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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
The Use Of Lime i'll Agriculture.

For centuries lime has been used for
the Improvement of the land and the
fertilization of crops The practice has
descended through a hundred genera
tons until the present day, and only
now we have learned the reason why
this mineral is beneficial to the soil
We may more correctly say reasons,
for there are several, besides that one
that lime is contained in all plants and
forms the largest proportion of the ash
of most Of them. Thus, for this reason
alone, lime is an indispensable plant
food and crops cannot be grown with
out sufficient supply Of it.
But we have learned that lime must
have some other useful action in the
soil besides this, for it's effects are such
that other fertilizers and manure are
made much more effective by its ;liI
than they are without it, and more re-
Gently it has been learned that the nj
trogen organism that has so much to
do with the beneficial results of clover
grown on the land is positively unable
to live and perform its useful functions
without sufficient supply of lime in
the soil.
For many years past farmers have
known that Il crop of clover is greatly
beneficial to the land, and improves it
for several years afterward. Indeed, in
many localities where the use of lime
as q fertilizer has been common and
the land has never been sown with
| clover or grass without the application
g
sion that without lime there is no
clover. And this has been the actual
truth, for the dividing line between the
lined and the unlimed land may have
been plainly seen by the greater luNuri-
ance of the crop on the former. And
this lulNuriance of growth has been
perceived in the other crops following
il the rotation 1t has been supposed
that the result has been due chiefly to
! the known action of caustic lime upon
the silica of the soil, and that this ac-
ton has caused a solution of the silica,
which has been combined with the
potash, soda, magnesia and the other
minerals in the soil, and has thus set
free these Indispensable elements of
food for the crops.
But even these valuable services of
the lime did not fully explain all that
was known of its good effects, and it
remained for the latest discovery Of
the presence of the nitrogen bacterium
in the soil to complete the whole story
| of the use of lime. And now it may be
assumed that without a large supply of
lime this invaluable microbe cannot act,
and that to enable it to complete it's
work the soil must contain a sufficient
quantity of this alkali.
Many years ago the supply of salt
petre, which is nitrate of potash, was
procured from what was known as
nitrate beds. These were made of
earth taken from houses, barns and
/ stables that was rich in organic matter
| and containing various heterogeneous sub
stances mixed with manure and
| wood, which, of course, con-
tanned carbonate of lime These
| beds were made moist with water and
urine, and after a time the earth was
leached, and the I've boiled down yield
| ed the saltpetre. As much as five or
six pounds of it was procured from
each thousand pounds of earth, and the
small supply so procured formed one Of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
NEWS I'M BRIEF.

b. G. Campbell fell from cliff at
Tuscola, Ind, and received fatal IN
juries.
Minister Porter an Senator Ingalls,
were passengers on the Fuerest Bis
marck which arrived in New York
from Southampton.
In digging Il sewer at Phoenix, Ariz,
wOrkmcn came upon urnS filled with
ashes OF human bodies, which settles
beyond doubt the question as to
whether prehistoric races crcmatcd
their dead.
Official information comes from Rome
that the pope has dispensed the Catho-
lies of the United States the precept
not to eat meat on Friday, Oct. 21 in
honor of the Columbus celebration.
While playing football in Omaha,
Neb., Charles Ruskins, Yale student,
and brother of Wilkens Rusl1ins, who
was killed in a similar way at Yale last
year, was probably fatally injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
UPHOLDS Thu LAW.
The Big Four Loses its Suit to Test the
Legality of the Indiana Tax Law.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 19.-In the
Circuit court this morning the rail
roads of the State who have been
fighting the new tax law received
their first signal defeat The Big Four
some months ago brought suit to enjoin
County Treasurer Backus from collect
ng taxes assessed against the road by
the state board of tax commissioners.
Counsel for the road claimed that the
new law denied equal protection to the
railroad with all others in the State.
in direct violation Of the fourteenth
amendment of the federal constitu.
ton; that it did not provide for
the due process of law; that
the administration of the law by
the State board was with an evil eve
and unequal hand in such manner as
to constitute fraud, and that the board
actually assessed property outside of
its jurisdiction, These were the same
questions that brought about lorg
contests in California, Kentucky and
Arkansas.
Judge Brown, in his opinion, holes
that none of the points made is good
and that the law is constitutional ir
every respect
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
MOonshiners I'm New York.

