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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17
Prosperous Negroes.

When the war closed there were about
600 negroes owned by the Creek Indians.
When they were free the Indians at
tempted to drive them out of the terri
tory. The government wouldn't permit
it, but made them citizens of the Creek
nation and clothed them with all the
rights and privileges of full blood.
The Indians were compelled to accept
this state of affairs. For awhile they
badly treated their black skinned broth
ers, heaping all sorts of indignities upon
them, which were borne with patient
fortitude. When the lands were divided
the government gave them pro rata
share. They have increased in popula-
ton, now numbering about 1000, raise
respectable families and are doing well.
New York Advertiser.
The best whiskey for consumptives and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

1873, the display was such as
to excite the admiration of
foreigners accustomed to the
finest exhibits of London,
Paris and Berlin. But it was
fatal to some of the partici-
pants and to many specta-
tors. The day has a bad pre-
eminence as themost inclem-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

bled in Washington. Cor
respondents celebrated the
occasion in many hundred
columns. Citizens of Wash
ington still tell with glee
how the visitors sat the
night through on chairs, on
benches in the parks and on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17
Two Farms for Sale.

desire to sell my farm consisting of 240 acres
situated "a miles north of the city of Mineral
Point on the Dodgeyille and Mineral Point road !;
said farm is well improved and well watered.
also offer for sale 100 OF choice prairie land.
For particulars inquire of the owner on the
premises or address. EDWARD OHARE,
2m6 Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17
Aldro jerks, Attorney.

NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMINIsTRA-
TION.
STATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ In Probate
Notice is hereby given that at a regular
term OF the Iowa county court, to be held in
and for said county, at the court house, in
the city of Dodgeville, in said county, on the
9TH day of March, A. ID. 1893, being the first
Tuesday OF said month, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon of said day, the following matters
will be heard and considered:
The application OF Annie l.. Grace for the
appointment of an administrator of the es-
tate of John +. Grace, late Of the city Of
Mineral Point, in said county, deceased.
And 1t is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested,
by publishing copy of this order for three
weeks successfully, prior to said day of hear
ing, in The Iowa County Democrat, a weekly
newspaper circulating in said county
By order of the courta
CHARLES w. MCIIlHON Comfy Judpe
Dated, DodgevilIe, Wis. Feb. Z. 1893. ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

ones death en- that day are
not quite as one in eighteen,
of two still fewer, and Of
three not one in hundreds.
But that two should die on
the same day and a third
but five years later, and the
two signers Of the Declare
ton, the chances are so re-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

UPPof
dows OF the Capitol and artillery to the
right of the east front, commanding the
crowd to which the nay president spoke.
1t was q sad presage. General Scott was
savagely criticised for these arrangements,
but subsequent events justified him.
Since that date the military has formed
an important part Of every Inauguration,
and at Grants second Induction, March 4,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

but eight in the first half of
the period to fifteen in the
second half, and a man who
is today but half as old as
the government has lived in
the administrations of two
thirds of the presidents.
Thus from 1889 to 1887 the
average of a presidents serv-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17
For Sale.

The property belonging to the estate of the
late Mrs. Mary Gotthardt is offered 1or sale.
Said property consists of one house and lot on
Fountain street, near Jerusalem pump, and ..a
house aud two acres of land in the northern
part of the city near John Blotz's residence.
agent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

time, the regular day fell on
Sunday. John Quincy Adj
ans revived much of the
old and solemn ceremonial,
but with him it ended, as
the country had now out
grown English and colonial
forms. And as a great break
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

