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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
POSTAL DEPARTMENT.
Methods Greatly Imnroved

The report of the Postmaster General shows
the most gratifying progress in the important
work committed TO his direction. The business
methods have been greatly improved. large
economy il expenditures ana an increase Of
four and Jhree-quarters millions in re-
ceipts hsve been realized. The deficiency this
year is -, 1S6,So0 as against S6.S50lS3 last
year, Notwithstanding the great enlargement OF
the service. Mail routes have been extended
and qulckened, and greater accuracy and dis
patch in distribution and delivery have been at
tanned. The report will be found 60 be full Of
interest and suggestion, not only 70 Congress
but to those thoughtful citizens who may be in
terested TO know what business methods can do
Tor that department If public administration
which most nearly touches all our eople.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
COLUMNS or DEMAGoGY


,i'-''," '''''','S ''o''' j s''''' p't''S' -"
ms eA'ie''c '''7iie - say So','''"'iE '""'
nun ~" ms P'r'S 'l'e l'itSl'e'' goes 10
'lo rei'l''iN''oe ''ilE''l q ''"l'''ii'R 'y I'n-
pn''tioh '""I 'i'e "IRl price 81 HI"'" ','"t
mas "''"'''" '"'s '''' ""e
- secretary n''NN ,'''"''se'''"' ''
lle new aEiI'"'lur" department.
lhat ho'd ana 'hu'nrd lhSlh"ttlon VIII
make even uhc'e Jerry himself hiu'h Tor
ms superior oihcer' ne president
ridiculous attitude on TINS point Is aiair
sample OF what ms entire message amounts
to. lie Is pleased that the affairs OF the
government nave been honestly a"mInIs-
tered, ana MS f'hlarNS on TINS matter are
suggestive OF some surprise that such
should b" the ease. He declares that the
work OF the various departments ma
been SO ethclenty done as to escape aII un-
favorable comment whereas rs a matter "i
fact great derelctl"n and even scandal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
Affairs in Utah,

The increasing numbers ana inlueuCa Of tho
non-Mormon population in Utah are observed
with satisfaction. The recent letter of Nilfurd
Woodruff, President OF the Mormon harch in
which he advis his people "to refrain from.
contractin any marriage forbidden by ho law
OF the land, has attracted wide attc2tion. and
it is hoped that its intiuel viii DC pIv one
fetal in restraining infrartiOns gf The lnNs of
the United States. But the fact should not he
overlooked That the doctrine or belief
OF the church hat pOlygamOus marriages arc
rightful and supported by divine revelation
remains unchanged. President WOudruJ
does not roncunce tha doctrine. but refra:ua
from teaching 1t. and advises against the
practice of it because the law is against it.
Now, it is quite true that the law should not
attempt to deal with the faith or belief OF any
only safe thing. to deal with the Territory
of Utah as that those who believe poIygamy
to be rightful shall not have the power to make
1t lawful
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
FInds Itest in work.

Mrs. Mary A. Liyermore, who
throughout the period OF her iabors
for the sanitary commission of the
civil war coulC outxork and outwear
most Of her fellows. finds herself at
90 with the energies OF 80. During
the two hottest weeks Of August she
Travelled :, 800 miles and delivered
eleven carefully prepared lectures be-
fore Chautauqua ..circles," besides at
tending conferences on temperance,
woman suffrage. labor Questions and
physical culture. at most OF which she
made informal addresses or served in
councils. Mrs Livermore has no time
to cultivate ailments.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

made for the passage of the bill to place
congressional elections in the hands of
officers selected by the party in power in
the nation.
Altogether it is a remarkable documen
for its exhibition of demagogy, jealousy
suspicion, evasion, equivocation and actual
misrepresentation. 1t will cause its
author the most merciless arraignment
that ever a president received at the hands
Of press or public.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
Died at waukeshaw.