New YORK, Sept. 16.-Moonshiners
doing an extensive business in the very
heart of New York have been dis
covered by United States revenue of
ficers How long the illicit distillery
has been in operation is not known.
The moonshiners escaped arrest. The
business was carried on in four-story
brick building at 60 Washington street
by Charles Lorenzo, a wine merchant,
with the assistance of several men
who are not yet known to the govern
ment officers. Lorenzo had been do
ing a large business. There was no out
ward signs that he was not complying
with the law and combining himself to
the production of the grade of wine
that is exempt from taxation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
MEXiCO's CHOLERA FRIGHT.
The Reported Plague in New York City
Causes Consideration.

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. Blowing to
rumors that cholera has made It's APP
pearance in the Nineteenth infantry,
stationed four miles from here an
official of the government, accompanied
by number of doctors, visited the
barracks yesterday morning and after
a thorough investigation found that
there was no trace of the offense.
A yellow-fever hospital has been es-
tablished at Cordonba, where there are
a number of refugees from Vera Cruz.
The disease is disappearing from Vera
Cruz, Coatacoaloas, Cordoba and Tam
pico under the influence of the cold
weather
The national board of health has
telegraphed orders that the strictest
lookout for cases of contagious diseases
is to be maintained at all Mexican
ports and along the frontier. and the
officials at these places are ordered to
report the exact state of health pre-
vailin" in their respective territories.
The reports which have been teIe-
graphed here regarding the outbreak
of cholera in New York City are caus-
ing much consterna ION.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
Vets at Gettysburg EN- Route.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, Sept. 19.-Thou-
sands of veterans en- route to the Ma
tional cncampment at Washington
spent Sunday on the battle field They
came in special trains from almost
every state in the union, but New
York, Ohio, Maine, Connecticut aud
Colorado had the largest representa-
ton. The department officers of Wis
consin came in a body and left in the
evening for Washington.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
MRS. HARRISON IMPROVING.
She Passes Another Good Night and
Will lie Taken to Washington

She Passes Another Good Night and
Will lie Taken to Washington.
Loon LAKE, N. Y, Sept. 19.-Not-
withstanding the drcary rainy weather
the condition of Mrs Harrison is inn
proved to-day. She passed comfort
able night.
According to the statements of those
about her there is little in Mrs. Harri-
sons present condition to excite Seri-
Gus apprehension. With the non-ap-
pearance of the dreaded watcry accu-
mutation in the cavity of the pleura
hope has revived in the hearts
OF the patient and the members of
her family, and the suggestion that
she be removed from Loon Lake to
Washington will be carried out. A
consultation was held this morning
between Drs. Gardner and Trudcau,
and it was decided to grant the wish
of the President, his family and Mrs.
Harrison herself that she be taken to
Washington. The removal, it is now
definitely stated, will take place to-
morrow, and the train having the dis
tinguishcd invalid aboard will be due
in Washington Wednesday morning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
Another tase-2oo Guaranteed.
An Earlier Account.

New York, Sept. 1o.-Two more OF
the Hamburg American Packet Plague
company's steamshi ps sent up the vel
low flag this morning, which meant
that there was cholera aboard Of th"'n.
One Of the steamships is the Scandal,
which arrived more than week ago;
the other the bohemia, the last OF the
company's vessels to reach New YORK.
with fresh installment Of the scourge.
The yellow flags were hauled down
before noon, but no report has yet been
made Of the number of cases developed.
There are no new cases in the city and
no deaths. The authorities think they
have thoroughly stamped out the
disease
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
REVIEW OF IRON TRADE.
An Improved Tone, with Better Status
In View.


CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 16.-An i'm
proved tone and some anticipatory
notes of a better status is the report
from most of the iron and steel trade
centers of the country this week.
Most statements abol.t the market are
qualified, however, in view of the tran
sitional state in which nearly all
branches of the trade have been since
the mill resumption, and it has been
difficult to sift temporary conditions
from those likely to be more ,perma-
nent.
The total ore sales of the week have
been in the neighborhood of 10000
tons, on a basis of 25 cents below last
seasons prices. The complement of
pending negotiations for the sale of
Mesaba ores has been of interest to the
trade, and there is no longer doubt
anywhere as to the appearance of the
new range as an important factor in
the market the coming winter. The
status of hard ores, of which consider
able stocks are to be brought down
this month and next, is not materially
changed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
oDDFELLoWs IN SESSION.
Meeting of the Supreme Grand Lodge
Opened at Portland, Oregon.

op0hcu at 1OrVtanO, oregon.
PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 19.-Tbe
sixty-eighth annual communication of
the independent Order of Oddfellows
and the weeks session of the sovereign
grand lodge opened here to-day. The
gathering is larger than any
previously entertained by the citizens
of Portland. Most of the visitors have
occupied from ten days to two weeks
on the journey, making numerous
stops en- loute to view the scenery.
The city is arrayed in bunting from
one end to the other and every other
entertainment committee.
The first session of the supreme
grand lodge was held this afternoon
and the proceedings were opened ~
the reading of the years repor,
of Grand Sire Charles NJ. Busb2e.
of Raleigh, n. c. The report showed
the largest gain in membership in 1872!
that has ever been made in one year Of
the orders history The net increase
IN membership from Jan. l, 1891, to
Jan. /, 1892, was As, SO1. The member
ship in good standing on Jan.
l reached the enormous total Of
72l,1i3, and including the mem
oershlp of Rebel<ah degree
lodges so2, sSl. The expenditures for
relief during 1891 were $3,1l6, lS2.0S.
The report shows lodge members,
I'll, lac; encampment members 124, 593;
Rebekah degree members, 155, Ol5; ag-
gregate relief by lodges and encamp-
ments, 50, 142, 1890: relief by Rebekah
lodges, S34, 520.1S: total revenue,
81, $50, 064.4 As, being an increase for the
year in revenue of 500, I3S.42. The
growth of the order since its
foundation has been remarkable
The first lodge, known as
Washington Lodge No. 1, was founded
in Baltimore in 1919. From 1880 to
1892 1900, 600 members We're initiated.
1t has spread from the United States
and Canada until now there is a flour
ishing membership in Australia, Eng
land, India, and Germany. In this
country there are 10, 600 lodges and en-
campmcnts. Once in three years the
patriarchs militant meet in grand en-
campmcnt. The last was in Chicago
in 1890 and the next will be in that
city in 1893
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
A q. Porter at Home.

New YORK, Sept. -Ex-United
States Minister to Italy A. G. Porter
Is as happy rs Il man can be to be back
in the States. He resigned his post
few days before he took the steamer
from Europe. The resignation went
into effect on Thursday last. Mr.. Por-
ter will go to Washington to settle ac-
counts and will then return to his
home in Indianapolis He will take
the stump for Harrison and Reid early
In OrtObcr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23

