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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-14
OUR COUNTY TICKET.

While it is the common remark that
that there is an unusually quiet spirit
about the political campaign this year,
the Democratic convention at Dodge
vile on Thursday of last week, was
the largest and most enthusiastic ever
held in Iowa county. Every voting
precinct in was represented by active
Democrats, whose prime object was to
place in the field good, strong ticket;
and this they fully accomplished. The
candidates are each and all trust
worthy and reliable and eminently
fitted for the positions for which they
are named. They are deserving of
and will receive the support of the
people of the county. The well known
desire Of the party to renominate the
present Democratic county officers
made it easy to name a good ticket.
William II. Curry as countystreasurer,
Henry Halverson as county clerk, W..
II. Thomas as register of deeds, and
Thomas II. Arthur as county surveyor.
have proved themselves most excellent
public servants and we'll worthy of
another term of office. And to these
| were added for the other places on the
ticket men of excellent standing and
well known popularity. Anton I'm
hoff. Jr., is a worthy representative Of
the solid and reliable town of High
land, and if elected will make one of
the best sheriffs in Wisconsin. Daniel
thinner, IT., candidate for clerk of the
court, was popular young man
when he took office, as sheriff, two
years ago, and has since greatly In
creased his popularity by an increased
acquaintance, and by the faithful,
| efficient manner in which he has dis
charged the duties of his office. NJ.
A. Torphy is a thorough, progressive
school man; a self made man, and
very deserving man. His election as
county superintendent would well sub
serve the interests of the public
schools. The nomination of Albert 5.
White for district attorney is hand
some compliment to the Young Mems
Democratic club of Mineral Point, of
which he is president. He is highly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-14
The Grant County Herald of Oct.

The Grant County Herald of Oct.
9th says:
Attorney John d. Wilson of Bos-
cobel, is billed to speak at Mt. Hope
the 18th inst, and Montfort the 18th,
on the political issues of the day. Mr..
Wilson is very pleasing orator and
there are few men in the county as
conversant with, and who have as
thorough a knowledge of their subject
as he has of politics. All DESTROYS
Of hearing plain, unyarnished facts
should hear Mr.. Wilson.
Mr.. Wilson is an old time friend of
The Democrat. We regret to say that
he is protectionist in theory, though
very far from being one in practice.
About two years ago, this same Attor-
ney John d. Wilson went on a pleas
ure trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, and
to various other points in Europe; and
returning, brought with him, for his
own personal use, magnificent sup
ply of pauper-made clothlng,-not
one or two suits,-but sufficient
number to last an economical man for
several years. And, doubtless, Mr..
Wilson is arrayed in one of these
suits while declaiming for the McKin-
ley law, which largely increased the
import duty on wooden clothing of
every description. His position rep
resents exactly the depth of the love
which the republican party has for the
American laborer, and exposes the
hypocrisy of its leaders in crying out
against competition of American
workmen with the poorly paid laborers
of Europe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-14

Iowa County.

For Representative in Congress
A. II. KROU5KOP Of Richland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-14
4 LOCAL, APPLICATION

Some time ago, Thomas Polking-
horn, Of the town of Willow Springs,
had little dear experience with the
practical workings of the tariff laws,
which are framed for the protection of
American industry. His experience
came in this wise: Capt. John
Williams, of Cornwall, England, de-
sired to make his daughter, Mrs. Polk
inghorn, present of life size por-
trait of himself. which he had done in
oil and enclosed in gilt frame. This
picture was packed in a light case,
addressed to Thomas Polkinghorn,
Mineral Point, Wis, L. S. A, and de-
livered to Baldwin Bros. European
American express company. The pack
age arrived in safety at New \ ork, and
was forUith taken in charge by the
I. s. custom officers, appraised and
held for import duty. A letter was
addressed to Mr.. Polkinghorn, notify
ing him that the picture was held al
the custom house for tariff tax, which
amounted to something over fifteen
dollars. Mr.. Polkinghorn was slow tc
believe that this great and glorious
government of the free would impose
such an outrageous tax upon The
sending of portrait from one mem
Der of a family to another, and wrot,
to inquire more particularly in regart
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-14
Superintendent of Schools A.

superintendent of Schools-M. A.
Torphy.
On motion of Richard Dunstan, the
county committee were given power
to ill vacancies should any occur in
the county ticket.
A vote of thanks was rendered the
Highland delegation for bringing with
them the Highland band, and to the
band for the excellent music furnished
by them during the convention.
On motion the convention adjourned
to meet again on the call of the
county committee, to nominate a
candidate for member of assembly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-14
DEMOCRATIC PLEDGES AND ACTION
81, 70o.SS for Each and Every Working
Day in 1891.

