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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
\ GOLD FINDER.
Remarkable Device by a Mechanic at
Truckee, New


TRUCKEE. Nev.-A. w. Chellis has in
vented an electric mineral ball which I'M
erringly indicates the location of gold and
silver coin when buried, and of lodges of
gold and silver ore. He has given a num-
Der of tests before select number Of wit
nesses, always meeting with perfect sue
cess. q The inventor was carefully blinded
ana large sum of money concealed be-
low the rOund-house By means of his IN
genious apparatus the hidden treasure
was found inside of ten minutes The
experiments were repeated and each time
were successful The invention consists
of an egg-shaped ball, suspended from
magnets and complicated electrical appar-
atus. all substantially supported by means
of a tripod. In over 100 public expert
ments during the past month the bail never
once failed to point out the exact spot
where gold or silver is located. The
electric ball is founded upon strict scien-
tihc principles - magnetism, electricity,
and the natural affinity of certain chemi-
Gals for gold and silver being the basis of
Mr. Chellis discovery. Any person can
operate the machine equally as well as the
inventor 1t will r,tlnt 70 q sum exceeding
of the instrument. Usually two trials,
with the apparatus at places a little dis
tance from each other, suffice to locate the
exact spot where the treasure is buried.
the point where the two lines intersect
each other being the precise place where
the money is concealed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16

CHICAGO. May I0.-President Spauld-
ing of the Chicago base ball club arrived
here from New York this morning and
says positively that there was no mention
II the national league IN New York. He
denies that there will be any changes and
saws the schedule RiIl be played out. The
league Is IN fight TO stay and there viii be
no transfers OF the clubs as has BEEN rum
,-uI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16

CHICAGO. May 13.-The Burlington
road today met the Alton cut from
Kansas City to Chicago, and also made a
sweeping cut between Kansas City and
St. Louis The Ohio & Mississippi road
has added 70 the turmoil by cutting pas
senger rates between Cincinnati and
Kansas City From ST. Paul 1t Is learned
that all roads are preparing to meet the
cut made yesterday and further cuts are
expected IN day or 20.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
The Refuge of An Absconder.

CHICAGO, Nav 12.-Charles Randolph.
ex-secretary Of the board of trade, who has
been missing for several weeks. has turned
up in Portland, Oregon. A letter received
from him today announces his intention of
remaining in Portland permanently. He
said nothing TO his family on leaving.
knowing they would oppose the move.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
Jealous of other Improvements

NEw YORK, May 13.-The board Of
bishops of the Methodist church closed
their session today. and it was the sense Of
the convention that university be estab-
lished al Washington 10 counteract the
effect of the magnificent edifce erected by
the Catholics.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
WHAT MATTERS ITs
A Majority of PresbyteTies Favor Reyi-
sion nf the I4fth

sion of the Faith.
NEW YORK. May l3.-Ihe Independent
this week publishes returns from all but
five presbyteries Of the Presbyterian
church. showing that l33 voted for revi-
sion; SO against revision and six declined
TO vote. Most of the presby-
teries not heard from are foreign
According to the footings Of the vote IN
detail for each presbytery, 232 ministers
and elders voted against, and 3. .a334 minis
tiers and elders for revision. Many Of the
southern Presbyteries. composed chiefly Of
negroes, voted solidly against revision, as
did also the presbyteries Of California.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
In the storms Path.

CANTON. Ohio. May u The cyclone
which wrecked Akron Saturday night vis-
tied LImavilie. III the northern part Of this
county. Six houses were unroofed and
others badly wrecked Mrs Amos Hart
and daughter were fataiis injured and /
babe killed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
wantstbe apdvJobnsou.

