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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
THE ORGANS AND THE DODGE

The republican organs are making e tre-
mendous endeavor to obtbin some politi-
cal capital out of what they are pleased to
term the dodge law an enactment of
the recent legislature which aims to really
enlarge the privileges of the so-cailed
charitable institutions instead of restrict
ing them. This measure, in brief, makes
certain alterations to the existing law rela-
tive to the bequest of real estate TO charita-
BILE institutions, such as churches, educa-
tionsl concerns, hospitals and the like. The
organs all fall into the profound error of
assuming that the law covers personality as
we'll as realty, while it iii fact makes no
allusion whatever 10 the former class ot
property. 1t is a practical counterpart OF
a statute that has long been II operation
in New York, where it gives the most
general satisfaction. There 1t is regarded
as Just and henefcent and as working good
almost countless times where 1T has the
contrary effect once. Ii IL a
measure that obtained the care
fu scrutiny of the executive,
the attorney general and the Legislative
committees on judiciary and who, appreci
ating its manifest excellence Of intent and
knowing the approb ltiOn with which It's
model, the New York law, met, gave
it the sanction which time will unfailingy
force even from these captious, bypercriti- /
cal and superficial -epu5lican cenfors.
There is nothing in the law which even
forbids a man from practically he
queathing all his property to |
charitable institutions, including |
churches The matter Of meeting the
requirements Of The act in relation to
realty is simple one. All
the testator need do, if he
desires 10 bequeath more than one-halt his
real property to such institutions. is to di-
rect his executors to dispose Of such realty
and turn over the pre- ceeds TO such institu-
tiops. He might go even further and au-
thorIze his executors to invest the pro-
ceeds as they deem best, and if perchahcP,
they saw fit to invest them in other real
estate it is Lightly unlikely that the courts
would hold that the law had been contra
Yeued.
Before the enactment Of the Dodge law,
churches could not receive bequests of real
estate at all Now they are privileged to
receive half that testator may own.
The law is, as II matter Of fact, particu-
larly favorable to religious bodies, whose
prejudices the organs are now seeking to
arouse with the false cry that a gross and
unwarrantcd assault has been made ON
their rights, privileges and prerogatives.
The organs are on wrong scent. They
think they have found mares nest but
they vi III cyenluaiIy come to their renses,
marvel at their own folly and previous
ness and i'ravely kick their own pant.
when the true absurdity of their hulaba-
too finally dawns upon them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
PLATE GLASS TRUST.
a Factory May he Established at EIwood,
Indiana.

CHICAGO. May 5.-1he annual meeting
Of the Diamond plate glass company.
whose works are at Kokomo, Ina., and
which is controlled by Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois capitalists, was held today. and
Col. Conger. of Ohio, was elected prlsi-
dent The meeting discussed the adyisl.
bility Of establishing a tin plate factory
at Elwood, Indiana, but the final decision
was postponed for week. Col Conger
says that he and his associates believe
that if they decide to go into this business
there will be no lack of funds To insure
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15

La LIBERTAD, Salvador. May 7.-Ad
wees received here from Honduras state
that at 3 O'Clock yesterday morning a
force under Col. Molina and Gen. Bar
daleg, both Of whom are leading rebels
made an attack upon Cuaratel
at Amapala. The guard was taken
By surprise and the rebels were soon in
possession of Cnartel. The government
troops were Immediately summoned and a
force comprising go men Ender the COM
mand of Col Barrera made movement
against Cuartel. Severe lighting followed,
but at noon the government troops sue
eeedei in driving the rebels from Cuaratel
inhicting a great loss upon them. Among
the killed was Gen Bardsies. one of the
rebel leaders. The rebels evidently in
tend to make another attack as soon as
reinforeeBents arrive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
PaRSELL UNPOPULAR.
A Prominent sgitator Says he is Losing
Ground.

