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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
ANNUAL MEAN TEMPERATURE.

The year 1888 was not only an excep
tional as TO the order of steady change in
temperature, but It's eccentricities look
form in especially rough storms and the
blizzard of March.
The excess Of heat for 1887 amounted to
PIP degrees There was, too, surplus of
IA inches rainfall.
The year 1888 closed with deficiency of
462 degrees and a surplus of II inches of
rainfall. That year, with but one excep-
ton, is the wett7st on record
The year 1889 almost doubled the heat
lost during the previous year. At the
close of December there was an excess Of
845 degrees of temperature, and a surplus
of 15.15 inches of rainfall. This exceeded
that of 1888 by 5.98 inches and is the
heaviest amount recorded by the weather
bureau in any one year.
The year 1890 made still greater effort
and piled up 9i8 degrees mean tempera-
ture above the normal. It was also very
wet year and closed with 76 inches of
rainfall owe the average.
The year 1891 ended with an excess of
$50 degrees Of mean temperature, but was
deficient 81 inches of rain.
The most remarkable feature, as shown
in this excess Of heat, lies in the fact that
it was gained during the fail and winter
months, while the summer months were
cooler than the average. MANY DAYS of
December, January and February have
been warmer than great many in June,
July and August. This has been so fire.
ouent as to cause general comment.
The cause for euch a change is not easv
to trace, and all theories and deductions
advanced to solve the problem can only be
verified by long series Of observations
covering a number OF years. It is neces-
sary to start from the birthplace of storms
that cross our country. The climate of
some particular place must be determined
by the number of storms and the passage
of the storm centres to the NORTH or south
of this city. for instance, the warm south
erlY winds flow to the northward over us.
but should the centre pass to the south the
cold northerly winds would rush towards
the centre and consequently give US colder
weather. The winds from all sides con-
tinue to flow towards the storm centre to
Eli the vacuum, and as they do 80 they
blow spiraIly inward and upward, accord
ing to the movements of the hands of a
watch. The winds from an area of high
pressure have a dramatically opposite
movement and are thrown off from the
centre, thus producing the colder weather
when the centre is to the north of the
given place, and warmer weather when
south OF it.
The prevailing conditions depend en-
tiraly upon the duration of these cent res
in passing as well as their frequency.
Therefore, as the effect is apparent and
well established. We must trace these
disturbances to their birthplace to locate
any change II their development or
course across the country than travelled
in previous years it is one step nearer to
solving the problem.
The storms that cross this country, or the
majority of them, develop in the extreme
northwest, beyond the limits if our coun-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
THE ELEPHANT.
The Use of These Animals on Ancient
Festal Occasions.
st. Nicholas.

1t was in the professions and pageants
that elephants made the finest appearance,
fitted with magnificent trappingS, and
marching slowly along, as if conscious Of
their fine looks. One Of the most remark
able shows was that at the wedding Of
VlzIer All, in 1865. Here twelve hundred
elephants were IN line. all richly c0stumed.
Of these one hundred howdahs, or castles,
covered with silver, while IN the center
sat the nabob upon very large elephant
whose howdah was covered with gold set
with jewels.
The daily parade of the elephants Of the
court of Jehanghir was wonderful dis
play. The elephants were bedecked with
precious stones, chains of gold and silver
gilt banners and flags. The first elephant,
called the Lord Elephant, had the plates
of his head and breast set with rubies and
emerads, and as he passed the king be
turned, dropped upon his knees and
trumpeted loudly-not In loyal frame OF
mind, exactly, but because the driver
picked him with sharp prod just at the
right time. Silly people, however, be-
lievad that the elephant was showing re
spect T II the king.
To-day, the elephant is still used III
India in pageants, as laborer, especially
in the lumber districts, where it is taught
to carry long timbers, and as has been
said, forms a corps In the British army /;
but in active warfare it Is now useful only
in a few cases, and car never be employed
so frequently as IN ancient times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
MRS. NEviNs' STORY
She Denies the Charges Made by Secretary
RlAine-

