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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
NEWS BREVITIES.

Editor Geo. w. Childs is cenvalesCing.
fractional strife again exists at Sa-
moa.
The cruiser Montgomery made nine
teen knots an hour on her trial trip.
Nine Canadians are thought to have
persisted in a Rocky maintain ava
lanche.
Chicago republicans have begun pro-
ceedings to contest Mayor Hopkins
election; fraud is charged.
A. 2. Stanford, of New York, may
contest the will Of his brother Leland.
He was left only 100000.
A constitution patterned after that
OF the United States is in readiness
for PRONUNCIATION by the Hawaiian gov
eminent.
AT the banquet of the Young Mems
Democratic club, Of Canton, O., Con
gresham Ikert was scored for his pro
tective leanings.
The Russian Grand Duke George Is
in a critical condition, and GranF
Duke Michael is in danger from in
fiammation Of the lungs.
Postmaster Messing has signed call
for a meeting Of the postmasters with
view to getting appropriations to
be expended for the actual needs Of
offices without having in every case
to make requisition On Washington.
A few weeks ago a Spaniard named
Francisco Perez arrived at Amesca,
Mexico, with documents and drawings
showing the location Of a hidden treas
ure amounting to $1,500,O00, secreted
a century or more ago by band OF
brigands. He has already found $50
OOO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
A YOUNG MOTHERS SAD FATE.

milwaukee, Jan. 20.-Mrs. Louise
Lancaster was burned to death last
night while trying to save her only
child from the same fate at her home,
1177 Eighth street. She was 26 years
old and the wife of Henry Lancaster,
a carpenter in the employ of Ellis &
Coogan. The child was only two
years old 1t is supposed that the
child upset lighted lamp by pulling
the tablecloth and that the mothers
clothes caught fire while she was trying
to rescue the child from the flames.
The baby died also.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26

Washington, D. c., Jan. 1S,-In the
senate at the opening of the session
the presiding officer presented q letter
from Senator Walthall taEiss) adj
visinG the senate that he had for
warded his resignation to the governor
Of Mississippi to take effect the oath
inst. The letter was placed on file.
Mr.. Walthall's present term would
expire March Sd. 1895. but he has
already been elected for another six
years. He, resigns oaly the expired
portion of the present term, and leaves
to the future the determination of his
full term following.
Mr. PETER introduced resolution
reciting the recent letter from the
secretary of the treasury asking
tenders for bonds. and declaring the
secretary has no authority to issue
bonds for any other purpose than
stated in the resumption act and that
in the opinion of this body the secre-
tary has no authority for issuing or
selling bonds as proposed.
Morgan and Daniel. both southern
their disapproval of the proposed bond
issue The remarks of Vest. dem,
of Missouri. on the election bill were
entertaining.
The senate adjourned until Mon
day next.
The time of the house was almost
entirely taken up with the tariff de-
bate, speeches being made by Messrs.
Johnson, of Ohio, Dalzell of Pennsyl-
vania, Sibley, of Pennsylvania. Nc
Kceghan, of Nebraska. DcForest, of
Connecticut and Russell. of Connecti-
cut.
The new income tax bill provides
that the income tax is to so into effect
January ], 1895. and the first collec-
ton on incomes is to he made July 1.
1895. All classes of incomes are in
rate of 2 per cent. tax on incomes
over 81 900 is fixed. The most import
ant part of the bill is the method pro
vided for the levy and collection of
taxes. 1t is made obligatory on all per
sons receiving individual incomes of
over $500 to make a return to the
local collector of internal revenue.
These returns are to be gone over by
the revenue collector and the tax list
! made up of those whose incomes ex-
coed $1,000. No tax is levied on those
making a return above $1,000 and ua-
der $1,000 but the committee deemed
it expedient to put this margin at $500
below the exemption point in order
! that the returns might be sure to show
all who are subject to the tax.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
INCOME TAX PROVISIONS.
Only Amounts in Excess of $4,000 a
Year Will Be Assessed.