3d. 09.S8 for Each and Every Working
Day in 1891.
Pledge in 1890.
"We denolnce the Bennett law as I'M
necessary, DnWise, unconstitutional, I'M
American and un-Democratic and demand
its repeal. "--Democratic Platform.
Action in 1891.
Bennett law repealed Feb s. 1901.
Pledge in 1890.
"We pledge that the Democratic party,
if entrusted with the state government,
will reduce state expenses to the point
necessary for an economical administration
of state affairs. '-Democratic Platform.
Action In 1891.
1.-TWO ITEMS ONLY.)
Legislative expense Gncluding
Blue Book 1889. 500, 139 90
Legislative expense Including
Blue Booi9 1891 .S151, 135. 81
Reduction under Democratic ad-
mlnlStratlon. .............. ....S is, 003. 80
Public printing (other than legis-
latlVe) 1889. ....................$ sc, 245. OF
Public printing (other than legis-
ldUlFe) 1871. ....................S 22,579.27
Reduction under Democratic ad-
mlnlstraLlOn. -..................S Is, 660. 81
Pledge in 1890.
"That it will cover into the treasury all
intetest of state funds. democratic Plat
form.
Action in 1891.
Interest paid into the treasury in
1871 S.s999 ,913. 43
Excess of interest on permanent
investment of trust funds "over
average of previous six years.. $40 100 90
Pledge in 1890.
"That it will vigorously prosecute legal
proceedings to recover interest moneys here
tofore taken by treasurers."
Action In 1891.
Judge Newman's decision: "The law is
the standard of the treasurer's duty and
the measure of his right. It all the while
warned him that this was not his money.
Judgment should be for the state for the
amount of money detained by the treasur-
ers with interest from the time when it
should have been paid to their successors"
Amount detained with interest and due
the state Jan. l, 1892,
S724, 771.56.
Total, 1929, 514.14, or So, 100 SO for each
working day of 1891.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-14

to the matter. He learned to his sor-
row, however, that the tariff laws of
the SO called party of progress in
free America are as Interchangeable as
the laws of the Modes and Persians;
and, to make the best of bad matter
he RENTED the sum Of fifteen dollars,
and ordered the picture sent to him by
express C. O. d. When the package
arrived he found that the tariff duty
proper amounted to SIXTEEN DOLLARS
while the custom house fees, cost Of
storage brokerage, freight and express
charges swelled the total amount to
TWENTY NINE DOLLARS SIXTY FIVE
CENTS. AS the duty on portraits in
oil or water color is thirty per cent.
advalorem, while duties upon many
articles of necessity range more than
twice as high, the iniquity of the high
tariff robbery is not Yin this case seen
in its worst form by any means; al
though it may be most plainly mani
fest to Mr.. Polkinghorn at least. The
average American citizen is month by
month the year around robbed to a
greater extent and in a more shameful
manner. In this case the tariff tax was
visible and went into the public treas
ury: while in most cases it is only Wis
ible in extorionate prices for articles
Of merchandise, and goes not into the
treasury but to swell the profits of
some monopoly combination. Ii the
whole people could know, however,
what amount Of tariff taxes they pay
in the aggregate as distinctly as does
Mr.. Polkinghorn know the amount Of
tax collected upon his single article
Of importation, the protectionists in
both the republican and democratic
parties combined would not be able to
delay the good work of tariff reduction
a single hour longer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-14

ANTON IMHOFF, Jr., Of Highland
For County Treasurer
WM. II. CURRY, OF Mineral Point
FOR County Clerk
HENRY HALFERSON, ofDodgeYille
For Register Of Deeds
WM. ii. THOMAS, Of DodgeVille.
For Clerk Of the Circuit Court
DANIEL ZIMMER, OF Eden.
For County Surveyor
THOS. II. ARTHUR, of DodgeVille
For Coroner
ROBEBT WILSON, of Dodgeyile.
For District Attorney
ALBERT $. WHITE, Of Mineral Point
For County Superintendent Of Schools
NJ. A. TORPHY, of Brigham.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-14
STATE.

