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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

was bound over to the United States
court under $500 bonds by Commis-
sioner Wright, on a charge of holding
certificates Of pensions as collateral
security.
Mrs. Harriet NJ. Warren, editor of
the Heathens' Woman Friend organ, of
the woman's branch of the Methodist
church died yesterday at Boston, Mass
Charles Peshall, Of Jersey City, \. j.,
wants an indemnity Of $1,OOO,OOO for
killing Edward Hallinger, British
subject who was hanged Dec. %, for
the murder of Mary Parson.
The jury disagreed in the New
Orleans Sunday closing case.
The committee of Missouri lawyers
appointed to investigate alleged vio-
lation of the election law, reports that
it is of the opinion that the law is very
defective.
A rich strike was made in the grand
canon Of Colorado, seventy miles north
Of TT. Staff, Arizona.
Greggains and Pritchard signed arti
cles yesterday to fight before the Cres-
cent Athletic Club for purse Of $4,000.
The date named in the papers is April
4 but may be changed to March if
Pritchard consents
Mrs. George Altman and Mrs. Cora
Van Harger were instantly killed by a
Detroit, Lansing & Northern West-bound
flyer yesterday afternoon while sleigh
ing at Sunfield, Mich. Mrs. Altman was
injured.
The Massachusetts, democracy and the
Business Mems Democratic association,
Of New York each held an annual Jack
son banquet last evening, the former at
Boston. the latter at New York.
Claims aggregating $4,000 were
filed against the collapsed Leeds com
pany ut Sioux City, Ia, yesterday, max
ing the total 50 far filed S35S,G73.
Deputy Insurance Commissioner Bill
Iingslea, of Kansas, is charged with
cmbeZZliGg $4,000.
All alleged defaultin% Brooklyn off
Gals were indicted under separate ac-
counts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
EXTENDING THE CIVIL SERVICE.
EMPLOYEES of All Free Delivery Post
offices Brought Under the Rules.

EMPLOYEES Of All Free Delivery Post
offices Brought Under the Rules.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 1.-The President
has extended the classified civil service
SO as to include all free delivery post
Offices, Of which there are understood
to be Col. tifty-three Of these offices
are at present classified. Before
this extension the civil service
rules applied only to those post
offices which had us many as fifty en-
pl> yes. Now the service extends to
all postof1iceS where carriers are en-
ploycd. The Civil Service Commission
will proceed ut once with the orraniZa-
ton OF boards of examiners at these
offices. 1t is believed that this change
affects 1000 employees.
The President has informed Post
master General Wanamalter that he
will make no further extensions of the
civil service He considers any further
extension as unbecoming him at this
time. The Postmaster General and
others urged the President to include
special agents Of the postotfice depart
mcnt within the classified service.
They will have to 90. under Mr. Cleve-
land, unless the latter voluntarily
wishes to prote t them, which is not
thought likely
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
MAY BE BLOODSHED.
Desperate Title War Expected i'll n Calif'
MIA Township

Desperate Title War Expected III a Califor
mia Township.
Pomona, Cal, Jan. There is likely
to be bloodShed on section SO, township
/, Los Angles county. The state sold
land to settlers who improved it to the
value of about 100000.
Recently the secretary of the interior
decided that the state never owned the
section and it received other land in
lieu thereof.
Under the decision parties from Los
Angles are trying to take possession.
This morning the settlers drove such
parties away who say they will return
Monday strong enough to take and
hold possession and the settlers de-
clare they shall not peaceably do so.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
QUARANTINE IN THE SENATE.
Discussing The Section Authorizing the
Suspension of Immigrat ion.