followed, this is the proper TAYLOR.
place to give a list of the presidents regu-
larly inaugurated, with date of birth, in
auguration and death, and to note the in
terregnums filled by vice presidents:
George Washington-Feb. a. 1882 April 80,
1888; March 4, 1893; Dec H. 1799
John Adams-Oct 10, 1875; March T. 1897; July
4, 1926.
Thomas Jefferson-April 2, 1743; March
1901; 1906; July 4, 1896
James Madison-March lG, 1151; March 4,
1909; 1918; June %, 1895.
James Monroe-April %, 1853; March 4, 1917;
March S, 1921; July 4, 1881.
John Quincy Adams-July II, 1867; March L.
1926; Feb. %, 184s.
Andrew Jackson-March Is, 1767 March 4,
1929; 1888; June 8, 1845.
Martin Van Buren-Dec. 5, 1852; March 1.
1887; July "a, 1862.
William Henry Harrison-Feb. 9, 1773; March
4, 1841; April 4, 1841.
John Tyler-Interregnum.
James Knox Polk-Nov 2, 1885, March 4, 1916;
June Is, 1849
Zachary Taylor-sept. "a, 1874; March S, 1s49;
July 8, 1850.
Willard acknowledgements
Franklin Pierce-Nov. %, 1904; March 4, 1858;
Oct. s, 1865.
James Buchanan-April Is, 1871; March 4, 1857;
June |, 1868.
Abraham Lincoln-Feb IL, 1909; March 4, 1861:
1865; April Is, 1865.
Andrew acknowledgements.
Ulysses Simpson Grant-April 27, 1872; March
4, 1869; 1878; July %, 1885.
Rutherford Birchard Hayes-Oct. IA, 1892;
March S, 1877; Jan. II, 1893.
James A BRAN Garfeld-Nov. 10, 1851; March
1, 1881; Sept. 10, 1881.
Chester Alan acknowledgements.
Grover Cleveland-March IS, 1887; March 4,
1885, and to be inaugurated again just eight
years later, the first case of the kind his
tory.
Benjamin Harrison-Aug 20, 1888; March 4,
1889. After March 4 next he will be the only
living ex-president, as his successor and prede-
cessor now is.
The fact that three presidents died on In
dependence Day is indeed extraordinary. AS
but twenty-one have died the chances of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

lor Robert r. Livingston,
of New York, administered
the oath in the presence of
some 10000 people, and that
the centennial celebration
of that event in New York
city in 1889 was a really
wonderful success, on which
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ticipate in the inauguration
of his successor. 1t was in
deed a very trying occasion
for him. There have been
some heated campaigns
since, but none in which per-
sonal animosities played so
great a part as in 1900. Nova
days partisans call each 9TH
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

ice was six years eight
months and seventeen days and fraction,
while since the latter year the average Las
been but three years and six months, and
this despite the fact that two of the late
presidents were reelected. Deduct the
eight years of Grant, and the average of the
others really appears alarmingly short
Theshortest service was that of w. Fl Har-
rison-one month-and the longest that of
Grant, who held the office eight years and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

carding minor contestants,
sixty-four emperors in 503
years, and Great Britain has
had, beginning with Will
liam the Conqueror, thirty
five sovereigns in s26 years.
Of presidents in Mexico,
Hayti and South America,
it would be idle to make an
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

pass away, and be replaced
by one of vastly increased
and centralized powers. In
all the great speeches and
state papers down to 1861
one finds the federal union
referred to indifferently as
the Union or the confeder-
acy. Thus President Pierce
in his inaugural said, THE
SECURITY and rennsa of this
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17
DO YOU WANT TG ADOPT A BABY,

Maybe you think this is new business,
sending out babies on application; it has been
done before, however, but never have those
furnished been so near the original Sampleas
this one. Everyone will exclaim, - Wei
that's the sweetest baby ever sawr' This
little black and-white engraving can give
you buta faint idea of the exquisite original
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

a day, unless indeed we
adopt the facetious sugges-
ton of the Wings that Jack
son really governed during
the nominal administra-
ton of Van Buren,. 1t is
also worth noting that of
the eight presidents reflect
ed jackson, Lincoln and
Grant were the only ones
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

have been selected, and as the matter Is en-
tirely within the discretion of congress, and
Washington was inaugurated the first time
on April 80, the argument for a change to
that date is strong
Every reader has had enough on the first
Inauguration of Washington. Suffice it to
repeat that the day was fine, that Chancel-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

