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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
STILL ON THE CRONIN MYSTERY
Sullivan Further Implicated by Recent Dis
coyeries,

CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-The police have
secured some important evidence in the
Cronin case. 1t is said to be to the effect
that on the night of the murder pair of
horses belonging to O'Sullivan the ice
man now in jail, as one of the Cronin
murderers, were attached to one of his
zee wagons and we're driven rapidly in
the vicinity IN which the murder was
committed by three excited men, and
~ere driven In front of the saloon in Lake
view at about o'clock; that they were
covered with foam and that the men in
the wagon went in and had drinks. 1t
has been supposed, ever since the muir
der that these horses remaiI ed in the
barn all that night. The police admit TO
the substantial correctness of these
statements, but decline TO speak further
about the matter except to say that
neither of tie men in the wagon is in
jail.
The police claim tonight to have dis
covered tin smith who has identified
Martin Burke as the man for whom he
soldered a tin box the Monday following
the tragedy, and which it is thought, the
police say, to have contained Cronin's
clothes. second box solsered is sup
posed to have contained the missing
instrume mt case.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23

agitstion, and have been death with ac-
eording to the gravity of their offenses.
Twenty Arabs of both sexes are de-
tsinsd at Castle Garden, until the Turk.
ish consul can be consulted. 1t is said
there are 10000 waiting to come TO the
United States provided these twenty srs
admitted.
Heavy rsins fell at Duluth. Mimi,
Monday night and the city sewers we're
insufficient TO csrry off the water, and at
least Seo,ooo worth of damage WAS done,
much OF which the city will be called
upou TO psY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
DENY IFS EXISTENCE.
Texas Fever Prevalent Among Cattle in st.
Louis.

Texas Fever Prevalent Among Cattle in st.
Louis,
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 19.-An evening paper
says the Texas cattle fever has made ITS
appearance in st. Louis, and there sp-
pears to be conspiracy to prevent the
discovery of the fact. Some time ago a
number of cattle consigned from
Texas became afflicted in their pens
here end sixty FIVE died of the fever.
Since then a number of mich COWS in that
vicinity have died from fever and there is
some alarm rs to the city's milk supply.
Health Commissioner Dudley denies the
existence of the fever, while the dairy
inspector does not credit it. Cattle men,
however, claim that the disease from
which the animals died was Texas fever,
pure and simple.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23

NEW loRK, Aug. 20,-The directors of
the Northern Pacific railroad will hold a
meeting tomorrow to consider Henry
Wizards proposition to place blanket
mortgage OF Si6OOOO 600 on the entire
property. All the directors but one have
pronounced themselves i'll favor of it.
Their powers sre limited, however, Go the
recommendation 20 place it before the
preferred stock holders, who must author
lied by n twD-thirGs vnta
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Drowned in the Falls.

EAsros, Pa, Aug. 19.-Charles Keller,
of Philadelphia, accompanied by Mamie
and Winnie CoIligap, aged seventeen and
twenty respectively, went out boat riding
last night, and the boat and its occupants
were carried over the falls. The gi1ls
were drowhed. Keller vas found four
miles below the falls clinging to the boat
and rescued
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
IpnneriaIs Ransueted.

BEgLs, Aug. 1s.-Emperor William
and Empress Austria Victoria arrived at
Csrisruhe today from Bsyreuth. They
were received at the railway station By
the grand duke and grand duchess of
Baden and the chief state officials. En-
teripg carriages the inn Lerisl party pro-
ceeded 10 the castle. The streets were
thronged with people and the imperial
visitors were re seived with enthusiastic
welcome. The town was gsily decorated.
In the evening state banquet was given.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
EASIER FOR THE PENsIONER.
Proof of the Origin of Disability Modified by
Corporal Tanner.

