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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
FIRES AND QUALITIES.

THE Dwight mills, at Chicopee, Mass,
have been damaged SEC, 900 by fire.
FEARS are entertained IL London tina
the British ship Cavalier has been lost
with all On board.
ROBERT THOMAS, a farmer residing
near Farmer City, ILL.,, has a cocklebur
lodged In his throat and can not survive.
PRESIDENT PEXoTTO has appealed to
the governors Of the different states in
Brazil to aid In restoring order through
out the public.
Mr.. FABRE, the Canadian commissioner
in Paris, said Monday he felt certain the
colony of Newfoundland would join the
dominion OF Canada.
THE Hospital for the Insane at Pontiac,
Mich, was burned Saturday night, and
the inmates were saved with much diff
Guilty.
FIRE at Boston Sunday night destroyed
the wholesale shoe houses of Parker,
Holmes & Co, and Codding & Co., on
Federal street. The total loss is $780,
900.
A FIRE in an apartment house in New
York Monday morning destroyed $l5,-
OOO worth OF property belonging to the
tenants.
A NEW bridge over Fall creek, in course
of erection near indianapolis, Ind, gave
way Saturday precipitating the workmen
into the stream below. Seven of the men
were badly hurt.
The old Wolsey homestead, on the Cas-
inc farm In Bowery Bay, L. l., was totally
destroyed by fire Saturday night The
loss IS estimated at 100000. Partially in
sured.
A sIx-sToRY brick building in New
York, owned and occupied by J. Chattilion
& Sons. manufacturers of scales and butch
ers' tools, was completely Quilted by fire
Wednesday morning. The loss will az.
gregate 100000, most of which is cover
ed by insurance
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

1t is said that N the Storage of many
outgoing steamships are returning ltall-
ans, Swedes and even Poles, who have
been in this country at work all summer,
and are going home to spend the winter.
In the spring these same labOrers will re-
appear at the barge Office in New York, or
at some other port, as immigrants pre-
pared to pass Inspection as desirable adj
dItions to our population. This Is d class
of immigrants which certainly should not
be classed as desirable, for they have no
purpose to become citizens or even perma-
nent residents, but only come here attract
ed by the comparatively high wages.
They compete with our citizens for work,
and although, as a rule, Shey do only the
ooarser kinds of manual labor, this COM
petition is sufficient to reduce wages in
these occupations. They contribute moth
ing to the public welfare, and are often
disorderly and sources of public expense.
This is phase of the immigration prob
lem which is difficult to deal with, and is
not dealt with by existing legislation, but
Is serious phase, and certainly needs
congressional attention if any Of the as
poets of the difficult subject do.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
ANOTHER BORDER BATTLE.
Fight Between Mexican Troops and
Foil ,wers of Cara. 49,,


Foil ;wers of Cara. -
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 2S.-Df.
Plutarco Ornelas, the Mexican consul
here, has received a dispatch from
Laredo which states that an engage
ment at long range took place last night
between Cara 5 followers and the Mex
lean troops at San Ignacos ranch on
this side of the border between Carrizo
and Laredo. According to the dispatch
the revolutionists were assembled In
large force on the Texas bank of the
river, having been driven across by the
Mexican troops. Upon reaching the
United States side the insurgents
opened a steady fire at the troops
across the river, which was returned.
The battle continued for some time and
resulted in one of the Mexican soldiers
being killed and number on each side
wounded.
Indirect word concerning the move.
ments of Capt, Hardie of the Third
cavalry was received at headquarters
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
BAD SUPERINJE EVIDENT.
He Corrupted tho Boys Placed Under
His Charge.

