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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
CRIMINAL.

ANOTHER boy is kidnapped, this time at
PitGsburg, Pa.
W. G. NULL. of Manila, Ind, commit
ted suicide at New Orleans
JAMES ODEM, who wantonly killed two
negroes In Louisiana, was shot dead while
resisting arrest.
FITzsIMoNs, the Pittsburg thief and
murderer, committed suicide Thursday
morning by cutting his throat.
RICHARD MITCHELL was shot by assas-
sins In ambush at his home near Stone
wall, |. L.
WATCHMAN MCCAULEY, of the CONT
mental National Bank, Baltimore. com
mitted suicide Wednesday morning.
SIX illicit stills and several t6ousap d
gallons of whi6key have been destroyed
by officers in Alabama. and three men CAP
tured
WILLIAM BUSH was hanged at Sanford.
Ky, Friday for the murder of his wife.
April p, 1890.
WHITE caps have warned druggists at
Wateztown, S. D., that they must not
permit dice-throwing, for cigars in their
stores.
SOME vandal with mallet and chisel is
Systematically defacing the costly monu-
ments In the cemetary at Woodlawn, near
New York City.
The grand jury of Bangor, Me-, las in
dlcted every liquor seller in that city-over
two hundred in ALL
The Kansas City limited express on the
Alton road was wrecked by miscreants
near Larrabee. Mo-, Sunday. Three train
men were killed.
CARLISLE W. HARRIS, the New York
medical student who murdered his wife
by morphine poisoning, has been SEN
fenced to death.
THIRTY members of the Polish Catholic
church at Reading, Pa, have been arrested
for participating in a fight which broke
up the services.
The FIVE men who participated in the
lynching of J. O. Shields last Thursday.
are in jail at Shelbyvilie, Tex. There is
fear of the lynching of the accused and
the jail is closely guarded.
q HORRIBLE tragedy is reported at a
leap yevr dance near Gordonville, Tenn
4 gang of drunken toughs made a dis
turuance, and in a row which followed
the attempt of the respectable element to
GUST them George white, his wife and Sam
DOnelson were shot dead.
A NUMBER of residents of Winnipeg
have been cut recently by a mysterious
stranger. His mode of operation is SINH
lar to that of the New York Jack the
Slasher. A woman named Chapman
was severely cut in the arm Tuesday NIL ht,
while defending her throat, which the
hend attempted to cut.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
TUESDAY, Feb. 8.
Hot Beds Pay.

With very little time and work, and a
tribe OF money, any one may have hO:
bed IN which to start early plants such as
tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, lettuce, sweet
potatoes, etc. The bed should be started
early in March, north of 40 degrees lati-
tude, and IN February further south.
Make large heap of fresh horse manure,
tramping the various layers firmly to in
sure rapid fermentation, which will begin
in two or three days. Then rebuild the
heap and let it remain two or three days
longer, when the second fermentation will
have begun. In some dry, sheltered place
facing the south or east, dig pit 21a feet
deep and of the size required for the hot
bed.
One 6 by 8 feet is big enough for
large family. For permanence, brick up
the sides, but lumber answers for 2 or
years, and should he Is inches above the
ground on the back and IL inches in
front. Fill this pit to the level surface of
the ground with the fermenting manure.
tramping it down firmly in layers. Put
on the sashes and wait for the heat to rise.
Any kind of sashes will do if grooves are
cut in the frames to drain the water off.
Though 1t will at first be too hot for the
seeds, in two or three days the tempera-
ture will fall to about 80 degrees; then
soil composed of good garden sell mixed
with 3 its bulk of we'll rotted manure may
be put on to a depth of six or eight inches
In this SOW the seed thinly in drills two
or three inches apart. When they come
up, thin out or transplant to another
frame, Give fresh air mild day by rails
ing the sashes at the back. On cold nights
and during snow storms keep the bed
covered with mats, boards, shutters or
other protection. Warm the water used,
a little.-O. Judd Farmer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
NEWS IN BRIE