Proof OF the origin OF DlSaDiilty hOdlneu ny
Corporal Tanner.
WARRINGTON, Aug. 2O-Pension Com
missioner Tanner today issued the fol-
lowing important order: To the ohiefs
of divislons-Tne rule which has hitherto
been main tanned in this office regarding
the proof OF origin of disability, under
which the evidence of one of the COM
missioned officers or one orderly ser
geant was accepted while in the absence
of that evidence the testimony of two
private soldiers been required, is hereby
so far modified that in the absence of a
commissioned officer or orderly sergeant
the origin shall be held to be proven on
the evidence of the claimant and one
private soldier; provided always that
said claimant and said private be men of
character. JAMES TANNER,
Commissioner"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
THE LASr4SAD RITES.

Congressman Laird'S Remains Laid at Rest at
Hastings, Neb.
HASTINGS, Neb., AEg. 19.-The funeral
of the late James s. Laird occurred to-
day and was the largest and most i'm
pressive ever witnessed in western Ne
braska. The funeral cortege formed at
the late residence of the de-
ceased AID proceeded to tha First
Presbyterian church where the services
were conducted by Hon. j. U. Tate, chap
lain of the Nebraska state senate. Com
pany F, Juuieta regiment of Nebraska
National guards, acted as body guard,
followed by the G. A. R. nosts, the gov
ernor and staff and state officers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
death intbe MhirlnooI

HARRIsBuBg, Pa, Aug. l9.-In Swatara
creek there is dangerous whirlpool
where several persons have lost their
lives. Today Rev. Fred A. Barnit, of
Middleton, and Charles II. Carpenter, of
Philadelphia, a well-known printer, who
was visiting friends In Middleton who
were fishing in a boat and were swept in
to the Whirlpool and drowned. The
bodies .e.e recovered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Life Had no JOYS for Him.

JAsEsvrLLE, Aug. 19.--Elmer Tracy,
well TO do young farme- of the town OF
Center, was found hanging in barn at
O'Clock yesterday afternoon He was
last seen alive at noon, when he left the
house, going to the barn. No cause was
given.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
COLoRED PREACHER CREATES A SIR.
In His Independent Paper He Threatens War
TO the Whites.


TO the Whites.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, - Au article In an
independent paper at Salem, Ala, edited
by coiored preacher named Bryan, has
created stir in Alabama. AID editorial
III the last issue abused the whites for
various injustIces against the colored
race. And it concluded as follows: Were
you (the whltes) TO leave this southland
IN twenty years 1t would be ore
of the grandest sections of the globe.
We would show you mossback crackers
how to run country. You would never
see convicts half starved, Gepriving hon
est workingmen of an honest living. 1t is
only matter OF time when throughout
this whole state affairs will be changed
and hope to your sorrow. We were
never destined to always be servants, But
like all other races will and mast nave
our day; you now have yours. You
have predicted that at no distant day we
will have our race war, and we hope, as
God intends, that We will be strong enough
to wipe you out of existence, and hardly
leave enough of you to tell the story. 1t
Is bound TO come, and just such hot
headed cranks "a the editors of some of
your democratic journals are just the
right set o hasten 1t. 1t is fate"
The whites in Salem are are taking steps
to prevent Rev. DR.. Bryant. who is now
absent from the city, from ever coming
back any more. The executive commit
tee of the white republican protecuive
tariff league met here today and passed
resolutions denounoing the editorial as
incendiary and dangerous, and tending
their moral and if necessary, their
physical aid to stop such utterances.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Will Meet the Others.

railroad gave notice today that it would
meet the Is cent proportioned rate be-
tween Chicago and St. Paul on through
business, which was put INTO effoot yes
terday by the Burlington, Cedar Rapids
and Northern, following the lead of the
Chicago, St. Paul h Kansas City, and
Wisconsin Central.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Forgot Their Mission.