WAUKEsHA. Dec. Capt. Daniel
Howell. who has lived in WaukeSha
for many years died here this morning
ut the age Of s.. He has been aiiing for
some time. but paralytic stroke last
Sunday was the immediate cause of his
death
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

vs--vS large number OF TrsOduIenr
certificates OF naturalization have been issued
And in this connection beg to renew my recon-
meDdation that the laws be so amended as 20
require a more fun and searching inquiry into
sill the fscUs necessary to naturalization before
sny certificates are granted 1t certainly is not
too much 10 require that application for
American citizenship shall be heard with as
much care aud recorded with nnuc' fN~'',s l'"-
as are gwen 70 cases Involving the petlest
prOpertN right.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
INFERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Satisfactory Results Attai,ed

The report Of the Secretary of the Interior
exhibits, with great fulluess and ccaruess
The vast work OF that great department and the
salts ory results attained. The suggestions
made by him are earnestly commended 10 the
consideration of Congress, though they cannot
all be given particular mention here
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
A bout Circulation.

TIE efforts of the Secrets tary to increase the
volume of money in circulation by keslfag
dowr the Treasury surplus the lowest prac-
ticatle limit have been uure'Iitting and in Il
yvIy high de rec successful. The tables pre-
sented by him, showing the increase during
the nineteen mon hs he has administered tho
affair of the department. interesting
and instructive. The inCr ase Of money
in circulation during the nine Il en- mont hs
has been in the a 'cgate 3SG6,Sl3
or about $50 per capita, ard of this increase
only ~, 1000 was due TO the recent silver
legislation. That this substantial and needed
aid given to commerce resulted i'll enormous
reduction OF the public debt and Of the annual
interest charge is matter Cf increased sGtistac-
tion. There have been purchased and redeemed
since March :. ls9o, and = per c. ut bonds to
the amount of S2ll So 40 at co, t of : 46 Ga
74l, resulting i'll he reduction of tae annual IN
terest charge OF $ JjI6 ,. and Il total saving Of
int nj. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

ANrIGo. Wis. Dee 2.-In rlckIessIy
trying to cross the track in front of a
moving tram man supposed to he from
Michigan named Collins. vas run over
am Killed this morning The accident
occurred on the Lake Shore yard at this
place
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
THE NAVY.
srIenIid Now NnsselS

The construction and equipment of the new
hips tor the navy have made very satisfactory
Progress Since March 4, 1881 nine new YES
sells have been put in commission and during
this winter four more, including one monitor
sill lie added. The construction OF the other
vessels authorized is being pushed, both in the
G.yernment ana private yards, with energy
and watched with most scrupulOus care
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
fsnnh Friends with spain.

The cordial character OF our relations
with Srain warrants the hope that by the con-
tinuance Of methods Of friendly Negotiation
much may be ascoEup plished in the direction Of
81 adjustment Of Iend11g questions and o.
the increase Of our trade The extent and de-
veIoprnsut Of our trade with the Island OF
Cuba invest the eoUlnelcial FelasioIs OF the
United states and Spain With peculiar i'm
poYtsnce. Il is not developed that special
ARRANGEMENT in regard 70 coInusree. based
upon the reciprocity provision OF tEs recent
tariff sc- would operate most e-le1eiAIly for
both sgveruule-ts. This sab5ect Is now re-
cetyfng attention
The restoration OF TIE re1naiEs OF John kr1cs-
son 70 Sxeie.a Afforded zralfvicG a=ion N
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
.ppick llaborJ l,l2l.
THE IRISH LAND BILL.
The Measure Is Laid Over to Await Irish
AIaInII.ra


LONDON, Dec In the house of com
mons today BaIfour moved that the Irish
land purchase bill pass the second read
ing. Ellis moved an amendment declar
ing the bill unsafe as regards the imperial
exchequer and unjust to the occupants of
the land. Gladstone said that he found
nothing on the changes in the bill since the
last session likely to render its character
more satisfactory. He reminded the
house in view of the fact the circumstances
prevented the presence of the IIish mem
bers tonight, it would he great mistake
to pass Il bill opposed to their desires and
convictions.
Mr. Chamberlain advised BaIfour to
Withdraw the concession renewing Il twenty
ycais limit and TO adhere to the rate pay
ers' plebiscite
BaIfour replied that he estimated the
total amount required to complete the
purchase at E95, 100000. The bill
in providing for an advance Of E333, 100000
would make great impression and great
ly simplify the problem. He wond re-
consider the question of the 20 year
limit. The rate payers plebiscite: scheme
he considered Il valuable alteration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
MAY LOSE \ LEG.
Henry AItcr, "i Two Rivers, Meets with
Hn Accident

rwo RIvuH4. Wis, Dee. Henry
Altru, am cmployr in the saw mill of the
Two Rivers Manufacturing company, fell
from Il log carriage upon which he was at
work, this forenoon, and one of his
legs run over. Amputation may be nee
pSSarv
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
rse-c.- rubis ruiIdIng riIs.