Blaine.
New YORK. Feb. 20.-The evening
papers say that Mrs. Nevins, mother of
Marie Nevins Blaine, in an interview to-
day said the story told by Secretary
Blaine of their interview with Mr.. Blaine
is largely erroneous. Mrs. Nevins says
she accom- panied her daugh-
Ter to the house, the nurse
and the child being with them.
When Mrs. Blaine came in, they asked to
see her husband but she replied that they
could not see him. Mrs Blaine insisted
upon the nurse leaving the room, and
then matters were talked over for some.
time.
When Marie spoke of going away
again, Mrs. Blaine said: well,
you can leave your baby here II
YOU want to. IF Marie has been
some poor outcast whom Jim Blaine had
seduced," added Mrs. Nevins, Mrs.
Blaine could lot have spoken i'll Il more
brutal manner. A moment or two later
Mrs. Blaine turned to Marie aud said, in
an extremely significant way: We'll, your
marriage was all wrong any way.
Then, said Mrs. Nevins, 81 protest.
ed. Mrs. Blaine flew into fury; she
rang a bell and a servant appeared with
surprising speed. Show these persons
out, cried Mrs Blaine, and then she add
ed, and watch them At the
door of the carriage, the nurse,
who was crying out of sympathy for Marie
said: Mrs. Blaine, you are goose TO 90
away like this; you are his wife; so right
up to his room; no one has right to stop
you Marie went back into the house
while Mrs. Nevins stayed in her carriage.
Then it was that the scenes took place"
Sioux FALLS, S. D., Feb. 24.-Judge
Palmer counsel for Mrs. Blaine, Jr., to-
day said that in due time his client will
make reply to the letter prepared by Sec
rotary Blaine. She has beer i'll since her
return from Deadwood and is not yet in Il
condition to make such an answer as the
cali for
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
Anarchists in France.

PARIS, Feb. 29.-The Faubourg st.
German, one of the most aristocratic
quarters of Paris, was thrown into con-
fusion and excitement this morning by
the explosion of what is believed to
have been an Internal machine at the
residence of the Princess de Sagan, who
Is almost as well known in New York
rs in Paris. No damage was done, but
It is believed that the explosion was
the work of anarchists, though there
seems to be no reason why.the Princess
De Sagan's residence should have been
selected as the scene of their most r.
cent exploits.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
CONSERVATIVES AND CATHOLICS
Coalition said to be Formed in
Canada.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. ga Tribune
special from Winnipeg says; Tie organ
Of tie Manitoba government here tonight
publishes startling statements TO the effect
that bargain has been made between the
RI man Catholic church and tie conserva-
tive government at Ottawa by which
tie church pledges itself to
give the conservatives the tniiIe Catholic
vote on condition that Abbott, the
present dominion premier, retire in the
near future and be succeeded by Sir John
Thompson, who is Rcmap Catholic; an
other that in the event that the privy
council of England declares the act re-
Gently pas sed by the Nanitobr govern
ment abolish ing Catholic separate schools
valid, the dominion gtveII ment will
promptly pass remedial legislation anrul-
il z the act.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
CON DENSrD DISPAT CUFS.

A Buenos Ayers dispatch says Senior
Saens Pana, independent, will contest the
presidency.
Emily Yeamans, the acircss, who hae
been lying iii for several months, died in
New York.
NJ J. Carpenter, president of The Du-
luth ard Iron Range railroad, mas been
chosen to succeed George W. Saul as pres
Ident of the Chicago and EasteIn Illinois.
Information has been received that
HiIIsville, the county seat Of Carroll
county, H., was half destroyed by fire; no
particulars.
Mr.. Gladstone and wife returned to
London from France.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
NEW ORLEANS CARNIVAL.
Rex En- ers the City with Great Demon.
STATIONS.