Washington, Jan. 20.-Mr. Tarsney, OF
the ways and means committee, gave
out a statement which is designed to
clear away some popular misconcep-
tons regarding the income tax. The
bill, he stated, exempts all incomes of
$4,000 or less. A man with an income
of S4,1OO would therefore pay tax
on but 500. Congressmen's salaries
will be exempt up to $4,000 and the
balance only will be subject to tax.
to tack the measure on to the Wilson
bill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
RLAZE IN THE BEE HIVE.

Chicago, Jan. 2O.-Fire at the Bee
Hive store. 172, 176 State street, at
4 o'clock this morning, destroyed near
" everything ON the fifth floor Of the
building, and caused loss of from
$4,000 to $4,000; fully covered by
insurance. Origin Of the fire unknown.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
A Fatal Affair Occurs on an Ohio
Railroad.

Findlay, O., Jan. 20.-Tonight a
wagon containing six persons was run
into by a passenger train on the To
ledo & Ohio Central railway. Daniel
Rodecker, his wife and Henry Russell
were killed and John Sullivan, his Is
year-old daughter and Mrs. Harshe
injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
FOREIGN.

Nearly 800 lives were lost in a burn
ing temple in China.
The parish councils bill has passed
the British house of commons.
Herr Won Freedom, founder of the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
THE EN-PRESIDENT'S LECTURES.
Preparations for the Course to be De-
livered at the Stanford University.

indianapolis. Jan. 2O.-EX- President
Harrison is making preparations for
his coming trip to the Pacific coast,
where he will fiji his engagements with
the late Senator Stanford to give a
six weeks course Of lectures at the
Leland Stanford university. General
Harrison will be accompanied by his
private secretary, Miss Tibbets; his
daughter, Mrs. Mckee, and the two
Mckee grandchildren. He will live In
one of the college halls at Palo Alto,
where fine quarters are now awaiting
him.
General Harrison said his lectures
numbered six, giving one each week,
covering the subject of constitutional
law and constitutional history of the
United States. They will not be OK,
clusiyely for the law school of the
university, but for the entire college.
1t will be his first of series OF an
nual lectures which the founder of the
institution desired him to give.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
.HAWAIINA GALORE
ANOTHER BIG BATCH CEIOADED
on CONGRESS.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND EVIL
IDENTIFY RILED.

Doie's Most Extraordinary Letter"
Provokes Special and Significant Al
fusion on His PaSt-MiniSter Willis
Tries to Withdraw Correspondence
But Fails-Tnurston Talks.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26

and adopted the substitute of Mr..
Johnson, of Ohio, a free trader and
single taxer, making it so into effect
Immediately upon the passage of the
bill. New York republicans voted with
the radical democrats for the substi-
tute.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26

Washington, Jan. 20.-Secretary Her
bert has just received the following
official report from Admiral Irwin, in
command of the United States naval
force at Honolulu:
Honolulu, Jan. 2.-Sir-I have the
honor to submit the following report
in regard to the situation since the de-
parture of the Corwin. Military
preparations for the defense continue
to be made by the provisional govern
ment and the excitement is undated.
The newspapers assume that I, as the
military representative Of the United
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-06
THE WESTERN DISASTER.
The Terrible List oi Towns Destroyed by The
Recent Fires.