ors-assembling the elect
ors in their respective states
and commencing pro-
ceedings." AS a matter of
fact, the first Wednesday In
March, 1859, fell on the 4th,
and three years later that
date was fixed upon for all
time. But there is nothing
extant to indicate any spe-
cial reason for it. In truth,
It is at almost the worst sea
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

whose second inaugurations j. Q. ADAMS.
were celebrated with much display, though
it is certain that Cleveland's will soon fur
nish fourth case, and notable one. In
truth, there are many things in the latter's
career which might justify little super
stition in his case. No other American.
save possibly Washington and Jackson, has
had such an extraordinary personal tri-
umph.
The selection of March was, as afore-
said, probably sort of accident On the
I'd of July, 17ss, the president of the Con-
federation &C lgress, then in session at New
York, Motif, j that body that New Hamp-
shire had ratified the constitution on the
21st Of June preceding, and as it was the
ninth state to do SO that instrument was
now by it's own terms to become the su-
preme law After prolonged debate con-
gress on the 18th of September, 1888, passed
the followm ::
Resolved, That the first Wednesday of Janu-
airy next Q7Se be the day for appointing elect
ors in the several states which before the said
day shall ha, ratified the said constitution;
thas the first Wednesday In February next be
the day for Il electors to assemble in their re-
spective states and vote for president, and that
the first Wed esday In March next be the time
commencing proceedings under the said con.
stitution.
From this it will be seen that there was
exactly months time between each of the
three very essential acts of appointing elect
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

house was a wreck. Soon BUCHANAN
after there was leyee at which cheese
weighing 400 pounds "a present to Jack
sony was cut up and served. The struggle
for pieces resulted in smash of furniture;
liquor was spilled and cheese trodden into
the carpet, while ladies held dainty hand
kerchiefs to their noses and foreign diplo-
mats looked on in undisguised horror.
Daniel Webster said the place looked like
q republican palace taken by siege and
sacked by the victorious enemy, but Ben
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

took the oath as vice presi-
dent in the senate chamber,
pronounced a high compli-
ment on Mr.. Adams, who
had just vacated the chair,
and then led the way to the
chamber of the house, where
the Inauguration took place.
Almost every witness who
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

Of March, if the first time
only be counted, for Wash
ington took the oath the
first time on April 80, and
Taylor and Hayes were
inaugurated on Monday,
March 5. The same is true
of Monroe's second inaugu-
ration, but his first was on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

JEFFERSON. being such conjunction
only six times in the first two centuries of
the governments existence, or once in
thirty-three instead of once in seven years.
But little less curious was the result of
the meeting of the first congress in 1889.
AS six congresses convened in the last cen
fury and the seventh in 1901 it results that
the calculation as to the number of any
congress turns on the alleged "unlucky
number"-13. Thus, to determine the num-
Der Of any congress, add thirteen to the
year it first convened and divide by two
the quotient is the number of the congress.
Conversely, double the number of any con-
gress and substract thirteen, and the re-
mainder will be the year it convened.
Ninety-one and thirteen are 104, the half of
which is fifty -two-the number of the pres
ent congress. For the next century add
113, and so on.
Though we have had twenty-three presi-
dents, but nineteen were formally inaugu-
rated, and but sixteen of these on the 4th
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

was just eleven years before
the close of the century, and
thus it has resulted that the
day has fallen on Sunday
but three times in the first
hundred years and will not
again fall on Sunday till
1917. Thereafter it will so
fall only in 1915 and 1878 in
the next century the result
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

the regular day. The sec MADISON.
ond Adams, Pierce and Garfield were in
augurated on Friday. Five inaugurations
have been on Monday and five on Wednes-
day, and the coming one will make five on
Saturday, no other day in the week having
had more than three.
1t is also curious fact that, though the
government is 104 years old and we have
had t1uantu=threa nraSidents tharo rraro
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