GEORGE W. PECK, Of Milwaukee
For Lieutenant Governor
CARL JONAS, Of Racine.
For Secretary Of State
l. j. CTNN1NGHAM, Of Chippewa.
For state Treasurer
JOHN HUMMER of Eauclaire.
For Attorney General
]. J.. O'CONNOR, of Dane.
For State Superintendent
OLIVER Z. WELLS, Of Outagamie.
For Railroad Commissioner
THOMAS THOMPSON, of Trempaleau
For Insurance Commissioner
WILBUR NJ ROOT, Of Sheboygan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-14

Dan Mcdonald, editor Of the Ply
mouth Qnd.) Democrat, who has
served several years as clerk of the
committee on pensions in congress, is
doing good work for his party refuting
the pension lies of the republicans.
His opportunities at Washington have
enabled him to gather data for the
following table:
Raums vetoes in three years. ,212
Blacks yetoes in three years.. 1s5, 0l6
Raum's vetoes exceed Black 166
Another radical difference is that
every claim allowed or rejected by
Raum is allowed or rejected with the
single purpose of making republican
votes, while General Blacks admins
tration had the single aim of doing
justice to his countrymen. Mr.. Nc
Donald's figures will not be disputed
by an honest man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-14

The Lacrosse Chronicle speaks thus
cncouragingly to the democrats of this
district:
If Third district voters realize their
opportunity they can elect Hon. A. FL.
krouskop to congress. Work will do it.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1892-11-14
WORLDS FAIR RATES.
Western Lines Agree on the Price OF Tick
cts to the Big Show.

Western Lines Agree ON the Price OF Tick
cts to the Big Show.
CHICAGO, Nov. 14-Western lines
have practically agreed on worlds fair
rates and methods of handling passen-
sengers. The plan as formulated is
based on the meeting of the Western
lines which formally agreed on areduced
rate not greater than 90 per cent OF
present rates. The proposed plan OF
Western lines is in the main as follows;
Round trip excursion rates, Chicago and
return, commencing April 25, 1893, and
continuing until Oct. 5, 1893, inclusive,
good going within one day Of sale and
returning for thirty days. ALL tickets
shall provide for continuous passage in
both directions. Agreed rates are to be
not less than following round trip rate
st. Louis, $12.25; East st. Louis, $11. 25
Kansas City. s1o. 30; Leavenworth, ,$1S.25
Atchison, $lS25; st. Joseph, $1s.25
Pacific Junction, $l9.35; Council Bluffs
$3.50; Omaha, $50; Sioux City, $50; st
Panl, $16; Minneapolis, $l6; Duluth
$40; Superior. $40; Ashland, $3.50. This
foregoing rates are based approximately
on 2 cents mile.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1892-11-14
LEFT FoR BRUSSELS.
Delegates to the International Monetary
Conference Sail.

Delegates TO the International Monetary
Conference Sail.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-Three dele
gates to the International monetary con-
ference to meet in Brussels Nov. 20,
sailed from New York during the day.
They are Senator w. B. Allison, of Iowa,
Congressman j. B. McCreary, of Ken
lucky, (re-elected Tuesday, and E. Ben
jamin Andrews, president Of Brown
university. President Andrews has for
years been student of monetary sub
jects. A few years ago he wrote long
article on IAN Honest Dollar
81 believe in bi-metalism,n he said to
a United Press reporter at the Fifth
Avenue hotel. II do not, however,
think such standard is advisable OF
feasible for this country without the
cooperation of other nations. The
United States are not strong enough to
undertake the establishment Of BIZ
metalism or free coinage of silver alone.
Senator Allison refused to be inter.
viewed, offering as an excuse that he
was too busy. As he was opposed to
the enactment Of the mckinley law his
views on the tariff and it's effect in the
presidential election would, it is be.
lieyed, be interesting.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1892-11-14
DuN's TRADE REVIEW.