CHIcAGO, Sept. From the revised re-
turns received from the burnt districts OF
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, the
following are list of the total and partially
burned towns and counties: Minnesots
towns totally destroyed, Hinckley, Poke,
CANA, Sandstone, Sandstone junction ol
Miller, Partridge, Cromwell, Curtis, Cush
ing, Mission Creek. Partially destroyed
FinlaysOn, Mansfield, Rutteredge, Malica
Minnesota counties totally destroyed, Pine,
partially destroyed, Kanabec, Carlton, Ben
ton, Aitken, Mile Lacs, Morrison.
Wisconsin towns totally destroyed, Com.
stock, Beroit, Baronette, Poplar, Marergo,
Granite Lake. Partly destroyed, Spencer
High Bridge, Ashland Junction, Fifeld
Washburne, Cartwright, Grantsburg,
turtle Lake, Rice Lake, Luscoda, Bashaw,
Shell Lake, South Range. Wisconsin
counties partly burned, Barron, Wash
burne, Florence, Ashland, Taylor, Chap
pewa, Burnett, Larinette, Price, Grant,
Douglass, Marion, Bay
Michigan towns partly burned, Trout
Creek, Even, Saginaw. Michigan counties
partly burned, Houghton, Ontonogan. Al
most total except in the towns of Huron
and Macomb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-06
BROUGHT TO TERMS.
Apologies for Brutal Assault by Chinese on
Japanese Ladies al Iaku.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Oriental adj
vices by steamer Belgie state: august s,
when Mr.. Arakawa of the Japanese con
sulate at Tien Tsin, was about to leave
Taku for Shanghai, on board u British
steamer, with officials of the consulate and
about 20 Japanese women, Chinese soldiers,
taking advantage of the temporary absence
of the Japanese men, rushed into the place
where the women were, and took them
away by force with the baggage of the
party. Several ladies were wounded. That
night they were confined in the Chinese
barracks, but were set free the following
day.
On receipt of the news of the outrage by
the Japanese foreign Office, the authorities
at once transmitted a message to the Amer
ican minister asking him to make urgent
representation to Ii Hung Chang. The
American minister acted promptly in the
matter and the foreign Office is said TO have
received a message to the effect that the
viceroy sigoifed great regret for what the
Chinese soldiers had done and offered re-
peated apologies, promised to restore the
seized articles TO their owners and inilict
severe punishment on the soldiers who were
guilty of such misconduct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-06
GOV. NELSON ASKS FOR AID.
The People oil Minnesota Requested 10 Assist
the Sufferers by the Fire.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Sept. 5.-Governor
Nelson has issued an appeal to the people
of the State for aid for the stricken towns
of eastern Minnesota. lie appointed the
following State committee to receive CON
tributions of money and supplies and to ex-
pend and disburse them: c. A. Pilsbury,
Minneapolis; Kennett Clark, st. Paul /;
c. II. Graves, Duluth; M. G. Norton,
Minneapolis, and II. II. Hart, st. Paul.
Exact information comes in slowly as to
the loss of life and property in Saturday s
forest fires. The lowest estimate is that
600 persons were burned to death and the
following towns have been either totally or
partially destroyed by the flames Poke :
CANA, Hinckley, Sandstone, Mission Creek,
Rutlege, Mansfield and hlilaca in Mime
sofa; Bashaw, Baronette, Benoit, Cart
wright, Fifeld, Granite Lake, Grantsburg
Glidden, Marengo, Muscado, Shell Lake,
South Range, Poplar, Spencer, Hiehbridge,
Ashland Junction and Washburn in Wis
consin, and Ewing and Trout Creek in
Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-06
THIRTY THOUSAND PEOPLE
Say the Fair. wednesday-HaIey Wins the
2.16 Race in 49, 3.4

LEWISTON, Sept. -Four races were
down for today but only one was finished.
In the 2 so pacing there were six heats
Fred M. had two heats and seemed certain
to win, when on the fourth heat he was un-
expectedly distanced. In the 240 race
only one heat was trotted and this was
taken by kullula. Nothing WAS done with
the "A pacing race. All the unfinished
races will be trotted Thursday.
A severe shower, with hail, came up
about . o'clock, scattering the crowd on
the double-quick time. An old resident
says it was the worst he ever saw here.
Much glass was broken. 1t is probable
that the apple crop must have been in
jured. Hailstones two inches in diameter
were picked up. Thirty thousand people
have been on the ground today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-06
MAINE CRACK SHOTS
Given an Ovation by the Marksmen
at Sea Girt, N. ].
complimenled on All Hands for Their Splendid
Fight Tor First Place.