has given any account of it VII. HARRISON.
says that all eyes were directed to Wash
ington, and as Jefferson stood on the other
side, a rather tall and commanding figure,
the new president really seemed overshad-
owed. He spoke at some length, eulogized
Washington very highly, denied quite en-
phatically that he favored stronger gov
eminent than that ordained in the consti
tuition and pronounced the oath after the
chief justice of the United States.
Adams is distinguished in our history for
many things, and one is, unfortunately, for
being the first president who refused to par
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thrown open and punch ser
rels, buckets, tubs and even,
so the opposition said, wash
basins. Every room in the
house was crowded, and men
with heavy and muddy boots
stood on the finest chairs
and sofas to see what was
going on in front. Lamps
and furniture were broken,
and punch spilled till the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-17

VAN BUREN,. occasion there were more
people in the city than at any other time in
its history. 1t was positively the only
time, said the oldest inhabitants, when
1.-THE city crowd was completely over
whelmed and lost in the country crowd"
His second inauguration, in Philadelphia,
Monday, March 4, 1898. presented an al
most ludicrous contrast He took the oath
in the senate chamber in the presence of
both houses of congress and made brief
address, and if anything unusual occurred
the journals of the day failed to mention it.
Nor was the inauguration of John Ad-
ans on Saturday, March 4, 1897, particu-
larly impressive affair. Thomas Jefferson
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it is at almost the worst season that could
The herald., 1893-05-18
GROVER WILL ENFORCE THE LAW,
Such Is Congressman Cami-
netti's Opinion.
The Chinese Minister Calls on secre-
tary Gresham.
Cleveland Said TO Favor tho Making
OF Appointments ON Nom
Partisan basis WASH
ington Eotes.
Br the Associated press.I

BY the Associated Press.i
WAsnMGroE, May H. Congressman
Caminetti Of California had short con-
ference with the president this morning,
and left the White House feeling assured
that 1t was the intention OF the president
to zee the Chinese restriction act en-
forced. Osminett denied that it would
take anything like the sum of money
mentioned to enforce the act, for the
reason that those Chinese entitled to
remain would secure certificates at their
own expenEe and those against whom
the law was really aimed would be
frightened out OF the country the mo-
ment an honest attempt was made to
enforce It. Caminetti is of the opinion
that what additional money may be
needed will be voted at the next session
OF congress, and no fears no repeal OF
tho law.
Reports from 40 out OF 63 revenue dis
tricts show that 3444 Chinese registered.
No reports have yet been received from
the Pacific coast districtB.
The Chinese minister, accompanied by
the English-speaking secretary Of legn.
tion, called at the state department this
afternoon and had conference with
Secretary Gresham in regard to the
supreme courts decision affirming the
constitutionality Of the Geary act. He
gave no intimation whatever OF an in.
tention to suspend diplomatic relations
with the United States, but on the con-
trary indicated his purpose OF quieting
affairs In China as much as possible.
The herald., 1893-05-18
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Doc and 81 bottles, but lit isman-
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs
and being well informed, you viii not
accept any substitute if offered.
The herald., 1893-05-18
A STORM Ar REDDINa.
Lightning Strikes the Tree on Whicl
the RuRgIes Were Hanged.

Lightning Strikes the Tree on which
the Ruggies Were Hanged.
REpDNa, CAL, May 17.-Today Red
ding was visited by severe hail and
thunder storm. Lightning struck the
pine tree on which the Ruggles brothers
were hanged, and the steeple OF the
Presbyterian church. The latter was
completely shattered, nothing but two
or three timbers remaining. Only the
heavy rain prevented the church from
catching fire. The lightning seemed to
follow tho electric wires to DR.. Miller's &
yard, adjoining the church, whore a
great light appeared to run over the
ground. The pine tree was struck about
80 feet from the ground. The fire wound
around the tree, peeling the bark and
making crotch large enough to put q
hand in, then it leaped along chain
connected with block to which the
Ruggles brothers were hanged, splitting
the wood work all TO pieces. It rained
and hailed hard all day and destroyed
much fruit in this locality.
The herald., 1893-05-18
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Dimond Not TO Succeed Himself az Su
perlntendent OF Mint.

