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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
CHAPTER II.
THE GREAT STORM.

1t was now late in the year, and the winter
storms were beginning. There were inter
walls of calm, cool weather, when the wind
came from the east or southeast and still,
frosty days, when a breath as cold as steel
crept from the red sunrise d the north; but
ever and again the trumpet of the tempest
sounded westward and souhward, and the
ocean rose up before it in mountains of furi-
Gus storm.
To stand on the seashore, or on the wealth
er-worn cliffs, at such momonts, was an ex-
perience not to be forgotten With sound
of crashing thunder, with sheet-like flashes
OF flying foam, the mighty tillowS came roll
ing in while far away, in the eye of the
wind, the clouds gathered and 6aleful rays
came and went, as if from the under world.
Again and again. during these storms, the
men fOrsook their work in tie mine and cius-
tered on the wind-swept crags; for the sound
beneath was too terrible, ard at each crash
of the waters over head the solid roots OF
rock seemed about to topple in.
A new life-boat had come round from Fall
mouth during the summer; it was manned
chiefly by workers in the nine, and L was
their captain. We had triel the boat again
and again in light weather, and were proud
of her as life boatsmen COLD be: so that,
when need came, we were ready to do all
that human hands could do for the succor of
shipwrecked souls. Fortunately, few vessels
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Judge Holman Seriously Ill.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dee. 29.-Grip
mas laid firm hold on the venerable
Judge Holman, the new chairman of
the Comm ttce on appropriations Mr..
Holman has objected strenuously ever
since the grim monster touched him on
the shoulder, but his objections have
been to no purpose. His friends are as
anxious about him as they were a week
ago, when he was first taken. Judge
Holman crept out of bed to attend the
meeting of the House last Wednesday,
but has not been out of the house
since. His advanced age makes his
case all the more serious.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

the boiling surge, and out we crept to sea.
Once fairly atiOat, we realized for the first
time the strength and fury OF the storm.
Clouds of flying foam covered US, the strong
seas caught the oars and almost tore them
from the grasp, and for time we scarcely
seemed to gain foot of way. But the lads
put out their strength, and sheer muscle and
bold heroic will conquering at last the life
boat left the shore.
And now | alone, standing in the stern
sheets, with the steering oar in my hand,
could see what mountainous seas we had to
pass before we could reach the doomed YES
sci, which was now scarcely discernible
through the sheet of low-fying spray. AS
some great wave came near, curling high
above us, | cheered on the men, and we met
it with shock like thunder and a rattle of
every plank of which the boat was made.
More than once the seas made clean breach
veruS, but the alright compartments and
cushions of cork kept us from actually found
ering. On we went with the light of the
kindling east-turning from red to reddish
gold behind us, and the mists struck by the
new radiance, thinning to seward; and SO,
after fierce tussle with wind and water,
we came in full sight of the doomed vessel
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

Suddenly, as [ stood here sheltering from
the gale, heard sound from seward. like
the sound OF gun. / started, listening In
minute the sound was repeated. Yes; i.
was gun at sea, and the sound could have
only one Signifcation-a vessel in distressI
Quitting the boat-house, | stood on the
shore, and strained my eyes against the drift
ing vapors and the binding wind; but |
could distinguish nothing-ndeed, so great
was the rainy darkness, that my vision could
not penetrate beyond twenty or thirty yards
from the stOrm-Swept shore. But if l need
ed any fresh assurance that a ship of some
sort was struggling with the elements not far
away, it came to me in another faint report
of gun, and finally, i'll the red light of
rocket, which shot up through the black
vapors like shootingStar, and disappeared!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
TROOPS FOB THE FRONTIER.
All River Crossings from ETex:co to :,
Guarded BY S0Idi,rs.