PIrTsBuRG, Pa, Dec. 28,-BIairsviLle,
Indiana county, is excited over the dis
covery that Prof Ennis, for ten years
superintendent of public schools, has
been demoraliziDg boys and polluting
their morals. Eight or ten Of the largest
pupils before the board made the most
startling revelations. Ennis was arrested
but was afterwards released and has gone
west Before leaving he made a written
confession and prayed for leniency. Ennis
is 81 years of aye and has always been
prominent in church End sOcial circles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

Michael Kotila. The marshal shot Parola
dead and fatally wounded K0tila.
FRANK MoULToN, who killed his wife
at Lowell, Mass, was arraigned Saturday.
Although he ,onfessed the killing he re-
fused 20 plead guilty and was held in bail
for trial.
ISAAC SAwTELLE, who murdered his
brother Hiram, and whose efforts to Sc
cure a new trial in Maine recently attract
ed wide attention, died in his cell at the
Concord On. H Jail Saturday of apo
plexy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
WASHINGT TON

SECRETARY of the Navy Tracy COM
plies with Senator Washburn's request
for a vessel to transport breadstuffs to
Russia.
The state department is in receipt of a
formal statement that Chill will make the
amends demanded by this government for
the attack upon sailors from the United
States steamer Baltimore.
HE United States supreme court Mon
Gay advanced the hearing of arguments
In the suits between the Illinois Central
railroad on one side and the city of Chi
cago, the state of Illinois and the United
States on the other, regarding the lake
front.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

THE rapid exhibition of steel pens by
= the inks at present in use has set some
German to experimenting, and he has
found that if the pen, Immediately after
use, be stuck into raw Irish potato it
will last far longer time than it does
ordinarily, even with the best of care.
The juice of the potato is alkaline, and
thus neutralize8 the action of the ink
acids.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
WAITING FOR ORDERS.
The San Francisco is Ready for any Emer-
geBcy.


SAN Diego. Cal, Dec. 28.-The United
States snip San Francisco, which left San
Francisco Saturday, arrived here this
morning. Admiral Brown said, 81 shall
stay here in San Diego harbor until the
secretary of the navy orders US away.
The shi p is equipped for three years ,
cruise and we have 100 rounds of ammuni
ton for each gun. Besides this we have
300 or 400 for other ships"
"What other ships?" was asked.
1--WE may meet some other ships that
will want some ammunition was the
answer.
From other sources ii is inferred that
the Charleston, now ON its way from
Honolulu to Acapulco, is to meet the San
Francisco here and take on extra ammuni-
ton The Baltimore is also coming north
from CHILEAN waters and may want am
munition While officers refuse to state
future plans, it is easy to learn that the
vessel is ready for any emergency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
A CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY.
A Farmer Shoots His Wife I'm Cold
Blood,

NASHVILLE, Dec. 28-Intelligence has
just been received of "a terrible Christians
tragedy near Golddust, on the Mississippi.
Shirley Wakefield, farmer. became III
volved in a difficulty with his brother
in-law, James Pate, when Mrs. Wakefield
walked up to Der brother and disarmed
him and then went up to her husband and
took hold of a loaded shot gun he had.
Wakefield told her if she did not rele as e
her hold on his gun be would kill her.
She continued to hold the muzzle of the
gun when he pushed her from him and
shot her through the stomach, killing her
instantly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

Senator Dawes, of Massachusetts,, is in
a sad state of mind Five anxious fellow
citizens are cIamoring for his seat, and
insisting upon him taking himself into
the retirement department.
Besides her own daughter, Miss Winnie
Davis, the widow of Jefferson Davis has
also an adopted child, now 16 years of age.
Her former name was Bette TilIman, and
Mrs. Davis interest in her idates back
about five years. The girl formerly lived
at Beauvoi1, Miss, but is now in a north
ern school.
When Congressman John Mitchell, of
Milwaukee, went to Washington for the
first time and wanted to rent a house for
$1,000 year,it is said that the real estate
agent whom he consulted held the matter
open until he could hurry over to the agri-
cultural department and consult Secretary
Rusk about the applicants financial
standing. But as he discovered that the
would be patron was millionaire and the
son of the late Alexander Mitchell, he
concluded to close the bargain.
Mrs. Charles Crisp, wife of the new
speaker of the house of representatives, is
not at all well known to the country at
large or even to Washington. She is a
southern woman of Georgia birth. and
was born and brought up in Ellaville, near
Americas, the Crisps present home. Her
life was that of typical southern woman.
Her fathe was wealthy planter whose
plantation swarmed with slaves, and the
lap of luxury and gold spoons fell to Mrs.
Crlsp's glr.hood. When quite young she
was married to young Crisp, and the pair
made home IN Americas, where they
hare lived ever since. Four children
came to demand Mrs. Crisp's care and she
devoted herself to them and to his home.
While the speakers wife has an ex,lu-
sive positsen and ranks along with cabinet
ladies, 1t Is not probable that Mrs. Crisp
Will feel like assuming it unless her health
should improve greatly. She is very do
mestic in her tastes and is also a severe
sufferer from rheumatism, which prevent
ed her last season from even returning
calls. Although her choice would lead
her to remain in Georgia, Mrs. Crisp has
always spent her winters with Mr.. Crisp
at the Metropolitan hotel, where she is a
favorite with the southern contingent
She is we'll informed woman, interested
In her husbands career.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