Dimond Not TO Succeed Himself as Su-
perlntendent of Mint.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE announce
ment OF the appointment of W. H. Di-
mond to be superintendent OF the United
States mint in San Francisco, is incor-
rect. He is the incumbent and has ten
dered his resignation. His successor
was appointed this morning by the pres
ideht in the person of John Daggett of
California.
The president has appointed Col. VIM.
P. Carlin Of the Fourth United States
infantry brigadier-general, to fill the
vacancy caused by the retirement of
Brigsdier-General E. A. Carr.
The president also appointed William
III. Hammer of the Twentieth infantry
psymaster in the army, with the rank
of major.
The president today also appointed
r. I. Hough of Ohio solicitor of internal
revenue.
Postmaster General Bissel has ap-
pointed John l.. Thomas of Missouri, as.
eistant attorney-general OF the post office
department.
The herald., 1893-05-18
sIlbarhorn,a Petition.

Sioux Cry, Ia, May 17.-H. Silber-
horn, the packer, has filed petition in
the district court for the recovery Of
$245, 900 worth OF notes. The suit grows
out OF deal by which Garretson and
Silberhorn bought 1000 shares OF stock
in the San Francisco Stock Yard
company year ago. They
borrowed from the Union Loan
and Trust company money with which
to pay for it and deposited the stock with
the trust company as collateral. All the
notes were signed by Silberhorn, the
company agreeing to hold Gsrretson for
the payment OF half OF them. They also
we're to deliver each party his share of
stock as fast as paid for. Silberhorn has
paid $4,000 and wants 700 shares of
stock.
The herald., 1893-05-18
RAILWAY TELEGRAPHERs.
Grand Chief Ramsay Dellvers His 4
nnal AddreAs.

Grand Chief Ramsay Delivors His An
nual Address.
TORONTO, Ont, May 1.-THE annual
address of Grand Chief Ramsay was pre-
Hented to the convention of railroad
telegraphers' body. 1t refers with pleas
ure to the increased membership and ex-
presses confidence in the future proeperi.
ty and success of the organization. The
finances are in good condition. The
Rock Island and Cedar Rapids roads
troubles had drawn on them heavily,
but without the slightest stringency in
the treasury. A federation has been
formed with the different railway
organizations which is proving sat
isfactory. Resolutions congratulat
ing Grand Chief Ramsey and
expressing confidence in him were
adopted. The report of Grand Secretary
Fox showed membership Of 26, coo and
substantial sum in the treasury, with
protective fund of $4,000. The elec.
tion of officers will take place Friday
and Ramsey will be reelected. Denver
win probably be the next place of meet
ing.
The herald., 1893-05-18
DEPos1roRs ARE SAFE.
The Santa Clara Bank Failure Not So
Bad as Expected.

The Santa Clara Bank Failure Not So
Bad as Expected.
SAN JOSH, CAL, May 17.--Bank Com
missioner Knight this afternoon COM
pleted his examination OF the invalid
Santa CLARA bank and gave statement
to the press. 1t shows total due depo-
sitors of $340. 744 99 and apparent total
liabilities of 1888 102.s1. The assets are
estimated at $478, ,068 SO, or an excess OF
assets over liabilities of $l24,966 08.
In his statement the commissioner
comments: "Deducting from the over
drafts and notes all OF Leonard's and
Haywards' indebtedness, and consider
ing ell other overdrafts and notes good,
there is an excess of assets over liabili-
ties Of $63, ,S67.53. Assuming that rs per
centof Leonardo and Haywards' indebt-
edness 10 bad, and that 10 per cent of
the balance is bad, there is an excess OF
assets over liabilities of $17, 145. Any
one of these estimates will pay all de-
poeitOrs in full"