MILWAUKEE. May 13.-Chicago men
are very anxious TO secure the revenue
cutter Andy johnson, which has been
assigned with headquarters to Milwaukee.
Since the location Of the Worlds Fair,
Chicago wants everything that will add to
her attractions
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16

NV YORK. May "A movement has
been inaugurated to secure one million
signatures to the memorial 10 he sent 10
the car Of Russia, asking that he look
into and ameIiorate the condition Of the
eyiles in Siberia
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
,ourteen Per.ons KILLED in Rome

ROME, May 13.-A quantity Of balastite
a new explosive, exploded today at the
factory for the manufacture Of arms and
munitions at Avigliana, near Turin.
Fourteen persons were killed ard many
others injured. some Of them fatally.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
A Million for a Robbery Franchise

Baton RoUGE. La, May 13.-Johnson
Morris has decided to double the offer for
"A lottery license and will give this state
one million per annum for the privilege
Of maintaining a lottery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
The Democrat Remains.

WAUKEsHA. Wis, May by petition
of dozen citizens, friends of David
johnson. the defeated republican candi-
date for marshal. the ballots cast at the
late election were recounted this morning.
but no mistakes were found In the count
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
Nothing New for Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG. May u. A Wilma
midwife, recently arrested, confessed that
fer years she had been in the habit of kill
ing infants and hiding their bodies in
wells. Other persons have been arrested
for r0D1nIici+v
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
Killed His Right Hower.

BRAINERD Ncb, May I3.-DanieI
Casey. a prosperous farmer, shot and killed
Mrs. James Racidon this morning. Casey
and James Racidon, the husband Of the
dead woman, quarreled yesterday over
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
SIayiu seeks IaureI~

LONDON. May I2.-Frank Slaven. the
Australian pugilist, has challenged Cor
bett 10 box in London for loo a side
to which the Pelican club will add
el. coo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16

HARmsHJRG, Pa. May l3.-Thc attor-
neys for the American Life insurance
company, of Philadelphia, this evening
filed an admission with Judge Simonton
that the company was insoIvent, and the
court appointed a receiver.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
Make Their Power Felt.

HAMBURG. May 49,. 2 a. m.-The eity
has been in darkness since midnight Ow.
ing to the workmen's 5 strike at the gas
works
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16

WARsAw. H.. May William Hill
banker Of this place and well Inown
throughout the west died this evening,
aoypd *
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
The Tariff on Agricultural Products

The biggest Joke ef the knowing ones is
the fun they have about the tariff on
wheat, corn, &c. They can hardly keep
faces straight while they argue it, They
know and admit in private discourse that
this device is to DamboozIe the farmer, as
they have unbounded faith in his credu-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
Falls In.

KANSAS CITY, May 1.-THE Missouri
Pacific this evening announced d 3 rate
from Kansas City to St. Louis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
Cannot Agree.

PHILADELPHIA, May 9.-The conyen-
ton 10 nominate successor to Sam uel
Randall met today, but adjourned till
Monday without action
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16

WUKEsBARRE, Pa, May PA de-
structive fire is raging at Ashley, three
miles from here. Aid has been sent from
here
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
Pire at Hot Springs.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. May l3.-Several
business houses were destroyed by fire to-
day. The losses aggregate $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
The Right Place For a Fire.
The ProdigaPs Return

AUBURN, Neb., May 13.-A block of
ten stores burned last night, causing loss
of $50 0GO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
Money in a nnnnf-

BUTTE, Mont, May 1O.-The Montana
union depot at South Butte burned yester-
day with all its contents. The loss reached
S75, 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16

