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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
An Old Mine to BE Abandoned.

CLEVELAND. March 18.-The machin-
cry of the Republic Iron Mine is to be
transferred from its old grounds on the
Marquette Range to the new Mesa ba
The difficulty is that while the ore has
been of fair quality it had to be mined
under pumps and at depth Of some
hundred feet, and it could not hope to
compete with the new Mesaba, where
the ore is superior to that of the old
Republic and more easily mined besides.
AS result the stockholders, who com.
prise Cleveland, Chicago and Detroit
capitalists, have decided t. abandon
the old mine. where it cost So to pro
duce ton of ore. and move thei1 plant
to Mesa ba, where better ore car, b.
mined for 80 or IS cents ton. A site
has been purchased and removal will
soon be made BY it the town of Re-
public Mich, with population of
about twelve thousand, will be left
with nothing to support it, and its
decay is certain to be rapid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
FINE LOGGING WEATHER.

The Cold Wave Gives an Impetus to
the Great Wisconsin Industry.
Bayfield,, Wis, March IA drop in
the mercury of 80 degrees yesterday
will give logging operations a new lease
Of life, and loggers confidently expect to
be able to keep at work for three weeks
yet.
The result of the seasons work will
not fall short of the 100000 feet pre-
dicted early in the season, notwithstand-
ing the heavy SLOWS of February.
There are tue usual number of COLI
tractors who claim to have lost money
this season. A careful sitting of causes
shows that, as in many ether kin.ls of
business, the trouble results from poor
and uncertain labor. An instance is Civ
en- of 4 prominent contractor who
brought twelve men from Ashland, pay
ing their fare, and gave them their din
ncr here. While he was gone for con-
yeyance, also hired at his expense, nine
Of the men slumped, so that he lad to
do all his work in this direction over
again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24

CHICAGO. March lS.---The wheat ira,
appeared to tie satisfied Out of the mixei
condition of things early the May wheat
came out at midday only : & under the
close last night, while the July was at "a
re decline This heavineSs in July in the
face of the crop-damage reports, the only
bull news the floor, indicated very
large proportion of selling in the July by
the houses supporting the May for effect
MGy sales were at 713sc to nc, to 174c, to
7714c to 77a4c. July sold 7414c to 1856
to 74c and hold around 13aac The firmness
In May wheat was lost before the close
when the price dropped to Ulsc, or 3sc
under last night. July touched the low
point on the late trading at 1850,
closing ut 73"s0p13%4c, or &c lower
Very little change is expected in the visible
supply on Monday.
The Saturday corn market was tame
affair. Had there been double the amount
of business it is not likely that the prices
would have got outside the range where
privileges were sold. Cash market ruled
firm with pretty good demand. The easier
feeling in wheat and the dizziness in all
markets resulted i'll slight decline Nav
corn sold 437sc to 44c to 1890, july sold
a43aUu44lsc and 444c
There was fair activity in all products
the first hour, after which prices scarcely
: changed, and trades were few and scatter
ing. The feature of the business was the
firm stand in lard at the opening by the
clique brokers. They bid the May to
10 $ll4215 at once after the open
ing. Prices dropped little later to
$i225 Sl1371s and Sll.35 for the same
months, with the July and September hold
ing firm around Sill. 40 late in the day Pork
and ribs we're supported on the prospect of
but 81, 900 hogs for next week. May pork
sold ST.. 20 to Sl7.65 to Sl1.S215 to S17 rs to
$3.50 Ribs for May were at $lO15 and
5000, acting strong on very light business.
Closing prices showed pork l0c up for the
day at 81 I'll. May; lard loo up for July,
and September at $ll+0 and $11371s re-
spectively
Closing quotations were:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
HIS LIFE A TRAGEDY.
One of the Survivors of the Donnel
Party and His Relics.