At til .gs-iou l had o,'a in 10 return
wit seYeral D. ..- ...n.i.g pro-
vfsfons Ylr Ir.o erection Of pu, T. ..5 TOR
the reason that ths cNpendIJl.s ..,.. --u plated
We're in my opinion, Greatly iu go $ OF any
public need. 30 class of I gi5I4liou is more
liable to Hnuse, or to degcnerago INTO an IN
seenly scramble about the public treasury,
than this ~ re should lie exercised in this
matter wise economy based upon some
sponsible and impartial examination and report
q TO each case- nnd.r q genn1nl INV
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
TmEIR GnLpEN MEnnI>G.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Cyrus w. Field Are the
Recipients Of Much Congratulations

New York, Dec To-day Mr. and
Mrs. Cyrus W. Field celebrated The 5Oth
anniversary of their marriage A mes
sage came from England beaded by the
puke of Argyle and Mr. Gladstone and
incl&dmg over sixty names of men dis
tingui>hed in every walk of life, con-
graduating MIR. Field upon the achieve
meut of the first ocean cable.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
The Anti-LotterH Act.

The passage OF the act to amend certain sec
uons Of the Revised Statutes relating to lot
terieS, approved September 49, lS5C has been
received with great and deserved popular favor
The Post flee Department and the Department
OF Justice al once entered upon the enforce
meut OF the law with sympathetic yigor, and
already the public mails have been largely freed
from he fraudulent ana demoralizing appeals
ana literature emsnating from the lottery COM
rauips
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

HUp>oN. Wis. Dec In the recount
of the vote for sheriff IN st. Croix county,
about thirty changes We're made. but the
final result was unmodiied Donohue
ldem. retained his certificate by q ma
mority. the ORIGINAL fgure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
10 EQualiKe Rates

CHICAGO, Dec. 2.-The managers OF the
western lines today decided to establish
the same rates TO Missouri river points
that now apply to the east bound business.
These rates TO take effect January l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

BLAINE is in ravor of limited free trade
The people are curious to know why, if
free trade with few foreign countries is
desirable, it is not equally desirable with
the whole world?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

"O'SHEA's all right, is the joyous re-
fection Of many tory who gIoats over
Parnell's downfall The ex-Irish leader
evidently thought so himself at one time,
jogging from his devotion to her.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

lT is observable that Secretary Noble, in
his report on the public schools of the
country, made no aIlusion to the Bennett
law. Perhaps he never heard Of it, or, if
be had, forgot about it since the election
returns came in. In any event, it would
have been the merest act of neighborIy
kindness for Uncle Jerry TO have stepped
over TO the interior department and logged
hla mnmnrv a liltln
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
BURNED BN POWDER.
Orlando Jordan. of Dayton. Meets with a
Sad Accident

DAYTON. WIS. Dec. 2.-Orlando, the
l3-ycar-oId son Of L. Q. Jordan, farmer
residing about two miles south of this
place had his face badly burned yesterday
10y the explosion of some blasting powder
with winch he aul several other boys were
playing His eyebrows and cyela~he-
wcrn rutlrriy burned off His eyes were
NOT ininrnI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Special Telegram,
Dec. 2.-P. J. Somers the democratic can
didate for mayor was elected today receiv
ing nearly two votes for every one cast for
his republican opponent F. D. Magde
burg. His plurality lacked only AZ votes
of being the same as Magde
burg's total. Somers carried
every ward in the city excepting three.
losing them by very narrow margin,
although they were overwhelmingly re-
publican. The per centage of the plu-
rality makes it the most disas-
trous defeat ever sustained by any
great political party in the city. The
total vote cast was q, 1852, Of which Som
ers received 3,74O, Magdeburg 6 ,891 and
Stippick llaborJ |. .l2l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec, Mrs Eliza
beth HolIsnbeck. widow Of Joe Hollenbeck
today decided in trust about $3.50. 900 worth
of property to found a home for INDECENT
women end homeless children
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