New ORLEANS, Feb. 29.--This evening
his majesty, Rex. king of the carnival, en-
tered his beloved capital amid the most
ostentatious display. The reception was
conducted on an elaborate scale. AS soon
as the hotilla was sighted every vessel in
the hartor blew whistles, while the
booming of cannon and the
blast Of trumpets contributed to the
welcome. HIS majesty was aboard
the royal yacht Galveston. The parade
then formed az the head of Canal street
and moved in a gorgeous array through
tt e lrirciral streets to the royal citadel
whtIe lis majesty was presented with the
keys and the line proceeded to the Hotel
Royal where an informal reception and
levee was held.
Proteus and bis crew tonight appeared
on TIE streets III pageant remarkable for
its beauty of design and brilliancy Of eff
feet. 1t was illustrative Of the beauties Of
The vegetable kingdom.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
EFFORTS TO FLOAT THE ELDER.
Work on the Stranded Steamer Being
Kept Up Night and Day.

LONDON, Feb. 29.-The strenuous eff
forts to float the stranded North Lloyd
steamer Elder and tow her to Seton are
continued night and day at enormous
expense. AS fast as bales of cotton and
other floatablc articles are extricated
from the Elder they are thrown over
board to be picked mp by the scores of
shore boats which arc on hand for that
purpose. The salvage steamers Hernes,
Belos, News, and Berthilda remain on
the scene, their divers working in re-
lays. Hundreds of shoremen, divided
into gangs, are kept at work under
high pressure night and day, such
liberal pay being given that the men
gladly undertake the extraordinary
iabors demanded of them. Three
powerful centrifugal pumps have been
brought from Soton and rugged to six
teen suction hoses running to the
Elders stern, where the divers are
constantly recovering maize, coffee.
etc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
CANNOT BECOME CITIZENS.
Russian Senate Preparing Measure
Aimed at the Germans.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 29.-The Sem
ate is preparing a measure which will
provide that no foreigners shall be al
lowed to become naturalized citizens of
Russia unless thev can speak the
Russian language and are conversant
with the organic laws of the Empire.
1t is believed that the measure is aimed
chiefly against the Germans.
Prince Galatzin, Governor Of Poltava,
has been dismissed from office because
of his failure to suppress nihilism ~
his district.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
CRIMINAL CAKELESSNESS.
Wealthy Citizen of Chicago Indicted for
Manslaughter.

CHICAGO, Feb. 29.-Warren Springer, a
wealthy citizen, was indicted by the grand
jury today on charge of manslaughter,
on the ground of criminal earelessness,
which led to an explosion of the boilers in
one of his buildings, by which FIVE people
were killed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04

SECRETARY BLAINE's statement in re-
gard to the misit marriage Of MS son will
tend to somewhat turn popular sympathy
from the young wife, though there is
nothing in it that will cause the public to
look with any compassion on the fool son
of his father.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04

Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi Is
robust built, keen-eyed man of middle
height, with broad, high forehead and
a teresely trimmed iron, grey beard, and is
fifty nine. He is a Louisianian by birth,
and entered the navy az a mip8hipman
when only fourteen years old and served
for four ye rs on the frigate Ohio On the
Pacific station.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

Christine Missions return to her native
country of Sweden as wife of the Spanish
ambassador, the count de la Casa Miranda,
rounds out we'll her romance of real life.
She was farmer child en- the hills when
her gift of song was discovered, and after
most fortunate life as queen of song on
two continents she returns asa member of
the Swedish court.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04

THAT Dakota Judge who, IN granting
a divorce to Marie Nevin8 Blaine, seized
the opportunity to roast the Iatter's
mother-in-law. earned the rebuke which
the secretary has given him; and the
priest who performed the ceremony like
wise deserved the dose be got.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
OIL BARRELS BLAZE.
New York Fire that Costs a Quarter of "A
Million.

