davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

TAE United States Senate passed the
concurrent resolution, introduced by Sena-
ter Plumb, providing for the transfer, with
Mrs. Grant consent, of the remains of
General Grant from New York to Airing
ton Cemetery at Washington.
The secretary of the interior re-
ceived word from Indian Agent
Bennett, at Muscogee, Indian Ter
riUory, saying that the Chickasaw situa-
tion was serious and there is great danger
of an outbreak on the 18th instant (the
day of election) on account of the disfran=
chisement of the squaw men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
TO BE VOTED ON THE BOTH.
Boss Quay Wants the Tariff Bill Disposed
OF.

WAsHTNGToN, Aug. l2-This after
noon Mr.. Quay offered a resolution to
amend the rules of the senate by pro-
viding, first, that during the present
session the senate will not take up for
consideration any legislative business
other than the tariff i'll, general appro-
priation bills, bills relating to public
buildings and public lanls, pensions and
the senate or concurrent resolutions,
second that Reconsideration fall other bills
be postponed until the next session; and
third. a vote on the tariff bill and all the
amendments thereto be taken on the Both.
of August, without further debate until
the consideration of the bill and amend
ments be completed The resolution went
pvpr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
WILL HAVE A RAILROAD.
The Road Will Connect Green Bay, Stur-
geon Bay and Ahnapee.

GREEN BAY, Wis. Aug. IA MEM
Der of the right of way committee of the
Kewaunee, Green Bay & Western railroad
SAID this morning that the work of con-
demning the right of way would begin at
once; that the money for the road was in
hand and that the work would commence
soon.
The people of the peninsula have always
been without railroad facilities and in
winter are sometimes cut off from
communication with. the world by
bad roads and storms. In summer the
towns are all reached by steamers, but the
lack of winter communication is severely
felt. As a consequence the people are
united and enthusiastic at the prospect of
railroad and are doing all they can to
encourage the project. Without doubt the
road will be extended down the peninsula
to Ahnapee and Sturgeon Bay.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
DEATH OF CARDINAL NEWMAN.
The Great Catholic Divine Quietly Passed
Away Yesterday Afternoon.

LONDON, Aug. 12.-Cardinal Newman
died today, he became i'll on Saturday,
when he had a severe chill. He passed
into comatose condition on Sunday and
remained unconscious until he died.
Cardinal Newman was born in London
In 1901. He graduated at Oxford with
distinction in 1920. and was elected
Fellow of Oriel college Leaving Ok
ford in 1842h founded at Littlem9re an
ascetic community over which be presi
ded for three years. He also held the
incumbency of St. Mary's. Oxford, from
1923 to 1843. He was with DR.. Pusey, a
recognized leader Of the high-church party
until le45, when be united with the
Roman Catholic church. He was, IN 1854
appointed a rector OF the Catholic univer
sity at Dublin, and in 1874 was raised to
the cardinaIate by Pope Leo XIII.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
Mckinley at a Disadvantage.

Atlanta Constitution: Il Is said that
Mr. Mckinley Is getting his forces together
for the purpose Of fighting Mr. BlaiD re-
ciprocity proposition Mr. Mckinley ap-
pears to be moving slowly. but this is nat
urai A man who has collapsed consci.
ence dragging after him through the wet
grass Is not likely to become noted for
activity OF moment. He exposed mis- con-
science. 1t viii be remembered. during the
tariff debate IN the house. and during the
melee ii was the victim of severe sprain.
from which II has never entirely recovered
No man can make successful campaign
If he has to haul his conscience after him
with q string
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
WILL MAKE TIE APPOINTMENT
Several New Claimants Found to the Davis
Estate

BUTTE, Mont, Aug. 12.-Judge Nc
Hatton reserved his appointment of a
special administrator for the Davis estate
until tomorrow. Two more claimants have
come to light in addition to the army al
ready after the millions. These are Mrs.
A. J. Davis and her son, Eugene J. Davis
of East Saginaw, Mich. Mrs. Davis
claims to be the legitimate widow of de-
ceased, and says she was deserted by him
th!rty-six yeers ago in Iowa. ,ugene, her
son, is now thirty-eight Years old and
lives In East Saginaw.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
BLAST FURNACE RLowN UP.
The Molten Metal Buras Several Men
Fatally.