DoDGBv1LLE, Wis. Aug. 19.-Captain
Moody and Cadet Johnson, of the Saliva
tion Army, at Mineral Poiut, were arrest
ed last night and put under $500 bonds
each, to answer to a charge of indecent
assault on married women of that CITY.
The communit. is IN a high fever of ex-
citement and dire vengeance is threaten
ed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23

MAN of science in Vienna has pub
lished statistics showing that one smoker
contracts diphtheria to.three non -smok-
ers. His theory is that tobacco smoke
protects the throat against microbes
very much es it destroys parasites on
rose bushes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Cragnd hN Fire

TEoUMsEH, Outo Aug, 20.-The wife
and tather,in law OF Rector Robfnet
were fatally injured last night by fire in
the house. During the excitement Rohi-
net, while partially crazed, threw his
three small children from the second
story window. They were caught by the
neighbors and escaped serious injury.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Crazed by Her Terrible Loss.

LA crosse, Wis, Aug. 10. - Michael
Joyce vas GcOwned while sailing on the
river last night, by the capsizing of his
boat. Ihe wind was strong and the
waves running very high. Deceased
leaves a wife and two babies, and the
former is nearly distracted at her loss.
Men are engaged IN dragging for the
body. The boat was found floating up
side down in the middle of the river.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
The Commons Symnathize

LONDON. Aug. 19.-Home Secretary
Matthews is awaiting further medical re.
ports before coming TO decision in the
Maybrick case. Reports will be submit.
teb tomorrow. Petitions in favor of Mrs
Maybrick was signed by all members of
the house of commons
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Will Swell the Numbers

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 17.-Per-
mission to attend the National Eucamp-
ment OF the G.. A. R. at Milwaukee, Aug.
26 to 81, has been granted such employees
of the wBr department as are members
of the organization.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Lets Rufiin Out.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. l9.-The coroner's
jury III the case of General Theo. West,
who died few days ago at Asbury Park,
today rendered verdict that the dead
man came TO his death from Bright's dis
ease, and death was not in any wise due
to the assault made by the treasury clerk
named Sterling Ruffiu.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
WHO is RIGHT?
Chemist Says Mr.. Maybrick Died From His
Own Poison.

A Chemist Says Mr.. Maybrick Died From His
Own Poison.
LIVERPOOL. - Mr.. Stewart, en- analyti-
cal chemist of Glasgow, who was
prepared to testify at the trial of Mrs.
Maybrick, recently sentenced to be
hanged for poisoning her husband, and
whose evidence the condemned woman
said was kept back, has written letter
in which he says that Mr.. Maybrick died
through his own secret habit of taking a
desideratum, that is, arsenic drinking.
The London Lancet, the noted medical
journal, publishes a five column review
of the trial, and comes to the conclusion
that the evidence warranted the ver-
dict.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
4 Panic Ayerted.

TUEIS, Italy, Aug. 19.-The national
bank of Milan, the Savings bank and the
bank of Naples, have advanced 24,OOO, 900
lire 70 two Turin banks TO arrest a panic
caused by the suicide OF Signor Cepello,
one of the leading banker of this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
a Crook Fatally Shot.

DETROIT, Aug. 19.-Jim Smith, the well
known Detroit crook, who is wanted for
participating IN several shady affairs, was
fatally shot by Officer Watkins, this after
noon, while attempting to escape.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
A Chance to Buy an Estate.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 19.-The credit
bank which the government established
in '56 to advadoe loans to the nobility on
mortgages, has foreciosed on 1000 es-
tates, which must be sold at auction at
the end of the year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23

LIBERTY, Mo, Aug. 19.-Harvey and
James PuJIen who are under arrest
charged with the Wabash train robbery
of Aug. 3, have practically established an
abb. 1t is probable their preliminary
examination will result ia their release.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Hnnnrinv Inhn L.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-John L. Sullivan
arrived st 8 O'Clock tonight in Jersey
City. A. the depot 70 meet him were
Charley Johnson, jim Wskely, John Bren-
nan and Jack Burnett. brass band &C
companied Sullivan to the hotel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Edison Now Count.