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 23.--Fire, which
broke cut among some oil barrels in the
storehouse of Matner Bros, Wholesale
procers, on Broadway and Dean, tonight,
DESTROYED about quarter Of million dol
lars worth of property and gave the fire.
men great trouble to get under control.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04

William Hoffman, aged II years, fell
under the wheels of freight train at 0sh-
kosh in trying to board the caboose.
His right leg was cut off.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04

Mrs. Spo.cash (entering her husband s
countin groom in great agitation): 80,
William, Who is that ugh-looking man
Just outside your door with queer valise
In his hand9 Is he's be one of those
terrible dynamite cranks?"
Mr.. Spotcash (pale as sheet: Worse,
Caroline. He's pluD,ber!''
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04

Mr.. BALFoUR's local government bill,
drafted in the hope that it would insure
the reelection of a tory majority in the
commons, does not meet with any large
amount of appreciation on the part Of the
Irish people, who are chiefly concerned in
It's operation, 1t is notable for the re-
forms which it ignores. Briefly 1t pro-
vides that Irishmen shall be given the
inegtimabe privilege of working and
repairing roads and bridges, the partial
control Of lunatic asylums and the
enforcement of sanitary laws. The
control of the police and the vexed
subject of land control are either unmen-
toned or surrounded by such regulations
that home rule under such bill would be
a misnOmer. Finally the two councils
provided for the county council, and the
baroniaI councils are subjected to the CEN
sorship of judges appointed by Dublin
castle. The liberals have every hope of
obtaining control of the government at
the coming election in which this bill will
be the chief issue If their hopes are re-
allied Gladstone swill again resume his
place at the head of the ministry, and will
then put forward his own scheme of Irish
reform.
johns HOPKINS university, which was
founded in 1876, &c LIBERATED its 18th an
niversary Feb. 90 The Baltimore mer-
chant whose name it bears gave nearly
s30.00,000 as a foundation fund, the To-
come of which supports this university.
Out of this income and students fees some
plain buildings have been erected, able
teachers secured, libraries and apparatus
purchased, until few universities in this
country are better equipped for practical
work. Johns Hopkins gift has been
supplemented by requests from John W.
Mccoy, VINO gave the university his
library and quarter of a million, and
donations from others amounting in the
aggregate to more than a.
much more These gifts do not in
clude the 800 600 raised by the women of
the country to establish a medical
school for women in com &C ion with the
university. The first year Johns Hopkins
had only 50 students; this year it has $50,
and the prospects indicate a much larger
number next year. Fully one-balf of this
number are from outside of Maryland,
and fair proportion are graduates of other
colleges who have come to Johns Hopkins
for training in chosen speciality. The
success of the university has been marked.
1t Las kept its standards high, made its
degrees worth winning, and has sent out
into the world its hundreds of we'll equip
ped graduates, many of whom are now
members of tie faculty of the University
of Wisconsin and of other colleges in the
northwest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
NEW TREATY WITH FRANCE.
Minister Reid Concludes Final Arrange
ments with x. Jules Roche.

meats with ". Jules Roche.
PARIS, Feb. 29.-The United States
minister, Whitelaw Reid, has made the
concluding basis of an arrangement
with NJ. Jules Roche, the minister OF
commerce, for new commercial treaty
between the United States and this
country. The necessary bill will be in
troduced in the chamber of deputies
this week If posi- bic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04