THE protest of the New York merchants
against the Mckinley crazy quilt tariff is
attaising the proportions of one of the
most formidable commercial demonstra-
tions of the day. \ great committee Of
two hundred merchants is being formed
to go to Washington to oppose the bill.
A large portion of them are republicans.
Thousands of merchants and capitalists
are Joining in the demonstration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16


didn't hurt eeIs to be skinned because bv
this time they had become used to il! The
monopolists are the fishermen and Won are
being skinned. that's all. ~
------
'oNGRE~sMAN la FOLLETTE's
~ Ell
some newspapers are calling upon Con
gresham la foIiette and the Milwaukee
Evening Wisconsin toeHplam Il little mat
Ief' ti'at' although small IN itself Is quite
slghlilcdht. Inc Wisconsin, OF last Fri
a"y, the7e newspapers claim, printed rs
special from Washington the follow
ing:
''p'','''''''''' ." '''''''' ''' " '7'' '''"
e,,h ea,rI., -, I,.,,,
and forclble exposition Of the Mckinney bill IN.
mr. cgoH h"ig J"@Eded Mr Mrarpeaafioas or Hr
''or" z "e",er,% '"" g"'"''@" 'f"""H h'". ~
now ~ o''e''e Sp'''h was NOT He-
''''''" '''' "'y "'''i NUN AN" l'lc
by somebody in advance and on file in the
Wisconsin editorial rooms. That to pub
lish it in advance was either bunder or
gross violation Of contract One
,tn,,yg,.,,.ar ,y,aa
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16

SENATOR CuILoM has put up light
ming rod Harrison is SO unpopular that
Cullom sees a chance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
There an Eartbouake Rising.

The intelligent people in the great
cities and centers of commerce are begin
ming to appreciate the radical character Of
the bill Within the next ten days monster
meetings will be held to denounce it. and
call the attention of the country to its
Revolutionary character
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
Condition of the Banks.

New YORK, May 1O.-The weekly
statement of the associated banks shows
the following changes:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
A Revolution Expected.

It IS known well ihat great popular
revulsiOn will follow this bill, But it is
desired by the schemers to get it passed
into law and rely on the senate to keep it
up. until and empty treasurysand increased
debt require it to be reduced. and then the
tax VIII be restored on sugar and the free
list will be overhauIed
In the meantime the few and immedi-
ate benefciaries of this tariff will coin
mnmnX II
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16
CLEVELAND TO FARMERS
correspondence Between the Ex- -Presi-
dent and Farmers Alliance.
He Fully Comedies With Their. Dec
laration of Principles.
Refers 10 the Unequal Burdens Of
Taxation Borne by Them.

weeks ago J. A. Hin, corresponding
secretary Of Oak Grove lodge. No. ~,
Farmers alliance, near this city, wrote to
eN-treSldent Cleveland incloSiny COPY of
the declaration ot Purposes of the alliance
and asking for Mr., CtevelandlS views there
ON. Following ars copies of Mr.. Hills
letter. the declaration Of purposes, and
Mr.. Cleveland's reply
"OAK GROVE LorGE. No. -. FAENrHs'
ALLAINCE, SrEUBENVuI.E. O.. March II
The Hon. Grover Cleveland, New York.
Respected Sir: May we presume 80 far
upon your patience rs to ask a short note
from You md0rSug the principes Of the
National Farmers alliance. OF tue eN-
lStence Of which you are no doubt aware
and for which we claim a share of the
tatterlng result in Iowa laSt fall? in
close our declaration of purpase for yopr
consideration, and being. rs we unfor-
tuuatiy are, the living monuments of
the
ENtie "ta Prohibitions Import Duty.
politely termed protective tariff, need
| add that we look to You rs the chanpinp
of our cause and tine man Of today who
had the courage to face defeat rather than
stand IN any uncertain position ON the
greatest issue of the day? A few eneour-
aging words from Won will nroys ), ,ynHior-
ful incentive to further Efforts i, LoSsif
of our common rauSe tariff r,f,r,,,
Very respectfully yours
j. 4. HIM. Gorrssrou5;p,r So,,,t,,,.
"pccIaration of Purposes"
"Protoundly impressed tho we, the
Farmers alliance, united by strong and
- ~ ''' ui 'i"''l' ana nome interests,
,,t;,, ,,,;,,, -. iC,'u our "ecfTatlonS OF IN
'.'Iig.Vl' resolve 10 STRIVE To
80 $50; '"o eSS"o'lShHleh' ot rgh' and
f",IS',.,F I" G"i SesNS an" our psSierlly. 10
- '''"ul ~, We '''uN"ll' oI lte Agricultural
,',I'> III '''t SSle'''' Oh economical govern
II, ,',, Il S'l',,,l ""'.Ii"'r'i>"n >Plrt' to
n'',st.'o '''T tt'o'''' IN thlngS essential
'"''' III Il" '''"NS' 'Ii'IllN, to secure
f"ri'H OF 'h" Elective Franchise.
and to ludnce sli voters to intclrgently
exercise 1t for the enactment and execution
OF the laws winch will express the most
advanced public statement upon all
questions involving the interests of labor
etN am" farmers. 10 develop "A better
>''le mentally, socially. morally, and
"uth'I3lIN. 10 constantly strive to secure
entire harmony md good will among all
'u4uNlh"' ana urotherly love among our
serves 10 suppress personal, local
sectional and national preJudices: all un-
heaIthtui rivalry and selfish amoiuon. To
aSNuags the Sutterngs of brother and
SISTER bury the dead, care for the widows,
ana educate the orphans. To exercise
rhariy toward offenders. To construe
words amt purposes IN their most favorable
hight granting honesty of purpose and
good intentions to others. and to protect
the principles ct Alliance unto death.
MIR. CIcv.Iapd.s E.,I,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-16