PARIS, Aug. ia special envoy of
King Humbert, of Italy, today presented
Thomas A. Edison, the famous American
electrician, with the insignia of a grand
officer of Italy, Edison thus becomes q
count and his wife a countess.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Drowned WSile Fishing,

KEN0sHA, Aug. 19.-Andrew Johnson, a
bar keeper, and q Mr.. Peterson, black
smith, were dro wned while out fishing on
Camp Lake, yesterday, their boat being
capsized. They were both Kenasha men
and unmarried.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Carlisle Cutrinp a sva,b In Mer;eo

CITY OF METIeo, Aug. 19.-Hon- John
G. Carlisle and wife, with United States
Minister Regan, were banqueted Sstur-
day afternoon By the secretary Of the in
terror a. Tscubays. Saturday night be
was giver reception by the governor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
WRECK OF A FREIGHT TRAIN.
Trainmen Injured by Collision Near COlum-
bus, Ohio.

bus, Ohio.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 16.-A freight
wreck occurred on the Cincinnati, St.
Louis d Pittsburg road, two miles west of
here, at 2:35 this morning. The first
section of the train stopped to shift the
cars to a siding. The caboose and most
of the cars composing the train were left
standing on the main track. The second
section ran into the caboose, wrecking
five cars and the engine. James Mears,
a stock dealer of Steubenville. was sleep
ing in the caboose and fatally injured,
his neck being broken. Engineer Ed
Stolz, of Bradford, and Fireman John
Gardner, of Columbus, were slightly
scalded and bruised. The company's
loss will probably exceed $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
See. Wipdom on a Vacation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-Secretary Win
dom left Washington today on three
weeks vacation. He will spend the time
in driving about New England, stopping
for few days with Mrs. Window at her
old home in Newton Mass
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. .-Wheat-Easy: 55Il for
seller cash; 753s for seller September Corn
Firm; No. 5, So. Oats Dull; No. white. 24ae4t6
Rye-Quiet; No. l, 4@lS, Barley-Dul; No, :,
50 for seller September Provisions -Frmcr,
pork o 30
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
LATE DISPATCHES.

The boiler in the stove factory of
Ssnderson Il Co., at Louisville, exploded,
killing Jas. Jackson, Lotion Menzer and
Dennis Purdy, and injuring several
others.
Eben S. Allen plead guilty, at New York,
to the count in the indictment of over
Issuing stock of the 42nd and Grand street
ferry railroad company snd will receive
his sentence FRIDAY.
rhe deatn of Alexander Johnston, pro
fSssor of political economy at Princeton
college, deprives the country of most
entertaining and powerful writer on
politico-historic and politico- economic
topics. Professor Johnston's knowledge
of the history of political parties in this
country was deep snd accurate, snd he
had the faculty of presenting topics not
entertaining of themselves in q wsy
which rendered them extremely interest
ing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Wants The Charge Mndified

EVANSVILLE, Wis, 'Aug. 19.-John Met
calf, who killed Isabelle Everson, at Edg-
erton, few weeks ago, will fight hard
against life imprisonment, and attempt
to show that the killing was accident.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Fears for the Worse.

LEXINGTON, Va, Aug. 19.-Hon. Ran
dolph Tucker, ex member of congress, is
reported to be very i'll tonighr and his
family fear serious change.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
The Shah in Munich.

MUNICH. Aug. I9.-The Shah OF Persia
arrived here today. He was heartily well
coined By the regents and other promi-
nent officials.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Not q Mail Robbery.

CHICAGO, Aug. 19.-The postofiice in
spector here says regarding the alleged
mail robbery at Terre Haute Saturday
niget that the pouch fell out of the car
accidentally, but was recovered intact.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
A Passenger Missing.

PHTLADELPHIA, Aug. 19.-fred Fink,
wealthy New York passenger, was MISC
ing when the steamer Norman arrived
from Boston. He is believed to have
suicided by drowning,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Shot in a saloon,

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio, Aug. 19.-Dur-
ing quarrel this evening john Losley,
proprietor of floating saloon on the
OHIO, fatally shot Jack Lee, the pugilist.
There is great Indignation End threats of
lynching are freely made.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Arrested for Promoting Socialism.

LEMBUEG, Aug. ia son of the Rus
ian general, DegeD, and editor of local
newspaper, has been arrested here for
promoting socialism in Austria.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Killed by a Boiler Explosion.

SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 19.-While a
steamer was making a trial trip here to-
day, her boiler exploded killing thirty of
the crew.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23

RoMK, Aug. 1a.-Duripg public con-
cert today bomb was exploded near the
Austrian embassy. Eight persons we're
1 nj
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Injured by a Bomb Exploding.

BEKLIS, Aug 19.-Q1een Victoria has
sent Bismarck alife size portrait of her
self ss special marb of esteem.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
The Trial Salts ia ptory

BALTIMORE, Aug. 19.-1he last official
tost of the gunboat Petrol was made today.
1t is understood that the trial was salts
factory. The report will be favorable
and the fine will probably be removed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23

Forswarned Is not foresrmed in the case Of
those who incur the risk OF an attack from that
dangerous foe malaria unproyided with a means
OF defense. But If those in peril are aided sus-
tanned and reinforced with the great fortifying
safeguard, Hostetters Stomach Bitrers. miasms,
prolific breeder OF evils manifested IN the shape
OF bilious remIttent and chllls and fever, agUe
cake. dumb a-ue. and the clSeHtxru Of the 18th
mus aud Central American coast, Is nuIfed and
rendered harmless. Our western pioneer set
tiers and miners, 6~ellers in trcpic lowlands, and
visitsnts Of and dwellers in malarious localities
in this country and many quarters of the globe,
have for years been acquainted with the fact and
constantly provided with this unparalleled de-
feuxive medicine and remedy. All disorders OF
the stomach, liver and bowels. rheumatic and
kidney complaints and rheumatism are conquer
u By H.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23

Damp salt viii remove the discoiora-
ton of cups and saucers caused by tea
ard careless washing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Killed in a Mine.

PEsTH, Aug. ia dynamite cartridge
aceidently exploded today in coal mine
at DonaD. Five persons we're killed and
a number of others njured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
DEATH IN A KILN.
A White.Maa and Chinaman Meet Horrible
Death.

PoRTLAND, Aug. 16.--Today a shocking
accident occurred near this city, in which
Walter VOLS and a Chinamal named
Ching Long, probably fatal injuries.
Both men were engaged at the brick yard
one of the bulkheads gave way at one
kiln, both persons fell into the mass of
almost red-hot sand. Before they could
be extricated were horribly burned, por-
tlons of their bodies being literally cook
ed. They presented fearful spectacle.
VOLS, it is thought cannot possibly re-
cover. The Chinaman will probably
live.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-23
Sullivan in Boston.
To Mortgage the Entirc Road.

NEw YORK, Aug. 20.-John l.. Sullivan
left this CITY this afternoon for Boston.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-01-20

We have been in possession OF the
main I, aiulcS OF the incest case. an in,
dictment for which was found by the re.
cen; grand jury, for several months but
showing that the ease was being closely
watcl'c I and quietly Investigated We
have RETAINED from making any COM
meutB, tue only reference to the mater
that ever apIeard III these COLUMNS be-
lug an item published some months
since u the effect that n. gigantic scar-
Gal "as liable TO be uEeaIt.ei. As
the defendant in the case is now in
custody it may not be aDiss to give the
following particulars:
Tue defendant, $. u. Stree;er, is M
old, gay headed man between 60 md
7O!ca:s OF age, who for many years has
been n wealthy aud prominent citizen
OF Lanoille Valley. lie is now, or was
at the time OF his arrest, living with his
third wife. n comparatively young
woman, by whom he has several small
children. The crime with which he is
charged ia criminal connection with onu
OF his daughters by his second wife, n
young girl perhaps sixteen years Of age.
1t Ia nln charged that when he found
her in n delicate situation he took her
to San Francisco and placed her in a
hospital under an aSsnmed name where
in due time she became he mother IF q
edti by her o,sa Jaksr. These nre the
charge ami the evidence was such ns
to warrant the grand jmy in finding
m indictment for incest. Comment
would be out of order at this t%inc, ns
the mn:i0I is HOW before the Court and
will doubtless be fully Investigated.