NEW YORK, May 12.-John Barry, NJ.
P, who, with the late Isaac Butt, was the
founder of the home rule confederation in
Great Britain. in an interview tod y
stated that Parnell's action had lef.
the tenants at the mercy of the land
lords. If the latter force the tenants
to unconditional surrender home rule will
be grayely endangered.
is Parnell gaining ground in Ire
land?"
No, on the contrary be is losing
grornd every day'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15

DEVELOPMENTS in the wooden indus
try, says the American Wool Reporter.
have not been Of such a nature lately as
to warrant extensive purchasing ahead.
and manufacturers evince trmer deter
mination than ever to move cautiously and
conservahvely. This is certainly not
what was commonly expected of the Me
kiuley act. The causes of the present
unsatisfactory state of affairs" seem to be
failure of the manufacturers to obtain
the larger market and the higher prices
that had been counted on, and hence
arises the unusual experience of lower
prices for domestic wool in the face of
smaller stocks in the market tlan ordi-
narily.
lT is said that President Harrison has
determined to % outside of the party to
some extent in making appointment of
judges for the new circuit courts of appeal.
This evidence of broadening mind shows
that the tour through the south and west
is not in vain, But we still experience n
feeling of incredulity in adopting as vera
eious the saying thus set atloat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
TRAIN DERAILED.

Conductor Fatally and Passengers BADLY
Injured.
SAuLT STE MARIE, Mich, May S-1nr
west bound Canadian Pacific train from
Boston for Minneapolis, was dcrailcd east
of here this morning. Dining
car Conductor Charles Foard was flttI
injured, Jesuit priest had lis leg broken
and several passengers were badly injured
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
PRESENCE or MIND


PORTAGE, Wis, May l1--Last night,
meyer went into the cellar OF his father 8
grocery store for some wood, he noticed a
strong smell of gasoline. He lighted
that followed was severely bIrnC
about the head, chest an right arm. City
Marshal Sons, who was In the vicinity,
had the presence of mind to carry out the
burning can of gasoline, and undoubtedly
averted disastrous FIRE by his coolness
and courage. He vas slightly burned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
Reade al Rest.

BAgABoo. Wis, Special Telegram
May 1.-The funeral of j. w. Reade, held
Sunday afternoon. was attended by many
members of the Masonic order from LODI.
Reedsburg anil other places. The remains
were buried IN the Baraboo cemetery, but
viii ultimately be inferred in the family
lot at Watertown, n Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
FRoSTS IN TIE WEsr.

they ID" slight Damage to Garden Negot,
bies
KANSAS CITY, May Specials report
frosts in many portions of Kansas hast
night. At Wichita and Newton they
were light; at Emporia heavy. Little
damage was done except to garden vegeta-
bles, potatoes and grapes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
CROPS N CALIFORNIA.
The Wheat Yield Expected to be Larger
Than Ever Before.

SAN Francisco, May 6.-Reports from
many points in the state show that the
rain fall has been quite general in the
northern and central portion of the state
during the past two days. In the north
ern counties an enlarged area has been
sown to wheat and the yield promises to
be as large if not larger than Of any pre-
vious season. In the great wheat belt of
San joaquin county, however, the crop is
below the average. Fruits and other
crops promise exceedingly well.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
STILL RAGING.
Fires in Michigan Wipe Out Three \.

Fires in Michigan Wipe Out Threc \.
lageS
NEw AGGo, Mich. May u-Forest
fires are raging in this county. The vii
ages of Otis, Fields and Park City have
been entirely destroyed, and the hotel and
depot at Lilley are all that remain of that
village. The above named places had
about three hundred population each. So
far no reports of loss of life have reached
hero
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
A Triumph of Ocean Navigation.