of taking some action consistent with cam
paign doctrines more than from hearty
conviction of its goodness. This Is 50
manifest that an appeal to the people
would be made pending further action
did the form of government allow. Under
such circumstances it is not wonderful
that congressman are commanding any
thing but a Ianguid interest in their talk
on the tariff They recognize as we'll as
anybody that that body is just now a
secondary factor in the discussion of the
tariff revision. The case is before the
people for settlement as much us in 1888.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-12-04
Tho silver Que,tion.

Tie act directing the purchase of silver bull
ion and is sue of Treasury notes thereon APP
proved July, IA, 1890, has been administered by
the Secretary of the Treasury with an earnest
purpose TO get into circulation at the earliest
possible dat, the full monthly amount of notes
contemplated by its provisions gid at the
same time TO give to the market for
silver bullion such support as the law contem-
plates. The recent depreciation in the price OF
silver has been observed with regret. The
rapid rise in price which anticipated aud fol-
lowed the passage Of the act was influenced In
some degree by speculation, and the 10 ,enJ re-
action is in part the result OF the same cause
and in part OF the recent monetary disturb.
ancCs.
Some months Of further tIial will he necessary
TO determine the permanent effect OF the recent
legislation upon silver values, but IL is gratify-
ing 90 know that tho increased circulation ss-
cured by the act has exerted and Will continue
TO exert q most beneficial influence upon bust
ness and upon general values.
While IL has not been thought best to renew
formally the suggestion of an international
conference looking to an agreement touchin :
the full use Of silver for coinage at n uniform
/. ratio, care has been taken to observe closely
favorable opportunity will be lost to promote
n result which IL is confidently believed would
confer very large benefits upon the commerce OF
the world.
The recent monetary disturbances I'm Engla nd
are not unlikely t. suggest re-cxamination OF
opinions upon this subject Our very large
supply of gold will, IL not lost by impulsive
legislation in tho supposed interest of silver,
give us n position OF advantage in promoting O
permanent and safe international agreement for
the free use OF silver as a coin metal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-12-04
The RecIprocitr Foature.