JOLIET, ILL.,, Aug. PA terrific explo-
sion with fatal results occurred at the
Illinois Steel works at o clock this morn
ing Blast furnace No. 2 sprung a leak
and the molten lead ran out and down
into the calaI, generating Lteam which
caused the explosion. The metal was
blown in all directions tearing of the top
of the furnace and roof Of the build
ing. John Noyak and Oscar Sobwski,
employees. were blown out of existence,
and their remains have not yet been
found. Peter Schrier was so horribly
burned and cooked that he lived but
half an hour Tim. Mccarthy was burn
ed about the head and back and will die.
Several other employees received slight
burns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
A just Conclusion.

Savannah News: The republican
leaders are continually talking of
the necessity for the force bill
to insure purer elections in the south and
yet it seems that they sancti IN an indirect
use of public money to assist one of their
number in keeping his seat in congress.
1t cannot be said that there is any immed-
late necessity for doing the work in the
kittery navy yard that the secretary of the
treasury has determined to have done.
The opening of the navy yard about
month before the Maine congressional
elections iuStifes the conclusion that the
yard is to be opened for 10 ether reason
than to assist Mr. Reed in getting a re-
election.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
ARE CLOSING UP.
The Original Package saloons Are Obliged
to Close Their Doors.

MASON CITY, Ia, Aug. PA hasty
conference of original package dealers of
this city yesterday, resulted in general
agreement that all wouId close up busi-
ness and not attempt to contest the legal
ity of the present statute prohibiting tie
sale of intoxicating drinks in
every town and city in this section. Yes
terday ended the existence of the original
package saloon. 1t is estimated that fully
$1,000 saloons in Iowa were in operation
Friday, and nine-tenths of these have now
closed UP shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

Macon Telegraph: John Wanamaker
is charged with reluctance in coming to
the support of Delameter, Quay man for
governor of Pennsylvania. The trouble
probably Is that Mr. Wanamaker has not
put up enough money to help the cause.
He was placed in the cabinet because he
had proved himself a liberal campaign
contributor. 1t will not do fer him to go
back on his record, especially when by
doing so he would incur the diSpleaSure of
the great boss of the republican party.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
THE GAZETTE SUED.
A Prominent Rock County Politicians
Character is Injured.

JAHEsvILLE, Wis. Aug. 12.-The Ga
zette is defendant in a 100000 sui for
libel begun by w. T. Vankirk, chairman
of the Rock county republican
committee. Mr.. Vankirk takes exception
to the Gazette's criticism of his actions
and thinks his reputation injured to that
amount The alleged ibelous publica-
ton, the complaint says, charges Vankirk
with forging a letter purporting to have
been written by Mr.. Barass and published
in the Janesville Signal, July 10, 1890.
In the affidavit of Mr. Barlass he says it
was written Al. the Gazette office without
his consent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
a MARVELLOUS PHENOMENA.
a stream is Changed in its Course by an
Explosion.

Explosion.
lNDIANAPOLs, Aug. 12.-Ten acres Of
the farm of Thomas Habon, late mem
ber of the Legislature. three miles north of
Waldron, has been destroyed for farming
purposes, and a great hole has been blown
in the earth. The course of Rock Creek
has been turred up stream. Birds. snakes
and rabbits, and fish are dead. while the
fish are thoroughly cooked in the heated
waters. Without warning a terri.
tic explosion took place. Great
trees were hurled skyward and
all the waters of the Flat Roc, were con
verted to foam and steam. A vast pocket
of natural gas burst forth and the scene
was beautiful to behold The gas took
fire and bazed fercely up above the trees
and continued all yesterday and last night.
The general conviction is that no other
than the gas agency cOnld have produced
the effect on the water. One of the mar
veIous effects is that not one drop Of Flat
Rocks flood has gone below the cavern
since the upheaval. The great cavern has
taken in current and a wild foaming
Niagara was created.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
1, 682, 749 /. 568, Alb l, 815, 495