All River Crossings from ETex:co to ;e
Guarded BY soIdi,rs.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Dec. 29.-'ii'hcre
was great activity at the mi t1r~ ..rad-
quarters here to-day The IT,. troer :
Of cavalry that have Leen :..e-eI to
the scene Of war on the iron T By
Gen. David 5. Stanley. commander Of
his military department. left on a
special train. They will be equipped
for rough field service and well sup
piled with arms and ammunition.
Word was received from Austin thatthe
State rangers are preparing to make a
hurried march TO the border. Their
duty will be mostly that Of guarding
river crossing. There is also d large
force Of special deputy United States
marshaIs stationed at different points
on the frontier, who have instructions
to arrest all Mexicans suspected Of be-
ing revolutiOnists. The commanding
officer at Fort Clark was authorized
by Gen Stanley to recall First
Lieut.. Charles L. Steel, of the
Eighteenth Infantry, from Rio Grande,
where he is surveying. The transpor-
tation facilities with him are required
for service with the troops in the field
after Cara. A dispatch was received
at military headquarters here from the
department Of war at Washington au-
thorizing Gen. Stanley to employ
number Of scouts and guides for service
during the present trouble Mexicans
who are not in sympathy with the rev
olutlonary movement and who are ac-
quainted with the border country will
be employed, if any such can be found.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
West Indies and Central America to
rake Advantage Of Our Reel
prOcity Law.
The President Has RetaliatOry
Measure Drafted Which Will
be Illuminated Soon.
Special Message in Relation to the
Slave Trade May be Sent to
the Senate.

WAsHINGTOE, Dec. 29.-The Presi.
dents retaliatory reciprocity proclama-
ton IS drafted, but it will not neces-
sarily be issued Jan. i. The sugar
producing countries which would be
exempt from its provisions on that date
are Germany, Brazil, Cuba, Puerto
Rico and most Of British West Indies,
as well as the Sandwich islands. But
other countries have been hurrying up
their negotiations, and il is said by the
middle Of February nearly all Of Central
and South America will have concluded
arrangements which will give them a
continual free market for their sugar,
coffee and molasses in the United
States. Nicaragua, which was little
late in beginning negotiations, is now
making the greatest hurry.
The preliminary agreement with
Mexico is said to be also well under
way. The Mexican concessions will
be lowering the rate on live stock and
other agricultural products which were
raised by the new tariff that went into
effect Nov. /.
The Argentine Republic has made
less progress, partly owing to the dis
turbed condition Of affairs III that
country. What Argentina really wants
is general treaty which would give it
some concessions on it's wool and enable
it to compete in the markets of the
United States with the Australian pro-
duct.
The new commercial treaty with
France will be pushed now that Minis
ter Patenotre has arrived. 1t will be
general treaty, and will lower the
duties on American cereals and wheat
products IN exchange for concessions
on French wines and silks which are
exported 50 largely to the United
States.
1t is possible that the President will
send special message to the Senate in
regard to the Brussels treaty, which
has for its object the breaking up of
the African slave trade. There is
strong pressure from religious bodies
al. over the country to secure the rati-
fication Of the treaty, and public senti-
ment seems to be decidedly in favor of
it. The time, however, is short, and
unless the Senate acts promptly the
treaty will fail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
They are Made Jubilant by A Court
Decision Giving Them the
Legislature.
Three of the oGtested Senate Seats
are Awarded to the Democratic
Claimants.
This Gives the Party Of the People a
Majority in Both the Upper
and Lower House.

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 30. - Shortly
after l o'clock to-day the Court of Ap-
peals decided the election cases, invol-
ing four seats in the legislature and
consequently the political complexion
of the next United States Senator to
succeed Frank Hiscock. The decision
substantially awards three of the dis
puted certificates to the democratic ap-
plicants and the other to the republi-
cans, thus rendering both houses clearly
democratic.
The decisions caused great consterna-
ton among the republicans, but they
have not yet given up the fight, and the
leaders are now in consultation to consider
what is best to be done.
The democrats are jubilant and prom
inent one said today: Hereafter the
republican party In this state will be a
dream Of the past. So far as political
standing goes the democrats have now
complete control Of the state government
and an enumeration bill will be rushed
through and be at once followed by reap
pOrtionment and redi8tricting bills"
When the board of canvassers met
this evening it awarded the certificate in
the ffthteenth district to Osborn, demo-
crat; in the sixteenth to Derby, repubG-
can, and in the twenty fifth to Nichols,
democrat. In the twenty seventh no
award was made, the board leaving it to
the senate to determine whether any can
didate was elected in view of the opinion
of the court of appeals that Sherwood, re
publican, is Ineligible.
With this district in allegiance the SEN
ate will stand: democrats, Is; republicans,
Is; one doubtful (Sherwood's district
The importance of the democrats con-
trolling the senate is national and may
possibly decide the next presidential
election, as there will surely be a reap
portionment of the state by the demo
Gratis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
LATE POLITICAL FAD.

