.
Potatoes and onions are both being
shipped from this station to New York,
and also to the eastern market. The last
Car of potatoes was shipped to Bellows
Falls and from there to Claremont, n. H.
y. Il. Bryant has bought of &. S.
Fox Island, making Mr.. Bryant's west
line straight north and south, and the
intentions of both parties now are to
turn the stream of water called Pleasant
brook so that it will make west and
east line between the two farms.
Last Saturday Mrs. j. f. Parker en-
tertained her relatives and friends as fol-
lows: NJ. j. Cloyes and wife of Kansas,
r. b. Cloyes, wife and two sons of Mid
dlebury, j. Y. Cloyes of Salisbury, f. C.
Stevens and wife of Boston, Mrs. Harvey
Hewlett of Castleton, Mrs. +. d. Peck
and daughter of Castleton. This was
family gathering, and very likely this is
the last time this family will all meet to-
gether here; everyone seemed to enjoy
] the affair.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-04
BRISTOL,

A. Z. Hassetne is quite feeble.
Mrs. f. A. Hasseltine is failing.
F. S. Drake, wife and daughter have
returned from their trip West.
Benz. Smith is home from Massachu-
sets on a visit among his friends.
DR.. Ed. F. White has returned to Brs-
tol and resumed the practice of his pro-
fession.
1t is reported that Col. n. F. Dunshee
has received the appointment of post
master here.
H. p. Sherwin has been appointed col
lector of the Graded school, vice @. E.
Grover, resigned.
j. j. Ridley is getting the Butler place,
corner of Maple and Church streets,
ready for sale or rent.
Rev. G.. A. Smith will preach for the
Baptsts for some time to come. Mr..
Smith is very popular with all.
Principal Whittemore of the Graded
school will bring his family here as soon
as he can get house to live in.
The Pat Maloney company gave us one
of the best shows of the kind ever given
in Holley hall, last Friday night.
DR.. d. A. Bisbee has bought the store
now occupied by ID. Z. Meader, and will
move his drug business there when Den
mis- moves out.
The funeral of Wallace MCGEE was
largely attended from the Baptist church
last Friday. He had a large circle of
relatives and friends who mourn his
death and will miss him at home and
elsewhere.
Quite stir is felt in real estate. Mrs.
l.. Dickerman has sold her place on West
Pleasant street to man named Briggs,
Mrs. c. p. Abernethy has sold the Lam
don place on West street to Frank Ward,
and parties are negotiating for the Fol-
lett place on North street.