Discussing The Section Authorizing the
Suspension "f Immigration.
WAsHIsGToN, Jan. There were
very few Senators present when the
days proceedings began. Certificates
of election of Presidential electors
Were presented from the States of Ne
braslla, Kansas. Minnesota, Missouri
and Washington, and were placed on
file.
Sena ,or Platt introduced a bill to
provide a temporary government for
Alaska and it was referred to the
Committee on Territories. The Senate
then resumed consideration of the
quarantine bill and has reached the
section authorizing the President to
suspend immigration in his discretion.
After much discussion and quite free
amendment Of the bill granting addi-
tional duties upon marine hospital Ser
vice an agreement was reached that
the special order as to bills on the sub
ject of quarantine and immigration be
continued till Monday and the anti
option bill be resumed on Tuesday.
The secretary of state, in reply to the
question Of possible violations of treaty
obligations under the pending Chandler
suspension bill, informed the senate
that it is his opinion that the bill is iii
violation of no treaty,
The secretary of war sent the senate
today a communication from Adjutannt
General Douglass, of Maryland. sug-
costing that congress enact a law to
provide for an encampment of 100000
United States and state troops at Chi
cago on the occasion of the world Col
unrbian exposition.
Gen. Schofield, in views attached to
the communica ton, says he believed
that for the purpose of instruction OF
troops, the results obtained would be
not at all CONNIE 1sllrate with the neces-
sary expenses involved. Hence, II the
proposed measure be carried out il
would be mainly if not solely for the
purpose of adding a grand and impos
ing feature to the exhibition.
The House to-day considered the
District of Columbia appropriation
bill
Not Interested in Whisky Tax
Washington, Jan. THE subject OF
the proposed increase in the whisky
tax as Il means of additional revenue
to meet the possibility of a treasury
deficiency in the early months of Gle
veland's administration has not re
ceived at the hands Of congressman the
attention which might be expected il
view of the agitation Of the question il
many parts of the country, and the
matter is likely to go by default.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

Four COMPANIES With Liabilities of $50
600 Go to the Wall.

Four Companies With Liabilities of $500,
900 Go to the Wall.
Toledo, O., Jan. THE failure OF the
fish firm of D. Y. Howell & Son, in this
city, involving three other fish firms
Wicksham & Son, Huron; 81. G. Post
Sandusky, and Geo. E. st. John, OF
Port Clinton, is announced.
The trouble started several years ago
when the three firms began carrying
the sinking fortunes Of thu Howell
company.
The total assets of the four firms In
nominal figures are placed at $600,0O(
but under the forced sale would not
bring over 60 per cent. The liabilities
amount to over 100000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
Steamship Agents Surprised.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-President Har-
risons determination to subject to a
twenty days quarantine all vessels
bringing European immigrants to this
country has reused the opposition of
the steamship companies. 1t is an i'm
mense disappointment for them. They
see in it the loss of many thousands of
dollars, aud visions of fall profits
which, until the news of the Presi-
dents opposition was published yes
terday, danced gaily before their eyes,
have vanished. 1t was a great sur
nriSe to them
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
Nav Pardon Ritter.
lines.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 7.-Before
President Harrison's term expires an
effort will be made to secure the par
don of Charles Ritter, now serving the
second year of a slx-year sentence at
Michigan City for the embezzlement
of S75, 900 from the First National bank
of this city. Ritter has been sick
man and his friends fear that the serv-
ing If his full sentence would kill him.
petition is now being signed by the
leading citizens of Evansville and will
also receive the signatures of District
Attorney Chambers and Judge Woods,
before whom the case was tried.
Ritter stole to bolster up a failing
buSiuess
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
Egyptian Monarch Disabled.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE steamer Adri-
attic has arrived and reports sighting
the steamer Egyptian Monarch in mid
ocean. disa bled. In answer to signals
the Egyptian Monarch replied that
she was repairing her machinery. She
sailed from London Dec "a, for New
York and carries four passengers and
a crew of forty. She is a screw steam.
ship of 5000 tons burden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
WIFE DECEIVED HIM.
Gov Bovd, OF Nebraska, Pardons Jos. Rob
erts. Imprisoned For Rape.