Michigan People Form a New Party for In
dependent Action.
LANSING, Mich, Dec. ga new peo-
pies party for Independent political action
was formed here today by the federation
of all the industrial organizations in the
state. 1t was christened the peoples
party, and is pledged to Independent po-
litical action and opposition to the traffic
in intoxicating liquors as a beverage.
The rest of the platform was COW of
the indianapolis creation, except it favors
a per diem pension law.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Indians VIII Go to Law,

PIERRE, $. D., Dee. 29.-The squaw.
men and mixed blood Indians held a
meeting at Fort Pierre last night to de-
wise ways and means for the prosecu-
ton, in the Supreme court of the United
States, of the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS de-
cision knocking them out of reservation
lands. They will CANVASS all the mixed
blood Indian nations in the different
agencies and assess them for expenses.
They believe that they will be able to
reverse the decision.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
CARDINAL GIBBONS INVITED.
Preparations for the Silver Jubilee of
Bishop Fitzgerald at Little Rock

Preparations for the Silver Jubilee of
Bishop Fitzgerald at Little Rock.
LITTLE Rock, Dec. 29.-ExtensiYe
preparations are being made for the eel
ebration of Bishop Edward Fitzgerald's
silver jubilee, which will take place
Feb. 2. A large number of invi-
tations have been issued to the
prominent dignitaries of the church
in the United States. Among those
who will be present are Cardinal Glib
bOns, of Baltimore; Archbishop Ryan,
of Philadelphia; Ireland, of ST. Paul;
Janssens, of New Orleans; Corrigan, of
New York; Williams, of Boston, and all
the bishops of this section of the
country. The Pontifcal high mass will
be celebrated in the magnificent st.
Andrews cathedral, with Bishop Fitz-
gerald as celebraht. Archbishop Ryan
will preach the jubilee sermon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
READY FOR SEA FRIDAY.
The Monitor Miantonomah VIII Then
Make Trial Trip.

New YORK, Dec. 29.-The heavy
doubIc-turreted monitor aAIiantonomah
will be ready for sea on Friday, five
days earlier than was originally in
tended. There is an air Of mystery
about the officers in the navy yard in
regard to her future movements. The
work of coaling will be finished to-day.
The ordnance department will then
proceed to fill her magazines with pow
der and projcctiles.
I'VE are going on our trial trip on
Friday to GARDENERS bay to test our
guns, SAID an officer of the Miantono
NAH. 1T is possible that we may go to
the West Indies before we return, but
of that we would not be likely to know
anything at present"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
EGAN WAS NOT INVITED.
Reason He Did Not Attend the Inaugu-
ration of President Montt.

ratIOn OF PRESIDENT Month.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Minister
Egan, it appears, was not invited to the
festivities attending the Inaugural ton
of President Montt in Santiago last
Saturday. That is the inference drawn
by the State department officials from
a telegram received from Minister
Egan, in which he says that the inaug-
uration passed off successfully, and was
followed by banquet. The banquet
was attended by the Chilean officials
and congressman and all the foreign
ministers in Santiago with which the
administration is maintaining pleasant
and amicable relations"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
j. w. ELLSWORTH.
He is Chosen "A Vice President of the Trav-
cling Meu's Association.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-The sixteenth an
nual convention of the Northwestern
Travelling Mems association was held
here TODAY. Geo. b. Reed was elected
president Among the vice presidents is
J. w. Ellsworth, of Wisconsin. j. w.
Sheldon was chosen secretary and C. II.
Human, treasurer.
After voting down the proposed amend
ment to the constitution providing for
GLASS of life insurance at 81, 500 in addi-
ton to the present one of $1,000 in order
to broaden the scope of the work, and one
for the creation of reserve fund, the as
ISOLATION adjourned to meet here next
year
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Iohnsnn Puts In -. 800.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-Slavin and his
friends met Charley johnson, Sullivan's
hacker, to-day. johnson posted $4,000
to bind the Slavin-Sullivan match con-
ditional upon Slavin winning his fight
with Jackson on May 30. Slavin wanted
an unconditional match, but promised
to cable his hacker and another meet
ing will be held next Monday. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
The Pope in Good Health.