KANSAS Democrats will hold their state
convention at Levanworth, March 5.
ADJT. GEN MCCLELLAND of Pennsyl-
vanla died at Harrisburg Sunday.
JOHN M. THAYER Of Nebraska has
turned over the Office of governor to Gov.
James Z. Bod
RAILWAY traffic in the Michigan PENN
lula has been interrupted by heavy snow
storm.
The Sioux City Rapid Transit company
In arrears for $4,000 interest and a
receiver is to be asked for.
A FARGO Judge orders the return of a
Chlnamau to Canada as the country from
which he came.
RUSSELL SAGE, JR., the nephew of the
millionaire, died Thursday morning of
meningitis. He was So years of age and
unmarried.
JOHN FERRIES. a native of of Ireland
and said to be ll2 years of age, diet at
Garry Owen, Jackson county, Iowa, on
Wednesday.
The House of Rest hotel, at Ocean
City, N. j., has been attached by the
sheriff.
REAR Admiral Andrew Bryson, U. S.
n, retired, died Sunday at his residence
In Washingto in the SEVENTEEN year OF
his age.
JOHN NORRIS, managing editor of the
Philadelphia Record Monday assumed the
business management of the New York
World.
PHILADELPHIA citizens, at meeting,
raised 81, 100 for the Russian famine suf-
ferers, and committee was appointed to
solicit subscriptions. Iowa will send 1OC
carloads of grain
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
"That." said DIR. Depew. with a grave

THAT" said DR.. Depew, with grave
nod, sis certainly the most important
announcement that has been made in
this presidential canvass. Blaine was
certain of the nomination. There would
have been no name put in opposition
against him and he is still IN position
to largely dictate the choice of the con-
vention. The devotion of the party to
Blaine, both in its leadership and rank
and file, has prevented the serious con-
sideration of any other candidate-ex-
cept the natural discussion of the re-
nomination of President Harrison.
AS it looks at this moment. on first
impressions upon reading this letter,
the candidate will be Gen. Harrison:
the platform protection. reciprocity
and honest money, as indicated by Mr..
blalnes letter. The spokesman aud
prophet OF the party is James q.
Blaine"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
FJTfs AND QUALITIES.

THE Emery block. in Gorhanville, Me-,
was destroyed by FIRE Friday night
WooD county, Ohio, was visited by q
tornado Sunday, which unreofed houses
and did considerable OTHER damage
GEORGE ANDREWS and his Agar. old
son died Sunday night in Chicago. Mrs
Andrews had given them both dose of
what she supposed was quinine.
FRANK TYLER, a we'll DIDO farmer, AN
and his wife were crushed to death while
attempting to repair an outbuilding In
Arkansas.
A FIRE early Monday morning destroy
ed the Waverly house, two saloons, pool
room and number of smaller buildings at
Woodstock, Ill. The loss aggregates $50,
600 with little insurance
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
BLAINE MEANS 1T.
He Says He VIII Decline Nomination
If rendered Him.

III rendered Him.
WASHINGTON, FeE. s. Secretary
Bleine's letter declining TO allow his
name to go before the Minneapolis con
vention was the talk of the town to-
day. Many rabd Blainites refused to
believe the letter final and declared at
first that the Secretary would accept
the nomination if it was forced on him
A quletus was put upon these shouters,
however, by conversation had with
Mr.. Blaine by two members Of Con
gress who refused to permit their
names to be mentioned
eve saw Mr.. Blaine this morning."
they said. eve asked about the letter
He replied: The letter is final; | am
not a candidate and should refuse a
nomination were it rendered me
There are two considerations that
prompted me to write the letter
First, my health, which will not per
NIT me to accept; second,
believe that President Harrison
has earned another term. | do not
think that my name would be any
stronger than his, and therefore there
is nc reason why should be nominated
in preference to him. Last year
found that my health would permit me
to accept should the nomination be
rendered me, but | don't think so now
and should have written the letter be-
fore had it not been for the Chilean
business. 1t has been said that have
been used as a stalking horse. | was
determined that it should be said so no
longer, and now all candidates will
have clear field, SO far as / am CON
carpaG -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
WONDERS OF LANGUAGE.
Some of the Difficulties Met With In tn.
use of Our Eanguse