A comparison of the figures of 1870, 1875
and 1880 shows a similar padding in the
state census which was sandwiched be-
tween the two taken under the federal
law. In 1870 the population of the state
was |, ,543,670 The state census of 1875
gave 1.236.729, an increase of 182, ,059.
The federal census of 1880 gave ,3l5, ,480,
ah increase in five years Of over the
state census of only 1851. According to
the state census the gain in the FIVE years
preceding 1875 was over II per cent,
while for the next five years it was only a
little over per cent. This disparity
stamps the state census as false, and there
is no necessity to look far to determine the
cause for it
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
VIII Run on Time.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE officials Of
the New York Central and Hudson River
railroad announce the fact that there is
now no interruption to the passenger traf-
&c On the lines Of the New York Central
all through. the passenger trans being
run on regular schedule tine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

IT cost President Harrison $4,000 to
learn one of the little proprieties Of public
life 1t was dear experience, but the
president will profit by the deal if Wana-
maker does the white thing by him That
would of course be to buy back the Cape
May cottage for $4,000
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

NORTH DAKOTA, though nominaIly re-
publican, il IN fact and for practical pur-
poses not only a democratic, but an out
and-out free trade state. The republican
state convention few days since passed
almost unanimously the following resou-
ton, which stands as the main plank in
the state platform:
Resolved, That the ~epublican party Of North
Dakota heartily endorses the reciprocity policy
outlined by Mr. James q Blaine, and approves
Of the amendment to the Mckinley bill offered by
Senator Pierce; rhat after one year from the
passage Of the bill the president may in his dis
cretion direct that the duties on sugar imposed ms
against any nation Or country falling 10 enter
into adequate reciprocal relations with the United
States regarding the agricultural products OF this
country aud that the president be directed to
pursse such negotiations a- may be deemed
necessary to secure by treaty or otherwise the
unrestricted entry into any such country Of the
agricultural products Of the United States
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
WHY DO noys LEAVE rurrAEMt
a Pertinent ISOLATION Given 10 an Impor-
tant Problem.
To the Editors

To the Editors.
Is It IA fact that the boys are leaving the
farm? Count back for three or five years
among your ueighhors and arguaintances
and see if the result does or does not es-
tablish the fact that the boys are leaving
the farms. Not only are the boys leaving,
but their sisters, and in many eases the
parents as we'll are quitting farm life.
Now ! do not assert that there is general
exodus of people from the farms and that
their places are not being filled. Far
from It. ! do assert. however. that the
urban population is increasing III much
greater ratio than is the Suburban
population. Take our own state
Of Wisconsin as an example. The
cities, towns and country state as a
whole increased its population q per
cent. during the ten years from 1870 to
1880. Five of the principal cities Mil.
waukee, La Crosse Eau Claire. Oshkosh,
and Racine had their population swollen
an average Of 50 per cent during the same
,,,.;.,l Ir.I,n -,
.,,, Nv 'o''. o"' ''l', Tue 'lS'
It., .5 -, ''''' '' '''''N ""u 'o""S
n, WY E'''', "'' aware
NV '''' '.'',' III '''' ''"'' ITS
49, wv - SP'''"' '''l''N' "'NeS us
''"'|' "''''' 'o"'"."A '.,' increase OF
u '', ''S''.,''' N'' Is Tue '"'' '"S' Slght
~ '''''' - P'r cent. increase IN
''"'' N'''''" ''"' oAe
-, -. "'r' venus 2''"'h Oh
H.. -, sue"
- ' ,.'' - VI 81" ','S Tue
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
A TERRIBLE MASSACRE.
One Officer and Twenty-seven Priyates
Killed at zap.