The arrival of the steamer Express of In
dia at San Francisco on the 2Sth of April
from Liverpool after a voyage of eighty
days is remarkable feat.
The vessel touched at Gibraltar, Marcel
les, Naples, Ismaili, Suez, Clomobo,
Pekiu, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kobe,
Nagaski aud Yokohama. With no devia-
tiohs from straight course, the total dis
tance traverSed is over l6, 800 miles.
The:most remarkable part of her rua
was from Yokohama to San Francisco in
10 days. IA hours and "a minutes. The
distance between the two ports is 4,150
nautical miles, which makes the average
speed of the steamer about AIS miles day
supposing that she kept on the shortest
Sea-route
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
EIGHTEEN IN CUSTODY


7NFVV7R-" Ut t"WpIlVEIN Ia a
I.SnchnS Arrested.
WALlA WNIA, Wash, MAY 1.-THE
military authorities at Fort Walla Walla.
have arrested eighteen enlisted men.
charged with being accessory to
the lynchiug of Hunt on April ii. When
1t became known that the arrests had
been made sin other men deserted. A
provost guard Is now in search Of them.
1t is rumorcd that q number of other
arrests will he made. \ state
grand jury is still in session, and
1t Is stated that number Of
soldiers will be indicted. Corpora,
Arnold Is under arrest Tor having m-
locked the arms racks ana given the men
their guns on the night Of the vnching.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
RADED THE ARCHITECT.
\ Haraboo M"n Loses $iOO Through ia"
Operation of Thieves

BARlE3o, Wis Special Telegram, NJ ~
ll.-Ihe police authorities are still look
ing for the burglars who carried off $3.50,
two watches, and othc. articles of loss
value from the home Of Architect Carov
last night The pluuder amounts to
SiOO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
RuMoRED FROM RACINE.
Frank NJ. Fish said 70 he the Favori,e for
Circuit Iud.sn

'""N Va. ft>h >'tiuto he the faNorite for
Circuit Judge.
RACINE. Wis, May 1I,-lt l. settled
that Gov, PEGS will appoint a republican
to the circuit judgship, from which ludgr
Wmslow resigned recently, and that his
name Is Frank NJ. Fish. Theappointment
will be made this weel;. Over two thirds
of the bar of this >irloit have signed the
petition for his appointment. MIR. FiShis
a son Of John T. Fish.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
COUNCIL FAvoRs THE LAsoRER
worlds Fair Directors Called Upon to
Reopen Negotiations

CHICAGO. My u.-The city council
tonight unanimsusly adopted resolution
calling upon the directors of the worlds
tair 10 reopen negotiations with
the representatives of labor or
ganHhons for the purpose of
liking minimum rate wages. As the coun.
ell voted SS,000,O 900 in aid of the fair. it is
thought the resolution will carry some
weight.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15

The London Lancet relates numher Of
unmistakable case of eczema produced from
gathering leaves Of the Virginia creeper
The effect, rash. heat and irritation Of the
skin Is the same as that caused by ivy
and dogwood on some persons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15

ROME, May 1.-THE Italian consul at
New Orleans, Siguor Corte, has been mott
fed to return home in order to furnish the
Italian government with an exact account
of the events which have taken place since
the murder of Chief of Police Hennessy.
Vice Consul Poma. of the Italian consulate
in New York, will act for Consul Corte in
the interim
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15

peiaulting Treasurer Breaks Down When
Brought 10 Trial
CHIPPEWA FAus, Wis. Nav It..
Special Telegram Sever Serlcv today
pleaded guilty to cmboa2ing over so. GOO
of the county's funds. During Scrlty's
entire time in Jail he stoutly claimed his
innocence. but broke down wher his trial
was begun today. Judge Marshall cN
poets to sentence him tomorrow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15

IL Chicago, little girl, whose Dame
could not be learned, was seriously injur-
ed Thursday in the building at BAT Dear
born street, having her head crushed by
an elevator.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
l'EIiSDNAL POINTS.

The Oshkosh Northwestern says OK
Congressman Clark's physicians have
ordered hlm to spend the major portion
Of his time in tht open air Hence it is
expected that his steam yacht, The Theresa,
will he used 10y him the coming summer
more generally than heretofore.
"'rhe duke Of Fife is a dnIc whose
highest ambition in life seems 10 he to
wear Ms many changes of clothing as if he
was walking advertisement for Il sweI
tailor. Aud that lie dresses well goes
without saying for hc would faint at the
thought OF Il crease in his coat and die Of
blue mould were his trousers to Iag at
the knees" Thus says an exchange
But personal friend of the duke has de
clared to Il DENoCRAT representative that
this noblcnan Is Il line, manly fellow, prac-
tical, sensible and solid 1t will bc well
remembered that two points he lnsisted'up,
on before marrying the prince of Wales
daughter one, that parliament should
make no grant of money to him; and,
two, that his wife must take his title, and
rank with him ut court and elsewhere.
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
GREEN COUNTY CoUuT HOUSE
The Plans Too Zig for I e Approrriu-
tiuu