One OF the Survivors of the Bonner
Party and His Relics.
A gray-bearded, weary-looking man
of giant size came down from Calls
toga lately, and registered at the Russ
house, in San Francisco. He had with
him peculiar looking bag of buck
skin, which he handled carefully, as
though It's contents were of priceless
value, and did not rest contented till the
yellow bag was in the safe. The old
man was w. c. Graves, and his life has
been aa eventful one. He was one of
the celebrated Bonner party, who
were lost in the Sierras in the terrible
winter of 1867 while trying to reach
California, suffering unheard-of priva-
lions. Out Of ninety three people
1orty-seven persisted from cold and
hunger. The party came to st pp on
the edge of Bonner lake, November 1,
1916, and it was March ), or four
months and four days, before all those
yet alive started away. Mr.. Graves
was at the time IS years old. He
started out about March l with tie
first relief party. His father had pre-
NAou9iS uieu "hllc liy ing 10 SeC reflex.
Before his mother started with the re-
naming emigrants on March she hid
what silver money she had. Edward
Reynolds, prospector for gold quartz,
found the silver coins two years ago,
after the long interval of forty-two
years. Mr.. Graves secured them and
those were what he had in his yellow
bag. They consist of over 100 coins of
the value of 1854, A majority are
fifty-cent pieces of the United States.
Besides these there are Mexican dol
lars. Bolivian, French, Belgian, West
Indian and Argentine coins. The old
pioneer told how his mother died in
the mountains on her way out and
allnd ed graphically to their imprison-
ment in the snow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Bank of England Dividend.

LONDON, March II The half yearly
meeting of the Bank of England was
held to-day. Gov. Powell announced
a dividend of IA per cent. Rererring
to the Barring liquidation, Gov. Powell
stated that the operations of the past
months had reduced the liabilities by
more than half a million pounds, MAX
ing the total a little over four and
half million pounds. The guarantors
had decided to continue one-fourth of
their original guarantee, that is, be re-
sponsible for one-fourth of the amount
for which they were originally respon-
sible-beyond tie original date of the
expiration of the guarantees in Novem-
Der last.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
STRONG TONE GENERALLY TO
SHARE SPECULATION ON
WALL STREET..

New YoRK. March 15.-There was q
strong tone to the share speculation gen
orally at the opening Of business and
higher prices we're made in nearly al
stocks. The market was generally strong
with Sugar, St Paul and New England
features Concerning the latter, there
were vague rumors that new capital had
been induced into it. What the induce
mepts were was not stated Reading and
Erie were heavy. The bank statement was
more favorable than recent ones. 1t showed
surplus reserves to have increased 81 ,395,
$50 Loans decreased more than deposits,
which was good sign The banks now
hold s. ,0l3,375 above legal requirements.
600 gold on Tuesday had only slight effect
on prices.
Clnsinn mntafinnS were.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
CHARRED BODIES FOUND.
supposed Murder Of Henry Boecekel
and Wife at Freeport.

Supposed Murder Of Henry Boeccker
and Wife at Freeport.
FREEPoRT. i'll, March 1s.--The resi-
dence OF Henry Doedeker, a well known
citizen of Freeport, burned to the
ground this morning at 2 o'clock and
the charred bodies of Mr.. and Mrs.
Boedeker were found in the ruins.
! The origin of the fire is a mystery.
Mr.. Boedeker was one of our leading
coal merchants and has been doing a
good deal of collecting of late. 1t is
believed that burglars entered the
house in the night and that they We're
surprised at their work by Mr.. Boz
deker, who gave than battle. The
supposition is that the burglars killed
both Mr.. and Mrs. Boedeker and then
set fire to the house to cover up their
crime.
Charles Trunk, a neighbor, was the
first to discover the fire and the front
door of the house wide open and not a
sound could be heard from within. For
this reason it is believed the couple met
with foul play.
The body of Mr.. Boedeker was found
downstairs and his wife's body was
found upstairs. Both were burned be-
yond recognition. The Coroner is now
investigating the double murder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
MANY STATES ARE BROKEN.
Cleveland Says He NAV Disregard L,
dorsements BY State Delegations.

Cleveland Says He NAV Disregard In
dorsements BY State Delegations
WASHINGTON, March Is.-There is
discomfort and murmuring among the
politicians this morning and a sound
of breaking states. President Cleve-
land has intimated that the publica-
ton from time to time that certain ap-
pointments are definitely settled be
cause the State delegations get to-
gether and agree on a slate and pro
mulgate it are premature The Presi-
dent hold that the endorsement of an
entire State delegation does not neces-
sarily settle a nomina ton, nor DENY to
the citizens of d community the right
TO fair hearing on the merits of n
applicant.
Mr.. Cleveland said to caller this
morning that it was presuming a great
deal for State delegation and few
leading politicians to come together in
an upstairs room in Washington and an
nounce nomination wholly regard
less of the local sentiment. The effect
of the Presidents position will be to
render many appointments that have
been announced as certain to occur by
State delegations as doubtful and re-
open the field for competition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
RIVAL FOR CARNEGIE.
Powerful Syndicate Being Formed
Manufacture Iron and Steel.