In many of the products OF wood and iron
and in meats and breadstuffs we have adyan-
tages that only need better facilities OF inter-
course and transportation to secure for them
large foreign markets. The reciprocity clause
Of the tariff act wisely and effectively opens
change for the free admission to our
Independent nations TO make special reciprocal
trade concessions is well established, and does
not impair either the comfy due TO other pow
ers or what Is known MS the Favored nation
clause" so generally found In commercial treat
les. What is given the one FOR an adequate
agreed consideration ca mot be claimed by an
other freely. The state of the revenues was such
that we could dispense with any import duties
upon tea, hides, and the lower grades OF
sugar and molasses. That the large advantage
resulting to the countries producing and ex-
porting these articles by placing them on the
free list entitled us to expect fair return in a
way OF Gus. .oms concessions upon articles ex-
ported by us to themiwaB so obvious that to have
eratuitously abandoned this opportunity to en-
large our trade would have been an unpardon-
able error.
There we're but two methods of maintaining
control Of this question open 10 Congress To
place oil of these articles upon the duttable
list subject TO such treaty agreements as
could be secured, or to place them all pres
entity upon the free list but subject to the re-
imposition of specified duties II the countries
from which we received them should re-
fuse to give to us suitable reciprocal benefits.
This latter method, 1 think, possesses great
advantages, 1t expresses In advance tho
consent of Congress TO reciprocity arrange
meuts affecting these products, which must
otherwise have been layed and unascertained
until each treaty was ratified by the Senate and
the necessary legislation enacted by Congress-.
Ext1erience has shown that some treaties look
ing to reciprocal trade have failed to secure n
two-thirds vote In the Senate for ratification,
and others having passed that stage have for
wears awaited the concurrence Of the House
and Senate In such notifications OF our revenue
laws as was necessary TO give effect to their
provisions. We now have the concurrence OF
both Houses Ia advance In a distinct and
definite offer of free entry TO our ports OF spe-
cihc articles. The Executive IL not required to
deal in conjecture as to what Congress
will accept. Indeed, this reciprocity pro-
vision is more than offer. Our part OF
the bargain is complete: delivery has been
made aud when the countries from which we
receive our sugar, coffee, tea and hides have
placed on their free lists such Of our produ Is
as shall be agreed upon, as an equivalent for
our concession, n proclamation OF that fact
completes the transaction, and in the meantime
our own people have free sugar, tea, coffee and
hfdpa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-12-04
reduction OF Indian ResorvatIon..

The several Acts OF Congress looking to the
reduction OF the larger Indian reservations, to
the more rapid settlement OF the Indiana upon
individual allotments, and ths restoration to
the public domain OF lands in excess of their
needs, have been largely carried into effect,
so far as the work was confided TO the Execu-
tive. Agreements have been concluded since
March 4, 1880, involving the cession 20 the
United States OF about IA, 726, 900 acres of land
These contracts have, "a required by law,
been submitted TO Congress for ratification
and for the appropriations necessary TO carry
and Absentee Shawnees and Cnur d'Alene
tribes have not yet received the sanction OF
Congress. Attention is also called TO the fact
Sioux Indians have not covered oil the stipula-
ted payments. This should be promptly cor
rected. II an agreement is confirmed. all of it's
anu full appropriations should be made.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-12-04
snma StatistIcs.

The general trade and industrial conditions
throughout the country during the year have
shown a marked improvements. For many
years prior to 1883 the merchandise balances OF
foreign trade had been largely In otir favor. but
during that yea and the year iollowing they
know that the last fiscal year again shows
a balance I'm our favor of over S6S001,000. Th5
bank clearings which furnish good test of the
volume of business transacted, for the first ten
months of tho year 1890 show, rs compared with
the same months OF 1889, an increase for the
whole country of about g. per cent, while the
increase outside the city OF New York was
over Is per cent During the month OF October
the clearings OF the whole country showed
en- increase OF 81 per cent. over October, 1889,
while outside OF New York the increase was
1Ib per cent. These figures show that tho in
crease in the volume OF busiress was very
general throughout the country. That this
larger business was being conducted upon a
eafo and profitable basis is shown by the fact
that thore were s0) less failures reported in
October, 1890, than in the same month OF the
preceding year, with liabilities diminished by
about S5 OOl.OOO