Some of the Difficulties Met With In the
use of Our Languse.
The construction of the English lam
guage must appear most formidable to a
foreigner. One of them, looking at ID
picture of a number of vessels, said
'See what a flock of ships!" He was
told that flock of ships is called a feet,
and that feet IF sheep is called a flock.
And it was added for his guidance in
mastering the intricacies of our language
that "a flock of girls is called a bevy, a
bevy of wolves is called a pack, and a
pack of thieves is called a gang,
and gang of angles is called a
host, and host Of porpoises is called a
shoal, and shoal of buffaloes is called a
herd, and herd of children is called a
troop, and troop Of patridges is called a
covey, and covey OF beauties is called a
galaxy, and galaxy of ruffans is called a
horde, and horde of rubbish is called a
heap, and a heap of oxen is called a
drove, and drove of blackguards is called
a mob, and mob of whales is called a
school, and school of worshipers is called
congregation, and congregation of
engineers is called corps. and corps of
robbers is called a band, and a band of
loeusts is called swarm, and a swarm Of
of people is called crowd.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

The United States Express freight
train, which left Chicago Tuesday even
ing, jumped the track near North Balti-
moe, Ohio, killing the engineer and
scaIdiug the fireman
Two families, Watkins and McGuffey,
who started to Oklahoma from Cedar
Glades. Ark, were frozen to death in the
recent blizzard Their bodies were found
Cd the prairie near the Arkansas line
NEAR Piedmont, w. Va, Wednesday
night, freight train ran away down the
mountain and plunged into the Potomac
river, fifty feet below. Three trainmen
went down with the train, but only FIRE
man was killed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
FOUR DOLLARS FOR A MEAL.
The Sharper Played a Good Game, But He
Was Checked Out.

shabbily dressed man sat in the re-
hottest corner of Chicago restaurant
eating a meal which made the waiter g
eyes bulge. II was place where so cents
would buy an all around dinner and mod
erats lunch could be secured for IS
cents, but that fellow had ordered So
worth. and complained of being hungry
when it was gone. At last, however, he
picked up his check and made his way
to the cashiers desk, which was in an
adjoining room. Instead of putting
down the red check for So he pulled
blue one for 20 cents out of his pock-
ct and p)anked down two dimes on it.
That doesn't 90" said the cashier
Red checks today, blue ones yesterday
and green tomorrow
''Do you accuse me of trying to beat
you?"
Certainly not. have nc doubt the
I'll call him and have the mistake cor
rected."
Hold on! It's all right. I thought
could do it, but l see | can't. Here you
are, So.
Where did you get that blue check?'
Il had cup of coffee and a sandwich
utlt tscECu d GWlcc
and put one of them in my pocket. Cute,
wasn't it,"
Very" dryly said the restaurant man;
"but do you know what the penalty for
that sort Of thing is?"
"Oh, twas only joke, you know"
pleaded the customer
That's SOP. Well see if the jury can
it, ;" answered the cashier, step
ping to the telephone.
please don't do that, whined the fell
low, thoroughly frightened. "IIl never
do it again"
81 don't care whether you do or not.
Put down twenty dollars and I'll let you
CO."
~ haven't got that much. I'm poor
man and"
How much have you got?'
''Only one dollar
Then give me that and skip out. F"
The would be vietimizer did so and hur-
riedly left the place.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
4 THUMB-N ALL COMPASS.
Telling the Time and Place on Cloudy
Day When Lost.

The way of finding where ] am when
lost in the field or upon the wafer on q
cloudy day is to place the point of knife
blade upon the middle of my thumb nail
the blade IN line perpendicular to the
plane OF the nail A shadow will then be
seen upon the nail pointing at the knife
point, and one can readily deter mine where
the sun is
In the woods one can be deceived by the
nail shadow if he stands among trees and
light comes through an opening in the
forest. 1t is necessary to stand ia an open
ing clear of trees, and then it must be
very dark day indeed when the nail shadow
is not sufficiently well defined to give the
direction of the sun. ! never bother to
carry compass on hunting trips
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
CUILOM IN THE RACE.
The IIIinoi5 senator Unfurls His Banner
to the Breeze.