Powerful Syndicate Being Formed to
Manufacture Iron and Steel
PITTsBURG, March l8.-A powerful
syndicate, composed Of Pittsburg and
Eastern capitalists, is being formed
here to engage in an enterprise which
will rival in magnitude the com
bined Carnegie intert sts An ems
sary has been sent to Europe to inter
est capitalists there in the project. The
plans have progress e 50 far that the
promoters are now engaged in negoti-
ations for d site. One of the sites
looked at is at point above Mononga-
hela City. The plant will be devoted
to the manufacture of iron and steel
of light and heavy grades, and
it is said that the syndicate
even proposes to compete with
the Carnegies in the making of armor
plate. One of the persons concerned
in the scheme is Robert McClain of the
Low Pressure Gas Company. He said:
eve do not care particularly where
the plant is located. 1t all depends on
the inducements offered in the way of
cheap fuel, concessions of land and
shipping rates and facilities"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
HOPE FOR HARRIS.

Mass Meeting to Be Held Next Week to
Demand a Pardon of Gov. Flower.
New YORK, March 17.-Recorder
Smyth's adverse decision may not mean
death for Carlyle w. Harris. A mass
meeting is to be held in Madison
Square Garden next week and a
popular demand will be made
on Governor Flower for full and free
pardon. One of the most famous law
yers in New York-it may be Joseph
Choate-will preside. Howe & Hum
NELL have already received letters
from hundreds of the leading lawyerA
politicians and philanthropists of tho
city. All of these suggest that tho
popular vote will cry down Recorder
Smyth's decision.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
EFFORT TO WRECK PAPAL MILL
TAEl FORCE HE,ADQu AkTEHS
Gable NEWS.

PARIS, March 1S.-The room in which
Jules Ferry died has been transformed
into a mortuary and is hung with dra-
peries worked with silver The public
in the meantime is allowed to view the
| remains. 1t is expected that the gov
erninent will propose u state funeral,
who Il the body will be removed to the
, LuXem bourg. The will of the deceased
statesman directs that his remains shall
be buried at Foucharupt. in the Brest
OF Eosges. near the place where he re-
sided during his retirement from public
life.
The radical La Lanterne Saws:
Among the founders and servitors of
the republic his position will remain
prominent as one Of the liberators of
France"
LIE Radical says: His death will
comfort nobody, while it will atflict his
immediate partisans"
M. Ribot took the news of Ferry's
death to President Carnot, who was
very much affected by the announce
ment. The President said:
1t is the disappearance Of one of the
reserve forces of the republic-a pre-
cious reserve"
The Republican newspapers appear
bordercd in black.
La Republique Franchise says this
morning: He did not hold the full
position to which his manly virtues and
robust intellect entitled him Rcpub-
licans will rank him with the noblest
citizens and best servants Of the
country.
La Justice says: eve stubbornlycom-
batted him, but standing beside his
tomb we only recall the fact that he
took part with great energy in the
struggles to secure the triumph of the
Republic
LIE Soleol. Orleanist, says: ''The
death Of NJ. Ferry makes a great gap
in the ranks Of Republican veterans
He was a narrow-minded and sectarian
party man, utterly destitute of gener-
osity, but he was man
La Gaulois, Legitimist, SAYS: "All
that the Republic regards as its work
sprung from Ferry. If he deserved
well of Republicans he was of evil
omen to the country, for by excluding
from education the idea OF God he be-
came an important factor in the ma
tional decentralization.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Young Woman Shoots Herself.