Fire destroyed the building of the
Union Transfer and Storage company
at Indianapolis and the contents,
which consisted CT agricultural nipple
ments. The loss is estimated at $780,
Geo.
At Carlisle, Pa, the breaking Of an
axle on an engine on the Cumberland
Valley read caused serious wreck.
twenty-five passengers were badly
shaken up. A few suffered sellous ill.,
jury, but none will die.
President Harrison will issue an or
der closing all the government depart
ments on Tuesday, the Goth inst, the
day set down in the programme for
the parade Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic during its encampment.
Chief Murphy of the department Of
public safety of Allegheny, Pa, and
detectives Glenn, Kornman, Mcclure
and Donaldson, who were charged with
embeZZlement, were acquitted. The
costs were placed on the county.
The fourth annual concert and fes-
tival Of the United Polish Singing
Societies Of America held it's session
at Grand Rapids, Mich. Many socie-
ties from Chicago, Milwaukee, De
troit and other cities were present.
The Utah commission held a four
days session behind closed doors in
Chicago. The commission ended a
lengthy inquiry ut Salt Lake Aug. IS,
and the meeting is to prepare their
annual report to the secretary of the
interior
Joseph NJ. Gibson, an old settler of
West Liberty, Iowa, is dead, aged IS
years. But one death has occurred in
fifty-seven years in his family, con-
sjsting of eleven children, fifty-tive
grandchildren, and forty-eight great
grandchildren.
Bridge Jumper Meredith Stanley of
Cincinnati proposes to float over Nj
agara Falls Ia a barrel Of strong oak,
we'll hoped and covered with copper
1t is eight feet long and six feet in
is ready for use.
The supreme court of New York
state has affirmed the decision of
Judge Rumsey in the Monroe county
appOrdOnment case, in which their
apportonment under the law passed
by the democratic legislature was de-
clared to be unconstitutional.
After consultation Tuesday morn
ing Mrs. Harrison's physicians sent
out q statement in which they say
that their patients condition is criti-
cal. The primary disease from which
she is suffering is pronounced to be
pulmonary tuberculosis of the right
side.
Miss May White, the young school
mistress Of Stockbridge, Miss, who Il
year ago fell into a species Of stupor,
is only now recovering her senses.
During all this time she has been
nourished with liquid food. From 14S
pounds she has fallen away to fifty
eight pounds.
Miss Clarissa Caldwell Lathrop of
New York, founder and national Or
ganizer of the LUacy Law Reform
ague, is dead. She was a daughter
of General William +. Lathrop of Ro-
chester, \. Y, and some years ago
WAS imprisoned in q lunatic asylum.
until after many efforts she mana eed
to have Il writ of haDeaS corpus issued,
and was adjudged sane She had S nee
devoted herself to rescuing other SINE
prisoners, and had been very success
full.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
Chinese Treaty Concluded

LONDON, sept -. y dispatch to the
Daily News from Vienna says: "A
Russo Chinese convention has been con-
cludcd which provides for the creation
of Russian consulateS in central China.
Manchuers. Mongolia and other dis
tricts with the object Of oustiug British
trade by the Introduction of Russian
goods when the siberian railway has
been completed. Russia fears that
England will forcstall her by building
a railway through Burmah to Peliu.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
Conductor ISilled

DAYTON, Ohio, Sept AT o'clock
this morning as a Big Four switch en-
CINE was backing eight box cars from
east end yards to IlarShmanvillc, they
ran into a cow. Three cars were de-
rallied and thrown in a heap into the
ditch. Conductor Michael McGlynn
was instantly killed. His head was
mashed into a Jelly. Brakemcn Charles
Davis was badly injured, but will re.
cover
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
Fierce Forest Fires.

NEW CASTLE, Col, Sept. 19.-Forest
fires are now raging in the mountains
near here and are destroying millions
of dollars worth of lumber. The flames
are burning everything in front Of
them; from appearance it is the most
destructive fire that has swept the
mountains in years. From all appear
ances it will take the great reservation
set aside for use as national park by
presidential proclamation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
BOUND AND DROWNED.
Staten Island Police Arc Puzzled Over
Very CHASTITY Mystery.

very "haStiS Mystery.
NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-The Staten
island police have another mystery on
their hands similar to the famous But
finger case of Tottenville two years
ago.
While the beach inspector was patrol
ling the beach in the lower bay yester-
day afternoon he discovered body
floating ashore. The body was that of
wcll-dressed man and was badly de-
composed.
When it was taken out Of the water
it was discovered that the man had
evidently met his death by foul play.
His hands had been securely tied be-
hind his back. The rope used was
tarred marline, which is only used by
sailors. The body had probably been
in the water two months.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
Breach OF Faith.

WAsHIN eToN, Sept. 19.-It is re-
ported 1T the Treasury Department
that two steamers which left Liverpool
yesterday had immigrants in the sec
ond cabin as second-class passengers.
The officials are very indignant over
the breach Of faith. and the news has
been communicated to the President,
who will. it is thought, conclude that
it is about time to issue his much
talked of proclamation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
Another Railway SfrILa

VAN buren,, Ark, Sept. 19.-The
brakemen ON this division of the Ar
kansas Valley branch of the Iron
Mountain road have struck in conse-
quence of an order that hereafter
trains shall go out with but two brake
men instead of three. The engineers,
fremen and conductors have agreed to
stand by the brakemen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
ingalls, VIII stump Kansas.