MADRTD. Aug. 12-The natives Of zap,
one of the Caroline islands, recently at
tackled an unarrned detachment of the
Spanish garrison cutting wood In the
forest. OF the Spaniards one lieutenant
and twenty-seven soldiers were killed. the
rest escaping Two boat load Of troops
afterwards were sent % attack the ma
tives. They met with such resistance that
they were compelled to retire. A mau-
of-war has been ordered ont 60 sea-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

FRANK CoBURN, it seems to be conceded,
will be the democratic congressional nomi-
nee in the Seventh district. He seems
destined to be modern Cincinnatus, who
must go from the pow to rescue his dis
trict from the power of the tariff tyrants.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
WILL NOT TRUST HIM.
Phelps Perrin's Bondsmen Deliver Him
into the Hands of the sheriff.

ASHLAND, Wis, Aug. 12-Ex-Lieut.
Gov. Fiheld, who, with Leonard Perrin.
is on the bond of Phelps Perrin, now
being tried for the Hurley bank rob
berry, today surrendered the defendant
to the sheriff and took an order of the
court releasing him from said bond. n
an interview Mr.. Fifeld said that he
pursued this course simply because he
wanted to be assured of protecting his
own interests. The trial progresses rap
idly, but no testimony materially differ
ant frcm that heretofore introduced has
been elected. The state has not finished
ITS case
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

1T Is funny spectacle to outsiders. that
presented by the chairman of the repub-
hcan committee of Rock county. suing the
lanesville Gazette the most stalwart re-
publican organ in that entire section of
the country, for SO, 600 damages for libel,
growing out of partisan strife all within
the ranks Of the g. o. p.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
To Suppress the White Caps.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 12.-The secretary
of the interior. today received a telegram
from TIE governor of New Hexico asking
for troops to suppress the white cap out
RACES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
A GRAND ELOPEMENT.
Four Women of One Family Run Away
With Four Italians.

WLKEsBARRE, Pa, Aug. l2,-Mrs.
Benjamin Halstead ana her daughter
Mary. her sister, Mrs Peter Loran, and Il
granddaughter of Mrs. Benjamin Hal
stead, four women in all, representing
three generations, eloped Friday night
at u o'clock, with four ltal
ian laborers of Hancock, n
Y. Mrs. Peter Lorans lover
was Joseph Murray. and, as a sequel to
the four-pl elopement. Murray is lodged
in jail charged with murder. Mrs. Loran
and Murray fed from Hancock to Sterling,
small village just over the state line in
Pennsylvania, and went to a house which
had been prepared by Murray. Loren, the
deserted husband, followed the party :,
and in trying to enter the house was shot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

who is always prating about pure cleo
tions, is hypocrite; that he is preparing
to elect himself to office, and defeat the
wishes of the people of his district, by
filing up the navy yards and buying votes
for himself with money from the federal
treasury.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
\ NEW ALLIANCE.

They Are of the Same Political Complex
ion as the Farmers Alliance.
TOPEKA. Kas, Aug. l2.-The citizens
alliance, supplementary to the the farm
erS alliance and composed of men engaged
IN other pursuits than farming. but who
hold the same political beliefs as the
farmers, met in state convention today
and formed state organization. This
new alliance now numbers 10000 mem
bers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
Meet in SecI a: .

NASHVILLE, Aug. II The state con-
vention of the farmers md laborers union
of Tennessee. met in annual session here
today, but behind closed 'oors. Nothing
definite can be learned ncerning their
deliberations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

THAT was mean trick of Blaine's, in
stealing, by his advocacy of reciprocity,
some of the campaign thunder which the
enormous duties Of the Mckinley bill have
been accumulating in democratic bat
ferries
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
In hom He Trusts

Louisville Courier-Journal: A republi-
can journal says the democrats will find it
useless to put money into Tom Reeds dis
trict Thomas doubtless relies upon the
patriots from the navy yard, who are paid
by the government for their votes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

WHEN naval court martials sentence
their victims 70 two years leave of absence
on full pay more derelection of duty may
be expected in the navy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
They VIII BE Fully Tested.

New Orleans Picayune-But a lawful
fence must be horse-high, pig-tight and
bull-strong. Some of the political fences
are going to be tested to the full.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
MILLIONAIRE WADE DEAD.
The Prominent PhiIanthropist Dies at
Cleveland Ohio.