MONTICELLO, Wis, May S.-A short
time ago the board of Supervisors of
Green county appropriated $35 600 for the
erection of new court house, that
amount to cover all costs. From the plan.
and specifications there are but two bid.,
one being $4,000, the other $4,000 A.
the cost given the binding committee h ,s
no right to let the work, and What tue
outcome will be Is a mystery. The pro-
poets are that the building will be delayed
nnnLher Nehr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
REFUSES THE WRIT.

The supreme Court Renders "a Decision ia
Murder Case
WASHINGTON. May IL. The supreme
court after hearing brief statement cN-
pIanatory of the SmiIer and Slocum habeas
corpus murder ease this afternoon affirmed
the Judgment of the lower courts refusing
a writ of haheas corpus.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15

GOVERNOR WINANs, of Michigan, init
mates that if the Legislature appropri-
ates to exceed $4,000 to be expended in
representing the state at the Columbian
exposition. he will interpose a veto.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
AT OMAHA.
VI MethodIsts to Meet in the Western City
Next May.

CINCINNATI, May 9.-The committee
IN charge of the arrangements for the
next general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church tn be held In May,
1892, met here today. The arrangements
made in Omaha were decided to be salts
factory
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15
BLAINE Is BETTER

Today.
NEW YORK, May l2--Blaine's pbysi-
clan issued the following note tonight:
Mr.. Blaine is feeling much better and
his condition Is satisfactory. He is net
going to Washington tomorrow
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-15

JuDeE STEWART, of Lincoln, Neb., has
rendered decision that Sunday baseball
is not sporting, and hence can not be pro-
hibited, 1t will be of interest to class of
husbands to know thai the courts are hold
ing that man cannot pay board to his
wife. And Chicago judge has ruled
that wife can sue her husband for SLAM
der. Courts are queer institutions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-05
F4TR DESDEUONFS FTCTSSITUDES.

NINE Adams WONDERFUL DOLL AGAIN On
EXHIBITION ~ BROADWAY
An alarming accident recehtly beicll the beautiful
Dcsdcrona7 doll sent from London by Nine
Alta.li TO be sold for St. Mays Guild for the benefit
Of 81. Mary's Frre Hospital for children. The doll
IL on exhibition In the window Of the jewc!lry store
of Benjamin :, Wi,s. No. 30 Union square. and ha,
attracted much attention for II week. Early FrdW
morning the watchman making his last round, missed
the stately little lady, and, drawing nearer dis
her lying prone like the fallen idol D1gOn. or
her prototype when crushed TO earth by Othelo's
wih upbraidingS. Her beautiful face shattered.
For several hours great CONSERVATION reIled among
the lovely dolls friends and patrons, and st. Mary's
Free Hospital seemed likely to be large loser by this
disaster. Iut suddenly somebody thought of apply
ing to Manager JOurgens, Of the Eden Msee and Mrs.
Percy, 10 whom the doll originally consigned by
Nine. Alhani, accompanied by one Of The wealthy
women who interested in st Mary's Guild, went
10 the Musce and told their tale of woe to he genial
manager who directs the fortunes Of the wax
Gggcr-.1 lie Immediately promised that the fair
DcSdcmona should be made whole again. and II IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-05
GRAIN AND PRODUCE M4RAETS
FEATURES OF NEW YORK DEALINGS.