Gov. Rovd. of Nebraska, Pardons JOS. Rob
erts. Imprisoned For Rape.
Omaha, Neb, Jan. 7.-One of Gov
ernor Boyd's last official acts vas to
grant a pardon to Jos. Roberts, who
served six years and two months Of a
fifteen years sentence for rape.
In the trial Roberts wife was ths
principal witness for the state. A few
months after Roberts conviction, Mrs.
Roberts eloped with one of the wit
nesses for the state and then the thing
commenced to look as though some
person was putting up job.
County Attorney Mahoney, after in
vestigation. came to the conclusion tina,
the wife and paramour maliciously con.
victed Roberts. With this showing an
application for pardon was made and
upon investigating the facts, Governor
Boyd issued an order which made Rob
ertS free man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
Negotiating for Street Railways

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. THE nego-
tiations for the purchase of the system
Of street railways in this city by
syndicate of United States capitalists
have not been consummated and it is
probable that the proposed deal will
be broken off. The price offere1 for
the system was $7,Ooo,OOO, but the
owners, it is understood, refuse to sell
for less than 81, 200. The repre-
sentatives of the syndicate returned to
the United States several da.s ago
and nothing definite has been heard
from them as to what they pro-
pose doing in the case. If the sale
is consummated it is the intention Of
the new owners to convert the pres
ent horse-car system into electric
lines
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
CAPTURED STAKES AND ALL
Vienna Police Make IA Raid on II Fashion
able Gambling House.

Vienna, Austria, Jan. 1.-The police
yesterday evening made raid on the
Jockey club on suspicion that illegal
games were being played in the rooms.
The card rooms were crowded with
the elite, and the diplomatic circles of
Vienna, and large sums Of morey were
at stake. The police seized 100000
forms in cash and checks, and took
the names Of those present for future
action. Prince DeMonenouve, presi-
ident of the Jockey club fastened to the
office Of the minister of justice to pro-
test against the action Of the police,
and explained that the course taken
was unjustifable. The prince was in
formed that the emperor himself had
especially sanctioned the raid. The
prince thereupon prom s d tLat 6 ,mhi
ling should cease at the club. 1t is
believed the money seized will be re-
turned to the owners.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE.

Mills May Meet Opposition in His Run
For the Senate.
Austin, Texas, Jan. 5.-The legisla-
ture will convene Tuesday. Both houses
are overwhelmingly democratic and Of
the democrats, the Hogg faction is in
complete control.
The session will elect United States
senator to succeed Mills, now filing
Regan's unexpired term Mills will
probably have a walk over, though
there are rumors of deal between Gov.
Hogg and Ex-Governor Ireland, by
which Ireland is to succeed Mills, and
Hcgg to succeed Coke two years hence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
Jerry Simpson and A. J. Streeter
Have 1t Hot and Heavy in
a Topeka Hotel.
The lllinoisIan Trying to Defeat
the S0ckless Politicians
Senatorial Plan.
1t Is a Thu ust Back For Alleged
Past Wrongs - Friends
Part Them.

Topeka, kas., Jan. IA sensational
one of the leading hotels this evening
between jerry Simpson. congressman
from the seventh district, who wants
to be senator, and A. J. Streeter, third
party leader from Illinois, who does
not want him to be.
Streeter arrived this afternoon ant.
at once made his object known. The
news reached Jerry Simpson and he
Immediately set out to see Streeter
and a lively interview ensued.
Simpson asked Streeter if it was true
he came to Topeka to work against his
election to the senate. Streeter admit
ted frankly that such was the object
of his visit. Simpson asked why he is
taking such action. Streeter explain
ed that it is because Simpson antagon-
lied him for a similar position at
Springfield.
Simpson said it is untrue that he adj
yiSed third party men to vote for
Palmer and defed Streeter to prove it.
Streeter drew from his pocket a tele
gram signed Jerry Simpson stating
that in his opinion Palmer would best
subserve the interests of the third party.
Simpson declared the telegram fors-
cry, Whereupon Streeter exclaimed that
the statement was not true and Simpson
knew it. Simpson grew white with
rage and a personal encounter between
the two men seemed imminent WheD
friends interviewed.
Streeter is not working for any par
ticular candidate, but announced that
the election of some middle of the
road" populist will best subserve the
interests of the third party. Simpson,
he says, is democrat
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
Columbus's Direct Descendant.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7-Secretary
Foster to-day received particulars of
the trip of the Duke Of Veragua,
the direct descendant of Colum bus, to
this country as guest of the United
States during the Worlds Fair. The
Duke will be accompanied blythe Ouch
ess and his daughter and son Christie
topher. The distinguished party will
sale on the steamship Ems April ~,
from Genoa and will reach New York
April %. The Duke will remain in
America two months.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
Big Shortage in Illinois Crops