FRENCH ingenuity has contrived an i'm
proved stone cutting saw of remarkable
eficiency-a circular say having its edge
set with black diamonds in the same way
as the straight blades but as the strain on
the diamond is all in one direction, the
setting can bemale much firmer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

ALUMINIUM is to be substituted for cast
iron in the towers Of some new public
building ,at Philadelphia. There will
thus be a saving Of some 400 tons in
weight and the constant expense of
painting will be avoided.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

Red Men of British Am erica to Meet Next
June.

MONTREAL, Dec 28.-During the first
week of June next al extraordinary gath
ering of Canadian Indians will take place
at Kamloops, in British Columbia. There
will be present about 1000 Christian In
dams, from various parts of British
Columbia and probably number Of pagan
Indians Rev Father Lacombe has or
gani8ed unique gathering and during
the week the passion play will be
presented by Christian Indians.
This performance is not, of course,
the prime reason for the gathering. There
is understood to be desire to meet one
another, compare notes and consider edu--
cational matters and progress in arts and
civilization
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

VAccrSATINe with steel pens is recon-
mended by French physician. The pens
are cheap enough to allow of fresh one
being used for each operation, and there
by all danger of infection from the lancet
10 avoided
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

MOODY AND SANKEY'S Gospel Hymns
have been veritable gold mine for char
liable purposes. They have raised royal
ties to the amount of 81, 100000, all of
which has been expended in doing good
where good was most needed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

A METHOD of blasting by electricity
has been tried in Sweden with good re-
suits. The means consist of voltaic arc
produced between two carbon rods placed
parallel. When the arc is moved close to
tho spot to be blasted an intense local
heat is created, resulting In expansion
that splits the rock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
NORTHWESTERN HORSEMEN
Wisconsin Men Elected to Important
Offices

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-The annual meet
ing of the Northwestern association of
trottjng and pacing horse breeders today
elected John L. Mitchell, of Wisconsin.
president. Among the viee-presi-
dents are j. D. Creighton, Nebraska, w. |.
Hayes. Iowa.; w. A. Sanborn, Illinois,;
]. L. Case. Wisconsin. The treasurer is
H. D. Mckinney. of Wisconsin, and the
secretary Robert Allen, of Joliet, Ill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

instantaneous photography has lately
been used to record the movements of the
lips in speaking, and by putting the pho
topraps in a zoetrope a deaf-mute can
easily read the words
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
HANGED FOR WIFE MURDER.
Lem Jones Pays the Penalty at Nashville
Tenn.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. %. = Lem
Jones was hanged at Oliver Springs this
morning for the murder of his wife and
child last year. On the scaffold he said
drink was responsible for the crime. He
was deacon in. church and county superin.
tendent Of schools
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
WILD CABLE CAR.