SEA GlRr, n. j., Sept. 5.-(Speeial. y
Maine, in the Holton trophy match of
Tuesday, stood fifth at the 200 and 500
yards, and fourth at 600 yards. In the
interstate match, Maine stood second at 200
yards, being only two points behind New
Jersey, whose score was SOC.
Today, in the interstate regimental
team match, six men each, with
four teams from New Jer-
sey, three from the District of Columbia,
and one from Georgia, Connecticut and
Pennsylvania, that from the lst Regiment,
Maine, led all others at 200 yards and
were only seven points behind one District
of Columbia team at the 500. The team
from The 2d Re giment holds fifth place in
this match. The second stage will be shot
tomorrow and skirnish from 600 to 200
yards.
Maine is the only team armed with the
Unite d States Springfield rifle and govern
ment ammunition, which expert riflemen
admit handicaps the Maine team 10 points
at each range.
The teams from District of Columbia
Georgia and other states gave the Maine
team a grand ovation at the headquarters,
last evening, and they were comphmented
for the splendid fight made for first place
against the old experienced teams from the
large states, with hundreds of expert marks
men to draw from. Particularly happy
were the speeches of Major Harris of
Washington and Capt. Cam OF Georgia.
General Choate, Col. Harrington and Judge
Cram responded.
The bulletin boards at the Maine firing
points were the centre of interest at all
matches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-06
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Mr.. J. C.. Clay of Portland, formerly
stenographer for Judge Putnam, until the
latter went on the circuit court bench, has
been chosen court reporter on Judge
Emery's circuit in this State. Mr.. Albert
II. Small of Deering, has been selected as
reporter for Judge Strout's circuit.
The fall term of the Maine State College
opened, Tuesday. The prospect is good
for the entering class, which is a very larg'
one. Many will probably be obliged to find
rooms in neighboring private houses and at
the village. Quite a large number are
planning to take the course in electrical en-
gineering.
Thibedau, the victim of Ouillette's knife,
at Jay Bridge, may recover, although the
doctors say there is a slim chance for him
His condition was improved, Wednesday
morning. He passed comfortable night
and was bright and CHEEKY in the morning,
suffering little. He can keep nothing or
his stomach. and is constantly under the
influence of morphine. The sheriff and
county attorney have had an interview
with him.
There was hearing before Chief Justice
Peters in Bangor, Wednesday morning, in
the Clark Decker case on writ of habeas
corpus king that the amount of bail be
reduced. The prisoners bail had been
fixed at $4,000, which was considered exces-
sive After hearing in which Mr.. Decker
Louis Goldburg and Winfield Adams were
examined, the chief justice fixed the amount
of bail at $4,000. Decker will endeavor to
secure that amount.
An important arrest of three postoffice
burglars was made at Bancroft, Tuesday
night, after an exciting and well-planned
capture, instigated by f. w. McAllister
the well-known jeweller of Bangor, aided
by Deputy Sheriff White of Danforth, and
and II. d. Lee and S. S. Lee of Bancroft
The burglars were captured at farmhouse
while eating supper, handcuffed and taken
to Danforth in a hayrack. Implements for
safe blowing, $500 or S400 in money and q
large amount of stamps were found on
their persons. Two of the fellows gave
the names James Powers of Nova Scotia,
and James Lamb, who said he belonged in
Maine. The third refused to give his name,
but he is believed to be one Riley, an old
offender.
The policy holders of the Maine & New
Brunswick Insurance Company think that
the s35, 600 said to have been received by
the directors 10 consideration of the transfer
of the company's business to the CONNER
cial Alliance of New York, belongs IL
them, and not to the directors, and they
propose to have it if such thing is possi-
BILE. The policy holders have issned
this call Bangor, Me-, Aug. 20, 1894
Owing to the reports in circulation regard
ing the tran.fer of the Maine & New Bruins
wick Insurance Co. to the Commercial Al
lance Life Insurance Co. of New York,
we the undersigned members of the Msine
& New Brunswick Insurance Co.. deem it
advisable to call meeting of the policy
holders residing in Penobscot county, TO be
held in City hall in Bangor, On Friday
Sept. :. at 10 A. NJ, for the purpose of
appointing committee to thoroughly in
vestigate the matter and report at future
meeting. Also, to take such other action
as may be considered advisable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-06
CHINA WORRIES
Over Movements of Japanese
Before Wei-Hai-Wei.
Chinese Troops Being Concentrated
to Meet the Expected Attack.
Ii Hung Chang Apologies Tor Brutality Shown
japanese Women.