Fort WAYNE, Ind, March 1S.-A
girl named Orpha Brown shot hers -
this afternoon. She camn here froN
BrysOn, Chic, recently, and it is thought
despond .ncy was the cause Of the at
tempted suicide. Russell George, pro
prietor of a Main Street saloon. above
which the girl lived, heard a shot, an l
going to Miss Browns room, found her
lying unconscious on the floor with IA
pistol in her hand. The ball struck ii
rib and was detected from it's course
Surgeons cannot locate the bullet, and
say that there is no hope for her re-
covery. She is said to be the hayward
daughter of Il wealthy Ohio farmer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
New York.

FLOUR Demand firm. WHEAT No. 9
red, moderately active, steady; May, 761s
orr 5-l6c; July, rs 7l6m79c. August,
7a4c. RYE Western, 60fa64c. BARLEY
State, 64C480c; Western, 600eS0c; No. !
Toronto, 92(a93c; No. 2 do, ,S4GaS5c, CoRN
No 2 dull, easier; April, STAG; May,
5c&4c; July, 5024c; No. 2, 53fd5414 &c;
dull easier; May, 31@Ic; State and West
ern, 390D49c. Provisions - Beef extra
mess, $8.5Om9,0O. Pork, new mess, $3.50;
old mess, $40. Lard, ,sl2 30. BUTTER !
Western dairy, 1s1123c; Western cream
cry, 22(a2S1sc. EGGs-- Western, 17$4c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Died at tho Age Of 10.

QUINCY, ILL.,, March II Henderson
Smith died last night. He was 119
years of age and married his second
wife at the age of 90. He was con-
firmad tobacco user and lifelong
Democrat. He was known as the lone
fisherman, having fished in the Missis-
sippi every season since the settlement
of the country. He saw Washington
on several occasions and at one time
was in the employ of the father of the
country. He was the oldest citizen of
the State, having been born, in Vir-
ginia, on New Years day, 1774.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Mail Pouch MysterIousIy Disappears.

AKRON, Ohio, March ia mail
pouch and valuable contents, including
drafts amounting to $4,000, which is
supposed to have left Akron on or
about Feb. %, mysteriously disap-
peared while in transit between this
city and Pittsburg. Postoffice officials
and railroad companies are both APP
parently unable to throw any light on
the disappearance, though an inspector
has been at work for the last week on
the case.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Fell Into the Well.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, March The
l0-yearold son of Justus Zell /, far
mer, fell down d we'll fifty feet deep
and was instantly killed. His brother,
aged 12, started to descend on the well
rope TO learn his brothers. fate and
save him if possible, but he lost his
hold when half way down and also
fell to the bottom. The dead body of
the younger one and the insensible
form of the elder were raised from the
well by their father and the neighbors.
The elder boy is seriously hurt and it
is believed cannot recover.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Half a Million Dividend.

NEW YORK, March 1s.-The Westing-
house Air-brake Company has declared
quarterly dividend of per cent.
This means the distribution of $500, 900.
The directors of the Rio Grande Wes-
tern Rrailway Company have declared
the regular quarterly dividend of N
per cent on the preferred stock pay
able Nav l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
WHICH WILL WIN?
Minnesota Legislature Defies the Dis
trict Court

st. Paul, Mimi, March 1S.-The fight
over the possession OF the coal combine
letter book, now in the possession OF
the Minnesota legislature, has resolved
itself into test Of strength between
the district court and the legislature.
This afternoon an order was issued
citing Representative Walsh to appear
in court Monday morning with the let
ter book. Hearing the report OF the
proposed order the house Of representa-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
WHITE GAPS INDICTED.
Gang of Thirteen Wanted for Hanging
John Davidson In Indiana

John Davidson In Indiana.
ENGLISH, Ind, March lotto
Eaulkenherg, recently convicted of
''whitecapping," has confessed tho
names of the gang of thirteen white
caps who five years ago lynched John
Davidson at Doolittle's mill, Perry
County. His brother, Clay Davidson,
committed an assault on Annie
Flanagan. John Da ~i.lson, a full
brother, and his mother, his sister and
half brother, Henry Enlow, confessed
having known the crime would be COM
mitted. Clay fled. The family was
arrested. John was arrested by the
mob and hanged. Henry was seized,
but escaped. Clay was afterward ar
rested, convicted and sent to State
prison for twenty-one years.
The confession of Faul6enburg has
let to the Indictment of the thirteen
mentioned whose names will not be
known until the arrests are made.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Lord Salisbury Now Has Influenza.