to the Breeze.
Senator Cullom takes the letter as
meaning that Blaine will positively de-
cline a nomination, and, true to his
word uttered in Chicago last summer
before he went to Europe, he has en-
tered the field. He then said that he
would enter if Blaine were not candi-
date. Last night he no sooner heard
the news than he unfurled his banner,
and it is now waving in the breeze.
HIS early entrance has given him
a good start, and already he Ia
showing evidence of getting his
second wind. The letter was not such
a surprise to the Senator as to great
many others. Last Friday he went to
Blaine and told him that he ought in
all fairness to the other candidates to
declare himself; that if he (Bla'ne) de-
sired to be a candidate he (Cullom)
wonld not enter the field, but that If
he did not intend to be a candidate he
(Cullom) would enter the field and at
once. Blaine told him to curb his pa.
tience FOR few days and he would
hear something drop.
Anger ana reed
No other candidate, so far as is known
here, has yet announced himself in he
race. But unless the general opinion
is very far from the right path there
will be at least two entries before the
week is over. Alger will, according to
this opinion, be one and Tom Reed the
other.
Harrison Declines to Say Anything
The President declines to express an
opinion, but from conversation with his
brother-in-law, Judge John n. Scott,
it is fair to believe that the letter did
not surprise him. Mr.. Scott said when
here last that Blaine would not be
candidate. When he entered the Cab
met he gave the President to under
stand that he would not be a candidate.
1.-THE President knows that Blaine will
at the proper time declare himself"
said Judge Scott. THAT Blaine will
c4rrv out his part and write a letter
kav. M 1o,1ht He will write - whom
the President Is ready for 10. he ex-
pressed willingness to do 30 last sum-
mer, but the President had not COM
pleted his plans for denomination
then. When he has he will, think,
give Blaine the word and the letter will
DO forthcoming"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
Letter from the Man from Maine De-
Dying tina he is a Can
didate.
Prominent Men Express Various Opip-
ions as to what he Really
Means.
SpeculatiOnS as to the Probable Effect
on the Canvass of Other
Candidates.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Blaine is not .
candidate for the presidential nomina-
ton by the Republican convention. He
makes this declaration himself in let
ter written to Mr.. Clarkson.
Mr.. Blaine's letter to Mr.. Clarkson Is
as follows:
"WAsRINGToN, Feb. 6-J. s. GARRISON,
Chairman of the Republican National Commit
ee-My Dear Sir: L am not a candidate for
the presidency and my name will not go before
the Republican National convention for the
nomination. l make this announcement In
Quo season. To those who have rendered me
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

1t now requires but thirteen pounds of
water converted into steam with pressure
of ITS to 200 pounds In the boiler to Sc
sion engine. By .ne use of third more
coal the pressure in the boiler and the
horse power can be doubled.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
HON. JAMES G. BLAINE.

their support owe sincere thanks and am most
grateful for their confidence They will / am
sure, make earnest effort in the approaching
contest which is rendered especially important
by reason Of the indus trial and financial policies
Of the government being at stake. The popu-
lar decision on these issues is of great moment
and will be of far-reaching consequence Very
sincerely yours, JAMES &. BLAINE"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

Rio DE JANERIo is said to have the
finest barbor in the world. The entrance
to it is lined by strong notifications, and
vessels can anchor Immediately at the
quays Of the city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

A recent English invention is buoyant
life saving seat for ships. 1t is intended
for deck seat, the upper and lower parts
being made of puoyant material, so that
if thrown into the water the appar atus
will support several people comfortably.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

TURKEY is said to be unable to pay a
debt of co, 500, COO, due to Russia, and the
latter demands the cession of certain lands
In lieu of the cash.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

EACH year about $4,000 is expended in
sprinkIing the streets Of London with sand
tic prevent horses slipping.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

OWING to its extensive use In electric
app!iapces the price Of platinum has adj
vanced fully 100 per cent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

s1scE Patagonia was divided between
Chill and the Argentine Republic it has
teen developed into wonderful country
for sheep raising.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

A syndicate has purchased 2,000acres of
land at the falls of the Canoche river,
Is miles from Savannah, Ca. and pro-
poses to develop the water power of the
same, converting it first into electricity
ana then transmitting it to the city by
wires
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

A SINGLE mandatory in Paris makes
10000, 600 quill toothpicks year. 1t is the
largest establishment Of its kind in the
world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

A NEW automatic scale is so arranged
with an automatic attachment that cars
can,be weighed while passing over the track
at the rate of four miles an hour. Five
or sig cars can be weighed per minute.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

A solar disturbance lasting fifteen min
utes, in which vapors assembled to dist
ance of sc, 900 miles, was recently observed
by astronomers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

IT is proposed to erect at Provincetown
Mass, monument to commemorate the
landing of the Pilgrims at that place, No
vember q, 1920, and other events which
transpired while the May flower was at
Plymouth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

The German army has swimming
school for troops, where every one must
learn to swim. The best swimmers are
able to cross stream of several hundred
yards width, even when carrying their
clothing, rife and ammunition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

American looms are being extensively
used in England.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
CONGRESS-.
TUEsDAy, Feb. 2.