1t Goes Down Grade and Kills Two
Men.
BUTTE, Mont, Dec 26.-Some unknown
person released the brakes on cable car.
from which the grip car had been detached
last midnight, causing the car to go down
heavy grade at lightning speed and jump
the track. William Cunningham. miner,
was killed, and 7. c. Cameron and Dan
Mcdonald were fatally injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
LAID OUT TEN MEN.
An Iowa Lunatic Creates Great Consterna-

An Iowa Lunatic Creates Great Consterna-
ton.
DUBUQUE, Iowa. Dec. A-Wm. Mackey,
an escaped lunatic from Jones county, Gre
ated great CONSERVATION this morning at
Cascade, In church, where he gave way to
a frightful rolley of profanity, which
drove out the worshipers. He next pro-
ceeded to the residence of the priest and
made wild demands. He was arrested
after fierce struggle, In which he laid out
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01

where it was today stated that he was
growing weaker rapidly and more violent
in his rawlings. His physicians believe
his death is only few hours off.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
OPERA HOUSE ON FIRE.

Several Jump From the Windows But
None Seriously Injured.
LIBERTY, Ind, Dec 28.-During a per
Torrance in the opera house this evening
the building caught fire. A panic fol low
ed. The crowd rushed for the windows
and before they were prevented several
jumped but it is thought none were
seriously injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
DEsTITUTION AND DEATH.

Terrible State of fairs Brought About
by the Grip.
WINSTED, Conn, Dec. 28.-Christian
association women calling at the house of
Geo Madison, found the fires out, the
house cold and the whole family of five
persons he'll less with the grip. Mrs. NAL
lison died Sunday, her mother died today
and Madison and two children are very
low
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
SICK OF SULLIVAN.
Jack Barnett, His Manager, Concludes to
Leave.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 28.-Jack Bar
nett, formerly business manager for John
L. Sullivan, severed his connection with
the latter Saturday. Barnett states that
his action is due to the accumulation of
grievances extending over the FIVE years
time in which he has been with Sulli-
Van.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
sCANLAN GROWS WORSE.

His Death Only the Matter OF Shor:
Time.
NEW YORK, Dec. 28.-Actor VIM. j.
Seaman, shattered in mind and body,
lies at the residence of his manager,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-01
PERSONAL POINTS.

Senator Dawes, of Massachusetts,, is in
a sad state of mind Five anxious fellow
citizens are clamoring for his seat, and
insisting upon him taking himself into
the retirement department,
The morning call., 1892-04-24

the best lawyers in Congress take opposing
sides on the question. There is no doubt at
all of the reading of the act Of 1884 1t de-
clares distinctly that the law shall continue
until ten years from the date of enactment.
But the act only purports to be an amend
ment, and the cause of surprise is that there
should be any question among old Con-
gresSmen as to the effect of an amendment
upon the original act. Yet the hesitation
Of the Senate about takiDg up the Geafy
bill WAS based upon opinions that the amend
ment of 1884 continues the act OF lSo2 IN eN-
istence two years after it expires by express
limitations. An act might amend the term
as wei as any other provision ol the orig'-
nal act but the restriction act oil 1881 does
not directly declare that the act OF lSSs
shall be SO amended as TO conuaue two
years longer than the original was intended
to continue The act Of 1854 simply de-
clares restriction shall continue tan years
after tile date of the act Should not Some
action be taken. the chances are ten &c one
that the courts will decide that restriction
expires with the original law,
The morning call., 1892-04-24
MILLIONS IN 1T.
THE COMMITTEE OF THIRTY.