Springfield, H., Jan. IA summary
of the value of crops raised in Illinois
during 1892 shows a total value OF
S196,OOO.OOO. shortage of 100000
from 1891, of which two-t thirds is charg-
able to the reduced corn crop and the
greater part of the balance to the
failure Of the apple crop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
Insurance Companies Consolidate.

NEW YORK, Jan. 5-Within the last
few days the Palatine Insurance Com
pany Qimited) has gained control of
the Manufacturers and Builders Fire
insurance Company and hereafter the
Palatine Company will manage it's new
acquisition, although the two COM
panies will not be consolidated but will
each retain its own offices and have it's
own officers The capital stock Of the
Manufacturers and Builders Company
is 5000, 600 and of this the Palatine Com
pany has obtained about two thirds.
1t will probably obtain more, as a
number of stockholders are selling out
The stock of the Manufacturers and
Builders Company hes been below par
lor some time on account of the heavy
expenses of carrying on the business.
The Palatine Insurance Company is an
English company, chartered at Man
chester, and has paid up capital of
ST., 500 OOO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
UItra-LoyaI English Indigna mt.

MONTREAL, P. O., Jan. 5.-Ttere 10
great Indignation expressed among the
ultra-loyal English here because Lieut..
Gov. Chapleau paid an official visit TO-
Cardinal Taschereau at the latter's
palace. It was the first visit in years.
The English residents say that tho
lieutenant Governor action is REQ.
ignition that the church holds chief
power in the province of Quebec.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
Released on 100000 Bail.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. l. Merchant
Prince Stevely whose gigantic failure
a year ago landed him in jail for
year for contempt of court in refusing
to deliver certain assets which the
court decided he had in his possession,
was today released on 100000 bail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
THEIR CRIMES FORGIVEN.

Decree of General Amnesty to Be Issued
In Italy.
Rome, Jan. IA decree Of general
amnesty will be issued in Italy on the
occasion Of the silver wedding Of King
Humbert and Queen Margherita.
Among the benefciaries of the decree
will be Italians in the United States who
failed to render the required military
service in Italy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

The Governor Elect Improves Slowly
Goes to- Spring field Before Tuesday.


Goes to Springfield Before Tuesday.
CHICAGO, Jan. z. - Governor-Elect
Altgeld was but little better to-day,
but he was taking good care not to
get any worse He had conference
with Judge Tree and others in his
rooms at the Palmer House, but
did as little work as possible.
81 am feeling very little if any
better said the Governor-elect, ''but
1 do not intend to bring on any re-
lapse by overwork. l am doing just as
little as possible. 1t has not yet been
determined when I shall go to Spring
field, except that shall start in time
to get there before Tuesday. 1t may
be tomorrow and may be not until
Monday
Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin who
is also sick at the Palmer House, was
considerably better to-day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

When Charles Theodore Russell, fathe
Of Governor Russell, Of Massachusetts,
was mayor of Cambridge, away back in
war days, he and his family spent a
good part Of Christmas at the aims
house, entertaining the inmates. Indeed
the Russells attended devotional ex-
ercises on Sunday In the almshouse
chapel frequently, and became familiar
figures In that institution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
Suitable Jurymen Scarce.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. Tt will prob
ably take five and maybe six weeks to
secure a jury in the cattlemen's case.
So far eighty-fve men have been ex-
amined and forty more have been sum-
moned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
Homestead Poisoning Cases Postponed.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. THE trial of
the Homestead poisoning cases. which
was on the list for Monday, has been
postponed until Wednesday. A fea-
ture of the trial will be the expert
evidence on both sides. There will be
surprises all through the case, as
every one connected with it seems to
be working it for a mystery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

President Harrison does not mean
to resume his partnership with Attor-
ncy General Miller when he resumes
the practice of law in Indianapolis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
STRAY SPARKS.