ATcHIsoN, Kan, Sept. I9.-Ex-Sena-
tor John J. ingalls, telegraphs from
New York that he will visit his parents
at Haverhill, Mass, a few days. re-
turning to his home in this city the
last of next week. He will ut once
place himself in the hands of the Re-
publican State committee, opening the
campaign in Topeka.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
Killed Within Sight of Home.

BLAIRsTowN, N. j., Sept. 19.-While
returning from church yesterday in a
carriage Mrs. Simon FL. Webster ard
her only daughter, Kate, aged 19,were
instantly killed while crossing the
track in front of their home by west
bound Pennsylvania, Poughke, sic q
Boston express.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
KILLED BY A PANTHER.
Two Children. Destroyed by an Animal
Which Had Escaped.

ST. PAUL, Mimi. 19.-Kitty Yancy,
aged 10, and Herbert Yancy, aged 10,
came to fearful death at Warsaw,
Mimi, yesterday. 1t is presumed that
they were killed by panther which
escaped from Barnum's circus about a
week ago. They were passing through
a wooded region, accompanied by a
dog. The dog must have aroused the
panther, as all three were found dead
at noon. The boy was killed by blow
from the animals paw and the girl
was bitten in the neck. The panther
was afterward killed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
Yellow IIa: FIving at Montreal.

MONTREAL, Sept. 10. - Yesterday
afternoon the Steamship Wandrahm of
the hamburg American line sailed
into port carrying the yellow flag. She
was signaled to anchor. Upon being
boarded she was found to have clean
bill of health from Crosse Isle quaran-
tine station. She was not allowed to
land, however, DIR. Lachapelle, inspec-
tor of the provincial board, giving as
the reason that she had to be held the
necessary ten days. An examination
and report will be made.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
No Cholera at Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 12.-Another chol-
era story was exploded this morning
by the arrival at her dock of the john
son Line steamer Baltimore, which had
been detained at quarantine fiying the
yellow flag since Saturday. The sus-
pected case proved to be simple diar-
rhoea
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23

The illness Of Mrs. Harrison will cause
the most earnest sympathy Of the M
ton to 90 out to the president. In 4
time of such sore domestic trouble
the American people are all sincere
sympathizers frCm whose tender feel
ings all partisan Influence is divorced
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23

The Toronto Empire, the dominion
government organ, makes a semi official
statement on behalf of the conservai-
i've party leaders that Sir John Thomp-
son will succeed Abbott in the premier
ship of Canada 1t is expected Abbott
will retire in a few weeks and that
Thompson will Immediately be appoint
ed premier.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
TRICKS ASSAILANT.
Berkman, Who Tried to AsSassi-
nate Carnegie's Partner.
is Convicted.
A Verdict of Twenty Years In
prisOnment is at Once
Imposed.

ftrlsBuRG, Sept 10. - Alexander
berkman, the would be assassin Of
Chairman ii. c. Prick of the Carnepie
company, has been convicted by the
jury and sentenced to TWENTY-FIVE
years Imprisonment in the peniten.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23

Mrs. Anna Jack, Of Pennington, Ill.
was taken with a severe coughing spell
some time ago, and a lump was elected
which Is reported to have been q mass
Of common pins.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
sufrerine With the Fell Disease.

BERLIN, Sept. 19.-The evening pa
pers here announce that two persons
who came to this city from Hamburg
had been found to be suffering with
Asiatic cholera and had been removed
to the hospital
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23
NEW JERSEY VISITED.
"A Supposed Case of Asiatic Cholera
Breaks Out at Elizabeth.

Breaks Out at Elizabeth
ELIZABETH, n. j., Sept. 19.-John
Susie, supposed at first to have cholera
morbus, is dying at the city hospital.
The physicians there entertain grave
doubts as to the real nature on his
malady.
City Physician Green hastily sum-
moned to the hospital the entire medi-
raj and surgical staff comprising ten
of the leading physicians of the city.
They were called in to confer as to the
diagnosis in the case. President Whe-
Ian of the board of health was notified
by the chairman Of the health commit
tee that Susic's case is probably
cholera, and to b. prepared to take
prompt action.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-23

A fence 500 miles long, of wire nett
ing separating the colonies of New
South Wales and Queensland, is one
OF the wonders of Australia. 1t is de-
signed to keep the rabbits out.