The significance in the wheat market on saturday
confined 10 the dealings after the Official hours.
At regular session less than 900 bushels in the
option line changed hand, and the fluctuations reached
only $40 cent. A somewhat weaker feeling was
caused by full Northwestern receipts easy cables and
an increase in stocks at Dulu,h The market closed
officially practically unchanged, but on the curb buying
improved in character, CalsHg smart rally. The
small farmers deliveries IN tho United Kingdom en-
cOuraged bdycrs and the unexpected gam in money
shown by the weekly bank statement exerted decided
influence May closed at IL Oh 80, but the
curb IL closed strong vt 81 05 L..
Cash wloat quiet and sOmewhlt unsettled, but
the closing stronger one load was taken
10Y export afcr exchange hours.
The speculation almost duplicated that in
wheat The official market yielded lodl4 cent
carly. but closed practically unchanged On the curb.
however. May made an advance of IS cent to 80
cents. spot opened easy, but ended firm and
5000 bushels taken by slippers in the afternoon.
oats on the spot were steady and quiet The
op0ns followed the other cereals and closed 1S cent
better for the nearby months
Lard was without feature of interest and the options
closed iTegulary changed.
The following are the final official quotations:
Whcat-January, II 03 SO: February, al o. IA :;
March. 81 Oh -; May, 81 Oh So, July. 90; Deem
O't corIJanuary, 50 May 50 Is July SO 3.s cents
Oats-January, 40 3o, February, Us; May.
50 "a cents.
ss "a: MAY a6 G3; June. - ~ July. 96 20.
The receipts Of grain and -four reported Saturday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-05

HIS WINS on THE NETWORK POsToFFICE AND
OTHER SUBJECTS.

ms WINS on THE NETWORK POSTOFFICE AND
OTHER SUBJECTS
whst promises to be the first step in most i'm
portant improvement in the handling Of international
mails will be begun this spring IT is the appointment
OF clerks to assert mails the North German Lloyd
stcarIers between New York and Bremen g.. A. sachse
director of the German Postal and Telegraph SERVICE
and a. Pet2old a secretary in the department OF
the Imperial Government in this country, to
Ws postal system Of the United States After spend
ig some time in Washington and few DAYS here they
started on Western trip. 20 be gone until about the
middle % February, when they will return TO New
York their way home.
While they were in this city they called on Post
teslcs in his power. He escorted them through the
POstofice, give them thorough insight INTO inc
workings Of it, and also had them visit one or Two OF
the branch stations On SATURDAY. just previous to
their departure. Tribune reporter called on the two
visiting officials ask them their opinion of the New
York PostoffCe and its system OF handling mails Herr
Sachse was not inclined to enter into any comparison
of the German and American postal service, bat said
"One thing that struck me about lie Postonicc here
is the limited space in which the postal work is done.
The room devoted 10 the service seems small when
one considers the size of the building The in
cramped quarters and poor light and other circum
stances cannot be beneficial 20 their health.
should think that the United states would take
steps 10 establish parcels post WIN the countries Of
Europe as IL has done with many OF the lands Of this
hemisphere. Germany has established such a service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-05
THE WEALTH or BOSTON.

INTERESTING FIGURES FROM THE DooKs OF THE
CITY'S ASSESSORS.
Boston, Jan. 4 (SpeciaD.-The assessors Of Boston
mp to May Of last year had discovered $500 O961OO
Of taxable property. In the previous year they had
placed the valuation at S79j. 49, 700 clear gain in
private and corporate wealth in twelve months. not
taking in consideration property exempt from taxation
Of S2G.502 400. Nearly all the gain was in realty
This The estimated to be worth 400
In 1850 they scheduled II at S593,799. 800 The gain
in this item being S26,1 $500.
The records show that nearly 81 100000 Of taxes
over % per cent Of the entire levy, paid by 253
individuals or The bills Of two taxpayers
last year were over 100000: four paid between
$4,000 and 100000 twenty one paid between
800 900 and $4,000; siXty-three paid between
$4,000 and 100000, and 1G3 paid over $4,000 and
less than SO 900. The taxpayer that the greatest
figure on the asseSSOrs books is usual the Boston
and Albany Railroad Company. which contributes
s1143OG 50 toward The support Of the city and state
LAST year this corporation paid S1O9.39j ~. The
other bill that above 100000 is that Of Charles
= Getting ct all trustees, and it amount, TO