ROME, Dec. 29.-Reports to the con-
trary Notwithstanding, the Pope ap-
pears to be in excellent health. Gester-
day he celebrated mass in the Sistine
chapel, which, by special favor, pri-
vate party, including Mrs. and Miss
Barbour of Washington, was permitted
to attend
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
WILLIAM E, GLADSTONE.

Ewart Gladstone, who was born Dec.
90, 1909. Many messages of cOngratu-
lations were sent to Mr.. Gladstone's
residence at Hawarden, in spite of the
fact that it was known that they would
not be forwarded to Barritz, where Mr.
and Mrs. Gladstone and a party of
friends are still stopping.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Riotous Indians Jailed,

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 29.-Four of
the leaders in the Indian riot at the
Stockbridge Reservation, on the east
shore of Lake Winnebago, on Christ
mas day, have been arrested. To-day
government warrants were issued for
fifteen others, charging them with
drunkenness and disorder. Ahey will
be brought to this city tomorrow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Brazilian Imperialists at Work.

Rio JANEIRo, Dec. 29.-It is rumored
that the imperiaists are working hard
to bring about restoration of the
empire. The Plenos HERS, an impe-
rialist paper, has suspended publica-
ton. The editor, in his farewell, ex-
claims that there is no longer any
liberty of opinion allowed in the
country
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Fought Over a Girl.

GALLIPoLIs, Ohio, Dec, 29.-John
Eads and Harry Boyes, fellow employees
IN the Gallipolis Furniture factory, and
rivals for the hand of Kittie Little, en-
gagged in deadly conflict, precipitated
by jealousy, while a. work to-day,
which will probably result fatally to
both. Boyes used knife and Eads a
hammer. Both are in a critical condi-
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
To Succeed Arco Valley.

Gazettee announces upon what it con-
siders good authority that DR.. Won
Holleben, at present German minister
to Japan, will be sent to Washington TO
take the place of the late Count Arco
Vol1au
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Cant. Tantain at San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-Capt. Tan
tain of Paris, who has just been ap-
pointed Governor of the Marquesas
Islands by President Carnot, has ar
rived here on his way to Taiohae, the
capital. He will sail for his post on the
bark Tropic Bird, Jan. /.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
VIII Re HANGED on New Years Day

RUTLAND, Vt, Dec. 29.-Sylvester II.
Bell, the Fairfax wife-murderer, will
be hanged on Friday next, New Years
day, in the State prison at Windsor.
He was sentenced at st. Adams, Sept
Is, 1890. There has not been an execu-
ton in the State in several years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
VIII Get q Share of the Estate,

BROOKLYN, n. Y, Dec. 29.-Gordon
Ford's will was admitted to probate
here yesterday. Mr.. Ford, as has been
announced, 0disinherited his son. Nal
family has arranged to give him a share
of the estate, which is valued at 81, 5Oo,.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Ont of Whole xJ,,,.,

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. Ex-senator
Washburn says that the interview with
him published in the Boston Record, in
which he is reported as saying that
Blaine told him he would accept the
nomination for the presidency, is pure
fabrication
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Swallowed His False Teeth.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Dec. 29.-H. B.
Ashelman forgot his teeth while drink
ing glass of water this morning, and
now wears them in his stomach. His
physicians are nonplused, but Ashel-
man feels no Ill results yet.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
A Pauper from Choice.