LONDON, March 1.-THE Marquis Of
Salisbury, ex-Premier and a leader of
the conservatives, is suffering from a
severe attack of influenza. AS the
Marquis Ia vigorous man of 6s years
no serious result is apprehended. Mr.
Gladstone has sent a courteous inquiry
as TO the health of his leading political
antagonist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
A Bigamous Preacher.

ATLANTA, Ga, March 1s.-Jason
Petty, recently a United States soldier,
but for the past few months Method
list minister, was yesterday arrested on
a charge of bigamy. He married a
widow here in February, and it is al
legged that he has Il wife in Ohio.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
HARRIS ON RETURNS HOME.
Ex-President Terminates an Unlucky
Duck Hunt at Livey- ,ol.

PEORIA, March 1s.-i.<-President
Harrison arrived here this morning
from Liverpool where he has been
fishing and hunting for several days,
and left in half an hour over the Big
Four for indianapolis. Mr. Harrison
was looking well and said he had en-
joyed his outing very much. For all
that he had not had much luck in get
ting game. He had been out every
day from early in the morning until
nightfall, but very few ducks had come
up the river and the sport was not
very good. What he wanted was
change and rest, and the outdoor life
gave it to him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
RUSH WILL CARRY BLCUNT
Definite Instructions Received by the
Commander.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. March 49,
Capt. Hooper of the revenue cutter
Rush, has received definite OF dels to
hold himself in readiness to convey
President Cleveland's special en-
voy, ex-Congressman Blount to
Honolulu. This was made public yes
terday by one of The officers of the
cutter. Col Blount and his assistants
are due in this city Sunday. Since her
return from the Arctic last autumn
the Rush has been thoroughly over
hauled at the Mare Island Navy Yard.
Her engines have been reset, the hulk
recalkad and strengthened and new
tubes put in the boilers, and. in fact,
everything done that could put her in
perfect condition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Weekly Bank Statement.

New YORK, March 1s.-The weekly
bank statement shows the following
changes: Reserve, increase, 81, 1895, $50;
loans, decrease. SIS, All 500; specie, de-
crease, S21O, 900; legal tenders, increase,
1924, 400; deposits, decrease, s5,24s,2 200;
circulation, increase, $4,000. The
banks now hold 5000, 125 in excess of
the requirements of the 25 per cent
rule.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Attacked His wife,s Assailant in Court

BoNHAM, Texas. March 1s.-During
the trial of Sam Massey, a negro,
charged with assaulting Mrs. Eliza beth
Smith in Grayson County year ago.
the first witness called was the hus-
band of Mrs. Smith. On entering the
courtroom Smith drew a pocket
knife and as he passed close to the
prisoners dock sprang upon Massey,
cutting him about the face. Officers
tore the Infatuated man away before
any serious wounds were inflicted.
Massey had to be taken from the court
room and have his wounds dressed be-
fore the case could proceed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Insurance LOSSES by the Boston

Boston, March is.-The total loss
sustained by 1870 insurance companies
by last Fridays confiagration foots up
So, sol ,450. Included in this amount is
$3.50, 900, an estimate of water damages
divided among 100 companies, and the
figures are based on all expected sal
wage. The total insurance carried on
property and stocks burned or dam
aged exceeds "a, 200, 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
First Steamboat of the Season.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, March 1s.-The
Chauncey Lamb, the first boat on the
river this season, came down yesterday
picking up stray logs from raft
wrecked at Clinton by the ice The
river rose half foot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Was 100 Years Old.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. March 1S-Waslk
ington Dale, colored, generally be-
lieved to have been the oldest man in
Missouri, died at his home. 53S Camp
bell Street. of heart failure. He was
100 years old.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Suicide of a j alous wife.

OTTUMwA, Iowa. March lo.--Mrs.
Stephen Gray committed suicide at Ed
dyville bv taking carbolic acid. There
was another woman in the case, nth
whom she alleged Gray had been un-
duly intimate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-03-24
Actor Seaman Sinking.

New YORK, March 18.--The surgeon
at the Bloomingdale asylum reports
that William J. Seaman, the Irish
comedian, is very low and cannot live
many hours. His faithful wife remains
by him.