The Waterson club, of Louisville,
KY, celebrated the birthday of its
patron saint Uackson) last night
G. 81. Russell, of Bridgeport, Conn,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

Charlotte, N. c., boasts Of a double
faced potato. Oneside to be perfect
representation of bear and the other,
it is said, Is fair mold Of calf.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

Few persons outside of his own fami-
" and his immediate neighbors know
that Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage is ban
joist, yet he is and Il good one too. In
his few leisure moments he takes de-
light to seat himself in the back parlor
and play the banjo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

Apropos Of holiday dinners Secretary
of the Treasury Foster says that "a
woman never learns how to make pie
until she has son who is old enough
to appreciate it,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

The Pope has appointed Mgrs, DioA
Noza and Gozazambrus to three new
Dishoprics In Mexico.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

Mr.. Gladstone Is voter in Canada
being the owner OF property near NJ
agara Falls
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13
MEN AND WOMEN.

Gen. Francis A. Walker is the nOmi-
nee this year for president of the st.
Botoiph club, Of Boston.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

NJ. Gastelier, Il French deputy, was
invited to banquet Il few days ago
and when called on for 4 speech silnp-
" thanked the company for inviting
him to be it's guest and added. French
deputies are not often asked to banquets
nowadays; it requires courage to invite
them
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-01-13

Someone having asked Mr.. Gladstone
the secret of his remarkable activity,
he replied with a story: ''rhere was
once a road leading out to London on
which more horses died than any Their
and inquiry revealed the fact that it
was perfectly level. Consequently the
animals in travelling over it used only
one set Of muscles
1t is said OF the prima donna, Zelie
de Lrlssan, that when 80 graduated
from the public schools in New York
she carried with her no less than 81
proposals of marriage. They were all
based on the proviso that she was to
remain true until the prospective bride
groom should have made his way in the
world. Zelie is still single.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-03
A REMINDER.

1t is a long time since we have said
anything about unpaid subscriptions,
Su, when our books show thousands
Of dollars outstanding that we ough,
to have, and need constantly in our
business. it Is pardonable if we use
these columns occasionally to remind
those who owe us, that a newspaper
cannot be published on wind. There
are some who owe for three years or
more, and who pay no attention to
statements sent by mail. TO such,
notice is now given that their accounts
must be settled before January Ist.
II not paid by that time, they will be
charged $3.50 year, and costs may
be made. All who owe for one, two
or three years are respectfully request.
ed to call and settle, at $r.oo year.
After an account is three years old it
is liable to be charged at the rate OF
SI.so year, as that is the price when
not paid in advance. We are com.
PEELED to give this notice because OF
the large sums due us that are scat.
tered all over the county, and as there
is certainly nothing unreasonable in
the request, We trust that it will meet
With cheerful response.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-03

ceedingly interesting. There was a
good attendance considering there
we're protracted services during the
week. The communion services Sab
bath morning were finely attended and
Rev. Mr.. Houtz preached very az
propriate sermon upon the occasion.
Mr.. Laubach has pressed out at
least $50 bbls. of cider this fall, up to
date. Orchards have been fully repre-
sented from above Jamestown and
near New Columbus, and large terri.
tory of this section. The preparing
for the press is done in short order by
the latest scientific process. His new
lawn around his elegant home appears
we'll from the seed he has sown.
Jas. Geisinger was unanimously
elected Vice President of the Mission.
AIRY Society on Saturday eve. last at
lions church.
Capt. Cara is fast recovering from
serious fall he received on the r. r.
bridge that spans the Fishingcreek.
AL. Amerman is now spending a
vacation at his fathers home from the
Jackson X Woodin works at Berwick.
Jno. Henry is at home on a short
vacation from the Berwick Jackson &
Woodin works.