II Senator Spooner votes for the force
bill he will forfeit the confidence Of thou
sands of Wisconsin republicans who be-
lieve in right above party
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
I5olioY s6 ns1rfnT 10 reff crTIrfYT6eir nId Gf6Nr
with their favor those who would snatch from

with their favor those who would snatch from
them a substantial share OF n trade with other
lands, already inadequate TO their nccCs -ities.
There is no disposition among any of our peo-
pie to promote prohiDitory legislation. Our
policies are adopted not to the hurt OF others,
but to secure for ourselves those advantages
that fairly grow out of our favored position as n
nation. Our form Of government, with its incl
dent Of universal suffrage. makes l. inn erative
that we shall save our working people nom tbs
agitations and dfstresses which scant work and
wages that leave no margin for comfort always
beget. But after all -his is done il will be found
that our markets are open to friendly CONNER
cial exchange OF enormous value TO other great
powers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
The Silver Question.

The act directing the purchase of silver bull
ion and is -ue of Treasury notes thereon. az
proved July Il, 1890, has been administered by
the Secretary Of the Treasury with an earnest
purpose TO get into circulation ut the earliest
possible dat the full monthly amount OF notes
contemplated by its provisions and ut the
same time TO give to the market for
silver bullion such support the law conteln-
plates. The recent deprt citation i'll the price Of
silver has been observed with regret. The
rapid rise il price which anticipated ana 'ol-
lowed the passaE of the act was influenced i'll
some degree by speculation, and the lie ,euU re
action is ip purt the result of the same cause
and in part of the recent monetary disturb
ances.
Some months of further tlial Will be necessary
to determine the permanent effect of the recent
legislation upon silver values, but 1t is gratifv-
ing to know That the increased cIcHiati: il 5 g,
cured by the act has eXerted and Will continue,
to exert most beneficial influence upon buzi
ness and upon 6 neral values.
While it has not been thought best to renew
formally the suggestion OF an iHteTna tiOnal
conference looking to an ~ cement tOucEin {
the full use of silver for coinage at n uniform
ratio, care has been taken to observe closely
any change in The situation abroad and no
favorable opportunity will be lost to promote
a result which il is confidently believed would
confer very large benefits upon the commerce OF
the world.
The recent monetary disturbances in England
opinions upon this subject. Our very large
supply Of gold Will II not lost by inpulsiVe
legislation in the supposed interest of silver
give US Il position of advantage n TrOnJting a
permanent and safe international agreement for
the free use of silver q coin metal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
The RsichstaS Meets.

BERLIN, Dec 2-The reiehstag re-
assembled today. A bill providing for
the defence of HeIigoIand passed the first
reading.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER.
Cnnad.. Is Having a Serious Spell of Jack
Frost

MONTREAL, Dec. Q Extremely cold
weather prevails in eastern Ontario and
western Quebec. The temperature here
today is II below with high wind blow
iu&' either points report from ii to 81
below.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

IGNATIUs DoNNELI.y has been elected to
the Minnesota senate. Saved his Bacon,
SO to speak.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
COMING LEGISLATION.
Work that Remains TO lie Done.

tFENtt I'OnV.
In addition 70 the important hills that be-
came laws before the Adjournment Of tho last
session, some other bills of the highest iuport-
allce were well advanced toward "a tual vote
and now stand upon the calendars Ot the
two houses IL tayorej positions The present
session has 6Ne6 limit. and il those
measures are not now brought 10 a anal vote
sl the Wors that has been done u',au them hy
this Congress is lost The iroIvr con
Sderatou nt those, ot su apVoTtionuent
hill, and II tho annual avrrNuriatiou
bills. Viii regujre not only thst no work
Ing day Il the session shall la lost but
that measures Of minor and lOlal interest shall
not he allowed 70 lUtgryup. or r.tari NE
proSreSS II mos" thAt are o' universal interest
In view Of those conditions l yefrnin fr,nI
bringing bgtCC0 YoU st this time some svs,,es.
Gons that would otherwise ba made and nlNsY
earnestly invoke NOuv attention tr the duty Nf
pertecunS ;he lulVorJsug Hesitation now vell
sdVance0. 10 some o1 those uvasUvps which
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