The address of the Committee Of Thirty
is Of a character to awaken the public to a
sense Of our political condition. Local
government now runs in a circle. 1t begins
in corrupt primaries and ends in corrupt
courts. There is no point in this circle open
to the ordinary operation of law. The
primaries held Saturday were In no sense
an expression OF the will of the people.
Four-fisthS Of the Republican party did no
vote, fer the reason that preparations had
been made by the bosses to carry the cleo
ton by Tepeaters and other Illegal voters.
No Republican believed that any number
of votes that might be cast would have
other effect than TO give one or the other fac
ton few more delegates. The voice of the
party was unheard. The delegates elected
to the State convention represent one party
about as fairly as the other, but only the
worst element la each party. What is to
be done? Ii will not do to admit th at moth
ing can be done. The decent element of the
party may not he a match for the r0ughs in
street fight. but it probably is in some
other lines Of action. Upon the Committee
of Thirty naturally falls the duty of taking
the preliminary steps in the formation of
an organization to place decent men in
Office. This committee, as our readers
doubtless remember. grew out Of the mass
meeting held to sustain the Wallace Grand
Jury. 1t discovered early in its career that
to effect anything IT must begin at the be-
ginning. The Superior Court did not take
kindly to the suggestion that the Judge
who had attempted to form Grand Jury
that would follow criminals into politics,
If need be. should be continued In a posi-
ton to perform further services. A Grand
jury drawn after the old plan has just dis
banded without having done the community
the slightest service. The primaries have
been held. and we are apparently at the
beginning OF another cycle of corruption.
III things are allowed to run their usual
course. the two parties will present two
legislative, judicial and municipal tickets
between which there will be little choice
about as much choice as there was between
the last Legislature and the one that imme-
dately preceded it,
The time seems TO have come, therefore, for
the voters to act Independently Of the
bosses. Fortunately the new ballot law
makes such action easy. Under the old
law the committee of 80. or some other COM
mlttee, would nominate a citizens ticket.
the candidates on which would be composed
as nearly equally as possible Of men from
both parties. But this ticket would be
open to the objection OF being a committee
ticket. 1t would be urged against it that it
had no popular Endorsement Under the
new law popu lar Endorsements indispens-
able. The candidate must have on his GER
tificate the names Of 5 per cent of all the
tors voting at the East general election.
The committee of 30. or any other comm it,
tee, may put men in nomination, but their
action will not be effective until 5 per cent
The morning call., 1892-04-24

The report that Prince Grorec Of Wales
Is &c marry the Princess May Of Ieek may
he regarded as entirely speculative. but IL Is
NOT Improbable. The Princess was 10 have
hecn the bride of the Duke of Clarence. and
all The preparations had been made for the
wedding, but Il the groRt sorrow OF the
nation IL WAS fatcd that rejoicing should DC
turned into mourning. Sufficient Time mas
hardly elapsed after the death OF the Duke
10 permit 81 nm open announcement OF the
nature indicated. The Queen and the
Prince Of Wales are absent Oh the CONT
ncnt and nothing authoritative has Oeen
heard on the subject. But there can be no
doubt the English people are somewhat
concerncd-possibly needleSsly -about the
succession II the throne. aud do not like TO
dream e1en Of the contingency OF the Duke
of Flies family coming near 10 the direct
line. a. present the lives Of the Prince or
Wales and Prince George intervene, and
with the latter married the chances OF the
Flies would be very slender. In royal alli-
anceS duty is stronger than affection. ana
although she was sincerely attached TO the
Duke the Princess May would doubtless
reconcile herself TO the arrangement that
she should marry his brother
John Orth is no more. That conclusion
was reached long ago, but the precise mys-
terry OF his death has never been cleared up.
and the Austrian man-of-war which has
put into San Francisco harbor has done
nothing to lift the veil Abandoning his
position as Austrian Archduke on account
of an affair OF the heart. which, for dynastic
reasons he WAS forbidden To entertain, and
taking the name of John Orih, he went 10
sea as commander of a merchant vessel, and
it is believed that the snip and ali hands
have been lost. Nothing as 10 tile actual
facts of the disaster has ever come TO light,
but it is not hopeless that some day clew
will be found. A rumor obtained currency
that the 0rth survivors might be found on
some of the little frequented places on the
lower coast OF Chile. and the Fasana was
dispatched by the Austrian Emperor TO
make inquiry. Search has been fruitless.
and Orth is given up as dead. 1t is beyond
realization that the missing Archduke
could be alive and know Of the very pain
ful anxiety that his disappearance caused
without making all effort at Communication.
The morning call., 1892-04-24
THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE.

There Is no question but Republicans in
California are in favor of the denomination
of General Harrison for the Presidency.
He has made an excellent President, hence
there IS no opposition to him unless il
comes from the railroad company. The
delegation which went to Chicago four
years ago was made up in the interest OF
the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and
contained several men employed by that
corporation. The public knows how it
played with its vote. Mr. Stanford wishes
to create the impression abroad that the
State is in his keeping. hence an effort is
made to send them without instructions.