CLEVELAND. Aug. 81. w. Wade, the
millionaire and railroad president and ex-
president of the Western Union Telegraph
company, died here today at the age #
70. Mr. Wade was prominent as a phil
.,sL,rnxsu+
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

PIERCE county for Hans b. Warneri
For what? For state treasurer particu-
la ly but for anything in fact, as it has
been for 10, this score of years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
WILL HANG TOGETHER.
The New York and New Jersey Brick Man
nfacfnrers VIII Sustain Zach Other.

NEW YORK. Aug. lI.-At a meeting
of the brick manufacturers association Of
New York and New Jersey today the
members subscribed half million dollars
TO sustain the four boycotted brick man
ufactur;ng firms at Verplanck Point on the
Hudson
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

ASHLAND, Wis, Aug. u. The annual
meeting Of the North Wisconsin Medi-
cal men will be held here tomorrow.
discussions will last all day. An excur-
sion on the bay will take place Wednes-
day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

The Philadelphia LeCger urges the re-
publicans in the senate to delay the pas
sage of the tariff and force bills until after
the election II Pennsylvania. It thinks
that either one Of those measures viii, if
carried through now. prove extremely
dangerous if not fatal 10 the republican
ticket.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

The democratic is the truly progressive
party. In North Dakota it has nominated
a woman for school superintendent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

THE scheme to move the body of Grant
from the balze-oven at Riverside is meet
ing with universal appreciation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

New Orleans Times-Democrat.- How
ever he acts, it viii not conceal the fact
from his own constituents that Mr. Reed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

WISCONSIN has done we'll n the way 0
increase Of population. the growth from
1880 to 1890 being 367. 1913. and the per
centage q. Missouri increased % per
cent. and Massachusetts % per cent.
Dane county population has expanded in
the past ten years from SO, 23i to 59,0.9-
an increase Of ), $50.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

would be certain to produce death without
torture. From a scientific view the
Kemmler execution was a failure Be-
yond doubt he suffered intense torture
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

CoxGREss is trying 20 beat the British
parliament for length and seems likely TO
succeed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

NEW ENGLAND IS indeed effete. 1t is
the home of Reed. Hoar, lodge and Chan
dler.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

IT transpires that whan Harrison was
member of the senate he favored the appli-
cation Of gag rule.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

POLITICS IN NEWSPAPERS.

PARIS, Aug. I2.- Ex-President Grevy
is seriously i'll.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

AFTER all, the doctors must be given
credit for considerable cleverness. They
assert that Kemmler's death was painless,
knowing thai the poor wretch cannot con-
tradict them. They took precautions to
prevent such possibility.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
CENSUS STATISTICS.
The Figures of Wisconsin Given in Dis
tricts-Other Data.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-Supt. Porter
furnishes the tollo wing figures of the pop
ulatiOn of Wisconsin by districts:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
The Dread Disease Spreading

LoNDoS. Aug l2.-In Mecca yesterday,
III persons died from cholera. In Jod-
DAN 70 died.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

CONGRESSMAN MILLS is still in the west
making tariff speeches. And this is the rea-
son ne gives for keeping away from Wash
ington so long: "A bold wretch occupying
one OF the highest positions to the govern
ment, who tramples under foot the rights of
minorities and thanks God for he opportun-
ity, has made of the peoples representa-
tive body military camp in which the
subordinates get their orders daily"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

THoNAs A. EDISON says the true way to
execute criminal is to send the current
through his body from. one arm of the
death chair to the other. The ar rs, hands
and fingers are full of blood. which is
good conductor of electricity. Let the
hands be properly cleansed and moisteded.
says he, and the charge would pass through
the heart, causing Instant death.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

A Los Angeles pickle factory bought
eighty tons of cucumbers at Anaheim
recently for cent pound
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

TINS business Of s,nding Ed. Coe TO
congress or putting him in the state de-
partment must be stopped: A Legislative
session is coming on apace and the lower
house certainly cannot run in orthodox
fashion if Coe is not behind the clerks
desk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
/, 682,74

Complete figures of eight other states
nave been received and are given as fol-