A FEDERAL election law will be the last
nail in the coffin of the republican party.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
Coast DefenseS.

concur in the recommendations Of the Sec
ratary that adj qUate and regular appropria-
!IO be continued for coast-defense works and
oG6uauce. Plans have been practically agreed
GEuu. ard here can be no good reason for delay
iEE ne execution Of them while the defense
less state Of our great seaports furnishes an ur-
c. r-Mzol f-r y lse axnedition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

MISSISSIPPI is going to revel in the lux
ury of a Legislative session only once in
four years
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
I ookiu- Forward.

our Souoesslu0, = QrocIaunSuoD CT Tnar rac5
completes the tran saction and in the meautjrne
our own people have free sugar tea. coffee aud
hides
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

The republicans might regain some Of
their lost popularity by incorporating foot
ball disability in the pension act.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

The Indications thus far giveu are very hone
ful Of esrly and favorable action bv the conn
tries from which we receive our large iulpnrts
Of coffee aud sugar Snd it IS confidently btA-
heved thar If steam communication with these
countries can be promptly improved and en-
largeds the OtsNt year viii show = most gratify-
ing increase IN our exports Of brsAdStuffs and
provisions, as WeO as ~ some inlportant lines
of manufactured GOODS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

MANY people would like to see Sitting
Bull the principal in genuine ghost
dance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
1HE NATIONAL LAWS.
Satisfactorily Administered.

The report Of the Attorney General is under
the law submitted directly to Congress. but,
a the Department Of Justice is one of ths
executive departments, some reference 70 the
work done is appropriate here.
A vigorous and in the main an effective effort
has been made TO bring 70 trial and punish
IneDt all violstors Of the law; but at the
same time, care has been taken that
frivolous and technical offsuses should not be
used 70 swaII the fees Of officers or 20 harass
SeII-GispOssd citizens Especial attention Is
called 70 tie sscts connected 18th the prosecU-
iCZ OF violGti1Ts OF the election laws an Of
ofTenses against United States officers The
number o. c5Hvictlyus SecuTei very many Of
them upon II as Of guilty, viii. it is hoped,
lave salUIsry restraining influence There
hG e Deeu several cases where PostLns stsrs
appointed by me have been subjected to
violent inIerfs-encs in the discharge
Of thsir Official duties, and TO perzecutions
and personal violence Of the most ex-
trsnne character. some OF these cases
have bs@n dealt with through the Department
Of Justice, and in sCn1s cases the postof1ces
have been abolished suspended I have
directed the Pos master General 70 pursue this
course IN au cases where other -yrts have
failed 20 secure for any Postmaster Lot himself
in fault, an Opportunity yescetUllE 70 exercise
the duties OF his o1s-ce- But 6uca xc-io1 VIII
no@ suppIsnt the e1orts Of the DEPARTMENT OF
Justice 20 bring the particular oHeuisrs 10 pun
ishme-L
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05

The Late Tariff At.

The general Tariff act has only partially gone
into operation some OF its iull ortUnt DIVISIONS
being limited to take ctl,c at dates Vet la the
future. The general provisions of in law hGv'
been in force less than sixty day. It's Ucruu
rent etl, ct UTun ira lo and prices eJIu
largely stand IN con cCturC. II il yuri
ous 10 note that the advance in tn
Wiices OF artirl IS wholly muifrctcl hv IN
Tariff act was by many astily ascTibrd tu yba'
act. Notice NH| rot taken ~ the fuct q ut m
general tendency of The markets was up asi,
from inttuemc, wholly apart no 30 the r,' g
tariff legislation. Ihr 'nlarEm,gt of ou~ q
rency hy the Silver Bill undoubtedly gRv u
upward tendency to traa" and had % ~ arhti ~
feet on prices; hgt this n.turaI ana Gosryuu
feet OF the silver legislation was by many or
roueously attributed TO the TariH act.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-12-05
he v iiitia.

n e eneoura-emrpt that has been extended to
be militia o. the states, generally and most
approx T .ateiy designated the National Guard :
-Eoull bs continued and enlarged. These
.litarv GrgEuiz atious constitute. IN q large
--Lsc, Amy UT T1e Un1Jed cLstcs, VIZ
sJOut fye-sixths Of the annual cost OF their
r.ai1tenauce is betrayed by the States.