BELLEsvILLE, Ill, Dec 29.-Christian
Skaer, who had been an inmate of the
county poor farm thirty-three years
through choice and not of necessity,
died yesterday. He had wealthy rela-
tives here and in st. Louis, but persist
emily refused to be cared for by them
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
On Duty To-Day.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Word was re-
ceived at the War Department this
morning that Secretary Elkins would
leave his home at Elkins, w. Va, at
o'clock to-day, and would be on duty
at the War Department tomorrow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Rev. Mr.. MacOueary to Marry.

CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 29.-It is an
nounced that Rev. Howard MacQueary,
the former pastor of st. Paurs Episco-
pal church in this city, is to be married
to Miss Harris, daughter of John It.
Harris, of Harrisburg, Va, on Jan. 4.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Failure at Otsego, Mich,

OTsEGo, Mich, Dee. 29.-Charles w.
Edsell, Junior partner of the banking
firm of W. C. Edseu & Son, and consid-
cred one of the shrewdest business men
in this section, has made an assignment
with liabilities upward of $4,000.
For the last few years he has been
dazzling in the paper mill business at
Dayton, Ohio, which is the cause of his
tr0l1 BILE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
San SaIvador's Demands.

SAN SALVADOR, Dec. 29.-It is be-
ieved that Salvador and Nicaragua
will send plenipotentiaries to Comay-
aqua to dem md an explanation in re-
gard to the presence of Guateualan
troops on Honduraian territory.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Trust I'm ParneIlites Revived

DUBLIN. Dec. 29.-Redmond presided
at meeting of the national league here
today, and he declared his victory in
Waterford was the beginning of the re-
vival OF the trust formerly placed in the
Parnellites.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Fire at PlainviIIe.

AURORA, Ill, Dec. 29.-The business
portion Of Plainfield, seven miles from
this city, was burned early this morn
ing. The loss will reach $50, 900 and is
partially covered by insurance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Business Houses Destroved.

MCKENZIE, Tenn, Dec. 29.-Fire de-
stroyed $4,000 worth of property in
the business part of the city last night
Insurance, $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
Deaths from the Grin.

JACKSONVILLE, Ill, Dec. 29,-Six per.
sons died from la grippe here yester-
day. They were all elderly people and
belonged to old and well-knowD
families.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
GLADSTONE'S BIRTHDAY.
EngIand's Grand Old Commoner is 81
Years of Age.

LONDON, Dec. 29.-The bells of Ha-
warden church rang merrily to-day in
celebration of the eighty-frst annivers-
sary of the birth of the Rt. on. William
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
DEED OF A LUNATIC.

An Asylum Superintendent Shot Dead by
n "Cured" Patient.
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 29.-Dr. w. w.
Reens, superintendent of the state lunatic
asylum, was shot dead by Henry Purnell,
who had recently been discharged from
the institution as cured of lunacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
THAT LOTTERY.
Judge McEnery is Against the Lottery as n
Source of Revenue

Source of Revenue.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 29.-Judge Nc
Emery, in his letter accepting the demo-
cratic nomination for governor, favors
submitting the lottery amendment to the
white primaries. He is opposed to lot
teries as means of raising revenue for
the support of the government
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
NOT SO FUNNY.
A Mock Marriage Turns Out to be IA seri-
Gus Affair.

ST. Louis, Dec. 29.-Judge Withrow
gave his decision today in the divorce case
of Sarah G. barrow against Constantine
c. barrow, the young couple from New
York who were married as a joke and
who now wish to be separated. The judge
rules that the marriage cannot be dis
solved and that the parties must remain
man and wife.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
ITO be continued
THE OLDEST PREACHER.

A Veteran CongregstionaIist Finally Goes
to His Reward.
CHARDoN, Ohio, Dec. 29.-The Rev.
VIM. Potter is dead at the age of 95. He
was the Oldest Congregational minister in
the world His ministerial age was II
years, nine months and twelve days.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1892-06-11
SUMMONS.
May lt6t

In the Justice Court, Of Cgeur I'Alere Precinct
County 81 hnutenai, state af Idaho before,
charles Hoffman,. Iuoige 20 the P,Are
thomas hclIy, rlaiatlE,