TUEsDAy, Feb. 2.
SENATE.-Mr. Palmer proposed con-
stitutlonal amendment for the election Of
Uniled States senators by popular vote.
Various remonstrances against the open
ing of the worlds fair on Sundays were
presented.
HoUsE-The Reed rule to count a
quorum was refused adoption.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3.
SENATE. Mr.. Sherman presented an
invitation from the German government
asking the participation of the United
States In the international art exhibition
to be held in Munich Mr.. Kyle called up
his joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the constitution of the United
States making uniform the laws in regard
to marriage and divorce, which was re-
ferred to the judiciary committee The
senate bill for the creation of fourth iu-
dicial district in the territory of Utah
was passed.
HOUsE.-The amendment to the rules.
as proposed by Mr.. Dingley, providing
That ali senate amendments to the house
bills, other than appropriation bills shall
be considered as soon as laid before the
house by the speaker, was adopted. A
motion by Mr.. Boatner, stiking out the
clause permitting general legislation on
appropriation bills was lost. Mr. Dinglev
offered an amendment providing for the
consideration of senate amendments to
house bills mot appropriating money! as
soon as they are laid before the house by
the speaker, which was agreed to.
THURSDAY, Feb. 4.
SENATE.-Senator Brice introduced a
bill to erect amonument commemorative of
the battle of Lake Erie, at Putin Bay, in
1913. A committe reported in favor of
seating Senator CALL of Florida, but no
definite action was open in regard to the
matter. The Plumb memorial services
are to be held Feb H. .
HOUsE.-The house agreed to hold Fri
day night sessions for the consideration of
private pension bills. The house rules
were finally adopted. A resolution, offer.
ed by Mr.. Dickinson Ky J, was adopted.
1t asks if congress has the constitutional
right to make appropriations for the
world fair.
FRIDAY, Feb. 5.
HOUsE.-Mr. Fithian introduced bill
putting farm Implements on the free list.
A bill was passed appropriating $115,5l4
for the subsistence of the Sioux In
dams. Congressman Bunting IN. W
introduced two tariff bills. One places a
duty of cent pound on tin plate or
baggers tin and one and two-tentrs cents
per pound on tin plates, with drawback
of less than FIVE per cent Of the duty paid
on exported articles made from imported
plates. After October l, 1896, the articles
named are to be placed on the free list.
The second bill repeats, after July |, 1898
the duty of cents pound on pig tin
TUESDAY, Feb 9.
SENATE Mr.. Allen introduced a bill
providing for a ship canal in the Col
umbia river. F. W. Oakley's nomination
as marshal for the western district of Wis
Consln was confirmed
HOUSE "A resolution was adopted for
an investigation Of the worlds fair com
mission expenditures, bat there was long
debate on the matter. No special I'M
friendliness to the fair can be interpreted
from the action Of the house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

AT Danlers, Mass, the shoe factory of
Joseph E. Farrar. occupied by c. c. Far
well & Co. and w. H. Burns, was burned
almost to the ground Wednesday night.
Loss S125, 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12
DEPEw ON THE SITUATION.

He Says Harrison VIII BE the Nominee
and Reciprocity the Platform.
New YORK, Feb. s.-After Chauncey
NJ. Depew had been shown the letter
he said
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

A HOUSE in Dedham, Mass, built in
1886, is occupied by family, the descend
ants of the original builders. They ap-
p1eciate tie antiquity and will show Wis
itors drought it for 25 cents
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-12

The exorbitant freight tariffs on the va
rious railroads has caused California fruit
growers to reduce the quantity of fruit
shipped to foreign markets, and large fac
tories for drying and canning the fruit are
being built.