LONDON, Sept. 5.-The Central News
correspondent in Shanghai says the Chinese
fleet is about to concentrate at Wei-hsi-wei,
the enterprise of the japanese in recon
noitering, and reports of plan to attack the
Notifications by sea and land having caused
the Chinese to strengthen their position
with psnicky haste.
The two Japanese spies who were sur
rendered to Chinese authorities by the
United States consul, under whose protec-
ton they were, were promptly tried and
beheaded. In consequence OF this summary
action all of the Japanese remaining in
Shanghai, about 700, decided to leave the
city at once.
A dispatch from Shanghai to the London
Central News, says that all the japanese in
China have now been put under Chinese
jurisdiction. The Yokohama specie bank
and other Japanese business houses in
China are closing thei, doors. The Chi
nese press and government officials riiicule
the British for having taken no notice of
the Kow Shing incident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-06
THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIkS.
Grand Lodge Hears Reports on the Muiineers
and Pythan Sisters.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-When the Su-
preme Grand Lodge of the Knights of
Pythis met, this morning several members
were excused on account of illness. A
number of reports were made, among them
being one from the committee of the state
of the order, to which was referred for ex-
animation the conduct of disloyal past grand
commanders, who some time since held q
mutinous meeting at indianapolis and de-
manded that the supreme chancellor supply
them with the German translation of the
ritual or they would themselves have the
work performed.
The council of administration reported
on the vexed question of recognition of
Pythisn Sisters. The reports were ordered
printed and to lie upon the table. The
code of statutes was taken up and consid-
cred until recess. The principal clause
discussed was that permitting transfers
by card from one Pythian lodge to another.
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BURSTING OUT ANEW.
Danger Not Yet Over from Forest
Fires in Minnesota.
Grand Work Of Citizens in Furnishing Aid Tor
the Sufferers.

Duluth, Minn., Sept. s. Reports are
still coming IN from towns 10 the southwark
reporting fresh fires springing up. Early
this morning il was reported from the rSil-
way junction and SAW mill town of Carlton,
20 miles south, thst fire menscsd the town,
and later, tina, after strenuous work il was
beaten back. Brief messages from sur
rounding towns are;
Cloquet-The smoke is so dense that it is
impossible TO see clearly 20 feet. Even
buildings are indisiinguishsble across the
street.
Kerry-Fires surround the town, bu,
there is no wind st present, and long as
quiet continues the town is safe. Most OF
the people have left.
South Superior-ln this city the smoke
is dense and pungent, showing ii to be from
fires nearby. 1t is utterly impossible to
distinguish even the outlines OF buildings
400 feet away.
About 600 refugees are now listed here
by the relief committees, and the list is no,
complete. Nearly 200 people have already
been sent back 10 IIinckley and Sandstone
The temporary relief fund subscribed here
grows, and now reaches over $4,000, OF
which all but Si00, from Two Harbors, 4
little village near here, comes from Duluth
people.
1t is estimated that not less than $3.50, ,00O
to Si00 900 will be required to keep the
poor people until they can get some re.
turns from their own labors on the farm
next summer. Many are going to work in
this vicinity, on railroads and in the wood,
and mills.
On the arrival of the train over the
Duluth South Shore & Atlantic, at noon
today, came the statement that the village
of Marendo, 30 miles east of Duluth, the
bodies of six persons were found burned tc
death during the night. Offers of aid tc
the suffering, with cash and goods, are
coming in from distant states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-06
Princeton Fair Races.

CALAIS, Sept. 5.-Beautiful weather, q
fine track, an immense crowd. and the
finest racing ever seen in Washington
county, were the features of the second
day of the North Washington Agricul-
tural Society's fair at Princeton. In the
3-minute class, purse 500, five starters,
Monte Mac won the second, third and
fourth heats; O'Connell the first heat ;
Marshal Ney, third; time, 1.3G, 2.3S,
2.36 l-2, 2.35.
2 80 class, purse 500, six starters, was
won in straight heats by Alice 3 Elinor,
second; Keystone, third; time, 2.39, 23S,
231 l-2.