Dusihess nuk SIEhtiy interrupted by tnc
Presidential Election.
NEW YORK. Nov. 14.-R. G.. Dun d
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade says:
The presidential. election has interrupted
business to some extent In all parts Of the
country during the past week. but by no
means as much ss usual, and ct nearly all
points the volume OF trade has been fairly
maintained aud the unprecedented activity of
Industries has only been interrupted by the
election holiday. A severe storm throughout
most OF the North trn states has embarrassed
the movement of products and has checked
some trades, but was very welcome to dealers
IN winter goods, who found the unusually
mild weather somewhat depressing to their
business. Distribution of other products nave
been fully up to the average and reports re-
garding collections are from most all points
quite satisfactory for the season. The money
markets have not been disturbed, though
working somewhat close at several impor ant
points and foreign net essities and the scarcity
OF commercia bills have cRus some decsine
In foreign exchange. IL Is feared the Russian
needs and the failure to place the desired
loan In Paris may cause further withdrawal,
OF Russian balances in Eastern Europe.
The business failures during the last sever
days number for the United states 184, Can.
ada ~. total 40 as compared with 233 last
week, ls7 for the week previous to the las
and 2sl for the corresponding week of last
year
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1892-11-14
FAVOR A SUNDAY FAIR.

Directors OF The Worlds Columbian Ex-
position Want u seven-Day Show.
CHICAGO. Nov. 14.-With only four
dissenting votes directors of the worlds
fair went on record during the after
noon as favoring the opening of the ex-
position on Sunday. The resolutions
adopted say that the Sunday exposition
should be still show, the fair to be
open on the same conditions that art
galleries are thrown open on Sunday.
Among other things the resolutions de-
clare:
Ii Is our Judgment that the exposition should
be oTeD on Sunday under such rules and regu-
lations as will prohibit the use of machinery,
unnecessary manual labor and all merchan-
dising and at the same time give opportunity
for the study of the highest character OF ar
lists and mechanic Al scenery of thu art gal
lery and all other buildings in which exhibits
OF mechanical art are exhibited sho''ld be
thrown open TO the public on each and every
day during the entire time of the exposition;
also that each employe should be given one
day OF each week for rest, study or recrea-
tion.
We believe that the study on Sunday Of such
exhibits Of science and arr and skill must not
be only of inestimable advantage, but thougi ts
OF the VISITORS will be lifted above these crea-
tive agencies to the great creator of all things
useful and beautiful.
The resolutions favor the holding OF
religious services on the grounds each
Sunday afternoon. 1t is probable that
q statement of the boards action, to.
gether with the resolutions adopted,
will be sent to each member of con-
gress. Whether any further attempt
will be made to influence the members
to amend the law is not known, but it is
liable that commits on will be sent to
Washington soon after congress begins.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1892-11-14
More Civil Service.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-It is said here
that for some months Mr.. Harrison has
been considering the question of also
placing the bureau of engraving and
printing and the government printing
Office in the classified service. 1t is said
that he has decided to do this and that
when the Democrats come into power
they will find the civil service rules ex-
tended to these two branches Of the
service. just before going out of Office
in 1889 Mr.. Cleveland made some ex-
tensions of the classified service, which
put further limitations upon the patron
age turned over to Mr.. Harrison.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1892-11-14
Mr.. Cleveland Said to BE Already Con.
sidering Who WillsCompose His
Official Family.
The Correspondents, as Usual, Have
the Matter Settled In Various
Ways.
Whitney for the State and Cable for
the Navy Portfolio Dickinson
Declines.