George B. Mcclellan, son of Little
Mac, Is secretary of the bridge trustees
in New York, and is very popular. In APP
pearance and many traits of character he
bears strong resemblance to his father.
General Nelson a Miles should. in the
regular order of promotion, become the
general commanding the United States
army two years hence. In that case he
will De the first man since General Win
field Scott not graduated from West Point
to hold that place.
Everyone has heard or sung the lines
of Shall we Gather at the River? and vet
how many know even the name of the
author, much less the fact that he is liv-
ing? Yet few men are more respected in
Piainfeld, n. J., than is Rev. Robert
Lowry, D. D. In Richmond, H., lives
Or. ). Fillmore Bennett. To how many is
that name familiar. yet 70 whom is his
familiar church song, TIE Sweet By and
BY, not familiar? In the interior of New
York state lives Mrs. Annie Sherwood
Hawks, who wrote those famed lines of !
Need Inee Every Hour? Only little
better Known, and somewhat less forgotten.
5 Rev. Dr.. Samuel Francis Smith. the
author Of our national anthem, My Ceun.
try lis OF Thee, as well as of the hymn,
The Morning Light is Breaking? AS one
of the professors Of the University Of
Rochester, Rev. Joseph Henry Gilmore il
far better known as the author of the lines
He Leadeth Me, On, Blessed Thought
Hardly known, and never recognized OF
the streets of New York as she walks out
is Fanny Crosby, the author of counties
hymns, but perhaps none so famous a
Safe In the Arms of Jesus.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04

THE Deacons had 100000 a year on
which to live No wonder they went
awry.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
RECIPROCITY WITH FRANCE.
BIsine Announces the Completion OF
Arrangements

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.--The secretary
of state has given official notice of deh-
mite agreement for the establishment OF
reciprocity treaty between
France and the United States.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
EARTHQUAKE in OREGON.

Three Distinct Shocks Felt at The
DalIes.
The DALLEs, Ore, Feb. 29.-Ibree dis
tinct shocks of eartl quake were felt here
this morning. The vibrations were north
ard south ard lasted about four seconds.
No serious damage is reported.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04

When a man has run his race In this
world and the end comes, he is out Of
breath.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-05-17
Railroad Men and Athletes
WEAR OUR
vnicanized Gum Suspsnsory TO prevent jar. strain
or injury.
WEAK MEN
ARE CURED,

wearing our vulcanized Gum suspensory Of Vsri
e0cele tentsrged veinsI. Nocturnal Emissions ana
lnpotency. 'A'
vigor. comfort and longer life assured, No
patn No poisonous druga.
Pnce only 81. Sealed circulars free
vULCANIzED GUN sUsPENsonY co..
Rooms 1870,
0eVtckes's ThSatee Blds.l OulCA0Os ILL.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-05-17
Benjamin Harrison
James G. Blaine.
HOW THE POWERS ARE SUPPOSED
To STAND.

HOW THE POWERS ARE SUPPOSED
To STAND.
A private letter from Washington,
received yesterday, states that the
members of the Cabinet and friends
Of the administration seem satisfied as
to the probable outcome of the inter.
national monetary conference.
Italy is bankrupt, and will welcome
any change in monetary affairs, as her
condition can hardly be otherwise
than improved by it. This accounts
for the recent payment of an indem-
nifty by the United States. Tho
amount-s25,COO was Insignificant
to US, while to the Italians, who gen.
orally compute in francs, it seemed
enormous. Mr.. Blaine advised its
payment, doubtless considering it
good policy and necessary to smooth
the way to Isalys adhesion to the
monetary conference.
Englaud's consent was only secured
after considerable urging. The Chan
cellor OF tho Exchequer, many Of the
leading commercial organizations of
Great Britain, and the East Indian
government, desire the full remon.t,-
zstion OF silver; but the heavy bank
ing establishments OF London, with
the exception Of the Bank of Eng
land, oppose it. 1t is therefore quite
impossible TO predict what the action
OF Great Britain's representatives. will
be.
Austro Hungary is expected to an.
sagonize silver; but France, which
holds much Of the silver coinage of
Italy, Spain and Austria, which she
oan compel those powers to redeem At
the rate Of I'll 33 per ounce, will more
than Offset the representatives of the
Hapsburgs.
1t therefore seems probable that
Of the Powers that have signi6ed thei.
scquiescsoce to the proposed confer.
enoe, at least two-France and Italy
may be depended upon to adopt the
views Of the people of the United
States on the question to be oonsid
ered. OF the other two. Great Brit
ain seems un iecided. while Austria i,
decidedly antagonistic.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-05-17

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