NEW York, Nov. IA 1T is stated that
President elect Cleveland has already
begun to think about his cabinet. All
forecasts SO far printed have made Mr..
Cleveland laugh. A friend of MIR.
Whitney said that the latter would not
be minister to England.
Mr.. Cleveland had among his callers
Mr.. Patrick A. Collins, of Boston, who
saw Mr.. Cleveland on Thursday also.
This is regarded by many as indicating
that General Collins is in the ranks Of
cabinet possibilities, and close up to
where the band is.
Don NJ. Dickinson is taking a rest
after bis campaigning. Mr.. Dickinson
said that he was not candidate for any
Office in the gift of president, at home
or abroad.
''Some people may assert = said he,
''that it is in bad taste to decline thing
before it has been rendered, but Mr..
Cleveland understands me perfectly on
that point. / will take nothing. My
ambitions lie entirely in my profession.
Since the announcement OF the candi-
dacy of Edward Murphy, Jr., for the
senate politicians have come to accept
his election as matter of course.
w. Bourke Cochran said that he was
not candidate, that he was satisfied
with his present position. and that Mr..
Murphy would be the senator ii he
wanted to be.
There is an increasing interest in the
future relations of Mr.. Clebeland and
Senator Hill. Most of the latter's friends
when questioned say they know nothing
whatever about 1t.
Democratic headquarters are still
nominally open. The campaign COM
mittee will conclude all business next
week. Colonel Tracey, the head of the
press bureau. and Sergeant-at-Arms
Oliver are still in charge Of the ground
floor.
More details of the Democratic ''still
hunt in Ohio are narrated here by q
morning paper. The inspiration came
to the Democrats in Speaker Crisp's room
in the Hoffman house. James Neal, OF
Ohio, entered, it is said, and spoke of the
fact that the Republicans had deserted
the state, feeling that it was
safe, and this would be good time to
make an effort to carry it. The ques
ton was laid before Chairman Harrity
and Campaign Chairman Dickinson
Harrity, it is stated, jumped at the
chance and induced Senator Brice Il
make the effort, furnishing the funds
for necessary expenses.
Mr.. Dickinson took Ex-Governor
Campbell off the stump in the East anc
sent him back among the Buckeyes
The Democrats had clear field, be
cause Mr.. Hahn, Of the Republican
national committee, had scattered Sec
retary Charles Foster, Governor Nc
Kinley, Senator Sherman and ex
Governor Foraker to other states.
II is said that Ex-Governor Campbell
is sure of reward after March 4.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1892-11-14
A Hawaiian Minister Said to Be En-
Route TO the United
States.
His Mission to Secure an American
Protectorate Over thu. Sandwich a
Islands.
It Is Also Said the Government VIII
Meet Him More Than Half Way !
I'm the Matter.

NEW York, Nov. l4.-The Herald
prints tine following from Washington:
Advices from San Francisco giving
the latest news from the Hawaiian
islands formed one of the principal
topics at the cabinet meeting Friday.
Ordinarily the departments here do not
get information from Honolulu untilthe
mail arrives from San Francisco. That
the wires nave been resorted to this time
is pretty good evidence of the gravity OF
the situation in Honolulu. 1t is evident
too, that the administration here 80 re-
gard it, for at the close of the cabinet
meeting Secretary Tracy telegraphed
to San Francisco to stop the orders
which were to go by steamer Saturday
directing the Alliance TO leave Honolulu
for Samoa. Another message was sent
to San Francisco to have the Ranger
made ready to visit the Samoan group.
She will go by the way of Honolulu 50
that she may reinforce the Boston and
Alliance If it should be necessary.
The announcement that Paul New
man, formerly attorney general OF the
queens cabinet, is en- route to Washing-
ton on a secret mission for the queen il
not surprise to the state department.
The department not only knows he is
coming, but also what he Is coming for.
1t was probably in anticipation Of his
visit that Hawaiian affairs were dis
cussed. 1t is well known to naval off,
GERS here who have personal acquaint-
ance with Mr.. Newman that he ID
strongly in favor of the United States
assuming a protectorate over the
Hawaiian islands and there can be no
doubt that the object of his mission
here at the present time is to bring
about such a result. -
There is every reason to believe toe
that he viii be met more than half way
by our state department. An official oi
that department made the statement
that one of the most important acts Of
the closing days Of the present admins
tration will be the establishment Of 9
Drotectorate over the Hawaiian islands
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1892-11-14
Exten.Iye swindler Arrested.

New YORK, Nov. 14.-William FL.
Bant, young Englishman who has vic
timized prominent persons throughout
the country by representing himself as
Charles Mitchell, son of member Of
the firm of Armstrong, Mitchell g. Co..
engineers and shipbuilders at Newcas
tle-on-Tyne, England. and as the son oi
Miss NJ E. Braddon, the novelist, was
arrested in this city during the after
moon. He is a young man of good ad
dress and with knowledge of engineer
ing, and successfully carried on hi
\ sewindling from coast to coast.